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ADELPHIE and Penelope Fleet, Young Volunteer Award winners, with Scott Fleet.
Green awards for volunteers THREE awards have been handed out for conservation work in Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse and Pleasley.
Two young volunteers were the stars of the show when they received young volunteer awards for their commitment to helping the environment at the Greenwood Community Awards at Red Brick House, Mansfield Woodhouse. Sisters Penelope Fleet, (9), and
Aldelphie Fleet (7), volunteer at the Mansfield Woodhouse Millennium Green, whose trust said they were very knowledgeable about the conservation duties they got involved in. The St Edmund’s Church of England School youngsters have been regular volunteers on the Green for more than three years and have been involved in tree planting days there with their school. (Continued on page 5)
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CHEMISTS Oakwood Pharmacy, 14 Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 423670, open until 10.30pm. Lloyds Pharmacy, 12 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 636391, open until 6.30pm. Rowlands Pharmacy, 36 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 623511, open until 6pm. Boots, St Peter’s retail park, Station Street, Mansfield, 01623 653926, open, Mon-Sat, 9am until midnight. Orchard Pharmacy, Orchard Medical Practice, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, 01623 656586, open, Mon-Fri, 7am-11pm; Sat, 9am-11pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. Rosemary Street Pharmacy, Rosemary Street, Mansfield, 01623 622413, MonFri, 7.30an-10pm; Sat, 8am-10pm; Sun, 8.30am-10pm. Sainsbury’s Pharmacy, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 01623 557144, Mon-Sat, 8am-10pm; Sun, 10am-4pm. CHURCHES The International Church, Albert Street, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8BQ, 01623 646750. St Edmund’s Church, 1 Welbeck Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9JY, 01623 629665. Bethel Church, 61 High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BB, 01623 646750. Trinity Methodist Church, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BD. SCHOOLS Northfield Primary School, Cox’s Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8PG, 01623 625589. Leas Park Junior School, Ley Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8LD, 01623 477629. Peafield Lane Academy, Litton Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9PB, 01623 460366. The Manor Academy, Park Hall Road,
GENERAL Nottinghamshire Police, non-emergency — 101 Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue, non-emergency — 0115 967 0880. NHS non-emergency advice helpline — 111. Samaritans — 0845 7909090. Crimestoppers — 0800 555111. Report a gas leak — 0800 111999. Report a power cut — 0800 0568090. Report a water leak — 0800 7834444. Gamble Aware helpline — 0808 8020133. Citizens Advice Bureau Mansfield — 0844 8563411. Alcoholic Anonymous — 0115 9417100. 24-hour Domestic Violence helpline — 0808 800 0340.
Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8QA, 01623 425100. Yeoman Park Special School, Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8PS, 01623 459540. Saville House School, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8AH, 01623 625068. The Bramble Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8DF, 01623 635928. St Edmund’s C Of E Primary School, Church Hill Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9JU, 01623 646624. Nettleworth School, Mansfield Woodhouse, 01623 455940. Cherubs Childcare Centre, School House, School Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 9LA, 01623 420940. LIBRARY Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Church Street, NG19 8AH, 01623 621781, http:// libraryopening times.co.uk/listing-2655.html DOCTORS Mansfield Woodhouse Health Centre, Church Street, NG19 8BL, 01623 420692. Oakwood Surgery, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8BL, 01623 435555, The Manor Sport and Recreation Centre, Kingsley Avenue, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8JY, 01623 425116, www.manor-sportscentre.co.uk Debdale Park Sports Ground, Debdale Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 7NS, 01623 631747, http://sports-facilities.co.uk/ sites/view/6004394. OTHERS Friends Of Yeoman Hill Park, www.mans fieldwoodhouse.info/MWCDG/FoYHP.htm Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group, 53 Park Road,
Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8ER, 01623 429334. The Stable Centre, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, NG19 8AH, 01623 659625. Sherwood Forest Foodbank, Stable Centre, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JY, 01623 629665. Sherwood U3A Mansfield Woodhouse, meets on the third Thursday of the month at 9.45am-noon in Turner Hall, Mansfield Woodhouse, for general information, group updates, refreshments, speaker www.sher woodu3a-mansfieldwoodhouse.org.uk MILLSIDE RADIO King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. Call 01623 737737 to leave messages and requests for patients in King’s Mill. MANSFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL Neighbourhood warden — Woodhouse, Park Hall and Manor 07976 405320; Yeoman Hill, Maun Valley and Peafields 07976405335. Mansfield dog warden, 01623 463189. Housing repairs, 01623 463500. Anti-social behaviour, 0800 555111. Community safety, 01623 463185. Environmental health, 01623 463189. Grimebusters, 01623 463463. Sports development, 01623 463371. Parks and open spaces, 01623 463463. Town centre management, 01623 463073. Community engagement, 01623 463372. Property services, 01623 463728. Parenting practitioner, 01623 463529. Housing benefits and council tax reduction, 01623 463463. Benefits, 01623 463463. Planning and building control, 01623 463207. Planning appeals, 01623 463207. Mansfield District Council, 01623 463463. Learning and development, 01623 463486. Council tax enquiries, 01623 463144.
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Conservation awards given to volunteers (Continued from page 1) Co Coun Kevin Rostance presented awards to community groups and individual volunteers for outstanding contribution towards improving the environment. Nominations were received from groups and organisations for environmental work carried out over the last year working towards the creation of the Greenwood Community Forest Following a barbecue, 140 guests enjoyed a review of achievements by volunteers and organisations in 2016 presented by Colin Barson, of the Friends of Greenwood Community Forum. Twelve awards were presented on the night to volunteers from all areas of Greenwood and included awards for individuals and teams of all ages and abilities who take part in conservation tasks or work behind the scenes. Colin Barson said: “Congratulations to every one of the award winners. Tonight has shown how diverse volunteers can be, with many vital assets including vision, determination, knowledge, skill, experience, but above all humour.” Cathy Ahern and Joyce Parsons, of the Maun Conservation Group, received Local Hero awards for their litter-picking work at Quarry Lane Nature Reserve, Mansfield, every Wednesday morning. The Team Showing Endeavour Award was presented to the Friends of Pleasley
Community Orchard for creating a community orchard in Pleasley on a piece of unused land. The orchard is now a hub for community gatherings and events. A second phase is under way with the siting of two bee hives in June. Wildflower sowing and the creation of soft fruit beds are planned. TOP: The Friends of Pleasley Community Orchard with their Team Endeavour Award, from left Jo Arnold,
Peter Holder, Dorothy Parker, Matt Arnold, Ian Brown and Dee Harmer. BELOW: Colin Barson, of the Friends of Greenwood Community Forum, holding Maun Conservation Group’s mascot Ratty, the water vole; with Colin Etches, Maun Conservation Group; Cathy Ahern, Maun Conservation Group Local Hero Award winner; Valerie Etches, Maun Conservation Group; and Co Coun Stephen Garner.
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Memorial stone honour for war hero... at last THE family of Mansfield Woodhouse soldier Driver Albert Henry Ward were joined by Mansfield mayor Kate Allsop and former Servicemen when a memorial stone commemorating his military service was unveiled at a special ceremony at the Mansfield’s Heroes Memorial at Carr Bank Park, Mansfield.
Driver Ward’s story and his family’s long journey to get recognition for the soldier were featured in last month’s NewsJournal. He died from tuberculosis contracted while serving his country during the second world war. Driver Ward who lived on Leeming Lane North, Mansfield Woodhouse, joined the Army for three years in 1929 at the age of 18, then when war broke out ten years later he signed up again. He was sent to France with the British Expeditionary Force, transferred to RASC and later rescued from Dunkirk. He saw active service in North Africa, where he was wounded and hospitalised in May 1943. He was sent to Italy three times, Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Greece and Austria. In May 1945, Driver Ward was diagnosed with tuberculosis and in September 1946 discharged as permanently unfit for any form of military service, with 100% pulmonary tuberculosis.
He died in 1948 in Ransom Wood Sanitorium, just outside Mansfield. As Albert died after the war, his name did not appear on any roll of honour for military personnel, even though his cause of death was directly attributable to his service and active duty in the conflict. Albert’s granddaughter, Karen Dowsing, of Mansfield, who had been trying for many years to get recognition for her grandfather, approached Mansfield’s Heroes Memorial Fund to see if his name could be added to the 10 other Servicemen from the district already commemorated at the memorial. That led to the service at Carr Bank
ABOVE: The memorial stone that commemorates Driver Albert Henry Ward (left) at the Mansfield’s Heroes Memorial. TOP: Driver Ward’s family at the memorial service with Mansfield mayor Kate Allsop. park and the unveiling of the memorial stone. She said: “I’m so proud of him and I find this all really touching. “It has taken me so long to get him commemorated and it has been a long road, but now everything that is being done for him makes it all worthwhile.” A spokesman for the heroes memorial fund said: “Mansfield’s Heroes Memorial exists to pay tribute to those from Mansfield and District who have paid the ultimate price because of their military service.”
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Thousands line streets as town hosts big race ONE of the most high-profile events to be hosted by Mansfield saw thousands of people turned out to watch the OVO Energy Tour of Britain 2017 cycling race.
Local people and cycling fans from around Britain lined the streets as the town hosted the start of Stage Four of the prestigious round-Britain cycling event. Some of the world’s top cycling superstars set off from the Market Place and raced through the town, into Ashfield and around Nottinghamshire. It was the first time the county hosted a complete stage of the biggest free-to-attend sporting event in the UK. In Mansfield Market Place spectators were able to talk to their sporting heroes, who chatted with the crowds and signed autographs. Former Top Gear driver The Stig was on stage along with the cycling teams. It is estimated the event, which included an all-day welcome party in the Market Place the previous day, could have boosted the local economy in the county by as much as £4m. It is also hoped the event will leave a lasting legacy in encouraging more people to get on their bikes and get active. Deputy mayor of Mansfield Coun Mick Barton said: “It was a fantastic event. “The smooth organisation by the council and all its partners reflected well on the district. “It was great to see so many people coming to see the race and enjoying everything that Mansfield has to offer. “The event was a fantastic boost for Mansfield and the local economy as well as putting the town on the map. “The Tour of Britain organisers were particularly impressed with the running of the event here and the great atmosphere it generated in the town centre. “Let’s hope we can welcome them back in the future.” The 113-mile route through the county took in more than 45 towns and villages as well as landmarks including Clumber Park and Newstead Abbey, before finishing at Sconce and Devon Park, Newark. Leading the way before the official start in the Market Place were youngsters from schools in Mansfield — Sutton Road Primary, St Philip Neri with St Bede Catholic Primary and Forest Town Primary. The pupils pedalled with a police escort along Leeming Street to Chesterfield Road South, where they stopped to watch the race. The children, aged seven to 10, were chosen by their schools, which were
CYCLISTS make their way up Leeming Street in Mansfield. participants in the national School Games Initiative and have also signed up to Mansfield School Sports Partnership, which both aim to help children be more active and healthy. The director of economic growth at Mansfield District Council, Mike Robinson, a keen cyclist himself, who was instrumental in helping to bring the event to the district, said: “It was a great coup for the town and what was interesting was that unusually for the Tour of Britain, organisers decided to start this stage within the confined space of a town centre. “That helped to elevate the atmosphere and create a real buzz and a continental feel. “Hopefully the Tour of Britain will look favourably on bringing the event back here in the future.”
Shops and businesses in the district got involved in the event by taking part in a best-dressed business competition. Among those who took part were Lloyds Bank, Charmingly Yours Boutique, Mansfield Museum, Corner House Care Home and Sally Twinkles, Mansfield; and Laminate Master, in Mansfield Woodhouse, The winner which achieved the most likes on the council’s Facebook page was Corner House Care Home. It gave its prize — two VIP tickets to the Tour of Britain village in the Market Place — to one of its users, Warren, and his support worker, Dan. Other companies sponsored the event and the decorations around the town, taking stands at the stage start and Big Welcome Party where the Action Sports Tour team entertained crowds with a breath-taking display of cycling skills and extreme sports.
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European games high note for choir MANSFIELD’S world famous Cantamus Girls’ Choir added to its numerous awards with medal success at the European Choir Games. Cantamus not only brought home three golds and a silver in the Youth Choir, Sacred Songs, Unaccompanied Songs and Jazz and Music Theatre classes, but the girls were among six international choirs
invited to sing at the opening and closing ceremonies of the festival in Riga, Latvia. The 38 girls also appeared on television as hundreds of groups came together for the competition, which featured mixed choirs of many ages. Well-known composer and conductor John Rutter told Cantamus director Ann Irons that he knew of the choir’s fine reputation and was pleased to see their high standard was continuing.
The artistic director of games organiser Interkultur invited Cantamus to its future events. The girls were congratulated by people when they walked through the streets or travelled on trams. On one occasion when they spontaneously burst into song, a tram passenger said he would not get off at his stop because he wanted to hear more.
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Knitted poppies to support RBL MANSFIELD District Council’s Poppy Parade project is being backed by the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, as more woollen poppies are donated by the community.
The project aims to create a display of knitted and crocheted poppies in Mansfield town centre to commemorate those who lost their lives during the war around Remembrance Day — and to raise money for the Royal British Legion (RBL). Each poppy can be sponsored by the public and attached to netting at events in Mansfield Market Place in October. The poppies will be on display along part of the parade route during the week leading up to the Remembrance Day parade on Sunday, 12th November. Mayor Allsop, who can crochet and knit, said: “This is a fantastic project that will really bring the community together. “When the display is up, people should come from all over to see it and enjoy what the town has to offer at the same time.” Sophia Snell, RBL community fundraising manager for the region, said: “We are thrilled that the community in Mansfield is coming together to raise much-needed funds for the Legion. The woollen poppies are stunning and we are grateful for the support given to us.” Knitting and crochet patterns are at www.mansfield.gov.uk/poppyparade. Poppies can be delivered to the Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, marked for the attention of the Marketing Communications team, until the end of September. Groups and individuals are urged to get in touch with the council to let organisers know about your involvement so progress can be promoted. Photos can be shared on the council’s Facebook page, which can be found at www.facebook.com/mymansfielduk, or can be sent to the Events team via events@ mansfield.gov.uk where you can also request more information.
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Awards for medics after cave rescue FIVE medics who conducted a ninehour rescue to save the life of a climber injured in a cave have been honoured.
They waded for 40 minutes through waist-high water and climbed 800ft to reach the man, who had been struck in the head by falling rocks. Anna Challis and Craig Swinton, of Mansfield; Nicola Baxter, of Rainworth; and Worksop’s Jason Buckle, all from the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) at East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS), worked with Jim Adler, from Derbyshire Cave Rescue. The HART team entered Speedwell Cavern, Castleton, by boat, and waded through the water, carrying medical kit above their heads. Then they had to organise an abseil, several crawls through confined spaces, and another half-mile wade through cold water to get the patient out of the cave. The specialist ambulance crews have been presented with Chief Commendations for providing an outstanding service to EMAS. Jim, a technician for EMAS, said: “When we reached the patient, he was huddled in a blizzard shelter and cold, frightened and in pain. “He was secured in a stretcher, given pain relief and then we had to go back the way he had come.” The patient was lowered 250ft down the cavern — and Jim went with him to monitor his condition. At the bottom the climber was put into a boat and then the teams waded through the freezing water to pull him out. Jim added: “It was a job well done, but it was the most challenging cave rescue we have ever done.” While Jim was with the patient, paramedics Jason and Anna made their way into the cave, and were later joined by Nicola and Craig. Craig said it took an hour to get from the surface to the patient before they could start helping him out of the cave.
ANNA Challis, Jim Adler and Jason Buckle with their awards. He said: “When we reached the patient, he was really cold as he had been down there for six hours and he didn’t know where he was. It was difficult to assess him. “We were able to give him some pain relief and began the journey out.” The patient was taken to the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, for further treatment. Jason, who joined HART in 2014, explained it was his first real cave rescue. “It was a real challenge. We were wading through muddy brown water carrying the
kit above our heads, and we had to rely on our head-torches for light. It was hard work,” he said. “I was really surprised to hear we had been nominated for awards, but also pleased. It now has pride of place on the mantelpiece.” The HART team regularly trains for incidents like the cave rescue by using a ‘rat-run’ that simulates confined space working, such as cave rescues. Paramedics have to crawl through tight spaces in pitch black conditions while carrying medical kit.
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ABOVE, An outing to the Dukeries for fatherless children in Mansfield Woodhouse in July 1920. Below, a photograph of Church Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, from the past.
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Curtain up on four charity donations MANSFIELD Hospital’s Theatre Troupe celebrated the success of its annual pantomime, Jack And The Beanstalk, by donating £4,334 to local causes.
It took the total raised by the troupe since it began in 1980 to around £125,000. The panto was performed at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, in January Pictured, below, are representatives of Mansfield Soup Kitchen, Portland College and Home-Start Mansfield with members of the troupe after they received cheques. Members of the troupe are also pictured, right, presenting a donation to Ken Bonsall for the Lee Bonsall Memorial Fund. This winter the troupe will be staging Cinderella at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, from Saturday, 27th January to Saturday, 3rd February 2018 — and have added an extra matinee performance. A spokesman said: “It promises to be bigger and better than ever.” Ticket booking details will be announced later this year. Tickets will be priced £8 adults/£7 concessions.
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RECORD-BREAKING Clipstone junior swimmer Elliot Clogg will enjoy a year of sponsored motoring from Ron Brooks Toyota Mansfield.
The company has supplied Elliot with free use of a new Toyota AYGO x-press, which will help him make the twice-daily 60-mile round-trip to the National Training Centre in Loughborough as part of an intense training regime. The demanding training programme involves 4.30am starts, from Monday to Friday, for 48 weeks of the year. Elliot fits that around college work, organising meal plans and nutrition. Elliot holds the British junior records for the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke in a 25-metre pool as well as the English junior record for the 100m freestyle. His dream is to swim at international level and he is targeting making the national squad for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo — of which Toyota Motor Corporation is a global sponsor. The AYGO x-press has been liveried with gold decals, in keeping with the athletics tradition of “going for gold”. Mike Lane, centre principal at Ron Brooks Mansfield, said “It is with great delight that we are able to extend this offer of vehicle sponsorship to Elliot. “Here at Ron Brooks we are dedicated to
developing new and exceptional talent and we believe that Elliot has what it takes to make a huge impact in his sport.” Elliot said: “I can’t express how much it means to be supported in this way. I am so
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Set to smash fundraising target IN just six months, The Mansfield Building Society has almost reached its two-year fundraising target for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Staff at the society named Macmillan as its charity partner in December with a commitment to raise at least £5,000 for the cause by December 2018. Fundraising is already well on track, however, after staff completed many events to raise £4,117 in the first six months. In March, they completed a 40-hour bikeathon in the Mansfield branch, cycling during opening hours. During May, a team of 15, including family and friends, climbed Mount Snowdon in Wales. In June, four members of staff hiked from the society’s branch in Chesterfield to its branches in Sutton and Kirkby, before finishing at its Mansfield head office. All funds raised for Macmillan by The Mansfield will be used to support the
charity’s local activity in Mansfield, Ashfield and Chesterfield. Meg Fisher, customer service manager, who was part of the team that tackled the six-hour hike to reach the peak of Mount Snowdon in torrential rain, said: “Macmillan is a charity that means so much to so many.”
Stacey Smalley, Macmillan fundraising manager for Nottinghamshire, said: “I am amazed at the amount of enthusiasm everyone at The Mansfield has for raising money for Macmillan. This will make a huge difference through our information centres, helpline and Macmillan professionals working in the community.”
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AN entrepreneurial Mansfield Woodhouse businessman launched two catering businesses from his home this year — and they have both become a hit thanks to the power of social media and the quality of his food.
Alrate Cheesecakes and Caveman’s Kitchen were dreamed up by Paul Haywood, who already ran Forever Young Fancy Dress in Mansfield. Paul set up Forever Young after working in Cyprus for three summer seasons, when he decided he wanted to work for himself. Earlier this year he was on a beach in Cambodia, thinking of how he could boost his income, when he thought of Alrate Cheesecakes. “I was laid on the beach playing on my phone,” he said. “I follow a few cheesecake pages and it looked like they were successful. I suddenly thought, when I get home I am going to do it myself. “I started in February doing a few cheesecakes and putting them on a social media page. “I didn’t say it was me as I wanted honest feedback, I said they were made by an old lady on the street and that I wanted people’s opinions. “The nine cheesecakes went and everyone loved them. In the second week I got 90 orders and it has gone from there.” The large cheesecakes — which are also sold by the slice — are famous for their exotic, sweet-toothed toppings. Paul has catered for weddings, christenings, baby showers and just people who fancy a cake for tea.
His cooking background stems from his father, who was a chef. “I love it,” said Paul. “If I have a bad day at work I come home and cook. It’s a passion that is in me and I know I am good at it.” His businesses have a five-star food and hygiene rating from Mansfield District Council. Caveman’s Kitchen was launched after Paul appeared on Gordon Ramsey’s TV cookery programme, Culinary Genuis. He did not make the final, but Ramsey labelled him a caveman because he used his hands so much — and the idea was born to name Paul’s next venture for home-cooked household favourites after the nickname.
The takeaway business offers hot food such as lasagnes, Sunday lunches, roast pork, stuffing and apple sauce cobs, and roast potatoes. Paul believes in giving something back to the community and, for example, has raised money for the £500,000 Dollar For Dawson campaign, to send one-year-old Sutton boy Dawson Willcock to the US for pioneering cancer treatment. Paul donated the profits from a week of selling cheesecakes to the appeal. He is also raising money for children in Cambodia to receive schooling by holding twice monthly dinner parties for people he has not met before. At the end of the evening they pay what they think the meal was worth with the money going towards Paul’s fundraising. Paul, born and bred in Mansfield Woodhouse, said: “Woodhouse is an amazing community. The support you get is second to none. “I have travelled the world, such as to Cambodia, Cyprus and Thailand, and lived in Australia for eight months, but I have come back to where I started. If I had started a business in Australia, would I have got the same support? No... and it would not have been as successful.” For more information on Paul’s businesses go to: Alrate Cheesecake en-gb.facebook.com/ alratecheesecakes/ Forever Young www. foreveryoungfancydress.co.uk/ Caveman Kitchen m.facebook.com/ cavemanskitchenwoodhouse/
THE NewsJournal has one of Alrate Cheesecakes’ creative cheesecakes, worth £25, to give away as a prize in this easy-toenter competition. The cheesecakes are all made by Paul Haywood from his home on Sycamore Road in Mansfield Woodhouse, and come with spectacular toppings. Slices are sold for £5 and a £25 cheesecake would feed up to 10 people. To enter the competition, answer the question below and email your answer to competitions@news-journal.co.uk, marking your message ‘Alrate Cheesecakes Competition’, before October 10th. In which country was Paul on holiday when he dreamed up Alrate Cheesecakes?
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PAUL Haywood dreamed up his cheesecake business while on the beach.
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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 some of the museum’s favourite images as they show the Market Place when it was open to traffic. An interesting display relating to the councils cleansing department has obviously attracted plenty of attention. One of the museum’s contributors said it was Tuesday, 16th July 1974, and was held in conjunction with the Keep Mansfield Tidy campaign. Three hundred schoolchildren and other visitors were shown demonstrations of how some of the new vehicles could compact furniture and mattresses.
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Agatha Christie — An exhibition of her life and characters 23rd September – 18th November 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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3D magic on way for Palace pantomime MAGICAL 3D effects have been promised at this winter’s panto at Mansfield Palace Theatre.
Further cast members for Jack And The Beanstalk have also been revealed. Andrew Tucker, cultural services manager, said: “A major part of the magic of pantomime is to be found in the special effects. “This is the first time our audiences will be wowed by 3D and we can’t wait to experience the excited reaction of our crowds.” Rebecca Wheatley, perhaps best known as receptionist Amy Howard from TV’s Casualty, will play the Vegetable Fairy. Rebecca, who scored top 10 singles with Everlasting Love and Stay With Me Baby in 1998 and 2000 respectively and is also a presenter on Loose Women and The Wright Stuff, said: “Acting, singing, presenting... it’s all telling stories. “I love to tell stories. Panto is absolutely the one thing that you have to do every Christmas. It’s tradition. “There will be lots of surprises and the show will have heart, fun and games — I think we all need a bit of that.” The panto dame, Dame Trott, will be played by Craig Ansell, who is known for taking traditional characters and providing his own unique spin. He said: “Poisoned apples, rusty old lamps, ticking crocodiles and gargantuan beanstalks do not compare to two shows a day in heels… and Cinderella thought she had issues!” Rebecca and Craig join previously announced stars Mark Little and Adam Moss in the cast for the show. Comedian Adam is returning to Mansfield for a third time due to overwhelming customer demand, this time taking on the role of Silly Billy. He promised: “More madness and Mossy mayhem! I am really thrilled to be coming back to such a lovely place as Mansfield Palace Theatre to spend time with the incredible audiences and staff there.”
REBECCA Wheatley and Craig Ansell have joined the cast for Jack And The Beanstalk at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, which already included Mark Little (right). Mark – who is most well-known for his role as Joe Mangel in Neighbours – will be playing the character audiences will love to hate, Fleshcreep. “I like playing the baddy, but will be more nutty than scary,” he said. “I want the kids to have banter with me without being terrified.” The pantomime opens on Saturday, 2nd December and runs until Sunday, 7th January, with relaxed and signed performances available on certain dates. Go to www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01623 633133 to book tickets.
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FOR the third year in a row, Mansfield Woodhouse-based rugby league side Sherwood Wolf Hunt have been crowned Midlands Division One Champions.
They clinched the title with a 44-16 win at leaders Derby City, their first success in three attempts against Derby. Captain Lee Chapman collected the trophy to return it back to Debdale Park in Mansfield Woodhouse. Coach Glenn Holt said: “I couldn’t have asked for much more. I felt like we had prepared as well as we could for this game.” The man of the match award went to stand off Daniel Pearson.
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Woodhouse support for walking footballers MANSFIELD Senior Reds Walking Football Club has been provided with a new football kit by its sponsors, Oakwood Pharmacy, Mansfield Woodhouse. The club will wear the kit at a tournament in Portugal next month as it competes against 20 other teams from across Britain and the host country. Pictured is pharmacy owner Amo Khan handing over the kit to captain Steve Birkin and secretary and keeper Peter Mitchell.
Throwing others a sporting chance A MANSFIELD sports club has received a £580 donation from a group that dedicates itself to raising money for sport in the area.
Mansfield Taekwondo Academy’s Wednesday evening class is pictured accepting the cheque from representatives of the Armchair Club, Geoff Waller (right) and Bill Taylor (third left). Senior coach Adrian Tranter said: “The funding will enable us to invest in two coaches achieving their level two coaching certificate in taekwondo. “This will help secure our development plans to have a safe and welcoming club for everyone who wants to participate in WTF Olympic Taekwondo.” The Armchair Club, formed in 1982 by local business people, has donated more than £200,000 to local sport. Also pictured, from left, are coaches Natasha Dwyer and Tony Grisman, Adrian Tranter and coach Paul Mallon.
Star swimmer guest speaker at dinner FORMER Olympic and world champion swimmer turned TV celebrity Mark Foster is to be the guest speaker at a sporting dinner. Foster will be helping the Armchair Club raise money to support the sporting talent of the Mansfield area.
He became the most-decorated male British swimmer, winning 51 major international medals, and went to five Olympics. Since then Foster has been a regular on TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing. The Armchair Club, formed in 1982 by local business people, has donated more
than £200,000 to local sport. The dinner will be held at Portland College on Thursday, 5th October, at 7pm. To buy a ticket, priced £35, call Chloe on Mansfield 706410. Go to www.armchairclub.org for details.