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Felley Furnishings Sponsored Player Josh Hall Victorious!

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Local young golfer Josh Hall, sponsored

by Underwood company Felley Furnishings is the latest player to see his name engraved alongside golfing legend Lee Westwood’s on the Dowling Salver – the shield presented to the winner of Nottinghamshire Union of Golf Clubs Nottinghamshire Boys Matchplay Championship, which he won at Newark Golf Club in August.

Former Selston High School pupil, seventeen year-old Josh plays at Hollinwell Golf Club off a handicap of 3, and attends the Performance Golf Academy at Derby College. Aside from studying, practicing and competing, he also finds time to work in the pro shop at Oakmere Park Golf Club.

“We were keen to sponsor Josh to help him pursue his career as a professional golfer,’ said a spokesperson from Felley Furnishings.

‘Here at Felley Furnishings we are excited to help nurture local talent, and not only does Josh show great promise, but he also has a fantastic work ethic. We feel very honoured to taking this journey alongside him.’

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Golf Day boost for Bluebell Wood

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Over 80 golfing enthusiasts have demonstrated their putting and back swing skills to help Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice raise over £4,000.

Bluebell Wood, which supports children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions in Worksop and North Nottinghamshire, as well as further afield, held its Annual Golf Day at Worksop Golf Club, where the charity was given free use of the greens for the day.

With entry fees, raffles and donations all helping to raise money, every penny will be used to help Bluebell Wood support families facing the toughest of times.

The Annual Golf Day, which saw 20 teams compete on the greens on the edge of Sherwood Forest, was won by ‘Three Golfers and Gail’. Sue Schofield from Hallam Express won the

Nearest the Pin competition on both holes, with staff from Lloyds Bank volunteering at the halfway house and refreshments supplied by Bluebell Wood’s Worksop Support Group.

Jo Berry, Events Fundraiser, Bluebell Wood said: “It was a brilliant day all round and I’d like to thank all our volunteers and supporters who helped to make it such a success. We’re delighted so many people came along to help us raise this fantastic amount. This will help Bluebell Wood do even more for the 250 families it supports both at the hospice and in family homes.

“Worksop Golf club is an outstanding course and provided a great round for our golfers. We were lucky enough to have fabulous weather which helped everyone to have lots of golfing fun.”

For more ideas on how you can help Bluebell Wood please visit www.bluebellwood.org.

You can stay up to date on Bluebell Wood events by downloading the ‘Bluebell Wood Events’ app for free in the Google or Apple stores.

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice - Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice cares for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. They are currently supporting around 250 families, both in their North Anston hospice and in family homes

- Their services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family, including end of life treatment and care, music therapy, counselling, sibling support groups, home visits and much, much more

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- It costs more than £4m to keep the doors to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice open for families across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. They receive around 10 percent of their funding from government sources

Back pain affects people in all age groups but is most prevalent in the over 50s. Health experts say that chronic back pain is increasing across the population due to our sedentary lifestyle both at work and during our leisure hours.

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Around 4.2 million working days are lost to back pain by those in the 50-64 years age range.

A strong, healthy, stable back requires regular exercise. The exercises should strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, and also the abdominal and oblique muscles that encircle the trunk like a corset.

Those of us stuck at desks for most of our working day can try these exercises whenever we have a few minutes spare. Try 10-15 repetitions and hold each position for a count of 15.

1. While sitting at your desk, put feet flat on the floor and hands on the edge of the desk. Push back, arching your spine into a convex shape, then reverse it into a concave position.

2. Stand about 30cm from a wall and place hands against the surface at shoulder height. Bend elbows to support upper body and, using abdominal strength, lift heels while keeping the back straight.

3. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, about half a metre from a wall. Face the wall and lean against it using hands, the back should be straight. Reach up with right arm and simultaneously lift left leg backwards and upwards. Repeat on the opposite side.

Remember, if you are in any doubt, consult your GP or physiotherapist before embarking upon any exercise programme!

Curry Favour

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A brief history of British curry…

By Colin Tyler

I’d always thought of curry as a recent introduction to Britain but bizarrely it all began with the Dutch in the 16th Century. They were world-leaders in the trading of pepper and because they had a monopoly they were able to sell it at an extortionate price.

So Elizabeth I granted a Royal Charter to a small group of merchants allowing them to create a trading company which became known as the East India Company. Its initial purpose was to secure a better price for pepper than could be obtained from the Dutch.

Actually the British had never been keen on trading with India, which was viewed rather arrogantly as simply a handy stopping-off port and a place to exchange goods like cotton and linen. But the Dutch made life very difficult for other traders so private armies, dedicated to the protection of European traders, were set up all along the coast of India.

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At the time India was ruled by Emperors and Mughals and there was a lot of in-fighting. The Europeans took full advantage of this and seized whole regions and territories for their own purposes. Eventually the Mughals yielded to the British and the East India Company profited, becoming extremely powerful and influential.

The reign of the British Raj was a decadent period and this was expressed in their food.

Indian chefs were trained to cater for a western palate and there was a tremendous cross-over of cultures which resulted in a fusion-style cuisine.

When the British returned to their home country they still craved the spicy Eastern flavours they’d left behind. It’s unsurprising therefore that the first published recipe for curry appeared in a 1747 book, The Art of Cookery. Initially it included just coriander seeds and pepper.

Subsequent editions added ginger and turmeric. Even Mrs. Beeton included a curry recipe, which used all manner of spices, in her Book of Household Management.

The first ‘curry house’ in Britain was opened by Dean Mahomet, who came from an eastern Indian middle class family. He chose London because of its cosmopolitan atmosphere, and The Hindostanee Coffee House opened on George Street at the turn of the 19th century.

Curry houses became extremely popular but fell into decline during the two World Wars when people were preoccupied with survival and rationing.

The fall of Hitler and Indian independence in 1947 led to more people from the sub-continent relocating to the UK and once again there was a surge in popularity for spicy cuisine.

Curry is now firmly embedded into British culture. When you next bite into a poppadum give a thought for the history of the curry and impress your fellow diners with your knowledge.

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Left handed?

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Sarah Davey looks at the pros and cons of left handedness...

You’ve just missed International Left-Handers’ Day on 13ht August. Launched in 1992, it is now an annual event where left-handers everywhere can celebrate their sinistrality (that’s the posh word for left-handedness) and increase public awareness of the disadvantages of being left handed (like scissors … conventional scissors are made for righties, a fact which made my primary school years in the less-enlightened 1970s somewhat frustrating), and the advantages, because there are quite a few.

In many sports for instance, we seem to have an advantage. Left-footed soccer players and tennis players find it easy to wrong-foot an opponent. A right-handed player is used to ‘likehanded’ opponents who play a similar game. A lefty will have faced more right-handers and thus be used to their "opposite" style of play.

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We’re also more creative, possibly due to the way our brains are wired: The left half of the brain, which controls the right hand, is also responsible for speech, language, writing, logic and numerical thinking.

The right half, which controls the left hand, is also responsible for music, art, creativity, perception, spatial awareness and emotions.

I’ve learned to embrace my lefthandedness over the years. It’s part of who I am and I’m pleased to announce that since I purchased a pair of left-handed scissors I can now cut out neat paper shapes with the best of them!

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ABBEY MEDICAL GROUP Patient Participation Group (PPG) `GIVING PATIENTS’ A VOICE’ As things change in health and care nationally, locally and within our GP surgeries, it becomes so important to involve patients and carers in improving our services.

Who better to speak out for what is needed by patients than those who use the Practice? We are fortunate that our health team want to work with us to deliver the best possible care.

Following our successful open evening, we now have some new members and are still keen to attract more.

We also have a monthly Memory Group for people living with Dementia and their carers on the first Wednesday of the month at 2.30 in Blidworth Library.

Our members are also involved in discussions about the wider transformation plans that are being developed across Nottinghamshire.

We run information sessions throughout the year focussing on a range of conditions and supporting people to improve their own health and wellbeing.

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Did you know you can register to book and cancel routine appointments and order repeat prescriptions on-line by taking your photo identification to the Reception desk?

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First Wednesday of the month At Blidworth Library, New Lane, Blidworth, Notts NG21 0PW Next meeting Wednesday, 6th September 2017 2.30pm – 4.30pm Interested? Ring Jayne on 07971039832, Email bandrmemorygrp@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page: Memory Group (Blidworth &Ravenshead) for more information.

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Harvest Time – National The Importance Friendship Month of Bread

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Where would we be without friends? It’s said that friends make the good times better, and the bad times bearable. This month, it’s time to celebrate our friendships, as September is National Friendship Month.

In the UK, the month is attributed to The Oddfellows, one of the largest and oldest friendly societies. For them, it’s ‘an annual campaign to bring communities together and highlight the importance of friendships.’

Research from the University of North Carolina shows that spending time with friends can make us happier and healthier.

Whilst many feel it’s preferable to be with those who are positive, supportive and share good news, some believe that having close friends who they can have a good moan to and get things off their chest with is also beneficial. Groups tend to find their own norms over time in terms of what they talk about, what activities they do and how they behave.

You may have heard the expressions ‘Friends are the family you choose’, or ‘You can’t choose your family, but you can choose your friends’ and it’s true that some have tighter bonds with friends than family members.

Many say that there is something particularly special about a woman’s friendship with other women and in 2009 the Kappa Delta Sorority decided to make September International Women’s Friendship month, so perhaps for females there are two reasons to celebrate.

We have celebrated a successful harvest since pagan times in Britain. Today, events are commonly held in September or October on the Sunday when there is a full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox (September 23rd).

Prior to King Henry VIII’s break away from the Catholic Church however, celebrations took place on August 1st at the start of the Harvest season. The day was known as Lammas or ‘loaf mass’, and marked the wheat harvest specifically with celebrations on later days to honour fruit crops. On Lammas it was customary for farmers to make a loaf from the new crop and take it to church.

Stories of tradition then vary, with some sources saying the blessed loaf would be

used for communion during a special mass thanking God for the harvest. Others say the loaf was split into four pieces and placed in the corners of the barn to protect the grain that had been gathered.

Frequently celebrations in schools and churches include hymns such as We Plough the Fields And Scatter, and All Things Bright and Beautiful. Decorations such as corn dollies and the display of home grown produce are set out. This format is thought to emanate from when the Revered Robert Hawker invited parishioners to harvest celebrations in Morwenstow in Cornwall in 1843.

Whether you celebrate formally or not, it’s a great time of year to enjoy the foods of the season, especially a lovely, freshly-baked loaf of bread!

But, with Sociologist, Gerald Mollenhorst reporting in 2012 that most of us replace half of our friends every seven years, it’s good to keep an eye out for new friends as well as celebrate long standing relationships. For some, connections will last decades, but others will be for just a certain stage of a person’s life. Some talk about outgrowing their friends or moving away from damaging peer groups for example, and couples divorcing can often cause a split in friendship groups.

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Oddfellows are helping people to build new friendships during September, by organising a range of special activities to complement their annual programme. These include walks, tea dances and craft workshops with the theme of bringing people of all ages together over a simple cuppa. You can find details at: www.oddfellows.co.uk/Events/FriendshipMonth.

Or you could mark the month in your own special way. Plan a coffee morning, buy your friends a gift or just take time to tell them how much they mean to you. You could also reconnect with long lost pals. Social media has enabled a whole new way of keeping in touch with those who are remote, and you could also try having face to face style conversations with free calling services such as Skype or Apple’s Face Time.

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Panto casting is far from a Casualty as 3D magic comes to Mansfield

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Described by one customer as ‘a great place to bring children for their first taste of live theatre’, Mansfield Palace know how important it is to get the right mix of ingredients for their annual pantomime. Take a pinch of fairy-tale and add a splash of song and dance; stir in some comedy and garnish with magic. The result is a delicious show that has families flocking back in their thousands each Christmas.

The town’s premier entertainment venue is delighted to announce the full star-studded line up who will be whisking you away to a land of giants in Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas, plus there is an extra special treat for those who book tickets as the show will include 3D effects to bring certain aspects of the performance even closer to them!

“A major part of the magic of pantomime is to be found in the special effects. This is the first time our audiences will be wowed by 3D and we can’t wait to experience the excited reaction of our crowds” – Andrew Tucker, Cultural Services Manager

have to do every Christmas, it’s tradition. There will be lots of surprises and the show will have heart, fun and games - I think we all need a bit of that!”

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Mansfield pantomime without a dame! The Palace Theatre is excited to welcome Craig Ansell to join its ranks of painted faces and outrageous costumes as Dame Trott. Craig is known for taking traditional characters and providing his own unique spin on them – producing a character whose life would be believable in today’s theatrical productions. Not only an actor that has a longstanding background in cabaret, stand-up comedy, musicals and theatre, Craig is also an accomplished story teller who is able to enchant the audience into becoming part of the magic of panto:

“Poisoned apples, rusty old lamps, ticking crocodiles and gargantuan beanstalks do not compare to two shows a day in heels… and Cinderella thought she had issues!”

Many of you will remember Rebecca Wheatley (pictured) as receptionist Amy Howard from Casualty, but did you know she is also an incredible singer? She scored top ten singles with Everlasting Love and Stay with me Baby in 1998 and 2000 respectively, as well as recording the album Where Time Stands Still.

Rebecca has livened up shows such as Loose Women where she was a regular presenter and can currently be seen as a guest presenter on Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff, where she is happy to give her opinion on any subjects that may pop up!

Rebecca has starred in many national touring productions including the sell-out one woman show, Big Pants and Botox, which came to Mansfield Palace Theatre in 2011. She has also starred on the West End stage, in musicals such as Fame and Bad Girls. She recently appeared with Bryn Terfel in Fiddler on the Roof, which was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3 from the Royal Albert Hall. She tells us she is excited to return to Mansfield, playing the role of Vegetable Fairy in Jack and the Beanstalk this year:

The pantomime opens on Saturday 2 December and runs until Sunday 7 January, with relaxed and signed performances available on certain dates.

Please visit www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call Box Office on 01623 633133 for further information and to secure your seats.

“Acting, singing, presenting, it’s all telling stories. I love to tell stories. Panto is absolutely the one thing that you

Rebecca and Craig join previously announced stars Mark Little and Adam Moss, as well as more than 33,000 pairs of 3D glasses, so with over 56 percent of tickets already sold, we predict another near sellout production by our local theatre.

Comedian Adam Moss returns to Mansfield for a third time due to overwhelming customer demand, this time taking on the role of Silly Billy. He promises us…

“…more madness and Mossy mayhem! I am really thrilled to be coming back to such a lovely place as Mansfield Palace Theatre to spend time with the incredible audiences and staff there.”

Mark – who is most well-known for his role as Joe Mangel in Neighbours – will be playing the character you love to hate, Fleshcreep, telling us: “I like playing the baddy but will be more nutty than scary. I want the kids to have banter with me without being terrified!”

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But why stop at wild blackberries. How about growing your own? It’s very simple. My dad used to grow them over two discarded wrought-iron gates he found in a skip! You don’t need anything quite that elaborate. Rig up a simple post and wire frame. Two 2m / 6 foot posts knocked into the ground 2m / 6 foot apart and joined together with horizon-

There are plenty of thornless, highly flavoured varieties. Ashton Cross produces a heavy crop of intensely flavoured fruit and Merton is a compact thornless which produces enormous blackberries and is very suited to a small space.

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Our philosophy is to tailor the service we provide to suit each family – some prefer us to visit them at home, others prefer to visit us in the office. Some people want us to do everything – order flowers, produce service sheets, place press notices – whilst others prefer to do things themselves.

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At a time of bereavement, it’s only natural that your mind is in a whirl, with questions that need answering and concerns that need addressing.

At Gillotts Funeral Directors, we have generations of experience in leading families through this difficult time and providing a compassionate, flexible and high quality service.

As kids we used to dig out an empty ice cream tub and go blackberrying in the autumn. It seems to have died-out a bit as a family pastime but that means there’s more for the rest of us! Don’t worry about breaking any laws. If the fruit is growing in the wild it is anyone’s for the taking.

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Autumn’s scent is sweet and sour. There is a definite tang in the air which indicates that summer is drawing to a close. Don’t be sad though, autumn has its compensations, especially at harvest time: picking early apples, cold from the tree and dappled with dampness is one of life’s little pleasures. But if you don’t grow fruit in your own plot you don’t have to miss out, just look to the hedgerows.

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Past Times Forgot

Month by month, a series of poems by John Stafford that hark back to the days when you could leave the back door open, “mind you, we didn’t have anything worth taking who wanted an old mangle, for instance?” says John.

“I could talk forever of my childhood and I have tried to capture a part of it in traditional rhyme – how we were taught at school as a way of learning our English. I hope that reading some of my poems will remind you of your past times forgot.”

John Henry Stafford, Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Mine Eyes As I look into the sky And the wheels catch mine eyes Spitting out rays of the sun I can still hear men talking As I often went a walking To the dark days of work that we done

As I look into the sky And tears fill mine eyes As I think of all the workmates that I knew Though some in the hereafter I can still hear jokes of laughter Maybe I can share some with you As I look into the sky I often wonder why We toiled away from the sun For now I spend time yearning And wish that we’d been earning In a daylight world full of fun

As I look into the sky Mine eyes are filled with pride As I drink a toast and recall That you never take from granted Good times were all we wanted Here’s to my mates, one and all

From an early age, we teach our children not to talk to strangers, but even as adults, especially if we are elderly or vulnerable, we can take steps to keep ourselves safe – especially in our own home.

What should you do when someone you don’t know is at your door?

• If you have a peephole, use it to vet any callers • If you don’t have a peephole use a chain. A door chain is very useful for elderly people. Have one fitted and use it • Never let strangers into your house unless you have checked their credentials • If the caller gives you a phone number to ring be suspicious. The person on the other end may be their accomplice.

Check in the phone directory and make the caller wait with the door locked and the chain on while you make the phone call. Beware of anyone who protests at your caution or treats it with contempt • If you are doubtful dial 999 and explain your suspicions • If you are still unsure politely but firmly refuse entry • Always close and lock your door before going to look for your purse or anything else Extra advice for flat-dwellers

• Do not automatically buzz open the main door if a caller buzzes up to your apartment with a plausible sounding excuse • Never hold the door open for a stranger whose arrival coincides with your departure. Don’t worry about appearing rude. Simply smile and cite security. Innocent people will understand

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T-Shirt The Humble

Hands up if you own a T-shirt. I’m guessing nearly all of us do. Our favourite garment is an American import, first issued by the U.S. Navy in the late 19th century around the time of the Spanish American War. The crew-necked, short sleeved top was meant to be worn as underwear beneath the uniform. It got its iconic name from its shape when laid flat, resembling the letter "T".

The lightweight fabric quickly made it popular with dockworkers, farmers, miners, and men in the construction trade, who began to adopt the T-shirt, preferring its lightweight fabric in hot weather.

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It's thought the first T-shirts printed with logos were actually made for the film The Wizard of Oz! They were green Tshirts with 'OZ' printed on them in white, and were worn by workers in the Emerald City. I admit I’d never noticed the Tshirts prior to my research and I've watched the film dozens of times!

The credit for the first printed T-shirt in a photograph is attributed to the Air Corps Gunnery School T-shirt featured on the July 13th, 1942 cover of LIFE magazine. Mickey Mouse was the first 'celebrity' to be featured a few years later.

Marlon Brando played his part in making the T-shirt a seriously cool fashion item when he wore a tight white one in the film, A Streetcar Named Desire.

In the late 1960's, the printed T-shirt gradually became a means of self expression, advertising, wearable art, and political protest. At some point in our lives most of us have owned an iconic one. Think of the yellow 'happy face' Tshirt, the Rolling Stones 'tongue and lips' logo, or the CHOOSE LIFE T-shirts of the eighties.

Egyptian man marked his second year in detention, without charge or trial, for wearing a T-shirt which bore a ‘Nation without torture’ message.

The humble T-shirt may not be so humble after all. The next time you grab one from the wash basket you might want to consider what your tee says about you!

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The garment has a long history as an object of protest and political point-scoring. Green MP Caroline Lucas wore a Tshirt displaying the slogan ‘No More Page Three’ in large lettering during a Commons debate on sexism in the media.

Harriet Harman sat in parliament wearing one bearing the message 'This is what a feminist looks like.' In some parts of the world such messages can have serious consequences for the wearer. Last year an LGBT protester and entrepreneur in Burma printed T-shirts with "Gay is OK" on them (in a country where it is still most decidedly not) and a 20-year-old

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Mansfield Palace Theatre recently enjoyed their most successful year yet, with 100,000 visitors choosing to see shows in the Leeming Street venue. As they continue to build on their reputation as the town’s premier entertainment offering, they have put together a programme with something to suit all tastes this autumn and winter.

• Mercury – Queen tribute on Friday 20 October • King of Pop – Michael Jackson tribute on Saturday 21 October • Some Guys have all the Luck – Rod Stewart tribute on Friday 27 October • Macca – Paul McCartney tribute on Friday 17 November

The Dreamboys are coming to town on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 September for the ultimate girls’ night out. Groucho’s Bar will be open from 5.00pm with cocktails and prosecco available! The theatre bar will also play host to a fun Gin Tasting event on Tuesday 10 October where you can learn about the history of this juniper flavoured spirit, whilst sampling four varieties of it!

A new folk programme is being offered in the venue’s refurbished upstairs Studio, with two winners of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards starting the proceedings. Rachel Newton won Musician of the Year in 2017 and will be performing on Wednesday 25 October. Next up is Martin Carthy - who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014 - on Friday 17 November.

There are several familiar faces from TV and radio appearing at Mansfield Palace Theatre in the next few months, for a variety of tastes: • Gervase Phinn on Wednesday 27 September • Dominic Kirwan and Lisa Stanley on Saturday 14 October • Psychic Sally on Wednesday 18 October • Pam Ayres on Wednesday 25 October • Stuart Maconie on Sunday 12 November

Mozart’s The Magic Flute is reinvented for our era of Trump and recessions, by OperaUpClose, on Sunday 15 October. And what better way to start getting into the festive spirit than with Ballet Theatre UK’s The Nutcracker on Sunday 19 November.

Current comedy names have been secured by the Palace in the forthcoming season. Star of quiz panels shows QI and Have I Got News for You, Rich Hall, is first to take to the stage on Thursday 14 September, followed shortly after by Lee Nelson’s Serious Joker Tour on Thursday 19 October.

Masque Productions bring us their one night variety show, A Palace of Variety, on Sunday 17 September and return between Tuesday 7 and Saturday 11 November with Victoria Wood’s hilarious musical, Acorn Antiques.

Four family shows are on offer in the coming season, starting with a double bill of The Sooty Show on Sunday 9 October. Older children will enjoy booing and cheering at American Wrestling on Sunday 22 October, with the whole family catered for in Cirque Enchantment on Thursday 26 October. This concert style cirque production features stunning choreography, breathtaking live vocals and mesmerising circus performers with a soundtrack of current pop, rock and classical music.

Sing-a-Long-a Productions invited Mansfield Palace Theatre to ‘Be our Guest’ when they chose the venue as one of the first in the country to present Beauty and the Beast on Tuesday 24 October. Disney’s recent smashhit film will be shown on a giant screen, whilst the audience becomes the star of the show using on-screen lyrics and their props goodie bag!

Other local talent performing in the coming months includes:

• Inspirations Theatre Company present Gypsy from Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 September • Mansfield and Bellamy Royal British Legion branch present their annual Festival of Remembrance on Sunday 29 October • Mansfield’s New Youth Theatre group will perform Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 November • If musical tributes are your preference, That’ll be the Day promises you an evening of music, laughter, and non-stop nostalgia on Tuesday 19 September, with a rock ‘n roll show celebrating the 50s to the 80s. The Live Aid Experience on Saturday 28 October guarantees to have you singing your heart out and dancing in the aisles, as a full live rock band and incredible singers re-enact that famous night thirty years ago when artists such as Elton John, Status Quo and Madonna came together to stage a momentous fundraising gig • Alternatively, you may wish to attend tribute evenings dedicated to just one artist…

• Beautiful Noise – Neil Diamond tribute on Wednesday 4 October • Totally Tina – Tina Turner tribute on Thursday 12 October • FastLove – George Michael tribute on Friday 13 October

their annual Christmas Memories show to town on Wednesday 15 November.

• Starman – David Bowie tribute on Saturday 18 November • Holly at Christmas – Buddy Holly tribute on Thursday 23 November • Someone Like You – Adele tribute on Friday 24 November

Original members of the Kinks – Mick Avory, John Dalton, Ian Gibbons and Dave Clarke - are reunited in The Kast Off Kinks on Thursday 16 November.

There is plenty of music to reminisce to scheduled before the end of the year, including Blidworth Welfare Band and Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir’s Thank You for the Music 3 show on Sunday 24 September, with special guests St Peter’s School Choir. Shortly afterwards, The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra with The Andrews Sisters UK take to the Palace Theatre stage on Wednesday 11 October, plus Neil Sands and his West End cast bring

As always, the season ends with a festive feast fit for the whole family. This year’s pantomime stars Australian Mark Little in the ironically giant tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.

Mark – who is most well-known for his role as Joe Mangel in Neighbours – will be playing the character you love to hate, Fleshcreep: “I like playing the baddy but will be more nutty than scary. I want the kids to have banter with me without being terrified!”

The show really will be bigger and better than ever with the introduction of 3D effects to the performances, so who knows, maybe the baddie really will be ‘behind you!’

For more information on times, prices and durations of shows, or to see which shows are already on sale in 2018 and beyond, please call Box Office on 01623 633133 or visit www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk

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Triathlon: Willcocks takes European and Three National Titles Mansfield Triathlon Club’s Michelle Willcocks stands as the country’s leading age group triathlete having won four significant titles in as many weeks in 2017, a performance that follows a similarly impressive display in 2016 when she won one European silver and two British and one National championship.

In Dusseldorf, Germany, Michelle became women’s European Triathlon Champion putting in an outstanding performance to beat two European elite standard athletes. Just a few weeks earlier she became National Sprint Triathlon Champion in Thorpe Park and then went on to win the National Aquathlon Championship in Leeds in mid-June.

Michelle’s incredible run of outstanding form was completed when she won the National Standard Distance Triathlon Championship in Ripon placing her as the country’s top age group triathlete and resulting in her qualifying for the World Standard Distance

Triathlon Championships in September 2017 in Rotterdam.

All this would be outstanding in any normal circumstances but in 2011 Michelle had major life changing abdominal surgery as a result of being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Undeterred, she has used this to renew her determination to succeed in her sport and push herself even further. Michelle says, “every race is tackled with a humble appreciation of the ability to work my body harder.

The surgery has not held me back – it has done quite the opposite and I am excited to find out what I can achieve next.”

Michelle’s racing partner, Chris Holmes, also recorded some notable achievements. In the English National Aquathlon Championships in Leeds Chris won silver in his age group.

Racing with Michelle in Dusseldorf he represented the UK in the European Sprint Triathlon Championships finishing strongly amongst Europe’s best triathletes.

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The First Phone Call from Heaven

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One day a phone rings, then another one, and another. Now a small church in a small town in Michigan needs to deal with the question of what really happened. And it is only a matter of time before the country, and the world, is asking the question too.

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Autism East Midlands have adopted a stretch of the Chesterfield Canal to help the Canal & River Trust make it an even more special place for local people. Autism East Midlands has answered the call by the Trust, the charity that cares for 2,000 miles of waterways in England and Wales, by agreeing to adopt a one-mile stretch of the Chesterfield Canal in Retford. The adoption runs from Carolgate Bridge in the town centre to the railway bridge near West Town Wood.

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As part of the adoption a team from Autism East Midlands’s Tall Trees Day Service, based on Rectory Road in Retford, will help the Trust to ensure that the canal is a tidy, welcoming place for local people and visitors. The volunteers will be helping the Trust with tasks such as clearing litter, tackling dog mess and reporting fly tipping.

The first team from Tall Trees, made up both of staff and people that use Autism East Midlands’ services, headed out onto the canal on Friday 30th June to improve the look of the canal by picking litter, locating and reporting dog mess so another team could clear it and checking the canal for damage so maintenance can be planned.

Waterway adoptions give people the chance to make a real difference to their communities by helping to improve their canals and rivers. At a hands-on level they get involved in activities specific to their waterway, from recording and improving wildlife habitats or maintaining a local towpath, to helping run educational or community events. Most groups meet regularly each month to ensure their stretch continues to thrive.

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all out howling session. For some very odd reason, when this happens, I am compelled to stand, upright and stiff, with my left paw lifted, pointer-like, and my show-off frondy tail is always pleasingly erect, ready for anything. Within a nano second she was in full flow and, as usual I simply had to join in.

Dolly's howls are like yawns. I've noticed that when someone, canine or human, yawns, anyone who sees it yawns too. That's what it's like when my sister howls, I simply have to

My Sister’s Troubles

By BoBo McIntyre

Well it's been another funny old weekend here at McIntyre Mansions, and I don't mean in a funny 'ha ha' kind of a way. As you might have guessed, it was Dolly again. She had one of her funny turns, or one of her Dollywobbles as I prefer to call them (behind her back, of course!). You'll know if you've kept up with our earlier chapters, that here at McMansions we've all sort of become accustomed to Dolly's inexplicable mood swings.

In fact I've actually heard Mum and Dad giggling about them. They say things like, 'Oh dear, Doolally Dolly's at it again!' and, 'Do you think it could be her Menopaws?' Even Dolly Dementia has been mooted, but I reckon that's a little bit too near the truth to be amusing. I do. Honestly.

Whatever the problem is there's no doubt about it, my older sister is getting to be a

right funny old madam, especially now she's reached the ripe old age of nearly fifty-six.

Still, none of us are getting any younger, are we? I mean I bet you would never have guessed that I'm forty-nine! Some people still think I'm still a young whippersnapper; Mum says it's because I have something called, 'the cute factor'.

Anyway, this latest kerfuffle began on Friday night. We were just settling down in the McMansions kitchen when it started - the howling that is. My sister's howls are like nothing you've ever heard before. This time it was quite scary though. I was just on that delicious cusp of sleep and it was pitch black, nothing to be seen except the green figures on the microwave, when I heard that first distinctive half-growl. I was instantly awake as this is usually the pre-curser to an

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The next day she was in one of her twitchy moods, she couldn't settle anywhere, and Mum said she was like an ill-sitting DollyDog. She refused her breakfast, and even turned her snout up at our lunch-time cheesy nibbles, not that I'm complaining about that you understand. At bedtime she was so tired after such a restless day, she fell asleep immediately.

The following morning we both ran upstairs for our early morning cuddles and Mum shrieked, "What's wrong with your face, Dolly? What's happened to your eyes? Rob, come and look at Dolly's face." I couldn't resist a sneaky glance at my sister, and Mum was spot-on; Dolly had a very funny look about her. I don’t know if you saw that Bear Grylls episode where he got stung and his face swelled up, eyes all shut? Well she looked all Dolly Grylls.

As usual with Mum it was panic stations. She was just about to ring Vets4Pets when Dad said, "Now hang on a minute, Shirl. Let's not be too hasty, after all it's Sunday and it'll be emergency service rates." Ignoring Mum's tuttings and derisive snorts, he held Dolly's face and stared at her squinty eyes saying, "Now, what's up with you me girl? Have you been rubbing your eyes in your sleep? I don't think it's anything much, Shirl, let's just keep an eye on her. Keep an eye on her! Boom Boom!"

"Oh trust you to make a joke out of all this, Rob. Here's my Dolly, my poor poor Dolly, probably going blind, and you think it's funny. I despair of you, Rob, I really do. I'm going online to ask what Cesar Milan thinks it might be, and if I get even an inkling that it could be something like cataracts or even glaucoma, I'm ringing Vets4Pets, emergency rates or not." Half an hour later Mum came downstairs her face wreathed in relieved smiles. "Oh, that Dog Whisperer really knows his stuff. Thank goodness we didn't bother with the vets, Rob. Cesar says it's some kind of an allergy, either from an insect bite or something Dolly's eaten, and the best thing to give her is half a Piriton. In a few hours she should be back to normal. Her eyes should reappear and she won't be howling and twitching like an ill-sitting Dolly-Dog. Phew, what a relief."

By bedtime all was calm again. The Piriton had done the biz and Dolly no longer looked like Mr Grylls having a severe reaction. She was just beginning to snore when I said, "Dolly, are you feeling better? I do hope with all my heart that you're not going to start with all that howling malarkey later. It's all very wearing you know."

"It's very wearing for me too, bruv. However, the howling was nothing to do with my swollen eyes and my twitching. No, those very odd symptoms were definitely caused by a crusty old dog turd I mistook for a Toffee Crisp just round the back of the burnt-outtree. I thought it had a funny taste to it. I suppose I must be allergic to crusty old dog turds. It's a bit of a bummer really!!"

"So, Dolly Dearest, what does cause your terrible howling? Do tell."

"Well, I was as puzzled as you are, Bo, so I googled it and the answer is very interesting, very interesting indeed."

"Go on then, Doll. You can't put a dog on a horse and not let him ride. WHAT MAKES YOU HOWL?" Dolly cleared her throat importantly and said, “Apparently it goes back to my terrieristic ancestry. When it's a full moon, which it was last night, some chosen terriers simply have to howl; our ancestors used to mistake the full round moon for a ball they'd never be able to fetch. We're known as Lunar Lunatics. It's all fully documented, Bo, Wikipedia goes on about it at great length.

The question that bothers me though, Bro, is why do you, a Shih Tzu of little brain or importance, feel the need to join in?

"Dunno, Doll."

"No, Bo. Me neither. N'night."

BoBo (with a little bit of help with the keyboard from Shirley McIntyre, a Jacksdale Jotter)

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Hold yourself accountable – This is the number one key to success and it’s the one that trips most people up. It’s your life and your goal. Hold yourself accountable to working your plan, and refuse to make excuses.

Enjoy the journey – Encourage yourself daily as you might encourage your best friend.

Congratulate yourself when you do things that challenge you or you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone. As you reach each micro goal, reward yourself.

Remember success isn’t a destination it’s a journey. Happy travelling.

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Tattoos

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Slow-cooker Baked Apples with Nuts and Butterscotch Sauce Leave these apples in your slow-cooker and return home from an autumn walk to a tasty treat

Tattoos are on the increase. The number of studios has doubled in the last ten years and 29% of Brits aged 16-44 now boast an inking. So with over 1,500 studios to choose from, how do you decide?

First thing to do is choose an artist whose artistic style and ability match your expectations. Be sure to look through their portfolio and check on the quality and consistency of their work. Do you like their designs? Are the lines steady, the shading smooth and the colours solid? According to a 2003 study, 75% of people who get tattoos go on to regret it, so it’s important to do some serious homework before making that all important decision. After all, tattoos are very difficult, painful and expensive to remove!

Safety comes next. Make sure the studio and the tattoo artist are both registered with the local council. This is a legal requirement and they should have certificates proving their status. Certification assures certain basic standards of cleanliness and hygiene of premises, equipment and the individual performing the

work. Check there is a current Health and Safety Certificate on display and that the artist wears gloves and uses new needles for each customer.

And…Tattoo Removal

If you regret getting a tattoo, you’re not alone. According to findings by the British Association of Dermatologists, almost a third of people regret their tattoos.

Laser treatment is widely regarded as being the most effective method of removal. The laser injects the skin with intense light, which breaks up the ink particles causing the tattoo to fade.

The body’s immune system removes the broken-down pigments over time. The laser energy is harmless, and only targets the pigmented skin, leaving the un-inked surrounding skin unharmed.

Multiple sessions are needed to break down the tattoo depending on the size and scope of the affected area. There are different laser types which will depend on the age, colour and intensity of the tattoo. Treatments are normally scheduled at least three weeks apart. As tattoos are designed to be permanent removing them is not always straightforward and it can be an uncomfortable procedure.

The lasered area will need to be treated with antibacterial ointment, kept clean and covered with a bandage.

New technology has reduced the side effects of tattoo removal but the risks haven’t been eliminated entirely. The biggest danger is a risk of infection and scarring. There is also a risk of changes in skin pigment, making the treated area appear noticeably lighter or darker than the surrounding areas. Your laser removal technician should go over your medical history before beginning the procedure, as there can be increased risks if you have certain auto immune diseases, acne, diabetes or other skin conditions.

The best way to reduce the risks is by choosing a trained, experienced specialist.

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Delivered to 20,000 LOCAL households AD Newspapers is a family run business, based in Nottinghamshire and established in 2001. We publish three monthly community newspapers, the Kirkby & Annesley AD, the Selston & Underwood AD and the Ravenshead & Linby AD.

In total the AD is distributed to 20,000 households, which we conservatively estimate equates to around 40,000 readers.

The AD provide a great combination of business and local information, articles and puzzles.

Produced as a high quality tabloid-sized newspaper, copies are distributed for free, monthly, by hand, to all accessible local residents. There are ten issues a year, as the December and January issues combine to form a ‘festive’ edition and the July and August issues combine to form a ‘summer’ edition.

Whether you are a high street

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The AD provides information that is hard to find amidst the jumble of internet searches and local newspaper cuttings. Here are a few benefits: • Create brand awareness for a new business • Boost presence for an existing business • Advertise in a quality newspaper that is totally FREE to residents – and a really good read!

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Think FEW when you Chew!

We chew and then swallow our food, to launch it its long journey through our digestive tract. It is normal for it to linger a while in certain places but sometimes lingering turns to languishing and then to clogging…with unpleasant consequences! Constipation is one of the most common medical complaints.

It is well known that fibrous vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils and fruit, especially pineapple, sun-dried apricots and figs, provide the fibre needed to speed up the processing of food through the gut. They are also rich in nutrients and are much better than relying on wheat bran alone.

By absorbing several times its own weight in water, fibre softens stools and adds bulk, preventing blockages in the colon. The same is not true for the refined flour found in white bread, cakes and biscuits.

If you are dehydrated, your body will resort to drawing back fluids from your bowel, which will not only cause

constipation, but also headaches. Drink plenty of still water at room temperature between meals.

If you suffer with irritable bowels you might benefit from taking probiotic supplement, as well as eating live yogurts.

Exercise also keeps things moving.

As you chew, just think FEW : Fibre, Exercise, Water and there’ll be no hold ups in your system!

By Joanna Lewis

Tom’s Midnight Garden

by Philippa Pearce

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A Good Read...

When you are born you occupy a small slot within history and for that period of time you live your life in your own way. But how much thought do you give to those people who came before you? Your house or your school may have been someone else’s house or school; a place where someone else grew up and had hopes for the future.

Tom is getting ready to enjoy his summer holiday when his older brother comes down with measles. To ensure that he doesn’t catch it, Tom is sent to stay with an aunt and uncle who live in a small flat at the top of a large old house. This is not how he imagined spending the summer. One night he is lying in bed, unable to sleep, when he hears the old grandfather clock in the house chiming. He counts the chimes. 9 … 10 …

11 … 12 … 13. And so the most amazing and magical summer of Tom’s life begins as he meets Hatty, a young girl who wears strange clothes.

This 1958 novel is a children’s classic and is frequently rated as one of the best children’s novels published since the war. It is inspiring with its message that life is to be lived to the full and reminds children that even their grandparents were young once.

By Willow Coby

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