January 2019
Special award for Ella Edwinstowe Brownie Ella Howarth (7) was presented with a special award at her unit meeting by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst. The Celtic Cross is given to mark exceptional courage, loyalty and commitment, particularly in the face of illness or disability. Ella, who was a member of Rainbows before moving up to 2nd Edwinstowe Brownies, is in remission from cancer and was nominated for the award by Brown Owl Linda Broom. ‘Ella is one of the happiest and most caring girls I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting,’ said Linda in her nomination. ‘She always shows great kindness to her Girlguiding friends and rushes through the door on Monday evenings with a huge eager smile on her face!’ Ella and her fellow Brownies shared a massive cake after the presentation – it was decorated with sweeties with ‘Well Done Ella’ in bright icing across the top. ‘Ella’s citation reminds us of how incredibly brave she has been, and of how much she is valued by all her Rainbow and Brownie friends, said County Commissioner Jackie
Brocklehurst. ‘She’s a very special and courageous girl - and is a true credit both to her family and to Girlguiding in Nottinghamshire.’
RUFFORD Abbey Country Park has been named visitor attraction of the year at the Nottinghamshire Hospitality STARS Awards. Rachael Dolan, events and marketing manager, said 2018 had been a busy year for the park. Highlights included a 1940s living history weekend, outdoor cinema screenings, the Great Food And Drink festival and
new facilities, such as an inclusive play village — including a castle and zip wire — as well as adventure golf, archery and boating. Visitor numbers have increased since a partnership between Nottinghamshire County Council and Parkwood Outdoors to run the facility. Andrew Cox, general manager at Rufford Abbey, said: “I have worked at
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Rufford for the past 22 years and I am very proud to be part of a team that strives to deliver excellent service to our visitors.” Co Coun John Cottee, of the county council’s place committee, said: “Rufford is regularly voted the county’s favourite free tourist attraction and this latest award is testament to the park staying relevant by continuing to develop and offer something new to visitors.”