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FIREFIGHTER Jamie Croshaw and his daughter, Darcey, who dressed as a character from Meet Crumb for World Book Day celebrations.

Firefighter writes book A MANSFIELD Woodhouse firefighter and his young daughter love reading together so much they have written a book of their own.

Jamie Croshaw, 33, and six-year-old Darcey have published Meet Crumb,

which is written in flowing rhyme. It tells the tale of a magical creature and his adventures with an innocent, little girl, also called Darcey.

Jamie, a watch manager at Edwinstowe Fire Station, said: “I keep myself busy (Continued on page 5)

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Mayor’s community parade Page 13 Woodhouse author’s column Page 17 Hospital scanner appeal Page 24

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Noticeboard 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.

Trinity Methodist Church, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BD. Church Of The Brothers And Sisters In Christ, Park Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8ER, 07779 476537, email jb.win@ tiscali.co.uk 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,

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.

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Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9PB, 01623 460366.

The Manor Academy, Park Hall Road, 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:// library opening 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, 07932 452533.

Sherwood U3A Mansfield Woodhouse, meets on the third Thursday of the month at 9.45am-noon in Turner Hall, Mansfield Woodhouse, for general information, group updates, refreshments, speaker www.sher woodu3a-mansfieldwoodhouse.org.uk MILLSIDE RADIO King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Call 01623 737737 to leave messages and requests for patients in King’s Mill.

MANSFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL Neighbourhood warden — Woodhouse, Park Hall and Manor 07976 405320; Yeoman Hill, Maun Valley and Peafields 07976405335.

Mansfield dog warden, 01623 463189.

Housing repairs, 01623 463500.

Anti-social behaviour, 0800 555111.

Community safety, 01623 463185.

Environmental health, 01623 463189.

Grimebusters, 01623 463463.

Sports development, 01623 463371.

Parks and open spaces, 01623 463463.

Town centre management, 01623 463073.

Community engagement, 01623 463372.

Property services, 01623 463728.

Parenting practitioner, 01623 463529.

Housing benefits and council tax reduction, 01623 463463.

Benefits, 01623 463463.

Planning and building control, 01623 463207.

Planning appeals, 01623 463207.

Mansfield District Council, 01623 463463.

Learning and development, 01623 463486.

Council tax enquiries, 01623 463144.

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Firefighter and his daughter pen book (Continued from page one)

writing fun children’s stories to share with my family, friends and, hopefully, you too.

“Unfortunately my crazy writing does not pay the bills just yet, so I’m lucky enough to also work for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.

“I love to read with my children (he and his wife, Stacey, 33, also have another daughter, one-year-old Myla). I like to test my ideas out on them first, “A cheeky giggle and I’m on the right track — a confused face means dad, take it out!”

Jamie, a firefighter since 2002 and a former pupil at Meden School, Warsop, said Meet Crumb was an epic journey of fun, where ordinary human life collided with magic.

The book, which is illustrated, is said to be ideal for children aged five to nine.

He has self-published Meet Crumb,

despite getting an offer from a publisher, so he could retain more control.

It is available from Amazon and WH Smith, priced £6.99.

1,700 years of service celebrated STAFF who have clocked up a 1,750 years’ worth of service between them were honoured today at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s annual longservice 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 has been an absolutely lovely day and made me feel so special and appreciated to be recognised, especially when my award was announced and was described as ‘an amazing 45 years’.

“When I had my son 28 years ago I

“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 today have dedicated all of their working life to Sherwood Forest Hospitals and supporting patient care, which is outstanding and something I am grateful for.

MARILYN Jones received her award from Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust’s John MacDonald, left, and Richard Mitchell.

“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.”

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.

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.

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Celebrating the best in business

BUSINESS leader Bill Taylor, affectionately known as Santa Bill for his work on Mansfield’s Christmas Lights display, has received a top award.

He received the Outstanding Contribution to Mansfield and Ashfield accolade at the annual Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 Business Awards.

Bill has worked tirelessly for the town for more than 40 years.

He ran his business within the area and has continually given back to the business community, being a force behind many economic changes in the area aimed at boosting employment and Mansfield’s reputation.

Bill’s vision and drive has ensured the town has had a dazzling Christmas lights display since 1999.

2020 chairman Russell Jones said: “To have business leaders within our community like Bill makes Mansfield and Ashfield what it is today.

“He has spent a lifetime committed to improving the area, driving the economy forward and simply making things happen.

“He is an inspiration and we are very proud of him.”

More than 200 leading business people gathered to recognise achievements at the annual ball and business awards at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Mansfield.

Hosted by Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 business development group, the event acknowledged and rewarded the achievement of local businesses that have shown entrepreneurial and enterprising fortitude, while recognising their contribution to the economic development of the Nottinghamshire area.

ABOVE: Bill Taylor, who received the Outstanding Contribution to Mansfield and Ashfield award, pictured with the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop.

BELOW: The Excellence In Innovation And Design award was won by Lindhurst Engineering.

There were eight categories together with the outstanding contribution award.

Winners included: Commitment To The Community — Social Support Systems CIC. Business In The Community — Mansfield Building Society.

New Business Of The Year —· Loxley’s The Removal Company Ltd. Young Apprentice of the Year — Josh Payton, Asmech Systems Ltd, and Sharna Pilmore, ATFFE. Business Of The Year — R.E.A.L. Education.

Excellence In Innovation And Design — Lindhurst Engineering.

Customer Focus Initiative — Elizabeth Orridge Photography.

Entrepreneurial Spirit — Personnel Solutions (Midlands) Ltd. The industrially-diverse finalists also included: Chic Boutique, Fitted Home, Hopkins Solicitors, i-Sourcer, Jack In A Box, Jigsaw Support Scheme, Pinewood Properties, PNE Controls Ltd, Portland College, Sherwood Knowledge, Spiritheart Holistic Animal Therapy, Steve Sheppard

Transformation Coaching and Studio Six Nail Boutique.

Beefy’s Caricatures provided entertainment throughout the evening and were followed by the band Gentlemen Of Leisure.

Event sponsors included Mansfield Building Society and i Sourcer. Each award category was individually sponsored by Ashfield District Council, Ashfield Effluent Services, Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Southwell Racecourse, Ron Brooks Mansfield Ltd, Banner Jones Solicitors and R.E.A.L. Education.

Russell Jones added: “Without the loyalty of our members and valued support from our sponsors, we would not have been able to deliver an event that simply overwhelmed our attendees and rightfully delivered an evening that everyone truly deserved. For that we are thankful.

‘This was our 12th awards evening and each year we attract more businesses — not only to enter an award, but also to join us at this event that celebrates our business community.

“This is a reflection of the desire and drive to put Mansfield and Ashfield on the map.

“The atmosphere was electric and we are very proud to be able to host an event that showcases excellence. We aim to build on our event year on year.”

The evening also celebrated and recognised the finalists for their achievement and fortitude.

The independent judges said they were overwhelmed by the outstanding calibre and the event reflected the excellence and depth within the local business community.

Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 is a not-forprofit organisation and relies on the loyalty of members and sponsorship to be able to host such a prestigious event in Mansfield.

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This month, as the weather is set to improve, we thought we would share this fantastic image of Carr Bank Park.

The photograph was possibly taken in the late 1940s or early 1950s, and was reproduced as a postcard.

It has much to tell us.

The children all look happy enough to smile for the camera as having your photograph taken at one time was something special.

It would have been quite a novelty to be asked to pose for the picture as these

youngsters have obviously been asked to do.

Look at the children’s clothes, their ankle socks and shoes and compare them with what many children wear today.

The flower beds are full of tulips, which look good in black and white but must have been a wonderful array of colour.

In the background is the war memorial, unveiled in 1924, and Carr Bank House, which was originally built for Charles Stanton, a local cotton spinner.

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The Life Of A Coalminer On until 2nd June, 2018 THE Life Of A Coalminer is all about the world of the Nottinghamshire coalfield throughout the 20th Century.

The exhibition attempts to capture not just the rigours and dangers of life at the coal-face, but also something of the flavour of the closelyknit communities whose lives revolved around the pit.

The Museum Of The Mercian Regiment On Tour 9th June to 24th November The Museum Of The Mercian Regiment (WFR Collection) will be hosting an exhibition to commemorate the end of the first world war.

The museum is normally located within Nottingham Castle.

The exhibition will focus on the impact 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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MANSFIELD Royal Marine Cadets are recruiting adult volunteers to help run the unit.

Colour Sergeant Paul Squires, a former cadet and currently the unit’s only adult volunteer, explained how he got involved.

“I owe so much to the cadets,” he said.

“It was the adult instructors who shaped my life during my teenage years.

“I decided to repay the commitment shown to me and become an instructor.

“It is rewarding knowing you are putting something back into the community, and you feel proud when you see young people develop into well-rounded individuals.

“Without adult volunteers in place, units will fail, thereby denying youngsters the opportunity to become the best people they can.”

Adult volunteers can complete nationally-recognised qualifications through the Royal Marine Cadets, including courses in leadership and management from CVQO, and can become a qualified instructor in activities like yachting and kayaking.

Paul added: “The courses we can offer are numerous and are designed to give volunteers the skills necessary.

“All that is required is a bit of commitment and a willingness to learn.”

Royal Marine Cadets are part of the Sea Cadet Corps, a national charity.

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Mansfield Royal Marine Cadets meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the

headquarters on Quarry Lane, Mansfield, from 7pm to 9pm.

For more information about becoming an adult volunteer with the unit in Mansfield, email scc.mansfield@gmail.com or call 01623 420340.

Soroptimists’ welcome new president AFTER a successful year celebrating its diamond anniversary raising funds for Fountaindale School, Mansfield, and the Diamond Education Fund, the Mansfield and district branch of Soroptimist International has welcomed a new president.

The group thanked the president for the past year, Di Milner, who chose the two charities for her year in office.

The education fund fund helps students to complete advanced education.

The new president, Kam Britland, has chosen MIND and Mercy Maladia as the charities for the group to support over the coming year.

She said the causes were close to her heart and she hoped members would enjoy her programme of events and speakers. l RIGHT, Di Milner, left, and Kam Britland.

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A PARADE of groups, charities and businesses around Mansfield town centre, live music, fairground rides and fun are all planned for a major new event in the town that aims to highlight its community spirit.

The route for the first Mayor’s Community Parade on Sunday, 10th June has just been confirmed.

Inspired by a visit to one of Mansfield’s sister cities in the USA, it is being put together by Mansfield District Council, Mansfield Rotary Club and the Sister Cities Association.

Travelling around Mansfield, the parade will start close to the Civic Centre on Chesterfield Road South and head into the town centre via St Peters Way, Clumber Street and Leeming Street.

It will then go along West Gate and head back on Chesterfield Road South and on to Rosemary Street, before finishing next to the Civic Centre.

The day’s entertainment will then continue with small fairground rides and live music tribute acts, featuring songs from the likes of Abba and Madonna, on a showground area on the recreational ground next to the Civic Centre.

There are plans for a classic car meet in the Civic Centre car park.

The Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, came up with the idea of the parade after a trip to Mansfield, Pennsylvania, in September 2016, where she took part in a community parade.

She had been invited by the Sister Cities Association, which has been connecting Mansfields across the world for many years.

The association holds an exchange visit to a Mansfield around the world every four years, with the next trip planned to the Mansfield in Texas, USA, in 2020.

Inspired by the simplicity of a parade in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, which included sweets being handed to children along the route, the mayor decided to try to organise one in Mansfield UK. Kate said she was looking forward to leading the parade in her hometown and hoped it would be as successful as the one she took part in during the visit to Pennsylvania.

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THE parade will start close to the Civic Centre on Chesterfield Road South and travel into Mansfield town centre, moving along St Peter’s Way, Clumber Street, Leeming Street, West Gate and going back out of the town centre on to Chesterfield Road South and then Rosemary Street, before finishing at the Civic Centre.

Several roads will be closed to traffic for the parade on 10th June — Chesterfield Road South, St Peters Way, Clumber Street, Leeming Street and West Gate.

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Traffic will be stopped on those roads an hour before and after the parade, which is set to start at 11am and finish at 12.30pm.

Mayor’s Community Parade route Sunday June 10, 2018

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“I want to see a parade like the old Mansfield Carnival that ceased in the early 80s, with groups like Girl Guides, cadets groups, heritage groups, Neighbourhood Watch, youth groups, WIs, sports clubs, colliery and marching bands, classic cars, bikes and other vintage vehicles, emergency services, the Royal British Legion, the Armed Forces and local churches,” she said.

The parade, which is expected to feature around 80 groups, will start at 11am and finish around 12.30pm.

The showground area will be open from 10am to 6pm. It will feature small fairground rides, bouncy castles, food and live music. There will also be charity stalls.

Stewart Rickersey, chairman of the Sister Cities Association and district councillor for Eakring Ward, said: “The parade will be open to the community and charitable groups across Mansfield and district. There will be no charge to those groups taking part.”

“However, the logistics of the parade will mean that numbers will be limited, so early booking is necessary.

“It is a chance to bring the community

together and I hope it will become an annual event.”

Nicky Tomlinson-Murphy, the president of Mansfield Rotary Club, said: “The Rotary motto is service above self and all our members play a role in supporting our local community in a variety of ways, whether through fundraising on the Christmas Sleigh or supporting local groups.

“This community parade fits perfectly into our objectives of helping others and we are delighted to be a co-organiser of this event with the Sister Cities Association.”

How to get involved ANY group, charity or organisation is allowed to join the parade.

Around 80 groups are expected to take part on a first-come, first-served basis.

Businesses will be charged £27.48 but charities can enter free.

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Soup kitchen volunteer Sara is a community star

A WOMAN who goes the extra mile to help the homeless has been handed a community award.

Mansfield Soup Kitchen’s Sara Spalding received Mansfield Building Society’s 2018 Community Star Award.

One of nine volunteers at the soup kitchen, she won the award for her commitment and dedication to helping those sleeping rough on the streets of Mansfield.

Her selfless contribution to the soup kitchen includes securing a regular flow of food donations as well as preparing meals for those in need.

In addition to the voluntary work in the soup kitchen, Sara goes the extra mile to ensure that those most vulnerable are safe, providing tents, sleeping bags and other provisions to ease their plight.

During the harsh winter, Sara battled the elements to locate a rough sleeper who had been badly beaten. After finding the man and taking him to hospital in the early hours, she stayed with him until he was discharged.

Not wanting to see him return to the streets, Sara managed to find him accommodation for the remainder of the night, paying for his bed and breakfast out of her own pocket.

The award was presented to Sara by last year’s Community Star winner, Jo Scott, of the Nottinghamshire Search and Rescue Team.

As well as being awarded Community Star status, Sara also scooped £100 Love2Shop vouchers as part of her prize,

SARA Spalding with her award from Mansfield Building Society. as well as a £150 donation for the soup kitchen.

There were 45 nominations for the 2018

Community Star Award, including representatives from sports groups, community groups and local charities.

In addition to the Star Award, The Mansfield also recognised Richard Walker with its Lifetime Community Contribution Award for his work with Chesterfield Amateur Boxing Club.

A founder member of the club, Richard has been a mainstay since 1974 and even though he is now in his 80s, he can still be found coaching aspiring young boxers at the club.

Tagan Masters, a 14-year-old volunteer with Worksop-based From The Heart charity, was awarded the society’s Young Community Star Award for her inspirational commitment to the charity.

The awards were presented at the society’s annual general meeting, where The Mansfield also reported on its commercial success in 2017; the impact of its staff’s fundraising for charity partner Macmillan, and how its Charitable Trust is funding the Prince’s Trust team programme for disadvantaged young people in Nottinghamshire.

Commercial development executive Richard Crisp said it was important the hard work, dedication and personal contribution that so many local people gave selflessly to the community was recognised.

“As a local building society, we’re proud of the community in which we serve, so we feel it’s important that we recognise the incredible work done by volunteers who support the quality of life and wellbeing for all in our community,” he said.

Appointment builds for the future

EDWINSTOWE-BASED construction company Robert Woodhead Ltd has appointed Jenna Frudd (right) as its new business development manager.

Jenna has been director of her own construction company and more recently managed high-end private housing developments.

She is particularly looking forward to showcasing some of its current key projects such as New Bolsover Model Village, Abbey Grove Extra Care, The University of Nottingham’s RAD building and the Woodhead Homes development of market sale properties at its Rufford Pastures site in Edwinstowe.

Jenna said: “Woodhead’s ethos and values are what attracted me to the role and I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge of the industry to support with its growth going forward.

“With Woodhead’s new Derby office

official launch, it’s a really exciting time to be joining the team. I am keen to get stuck in to looking for new opportunities and potential projects for the business in the coming months.”

Jenna has joined Woodhead as it continues to grow the group towards a turnover of £60m+ particularly in the heritage, housing and regeneration, Extra Care, education and sustainable construction markets.

Glenn Slater, business development director at Robert Woodhead Ltd, said: “We’re delighted to have appointed Jenna.

Her years of experience in the construction and housing industry will help us continue a sustainable growth and broaden our scope across the Midlands and South Yorkshire and continue to support our Lincoln office.”

Jenna, who has two sons, aged six and eight, is a keen snowboarder.

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Mansfield Bookshelf LOCAL author K. L. Loveley, affectionately known in the book-world as Katie, is the author of two published works of fiction, with another psychological family drama on the way.

She was born and raised in Mansfield Woodhouse, where she still lives today.

Katie writes under her pen-name of K. L. Loveley, a name that holds resonance with her ancestors. During her research on a genealogy website she came across a number of female ancestors who she felt a real connection with — and her pen-name was born.

Katie worked locally as a nurse for more than

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40 years until her 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 Goodreads.

Katie will be sharing some of these reviews in the News Journal.

Islands backdrop to story of intrigue

IF you have been keeping an eye out for the latest news around film reviews and upcoming movies, then you will probably have noticed a great deal of interest in The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

This film is based on the book of the same name by American authors Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.

However, did you know that a real Guernsey girl, Anne Allen, has also written a series of novels set on one of our very own Channel Isles?

Not only does she write about Guernsey, but also the surrounding islands are weaved into her stories of history, romance and intrigue.

It is my pleasure to share with you my review of her latest book, The Betrayal.

It is the sixth in the series and although the stories share links, they also stand alone as an independent read.

The Betrayal is set during the German occupation and present day Guernsey.

For those of you who enjoy reading fiction with an element of history, relating to the Second World War, this is the book for you.

The book centres on Nigel and Fiona, twins who own an antique shop on Guernsey.

Sadly, Nigel has multiple sclerosis, the diagnosis of which was the catalyst that encouraged their career change.

Fiona came from a background of working as an art researcher in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Finding a painting in the basement of their shop, she is excited that it may be a Renoir.

Without giving too much away and spoiling the enjoyment of others reading this captivating novel, I can tell you there is a crime involved.

The way that is solved adds to the fascination of this well-written novel.

TWO books reviewed by K.L. Lovely.

The island is lovingly described in detail with the author capturing both the modern-day spirit and the spirit of the islanders during the occupation.

It is a story that combines history and romance, drama and intrigue.

If those are the qualities you are looking for in a story, then you won’t be disappointed.

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FESTIVAL NEWS Welcome One of our main themes this year is ‘Back to the 80s’.

If YOU have an 80’s classic or sports car we would love to hear from you.

It could be an iconic Delorean; an ‘Old Skool’ 80’s Ford or a classic VW or BMW from that era.

There will of course be classics, sports and vintage cars from all ages of motoring history on display this year.

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Judging - Please remember that only pre-booked (and paid) entries are eligible for judging this year. We have also extended the cut-off for judging to 2010.

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ARTIST Clare Twomey has put the spotlight on people who live and work on the Welbeck Estate in her new artwork.

Half In Shadow: Half In Light is running at The Harley Gallery until 17th June.

Clare has given a modern twist to old technology to unite past, present and future in the artwork.

She has used advanced digital production to overcome the technical challenge of engineering ultra-thin, 3mm thick, porcelain lithophanes at A3 size.

Images can only be seen clearly when the lithophanes are illuminated from behind.

Ten people were extensively photographed with each chosen to illustrate the diversity of life and work on the estate.

After first visiting the estate 15 years ago, Twomey has continued to follow its fortunes as it has developed and evolved a more contemporary feel.

As well as The Harley Gallery, the estate hosts dozens of artist studios, a highlyregarded farm shop, the School of Artisan Food, production of Stichelton cheese, and The Portland Collection, the historic art collection of the Dukes of Portland whose family has been at Welbeck for more than 400 years.

Clare said: “I chose lithophanes for this exhibition because, for me, they can show the future held in the glow of the past.

“I feel that’s very relevant for an historic estate. This project skews the way that we perceive the contemporary and reveals the push and pull of time at Welbeck.

“Just as the lives and work of generations before shape modern life, so too will this old technology frame the telling of modern stories from the estate.”

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A STAR from television’s Only Fools And Horses is to star in this this year’s Christmas pantomime in Mansfield.

Sue Holderness (right) will play the Wicked Queen in Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs at the Palace Theatre, from Saturday, 1st December to Sunday, 6th January 2019.

Sue is best known for her role as Marlene in Only Fools and Horses, playing the iconic role from 1984 until the final episode in 2003.

Such was the success of the character that Sue and her on-screen husband, John Challis, were asked to co-star in the spinoff The Green Green Grass, which ran for four series.

“I’m greatly looking forward to frightening the good folk of Mansfield this year as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” she said.

“It’s one of my favourite pantomimes, having everything you could possibly want at Christmas time — wonderful music, great comedy, a moving love story and a very scary Wicked Queen.

“Come and enjoy the fun... if you dare.”

Palace Theatre cultural services manager Andrew Tucker said: “We take great pride in presenting big-name popular stars in our pantos and it is a treat to add Sue to the list for the first time.”

Sue will be joined on stage by the popular Adam Moss, returning to Mansfield for the fourth time following great reviews from customers year after year.

He added: “Well, what can I say Mansfield? I’m back, and it’s all your fault! I’m absolutely delighted to be playing Muddles in this year’s panto. I couldn’t think of going anywhere else — and you lot won’t let me!

“I can’t thank the people of Mansfield enough, because without your comments and loyalty to the theatre and myself, I wouldn’t be returning.”

A pay-now-save-now ticket offer is available until 1st September, offering a saving of £1 per ticket.

To book tickets for the show, which includes signed and relaxed performances, visit www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call the box office on 01623 633133.

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Trust shortlisted for five national awards SHERWOOD Forest Hospitals NHS Trust has been shortlisted in five categories at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards.

The awards celebrate the best examples of efficiency and improvement in NHS organisations nationwide, and reward projects that demonstrate improved value for money and clear improvements for patients.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals, which runs Mansfield Community and King’s Mill (above) hospitals, has had more shortlisted teams than any other trust in the East Midlands. It has been nominated in the following categories: The use of information technology to drive value in clinical services — for the inter-operability link between healthcare and social services programme.

This IT-based project is helping to reduce inappropriate admissions of frail elderly people by better integrating with social care to quickly identify if suitable care packages are in place. It reduces the number of vulnerable people who need to stay in hospital and is helping to save money.

Workforce efficiency — for the trust’s Medical Taskforce Programme, which has taken great strides in reducing medical vacancies. This significantly reduces the amount spent on agency staff in these roles.

Workforce efficiency — the removal of agency healthcare assistants and the development of the vritual ward healthcare assistant team. The trust has not used a healthcare assistant agency worker since February 2017, reducing its spend on agency workers.

Improving the value of surgical

services — Preoperative Assessment Streamlining and Risk Stratification. This is recognition for a more efficient ‘one-stop shop’ way of triaging and assessing preoperative patients for elective surgeries.

Improving the value of surgical services — improving the pathway of patients with, or at risk of, obstructive sleep apnoea. This newly-developed pathway has helped identify patients at risk of sleep apnoea (which can lead to complications during and after surgery) earlier. The project is also helping to reduce cancellations and increasing the number of patients booked in for day-case surgery rather than overnight admission.

Richard Mitchell, chief executive of Sherwood Forest Hospitals, said: “The five nominations indicate we are making huge progress while managing our finances well.”

SHERWOOD Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has one of the happiest workforces in the country and gives some of the best care to patients, according to the findings of a national survey.

Results from the annual NHS National Staff Survey rated Sherwood Forest as the fourth-best acute trust in the country for staff satisfaction for the quality of work and care that they provide.

It had one of the best overall engagement scores in the country, and the second best in the East Midlands for acute trusts.

The results were based on a 57% response rate from all staff, the highest in the East Midlands and the joint seventh-

highest in the country for acute NHS trusts.

Four out of five staff said they would be happy with the standard of care provided if a friend or relative needed treatment, and they would recommend the trust as a place to work — results above the national average.

The trust, which runs King’s Mill, Newark and Mansfield Community hospitals, takes part in the survey each year.

For the first time all staff were invited to share their views, with 2,500 having their say.

Trust chief executive Richard Mitchell

said: “We know our next Care Quality Commission inspection is imminent.

“We hope the inspectors see the improvements, which we have worked hard to implement over the last few years, are making a big difference to our staff and the care patients receive.

“I appreciate there are areas where we can improve.

“We will use the results to develop ways to improve the experience for staff and patients.

“The best way of delivering high-quality care is through a happy and engaged team.

“The results show we have made even more progress on this in the last 12 months.”

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DR Susan Geary and Robert Bradley are urging the public to back the £550,000 scanner appeal at King’s Mill Hospital.

Hospital launches scanner appeal AN appeal has been launched to raise £550,000 for a new high-tech scanner at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, to speed up the diagnosis of diseases like cancer.

Money raised through the campaign, which is being run by the hospital’s charity, will be used to buy a gamma scanner with CT scanning technology for the nuclear medicine department at the hospital.

It will enable more than 2,000 patients each year to have advanced scans and revolutionise how they are diagnosed and treated.

Over the next 10 years, cancer, heart, urology and many other patients are expected to benefit from the scanner, which will show how the body and its organs function, as well as producing images of inside the body by combining the technology of both a gamma scanner and CT in a single scan.

This will reduce the number of scans a patient might need and speed up diagnosis and treatment time. It will also reduce invasive procedures.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs the hospital, is urging the community, businesses and fundraising groups to get behind the appeal in any way they can.

Nuclear medicine specialist at the trust,

Robert Bradley, said: “Our current gamma scanner is an integral piece of hospital equipment and has helped to diagnose cancer and other illnesses in more than 15,000 people over the past 10 years.

“However, it is time to move with the times and bring new technology to the hospital that can benefit even more people.

“As I’m sure most people can appreciate, the cost of replacing such an important piece of equipment is a big investment and so we need the help of as many people as possible – this is their opportunity to contribute to the future of nuclear medicine at their local hospital.

“One of the benefits of the new gamma camera is that it will also include a CT scanning function so patients can have two different scans at the same time, cutting down on the number of hospital appointments and scans needed, and also enabling us to scan more patients.”

Consultant radiologist at the trust, Dr Susan Geary, added: “The fusion of the functional data with the high-definition CT imaging allows me to report my findings with much greater accuracy than ever before.

“This is particularly true when imaging the bones, such as when looking for spread

of breast or prostate cancer, or looking for evidence of heart disease — two of the most common types of scan that we do.

“It’s vital that we have access to the very latest technology to give our patients the best service.”

John MacDonald, trust chairman, said: “As a community we are very lucky to have such a modern hospital offering modern services, such as nuclear medicine, on our doorstep. It’s vital that we continue to offer the most advanced care available as local people deserve high-quality healthcare. That is why we are asking for help — we know that the scanner will benefit the community for years to come.

“Our staff and volunteers are already working hard to raise funds and come up with new ideas. However, we need the support of the public too and we would be grateful if the community could also get behind us.”

It is hoped the new scanner will be working by summer 2019.

Donations to the appeal can be made by texting 70070 and quoting SFHC18 to donate £5 or £10, online at JustGiving (www. justgiving.com/sherwoodforest) or by cash or cheque at the Community Hub in the entrance of King’s Mill Hospital. Cheques