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YOUNGSTERS from a Sutton school will appear at Disney On Ice Passport To Adventure, at Sheffield Arena. The Forest Glade Primary youngsters worked with Diversity star Ashley Banjo at a Sheffield dance workshop to create stories and choreography inspired by hit films The Little Mermaid and Frozen. Their work will feature in the Zootropolis pre-show event ahead of Passport To Adventure, on 15th November. Forest Glade Primary won the chance to take part in the Fit To Dance workshop as part of the Disney On Ice education programme, which encourages families and schools to use their imagination and creativity through storytelling and dance. The children created their own stories and performed them in a dance routine with a little help from Ashley and the Disney On Ice cast. Ashley said: “It’s great to be involved in Disney On Ice’s Fit To Dance programme as it inspires children to get creative, while being active and having fun. “The best part is that it works as part of the school curriculum too. The children have let their minds run wild and the end performances were brilliant.”
Events to keep elderly active
TWO free sessions aimed at getting older people active are being held in Mansfield. They are being run by Mansfield District Leisure Trust, which manages the district council’s leisure facilities. One will be held on the last Friday of the month at Mansfield Museum, from 11am to 12.30pm. The second will be at Mansfield Library, on Monday, 6th November, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm — and Motivational Monday could become a monthly event. The sessions will include boccia, bowls, keep-fit, fun games, circuits, cardio-tennis and other exercises. For details on further activities run by the trust, go to www.mansfieldleisure.com They include a disability sports session at the River Maun Recreation Centre every Wednesday afternoon.
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Clean Up day winners celebrate THE Oak Tree Conservation Group in Mansfield (right) was celebrating after winning the outstanding achievement award for its involvement in International Clean Up Mansfield Day 2017.
It was presented with the honour at an awards ceremony at Mansfield Palace Theatre, where schools, groups, businesses and volunteers were praised. There were winners from Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse and Forest Town. Deputy mayor Mick Barton and Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment and wellbeing at Mansfield District Council, presented the awards and certificates. Coun Barton said: “I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved.” Coun Tristram said: “These awards are to celebrate and recognise all the hard work.” Details about next year’s International Clean Up Mansfield Day can be found at www.mansfield.gov. uk/cleanup p SEE page 20 for full report and more photos.
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One that is still thriving is Label Traders in Sutton, which sells surplus stocks direct to the public at low prices. It is part of the successful Crystal Martin International, one of the largest suppliers to Marks & Spencer, Next and Mothercare. Label Traders chief executive Graham Fogelman said: “We manufacture 70% of the stocks we sell. “That makes us the ‘real deal’ when it comes to factory outlet shopping — and it means we can keep our prices lower than many others, who claim to sell High Street stock at affordable prices. “We don’t go overboard with the in-store décor so we are able to pass on these savings to the public, which is why we are still here and
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thriving when so many factory shops have closed down.” Factory shops have always been popular in the East Midlands, where textile manufacturing was in abundance in the 1980s and 1990s. It was initially set up as a perk to employees of manufacturing companies. Gradually that success led to products being sold to the public, stores were opened on the High Street and factory shops were born. There were dozens of factory shops around Mansfield and Ashfield, where people would make great savings on clothing manufacturer were selling off — samples, excess/returned items, end of line clothing, and goods that failed to pass quality control because of damaged packaging.
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THE Amazons’ annual breast cancer awareness and tombola event in Sutton’s Idlewells Shopping Centre saw members of the charity man a stall, give out prizes, chat, share stories and raise awareness through information sheets, newsletters and display boards. The event raised more than £200, which will be used to help breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. The charity thanked those who supported on the day or provided prizes. l If you have a news item for the NewsJournal, email news@news-journal.co.uk
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Marching band’s membership plea A MANSFIELD marching band is appealing for new members to continue its community work.
Mansfield District Corps of Drums (Notts Own), which rehearses in Mansfield Woodhouse, appears regularly at civic and ceremonial events, both locally and nationally. It has played at Remembrance parades in Mansfield Woodhouse and Pleasley Vale; at national commemorations, displays, and military parades; and annually parades at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire. Supported by Mansfield District Council, the band is authorised to wear the district civic crest on their uniform. It is also an affiliated unit to the Mansfield branch of the Royal British Legion. Bandmaster R. Clarke said bandsmen of any musical ability, who are aged 11 and over, were needed. He said: “Being a bandsman provides an opportunity for both youth and adults alike to get actively involved in their community.” The Mansfield District Corps of Drums was formed in 2012 with the sole aim of providing the community with a marching band for civic and ceremonial events. Today, the corps has more than More at www.news-journal.co.uk
Dog-walking route created
A DOG-WALKING route has been mapped out at Vicar Water Country Park, Clipstone. It has been created by Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with the Dogs Trust, and covers 6km. A map of the route can be found at the park’s visitor centre. The route, signed by markers along the way, also features plenty of bins for the disposal of dog mess. Andrew Weaver, animal welfare and control officer for the council said: “This route means dog walkers can exercise their pets safely and responsibly. Vicar Water is a great park and the route means you get to see the best bits.”
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MANSFIELD District Corps of Drums (Notts Own) is appealing for more members. trebled in size, and gained a prestigious reputation, both locally and nationally. It is made up of men and women, young and old, who have a talent in performing traditional military music. Bandmaster R. Clarke said: “We are recruiting for enthusiastic people who have a genuine interest in parades, drill and learning musical skills. “The only requirement is that you are up for a challenge. Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk
“Whether you have never touched an instrument before, been in a military band or have a degree in music, you will be made most welcome. “Training in all the above disciplines will be provided.” The band is recruiting now for drum, bugle, flute and cymbals players. Anyone interested should email bandmaster.nottsown@gmail.com or contact the band via its Facebook page. Like us at news-journal.co.uk/facebook
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FOLLOWING its success in the East Midlands Chamber’s 2017 business awards, Mansfield-based R.E.A.L. Education has won a regional award from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). R.E.A.L Education, which re-engages children and young people with learning, was awarded the Education and Business Partnership award for the East Midlands. Follow us @ MansAsh News
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Artwork helps transform pub into a quirky bar A PUB that has been given a major makeover now boasts original large-scale artwork by one of its owners.
The Miners Arms in Sutton has a large mural of a decadent 1920s dance scene in its function room, flying birds and butterflies on the stairs, 1920s-themed paintings on the toilet doors, and a unique wildlife scene in the beer garden. The drawings are the work of Gabriella Pearson-Day, (34), originally from Mansfield, who runs the pub with her husband, Jon Pearson, (34), and her mother, Maureen Day, (69), who is originally from Mansfield Woodhouse. Together they have transformed the typical pub into a quirky bar with a 1920s theme. Gabrielle said: “My main passion for the renovation definitely came from the artwork. “It started out as a cheap and cheerful way to jazz up some decidedly lacklustre toilet divides and culminated in the mural of a 1920s dance scene I painstakingly painted on the function room wall. “I had not painted anything on this scale before, but I had always had a passion for painting big. “The function room, or ballroom as we always lovingly refer to it, was a challenge and I definitely questioned, on more than one occasion, whether I would ever actually finish or be happy with this gargantuan project.
THE large 1920s’ dance scene mural (above) and the wildlife mural (right). “It was never my intention to paint the entire wall, but I got a bit carried away after completing the wall in the beer garden.” Gabrielle and her mother decided to buy the pub, despite having no prior experience in running a pub, bar or café. Four years later the family’s transformation of the pub is complete after a lot of hard work. Gabrielle added: “The feedback on the (function) room has been great, which is really fantastic. “It’s lovely to know that people feel so happy and comfortable here and want to spend some
of their most special occasions, like birthdays, baby showers and wedding receptions at The Miners Arms. “Despite its challenges, renovating The Miners Arms has been a joy and we are proud of the happy, tranquil and fabulous bolthole we have created. We hope the visitors we have love the place as much as we do.” The unique function room, complete with the mural that measures 12metres x 3metres, is available for hire and the bar is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 11am to 11pm. The bar offers homemade cakes, scones, sandwiches, toasties,
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A PUB doorman who potentially saved someone’s life, and a veteran local boxer who boxed for 52 years, were among seven people who were awarded Mayor’s Commendations in Mansfield.
Doorman Alex Smith, from the Market Inn, Mansfield, was informed of a man lying precariously on the wall of the nearby 60ft railway viaduct. He ran up on to the viaduct, woke up the sleeping man and brought him down to safety, staying with him until police arrived. Presenting him with his commendation at a full meeting of Mansfield District Council, the mayor, Kate Allsop, said: “Our CCTV department felt the outcome could have been very different if not for your quick thinking and bravery that night.” The mayor also presented an award to boxer Steve Ward, of Mansfield, who has been boxing for 52 years and in the summer was the oldest active boxer in the world at his last fight. Steve started the sport when he was nine and fought his first bout aged 11. In 1977 he turned professional, retiring from the ring in 1988 after fighting 60 professional matches. He returned to professional boxing in 2010, however, four years after he was told he would never walk again following an accident in which concrete fell on his foot.
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FROM left, street cleaner Gary Varnam, deputy mayor Coun Mick Barton, boxer Steve Ward, mayor Kate Allsop, doorman Alex Smith, CCTV operator Mick Turnbull, PC Ian Dickson, Neighbourhood Warden Tony Bower and PC Amy Whitehouse. He started boxing with the European Boxing Federation aged 54, travelling the world to compete and winning 10 veterans’ matches, for which he was awarded the federation’s Belt of Achievement, Champion of Champions. Other award recipients were Gary Varnam, of the council street cleansing team, council Neighbourhood Warden Tony Bower, and police officers Ian Dickson and Amy Whitehouse, who were all commended for their work in apprehending a serial graffiti-tagger in the town. Gary took it upon himself to meticulously log every instance of the graffiti he was asked to remove, which helped Tony build evidence and a profile of a likely culprit.
From that they were able to suggest a suspect and the two officers took up the case, culminating in the suspect admitting 40 offences. Another recipient of a commendation was council CCTV operator Mick Turnbull, who helped police in two incidents of knife crime. By trawling through hours of CCTV footage, he enabled the police to identify a man who carried out a knifepoint robbery. Mayor Allsop said: “While the police could not trace the offenders at the time of the offence, the CCTV operators were able to identify them, their vehicle and direction of travel, including the driving of the vehicle the wrong way on a one-way street.”
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A MANUFACTURER of windows, doors and conservatories has opened another unit on a Mansfield industrial estate as it looks to expand its operations. Future Products Ltd has agreed a three-year lease for unit 3, Concorde Way Millennium Business Park, with LSH, which was appointed as sole marketing agent for the 11,419 sq ft warehouse with yard. The premises, which will complement a total of 90,000 sq ft in three manufacturing facilities close to Enterprise Way, will be used to extend the range of products offered to customers. As well as an 8,433 sq ft warehouse, the unit also comprises newly-refurbished ground and first floor offices of 2,986 sq ft, a car park and secured yard. National property commercial consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) announced the news. Ben Silcock, surveyor at LSH Nottingham, who acted on behalf of landlords CSL Industrial Ltd, said: “There is a shortage of warehouses of this size in the area, so it is good news to see a growing local company able to take advantage of the offer.” It is anticipated the new facility will take the total number of staff at Future Products and its sister company to more than 150.
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FIDLER and Pepper Solicitors is celebrating being named Conveyancing Firm of the Year (East Midlands) at the LFS Conveyancing awards in Birmingham.
The firm, which specialises in offering legal advice for individuals in conveyancing and private client matters, has a good reputation for developing technology and for its high levels of customer service. Fidler and Pepper’s experienced conveyancing team use specialist software developed in-house and customers have 24/7 access to see how their case is progressing “in real time.” Matt Slade, partner and head of conveyancing, said: “We are absolutely delighted to win this
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expectations. “We have conveyancing teams who are helping to drive our business forward. “We have worked hard to ensure they have the right training, processes and technology that helps them to deliver excellent customer service and results. “This year’s award is especially rewarding as for the first time the awards have spoken to the clients of the firms involved. “The fact that this endorsement comes from our clients makes winning all the more important.” Fidler & Pepper is continuing to grow its conveyancing department, and regularly features vacancies on its website. For more about Fidler & Pepper, visit www.fidler.co.uk
PINDERS Opticians has marked the 25 years’ service of two members of staff. John Clissold, optometrist at the company’s Ollerton branch, and Jackie Brown, one of the optical assistants at Pinders’ Queen Street branch in Mansfield, both joined the company in 1992.
To celebrate their achievement, owner Geoff Rybicki (also pictured above) presented them with a long service gift and hosted a party in their honour. John and Jackie said they couldn’t believe they had been at Pinders for 25 years, and thanked Geoff and staff for cards, gifts and the party.
LONG-ESTABLISHED Mansfieldbased housebuilder Rippon Homes has recruited a new site manager and two new assistant site managers to help drive development at three sites. Award-winning Stuart Clay, (42), has been appointed site manager at Oakham Gardens, Mansfield, with Liam Platts, (34) and Alan Isaac, (56), appointed assistant site managers at Cavendish Gardens, Tibshelf, and Roman Meadow, Welton, Lincolnshire, respectively. Stuart, from Wollaton, who has extensive experience in the building trade, has been recognised by Pride In The Job and NHBC Health and Safety awards. Oakham Gardens is a small development of 25 three and fourbedroom homes. Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk
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ASQUITH Primary School has worked with local Forestry Commission staff to develop the Forest Schools area on the school site. Children, parents and grandparents, together with school staff, went to a Forestry Commission site to take part in woodland skills. They learned how to safely cut down saplings that needed thinning out, using bow saws, pruning saws and loppers. They foraged in the undergrowth for logs and tree trunk sections to take back to school. Forest School teacher Rebecca Waterfield will use the wood to create seating and stepping stone sections for nursery and foundation children. The sapling sections will be used as den-building materials. l PUPILS from Asquith, Oak Tree and Berry Hill primaries will be able to buy equipment from a Local School Nature Grant, thanks the People’s Postcode Lottery. Youngsters played an important role in applying for each of the grants and selected equipment they felt would benefit their peers. Equipment included rocket stoves, a storm kettle, growing kits, planters and bug/insect homes that will be used to support after-school clubs and curriculum learning outdoors, as well as attracting more wildlife to the schools’ sites.
MANSFIELD’S Flying High Academy is celebrating news that it has been ranked in first place in the county for the progress that children make in reading, and second for both writing and maths. Executive head teacher Tony Warsop said the rankings were thanks to the tireless efforts and teamwork of both staff and pupils. “It’s a credit to both staff and our wonderful children that out of 249 schools we came top in progress for read-
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Head of school Caroline Armstrong said: “We don’t intend to rest on our laurels. It would have been good to top all three tables. “But just for a short time we can reflect on where the school is, and plan for the future and where we want the school to go — and that is always to be the best school we can be!” The academy’s pupils’ progress in reading, writing and
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Celebrating textiles heritage ART students from the Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield, are featured in a film, called Mills, Machines And Memories, which celebrates Mansfield’s textile industry.
Filmed by John Slemensek, the film illustrates the collaborative artwork that was on display in the academy’s reception in September and was shown at the Odeon cinema in Mansfield. During after-school workshops, students were
taught how to use image transfer processes on to fabric, and how to incorporate stitch, crochet and collage by local artist Clare Taylor. The work produced was part of a Made In Mansfield
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Students’ exhibits go global ART and design students from Vision West Nottinghamshire College have seen their work shared with other artists from across the world.
Designs by Abigail Harris, Danielle Barker, Jess Knight, Tia Newton, Holly Graham and Yazmin Molik, along with tutor Kerry Bryant, all featured in this year’s International Print Exchange (IPE) — a global event celebrating the art of printmaking. The second-year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design students produced the print work in their own time, using techniques including lino and screen-printing in the printmaking studios at the Mansfield college. Kerry, whose work was featured in 2015, also took part again; submitting a stencil screen-print of a woman stood under an umbrella titled Calm After The Storm.
The students’ and tutor’s work is part of the ninth annual print exchange, which attracted a record number of submissions from 199 printmakers in 24 countries. It was on display at Derby and is part of an online collection on the IPE official website, where pieces are available to buy. The event sees printmakers create and submit a limited edition of 10 prints, using a recognised fine art technique. Derby-based Green Door Printmaking Studio, which runs the project, keeps two — one for its IPE exhibition and subsequent archiving; the other is sold to fund future exchange projects. Each participant receives a special pack containing eight assorted pieces of work from printmakers all over the world, plus a commemorative booklet. Tia, 19, from Clipstone, produced
THE college has received a prestigious accolade — the LordLieutenant’s Award for Promoting Voluntary Service — for its contribution to the local community and for supporting important causes. The award was launched by the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace, last year to recognise and celebrate schools and colleges that excel in promoting good citizenship and service to others. It was presented at a ceremony that included presentations from students, who talked about how volunteering enabled them to develop their personal, social and employability skills. A-level student Sarah Maqbool, 21, told how she helped set-up the
college’s first-ever equestrian society, WNC Equestrian, so fellow students could take part in weekly, subsidised horse-riding lessons. Sport and coaching student Oliver Hughes, 19, explained he has dedicated more than 600 hours of volunteering at the college and in schools, sports clubs and youth centres. More than 400 college students took part in volunteering last year — from charity fundraising activities, to community allotment work and providing support in nursing homes. Over 300 young people took part in the college-run National Citizen Service (NCS) programme in the summer, completing 10,000 volunteering hours and raising £4,500 for various charities.
STUDENTS Sumanjit Johal and William Holmes with trainee assistant site manager Elizabeth Findlay (right).
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Students (from left) Holly Graham, Abigail Harris, Yazmin Molik, Danielle Barker, Tia Newton and Jess Knight, and tutor Kerry Bryant, with replicas of their submitted prints. a black and white print featuring a of pressure to get it right, but I was happy with the finished product. bumblebee, using an open screenprint technique. “It has been nice to receive prints She said: “I enjoyed designing from other people too. my print because I struggled with printmaking previously, so taking “It’s like a mass coming-together part in the exchange has improved of printmakers, and of how people my technique. There was quite a lot in different places are feeling.”
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CONSTRUCTION students at Vision West Nottinghamshire College have been learning how one of the UK’s leading house-builders operates its residential development schemes. Almost 20 students on the Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment course went on a guided tour of Keepmoat Homes’ Meadow View site of more than 150 two, three and fourbedroomed homes in Shirebrook. Elizabeth Findlay, a student at the college last year who is now studying construction management and property development at the University of Derby while training to be a site manager with Keepmoat, showed the visitors around the site. Nineteen-year-old student Sumanjit Johal, who is hoping to go to university to train to be an architect, said: “The visit will help me improve my assignments. On-site you can actually be up close to building materials and see things to scale.”
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THE apprenticeship business arm of the college has been awarded a national gold standard for its excellent quality and provision. Vision Business, which holds the largest college contract for apprenticeship provision nationally, was awarded the People 1st gold standard. It sets it among a network of quality providers that share best practice and innovation.
COLLEGE principal and chief executive Dame Asha Khemka (third left) was presented with a commemmorative plaque by Vice LordLieutenant of Nottinghamshire Col Tim Richmond (third right). Deputy-Lieutenant Jean Pardoe (second left) and student Oliver Hughes display a commemorative certificate that accompanied the award. They are joined by student Sarah Maqbool and student experience team-leader Robert Pearce.
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PUPILS at Oak Tree Primary School, Mansfield, worked in partnership with the Oak Tree Tesco store and the Sherwood Forest Foodbank to donate harvest goods. Youngsters took items into the school for a harvest festival, which were then given to the foodbank. Tesco customers donate items in-store for the foodbank, which creates food packs for families in need. Oak Tree headteacher Mark Thrower and pupils took their goods to the store (above), where staff and Kate and Malcolm Miller, of the foodbank, collected them. Mark said: “We wanted to give our harvest celebration a local theme. We already have connections with both the foodbank and Tesco, so making this donation seemed an ideal solution. “For our children to meet local representatives of both organisations raises their awareness of the impact their donations will make.”
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Oak Tree pupils’ caring harvest goods donations l YOUNGSTERS at the school also met Mansfield MP Ben Bradley (below) when he visited to present awards in Oak Tree Primary’s new house system. He was invited by the Friends Of Oak Tree, the school’s fundraising group. The school’s six houses have been named after the last six royal houses — Tudor, Windsor, Hanover, Stuart,
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A STUDENT brought her school’s Macmillan Cancer Support charity event to a head when she had her hair cut off to raise money in memory of her grandmother. Eleven-year-old Tia Downs had her long locks cut and shaved away in front of the whole school at Shirebrook Academy to round off a successful Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at the school. Tia put herself forward for the challenge earlier in the year as her way to raise money for the charity, whose nurses helped care for her grandmother, Lynn Steers, before she died from cancer, aged 53, two years ago. Tia’s family has lost other family members to the disease over the past two years. Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk
“I was nervous before I did it but I felt happy all the way through and I’m very proud now.
Tia also helped younger cancer sufferers by donating her hair to the Little Princess Trust, which makes donated hair into wigs for children who lose their own hair during treatment. The school had already raised just under £300 for Macmillan by hosting a coffee morning by the time Tia took to a chair in the school’s atrium in front of the whole school. Hairdresser Paula Burlington, from Paula’s Barbers, Shirebrook, gave Tia her trim. Afterwards, Tia, who raised around £750 before the event with more money to come, said: “I wanted to do this because Macmillan helped my nan when she was dying of cancer two years ago.
“It feels different without my long hair, it feels a little bit cold. I usually take half an hour to do my hair before school but now it’s going to take me just a couple of seconds.” Her dad, Dave Steers, said: “This was Tia’s idea. It is a big thing for someone her age to do. “She’s never had hair that short since she was very small. “Usually she hates it when we cut the ends of her hair to tidy them up, so she’s done something really brave and we couldn’t be more proud of her.”
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Three decades of meals service Hat-trick of A SERVICE that provides meals to elderly and vulnerable people in Nottinghamshire has celebrated its 30th anniversary.
Nottinghamshire County Council launched County Enterprise Foods in 1987 and it has since made around 23 million meals. A celebration event attended by more than 100 people also marked the retirement of County Enterprise Foods’ only team manager, Elaine Coupland, (58), who was appointed when the production line first started. Elaine has helped to provide employment opportunities to 46 people with disabilities at the production base during her management of the service, which currently employs 60 people, including delivery drivers based at its Mansfield depot. Coun Stuart Wallace, chairman of the council’s Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee, said: “This service was set up to produce meals using good quality ingredients with a wide range of choice for people who struggle to make their own meals. “While there are other providers,
we are the only service that can deliver meals hot. “Elaine has carried out a sterling job in making sure we meet this aim while moving with the times in catering for older people who enjoy international cuisine as well as traditional meat and two veg. “She has been passionate
about providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.” Gladys Butler, who is the service’s longest-serving customer and has used the service for 27 years, said: “I’m very thankful as we have a menu and we can choose what we want each day. “The drivers are very good, too, and helpful. They make sure you are OK and will post a letter and help open things for you.” Around 1,500 residents currently use the service, which offers a wide range of meals to choose from that can be delivered to their doorstep hot or frozen. The meals on offer are tasty and nutritious, varied and made from scratch locally using fresh ingredients and seasonal vegetables. Prior to establishing County Enterprise Foods, the council delivered meals that were made by other providers. Every month the service uses around 218kg of fish, 335kg of peas and 225kg of plain flour. lTO contact the County Enterprise Foods call 01623 490015 or visit www. countyenterprisefoods.co.uk
ASHFIELD district councillor Lauren Mitchell is in line for a national award. The Local Government Information Unit and CCLA are
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Lauren has been shortlisted for the 2017 Young Councillor of the Year award and will find out on November if she has been successful.
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A great place to set up a business COUNCILLORS at Mansfield District Council have welcomed the findings of new research which showed that Mansfield and Ashfield were in the top ten locations to start a business in the UK.
The area came ninth out of the 63 largest UK towns and cities studied by Informi, a website offering free practical advice and support for small businesses. It based its findings on the number of business start-ups and closures over three years, as well as other factors that can prove important for small and mediumsized businesses (SMEs) to thrive. These included digital connectivity, property prices and pollution levels. Mansfield scored well because of its low number of business closures in 2015 along with a low overall ‘business churn’ rate — calculated by comparing the number of business births with the number of business deaths. Ipswich topped the list. Nottingham was the only other East Midlands location to make the top 20, coming in 12th. Recent figures about Nottinghamshire’s top companies based on company turnover and compiled by the University of Derby and leading tax advisory company KPMG, showed that five of the top 200 were based in the Mansfield district. Coun Dave Saunders, portfolio holder for regeneration and growth, said: “It is fantastic news that Mansfield is proving a great place in the UK to set up a business.
“The council is very supportive of new ventures and there are various grants and services available to help both new enterprises and more established businesses. This support can only have positive effects for the local economy and jobs market.” In 2012, Mansfield and Ashfield district councils set up a joint Regeneration Service with the main objective of stimulating business growth across the two districts. So far in 2017, more than 70 businesses have benefited from available grants, including: lBusiness Start-Up Grant – up to £1,000 to be used towards startup costs such as buying machinery and equipment, and marketing costs such as advertising and web design. Call 01623 463174 for details. lBusiness Growth Grant – up to £5,000 for established businesses that produce a viable growth plan that creates at least one full-time job. Call 01623 463174 for details. lBusiness Rates Relief – subject to certain qualifying criteria, 100% relief available for business properties with a rateable value of up to £12,000 and partial relief for business premises with a rateable value of between £12,001 and £15,000. Call 01623 463162 for details. lApprenticeship Grant – up to £1,500 available for SME employers. Call 01623 463152 for details. lMansfield Market trader support – new traders, selling under-represented products, could get a rent-free stall for up to 12 months. Call 01623 463733 details.
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lShop front improvements grant – for independent retailers, wishing to enhance their shop front. Call 01623 463174 for details. lVacant shops grant – for independent retailers taking occupation of a vacant property to help cover the cost of improvements to premises, fixtures and fittings, rental payments, insurance premiums, advertising and marketing. Call 01623 463174 for details. The service offers information on other grants that may be available from other sources. Two businesses benefited from significant Nottinghamshire County Council grant funding after the Regeneration team helped them to apply. The service offers other forms of support for businesses, including business information events, jobs fairs, a business network directory, information on how to procure local public sector and private sector contracts, help to identify suitable business premises in the area, events to celebrate success and showcase the area as a place to do business, and business surveys to help companies identify areas of work. Call 01623 463499 for help or see http://invest.ashfield-mansfield. com
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SEAN O’Connor was out of work when he had a bad experience with a removals company. He thought he could do a better job and now runs a thriving business in Mansfield, which has benefited from a district council business start-up grant. “I was quite surprised by all the hidden fees and deposits (of moving house),” he said. But the worst part was when the removal company damaged his new fridge-freezer. “I thought, there is no reason why I can’t do this myself — but better,” he said. And judging by the rapid growth of his thriving business, O’ Connor & Co, after just two years’ trading, it would seem he has succeeded. “I should be looking at buying another vehicle any day now,” he said. “If money was no object, I would be running a couple of 18-tonners by now.” As well as the extra vehicle, the business has become a limited company and Sean has taken on five new members of staff. “I am struggling to keep up with the workload,” he admitted. “Last week I went five days without seeing the kids — but I am not complaining about being busy.” Sean’s first step to launch his enterprise was to approach the Prince’s Trust for help, which he described as a bit like facing the investment millionaires on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den. He didn’t get through the first time, but returned six months later with a business plan that was successful and he was awarded a loan along with mentoring support. “I realised you had to speculate to accumulate so I ended up selling my car and pretty much everything I owned to buy my first vehicle,” he said. “Every single penny I got went straight back into the business and that’s not really
changed. Everything is reinvested back into the business. Sean was also awarded a £1,000 business start-up grant from Mansfield District Council, which he used to signwrite his second van. He also approached NBV, an EU-funded business support agency in Mansfield, where he was offered further mentoring with advice on marketing, including how to build an effective website, the importance of an 0800 number, getting professional photographs taken, branding, and getting testimonials from customers. The business offers a range of different packages from a simple ‘man and van’ service for single items to complete house removals with a packing and unpacking service. And after his bad experience with his fridge-freezer, Sean has developed his own unique protection service for furniture and the fabric of a property to reduce the risk of anything getting damaged during a move. “I am really proud of the service we offer,” he said. “We try to make moving a happy and exciting occasion — not something stressful. “There are no hidden charges or deposits — I haven’t got it in me to take someone’s money without providing a service. I know it might sound cheesy but we have had some customers calling us guardian angels.” The company’s website includes a free downloadable and printable moving guide with top tips and a moving checklist — something which, he says, attracts a lot of potential customers. Sean added: “We are high up on Google searches now and that has made a big difference. And all the customer reviews we are getting are five-stars on sites such as Which? and Trading Standards.”
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Volunteers launch dementia care appeal FROM left, Colin Kear, project manager for Robert Woodhead; Dave Witney, joiner for JBT; Terry Rossiter, site manager at High Oakham Primary School; and Gary Nicholson, project co-ordinator for Robert Woodhead.
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A BUSINESS created a woodland shelter for youngsters while carrying out work at a Mansfield school. Robert Woodhead Ltd, based at Edwinstowe, which was carrying out heating replacement work, teamed up with the school, its local sub-contractors and the Woodland Trust to construct the timber sheltered learning area, surrounded by an environmental garden. The shelter includes seating for pupils and educational posters about different aspects of nature and the environment. Already a site for squirrels, birds and insects, the area has been transformed into a learning environment featuring insect hotels and bird and squirrel feeding areas. The shelter was created using leftover and donated wood from the High Oakham scheme and other Woodhead construction sites. Peter Mansfield, headteacher at the school, said: “The Woodhead team has exceeded all expectations while being on-site.” Colin Kear, site manager for Woodhead, said: “The shelter is a good example of the type of community project we aim to deliver while we are on-site.”
VOLUNTEERS at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, have boosted the hospital’s trauma and orthopaedic ward (Ward 12) by donating £10,000 towards its dementia care appeal.
The funds, raised from the proceeds of the volunteers’ Daffodil Café, helped to kick-start the campaign, which aims to make the ward more dementia friendly for patients. The appeal aims to raise enough money to refurbish two bays and the patient activity room to make them more dementia friendly as well as improving signage, flooring and lighting. Ward leader Craig Keeling said: “We would like to thank the volunteers for this very generous donation. “We will also be raising money on the ward. “We care for a high number of elderly patients, many who have dementia, so it’s important that we are able to support their needs.” Volunteers will continue their fundraising up to Christmas with activities including; cake sales,
National award hope COLLINS Training Services, Kirkby, which provides training, testing and vocational qualification assessment for all categories of plant machinery and lifting operations, has been shortlisted at this year’s Scottish Qualifications Authority Star Awards. The company, which has been operating as a SQA approved centre for just over two years, delivers qualifications, covering lifting operations, health and safety in a construction environment, and construction site management. It has been nominated in the centre of the year in the wider UK category. The awards were due to be presented on 3rd November in Edinburgh. Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk
fundraisers, a Christmas raffle and collections from carol singers at the hospital. Raffle tickets can be bought from the Community Hub at the entrance to the hospital. l PICTURED are, from left, Shirley Higginbotham (head of corporate affairs and company
secretary), volunteers Glenys Flint, Carol Squire (seated) and John Deeming, ward leader Craig Keeling, volunteer Evelyn Sowter (seated), non-executive director Tim Reddish and healthcare support worker Carol Hatton. l MORE health news on page 22.
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Jake, who took over from Anna Rigby, of The Samworth Church Academy, said: “I am looking forward to getting my points across, making a difference to the community and helping people. “I am also interested to see how the council works.” l JAKE is pictured with interim chief executive Hayley Barsby.
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MANSFIELD’S new youth mayor is Jake Davis, of The Brunts Academy in the town. Jake (15) was elected following what he described as an exciting but nerve-racking count at Mansfield Civic Centre. He polled a total of 1,306 votes from pupils at local schools. His main manifesto aim was to
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Our traditional Sunday roast If there’s one thing that us British can all agree on, it is our love of the traditional roast dinner. For centuries, this hearty feast has unified families every Sunday, bringing us all together to feast on delicious meat, crisp potatoes and fresh vegetables. However, have you ever wondered how we grew to love this meal so much? It turns out that our ancestors started eating beef on Sunday’s way back during the reign of King Henry VII in 1485. Now depending upon your personal preference, you may prefer chicken, lamb or even pork but if you want to keep it really traditional, you’ll opt for that family favourite beef. Common traditional accompaniments include: •Beef: Yorkshire pudding, suet pudding; English mustard, or horseradish sauce. •Pork: crackling, sage-and-onion stuffing; apple sauce or English mustard. •Lamb: mint sauce or jelly or redcurrant jelly. •Chicken: pigs in blankets, sausages or sausage meat, stuffing, bread sauce, apple sauce, cranberry sauce or redcurrant jelly.
We’ve all heard the old wife’s tale that eating carrots will improve your eyesight but did you know that carrots used to be purple? When it comes to potatoes, you may be surprised to learn that the British treated them with great distaste until the board of agriculture launched a massive campaign to sway public opinion. The Spanish brought them back from Peru in 1536 but it wasn’t until 1795 that we started eating them in Blighty, where they were quickly made a staple ingredient of a roast dinner. More than a fifth simply say they aren’t bothered about eating a Sunday roast, while 18 per cent claim they don’t have the time to cook it. And more than one in ten reckon it’s a lot of time and effort for a meal that only takes 10 minutes to eat. So with this said is a traditional Sunday Lunch coming to a sad end or is our obsession for
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What’s On Singers unite to help brave girl FORMER members of Mansfield’s worldfamous Cantamus choir are taking part in a fundraising concert to help a brave four-yearold Sutton girl. Elsie Novell has spinal muscular atrophy type two, which means she is unable to stand or walk. Her mum, Charlotte, is friends with the singers who last year formed Cantus Amici, which includes original Cantamus members. They have already staged a fundraising concert for Elsie and will be holding another in St Philip’s RC Church, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, on Saturday, 11th November, at 7.45pm. The money raised from Songs For Elsie will go towards equipment and care for the youngster. Tickets, priced £12, are available by calling Suzy Fell on 07921 813458 or emailing songsforelsie@gmail.com Cantus Amici was formed in January 2016 by Ann Irons, the director of the current two Cantamus choirs. Cantus Amici will be part of the Cantamus Christmas concert at Southwell Minster on Saturday, 9th December. Cantamus will also be performing at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, on Sunday, 17th December, and in a candlelit event at St Mark’s Church in the town on Friday, 22nd December. Both events start at 7.30pm and tickets are priced £15. Contact Sheila Haslam on 01623 627764 or sheilahaslam@ntlworld.com for details.
Christmas craft market
A CHRISTMAS craft market will be held in the Handley Arcade, Mansfield, on Saturday, 25th November, from noon to 4pm, in aid of Mansfield-based charity Hetty’s. There will be 35 unique stalls, offering handmade crafted goodies, gemstones, crystals, vintage treasures, candles, bath bombs, toys refreshments and more. Anyone wanting a stall, which costs £8, should contact Debbie Knowles on 01623 643476 or Rowena at Charmingly Yours Boutique on 07955 581750.
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Town centre cracker MANSFIELD town centre’s new-look Christmas market is looking to be a real cracker — with a Nutcracker theme.
Organised by Mansfield Business Improvement District (BID), the market will be held in West Gate and run from Tuesday, 21st November to Sunday, 3rd December. There will be a range of food and drink chalets and craft stalls, performances by East Midlands Performing Arts, and an I Love Mansfield stall. Sue Rogers, from the BID, said: “This is the first themed Christmas market that we will have had in Mansfield and we are really excited. “The chalets will add to the festive season in Mansfield, which
already has a lot to offer for shoppers. “There is no real need for local people to go further afield when it comes to Christmas shopping.” There will be five Nutcracker statues in the town centre, with families with children encouraged to find them, take a note of their names in a trail sheet, and post it in a special pillar box. Winners will get prizes and all correct entries will be announced on the I Love Mansfield Facebook page. Sue added: “There is also going to be a mulled wine hut too — just in case people need warming up.” The BID will also be running its traditional Christmas window dressing competition. More details will be published at www. mansfieldtowncentre.co.uk
Films and shows theme to concert KIRKBY-BASED singing group Ashfield Harmony are performing Times And Seasons, a concert showcasing the choir’s-love of music from films and shows, as well as some chart toppers. It will take place at Ashfield School, Kirkby, on Saturday, 18th November, at 7pm, and include music from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Enya and Alan Menken’s Beauty And The Beast. Former Cantamus members Sarah Carlin and Samantha Joy, who have since completed their studies
at Birmingham Conservatoire and are now forging professional careers as soloists and teachers, will be guest sopranos. Their programme of solos and duets will include Rossini’s Cat Duet, songs from the shows, and the Queen Of The Night aria from Mozart’s The Magic Flute. lTICKETS, priced £8, can be reserved for collection and payment on the evening by phoning choir member Carolynne Bennett on 01773 775176.
Be one of the Heroes at Bowie tribute DAVID Bowie tribute act Absolute Bowie are returning to the One Call Stadium on Saturday, 25th November, following the success of their last performance at Mansfield Town Football Club The show has played sold-out dates at O2 Academy venues nationwide this year.
The five-piece has toured all over Europe for the last nine years, showcasing the different personas of Bowie, from Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane through to The Thin White Duke and the late 80s. Absolute Bowie will play in the 1861 Suite at the One Call Stadium.
Doors open at 7.30pm and tickets are priced £15. Tickets can be bought at www. mtfcboxoffice.co.uk or from the Mansfield Town ticket office (in person or over the phone, call 01623 482482) or from the Vinyl Lounge store in Mansfield town centre.
Charity ball invitation
THE Hetty’s Christmas Charity Ball is returning for 2017. It will be held at The Pumping House, Ollerton, on Saturday, 2nd December. It is a chance for people to celebrate at a Christmas party and support a local charity at the same time. The ball will include a threecourse evening meal, a glass of fizz on arrival, music, entertainment, a table-top magician and raffle. Tickets are priced £30. Anyone booking a table of 10 will receive a free bottle of bubbly for the table. Places for vulnerable families to attend the celebration can be sponsored. Go to the Hetty’s Facebook page or contact Debbie Knowles on 01623 643476 or debbie.knowles@hettys. org.uk to book.
Archaeological society talks
THE Sherwood Archaeological Society is holding a series of monthly talks at the St Peter’s Centre, Church Side, Mansfield. Visitors do not need to be a member to attend, but a £2 donation is requested to cover costs. Refreshments and car parking are free. For more information go to www.sherwood-archaeology.co.uk The subject of the next talk on Wednesday, 15th November, at 7.30pm, is Derbyshire And Notts Graffiti Survey, which will be given by Matt Beresford. MB archaeology.
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EVENTS Wednesday 1st 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. Thursday 2nd 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, welcome. All abilities. Closed bank holidays. Elaine Gunn 07703 065655. Friday 3rd Fitsteps (7-8pm) and Ballroom and Latin American Dance (8pm-10.30pm), The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton. Call 01623 552737. Weekly. R&B Dance, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, for 5s and over, 5.45pm-6.45pm, £1. Every Friday term-time. Coffee Mates, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, meets in community, currently at King’s Mill Farm. Call 01623 515540. Happy Days playgroup, Bethel Methodist Church, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Fridays, 12.30pm-2pm. Children’s activities, refreshments, raffle, all welcome especially mums suffering from post-natal depression, advice and support given. WI group, The Oakham Suite, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 7-9pm, first Friday of month. Email missrebecca8119@yahoo.com Knit And Knatter, Ravenshead Library, 10am-11.30am, free. Weekly. Saturday 4th 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
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NOV 18 - Gentlemans Evening 18 November–19 November · NOV 24 - A Tribute to The Carpenters by Anne Fotheringham Fri 19:30 UTC DEC 3 -Mansfield Manor Advert Fayre Sun 13:00 UTC DEC 15 - Ladies night at Mansfield Civic Centre 15 December–16 December DEC 16 - Christmas Party at The Civic Sat 19:30 UTC DEC 23 - Soul night with Johnny Boy Sat 19:30 UTC Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield NG19 7BH www.civicquarter.co.uk Facebook - The Civic Quarter 01623 620 257
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 with cooked breakfasts, cake stall etc, Skegby Methodist Church and Anchor Centre, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Sunday 5th LIFE Church, South Mansfield Community Centre, Mansfield, 10.30am, service including children’s church, open to all, weekly. Mansfield Artisan and Craft Market, Market Place, 10am to 4pm. Award-winning food and drink plus hand-crafted goods not currently available on the High Street. Locally-sourced traders and stallholders selected on the quality and diversity of items they offer. Every first Sunday of the month. Sutton Rambling Club, Flash, Staffs, 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 6th 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 for info). Spinning, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, 6.30pm, call 07729 283975. Weekly. Weekly Tea Dance, St John’s Centre, St John’s Street, Mansfield, 1.45pm-4pm, £2 incl refreshments. Weekly. 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. Tenfifty, inclusive club night for people with learning disabilities, andwhynot, Mansfield, 6.30pm-10pm, £4. Call 07724 143784. First Monday of the month. 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, Mansfield Museum, 1pm-3pm.
Tuesdays - Open Mic Night Acoustic Thursdays Friday Night Live Thursday 9th November Pie, Peas & Peter Kay! Sunday 12th November An Afternoon with Dolly Parton Thursday 16th November An Evening with Neil Diamond Sunday 26th November An Afternoon with Meat Loaf Sunday 3rd December Christmas with Elvis Monday 4th December Christmas with Gary Barlow Tuesday 5th December Christmas with Robbie Williams Wednesday 6th December Christmas with Michael Buble Thursday 7th December Christmas with ABBA Sunday 10th December The Rocky Horror Tribute Show 11th & 13th December A Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Sunday 17th December Christmas with Lional Richie Monday 18th December Christmas with Whitney Houston Buy your tickets online at: www.andwhynotworld.com Telephone - 01623 633 330 Or pop into andwhynot
Motivational Monday, free keep-fit activities for elderly, Mansfield Library, 1.30pm-2.30pm. www.mansfieldleisuretrust.com Tuesday 7th Zumba Fitness, The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton, 7pm-8pm. Call 01623 552737. Weekly. 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. 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. Mansfield Centre of the National Trust, St John’s Centre, St John’s Street, Mansfield, 7.15pm, Old And Curious Occupations talk, open to all, meetings every first Tuesday of month until May. Wednesday 8th International Mini Market, Mansfield Market Place, 10am-4pm, artisan foods and products from around the world, including postcards, toys, homemade honey products, personalised wooden gifts, handmade bracelets and crocheted accessories. Every second Wednesday of month. Mothers Union, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 2pm. Every second Wednesday of month. Saturday 11th Liverpool Legends, John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme. Tuesday 14th Breathe Easy, Mansfield and Ashfield, every second Tuesday in the month. Self-help support group for information, support and friendship, days out and activities, The Towers, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, 1.30pm–3.30pm. All welcome. The Big Draw Living Lines Exhibition, Mansfield Library Gallery, until 21st December. Access Art Village Exhibition, Mansfield Library Gallery, until 21st December. Wednesday 15th Reading Group, Mansfield Library, 2pm, third Wednesday of the month, free. Mansfield Flower Arrangement Society, Christmas demonstration Seasons Greetings by Alan Smith, the Gas Sports And Social Club, Lime Tree Place, Mansfield, 7.15pm, £6, all welcome. Sherwood Archaeological Society talk, Derbyshire And Notts Graffiti Survey, by Matt Beresford. St Peter’s Centre, Church Side, Mansfield.7.30pm, £2 donation. Saturday 18th Knit And Knatter, Mansfield Library, 10am-noon, third Saturday of the month, free. Christmas Fayre, New Cross Community Church, Downing Street, Sutton, 11am-1pm. Everyone welcome.
26th & 27th November Christmas with Michael Buble 4th & 5th December A Chirstmas Murder Mystery Dinner Thursday 7th December Chrisrmas with Elvis Sunday 10th December Christmas with ABBA Sunday 17th December The Blues Brothers Buy your tickets online at: www.suttonjunction.co.uk Telephone - 01623 557 539
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What’s On EVENTS Sunday 19th Christmas Lights Switch-On, Mansfield Market Place. Sutton Rambling Club, Lathill Dale, Staffs, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 9.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic Road, opposite Asda, Sutton, 9.20am; Eastfield Side (Blue Bell pub), Sutton, 9.22am; Sir John Cockle bus stop, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 9.25am; Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near Asda), Mansfield, 9.30am; coach fare £10. Tuesday 21st I Love Christmas in Mansfield Market- The Nutcracker Wonderland, special Christmas market on West Gate, until Sunday, 3rd December, 10am–6pm and until 8pm on both Thursdays for late night shopping. Friday 24th Mansfield Museum, Feel Good Friday, 11am to 1pm, have a go at different activities and healthy living advice. Saturday 25th Christmas Craft Market, Handley Arcade, Mansfield, noon-4pm, in aid of Hetty’s. 35 stalls offering handmade crafted goodies, gemstones, crystals, vintage treasures, candles, bath bombs, toys refreshments and more. £8 to have a stall, contact Debbie Knowles on 01623 643476 or Rowena at Charmingly Yours Boutique on 07955 581750 - proceeds to Hetty’s charity. Christmas Fair, Skegby Methodist Church and Anchor Centre, 11am to 2pm, including stalls, Santa’s grotto, raffle etc. Monday 27th Tenfifty, inclusive club night for people with learning disabilities, Christmas event, andwhynot, Mansfield, 6.30pm-10pm, £5. Call 07724 143784. Last Monday of the month. Thursday 30th Dementia Friendly Film Screening of Chicken Run, Mansfield Library, 2pm to 4.30pm, £1.
MUSIC Friday 3rd Hell Bent Forever Judas Priest, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Saturday 4th UB40 Experience, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Monday 6th Mansfield Folk Club, open Singers and Musicians Night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1. OMD, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, £35.
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Tuesday 7th Blondie, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, £50-£60. Thursday 9th Platform 1 Show (Kriz Garrick, former frontman for Brian Connolly’s Sweet), The Diamond, Sutton, £3/£4. City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, £8-£35. Friday 10th The Modfathers, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Interceptors, The Black Market Venue, Warsop. Saturday 11th Abba Sensation, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£9. Kingshakes, Hanzo, The Black Market Venue, Warsop. Nottingham Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, £6-£21. Cantus Amici, St Phillip’s RC Church, Mansfield, 7.45pm, charity concert for Elsie Novell. (See page 15). Sunday 12th Dawn Trader, The Diamond, Sutton, £5/£4. ABC and Kid Creole And The Coconuts, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, £32.50-£75. Monday 13th Mansfield Folk Club, guest night with Down Trodden String Band, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £3. Tuesday 14th Midge Ure, Altered Images and The Christians, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, £28.50-£32.50. Thursday 16th The Kast Off Kinks, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £21/£19. Jools Holland, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £40. Friday 17th Macca The Concert, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £25. Martin Carthy, Mansfield Palace Theatre Studio, 7.45pm, £14. Kings Ov Leon, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Discovering Copland, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £11. Saturday 18th Bowie Starman, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £23/£22. Too Rex, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Enter Shikari, Nottingham Arena, £30.80. The RAF In Concert, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £17-£26. Ashfield Harmony, Times And Seasons concert, Ashfield School, Kirkby, including guest sopranos Sarah Carlin and Samantha Joy, 7pm. Tickets £8 from Carolynne Bennett on 01773 775176. Sunday 19th Faux Fighters, The Diamond, Sutton, £4/£5. Monday 20th Mansfield Folk Club, open Singers and Musicians Night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1. Tuesday 21st Collabro, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £19.50£39.50. Wednesday 22nd
Tygers Of Pan Tang, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Thursday 23rd Buddy Holly And The Cricketers, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £19.50/£18.50. The Killers, Nottingham Arena, £50.40-£140. The Magic Of Motown, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 8pm, £23.50-£26.50. Friday 24th Someone Like You: The Adele Songbook, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £20.50/£19.50. The Meteors, The Black Market Venue, Warsop. Purple Tree, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. The Kooks, Nottingham Arena, £30.80. Bananarama, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £39.50£70. Saturday 25th Mainly Madness, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Let There Be DC & Think Lizzy, The Black Market Venue, Warsop. Absolute Bowie, One Call Stadium, Mansfield, £15. Sunday 26th Alison Moyet, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £25£49.50. Monday 27th Mansfield Folk Club, open Singers and Musicians Night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1. James Arthur, Nottingham Arena, £33.04-£110-88. Tuesday 28th Steps and The Vengaboys, Nottingham Arena, £36.40-£112. Islands In The Stream, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £24. Wednesday 29th Fastlove — A Tribute To George Michael, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £24. Thursday 30th Purple Rain, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £22.50.
THEATRE Wednesday 1st Shakespeare Schools Festival, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7pm, £9.50/£7. Thursday 2nd Mata Hari: Female Spy, Old Library, Mansfield, 7.30pm. Saturday 4th Lost and Found (Little Blue Monster Productions), for 3 to 7 yearold, Mansfield Library, 11am, 2pm, £4. Monday 6th The Day Of The Dead, Theatre Royal foyer, Nottingham, £7. Tuesday 7th Acorn Antiques The Musical (Masque Productions), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £14/£13. The Little Mermaid, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £12-£42, 7.30pm. Wednesday 8th Acorn Antiques The Musical (Masque Productions), Palace
Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £14/£13. The Little Mermaid, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £12-£42, 7.30pm. Thursday 9th Acorn Antiques The Musical (Masque Productions), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £14/£13. The Little Mermaid, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £12-£42, 2pm, 7.30pm. Friday 10th Acorn Antiques The Musical (Masque Productions), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £14/£13. The Little Mermaid, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £12-£42, 7.30pm. Saturday 11th Acorn Antiques The Musical (Masque Productions), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £14/£13. The Little Mermaid, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £12-£42, 2.30pm, 7.30pm. Sunday 12th Stuart Maconie - Jarrow: Road To The Deep South, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7pm, £16. Des O’Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck Live, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £25-£32. Wednesday 15th Christmas Memories (Neil Sands), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 2.30pm, £13/£12. Awful Auntie, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10-£24. Thursday 16th Awful Auntie, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 1.30pm, 7pm, £10-£24. Friday 17th Awful Auntie, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 10am, 7pm, £10-£24. Saturday 18th Awful Auntie, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7pm, £10-£24. Sunday 19th The Nutcracker (Ballet Theatre UK), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 3pm, £19/£18/£13. Awful Auntie, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 11am, £10-£24. Tuesday 21st Joseph And The Amazing Techniclour Dreamcoat (New Youth Theatre), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £11. Blood Brothers, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £16-£42.50. Wednesday 22nd Joseph And The Amazing Techniclour Dreamcoat (New Youth Theatre), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £11. Blood Brothers, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £16£42.50. Thursday 23rd Blood Brothers, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £16£42.50.Friday 24th Blood Brothers, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £16-£42.50. Saturday 25th Blood Brothers, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £16£42.50. Jon Richardson, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 8pm, £20.50. Thursday 30th Dear Santa, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 1.30pm, £12.
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Celebrating the best ever clean-up day in Mansfields across the world SCHOOLS, businesses, voluntary groups and individuals were presented with awards and certificates for their involvement in International Clean Up Mansfield Day 2017.
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The awards ceremony at Mansfield Palace Theatre followed the successful fifth annual cleanup day in June. The winners were: Outstanding Achievement Award — Oak Tree Conservation Group, Mansfield. Outstanding School Award — Asquith Primary and Nursery School, Mansfield. School Innovation Award — St Edmund’s Primary School, Mansfield Woodhouse. Community Award – Sherwood Court Gardening Club, Mansfield Woodhouse. Friends’ Groups Award – Friends of Forest Road Park, Mansfield. Business Innovation Award – The Foxglove, KFC, Costa, Forest Town. Town Centre Business Award – Swinton Insurance, Mansfield. The clean-up event attracted the support of more than 60 groups and individuals in Mansfields, UK and in Mansfields abroad — making it the biggest and best yet. Communities in Mansfield, Texas; Mansfield, Pennsylvania; Mansfield, Minnesota; and Mansfield, Massachusetts, USA joined in together with Mansfield in Victoria, Australia. Deputy mayor Mick Barton and Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment and wellbeing at Mansfield District Council, presented the awards and certificates. Coun Barton said: “It has been brilliant seeing local businesses, schools and community groups, council staff and members, along
ABOVE: Asquith Primary School winners with the deputy mayor, Mick Barton. RIGHT: Mick Barton and Coun Andrew Tristram with the Swinton Insurance winners. with the executive, all involved this year. “It was also a great pleasure to see so many people at the Palace Theatre to accept their certificates. “It is fantastic to see so many young children and people with learning and physical disabilities getting involved. “This has surpassed all previous years. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved and I look forward to working with everyone again next year.” Coun Tristram said: “These awards are to celebrate and recognise all the hard work involved in the International Clean Up Mansfield Day event. “It’s great to see a diverse range of community groups involved. “Next year’s clean-up will take place on 8th June — let’s make it our biggest yet.”
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King’s Mill Hospital’s Ward 44, which specialises in respiratory care, has received a donation of six nebulisers from the Clapham family.
The nebulisers were given to the Sutton hospital in memory of Dennis Clapham, who spent a few months on the ward. Dennis died recently, aged 83, and his wife, Sheila Clapham, and son, Mark Clapham, both from Mansfield, wanted to do something to remember him by. They decided to purchase and donate the nebulisers. Mark said: “My father used a nebuliser every day and we could see what a difference it made to him, as it offered him some relief. “The staff here are brilliant and we saw the excellent care that they provide, so we wanted to do something to both remember dad by and help patients and staff on the ward.” Sheila added: “The ward was like a second home to Dennis and I would like to thank all the staff for their kindness and professional care. “I hope the nebulisers will make life a little easier for everyone on ward 44.” Ward sister Helen Barker said: “This generous donation will mean
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FROM left, deputy ward leader, Andrea Wright, ward leader Helen Barker, Mark Clapham and Sheila Clapham. that patients on the ward will always have a nebuliser close by, which often helps make patients calmer.
“We thank Sheila and Mark for their generosity. Dennis was a lovely man, who will be very much remembered by all the staff here.”
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THE ultrasound team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals is celebrating after being named Yorkshire and Trent team of the year by The Society of Radiographers. The team was praised for its focus on training and providing outstanding care to patient at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, and Newark Hospital. An internal training programme has brought new talent to the team, which impressed judges. Sherwood Forest Hospitals will now contest the national team of the year award in November. Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ radiography services manager, Jayne Burkitt, said: “We are incredibly proud that we have been recognised for the service that we deliver and the training placements that we have been able to offer — this is all thanks to
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SHERWOOD Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced the results of its latest election for public and staff governors to cover the King’s Mill and Mansfield Community hospitals’ sites. More than 1,100 votes were cast from trust members across the constituencies. Elected were public governors John Roughton (Mansfield), Jane Stubbings (Ashfield), Sue Holmes (Ashfield) Andrew Berridge (Derbyshire) and Morgan Thanigasalam, staff governor for King’s Mill and Mansfield Community hospitals.
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MANSFIELD-BASED housebuilder Rippon Homes has taken on two new apprentices — Kieran Thompson, (18), and Joshua Ikin, (17), — who are currently working at the Oakham Gardens development. They are combining extensive on-site learning with NVQ studies at Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield. Both are following apprenticeships in wood occupations to become qualified site carpenters, with each having achieved level two of their NVQ course and both hoping to achieve further skills qualifications at level three. Established in 1953, Rippon Homes said it continued to invest in apprentices as part of its expansion strategy. Kieran, of Pleasley, said: “I’ve always enjoyed woodworking, since helping my dad at home and learning in secondary school. “I like the idea of building good housing for people and am really enjoying developing my skills on-site, especially with joist work up on the roofs of the homes under construction.” Josh, of Rainworth, said: “It was great to be offered the apprenticeship as I liked woodwork and decided to use my interest to enter the building trade, take an apprenticeship and work for good pay.” Ian Dyke, managing director at Rippon Homes, said: “Apprenticeships are a vital element in ensuring we maintain our level of skills and we consider their appointment a crucial part of our team-building strategy for success.
THE business community of Mansfield, Ashfield and Shirebrook are being asked to offer their time to help young learners achieve their academic dreams.
The Access Project, already successful in the Birmingham area, has launched in the East Midlands. Working with high-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the project provides in-school support and personalised tuition to help learners gain access to the top universities. It will be working with pupils from Ashfield School, Shirebrook Academy, and Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield with an office in the college itself. Sophia Ireland, who heads up the project, said: “We take a unique
approach to helping students achieve their potential. “We need volunteer mentors from the local business community, and other organisations, to get involved for one hour a week during termtime to tutor either online or face-to-face. “We fully support our mentors by providing full training, an extensive bank of resources and a staff member on hand to offer advice and guidance.” Sophia and her team are working with the schools involved to identify those students who would benefit from the scheme. Businessman Martin Rigley, chief executive of Lindhurst Engineering, Sutton, who is backing the project, said: “The Access Project is a great way for students from our local community to realise their full potential.”
A local mentor is Dr Dijon Millette, who works at King’s Mill Hospital. He said: “Using my profession to mentor and inspire children who have an interest in medicine has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.” Samantha Parr has been appointed co-ordinator to support volunteer tutors The Access Project is funded through the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Collaborative Outreach Programme, a consortium of colleges and universities across the region that aims to increase the number of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in higher education by 2020. To find out more about how to get involved, email midlands@ theaccessproject.org.uk
College opens Mansfield branch INDEPENDENT Training College has opened a new Mansfield branch on Nottingham Road. The college will offer: lStudy programmes for 16 to 18-year-olds (up to 25 for learners with an Education Care Plan in place) lApprenticeships — Traineeships or sector-based work academies for employers who want to undertake a recruitment drive. lAdult education programmes — These focus on upskilling adults in English and maths up to level two in functional skills. lCareer guidance and advice — Career planning workshops, mock interview days, industry days and individual guidance sessions in the work / schoolplace or at the centre in Mansfield. Chief executive Dr Chris Payne said: “We are thrilled to be opening our new Mansfield branch. “We are confident that we can work well with those looking
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Set for stunning poppies display Silver gilts in Children’s TV character at lights switch-on
MANSFIELD’S Big Switch On event to launch the town’s Christmas lights on Sunday, 19th November will feature Marshall from children’s television favourite PAW Patrol. The character from the Nick Jr show will be out and about during the afternoon. He will appear first at the Four Seasons Shopping Centre at 2pm before heading to the stage show in the Market Place. The shopping centre will have craft activities at its Buzzy B Club. There will be street entertainers in the town. Marshall, the loveable, clumsy Dalmatian puppy in PAW Patrol, will be appearing during the stage show, hosted by Mansfield 103.2 in the Market Place from 3.25pm. As well as Marshall, the show will feature live acts, prize giveaways, panto cast stars from Mansfield Palace Theatre’s Jack And The Beanstalk, and music tribute acts. The Big Switch On is organised by Mansfield District Council in partnership with the Four Seasons, the Palace Theatre, Mansfield 103.2 and Mansfield BID. Matthews and Tannert, plumbing, heating and electrical services specialist, is sponsoring the event.
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MANSFIELD District Council and the Royal British Legion (RBL) have thanked those who supported their appeal for knitted poppies.
For six months crafters created the poppies for a special parade in the town centre on Remembrance Day. More than 4,000 have been attached to netting and messages of condolence added to a commemoration board as a way of paying respect to those who have fought for their country. The poppies will be on display from 6th November over the front of the old Town Hall, ahead of the Remembrance Day parade on Sunday, 12th November. The parade will start at Mansfield Civic Centre and head down Chesterfield Road and into the town centre via West Gate and go on to St Peter’s Church. After a service at the church, the parade will stop at the old Town Hall for veterans to perform a salute of honour at the poppy display, before it returns to the Civic Centre. Coun Dave Saunders, portfolio holder for regeneration and growth, said: “We have had an overwhelming amount of support for the project. I can’t thank the community enough for their goodwill.” The project has raised money for the RBL with people paying £1 to attach the poppies to the netting. Sophia Snell, regional community fundraising manager
for the RBL, said: “We are thrilled that more than 4,100 poppies have been created for this project. “They will help us raise muchneeded funds for the Armed Forces community, past and present, in Mansfield. “The woollen poppies are absolutely stunning and I can’t wait to see the finished display.” Hundreds of bags of poppies were dropped off the Civic Centre over the past six months, many left anonymously. The council and RBL thanked the anonymous donors and those who left their names, including: Ann Creasey, Barbara Priest, Cindy Boot, Miss C. Griffins, Mrs
Carole A. Berrill, Mrs D. Gowan, Mrs Doreen Hedison, Doreen Parkin, Flint Avenue Community Centre bingo group, Mrs G. Smith, Mrs Hunt, Janine Millichip, Mrs Jane Rhodes, Jean Noel, Mrs Joan Howson, Mrs June Vickers, Kate Bell, Kathy Chodley, Kay O’Hara, Margaret Bull, Margaret Day, Mrs Margaret Vallard, Sally Twinkles craft club, Ms Sheena Scott, 2nd Mansfield Scouts, Sharon Cargill, Shirebrook Methodist Church; St Lawrence’s Church, Mansfield; Sylvia Hopper, The Two Knits, Trinity Knitters; U3A craft group, Forest Town; Yankee Yarns crochet and knitting group, Yvonne Kennison.
MANSFIELD has been awarded a silver gilt in the East Midlands in Bloom competition. The district was just two points off a gold and lost out to Northampton, which topped the city category. The judges were taken on a tour of the district in July, including parks, allotments, community gardens, local nature reserves, as well as the town centre. Mansfield BID won its category for the second time and were awarded a silver gilt award and also the judges award for improvements to the rear of the Four Seasons Centre, creating a bio-diverse retreat and wildflower garden. Judges spoke with residents from Vale Court, volunteers from Maun Conservation group and pupils from King Edward Primary School in Mansfield. In Mansfield Woodhouse, they visited the Little Roots Children’s Community Allotment at Longyards allotments and toured St Edmund’s Church Community Orchard, meeting fundraisers and volunteers. Last year, Mansfield also achieved a silver gilt award in the East Midlands in Bloom cities category, winning the City category. It was awarded a special judges’ award for improvements made to the River Maun conservation area.
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Flying the flag for night out in town MANSFIELD has again retained its coveted Purple Flag status, confirming the town centre’s reputation for excellence in managing the evening and nighttime economy. Managed by the Association of Town and City Managers, the Purple Flag initiative is a process similar to Green Flag awards for parks and Blue Flags for beaches. After in-depth reviews and assessments, Mansfield first got its Purple Flag status in 2015 and, in order to retain it, has to submit reports on how it has further improved and how Purple Flag status has benefited the town centre. Mansfield set up a steering group to manage its Purple Flag submissions and members include, among others, the Mansfield Association of Licensed Venues (MALV), Mansfield Business Improvement District, Mansfield District Council, Mansfield Partnership Against Crime (MPAC) and the police. Sarah Nelson, from Mansfield BID, said: “This is fantastic news for Mansfield town centre.” Paul Williams, operation manager for the Brunts Charity on Toothill Lane, added: “This is an outstanding result for Mansfield town centre.” Coun Bill Drewett, portfolio holder for safer communities at Mansfield District Council, said: “This is great news for Mansfield. The Purple Flag is a great example of partnership working to make our town welcoming, friendly and safe, ensuring that everyone has an enjoyable time while they are here. “Achieving accreditation again is a demonstration of the hard work of everyone involved.”
Speech and drama school’s success A GATHERING of parents and students attended the awards ceremony of the Treloyhan School of Speech and Drama at the Bethel Church, Mansfield.
Guest of honour was the minister, the Rev John Yarrien. Ann Jones, principal, spoke of the work of the students throughout the past year. In the autumn they presented a variety of short plays and sketches and raised more than £200 for Childline. All students were involved in the Mansfield Music And Drama Festival in March and gained many awards. In the summer term, examinations were taken and the majority of students gained distinctions or honours, which was the highest award possible. There was a 100% success rate. The most outstanding achievement this year saw Rachael Johnson gain her Fellowship for Teaching, with honours, from the Victoria College of Music And Drama, which was the highest award given. Prior to the awards presentations a short concert was performed, highlighting the variety of work that students undertook. The Rev Yarrien presented certificates and medals, followed by trophies to those who made an outstanding effort during the term. He congratulated the students on their concert and achievements. Trophies for outstanding effort were awarded to: Junior Award: Jacob Thomas. Chatsworth Trophies: Liz Johnson and Komal Rathi. Special Award: Libby Dove. The following awards were made: TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON (Examiner Ms Caroline Hogan) Speech and Drama Initial: Daniel Benjamin, Jacob Thomas (Dist). Grade 1: Alex Barish, Aditya Puri, Sean Smith (Dist).
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Stags fans stepping out again for charity walk A FAMILY of Mansfield Town supporters have organised a third sponsored walk for charity to coincide with the Stags’ big local derby against Chesterfield at One Call Stadium later this year.
Mick and Michelle Edge, and their son, Nathan Edge, of Mansfield, want other fans to join them as they walk from the Proact Stadium in Chesterfield to the One Call Stadium in Mansfield ahead of the match on 25th November. The 16.7-mile walk will raise money for Guide Dogs and the Alzheimer’s Society. Nathan, 23, who had suffered from uveitis, woke up four years ago to find he had lost the remainder of his sight overnight. The Guide Dogs charity partnered him with guide dog Hudson, who transformed his life. Nathan is a fundraiser for the charity, has become a public speaker and recently played for his country in the blind football European Championships, winning a bronze medal as England qualified for the World Cup. The Edge family also decided to support the Alzheimer’s Society in honour of Stags’ legend Kevin Bird, (65), who is suffering from dementia. The Edges said: “We can’t wait for the day to come around and would like to invite supporters to join us on this walk to raise funds for two fantastic charities. “We have had the pleasure of getting to know both Kevin and his wife, Sue, over the last couple
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SUE and Kevin Bird with the Edge family and Hudson at the One Call Stadium. PHOTO: Mansfield Town FC of years and it didn’t take us long to learn what a remarkable duo they are. “We wanted to make our third charity walk extra special and we could think of no better way than to raise funds for the charities that mean so much to the both of us.” Kevin made 450 appearances in an 11-year spell for the Stags, scoring 63 goals. Any supporters interested in
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INFECTION control has been radically improved on King’s Mill Hospital’s Intensive Critical Care Unit (ICCU) thanks to a new innovative isolation pod that has been installed. The pod is the second largest of its kind in the UK and has provided more isolation space on the unit, which will reduce the risk of infection and improve infection control surrounding vulnerable patients. The new pod means there are isolation areas on each side of the unit, allowing for more patients with infectious diseases to be treated in a contained environment. The pod has a large air filtering system, which works on a negative pressure system to keep infections in and recycling the air up to 22 times a minute — ensuring the air is clean and the likelihood of infection is reduced. Ward leader Tina Wright, pictured with Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust chief executive Richard Mitchell in the pod, said: “It’s an important facility for us to have, especially going into winter and the flu season, when there can be extra demand. “It is a facility that we have needed on the ward and it was used within 15 minutes of being installed, which just shows how useful it will be. “It’s a fantastic area and it really will help to keep our unit infection free.”
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NATIONAL specialists in interior fit-out services for the food retail and hospitality sector, Jephsons Shopfitters, hit a new milestone with the handover of its 200th Costa Coffee café in the company’s home town. The new Drive-to Costa on St Peter’s Retail Park, Mansfield, has seating inside and out. Jephsons first started working with Costa Coffee, the UK’s biggest coffee brand in 2010, when it became one of only five approved interior fit-out providers in the UK for the Whitbread-owned company. According to Jephsons’ project manager, Mark Betteley, the project went as smoothly as possible. “We had a team of two joiners on the project from start to finish and I have to say the quality and end result is possibly the best I’ve seen,” he said. “We handed the café over completely snag-free.” Café manager Jordan Waites said: “We have had lots of comments from customers saying how much they like the bright, light and airy interior of the store.” Jephsons, based on Hermitage Lane, has been providing interior fit out services for brands such as KFC, Pizza Express and Costa Coffee for nearly 60 years with its team of 40 plus joiners and fitters. “We benchmark all of our work on quality and believe in maintaining high standards for our clients,” said Jephsons operations director, Nigel Schofield. “With an ever-increasing order book we are always on the lookout for experienced joiners and fitters to complement our existing team.”
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Paralympian backs Girls Can initiative MANSFIELD Paralympian Charlotte Henshaw gave her support to the launch of the Mansfield Girls Can campaign.
The Sports Nottinghamshire-led initiative, which Mansfield District Council is supporting, aims to encourage women and girls to be more physically active. Charlotte, who was among those at the launch, said: “This is a fantastic initiative and great that it has come to Mansfield. “I hope it works as well here as it has elsewhere in encouraging women to get active regardless of age, size or ability. “Sport has certainly brought so much to my life and I hope this campaign inspires more women and girls to take part.” The Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, who was also at the launch, said: “This is such an important campaign. “We have an obesity problem in Mansfield and anything that can help get more people — and especially women and girls — fitter and healthier has to be a good thing.” Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment and wellbeing, added: “I hope this campaign helps to spread the message that being active does not necessarily mean putting hours in on a treadmill at the gym. “It can simply mean taking a brisk half-hour walk or a bike ride to the shops instead of taking the car.” Mansfield Girls Can is part of a nationwide Sport England
campaign called This Girl Can, which aims to get women and girls exercising, regardless of their shape, size and ability. The local campaign is being co-ordinated by Mansfield District Council, Sport Nottinghamshire and Mansfield District Leisure Trust. Research by Sport England revealed that two million fewer women than men, aged 14 to 40, play sport regularly. A variety of activities were on offer at the campaign launch,
including workouts, netball and pétanque. For more information see www. mansfield.gov.uk/mansfieldgirlscan or the campaign’s Facebook page @ ThisGirlCanMansfield
A NEW community facility in Mansfield town centre is up and running — and has been given a bright look by youngsters. The Hive is in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, which said local
organisations could hold events there. The room was decorated by youngsters at the centre’s Buzzy B children’s club during monthly activities.
Centre manager Rebekah O’Neil said The Hive was an opportunity to give something back. Anyone interested in using the room should go to www.fourseasonsshopping.co.uk/thehive/book-now
ABOVE: Coun Andrew Tristram and Paralympian Charlotte Henshaw at the launch. RIGHT: Some of the Mansfield girls who can!
THE Friends of Hornby Plantation in Mansfield Woodhouse is launching a project funded by the Postcode Local Trust — and is looking to involve young outdoor enthusiasts from local schools and groups. The Hornby Wildlife Village project will see the building and maintaining of a new habitat area, with the aim of encouraging as many species as possible. The friends are a small conservation group who help to preserve the woodland and park area that is owned by Mansfield District Council. The £800 awarded will be put towards buying equipment and materials needed for the development to come to life, including hedgehog homes, insect manors, bat boxes and more. Players of the Postcode Lottery made the project possible and plans are now under way to get the venture up and running. It is hoped the project will encourage a new generation of friends for the group, so that the work of the volunteers can be continued well into the future. Co Coun Joyce Bosnjak said: “The friends have created a fun and rewarding project that will really engage local children. “I recommend that groups and schools register an interest and get involved.” To find out more about the project and how to get involved, search for the Friends of Hornby Plantation on Facebook or Twitter.
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THE maker of Britain’s only peanut butter for dogs has announced lucky Mansfield pup, Hamish, a cockapoo, as its official taster. People submitted pictures of their pets enjoying Peamutt Butter in a bid to win the tester position. Six-year-old Hamish will be the face of the brand — featuring extensively on Instagram and Twitter. His owner, Corinne Peat, said: “Hamish is wagging his tail with joy to be the official Peamutt Butter taster and can’t wait to get to work. Peamutt Butter is his favourite treat.”
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The Singers in concert at chapel THE Singers, led by Meryl Chambers (left) performed a musical evening at The Old Meeting House, Mansfield. The photograph was taken by Anne Shelley. l If you have a news item for the NewsJournal, email news@newsjournal.co.uk
p A TOTAL of 500 girls aged five to seven from throughout Nottinghamshire partied at Wheelgate Park, Farnsfield, to mark 30 years of Rainbows — Girlguiding’s section for its youngest members. Joining in the celebrations were members of 10th Mansfield Rainbows (above).
p FUNDRAISER Grace Bell organised a charity karaoke night at Huthwaite’s Peacock Hotel. It raised £742 for the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, which works to support patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. The event was supported by local businesses and people. Among the activities was a blind auction, a wet T-shirt competition, a raffle and a karaoke, whose DJ gave his
Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst said: “Being part of Rainbows is so important to these youngsters. “Joining Girlguiding at this age is all about sharing fun and friendship, and there was plenty of both on show at this special birthday party.”
services free. Service by topless waiters put an extra 50p on a round of drinks. Grace received support from the Peacock’s landlady, Vicky Shaw, staff, relatives and friends. The Amazon charity thanked the fundraisers. l ABOVE: Pictured, from left, are Jamie Squires, Vicki Shaw, Beryl Perrin (Amazons), Grace Bell and Chris Bell.
JORDAN Ferrer, of Mansfield Town FC Football In The Community (centre), with Teachers UK’s operations manager, Andrew Rogers, and Louise Hamby and Stags mascots Sally and Sammy The Stag.
Thousands of thanks to sporting Teachers UK MANSFIELD Town’s Football In The Community initiative has received a cheque for £5,000 from Mansfield-based education recruitment company Teachers UK, which has supported the project since 2014. Louise Hamby, from the company based at i-Centre, said: “The initiative is an inspiration and is able to offer hundreds of children a variety of opportunities. “Through our work with Football In The Community we have been lucky to turn dreams into reality for many schoolchildren, who have enjoyed meeting players on matchdays and becoming the club’s mascot for the day.” Teachers UK will continue
to sponsor autumn, spring and summer mascot competitions for children nominated by their schools and will sponsor this year’s Primary Schools John Radford Cup. Andrew Rogers, operations manager of Teachers UK, said “We are dedicated to giving back to the community we work in, and supporting Football In The Community helps us to do that in an exciting way. “The children they work with have fun and learn new skills with dedicated staff from Football In The Community, who inspire and encourage young people to develop a love of sport and exercise, no matter what their abilities.”
p MANSFIELD Building Society has donated £500 through its Community Support Scheme to help The Old Schoolroom, Edingley, with costs towards a kitchen installation and renovation. The Old Schoolroom provides people with a place to meet and learn new skills. The venue hosts regular coffee mornings and various events. Edward Compton, chairman of the Schoolroom Committee Board said: “Local residents have worked very hard to raise the funds to renovate the centre. “It’s wonderful to have businesses like The Mansfield that offer funding to organisations such as ourselves.” Nicola Caulton, branch and community development manager at the society, pictured with Edward, said: “Seeing so many local people support the grand re-opening has been inspiring.” lMANSFIELD Building Society’s Community Support Scheme funds groups and organisations in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and meets in May and November to consider applications. To find out more or to download an application form, go to mansfieldbs.co.uk/ community-support-scheme
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MANSFIELD Business Improvement District’s Sue Rogers, who organised the event, is pictured, right, with SkylaRose and her parents, Dean Bullimore and Tracy Newton. Dean said: “We were over the moon.”
Skyla-Rose is a terrific tot
Masons’ sporting help for youngsters NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Freemasons have awarded a £37,137 grant to fund a disability officer to teach boccia to youngsters in schools on six-week programmes. The money has come from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, which is funded by Freemasons across England and Wales.
Marc Scott, development manager for Boccia England, said: “It will allow us to improve the lives of hundreds of young people in Nottinghamshire and across large parts of the country.” Nottinghamshire’s Boccia team, Rio’s Rockets, play in the Super League with home matches at West Notts College, Mansfield.
Barry Woodhead, from Nottinghamshire Freemasons, said: “We are very pleased to be able to help Boccia England, who do outstanding work with disabled youngsters in our community.” l PICTURED is the cheque being handed over to Nottinghamshire Boccia at the college.
LITTLE Skyla-Rose Bullimore is the talk of the town after winning the first I Love Mansfield Tiny Tot competition. People voted for their favourite in three age groups with their photographs available on a dedicated website and in a gallery at the Yorkshire Bank, West Gate. More than 4,000 votes were cast and Skyla-Rose (10½ months), of Mansfield, topped her age group as well as taking the overall top prize, winning a framed photo and £50 voucher from Jason Parnell Photography, a £200 VIP party package from The Village
Double celebration for Hetty’s A TOTAL of 35 brave people raised more than £4,400 for Mansfield-based charity Hetty’s by taking part in a firewalk. They strode across 20 feet of wood embers, burning at 1,236° degrees Fahrenheit, at Ransom Wood next to the Forever Green Restaurant. All participants committed to raising a minimum of £70 for Hetty’s, which is celebrating 21 years of offering confidential support, enabling families across Nottinghamshire to recover from the effects of their loved ones’ drug or alcohol misuse. The event included a 45-minute motivational training session for the firewalkers and charities NIDAS (Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services) and WAM (What About Me). A spokesman for Hetty’s said: “A huge thank you to all the brave souls, the supporters, Ransom Wood, stallholders and donors for making this event such a huge success.” lFOR more information about Hetty’s go to www.hettys.org.uk and www.facebook.com/ Hettys2013 or call the support line on 08000 850 941.
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HETTY’S has been gifted the shop space on Church Street, Warsop, it has been using for its Donate&Dazzle charity shop for the past two years. The Eastwood Foundation first approached Hetty’s to see it could use the space for a limited period. The charity turned it into a community shop, which sells new and used items, serves teas and coffees, and has hosted successful volunteer and placement opportunities. Now the Eastwood Foundation, in celebration of Hetty’s 21st birthday, has gifted the property to the charity to help it continue to generate much-needed funds as part of its future self-sustainability plan. Debbie Knowles, Hetty’s chief executive, said: “I am overwhelmed by such a generous gift and excited to have an opportunity to further develop our ideas, services, voluntary opportunities and work in partnership with businesses to enhance the Warsop community. “We cannot thank the Eastwood Foundation enough for its continued support.”
on Midworth Street, a Disney pushchair from Wedding Wheels, and a bottle of champagne for her parents. Amelia Strouther and Jack Richardson were both runnersup and received a trophy, in addition to the age group prize packages with gifts from Boots and Jak & Daisy.
Himalayan trek in memory of Marcus
DETERMINED dad Darrin Reid is in the middle of a trek in the Himalayas as he aims to reach the summit of Mera Peak — 21,247 feet above sea level — and raise money for Hetty’s and the Epilepsy Society. His 24-day expedition is in memory of his son, Marcus Ball, who died last December, four days before his 26th birthday. Marcus, who loved science, was a student at the University of Leeds. Darrin is raising money to support the Epilepsy Society’s research into the condition. Darrin is also supporting Hetty’s, where his wife, Karen, volunteers, after the charity helped the family following the death of Darrin’s father. “We aim to support both charities as best we can while at the same time Marcus remains at the forefront of our minds,” he said. “His zest for life will remain an example to all of us.” Go to http://m.virginmoneygiving.com and search for Marcus Ball to make a donation.
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Double boost for Macmillan
MACMILLAN Cancer Support has said thank you to former Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest Amy Beilby after she raised “an amazing £4,453” for the charity during her year in office. Amy, pictured above, left, was crowned Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest in 2016.
A spokesman for the charity said: “We are so proud of her for raising awareness of the charity and raising an amazing £4,453. “Macmillan is very close to Amy and her family’s heart and we are so grateful to them all for supporting us and giving us the opportunity to help more
families living with cancer in Nottinghamshire.” The charity also raised £617 at its World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event, including a cake sale, at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Pictured above with Macmillan staff are NHS staff from across the hospital.
Moving service marks war memorial refurbishment THE refurbishment of the war memorial (right) in the grounds of St Alban’s Church, Forest Town, was celebrated with a special service and ceremony. Over the past year money had been raised by the community to both clean and replace missing letters of names listed on the memorial. After the short service in the church, people of all ages gathered
around the memorial to hear buglers play the Last Post. There was a one-minute silence, and then buglers played reveille. In a moving ceremony, each of the 43 names on the memorial from the first and second world wars were slowly read out, and a person moved forward to lay a poppy cross in their memory. Some of those laying the crosses were descendants of those named.
Care homes deserve a better press
Debilitating Illness at any age can be isolating and, in the absence of family members or friends to help, a growing inability to cope with life’s simple tasks, can be hugely frustrating and ultimately unbearable. Whether this situation is brought on by dementia, stroke, a chronic condition, or simply by the increasing frailty brought about by old age, it can lead to a loss of dignity for the individual affected, and stress and guilt for a family who feel they are unable to cope or support a loved one as they would like to. Very often it is at this point that families start to consider full time care.. the sort of care provided by a care home. There has been a large amount of negative reporting relating to care homes. Let’s face it, the only Press they get is usually bad Press. This can lead to us all having a very prejudiced view as to what a care home is really like. I was probably as guilty as the next person in believing that care homes were to be avoided at all costs, and certainly not a place where I would wish to place my Mum. It was therefore with some trepidation that I was invited to look round Willow Tree House in Mansfield, the flagship home of MY Care, who operate thirteen homes across the East Midlands. It was a beautiful day and as I rounded the bend on the drive I was surprised by what I thought was a stunning new housing development, built around a lovely patch of green and the most beautiful willow tree. I thought I was at the wrong place! On ringing the bell I soon found out this was not the case, and was admitted to a home that was far from what I had expected. The entrance was just being decorated for Halloween and the atmosphere was positively social – In front of me was the hair dresser attending to a room full of clients. My pre-conceived notion and my previous experience of a care home flew right out of the window. My appointment was to see Martin Fox-Smith, the Operations Director for MY Care, who also turned out to be my tour guide. I want to point out here that no-one other than Martin was expecting me, so no-one was out to impress - the overriding atmosphere of friendliness and care was completely natural. I could hear the staff joking and I could see lady residents having their nails painted. Neither did they know that it’s a subject close
to my own heart, as I once helped my Mum place my Dad in a care home and knew that it had affected her deeply and caused considerable distress. I was blown away, which was evident to Martin, who said: ”I know what you’re thinking – no smell.” I hadn’t even considered that. I was totally taken aback by the wonderful atmosphere and the sounds of laughter within the home -, but there certainly was no odour, not even the overriding aroma of disinfectant. So much thought has gone into the design and furnishing, even down to how the chairs are placed, with zoned space throughout, little nooks for reading and spaces for residents to sit and chat with friends and family. The residents’ rooms are not in corridors but on streets, with a proper front door complete with a knocker. The staff go the extra mile to make it a proper ‘home space’ for residents, with an individual colour scheme and furnishings, not obviously institutionalised. Each room has access to a secure outside patio with a lovely table and chairs. It is like a hotel room, rather than one in a care home, just waiting for a new resident to add their own touch and make it home. However, the really exciting aspect of this lovely home had yet to reveal itself. What I had taken to be a ‘new home’ development is, in fact, their new project for ‘independent living’, to be launched in December. Still under construction, I’d be really surprised to find that the person responsible for the design hasn’t spent time in the US – it’s more reminiscent of condo living with its shared amenities, than assisted living. The idea behind these apartments is to provide residents with greater independence and privacy, but backed with all the care and support that a care home provides. Care homes are sometimes difficult places to visit and it was heart- breaking to see some of the residents in Willow Tree, but at the same time it was truly heart- warming that they weren’t hidden away and I could see them being nurtured by the caring staff. A truly innovative residence in more ways than one! Well done Willow Tree, I wish you’d have been around when my mum needed you. I think she would have been really content. News Journal features editor
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Pub given facelift THE Duke Of Sussex pub in Sutton is due to reopen this month after an extensive refurbishment. It followed a joint investment by the Pub People Company, South Normanton, and Pentrich Brewing Co, near Ripley, who acquired the pub’s freehold. The Duke of Sussex will focus on Pentrich Brewing Co cask ales and home-cooked food. Joe Noble, head brewer at Pentrich Brewing Co, said: “This is an exciting project for such a young brewery and will enable our cask ales to be showcased in a quality community pub.”
Mansfield Woodhouse and Pleasley Vale Remembrance parades Mansfield Woodhouse Remembrance parade — Sunday, 12th November 10am-10.20am: The parade will muster on Yeoman Hill Park (Priory Road car park entrance) for the 1.2-mile route through Mansfield Woodhouse. The parade will consist of Service personnel, veterans, cadets and other uniformed organisations, led by the Mansfield District Corps of Drums. 10.20am: The parade will depart from Yeoman Hill Park under the command of the Parade Marshall. 10.50am: The parade will be halted and the Standards will be paraded from outside St Edmund’s Church to the War Memorial on Yeoman Hill Park. 11am: The Act of Remembrance will take place at the War Memorial on Yeoman Hill Park, where buglers perform The Last Post. 11.10am: A further full Remembrance service will take place in St Edmund’s Church. 11.50am: The Remembrance parade will re-form on Castle Mews and parade back onto Yeoman Hill Park to be dismissed. Pleasley Vale Remembrance parade — Sunday, 12th November 12.15pm: The parade will muster at Pleasley Vale War Memorial. 12.30pm: The Act of Remembrance, where buglers will perform The Last Post. 12.40pm: The parade will form up at Pleasley Vale War Memorial and parade to St Chad’s Church. 12.50pm: The parade will be dismissed before a service in St Chad’s Church.
20 new jobs on way CHINESE company Zhejiang Shanghong Shelf, which specialises in shelves for retail display and exhibitions, is to set up a base on Mansfield’s Millennium Business Park, creating up to 20 jobs. The news followed the signing of a trade, investment and culture deal between Nottinghamshire County Council and Zhejiang Province in China.
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Favourite photographs at Mansfield Museum MANSFIELD Museum is continuing to bring NewsJournal readers a selection of the favourite photographs from its collections.
Many of these are available at the ourmansfieldandarea website, which gives the public the opportunity to share their information, memories, photos and knowledge about Mansfield and the local communities, both as they are today and how they were in the past. If you are interested in visiting the site, type www.ourmansfieldandarea.org. uk into the address line on your internet browser. This month’s choice is from the Mystery section, which is one of the most popular areas of the website.
People have contributed images that they want more information on — that might be identifying where a photograph was taken or putting names to faces. These two photographs were originally said to be of Crown Farm Colliery, but there was some doubt about that so the contributor added them to the website and asked for help. She soon had her answer as a number of people who had worked in the industry confirmed they were, in fact, of Clipstone Colliery. One person said the image of the man up the headstocks is “definitely Clipstone — I lived in the prefabs on Intake Road from 1954, when I was born, to 1966, when we moved to the new houses. Intake Road is clearly seen.”
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AGATHA CHRISTIE was one of the most prolific crime writers of her generation. She wrote more than 91 books, short stories and plays. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in the English language alone and many more in others. This exhibition will give visitors to Mansfield Museum an insight into the actors who have performed in many different stage, television and film productions of Christie’s books.
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Farm project is the best in Britain A VEGETABLE growing community project has been crowned Britain’s best countryside social enterprise at the Rural Business Awards (RBA) 2017.
Rhubarb Farm CIC in Langwith won the Social Enterprise/ Community Project of the Year category at an awards ceremony compered by Jules Hudson, of BBC’s Escape To The Country. The farm said it wanted to grow people as well as vegetables, and supporting those in rural communities with multiple and complex needs to gain confidence, take training, make friendships, learn about growing and, wherever possible, move towards employment. Judged a fantastic scheme by the RBA team, the farm takes drug and alcohol misusers, ex-offenders, people with mental and physical ill health, people with physical
JENNIE Street, left, and Rhubarb Farm manager Anita Ollerenshaw. and learning disabilities, school students struggling with their behaviour, isolated older men and people with dementia. The enterprise grows about 50 varieties of fruit and vegetables,
supplying on a small scale local farm shops, the Welbeck School of Artisan Food and a group of customers who have weekly veg bags under a Community Supported Agriculture Scheme. Jennie Street, managing director at Rhubarb Farm CIC, said: “Our dedicated team works tirelessly to help people in the area build their skills and confidence and to have our work recognised is a fantastic achievement and an illustration of our team’s hard work and high standards. “To be recognised alongside other outstanding rural businesses has been an unforgettable experience for us.” The awards are the only UK-wide programme dedicated to showcasing the success of rural businesses. In their third year, they are run in partnership with the CLA and Amazon.
Raising funds to help brave twins A SECOND charity ball is to be held for a campaign launched in 2014 aimed at helping sufferers of a rare condition — and research into its causes. Battle Batten was set up by Andrew Dawkins and Sarah Finney after their identical twins, Freddie and Louie, were born in 2005 with Batten Disease. The campaign has so far raised £100,000, which has funded research that has found a drug that could ease symptoms of the rare genetic life-limiting neurodegenerative condition A second project is looking for further drugs and Battle Batten has also helped fund a third research project to speed up gene therapy.
Freddie and Louie, who went blind when they were three, attend Fountaindale School, Mansfield. The Battle Batten campaign aims to fund further research to possibly extend the boys’ lives and even find a cure. To celebrate the success of the fundrasing so far and to raise further money, the charity ball will be held at Goosedale, Papplewick, on 18th November. It will include entertainment by a seven-piece band and a three-course meal. For tickets email suzannejackson74@gmail.com (07740 697022) or andrewdawkins1977@googlemail. com (07919 184495).
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Put your local sports hero up for award NOMINATIONS are being sought for the Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards 2017. Mansfield District Council, in association with the Armchair Club, is seeking suggestions in 10 categories before the deadline of Friday, 10th November, for achievements in the past year. The categories are: •Junior sportsperson of the year. •Junior team of the year. •Junior disabled sportsperson of the year. •Junior sports leader of the year •Club of the year. •Sportsperson of the year. •Disabled sportsperson of the year. •Team of the year. •Coach of the year. •Volunteer of the year (this also includes referees, officials, administrators). Nominees must live or pursue their sport in the Mansfield district. Nomination forms are at www. mansfield.gov.uk/sportsawards and at leisure centres. For information or for tickets to the awards ceremony on Monday, 11th December, contact Shaun Hird at shird@mansfield.gov.uk or on 01623 463371.
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Trophy tribute
MANSFIELD Town and Notts County cast aside their fierce rivalry by uniting to remember former physiotherapist Matt Salmon and compete for a trophy named in his memory. Matt died in May after a long battle with cancer, aged just 25. Earlier in his career he enjoyed work experience in the medical department at Notts County before working for three-and-a-half years at the Stags as academy physio up until his death. The Matt Salmon Trophy will be competed for when the two teams meet in the league, the first clash being a 3-1 win at One Call Stadium for the Stags. Matt’s wife and family were invited to the match as special guests. Mansfield Town chief executive Carolyn Radford said: “Matt was an incredible person, the type to do anything for anyone. He brought so much to his role at Mansfield Town. He was completely indulged in his work and loved his role at the club.” The Stags will also name a new physio room, currently under construction at One Call Stadium, in Matt’s honour. Matt’s father, Andy Salmon, said his
son would have been humbled to learn of the news. He said: “We are so very proud that this fixture has been named in Matt’s memory. “The response from his colleagues, friends and fans at Mansfield Town and Notts County and the entire football family immediately after his death provided us all with enormous support and for that we are very grateful. “For both clubs to play for a trophy in his name would bring a wry smile to his face although he would try and hide it behind his professionalism and focus on caring for the players.” Notts County chairman Alan Hardy said: “This was the very least that we could do for Matt. “We were all devastated to learn of Matt’s passing, it was incredibly sad. “He was at Meadow Lane for only a short while but his reputation lives on. He had a wonderful time with us and learnt a lot under Johnny Wilson and the rest of the medical staff, and they still speak highly of him today.” lRIGHT: John and Carolyn Radford, of Mansfield Town, with Alan Hardy and the trophy.
Youngsters flying the flag for rugby YOUNGSTERS from Mansfield Rugby Club shared matchday with 10-time English league champions Leicester and followed in the footsteps of legends on to the Welford Road pitch. As the Tigers secured a win against Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership the Mansfield group performed flag-waver duties, parading a giant Tigers flag in the moments building up to kickoff, and welcomed the teams on to the pitch in front of a roar from a 23,000-strong crowd. Mansfield coach Peter Haskell said: “We told the kids about the flag waving and they were very excited. “We were keen to bring them down and experience a Premiership match here because they can connect with what they are trying to become. “The majority of our kids hadn’t been down to Welford Road before so it’s a great experience for us all.” More at www.news-journal.co.uk
Ashes call-up
MANSFIELD’S England cricketer Jake Ball has been handed a central contract by the ECB for 2017/18 as well as being selected for England’s Ashes tour in Australia this winter. The 26-year-old Nottinghamshire seamer, who grew up learning his trade at Welbeck, has secured a white-ball contract for the first time. Ball has played in three Tests and 16 one-day internationals. He left for Australia on 28th October for the five-match Test series. The one-day international series against Australia starts on 14th January. It will be followed by a triangular T20 tournament with Australia and New Zealand, from 3rd February.
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