The Sherwood October 2018

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Memory club now open Tuesdays We are delighted to announce that on 11th September our Cornwater Memory Club expanded and we now offer an additional club day on a Tuesday.

In response to the high demand the Memory Club will now run two days a week, on a Tuesday and a Thursday. It’s a lively club where people in the early stages of dementia or those who are more frail can socialise and have fun. The club offers stimulating activities and reminiscence sessions which help both physical and mental wellbeing.

It also gives carers a few hours of respite in the knowledge that their loved one is cared for in a friendly, safe environment.

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Abbey Medical Group Now we move into the autumn and nights draw in and the weather gets colder.

Can I remind everyone to now book your FLU JAB appointment asap NOW. Tel 01623795461 this must be done quickly as spaces are going fast at Blidworth & Ravenshead Surgeries.

Can I also remind people in Blidworth, Rainworth & Ravenshead that we continue to run our PATIENT 8 PUBLIC ACTION DESK (PPAD)- (see our poster in this newsletter) Members of the Patient Participation Group are there once a month to offer advice, support and information about a range of conditions and general queries about health or social issues. For patients of the Abbey Medical Group we provide a way to gain feedback from patients both positive and negative, and next month we

will be speaking about some of the developments that have happened. However, the first one has proved a success already and this is the improved telephone system upgrade; which Rick Gooch Practice Manager spoke about last month.

ARE YOU A CARER FOR SOMEONE? ***Then Please consider joining our VIRTUAL CARERS GROUP. Then ring our lead at the Practice June Mason on 795461 and complete an application form or come and see us on the PPAD desk. Joining the group will give you somewhere to go for advice and information when you need and notice of events that may help you manage your situation. The more carers that come forward then the more effective the work will be.

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Edwinstowe, Bilsthorpe & Farnsfield Local News Page 15

Ravenshead Local News Page 17

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Local Contacts Rainworth Health Centre 01623 794293, Warsop Lane Dentist 01623 798611 AMG Surgery 01623 695461, 59 Mansfield Rd Ravenshead Surgery 01623 795461, 30 Longdale Ave Joseph Whitaker School 01623 792327

Send your news and photos to chloe@news-journal.co.uk Sainsburys Pharmacy Nottingham road, Mansfield NG18 1BW 01623 557144 Mon – Sat: 8:00 – 22:00 Sun: 10:00 – 16:00 Rosemary St Pharmacy Rosemary street Mansfield, Notts, NG19 6AB 01623 622413 Mon- Fri 7:30 – 22:00 Sat:8:0022:00 Sun 8:30-22:00

Useful Contacts Trussel Trust Food Bank 07716439740

Late Night Chemists

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Boots - St Peters Retail Park Station Street, Mansfield NG18 1BE 01623 653 926 Opening Times Mon - Sat 9:00 - 00:00

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Orchard Pharmacy - Orchard Medical Practice, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, Notts NG18 5GG - 01623 656586 Opening Times Mon - Fri 7:00 - 23:00 Sat 9:00 -23:00 Sun 10:00 - 16:00

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Opening times mon 8:00 – 23:00 Tue, Thur, Fri 7:00 – 23:00 Wed: 8:00 – 22:00 Sat: 7:00 – 22:00 Sun: 10:00 – 16:00

Mansfield District Council 01623 463463

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Methodist Bilsthorpe Garden Club Church Blidworth Services 10.30am (All age service on 3rd Sunday of month) Midweek Communion service 1t 11am on the third Tuesday of each month.

Rainworth Services Sunday service at 10.30am Family service on first Sunday of the month.

Evening services around the circuit Saturday morning Coffee and Chat from 10am - 12 noon in the Hall Bilsthorpe Services 10.15am (All age service on 4th Sunday of month) Bible study group Thursday mornings.

Community Cafe Mondays 9:30am 1:30pm.

Edwinstowe Services 10:15am (Fourth Sunday of the month there is a lunch - all is welcome) Church Service Times St Mary’s, Blidworth - 9.00am St Simon & St Jude’s, Rainworth -10.30am Sherwood Forest Community Church, Blidworth - 10.00am

Despite the earlier Summer drought, our Village Hall looked splendid with an array of 267 exhibits of flowers and produce for our Members’ Annual Show on Sunday, 2nd September.

Robinson – Scones. Preserves: Pat Jones – Lemon Curd. Photography: Alan Ashley – Japanese Garden, Tatton Park. Craft: Geraldine Luke – Patchwork Quilt. “Best in Show” Award: Sandra Fleet.

The Show was organised by our retiring Show Secretary, Steve Smart, aided by Assistant Show Secretary, Connie Roberts and the Committee and Club Members.

Show Judges were: Fruit & Veg: Brian & Deborah Jackson, Home Produce: Chris Drabble, Flowers, Photography & Craft: Sue Drabble. Awards were presented

by Sue Drabble as follows:- Vegetables: Steve Smart – Tomatoes. Fruit: Jenny Smart – Blackberries. Flowers: Jenny Smart – Fuchsia. Flower Arrangement: Sandra Fleet – An Arrangement in any Container, using 3 types of Flowers. Using only Flowers & Foliage from the Garden.

Mini-Flower Arrangement: Florence Mitchell – Arrangement in a Basket, Maximum Height 9”. Flower Arrangement: Christine Cooper – Arrangement using only Pastel OR Bright-coloured Flowers and Foliage. Foliage Arrangement: Christine Cooper. Single Rose: Jenny Smart. Stewpot: Julie Newman. Fruit Basket: Julie Newman. Home Produce: Cookery: Jean

After the “Presentation of Awards”, Chairman, Dennis Lewin, organised the “Auction of Produce”, ably assisted by Vice-chairman, Ian Roberts. The Auction raised £31.10. The Raffle was then called

by Florence Mitchell with the first prizewinner being Paul Fidion. Events closed with a well-deserved vote-of-thanks to all concerned by the Chairman.

Our Meeting on Wednesday, 17th October will be a talk entitled “World of Fern” at 7.30 pm in the Lounge at Bilsthorpe Welfare. Visitors and new Members are most welcome.

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Mansfield youngster inspiring others not to give up on their aspirations his learning following successful completion of functional skills in English, and take the courageous step of working towards GCSE English Language, which he had previously failed to achieve.

As many return to education and employment, some young people across Notts might be looking for inspiration, unsure about their next move.

Jack Dearden, from Mansfield, left school with no GCSEs. He struggled to understand some of the material in the different subjects he had been learning and had almost given up when he decided to enrol on a study programme with Inspire Learning.

Inspire Learning offer study programmes in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council and the Education Skills Funding Agency at nine dedicated centres countywide, where students study a range of recognised qualifications, along with Maths and English (Functional Skills and/ or GCSE).

Friendly, qualified and experienced staff provide individualised training and support to help young people progress in both education and life, and in turn reach their full potential. Work experience, providing real, industry relevant work opportunities, is an integral part of the programme. Students can also further enhance their CVs by taking part in group-based community placements as part of their learning.

Progression from these courses can include employment, apprenticeship or a traineeship. A traineeship is a programme lasting up to six months, which focuses on a meaningful work placement in which students are earning whilst they’re learning.

Students will also take part in employability sessions and Maths and English where appropriate.

Jack says, “I chose a study programme with Inspire Learning because I felt I needed an environment where I could comfortably learn subjects and steadily work my way up through support coming from the tutors and other staff members, because previously I had struggled when I didn’t understand some of the material in different learning subjects.”

Building his confidence throughout the study programme Jack decided to continue

“I was inspired to progress to the GCSE English Language because I had been doing my very best successfully with the functional skills English course. Knowing I did my best with confidence I wanted to move on to the GCSE course and give it another go,” said Jack.

Jack continued,”I really enjoyed learning the subjects that I was taught by the tutors at Westfield Folkhouse and gained a better understanding of unfamiliar tops. I also enjoyed the staff teaching me interesting and important material in the subjects I was learning. I started to really enjoy Maths and English because I was learning so much, it became enjoyable.”

Jack Dearden of Mansfield pictured with his Inspire Tutor Libby Butterworth Smith.

“The course has helped me in a very positive way; with help and support from the staff during the English Language GCSE revision sessions, not giving up, always keep trying my best with confidence whilst remaining positive, and studying really hard, has made a huge difference in helping me to achieve my goals and passing the course.”

Jack was a runner up in the learner of the year category at the recent Inspire Awards, he achieved a 4 in Maths and a 5 in English, and is now working part time at local company Linneys, where he completed a work placement as part of his course.

When asked what advice he would say to anyone else who didn’t get any GCSEs this year, or didn’t get the grades they had hoped for he said, “Once you start your GCSE revisions, and from the beginning

of the academic year, always do your very best and work your hardest, never give up.

Like me, if you continue trying your best, with confidence and determination, then I know you will do well.”

Simon Cook, Study Programme Manager at Inspire Learning said, “We’re an Ofsted rated good provider and we treat our learners as young adults, encouraging them to develop their personal responsibility and independence. Our study programmes and traineeships are a great alternative for young people who aren’t sure what their next steps are, or don’t yet feel ready to make the often daunting move into a big college. Our pastoral support is second to none, making for a supportive environment in which to come and learn. We have an excellent record of helping young people overcome the barriers to learning that have held them back in the past with passionate GCSE tutors who ensure lessons are interesting and engaging.”

Young people can enrol at any time onto the programmes running at Mansfield, Hucknall and Sutton-in-Ashfield. It’s not too late to start! Should you live further afield, courses are also available at our bases in Eastwood, Stapleford, Ollerton, Retford, Newark and Worksop. Plus, Inspire Learning pays a bursary to all students and travel costs are also refunded (aged 16-19 or up to age 24 with EHCP).

Child Benefit is not affected.

Councillor John Cottee, Committee Chairman for Communities and Place, at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Many congratulations to Jack for what he has achieved – it is a wonderful story. Inspire Learning offers a lot of individual support to learners and helps young people who might not have had a positive school experience. It aims to encourage learning and development across all ages and promote personal growth within our communities.”

Jack’s employer, Linney at Mansfield said, ““Jack Dearden is an inspiration to us all.

Jack has come so far here at Linney, his confidence is growing daily and he’s now a confident young man. Jack is always 100% committed to his role and he’s an important part of our team – well done Jack” More information about study programmes and traineeships with Inspire Learning in your area can be found at www.inspireculture.org.uk/learning or by calling 01623 677 200.

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Memory club now open Tuesdays (Continued from page 1) Christina Yardley, Chair of Cornwater said “The Trustees are delighted to increase the number of memory club sessions available. We are keen to offer support to more individuals and families who live with dementia. The activities we run can lead to an improvement in the mental and physical welfare of our members helping to maintain their independence and improve their quality of life; something that is important to us”

The club will run on both days from 10:00 am—2:30 pm at Ravens Lodge, Main Road, Ravenshead. We are able to arrange transport from Ravenshead, Blidworth and Rainworth. Members are welcome from other areas but will need to make their own transport arrangements.

If you would like further information please call on 01623 491159. All potential members are invited for a free taster day which includes all activities and lunch.

Mansfield youth and community centre can fund scheme thanks to £2K from Star Trust A NOTTINGHAM charity, the Rainworth and Blidworth detached youth project, can fund their children’s’ play scheme thanks to the generous amount of £2,000 donated by Star Trust.

The Children’s’ play scheme was created for children aged 5-12 during the school holidays, to provide a safe place for young people to access informal education, have fun together and make friends.

Claire Penny, chief executive officer of the charity said: “The Detached Youth Project is so very grateful for the kind donation made by the Star Trust in support of our youth & play work programme.

We know it will have a significant impact on the diversity of activities and the quality of the resources we provide and we are looking forward to seeing the difference it will make to the local children and their families”.

The charity’s aim is to encourage and empower young people to achieve their full potential through youth clubs, play schemes and advocacy, as well as apprenticeships and work experience.

This scheme will enable the charity to provide a range of activities to disadvantaged children allowing them to work collaboratively, share, negotiate, resolve conflicts and to explore choice.

Lisa Cawdron, board member from the Star Trust added: “It’s fantastic that we can get involved and provide these children with much needed summer holiday classes. I

think it’s really important to teach them social and communication skills.”

The youth projects’ holiday play scheme is a cohesive and stabilising influence, especially in communications where young children are more vulnerable to becoming victims or involved in criminal or anti-social activities over the summer holidays.

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Blidworth Parish Council The Tour of Britain visited Blidworth on Saturday 8th September, which was an amazing success. Thank you to everyone that turned out and supported this event.

Our Annual remembrance service will take place on Sunday 11th November at the War memorial, Main Street, Blidworth. If anyone is able to help with the event then please let us know.

The Annual Christmas Fair and Light Switch on organised by Blidworth Parish Council will be held on Saturday 24th

November. Watch this space for updates!

If you would like to have a stall at this event please contact the Parish Clerk on 01623 490358. We look forward to seeing you there.

Finally……..Please keep knitting! Our fabulous War Memorial gardener Mrs Dabbs has asked for any donations of knitted poppies please. We are hoping to decorate the War memorial with red poppies and all donations would be gratefully received.

Please bring your knits in to the Parish Office.

Blidworth Together Annual Event

Blidworth Together, an annual event to celebrate and bring together local community groups and voluntary organisations takes place on Saturday 17th November from 10am to 12pm at the Sherwood Forest Community Church on Main Street, Blidworth, NG21 0PX. Discover what’s happening in and around the Blidworth area, find an activity group to join or become a volunteer in your community. Free public admission, free display stalls and free parking on site. Hot drinks and home-baked goodies served too. Groups from Rainworth, Ravenshead and other local villages welcome.

To book a stall or for any other queries please contact Blidworth Community Association at blidworthca@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page. Look forward to seeing you there!

Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society At our meeting on September 4th we heard from Peter Smith who gave a most interesting presentation on ‘Rufford Abbey; A Victorian and Edwardian Country House’.

Most of the local population of Nottinghamshire will have visited Rufford at some time or other and wondered at the history of the remaining buildings on the site. It originated as a monastic abbey and remained as such until Henry VIII closed all of the abbeys in the land. Only the medieval undercroft remains of the original abbey and this was discovered in 1956 when the remaining buildings were being demolished.

This discovery saved them from further destruction and part of the undercroft is now ‘Lord Savile’s Restaurant’.

After its dissolution everything on the site was given to the Earl of Shrewsbury and then it passed by marriage to the Savile family. Peter explained that it was this family and their descendents who remodelled the abbey into the great country house that it became. Peter detailed many of the architectural changes that took place over the years, including to the stable block, originally built in c1660. It was altered by John Birch in c1860 who completely rebuilt the upper floor. The difference in levels of brickwork can clearly be seen today. It was changed into shops during the later part of the 20th century by Notts. County Council who are now largely responsible for the Abbey. The Bathhouse designed by John Hallam in 1728 was changed into the Winter Gardens by Lord Savile in 1889 and the remains can still be seen. Interestingly the road that currently passes Rufford Abbey is about 500 metres

from the path of the original road which ran in front of the Abbey. The ‘new’ gates that can be seen on the present roadside were built in the 1840’s. The West Lodge is situated on the opposite side of the road to the gates which shows that there was very little traffic about in the early 19th century.

If the lodge or gate keeper was still in post today he would have to ‘take his life in his hands’ in order to cross the road and open the gates. The 3rd Lord Savile inherited the Abbey in 1931 aged 6. Because of dwindling rents and income the trustees decided to sell the Abbey and the 13000 acre estate in 1938. The farms were sold to tenants and the house to a developer who really didn’t know what to do with it. The house was then requisitioned by the army and after the hostilities it was decided to carry out a controlled demolition of the upper floors, the 17th Century north wing and the 18th Century east wing.

Following the refreshment break we continued with a fascinating talk given by Committee member Jayne Williams. ‘Changing Guards at Buckingham Palace’ was her theme and she set about explaining the local link her family has with the Guards.

The presentation began with the question, ‘Which guards?’ and ended with a short quiz to see if people could now identify which guard was before them for when next they saw them at such events as changing the guard at the Tower or the Palaces to Trooping the Colour for the Queens’ official birthday parade, Remembrance Sunday etc.

The bulk of the presentation was around the 5, foot guard regiments and how to

identify them, but did briefly cover the Horse Guards as well.

Jayne explained that her Grandfather, Captain George Williams, was the publican at the Forest Folk Hotel, Blidworth and each year at Remembrance Day took the salute outside the Hotel. Her uncle Len joined the Grenadier Guards and served in WWII and later her cousin Andrew Buchanan joined the Grenadier Guards in 1979.

The audience participation was enthusiastic and Jayne made the presentation both informative and enjoyable for all.

The identification process of ‘Buttons and Plumes’ was explained and demonstrated, the quiz tested the learning – and many members expressed their interest and enjoyment at her talk.

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Sam’s Workplace : tea, coffee, witches’ brews & ghoulish goings-on Well as the weather gets cooler, and the days get shorter, here at Sam’s Workplace we are busy getting ready for Halloween and lots of ghoulish brews, sweets and treats!

Our ever popular witches’ brews are back ….

They are a taste sensation, if you haven’t tried them yet, where have you been? This will be the fifth year we’ve done these, and they are guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Our allotment pumpkins are getting bigger daily and will soon be ready for pumpkin soup and pie, mmmmm.

We have expanded our range of not jus

Halloween sweets but all our varieties and are now selling pre boxed sweets - either all one variety, or a mixed box, from £5 upwards, so you can fulfil all your trick or treat supplies with us... or even be more organised and put them away for Christmas (if they’ll last that long?) come and check out what we have - or look on our Facebook page for updates.

As the weather cools down, come and try our hot chocolate, or flavored coffees, all designed to warm you during the autumnal months.

We are busy working away on our Christmas goodies - more details to follow, here’s a sneak preview of our adorable reindeers - lots more goodies yet, and all are going to be awesome!!!!

Starting Properly Someone said to me recently: ‘It’s so important to start properly.’ We were folding up leaflets at the time and they were referring to making the first fold in the right place so that everything looked as it should. It struck me how sometimes in life we find that we aren’t in the right place, the right frame of mind or the right relationship with other people to be able to ‘start properly’ for all kinds of reasons.

That led me on to considering how we might put things right so that we can.

In the Bible Luke’s Gospel tells of an encounter Jesus has with a man whose situation is far from happy. His name is Zacchaeus and he is a tax collector. Such a profession would mean he was hated by his own people (the Jews) because he was collecting taxes on behalf of the occupying Roman army and amassing great personal wealth from doing this. Zacchaeus discovers Jesus is in town and wants to get close enough to hear him speak. Because he is small in height he can’t see over the crowds so climbs a tree to get a better view. Jesus spots him in the tree and calls

out that he would like to come and spend some time with Zacchaeus in his home.

Zaccheaus’ response to meeting with Jesus is life-changing. He gives away half his wealth to support the poor and promises to repay four-fold anyone he has cheated.

This is a serious about turn. He puts his life on a new course and begins again - he ‘starts properly.’

Christians believe that no matter what wrong choices or decisions we have made we can begin again and ‘start properly’ if we are truly sorry and make some changes in our behaviour or attitudes. God’s love is able to bring hope and transformation in the most unlikely of hearts – even that of a tax-man.

Wishing all our customers a safe and enjoyable Halloween season …. and hope to see you all at 37 Preston Road, Rainworth, in your local community cafe soon!

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Charity wants to hear people’s memories of the sea

A 200 year old maritime charity is calling on people from Mansfield to share their memories of the sea to highlight our connection and dependence on the sea.

Stuart Rivers, Sailors’ Society’s CEO explained: “Whether it’s beach balls, flipflops or the ingredients used to make an ice cream, 90 per cent of everything you see beside the seaside is transported by sea.

“During the heatwave, many people from Mansfield will have headed to the beach to create long-lasting memories.

“Whether you spent childhood holidays at the beach, or have made a career out of working at sea, we’d love to hear and share your stories.”

Sailors’ Society works internationally to provide practical, emotional and spiritual welfare support to the world’s 1.6m seafarers, regardless of their background or faith.

The charity’s chaplains and ship visitors have a presence in 91 global ports, with wider projects and services covering 30 countries.

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75th Birthday Party & Family Picnic It was a busy build up to the summer break for 1st Farnsfield Scout Group as it marked the 75th anniversary of the group being in existence. On Saturday 14th July 1943 1st Farnsfield began. With a growth in local population the existing joint group with Bilsthorpe split to form its own group. 75 years later on young people and adults at the group thought it fitting to celebrate that same day with a 75th birthday party and family picnic on the local old school playing field.

Armed with picnics, over 90 people attended for a fun packed day full of activities and awards. The day started at 12 with a short presentation of awards and review of the year, new members were invested into the group and current members were thanked for their support. Afterwards a range of activities were available, including some small stalls and tombola’s raising money for the group’s flag fund. Young people and adults had a chance to whip along a 100 foot inflatable assault course, take aim with archery, practise their tennis skills and also learn some circus skills. The day

culminated in a giant 75th birthday cake for all!

If you think you could help make the next 75 years great then visit 1stfarnsfield.org.

uk/volunteer to see what role might suit you or just get in contact with Chris on 07779324341 for a chat.

Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum Farnsfield Local On Saturday, 18th August, the 25th Anniversary of the last disaster at Bilsthorpe Colliery, we welcomed members of our former Mining Community for tea and cakes at the Museum, followed by a very appropriate service by the Rev’d Heather Brown at the top of Pit Lane, which our Members attended, prior to a commemorative evening in Bilsthorpe Welfare, where we were invited to have a small exhibition. Thanks are due to Steve Crane, who organised the reunion and all concerned, who worked so hard and contributed to the success of the event.

On Wednesday, 22nd August, we welcomed a Group visit from our friends from Hucknall Tourist Regeneration, who run a series of interesting trips starting from Hucknall Library.

We have been very busy for the last few weeks with stands at the following shows and events: The Vintage Tractor Show at Bothamsall, Langwith Show at Rhubarb Farm and Pleasley Heritage Pit “Open Weekend”. Thank you to everyone who works so hard to organise these events and to everyone who supports our stands.

On Tuesday, September 4th, five Members represented our Museum at the Museum

Forum Social Afternoon at Newstead Abbey. After tea and cakes, we enjoyed informative tours of the Gardens and Abbey and we thank our hosts for an enjoyable afternoon.

On Saturday, 8th September, Founder Member, Fred Hall, single-handedly manned a village exhibition in the St. John Ambulance Hall, as part of our village celebrations for the “Tour of Britain”. Well done Fred!

Our next event will be our Autumn Coffee Morning on Saturday, 17th November (more details next month).

History Society

The Robin Hood Line – the Nottingham to Worksop Railway was the subject of our September meeting, a talk by railway enthusiast Bill Taylor from Mansfield with many historical photographs making it a very interesting evening.

A line from Nottingham to Mansfield was started in the 1840s, before the collieries in Notts. And was extended north of Mansfield in 1875 when the mines opened there to transport the coal. Continuation of mining in North Notts ensured the line was kept open even though it had stopped as a passenger service in 1964. Following a lot of lobbying to have this reinstated funding was obtained from the EU, British Government and local authorities and the line took the public from the Midland station in Nottingham as far as Newstead in 1993. This was gradually extended by opening up the tunnel at Kirkby summit, through to Mansfield Woodhouse and then on to Worksop.

Visitors are always welcome at our meetings - 3 includes tea and biscuits.

The speaker on 10th October will be Pauline Marples and the subject:- Mansfield in World War I, which will include Clipstone Camp.

If you would be interested in joining us then please contact David and Judith Milnes on 01623 882454 for more details.

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Times are changing in the NHS (Continued from Page 1) Our latest fund-raising event for the Defibrillator Project will be a QUIZ NIGHT with PIE & PEAS SUPPER - AT RAVENSHEAD VILLAGE HALL on 23rd NOVEMBER 2018 (SEE OUR POSTER IN THIS NEWSLETTER). These have been very successful in the past so book your tickets early. Price £8 adults & £4 Children. Ring 07831 225602 or 07816933429.

Or e-mail gillyflower50@hotmail.com Recently there have been a series of community events to hear from the public about their view on local healthcare servicea and commissioning intentions from the NHS for the future year, and to find out about the new Treatment Centre at Newark. - If you want to know more about the NHS in Newark & Sherwood check out the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) website: - www.newarkandsherwoodccg.

nhs.uk.. Should you want to get involved in the work they do as a citizen then get in touch, the local Citizens Council is looking for new members, everyone should have their say.

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Calling all talented athletes in Nottinghamshire! Funding is now available to support you in your chosen sport.

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•Rushcliffe athlete Molly Palmer, top in the UK in her age group for 100m.

Ravenshead Flower Club 30TH OCTOBER 2018. Doors open at 6.45 pm for a 7.30 pm start.

JANE WALDEN will be demonstrating “Teaching Ideas for Christmas Designs” – something of interest for all flower and foliage lovers!

All welcome -Visitors £6. Tea/coffee and a raffle of the demonstrated flowers.

We are excited to announce details of our Christmas meeting when CRAIG BULLOCK will be demonstrating “WINTER” on Tuesday 27th November 2018, doors opening at 6.30 pm with a 7.30 pm start. Tickets are on sale now, either at our demonstration evenings or by contacting diane.adcock@gmail.com - Members £6, Visitors £10, includes a welcome drink, nibbles, tea/coffee and mince pies.

Supporting the sporting county with grants up to £400 for local athletes The next round of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Talented Athletes Fund has opened, offering grants up to £400 for Nottinghamshire athletes who have represented their country at national athletic events in the last year.

Applications close on 15th October 2018.

The Talented Athletes Fund is part of the council’s Local Improvement Scheme, which offers financial help and support to local communities.

Grants are available to pay for travel, training, accommodation, competition and coaching fees and kit costs.

The council awarded 65 grants worth more than £23,000 in sports grants last year.

Some of last year’s successful recipients have spoken of their delight at receiving funding, and are profiled in separate case studies below. They include: •Ashfield pole vaulter Felicia Miloro who has represented GB. •Broxtowe skier Bradley Fry who has competed at a European Cup. •Ice hockey player Toby Fisher from

Coun Gordon Wheeler, vice-chairman of the Communities and Place Committee, at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “I’m delighted to be launching the Talented Athletes Fund. We want young athletes – both male and female – to apply to this fund, so they can receive vital support for their chosen sport.”

provides targeted financial support to help make Nottinghamshire stand out as a place where people can fulfil their ambition. We wish all applicants the very best of luck.”

For details go to www.nottinghamshire.gov. uk/talented The closing date for applications is Monday, 15th October at 5pm.

Previous local sports stars to have received the funding include gymnasts, Sam Oldham, Becky Downie and Ellie Downie; swimmers, Ollie Hynd and Charlotte Henshaw; athlete, Richard Whitehead; show jumper Sophie Wells and rising tennis star, Freya Christie.

Coun Wheeler added: “Some fantastic athletes have benefitted from sports grants from the County Council in the past and young people will immediately relate to these stars.

Pictured is a recipient of county council help already, pole vaulter Felicia Miloro, 17, from Hucknall.

“I am proud that the county council is playing its part to ensure that current and future sports stars have the financial support they need. Our Local Improvement Scheme

Felicia trains at Notts Athletics Club once a week, as well as at Sutton Harriers Athletics Club and Loughborough Students Athletics Club three times a week.

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Discover the night sky at observatory The wonders of the night sky will be brought to life at three open evenings organised by Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society.

The events on Saturday, 29th September, Saturday, 20th October — which is also International Observe The Moon Night — and Saturday, 17th November, will be based at Sherwood Observatory, Sutton.

Visitors can view the night sky through the society’s main computer-guided 24-inch Newtonian reflector telescope, as well as a variety of smaller telescopes and binoculars on its external pad.

Society members will guide people around

the night sky, pointing out the wonders of the solar system and beyond.

Radio astronomy equipment will listen to the sounds of space and track incoming meteors.

There will also be a rolling talk throughout the evenings, presented by a society members.

At the end of the evenings, visitors will be given a free star map, or factsheet to take away.

The observatory is on Coxmoor Road. There is disabled access to all areas, but the main telescope is housed in the dome at the top

of a spiral staircase.

Refreshments and astronomy-themed merchandise will be on sale. There is limited free on-site parking.

Gates open at 6.45pm. Viewing is weather dependent, which will not affect radio astronomy or the talk.

Admission is £5 adults, £1 under-16s (accompanied by an adult).

For details email events@sherwood-observatory.org.uk or go to www.sherwood-observatory.org.uk There is also a 24-hour answerphone, call 01623 552276.

That’ll Be The Day coming to the Palace Theatre After an incredible three decades of touring, the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety production That’ll Be The Day returns with another BRAND NEW SHOW! That’ll Be The Day is highly acclaimed for its special ability to evoke nostalgia with LIVE entertainment.

Having delighted audiences throughout the UK for over three decades, the show is back on the road once again this year entertaining crowds of fans with classic hits from the 1950s, 60s & 70s plus more hilarious comedy!

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Now it performs over 200 shows a year to capacity audiences across the UK. Trevor Payne (who first created the show back in 1986!) still directs, produces and stars in the production today.

Trevor rewrites all the material for the show for each year, and over six months is taken in planning and preparation. Complete with stunning costumes and incredible live music performances, That’ll Be The Day is the golden age of popular music…

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For more information on That’ll Be The Day and to view the latest tour dates please visit: www.thatllbetheday.com or leave a message on Facebook.

Now entering its third year of collecting, That’ll Be The Day is delighted to have raised over £250,000 in donations from its truly generous audiences across the UK! “We are truly delighted to be supporting Make-A-Wish. The tireless work they do with children across the UK is inspirational and we look forward to a long and fruitful association with this amazing charity” Trevor Payne Charity Registration Nos. (England & Wales) 295672 / (Scotland) SC037479

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Mon: 8-10:30pm Sequence dancing in concert room to live music. Admission £2 plus cash bingo, card bingo & treasure chest (Lounge & Concert room) Tues: Slimming World 5:30pm & 7:30pm Wed: 7:15-9:15pm Family bingo, children welcome with adults.

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(Lounge only) Sat: Family bingo in Lounge 8-10:30pm, children welcome with an adult.

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Royal British Legion - Rainworth, Blidworth & District branch meet at The Venue every first Thursday of the month - at 7:30pm and everyone is welcome.

Wed: 2pm “ Eyes down” Bingo Snowball every week.

Sun: 12pm to 2pm Sunday Carvery £6 Adults, £3 Children, £5 Snr Citizens.

Rainworth Village Hall Mon: 10:00 - 11:00- Swing into shape 18:00 - 19:00 Kids Taekwondo 19:00 - 20:00 Taekwondo Tues:13:30 - 16:00 - Tea Dance (Ball Room) 18:00 - 19:00 - Yoga with Lynn 20:00 - 23:00 - Jive Junkies (Ball Room) Wed: 19:45 - 20:45 - Zumba (Ball Room) Thurs: 10:00 - 11:00 - Senior Stretch + Tone 12:00 - 16:00 - Over 50s club (A few seats available) 18:00 - 19:00 - Taekwondo 19:30 - 20:30 Yogalates Fri: 18:00 - 19:00 Yoga 19:30 - 22:30 - Sequence Dance Sat: 10:00 - 12:00 Sewing Group, alternate saturdays Sun: 19:30 - 22:30- Sunday Sequence

Rainworth Petanque Club, The Old Pit Lane.

The times of each meeting are 1pm to 4pm.

Everyone welcome - no experience needed.

Come and enjoy a friendly afternoon.

Rainworth Methodist Church Hall

Wednesday at 10am - Leisure Art Group Wednesday at 6pm - Weight Watchers Thursday at 7pm - Line Dancing for Beginners Friday at 4.45pm - Rainbows Friday at 6pm - Brownies - Term time only Friday at 7.30pm - Guides

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RAVENSHEAD FLOWER CLUB – 30TH OCTOBER 2018. Doors open at 6.45 pm for a 7.30 pm start.

JANE WALDEN will be demonstrating “Teaching Ideas for Christmas Designs” – something of interest for all flower and foliage lovers!

All welcome -Visitors £6. Tea/coffee and a raffle of the demonstrated flowers.

We are excited to announce details of our Christmas meeting when CRAIG BULLOCK will be demonstrating “WINTER” on Tuesday 27th November 2018, doors opening at 6.30 pm with a 7.30 pm start. Tickets are on sale now, either at our demonstration evenings or by contacting diane.adcock@gmail.com - Members £6, Visitors £10, includes a welcome drink, nibbles, tea/coffee and mince pies.

BLIDWORTH & RAVENSHEAD MEMORY GROUP Support for people living with dementia and their carers. Meet to Chat - Have fun Get advice and Support First Wednesday of the month At Blidworth Library, New Lane, Blidworth, Notts NG21 0PW. Interested? Ring Jayne on 07971039832, Email bandrmemorygrp@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page: Memory Group (Blidworth &Ravenshead) for more information.

OR just turn up on the day – see you there!

If you would like to take part in a 1 hour Dementia Friends awareness session or would like to arrange a session for your club or group, please contact Jayne on 0797 1039832. For more information visit www. dementiafriends.org.uk

Ravenshead Village Hall MONDAY Pilates Folk Dancing, Retro Step Aerobics, Fitness & Swing TUESDAY Pilates,Over 60’s Excersie Class, Cribbage, Scrabble, Family History, Canasta WEDNESDAY Ladies Badminton, Theatre Group, Abbey Gates WI, Garden Group, Current Affairs, Photography THURSDAY Jo Jingles, Art Group, Badminton, Fitsteps & Dance, Zumba

Ravenshead Village Hall FRIDAY Licenced Bar Available in evenings Fun Chorus Choir, Knitting & Crochet Group,Various Concerts etc.

SATURDAY Licenced Bar Available in evenings A good day for Parties, Dances and all types of social gatherings SUNDAY A good day for Children’s Parties (Bouncy Castle Friendly) and all types of social gatherings For more information call: 01623 792148

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Bards Poetry Club at Blidworth Bards at Blidworth meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at Blidworth library 10a.m. - 12 p.m. for poetry workshop, discussion, readings and a cuppa! Budding poets welcome.

BLIDWORTH -PATIENT & PUBLIC ACTION DESK (PPAD). At Blidworth Surgery on the second Monday morning each month except Bank Holidays. From 10.am to 12 noon. We offer advice for patients on a range of long-term conditions & health issues, and give support and information that helps connect you to the support services you need. In addition we have a direct link with the practice and this is the patients opportunity to put queries to the Practice Manager.

For more information contact – gillyflower50@hotmail.com. Contact the Surgery 795461.

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The Bilsthorpe over 50’s Club meet every Wednesday afternoon 1pm to 4pm at the Bilsthorpe Miners Welfare. Make new friends & enjoy music, games, bingo, dancing, quiz and refreshments, people welcome from Bilsthorpe, Mansfield, Rainworth and surrounding villages.

For more information call 01623 871185 or just turn up on the day.

Wednesday, 17th October: Bilsthorpe Garden Club’s Meeting will be a talk entitled “The World of Fern” at 7.30 pm in the Lounge at Bilsthorpe Welfare. New Members are most welcome.

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However, if the problem is combined with spinal or nerve leg pain, or has come on very suddenly, see a doctor immediately.

Many of us believe the word 'physiotherapy' is intrinsically linked with professional athletes and people recovering from serious accidents or injuries. But did you know this type of medical treatment can be used for far more everyday problems?

Well, it can. More so, it should, such is its effectiveness. Here are four everyday signs you should probably be visiting a local practice, even if you haven't been the victim of a bad tackle at football, recently suffered a fall, or are on the books of an elite sports team.

Desk-side pain Let's put it like this- we're not meant to sit still all day, only moving our fingers to type on a keyboard. Humans are supposed to be up and active, and when we are mostly sedentary the impact on our body is significant. If you fall into this category it's perfectly normal- albeit rather uncomfortable- to experience backache, neck pain or headaches. Getting up and moving around can help, setting up your desk properly is essential, but if things are getting too much it might be time for some physio.

Lowered mobility This can really be a case of one simple

assessment and then recommendations.

If you have picked up on the fact you don't feel as flexible and can't get around as easily as you used to- even if that just means no longer being able to touch your toes- then a physio can definitely help.

For starters, they will be able to properly inform you on the areas of the body causing problems. Better yet, they can advise on exercises that will help.

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Loss of balance You might be wondering what this has to do with the price of bread but stay with us.

Loss of balance is usually associated with the tissues in our inner ear. Conditions affecting this area can result in dizziness, vertigo, and balance disturbance, none of which are great. Vestibular rehabilitation, a very specific form of physio, is designed to overcome such problems through neck, head and eye exercises, amazingly retraining your nervous system so that it begins compensating for the issues.

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Take time to taste what you eat A campaign has been launched to encourage consumers to take time to taste their food after research showed that nearly 80% of people are unable to identify even basic sandwiches.

Busy, stressed workers are being encouraged to reawaken their taste buds by a leading psychologist after 60% of the population admitted to never or rarely tasting what they ate - 1,000 people were polled.

The majority of British workers eat at work most days with just 13% leaving for lunch, with only 28% saying they savour their food and almost half describing lunch as a means to an end to refuel their body.

Incredibly, with Britain a multicultural melting pot of global cuisine, awareness levels around food nutrition and healthy eating never higher, it seems the ability to actually taste food is under threat.

The scientific research into the UK's lunchtime eating habits was commissioned by food brand Glorious! and led

by Dr David Lewis with scientists at Mindlab.

The 1,000 participants were able to only correctly identify 35% of ingredients and most did not detect flavour swaps - 93% were unable to tell the difference between beef from Chinese pork, 92% couldn't tell ham from tuna, 82% could not detect Quorn from chicken, while 78% could not distinguish pork from chicken. Researchers found that, on average, 79% of people were unable to detect when basic flavours had been swapped, rising to 88% when people ate whilst distracted and 93% for people eating against the clock.

Dr David Lewis says: "The abundance of great flavours food experiences have never been more diverse, yet our findings suggest consumers are lazy when it comes to tasting and appreciating their food.

"I doubt there's ever been such a rich tapestry of food and flavour combinations at our disposal, yet we're not savouring what we eat, which is not just a shame but a genuine waste of taste.

"Apart from denying ourselves the pleasure that savouring tasty, well-cooked and presented food provides, there are other negative consequences of what Dr Brian

Wansink has termed mindless eating."

Dr Lewis pointed out that eating inattentively results in insufficient chewing and bypasses the first stage of digestion resulting in indigestion, heartburn and an inadequate intake of essential nutrients.

Poor chewing also means we fail to savour and appreciate the true taste and texture of the meal and food goes down so rapidly that we have in fact overeaten by the time the stomach tells the brain it has had enough, causing unwanted weight gain.

Top tips to reawaken your taste buds include: * Focus on what you are eating not the TV * Set aside time to enjoy food.

Leave at least 15 minutes for a snack and 30 minutes for a full meal * Chew the food carefully and take small mouthfuls * Avoid talking while chewing. Not only does it prevent you paying full attention to your food but also causes you to swallow air. *Avoid drinking too much while eating. Fluid not only distends the stomach but also dilutes the digestive enzyme in the mouth and the stomach's essential acid * Eat with your eyes as well as your mouth. Anticipating how food will taste not only adds to your enjoyment but also triggers the release of enzymes ensuring good digestion.

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Molly Rooth Corder UK representative on the DARE Youth Advocacy Board What an eventful month July was with DARE! I travelled to Texas to take part in the 30th international training conference for DARE America, this was attended by around 400 state officers/police officers and others who worked with DARE. For these people the week was full of workshops delivered by different speakers and some events such as a banquet. My fellow YABS and I helped to present the conference, speaking on stage helping to introduce speakers and run people down on the daily activities. This was a truly amazing experience and we even got to meet the Attorney General of the United States on stage and present him with an award! Coming back

to the UK I am continuing my project, I have set out to broaden the area that the Life Skills programs reach in the UK and am super excited to get this show on the

The Fund was set up, under the auspices of the Nottinghamshire Community Foundation, by Anne & Peter Eldridge in memory of their son, Kynan, who was tragically killed in Mansfield in 2005. The Fund aims to support local young people who are disadvantaged in some way to achieve their potential through music.

any way, please contact Sue Edwards on suzey.edwards@hotmail.co.uk or visit their website www.spectrumwasp.wordpress. com.

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On 22nd August, Anne & Peter presented a cheque for £500 to the Spectrum Wasp organisation at the Mansfield SuperBowl.

For more information on the Kynan Eldridge Fund, please contact Nottinghamshire Community Foundation www.nottscf. org.uk

Spectrum provides support, activities and respite to local children who are on the autistic spectrum and their siblings and parents. They offer a varied programme of events – e.g. swimming, outings, arts/ crafts, football , guitar, ukulele and drumming. If anyone would like more information on Spectrum, or feel they could help in

Free poster give-away at St. Edmund’s Church Have you ever wondered what's in the world-wide best-selling book and why it changed the world? A free series is about to start called 'What's in the Bible?' Children attending any of the sessions will receive a free Bible Time-line poster worth £11. For anyone who wonders what the Bible is all about, this is the perfect time for families with children age 0 - 14 to come and find out. Come and have fun using puppets to act out the stories. The sheep puppets will come out again on the 23rd September to explore 'King David Rules O.K.' and again on the 30th September 'Who is Jesus?' All are welcome and there is no need to book.

Just come along to these free events. There will be 3 groups: creche, 5 - 7s and 8 - 14 year olds. The sessions start at 10am and finish at 11:30am in St. Edmund's Church,

with a visit to the Stable Centre Cafe in the middle for activities. (Adults can welcome too!) Refreshments afterwards.

What a special treat as Magical Mayhem reigned at St. Edmund's Church Family Service. Paul Brown entertained all ages using clever illusions to illustrate God's special love for us all.

Days Night Nurse Night time is the worlds intake of breath It’s darkness conceals the past days death Orphaned once more by its dying the light Placed into care with the warden of night A starry mantel, a heavenly shroud Yesterday reposes beneath this cloud Nocturnally interned under this night sky sack Daytime retires within nights bivouac It neither the father, mother, sibling or son Nor a friend or next doors neighbours mum It’s a guardian, a sentinel that plays its part And returns each evening with the elixir of dark An overnight patient admitted for care A domiciliary service that repairs days wear Always at hand to purify days brilliant gift This domestic returns for its after hours shift So don’t disregard night’s important role When earth turns it’s back to the suns burning coal Its purpose is real from the very first strike To replenish worlds day with sparkle and light ©️Poem by Nick Staley

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How to understand and deal with grief Grief can cause a lot of stress and nothing can prepare you for the loss of a loved one.

There is always a lot to do when someone and when this happens you may feel unable to cope. Coupled with that, you may have to go back to work quite soon, or you are already back at work and don't feel you've had time to process your grief. You may be unable to concentrate or feel overwhelmed by everything.

You may be so unhappy because you’re too busy to find time to grieve for your loved one. Or maybe your grief interrupts you all the time so that you are overwhelmed by intense feelings of sadness, and you can't get anything done. Some people may hide their grief by using props such as alcohol, excess food, or sleeping a lot.

Grief is a natural process and although we all deal with grief in different ways, there are five basic stages to grief. Understanding these stages may help a person who is suffering from the loss of a loved one.

1. Denial: This doesn’t mean that the person doesn’t know that a loved one has

died – it means that the person is in a state of disbelief, shocked or numb.

2. Anger: As a person comes out of denial anger begins to surface. The anger can be directed at oneself for not preventing the death or at the deceased person for not caring for him or herself better. With anger can come feelings of guilt about what could have been done to prevent the death 3. Bargaining: People can at this stage begin to bargain with themselves and with that comes the thoughts, “What if……” and “if only I had…..” and wishing that the reality of the loss would go away.

4. Depression: This is not a sign of “mental illness”, it is an appropriate response to loss. A person can feel withdrawn from society or wonder whether it’s possible to go on living without their loved one. This stage is necessary to clear the way for growth.

5. Acceptance: This stage is about accepting the reality of the loss. The bereaved person begins to reconnect with the world and feel the possibility of experiencing joy and fulfilment again.

In our practice we regularly see people who are trying to come to terms with grief and loss. We use Hypnotherapy and also teach several techniques that our clients can use to overcome the overwhelming feelings of loss.

If you are experiencing the emotions of bereavement and would like to speak to someone in complete confidence we are here to help.

Call us on 01623 556234 Clem and Margaret Turner Therapy Practice - Sutton in Ashfield or Rosegarth Clinic, Mansfield.

Mansfield Town Football Club’s new training facility at Woburn Lane, Pleasley, which was due to open at the end of September, will be named the RH Academy.

FIFA standards.

moment and a real leap forward.

Furthermore, three-full sized grass pitches and a mini-pitch will make the facility a hive of activity at weekends. The pavilion will consist of four dressing rooms, showers and associated physio rooms.

“The site and its facilities will be beneficial for many different areas of Mansfield Town Football Club as well as the local community.

Stags’ new training ground name announced The venue’s name – short for The Radford and Hymas Academy – honours the two benefactors, chairman John Radford and academy director Steve Hymas, whose funds have made the project possible.

The duo’s company – Mansfield Town developments – has supplied £1.5m to the project, while the company was also awarded a grant of £500,000 from the Premier League and FA Facilities Fund.

A function room will be situated on the ground floor, which will include kitchen facilities to allow the room to be used by the local community for functions.

Located on the first floor will be two classrooms and offices which will be used as an education hub.

The state-of-the-art facility will boast a new full-sized and floodlit 3G pitch, built to

John Radford said: “The opening of the new training ground will be a significant

A new historically-themed adventure playground has opened at Rufford Abbey Country Park after a £350,000 investment.

that lies opposite a family refreshment area.

The park is free to use and the adventure playground also features tunnels and netting inspired by the priest holes of King Henry VIII’s reign. These surround a large climbing rock that offers views of Rufford Abbey and the entire play area.

“A new hub such as this will enable people to improve, progress and fulfil their aspirations. Those characteristics are at the very heart of our organisation.”

Stags’ academy director and project manager Steve Hymas said: “We are very proud to have built this project, not only for our young aspiring footballers, but for the whole community.

“Its legacy will be long lasting,” he added.

Exploring the ages at new adventure playground The revamped play area, which explores the ages, from the Tudors through to Shakespeare, has been designed for children aged three and above.

It includes historical details associated with past kings, queens and other important figures.

These include an Edward VI-inspired oversized throne, which was designed following research into the boy king, and a shipthemed climbing frame reflecting the age of pirates and seafaring that took place under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. A pathway leads to the Globe amphitheatre

The changes have been funded and developed

by Nottinghamshire County Council, which owns the park, and Parkwood Outdoors, which has operated the site since February 2017.

Chairman of the council’s Communicates and Place Committee, Coun John Cottee, said: “Rufford Abbey Country Park, set in the grounds of a former 12th Century Cistercian monastery and country house, is regularly voted the county’s favourite free tourist attraction.

Alongside the adventure golf experience opened in the summer, the playground bolsters what the park has to offer its younger visitors.”

Peter Fitzboydon, Managing Director of Parkwood Leisure, said: “Seeing this project come to life has been immensely rewarding and we hope that visitors will enjoy the new play area and finding out more about this country’s rich history.

Rufford Abbey Country Park is now a fantastic and affordable attraction for all of the family, since opening the park, it has proven to be very popular and we have taken on board customer feedback to help us make further improvements in due course, which will make the playground suitable for all abilities and become a fully accredited PIPA (Plan Inclusive Play Area) playground.”

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Leaky Gut Syndrome - The Colon Hydrothearpy clinic Leaky Gut Syndrome, or Permeable Gut as it’s sometimes called, is a condition where the gut wall has been damaged. The damage can happen for a number of reasons, which I’ll explain later on.

An increase in the permeability of the gut wall, or an increase in the size of holes in the lining of the gut, can allow toxic molecules to flow through the walls and into the blood stream. These toxins in turn may lead to inflammation in the body and cause mucosal and cell damage along the way.

Although Leaky Gut Syndrome is not readily acknowledged as a condition by conventional Doctors and GPs, it is a condition that is considered a major cause of disease

by Naturopaths or Nutritionists.

Leaky Gut Syndrome is thought to be implicated in many conditions such as Migraines, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Depression, Food Allergies, Arthritis, Bloating to name but a few.

When food is passed to the small intestine, the particles are broken down ready for the absorption process. When nutrients from our food have been stripped down by the body the vitamins and minerals that have been collected get absorbed through the gut wall into the bloodstream, these are used in a positive way, by nourishing the body cells

stream. Because these larger molecules have not been properly stripped down and digested, the body doesn’t recognise the size of these molecules, so they are seen as unwanted and this puts pressure on all the body systems to get rid of them.

When such a conflict is taking place it takes a huge toll on the body and it can cause many different reactions that are associated with this condition.

and giving us energy and fuel to all areas of the body.

However, if the barrier is full of holes, larger than the body can deal with, then the gut will allow undesirable bigger molecules of food (that have not yet been processed) leak into our lymph and blood

Because the system is being put under such strain it can result in using up a lot of our resources, such as oxygen, to defeat the large unwanted molecules, and this in turn may lead to feelings of fatigue and the body can become more susceptible to repeated infections.

Furthermore, inflammation builds up when leaky gut syndrome is present, which compromises the antibodies that help to protect us from viruses and bacteria and this in turn causes a build up of toxicity, giving us further exposure to unwanted side effects.

So, you might ask, what might cause Leaky Gut Syndrome in the first place?

Well, it is thought that there are a number of factors that may initiate it, such as

sensitivity to gluten, inadequate levels of stomach acid, lactose intolerance, the use of certain medicines (such as antibiotics) and compromised body systems such as the liver and adrenal glands, amongst other things.

What can we do to help this condition?

The first line of defence may be to reduce or avoid common food allergens, such as milk/ eggs/bread, remove gluten products, avoid refined foods and yeast, cut out alcohol and reduce your hormone and antibiotic input.

Become an avid food label reader; make sure you are consuming real food. Other things you can do to help heal your gut are to take more exercise and drink more fluids, don’t smoke and replenish your gut with good bacteria.

You may also consider talking to me to consider the various treatment options I test for this condition this might be an option for you. Give me a call today, I’d love to hear from you.

Janet Stafford, The Colon Hydrothearpy Clinic. 504 Mansfield Rd, Nottingham NG5 2FB. sherwoodcolonhydrotherapy.co.uk 07932 629003

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Send us an electronic copy of photographs with a few details and we will try to publish them in a future edition.

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Tough start in new league

There is no hiding the fact that Rainworth MW’s new look young side have been finding life tough in their debut season in the East Midlands Counties Football League.

Ben Marvin’s youngsters have so far flattered to deceive, interspersing some promising displays in which they have been unlucky not to pick up points with some showing where youthful naivete has cost them dearly.

Picking up where we left off last month, the Wrens did themselves and the club proud in the FA Cup at AFC Mansfield, who currently operate two divisions higher, suffering a single goal defeat and having chances to score before having a goal disallowed right at the death when a sharp eyed assistant referee spotted that the ball had edged behind the bye-line before it was crossed into the goalmouth.

So ended the FA Cup run for this season, but they left the Forest Town Arena with heads held high, and with optimism abounding as they went into the Bank Holiday Monday local derby at home to Clipstone.

On the day, though, the Cobras were that bit too streetwise, and ran out comfortable 3-1 winners. An inability to actually put the ball in the net from open play has been

one of the stories of the Wrens’ season so far, and so it proved with their single strike being an own goal.

Next up was the FA Vase, and yet another local derby, against Teversal, to set September on its way.

Yours truly was away on holiday for that match, but reports received indicate that Rainworth had most of the play and yet somehow contrived to lose 3-0, again failing to find the net, but conceding three , all of which had a touch of the bizarre, if not pure comedy, about them.

A midweek trip to fellow strugglers Borrowash Victoria finally brought about the first league win of the season. The match might well have been cancelled because of the overgrown state of the pitch but when asked by the referee both managers wanted to play it. The Vics had their goalkeeper sent off in the second half for a ‘professional’ foul on Blessing Adaleye who was through on goal though outside the penalty area.

The keeper’s stand-in was then equally guilty of bringing down the same player, this time in the penalty area, and Adaleye finally put Rainworth ahead from the spot.

Then right at the end Anton Wedderburn unleashed a screamer to give them a 2-0 victory and a happy journey home.

After that result manager Marvin kept faith with the players who had done the job, so although some more experienced players were available when Sherwood Colliery arrived with their 100 per cent record they were confined to the bench. It was a gamble, and it didn’t pay off. Sherwood, with several ex-Rainworth players in their squad, were held for 20 minutes, but then an unstoppable opening goal for the visitors and then three defensive errors left Rainworth trailing 4-0 at the break.

The older heads came on for the second half, and managed not to concede any more, but 4-0 was how it finished, but hopes were still high that the side could turn the corner against Gedling MW on 15th September. Those hopes were further flamed when Bryan Dakouri scored to give them a fifth minute lead, but it lasted only four minutes before Gedling equalised, and it was the visitors who grabbed the all-important winner 10 minutes from time.

Remaining September games: 18th Barrow Town (a); 22nd Newark Flowserve (a). The scheduled home game against Eastwood on 29th wil be postponed because of Eastwood’s FA Vase involvement.

October fixtures: 6th Belper United (a); 13th Ingles (h); 20th Selston (a); 27 West Bridgford (h).

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