June 2017
Woodhouse’s Jo is a star! MANSFIELD Building Society presented its first Community Star award at its 147th AGM to Jo Scott, from Nottinghamshire Search and Rescue.
The award, presented by the society’s chairman, Jeremy Cross, recognises the dedication of volunteers and the commitment they make to benefit the community. Nominations were received from groups who have worked with or have previously received funding through the society and its Community Support Scheme. Jo, of Mansfield Woodhouse, who received £100 in vouchers and a £150 donation towards Nottingham Search and Rescue, is one of the group’s longest-serving volunteers. The group, which relies on donations, works alongside police to search for, find and rescue missing and vulnerable people. It is affiliated to ALSAR (Association of Lowland Search and Rescue). In addition to being on-call 24/7, Jo fundraises and conducts educational visits at schools, Cubs and Brownies groups, and at other children and young adult groups to raise awareness of lowland rescue teams. Highly commended honours were awarded to John Dixon, from Age Concern Chesterfield, and Dave Roberts, from Rhubarb Farm, Langwith. They were each presented with a
JO Scott with the award. certificate of recognition, wine and chocolates. Jeremy said: “Every year we support community groups through funding and (Continued on page 5)
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CHEMISTS Oakwood Pharmacy, 14 Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 423670, open until 10.30pm. Lloyds Pharmacy, 12 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 636391, open until 6.30pm. Rowlands Pharmacy, 36 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 623511, open until 6pm. Boots, St Peter’s retail park, Station Street, Mansfield, 01623 653926, open, Mon-Sat, 9am until midnight. Orchard Pharmacy, Orchard Medical Practice, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, 01623 656586, open, Mon-Fri, 7am-11pm; Sat, 9am-11pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. Rosemary Street Pharmacy, Rosemary Street, Mansfield, 01623 622413, MonFri, 7.30an-10pm; Sat, 8am-10pm; Sun, 8.30am-10pm. Sainsbury’s Pharmacy, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 01623 557144, Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. CHURCHES The International Church, Albert Street, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8BQ, 01623 646750. St Edmund’s Church, 1 Welbeck Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9JY, 01623 629665. Bethel Church, 61 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BB, 01623 646750. Trinity Methodist Church, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BD. SCHOOLS Northfield Primary School, Cox’s Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8PG, 01623 625589. Leas Park Junior School, Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8LD, 01623 477629. Peafield Lane Academy, Litton Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9PB, 01623 460366. The Manor Academy, Park Hall Road,
GENERAL Nottinghamshire Police, non-emergency — 101 Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue, non-emergency — 0115 967 0880. NHS non-emergency advice helpline — 111. Samaritans — 0845 7909090. Crimestoppers — 0800 555111. Report a gas leak — 0800 111999. Report a power cut — 0800 0568090. Report a water leak — 0800 7834444. Gamble Aware helpline — 0808 8020133. Citizens Advice Bureau Mansfield — 0844 8563411. Alcoholic Anonymous — 0115 9417100. 24-hour Domestic Violence helpline — 0808 800 0340.
Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8QA, 01623 425100. Yeoman Park Special School, Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8PS, 01623 459540. Saville House School, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8AH, 01623 625068. The Bramble Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8DF, 01623 635928. St Edmund’s C Of E Primary School, Church Hill Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9JU, 01623 646624. Nettleworth School, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 455940. Cherubs Childcare Centre, School House, School Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9LA, 01623 420940. LIBRARY Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church Street, NG19 8AH, 01623 621781, http:// libraryopening times.co.uk/listing-2655.html DOCTORS Mansfield Woodhouse Health Centre, Church Street, NG19 8BL, 01623 420692. Oakwood Surgery, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BL, 01623 435555, The Manor Sport and Recreation Centre, Kingsley Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8JY, 01623 425116, www.manor-sportscentre.co.uk Debdale Park Sports Ground, Debdale Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 7NS, 01623 631747, http://sports-facilities.co.uk/ sites/view/6004394. OTHERS Friends Of Yeoman Hill Park, www.mans fieldwoodhouse.info/MWCDG/FoYHP.htm
Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group, 53 Park Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8ER, 01623 429334. The Stable Centre, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8AH, 01623 659625. Sherwood Forest Foodbank, Stable Centre, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JY, 01623 629665. MILLSIDE RADIO King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Call 01623 737737 to leave messages and requests for patients in King’s Mill. MANSFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL Neighbourhood warden — Woodhouse, Park Hall and Manor 07976 405320; Yeoman Hill, Maun Valley and Peafields 07976405335. Mansfield dog warden, 01623 463189. Housing repairs, 01623 463500. Anti-social behaviour, 0800 555111. Community safety, 01623 463185. Environmental health, 01623 463189. Grimebusters, 01623 463463. Sports development, 01623 463371. Parks and open spaces, 01623 463463. Town centre management, 01623 463073. Community engagement, 01623 463372. Property services, 01623 463728. Parenting practitioner, 01623 463529. Housing benefits and council tax reduction, 01623 463463. Benefits, 01623 463463. Planning and building control, 01623 463207. Planning appeals, 01623 463207. Mansfield District Council, 01623 463463. Learning and development, 01623 463486. Council tax enquiries, 01623 463144.
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AN event to celebrate an exhibition of work by the Mansfield Society of Artists raised £238 for Guide Dogs. The charity’s area fundraiser, Nichola Bonsall, Mansfield man Nathan Edge and his guide dog, Hudson, who fundraise for the cause, attended. Nichola gave a talk about the aims of the organisation and Nathan spoke about going blind at a young age and how it affected his life. Pictured are Nichola and Nathan with Hudson and a cheque from the proceeds of a raffle. The prize, won by Samantha Hardy, was for a painting donated by Mrs Hallam, whose husband was a member of the society before he died last year. The artists’ exhibition was held at Mansfield Museum. The society meets regularly at Rainworth Church Hall. p If you have a news item or photograph to share with other readers, email news@news-journal. co.uk
Woodhouse home is one of best A MANSFIELD Woodhouse care home that provides mental health rehabilitative services in a nursing environment has been named one of the best in the country. Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectors said the facility was outstanding in all five areas it covers — something achieved only by one per cent of care homes. The inspectors’ report said the independent
Thistle Hill Hall was outstanding for being safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. The CQC report said: “A clear vision for the promotion of mental and physical well-being was embedded throughout the home. “There was a strong commitment to deliver a high standard of personalised care. “There was a culture of continuous learning, development and improvement at
Thistle Hill Hall and a response to adverse events. “Robust and frequent quality assurance and processes ensured the safety and quality of the service. “Practice was evidence-based and regular evaluations took place to ensure the service had a positive impact on the lives of the people living at the home.”
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work in the community, but rarely do the individual volunteers running these groups receive praise for the huge amount of time and effort they put in. “That’s why the society has decided to launch its Community Star award.”
lMANSFIELD Building Society has launched three new Community Saver Accounts that will help to directly support charities. The society will make an additional annual contribution to its charitable trust of 0.1% of total balances held in its
Community Saver range — Easy Access Community Saver, 30 Day Community Saver and 90 Day Community Saver. The society established its Charitable Trust in 2015 with the aim of supporting charities in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. So far it has gifted £75,000 to the trust.
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Youth shelter celebrations at Yeoman Hill Park THE new youth shelter on Yeoman Hill Park in Mansfield Woodhouse was launched at a gathering of some of those behind the project.
The Friends of Yeoman Hill Park, Mansfield District Council representative Andy Chambers and Co Coun Joyce Bosnajak were joined by member of Manor Academy’s senate for a look at the shelter. The project was supported by Nottinghamshire County Council Supporting Local Communities funding and a Tesco Bags Of Help grant. Backed by Coun Bosnajak, the friends group was awarded the communities grant last year to improve facilities for young people using the park. The shelter has Bluetooth technology so young people can play music from a mobile phone. The friends group applied for the Tesco grant to meet a shortfall and were awarded first prize following customer voting in local Tesco stores in January. Two Mansfield district councillors also contributed funds. Manor Academy’s senate helped the friends group come up with consultation questions to ask young people, focusing on the ideal location and colour as well as coming up with options for names for the shelter. They chose the name The Crib and for it to be blue during the consultation last summer. The launch event was supported by
Morrisons, Mansfield Woodhouse, which provided refreshments for young people. Corinna Brown, vice-chairman of the Friends Of Yeoman Hill Park, said: “This has been a long project to work on to secure all the funding, so it was a great pleasure to invite along Manor Academy pupils to enjoy the shelter. “We hope it will provide a good meeting
place for young people for years to come. “We hope to have the support of the Manor Academy Senate for future projects at the Park.” The friends group, which meets monthly and for short working group events, is always looking for new members. Call Linda Reilly on 01623 429334 for more information.
RESPECTFUL Care, one of the leading homecare service providers in the region, raised funds for the Alzheimer’s Society by holding a coffee morning at the Mansfield Woodhouse Resource Centre. All the cakes were homemade by Respectful Care’s staff and all the £212 proceeds
were donated to the charity. Several of the firm’s clients and their family members attended. To hear about more events by Respectful Care, like its page on Facebook. Respectful Care chief executive Scott
Marsh said: “This is the first time we have held a coffee morning at the Mansfield branch, but it won’t be the last. “It was great to see clients smiling and enjoying themselves. “I would like to see this event happen every year and hopefully get bigger.”
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PEAFIELD Lane Academy has said farewell to a much-loved teacher, but pupils and staff said the legacy of outdoor education that Janet Rowbotham set in place at the school was still going from strength to strength.
Head Gary Walker said Janet’s influence at the Mansfield Woodhouse school would continue to have a positive impact on every pupils’ educational experience. “Janet has been able to pass on her passion and enthusiasm for life, both to the pupils and to the professionals who worked alongside her,” he said. “She brought so much awe and wonder into her classrooms, seeing what others often miss, that this world is full of beauty.” Janet’s programme of enriching children’s education with outdoor experiences ranged from geocaching, trips to a river, den building and woodland walks to the maintenance of the school’s own nearby allotment. Gary said everyone at the school was determined to continue with her vision. “Taking the classroom out doors brings new and deeper dimensions to pupils’ learning,” he said. “We have stargazing sleepovers at school and use the local woodland and river to add value to children’s lessons.” Governor Alan Scott said Janet’s zest for better outcomes for children had a real impact. Janet said: “I believe the outdoors has so much to offer children. It gives them a love of wildlife, teaches them about the origins and production of food, how to be environmentally aware and so much more. “I will miss working at the school and will miss the children and staff a lot, but I am sure that I will call in from time to time. “Besides I have made lifelong friends at the school.” Now the children are looking forward to learning with Nottinghamshire Search and Rescue Team. They will go trekking
“She could move 20 under-achieving sixyear-olds through two years of progression in six months because of her rare abilities and kind nature.
“Her passion for life will continue to shape our school and we all agree that the children she has taught are living richer, fuller lives thanks to her influence and friendship.” l ABOVE: Janet Rowbotham at the allotment with pupils William Butler, Laila-Grace Oliver, Max Ward and Lilly Sheppard.
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FROM left, Tracy Radford, Susie Johnson, Tracey Hickling, Marc Farrow-Johnson, Lizzie Barke, Jenna Jackson, and Karen Aspley.
Stepping out to show inclusivity in Mansfield TWO women with experience of working with the learning disabled community — Tracy Radford and Karen Aspley — are organising a short walk through Mansfield town centre to mark Learning Disability Week. The event on 22nd June, which starts at 11am and is open to all, is aimed at both learning disabled people and non-learning disabled people to celebrate inclusion. OneWalk, which will start outside the Old Town Hall and follow a 1.2km circuit around the town centre, is to be launched and finished by Paddy Tipping, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire.
Paddy said: “Mansfield has worked hard to make the town centre a safe and welcoming place for everyone over recent years. “This walk is another great example of letting everyone know why they can be proud of Mansfield.” Tracy said: “Through my work with people with learning disabilities, they tell me they want people to see them, talk to them and give them more time.” People with Learning Disabilities face particular challenges and find it difficult to access society, businesses and services that others navigate easily. There are around 3,100 adults with learn-
ing disabilities in Nottinghamshire and OneWalk would like to send a signal that their presence and custom is as welcome as anyone else’s. Karen said: “I am grateful for the support of Mansfield BID, Mansfield District Council and Nottinghamshire County Council in helping make this happen — they needed very little convincing about what a great thing this would be for Mansfield. A successful walk will demonstrate the community spirit of the people of Mansfield.” “It will show Mansfield to be a community that is inclusive and understands that we all contribute to society in different ways.”
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PEAFIELD Lane Academy pupils got creative during a competition to design the best reading corner at the Mansfield Woodhouse school.
Teacher Kelly Darby said each classroom now had a dedicated space for children to read. “We want our children to gain a love of reading for pleasure and from that desire the reading corner competition was born,” she said. “The children were involved in every step of the design and creation process. This has made them desperate to get in there and read, read, read.” The reading areas were judged on their creativity by Alan Scott, a parent governor, and two members of the school council. Pupil Amber Jade Lowe, (11), a judge, said: “It inspires people to read and learn more. I love reading and my favourite books are by Roald Dahl.” Fellow pupil and judge Sonny Walters, (11), said the winning corner, called the Enchanted Garden by Rufford Class, had something for everyone. Governor Alan Scott said the competition was close. “All of the classrooms developed such different styles that choosing just one winner was quite difficult,” he said. “The reading areas are a fantastic idea, anything that will encourage pupils to sit down and read is a good thing, after all, anything you might need to know is in a book somewhere. “The winning reading area had a lot of input and enthusiasm from the children who created it and that helped us to make our final decision.” Creator of the competition Kelly said she was thilled with the efforts that had gone into the creations. “We want children to experience the magic of transporting themselves to another world, another time and another person’s mind,” she said. “We want them to be richer from absorbing stories — from changing their perspectives, learning something new or simply to laugh out loud. “We all thought that the Enchanted Garden was a very deserving winner. “All of the children in Rufford class were involved in the ideas, which are shown on the wall, and each child had their ideas incorporated; from Frankie’s giant boots coming through the ceiling to an individual butterfly designed by each child. “We hope that every corner will be used to encourage children to read more and more and gain a lifelong love of books.”
ABOVE: In the winning Enchanted Garden are Faith Green, Jude Lowde, Matthew Barlow and Frankie Callaghan and (right) a reading den with Charlotte Porter and Braedan Fox.
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WOULD-BE catering and hospitality professionals at Vision West Nottinghamshire College received tips on culinary career success from one of Britain’s most celebrated chefs, Sat Bains. The two Michelin-star chef patron of Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms — ranked third best in the country in the 2017 Good Food Guide — gave his unique insights during a question-and-answer session with students. A regular face on television thanks to appearances on hit BBC shows MasterChef, Saturday Kitchen and Great British Menu, Sat outlined his career journey and gave
advice on how the trainees can achieve their own ambitions. He said: “I’ve come from a background that wasn’t gastronomic at all; but with determination and grit, I achieved something. I want to give students the same vision that I had, and the encouragement that they can do it too.” Professional cookery student Kyle Alvey, 19, from Mansfield, said: “It’s humbling to know Sat started out like us. Coming to college is the beginning of our careers and it shows what we can go on to achieve afterwards. “I feel more knowledgeable about the industry following his visit.”
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Just days earlier, award-winning local chefs Lewis Kuciers and Craig Hadden returned to the Mansfield college to inspire the next generation. The joint head chefs at The Black Bull, Blidworth –— which recently scooped two coveted AA Rosettes, thanks to their imaginative dishes — helped run a special evening of dining at college restaurant, Refined, where they qualified as professionals. Accompanied by chef de partie Rees Whelpton, another ex-student, they worked with learners to serve-up an eight-course tasting menu to 50 customers at the college venue, which holds an AA College Rosette.
SAT Bains (top) with catering and hospitality students and (left) Lewis and Craig (first and second right) and Rees (far left) with students Eleanor Kiff and Tim Foster, and chef tutor Mark Jones.
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Come, join the new community parade A COMMUNITY parade is being planned through Mansfield next summer. It could feature groups such Guides, Scouts, sports clubs, heritage groups and any other organisations wanting to take part. Those walking in the parade would wave flags and banners behind marching bands. Tractors, vintage vehicles, specialist motorbikes and emergency service vehicles could also feature. It is hoped charities would be able to collect money along the route. The parade, which is still in the early planning stages, could start at the Civic Centre or from the Chesterfield Road cricket pitch and last around an hour. A fair could be held in Chesterfield Road Park together with other activities such as theatre and dance performances. The event will be organised by Mansfield Rotary Club, Mansfield Sister Cities Association (SCA) — which promotes links with other Mansfields around the world — and Mansfield District Council. Mansfield mayor Kate Allsop, who led a similar parade on a trip to the USA with the SCA, said: “We’ve already had a lot of interest and people coming forward saying they would like to take part. “The aim is to bring the community together and just enjoy each other’s company. “Everybody came out to watch (the parade in Pennsylvania). It was fantastic. “There was just so much community pride which was brilliant to see and I want to do that here and bring everyone together.” Businesses or organisations that would like to take part should contact the SCA on 01623 469469. l ABOVE, the parade could go through Mansfield Market Place.
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Financial advisor Ben gains prestigious status THE principal consultant at Collins Wealth Management, Mansfield, Ben Collins, has been awarded the Chartered Financial Planner title by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Ben specialises in providing face-to-face financial advice to companies, business leaders and private clients. He offers a personal wealth management service, including specialist advice in corporate planning, retirement planning, investment planning and inheritance tax planning. Chartered status is an award reserved for the leading individuals within the financial advice profession, awarded only to those who meet rigorous criteria relating to professionalism and capability. Ben said gaining Chartered Financial Planner status was a landmark for him and his firm. “We have always prided ourselves on being thoroughly professional in everything we do, so to receive external recognition in this way is very gratifying,” he said. “As a Chartered Financial Planner, I can signal my commitment to the highest levels of advice and service to our clients.” Collins Wealth Management was created in 2003 in Mansfield by the firm’s founder, Mike Collins, and is now a senior partner practice of St James Place Wealth
BEN Collins was congratulated by St James’s Place chief executive David Bellamy. Management. Ben now leads the business jointly with Mike. During that time the firm has become one The firm is currently directly responsible of the most successful practices within St for advising on more than £50m of client James’s Place, advising business leaders investment and pension funds with St James’s Place. and professional clients all over the UK.
Celebration of qualifications FOUR employees of Mansfield-based business gifts and promotional merchandise company Pellacraft have gained industry-recognised qualifications.
Rebecca Coles (marketing), Shantelle Hall and Louise Henshaw (sales) have all completed the Trained in Professional Merchandise (TPM) qualification, through the British Promotional Merchandise Association (BPMA), which is aimed at those who have up to three years’ experience. Abbi Walkman has completed her Certified in Promotional Merchandise (CPM) qualification, which is aimed at people with three to five years’ industry experience.
Sam Pella, director at Pellacraft, said, “I am delighted to see that the dedication and hard work has paid off, resulting in them earning BPMA qualifications. “The educational programmes are a fantastic way to learn the fundamental aspects of the promotional industry. “Our business has grown significantly over the past 12 months. “This proves we are committed to continuously developing and providing our customers with the best possible service.” lRIGHT: Back, Rebecca Coles and Shantelle Hall. Front, Abbi Walkman and Louise Henshaw.
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A RAINWORTH-BASED business that aims to be the best in the UK in its field was named business of the year at the 11th annual Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 Ball and Business Awards.
Infinite AV, of the Ransom Wood Business Park, is a specialist in the supply, installation and maintenance of high-quality sound, vision, lighting and CCTV products within licensed venues throughout the UK. More than 250 leading business people attended the awards presentations at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme. Hosted by Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 business development group, the event rewarded the achievement of local businesses that have shown entrepreneurial and enterprising fortitude, recognising their contribution to the economic development of the Nottinghamshire area. West Nottinghamshire College principal Dame Asha Khemka received the Outstanding Contribution To Mansfield And Ashfield award. Over the past eight years, Dame Asha led a £50m investment that has transformed the college, a project that concluded with the recent opening of Mansfield’s first university centre. She said: “Thank you to the Mansfield
and Ashfield business community for embracing me and helping me achieve my vision.” 2020 operations director Caroline Cox said: “Dame Asha’s drive to break the glass ceiling has seen Mansfield and Ashfield benefit from millions of pounds-worth of investment, which is fantastic. “For that we wanted to recognise and acknowledge her achievements and, above all, thank her for her tireless efforts.” Caroline Cox added: “Each year we attract more businesses, not only to enter for an award but to join us at this event. “This is a true reflection of the desire and drive to put Mansfield and Ashfield on the map. We are proud to host an event that showcases excellence.” 2020 also recognised two business leaders for their consistent promotion the local business community and work in inspiring young people. Malcolm Hall and Martin Rigley were awarded MBEs for their
services to businesses last year, but 2020 said it wanted to recognised them locally. 2020 chairman Russell Jones said: “To have two business leaders provide consistent support and promote the area in a positive light is something we are very proud of.” Winners were: R.E.A.L. Education, Mansfield — Commitment To The Community. Charlotte Birch, of Academy Transformation Trust — Young Apprentice Of The Year. Claytons, of Mansfield, — Customer Focus Initiative. i-Sourcer, Mansfield — Entrepreneurial Spirit. Direct Repairs Ltd, Mansfield — Business Innovation and Design Of The Year. Chic Boutique, Kirkby — New Business of the Year. Infinite AV, Rainworth — Business Of The Year. Event sponsors included Mansfield Building Society, TIS and Jephson Shopfitters. Award category sponsors were Purpose Media, R.E.A.L. Education, Fidler and Pepper, The Evolve Trust, Ron Brooks (Mansfield) Ltd, Ashfield Effluents Services Ltd, Southwell Racecourse. Marketing and media partners included Mandarin Creative, West Nottinghamshire College, the Mansfield and Ashfield News Journal, Mansfield 103.2 and the Chad.
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Sounds of brass a high note in park BRASS bands will be performing at a series of free family Sunday afternoon concerts this summer in Mansfield’s Green Flag awardwinning Carr Bank Park.
The performances, which have been organised by Mansfield District Council’s parks department, will take place at the bandstand, from May to September. The summer programme is: Sunday, 16th July, Whitwell Brass Band. Sunday, 13th August, Holymoorside Brass Band. Sunday, 17th September, Shirebrook Miners’ Welfare Brass Band. Other family-friendly events taking place in parks across the district include three Mansfield Summer Festival events. They will be at Mansfield’s Titchfield Park, on 28th July, and King George V Park, on 9th August; and Carr Lane Park, Warsop, on 22nd August. Mansfield Play Forum is hosting weekly play sessions at parks including Rainers Field, The Heath, Carr Bank and Armstrong Road. Full details are at www.mansfieldplayforum.co.uk. The director of place and wellbeing at Mansfield District Council, Martyn Saxton, said: “Carr Bank Park will be alive with the sound of music, so why not pack a picnic and soak up the summer with these free events? “Plus don’t forget to check out what else is happening at a park near you on the council’s website.”
The Voice UK winner at market party A SPECTACULAR open air party, headlined with a live performance from Kevin Simm, the Brit Award-winning Liberty X singer and winner of The Voice UK 2016, is to be held in Mansfield town centre. Party On The Market takes place on July 9, and will also see Little Mix tribute band Little Fix, ABBA Fever, and disco, funk and soul band Ginny Brown and the Collective, playing live. Organisers are hoping the free, family event, from 2pm to 7.30pm, will become an annual date.
There will be an avenue of speciality street food stalls, including pulled pork, Caribbean delicacies, Latin food, bbq shack, wood-fired pizza. Sarah Nelson, from Mansfield BID (Business Improvement District), who is leading the organisation of the event on behalf of partners, including Mansfield District Council, said: “People have for years been talking about having a big party in the town centre that is family-oriented and this will be it.” Jono Edwards, who co-owns a number of venues in the town centre, added: “Surely it’s
time we finally let go of our past reputations, move forward and truly appreciate what we have on our doorstep. “There has been lots of positive organisation with some creative and passionate people.” Mike Robinson, director of economic growth at Mansfield District Council, said: “We are glad to support another big event for Mansfield as it is one that is sure to raise the profile of the town centre.” Like the Party On the Market page on Facebook for further details.
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Specialist markets a regular feature A SERIES of regular specialist markets have started in Mansfield Market Place.
The Mansfield Artisan Market will showcase award-winning food and drink along with hand-crafted goods not currently available on the High Street. It is made up of locally-sourced traders and stallholders, selected for the quality and diversity of the items they offer. The artisan market will run every first Sunday of the month, from 10am to 4pm. On every second Wednesday of the month, also from 10am to 4pm, there will be an International Mini Market. It will reflect the diverse community of the district and sell authentic artisan foods and products from different cultures. These will include postcards, toys, homemade honey products, personalised wooden gifts, handmade bracelets and crocheted accessories for feet as well as Latvian and Lithuanian cakes and treats, and Caribbean, Czech and Slovakian food. Entertainment with an international twist is also planned. Mike Robinson, director of economic growth at Mansfield District Council, which is behind the markets, said: “We are committed to building on the improvements we have already made to the market. “The introduction of specialist markets is just one way we are making changes, so why not come along and see what Mansfield has to offer? “There are more products than what you would think at prices that are very reasonable. “We are also encouraging new stallholders to come along to help us to enhance the town’s offering. “So if you have an interesting product you would like to sell, you can get in touch with the markets team for advice about which specialist market might suit you best.” The council offers rent-free stalls via its
INA Štrovalda with one of her Latvian cake creations.
incubation unit scheme, which is aimed at people who can offer a new product line to the existing market. For details about the scheme or the
specialist markets, contact markets@ mansfield.gov.uk or call 01623 463818. More information is at www. mansfieldmarket.co.uk
Robert Childerley, (60), a carer from Mansfield Woodhouse; William Harrison, (65), retired, from Mansfield; Ian Cargill, (62), retired, from Mansfield Woodhouse; Margaret Charlesworth, (78), retired, from Kirkby. One unit of donated blood can save or improve the lives of up to three people,
so 100 donations potentially helps 300 patients in hospitals. Richard Shortland, head of regional marketing at NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “This celebration pays tribute to our loyal blood donors who have given their time donate 100 times and more. “We are extremely grateful for their dedication and commitment, as every unit of blood given to a patient has come from a valued voluntary donor.”
Blood donors celebrated at ceremony AN awards ceremony honoured blood donors who have collectively helped up to 900 people. Commemorative medals were presented to people who have made 100 donations. NHS Blood and Transplant organised the event for 26 blood donors at Nottingham’s Colwick Hall. Those receiving awards included:
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Made in Mansfield — engineering memories THE Made In Mansfield industrial gallery in the arcade at Mansfield Museum looks at eight of the more wellknown industries that built Mansfield’s reputation for manufacturing — and reveals stories about the work and the social aspects of working for major companies in the past. The museum is bringing NewsJournal readers the story of the people and companies that made Mansfield a centre of industry. Finally, we move on to engineering, the last of our series on local industries. All companies need engineers to build and maintain their works and engineers worked in many industries. Engineering firms also served specific industries or made products for sale. Some, like Mansfield Engineering Co, were once big employers, but have gone. Others, like those below, continued into the 21st century. Boneham & Turner John Boneham set up his tool making business in 1918, working at first with Mr Turner, who left in 1920 during a recession. Bonehams survived by taking on new work, overhauling car and motorcycle engines. Later the company returned to its main business, making tools and parts for other industries. Whiteley Electronics Alfred Whiteley started making sound systems in the 1920s and 30s. Military contracts in World War II led to more government work, including transmitters for weather balloons. However, Whiteley remained best known for its speakers. Now run by Bombardier, the business moved to Ashfield in 2014. Miles Royston and Glenair John Turner and Peter Offley founded Miles Royston to make parts for other companies. Miles Royston also sold the products of the American firm, Glenair. This partnership led to a merger in the 1990s, allowing Miles Royston to compete for larger contracts.
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TOP: A Whiteley works outing to Bridlington in 1950. ABOVE: In the workshop at Boneham and Turner in 1920.
RIGHT: Boneham and Turner’s Duke THE Animal Allsorts exhibition, which is opening Street works, 1920s. on Saturday, 22nd July, will include lots of free things for children to do during the school summer holidays. Why not pop into the museum to pick up a copy of new newsletter so you have all the details?
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THE UK’s premier road cycling race, featuring some of the world’s best riders and teams, is coming to Mansfield.
The town will host the start of the Nottinghamshire section — stage four — of the OVO Energy Tour of Britain in September as the event visits the district for the first time. Around 120 of the world’s top cyclists will race a 175-kilometre stage from Mansfield to Newark on Wednesday, 6th September. The route will also include the grounds of Newstead Abbey, the centre of Southwell, Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park. Mike Robinson, director of economic growth at Mansfield District Council, said: “Hosting the start of the Nottinghamshire stage is a huge event for Mansfield that will attract a large number of spectators not only here but across the world through live television and other media coverage. “The last time we hosted an event of this scale was when thousands of people lined the route of the Olympic Torch Relay in June 2012. This is another great opportunity for us and we are very excited to welcome some of cycling’s biggest stars to Mansfield. “As well as hopefully inspiring our residents to cycle more, we hope the event will also help to generate more pride in the district through the public’s involvement in and support for the big day. “Details will be finalised over the coming months, but there will be plenty of opportunities for people of all ages, including schoolchildren and community
groups, to get involved both in advance and on the day itself.” It is British Cycling’s premier road cycling event, featuring some of the world’s top cyclists, including Olympic and world champions and Tour de France stage winners. The tour is the UK’s highest-ranked professional stage race and attracts three hours of live coverage every day on ITV4. Mansfield mayor Kate Allsop said: “This is an exciting opportunity to showcase Mansfield. The national eye will be looking at us. “Everyone will have the chance to get
involved and it will have a knock-on effect across the town. “It will be good for local businesses and Mansfield is famous for its contribution to national sport with people like Charlotte Henshaw and Rebecca Adlington, so this will show that off.” “It will be uplifting and we are expecting lots of people to come out and watch.” Derek Higton, Nottinghamshire County Council service director for cultural services, said: “We are delighted at the prospect of some of the biggest names in cycling coming to our county and hope it inspires more people to cycle, whether that be to get to work, help them keep fit, or just to get out to enjoy the great outdoors. “With 175 kilometres of Nottinghamshire roads due to be covered by the race, there will be plenty of opportunities for local spectators to be part of this fantastic event. “More details will be announced over the coming months.” It will be the first time that the county has hosted a start and finish of a stage of the race, which last passed through the county in 2015 when a stage finished in Nottingham.
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