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Hero student Melanie hailed a lifesaving hero A STUDENT at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, helped save the life of a man who collapsed with a suspected heart attack.
Melanie Jeszke, 17, has been hailed a hero for her quick-thinking actions. The public services student was walking through Mansfield town centre when she saw the pensioner fall on Leeming Street. Her natural instinct to help kicked in and she immediately called 999, rushing to his aid. After describing the man’s condition to the emergency call-handler, Melanie handed her mobile phone to a bystander, who continued talking to the operative. Melanie began taking turns with a fellow passerby to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A postman stopped to help and performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the man, who is believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest. Melanie explained: “I was walking home after saying goodbye to my best friend when I saw the man fall face down on to the ground. “I dialled 999 straight away and then ran up to him. There was a group of people around him, and
his family members were panicking and didn’t know what to do. “I was on the phone to the emergency services, who asked if the man was breathing, and I said no. “I then passed my phone on to somebody else and took turns to do CPR. The man started to breathe again, so we put him in the recovery position.” Melanie also checked on a nasty head wound suffered by the man, who was bleeding heavily. “We could hear the sirens of the emergency services coming – but then he stopped breathing again.” Melanie continued with CPR until emergency services arrived. The teenager learned to perform CPR in the Army Cadets, where she became a qualified first-aider. Melanie was a member of Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force (ACF) from the ages of 12 to 16, part of the C-Battery detachment that meets each Monday at the ACF Centre in Botany Avenue, Mansfield. She plans to return to the cadets and become an adult instructor in the B-Company detachment, based in Clipstone, so she can pass on her life-saving skills. Melanie said she had been overwhelmed by the public reaction to her quick-thinking action after her mum, Melissa, posted it on
social media for her friends and family to read about. “The response has been amazing,” she said. “I’ve been getting messages from people all over the world saying I am a lifesaver and hero. “My family and friends are proud, everyone on the college bus that I catch has been talking about it, and people on my course have been really supportive. “People have asked me how I did it but it was just instinct I guess.” She hopes her story will inspire others to learn CPR and lifesaving techniques. Public services tutor James Winning said: “I was very proud to hear about what Melanie had done, although not at all surprised. She’s a conscientious student and it’s in her character to help people in need.” Praising Melanie’s actions, Mansfield MP Ben Bradley said: “I’m sure everyone at Nottinghamshire ACF are all incredibly proud of her. She is a credit to Mansfield.” Richard Etherington, of Nottinghamshire ACF, said: “Amongst other things cadets gain recognised St John’s Ambulance qualifications to prepare them for situations like this. The gentleman was lucky that he took ill near an Army cadet. We wish him well.”
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Royal recognition for Mansfield charity’s work A SMALL Mansfield charity with a mission to raise aspirations and improve people’s lives has received royal recognition. Ladybrook Enterprises was awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services — the highest award for volunteer groups.
It works from Ladybrook Community Centre in partnership with other organisations and companies to offer a range of activities and services for both individuals and organisations in the community. Among its services are a charity shop, community market, counselling, community
lunch club, fitness classes, lifesaving training, digital help and women’s and men’s groups. Chief executive and volunteer Sharron Reynolds attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace to mark the award. She said volunteers were often unsung heroes. The Lord-Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire,
Sir John Peace, said “I was delighted to be informed that Ladybrook Enterprises has been awarded this highly prestigious award. “This is the highest award, being equivalent to the MBE, and recognises the outstanding work done by volunteer groups in their communities.”
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Coun Andy Sissons, ward councillor for Newgate and member of Mansfield Independent Forum, has served as vice-chairman for the past year. He replaces Coun Kevin Brown, who was thanked by the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop. She said he had been an excellent chairman. The mayor spoke of what she called a challenging year for the council, but pointed to many success stories in the district, including: •A 5.4% increase in footfall in the town centre against a national picture of a 3.4% decrease. •Plans to build hotels in the town and to refurbish and repurpose the Old Town Hall as shops and offices. •Plans to bring an outdoor Christmas ice rink as well as themed-markets to the Market Place. •Plans for new private rent-
LEFT: Chief executive Hayley Barsby congratulates the new chairman of Mansfield District Council, Coun Andy Sissons. RIGHT: The Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, presents former chairman Coun Kevin Brown with an award. ed housing at the old Mansfield Brewery site on top of the 171 council homes built in recent years. •A scheme to help first-time buyers run in conjunction with Mansfield Building Society. •The successful setting up of a property development company,
Mansfield Homes Ltd, which is on course to bring in £900,000 to the council from its first project. •A commitment to help the most vulnerable with success in bringing down the number of rough sleepers. •Successful implementation of the ASSIST housing scheme to
reduce bed-blocking by hospital in-patients. •The successful launch of the Robin Hood Lottery to help local good causes. The new vice-chairman is Coun David Smith, ward councillor for Woodlands.
Trailblazing church minister makes history THE congregation of Mansfield’s historic Old Meeting House Unitarian Church have appointed their first female minister, the Rev Maria Pap. In another unique move, the new minister is the first in Mansfield from the Eastern European Unitarian movement of Romania and Hungary. Old Meeting House trustee Pauline Smith, wife of retired Unitarian minister the Rev Derek Smith said: “We are delighted to welcome Maria to become our minister, having very much enjoyed her visit earlier this year where she led a service and joined in with congregational activities. “We are privileged to be able to appoint as our minister
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someone who has broken new ground in female ministry in the Transylvanian Unitarian Church and who has served as the secretary to the bishop of the denomination in that part of the world.” The Rev Pap added: “This appointment is a great honour and I hope it will be a great opportunity, both for the congregation and for me. “I bring an outsider’s perspective, but our common faith and values will be a bridge between our cultural differences and could give us a fresh look on ourselves and our calling. “As Unitarians, both in Mansfield and all around the world, we have a long history of openness and acceptance, and we strive to be a
THE Rev Maria Pap. caring and welcoming community for whoever is in search of a spiritual home.” Old Meeting House deputy chairperson Paul Frost said: “Unitarians have a tradition of breaking new ground and standing up for people who encounter discrimination and injustice.
“We have been long-term advocates of social justice and social progress. “Unitarians have historically been active in standing up for women’s rights and in opposing racial and religious discrimination. “We are blessed to be able to appoint an excellent female minister from Eastern Europe with very good English language skills and shared values with our Unitarian and Liberal Christian congregation.”
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A PLAQUE has been unveiled in Kirkby to mark the birth in the town of one of the biggest names in theatre, opera, cinema and ballet of his generation. Carl Toms was one of the most sought-after and successful designers in the industry, working in Britain, Austria and the United States during a career spanning 50 years. He died in 1999. Carl was renowned as one of the best in his field, winning a Tony Award for Best Scenic Design, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design and a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Set Design. His life started in humbler circumstances when he was born above a tailor shop on Kingsway, Kirkby, before he attended Diamond Avenue Boys School. In 1965, the final film to be shown at the Regent Cinema, now Wetherspoons, in the town was SHE, the first film that Carl worked on as costume designer for Ursula Andress. Ashfield District Council awarded £250 of funding to the Kirkby Living Memory group and local entertainer Trevor Lee to help fund research into the project. Coun Rachel Madden, who also contributed from her local members’ grant, said: “It is important that we recognise and acknowledge our cultural history. Our residents can be proud of people such as Carl Toms. who have made such an impact in their field around the world”. The plaque marking his birthplace above Taylors Corn Stores, Kingsway, was unveiled by local entertainer Steve Shappelle.
Appeal to help brave little Myah A £5,500 appeal has been launched for a three-year-old Mansfield Woodhouse girl.
Last year fundraisers collected £4,000 for Myah Hauxwell, who was born without her right eye. Myah, who has a rare genetic condition — micropthamia (small eye syndrome) — was given a new prosthetic eye. But the new eye was too heavy, meaning her face was becoming deformed by the weight of the prosthesis. Now Myah is to undergo more surgery at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, to create an eye socket, using fat from her stomach. Afterwards she will be given a clear shell cover on her eye until she can get a new prosthetic eye made. Her mum, Lauren Hauxwell, is again raising money for the new eye, her care and any further treatment. Myah will need around-theclock, care for up to six weeks after the major operation. Lauren said any money left over would be given to two other families facing a similar problem to help them live as normal a life as possible. She praised her daughter’s resiliance. “She just gets on with it,” said Lauren. “I don’t treat her any differently because it’s better for her that way.” Talking about Myah’s latest problems, Lauren said: “They eye is weighing her face down, which is making it deformed. “She has already had six operations to expand the eye socket. More at www.news-journal.co.uk
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The Jack Sanders Awards night on 7th September at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme, will raise funds for Jack Sanders, who has an inoperable brain tumour. Pride Of The Isle — a registered no-salary charity that helps children with disabilities, makes wishes come true and supports children and adults that have short lives — has organised the awards night to raise funds for Jack. The 34-year-old Mansfield man was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2012, when his daughter, Ellie, was just four. He has since undergone major surgery twice and was recently told that his tumour is active again and no longer operable. Jack’s mum, Sandra Marshall, has been working hard to raise funds to pay for life-lengthening treatments — such as immunotherapy, vaccines and dendtritic cell therapy — involving travel abroad. Sandra, of Mansfield, said: “This treatment is not available on the NHS and is very expensive, but we are determined to give him the More at www.news-journal.co.uk
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AN open day for a leading homecare provider to recruit more carers was so successful that the company had to take on more managerial staff to cope.
Respectful Care, based on Park Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, held the day because its services were proving to be more in demand. The company has a growing reputation for outstanding customer service and the high quality of care it offers to clients. The open day saw potential recruits talk to chief executive Scott Marsh to find out more about the vacancies. A total of 20 people have been recruited, with more interviews scheduled. The company has had to advertise for team leaders to manage the new staff. Scott said: “The recruitment open day was a huge success and we are extremely delighted to have been able to offer roles to 20 new people. “It’s important that we hand-pick our staff because they play such
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A BUSINESS centre has been launched in the Mansfield branch of Currys PC World — one of nine across the country. It will provide dedicated professional advisers to offer strategic guidance and update business customers on the newest products and deals. A spokesman said: “From SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) owners and home-office workers through to landlords and education professionals, the centre will cater for organisations from multiple sectors and sizes from across the region.” Open from 9am to 5pm, the centre will be able to advise on a range of issues, including security,
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Engineering innovators ENGINEERING students at Vision West Nottinghamshire College presented their final-year projects to tutors, business leaders and fellow students at the fifth Engineering Showcase.
The showcase was designed to help improve their employability skills. Steve Burley, director of Derry Building Services, said: “As chair of the Electrical Contractors’ Association’s national skills committee I represent over 3,000 companies across the UK, so it’s great to be able to speak at these events and report back all the new ideas and technologies that I see emerging from trainee engineers, like those at the college.” Learners work for organisations such as Glenair UK Ltd, J Tomlinson Ltd, Rolls Royce, Midlands Aerospace, Synseal and Skanska. Their projects included an intelligent car parking system, total refurbishment of a school’s lighting, a hospital humidity control system and an automated label-printing idea.
HNC Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering student Rebecca Wheatcroft’s project was based on creating the parking system. The 24-year-old, who works for Mansfield building materials supplier, Tool Station, said: “The employer showcase is a great way for us to show local employers our hard work and new ideas.” Ryan Worthington, 20, who was studying for an HNC in Mechanical Engineering, works at Mansfield-based Glenair. He said: “We received a large order for production of a 51-way solder cup connector. The current manual process will not be able to realistically achieve the production quota in time. “I looked at different types of systems and the one I devised will save a lot of time. It will eventually be a live project running at Glenair.” lRIGHT: George Dove (left) and Ryan Worthington from Glenair. Inset, Rebecca Wheatcroft.
LUCAS Myles Spence (left) and Thomas Patrick.
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COMPUTER science students from the college were given an insight into career opportunities, Higher Education and games development. They enjoyed activities, guest speakers and visits as part of its Employability and Experience Event (EMPEX), a week designed to give them networking experiences and new skills for employment and further studies. Lecturers from Nottingham Trent University and the University of Derby spoke about life as a university student. Level 2 students visited the National Video Arcade (Game City), Nottingham, to look at the history of gaming, while Level 3 students went
to the Arcade Club, Manchester, focusing on virtual reality and games development. Guest speakers included David Hartshorne, co-director of Mansfield-based digital marketing agency Dijitul, who outlined his career journey and his role as a web specialist. Students also got the chance to pose industry-based questions to Dan Dolby, of PC World and KnowHow, and Tony Westwater, IT manager for Sports Direct. Each group had the opportunity to get their CVs updated and improved, and some students took part in first aid training, achieving a certificate through St John Ambulance.
Student David Brockhouse said: “I’ve studied at university before and learnt that it isn’t just a course, it’s a whole experience. Getting stuck in and meeting people is a part of that and students should take advantage.
“I’m coming back to study the HNC/HND course in computing. “I decided that a while ago because I love the atmosphere in the college, the staff and the students. I’ve made friends here and I know that the next two years in NATHAN Crossland steps into a the university centre is going to be fantastic!” virtual reality world.
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THERE was a triple celebration at Vision West Nottinghamshire College as two students and a member of staff scooped certificates for exceptional work. Classmates Lucas Myles Spence, 18, and Tom Patrick, 19, who both hope to go to university in September, were commended in the national BTEC Construction Student Of The Year category at the annual BTEC Awards. Computer science tutor Scott Marshall was highly commended in the Tutor Of The Year section. Tom, of Mansfield Woodhouse, excelled in his studies while also coping with Asperger’s Syndrome. He said: “Since I began studying at the college I’ve changed as a person. I’ve developed and grown in so many areas. “‘I used to hate speaking to people and would totally avoid any social situation. Now, I thrive on it and always push myself forwards, and this approach will help me in my future career.”
INDEPENDENT regulator the Office for Students (OfS) has awarded the college a prestigious silver rating in this year’s Teaching Excellence Framework awards. OfS said Vision West Nottinghamshire College delivered high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its university-level students and consistently exceeded rigorous national quality requirements for Higher Education.
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PUPILS have improved recycling and reduced energy usage at their school. Asquith Primary School took part in an energy-reduction programme to raise awareness of energy it could be saving. A group of pupils, called Asquith LTD — Lights, Taps and Doors — meet after school to encourage people to change their behaviour, such as turning off lights and keeping windows closed when heating is on. The group award thank you and polite reminder cards to teachers and classes. This term the school has also worked on improving recycling. Teachers took part in a quiz at a staff training session to make sure they knew what could go in classroom recycling bins. At lunchtimes the Asquith LTD pupils have been washing yogurt pots and drinks bottles brought in as part of packed lunches. They are also collecting fruit waste to put in the school compost bin. That led to other pupils taking more interest and asking to help. lABOVE: Asquith LTD created a display to highlight their work to other pupils. The group made the display letters from old copies of the NewsJournal, putting their reuse skills to a full test.
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TWO classes from Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, spent time on the nearby King George V Park to welcome Green Flag judges. The park’s department from Mansfield District Council asked for the school’s support to help them impress the judges, who were inspecting the park to see if it met the criteria for the Green Flag award. Pupil had a go on the orienteering course. The school has supported
the park in many ways over the last few years, helping to plant a meadow, a community orchard, bulbs and native trees. The school regularly uses the park’s playground for positive reward time. Maria MacIntyre, year 5 teacher, said: “When the opportunity came to try out the council’s orienteering course set up for King George V Park, we leapt at the chance.
“This fits in with our current PE topic and gets us out and about, finding our way around a different place.” Head teacher Susan Brown said: “To link our orienteering learning to talking to the Green Flag judges demonstrates the partnership that exists between school and the park.” Pictured are some of the youngsters with Green Flag judges and staff from Mansfield District Council.
Capital reward for head A KIRKBY head visited 10 Downing Street as part of a reception in London celebrating the teaching profession. Kim Harvey (pictured) was among more than 100 teachers and heads from around the country at the event, hosted by the Prime Minister. Kim is the head of Greenwood Primary and Nursery School, part of The Flying High Trust, a primary multi-academy trust. Trust chief executive Chris Wheatley said Kim was nominated for the visit because of her outstanding abilities. “She is a shining example of the best that the profession has to offer,” he said. “She is kind and loved by the pupils, respected by her staff and leads a school that is a beacon of learning in its community.”
Kim said: “I was a bit nervous about the prospect of the visit, but I have proved to myself I am brave enough to go it alone. Now I can always say I have been inside Number 10. “Every head is brilliant and deserves this recognition. My ethos on education centres on unlocking the potential of young people and motivating them to succeed. “I was a disadvantaged Notts youngster who broke the cycle of deprivation because of education and challenging work. I know what it means to do that.”
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IT was the end of an era when family-run Wycherley Opticians, Sutton, closed at the end of June. Owner and optometrist Janet Wycherley, who was due for retirement, was unable to find someone to take over and run the practice in her place. After the death of her husband last year and the birth of her grandson, she said she wanted to spend more time with friends and family, as well as serving God and the church. Janet said: “My father, Alan Wycherley, took over the practice in 1952 and I joined him in 1977, so I have personally worked for over 40 years as an independent ophthalmic optician in Sutton. “I would like to thank clients for their continued support and custom. It has been my pleasure to serve the community.” Customers’ records have been transferred to the D.I. Blow Opticians practice on Portland Square, Sutton. Janet added: “The records will be held securely and treated with confidence. The transfer will allow people to have uninterrupted eye care. “As independent opticians they are also very much part of the community, and provide a very high standard of eye care and a professional and friendly service with good value for money. “Please ring or pop into the practice if you have any problems going forward, either with your eyes or your present pair of spectacles.”
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MBE honour for foster carer Cath A VETERAN foster carer has spoken of the day she met Prince William and was awarded an MBE for her long service and dedication to fostering.
Cath Gullen, 67, of Mansfield Woodhouse, who has been fostering for more than 30 years, was awarded the medal in the main ballroom at Buckingham Palace. She said: “I was honoured to be named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours but I don’t think of the award being just for me — it is for all foster carers who do such an amazing job.” Cath was out when the letter arrived with her invitation to the palace and her husband, Stuart, rang her to come home and read it. “I was in shock and had to read it two or three times,” she said. “An old friend put me forward and I was so nervous, but I have enjoyed all of it. “People have stopped me in the street and congratulated me. I
CATH Gullen, above, and, below, with her husband, Stuart. hope this award can bring fostering to the fore and encourage more people to think about it.” Cath added: “Buckingham Palace couldn’t have made us more welcome. “Prince William had already spoken to around 50 other recipients, but he made me feel like I was the only one in the room with his interest and questions about fostering. It was a wonderful day. “Fostering is part of my life and I have enjoyed it all. There have been difficult times, but working with young people and seeing them adapt has been rewarding. “You experience highs and the lows but overall fostering is a very positive experience. I would definitely recommend it to others.” Mrs Gullen has been registered as a foster carer with
Nottinghamshire Fostering Association since 1988. Working with Nottinghamshire County Council, she has fostered more than 35 children, often taking on children with high needs, including babies. and has built strong relationships. Coun Tracey Taylor, vice-chairman of the Children and Young People’s Committee, at the council, said: “Cath and her husband, Stuart, can be proud of the years of service they have given to support children and young people.” The council is looking to recruit 20 foster carers across the county. For more information about fostering go to www.nottingham shire.gov.uk/fostering, call 0300 5008080, or visit the council’s fostering Facebook page — www. facebook.com/fosternotts
Volunteers wanted at night shelter PLANS are under way to extend Mansfield’s Winter Night Shelter, which provides rough sleepers with a safe haven during the coldest months of the year. Mansfield District Council is working with churches and partner agencies, including Framework and Derby City Mission, to try to provide the shelter throughout all of December, January and February — a total of 90 nights. Last winter it was open for 54 nights. Derby City Mission held a special evening at Chesterfield Road Methodist Church to thank 20 volunteers and two night staff, who helped to run the previous shelter. More than 40 people attended and some registered their interest to help again. An appeal has been launched for new volunteers to get involved, call the council’s engagement and development officer on 01623 415962. The winter shelter was hosted by two churches — the Methodist and Baptist churches on Chesterfield Road — which between them provided shelter last winter. In addition to the winter night shelter, Framework’s Street Outreach team is on the district’s streets weekly, trying to engage with rough sleepers.
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Food for thought at academy STUDENTS at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield, showed their charitable side by provided donations of food to support the local community during the Thy Kingdom Come celebration. The academy joined in the celebrations of the prayer movement, which takes place throughout the world. As part of the celebrations, students undertook charitable work and donated tinned and dried food to the Salvation Army on Victoria Street, Mansfield. The academy was joined in acts of worship by the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, Paul Williams, who blessed the donated food. He spoke to students about the importance of prayer, and how important it was to offer practical help to the community. Helena Brothwell, principal at the academy, said: “We collected more than 500 donations on the day. We have been staggered by the generosity and thought of our students and their families.” Stephen Hicks, community programme co-ordinator at the Salvation Army, Mansfield, thanked students and added: “The food donation will be distributed to those in need and to the homeless in the Mansfield area in the form of food parcels. “We cannot do the important work we do without support from others, so this will go a long way to helping those less fortunate in our society.”
BANNERS designed and drawn by junior road safety officers from Berry Hill Primary School have been erected to fencing to draw attention to the amount of traffic around the Mansfield school at key times.
In November, the school worked in partnership with the Road Safety Team at Via East Midlands, police and the fire service to run a road safety week. It was highlighted that there was a lot of road traffic at the beginning and end of the school day, with families dropping off and picking up children. Mansfield district councillor Andrew Tristram agreed to fund two banners for the school fencing to highlight a message about safe parking around the schools. The junior road safety officers then designed their own banners, with two chosen by teaching staff. Andrew visited the school to meet the youngsters and decide on the best locations for the banners, as well as
Kerry Senior, year 3 teacher and junior road safety lead, said: “Coun Tristram has helped us achieve a long-term goal to have additional road safety banners on the school fencing.
“They will help raise the profile of parking around the school. “Our junior road safety officers thoroughly enjoyed designing the banners. “It was a great ending to the project for us all to meet our local councillor and to be able to thank him for his support.”
THE headteacher and staff at The Flying High Academy, Mansfield, have been selected for top roles, supporting schools in challenging circumstances and training new teachers. Tony Warsop is one of more than 50 heads to be
named a national leader of education in the latest round of appointments. Leaders and staff in their schools — appointed national support schools — use their knowledge to provide additional leadership capability in schools in need of support.
Tony said: “When we become teachers, it is because we want to make a positive difference to children. “Under this initiative we hope that more children will have access to an education system that works to fulfil their potential.”
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Thousands of thanks to council chairman THE chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council for the past year, Coun John Handley, raised £12,119.33 for his chosen charity during his term in office.
Coun Handley had set himself a £5,000 target for Nottinghamshire Hospice. Elaine Hopkins, community fundraiser at the hospice, said: “Coun John Handley and his lady, Margaret, have been excellent ambassadors for the hospice from day one. “John and Margaret do not miss an opportunity to promote the hospice in all that they do.” Coun Handley said: “Nottinghamshire Hospice does incredible things. It does a phenomenal amount of work and it is vital that they and other hospices raise funds. “It is difficult because they are voluntary organisations and they have to find funding through charitable work — but money is not a bottomless pit. “I have been delighted and proud of everyone who has helped me to fundraise for Nottinghamshire Hospice and raise its profile.” Meeting patients and volunteers was high on the chairman’s agenda over the past year. He has been to numerous events at the hospice’s headquarters on Woodborough Road, Nottingham, and visited 11 hospice shops across the county. Other key highlights included a
JOHN and Margaret Handley hand over the cheque to Elaine Hopkins, right, at Nottinghamshire Hospice. civic service at Southwell Minster, Margaret has knitted and sold two concerts at Brinsley Parish Christmas stockings and Easter Hall, a hog roast at Beauvale chicks, while the couple encourPriory, and an event at Welbeck aged County Hall staff to donate Abbey to promote artisan food and Easter eggs for an Easter egg drink producers. hunt. The couple worked with council Elaine added: “The money raised staff to organise a Christmas will make a real difference to our raffle at County Hall, promoting patients and their families. the hospice and its work in each “John and Margaret have both council department. been teachers and wanted some of the money to be spent on eduAnd they have been to Veolia, cation, which has allowed us to the county council’s waste train 12 new counsellors to work management contractor, which in our counselling and bereavemanaged a recycling fundraising ment service.” initiative.
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Community News In memory of a mum and daughter A SPECIAL donation was made to Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust in memory of Heidi and Isabella Renton. They both died in August at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, after Heidi, who was pregnant with Isabella, suffered a seizure caused by a heart defect. Craig Renton went back to King’s Mill with both his and Heidi’s parents to make the donation of a cuddle cot in memory of his wife and daughter — and meet the teams who cared for them. The loss of Heidi and Isabella touched the nation’s heart and Craig has since been on a mission to raise as much money as possible — so far nearly £35,000. Craig held a charity boxing match to raise money for the cuddle cot for Sherwood Forest Hospitals, which cost £1,600, while Heidi’s friends held a race night. The special cuddle cot is from the 4Louis Charity and will be used in King’s Mill’s baby bereavement suite, known as the butterfly room, which keeps babies cooler for longer. That allows grieving parents to
CRAIG Renton with his donation certificate of thanks from the trust and bereavement midwife Melanie Butcher (right) and emergency department matron Jayne Revill. spend up to 72 hours with their baby to say goodbye to them, take prints of their hands and feet, and have skin-to-skin contact.
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MANSFIELD Swimming Club’s own championships started at Water Meadows with good swimming. Many members were swimming competitively for the first time. There were 84 personal bests, 10 championship records, and county championship qualifying times achieved for 2019. Go to www.mansfieldswimmingclub.co.uk for more information about the club.
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THE industrious Knitting Nannas have been fundraising again for the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, based at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, to help local breast cancer patients.
They made hundreds of brightly-coloured miniature knitted chicks and rabbits, filled with mini-Easter eggs, which they sold at various venues as far afield as Norfolk.
Six of the Knitting Nannas are pictured presenting their £1,976 donation to the Amazons at their monthly support group open meeting at the hospital.
p TO celebrate 50 years since her treatment for breast cancer, Jean Hoof hosted a line dancing evening at Huthwaite’s Victoria Club. The evening’s music entertainment, given free, helped raised £470, which Jean donated to the Amazon Breast Cancer Support group. It will be used to benefit other local breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Pictured are Jean and family members presenting the donation to the support group at one of its monthly open support meetings in the Amazon Lounge at King’s Mill.
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High note for choir in London Story of girls MANSFIELD and District Male Voice Choir (right) represented the district at the Festival of Massed Male Voice Choirs at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The concert was organised by the Welsh Association Of Male Choirs. The choir was made up of around 850 choristers (41 from Mansfield) drawn from 25 choirs from Wales and three from England, led by world-famous conductor Dr Alwyn Humphreys. The programme comprised a selection of traditional and modern
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Mercian Regiment comes to museum THE Museum of the Mercian Regiment, usually located at Nottingham Castle, has found a temporary home in Mansfield Museum.
The Mercian (formerly the Sherwood Foresters) memorabilia, on tour while the castle is being redeveloped, will be in Mansfield until 24th November. As well as the attraction of the collection itself — Remembering WW1 - Museum Of The Mercian Regiment on Tour — there will be several special events, including meet a soldier, a peace picnic, and activities for young and old. Events linked to the exhibition include: Friday, 13th July, 10am-2pm: Was Your Grandfather A Soldier? The free event gives people a chance to find out if a member of their family was in the Mercian Regiment with Mercian curator and archivist Jennifer Bookman. Wednesday, 8th August, 10am-2pm: WW1 And Remembrance. A free event (suitable for children), led by Jennifer Bookman, which explores the first world war and how it is remembered. Thursday, 20th September, 11am-noon: Meet The Curator, Another free event that gives visitors a
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A TRUE tale of how ordinary people did extraordinary things is coming to the Palace Theatre stage in Mansfield. Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company is performing Made in Dagenham The Musical, from 4th to 7th July. It is set in Essex in 1968 and inspired by a true story of how working women fought back against injustice. The musical, also based on a hit movie, is an uplifting musical comedy about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what is right. When it is announced the girls in the stitching room of Ford’s Dagenham car plant will have their pay grade dropped to unskilled, Rita O’Grady leads her friends in a battle against Ford and the corruption of the union supposed to protect them. For tickets, call 01623 633133, visit to www.mansfieldpalace. co.uk or go to the Box Office at the theatre on Leeming Street.
Scan here for more what’s on news and to submit your event listing chance to learn more about the Mercian Regiment and the first world war. Friday, 2nd November, 10am-2pm: Peace Picnic. Visitors can take along their own picnic to mark 100 years since the end of the first world war. As well as the picnic, people can make poppies to decorate the Mercian exhibition and meet a soldier.
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EVENTS Sunday 1st LIFE Church, South Mansfield Community Centre, Mansfield, 10.30am, service including children’s church, open to all, weekly. Sutton Rambling Club, Kinder Scout ramble, 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. Remembering WW1 - Museum of the Mercian Regiment On Tour, Mansfield Museum, until 24th November. Joel Arthur Rosenthal (JAR) exhibition and work from The Portland Collection, Harley Gallery, Welbeck estate, until December. Armed Forces Day, Mansfield town centre, 10.15am to 3pm. Monday 2nd Toddlers, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 9.30am-11am, pre-school children, £1.50 per family. Toys, music, crafts. Messy Church With New Cross Community Links, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, all ages, under-8s must be supervised, free but donations welcome. (Monthly, call 01623 515540). 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 1pm-2pm, weekly, £3, call Emma 07703 593688. Valuation Day with Bamfords of Derby, Mansfield Museum, 1pm-3pm. Tenfifty, inclusive club night for people with learning disabilities, andwhynot, Mansfield, 6.30pm-10pm, £5, summer party. Call 07724 143784. Tuesday 3rd Zumba Fitness, The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton, 7pm-8pm. Call 01623 552737. Every Tuesday. Spinning, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, 6.30pm, call 07729 283975. Weekly. Bingo, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 2pm-4pm. New Cross Community Choir, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7pm-9pm, all welcome to join. Weekly. Care For Coffee Morning, Arena Church, Mansfield, every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-noon. Free.
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After School Gardening Club, Little Roots Children’s Community Allotment, Longyards Allotment Mansfield Woodhouse, free, every Tuesday, 3.30pm-5pm (term time). For 5-11 years. Booking essential, call Richard: 07748 990509. Weekly. Wednesday 4th Coffee Stop, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10.30am11am, drop-in for cuppa and chat, weekly. Care For Coffee Morning, Arena Church, Mansfield, every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-noon. Free. Hetty’s Bereavement support group, Marlborough House, Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, every Wednesday, 10.30am12.30pm. Phoenix Choral, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7.15pm9pm. Call Anne 01623 627636, weekly. Weekly Sequence Dance Night, St Augustine’s Church Hall, Abbott Road, Mansfield, 7.30pm-9.30pm, £2.50 incl refreshments. Weekly. Call 01623 609001. Our Community Festival, Portland College, 1-4pm. See page 27. Thursday 5th Card craft, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10am, £4 per session, weekly. Mingle, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 9.30am-11.30am, cuppa and chat £1, weekly. Book Club, 281 Rooms And Restaurant, Mansfield, 7pm. Free Dance School - In To The Streets, Clipstone Village Hall, 6.15pm-7.45pm, 5-15 years. Every Thursday. Dance includes street, break-dancing, freestyle and more. Call 07703 767262 or 01623 456827 or visit Facebook page. Tai Chi for health sun style, Kingsway Hall, Forest Town, 2-3pm, weekly. All abilities. Elaine Gunn 07703 065655. Storyhullabaloo, for under-5s, Mansfield Woodhouse library, 11am, weekly, stories, singing and rhymes. (Term time only) Our Community Festival, Portland College, 1-4pm. See page 27. Friday 6th 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, Mansfield, 7-9pm, first Friday of month. Email missrebecca8119@yahoo.com Knit And Knatter, Ravenshead Library, 10am-11.30am, free. Weekly. Rattle Rhyme and Roll, for under-5s, Mansfield Woodhouse library, 10am-10.30am, weekly. Singing, rhymes and musical instruments. (Term time only) Loud And Clear glass exhibition, The Harley Gallery, Welbeck
Tuesdays - Open Mic Night Sunday 1st july An Afternoon with The Jersey Guys Sunday 22nd July An Afternoon with Cher Sunday 12th August An Afternoon with Stevie Wonder Sunday 19th August andwhynot & The Junction presents… A Day at The Races Buy your tickets online at: www.andwhynotworld.com Telephone - 01623 633 330 Or pop into andwhynot
Estate, until 15th July. Craft And Chat, Warsop Library, 2.30pm-3.30pm, free. Saturday 7th Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch Group for 8 to 13-yearolds. Meets first Saturday of the month at St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 10.30am-12.30pm. For information or to book first session, contact Sarah Spurry, Watch Leader, on 07885 169111 or email:sarah.spurry@ntlworld.com or Lynn Victor at NWT on 0115 958 8242 or email lvictor@nottswt.co.uk More is at www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/watchgroups/mansfield-ashfield Community market (first Saturday of every month) Ladybrook Community Centre, Mansfield, 10am-2pm, free, free children’s activities provided by St Mary’s and St John’s churches. Stalls £5 (annual Christmas Fair) must be booked and paid for in advance, no stalls available on day. Email on ladybrookcommunitycentre@ btconnect.com or call 01623 624208. Introduction to spinning, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, 11amnoon, 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, stalls etc, 10am to noon. Tuesday 10th Breathe Easy, Mansfield and Ashfield, every second Tuesday in the month. Self-help support group, The Towers, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, 1.30pm–3.30pm. All welcome. Wednesday 11th Mothers Union, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 2pm. Every second Wednesday of month. Forest Town Heritage group, display about Clipstone Camp at WW1 heritage event in Rufford Country Park, 10am-3pm. Saturday 14th Renfest Family Fun Day, Rainworth, 11.30am, see page 22. Sunday 15th Sutton Rambling Club, Ladybower ramble, must be pre-booked, coach fare £15, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 8.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic Road, opposite Asda, Sutton, 8.20am; Eastfield Side (Blue Bell pub), Sutton, 8.22am; Sir John Cockle bus stop, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 8.25am; Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near Asda), Mansfield, 8.30am. Monday 16th TOLFest18 - JME Dance Company On Tour, The Old Library, Mansfield, dance workshops for all ages between 6 - 24 for all levels and abilities, workshops 5pm-7pm, showcase 7.30pm, £10 pass - two workshops and pass for the showcase. All welcome.
Sunday 8th July Shirley Bassey Sunday 5th August An evening with Elvis Sunday 19th August A Day at The Races Sunday 16th September An evening with Dolly Parton Sunday 7th October An evening with Whitney Houston Buy your tickets online at: www.suttonjunction.co.uk Telephone - 01623 557 539
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What’s On EVENTS Tuesday 17th CJ Tudor, Ravenshead Library, 11am to noon, free, meet the author of Chalk Man.
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Wednesday 18th Reading Group, Mansfield Library, 2pm, third Wednesday of month, free. Reminiscence Tea Room, Mansfield Museum, 2.30pm-4pm, free monthly social event for people with memory loss, their friends and families. Tea and cake, free craft activities, reminiscence objects and photographs.
Tuesday 31st Stephan Collishaw, Kirkby Library, 11am-noon, free, meet the author of The Song Of The Stork and A Child Called Happiness.
Friday 20th Craft And Chat, Warsop Library, 2.30pm-3.30pm, free.
Monday 2nd Mansfield Folk Club, singers, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1.
Saturday 21st Under 2s Sensory Saturday, Forest Town Library, 10am to 12.30pm, free, stimulate babies’ senses with fun sensory sessions, including sensory baskets. Suitable for: 0-2 years. Thursday 26th Dementia Friendly Film Screening Of Send Me No Flowers, Mansfield Library, 2pm-4.30pm, £1. Friday 27th Mansfield Museum, Feel Good Friday, 11am to 1pm, have a go at different activities and healthy living advice. Craft And Chat, Warsop Library, 2.30pm-3.30pm, free. CJ Tudor, Kirkby Library, 11am to noon, free, meet the author of Chalk Man. Saturday 28th Mischief Makers Fun Day With Horrid Henry, Mansfield Library, 10.30am-3pm, free. Celebrate some of the most mischievous characters from children’s books, craft activities, library joke hunt throughout the day. Plus, say hello to Horrid Henry at special mischief-making story sessions at 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm. Just drop by, ages 4+. Sunday 29th Sutton Rambling Club, Lathkill Dale ramble, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 9.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic Road, opposite Asda, Sutton, 9.20am; Eastfield Side (Blue Bell pub), Sutton, 9.22am; Sir John Cockle bus stop, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 9.25am; Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near Asda), Mansfield, 9.30am; coach fare £10. Monday 30th Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Café for people with dementia and carers in Mansfield meets at The Gas Sports and Social Club, Lime Tree Place, on the last Monday of the month, from 10.30am-12.30pm. More information on 0115 934 3800. Life’s A Beach In Mansfield, Mansfield Market Place, 10am to 4pm, daily until 25th August, free sand play area, picnic on beachside decking. Street Dance Summer School, The Old Library, Mansfield, until Friday, 3rd August. A fun week of street dance with a professional choreographer and performer. No previous street dance experience required. Juniors: 9.30am-12.30pm, 7-11 years; seniors: 1.30pm-4.30pm, 12-18 years. £10 for the week payable at registration on the first day.
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Friday 6th The Four Rossi’s, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Party In The Farm, Rotary Club of Warsop, Shirebrook and District, music tribute night, Tony Lewis (Robbie Williams), Jon Fisher (Gary Barlow) plus Joel Valentine, 7.30pm-11.30pm, Scarcliffe Lanes Farm, Upper Langwith, £15 (children half-price), www.warsoprotaryevents.org.uk Saturday 7th The Explosive Light Orchestra, The Diamond, Sutton, £7.50/£9. Sunday 8th Low Down, The Diamond, Sutton, £3. Monday 9th Mansfield Folk Club, guest night, Phil Cockerham Trio (Phil Cockerham, Dave Bowie and Dickie Dickson) plus floor spots, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £5. Friday 13th Genises, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Saturday 14th UK Guns And Roses, The Diamond, Sutton, £7.50/£9. Sunday 15th Cliff And The Shadz, The Diamond, Sutton, £5. Monday 16th Mansfield Folk Club, singers, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1. Thursday 19th With Erasure and Electric Cafe, The Diamond, Sutton, £4/£5. Friday 20th Limehouse Lizzy, The Diamond, Sutton, £10/£12. The Gypsy Kings, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £27.50-£55. Saturday 21st Whitesnake UK, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Monday 23rd Mansfield Folk Club, guest night, The Bouviers (Steve Saunders, Steve Littler and Ray Baguley) plus floor spots, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £3.
Wednesday 25th Delamitri, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £35-£65. Friday 27th The Bon Jovi Experience, The Diamond, Sutton, £7.50/£9. Dean Friedman, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £27.50. Saturday 28th Oliver Dawson’s Saxon, The Diamond, Sutton, £10/£12. Sunday 29th Blidworth Welfare Brass Band, Carr Bank Park, Mansfield, 2pm-4pm, free. Monday 30th Mansfield Folk Club, singers, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1.
THEATRE Sunday 1st Cirque Berserk, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 3pm, £14.50£29.50. Monday 2nd Titanic The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £18-£39.50. Tuesday 3rd Titanic The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £18-£39.50. Wednesday 4th Titanic The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £18-£39.50. Made In Dagenham (Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm, £14/£13. Thursday 5th Titanic The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £18-£39.50. Made In Dagenham (Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm, £14/£13. The Wedding Reception, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7pm, £55. Friday 6th Titanic The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £18-£39.50. Made In Dagenham (Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm, £14/£13. The Wedding Reception, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7pm, £55. Saturday 7th Titanic The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £18-£39.50. Made In Dagenham (Ripley and Alfreton Musical Theatre Company), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm, £14/£13. The Wedding Reception, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7pm, £55. Wednesday 11th Gangsta Granny, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7pm, £10-£24.
Sarah Millican, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 8pm, £27.50. Saturday 14th Gangsta Granny, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7pm, £10-£24. Sarah Millican, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 8pm, £27.50 Sunday 15th Gangsta Granny, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 11am, 3pm, £10-£24. Tuesday 17th Peppa Pig’s Adventure, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, £15/£20. Wednesday 18th Peppa Pig’s Adventure, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 10am, 1pm, 4pm, £15/£20. Thursday 19th The Museum Of Tat Roadshow, Mansfield Old Library, 7.30pm, free to book, pay what you can on night. An Evening with David Sedaris, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £30. Friday 20th Cinderella In Hollywood (English Youth Ballet), Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £16-£26, 7.30pm. Saturday 21st Cinderella In Hollywood (English Youth Ballet), Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £16-£26, 2.30pm, 7.30pm. Monday 23rd An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Tuesday 24rd An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Wednesday 25rd An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Thursday 26th An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Friday 27th An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Saturday 28th An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Tuesday 31st Sleighed To Death (Thriller Season), Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £12-£25.
Thursday 12th Gangsta Granny, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 1pm, 7pm, £10-£24. Friday 13th Gangsta Granny, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 10.30am, 7pm, £10-£24.
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Mansfield Bookshelf IN the third of her regular columns for the NewsJournal, local author K. L. Loveley shares her thoughts on local writers. Affectionately known in the book-world as Katie, she is the author of two published works of fiction, with another psychological family drama on the way. Born and raised in Mansfield Woodhouse, where she still lives, Katie writes under her pen-name of K. L. Loveley. Katie worked locally as a nurse for more than 40 years until her
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recent retirement as a practice nurse. During her working career she met people from all walks of life and witnessed sadness and joy, new life, and death. Her many experiences have enabled her to write with empathy and understanding of the health process; at times tackling gritty subjects and helping to raise awareness of such issues. In addition to writing novels, she also writes a regular blog post on her website, and book reviews for GoodRreads.
Two important local writers HAVE you ever wondered how many local authors there are, in and around our region? I am guessing that we would all be surprised if we took the time to search the internet and library archives.
However, there are at least two very important local writers who I imagine most of us are aware of. David Herbert Lawrence was born on 11th September, 1885, in Eastwood. His father was a miner and his mother a schoolteacher. Famous for writing Lady Chatterley’s Lover and Sons And Lovers, D. H. Lawrence was the first pupil to win a county council scholarship to Nottingham High School in 1898. Considering that his father, Arthur John Lawrence, was reported as being barely literate, that was commendable for young David. In 1906 he began studying to be a teacher at Nottingham University. Between 1911 and 1913 he had three books published — The White Peacock, The Trespasser
and the well-known Sons And Lovers. In 1915 he wrote a book titled The Rainbow. However, this was considered so obscene that it was banned in Great Britain. That did not deter our Nottinghamshire lad, who went on to publish two further novels that were also considered obscene. Women In Love was a spinoff from The Rainbow and was published in 1920. Lady Chatterley’s Lover was privately printed in Florence in 1928. As times began to change in Great Britain, Lady Chatterley’s Lover was finally published here in 1960 following an unsuccessful court case brought against it for obscenity. Today, as we read such wellknown novels as Fifty Shades Of Grey, it is hard to imagine why D. H. Lawrence was considered so obscene. However, it is important to remember that our society was very different in the early 20th Century. Perhaps we have gone too far in terms of the material that is now
published or broadcast. No doubt, time will tell. Lord George Gordon Byron, born on 22nd January, 1788, has long been associated with his ancestral home, Newstead Abbey, where he moved after the death of his father and uncle. Byron was an English nobleman, poet, peer, politician and leading figure in the Romantic movement. He was regarded as quite a colourful figure and one of the greatest British poets. His notability is not only based upon his writing but also on his life, his numerous love affairs and his debts. Byron was once described as being mad, bad and dangerous to know. Among his best-known poems is Don Juan, a lengthy narrative too long for the purpose of this article. However, I have chosen a short extract to give you a taste of his poetry. Let us have wine and women, mirth and laughter. Sermons and soda-water the day after. These lines are full of mischief, as is the rest of the poem. It
is a satirical poem, based on the legend of Don Juan, which Byron reverses. He portrays Dob Juan not as a womaniser, but as a man who is easily seduced. Byron once wrote that poetry is the expression of excited passion. His work reflects this sentiment and even if you are not a lover of poetry, sometimes it is good to take a leap of faith and look at some of the amazing poetry written not only by Byron, but also by our other great British poets.
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It gives the public the opportunity to share 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. The site is currently being updated and given a refresh, but it is still available to view. However if you want to add something you may have to wait a month while the work is undertaken. In the meantime, you
can still enjoy what the site has to offer. King’s Mill Hospital As the National Health Service celebrates its 70th birthday we thought we would choose a topic linked to health.
Over the last 70 years, the NHS has transformed the health and wellbeing of the nation and become the envy of the world. These pictures show the beginnings of King’s Mill Hospital, which was officially opened in 1951. After the American Army left
the site in 1945, they left a lot of hospital equipment behind. As the other hospitals in the Mansfield area were full to capacity due to the start of the NHS and free care for all, it was decided to reopen the army hospital. It was originally going to be called the Sutton Hospital and was officially opened on 7th September 1951, by the Rt Hon Hilary Marquand (below centre). Initially, only a small part of the hospital was utilised as the other areas required extensive modernisation to be fit for use. The first patient was a Mr A. Slack, of Sutton (above). The first operation was performed on 14th September, 1951, in one of the original twin theatres (below right).
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Currently on at Mansfield Museum All In The Game
7th July-15th September OUR summer holiday exhibition this year is all about the games people play.
The Museum Of The Mercian Regiment On Tour 9th June to 24th November The museum of the Mercian Regiment (WFR Collection) is coming to Mansfield Museum and will be hosting an exhibition to commemorate the end of the first world war. The museum, normally located at Nottingham Castle, will be touring the exhibition as part of a three-year programme while the castle is closed for redevelopment. The exhibition will also focus on the impact that the end of the war had on Mansfield, and the surrounding areas, as well as on those members of the Sherwood Foresters, and other regiments who came from Mansfield.
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Saying thank you to our nurses for caring
NURSING and other staff at King’s Mill Hospital received a surprise visit from generous members of the community and businesses, laden with cakes, balloons and fruit, to say thank you for the care and compassion provided.
The visit, to mark International Nurses Day, saw grateful wellwishers tour the Sutton hospital’s wards with trolleys full of goodies as a token of appreciation for hard-working nurses. Former nurse Nicki Raine, of Forest Town, arranged the visit, which was organised through NHS support group Ashfield Fighting For Our Hospital, local people and businesses. They included Bun In The Oven cake makers, Mansfield;
Morrisons, Sutton; and Forest Town Arena. Nicki said: “On behalf of the community we wanted to take the opportunity to show the nurses and other staff at King’s Mill just how much we appreciate the amazing job they do 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. “I would like to thank the people who spent hours baking cakes, including my grandchildren who wanted to help the nurses who made them better.” Jayne Revill, matron for urgent and emergency care at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, which runs King’s Mill, said: “It was a lovely gesture. You could see how much it meant to our staff. “People come in to nursing because they want to help people and provide good care, but when
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“At times like this you notice what a difference good nursing can make to people’s lives.”
Initiative in workplace helps staff health A WORKER at Ashfield District Council has praised the workplace health checks that alerted him to his high blood pressure levels. Mick Morley, 57, heard about the checks last June at the council and decided to sign up. His story is part of the Wellbeing@work campaign, which forms part of the Nottinghamshire Health and Wellbeing Board’s Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2022, led by Nottinghamshire County Council with partner agencies. The county council is looking to
sign-up other workplaces to the Wellbeing@work campaign. Mick, shocked to be told he had very high blood pressure that was a serious threat to his health, was advised by the health-check team to contact his doctor, who advised him to go to hospital the same day. He is now on medication that has helped to bring his blood pressure down to safer levels. Mick said: “I didn’t feel ill or have any symptoms, but the health check revealed the high levels my blood pressure had reached.
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“It could have led to a stroke or a heart attack and I am so grateful I went for the test. I would recommend everyone signs up to health checks if they are available in the workplace.” Staff at the district council took part in the month-long Camaraderie Cup, aimed to boost their wellbeing at work. The competition included boccia, rounders, golf, a quiz, music challenge and treasure hunt. Ashfield is the first district in the county to be awarded the gold award for Wellbeing@work, and
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The English Summer Get gardening with Greg With summer here, it’s time to enjoy your garden and some basic routine maintenance will keep it looking at it’s best. Deadheading flowering and summer bedding plants will encourage further flowering while removing decaying plant debris will help discourage Greg Walster diseases and pests. For a second flush of blooms, cut back perennials after flowering (such as delphiniums and hardy geraniums) and rose heads which should be pruned back by approximately 15cm to a healthy leaf joint. All plants, particularly flowering and fruiting types, will benefit from regular feeding throughout the growing season. Nibbled or sad-looking plants are likely to be under attack from pests such as aphids, vine weevils or slugs and will need treating. There are some great new organic products on the market if you don’t want to use chemicals. In the veg garden use an insect netting over your crops to avoid spraying. Diseases such as mildew, a powdery white substance, can become a problem during the summer and will need treating with an appropriate fungicide. Damp down greenhouses during hot weather to discourage red spider mite, which thrives in dry heat. While all plants need regular watering during warm weather, pay particular attention to any plants in pots or baskets which dry out very quickly and anything newly planted. Shrubs and trees which are planted during the summer will need a lot of water, considerably more than you might think, to get established. Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day so
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1,700 years of service at trust is celebrated
STAFF who have clocked up 1,750 years’ worth of service between them were honoured at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s annual long-service awards.
More than 70 members of staff who reached key milestones were commended and thanked for the contribution they had made to patient care. The trust’s chief executive, Richard Mitchell, and chairman John MacDonald presented staff with a commemorative certificate and pin badge as a token of the trust’s appreciation at the ceremony at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. One of the award winners, clinical typist Marilyn Jones, has worked at the trust for 45 years. She began at the old Mansfield General Hospital in September 1972. She said: “It made me feel so special and appreciated to be
MARILYN Jones received her award from Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s John MacDonald, left, and Richard Mitchell. recognised, especially when my award was announced and was described as an amazing 45 years. “When I had my son 28 years ago I decided to take a five-year career break. That lasted just nine
months and I went back to work at King’s Mill, where I’ve been ever since. “The trust has been a fantastic place to work and has always been accommodating throughout
my time here, especially when my three children were younger. I’ve seen lots of changes and it really is a great place to work.” Richard Mitchell said: “Our staff are the lifeblood of our organisation and we want to recognise staff who show commitment and dedication to the work they do. “Some of the people receiving awards have dedicated all of their working life to Sherwood Forest Hospitals and supporting patient care, which is outstanding and something I am grateful for. “Everyone who received an award should be very proud of themselves. We know that so many of our staff are committed to the work they do and it is important we support them in their roles.” More than 70 members of staff were recognised at the event for reaching milestones of five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years.
Hospitals are a great place to work, say staff A SURVEY of more than 1,000 Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust staff revealed that nine out of ten (90%) would recommend the organisation as a place for family and friends to receive treatment. The results also showed that more than three quarters of staff (77%) across all three sites — King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton; Mansfield Community Hospital;
and Newark Hospital — would recommend the trust as a place to work. Sherwood Forest Hospitals carries out an anonymous survey of staff every quarter. The results were presented at a public board of directors meeting. The positive figures were up from
78% and 70% respectively in the recent annual NHS staff survey. Richard Mitchell, chief executive at the trust said: “We want to provide safe, personalised care to local people, with every patient treated as if they are a member of our own family. “These survey results give us a useful indicator of how we are performing against that objective.
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£1m appeal to help cancer patients LOCAL people and businesses have been urged to back Macmillan Cancer Support’s £1m fundraising campaign over the next three years to provide better cancer care in Nottinghamshire.
Sue Sanderson, Macmillan partnership manager for Nottinghamshire, said: “Improvements in treatment and an ageing population mean more people than ever are living longer with a cancer diagnosis, which is obviously good news. “But this huge population of cancer survivors have their own complex needs. “When there is already a huge amount of pressure on the NHS with tightening health care budgets, it’s important that we step up to fill the gap in these times of need.” Every year in Nottinghamshire 6,151 people are told they have cancer and more than 28,000 are living with the disease. That number is set to double by 2030 and Macmillan said urgent action was needed to improve services and ensure people received support. The Macmillan Cancer Partnership in Nottinghamshire has invested more than £6m to improve local cancer services over the last three years. Macmillan is introducing new cancer support services across the county. They include: lA Macmillan information facilitator at the recently-opened
STACEY Smalley, fundraising manager for Macmillan in Nottinghamshire. Macmillan Information Centre at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham. lA Macmillan clinical psychologist at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. lA new specialist team to support people with brain metastates. lContinued financial support for people affected by cancer through Macmillan grants, which can be used to fund things such as travel to treatment, energy costs, new clothes or even a day out with loved ones.
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Stacey Smalley, fundraising manager for Macmillan in Nottinghamshire, said: “We want to do more, but we need your help — 98% of Macmillan’s funding comes directly from people fundraising or donating, so we are hoping people reading this will get in touch so that we can fund more essential cancer services in Nottinghamshire.” Macmillan said one of the ways of raising money was for firms to make it their nominated charity. People could organise events to support the Nottinghamshire campaign or take on a challenge and join team Macmillan, either running, walking, swimming or cycling. Donations can be made at www. justgiving.com/nottscampaign People can also become a Macmillan volunteer. Anyone who wants to help should contact Stacey, call 07809 554963 or email ssmalley@macmillan.org. uk
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Tribute acts to star at fundraiser TWO top tribute acts are starring at a Warsop, Shirebrook and District Rotary Club fundraiser on Friday, 6th July. Party In The Farm will feature Tony Lewis (Robbie Williams) and Jon Fisher (Gary Barlow) as well as support act Joel Valentine. The event at Scarcliffe Lanes Farm, Upper Langwith, runs from 7.30pm to 11.30pm. Admission is £15 (children halfprice), go to www.warsoprotary events.org.uk
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THE annual Renfest Family Fun Day in Ranworth will take place on Saturday, 14th July, from 11.30am. Team Vinyl — Robert Wilford, Ian Randall and Peter Wilford — have been behind the charity fundraising event for four years, raising around £20,000. This year’s event will help You Are My Sunshine, a charity assisting a local resident whose daughter is fighting a brain tumour. The event at Rainworth Miners’ Welfare football ground will include live music, demonstrations by Blidworth firefighters, face painting, glitter tattoos and much more.
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Public Notices LICENSING ACT 2003 CHIC BOUTIQUE 28 STATION STREET KIRKBY IN ASHFIELD
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Provision of Live music – indoors – Mon – Sun 12:00 – 24:00 Provision of recorded music – Indoors/ Outdoors Mon – Sun 08:00 – 24:00 Late Night Refreshments – Mon – Sun – 23:00 – 24:00 Supply of Alcohol both on and off premises – Mon – Thurs 11:00 – 23:00 Fri – Sat – 11:00 – 24:00 Sun – 12:00 – 23:00.
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Notice is given that Himbra Ltd has applied to Mansfield District Council Licensing Authority to vary a Premises License or club premises certificate under the Licensing act 2003.
The proposed variation is to increase the licensable area, to include the extension and amend the times as follows:
Regulated Entertainment: 08:00am until 01:00am Monday to Sunday Supply of Alcohol 08:00 -02:00 Monday to Sunday Late night refreshment: 23:00pm to 02:00 am Monday - Sunday
Opening Hours: 08:00am to 01:00 (2am weekends & non-standard times All Bank Holidays & Sundays Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Eve & New Years Day
Anyone who wishes to make representations regarding this application must give notice in writing to: The Licensing Manager, Mansfield District Council, Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield NG18 7BH
Anyone who wishes to make representations regarding this application must give notice in writing to: The Licensing Manager, Mansfield District Council, Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Notts NG19 7BH.
Representations must be made by 3rd July 2018
Representations must be received no later than 23/07/2018 This should be no less than 20 working days after the date on which the application was received by the Licensing Authority
The Application record and register may be viewed during normal office hours at the above address. It is an offence under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in relation to a license application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is £5000.
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A CHARITY that provides emotional and practical support to family members affected by loved ones’ substance or alcohol misuse is encouraging them to attend peer support groups and educational workshops in Mansfield and Ashfield.
Hetty’s, based on Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, said it gave people a non-judgemental, safe, and caring environment to share their experiences. The charity aims to help families effectively improve their situation. A spokesman said: “Hetty’s support enables clients to put boundaries in place, reduce risk, and gain the confidence they need to face their issues — and return to being a functioning and productive family. “Hetty’s has long understood the relationship between a substance user and their family can be extremely difficult, but our feedback has shown positive results when including the substance user in family recovery support. “The whole-family approach is now embraced through all the support offered at Hetty’s.” Family members and substance users are encouraged to come together for the peer support and educational focus groups in monthly sessions in each district of Nottinghamshire. The spokesman added: “The sessions have proved to be a huge success, with family
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Inspirational manager wins housing award A MANSFIELD housing manager who regularly goes above and beyond to make a positive difference to others was described as a true inspiration as she was presented with a regional award.
Michelle Turton, Mansfield District Council’s housing needs manager, was awarded the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) award for an exceptional contribution by a CIH member in the East Midlands. The success took Michelle into the national CIH Housing Heroes awards. Her responsibilities at the council include leading the team that deals with homelessness. She recently set up the ASSIST hospital discharge scheme that helps to prevent bed-blocking by patients with housing issues. The scheme won an award last year from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Michelle has also set up a WellBeing Sanctuary, which aims to reduce the number of people in crisis needing NHS help for mental health, drug or alcohol issues, and was also behind a new community fruit and vegetable garden project to tackle social isolation
MICHELLE Turton, second left, receives her CIH award from Jill Allcoat, watched by mayor Kate Allsop, left, and Sarah Troman, right. and help local people to improve their health through exercise and diet. The CIH judges commented: “Michelle is clearly a practitioner making a real difference in her area and goes above and beyond her role and is a true inspiration to others.
“Her ability to implement new schemes within her organisation while keeping customers at the heart of everything is evident.” For the award, nominators had to demonstrate how the nominee made an outstanding contribution and professional commitment to their organisation and the com-
munities they work in, acted as a role model, and inspired others in the housing sector. Sarah Troman, director of communities at Mansfield District Council, who nominated Michelle for the award, said: “Michelle is always looking for new ideas and initiatives. “She has brilliant partnership building skills and has adopted an innovative approach to rough sleepers in Mansfield, which has seen a reduction in the official count of almost 50% over the past 12 months — the opposite of the trend nationally. “Michelle is always cheerful and friendly, despite being one of the busiest people I have ever worked with. “She genuinely cares about customers and securing the best outcome for them.” Michelle said: “I am privileged to work alongside a brilliant team that is committed and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people. “This award is for them and in particular Christine Fisher, housing operations and safeguarding manager, because without their hard work, many of these developments would not have been possible.”
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Mansfield to provide a range of day facilities for elderly people; and £2,500 for Fountaindale School to launch a summer playscheme. A further total of £412,000 has been awarded to four countywide schemes — Citizens Advice Broxtowe: Volunteering and Advice Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service for its Nottinghamshire Together project, Central Nottinghamshire Mind: Mental Health Recovery Service and Home-Start Nottingham. Coun Gordon Wheeler, vice-chairman of the Communities and Place Committee, at the
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Young people have a hoot at MegaMoot BROWNIES, Guides and Rangers from Skegby, Kirkby and Mansfield joined thousands of youngsters from all over Nottinghamshire at MegaMoot, a unique event staged jointly by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire and Nottinghamshire Scouts.
Claimed to be the biggest camp for young people ever in the county, MegaMoot Nottinghamshire was held at Walesby Forest Outdoor Activity Centre. It was attended by 4,500 young people, aged from five to 25, supported by 500 adult volunteers. Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides, plus Senior Section, Explorers, leaders and supporters, camped out for three nights. A special day camp was held for the organisations’ younger members — Rainbows and Beavers. 1st Kirkby Guides shared their pitch with Skegby Brownies and all agreed they enjoyed crate-stacking and a leap of faith challenge, plus scuba diving and snorkelling. They also worked hard preparing materials for a centenary party. Members of 1st Mansfield Powell Rangers had a great time too, especially on the water, and claimed top spot on the leader board at Big Game Live. Millie (15), Anais (15) and Anna (17) said they enjoyed being close to all the activities and having the freedom to choose what to do next. Other activities included kayaking, rafting and water-zorbing; an
assault course, climbing wall and zip wire; drone piloting, ice skating and star-gazing; pioneering, crafts and backwoods cooking; circus skills, drumming and dance workshops; giant sumo and gladiator duelling; segways, mountain biking, karting and BMX. Guest of honour at a reception was Chief Guide Amanda Medler, attending her first big camp since being appointed. Jackie Brocklehurst, County Commissioner for Girlguiding Nottinghamshire, who was camping with her unit from Gedling, said: “This was a tremendous joint venture and I would like to thank everyone who took part, especially our brilliant MegaMoot volunteers. “Everyone worked hard to make it an unforgettable event — and from my own experience I’m convinced the adults had as much fun as the youngsters.”
Steven Tupper, the new County Commissioner for Nottinghamshire Scouts, added: “It was fantastic to see young people from across the county taking part in so many great activities. “The feel around the whole camp was one of fun and adventure.”
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Organisers said the fun day would return in 2019 alongside a Mayor’s Community Parade. The 2018 parade, which would have seen charity workers, volunteers, marching bands and cadets take part, led by the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, was cancelled because of safety concerns.
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But the family fun day at the recreation ground on Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, still went ahead. It included live music from tribute acts to Abba and Madonna, classic vehicles, fairground rides, and kick boxing sessions led by Raven Defence Arts, Pleasley Vale. It was organised by Mansfield Rotary Club and the Sister Cities Association, based on an idea seen in Mansfield, Pennsylvania in the USA. Stewart Rickersey, of the Rotary Club, said:
“It was a glorious day. Anyone who was there enjoyed it. “Lessons have been learned and going forward we will make it better.” The event included the Mayor’s Charity Lunch, where Mansfield Male Voice Choir performed. The mayor handed out donations from the Mayor’s Benevolent Fund. Beneficiaries included the British Heart Foundation, Framework, Hetty’s, and Mansfield U3A.
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Community News JANE Walker had a stall of jewellery made from ring pulls and other reclaimed rubbish at the Soroptimists meeting.
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EVERY year a dedicated group of knitters from around the Warsop area volunteer to knit garments, toys and blankets for children and babies.
They are sent to people in need all over the world by Nottinghamshire Police Aid Convoy (NPAC). Last year the charity sent 25 large truck and container loads of develop-
through the waste to reuse tin cans and bottle tops — now making handbags, bracelets and key chains. The fund helps poverty stricken families and communities transform their own lives with skills training, education, health and nutrition programmes.
Host families wanted FAMILIES are wanted in the Mansfield and Ashfield area to host international students. The 14 to 16-year-olds students will be arriving in Mansfield in September for up to four weeks or a full academic year in visits arranged by Madrid-based company The Chesterfield Centre. A spokesman said: “This is a chance to enhance the social and cultural development of both your family and the visiting student, and create new and long lasting cross-cultural friendships and connections.” Families receive a weekly payment towards the cost of hosting a student For information e-mail khalouva. thechesterfieldcentre@hotmail. com or call 01623 483637 or 07805 763719.
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Warsop Inner Wheel international services officer Sue Lunn and club members collate the items, together with donated goods, and put them into baby bundles.
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Going wild at a nursing home
LANGWITH Lodge Residential Home, Nether Langwith, took part in The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild initiative to encourage engagement with nature. A spokesman said: “The benefits of nature, fresh air and the outdoors on our mental health and physical wellbeing are well-documented — spending time surrounded by wildlife is known to decrease stress and anxiety, and help us all to feel much happier. “Staff wanted residents to experience moments of calm and inspiration, and find out how enriching nature can be. “Since some are affected by dementia, and are vulnerable and prone to feelings of isolation, we felt the campaign would be the perfect way to address the health and happiness of those living under our roof — staff included.” The home’s project for 30 Days Wild was a fairy garden, which was
established in a quiet courtyard of the home. Staff and residents visited a garden centre for accessories and plants, while some residents crafted sculptures. Other activities included potting plants, tending to the garden, maintaining lawns, and monitoring sunflowers that were planted for a competition.
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MEMBERS of Mansfield Mechanics Institute Snooker and Bridge Club met in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield, to demonstrate the game of bridge and promote free taster sessions beginners at the institute on Stuart Avenue up to 10th July. Anyone interested in learning to play and enjoy the benefits that playing bridge provides will be given a warm welcome. Regular evening and daytime sessions are held for all abilities. Details are at www.bridge webs.com/mansfieldmechanics or by calling 07814 477620.
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Accolade for home care provider EXEMPLAR Homecare, Mansfield, has been named in the top 20 home care providers in the East Midlands. The Ransom Wood Business Park-based company received the award from a leading reviews site for home care, www.homecare. co.uk The award was based on the home care provider’s reviews from the people they care for, plus their friends and relatives. There are 756 home care providers in the East Midlands and Amanda Hopkins, reviews manager of homecare.co.uk, said: “Good quality home care is vital as it enables people to stay living in their own homes and keep their independence, with their home care worker often becoming their friend and companion as well as their lifeline to the outside world. “Our reviews are given by those receiving home care as well as their family and friends. This
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WARSOP Inner Wheel Club held its first charity masquerade ball in aid of Autism East Midlands (AEM). The event, held at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme, was supported by Inner Wheel clubs from Kirkby, Mansfield and Sherwood Forest.
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Stepping into world of dementia
STAFF and family members at Kingfisher Court care home, Sutton, were given an insight into the effects of dementia. They took part in a Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT), which simulates the world of someone with mid-stage dementia. A mobile unit with the tour, also known as a Tardis, was arranged by Kingfisher Court to give carers — both professional and family members — a better perspective into the world of people living with dementia. Each tour, lasting less than 10 minutes, was an immersive experience, using props to take away people’s primary senses, distorting their surroundings, and simulating the physical symptoms of dementia. Anyone who has cared for someone with dementia would have recognised many of the behaviours exhibited by carers and family alike in the tour — standing still in the middle of a room,
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knocking items over, failing to follow basic instructions, not knowing what to do with an ordinary object, cowering, sitting staring into space, appearing frightened and child-like. Paul Quirk, home manger said: “The experience was hugely beneficial for our carers and our residents’ relatives. “Caring for people with dementia can be challenging and a better under-
standing of the effects of the disease helps us all to become better carers.” l PICTURED, from left, are staff from the home — Vicki Warren, deputy manager; Denise Kinton, head of care and compliance; Lynsey Clements, finance and administration manager; Teresa Heath, deputy manager; Neelie Marsh, lifestyle manager; and Jodie Phipps, home host.
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Junior table tennis club launched at centre WITH the backing of Shirebrook firm Abstract Doors And Windows, the River Maun Recreation Centre, Mansfield, has launched a junior table tennis club. Sessions are held every Thursday for children, aged six to 16. A successful adults club has been running at the centre since 2014, winning the club of the year award at the Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards in 2016. The centre’s sports development lead, Lorna Blaiklock, wanted to start a dedicated junior version to get more youngsters involved in the sport.
“Table tennis is one of those sports that anyone can have a go at,” she said. “It’s perfect for both sexes and all ages. We have got a 90-year-old who plays here regularly, and we have players with disabilities. “I would like to thank Abstract Doors And Windows for their generous help in getting the club started, and also the whole team who have worked with me on this. It’s going to be great to introduce this sport to children in the community.” A spokesman from Abstract Doors And Windows said: “Knowing that our money is going towards some-
thing that gets people active and leading healthier lives is something we are proud of. “Table tennis is a great sport and absolutely perfect for children and adults of all ages and abilities. “We hope the equipment we have bought gets plenty of use.” The junior club runs every Thursday, from 6pm to 7pm. It is led by level 3 coach Simon Thorpe and costs £3 per session. All bats and equipment are provided. Anyone interested should turn up at the centre. For information about the club, call Lorna on 0345 000 0233, or email lorna.blaiklock@sercocom
Praise as top-class cricket returned WELBECK Cricket Club president John Fretwell said he was proud of the way the club delivered a 50-over Royal London Cup match between Notts Outlaws and the Northamptonshire Steelbacks.
A crowd of more than 3,000 flocked to the John Frewell Sporting Complex, Sookholme.
The match saw the Outlaws defeated at the venue for the first time as they were unable to chase down 339-9, finishing on 290 all to lose by 49 runs. Despite the loss, compliments flowed in for the experience put on by Welbeck, who were hosting a Royal London match for the fourth consecutive year. “It’s been fantastic,” said Fretwell. “There’s a
LEFT: Notts’ Riki Wessels in action during the match. PHOTO: Steve Poole
great atmosphere when we host games here and I don’t think this match was any different. “This is the fourth year we’ve done it and I always love to see people sitting on the grass banks and deck chairs, and youngsters playing on the outfield during the interval and around the edge of the boundary. “It’s the community and family spirit that I love to see. I’m very proud of the game we put on.” The ground staff at Welbeck were again led by Robbie Sprigg, former groundsman at Mansfield Town and an experienced cricketer in the Bassetlaw League. Fretwell was also full of praise for others at the club – which moved from Warsop to Sookholme in 2006 – who helped make the occasion a success. He said: “We are very fortunate that when we built the ground the drainage that was put in was first class, which helps with the preparation of the pitch and outfield. “Robbie and the team do a great job with the ground and there is a great team effort from everyone. They’ve all done a brilliant job once again. “It is a lot of hard work to host matches, but I’m sure Nottinghamshire appreciate it — and it’s always great to have them here. “A day like this makes it special, so let’s hope we can keep doing it.”
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MANSFIELD Senior Reds Walking Football Club defeated Leicester LPF88 3-0 in the first round of the over 60s National Walking Football Association Cup. Mansfield played well in the first half at Mansfield Town’s One Call Stadium but missed chances. The
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l MANSFIELD won a festival at Belper, pipping the hosts by one point, with four wins from five matches. Darron Hall scored five goals.
England call-up for young angler JUNIOR angler Joshua Paling, 15, has been selected to fish for England under-15s in the World Youth Championships for a second successive year. In 2017, the youngster, who lives in Mansfield Woodhouse and Langwith, was a part of the team that won a bronze medal in Ireland. This year the team is heading to Italy, fishing the Cavo Lama Canal, Modena, at the end of July, with high hopes of bringing home gold. The team is mostly self-funded by parents running fundraising events and any local company wanting to back them can contact Joshua through his Facebook page — Josh Paling angling. Joshua helped to raise nearly £2,000 for the team, running a fundraising match at Sherwood Forest Fishery, Warsop, with Woodhouse Angling Centre. He also helped to run another event at Lindholme Lakes with local angler Robert Atkins, and collected money at Rushfield Lakes, near Lincoln.
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