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Sleep-out planned so others don’t have to A CHARITY that helps the homeless is urging people in Mansfield and Ashfield to experience a single night of rough sleeping so others don’t have to.
Headstocks hope A PROJECT to save the iconic former Clipstone Colliery headstocks has moved forward with a major review of the structure and possible future uses. (See page 25)
St Patrick’s Day celebration event
THE Mansfield and Dukeries Irish Association is holding its St Patrick Day celebrations at the Forest Town Arena on Saturday, 17th March. The festivities start in the afternoon and will culminate in the evening with local groups of musicians and Irish singer Paddy O’Brien performing traditional and contemporary Irish songs, ballads, laments and jigs. He will include a tribute to the late Joe Dolan, who was a celebrated Irish act. Irish dancers from the Gallagher O’Connor Irish Dance Academy will perform ahead of their forthcoming competitions. The whole of the arena will be open for the event that is open to all. The association arranges a luncheon club for the over 60s and a series of events, such as ceilidh dances, Irish history seminars and language lessons. The club is held at the Nags Head, Pleasley, every two weeks on a Tuesday and is open to new members. The club holds trips to the seaside and to other Irish clubs. The Embassy of Ireland has supported the association.
Framework, which supports thousands of people across the East Midlands, will hold its annual Mansfield Big Snore sponsored sleep-out on Friday, 23rd March at West Nottinghamshire College’s Derby Road campus in Mansfield. The event, backed for the first time by Nottingham Building Society, will this year have a colourful circus-theme — carrying on a tradition of a fun, family event held in aid of a very serious cause Framework fundraising manager Chris Senior said: “Street homelessness is a significant problem in Mansfield, where members of our street outreach team regularly work with people who are experiencing serious physical and mental ill-health. “Taking part in the Mansfield Big Snore is a great way to demonstrate your concern, learn more about this issue and raise funds to support people in need. “With this year’s circus theme there’s a chance to enjoy great entertainment and even learn new skills. “I am also grateful to our sponsor, Nottingham Building Society, whose support ensures even more money gets to where it needs to be.” Participants are encouraged to spend a night in a cardboard box in return for sponsorship from friends, family and colleagues. The event will be held in the college grounds from 7pm to 6am. Money raised will support the work of Framework’s street outreach team, which
supports people sleeping on the street into accommodation and treatment. Tony Gibney, manager at The Nottingham’s Stockwell Gate branch in Mansfield, added: “Much of our work as a society is about supporting people to enjoy the comfort and security of their own home, so homelessness and rough sleeping are causes close to our heart as an organisation. “We are very proud to be sponsoring the Big Snore this year for the first time.” The event, which raised more than
£20,000 last year, was begun by members of St Mark’s Church, Mansfield, in 2004, to raise money to buy a new washing machine for the Sherwood Street Hostel. Since then the event has grown and this year hopes to raise £25,000. Framework asks participants to raise a minimum of £50. Securing a place at the sleep out requires a non-refundable £10 fee for adults and £5 for people aged five to 16. To sign up go to www.frameworkha. org/mansfieldbigsnore
AgustaWestland 169 helicopter and carried blood on board for the first time. Chief executive Karen Jobling said: “Emergencies don’t stop at 7pm and nor will we. Thanks to our fantastic supporters, we are now in a position to fund the extension of our service and provide advanced clinical care to the people
of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “This extended service will not happen overnight, but the wheels are already in motion towards the provision of a 24/7 helicopter emergency service for the communities we serve by the end of the year.”
Lifesaving charity set to extend its work THE Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance is to be on call 24 hours a day after trustees approved a decision to extend the helicopter’s operational hours.
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Gloria Humphrey, 69, of Edwinstowe, has volunteered for the NSPCC’s school service for more than four years, visiting 150 schools and teaching around 9,000 children how to keep themselves safe from abuse as part of the charity’s flagship Speak Out, Stay Safe campaign. She was was presented with an Honorary Member of Council award at an East Midlands NSPCC lunch. The awards go to individuals who demonstrate a continuing commitment to the NSPCC’s work and make a big difference to the lives of children and young people. She said: “I have loved every minute of working with primary school children and it has been a wonderful experience. The NSPCC
FROM left, Gloria Humphrey, Elizabeth Brash and Emma Grishin. work so hard to try and protect our children.” Gloria was among the first applicants for the Schools Service in Nottinghamshire and has also raised thousands of pounds for the charity. Honorary Member of Council
awards are only given to special individuals who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to the NSPCC’s work and have made a huge difference to the lives of children and young people. NSPCC vice-chairman Elizabeth Brash said: “Gloria has most certainly made a difference, visiting so many schools and at every presentation teaching children what is right and where to get help in times of worry and stress.” Emma Grishin, NSPCC school service co-ordinator for Nottingham, added: “Gloria is a passionate ambassador for the NSPCC, reflecting our values by always keeping the voice of the child, and our messages to them, at the heart of all that she does.” Anyone suffering from abuse can contact Childline by calling 08001111. Anyone interested in volunteering or fundraising for the NSPCC should go to www.nspcc.org.uk/ what-you-can-do
Presentation in memory of Samii A TEENAGER who benefitted from the care of the neo-natal unit at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, when he was born returned to present a special cheque. Alexander Straw, a student at the Manor Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse, handed over a donation of £300 to Clare Harris, the founder of the Emily Harris Foundation within the neo-natal unit. The money was raised following the death of Alexander’s mother, Samii Wood, aged just 49. He was keen to provide support for the unit and thanked it for the care and kindness shown to him as a baby in June 2004. The Emily Harris Foundation was set up in memory of Clare’s five-month-old daughter, Emily, who died in 2007. It aims to provide financial support for the unit’s staff members who want to undertake further training whose funding is not supported by the NHS. It also offers financial relief in cases of hardship for families with babies receiving care on the unit through welcome packs (nappies, bibs, a fleece blanket, cotton wool and a diary for parents), a hardship fund, a meal voucher and bus tokens.
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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE residents looking to make a difference in 2018 are being encouraged to become Friends Against Scams to help vulnerable people in their community. Around 380 local people have signed up to the scheme so far, which involves completing an online session on how to spot and avoid a scam and how they can help friends, relatives and neighbours at risk of becoming a victim. Scams come in many forms and can be the result of a postal, telephone or electronic communication. Examples include fictitious prize draws, false investment opportunities, fake lotteries or bogus equity release schemes. The average scam victim loses about £1,000 to scams and older people are 2.4 times more likely to die or go into a care home than those who are not scammed. To sign up to the Friends Against Scams scheme, visit its website at www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk To report a scam contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.
Guiding plea GIRLGUIDING in Nottinghamshire is appealing for adult volunteers to help inspire and empower girls and young women.
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ALEXANDER Straw presents the money to Clare Harris for the Emily Harris Foundation.
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MBE honour for foster carer A LONG-SERVING foster carer received an MBE in the annual New Year’s Honours list. Catherine Gullen, 67, of Stranraer Close, Mansfield Woodhouse, who has been registered as a foster carer with Nottinghamshire Fostering Association since 1988, was awarded the honour for services to children. She has fostered more than 35 children, providing them with a stable and nurturing environment that prepares them for moving on. Since 2013, Catherine has been part of a buddy scheme where she is matched with prospective foster carers to provide support. She has befriended kinship foster carers who are living in Nottinghamshire and caring for a group of five siblings from outside the authority, offering advice, guidance and support to reduce the carers’ isolation. She is also a facilitator for the pre-approval training that all prospective carers attend as part of their assessment process. John Middleton, formerly facilities manager at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nottingham, was awarded a BEM for services to higher education and science.
THE background of an Armed Forces veteran, who spent his Army career organising logistics and being at the centre of communications networks, is serving him well in his new business.
Following a 24-year career with the Royal Signals, Steve Whitehead, of Mansfield, is at the helm of Certa Cito Logistics. The business is making its mark in the same day logistics world, working for clients that include the Ministry Of Defence, the National Health Service and local and national businesses. Certa Cito Logistics can pick up and deliver anything from single documents to palletised goods, and has access to a national network of couriers. Staff can also act as logistics consultants, helping firms to better understand and manage their requirements. The company’s commitment to helping former soldiers has just earned it a bronze award as part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Steve, whose business is based in Berry Hill, Mansfield, said: “I’ve spent my career in logistics and communications, as have some of my colleagues, and this is really making us stand out in a busy market place. “We are committed to not only delivering on time, but ensuring that everything we do is transparent and can be monitored by the client through the use of the very latest in tracking technology.
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Market transformation welcomed by its traders AS the £1.8m refurbishment of Idlewells Market in Sutton draws to a conclusion, traders are looking forward to successfully developing their businesses.
The 12-month project saw a new reconfigured layout, improved accessibility and better lighting introduced. A new ramp and signage in the Market Street entrance provides shoppers of all ages with access to the ever-improving retail offer. Alan Bakalarczyk, of Alan’s Family Butchers, said the improvements to the market brought it “bang up to date.” “The future of the market can only be good; it must be the most up to date market for miles around,” he said. Samantha Scothern, of Geoff Webster Butchers, said the refurbishment made for a much better environment for both traders and shoppers. “It is now a cleaner, fresher and more appealing place to be for all age groups,” she said. “Overall we are very impressed at how it is looking and are very excited to be part of it.” Jayne and Melissa Calders, of Jenny’s Lingerie, added: “We
FROM left, Coun Don Davis, Coun Cheryl Butler and Samantha Scothern, of Geoff Webster Bakery. hope the new look market will now encourage new businesses to come forward as well as bringing in a new, larger customer base.” Joy Hoskins, who trades at Memory Lane Cards, said: “The improvements are outstanding; the atmosphere of the market has changed incredibly. “I believe we have a bright future and can only hope that our loyal customers love our market too.”
Following Ashfield District Council’s decision to keep the market open throughout the refurbishment, Malcom Keeling, of Colledges Butchers, said the authority had been pro-active in their support and communications throughout the process. New businesses are also starting to arrive, including De Yabba Pot, a Caribbean food trader, and Beauty Zone, a beauty specialist.
Ashfield District Council are urging more traders to join the market. “This is a great opportunity for new and existing traders and businesses to develop their retail offer,” said Coun Don Davis, deputy leader and portfolio holder for place and economic growth. “With great transport links and stat- of-the-art facilities, there’s no better time to get in touch with the team and see how you could make your business thrive at Idlewells,” he said. The cost of the market improvement works has been met by the council and with £375,000 from the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership’s Local Growth Fund (LGF) allocation. D2N2 is the private sector-led partnership of business, local authorities, skills and training providers, and community and voluntary services, which promotes economic and jobs growth across, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
End of an era at choir
A NORMAL end-of-term choir practice night was turned into an impromptu surprise concert by Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir. Meryl Chambers decided, after 14 years’ service, to hand over the reins to Ian Grice, who has taken over as acting musical director. Meryl was presented with a bouquet, a financial gift and a framed photograph of the choir at the concert in recognition of her contribution.
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A NEW Costcutter convenience store has been officially opened in Warsop.
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BUSINESS support group Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 has announced R.E.A.L. Education as its new patron.
Since its formation in 2008, the Mansfield-based company has reengaged children and young people in learning. It takes a holistic approach to its learners’ needs, building a team around each child and working with stakeholders to effect change. It also creates links with businesses to create ‘real life’ experiences and opportunities to inspire students and give their young people a supported transition into the world of business, commerce and further education. 2020 said R.E.A.L. Education was providing creative educational solutions for children and young people who were ‘lost to learning’ and ‘hard to place’ that was helping the Mansfield and Ashfield community and making a positive impact. A spokesman said: “The local business community is passionate
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SAM Pella, company director at Mansfield-based promotional merchandise specialists Pellacraft, is planning to spend her 40th birthday year raising £40,000 for charity. She plans to take on 40 challenges that will test her both mentally and physically throughout 2018. They include cycling 1,300 miles, swimming 40 kilometres, walking 400 miles and baking 40 cakes. The money Sam raises will be shared equally between Cerebral Palsy Sport, Framework, Nottinghamshire Women’s Aid and the British Heart Foundation. “I thought my 40th birthday shouldn’t be all about me and I wanted to use it as a springboard to do something special,” she said.
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A pancake is a thin, flat cake, made of batter and fried in a frying pan. A traditional English pancake is very thin and is served immediately. Golden syrup or lemon juice and caster sugar are the usual toppings for pancakes. Did you know the first signs of a recipe for pancakes date back to 1439. Shrove Tuesday was once known as a "half-holiday" in Britain. It started at 11:00am with the ringing of a church bell. On Pancake Day, "pancake races" are held in villages and towns across the United Kingdom. In the US it's called Mardi Gras aka 'Fat Tuesday'. The actual tradition of mixing them up for pancakes is thought to come from a pagan ritual, but others say it is a Christian tradition - with each ingredient representing one of the four pillars of the faith. Eggs for creation, flour
sustenance or the staff of life, salt for wholesomeness and milk for purity. Do you know the reason why we do a pancake race? If not let me tell you According to tradition, in 1445 a woman of Olney heard the shriving bell while she was making pancakes and ran to the church in her apron, still clutching her frying pan. The Olney pancake race is now world famous. Competitors have to be local housewives and they must wear an apron and a hat or scarf Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Lent which is the 40 days leading up to Easter was traditionally a time of fasting and on Shrove Tuesday. Shrove Tuesday always falls 47 days before Easter Sunday, so the date
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Lifesaving effort at academy BILSTHORPE Flying High Academy has received a defibrillator thanks to the efforts of school fundraising, residents and businesses, all galvanised by community champion Keeley Ward.
Youngsters make a drama out of recycling message pST JOSEPH’S Catholic Primary in Shirebrook has been rated outstanding by Ofsted inspectors. Head Deborah Tibble said: “I am privileged to work with such a talented team of staff and governors, and would like to thank them for their support and commitment.” A voluntary academy, St Joseph’s is part of the Aquinas Multi-Academy Trust. pPUPILS will have shorter summer holidays and a two-week October half-term break from the 2019/20 academic year. The move followed a six-week consultation by Nottinghamshire County Council where more than 6,300 responses were received from parents, teaching staff, governors and trade unions. More than 57% of those who responded preferred the new holiday pattern that will see a shorter fiveweek summer holiday, a two-week October half-term and a fixed spring break, which will be the first full two weeks of April.
YOUNGSTERS at Berry Hill Primary had a Play In A Day experience when Konflux Theatre In Education took its Reduce, Re-use, Recycle performance and workshop to the Mansfield school. The company Veolia also helped to increase pupils’ awareness of environmental issues. The youngsters learned a piece of thoughtprovoking drama, made it their own and then performed to their parents and peers. It explored issues about waste management, saving energy and pollution and how everyone could help at home and at school to conserve resources for the future. During their performance, the young actors offered a series of ‘reduce, re-use, recycle’ tips to reinforce the message of waste, water and energy management. Leanne Swain, teacher and eco lead, said: “Everyone learned a great deal about reducing, re-using and recycling our resources.” Lesley Taylor, recycling and education officer at Veolia, said: “Konflux theatre workshops are an innovative and engaging way of spreading the recycling message to schools. “The enthusiastic presenters work from a script that has been specifically designed to portray our key objectives.”
The chairman of Bilsthorpe’s branch of the Royal British Legion and unit manager of St John Badgers, she led a successful £8,000 fundraising appeal for four defibrillators for community use. They have been installed at Bilsthorpe Miners’ Welfare, the Methodist Church and the academy. Contributors to the fundraising included The Flying High Trust, Tesco, Groundwork/ One Stop, Hucknall Round Table, Oakwood Fuels, British Heart Foundation, Center Parcs, Strawsons, and Edwinstowe and Dukeries Lions Club.
Keeley said: “Having access to this vital equipment will improve the survival chances for anyone whose heart stops, while they wait for emergency services.” Staff at the school have undergone training, which will be available for anyone interested.
Academy head Anne Ingle said “This is an important advance for the community and, as a school, we were eager to play a part.” lFROM left, head Anne Ingle, Oliver Mornington, Cerys Racher, Keeley Ward and Amy Collins.
p PUPILS from Berry Hill Primary School helped to plant 160 hedgerow shrubs for the Trees For Learning project, which is funded by Defra in partnership with England’s community forests. It is part of a national initiative for schoolchildren to plant one million trees by 2020. Officers from Greenwood Partnership organised and supported the event as 60 foundation children worked in teams to plant the small native trees.
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Students’ sporting success A MULTI-SPORTS festival that aimed to get youngsters more active and co-ordinated was a resounding success at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield.
More than 100 five to seven-year-olds from 11 Mansfield primary schools joined sports students at the college for a day of activities and games. Each of the games were designed by learners on the Level 3 sports programme. Held in the college’s sports hall at the Derby Road campus, pupils got to grips with games designed to improve agility, co-ordination, balance and accuracy. They involved girls and boys in mixed teams and included a ladder-run task, target shooting with bean bags, a cricket challenge and relay, javelin and frisbee games. Sport and coaching tutor Rachael Evans said: “It has been a really exciting and successful day for the children. “They are much younger than the children we’ve typically created sports programmes for before, so we ensured the activities were suited to them but still challenging and fun. “The children were very engaged with the multi-skilled games and enjoyed what our Level 3 students put together in a circuit format.”
YOUNGSTERS all received a medal and certificate at the festival at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, organised by sports students (pictured in blue). Each pupil was awarded a medal and certificate Nicki works with local schools to deliver more for participating in the games by Nicki Biggs, activities around Change4Life in line with the school curriculum. Mansfield school games organiser.
STUDENTS brought a theme park to life using their design skills. Nottingham-based gaming company Fuzzy Frog, which develops games for mobile devices, set the BA (Hons) Applied Studies (Creative Digital Media) students a four-week challenge. The company’s art director, Simon Smalley, said: “Years ago Fuzzy Frog produced a game called Theme Park, where you managed your own park and built rides. We thought it would be fun to ask students to build an individual ride that could belong in that kind of world.” Students, using the design package LightWave, came up with concepts for rides such as rollercoasters, fast carts and fidget spinners. At the end of the project, they were able to transfer their LightWave products on
to Unity, a game developer’s tool that enables users to interact. Simon added: “I’ve seen some great ideas that will play out really well on a virtual reality platform.” First year HND Interactive Media students also had an opportunity to show off their completed projects to Simon after they were tasked with creating a games concept together with a storyboard to highlight the rules. BA Applied Studies learner Carrie-Anne Daines, 32, said: “I came up with the idea of a runaway mine car within a mountain setting being chased by boulders, rather like an Indiana Jones game. “We’re going to take our ideas which we’ve built in 3D into virtual reality. It’s stretching my skills, but we’ve had great support from Simon.”
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FIVE puppies and their owners visited students at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, to raise awareness of a college campaign to sponsor two guide dogs. Puppy walker Christine Neeson and six-monthold Spirit, together with guide dog user Chelsea Barsby and her dog, Pebbles, spoke about how the lives of visually-impaired and blind people could be transformed by a guide dog. A total of £87 was raised on the day through voluntary donations to add to £140 raised in October towards the £3,000 needed to sponsor two guide dogs.
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FUZZY Frog art director Simon Smalley (centre) with students Jordan Smith-Durham and Carrie-Anne Daines.
STUDENTS and staff were given healthy living advice at a college event, hosted by the sport development team as part of a campaign to highlight good health and wellbeing. Gyms in Mansfield and Ashfield offered membership, free health MOTs and fitness tips. The college’s wider learning team laid on healthy alternative drinks and flapjacks, which contained no sugar. An information stand had healthy recipes that could be recreated at home.
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The event, held at Forever Green, Rainworth, was hosted by trust chief executive ClaireMarie Cuthbert; Carl Atkin, headteacher of The Brunts Academy, Mansfield; Adrian O’Malley, headteacher of The Beech Academy, Mansfield; and Simon Sharp, headteacher of The Bramble Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse. Trust trustees, staff and the leadership team were also among the guests welcomed with a drinks reception before the awards ceremony and celebratory dinner. Claire-Marie said: “This annual event celebrates the outstanding contribution that staff made in helping the trust succeed with its vision — to open minds and create opportunities for children and young people to believe in themselves, achieve their potential and develop the skills needed to succeed and enjoy life. “As a trust, we believe our staff are our greatest asset and the awards evening is one of many ways we like to recognise the hard work staff do during the year.” The awards were shaped around the five key values of the trust — ambition, integrity, inclusivity, endeavour and resilience. Headteachers nominated outstanding teaching and non-teaching staff. A special recognition award for
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Help for those recovering from illness and injury AROUND 200 Nottinghamshire residents recovering from an illness or injury are continuing to receive a helping hand to regain their independence thanks to a specialist Nottinghamshire County Council service.
The START (Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team) group work with those who have had an injury, illness or have left hospital and are struggling with everyday tasks at home, such as getting dressed and making a drink. Specialist support staff and therapists work with people on an agreed programme for up to six weeks to regain their skills. Around 1,500 people in the county benefitted from the free service last year. Three quarters of those who receive the service do not need
£80,000 to meet winter pressures on the service. Dianna Bell, 77, of Forest Town, recently benefitted from the service. She said: “I couldn’t shake off the flu I had earlier this year and my husband was helping me more and more around the house. “I got quite down about not being able to help myself. “This service has changed my life as I no longer feel like someone who is being cared for as I’m now able to do things on my own like have a shower in the morning and make myself a cup of tea. “It’s a joy to get some of my independence back.”
care or support once their START plan ends. START workers also offer people ideas on doing things in a different way, making them aware of small
items of equipment that can make daily tasks easier. They explain the help available and ways it can be paid for. The council invested a further
Young people’s achievements celebrated MORE than 40 young people, aged from 13 to 25, were awarded certificates and badges for completing their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at a ceremony at County Hall, Nottingham. Nottinghamshire County Council leader Coun Kay Cutts and Coun Philip Owen, committee chairman for children and young people, watched as 28 young people were presented with the
bronze certificate and six the silver certificate. A further five will be invited to St James’ Palace, London, to collect their award. Activities they completed included a physical activity, volunteering for a week, learning a new skill and training for and taking part in an expedition. Also celebrated at the event were 28 young people who completed
Shadow — an annual all-night expedition in Sherwood Forest — and represented the winning teams. Coun Cutts said: “Many congratulations to everyone who has worked towards and completed their Duke of Edinburgh awards this year. “It is the world’s leading youth achievement award providing wonderful opportunities to help young people to develop and grow.”
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Stags mascot prizes for two youngsters TWO youngsters won mascot days at Mansfield Town FC thanks to education recruitment specialist Teachers UK.
ALICE Rodriguez and Belinda Lowings, of Experian, improve a flower bed at Peafield Lane Academy.
Academy grounds given a spruce-up
PEAFIELD Lane Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse has seen its outdoor spaces spruced up with the help of local companies and handson work by 33 Experian volunteers. Michelle Martin, a teacher at the school, said the work had made a great difference to the appearance of its outdoor spaces. “We have access to fantastic grounds at Peafield but some of the areas were looking a little tired. “Now, thanks to donations from local companies and to Experian volunteers, the area looks fantastic. The whole school would like to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to cheer up our play areas.” Belinda Lowings, of Experian, said it was good for her team to be united in one location to carry out the task. “Our team is split over two office locations, London and Nottingham, so it was good to have this opportunity to work together and to put something back into the community. “We hope we have created a better entrance for the children and made a difference for the school.” Materials for the revamp were provided by Travis Perkins, Midland Paint, Wickes and Tesco with the hands-on work carried out by 33 Experian employees.
They were both nominated by their schools. Shirebrook’s Brookfield Primary School pupil, Jack Barksby, was described by his teacher, Daniel Brickles, as fantastic. “He is a lovely boy who gets on with everyone and is always enthusiastic,” he said. “He is a huge football fan and holds a season ticket at Shirebrook Town. He has even managed to talk them into buying the school a new football kit.” Brody Marriott, who goes to Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School, Sutton, was nominated by his head teacher, Sally Stafford, who said Brody was a deserving pupil. “The nomination of Brody was suggested by a group of parents whose children are in his class,” she said. “They thought he needed something to look forward to as he had been having a difficult time as his little brother has been diagnosed with cancer and is due to have a life-saving operation. “Brody has also been missing his mum, who is having to spend lots of time in hospital with his brother. “As a school, we thought it would be a perfect reward. “His behaviour and manners are exceptional. He has never had a telling-off in all the time he has been at Dalestorth.” Louise Hamby, of Teachers UK, said they were delighted to give the prizes to two very deserving children. “Both are highly thought of within their schools and are described as kind and helpful to everyone,” she said.
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Free community parade and festival for Mansfield THE first Mayor’s Community Parade in Mansfield has moved a step closer.
The free event, being organised by Mansfield Sister Cities Association and Mansfield Rotary Club, will be held next to the Civic Centre on Sunday, 10th June. Following the parade, which it is hoped will feature many local groups and organisations, there will be a festival with entertainment from bands, fairground rides for young children and charity stalls. The event was inspired by a Sister Cities Association visit to Mansfield Pennsylvania in September 2016 — the fourth official exchange visit following an inaugural meeting of Mansfields from around the world that took place in Mansfield, UK, in 2000. The mayor of Mansfield,, Kate Allsop, who was on the trip to Pennsylvania, was invited to lead a community parade there and said a similar event in the UK would be a great event. She said: “I want to see a parade like the old Mansfield Carnival that ceased in the early 80s with representatives from Girl Guides, Rainbows, Brownies, Scouts, Beavers, Cubs, cadets, heritage groups, Neighbourhood Watch, youth groups, WI, local sports clubs, perhaps Mansfield Town FC, colliery bands/marching bands, classic car, vintage vehicle and bike groups as well as the emergency services like the police, fire service, ambulance and air ambulance, plus the Royal British
Legion, Armed Forces and local churches.” Stewart Rickersey, chairman of the Sister Cities Association, said: “The parade will be open to community and charitable groups across Mansfield and district and there will be no charge to those groups taking part. “The logistics of the parade, however, mean that numbers will be limited, so early booking will be necessary.” Direct invitations will be made to all the community groups that expressed an interest when the project was first announced last June.
Nicky Tomlinson-Murphy, president of Mansfield Rotary Club, was not in Mansfield Pennsylvania last September but said she was inspired by the enthusiasm of her members who made the trip. “The Rotary motto is Service Above Self and all our members play a role in supporting our local community in a variety of ways, whether through fundraising on the Christmas Sleigh or support to local groups,” she said. “This community parade fits perfectly into our objectives of helping others and we are delighted to be a co-organiser of
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this event with the Sister Cities Association.” Details of the event are still being developed but a local event management company has been appointed by the organising team and the grounds adjacent to the Civic Centre and associated car park have been booked with Mansfield District Council. The parade route has been provisionally identified but will be subject to discussions with highways authority and the police. The parade is expected to start at 11am and finish around 12.30pm ahead of the afternoon of entertainment. A feature that is being borrowed from Mansfield Pennsylvania will be the handing out of free sweets to young children lining the parade route. Community groups who want to book their place in the parade and have a stall at the festival following the parade can book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ mayors-community-paradetickets-41642926113 Further information can be obtained from the organising team by e-mailing stewart@rickersey.net or calling him on 01623 404215. More details will be announced in the next few weeks.
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THE seventh toy appeal run by radio station Mansfield 103.2 raised more than £2,000 for the children’s ward at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. A cheque for £2,300 towards toys for youngsters in hospital over Christmas was handed over during a live broadcast from the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hospital by presenter Matt Freeman. Toys were bought for the ward’s playroom, including a toy kitchen. A spokesman for the station said: “The money helped buy toys for children on the ward that were suitable for their sometimes complex needs.” Over the seven years the station has raised almost £17,000. The cheque was handed over by radio station staff to workers at King’s Mill and trust chief executive Richard Mitchell. p THANKS to the joint fundraising efforts of customers and staff at Cashino Mansfield, an 11-year-old boy has received a new powered wheelchair. Cashino, which operates 171 adult gaming centres across the country, is one of the main fundraisers for CHIPS, a charity set up on behalf of the casino and gaming industry, which aims to provide specialised powered wheelchairs for children with severe mobility problems. The wheelchair was presented to 11-year old Jay McCrea, of Nottingham, who suffers from bilateral cerebral palsy. Jay’s mum, Emma, said: “We cannot be more thankful to Cashino for this amazing gift and the opportunities it gives Jay. “The wheelchair will allow him to get around school and home with much more ease, and will also enhance his ability to keep up with his friends and family.
“Although he currently has a manual wheelchair, he doesn’t have the upper-body strength to self-propel and is having to rely on others to push him around. “This wheelchair will give him a huge amount of freedom and make his time at school much more enjoyable.” Cashino Mansfield’s venue manager, Sandra Radford, said: “It’s so rewarding to know that our fundraising efforts are going to make such a huge difference to Jay and his family’s life. He is such a lovely, friendly boy who thoroughly deserves this wheelchair.” The co-founder of CHIPS, Linda Lindsay, said: “It is so important for CHIPS that our donors see the results of their hard work, and we try to ensure that all the recipients are local to where the funds have been raised. “Cashino and parent company Praesepe have been amazing, and to date have donated £820,000, allowing CHIPS to provide more than 150 powered wheelchairs up and down the country.” l PICTURED are Jay and his mum, Emma, with James Barnsfield, who supplied the wheelchair, and Wanda Kidd, Cashino area manager, right.
Party celebrations MANSFIELD Inner Wheel Club held a Christmas party at the home of president Diana Whiteley. Ann Harvey, a Cordon Bleu chef, demonstrated a variety of canapés and Veronica Malkowski made desserts. Members sung carols, accompanied by pianist Joan Smith. Carol Hyde Barker and Ann Davies won Christmas cakes made by Veronica in the raffle. A total of £100 raised in the raffle will be donated to the charity NIDAS (Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services). lPICTURED, left, are Elizabeth Benson, speaker Ann Harvey and president Diana Whiteley.
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p MANSFIELD Senior Reds walking football team has received a defibrillator from Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme. The chief executive of the society, Gev Lynott, is pictured with club members.
ONE of the stars of the returning TV show favourite, Dancing On Ice, is from Kirkby. Mark Hanretty, who previously competed in three seasons of the celebrity talent show, is choreographing and performing in the new series. Originally from Scotland but now living in Kirkby with his wife, Kathy, and two young children, Mark danced with Nadia Sawalha in 2011, Rosemary Conley in 2012 and with politician Oona King in 2013. He has also stepped in to partner Byker Grove actress and singer Donna Air in the new season after her partner dropped out. The show has just returned to ITV after a four-year absence with the country’s favourite skaters, Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, among the judges. Mark and US champion skater Renée Roca are choreographing the performances by the professional skaters on the show.
What’s On Something for all ages in new Palace season A WIDE variety of shows set to appeal to all ages and tastes are on offer in the new season at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield. For music fans, many musical tastes are catered for with tribute nights featuring Genesis Connected, The Legends Of American Country, Thank You For The Music and 60s Night Out with The Dreamers all playing in February. Younger family members will be kept amused by the Milkshake! Live crew. The show also features favourite characters such as Bob The Builder, Shimmer And Shine and many more. In February, Oddsocks Productions also stage their funny musical version of The Wizard Of Oz. Before that, there are two dates for the Palace’s Senior Youth Theatre group’s adaptation of Willy Russell’s Our Day Out. Those who prefer the classics may enjoy Ballet Theatre UK’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Swansea City Opera’s The Barber Of Seville. Performances in the new studio space feature two folk acts — Martin Simpson for his rescheduled date and John Tams and Barry Coope. Local amateur dramatic societiey shows include Masque Productions’ Dirty Dusting and Mansfield Operatic Society’s production of the classic South Pacific. New Youth Theatre are presenting My Fair Lady and Funky Studios are staging Fame The Musical in March. An afternoon of nostalgia called The Good Old Days Of Variety will include a rare appearance on stage with Frank Williams, the vicar from the original Dad’s Army TV series and films. lTO book tickets to see what is coming up at the Palace, call the Box Office on 01623 633133 or go to mansfieldpalace.co.uk
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Exhibition looks at Mansfields of world AN exhibition to be held at Mansfield Museum will look at the town’s relationships with places of the same name around the world.
The Sister Cities Association of Mansfield is holding the month-long free event from Saturday, 10th February. The exhibition will feature photographic and video displays, memorabilia and a competition for young people. The association is dedicated to forging links between other Mansfields in the world and has arranged visits to several of them since it was formed in 1989, including Mansfields in Massachussetts, Ohio and Pennsylvannia in the USA.
The next visit is expected to be to Texas in the USA in 2020.
There are 40 places called Mansfield, or at least with Mansfield as part of their name — 33 habitable cities, towns, villages, suburbs and hamlets that are formally named Mansfield and seven other places of interest with Mansfield in the name. The association also works closely with Mansfield District Council, which has a formal twinning relationship with Mansfield, Ohio, USA, and Mansfield Rotary Club which is twinned with Mansfield Rotary Club in Mansfield, Massachusetts.
Variety on offer at Harley Gallery
THE Harley Gallery on the Welbeck estate has announced its 2018 exhibition schedule. It will begin from 3rd February with a photographic celebration of 250 years of the circus, followed by exhibitions in jewellery, glass, sculpture and porcelain, before closing with Kate MccGwire’s ethereal sculptures. Circus Work by acclaimed photographer Peter Lavery will run from 3rd February until 15th April and captures what goes on behind the scenes at the Big Top. He has spent the past 50 years following circuses across Britain and Ireland. Half In Shadow: Half In Light by Clare Twomey, which runs from 24th March to 17th June, aims to shed light on life at Welbeck through a series of lithopanes, which have ‘hidden’ three-dimensional images that only become
visible when the thin porcelain plate is placed in front of a light. Paris-based Joel Arthur Rosenthal, one of the world’s greatest living jewellers, will be exhibiting The Portland Miniatures, from 21st April to October. The miniatures, regarded as one of Britain’s finest collections of miniature portraits, are part of the internationally-renowned Portland Collection at Welbeck.
A highlight of the exhibition is a pair of mourning rings made for Edward Harley and his wife, Henrietta, in 1725 to commemorate the life of their son, who lived just four days. The rings were last known to be together in 1786 and the exhibition will bring them together for the first time since. Loud And Clear: A National Glass Centre Touring Exhibition will come to Harley from 6th May to 15th July. Laura Ellen Bacon will be displaying human-scale sculpture using natural materials in the ground-floor gallery, from 28th July to 7th October Kate MccGwire, an internationally renowned British sculptor who uses natural materials to explore the play of opposites at an aesthetic and visceral level, is exhibiting from 20th October.
Masque comedy
MANSFIELD amateur dramatic society Masque Productions is staging the adult comedy Dirty Dusting at the Palace Theatre in the town, from 28th February to 3rd March. The story features cleaners, Olive, Gladys and Elsie who are threatened with redundancy and come up with a new business idea. For tickets call the theatre on 01623 633133 or go to www. mansfieldpalacetheatre.co.uk
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Archaeological society talks
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 look for the group on Facebook. The subject of the next talk by Colin Stewart on Wednesday, 21st February, at 7.30pm, is From Medieval Priory To Elizabethan Mansion, Calke Abbey.
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EVENTS Thursday 1st Card craft, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10am, £4 per session, weekly. Mingle, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 9.30am11.30am, 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. Friday 2nd Fitsteps (7-8pm) and Ballroom and Latin American Dance (8pm-10.30pm), 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. Saturday 3rd Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch Group for 8 to 13-year-olds. Meets first Saturday of the month at St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 10.30am12.30pm. 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
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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, 10.30am-noon. Gloop Messy Play (for up to five-year-olds), St Paulinus Church and Community Hall, Ollerton, 10am-11am, first Saturday of month, £5, call Emma 07703 593688. Coffee morning, Skegby Methodist Church and Anchor Centre, cooked breakfasts, cake stalls etc, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Sunday 4th 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. Locallysourced traders and stallholders selected on the quality and diversity of items they offer. Every first Sunday of the month. Monday 5th Toddlers, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 9.30am11am, 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. Gloop Messy Play (for up to five-year-olds), St Paulinus Church and Community Hall, Ollerton, 10am-11am or 1pm2pm, weekly, £3, call Emma 07703 593688. Valuation Day with Bamfords of Derby, Mansfield Museum, 1pm-3pm. Tuesday 6th 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
Tuesdays - Open Mic Night Acoustic Thursdays Friday Night Live Sunday 11th February An Afternoon with Michael Bublé Wednesday 14th February Presents Valentines Day Sunday 25th February An afternoon with Stevie Wonder
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Mothers day at andwhynot
Church, Sutton, 7pm-9pm, all welcome to join. Weekly. Care For Coffee Morning, Arena Church, Mansfield, every 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 7th Coffee Stop, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10.30am-11am, 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, 10.30am12.30pm. Phoenix Choral, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7.15pm-9pm. 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. Saturday 10th Mansfield Sister Cities Exhibition, Mansfield Museum, runs for a month. Free. Organised by The Sister Cities Association of Mansfield, it will look at Mansfield’s relationships with other Mansfields around the world, featuring photographic and video displays, memorabilia and a competition for young people. Sunday 11th Sutton Rambling Club, Alstonefield, 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. Tuesday 13th 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 14th 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
Wednesday 14th February The Junction presents Valentines Day
Monday 19th February Pies, Peas & Peter Kay Sunday11th March
Mothers day, Love your mum at The Junction Sunday 18th March An evening with Diana Ross
Thursday 29th March
An Evening with Celine Dione Bank Holiday Monday 2nd April Easter with Elvis
Sunday 22nd AprilAn Afternoon with Gary Barlow
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Bank Holiday Monday 7th May - An Afternoon with Dolly Parton Buy your tickets online at: www.andwhynotworld.com Telephone - 01623 633 330 Or pop into andwhynot
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andwhynot, Mansfield — 01623 633330. Clumber Park — www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park 01909 544917. Black Market, Warsop — www.blackmarketlive.co.uk 01623 842105. The Diamond, Sutton — www.thediamonduk.com / 01623 456617. Hardwick Hall — www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick / 01246 850430. Il Rosso, Nottingham Road, Mansfield — www.ilrosso. co.uk / 01623 623031. John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme — Mark Waterfield 847468. Mansfield Create Theatre, Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road — www.createtheatre.co.uk / 413363. Mansfield Folk Club, Black Bull, Mansfield — www.mans field-folk-club.org.uk / email tshirtedwinstowe@gmail.com Mansfield Odeon Cinema, Mansfield Leisure Park — www.odeon.co.uk/mansfield / 08712244007. Mansfield Library — www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk / 651337. Mansfield Palace Theatre, Leeming Street — www.mans field.gov.uk/palacetheatre / 633133. Mansfield Museum, Leeming Street — www.mansfield. gov.uk/museum / 463088. Mansfield Town FC — www.sandypatesportsbar.co.uk / www.wegottickets.com/mansfieldtownfootballclub 482482. New Cross Community Church — www.newcrosscom munitychurch.com / 515540 Newstead Abbey — www.newsteadabbey.org.uk / 455900. Nottingham Theatre Royal / Royal Concert Hall — www.trch.co.uk / 0115 989 5555. Nottingham Playhouse — www.nottinghamplayhouse. co.uk / 0115 9474361. Nottingham Arena — www.capitalfmarena.com / 0843 3733000. Nottingham Rock City — www.rockcity.co.uk / 0845 4134444 (box office) 0115 941843. Portland College — www.portland.ac.uk / Rachel Hensleigh 499105. Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton — 552737. Rufford Abbey Park — www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk / 821338. Sherwood Forest Country Park — www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk / 823202. Southwell Workhouse — www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ theworkhouse / 01636 817260. Sutton Rambling Club — www.suttonramblingclub.com / John Price 01623 796396. The Talbot pub, Nottingham Road, Mansfield — 623357. Warsop Ex-Servicemen’s Club — www.warsopexservice mens.co.uk/ 01623 842183. 281 Restaurant and Rooms — Nottingham Road, Mansfield www.281restaurantandrooms.co.uk / 01623 622308. p To submit an event listing, go to www.news-journal. co.uk/ book-an-ad/create-whats-on-listing
What’s On EVENTS treats, Caribbean, Czech and Slovakian food. Every second Wednesday of month. Mothers Union, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 2pm. Every second Wednesday of month. Saturday 17th This Is Me, This Is Mansfield, exhibition of intergenerational artwork created by the people of Mansfield, until Saturday, 24th March. Knit And Knatter, Mansfield Library, 10am-noon, third Saturday of the month, free. 40s and 50s Dance Night (Kirkby Rotary Club), Festival Hall, Kirkby, 7.30pm-11pm, tickets £10 incl pie and pea supper from Festival Hall, Kirkby Rotary members or Neil on 07831 691326. Crafts and Community Fair, (Kirkby Rotary Club), Festival Hall, Kirkby, 11am-4pm, to book a stall call Neil on 07831 691326. Monday 19th ArtBeat! (for children), Doctor Dress Up, 10am-1pm, £1.50. Tuesday 20th ArtBeat! (for children), Build It! Everyone knows Lego: here’s a chance to try your hand at building with more unusual sets and toys, 10am-3pm, free. Wednesday 21st Reading Group, Mansfield Library, 2pm, third Wednesday of the month, free. ArtBeat! (for children), Paper Firemen, 10am-1pm, £1.50. Sherwood Archaeological Society talk, From Medieval Priory To Elizabethan Mansion, Calke Abbey, by Colin Stewart, St Peter’s Centre, Church Side, Mansfield, 7.30pm. £2 donation requested. Coffee and free parking. www. sherwood-archaeology.co.uk Thursday 22nd ArtBeat! (for children), Make Your Own Tool Belt, 10am1pm, £1.50. Friday 23rd ArtBeat! (for children), Mini Shops, 10am-1pm, £1.50. Mansfield Museum, Feel Good Friday, 11am to 1pm, have a go at different activities and healthy living advice. Sunday 25th Sutton Rambling Club, Burbadge Moor, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 9.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic
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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.
MUSIC Saturday 3rd Urban Voodoo Machine, Black Market, Warsop, 8pm. Monday 5th Mansfield Folk Club, open singers and musicians night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1.
Killerz and Union Of Souls, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Complete Madness, One Call Stadium, Mansfield, 8pm. Sunday 25th Kaned, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Monday 26th Mansfield Folk Club, open singers and musicians night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1.
THEATRE
Thursday 8th Genesis Connected, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £20/£19. Friday 9th The Legends Of American Country Show, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £20.50. Blondie tribute, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50.
Thursday 1st Cinderella (Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm, £8/£7.
Saturday 10th Vampires Rock Ghost Train, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 8pm, £20.50. Best of Robbie Williams by Made Of Candy, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50.
Saturday 3rd Cinderella (Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 2.15pm, 7.15pm, £8/£7.
Sunday 11th The Stumble Brothers, The Diamond, Sutton, £3/£4. Monday 12th Mansfield Folk Club, guest night, The Mile Roses, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £6. Erasure, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £40-£60. Friday 16th Thank You For The Music, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £22/£21. Love Hunter (Whitesnake tribute), The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Saturday 17th Paul Carrick, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £32.50-£39.50. 60s Night Out, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £17/£11. Quo Day, The Diamond, Sutton, £20 or £10 after 8pm. Monday 19th Mansfield Folk Club, singers night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1. Seal, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £32.50-£85. Friday 23rd Rod Stewart and The Faces tribute, The Diamond, Sutton, £7.50/£9. Saturday 24th Icons Of The 80s (Go West, Nik Kershaw, Cutting Crew), Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £29.50-£42.50.
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Friday 2nd Cinderella (Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm, £8/£7.
Monday 5th Hedda Gabler, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10£32.50. Tuesday 6th Hedda Gabler, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10£32.50. Wednesday 7th Hedda Gabler, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £10-£32.50. Moscow City Ballet (Romeo And Juliet), Royal Concert, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£37.50. Thursday 8th Hedda Gabler, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10£32.50. Moscow City Ballet (Romeo And Juliet), Royal Concert, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £20-£37.50. Friday 9th Hedda Gabler, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10£32.50. Moscow City Ballet (Sleeping Beauty), Royal Concert, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£37.50. Saturday 10th Hedda Gabler, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £10-£32.50. Moscow City Ballet (Sleeping Beauty), Royal Concert, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £20-£37.50.
Monday 12th Patrick Monahan, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £12. Tuesday 13th Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Wednesday 14th Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £20£47.50. Thursday 15th Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Friday 16th Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Jason Manford, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £27.50. Saturday 17th Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Sunday 18th Wizard Of Oz, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7pm, £16.50/£15.50. Monday 19th Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Tuesday 20th Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Jonathan Pie, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £22.50. Milkshake! Live, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, noon, 3.30pm, £16/£14.50. Wednesday 21st Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £20£47.50. Thursday 22nd Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Markiplier’s Your Welcome Tour, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £29.50-£100.50. County Youth Arts Showcase, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £3/£2. Friday 23rd Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. County Youth Arts Showcase, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £3/£2. Saturday 24th Hairspray, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Tuesday 27th Rambert, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £15-£28.50. Wednesday 28th Rambert, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £15-£28.50. Bill Bailey, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 8pm, £27.50. Dirty Dusting (Masque Productions), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £12.
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ables were welcomed to Nottinghamshire Police at a passing out parade in front of friends and family at the force’s headquarters. They were inspected by Chief Constable Craig Guildford, who said: “The feedback from their trainers has been first class, so I would like to thank them for all their efforts. “Passing out is an important occasion for these officers and it will be something they will remember throughout their careers. “They have learnt a lot over the past 18 weeks during their training, but they will continue to learn and develop their skills.” The Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Paddy Tipping, said: “It’s fantastic to welcome a new group of police officers, our first cohort this year. “Throughout 2018 we will continue to see a substantial increase in police numbers and I know people in Nottinghamshire will welcome this approach.”
PC Sarah Weller was working in a HR department for a retail company but decided she wanted a more varied career rather than a desk job. She said: “After school I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do, so I ended up falling into HR and did that for six years. “I realised I wanted to do something different. “My brother works for Derbyshire Police, so he used to come home and tell me interesting stories about the jobs he was dealing with. “For those who are going to apply in 2018, I would say be confident, be excited and don’t get too overwhelmed during training as there is a lot of information to take in. Stick with it and good luck.” Police officer recruitment will open in June 2018 for new applicants. For more information about a career with Nottinghamshire Police, visit the force’s careers Facebook and Twitter pages and www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/ careers/working-for-us-policeofficer
Swing dance night KIRKBY Rotary Club is staging two events at the Festival Hall in the town on Saturday, 17th February. In the evening, from 7.30pm to 11pm, a 40s And 50s Swing Dance Night will give people the chance to jive, jitterbug and swing the
night away to the sounds of the Ravenshead Swing Band. People are encouraged to wear 40s and 50s-style clothes. Tickets, priced £10, including a pie and pea supper, are available from the Festival Hall, Kirkby Rotary Club members or Neil on 07831 691326. Earlier in the day there will be a Crafts And Community Fair, from 11am to 4pm. Visitors can buy, sell, demonstrate and promote crafting. To book a stall call Neil on 07831 691326.
THE Mansfield Building Society has pledged £500 to Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes to help buy and adapt a new motorbike to enable the charity to extend its reach in to the north of the county. Blood Bikes is a national charity that operates outside of normal NHS working to deliver blood for transfusion as well as breast milk. The service is free for the NHS, significantly reducing the cost of using taxis. The charity has created the Blood Bikes 100cc Club, which aims to attract £100 donations from 100 local businesses to help it raise £10,000 to invest in the new motorbike. Peter Hauton a member of Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes and an organiser of the Blood Bikes 100cc Club, said: “We work hard to ensure we run as effectively as possible with many riders now having completed well over 100 journeys. “We want to expand and need help from local businesses like The Mansfield to achieve our goals and help us help the NHS deliver its incredible service as efficiently as possible to more parts of the UK.” The Nottinghamshire charity operates from 7pm to 6am, Monday to Friday, and 24 hours a day at weekends. The charity relies solely on fundraising and donations from the public to cover basic running costs.
Richard Crisp, commercial development executive at the society, said: “We are proud to be one of the first members of the 100cc club and help the charity raise funds to invest in a much-needed service for the local community. “We hope to support the charity’s current and future expansion plans as much as possible and would encourage other local businesses to do the same.” To make a donation to Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes visit http://nottinghamshirebloodbikes.org/donate/ or to become a member of the Blood Bikes 100cc Club go to http:// nottinghamshirebloodbikes.org/the-100-club
Solicitors support U3A Kind-hearted lawyers at Fidler & Pepper Solicitors helped a community group to project themselves further. The firm, with offices in Sutton and Mansfield, has donated £200 to the Forest Town and District U3A group to help buy a new projector. Richard Howard, a partner at the firm, said: “There are lots of very good community groups in this area who just need an extra little help. “U3A has a number of informative speakers, so this new projector will help members.” The University Of The Third Age is a nationwide organisation aimed
at supporting retired and semiretired people. Forest Town & District U3A meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month in St Alban’s Church, Forest Town, and are open to all members and visitors. For more information, visit u3asites.org.uk/forest-town/home Any U3A groups who would like Richard to be a speaker at their events, should email rhoward@ fidler.co.uk l RIGHT: Richard, who specialises in wills, trusts and probate matters, is pictured with Forest Town U3A chairman Mike King.
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ROSEMARY Wilson hosted Mansfield Inner Wheel Club’s Working Day and organised lunch. International service organiser Veronica Malkowski and other members worked hard to collect a huge amount of goods, which will be transported via the National Police Aid Convoy to people living in poverty. Blankets, matinee coats and sheets were among items crocheted, knitted and sewn by members and friends, enabling the group to make up 69 baby bundles. l LEFT: Left to right, Veronica Malkowski, Ilean Lumsdon and Carol Hyde-Barker.
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THANKS to the fast actions of a friend and the collaborative approach from two hospital trusts, Julie Bacon is on the road to making a full recovery after having a severe stroke in late December.
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uses catheters and stent-like devices to remove the clot blocking the brain blood vessel. By 6.20pm on the same day, Julie had received the treatment that she needed. After an overnight admission to QMC under the care of the neurology team, she was transferred back to King’s Mill the following day. One day later she was able to speak, see better from her right side and could walk with supervision. Julie’s husband, Gary Bacon, said: “We can’t thank both hospitals enough. Julie is making a fantastic recovery thanks to the treatment that she received from the Queen’s Medical Centre and thanks to the fast actions and care from King’s Mill Hospital. “To say that she had a stroke on the 22nd and was home by 28th December is pretty amazing. “We are quite surprised by the improvements she has made so quickly. To look at her you wouldn’t know she had a stroke.” Stroke consultant Dr Anoja Rajapakse, who treated Julie when she was first admitted, said: “I’m proud we are able to offer such a high level of care to our patients whilst working in collaboration with our partners at NUH.”
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The way we were WELCOME to our occasional delve into Mansfield’s photographic archives. Pictured, top, in 1949 on a visit to Mansfield are the then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Left is American film star Clark Gable on a visit to King’s Mill Hospital at Sutton in the 1930s and, above, is racing at Forest
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Putting the brakes on illegal off-road biking in the county REPORTS of anti-social and illegal use of off-road motorbikes and quad bikes in the Ashfield district have reduced by nearly 60 per cent since the launch of an ongoing Nottinghamshire Police operation.
Operation Incalculability has been using a mix of education and enforcement to tackle the issue. Between 30th July and 19th November last year the force received 28 reports relating to the anti-social use of off-road bikes in Ashfield compared to 68 reports for the same period in 2016. The 59 per cent decrease in the number of reported incidents over the four-month period was welcomed by police. Sergeant Carl Holland, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “These results show that we are having a positive impact in tackling the criminal, dangerous and antisocial use of these off-road vehicles. “As well as seizing vehicles as part of our ongoing operation we have also made a number of arrests and issued Section 59 warning notices and traffic offence reports to riders.” As part of operational activity a stolen quad bike was also seized. Sgt Holland added: “We know that nuisance off-road biking, an issue which is prevalent during the Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk
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A KIRKBY factory manager could be named the best in the country after being shortlisted for a top industry award. Adam March, 39, who works at Chesterfield-based temperature controlled food storage company Rick Bestwick, is one of five finalists in the factory manager of the year category of the frozen food industry’s People Awards. Organised by industry body, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF), the awards celebrate the best talent in the industry. Adam has been shortlisted in recognition of his work to install and commission new microwave technology at the Rick Bestwick facility on Park Road, Holmewood Industrial Park. The new technology is part of a £1.2m investment at the site, which has created Europe’s largest up-tempering facility. “It’s quite an honour to be shortlisted for this award,” said Adam. “The project was complex and demanding, but we managed to complete it with minimum disruption.” Adam will be one of over 40 high flyers from the frozen food industry in contention for 10 awards. The awards will be presented at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole hotel on 22nd February. Colin Taylor, chief executive, of Rick Bestwick’s parent company, Magnavale, said: “Adam is a cool customer who always keeps his head and has a no nonsense approach to problem solving. This recognition is richly deserved.”
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John Crooks won technician of the year at the second Eden Tyres & Servicing (ETS) annual competition. Technicians from Eden’s 14 UK sales retail branches were nominated for the prestigious award, and the hopeful contestants were whittled down to a shortlist of 10. John, 47, of Brinsley, who works at the Sutton branch of ETS, won the competition, an Argos gift card worth £500 and £1,000 to spend on new tools. The competition was sponsored by Firestone, who are one of the main tyre providers for the company. John is celebrating 30 years as a tyre technician and moving into a new assistant manager role. “I come to work with the attitude that I’m going to do my work as best I can. When I’m here I’m going to give 100 per cent,” he said. “They did a presentation to all of the finalists who had won the £500 vouchers, and showed up at my work to present (mine) to me. “They put a banner up and then the operations manager came out and handed me a bottle of Champagne, and John Tagg, the branch manager, was waiting
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Soroptimists give girl a ‘new’ life A CARING Mansfield group has come to the rescue of a 12-year-old girl in Sierra Leone.
Jestina Josiah, who lives in the remote village of Warima, had suffered with a very large umbilical hernia since birth. It increasingly hampered her life on a daily basis and affected her attempts to be ‘normal’ and attend school. To reach her nearest village school, she has to walk several miles to a large river, where she and other pupils cross in a canoe, before continuing their journey on foot. A bright and promising pupil, it became apparent that Jestina needed corrective surgery. Her family and the village’s residents are very poor and could not afford the £150 needed for the surgery and a recovery stay in hospital.
On hearing of Jestina’s plight from a member of Soroptimist International Maidenhead, Mansfield Soroptimist Club immediately transferred the money to a trusted elder in the area, who arranged for the journey, surgery and recovery stay in Bo Hospital. Mansfield Soroptimists have been told that Jestina is recovering well. It is hoped she will regain her strength, return to school and her studies, and eventually use her skills and expertise learnt for the benefit of her community. A spokesman for Mansfield Soroptimists said: “Full marks to Jestina for her motivation and perseverance, while coping with a potentially lethal health issue. “It is justification, if any were needed, that if you are determined to help in any way, big or small, issues can be resolved and lives enhanced and empowered.”
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£1m heritage project funding hope A MAJOR heritage project in Mansfield town centre that could see disused buildings brought back into use has taken a step forward. Mansfield District Council held two public consultation events to enable people to find out more about the five-year Mansfield Townscape Heritage Project and shape the programme of conservation, community engagement and educational events. Owners of around 40 buildings
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The consultation events were aimed at securing support for a second round funding application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the project that could see £1m of investment to restore and bring back to use some of the buildings within the conservation area. “People could become a voluntary guided walk leader for example, or learn skills of archive research or film-making,” said Coun Dave Saunders, portfolio holder for regeneration at the council.
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THERE will be 13,500 new energysaving LED street lights and up to 500 new columns in Mansfield after councillors gave the go-ahead to extend Nottinghamshire County Council’s street light replacement project. The energy-saving scheme to replace half of the county’s 94,000 street lights is already saving taxpayers around £1.5m each year in reduced energy bills. There are 37,500 street lights across the county that have already been converted from oldstyle, low pressure sodium lights to new, efficient LED lights Thanks to the new LED lighting installed so far, energy consumption is down 12,000,000kwh — equivalent to £1.5m per year — and carbon emissions have been reduced by 11,000 tonnes. Overall savings since the beginning of the project total more than £5m. Communities and Place Committee chairman Coun John Cottee said: “The old-style orange lights are becoming inefficient and impossible to repair. LED lighting generates savings in terms of reduced energy bills. “The LEDs require little maintenance, are generally between 60 to 70 per cent more efficient and have a longer lifespan.” Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk
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Focus On Home & Garden New discount furniture store opens it’s doors in Mansfield Town Centre As we head towards Spring and lighter, longer days, our attention turns to re-decorating, and in many cases, new furnishings! Don’t despair if you think you can’t afford it, after all most pockets are still recovering from Christmas! A new discount furniture store has opened its doors in Mansfield and owner Derrick Booth knows his stuff, he’s been in the industry for 20 years! Boothe’s Discount Furniture is located on Churchside, opposite St.Peter’s Church, in a building that most will recall has a long history for selling quality furniture; an unfortunate casualty of the rise of the giant budget furniture stores, you know the ones where the sale always ends on Monday, although you can never be sure which Monday!
The popular genre of TV house and home shows & magazines has raised a generation of would be interior designers, changing the way most of us now buy furniture. Today’s ‘throw away’ society no longer demands furniture that will last 50 years; viewed largely as part of the décor, we expect to change it along with the wallpaper!
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Funding for a survey to review the structure has been secured from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic England and structural engineers have been appointed. A drone equipped with a camera has flown over the structure — the tallest of their type when they were built in the 1950s — to assess the condition of the winding towers, which are all that remain of the colliery that was closed in 2003. The drone has produced highquality images that will form part of the review, which will look to assess repair costs and explore options and feasibility studies for the regeneration of the pit-top area. The project is being led by the Clipstone Colliery Regeneration Group (CCRG), which is pleased with the progress and has urged anyone wanting to get involved in the project to get in touch. Louise Brennan, Historic England planning director in the East Midlands, said: “Historic England was pleased to provide a grant to CCRG for the drone-based survey of the headstocks. “With this technology we will be able to take a closer look at this impressive Grade II listed structure, which is vital to understand its condition and to inform future plans.
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Rewarding time for foster carers A COUPLE have revealed how they were inspired by their late son to become foster carers.
Laura and Stephen Gregory lost their 11-year-old son, Corey, three years ago to APECED syndrome, an auto-immune disease. Before he died, the youngster told his parents he wanted them to foster as he loved children. Laura, 39, a community support worker, said: “Corey had said how much he would like another brother or sister and was keen on the idea of our family fostering children. “We also feel we are giving something back by helping children. “We have found the process both challenging and exciting, but rewarding.” Stephen, who works in refuse waste and recycling, said: “It is great to see the children blossoming and growing, and we are
STEPHEN and Laura Gregory. getting a great sense of achievement out of it.” The couple, who also have an 18-year-old daughter, Chloee, and pet dog, Sonic, currently foster two children, who are siblings, and have also helped as support foster carers, looking after other children for weekends and short breaks. One of the children was very
withdrawn when he was placed initially and kept himself apart from the family, but with help from Laura and Stephen he is now thriving and full of energy. Laura and Stephen include the children in everything they do, including taking trips to visit friends, theme parks, wildlife parks and holidays. Stephen, also 39, said: “Our aim is to give the children some lovely memories.” Coun Philip Owen, Nottinghamshire County Council children and young peoples committee chairman, said: “It is great to hear how Laura and Stephen are getting so much fulfilment as foster carers. “Our campaign aims to inspire more people to consider fostering and this family’s story shows how rewarding it can be.” For more information about fostering, go to www.nottingham shire.gov.uk/fostering
Helping to make dreams come true A COMPANY with a branch in Mansfield Woodhouse helped make dreams come true for sick children after raising £1,500 for charity. Staff at regional electrical retailer LEW, which opened on Old Mill Industrial Estate last year, made a donation to When You Wish Upon A Star instead of sending Christmas cards along with colleagues at the firm’s 12 branches. Joanne Wright, area manager for the charity, received a cheque for £1,500 from Andy Johnson, LEW managing director. She said: “We would like to thank LEW for their wonderful support. By not sending Christmas cards they will truly help to make a difference to the lives of some very brave and special children and their families.”
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MITCHELL’S OF MANSFIELD has announced a £700,000 investment to further expand its fleet, just weeks after it spent more than £26,000 on new electric pump trucks. The company, a member of Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has placed an order with RH Commercials, Nottingham, for ten new Renault T Range 18-tonne delivery trucks. Richard Montgomery, operations director at Mitchell’s of Mansfield, said it would have a positive effect on the business and brand. “The Renault T range cabs are an extravagant step as they are usually placed on 26-tonne vehicles and above, but we will be the only carrier in the area with these vehicles,” he said. “Driver recruitment is also an issue facing the entire logistics industry — drivers want access to the best vehicles so this necessary
investment will help us attract and keep the best ones. “Our brand is strong within Nottinghamshire and the investment will further reinforce our position in the market place.” Mitchell’s of Mansfield, based at Brierley Park Industrial Estate, Sutton, was founded in 1968 by Robert Mitchell. The firm has grown rapidly, joining Palletways as a founder member in 1995 under the guiding hand of Andrew Mitchell. Mitchell’s of Mansfield is one of more than 110 independent transport providers that are part of the Palletways UK network. lPICTURED, from left, are Paul Pearson, director at RH Commercials; Andrew Mitchell, managing director at Mitchell’s of Mansfield; Richard Montgomery, operations director at Mitchell’s of Mansfield; and Garry Nelson, salesman at RH Commercials.
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Why Mansfield Town top the history table in world football DID you know that One Call Stadium, the home of Mansfield Town FC, is the oldest ground in the world hosting professional football? The following article is reproduced from the Stags’ matchday programme. It was compiled by Paul Taylor and Martin Shaw.
A 1930 aerial photo of the football ground, then called Field Mill. Inset, the original West Stand around 1925.
ONE Call Stadium, previously known as Field Mill, is the second oldest football ground in the world. It has been used as a venue for football since 1861 — and as a cricket ground for a few years before that. The Sandygate Road ground in Sheffield, home to Hallam FC and first used in 1860, is the oldest football ground in the world.
Bramall Lane, home of Sheffield United FC, was first used as a football ground in 1862. Like One Call Stadium, it was previously used as a cricket ground for a few years. Therefore, the oldest football ground in the world that hosts professional football is One Call Stadium. It’s also the oldest football ground in the Football League. The first football team to be formed in Mansfield was Greenhalgh’s XI — founded in 1861 for the employees of Herbert Greenhalgh’s cotton doubling business, which was based at Field Mill. The mill was a five-storey building between Quarry Lane and Portland Street. The building was badly damaged by fire in 1904 and lay derelict until demolished in 1925. The mill pond, where there was a waterwheel (at 40 feet in diameter believed to be the biggest in Great Britain) and the mill manager’s home, which became the Early Doors pub and then an Indian restaurant, still survive today. On the opposite side of Quarry Lane was a field which, as part of the mill complex, was used by the works cricket team. From 1861, it was used in
winter by the newly-formed football team. At this time, the venue was known as Greenhalgh’s Ground. It was later known as the Mill Field and then, from around 1885, Field Mill. The Greenhalgh’s team became known as Mansfield Greenhalghs and built a reputation around the Midlands. The team entered the FA Cup in 1891 (losing 2-0 at Heanor Town) and a year later the first FA Cup tie was played at Field Mill, a 5-2 victory over Eckington Works. Mansfield Greenhalghs joined the Midland Counties League in 1894 and finished fifth in their first season. The cost of this level of football proved too much for both Mansfield clubs and in the summer of 1895 they merged and a new club, called Mansfield FC, was formed and played on the Stanhope Street ground in the town. However, Field Mill was not left vacant because two teams — Mansfield Amateurs and Old Meeting House — moved in and shared the ground. Old Meeting House moved out in 1900 and Mansfield West End replaced them, but they only lasted two years. The Amateurs had the ground to themselves until 1911, when they were replaced by Mansfield Mechanics. The Mechanics, who were the premier team in
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the town at that time, held a lease on the ground from the Duke of Portland until 1917. However, when the 1915/16 season was completed, the Mechanics closed down for the duration of the Great War and the lease was allowed to lapse. Mansfield Mechanics expected to renew the lease, but in 1919 the Mansfield Discharged Disabled Soldiers and Sailors (Mansfield DDSS) formed their own team and approached the Duke of Portland to play at Field Mill. With the Mechanics still dormant, DDSS were offered a lease on the ground. The new club were unsure if they could sustain the expense that would be incurred, so approached Mansfield Town to share the cost. Town were more than happy to accept because they were groundless, too, after their old ground, called the Prairie, was dug up for allotments. The first season after the war, Mansfield Town won the Central Alliance and began to have aspirations to join the Football League. However, fixture clashes with DDSS, along with Town being only sub-tenants, would not have helped any future application to join the Football League. It was learned the Duke of Portland would not be averse to selling the ground and a company was formed, called the Mansfield Athletic &
Ground Co. Ltd. The sale of Field Mill went through on 2nd May, 1921 for £500, subject to a covenant that restricted the use to sporting purposes only. Mansfield Town were given a 25-year lease (to expire on 1st May, 1946). The DDSS were out because their lease had expired on 30th April, 1921. Mansfield Cricket Club played the 1921 season at Field Mill before they too moved on and Mansfield Town were sole occupants of what they could consider their own ground. Greyhound racing was introduced in 1929 for a rent of £400 per year. This was discontinued in 1931 when Town, by then known as The Stags, were elected to the Football League. The first game, in Division 3 South, was played at Field Mill on 29th August, 1931. The Duke of Portland was present to see Mansfield Town defeat Swindon Town 3-2. Joe Readman scored Town’s first league goal. Following the first season after the second world war, the Stags’ lease on the ground expired. The club purchased the freehold of the ground, including the covenant. Having served its purpose, the Mansfield Ground & Athletic Co Ltd was dissolved. Field Mill was redeveloped in 2000, with three new stands built: the West Stand (later named the Ian Greaves Stand), the North Stand, and Quarry Lane Stand (also known as the South Stand). Prior to the redevelopment, the old West Stand stood at Field Mill from the 1960s until 2000. It was modelled on a stand from Arsenal’s Highbury and purchased by the supporters club from the defunct Hurst Park racecourse in Surrey. It was transported on lorries to Mansfield an re-erected. The old North Stand, built in 1957, was much loved by home fans and was funded by the supporters club. So from 1861, when the ground was basically a field with a cricket pavilion that footballers were not allowed to use, the mill field has been used for football.
p REFERENCES: Mansfield Town: The First 100 Years (The Official History), by Jack Retter with Paul Taylor, Glen Publications, 1997. Images of Sport: Mansfield Town FC, by Paul Taylor and Martin Shaw, History Press, 2007. Mansfield Town: A Complete Record 1910-1990, by Stan Searl, Breedon Books, 1990.
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Favourite photographs at Mansfield Museum MANSFIELD Museum is continuing to bring NewsJournal readers a selection of the favourite photographs from its collections.
Many of these are available at the ourmansfieldandarea website, which gives the public the opportunity to share their information, memories, photos and knowledge about Mansfield and the local communities, both as they are today and how they were in the past. If you are interested in visiting the site, type www.ourmansfieldandarea. org.uk into the address line on your internet browser. This month we have gone for seasonal snowy images. As everyone knows, most Brits are fascinated by snow and, indeed, the weather in general. If that description fits you, we think you will love our evocative, snowy scenes from December 1990. They show the Market Place completely blanketed in snow and an impassable Skerry Hill. It’s surprising to see how a blanket of the white stuff transforms our town into something almost unrecognisable, making you look afresh at streets we have known all our lives.
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Grants in memory of Kynan WHEN Kynan Eldridge, 31, was killed by his landlord in Mansfield in June 2006, his parents, Peter and Anne Eldridge, were robbed of their only child and their dreams for the future. To give their future some purpose, they enlisted the help of the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation to set up a trust fund in Kynan’s name, supporting young people with similar musical interests to his own. Kynan particularly liked drum and bass, but had a general love of music. The Kynan Eldridge Music Fund provides grants of up to £500 to people — individuals and groups — under 30 who are using music to help them overcome personal challenges and achieve their full potential. The foundation took away the legal hassle of a trust fund, allowing Peter and Anne to concentrate on raising funds. Many people have already benefitted from the fund, which gives particular support to individuals and groups based in Mansfield and Hucknall. Anyone who would like to apply for a grant should visit the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation website at www. nottscf.org.uk or call 01623 620202 for more information.
THE National Trust has used local help to help its top chefs develop innovative menus using locally-sourced, seasonal and sustainable ingredients at its properties across the country.
Ten chefs from the National Trust’s Food Innovation Group travelled to The School of Artisan Food — a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity dedicated to teaching skills in all aspects of sustainable and artisan food production — on the Welbeck Estate to start a partnership between the two organisations. The school’s food experts worked with 10 National Trust chefs for several days on cheesemaking, breadmaking, venison butchery, gnocchi and risotto. “We are passionate about developing a seasonal and sustainable food culture, so working with the National Trust’s chefs means we can spread the gospel far and wide,” said Julie Byrne, managing director at The School of Artisan Food. “We can help them develop their skills and that means better menus and better food for the millions of people who visit their wonderful properties every year.” Courses will run several times each year for National Trust chefs as part of a long-term partnership agreement to develop their skills
in butchery, brewing, charcuterie, chocolate-making, patisserie and more. Returning to Trust properties around the country, the chefs will in turn train other kitchen and catering staff in the new techniques and approach. Tim Howard, food and beverage development manager at the National Trust, said: “The National Trust is committed to using responsibly-sourced ingredients with provenance. “The butchery workshop used venison from the National Trust’s Ashridge Estate in Hertfordshire, where the team there manage the estate’s population of deer to support nature conservation. “We are delighted to have partnered with Welbeck, an organisation that we feel shares our food values.” The School of Artisan Food runs
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Turning rubbish into cash for hospice RESIDENTS made a fundraising start to the new year through recycling.
Veolia, Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste management contractor, donated £2 for every tonne of recyclable plastic bottles and cans collected from kerbside recycling bins in January. The money will go to Nottinghamshire Hospice, Nottinghamshire County Council chairman’s chosen charity. Last year 750 tonnes of plastics bottles and cans were collected and Veolia promised to donate an additional £500 to the charity if the total reached 1,000 tonnes in January. Money raised will be used to help those with terminal and life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers. As well as plastic bottles, residents were encouraged to recycle empty yoghurt pots, marsaicf&wodni and food tins. garine tubs Coun John Handley, chairman of the county council, who visited Veolia’s materials recovery facility in Mansfield to see how the county’s waste was sorted, said: “Nottinghamshire Hospice gives people vital support in their most difficult times. “This campaign will help to raise STNEMEVORPMI EMOH TSOC-WOL
Swimmers wanted for charity date DIABETES UK is looking for people from the area to take on Swim 22, a swimming challenge from 22nd February to 22nd May. Those taking part will swim 22 miles — the equivalent of crossing the English Channel — in their local pool, either as individuals or sharing the distance as part of a team. Rachel Mann-Bradbury, East Midlands regional fundraiser, Diabetes UK, said: “Swimming is a fantastic way to stay fit and healthy, have fun and set yourself a challenge. “Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned swimmer, our team will be on hand to offer swimming tips and fundraising advice. “Every length you complete and every pound you raise will get us closer to our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.” To sign up, visit www.diabetes. org.uk/swim22.
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A NEW initiative has been set up to look at health issues across the Mansfield district. The Healthy Mansfield Commission, set up by the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, will be chaired by former Mansfield District councillor Les Marshall. R He will work with local experts and wellbeing organisations to look at some of the key challenges affecting the health of the Mansfield community. It will carry out investigations and work with partners to prepare detailed recommendations.
Les, a local businessman, is a former chairman of the council’s committees for leisure, economic development and housing. The mayor said: “He has a strong understanding of Mansfield and the lifestyle issues we face. “It’s time for us to seriously look at the health of residents and the issues that people are facing each day in staying fit and well.” The first meeting of the commission will be in March. Les said: “I am looking forward to working
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Surprise party marks Marie’s big birthday ONE of Mansfield District Council’s oldest tenants still living independently has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Marie Rowley, the oldest resident at Poppy Fields Extra Care sheltered housing complex, celebrated reaching her centenary with a surprise party. It was attended by family, friends, councillors and neighbours at the Poppy Fields Community Hub, close to her two-bedroom bungalow. Apart from receiving support from carers and wearing an alarm call pendant, which enables her to speak to a central control room at any time of the day or night if she has any concerns, Marie lives an independent life. She is in fairly good health, having survived a brain haemorrhage, cerebral encephalitis and breast cancer, and has continued a life-long interest in poetry, still writing and reciting her work. Sharon Mays, a Mansfield District Council assist response officer, who supports the pensioner at Poppy Fields, said: “Marie is an amazing lady – it is really unusual for someone to be living independently at such an age, but she manages very well and is quite a character at Poppy Fields. “Older people prefer to be in their Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk
developed an interest in showing dog. A few years after George’s sudden death at 67, love continued to blossom for Marie, explained her son, Tony Thompson, 71. “A few years before the start of the Second World War, my mother was seeing a young lad called Eddie Iball. “They were in love and planned to marry. However, it was not to be and Eddie joined the RAF, went off to war and they lost touch. “In her 70s, my mother had a chance meeting with her long lost love, Eddie, and they started seeing each other and going out again. “They moved into together and had a few good years until, sadly, Eddie died of a heart condition. “My mother has soldiered on through life and has outlived the majority of her friends and relatives, reaching that magical 100 years. “I am sure she will continue for several more.” Marie said her secret to a long life was: “Not overdoing things, take things slowly – don’t rush things, you are not missing anything. “I have not done anything really very exciting in my life. “I just live day to day and take what comes. “I put up with what I don’t like and enjoy what I do like.”
FROM left, Mansfield District Council portfolio holder for housing, Coun Barry Answer; Pam Meeks, Marie’s niece; Tony Thompson, Marie’s son; Marie Rowley; Steve Meeks, the son of Marie’s niece; Coun Kevin Brown, chairman of Mansfield District Council; Pete Brown, Marie’s nephew; and Elizabeth Vigne, Tony Thompson’s partner. own homes and places like Poppy Fields enable this to happen.” Coun Barry Answer, portfolio holder for housing, who attended Marie’s party, said: “What a lady! Isn’t it fantastic that with the right support in place she is able to stay living in her own home? “This is exactly what this kind of sheltered housing aims to achieve.” Marie grew up in Clipstone and Forest Town and has also lived in Annesley Woodhouse and Kirkby. Like us at news-journal.co.uk/facebook
She worked as a ledger clerk for ten years with the National Coal Board in Bestwood. Before that she was a shop assistant at the Co-op and a bus conductor with Trent Buses in Hucknall. Married three times, she has two sons, one grandchild and a greatgrandchild. During her third marriage, which lasted several decades, Marie and her husband, George Rowley, Follow us @ MansAsh News
Donations tonic no emergency A SPECIALLY-ADAPTED dementia-friendly room at King’s Mill Hospital Emergency Department has opened thanks to donations raised by hospital volunteers and Ashmere Homes. The room provides a safe and secure environment for patients with particular needs who otherwise would find the busy department a challenge. The facility, named the Bluebell Room, was officially opened by the chairman of Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs the hospital, John MacDonald, and deputy sister Natalie Bradbury, pictured. Natalie said: “A £7,500 donation has helped to design a calming and less clinical environment for patients with dementia or mental health problems. “The room will help to engage and stimulate patients while receiving care and we are really thankful for the generous donations that have made this possible.” As part of the room design the trust also received donations from Ashmere Homes, which provided a coffee table and two winged back chairs.
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Walking football takes off at Oak Tree Leisure Centre
OAK Tree Leisure Centre, Mansfield, has added to its popular Wednesday morning walking football sessions by setting up a Friday evening get-together for people who want to try the sport. The sessions are run by UEFA B qualified coach Simon Thorpe and take place at Oak Tree every Wednesday, from 10.45am to 11.45am, and on Fridays, from 7.15pm to 8pm.
Simon said: “Walking football is for everyone. There is no running so it’s kinder on the joints than normal football, but the competitive element is still there.
“More than a sport though, this is a great social session for people who want to get moving, but not too fast!” Walking football gives people the chance to enjoy the ‘beau-
tiful game’ at a pace that suits them. Simon said he had ex-players at his sessions who appreciated the skill needed to make great plays in the sport when pure speed was out of the question. Anyone interested in either sessions should contact Simon on 07955 740 222. Each session costs £3.50 per person.
Wizards of Oz off to the Commonwealth Games THREE local swimmers have been selected for the Commonwealth Games in Australia.
Para-swimming grand slam holder Ollie Hynd will be heading to the Gold Coast in April hoping to successfuly defend his Commonwealth Games title after winning the SM8 200m individual medley in Glasgow in 2014. Clipstone’s Elliot Clogg and Selston’s Molly Renshaw have also been selected by Team England. Elliot, 18, a record-breaking junior who trains at the National Training Centre in Loughborough, is making the transition to senior swimming and the Games will be his first senior event for his country. He holds the British junior records for the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke in a 25-metre pool as well as the English junior record for the 100m freestyle. Elliot, who is supported by Ron Brooks Toyota Mansfield, and the Armchair Club in Mansfield, said he was proud to have been chosen. His selection followed success in 2017 at the British Championships, World Junior Championships and the Commonwealth Trials. Hynd, of Kirkby, who is coached by Mansfield District Council’s swimming development officer, Glenn Smith, at Nova Centurion SC. It will be Ollie’s second appearance at the Commonwealth Games More at www.news-journal.co.uk
Tough February fixtures for Stags MANSFIELD Town’s bid to be playing League One football next season continues in February with a tough run of fixtures, including four consecutive matches against promotion rivals. The Stags start the month with a home clash with relegation-threatened Barnet on 3rd February before travelling to one of the promotion contenders, Swindon Town, a week later. On Tuesday, 13th February, Newport County are the visitors to the One Call Stadium. The month ends with a trip to Exter City on 17th February and a home match against Coventry City the following Saturday.
Regional gold medal after winning gold in the SM8 200m individual medley in Glasgow in 2014. Ollie, who will be competing in the same event in Australia, is one of a few athletes to hold the para-swimming grand slam — Paralympic, world, European and Commonwealth titles. The 23-year-old currently holds world records in the 200m and 400m freestyle (S8) as well as the SM8 200m individual medley. Hynd said: “I am very proud to be selected for my second Commonwealth Games. It’s a great privilege to represent Team England. “I can’t wait to get out to Gold Coast and experience the amazing atmosphere of the Games. “In the pool, I’ve been working Follow us @ MansAsh News
OLLIE Hynd (left) in the pool at Rio and Elliot Clogg (above). very hard to be in the best shape and wellbeing at Mansfield District possible to try to defend the title I Council, said: “We are very proud gained four years ago in Glasgow.” of all of Ollie’s achievements so far and on behalf of everyone at Glenn added: “This is another the council and across the district, incredible honour for Ollie, and is I would like to wish him the very testament to his incredible work ethic, drive and ambition. We wish best of luck at GC2108. him every success in Australia. “We will be supporting him all the way.” “It’s also a great honour for Mansfield District Council, Nova Ollie had a fantastic British SumCenturion SC and Nottinghammer Championships in July 2017, shire Amateur Swimming Assocismashing his own S8 category ation, to have Ollie selected for a world record in the 400m freestyle second time and I’m sure everyone in a time two seconds faster than will pass on their best wishes in he swam in the Rio 2016 Paralymthe coming days and weeks. pic final. “He’s really looking forward to That earned him gold in the mulit and is ready to show the world ti-class event and he also posted what he’s capable of once again.” the number-one ranked time in the world in the SM8 200m individual Coun Andrew Tristram, medley, which earned him gold. portfolio holder for environment Like us at news-journal.co.uk/facebook
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SUTTON Harrier Jordan Mitchell won a gold medal at the Midlands Indoor Combined Events Championships, which was part of the national event at the EIS training centre in Sheffield. He finished ninth overall with 4,148 points, having been 21st after the first day with 2,296 points.
Hockey club appeal MANSFIELD Hockey Club is looking for new players. Anyone interested should go to a training session, held on Wednesdays, from 7pm to 9pm, at Kingsway Park, Kirkby.
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