Spotlight on the Ollerton Villages Contents Health and Wellbeing Mens health 6 Motoring Potholes 8 Lifestyle and Leisure Recipe 10 Dating Games 12 Puzzle page 20 Home & Garden Restaurant Review 18 Chinese New Year 20 Gardening 22 Care Fees 24 Community Information 28 Index of advertisers 30 Published by Spotlight Local Media Ltd Company No. 6841257 Tel: 01623 249940 Suite 104 1 Hanley St. Nottingham NG1 5BL Graphic Design and Layout: Spotlight Local Media
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Editor’s Letter Happy February everybody. Let’s hope that we have seen the worst of the weather and can look forward to the lighter nights. Be sure to read the worthwile advice for you this month from Sue Blain regarding Mens health. We had a lovely meal at Browns Bar and Bistro and you can read the review on page 10. There is advice on de-cluttering your home, greenhouse gardening, puzzles, potholes and computers. As always please feel free to comment or contribute by emailing to info@spotlightlocal.co.uk. Have a great month.
Dave
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Health and Wellbeing Men!......This affects you!
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oo many men are dying prematurely with just 66% reaching the age of 75. They are more likely than women to die from heart disease, cancer and suicide, to be overweight, to smoke and to drink alcohol excessively, but less likely to use health services effectively or to take part in self-help programmes. One of the biggest boosts would be to have someone to confide in about physical and emotional problems. However, men tend not to talk about such issues the way women do, nor readily take advice. Manchester Royal Infirmary discovered male patients that had suffered a heart attack were less likely to suffer further attacks if they had the support of friends, a partner or relatives. Nowadays men are under even more pressure from financial and work stresses. It is so tempting to eat and drink more alcohol to temporarily ease this stress. Whilst chatting with mates in the pub can be helpful, staying below 3/4 units a day is important. Death rates in men aged 45 to 54 years from liver cirrhosis has risen fourfold in the last 30 years. Overweight men are more at risk from serious diseases than women because they store fat around their middle rather than on their hips and thighs. Regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risks of diabetes, osteoporosis and heart disease. It also helps to relieve stress, as do B-complex vitamins, but sugary foods,
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strong coffee and other caffeinated drinks will make it worse. Maintaining prostate health, the gland found beneath the bladder, is vital. It can enlarge with age and cause difficulties while passing urine. If problems occur, visit your GP to rule out prostate cancer, the leading cause of cancer in men. Most often, the excessive growth of prostate tissue is not harmful, but may need treatment. Lycopene, an antioxidant found mainly in tomatoes, has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and protect against heart disease and osteoporosis. Try tomato juice, soup, sauces and use tomato puree in cooking, or add to a sandwich mix. The minerals selenium and zinc, found in brazil nuts, eggs, fish, lean meat, also offer protection. The herb, Saw Palmetto, is known to be beneficial, or Sabal Serrulata, its homeopathic equivalent. Testicular cancer, the most common cancer affecting young men, can be cured easily if picked up early from self-examination. As this is Valentine’s month, find time to share any concerns you have with family or friends. Check out the Men’s Health Forum website which is calling for action to tackle men’s mental health problems, get more men physically active, address high cancer rates, improve the use of health services and involve more workplaces in their health and wellbeing. Sue Blain
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Health and Wellbeing
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Sclerotherapy for Thread Veins
hread veins on the legs are very common affecting over 60% of the female population. They vary in size from the very fine red lines that can only be seen clearly using a magnifying lens through to dark purple networks of veins, difficult to conceal even with the highest denier stocking. A great deal of thread vein development is oestrogen driven thus explaining the fact that women suffer from these veins much more than men. Those that have been pregnant are much more prone to this development, partly due to the high oestrogen levels that circulate at the time, but also due to the weight of the baby increasing pressure in the venous system of the leg. They can also be hereditary. Occupations involving standing for long periods of time such as hairdressers and school teachers will increase susceptibility. Many ladies also develop thread veins at the site of injury, as damage to the tissue and the formation of a bruise seems
to predispose the future thread vein development. Sclerotherapy is a fine injection technique, which involves the introduction of a small quantity of sclerosing agent into the veins itself. The tip of a very fine needle is introduced just under the skin and the agent injected into the vein producing what is called the flush. The sclerosing agent irritates the lining of the vein damaging the vessel wall. Blood does not flow through damaged vessels and therefore tends to clot inside the vessel. With the vein now rendered useless and clogged with blood the body recognises it as being damaged and starts to destroy it reabsorbing the material by way of the immune system. Several sessions may be necessary so the winter months are a good time to consider starting treatment ensuring you have vein free legs for the summer.
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Motoring
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Pothole Damage!
rivers have been warned to be on their guard against the current ‘pothole epidemic’, after a sharp rise in the number of related
The number of insurance claims for pothole-related damage to cars has jumped sharply, according to AA Insurance. It warns that the severe winter weather has resulted in a huge number of potholes on Britain’s roads. Last year, £47 million was paid out in pothole-related compensation claims. “With the average repair cost for pothole damage amounting to £240 and some bills as high as £2,710, it is vital that drivers are increasingly vigilant on the roads and take the necessary precautions to avoid being left out in the cold financially,” says Mark Monteiro, insurance expert at uSwitch. com. What to do if you hit a pothole Pothole damage to cars is usually confined to tyres and wheels, steering and suspension. “If you hit a pothole and afterwards you notice vibration, the steering wheel doesn’t ‘centre’ properly or it pulls to one side, get the car checked immediately, as faults such as tracking or steering damage can lead to later expense or even an accident,” says Simon Douglas, director of AA Insurance. He also advises people to keep an eye on their tyres, as damage may not be immediately obvious. “Watch for development of tell-tale bulges on the tyre walls, indicating serious internal damage. If you see such a defect, change the tyre immediately as a bulge is likely to result in a blow-out which could be catastrophic if you’re travelling at speed.” Cars with alloy wheels and low-profile tyres are particularly prone to damage, as are motorcyclists and cyclists. Potholes are a major cause of axle and suspension failure, which account for a third of all mechanical issues on UK roads and cost British motorists an estimated £2.8 billion in repairs every year.
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And some potholes are so huge they cause damage to valances and sills, rupture suspension and steering and even rip off exhaust systems. The local authority’s highways department may be liable for damage caused by potholes, as long as it is aware of them – so it’s important to report such hazards. Take a photo of the pothole itself, the damage sustained to the car and the surrounding area to prove the absence of warning signs or cones. If there were any witnesses, then ask for their contact details. Can you claim compensation? According to Douglas, although many pothole incidents cause damage, the cost of repair doesn’t always justify a claim. If you do claim on your insurance, then you will also have to pay an excess and risk losing any no claims bonus. Claiming compensation from the local highways authority might be a better way of re-couping the cash for repairs. Highways authorities can’t be held liable for defects they don’t know about – which is why it’s so important that drivers report potholes when they spot them. However, they do keep inspection records and they may be liable if they haven’t acted after receiving a defect report. If you suffer pothole damage, then notify the authorities immediately. You should be prepared to supply the exact location of the incident, as well as the shape, size and depth – it’s best to take a photo as evidence of this. You’ll also need to get quotes for the necessary repairs. Make sure you keep these quotes, as well as the bill and receipts.
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Food and Drink Beef Bourguignon Revive the 1970s with this retro dish Ingredients 2lb / 900g braising steak, cut into 2 inch / 5cm cubes 3 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp plain flour 15fl oz / 425ml red wine 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 sprigs of thyme 2 bay leaves 12 small onions, peeled and left whole 225g / 8oz thick cut, smoked, streaky bacon, chopped into 1 inch / 2.5cm pieces 100g / 4oz button mushrooms, left whole Salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Heat half the oil in a heavy bottomed
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casserole dish and sear the beef, a few pieces at a time. Transfer the browned pieces to a plate. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan and brown that a little too. Return the cubes of beef to the pan and sprinkle in the flour, stirring to soak up the juices. Gradually add the red wine, stirring continuously. Add the herbs and seasoning, put the lid on and cook very very gently on top of the stove for one and half hours. Using the rest of the olive oil fry the small whole onions and bacon pieces in a small frying pan until they are golden. Add them to the casserole with the mushrooms. Cover and cook for a further one and a half hours. Serve with lightly steamed carrots and potatoes.
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Dating Games
o-one to be your Valentine? Follow our tips and next year you’ll be the one who’s all loved up.
It may not seem like it at the time, but dating is definitely easier when you’re young. Hanging out in college coffee bars, nightclubs or the local roller rink, means lots of time to chat with members of the opposite sex and size up which one you fancy, while discussing his or her merits with your mates. Fast forward a few years and it all becomes a bit of a minefield. You can hang out by the water cooler at work of course, but it isn’t half as much fun as the roller rink and, let’s be honest, tends to attract the sad, the mad and those looking for an extra-marital liaison. So what is a guy or gal to do? How do you find a special someone when you’re in your thirties, or forties...or beyond? Well there’s internet dating of course, but this can be a bit of a minefield...a female friend of mine commented that it’s a bit like buying your groceries online, in that there’s always a chance you might not get exactly what’s advertised and ‘There’s nothing like actually being able to squeeze the fruit yourself!’ She’d recently been speed dating and really enjoyed it. ‘It was actually good fun,’ she insisted, when she saw doubt written large on my face, ‘Everyone knew why we were there. We were all single; between 28 and 45 and looking for a bit of romance with someone compatible.’ Did she find anyone? ‘Well I’ve been on a couple of dates with guys I met there. It’s early days,
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but one of them is really nice and we’re going out again very soon.’ All very promising then, but what if you can’t face the prospect of a full on, no-frills meeta-thon. Are there any other ways you might meet Mr or Mrs Right? There are lots of singles clubs around. I’d always thought singles clubs were for sad, lonely souls, but not a bit of it. There are many clubs now dedicated to providing an interesting social life for those without partners. They often organise trips, talks and events for members who may or may not be looking for love, so they are great places to find new friends of both sexes and increase your confidence in a less pressured environment than a speed dating venue. Confidence is a key issue when looking to meet that ideal someone. No-one is attracted to someone needy. Foreign language classes are a great way to learn a new confidence-boosting skill, meet new people and you’re guaranteed to have something to talk about. If you feel as though your image could do with a boost, book a make-over at a local hair and beauty salon. Personal shoppers are not as expensive as you might think and can help give a fresh perspective on your style. Just remember, that whether you’re young or not quite so young, dating should be about having fun. Now go get ‘em tiger.
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Food and Drink
Browns Cafe Bistro and Bar For a restaurant that has only been open for 3 months, Browns Cafe Bistro and Bar in Berry Hill Mansfield is impressive. It is a modern restaurant with a lovely ambience situated in The Quarry area of Berry Hill. It seems that no expense has been spared in re fitting this ex chinese restaurant. It is owned by father and son team ? and Dan Brown. Dan has years of experience in designing restaurants for a national company and it shows. It has a chic, yet informal feel. Rich colours, vintage flock wallpaper and gold antique mirrors all set a stunning scene. His philosophy is a belief in creating a stunning venue, providing the finest foods made with special ingredients with the highest standard of service. All of this in a building which transforms at night time to become a cosy, intimate and stylish bar .We visited on a Monday night, and it was surprisingly busy for a restaurant that is in a “go to� location. It is not a restaurant that you would pass by chance unless you lived close by, but as we would soon find out, well worth the trip. There were four of us eating this evening. We all decided to all try something different. As a starter I decided on the crab cakes, not an unusual choice for me, my wife chose the mussels, and our friends went
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for the Prawn Cocktail and a leek and potato soup. All were excellent, there were certainly plenty of mussels, cooked with herbs and creme fraiche, the prawn cocktail was hot in a marie rose sauce, a clever twist on a classic dish, very tasty crab cakes, and a really nice leek and potato soup served with goats cheese and fresh herbs. It is worth pointing out that the menu is complimented by a thoughtful wine list, a good value cocktail menu, and also a good selection of beers. I was drawn to a fine pint of Hobgoblin. For the main course, we ordered braised lamb shoulder and couscous, which was excellent, very tender and flavoured with moroccan spice. A classic steak and chips; a 10oz steak served with hand cut chips and parsley butter which was most enjoyable, and 2 fish dishes from the specials board, grey mullet with courgettes and beetroot, and wild bass with savoy and jerusalem artichoke. I think this was the most moist fish I have ever tasted. Excellent. The chef here is John Boddice, and his passion is fish. He only buys the freshest available, and it finds its way onto the
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specials board each evening. He prides himself in buying only the finest locally sourced ingredients to create a classy menu which changes with the seasons. Menus are available to view at www. browns-bars.co.uk. With the dessert menu there is always a decision to be made. Firstly, should we, because we really shouldn’t, but then of course, what to choose. We tried 4 different dishes; sherry trifle, chocolate indulgence, tarte au citron and browns brownies. All were very generous in size, a n d perfectly presented. As well as the evening m e n u , Browns is open from 9am for breakfast, followed by lunch and then afternoon tea, which is presented on a bone china three tier stand where delicate china plates are adorned with delicious finger sandwiches, homemade scones with strawberries, preserves and clotted cream, mouth watering homemade cakes / cupcakes, chocolates and fresh strawberries. All this accompanied with a pot of Northern Tea Merchants gourmet tea. The bar is open all day for drinks until midnight. Sunday lunches are also available for £8.95. The restaurant will be expanding over the next few weeks, with the addition of a mezzanine and also an al fresco area for those warm sunny evenings. There is regular live music and jazz on sundays,
as well as special events throughout the year. Bookings are recommended for groups of six or more. Browns can be found at: Unit 5, Madeline Court, Berry Mansfield NG18 4XW www.browns-bars.co.uk Email: enquiries@browns-bar.co.uk Tel: (01623) 238186
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All in all our evening couldn’t have been better. The restaurant offers a fine dining experience without stuffiness and formality. Highly recommended.
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Let’s Celebrate.....Chinese New Year
ith the festive season over, January and February look dull, grey and depressing. But there is something to look forward to: the Chinese New Year. Based on a combination of lunar and solar dates, the Chinese New Year falls on a different day each year, usually in January or February. This year the date to celebrate is 3rd February. Each year is allocated the name of one of twelve animals; rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. The Chinese New Year is also symbolic of the end of winter and the start of spring, and many traditions and rituals surround the occasion. Fireworks have always been an integral part of the celebrations, with the belief that the noise scares away evil spirits and wakes the dragons who symbolise strength, integrity and good luck. This is the time for new beginnings. Out with the old and in with the new. Before New Year’s Eve all debts are paid off, houses are cleaned and any arguments resolved. Celebrations start on New Year’s Eve with a family dinner and everyone pays homage to their ancestors and household gods. All windows and doors are opened at midnight to let go of the old year and to bring the new one in.
Chinese also exchange gifts and give children two small red envelopes containing crisp, new ‘lucky money’. Happiness is said to come in twos, so gifts are given in pairs. Brand new clothes and shoes are also worn on New Year’s Day; again to symbolise a new start. Food is extremely important at this time of year and each dish is highly symbolic. Chicken or duck represent family togetherness and are therefore served whole. Fish symbolises a wish for abundance in the coming year. Again, it is served whole because this encourages a happy end to the year as well as a successful start. Noodles stand for a long life and shouldn’t be cut. Desserts include Sticky Rice Cake, because their sweetness suggests a sweet life and their circular shape epitomizes family reunions. Chinese New Year can be seen as a time to start with a blank slate, so if your New Year’s resolutions have been broken already, here’s another chance to try again. Prepare for this occasion by thinking of the changes you want to make in your life. Book a table at your favourite Chinese restaurant, or order a take-away, invite your friends and family around and shout Gung hei fat choi! Suki North
The celebrations last over two weeks. Homes are decorated with red and gold paper decorations which represent wealth and happiness. Orange fruits of all kinds symbolise good health, long life happiness and wealth. Tangerines and oranges are particularly favoured because the words for them sound similar to luck and wealth.
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Puzzle Page How to play Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through to 9, with no repetition! That’s all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic - there’s no maths involved and no adding up. It’s fun! Challenging! It’s addictive!
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Across 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 19 20 22 Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 13 15 17 18 21
Try repeatedly and learn from mistakes (5-3-5) Infrequent (8) Head (4) E.g. Milton Keynes (3,4) Rock face (5) Sub (1-4) Courteously (7) Distortion (4) Prevail (8) Corporation (13) Ambush (4) Inducement (6) Prostrate oneself (3,4) Draw out (5) Drive (6) Juvenile (8) Clot (8) Eclectic (7) Overseas (6) Salary (6) Cheery (5) Hussy (4)
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Gardening
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o you have a greenhouse? February is the perfect time to think about installing one so you can get a jump on the growing
The ability to shut the door on nasty weather makes pootling about and checking how things are coming on a much more pleasant experience. If your greenhouse has a power point you can have heat and light at your fingertips too, allowing you more time to potter. Don’t think it has to be huge and unsightly. There are so many styles available now, from the traditional cedar-framed variety to pretty bijou Victorian constructions. You could even go a bit sci-fi with a geodesic dome! As well as providing the perfect environment to start off early seedlings, a greenhouse means you can extend your growing season for fruit and vegetables. Don’t limit yourself to tomatoes. If you choose your varieties carefully you can try strawberries, peppers, aubergines, peaches, nectarines and grapes. Choosing the right site is important. Make sure that the ground is level. Your greenhouse should receive the maximum amount of winter sunlight available. Be sure to consider any shadows cast by existing buildings and trees, including those trees which are not fully grown yet. The most important time for sun to reach a greenhouse is during the spring and autumn when the sun is low in the sky. Greenhouses are all about temperature. Obviously they are a place of warmth, but they shouldn’t be too warm. It’s easy to cook your plants even in a British summer. Place a thermometer in the shade near the middle of your greenhouse and monitor the temperature at different times during sunny and cloudy weather. Most plants thrive best
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around 15-21C. If the temperature regularly reaches 26C or higher, you will need to ventilate. The simplest and cheapest way to ventilate is to open the door and roof vents in the morning and close them in the evening, but ventilation systems can be fitted which are automatically triggered as the temperature rises. Greenhouses do require some maintenance. If you already own one, then February is a good time to give it a clean. Disinfect the entire greenhouse-with a brush and a mixture of diluted bleach, keeping it away from the plants. Open up any vents to let the fumes out. Scrub down all the walls and floor, then rinse with clean water. Throughout the growing season spray the walls and corners with a hose set on the jet nozzle. This helps keep spider mites and whiteflies to a minimum. A greenhouse can be a wonderful addition to a garden. Well designed, well stocked and well arranged it can be a thing of beauty too.
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Care Fee Costs
his month Martin Fallows from Shacklocks, a member of Solicitors for the Elderly, looks at the threat of future care fees costs.
With an estimated 70,000 homes sold every year in order to pay for care or nursing home fees, one of our biggest areas of enquiry at the moment is coming from the elderly and their families asking what steps they should be taking in order to prevent this problem affecting them. As this remains a highly important topic for many local families, I thought I would share with you the ways in which I and my team at Shacklocks have been able to assist so many local families over the years and how we might give support to you and your loved ones. Clients will see us to ask us to make their wills and we will discuss who, for example, is to inherit the house. That is a proper discussion to have, of course, but logically why would anyone assume they will still own their property at the time of their death when
the house may have had to be sold before then in order to pay for their care? We therefore see it as vital to keep in mind the possible future threats to assets in every aspect of future planning. One of the changes made every year is when the Government sets the limit for the amount of capital you can hold before being required to pay for your own care. This is currently £23,250 and is likely to mean that anyone owning or part-owning a property will need to pay for their own care unless they have been successful in some form of forward planning of their affairs. For most people there is something we can do to improve upon their current situation and strengthen the protection of their assets. This can typically involve safeguarding all or part of the family home or savings and investments. The key is to see us whilst your health is still relatively good and where care is not yet on the agenda. To discuss any of these issues in more detail or to arrange a free meeting with one of our specialists call us on 01623 626141.
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Community Information LIONS GO LARGE The EDWINSTOWE AND DUKERIES LIONS CLUB are sharing a CHARITY EVENING with the local BIG NETWORKING GROUP at the OLLERTON HOUSE HOTEL in Ollerton on the 24 th of February. The aim of this is to help both organizations encourage new members and have a fun evening, plus raise a few pennies for LOCAL causes. On the evening there will be a special presentation on how to improve your DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY from COLIN BINCH a top local photographer. The BIG networking group are a band of local businessmen and women who meet twice a month on a Wednesday morning at Ollerton, not too early, for those stop in beds !!! BIG help each other to obtain new business from their own contacts ,the idea is to get to know each other and find out more about everyone’s businesses so they can recommend with confidence. There is a good range of industry on view at the group and if you join you will be the only company in your market sector. The Lions will also have a short presentation to explain a little of their history and the fantastic work that they do in the community. The lions are always looking for NEW members to boost their ranks, they are a close band of friends who raise lots of money whilst having loads of fun, Golf days , Easter raffles, Casino and Race nights plus the famous Santa Sleigh runs in December are just a few of the events they are involved with.
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To find out more about the evening and of course BOTH groups, please contact Jon Yarwood on 01623 411136, it could be the best call you make !!! DUKERIES U3A OLLERTON New Beginnings – January & February proved to be very successful months for the Dukeries U3A. We were awarded a grant from Headquarters to finance activities; functions postponed due to the weather were caught up on, and, most excitingly, ten new members came to our General Meeting. Our membership is rising monthly and this has brought a fresh impetus to our activities. For example, this week over forty people attended our Lunch Club at Rufford Park Golf & Country Club. An excellent meal was served, and members were still chatting long into the afternoon. Why not come along to our next meeting on February 21st at 1.30pm in the Jubilee Hall, Wellow Road, Ollerton? See what group activities we have to offer – anything from Art Appreciation, Craft, History, BellRinging, Bridge, Table Tennis and Walking to trips and holidays. There is something for everybody and a chance to make new friends. STOP PRESS. Coffee Morning – with free coffee and cake – at Ollerton Library on Forest Road. March 25th, 10am onwards. Come and meet us!
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Home-Start Dukeries Seeking Local People to be Volunteer Trustees Home-Start Dukeries is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under 5 years of age. We are seeking local people with professional skills to step forward and be volunteer trustees – to help guide and oversee our work to support local families with young children. We are urgently looking for a VOLUNTEER TREASURER, new TRUSTEES and someone with EXPERIENCE OF SOURCING FUNDING. For more information please contact Marie Sheffield on 01623 823353. Home-Start Dukeries is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity. Home-Start Dukeries, 50 High Street, Edwinstowe, Notts, NG21 9QS info@home-startdukeries.org Registered Charity No. 515187
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