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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Here we are in the final issue of 2021, and what a year it has been. We can now take a look back (and also celebrate just a little bit) over 5 years of Made magazines! We hope that you’re all having a great time across our wonderful region, joining in where you can and getting out to plenty of our region’s events and making those festive plans that didn’t seem to be possible last year at this point. We welcome November in with a big old bang, there’s fabulous fireworks displays and then all the chaos that ensues before the festive season. There’s going to be plenty of Christmas markets to visit and gifts to be bought! Look out for our lovely interior friends from Décor Clever bracing the cold weather and make sure you pop to their stall at some of your local events. They have some super baubles and lovely sparkling Christmas décor. In this issue we have lots to keep you busy reading on those darker nights – so wrap up warm, grab a brew and take a seat. Our creative in this issue is Sarah Wilkes, a photographer based in Nottingham, better known as the ‘baby whisperer’, and for our Girl About Town, GemmaLouise King is exploring the Lace Market and Hockley areas in Nottingham for a spot of shopping and the discovery of some rather nice foodie retreats. Sally Outram will be leading the way around Wollaton Park and we have our regular spots from Erin McDaid, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, and Rod Auton shares his knowledge on The Chesterfield Canal bridges. Kelly Roden, Meliora Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms talks biophilic design and where would we be without Teresa Bovey’s recipes? This issue Teresa shares recipes for perfect pastry and a festive cheese board. As always we have our usual mix of events and news and in this issue we have a bumper motoring section for those car enthusiasts with a nice range of hybrids, SUVs and more. We’re looking forward to some thrilling test drives next year too to share with you all. Keep up-to-date with all the latest on our sites www.madeinn.co.uk and also don’t forget for the latest events to have a peek at www.innorthnotts.co.uk too. There’s lots going on, so we wish you a fantastic November and a beautifully festive December and we’ll see you in the New Year!

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Inside This Issue News & Events

Home & Garden

The Local Roundup & November/December Events.

2021’s most exciting interior trend has been the growth of biophilic design, a way of designing interiors to bring the outdoors and nature into the indoor spaces we live and work in. Kelly Roden, owner of Meliora Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms in Bawtry.

The latest news and events from across the region.

Features 26

A Delicate Balance. Climate action needs nature. Nature needs climate action. Neither will succeed if we don’t prepare for a changing world. Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Chesterfield Canal Bridges. The bridges along the canal hold lots of interest, here Rod Auton tells us more.

Shhh! It’s The Baby Whisperer... Sarah Wilkes, also fondly known as the Baby Whisperer, is an award-winning contemporary photographer who has captured the heart of families all over the UK who travel to her Nottingham studio for her custom newborn, child and pet portraits. Made snapped up the chance for a chat.

Girl About Town.

Fashion & Beauty 64

Nottinghamshire Dovecotes. The doves and pigeons may well have taken flight but the heritage remains. Made reviews some of the last remaining dovecotes in Nottinghamshire.

Business 40

Celebrating 5 Years Of Made. The Made Team, founded by Createinn Ltd celebrate five years in print.

The Latest Fashion. Winter warmers and party season trends.

Food & Drink 71

Tempting Table Treats. Food demonstrator and home economist, Teresa Bovey has a selection of recipes this issue for perfect pastries, cheese platters and a lovely warming soup to enjoy this festive season.

Travel & Leisure 48

Wandering At Wollaton. In this issue travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram walks Wollaton Park and beyond in a festive wander featuring Martin's Pond and Harrison's Plantation.

Gemma-Louise King, brings you neighbourhood know-how and a roundup of places, people and things to look out for in the Lace Market and Hockley areas in Nottingham.

Nature Inspired Interiors.

Motoring. We take a peek at the Audi Q4, Maserati Levante Hybrid and the Land Rover Defender V8. As well as keeping upto-date with our friends at Nottingham Porsche Centre in their latest round of the Porsche Boxster Cup.

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Green Flag Award For Newark & Mansfield Parks Four parks in Newark and seven across Mansfield have been awarded the Green Flag Award. The award, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces, celebrates its Silver Jubilee this year and has recognised a record number of 2127 sites in 2021.

Newark’s Parks Four parks across the Newark are celebrating as they have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award. All managed by Newark and District Council, the successful green spaces are Newark Castle Grounds, Sconce and Devon Park, the combined sites of Sherwood Heath, Cockglode and Rotary Woods, and Vicar Water Country Park. Newark Castle and Gardens has also achieved the much coveted Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the management of its historic features.

After 18 months that have seen parks and green spaces play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely, the news that these local landmarks have achieved the Green Flag Award is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that make these green spaces a great environment for everyone to enjoy.

Mansfield’s Parks Seven of Mansfield’s parks and nature reserves have won the coveted Green Flag Awards - for the sixth year in a row. The success was marked by the lighting up of the Bentinck Memorial in the Market Place in green. The green spaces which achieved the standard in the district were: Carr Bank Park, Titchfield Park and King George V Park, all in Mansfield, plus Peafield and Yeoman Hill,

in Mansfield Woodhouse, and two Local Nature Reserves at Quarry Lane, Mansfield, and The Carrs, in Warsop. They join parks and open spaces nationwide as diverse as the National Memorial Arboretum, in Staffordshire, and Chiswick Old Cemetery, in London, as winners. Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams said: "After 18 months that have seen our parks and green spaces play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family safely, the news that Mansfield has again achieved seven Green Flags is a fitting reward for hard work and dedication of the council Parks team and our many Friends' groups. Visitors in Mansfield can enjoy many sports and activities all year round in its parks. These include tennis,

petanque, football, golf, family picnics, dog walks, outdoor gym equipment, trim trails, cycling and children’s play equipment. Anyone who would like to get involved as a volunteer at any of Mansfield's parks and green spaces can contact the Parks team by e-mail (link opens in email app). The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world. To find out more about the award, and find the full list of winning parks and gardens, visit greenflagaward.org

Our Christmas events are back for 2021! Join us for festive family fun with live entertainment, Christmas shopping at our street markets, lights switch-ons, fireworks and more!

WORKSOP SWITCH ON & MARKET Saturday 20th November

12:00pm - 6:30pm

R ETF O R D SWITCH ON & MAR K ET Sunday 21st November

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HARWO RTH W I NTE R WO N D E R L AN D Sat 27th & Sun 28th November

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TUXFORD CHRISTMAS EVENT Sunday 5th December

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News & Events

Retford Consultation Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Planning Group begins wider consultation Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Planning Group (RTCNPG) commenced its wider public consultation phase with a stall at Retford Market in September. As part of a planned programme of public appearances and communications, the group will be appearing on some of the Retford markets on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and Retford Christmas Market, over the next few months. Formed from residents, elected representatives and people employed in the designated Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Area, RTCNPG has been working, since its official recognition by Bassetlaw District Council in March of this year, on draft proposals to discuss with the public. The RTCNPG team will also be offering to meet with community groups based in, or with a significant interest in, the Retford Town Centre Neighbourhood Area. The draft proposals for consultation, which seek to build on the current strengths of Retford are: Vision In brief, by 2037 Retford will be a safe, healthy, accessible and sustainable town centre, supporting people of all ages, which is proud of its heritage buildings and attractive to businesses as a place to grow and prosper, providing a range of employment sites and premises. Retford town centre is future facing, the home of people

and businesses looking to reduce their carbon footprint. The value of natural assets will be enhanced and extended and investment will create a rich mix of shopping, leisure, sports, health, cultural and social facilities making Retford town centre appealing as a place to live, learn, develop, work and spend quality leisure time. Community Objectives The community objectives look at the regeneration and bringing more vitality to the town centre, supporting the growth of a vibrant day time and evening economy (cafes, pubs, restaurants and other leisure facilities). To create an exciting environment that makes it attractive for micro, small and medium sized businesses and shops to locate and flourish in the town by ensuring that there is a range of suitable sites and premises. Improving the accessibility of the town by providing a network of connecting movement corridors that are safe, accessible and direct for walkers and cyclists into and across the town centre. In so doing encouraging opportunities for workers, residents and visitors to be healthier and more active. There are multiple objectives that aim to improve facilities, accessibility and enhance the town centre. For full details of the plans and to find out details ongoing please visit: www.bassetlaw. gov.uk/media-centre/news/ latest-news/

Sun Rise Views At Sundown See the sun rise at Sundown and stay for a few days Sundown Adventureland, Nottinghamshire’s muchloved theme park for more than half a century, has been granted planning permission for a range of new luxury lodges on the site - so there is no need for the family’s fun to end at sunset. Ready for February half term 2022, families will be able to enjoy an extra special break at the park, which also acts as the perfect base for exploring nearby Retford, and the glorious surrounding countryside. Nottinghamshire County Council has given the go ahead for 66 lodges - each with a unique themed wall mural inside, and construction is already under way. Speaking about the new investment, Sundown Adventureland’s owner Gaynor Corr said: “We’ve always been aware of how lucky we are as a family to live here, on this wonderful park and in this wider, picturesque countryside. So we decided as a family we wanted to give

our guests the chance to experience a bit of that too. “I think it also shows how committed we are to the local area. The expansion should lead to more than 20 new jobs as we seek more staff to help keep the lodges in pristine condition for each new guest that arrives.” Half of the cabins are equipped with luxurious private hot tubs, so that after an exciting day chasing the kids round all the wonderful rides and features that the park has to offer, the grown-ups can chill out in style. Each lodge is equipped with a fully equipped kitchenette, residents also have full access to the Crash Landings indoor play area and restaurant, which offers a breakfast menu and a tempting bistro menu to cater for every taste in the evening. For more information, visit the Sundown Adventureland website: www. sundownadventureland. co.uk/wild-acre-village

Party In The Square Party In The Square 2021 was a huge success for the town. It was a fantastic afternoon of free music for visitors and residents of Retford this year, from leading tribute bands, local artistes and headline act, former X-Factor contestant and West End performer Alexandra Burke. There was delicious food as well as an open air bar. Everyone came along to sing and dance to the acts that included The Bowkers, Amilia (Ariana Grande Tribute), Hitch and Abba Sensation along with Alexandra Burke. It was another superb event for the town and we look forward to next years! Details of future events by the North Notts BID are found on northnottsbid.co.uk

Festival Of Food & Drink Made had a fabulous foodie time at the Festival Of Food & Drink held in Clumber in September, we can’t wait until the next one in 2022! There were fabulous artisan food producers, award winning food and drink, special guest TV chefs, gorgeous gifts, crafts and homewares, delicious dishes with cuisine from around the world served by fantastic Street Food ‘Pop Up’ cafés and bars! The Cookery Theatre was a real treat with famous guest Chefs, and the children were kept busy with the fairground and the Cookery School on site too. There was plenty to see, eat, buy and also special guests, fantastic live music and a fabulous Food Festival atmosphere. For details on next year’s event and to see more visit: festivaloffoodanddrink.com

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Festival Success The 2021 Newark Dragon Boat Festival was such as a success it will be repeated next year. Thirty-three crews from local businesses and organisations took part in the event, jointly organised by Beaumond House Hospice Care and the Child Bereavement Centre, both Newark-based charities. The winners were Newark Town FC, with Knowhow in second place and The Blue Team third. The prize for the best fancy dress was won by Blueprint Gaming. The debut festival in 2019 raised around £28,000 shared by the two charities. Head of fundraising and marketing at Beaumond House, Catheryn Lowe, said she was totally overwhelmed by the show of

support from the local community. “To stand on the stage at the start and see crowds of people coming out after such a long time was absolutely fantastic,” she said. “The venue lends itself beautifully to a community event and there was a great atmosphere with people both paddling or just there for a day out. “Hopefully everybody who came got something out of the day. A massive thank you to everybody – the volunteers, the teams, the sponsors and the public for making the day such a wonderful success.”

Fundraising and marketing manager for the Children’s Bereavement Centre, Rachel Wilson, said,

entertainers that kept us all entertained on stage, a heartfelt thank you. Even the weather was kind.

“There are not enough words to say how much we appreciate the support we received for this year’s Dragon Boat Festival.

“The event was a huge success, and we can’t wait for next year”

“To see the local community come together in such numbers was uplifting and inspiring. To the teams taking part in the racing and all their hard work raising funds, the food stalls and children’s activities who worked tirelessly all day, the volunteers that give up their valuable time, the sponsors and the very talented array of

The event was sponsored by Ringrose Law Solicitors, G. M. Steel Ltd of Newark (formerly Abachem) and Gusto Group of Collingham. They all had teams taking part. Envelopes sponsored the Team Village, Blueprint Gaming sponsored the medals which were presented to each competitor and Newark College sponsored a climbing wall at the event.

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Osberton International Horse Trials This September saw another fabulous week of skilled riders across all competitions in the British Eventing - Osberton International. 20-year-old Toots Bartlett from Somerset: “This is by far my biggest win and it’s just fantastic." Kevin McNab Takes Centre-Stage at Osberton International. All imagery courtesy of Athalens.

A Massive well done to the winners of all the sections at Osberton International. Kevin McNab won the CCI3*-L, Toots Bartlett in the Investec CCI2*-L John-Paul Sheffield in the British Eventing CCI-SI* 5YO Championships, Jodie Amos in the British Eventing CCI-S2*, Stephen Heal in the CCI-S3*, and Flora Harris in the Four Year Old Showcase. Also, this year’s Osberton International Horse Trials played host to a national driving event for the very first time. Following the huge success of a test driving trials in 2019, the team at organiser’s BEDE Events pulled out all the stops to bring toplevel sport to the Osberton Estate in Nottinghamshire. Sponsored by Bennington Carriages the competition was one of just five national events planned for the year. With the magnificent backdrop of the Osberton Estate the marathon course included an exciting new water complex which was a big hit with competitors. We look forward to seeing these superb skills back in action across the board at next years Osberton International Horse Trials event.

News & Events

New Deal For Wizz Air Wizz Air and Doncaster Sheffield Airport announce new deal as platform for further growth. As the UK aviation sector recovers from the devastating impact of the pandemic, Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline, have strengthened plans for future growth with the signing of a new deal. Wizz Air already plans to offer more than 1.5 million seats at DSA next summer, supporting the local economy by creating hundreds of jobs in the region*. This new deal comes as restrictions on international travel continue to relax and ahead of predicted strong recovery for 2022, with increased demand for flights to popular leisure destinations such as Spain, Turkey and Portugal, signalling significant growth for the UK’s favourite airport. Wizz Air has already seen an increase in bookings over the October half-term and summer 2022. Wizz Air UK Managing Director Marion Geoffroy joined the senior management team at Doncaster Sheffield Airport for a two-day visit that included introductions to the brand new Wizz Air crew, recruited from the local area and fresh from their rigorous training, as they prepare to take off from the DSA base on one of their brand new, ultra-efficient Airbus A321 aircraft. Marion Geoffroy, Wizz Air UK Managing Director, said: “We continue to build on our successful relationship with

DSA which began in 2006. Our intention is to further enhance our operations at DSA by growing a based operation of scale here in the coming years, providing even more ultra-low fares to local customers to an exciting range of destinations across Western and Eastern Europe, and perhaps beyond. This is great news for the local economy, both in terms of jobs and inward investment. “Wizz Air has defied the industry-wide downturn with the expansion of operations in the UK, including the launch of two new bases in the past year. With the addition of a number of A321 neo aircraft to the fleet in Summer 2022, we are focused on accelerating growth over the coming years.” As part of the new agreement, a number of additional new routes are on sale for Summer 2022 to popular leisure destinations such as Spain, the Canary Islands, Turkey, Portugal, Bulgaria and Crete. It comes hot on the heels of new flights to winter destinations such as Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Tenerife, which are perfect for some autumn sunshine and will launch just in time for October half term. Top winter city destinations such as Riga, Krakow and Warsaw are perfect for a city break and traditional Christmas markets. Kate Stow, Director of Aviation Development and Corporate

(Left to right:) Freddie Brodermann, Senior Commercial Manager, Wizz Air UK and Marion Geoffroy, MD of Wizz Air UK, meet Declan Maguire, Head of Aviation Development, DSA, Kate Stow, Director Aviation Development and Corporate Affairs, DSA, and Chris Harcombe, Managing Director, DSA to announce partnership growth deal at Doncaster Sheffield Airport.

Affairs, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “This new deal with Wizz Air is wonderful news for our customers across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North Nottinghamshire, offering them a greater choice of ultra-low-cost flights to more destinations from one of the fastest growing airports in the UK, now and into the future. “Airports are an important economic catalyst, providing jobs and inward investment to the region and it has been a real honour to welcome Wizz Air’s senior management team to meet their new crew, based here at DSA, recruited from our region. “Our projected growth of +56% next year versus the trading period prior to the pandemic means we’ve

bucked the industry trend and we look forward to more customers enjoying our Easy, Friendly and Relaxed service as we embark upon our impressive recovery from now and into summer 2022.” Wizz Air has an impressive growth plan through its relationship at Doncaster Sheffield Airport with 1.5M seats on sale for S22 (April – October 2022). This figure represents an increase of 1M new seats compared to Summer 2019, a 208% increase Vs Summer 2019. In addition, Wizz Air will have 250,000 seats on sale for Winter 2021 (November 2021 – March 2022), with flights to the Canary Islands, Cyprus and top city destinations including Latvia and Poland.

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Covid Memorial Garden Plan For Mansfield

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A monument in honour of all those affected by COVID-19 will be the focal point of a new memorial garden in Mansfield.

Doddington Hall’s Claire Birch will discuss land management and the environment at Ladies’ afternoon tea.

The terraced garden behind the Old Town Hall is one of two pocket parks planned for the town centre.

This November at a Lincolnshire ladies’ afternoon tea, Claire Birch will be speaking to women working in farming about “Wilder Doddington”, Doddington Hall’s latest initiative; an ambitious plan for nature recovery across the entire 770-hectare estate.

also feature the ABP team discussing the importance of farm business reviews, the move towards environmental schemes, and an update on the Sustainable Farming Incentive, and Wilkin Chapman LLP will discuss the legal principles behind family partnerships.

Hosted by agricultural consultancy, Active Business Partnerships and Wilkin Chapman LLP, the event is free to attend and will take place between 1.30pm - 4pm on 25 Nov at the new Cathedral Centre and all women working in the field of food and farming are welcome to attend.

Alex Olivant, farm business consultant at Active Business Partnerships, believes that there is a need for practical guidance as we move through the agricultural transition. “Farmers are getting to grips with new schemes and grants and we will be helping to evaluate some of the lost funding and develop a profitable business. The seminar is a space to discuss the future without the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the many opportunities available as we move through the agricultural transition,” says Alex.

The other involves plans to install a slide for youngsters on an existing green space, on the corner of Walkden Street and Quaker Way. Boulders could form the steps up one side of the slide on the grassy slope, which links the rear entrance of the Four Seasons Shopping Centre to the Stockwell Gateway site, where work is underway to build a hotel and leisure development. The project will create an improved area for children to let off steam in the town centre.

The monument would serve as a COVID-19 tribute to those affected by illness and loss and as a thank-you to the many key workers who have been a lifeline to the local community since early 2020. The current proposal is for it to feature a large piece of engraved stone in keeping with the grade II* listed town hall. There are also plans to install uplighting for the monument and new trees. Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams said: "What we want to achieve with this urban greening project is a greater sense of calm and enjoyment for visitors to encourage them to linger.

The masterplan aims to guide new development while preserving the town’s industrial heritage.

Ahead of the event, Claire Birch outlines a few of the changes on Doddington Hall’s estate, and gives a hint of what she will be covering: “Farming is changing and at Doddington Hall we are looking to encourage natural processes to operate at a large scale with a regenerative approach, with lowintensity grazing and browsing of Lincoln Red cattle, and the existing wild deer population assisting as the main management and habitat creation tool, with wild ponies and pigs to be added to the mix in due course. It will result in the development of wood pasture, wetland, and species-rich grassland across the estate. I'm looking forward to sharing our journey with farmers who are considering their own options in this exciting time of change and opportunity for land managers."

For further details visit: www.mansfield.gov.uk

The ‘Agriculture and the Environment’ themed event will

The new parks are part of an urban greening initiative by Mansfield District Council made possible by £1m of Towns Fund accelerated funding. This is in addition to the £12.3m from the Towns Fund that will benefit six projects across the district.

"Along with the plans featured in the Town Centre masterplan, Mansfield is going to look and feel more attractive in the years ahead, which we hope will increase the number of visitors and encourage economic renewal and investment."

The urban greening scheme, with VIA East Midlands and Edge as the lead designers, aims to create attractive, environmentally-friendly spaces where visitors and residents can relax and enjoy the town centre. It will also address broader council objectives to promote healthy lifestyles and well-being, together with reducing pollution and congestion.

Planning applications have been submitted and subject to approval, it is hoped that work will start before Christmas. The pocket parks are just a small part of ambitious plans to transform Mansfield town centre over the next 15 years as set out in a 100-page draft masterplan unveiled last month.

The proposed memorial garden on the site of the car park on Queen Street will feature grassed terraces cascading down towards the town hall with

seats, trees and plants.

Limara Rickell, solicitor in the corporate and commercial team at Wilkin Chapman LLP will be presenting at the event, and says that a family partnership is the most common business structure for farming, yet it is often not supported by any written agreement. “We want to offer the opportunity for farming businesses to have a greater understanding of the legal principles behind a partnership and how they affect the day to day running of the farm business.”

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Events Southwell Swishing Clothes Swap

12 Nov Saracens Head Hotel, Southwell, NG25 0HE 7-9pm (drop off 5-6.30pm) Refresh your wardrobe in a fashion conscious way with Conscious Closet at a Swishing Clothes Swap Event. www.conscious-closet.co.uk

Events It's Good To Be Back

Belvoir Castle's Spectacular Christmas Season The biggest and most spectacular festive season ever staged at Belvoir Castle will see the fairy-tale home transformed for A Regency Christmas and its historic gardens illuminated with a magical light trail. On the 15 November, the Regency Castle will be transformed into a festive spectacular by leading interior designer Charlotte Lloyd Webber. The hilltop castle is one of the finest surviving examples of Regency architecture and boasts a treasure trove of stunning binge-worthy interiors to thrill the most avid Bridgerton fan. Brand new for 2021, the Enlightened Light Trail will see the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and Spiral Walk transformed into a magical trail lit by thousands of twinkling lights. A 3D projection will be beamed onto the facade of the castle, a breathtaking experience suitable for all the family to enjoy. The Old Kitchen will be transformed into a Regency Santa’s Grotto for weekend visits while the Engine Yard will have its own Santa’s Grotto open every weekend over Christmas. Booking required - tickets available online. During the run-up to Christmas 2021, there will be late night shopping events at the Engine Yard with quirky, not-on-thehigh-street presents and treats as well as plenty of festive food and drink enjoy on site. To explore Belvoir at Christmas and pre-book visits, go to www.belvoirchristmas.com

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Until 20 Nov Bassetlaw Museum, Retford Art exhibition by John Turner and John Fretwell. All paintings are available for purchase. For full details visit: bassetlawmuseum.org.uk

Events Winter Wine Fair

26 Nov 4pm - 6pm or 6.30pm - 8.30pm Southwell WI Hall, NG25 0AB Fine Wine Fair hosted by Mr & Mrs Fine Wine - The Wine Bank, Southwell. Tickets ony £20 each. For details email: info@mrandmrsfinewine.co.uk or call: 01636 918182 www.mrandmrsfinewine.co.uk

Events Winterfest - Thoresby Arts & Craft Fair

27 & 28 Nov Thoresby Park !0am-5pm Sat/10am-4pm Sun Winterfest is a celebration of diverse local handmade crafts and foods. It is an established event on the Thoresby calendar and is designed to offer the opportunity to exhibit local talent and creativity. It gives guests the experience of buying original handmade items straight from the seller, something they wouldn’t be able to find on the High Street. Winterfest is FREE to attend but parking charges apply. whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

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Parade To Mark Remembrance Sunday In Mansfield Mansfield District Council is to host a parade for Remembrance Sunday this year on Sunday 14 November from 10am to 12.30pm. Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams, Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire, Col Roger Merryweather, Mansfield MP Ben Bradley and the council's Chief Executive, Hayley Barsby have been invited to take part in the parade. Joining them will be councillors, Royal British Legion representatives, Army Reservists, cadet units, ex-service associations and voluntary organisations. The marching music will be provided by the Pipes and Drums of The Seaforth Highlanders Association. Poppies on lampposts will line the route for the parade and the council's knitted poppies netting will be displayed on the Old Town Hall. There will also be soldier silhouettes positioned around the district. Management of the event has been taken on by the council this year with support from the Royal British Legion. There will be road closures along the parade route from 9.30am to 12.30pm and everyone taking part in the parade will need to take a Lateral Flow Test for COVID-19. Mayor Andy said: "The parade had to be cancelled last year due to the pandemic so the council was keen to mark this important occasion this year, particularly with it being the 100th year anniversary of the Royal British Legion, to remember all those lost to wars and conflict. “Maintaining Covid safety at this event remains a priority

because the virus is still very much with us. So as well as returning a negative lateral flow test, everyone attending will be expected to maintain social distancing and wear a mask during the church service. “The council is marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal British Legion again this Remembrance Day as an additional effort to pay its respects to the fallen. “Keep an eye out around town for the council’s special nod to the anniversary as a thank you for the amazing work the Legion has done to make sure that all who have served and sacrificed on our behalf are treated fairly with the recognition they deserve.” People who want to pay tribute to loved ones or the fallen will be able to leave messages of remembrance on a display in the window of the former Thomas Cook unit under the canopy at the Four Seasons Shopping Centre on West Gate. Stickers for the messages can be collected from 30 October from the RBL shop at the Old Town Hall or from WHSmith, F Hinds, Holland & Barrett, Supercuts or The Perfume Shop. Parade Schedule The Remembrance Sunday commemoration will begin at the Civic Centre War Memorial at 10am with a wreath-laying ceremony. The parade will set off at 10.15am from the Civic Cen-

tre, heading to St Peter and St Paul’s Church along Rosemary Street, Westfield Lane, West Gate, Market Place and Church Street. The service, which is for parade participants, will start at 10.40am and will include a twominute silence at 11am. There will also be a two-minute silence, led by Joe Martin, of the Mansfield branch of the Royal British Legion, in the Market Place at 11am. After the service, the parade will regroup and make its way back along Church Street to the Market Place for a salute in front of the Old Town Hall at noon as a final mark of respect. It will then be dismissed on West Gate at about 12.15pm. There will be road closures in place along these routes from 9.30am - 12.30pm with signed diversions in place. Access to some streets will be halted until the parade passes. Roads affected by the closures will be: Rosemary Street, Westfield Lane,Wood Street, West Gate, St John Street, Market Place, Church Street. People attending the church service at St John's with St Mary's Church, in St John Street, will be allowed access to the church grounds but will have to remain there until the parade has passed. The council and Royal British Legion apologise for any inconvenience caused by the road closures and appreciate the public’s co-operation and understanding at this time.

Remembrance Events

Warsop: Warsop, Meden Vale and District branch of the RBL will have a wreath laying ceremony at 10.50am on 14 Nov at Warsop War Memorial at The Carrs. A service of remembrance will also be held on 11 Nov at 10.50am at Warsop Vale War Memorial which is in West Street, Warsop Vale, NG20 8XL. Forest Town: Remembrance Sunday parade organised by the Royal British Legion Clipstone and Forest Town Branch starting at 10:15am on 14 November from Forest Town Arena, and then along Clipstone Road West, to St Alban's Church. Wreaths will be laid followed by a service. Mansfield Woodhouse: Parade from 10am - 10.45am, on 14 Nov, from Yeoman Hill Park to St Edmund’s Church via Priory Road, Welbeck Road, Portland Street, High Street and Church Street. There is then a wreath-laying ceremony and two-minute silence at the Cenotaph in Yeoman Hill Park followed by an outdoor service of remembrance, conducted by the Bishop of Sherwood, the Rev Dr Andrew Emerton, at the park's Bandstand until 11.45am. Pleasley Vale: Wreath laying at the village war memorial at 12pm on 14 Nov followed by a service of remembrance at St Chad's Church. Clipstone: A parade at 9.30am on 14 Nov from the Cricket Pavilion, to All Saints' Church, for a service, followed by wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial. Bellamy Road, Mansfield: Mansfield Bellamy branch of the RBL are holding a service at the Life Church South Mansfield at South Mansfield Community Centre, Bellamy Road, at 10.30am on 14 Nov.

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What better way to start your festive season than to visit your local markets for the very best in beautifully handmade crafts, unique and unusual gifts and those perfect presents for loved ones. With everything on offer across our region you can fill a list for Santa in no time. Don't forget to take time and treat yourself too while you're there! The Made team will definitley be visiting as many as possible so look out for us and make sure to give us a wave! Have a lovely Chrstmas and we hope that Santa gets that list!

20 Nov Christmas Market

Worksop College, S80 3AP 10am - 4pm Worksop College are pleased to announce that their annual Christmas Market is back, and promises to be more magical and unique than ever before! Held in the Great Hall at Worksop College, on Saturday 20th November 2021, this familyfriendly market will feature local stall holders offering a variety of gifts, Christmas decorations and hand-crafted goods, as well as seasonal treats, it’s a great way to start the festive season. Delicious festive food and drink offerings will also be available for you to enjoy throughout the day. There will also be delightful performances from our very own Choir. Free admission. Free parking. www.inspireculture.org.uk

6 Nov Winter Craft Fair

Southwell Minster 10am - 4pm A mixture of returning favourites and new stallholders are all lined up for this year’s Winter Craft Fair at Southwell Minster. The event which was cancelled last year due to the pandemic, will return to its usual format on Saturday 6 November, from 10am – 4pm. There will be around 60 stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster, as well as an additional 15 in the stunning State Chamber of The Archbishop’s Palace next door. This is one of the region’s most loved events and is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent businesses. Expect jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, hand-crafted cards and much, much more. Glenn Formoy, Head of Marketing and Events says: “It’s wonderful to have the Winter Craft Fair back this year. It’s a real family favourite and the whole town has an extra special buzz to it on the day, which we’re really looking forward to experiencing once again as we approach the busy Christmas period.” Entry is a £3 suggested donation, with all proceeds going to Southwell Minster. www.southwellminster.org

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Events Bawtry Christmas Event Bawtry 12pm - 6pm

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LOCAL Your high street needs you! Look out for Christmas shopping events near you! Happy Christmas shopping! 22

The stylish market town of Bawtry, near Doncaster, is bringing Christmas back this year and it is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever! After an enforced break last year, Bawtry Retail Association has spent several months planning a comeback event that has seen all the towns retailers and businesses pledge support to bring a real festive feel to the town. “It was really important to us all that we brought back our annual Christmas event and see the festive magic and sparkle of Christmas return for everyone whether that was seeing Santa, enjoying a fairground ride, or simply wandering the streets and enjoying a bite to eat or a drink with friends,” said Ross Jarvie, Chair, Bawtry Retail Association. The event, which has been kindly sponsored again by One Call Insurance and Bawtry Town Council, will see a record number of craft and gift stalls, fun fair rides including a Big Wheel, programme of live entertainment, animals from Equine Dreams of Bawtry, a superb nativity display at St Nicholas Church and the legendary Womacks of Bawtry Christmas Window display in addition to the portfolio of independent shops, cafes and restaurants that grace the town. To make a weekend of it, why not stay overnight at Bawtry’s leading 4* hotel, The Crown Hotel, which is offering special rates when ‘Bawtry Christmas Time’ is quoted upon booking. In memory of a very muchloved character of Bawtry and one of the original members of the Christmas Event steering group, Jackie Strickland, rosettes will once again be awarded for the Best Dressed Stalls. Parking at Hudson’s Yard or the Memorial Sports Ground. For more information visit: www.visitbawtry.com

Thanksgiving - Illuminate 2021

Thursday 18th November 2021 St Swithun’s Church, Retford | 12noon to 9pm

Can~dles of Hope

Help us to donate 4800 items to Bassetlaw Foodbank One item for every month since the first Thanksgiving meal, 400 years ago. The first 400 donors will receive an LED tealight to display in their window on 25th November -Thanksgiving Day, they will also be invited to send a message of hope card which the Foodbank will distribute.

Donate some cans of food with a message of hope, and we will give you a candle... we call them - ‘Can~dles of Hope’ Free programme of performances and talks hosted by Revd Mark Cantrill Everyone is welcome with donations. Refreshments will be available. PERFORMANCES FROM St Swithun’s Bellringers Stephen Carey - organist The Doncaster Waites Elizabethan Academy Choir Singers Emma Spencer Adrian Gray - talk on ‘Thanksgiving & other meals’ and David Warren U3A Recorder Consort For times of performances please check:

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Events Troughout November North Pole Experience

Mansfield Community Focus This Christmas Christmas in Mansfield will be spreading festive cheer in a series of communityfocused events this year. Mansfield District Council took the decision in April that, in the light of the likely ongoing COVID-19 situation, instead of a big Christmas lights switch-on event, it would be safer to run a variety of reduced capacity attractions. These will include a free family event called the Mansfield Winter Festival in Titchfield Park in December, various free town centre entertainments and a tour of a giant inflatable snow globe around neighbourhoods in the district. The council will also lead a community gift appeal to support vulnerable local people and is a financial partner in Mansfield BID’s Christmas Market. There will be a small ceremony in the Market Place, led by Executive Mayor Andy Abrahams, on 27 Nov, to open the Christmas in Mansfield campaign. He will also be launching a community Christmas gift appeal which will run until midDecember. Mayor Andy said: "Although we could not have been sure back in April how the land would lay regarding Covid in November and December, it was a good call to cancel the Big SwitchOn and to arrange alternative events that would not involve squashing thousands of people into the Market Place. "Our aim for the Christmas in Mansfield campaign this year is to put a focus on the community - to support vulnerable people who may have been in real

difficulty due to the pandemic. "We want to bring Christmas cheer to boost morale and encourage neighbourly togetherness as well as to improve health and wellbeing in the district." The community support efforts will include a repeat of last year's successful and popular Secret Santa Appeal in which people can take presents to various drop-off points to be distributed to families and people in need in time for Christmas. One of the main Christmas in Mansfield events will be the Winter Festival in Titchfield Park on 18 Dec with Christmas movies, a children’s party and a Santa meet-and-greet in a heated marquee. The marquee events would be ticketed sessions for up to 750 people at a time. Tickets would be free though people will be encouraged to make a donation to a community appeal. Outside in the park there will be a snow machine, food vendors and walkabout entertainment for all to enjoy. In the town centre the main event will be the I love Mansfield Christmas Market, delivered by Mansfield BID and funding partner Mansfield District Council, from 27 Nov until 22 Dec. There will be 12 chalets along West Gate selling the perfect Christmas gifts such as candles, jewellery, toys, and ornaments. There will be a special

wine bar this year, too, serving all sorts of festive tipples. Sue Rogers, from Mansfield BID, said: "Christmas is coming back to Mansfield town centre and we're delighted to be putting together a fabulous market. We would urge Mansfield people to really support the events and the town's businesses in the run-up to Christmas." Various "ambient" attractions will feature in the town centre in the build-up to 25 Dec, including a 7.5m light tunnel leading to an illuminated town hall where people can drop off gifts for the Secret Santa Appeal or post a letter to Father Christmas. The Market Place will also play host to special late night shopping markets on Thursdays in December and there will be walkabout entertainment and live music on specific dates. As well as the familiar Christmas tree in the market square, there will also be new festive decorations lighting up the Old Town Hall. Don't forget to look out for the giant inflatable snow globe, in which people can take selfie photos, will pop up in various neighbourhoods, including Pleasley, Warsop, Oaktree, Ladybrook and the Bellamy estate. More details of the festive activities in Mansfield will be released throughout November and December on the council's Facebook page and by visiting: www.mansfield.gov.uk

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Immerse you and your whole family in the spirit and magic of Christmas this November and December at the brand new ‘North Pole Experience’. An exciting and immersive family attraction new for 2021 based at Thoresby Park, Newark. The North Pole Experience is a festive adventure for all the family and guarantees a Christmas experience to remember. With the power of believing and a sprinkle of Christmas magic, help our Elf return back home to the North Pole, but not before helping them look for the secret portal! If you succeed in making your way back to the North Pole, this is where your festive adventures begin! Explore the Village Square, meet our wonderful village Elves, be dazzled, entertained and amused by the magical sights and sounds, and the amazing things to discover and do. Visit Mr Jingle at the North Pole Post Office to write your letter to Father Christmas, Build your very own toy with our makers in the Toy factory Make sure you follow the sweet festive aroma of steaming hot chocolate and tasty food at Madame Candycanes Food Court to find yourself something delicious for meandering through the village. A trip to The North Pole and the North Pole Village would not be complete without visiting Father Christmas in his woodland cabin. Be sure to tell him all about your adventure through the secret portal, and of course don’t forget to say hello to all his Reindeer. The North Pole Experience promises to be a festive family experience like no other, leaving your family with a lifetime of memories and a Christmas to remember. But don’t forget, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without the power of wishing and believing… so what will your wish be this year? Get your tickets here: booking. thenorthpoleexperience.co.uk/ whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

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Events At Welbeck Christmas Baking

The School Of Artisan Food, Welbeck, Worksop 14 Nov, 3 & 5 Dec. 9.30am - 5pm. £185 per person. Taught by Emmanuel Hadjiandreou. For food lovers and home baking enthusiasts Christmas is the perfect time of year to share delicious home-made treats with family and friends. This hands-on one-day course will give you an ideal opportunity to get into the festive spirit, while learning how to bake a selection of Christmas favourites to perfection. Guided by our artisan baking tutor Emmanuel Hadjiandreou, an internationally renowned baker and author of the award-winning How To Make Bread, you’ll learn the practical skills needed to master making your own puff pastry, marzipan and enriched doughs. During the day, you will create a selection of produce including: • German inspired stollen • A modern twist on the traditional mince pie. You’ll be able to take home and enjoy your own hand-crafted festive treats. The School of Artisan Food makes a conscious effort to reduce waste and packaging. Students are welcome to bring their own containers to transport their food home. The School of Artisan Food is nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest on The Welbeck Estate, Nottinghamshire, just a few minutes from the A1 and M1. Refreshments will be available throughout the day, as well as a buffet style lunch prepared by our team of chefs. All ingredients, equipment and recipes will be provided. For further details and to find out about more courses available visit: www.schoolofartisanfood.org

Christmas Gifts In The Gallery Shop

Welbeck Courtyard, Welbeck. Open Tues – Sun 10am – 3pm The Harley Gallery Shop will sparkle with a unique and contrasting collection of Christmas gift ideas. Find a capsule collection in the online shop, or visit us for the full range. Don’t forget you can also shop by email or phone, too.

Pop Up Christmas Market

Welbeck Courtyard, Welbeck. 19 Nov, Every Fri, Sat, Sun Join us every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for our Pop Up Christmas Market. At this new event, you will have the chance to meet a selection of the Star Makers, buy from them directly, and enjoy a special Christmas shopping experience.

4-6 exhibitors will join us in the Gallery each day, and exhibitors change daily.

Harley Open Studios Harley Studios, Welbeck 26 - 28 Nov

Visit for the opportunity to meet our resident star makers in The Harley Studios. Take this rare opportunity to explore the private artists’ studios nestled in the Victorian kitchen gardens, meet our community of artists, designers and craftspeople, and buy directly from the studio. For full details and more events visit: www.welbeck.co.uk

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Events Faberge: the Romanov Sunset.

3 Nov Civic Centre, Long Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, S821 9AP. 11am Speaker is Brian Healey. As peasants starved and the drums of war and revolution drew even closer, the Imperial family seemed increas-ingly remote, wrapped up in a private world of palaces and privilege. At its most extreme, this was reflected in the series of exquisite Easter eggs and the surprises within, created by Russia’s master gold-smith, Faberge. Each one contained a unique and intricate ‘surprise’ relating to the loves, and lives of the Tsar and his family. They were also chartering landmark events from 1885 until 1917. Together they give a fascinating if poignant insight into the glittering but final chapters of the Romanov dynasty. Guests and anyone interested in the Arts are invited to come along for this Lecture £7. For details lectures, next year's Holiday to the Bristol/Bath, intended study/special interest days or the Society in general, please call: Gill on 01909 540506. Suzanne on 01909 290488 Email: suzannemorris24@sky.com Gordon: gordonpmcdougall@gmail. For full details and to book visit: www.theartssociety.org/ Dukeries

Events "Have Easel, Will Travel: Painting in the open air" 1 Dec Civic Centre, Long Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, S821 9AP. 11am

Speaker is Ghislaine Howard. Following the footsteps of Turner and Constable, Monet, Morisot and The Impressionists, this Lecture will look at how artists have tried to capture the vividness and power of a direct relationship with the landscape in front of them. The Lecture will also show how the places we visit and the things we see, colour and form our lives. The speaker will share a number of fascinating ways in which we can all make the most of our travels to celebrate the rich patterns of experience that this can bring and will be making reference not only to travels in the UK and Europe, but also USA and Australia. Guests and anyone interested in the Arts are invited to come along for this Lecture for £7. For details lectures, next year's Holiday to the Bristol/Bath, intended study/special interest days or the Society in general, please call: Gill on 01909 540506. Suzanne on 01909 290488 Email: suzannemorris24@sky.com. Gordon gordonpmcdougall@gmail. For full details and to book visit: www.theartssociety.org/ Dukeries

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Events Mother Goose Pantomime

Thoresby Park, Riding Hall 30 Dec 3pm Join TaleGate Theatre Productions for a cracking Christmas panto- Mother Goose at Thoresby Park’s Riding Hall venue. Feathers will fly as Fairy Virtue battles against Baron Vain in a traditional tale of good vs evil. Will Mother Goose be swayed to the dark side of vanity or will she save her best friend, Priscilla, the goose that lays golden eggs? Will Billy Goose marry Jill, the baron’s daughter? Have a gander at our pantomime full of silliness, slapstick and magic. whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

Events The Vicar of Dibley by Richard Curtis & Paul Mayhew-Archer

Robin Hood Theatre, Averham 7 - 11 Dec plus a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm An adaptation of the award winning classic BBC TV show, The Vicar of Dibley, written by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer. Adapted and Directed by Cavan McLaughlin. www.rhtc.co.uk

Events Dick Whittington

Palace Theatre Newark 7 - 31 Dec From the streets of London to a spectacular voyage across the seven seas to Morocco, come and join Dick Whittington, his acrobatic cat and a whole host of fabulous characters – including Sarah the Cook and her wayward son Idle Jack on the adventure of a lifetime! Promising stunning costumes, dazzling sets and amazing live music we can guarantee that this is the PURR-FECT show for the whole family!!! palacenewarktickets.com

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Events That'll Be The Day

The Majestic Theatre, Retford 10 Dec Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety performance returns with the BEST OF THAT’LL BE THE DAY! This very special edition features smash hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s this is a throwback evening of brilliant entertainment that guarantees to have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over! www.majesticretford.org

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A Delicate Balance Climate action needs nature. Nature needs climate action. Neither will succeed if we don’t prepare for a changing world. Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

ast month, ahead of the global COP26 climate conference The Wildlife Trusts issued a report calling for the nature and climate crises to be tackled at speed. With the UK holding the Presidency of the conference, The Wildlife Trusts are calling for the nature crisis to be addressed alongside the climate emergency – spelling out that without action for nature, neither will be solved. To ram the message home we published a special COP26 edition of our nature-based solutions report, Let Nature Help, which explains how climate change is driving nature’s decline, whilst the loss of wildlife and habitats leaves us ill-equipped to reduce emissions and adapt to a changing world. Speaking as the report was launched Craig Bennett, Chief Executive of The Wildlife Trusts said: “Net zero needs nature. Nature needs net zero. Both need to be resilient to the climate of the future. Nature’s fantastic ability to trap carbon safely and provide other important benefits is proven – peatland, woodland, saltmarsh and other wild habitats are vital carbon stores. But these natural places are in decline and face even greater risk of degradation from the extreme climatic conditions that are already inevitable over the next 30 years.”

Our natural places are in decline and sadly face even greater risk of degradation from extreme climatic conditions – conditions that are becoming all too familiar and which will remain inevitable over the next 30 years. The urgency in Craig’s message is underpinned by the fact that we now face the prospect of a vicious spiral of damage – so we must take action to stop it right now. Governments have been talking for decades and it is now clear that the current decade must be one of action. As well as urgently cutting carbon emissions we also need an enormous increase in the area of land and sea that is protected for nature. To be effective this increase must be to at least 30% by 2030. We’re also calling for the Government to embed climate action – both in terms of mitigation and adaptation – across all departments and swiftly take steps to stop carbon-emitting activities such as new road building, peat burning and trawling the seabed. Failure to act urgently in critical areas will have a massive impact on the likely success of future action Other measures The Wildlife Trusts wish the Government to deliver on include a ban on the sale and use of peat in gardening and compost products, alongside an immediate ban on peatland burning and a significant increase peatland restoration.

In our seas we’re calling for a ban on bottom-trawling England’s seabed and giving all seagrass habitats highly protected status. We also want the renewal of pledges to protect coastal habitat and to invest in natural sea defences. We want the Government to provide a boost to sustainable farming that locks carbon into our precious soils and helps wildlife to recover. We also feel that it is vital that they urgently publish details on how Environmental Land Management Scheme will incentivise farmers to harness nature-based solutions on their land. Across the county, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is working with farmers who want to support wildlife on their land but from experience we know that complicated and bureaucratic schemes can be a real barrier to action. In our woodlands we want to embrace the power of natural regeneration and where this isn’t possible, the planting of a resilient mix of native trees. When the opportunity arose for us to extend our much loved Treswell Wood Nature Reserve near Retford we opted to allow nature to do the work, with seeds from trees perfectly suited to the local climate and conditions regenerating naturally. This approach also removes the risk of introducing tree diseases that have been decimating our woodlands in recent decades. Our planning system must be reformed to ensure that we have more space for nature and that people have access to wildlife rich greenspaces on their doorstep. The Wildlife Trusts are already caring for over 2000 nature reserves and working with many other partners to increase natural areas to store carbon and help wildlife fightback, but it is clear that we need to make much more space for nature. By 2030 we need to have 30% of our land and seas protect for nature and to help make this happen across our landscape we are calling for a new designation, Wildbelt, which protects places, including degraded land, whilst nature recovers. Here in Nottinghamshire we’ve called for a total rethink of the redevelopment of the former Broadmarsh shopping centre in Nottingham – with natural greenspace at its heart and we’re working with local planning authorities across the county to ensure that opportunities to link and create habitat are ‘built in’ to new developments.

Opposite page: We need more space where people can connect with nature. Image courtesy of Jaqui Grafton. Above: Woodlands and other habitats are natural carbon stores cpt Andy Jamieson. Below: We must make more room for nature across our landscape cpt Neil France.

The planning reforms – currently on hold - must also deliver the Government’s legally binding target in the Environment Bill to halt species decline by 2030. We cannot continue to lose wildlife whilst holding out an aspiration for its future recover. Alongside our calls for action by Government, The Wildlife Trusts recognise that we can all be part of the solution and have published a list of things people can do about climate change. These range from choices about the food we eat and the way we travel to making our homes more energy efficient. As the scale and urgency of the threat to our environment becomes ever clearer it can be all too easy to throw up your hands in despair, but by taking simple, positive steps you can feel good that you are at least doing what you can. Whilst it is difficult to measure the impact of a personal decision to lower energy consumption, taking action for nature can deliver

Left: We need a legal duty for planning authorities to consider Local Nature Recovery Strategies so we can link up habitats. Above: Treswell Wood showing the area which is now regenerating. Image courtesy of Stuart Eggerton.

This image: Well planned reintroduction of beavers can help enhance wetlands and mitigate impacts of climate change such as flooding. Image courtesy of David Parkyn Right: We must end the use of peat in garden products and increase the restoration of peatlands. Image courtesy of 2020Vision.

almost instant results. We can help nature by planting more around our homes – this will also lower high summer temperatures and soak up floodwater – giving a win-win for nature and climate. Reducing the amount of water, we use at home will also help save our precious rivers and the array of wild species that depend on them. For decades the Government has largely treated mitigation and adaptation separately – but if we are to finally get to grips with these defining issues they must take a joined up approach. Adaptation is fundamental to reaching net zero – we urgently need policies that will improve the resilience of natural carbon stores. This can be achieved by reducing the risk of wildfires, addressing the numerous threats to our freshwater habitats and providing advice and support to enable landowners to manage woodlands and farmland during periods of extreme hot weather and drought. Whilst future targets for reducing carbon emissions are vital, it is the action plans and the necessary investment that have been lacking to date and there is a danger that aspirational future targets give politicians something to hide behind.

As we get nearer and nearer to critical dates when action on climate and nature’s recovery must be achieved, we all need to take a step back and consider whether the pace of change really matches up to the tough targets. Do we really feel that big issues such as food production and distribution, our transport infrastructure and the way we heat our homes can be transformed soon enough at the current pace of change? If we’re honest I think we would all agree that whilst change can be uncomfortable we are very much behind the pace in a race that we all have a stake in. In the race to tackle climate change and the ecological crisis, setting a pace that will eventually get us over the line may not be good enough. If we jog comfortably along for much longer, events could overtake us and the final result may no longer be in our hands. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Tel: 0115 958 8242 E-mail: info@nottswt.co.uk www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

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Devil’s Hole Bridge.

Chesterfield Canal Bridges The bridges along the canal hold lots of interest, here Rod Auton tells us more.

The inscription on Shaw Bridge.

f you are travelling along a canal, you very quickly seem to enter a different world. You can feel quite disconnected from everyday life – which is of course one of the charms of a canal boat holiday.

However, there are times when you need to know where you are. This might sound odd because many people only see canals in towns, but there are long stretches, especially east of Retford, where there are few villages or locks or even houses. If you are looking for a shop or an overnight mooring or a pub, you will want to know how far away you are. The modern answer is of course to look at one’s mobile phone, but that is very much a 21st Century solution. Previously the best method was to look at the bridges – the most common features. All the bridges are numbered. Number 1 is Tapton Mill Bridge in Chesterfield, number 85 is Basin Bridge at West Stockwith. Easy? Well not quite. For example, there are no bridges numbered 5, nor 6, nor 8, but there is a bridge 8c! What has happened over the years is that bridges have been removed and others built. So the old bridge no. 8, Hounsfield Bridge or Steel’s Bridge, was removed in the 1990s, but well before that Works Road Bridge (8c) had been built. Bridge 8a no longer exists (it was in Staveley Works) and bridge 8b, an old railway bridge, was removed in 1969. Well at least the bridges are numbered logically, so there can be no confusion I hear you say. Well not quite.

Fountain Hill Bridge by Jan Warsop.

I suggest you go for a walk along the canal to the east of Worksop. There you will find Manton Bridge, number 45. This is followed by Manton Viaduct, number 45a and the new bridge to the Severn Trent Water facility which is numbered 45c. A bit further on is Rayton Farm Bridge which is number 45b. Why the STW bridge isn’t 45aa completely beats me, but it makes my point that logic is not always applied. Very often people do not refer to bridge numbers, they use bridge names. This brings another layer of confusion because many, possibly most, bridges have at least two names, some have three or even four. The obvious recourse is to check in a guide book. For this article I have consulted five different guides to the Chesterfield Canal. Christine Richardson and Jane Bird’s 1988 guide, Nicholson’s guide of 1997, the Richlow guides of 1994 and 2006-7 and the Chesterfield Canal Trust’s guide, based the Richlow guides, published in 2015 and soon to be updated. What a mixture we find. Two books name bridge 79 in Walkeringham as Hodson’s Bridge, in the others it is Fountain Hill Bridge. Carr Lane Bridge (74) in Gringley is elsewhere Hewitt’s Bridge, Leverton Road Bridge (58) in Retford is also Clayter’s Bridge.

Man Face Bridge.

Swallow Bridge by Jan Warsop.

On the inside back cover of the Spring 2021 edition of the Chesterfield Canal Trust’s magazine, Cuckoo, is a photo of Thorpe Sidings Bridge (32). Or was it Thorpe Bridge? I thought that this was a simple choice until I came across a Canal & River Trust document referring to Peck Mill Bridge – one and the same.

Woodcock’s Bridge 1920 (Bassetlaw Museum).

Everyone who has walked along the canal from Drakeholes knows the very famous Lady’s Bridge (72) which carried the main drive to Wiseton Hall across the canal, so at one time it was called Wiseton Coach Road Bridge. As you would expect, it is very ornamental, the chief feature being the face of a bearded man (on Lady’s Bridge!). Hence it is also called Man Face Bridge or Old Man Bridge. But those who like to walk along by Forest Locks, will be familiar with Lady Bridge (54), which is ten miles away. Watch out for the apostrophe, it makes all the difference. I managed to confuse lots of Renishaw residents when I arranged to meet at Barlborough Road Bridge (18) for a recent canal clearup. I could not have been more certain of my ground because the bridge sports a plaque with this name erected by Derbyshire County Council which built, owns and maintains it. To my chagrin, I was informed that locally it is known as Main Road Bridge. There is some logic to this in that the road is called Main Road; Barlborough Road being three miles away on the other side of the M1! Bridge Street Bridge (42) is in the middle of Worksop and affords a fine view, but no access to, Town Lock. Mallinder’s Bridge (27) in Killamarsh is also known as Bridge Street Bridge, which brings us on to another group - those bridges named after people. Other examples are Taylor’s Bridge (71) in Wiseton and Grey’s Bridge (69) and Otter’s Bridge (68) both in Clayworth. The Otter family owned the nearby Royston Manor, built in 1588. There are bridges with weird and wonderful names. Devil’s Hole Bridge? Sorry, it’s nothing to do with Satan worshippers, it’s an 18th century corruption of Dule Hole. Given that dule means either a state of suffering or misery or a cause of suffering or misery, it’s still not the most cheery title. Some names tell you what is or was at the site, such as Wharf Bridge (81) in Misterton, Bonemill Bridge (61) in Welham, Cemetery Bridge (54b) in Retford, Stables Bridge (48) in Osberton and Dog Kennel Bridge (31) in Kiveton. They can also give a location such as Townend Bridge (66) on the edge of Hayton and Downtown Bridge (83) in Misterton. Shaw Bridge (76) in Gringley has an inscribed stone upon it bearing the legend, “W. & GN. 1830”, that has puzzled many people for ages. However recently Ken Redmore from the Society for Lincolnshire History and Archaeology has come up with the suggestion that it probably refers to two yeoman farmers in Gringley, George and William Newton, who are listed in White’s Directory for 1832. Presumably they were responsible for this fine edifice which may have replaced an original swing bridge.

Cemetery Bridge by Chris Chambers.

My favourite bridge photo? Easy – the fabulous one of workmen, two policemen and a little girl at Woodcock’s Bridge (55) in Worksop taken in 1920.

My favourite bridge names? High Hoe Bridge (44a – I’m a Jeff Beck fan) in Worksop and Lecture Room Bridge (64) in Clayworth.

My least favourite name? Staveley Northern Loop Bridge (12b) – is there no romance or imagination left? There are many things that I’d love to know, for example why is the beautiful Swallow Bridge (82) in Misterton so called? Was it named after a person, a bird or an unfortunate mishap? Why Smith’s Bridge (77) in Walkeringham? A person or a forge? Leah’s Bridge (26) used to be in Killamarsh where the canal no longer exists. It was named after local landowners, but after the canal has been restored there, why is the new Leah’s Bridge proposed to be number 26b? I am sure that lots of you will have similar questions. My advice is to get out on the towpath and see for yourself.

Rod Auton

Rod is the Publicity Officer for the Chesterfield Canal Trust which is campaigning to complete the restoration of the canal by its 250th Anniversary in 2027. For further information go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk. All imagery courtesy of The Chesterfield Canal Trust (various photographers).

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Illuminate Events Mark 400th Anniversary Of Thanksgiving Final commemorative Mayflower events planned for November

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Dr Anna Scott, Heritage Consultant & Chair of the Pilgrim Roots partnership. lluminate’ will take place once more across the Pilgrim Roots region this November, with events planned in Retford, Gainsborough, and Boston.

The first special Illuminate event involving lanterns, performers, music, projections, an arts trail and a spectacular fire garden will bring to an end the commemorations in Gainsborough on Saturday 13th November, and is led by West Lindsey District Council. This year’s event brings people back together to look back on the story of the Separatists’ journey to America in 1620. Activities at Gainsborough Old Hall and All Saints’ Parish Church from 6pm onwards include a specially commissioned Pilgrim story projected onto the Hall, repeated at regular intervals throughout the evening. Fire sculptures and performers will entertain visitors, who can join in by bringing their own candle lantern and following a self-led ‘Pilgrims Survival’ arts trail. Gainsborough Choral Society will perform David Fawcett’s new choral work, ‘A Sure Refuge’ at a concert in the Parish Church at 7.30pm. Retford’s event in St Swithun’s Church on Thursday 18th November offers a chance for people to provide gifts of food for Bassetlaw Foodbank. People will be able to give thanks for their own lives whilst helping others in hardship, as a way to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first ‘Thanksgiving’ with Wampanoag Native Americans and the Pilgrims after their first year in America. A programme of performances and talks is planned from 12pm, during which donations can be made. Donors will receive a tealight to display in their windows on Thursday 25th November, which is Thanksgiving Day in the US. Free lantern making toolkits are also available from the Discover Gainsborough website, so you can make at home and take a photo of your candle and share it on social media using the hashtag #OneSmallCandle.

Babworth Arts Festival resumes online and in the church on the 27th/28th November – find out more on the Pilgrim Roots website. This year’s events are the culmination of work developed over the last six years, following the creation of the new partnerships and funding awards, including grants from Arts Council England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Finally, in December, an online conference is planned as part of Bassetlaw District Council’s Wampanoag Perspective project, with a keynote address from activist and spokesperson Paula Peters. September saw a successful cultural exchange visit from the Native American Wampanoag Nation to Bassetlaw. Local people joined in with the Cultural Showcase at Bassetlaw Museum, and heard the Wampanoag Perspective on the Pilgrims’ history at a special seminar. The Arts Council England funded project centred around the building of a traditional Wampanoag dwelling called at wetu in the museum gardens. 600 primary pupils visited throughout the week to see the construction and ask questions about Wampanoag life and culture. At the civic reception held during the visit, Steven Peters of the Wampanoag Nation spoke of the importance of the visit and his hope that local people, especially children, would explore and enjoy the wetu. Educational resources related to the visit will be made available on the Pilgrim Roots website. For the most up to date news about events and activities, visit Mayflower 400, Pilgrim Roots and Discover Gainsborough.

Pilgrim Roots To find out more about Pilgrims Roots news and events visit: www.pilgrimroots.co.uk www.mayflower400uk.org www.bassetlawchristianheritage.com www.imaginationmuseum.co.uk

Imagery from top: Part of the Mayflower animation, courtesy of Electric Egg. The Pilgrim lanterns, courtesy of Electric Egg. A fire was lit in the finished wetu on Friday evening. Then the team of staff, guests and volunteers shared English fish and chips. The guests lead visitors and volunteers in traditional dances during the cultural showcases. Courtesy of Bassetlaw Museum.

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arah welcomes us to her studio. Her sanctuary from the outside world and the creative, nurturing space where some true magic is taking place every time her camera comes out.

It’s a busy time with bookings now on the up following the lockdowns and an optimism in the air as families confidently plan ahead. Sarah’s studio is now fully operational again and her work with newborns in particularly high demand. “I’m just so pleased that everything has opened up again and I can get back to doing what I love most”, Sarah enthuses.

The thrill of entering and waiting to hear is something she relishes. “I never in my wildest dreams expected to be in this position when I started out!”, she exclaims. “I didn’t plan from an early age to go into photography and I was never particularly artistic – although I am good with my hands and can decorate your house!” she laughs. “This has been a very natural and organic, gradual process that started tentatively due to personal circumstances and needing life/work balance and has become not just business but a real revelation for me as a passion and pastime.”

It was a chance discovery on some photography hobbyist sites “I’m seeing a mix of enquiries, mainly for newborn and babies, but and social media pages that started the photographic journey for also for child portrait work. People Sarah. There was something have an increasing curiosity in about some of the photos “This has been a very natural and organic, seeing how including the family that were being posted gradual process that started tentatively... pets might work, so animal from other countries that portraits are also on the up – but caught her eye and ...and has become not just business but a real really believe me, babies are a lot easier ignited something within revelation for me as a passion and pastime. ” her. This soon turned into to photograph!”, she laughs… fascination and she started Sarah has been steadily building to experiment herself with recognition for her portrait work, working largely in full colour with photography, using the forums as a perfect place for both critique a beautifully serene and artistic flair, and now has a portfolio of and encouragement. clients and recommendations coming to her from all over the UK. She has carved a niche with style and a natural knack for sensing “I was working as a nursery nurse at the time”, Sarah explains, and capturing the best from each of her subjects. adding “I’d had my second child and was struggling to afford childcare if I wanted to go back to work. Successive awards from the Master Photographers Association and the Guild of Photographers, among others, have not only “I’d been involved in photography for a while as an amateur and given her the confidence to keep developing artistically but a joy had been experimenting with style and fortunately receiving more in knowing that her work is commanding the attention of fans both and more praise online. I realised I might have a natural eye and in the industry and families looking for something truly special that skill for taking photos, in particular portrait work, and I thought well can take pride of place at home and evoke treasured memories maybe it was something I could do, that I would enjoy, and still for years to come. It has also given her a hunger to keep learning, give me the work/life balance I needed with the kids and hopefully improving and entering as many awards and accolades as she can. paying the bills as a single mum.”

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Sarah decided to take the leap, enrolling in as many free business start-up courses as she could find, investing time and resources into learning photography skills and starting to build up key contacts who could help her. And with the support of a business grant, Sarah Wilkes Photography was born. “I honestly didn’t know how it would go, “she muses. “It was quite the gamble but stubbornness and genuinely wanting to succeed just kept driving me forward. “I’d seen some really incredible photography work online of newborns that was very different to the usual styles we see in the UK and decided it was something I wanted to try and grow with and introduce as my niche.” It was a gamble that paid off with Sarah slowly building a strong network of customers who were kind enough to recommend and many becoming repeats, all impressed with not only the way she was able to take beautifully serene photos of babies but the way in which she was able to connect with them and take the photos at the right time to achieve the most flattering angles and features. Photographing newborns and small children certainly seems like quite the task. We were keen to understand how Sarah is able to keep them still enough or engaged enough to relax for the portraits! Sarah explains “Once I had carved out a niche, I knew it wasn’t just a case of taking strong portraits, I needed my own USP. I realised that in order to take good photos and to build a relationship with families there needed to be not only trust but also a way in which I could soothe and calm the babies so they would be stlll or asleep during the photography session. “With lighting, noise and unfamiliar surroundings this can be a challenge but I have spent a lot of time researching and learning newborn and baby sleeping patterns and stages, and understand how long I have in each stage to be able to take photos and at which point would portray them as most peaceful. “What started as trying to find a way to differentiate myself from other photographers and create a bonding experience for everyone involved on the day has meant I can really capture the babies in the best light at the right time, and it’s earned me the nickname of ‘Baby Whisperer’!”, she laughs.

Sarah Wilkes

All imagery in this feature is courtesy of Sarah Wilkes.

In between juggling life as a mum, walking her Weimaraner Storm and running her successful business, Sarah has discovered another passion in the form of organising the annual Newborn and Portrait Show. When we spoke to her Sarah was putting the final preparations in place for the 2021 edition held at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Coventry in October.

both in 2019, and having her image selected as Image of the Year in the latter’s Child Portraiture category. She also has a number of other Portrait and Portrait-Fine Art awards under her belt from the Master Photographers Association including the acclaimed Portrait Photographer of the Year in 2016 and Creative Photographer of the Year in 2017.

“Working as a photographer can be quite isolated and lonely even at times”, Sarah explains. “I wanted to find something that would give me more of a convivial experience as I enjoy soclalising and the event just ticks all the boxes.

Sarah also blocks aside some time each month for one-on-one sessions and workshops in portraiture and fine art and enjoys the coaching side of things.

“It’s great fun getting the trade exhibitors on board and organising their stands, and then on the day there are so many opportunities to network and swap ideas or experiences with other professionals. “ Sarah is also turning her attention to her next competition and award entries including preparing her project for the Guild of Photographers in 2022. In recent years Sarah has enjoyed tremendous success, including winning the coveted Portrait Photographer of the Year at the both the British Photography Awards and the Guild of Photographers,

“I have people who come to me as professionals who want to explore new disciplines in photography and others who are just starting out or love photography as a hobby. “I suppose at some point I should look at giving myself some time to learn new techniques also”, she smiles. “I’m always trying to develop and improve, and I’d quite like to learn more about landscape work one day but for now I am happy embracing exactly what I do.”

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Location Location Hockley and the Lace Market are the oldest areas in the city of Nottingham. Making up part of the Creative Quarter, these districts each have their own unique character, and today the area merges history with independent culture, revealing the spirit of modern Nottingham. They are easy to find in the heart of the city, close to the shopping districts and served by tram and bus links.

Explore Walking is certainly the best way to discover the area. There are a number of organised walking tours available which are well worth taking up. Look out for the breathtaking St. Mary’s Church, which is the oldest religious foundation in the city and located on High Pavement alongside the County War Memorial. Nottingham Contemporary has modern art covered and The Broadway offers films and shows all year round. Keep an eye out for the Grade II listed Adams Building on Stoney street, formerly a lace showroom and thought to be the finest surviving example of a Victorian lace warehouse in the UK. At nearly 165 years old, the Birkin building was once a place where lace was exported around the world. See if you can spot the Lace Market Trees behind the Adams building, contemporary metal trees that were inspired by lace designs. The Watson Fothergill office on George Street has a distinct gothic look and stands out against the newer buildings on its street. It’s certainly worth visiting the Galleries of Justice, with its courtrooms dating back to the 14th century. It is now a museum and a popular tourist attraction, and even displays Oscar Wilde’s cell door!

Bag a Property The city represents excellent value for money if you know where to look. The average smaller property can range from anything between £130,000-£170,000 however an average apartment price in the Lace Market area is higher at £186,000 and there’s an interesting range of apartments and modern buildings available alongside pricier Grade listed properties on the market. The area is certainly a popular residential location but does come in higher priced than other areas of the city.

Girl About Town Cafe & Cocktails There is undoubtedly a chilled, understated cool vibe by day yet with a heartbeat that screams life, and a vibrant rhythm at night as it transforms into a place you want to live and breathe. The balance between day and night venues is spot on, and that’s before we even get started on the choice! There are far too many independent coffee houses and tearooms to mention so apologies to anyone we have missed – we can only urge you to visit for yourself. I was impressed with Yolk café on Goose Gate. It’s also next door to 31K which is owned by the same people and is the place to go for Meatballs and Cocktails. Yes, you read that correctly – an unusual combination that somehow is pretty magical. The Hockley Kitchen is a great choice, The Bean Espresso Bar on Stoney Street also worth a mention, and I loved Coco Tang which is a Vietnamese eatery that offers traditional Vietnamese coffee and cake, which is absolutely delicious. Nottingham Contemporary has a great café sadly often overlooked by the art collection and the café bar at Broadway cinema has an outdoor area perfect for watching the world go by. Oh, and I really liked The Ugly Bread Bakery, which is a great coffee house and serving artisan breads, and Magic Garden – a hidden delight on Low Pavement is well… magical! The Lacehouse on Broadway is a stunning venue with a hip atmosphere and wonderful cocktails. All Bar One is another popular stop on Weekday Cross – the earlier you get there the better, and of course Revolution is always buzzing by night! The Hockley Arts Club really does bring the heart and soul of the area alive and is sophisticated and sleek with a fun twist. Great cocktail range and lovely staff. Cottonmouth on Goosegate is another sophisticated stop with a modern approach. A drink date wouldn’t be complete either without visiting the Curious Tavern on George Street; Nottingham’s oldest hotel tavern.

Retail Therapy A perfect respite from the city and its more familiar brand names, the Lace Market offers so many diverse independent retailers. It is also home to the Paul Smith boutique, the first to be opened by the designer in the country. Walking around the cinematic streets you will stumble for sure on a hidden gem or two. It is joined by Hockley in offering quirky businesses and eclectic offerings. Vintage clothing emporiums, second-hand bookshops (check out Bookwise whose collection of books is seriously impressive), stylish hair salons, bijoux boutiques and tattoo studios. Some are in plain sight, others secluded down alleyways. Behind the Red Door on Weekday Cross is a rather wonderful gift shop to look out for. The Nottingham Lace Centre on Victoria Market offers a range of lace, Cow vintage clothing has some really special pieces, Ice Nine jewellers on Goose Gate offers some unusual items for gifts, including circus toys, bohemian knickknacks and silver body jewellery. For men, Mimm is the home of original printed tees and hoodies, and those with a penchant for darker fashion will love Void Clothing. And as you walk into Low Pavement you will find a pop-up florist has opened up in the two red telephone boxes selling gorgeous blooms at just £5.00 a bunch. I defy you not to fall in love with the little place!

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Sunday Roast From traditional meats to plant-loving goodies, there’s certainly no shortage of choice in the area with its bustling pubs and restaurants. If anything, I was very much stuck for choice and countless visits have needed to be made! Head to The Cross Keys on Byard Lane for a super portion, The Cock & Hoop and Pitcher & Piano – both on High Pavement – are excellent choices. Farradays Pub on Pelham Street has a cosy atmosphere for lunch and The Hockley Arts Club on Carlton is not only an incredible night venue but really does pack a punch with its food. Vegans will love its veggie nut roast.

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from there, and local staff from many businesses all come into the café. There’s a convivial atmosphere to business that means that although we are not working collaboratively on projects, we are thriving alongside one another and supporting in local initiatives. There is always something new around the corner and we welcome new business, but we have also been able to sustain the area with existing trade and people are gradually getting busier following the lockdowns. We are very lucky in our location that we are on the route between Broadway Cinema and Nottingham Contemporary, so we have plenty of trade. There’s also a sense of something rather special in the area – we have collectively carved out a very unique space in the city that has people and industry at its heart. We also have the Whatson Fothergill Walks that give people a tour of the Lace Market and these regularly bring people into the area and business to traders.

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As lively or as relaxed as you want it to be. A place to wander alone or to meet others. Bursting with life, atmosphere, and genuinely nice people. It’s fun, relaxed and feels very welcoming. It has a unique charm that is hard to describe until you experience it for yourself.

Working here is by far the overriding heritage of the place that has been really cleverly integrated into a forward-thinking, progressive creative hub that encourages and supports creative businesses such as mine but also has successfully brought other business into the area. We have a great relationship with Nottingham College, here on the doorstep, and have had apprentices

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The Lace Market is known to be the oldest area of Nottingham, and has a history stretching from the troglodyte settlers, who hollowed out cave dwellings in the rock of the sandstone cliff to the thriving commercial, residential and leisure area it has become today. There is evidence of the earliest rural settlement in the area around Belward Street and Bellar Gate, now the current site of Motorpoint Arena, dating from fifth and sixth centuries. Nottingham actually developed around this settlement during Anglo-Saxon times, when it became known as Snotengaham. Following William the Conqueror’s invasion in 1066 a new Norman borough started to develop around the Castle Rock on the western side of the town. A new market place was established in between the two settlements, while there was also a daily market held in the Saxon town at Weekday Cross – this is now marked by the cross on Fletcher Gate opposite Nottingham Contemporary. Its advantageous position near the River Trent, which formed what the Romans had thought of as the dividing line between the north and south of Britain, made the town of Nottingham an important and preferred site in medieval England. The building on the Castle Rock was a favourite of King Richard III and was where he stayed prior to the Battle of Bosworth where he was to lose his crown and his life. As Nottingham grew in stature, its street patterns developed, and despite the fact that the earlier buildings sadly no longer survive, the street patterns remain very similar to what they were in the Middle Ages: Nottingham continued to prosper during the Tudor period and its prosperity can still be judged by the elegance and splendour of some of its properties. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the trade and industry side of the town prospered, and it soon became a centre for the hosiery industry during the eighteenth century, with workers making the stockings on frames in their houses and selling their products to merchants. However, the invention of mechanised frames, together with the introduction of men’s trousers as the fashion in place of the stocking hose worn with knee breeches spelt the death knell for much the hosiery trade, and many workers were turning their hands to the making of lace.

A significant hindrance though was seen in the narrow confines of the town which meant that there was very little room to build factories for the developing lace and related industries, so business people were forced to set up their works in the surrounding districts. Nineteenth century mills can still be seen in the town and suburbs around Nottingham, many of them now converted to residential or small industry and business use. This heritage gives such an unusual and diverse skyline to the city. Interestingly, it was never considered a market place, but a more so a market as it dealt with the wholesaling and promotion of the products from the lace industry. Often, women and girls would work in shops above showrooms sewing finishings on products from the outside factories. The pieces would be displayed inside the showrooms for buyers from across the world of fashion and domestic furnishing The lace merchants became very prosperous and began to build warehouses and showrooms which they felt matched this prosperity. In the process they sadly demolished some of the fine older buildings, to replace them with imposing multi-storey stone-trimmed brick mansions of trade. The most imposing of these was that designed by one of Nottingham’s leading architects, T.C. Hine for Thomas Adams and James Pages. Opened in 1855 the warehouse contained a number of features not previously seen in the town, including facilities for the workers such as a library, schoolroom, tearoom and a chapel. The chapel windows can still be seen in the right-hand basement of the Stoney Street frontage. But, as with so many fashions, the interest in lace fell significantly and as the twentieth century progressed the buildings of the Lace Market sadly fell into disuse and their fabric deteriorated. Fortunately, a group of business people saw the possibilities of a restored Lace Market, not with the intention of marketing lace, but to provide attractive city centre accommodation for business men and women initially, and in recent times students. This in turn led to the development of diverse clubs, restaurants and other facilities to bring new life to the area.

The Birkin Building The Birkin Building sits resplendent as the ‘Star of Broadway’ in the heart of The Lace Market and has played host to a range of fashion icons. Not only were Norman Hartnell and Hardy Amies regular visitors to Birkin & Co.’s headquarters when they were dressmakers to the Queen, but Jane Birkin – of the Hermès Birkin Bag fame – frequently visited the building as a child. Jane is the great, great, great granddaughter of Birkin & Co’s founder and can be pictured here at The Birkin Building, meeting the Queen during her royal visit in 1955. For the last 40 years The Birkin Building had been owned by Spenbeck. Run by sisters Becky and Victoria it been redeveloped to house bespoke, sustainable offices. For further info visit: www.spenbeck.co.uk

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Wandering At Wollaton In this issue travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram walks Wollaton Park and beyond in a festive wander featuring Martin's Pond and Harrison's Plantation.

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his beautiful festive walk explores two superb nature reserves; Martin’s Pond and Harrisons Plantation, where wildlife is in an abundance; the ancient Wollaton village which is steeped in history, and you also have the chance to visit Wollaton Hall, one of the country’s finest Elizabethan mansions. Our adventure begins at the War Memorial situated just above the upper carpark closest to Wollaton Hall. The stone column commemorates the American 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, as they set up camp at the park grounds in preparation for D-Day. Members of the regiment parachuted into Normandy on June the 6th 1944 and later returned to Wollaton during the summer of that year, before parachuting into Holland on the 17th of September to liberate Europe. Wollaton Hall is an impressive Elizabethan country house, built between 1580 and 1588 for Sir Francis Willoughby. It is considered that the renowned architect of the day, Robert Smythson, designed the hall in a style which was vigorously imaginative and distinctive. He was later to design a number of other notable houses such as Hardwick Hall and Burton Agnes. Wollaton Hall is iconic to Nottinghamshire and also featured in the Hollywood blockbuster Batman movie, Dark Knight Rises, with some of the main scenes filmed outside the hall. Walking through the park, you can see splendid examples of black pine, chestnut, oak, and walnut, to name but a few of the many specimens of trees which can be found. Also look out for the HAHA close to the hall, this is a grassed ditch with one sloped and one vertical side with a masonry retaining wall, which would have kept grazing livestock out of a garden whilst providing a beautiful, and an uninterrupted view from the Hall. The Park is also the home to a heard of fallow deer and red deer, a spectacular sight if you are lucky enough to spot them, especially through the early morning mist, or the winter sunshine.

The pretty village of Wollaton, is a suburb of Nottingham, and this route takes you passed the c13th Century church of St. Leonard, which is the burial place to members of the Willoughby family of Wollaton Hall. It is also the owner of the rare medieval Wollaton Antiphonal, a handwritten and beautifully illustrated service book, one of around twenty surviving copies, and one of only two which were illustrated. This spectacular manuscript was in use at the church from the 1460s, until Catholic Latin service books were forbidden, during the reformation in the 1540s. Now in the safekeeping of the University of Nottingham, the Antiphonal can be viewed on line via the University of Nottingham website. The Admiral Rodney Pub is on the site of a former 18th Century farm and was named after a relative of the Willoughby family of Wollaton Hall (Admiral Rodney defeated the French fleet in the late 1700s). Opposite the pub, you can see the delightful old water pump and well, which has been lovingly restored, and marks the original centre of the village. It is a perfect photo opportunity too! In contrast to the suburban section of the walk, Harrisons Plantation and Martins Pond nature reserve showcase nature at its best and are a haven for wildlife such as the Grey Heron, woodpeckers, several species of ducks and even the pipistrelle bat! The reserves are an absolute treat and true hidden gems, it is definitely worth taking some extra time to enjoy this delightful environment, whatever the time of year. As you make your return, strolling through a wonderful avenue of Oak trees which lead back to the majestic sight of Wollaton Hall and its beautiful, landscaped gardens and grounds, where you can enjoy a warming bowl of soup or a tasty hot chocolate in the Courtyard Café. Happy rambling! Sally

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Directions 1. Begin at the war memorial above the

upper car park close to the hall. Head downhill and use the path to the left, which follows an old metal fence and continue until reaching the park wall gate at the bottom, where you exit and turn left following the path to Wollaton village. Pass the C13th century Church of St Leonard and the Admiral Rodney public house on the right. At this point you will see the old village well, situated in the middle of the road to the left. 2. Continue along Wollaton Road to a T junction and a zebra crossing bearing slightly to your right. Cross here, then turn right and continue along the path for four hundred yards to the first turning on the left which is Russell Avenue. At the right-hand bend shortly afterwards turn left into Martins Pond Nature Reserve. Keep left to walk the circular path right around the pond. You can take a short detour around the boardwalk area in the wetland, an excellent spot to view the birdlife. 3. Before you arrive back at the entrance to the nature reserve, take the signposted track to the left into the woods. We are now at Harrisons

Plantation which is a pretty woodland containing ash, wild cherry, sycamore, and oak trees. Notice the tributaries off the stream either side of the path, which flows from Martins Pond. The path veers the left with a waymark on the left, continue straight on to the end of the path which brings you out onto the Old Coach Road. There is a large Neoclassical/ Palladian style house on the left. 4. Cross over into Raleigh Pond and continue straight ahead, keeping the pond to your left. There are many paths which guide you around the pond and those at the edge in particular can be muddy and slippery, but perfect for observing the wildlife, especially Herons. After exploring the pond area, continue along in the same direction until you reach the fence and one of the exits on Lambourne Drive, turning right to walk along the pavement. 5. At the end of Lambourne Drive walk by of the front of Wollaton Pub (Craft Beer & Gin House) and cross over the main Wollaton Road using the pedestrian crossing for safety, then turn left and first right into Ancaster

Distance: 3.5 miles (5.5 km) Severity: Moderate Gradient: Almost level throughout. Approx time: 2 hours plus extra for exploring. Stiles: None. Maps: OS Landranger 129, OS Explorer 260 Path info: Tracks, woodland paths, pavement, grass paths. Some sections can be muddy around the nature reserves so wear appropriate footwear. Start point: War memorial above the top car park at Wollaton Hall. Parking: Car parks at Wollaton Hall. Dog friendly: Yes; on lead. Refreshments: Wollaton Hall café, and local pubs along the route. Public Toilets: Yes. Wollaton Hall.

Gardens. At the T junction turn left along Harrow Road until after five hundred yards, a break in the housing to the right (iron fence and gate) marks Digby Avenue, this is where you enter the park. 6. Proceed along (Wide oak lined track) there is a school on your left followed by the golf course. To the right is a small woodland area known locally as Squirrel Wood. Continue along the avenue to an interchange of paths. Lime Tree Avenue is to the left, to the right is a pathway to the park entrance. Take the grass track ahead, passing a tree with a wooden bench to the right, it has an interesting inscription. 7. Cross the tarmacked track and head for the narrow path between the golf course (left) and the walled gardens (right). Follow the HA-HA around to the right until it opens up to a grassed area with views of the lake on your left. Passing the entrance to the gardens on your right, head straight for the stable arch. Here is the shop, exhibition room café and toilets. Continue along through the courtyard and back to the car park.

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The doves and pigeons may well have taken flight but the heritage remains. Made reviews some of the last remaining dovecotes in Nottinghamshire…

ovecotes, also known as pigeon lofts, largely date back to the Roman times, although the oldest known in Britain dates to around AD1000 and the oldest in Nottinghamshire to about the 14th century. There are believed to be around 20,000 dovecotes in England, and of these an impressive 400 can be found in Nottinghamshire. Originally only the rich and/or powerful were allowed to build them, such as Lords of the manor, clergy, substantial farmers and monasteries, although over time the rules were relaxed. Doves essentially provided a source of fresh meat during the winter months before the introduction of turnips in the 18th century enabled farmers to feed their livestock. From then, the necessity for the dovecote did decline somewhat, although some were still erected in the 19th century. A pair of doves produced two chicks up to eight times a year, often starting a second nest before the first brood flew. From May to September the young birds were a regular

source of food, and a tender meat, whereas adult birds would be eaten after long, slow cooking, or supplied to falconers as food for their birds of prey. The doves were a vital source in many other ways also. The feathers and down were often used for bed quilts and pillows, and the dung was a very valuable fertiliser and a source of saltpetre (potassium nitrate) used for making gunpowder and for tanning leather. From the outside dovecotes tend to be small undistinguishable buildings with no windows, and can vary considerably in size and shape. They are usually made from a variety of materials but due to a lack of good building stone in the country there are examples of wood (such as those at Bingham and Morton), mud (as evidenced at Flintham) and stone (Normanton-on-Soar). The largest known in Nottinghamshire can be sound on the village green at Clifton, with 2,300 nesting boxes, and the tallest can still be found in a farmer’s

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field at Sibthorpe, which is the only one in the county classed as a Grade I listed building and one of five scheduled as an ancient monument. As a rule of thumb most are rectangular, but some are circular with a conical roof (such as those at Sibthorpe and Thoroton) and the one at Barton-in-Fabis is actually octagonal. Another example can be found in the cliff alongside Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, where nesting boxes were dug out of the sandstone. Nesting boxes tend to be made of similar material to the dovecotes but ‘mud and stud’ (horizontal and vertical timbers attached to a stone or brick wall by studs, around which mud nesting boxes were moulded) , tiles, terra cotta and gypsum (the last remaining is at Barton, near the Gotham gypsum deposits) have also been used. Many were most likely to have been roofed with thatch originally. Today the only example of thatch still in the county is at Thoroton. Conservation of dovecotes is often a problem, and unfortunately many are deteriorating and too expensive to maintain. Here, we take a look at a few of the remaining dovecotes in Nottinghamshire…

CLIFTON DOVECOTE The standing and below ground remains of the early 18th century Clifton dovecote are particularly well preserved. What makes this notable are its size, location and interior layout. Now listed as a Grade II building, it is a beautiful example that still commands a presence on the village green approx. 600m east of Home Farm. Constructed of red brick with rendered, coped cables. It retains important archaeological, eco factual and environmental evidence. A rectangular structure it measure approx. 11.6m by 5.5m. A set of flight holes in each gable end provides access for the pigeons and just above the door, circling around the whole building, is a double brick rat ledge. Rate ledges were a key feature of any dovecote as they prevented rats from climbing up and gaining access to the dovecote. The building was restored around 1970 in memory of those killed in World War II.

WOLLATON VILLAGE DOVECOTE MUSEUM Built around 1565 by Sir Francis WIlloughby in fine hand made brick, this is one of the oldest buildings in the Wollaton, and can be found down a peaceful cul-de-sac, just a short walk from Wollaton Village. It is also one of the oldest dovecotes in the country. By the 1880s it had been converted into stables for Wollaton Hall, but after the sale of the estate in 1926 it began to fall into disrepair and was facing demolition. Fortunately a locally driven campaign ensured its survival and it is now a Grade II listed building, owned by Nottingham City Council. It owes its restoration to the Nottingham Civic society. Originally there would have been no windows, floor or internal walls, and access would have been through one door. The building is 41ft by 21 ft with a height of 33ft and it would have housed an impressive 5,000 birds in 1,180 L-shaped nesting boxes. Today a group of volunteers run the museum giving visitors an insight into this beautiful building.

FLINTHAM DOVECOTE The dovecote at Cottage Farm, Flintham is a surviving example of a mud-built structure with the nesting boxes moulded from

mud, also know as ‘cob’ building technology. The structure is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. Restoration work grants have been aided by English Heritage and Nottinghamshire County Council, which has allowed for a new modern independent roof structure to be built to protect the mud structure from the elements. It has attracted a great deal of interest over the years and even appeared on the BBC programme ‘Countryfile’.

SIBTHORPE DOVECOTE Often mistaken for a disused windmill or a Rapunzel-esque fairytale prison at first glance, this solitary structure dates to 1370, and it is all that remains of a medieval collegiate religious complex in the village. Standing at 30ft high with 3ft thick walls, it is the largest in the county and one of the oldest, and once housed over 1,200 pigeons in tiny nesting niches. The dovecote was built by monks at the nearby College of Chantry Priests in response to the famine of 1360. It vitally supplied eggs, meat and fertiliser until the college’s closure in 1540. It is today a fully protected Grade I listed building owned by Nottinghamshire County Council. You can find it by walking through the field next to the church.

THOROTON DOVECOTE Dating back to medieval times this circular dovecote was honeycombed inside with approximately 600 nests, and there may have been a ladder arrangement in its centre, which would have revolved on a central spindle from which the pigeon holes could be reached. It has been beautifully re-thatched and lovingly repaired by the Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust. Its restoration work was funded by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Improvement Scheme, and included not just the re-thatching but re-pointing and the erection of an interpretation panel detailing its history. Once part of Thoroton Hall it stood in the stockyard of Ransom’s farm, and still had pigeons using the nesting boxes as late as the 1960s.

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Health & Beauty

The expert advice is as follows:

“In every change, in every falling leaf there is some pain, some beauty. And that's the way new leaves grow.” - Amit Ray

How To Fall In Love With Autumn

Members of the Wellness Network online offer gems from their individual expertise.

s we reach a new season, thoughts turn to the change in weather, daylight hours and of course the oncoming change in habits. Many uncertainties abound still with what we can expect from coronavirus but the one thing we can all address is our health. Staying as well as possible, emotionally, physically and mentally is key to facing challenges with greater resilience, energy and focus. Some of the Members of the Wellness Network online, all experts in their own chosen fields of wellbeing, have come together to offer some thoughts on how to fall in love with Autumn.

Lisa Davies: As the wheel of the year turns and we enter the autumn season, all around us nature is changing. The leaves are turning to their golden hue, the last blooms of the summer are dying away and the sun begins to

loose it’s strength. The days and nights are continuing their dance with the night sky beginning to take the lead. When we observe nature, we feel it’s rhythm, we can witness that it is in fact in a constant expression of change, perhaps most noticeable at this time of year with the dramatic shift of the colour palette displayed. It reminded me that when it comes time for the trees to let go of their leaves, they don't try to resist the change, the transformation... they simply surrender and let go, knowing that from that they will replenish, go back to their deeply held roots and await the new, the growth that just like the seasons is guaranteed to come. So, I urge you to consider... • Where are you in resistance? • Where could you simply surrender, let go and flow? • Where could you allow life's magical

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wonder to unfold, in perfect timing? • So, why not fall in love with autumn, take your lead from nature and simply breathe and let go and grow. • Make every moment count,

Nina Roberts: As the tree's shed their leaves ready for rest and regrowth, is now the time for you to shed that which no longer services you, With love support and compassion, take the time to become the best you. Without old leaves holding you back! Contributors: Lisa Davies, Get the Edge Nina Roberts, Funeral Celebrant and Medium at DOT Spiritualist Centre For more inspirational advice and further information speak to Johanna Thompson, The Wellness Network Call: 07771 884 803 Email: info@thewellnessnetwork.co.uk www.thewelnessnetwork.co.uk

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Deciding on your next step can often be daunting. Chris Collins, Life Coach for Carers, explains that with a little help and groundwork to set the foundations for change anything is achievable.

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ave you reached a point in your life where you are asking yourself this question and drawing a bit of a blank?

Who do you need to become to do it? What new skills would you need? What would then be possible?

Maybe you’ve been doing YOU this way for so long that you’re stuck in a particular way of being, fallen out of love with it but now struggle to see other options.

1. Draw 3 columns on a piece of paper and write down all the things that you want to BE, DO and HAVE. 2. For all the things in each list write down WHY you want to BE, DO or HAVE them in a single sentence but if you cannot then cross them off the list. 3. Decide on the areas of your life which you want to prioritise ie: Work, Family, Health, Finances, Relationships, Social Life etc. 4. Look at your remaining BE, DO, HAVE “goals” and ask yourself if achieving them will enhance the areas of your life which you prioritised. If they don’t cross them off the list. 5. Put your remaining “goals” in Top Ten order and explain for each why it is important to you and what you will think/feel when you have achieved it.

Or have recent times changed your circumstances completely and you now need to find a totally different way forward? Either way it can be really overwhelming to have to work your way through these situations and make decisions that feel right. I have a “Miracle Question” for you that will help you if you are more “Heart Lead”, and a simple prioritisation tool for those that are more “Head Lead”. (Top Tip – Doing both so that your Heart and Head are heard often brings results that 'feel' more balanced!) Find a quiet half hour, ask yourself this question and answer it with total honesty and with no inhibitions or constraints.

“What would you do in life if you knew that you couldn’t fail?” Write down all the things that come up for you and you can then begin to start thinking about: Why you want to do those things? Why is that important to you?

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Doing these activities and answering these questions will give you some “Seeds Of Change” and a platform to visualise a different future for yourself. If you can visualise it, you can have it!! For further details and to speak to Chris call: 07973 179982 Email: chris_collins22@hotmail.com You can also find booking details through instagram  @chriscollinscoach  Chris Collins Life Coach

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During the colder months it's important to give a little bit of extra time and care to our skin. Here's our top skin savers to help combat that cold, wet, windy and glorious wintery weather.

1. Balmology Neroli & Frankincense Beauty Balm

The smell of this balm is gorgeous, although the texture we found was a little greasy at first touch it soaks beautifully. It is advised that it’s best used as an intensive overnight treatment but if your skin is suffering in the colder months feel free to apply a little to give your skin a bit of extra nourishment. RRP £31. 50g

2. Evolve Multi Peptide 360 Cream

A smooth cream that glides effortlessly on, full of good stuff, superfoods and green ingredients so you really do feel like you’re feeding your skin with this one. It instantly made skin feel a little lighter and less tight. A lovely addition to morning and evening routines.

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3. Aurelia London Cell Repair Night Oil

Again, if you’re into face oils this one really hits the mark for us, one of the firm favourites in the Made office. Smells of all those lovely ingredients – Neroli, lavender, Rose and Mandarin. This is a night oil that hydrates and soothes and makes you feel radiant. RRP £62. 50ml

2022

North Notts Food & Drink Awards

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Following the success of our inaugural Food and Drink Awards, we’re excited to announce the launch of next year’s event. Made's long awaited North Notts Food & Drink Awards will once again take place in 2022, and with great food and entertainment on the menu, it’s going to be a night to remember. Look out for nominations for the awards opening up in January, giving people the chance to pick their favourites from the local food and drink scene. And there will be a chance for you to get involved – look out for for new details appearing soon across our media channels and on our website fad.madeinn.co.uk “2019s event was a real success and gave us the opportunity to recognise the region’s amazing groups and individuals who make up our marvellous food and drink scene. This year we hope to recognise even more people and put on an amazing event.” Made’s North Notts Food & Drink Awards 2022 are just one of a number of ways the magazine is putting North Nottinghamshire in the spotlight. COMING UP... Foodies - please nominate your favourites Food businesses and retailers - enter online (entries opening soon) Looking to sponsor? A limited number of packages available. Call 01777 712609

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Tempting Table Treats Food demonstrator & home economist, Teresa Bovey has a selection of recipes this issue for perfect pastries, cheese platters and a lovely warming soup to enjoy this festive season.

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Carrot, Red Lentil & Coriander Soup Ingredients 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 3 large carrots, coarsely grated 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 sticks celery, diced 60g red lentils 1tsp ground coriander 750mls hot vegetable stock Black pepper Handful fresh coriander Method 1. Place the oil into a large pan add the carrots, onions and celery and saute gently until softened. 2. Add the ground coriander and red lentils, cook for a further minute and add the hot vegetable stock. 3. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. 4. Add the fresh coriander and blend with a stick blender. 5. Season with black pepper and garnish with fresh coriander before serving. Serves 4

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Cheese, Pickle & Spinach Tart Ingredients 300g ready- made shortcrust pastry 50g (approximately 2 handfuls fresh spinach leaves) 2 tbsp red onion chutney or Branston pickle 3 eggs 250mls milk 80g grated mature Cheddar cheese Salt and pepper Method 1. Line a 36cm x12cm long tin with the pastry. Bake blind at 180ºC Fan/Gas 5 for 15 minutes. 2. Place spinach leaves in a sieve and pour over boiling water. Drain well and chop leaves. 3. Lightly whisk together the eggs, milk and cheese and season well 4. Spread the pickle over the base of the pre-cooked base and pour the egg and cheese mixture on top. Bake for a further 20 minutes. Serves 4 Cook's Tip – Try adding 6-8 chopped sundried tomatoes to this recipe too.

Perfect Pastry Tips for great pastry. • Keep everything as cool as possible. • Do not over handle or over knead. Over kneading or rolling results in hard pastry. • If pastry shrinks it usually means it hasn’t been chilled and left to rest before cooking. Even 10 mins makes a difference. • Use plain flour for crisp pastry – selfraising flour gives a more cake like texture. • Use half fat to flour as a general rule ½ lard or white cooking fat & ½ butter or margarine – this gives the best combination. • Cut the fat into cubes and rub into the flour using finger tips or a food processor. The end result should look like a mass of breadcrumbs. • When using a ceramic flan dish place on a metal baking tray to distribute heat evenly. • Baking Blind - This means baking pastry without a filling. • To prevent the pastry from rising, line with a piece of greaseproof paper and weigh down with ceramic baking beans or dried rice or beans kept specifically for this purpose. Bake for about 15 minutes and lift out before the pastry is baked. Then return to the oven to brown or add a filling of your choice. Alternatively line with a piece of crumpled up foil. 125g pastry will * cover a 600ml pie dish * line or cover a 17.5 cm flan ring one hour before serving.

Bramley & Raspberry Streusel Cake Ingredients Butter for greasing 120g ground almonds 120g butter 120g self-rising flour 80g golden caster sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1 medium egg 1 Bramley apple, approx. 175g peeled, cored and diced weight 100g raspberries. 25g flaked almonds To Serve Crème fraiche or Greek yoghurt Method 1. Butter a 20cm fluted loose bottomed tart tin. Preheat the oven to Fan 160ºC/ Gas 4 2. Process the ground almonds, butter, flour, sugar and cinnamon together for 1 minute to form a crumble-like mix. 3. Reserve 3 tbsp of this mixture in a small bowl. 4. Add a beaten egg to the processor and blitz again until combined. 5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared tart tin, spreading it over the base. 6. Top with the apples and raspberries. 7. Sprinkle over the reserved crumble mix and the flaked almonds 8. Bake for 35-40 minutes. 9. Serve with a spoonful of crème fraiche or yoghurt. Serves 6-8 Cook's Tip – If you don’t like cinnamon. Remove and add 2 tsp grated lemon rind. Blueberries or sliced plums are a nice alternative to raspberries.

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Mincemeat, Bramley Apple & Walnut Tart Ingredients 330g shortcrust or rich sweet pastry 200g mincemeat 175g Bramley apples, cored, peeled and diced weight. 25g chopped walnuts To Serve Crème fraiche or Greek yoghurt Method 1. Roll out 300g shortcrust pastry and line a 20cm fluted flan tin. 2. Roll out 6-7 stars from the remaining pastry and reserve. 3. Bake the tart base ‘blind’ at 180ºCFan/ Gas 5 for 15 minutes. 4. Mix together the mincemeat, diced apples and walnuts. 5. Fill the par baked tart with the mincemeat filling and top with the pastry stars. 6. Cook for a further 20 minutes. 7. Serve with a spoonful of whipped cream or fresh custard. Serves 6-8 Cook's Tip – If you enjoy something a little less sweet try reducing the mincemeat by 25g and adding 50g fresh or frozen cranberries to this recipe.

Sweet Pastry Ingredients 200g plain flour Pinch salt 2 tbsp icing sugar 100g cold diced butter 2 tbsp cold water 1 egg yolk Method 1. Place the flour, salt and icing sugar into a bowl or food processor. 2. Add the butter and give short bursts in your food processor until mixture forms breadcrumbs or if using a bowl use your fingertips to rub the fat into the flour. 3. Mix together the egg and water and add to the processor or bowl and mix to form a ball. Do not over work the mixture and keep it cool. 4. Wrap the pastry in cling film. Leave to rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. Makes 300g Cook's Tip – For shortcrust pastry use ½ fat to flour – 200g plain flour, good pinch salt and 50g butter and 50g lard, omit egg yolk and add 4 x 15mls measured spoonfuls ice cold water.

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Perfect Cheese Platter Tips for making a good cheese board or platter. There are so many delicious types of cheese now available it is sometimes difficult to decide which to use for a cheese board or platter. To help you decide here are some tips1. Have at least 5-6 different cheeses to include a mixture of cheese textures and strengths • A hard cheese - such as Cheddar • A crumbly cheese - such as Cheshire • Soft cheese - such as Brie, Camembert • Blue cheese - Stilton, Gorgonzola • Spreadable variety - Ricotta, Soft Goats Cheese • Semi firm or smokey cheese 2. How much to serve - allow 25-50g portion of each cheese per person as a guide 3. Eat cheese at room temperature for the best flavour. Take it out of the refrigerator one hour before serving. 4. Cover the cheese board or platter with a sheet of bees wax to prevent it from drying out. 5. Be creative with garnish - use fresh figs, black and green grapes, dried fruits, baby tomatoes, celery sticks, bowls of chutney, olives and a selection of biscuits. 6. Try making the following truffles with any left - over cheese you may have.

Cheese Truffles Ingredients 200g soft cream cheese 200g mature hard cheese eg. Cheddar 3 tbsp very finely chopped chives Freshly ground black pepper For Coating Choose from 3 tbsp paprika, chopped parsley, finely chopped chives, toasted sesame seeds or chopped nuts Method 1. Mash together the cream cheese, grated hard cheese, chives and season with black pepper. 2. Roll the mixture into approximately 30 marble sized balls and roll each ball in the desired coating. 3. Chill until ready to serve.

Perfect Accompaniments

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We Recommend... Mr & Mrs Fine Wine add the perfect wines to match perfectly with Teresa's festive treats...

Cheese Platter

A classic combination with cheese these ports are the perfect pour with your selection. Rich and deep in warm fruit flavours pairing beautifully with the savoury and salty cheese selections, or why not try this sweet Riesling from Mosel, generous tones of fruit and honey and balances so well across many cheeses.

Osborne Late Bottle Vintage port, Portugal Krohn 2005 Colheita tawny port, Portugal Haart Goldtropfchen spatlase Riesling, Mosel, Germany

Cheese Truffles

Emile Balland Sancerre La Pente, Loire Valley, France

enerous in floral and lychee flavours, this wine offers up so much on the palate, a delicious combination with the cheese truffles.

Wildsong Organic Syrah, Hawks Bay, New Zealand

With hints of raspberry and nutmeg this wine can complement the creaminess of the cheese truffles with style.

Cheese, Pickle & Spinach Tart

Bolfan G Organic White, Croatia

a pure delight, full of freshness and hints of tropical fruit a winner with to balance the flavour of the tart.

Monviert Martagona Merlot, Italy

a smooth and harmonious red that will pick out the flavours of the pickle and lift the cheese with its fruitiness.

Bramble & Raspberry Streusel Cake

Château Lamourette Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

Why not try a sweet option, this Sauternes shows an amazing balance of fruitiness and acidity, mango, quince and apple blossom – a lifting delight against the red fruits.

Bogle Chardonnay, California, USA

An indulgent chardonnay that is as rich in flavours as the streusel cake, a truly mouthwatering and complimentary combination.

Festive Tart

Osborne Pedro Ximinez Sherry

Christmas in a glass! Sweet, deep and aromatic. On its own or served alongside a dessert, this is perfect with a scoop of icecream too.

Baillaury Banyuls 5 year old

This wine has the characteristic aromas of chocolate, ripe red fruits and dates, and has intense character and intensity. It is dense and soothing on the palate and is perfect with a festive tart.

Cookery demonstrations with Teresa Bovey For a full list of dates and events where Teresa will be featured in cookery demonstrations, or to book onto a demonstration day, visit: www.teresabovey.co.uk

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Motoring

Audi Q4 Meet the new Q4, the E-Tron Estate Launch Edition. The Made team took a closer look at this superb vehicle in a test drive around Nottingham and this is what we found...

Motoring

It is always a pleasure when Made is invited to drive a new vehicle and over the past couple of years we have driven a combination of electric vehicles, hybrids and conventional fuel vehicles. The first car we drove was the original Audi E-Tron Electric Vehicle two years ago now, so when we arrived to pick up the latest Audi Q4 E-Tron, expectations were high. Our Q4 for the day was the 150kw E-Tron Estate Launch Edition with a superb Sonos sound system, augmented reality heads-up display, Acoustic Glazing, 20” 5-Y spoke alloys and virtual cockpit plus, to name a couple of the options. It’s a bit clichéd but as ever with an EV the serenity that the vehicle moves away is so relaxing you forget about the craziness of the world we have been living in, in fact it is a welcome break. The Q4 also immerses you in a world of tech, numerous connectivity points and Audi’s virtual cock-pit that is acclaimed at being one of the best on the market, it clear responsive and exciting to look at. As with most cars on the market now the tech can be a bit overwhelming, so you need to take time to familiarise yourself first. We had a plan for this test drive, rather than our normal drive to the countryside to splash though a fjord and find a country house for photos, today this Q4 was going to be our urban work horse, driven in the city of Nottingham. We visited clients, dropped off some copies of Made to our drop off points in the city and of course stopped for lunch! The Q4 took it all in it’s stride, it was easy to drive and comfortable to boot, talking of boots there was plenty of space for all our gear. Following our chores, which were done with ease, we ended the day by taking our Q4 to the source of its power, well at least a potential source! Stopping at the nearby Staythorpe PowerStation to grab the essential photos of this stunning example of an EV. This Q4 offers practicality for daily life, the exciting turn of speed you instantly get in an EV and a comfortable simple driving experience. In a flash the day was over and we headed back to our friends at Sytner Audi Nottingham to reluctantly return their Q4. EV’s are now common on our roads and the network, while not quite where it needs to be, is improving. We didn’t need to charge during our time with the Q4, but with a decent home charger and a normal distance commute there is no reason why it couldn’t fit into your daily life. Plan for longer journeys and you have the perfect practical family car, well that’s just our opinion…

Our Test Model Marque: Audi Model: Q4 E-TRON ESTATE

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Transmission: Automatic Fuel Type: Electric Price: £51,000

For further details contact: Audi Nottingham Tel: 0115 988 2820 www.nottingham.audi.co.uk Email: audi.nottingham@sytner.co.uk

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Maserati Levante Hybrid

Here in the Nottinghamshire countryside we found the perfect setting for play time in the new Maserati Levante Hybrid. It may have been a typical British weather rainy day but that didn't dampen our spirits or that classic Maserati roar. We have partnered up with Graypaul Nottingham Maserati on several occasions now, bringing you the powerful Maserati Levante Trofeo when it launched, including a test drive and shoot with a stunning red Maserati on a country estate here in Nottinghamshire, but we had yet to drive the Levante. This all changed when Made were invited to Whatton House to test drive the latest Levante Hybrid in stunning surroundings. The first opportunity to experience this vehicle, and we were not disappointed. The car itself looks stunning, however beyond that we wanted to look at the driving experience, and once we were behind the wheel, driving this Levante Hybrid confirms that this brand hits the mark. The car itself being a combination of Hybrid technology and a powerful petrol engine taken from the Ghibli platform, gives a driving experience you would find hard to rival in a sports utility segment, and thats where we feel this Levante fits, it really does have a place of its own on the road. Choosing a Levante is in fact making a statement about the type of driver you are, you are not conforming or settling in with fellow SUV drivers but choosing a driving experience to satisfy your thirst for quality and Italian style. On our short drive we experienced the explosive power of this car, the luxury and comfort it offers and we did indeed turn a few heads, especially with that unmistakable Maserti roar when decorum goes out of the window, the overrun kicks in and pops satisfyingly behind you. There is certainly a feel good factor driving this car. We hope to bring you a more in-depth review of this car but this first experience left us wanting more.

Motoring

For further details contact: Graypaul Nottingham Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2NR Tel: 0115 9833555 www.sytner.co.uk/maserati whattonhouse.co.uk

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Bond Approved... If it’s good enough for 007 it's good enough for Made! Jaguar Land Rover UK recently announced that 300 lucky customers have secured their very own Defender V8 Bond Edition. The awesome Defender Bond Edition was inspired by the latest Bond film No Time To Die, released at the end of September featuring Daniel Craig as James Bond, and the new Land Rover Defender. If you missed out on the Defender Bond Edition do not fear, our friends at Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover Nottingham can help you order your very own special 2023 Model Year Defender now on sale, or even a separate Defender Bond accessory kit that is also available. Stratstone JLR Nottingham also have a vast selection of Approved Used Land Rovers and Jaguars in stock, all available for immediate delivery. Look out for Made’s reviews of other models in the range as we look to test more vehicles in 2022. We intend to bring Made’s readers along for the ride to find out exactly how driving an iconic Jaguar or Land Rover vehicle makes you feel!

For further details, please contact a member of the team at Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover Nottingham on 0115 957 8000 and Quote 'Made'. Alternatively visit www. stratstone.com to browse the range of offers available online.

21MY P400 X Defender 90 pictured - not Defender Bond Edition which includes extra spec. Photos courtesy of Özbay Design.

NOT TINGHAM ’S FINEST SELECTION OF APPROVED USED CARS If you are in the market for a luxurious pre-owned vehicle that offers unparalleled British heritage and build quality, or class-leading off-roading technology, you need to choose an Approved Used Jaguar or Land Rover. Each car is hand-picked and expertly prepared to an impeccable standard. With exclusive benefits and models ranging from the compact Jaguar E-PACE or Range Rover Evoque to the all-electric I-PACE, the exquisite Range Rover or the iconic Defender - there’s truly something for everyone.

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Motoring

The Final Rounds...

Brands Hatch "We arrived at Brands Hatch for the Festival of Porsche with high hopes of scoring more important points in the championship. We knew it was a circuit we've previously done well at and we also knew that because it was getting towards the business end of the season, that there would be opportunities to pick up positions with title battles going on around us. After the morning's practise and qualifying sessions, we lined up for the first race of the day in 8th position and Matt was feeling confident. As the race got underway, Matt had slow getaway and dropped to the back of the field, but as the cars headed around turn 2, he gained back some of the places he had originally lost and by the end of the first few laps he dived down the inside of another car to be back into 8th where he started. From there on in, it was just damage limitation and get some clear space and bring the car home. It was a difficult race as we had to make space for the faster class one and two cars that were sharing the track at the same time. Overall we were happy with the results of race one. Race two was a much more simple affair where Matt stayed out of trouble and pumped the laps in and eventually finished in a seasons best of 6th at the flag."

This image and above courtesy of Chris Kay Photography.

The Nottingham Porsche Centre Team take us through the final two rounds of the Boxster Cup 2021. Drivers Matt Gough and Ashley White tell us more about their final races of 2021...

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Snetterton "Snetterton was the host of the final rounds of the season. The weather would play a big part in the weekend as both races would be ran in different conditions. After a full day of testing on the Friday, we went into the weekend full of confidence. Qualifying turned out to be a real turning point for Matt in the car. It was the most confident he had felt all season and this was reflected in his starting position of 6th place. In race one we got a great start passing a rival car going into turn one and held position. We was amongst all the other cars and was fighting in the early stages of the race. Matt had settled into the groove and brought the car home for some good points in a seasons best finish of 5th despite some late rain making the track challenging on the dry tyres. Race two was a complete washout and was just all about keeping it clean and finishing the race. While others seemed to spin and struggle, we managed to bring the car back in one piece and finish 6th. Overall this season we know we've had some hard luck at times but we know the pace is in the car for better results in the future and we hope to continue that climb in 2022."

This image and above courtesy of Jon Rogers.

For further details contact: Porsche Centre Nottingham. Tel: 0115 986 0911 www.porschenottingham.co.uk 85

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Made Lifestyle magazine - issue 25. Nov/Dec 21

Articles inside

A Delicate Balance

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