Your Local NJ July 2017 by Chloe Bowers

July 2017

Clean-up day the best ever MORE than 50 schools, community groups, businesses and volunteers were involved in the fifth International Clean Up Mansfield Day — the biggest and best yet.

There were litter picks galore; benches, street furniture and a park pavilion were given a lick of paint and chewing gum removed; bulbs were planted; and green spaces across the district and beyond were given a tidy-up. Mansfield Woodhouse schools and community groups were among those taking part. The annual Mansfield District Council project brings together the 40 Mansfields from across the globe together to try to make them the cleanest towns in the world. Communities in Mansfield, Texas; Mansfield, Pennsylvania; Mansfield, Minnesota; and Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA; as well as Mansfield in Victoria, Australia, joined in. Closer to home, students from Vision West Nottinghamshire College took part and several primary schools held litter picks and planting events, including Wynndale, Crescent, Asquith, King Edward, Sutton Road, Oak Tree, Berry Hill, Mansfield; Farmilo Primary and Nursery, Pleasley; Holly, Forest Town; St Edmund’s C of E, Mansfield Woodhouse; and Eastlands, Meden Vale. Among the Mansfield businesses that

PUPILS at St Edmund’s Primary School, Mansfield Woodhouse, on their litter pick. got involved, supported by Mansfield BID, were Marks & Spencer, Boots, McDonald’s, Swinton Insurance, Ian Williams property (Continued on page 5)

WIN! Tickets to Gloworm Festival Page 15 Woodhouse litter picks Page 5 Woodhouse volunteer honoured Page 7 Knitted poppy appeal Page 17 Mansfield Museum news Page 27

Woodhouse memories Page 29 Sport Page 32

July 2017

Clean-up day the best ever MORE than 50 schools, community groups, businesses and volunteers were involved in the fifth International Clean Up Mansfield Day — the biggest and best yet.

WIN! Tickets to Gloworm Festival Page 15 Woodhouse litter picks Page 5 Woodhouse volunteer honoured Page 7 Knitted poppy appeal Page 17 Mansfield Museum news Page 27

Woodhouse memories Page 29 Sport Page 32

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CHEMISTS Oakwood Pharmacy, 14 Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 423670, open until 10.30pm. Lloyds Pharmacy, 12 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 636391, open until 6.30pm. Rowlands Pharmacy, 36 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 623511, open until 6pm. Boots, St Peter’s retail park, Station Street, Mansfield, 01623 653926, open, Mon-Sat, 9am until midnight. Orchard Pharmacy, Orchard Medical Practice, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, 01623 656586, open, Mon-Fri, 7am-11pm; Sat, 9am-11pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. Rosemary Street Pharmacy, Rosemary Street, Mansfield, 01623 622413, MonFri, 7.30an-10pm; Sat, 8am-10pm; Sun, 8.30am-10pm. Sainsbury’s Pharmacy, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 01623 557144, Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. CHURCHES The International Church, Albert Street, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8BQ, 01623 646750. St Edmund’s Church, 1 Welbeck Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9JY, 01623 629665. Bethel Church, 61 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BB, 01623 646750. Trinity Methodist Church, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BD. SCHOOLS Northfield Primary School, Cox’s Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8PG, 01623 625589. Leas Park Junior School, Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8LD, 01623 477629. Peafield Lane Academy, Litton Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9PB, 01623 460366. The Manor Academy, Park Hall Road,

GENERAL Nottinghamshire Police, non-emergency — 101 Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue, non-emergency — 0115 967 0880. NHS non-emergency advice helpline — 111. Samaritans — 0845 7909090. Crimestoppers — 0800 555111. Report a gas leak — 0800 111999. Report a power cut — 0800 0568090. Report a water leak — 0800 7834444. Gamble Aware helpline — 0808 8020133. Citizens Advice Bureau Mansfield — 0844 8563411. Alcoholic Anonymous — 0115 9417100. 24-hour Domestic Violence helpline — 0808 800 0340.

Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8QA, 01623 425100. Yeoman Park Special School, Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8PS, 01623 459540. Saville House School, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8AH, 01623 625068. The Bramble Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8DF, 01623 635928. St Edmund’s C Of E Primary School, Church Hill Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9JU, 01623 646624. Nettleworth School, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 455940. Cherubs Childcare Centre, School House, School Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9LA, 01623 420940. LIBRARY Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church Street, NG19 8AH, 01623 621781, http:// libraryopening times.co.uk/listing-2655.html DOCTORS Mansfield Woodhouse Health Centre, Church Street, NG19 8BL, 01623 420692. Oakwood Surgery, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BL, 01623 435555, The Manor Sport and Recreation Centre, Kingsley Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8JY, 01623 425116, www.manor-sportscentre.co.uk Debdale Park Sports Ground, Debdale Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 7NS, 01623 631747, http://sports-facilities.co.uk/ sites/view/6004394. OTHERS Friends Of Yeoman Hill Park, www.mans fieldwoodhouse.info/MWCDG/FoYHP.htm Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group, 53 Park Road,

Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8ER, 01623 429334. The Stable Centre, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8AH, 01623 659625. Sherwood Forest Foodbank, Stable Centre, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JY, 01623 629665. Sherwood U3A Mansfield Woodhouse, meets on the third Thursday of the month at 9.45am-noon in Turner Hall, Mansfield Woodhouse, for general information, group updates, refreshments, speaker www.sher woodu3a-mansfieldwoodhouse.org.uk MILLSIDE RADIO King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Call 01623 737737 to leave messages and requests for patients in King’s Mill. MANSFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL Neighbourhood warden — Woodhouse, Park Hall and Manor 07976 405320; Yeoman Hill, Maun Valley and Peafields 07976405335. Mansfield dog warden, 01623 463189. Housing repairs, 01623 463500. Anti-social behaviour, 0800 555111. Community safety, 01623 463185. Environmental health, 01623 463189. Grimebusters, 01623 463463. Sports development, 01623 463371. Parks and open spaces, 01623 463463. Town centre management, 01623 463073. Community engagement, 01623 463372. Property services, 01623 463728. Parenting practitioner, 01623 463529. Housing benefits and council tax reduction, 01623 463463. Benefits, 01623 463463. Planning and building control, 01623 463207. Planning appeals, 01623 463207. Mansfield District Council, 01623 463463. Learning and development, 01623 463486. Council tax enquiries, 01623 463144.

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COUN John Coxhead, (right) ward councillor for Yeoman Hill, Mansfield Woodhouse, with staff and residents of Sherwood Court, Yeoman Hill.

Woodhouse joins in the big clean-up (Continued from page 1) services and the Four Seasons Shopping Centre. KFC and Costa Coffee in Forest Town, and Veolia also took part. As well as councillors and staff from Nottinghamshire Police and the district council, community groups also did their bit, including in Mansfield — Corner House Care Home, Maun Conservation Group, Mansfield Roller Derby, Friends of Forest Road Park, Inspire and Achieve, and Friends of Fisher Lane Park. Forest Town Nature Conservation Group, Warsop Footpaths and Countryside Group

and Mansfield Woodhouse groups the 4th Mansfield Woodhouse Scout Group, the Friends of Yeoman Hill Park, Sherwood Court Gardening Club and the Friends of Hornby Plantation got involved. Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment, said: “What an amazing effort there has been this year. Working together really can make a big difference to our local environment. “I would like to thank everyone who took part, including those in Mansfields around the world. Let’s do it again next year.” In the run-up to the event, a tree donated

by one of Mansfield’s sister cities in the USA was planted in Carr Bank Park, Mansfield, to mark commitment to the international clean-up campaign. The Northern Red Oak tree is native to Mansfield, Ohio, and was donated by the Sister Cities Association in support of last year’s Clean Up Day and to remind people about this year’s event. When fully grown, the tree could grow to a height of 70ft and stand as a reminder of the project for years to come. To sign up for next year’s event on 8th June, go to www.mansfield.gov.uk/cleanup

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Woodhouse volunteer honoured at awards VOLUNTEERS across the Mansfield district were celebrated at an annual awards ceremony. The Mansfield Volunteer Awards — organised by Mansfield District Council and Mansfield Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) — said thank you to all those who make a difference to their communities. Seven awards were presented during the event at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme. The chairman of the Mansfield Volunteer Awards steering group, Mick Beresford, said: “The awards evening is a terrific occasion and a wonderful opportunity to praise our unsung heroes, who volunteer year in and year out because they care about people and their local communities.” The ceremony was organised by a steering group of tenants, residents and volunteers, who were supported by officers from Mansfield District Council, Mansfield CVS and Nottinghamshire County Council. The awards were held in partnership with Ladybrook Enterprises Ltd, Mansfield Community and Voluntary Service, Mansfield District Council, Mansfield District Tenant and Resident Volunteers, Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group, and Nottinghamshire County Council. Margaret Morris, of the Old Mansfield Woodhouse Society, was the winner of the Outstanding Volunteer Award, which was presented by Coun Joyce Bosjnak. She has been volunteering for more than 45 years, taken thousands of photographs showing Mansfield Woodhouse through the decades, put on exhibitions, delivered the group’s calendar and organised stalls. Those at the awards ceremony were told: “She is a very determined lady. Her local knowledge and determination is outstanding and Mansfield Woodhouse has a richer heritage because of the commitment to the volunteering work she has done.” Leah Anderson, of the Bellamy Saturday Club, received the Andy Wallace Memorial Award for an individual volunteering in the community from Sophia Cox, Efficiency East Midlands events and communications officer. Leah, a resident of the Bellamy Road estate in Mansfield for more than 50 years, identified a need among mainly older residents and set up a social group for companionship, support and enjoyment. The winner of the Emily Dawes Memorial Award for a paid worker in the voluntary sector was Claire Brookes, the finance officer at Hetty’s. Her nomination said she also volunteered every week in the Hetty’s charity shop and went the extra mile to help others.

MARGARET Morris, right, receives the Outstanding Volunteer Award from Coun Joyce Bosjnak. The award was presented by Mick Beresford and accepted in Claire’s absence by Debbie Knowles, of Hetty’s. Andrew Melles, who has been volunteering for more than 25 years as Scout leader in Warsop, received the Margaret Wilson Memorial Award. He is responsible for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at 2nd Warsop Scout group and commits two nights every week to run them. His work was said to have had a positive effect on the lives of hundreds of children. The award was presented by Geoff Milnes, of Mansfield Rotary Club. The winner of the Vaughan Thomas Memorial Award, presented by Mansfield mayor Kate Allsop, was the My Sight Mansfield Social Group, which helps tackle the isolation that many visuallyimpaired people experience. The ceremony was told one result of the

group had been the number of visuallyimpaired people who had come forward as volunteers. A spokesman said: “This award means such a lot to everyone involved in the My Sight Mansfield group. It’s a real vote of confidence in the work we are doing to support blind and partially-sighted people living in the area. “Set up just 12 months ago with funding from the Big Lottery, our group has enjoyed an incredible first year, thanks to the hard work of our small team of amazing volunteers and to the enthusiasm of local visually-impaired people who have taken us to their hearts.” Anthony Sherborne, (20), who received the Young Person’s Award, played a big part in the setting up of the Hetty’s shops and is a lead volunteer. He said: I’ve been volunteering at Hetty’s for around four months and I find it extremely rewarding. “I like to think my efforts have a real impact on the families of vulnerable people who are seeking support for their addiction and I am exceptionally pleased to have won the award.” The award was presented by Anna Rigby, Mansfield Youth Mayor. Wetton’s Butchers and Andy Wetton were presented with the Business In The Community award, given to a business that has made time to support the voluntary sector, by Pete Scully and Jamie Fryatt, of SF Media. For more than four years the business has made and donated 50 pies every Friday to the Beacon Project, which supports the homeless in Mansfield. The Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, said: “Volunteers are crucial strands in the fabric of society and we should never take their hard work and commitment for granted.”

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COLLEGE students elected 18-yearold music student Lewis Maskery as its Students’ Union (SU) president for the 2017/18 academic year.

He was voted in ahead of fellow campaigner Sindija Sosina, (18). Lewis, from Mansfield Woodhouse, has completed a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music qualification. The teenager, who is in a rock band called Full Throttle, said: “It feels good that this is the start of a new chapter for me. “I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in and helping students to have their voices heard and get involved in wider college life. “I was a student representative before this and enjoyed putting my classmates’ views across, so I feel I’m a confident speaker. “I think it’s important that each area of

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college has a say in what the organisation does. “It’s vital every single student knows there is a person to represent them.”

Sindija, of Sutton, said: “The experience of putting a campaign together was quite interesting. “I ha’d never done anything like that before, but I got great support from tutors and friends. I want to wish Lewis the best of luck in his new role.” Sindija, who is set to complete her BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts studies at college, added: “I’ve got my back-up plan, as I’ve applied to study performing arts at Edge Hill University with the hope of becoming an actor on stage or in television and film one day.” Outgoing president Marc Jones, who left his role in July, said: “Both Lewis and Sindija have been brilliant throughout the election period; very proactive and extremely motivated. “It has been interesting listening to why fellow students chose to vote for them.”

Overseas study was life-changing YOUNG people spoke of their “lifechanging” experiences of training and working abroad, thanks to a European study and cultural exchange programme. Almost 70 students from the college visited partner institutions in countries including Denmark, France and Germany for two weeks as part of the European social-mobility programme for education, training, youth and sport, Erasmus+. Following the visits, students gained Europass Mobility certificates, which demonstrate knowledge and skills acquired in another European country. Among the visits was one by 10 computer science and media students to BBS Brinkstrasse – a technical college in Osnabruck, Germany. The visit was 16-year-old Jake Moore’s first-ever trip overseas. After spending the first day at BBS Brinkstrasse, the Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Software Development) student had a placement at Meta-Objects NET IT Solutions GmbH, helping develop an employee database and applications. The Mansfield student said: “The opportunity to work for a big, foreign company was really good. It was lifechanging, everything I wanted it to be and more.” Andrew King, director of strategy and innovation, said: “Giving students the opportunity to develop new skills and competencies while experiencing different cultures is a vitally-important part of our

THE Erasmus+ students who celebrated their achievements at the college’s university centre with fellow, parents, tutors and Mansfield mayor Kate Allsop, the college’s vicechair of governors.

enrichment activities. It makes them more employable in today’s competitive labour market and opens their eyes to different career routes, as well as opportunities to work overseas. “The students were amazing ambassadors for the college and the local community.” Mayor Kate Allsop, the college’s vicechair of governors said: “It was wonderful

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Jumping for joy at trampoline park THE i-Jump Trampoline Park in Mansfield Woodhouse and Sport Nottinghamshire joined forces to create Mansfield’s own This Girl Can campaign following the success of the nationwide, movement.

Its aim is to encourage more women to break down any barriers that are stopping them from engaging with sport and exercise and help them to overcome their fears. As a different type of fitness activity, trampolining can give a cardiovascular workout that is low impact and less stressful on the joints than other types of exercise. “It’s great to see everybody smiling and getting involved. For a lot of people, being on a trampoline takes them back to when they were younger,” said i-Jump manager, Steph Grayson. “It’s fantastic that this campaign is coming to Mansfield and helping local

women see the value of exercise and the fun that can be had as well.” More than 60 women took to the trampolines at i-Jump, based on Old Mill Lane, to take part in a session filmed by

Sport Nottinghamshire. Since opening i-Jump in December 2016, the park has seen a lot of female participants but it is hoping the campaign will encourage more to get involved and jump.

Star-gazing youngsters camp out PUPILS at Peafield Lane Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse had their sights set on the stars. They looked toward the heavens at an overnight Stargazing event at the school. Children, who camped out with staff and parents, used a variety of telescopes, including a giant Skywatcher D200mm x F1200 telescope with interchangeable lenses, which was loaned by a teacher. Eight-year-old Adam Scott said: “I enjoyed it very much. I saw Jupiter close up because we were using a really big telescope. “We saw all its colours and stripes, and its moons too. It was like it was just there and you could reach out and grab it.” Adam said the event was an exciting way to learn about the universe and he hoped the school would repeat the event. l RIGHT: Back, fom left, Mitchell Froggatt, Brae Bull and Alex Johncock. Front, Isabel Cooper, Megan McGarry and Jessica Byrne.

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News Young volunteers making a difference

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COMMUNITY-MINDED college students, who have contributed almost 8,000 hours’ of voluntary work between them, were recognised for their efforts and achievements.

At West Nottinghamshire College’s annual volunteering awards, students received praise and accolades for selflessly giving up their time to help others. Among the projects supported by students was the Little Roots Children’s Community Allotments, Mansfield Woodhouse, where they carried out planting and maintenance work. Throughout the academic year, 350 students have supported voluntary projects across the college and within the wider community. Many of those were in attendance at the lunchtime ceremony at the Derby Road campus in Mansfield, hosted by viceprincipal Louise Knott, which saw them formally thanked for their dedication before receiving awards. Bronze awards were presented to those who had dedicated more than 20 hours’ of volunteering, while those who gave more than 50 hours received a silver award. Gold awards went to students who had devoted more than 100 hours’ towards voluntary work. Their combined efforts have resulted in 7,800 hours’ of volunteering throughout the year – smashing last year’s total of 5,000 hours. Louise told the students: “By volunteering even one hour of your time, you have made a massive contribution. S “Some of the projects you have been

involved in wouldn’t have happened without you. Thank you for giving up your time and making that contribution within college and the wider community. You are very special people.” Students volunteered at The Hall Homeless Support Project, which runs drop-in sessions at St Peter’s Centre, Mansfield, for rough-sleepers; built a sensory garden at Churchfield Nursing Home, Rainworth; and took part in the fifth annual International Clean-Up Mansfield Day among their work. Volunteering within the college included supporting this year’s 554 Challenge, an annual collection of essential provisions for the homeless; taking part in the Big Snore sponsored-sleep out to boost funds for social housing and homelessness charity Framework; and helping out in student-run restaurants Refined and Relish, and assisting with sport development activities.

Awards’ organiser, student experience officer Amanda Oldham, said: “The students deserve to feel extremely proud of themselves. Everybody leads such busy lives these days so going the extra mile, as they have all done, is testament to our young people. “Not only does volunteering support vital community causes, it helps prepare students for the world of work by developing their confidence, social skills and team-working ability, along with important life-skills. “Our students actively promote volunteering opportunities amongst their peers, which is why our volunteering hours have rocketed to 7,800. “As well as rolling-up their sleeves, they talk about the benefits of voluntary work with their friends and classmates. Hopefully, this will inspire even more to get involved next year.”

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DISABLED students at Portland College will get a new minibus after the outgoing chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council handed over more than £4,300 raised during her year in office towards an appeal for the vehicle.

The money was raised through a variety of events, including the annual Christmas Treecycle campaign through the council’s waste contractor, Veolia, raffles, donations, a foot golf tournament, auction and collections. Coun Yvonne Woodhead, who chose the college as her adopted charity for the year, said: “I am extremely proud to have helped raise this money during my year in office and am grateful to every single person who contributed their time, effort and money for such a fabulous cause.” The specialists college, near Mansfield, works with people with disabilities to develop their employability, independence and communication skills. The adapted minibus will open up more opportunities, including learners being able to go on more leisure and educational visits, attend off-site training, work

COUN Yvonne Woodhead (centre) presents the charity cheque from her year in office to Mark Dale and Tracey Horton, of Portland College. She will, however, continue to work for experience placements and getting to medical appointments more easily and Portland College. comfortably. Coun Woodhead, of Blidworth, has joined The charity cheque presentation was the the college’s board, but will continue as a culmination of an eventful year for Coun county councillor and as vice-chairman of Woodhead, who handed over the chains of office to John Handley. Blidworth Parish Council.

WIN! Tickets to Gloworm Festival THE Gloworm Festival, sponsored by RBS, is returning for a second fun-filled weekend of music, entertainment, arts and more at Clumber Park on 19th and 20th August. And NewsJournal readers could be there for free in this easy-to-enter competition. Children’s TV favourites will entertain over the two days, including Andy Day who hosts several shows on CBeebies. He will be on the main stage on the Sunday and festivalgoers will have the chance to give him a high five during a meet and greet session after his performance. Round the corner, not far away, Bing and Flop will be at the festival on Sunday 20th and also holding meet and greet sessions. Postman Pat and Jess the Cat will appear during Story Time, led by a narrator, at intervals on the Saturday.

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YANKEE Yarns members create poppies for the display that will be along part of the Remembrance Day parade in Mansfield, in November.

Poppies wanted for Remembrance parade MANSFIELD District Council is continuing to seek support for a Remembrance Day display of knitted and crocheted poppies.

The appeal has so far drawn the interest of people from all over the district, including 2nd Mansfield Scouts, Mansfield Woodhouse Library, the Two Knits, Oak Tree Lane School in Mansfield and Yankee Yarns. Around 300 poppies have been made out of wool by groups and individuals in the district, but thousands of poppies are still needed to make the display as big as possible and to help raise funds for the Royal British Legion (RBL). Each poppy received can be sponsored

by the public and attached to netting at events in Mansfield Market Place in October. All sponsorship money raised will go to the RBL to provide lifelong support for members of the Armed Forces community. The poppy display will mark part of the Remembrance Day parade route and be on show for a week leading up to Sunday, 12th November. The parade will go from the Civic Centre, along West Gate and under the viaduct before reaching St Peter’s Church. Mike Robinson, director of economic growth at the council, said: “Thanks to everyone who has donated poppies so far. “We cannot do this without the community’s support and we still need

more poppies so that we can make an impressive display. “People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get behind the project to help make it a success.” Groups and individuals are urged to get in touch with the council to let organisers know about their involvement so progress can be promoted. Photos can be shared on the council’s Facebook page or can be sent to the events team at events@mansfield.gov.uk Poppies can be taken to the Civic Centre, Mansfield, until the end of September and should be marked for the attention of the marketing communications team. Patterns are available to download online via www.mansfield.gov.uk/poppyparade

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From clerical assistant to MDC chief executive HAYLEY Barsby has been appointed as Mansfield District Council’s interim chief executive after serving as the council’s director of communities for 15 months. She started working for the council in 1999 as a clerical assistant at the Vale Road depot and 18 years later is sitting in the top seat. Hayley is particularly proud of the fact that she is a local girl and is able to make positive changes in her own home town. She has had seven jobs in her 18 years at the council.

“It has been a good journey and I’ve taken essential steps to test, learn, grow and move on to the next challenge,” she said. “I’ve never said ‘that’s not in my job description,’ but always seen it as an opportunity to develop a new skill. “The organisation saw my potential, invested in me and supported my development. “There’s never a dull moment here — no two days are ever the same. And I’ve been very lucky to work with some great and very supportive people.”

National accolade for health trust SHERWOOD Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received a national award from CHKS.

“It is clear we are capable of achieving fantastic work that gets results. I must congratulate everyone involved with the Trust and ask them to keep up the good work.”

The Top Hospitals award is one of several awards that are part of the CHKS Top Hospitals programme — CHKS, part of Capita plc, is a provider of healthcare intelligence and improvement products and services.

Andy Lockwood, managing director, Capita Healthcare Decisions, said: “These awards recognise outstanding performance in those areas which we believe are critical to delivering good patient care.

As well as national awards for patient safety, quality of care and data quality, CHKS celebrates excellence among its clients across the UK. The Top Hospitals award is based on the evaluation of more than 20 key performance indicators covering safety, clinical effectiveness, health outcomes, efficiency, patient experience and quality of care. Sherwood Forest Hospitals chief executive Peter Herring said: “I am delighted that the trust’s work over the past 18 months has been recognised. “This reflects that, as a trust, we are among the safest in the country, have low mortality and are more efficient in the way we deliver our clinical services.

“We are delighted that Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of our Top Hospitals 2017.”

PICTURED, from left, are the managing director of Capita Healthcare Decisions, Andy Lockwood; Sherwood Forest Hospitals medical director Andy Haynes and Sherwood Forest Hospitals director of strategic planning, Peter Wozencroft. “Staff should be proud of what we have achieved during our recent improvement journey and this award recognises the excellent progress we have made.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust runs King’s Mill, Newark and Mansfield Community hospitals, as well as some services from Ashfield Community Health Village. The CHKS Top Hospitals programme awards were held in London and hosted by health policy analyst Roy Lilley alongside guest speaker Sir Ranulph Fiennes. More than 200 guests attended, including leaders from across the healthcare sector such as the BMA, NHS Digital, Royal College of Emergency Medicine, NHS Improvement and acute trusts.

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ANDREA Lound (front, third left) and Tina Barnes (front, fifth left) join students, staff and principal Dame Asha Khemka (front, centre) with the shopping trolleys filled with food, clothing and toiletries.

Trolleys of kindness HOMELESSNESS charities have thanked kind-hearted students and staff at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, for donating “vital” food, clothing, toiletries and money as part of an annual appeal.

Seven supermarket shopping trolleys were filled with essential provisions in an annual college initiative known as the 554 Challenge. Held annually since 2011, its name reflects the challenge’s original aim of getting ‘5’ curriculum areas to fill ‘5’ shopping trolleys ‘4’ the homeless. These days, virtually all areas of the college contribute much-needed items over a four-week period.Once again, charities benefitting from the challenge were the Beacon Project,the Hall Homeless Support Project, Framework, and Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF). Representatives from some of these organisations attended a presentation at the college’s Derby Road campus on to receive their share of the bumper collection. Andrea Lound, assistant manager at Framework’s Sherwood Street Centre, Mansfield – which offers 15 units of emergency accommodation for people who have either been sleeping rough or are

at immediate risk of doing so – said: “A lot of people that come to our hostel have literally nothing until their statutory benefits come through, and many of our service-users are on very low incomes. “Topping-up their food through these types of collections helps them survive. “As an organisation, we rely on donations. It’s so thoughtful of the students to get involved. It also makes them aware of the hardships in society and what can happen to people. It’s lovely of them to get together and help those in need.” Tina Barnes, trustee of The Hall Homeless Support Project – which runs drop-in sessions at St Peter’s Centre, Mansfield, where service-users receive a hot meal, food parcels and clothing – said: “I don’t think we’d be able to continue without donations such as these. “It wasn’t so long ago we were desperately running out of money and the college really supported us through fundraising and donations, and got us back on our feet again. “It’s helped us for many years now and we’re eternally grateful. Young people sometimes get bad press but things like this show the great qualities they have.” Computer science student Ebony Reed, 19, who supported the campaign, said:

“Many people don’t realise the scale of homelessness so it’s important we raise awareness and do what we can. Providing homeless people with the everyday items we take for granted helps them in their lives, so it’s extremely important we give back what we’ve already got.” Learner development coach Lee Bunting, who successfully managed and co-ordinated the initiative for the second year running, said: “The entire college has really pulled together and it’s going to directly impact on homeless people in Mansfield and Ashfield. “People feel sorry for the homeless in the winter when it’s cold, but they tend to get forgotten about when the weather gets warmer. They don’t realise people are still sleeping rough. That’s why we talk to students about the issue all year round through tutorials and other activities. “Another reason why we do this is that we have homeless students. Whether sleeping on the streets or sofa-surfing after being kicked out by parents or guardians, or having left home for other reasons, it does happen. “A huge thanks to the Sutton Road branch of Morrisons, Mansfield, which donated all the trollies this year, and to colleagues Amanda Oldham and James Levy for their amazing support.”

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THE salon team at KH Hair in Mansfield has pledged a year of support to help a seven-year-old cancer sufferer raise money to help other children fighting the disease.

Rossi Starbrook, of Ravenshead, was diagnosed in March 2014 with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. For the past three years he has been receiving chemotherapy under the care of specialists at the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham. Despite his condition, brave Rossi and his mum, Leanne, have been raising money to ensure that other children receiving treatment for cancer can enjoy fun trips and days out with their families. Leanne said: “Because of Rossi’s treatment plan, I had to give up work and found I couldn’t really afford to treat him to special days out away from his hospital visits. “I started doing table-top sales and car boots so I could take him to Legoland and, as events picked up and we began to raise more money, it was Rossi’s idea to start buying presents for the children he had met in hospital to cheer them up. “We formed the charity, the Team Rossi Foundation, in 2015 and, thanks to the generous donations of our supporters, we have been able to organise some lovely days out for the children and their family members.” When she first met Rossi, KH Hair salon manager Jane Fletcher was completely smitten. “He’s such a bundle of joy, despite what he is going through.” she said. “We are delighted to be able to help and to pledge our support to such a worthy charity. “We are looking forward to working with Rossi and Leanne to organise a number of events across the year, including raffles, open evenings and an auction.” Rossi, who attends Abbey Gate Primary School when he’s not visiting hospital for treatment, receives daily chemotherapy but he doesn’t let that get in the way of his efforts to spread cheer. “He’s always smiling and laughing,” said Leanne.

ROSSI Starbrook with the KH Hair team, including salon director Jane Fletcher, “Everyone at the hospital loves him. He’s the joker of the pack and is always cheering everyone up.” She added: “If you are a child with cancer, there are a lot of days taken up with hospital visits and having injections and different medications that really aren’t much fun. “It’s great to be able to put a smile back on their faces and make them forget about their treatment for a while.

“We are very grateful for the support from KH Hair. It’s so nice when people just want to help.” In June, Rossi and Leanne took 84 children and their families for a day out at Alton Towers. The charity is hoping to raise £5,000 next year to take a group to Lapland UK. Anyone wanting to donate to Team Rossi can do so at www.teamrossi.co.uk

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High note for the hospice SIX talented musicians in their early 20s performed a varied programme in the Old Meeting House, the 1702 Unitarian chapel in the centre of Mansfield, to help raise £555 for the John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton. Rebecca Temple and Samantha Hedley performed voice solos, Joe Wistow played jazz piano, Lucy Pickard was the violinist, Katie Temple played the tenor horn, and the chapel’s assistant organist, Tom Williams, was on the organ. Merryl Chambers was an accompanist. The music was preceded by a coffee morning and cake sale. PHOTO: Niki Phillips.

Grand fundraising morning MANSFIELD Inner Wheel raised more than £1,140 for the organisation’s national charity of the year, Beat (which works to combat eating disorders) at a successful Coffee And Cake Morning at the home of Yvonne Neville, Inner Wheel past district chairman and member of council (Inner Wheel’s governing body). Almost 100 people attended and Inner Wheel club members provided cakes, raffle prizes, books and bric a brac, as well as serving coffee and cakes. Colin Etches, chairman of the Maun Conservation Group, and member Lorna Pye sold a variety of plants. p PICTURED right are, from left, Colin Etches, Lorna Pye, Mansfield Inner wheel club president Dain Pinder, Pauline Platt, Yvonne Neville and Vivienne Brown.

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Favourite photographs at Mansfield Museum FOLLOWING on from our review of local industries we now hope to bring NewsJournal readers a selection of our favourite photographs from our collections. Many of these are available on 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, please type www. ourmansfieldandarea.org.uk into the address line on your internet browser. HERE are some great images of the Brunts Grammar School sports teams, submitted by Ian Thomas. His father, Islwyn Thomas, was a PE, games and maths master at Brunts in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The photographs are of the various teams he was involved with at that time. He was also a very good football player himself and would have had the chance to play professionally for one of the Welsh clubs had it not been for WWII and subsequent injury. He was able to play for Brunts Old Boys in the Midland Amateur Alliance and was captain of the MAA in several matches. In the late 50s and early 60s he was the trainer/coach for Mansfield Boys and they were very successful under his guidance He was also a very keen cricketer and again played for the Old Boys for many years.

Coming up at Mansfield Museum — Animal Allsorts, 22nd July-16th September THIS year’s summer exhibition is a lighthearted look at the British and their animals. The great outdoors will be featured, but displays will also zoom in on the creatures you might find right on your doorstep. As well as the wild side, the exhibition will

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ABOVE: Mansfield Woodhouse Sherwood Colliery nursing cadets in 1941. BELOW: The opening of the war memorial at Mansfield Woodhouse.

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A NEW sporting academy combining football and education has been launched by a Mansfield Woodhouse international.

Jo Potter, (32), who was given a surprise call-up for the FIFA Women’s World Cup two years ago, said she was looking to inspire at her Eastwood Community Football Club-based female football academy. The full-time JP11 Elite Female Football and Education Academy is aimed at girls aged 16 to 19. Jo (pictured right) said it was an amazing opportunity for aspiring female footballers. “This has been something I have wanted to do for a long time,” she said. “I have always envisaged myself setting up a girls’ academy. “Helping girls with good training, providing a good coaching mentor and giving them a first-class education is something I feel strongly about. “Now, where women’s football is at, it’s a perfect opportunity to get the ball rolling with the JP11 girls’ academy with the fantastic support network and facilities at hosts Eastwood CFC. The girls, who will study on a football and education programme, will be be coached by Jo, women’s coach Tanya Oxtoby and other internationals. There will be an opportunity to gain an American scholarship and a nationallyrecognised qualification. Potter said she was disappointed earlier this year when Notts County Ladies folded on the eve of the 2017 WSL season — she has since signed for Reading Women. Realising there was a need for young talented female footballers to be given the

opportunity to succeed, not only on the playing field but also in the classroom, Jo decided to launch the academy. “With the recent upset at Notts County

Ladies a very personal disappointment, I felt one positive thing — teaming up with Eastwood CFC to create this amazing opportunity for young girls to flourish in their football and academic careers, within Nottinghamshire,” she said. The JP11 Academy will use a 3G playing surface in a stadia setting at Eastwood CFC. Potter said: “I am looking forward to this new venture and I anticipate girls within Nottinghamshire (will) have something to aspire to in the future. “I will be present at the trials so hopefully I will see the young talented girls Nottinghamshire has.” Open trials will take place at Eastwood CFC’s Play Soccer USA 3G Arena during the summer. Eastwood CFC chairman Jamie Bennett said: “We are absolutely delighted to make the announcement of the start of a new adventure. “We recently announced that we would be developing Eastwood CFC ladies within our current structure, however, alongside this we are now at the forefront of providing local women with an education and footballing pathway. “We have worked extensively with our partners and stakeholders and we cannot tell you how delighted we are to announce our female footballing and education programme in conjunction with Jo Potter and Tanya Oxtoby as head coach. “Jo is the perfect role model for the young players to aspire to playing at the highest level of international football with England.” The JP11 Academy will open its doors for a September 2017 start. To register your interest email info@eastwoodcfc.co.uk or call 01773 302232.

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