Made Lifestyle Magazine – issue 34. May/Jun 23.

Made

Welcome to the May/June issue.

Hello Summer, hello longer lighter evenings, summer blooms and warmer weather. With it we also say hello to some wonderful summer outdoor festivals, and the opportunity to start exploring the Nottinghamshire countryside too!

May is going to be an exciting month as we welcome a new Sovereign to The Throne. The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will be broadcast far and wide. Nottinghamshire has some fantastic places to see the events unfold across the Bank Holiday weekend from the 6th to the 8th of May. We are thrilled with the news that one of these places will be Nottingham Castle, which is now on the path to re-opening and the Coronation events are the perfect start to the process. You can find a few more of these events in our feature for the Coronation weekend.

Open Studios Nottinghamshire is back with over 50 venues around Nottinghamshire and Nottingham, opening their doors to the members of the public. Speaking of creatives we meet artist and designer Sally Brown, she has been busy catching up with Theo Paphitis at Spring Fair this year and we hear about her new wallpaper collections. For the home and garden section, for the first time, we meet the Head Gardener at Clumber Park, Dene Wood, with his gardening tips for the season.

Exploring Notts we have Erin McDaid, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Looking at the opportunity to help shape action to protect and restore our natural world. Newark In Focus, where Made takes a closer peek at food, drink and retail in the area, or if you’d rather you can explore the sights and sounds as we take a walk with travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram. And for a little history, did you know that The Chesterfield Canal has seen ten monarchs? Rod Auton tells us the details!

We are lining up for Nottinghamshire’s Summer Festivals! This issue includes a taste of the festivals that feature across the region! Look out for a fantastic festival competition too! And if you fancy creating your own festival in the garden this summer, it wouldn’t be complete without some lovely recipes by food demonstrator & home economist, Teresa Bovey.

We hope that you have a wonderful time and enjoy the extra bank holiday!

In celebration of the King Charles III Coronation we have produced a series of three collectable covers in The King’s colours. See if you can spot them all across Notts.

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Inside This Issue

News & Events

08 The Local Roundup & May/June Events

The latest news and events from across the region.

Features

28 Protect & Restore Our Natural World Action to protect and restore our natural world. Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

30 Chesterfield Canal & The Monarchy

The Chesterfield Canal has seen ten monarchs, Rod Auton tells us more.

32 Coronation Celebrations

The Coronation of The King & The Queen Consort. We have look at some of the events across Nottinghamshire.

37 Newark In Focus

A peek into the range of food and drink establishments in Newark and where to treat yourself to some retail therapy!

43 Summer Festivals

A taste of the festivals that feature across the region in the summer months!

48 Wall To Wall With Sally Brown

Local artist and designer Sally Brown. Made catches up with her to hear about her new wallpaper collections.

Home & Garden

52 Beautiful Bathrooms

Jayne from Fairfax & Porter assists with planning and designing your perfect bathroom.

54 Seasonal Gardening

Head Gardener at Clumber Park, Dene Wood's gardening tips for the season.

Health & Beauty

65 Time To Make The Change

Are your values and belief's holding you back? By Chris Collins, Life Coach.

Food & Drink

59 Festival Food

Recreate your own festival in the garden this summer with these simple recipes. By food demonstrator & home economist, Teresa Bovey.

Travel & Leisure

40 Exploring Newark

Explore the sights and sounds as we take a walk in Newark with travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram.

72 Ferrari Roma Spider: A New Story Begins

The new Ferrari Roma Spider, timeless elegance, driving thrills, performance and on-board comfort.

News The local roundup

Official Opening Of The Bridge Skills Hub

Bassetlaw District Council has officially opened its state-of-the-art skills and education hub, The Bridge Skills Hub, in the centre of Worksop.

The Council were awarded £3.5million from D2N2’s ‘Getting Building Fund’ to refurbish the long-term vacant building, creating an opportunity to support 300 learners across a range of subjects including health and social care, leadership and management.

The Bridge welcomed its first students, businesses and learners to its modern and inspirational building in April last year. During the first year, the Hub has seen 80 students enrol on higher education programmes, including higher-level apprenticeships, foundation degrees, access to HE courses and degree top up courses. Over 450 participants have attended Futures’ Restart Scheme, with over 85 of these now in employment.

Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Councillor Jo White officially opened the Bridge, supported by Dr Victoria McGregor-Riley,

Locality Director, Bassetlaw Place Based Partnership, Dr Sam Debbage, Director of Education and Research, Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust and Kelly Turkhud, Vocational Education Manager, Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.

Cllr White, Cabinet Member for Regeneration said: “It has been wonderful to see The Bridge Skills Hub transform from a neglected building into a modern education and training facility. The creation of the Skills Hub has provided local people with the chance to advance their education and skills. This is about raising aspirations and creating new opportunities and choices to advance and change careers.

“It gives me great pleasure to officially open the building today and I want to extend my thanks to D2N2 and RNN Group for sharing the vision

with me four years ago and making this centre possible.

“I want to wish all our existing students good luck in their courses, and look forward to seeing many more students, businesses, training providers and events coming through the doors, for many years to come.”

Dr Victoria McGregor-Riley, Locality Director, Bassetlaw Place Based Partnership said: “This fantastic facility gives people access to education and training that will support them, and hopefully, result in them finding health and care employment here in Bassetlaw. It is wonderful to see The Bridge officially open.”

Dr Sam Debbage, Director of Education and Research, Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust said: “I am pleased to be here to officially open The Bridge Skills Hub today. It has long been established that having a job improves

health, and vice versa. We look forward to seeing more people enter The Bridge to study and increase their skills and the opportunity towards a career in health and care, including the roles wider than that of the traditional clinical role.”

Jason Austin, CEO and Principal, RNN Group said: “I am delighted on behalf of the RNN Group to be supporting this formal launch of the Bridge Skills Hub as the first provider to sign up to delivering HE courses here last year.

“RNN Group truly believes in delivering innovation and skills in our communities and we are so proud to be able to have extended our HE offer here after the success of our offering at University Centre Rotherham.”

To book space or become an education or training provider at The Bridge, contact skillshub@bassetlaw.gov. uk or call 01909 384802.

Obviously Optical

Retford’s first bespoke frame and lens service provider is going from strength to strength, with more customers enjoying the unique benefits that Obviously Optical offers.

The company is the brainchild of the founder Keiran Allan, who saw a huge gap in the market for offering a superior selection of frames and lenses with extensive optical expertise, all done from the comfort of a customer’s own home at a time to suit them.

Keiran alongside his former colleague and friend Wendy, share 40 years optical experience between them, and are genuinely passionate about offering customers across Nottinghamshire a truly unique and highly personalised frame and lens home service.

Keiran explained: “Many of your readers will have been to an Opticians, surrounded by wall-to-wall shelves of glasses, often feeling overwhelmed or in need of help and support. In a worst-case scenario, they leave with a pair of glasses that will ‘make do’ or without a full understanding of what is available to them.

“At Obviously Optical we realised that the solution to easing the uncertainty would be to make choosing glasses a more of a private and enjoyable experience by bringing the frames to people’s homes at times convenient to them and that’s what we’ve done.”

quality lenses that maximise visual performance, and Keiran explained “Zeiss is the international market leader so choosing them was easy for me.”

One of the standout options that Obviously Optical offers is the opportunity for a customer to design their own unique frames. With over 100 shapes and 500 colours to choose from it is the perfect opportunity to create eyewear that you won’t see on anyone else!

Wendy shares, “Needing a stronger prescription myself I know first-hand how important it is to select the right frame and lens combination, and without experience and expertise this can be quite difficult to achieve.

“I believe your eyewear reflects your personality, so why shouldn’t you have something that feels a part of you. I love nothing more than visiting a customer to help them choose the styles and colours that reflect them.”

“I believe your eyewear reflects your personality, so why shouldn’t you have something that feels a part of you.”

Wendy beams when explaining how rewarding it feels to be able to visit customers in the comfort of their own homes, educate them on what is available, help them choose frames and lenses that match their lifestyle and personality and feel great to wear!

A key part of Obviously Optical’s vision is to offer customers an extensive selection of glasses, and they have certainly done that, with an impressive choice of over 450 hand selected frames from leading brands, including sportswear, sunglasses, and petite frames with new styles being added regularly. They also stock a huge range of styles and colours to suit every individual, from the bold and daring to the more subtle and light.

Another compelling part of Obviously Optical’s commitment is to ensure that they provide their customers with high

Keiran explained: “That’s why we allocate two hours for each appointment, we want to find out more about what the customer wants to achieve from their eyewear. We discuss their current prescription and can then offer advice on the most suitable lenses for the individual requirements. We also suggest that where possible customers have somebody with them who knows their style and can offer another opinion.

“From there, we will discuss frame shapes and colours to complement face shape and skin tones. We make sure every customer is fully informed of their options and the pricing before they decide, and we aim to deliver glasses within 10 days of placing an order.”

Appointments are available seven days a week at a time to suit the customer and carry a £50 fee which is fully redeemable against any purchase.

Appointments can be made via Whataspp, Messenger, or the website www.obviouslyoptical.com or call direct on: 07480 990726 to find out more.

Keiran shows examples of some of the more daring frames on offer from the many brands available.

Wendy and Keiran with a selection of the William Morris frames available.

Armed Forces Day

Mansfield's Armed Forces Day, organised by Mansfield BID and supported by MDC, is one of the great days to say a big 'thank you' to the armed forces, past and present.

Join us on 25 June, as we honour and celebrate the brave men and women of our armed forces at the annual Mansfield Armed Forces Day event.

Taking place in the heart of Mansfield on the Market Place, this family-friendly event will feature a parade of veterans, live entertainment, food vendors, and a variety of activities for people of all ages.

On display there will be army vehicles, motorcycles, and full-size Spitfire plane!

Following an opening ceremony, there will be live music from the Ashby ‘little’ Big Band and performances by The Bluebird Belles.

New for 2023, we will have a climbing wall for you to test your strength and agility much like your favorite armed forces personnel!

This is a great opportunity for the community to come together and show support for our armed forces, both past and present.

Brought to you by Mansfield BID in collaboration with Mansfield District Council. www.mansfield.gov.uk

Eurovision At The Castle

Nottingham Castle will become a Eurovision live site on 13 May to broadcast the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

Nottingham has been announced as an official BBC broadcast partner for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final, with the event being streamed live from Liverpool Arena on a giant screen measuring 28m squared, with a concertquality sound system.

Nottingham is one of several confirmed UK cities to host an official Eurovision screening, allowing up to 30,000 people to participate in Eurovision celebrations across the country. The screening has been made possible thanks to funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

This event will follow the live screenings of the Coronation and Coronation Concert on 6 and 7 May, and comes ahead of the castle fully re-opening in June.

Eurovision fans will be able to bring picnics and blankets to watch the Grand Final in the beautiful surroundings of the castle grounds. The castle’s visitor centre will also be open selling food and drink.

Tickets are on sale for the Eurovision screening, as well as the Coronation and Coronation Concert screenings at Nottingham Castle, full details on: www.whatsonnottingham.com

Spirit Of War Time Sherwood

A historical family day out at Thoresby with living history camps, war era vehicles, live entertainment, exhibitions and talks.

The event marks the end of a three-year National Lottery Heritage Fund project focused on the impact of World War Two on Sherwood Forest’s landscape and communities. It will feature representatives from local heritage organisations as well as re-enactors and exhibitors from across the country sharing the military and home front history of WWII. It will be a familyfriendly day out, making learning about local and military history engaging with plenty of vehicles and objects to see and people keen to share their knowledge with visitors. There will be a large exhibition in the Riding Hall focused on the project's outcomes, including archaeology, oral history, education sessions and tourism promotion. Thoresby Courtyard is also the home of the Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum and their recently restored Conqueror tank.

Thoresby Park was used by the War Office during WWII for military purposes throughout the War. We want visitors to feel transported back to that time and imagine Thoresby and the other grand Estates of Sherwood teeming with soldiers, POWs and Land Girls as they would have been. Many of our reminiscence and oral history sessions have captured positive memories of the War: people remembering the camaraderie, dances, music and adventures - we want to represent these memories of the local community through the 1940s entertainment on offer, as well as the sacrifices and courage of those who experienced the War.

We’re keen to hear from anyone who would like to share their own memories, or those passed down to them by family members, of the War era in Sherwood Forest to add to our research. If you have a story to share or would like more information about the project, get in touch by emailing: susie.johns@sherwoodforesttrust.org.uk

Events

Spirit Of War Time Sherwood

Thoresby Park

13 & 14 May

Join us for a weekend of 1940's re-enactment of war time in Sherwood Forest! Celebrate the outcomes of the Sherwood Forest Trust’s Heritage Lottery funded Spirit of Wartime Sherwood project with living history.

Celebrate the outcomes of the Sherwood Forest Trust’s Heritage Lottery funded Spirit of Wartime Sherwood project with living history camps, war era vehicles, live entertainment, exhibitions and talks across the weekend!

Set in the Beautiful setting of Sherwood Forest, we will be taking you

Back to WWII Britain, we have civilian and military displays, tanks and other armoured vehicles, free Day time and Evening 1940’s entertainment and dances, Evening events are ticketed but are Free. Free Entry! Car Park charge of £3 applies. whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

The Legend Of Robin Hood Royal Mail Stamps

Royal Mail is celebrating the story of the legendary and popular English folk outlaw Robin Hood with a set of 10 exclusively illustrated stamps.

The 10-stamp set depicts key moments in the famous legend of Robin Hood, from him being outlawed to his marriage to Maid Marian and his death, and including popular characters such as Friar Tuck, the Sheriff and King Richard.

The stamps depict Robin Hood is declared an outlaw, Robin Hood meets Little John, Friar Tuck carries Robin Hood, Robin Hood robs the rich, Robin Hood wins the archery contest, Robin Hood captures the Sheriff, Robin Hood helps

Maid Marian escape, Robin Hood and Maid Marian marry, King Richard removes his disguise and Robin Hood shoots his last arrow.

The powerful illustrations were created exclusively for Royal Mail by concept artist Jon McCoy. Awardwinning McCoy has worked on feature films such as: The Batman; Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker; Avengers; and Blade Runner 2049.

Jon McCoy said: “It's been an amazing honour

to illustrate for Royal Mail, one of the great English legends, and favourite stories from my childhood. I hope everyone enjoys these stamps as much as I did.”

Royal Mail also worked with Dr Lesley Coote, Fellow of the University of Hull School of Humanities and established expert on Robin Hood, who advised on the content used in the wider product range.

David Gold, Director of External Affairs & Policy, Royal Mail, said: “These

atmospheric illustrations bring to life the timeless stories of the Legend of Robin Hood, his merry men and Maid Marion. With its themes of friendship, loyalty, humanity and love, the enduring legend of Robin Hood has captured the hearts and imagination of people for centuries and will continue to do so.”

Available now on: www. royalmail.com/robinhood Or telephone 03457 641641. A Presentation Pack including all 10 stamps in the set is priced at £11.90.

Tour of Britain Returns To Nottinghamshire

The world-famous Tour of Britain cycle race is set to return to Nottinghamshire for a fourth time in September 2023.

Robin Hood county has hosted the showpiece event three times since 2017, with the most recent visit taking place last September when a star-studded field raced from West Bridgford to Mansfield.

This year’s race will see Nottinghamshire host the finish of a cross-region shared stage in the first week of September.

Details of the route are yet to be confirmed, but it is expected the county will host more than 60 miles of the stage.

The return of the race to Nottinghamshire last year boosted the local economy by £4.34m in net visitor expenditure – with an impressive 225,000 fans lining the 116-mile route.

Events

County Council Leader, Councillor Ben Bradley MP, says it is a real coup for Nottinghamshire to be in line to host the race for a fourth time. He said: “Nottinghamshire is a county with a rich sporting heritage, and we are absolutely delighted that the Tour of Britain will once again pass through our towns and villages.

“We have demonstrated on the three previous occasions that we can successfully host what is a truly major event on Britain’s sporting calendar, and I would expect the same in 2023.”

Details of the Nottinghamshire stage – will be announced at a later date.

For further details visit: www.tourofbritain.co.uk

Nottinghamshire County Show

Newark Showground

13 May

The Nottinghamshire County Show will celebrate the best of Nottinghamshire and this year we are taking the show back to its agricultural roots within the rural community of the Midlands, celebrating everything from livestock, equine, countryside competitions with trade stands, local food producers and craft stalls.

The show provides a great platform for local and regional businesses to showcase products and services to thousands of visitors, including those within the agricultural community. Being one of the first county shows in the UK events calendar, it will be a great opportunity to start off the show season! It’s your chance to see or even compete in one of our many competitions, enjoy our ‘festival of food’ with carefully selected independent producers of the finest food and drink Nottinghamshire and the Midlands has to offer. With plenty more to see it will be a fantastic day showcasing the best of farming, countryside and rural life.

www.nottinghamshirecountyshow.com

Welbeck Abbey Brewery Wins Bronze

Welbeck Abbey Brewery Wins Bronze At SIBA National Independent Beer Awards.

The Brewery is ecstatic to announce Red Feather has won Bronze at the SIBA National Independent Beer Awards, having already achieved Gold in the Regional Awards.

The Independent Beer Awards judged a huge range of beers across a number of styles in the cask, keg and bottle and can competition at BeerX in Liverpool.

Red Feather is a robust auburn ale with plenty of crystal malt which gives the beer a rich colour and combination of bold walnut and bitter-sweet caramel flavours brewed as part of the core beer range in a beautiful listed barn at the heart of the Welbeck Estate.

Claire Monk, General Manager from Welbeck Abbey Brewery commented “We are elated to have been awarded Bronze for

our Red Feather bottled beer crafted in our heritage inspired brewery. We are proud to have scooped this distinguished nationwide award from our fellow beer experts amid some considerable competition. This is a fabulous recognition of all the hard work and dedication that our small team devotes to brewing our beers!”

Welbeck Abbey Brewery has steadily grown in size over the past decade. The two guiding principles underpinning the brewery ethos are to produce the best quality beer in the local market and provide customers with exemplary service levels in a long-term sustainable way.

If you aspire to try the award winning Red Feather in bottle then visit the online store. www.welbeckabbeybrew ery.co.uk

Newark Air Museum’s Golden Jubilee

Newark Air Museum celebrated being officially open to the public for fifty years this April.

On 14 April, 2023, Newark Air Museum (NAM) was officially open to the public for fifty years. To celebrate this golden jubilee anniversary, NAM hosted a two-day special event, at its site in eastern Nottinghamshire, close to the Lincolnshire county border.

Various themes were marked during the event to recognise both NAM’s past achievements, and also with an eye to the future developments and associations.

One particular aim was to try and get as many people as possible to attend the celebrations, who were at the official opening back in 1973. NAM already has a number of people amongst its membership who fit that profile, but the museum trustees were keen to make contact with any members of the public who were at the official opening in 1973.

The official opening in 1973 was marked with the release of a special First Day Cover, copies of which were flown across the local area in various aircraft.

Looking to the future, the event was be the first time that NAM has hosted a dis-

play from the Air and Space Institute (ASI) in Newark.

Ross Tarnowski, ASI’s, Head of Learning and Skills for Engineering and Technology said: “It is great to see Newark Air Museum reach their 50th anniversary and a significant milestone in their rich history. Since opening, the museum has gone from humble beginnings to one of the largest volunteer managed aviation collections in the UK. I am really pleased that the Air & Space Institute has a partnership with the museum which allows our learners access to this unique collection.

The educational benefit for our students is exceptional, and we are already discussing with the museum how the 3D printing of aircraft components (including cockpit switches and covers) can be integrated into supporting the upkeep of such a prodigious collection. Further collaborative projects are planned to ensure that ASI and its students can continue to aid such a valuable local organisation and charity.”

For further details and future events visit: www.newarkairmuseum.org

The Country Victualler

‘The Pod’, as it’s become well known, has been open since January 2022 and has been going from strength to strength ever since. The idea was to have a traditional butchers shop with a modern twist and that is what it has become.

The business as it stands today all began when Maloney’s and The Country Victualler amalgamated ten years ago after the former owner of The Country Victualler retired. Maloney’s is a 2nd generation family run business and proudly produce their own hams, dry cured bacon, sausages, award winning pies and much more. Mike Maloney began 40 years ago, his daughter, Alison has now taken the lead running the shop today.

The Country Victualler was formed around the same length of time ago, it began by delivering the delicious Alderton Ham™ to the well healed of London and is still supplying Fortnum and Mason to this day. The amalgamation of businesses worked perfectly, and the two brands run side by side, both producing the same high-quality produce, including free range pork and locally reared, grass fed, Longhorn beef and Derbyshire lambs.

Managing Director Alison Mellors is passionate about maintaining heritage recipes and using only the highest quality ingredients. She explains, “Supporting British farmers and artisan producers means buying locally wherever possible. We supply the same high standard of product to all our customers, whether they be a nursing home or a high end Deli. Our recipes all use the finest ingredients and we are therefore always interested in hearing from other artisan producers and retailers to collaborate with.”

In 'The Pod' there is a huge variety of goods to be found, awardwinning pork pies, bacon and sausages, and small-batch pâtés and terrines. There is an extensive frozen pastry range to bake at home too as well as a made-to-order service.

The Alderton Marmalade Glazed Ham that is supplied to Fortnum & Mason is solely produced by The Country Victualler in the UK. It is Free Range and is produced from a heritage recipe that has been handed down the generations from the late Colonel Dickenson, and today the recipe still remains the same.

To discover more find The Country Victualler on Facebook @The Country Victualler Pod Artisan Butchers & Bakers. Here you can find hot food-to-go specials, Pod news and special offers.

The Country Victualler Pod Ashvale Rd, Tuxford, Newark. NG22 0NH

Opening: Tues - Fri, 8am-4pm. Sat, 8am-1.30pm.

Order online and collect via the Pod. 10% off for pensioners on Wednesdays.

For details visit: thecountryvictualler.co.uk

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Make A difference In 2023, Volunteer With Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) will be celebrating the difference volunteers make during this years Volunteer’s week, which runs from 1-7 June.

From working in the shops to giving a talk, helping set up an exhibition to attending a cheque presentation, the roles are varied.

Kathy Adamson explains why she volunteers at their Mansfield Woodhouse shop: “For me it was a break from caring for my mum. I really enjoyed the company of the other volunteers and that warm feeling you get when you know you are giving something back to the town by volunteering at the shop.

“I feel my position here was just meant to be. It’s really spooky that when I left college in 1962, I joined an engineering firm which had offices in this same building. And what is spookier is that I sit in exactly the same place now, sorting clothes as I sat 60-years-ago doing

clerical duties. It gives me goosebumps sitting here all these years later returning to the exact spot where I first started work!

“When COVID forced the shop to close I felt really detached and I was so glad when it re-opened. The best thing about working here is that we are one big happy family all supporting each other. We have set days when we work which ensures our volunteering fits in with family commitments.

“People come from far and wide to shop here and to donate because they want to give to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.”

“So many people, whether they have children or not, depend on shops like this at this time. I see the shop as a

win-win, as not only does it provide good quality clothing for people on low incomes, but it also stops clothes going into landfill, which has to be good for the community.”

Why not follow Kathy’s example and become a volunteer for LNAA. There are lots of different roles available to choose from, all listed on: www.ambucopter. org.uk/volunteer-for-us/

Events

Exhibitions At Bassetlaw Museum Grove Street, Retford, Notts

Bridgegate Artists Exhibition

27 May - 15 Jul

Bassetlaw Museum welcomes an eclectic exhibition by the 'Bridgegate Artists'. These creators, including Alison Beevers, William Boulby, Andy Hill, Tracey Page, Bev Ramsbotham, Cath Ray and Bryn Walls all share space at Cath Ray Studios on Bridgegate in Retford. Their interests overlap from painting to printmaking, photography and textiles, as do their backgrounds that span ceramics, typography, horticulture and education. These influences all feed into the artists' practice, resulting in a range of work that mixes the contemporary and the traditional providing something for all tastes.

'Power Station Coal Trains: The End?'

25 Mar - 20 May

Exhibition of photographs by Dafydd Whyles, a master of evocative and atmospheric railway photography. This exhibition looks at how the

railways of Bassetlaw and the surrounding area served the collieries and coal fired power stations that were vital to the country's energy security.

Dafydd has been interested in railways for as long as he can remember and he has been working as a signalman since 1997. He shoots mainly with a medium format camera and artfully captures dramatic images that are a world away from the usual record photos.

Pests, Rust & Plastics. Preventive Conservation in Museums. Runs until July 23 What are some of the common threats to museum collections? What preventive measures can be undertaken to preserve artefacts? Why are some plastics difficult to look after? This exhibition gives a glimpse into how museums care for collections for the enjoyment of their visitors and future generations.

bassetlawmuseum.org.uk

Inspire Local Libraries Events

Hands On Heritage Day

Mansfield Central Library

13 May, 10am – 2pm

This will be the 10th year that Mansfield has hosted Inspire’s popular FREE history event, and we’ll be celebrating with a funfilled day of activities and attractions for all ages! To mark the 60th anniversary of the Beatles performing in Mansfield, there will also be themed music performances during the day. Mrs B’s café will be open for refreshments on the mezzanine floor.

Twisting & Jiving Family Concert

Mansfield Central Library, 13 May, 11am – 12pm £4 library members, £7 non-library members. Join Inspire Music’s rock and roll band for an exciting adventure through the 60s in this energetic family concert. Learn the hand jive, how to twist and much more! Packed with classics such as All Day and all of the Night, The Beatles’ I Saw her Standing There and Yellow Submarine. Collect your backstage pass and join us for some rock and roll! After the performance meet the musicians and try out some of the instruments for yourself. For children ages 5 – 11.

Jazz Steps Live At Libraries: Chris Ingham Trio Plays The Music Of Dudley Moore

Worksop, 16 May, 7.30pm

Many know the brilliant comic Dudley Moore – fewer are familiar with the stunning pianist who recorded fabulous trio albums on Decca records, played on the TV show Not Only But Also and on movie soundtracks for Bedazzled and 30 is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia.

The Chris Ingham Trio revisit the playing of Dud’s fabulous trio, with pianist and raconteur Chris Ingham ably setting the 1960s scene, placing the tunes in period context.

Rufford Abbey History & Archaeology

Worksop, 17 May, 2pm

Take a journey through a thousand years of history at Rufford Abbey - from humble monastic origins to a grand country estate. Learn how the place has changed over the years and about some of the fascinating characters who lived there. Community

Archaeologist Emily Gillott will also look at what has been revealed by archaeological work since the 1960’s.

Inn Signs & Local History

Mansfield, 23 May, 2pm

Inn signs and names can tell us a lot about the locality. Much of it is really obvious but the reason for an individual pub name may have vanished long ago, and some names don't mean what you think. The talk features examples from throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and local historian Robert Mee also gives a brief introduction to the history of inn signs in general.

Small World Cinema

Newark, 30 May, 10am

Find out how early cinema pioneers invented different ways to make images come to life. Children will make Zoetropes and Thaumatropes, popular Victorian optical toys, to animate images. Then families can settle down to enjoy a programme of short animations, curated by the London International Animation Festival at our brand-new pop-up cinema. These are from around the world and are largely without dialogue so can be enjoyed by all. For children aged 4+.

Laura Howell: Children’s Illustrator

Mansfield, 17 Jun, 10.30am Worksop, 17 Jun, 2pm

Join Beano artist Laura Howell for this introduction to bringing comic characters to life on the page. In this 60-minute workshop Laura will guide you through the basics of cartooning, as well as sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how a Beano page is created, from script to the finished comic in your hand. For children ages 7 – 11.

All Events:

Booking in advance is advised for all events. To book and find out further details of all the events listed here and more visit:

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Call 01623 677 200

Or pop in to your local library.

Open Gardens & The Great British Garden Party

In Nottinghamshire there is a great variety of gardens opening, from new group village gardens; country gardens, some with extensive vegetable plots; social enterprise gardens; plant nursery gardens and new for 2023 Southwell Minster Palace gardens. Lots of the gardens feature wonderful displays of tulips, always a welcome sight in May.

You can be sure of a warm welcome, enjoy a great afternoon out with homemade tea and cake in beautiful surroundings. Each visit raises money for our nursing and caring charities, for details, please visit www.ngs.org.uk

Here are just some of the gardens to visit:

13 & 14 May

Group opening, Sutton Bonnington Gardens, Main Street, Sutton Bonnington. LE12 5PE.

18 May

Rhubarb Farm, Hardwick Street, Langwith, near Mansfield. NG20 9DR.

20 May

Church House, Hoveringham. NG14 7JH

The Old Vicarage, Halam Hill, Halam, near Southwell. NG22 8AX

21 May

6 Hope Street, Beeston, Nottingham. NG9 1DR. Ivy Bank Cottage, The Green, South Clifton, Newark. NG23 7AG Norwell Nurseries, Woodhouse Road, Norwell. NG23 6JX. Group opening. Wellow Village Gardens, Potter Lane, Wellow. NG22 0EB.

28 May

East Meets West, 85 Cowpes Close, Sutton in Ashfield. NG17 2BU. NEW Group opening. Normanton Gardens, South Street, Normanton on Trent. NG23 6RQ. NEW. The Palace Garden of Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell. NG25 0HD.

29 May

East Meets West, 85 Cowpes Close, Sutton in Ashfield. NG17 2BU.

A big garden get-together and everyone's invited!

Think sunshine, cake and flowers! Gather your friends and family for a garden gettogether in aid of some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health charities. Every penny you raise will make a difference.

“I’m delighted to invite you to join me in gathering friends, family and colleagues for a Great British Garden Party this year. We’re inviting everyone to get together in their garden, green space or office and to join in the fundraising for the vital nursing and health charities supported by the National Garden Scheme; charities that so many of us, our family and friends often rely on in times of need.” Mary Berry.

For further details visit: www.ngs.org.uk

www.ngs.org.uk

Dame Mary Berry, President of the National Garden Scheme, supports the National Garden Scheme's Great British Garden Party - now entering its fourth year raising funds for nursing and health charities supported by the National Garden Scheme. Image courtesy: Sussie Bell/Selina Lake.

Image courtesy: National Garden Scheme.

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ShowTime

It's show time, grab your popcorn, ice creams and treats, and enjoy all the fun of the theatre here in Nottinghamshire.

Di & Viv & Rose

Retford Little Theatre, Retford

19 - 26 May

By Amelia Bullmore

Three women join forces. Life is fun. Living is intense. Crackling with wisdom and wit, Di and Viv and Rose is a humorous and thoughtful exploration of friendship’s impact on life and life’s impact on friendship. It charts the steady but sometimes chaotic progression of these three women’s lives and their ultimately enduring bonds. www.rlt.org.uk

Jasdeep Singh Degun

Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

19 May

Virtuoso sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun is joined by an eight-piece band in music from his acclaimed RealWorld Records debut, Anomaly. Uniquely skilled as a performer, composer and collaborator, he brings the beauty and spontaneity of Indian tradition together with the rich counterpoint of western classical music and modern rhythmic ambience. www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Walk Right Back

The Majestic Theatre Retford

20 May

The Everly Brothers Story. Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2023 by popular demand. From the producers of smash hit show That’ll Be The Day, this phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical duo of all time – The Everly Brothers. www.majesticretford.org

The Arts

Events

Lecture, ‘The Art Of Winnie The

Pooh’

3 May

Civic Centre, Carlton-in-Lindrick, S81 9AP.

Kate Rusby

Newark Palace Theatre, Newark

23 May

Kate Rusby, Mercury Prize winner and ‘First Lady of Folk’, has forged an impressive 30-year headlining career and is celebrating this anniversary with new album 30: Happy Returns, released in May 2022. Rusby's wondrous singing and her hugely engaging Yorkshire wit ensure that audiences will be treated to a truly remarkable and uplifting concert experience.

www.palacenewarktickets.

com

The Ocean At the End Of The Lane Theatre Royal, Nottingham

6 - 17 Jun

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. This thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, is a five-star spectacular which blends magic with memory in a tour-de-force of storytelling that takes audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it. trch.co.uk

Nell Gwynn

By Jessica Swale

Robin Hood Theatre, Averham

13 - 17 Jun

Nell Gwynn charts the rise of an unlikely heroine, from her roots in Coal Yard Alley to her success as Britain's most celebrated actress, and her hard-won place in the heart of the King. But at a time when women are second class citizens, can her charm and spirt protect her from the dangers of the Court?

www.rhtc.co.uk

An Evening Of Burlesque

The Palace Theatre, Mansfield

28 Jun

Roll up, roll up... the UK’s longest running burlesque show is back – and it’s bigger than ever. The ultimate variety show blends stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque featuring world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen in an extravaganza of glitz and glamour. Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes. It’s a sensational variety extravaganza for the 21st century! Expect the unexpected with plenty of glitter and glamour - it’s cocktails and cabaret o’clock! Only 18s and over. www.mansfieldpalace. co.uk

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The speaker is James Campbell. This investigates the process of creating, through the collaboration between AA Milne and EH Shepard, the iconic images for one of the leading worldwide, children’s all time, favourite books. This was the first time that an author and illustrator had worked together, feeding off each other’s creative input and reaction to the words and pictures of the story. The lecture includes never previously published drafts and drawings of Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.

‘Canterbury Cathedral’ Through The Lives Of Three Important Individuals.

7 Jun

Civic Centre, Carlton-in-Lindrick, S81 9AP.

The speaker is Jonathan Foyle. This Lecture breaks the complex tale of Canterbury Cathedral by focusing on three individuals: Thomas Becket, who was dramatically killed in the Cathedral in December 1170 and brought about an enormous pilgrim trade celebrated by Chaucer; King Henry IV, the only King to be buried at the Cathedral and deemed responsible for the wars of the roses; and Cardinal Morton, who completed the building by creating the central tower, and whose tomb remains in the crypt, laden with symbols, revealing his preoccupations just decades before the dissolution transformed the land he knew.

Please note, 5th July Lecture concentrates on Joaquin Sorolla, the Spanish master of light in his paintings.

Trails of Discovery.

The Arts Society Dukeries has made several Trails in this area and with the help of Tickhill Town Council, the Society has recently created a Trail of Discovery for Tickhill. It is downloadable to a mobile phone, tablet or iPad and has interactive, multiple choice questions about places of interest in Tickhill. This has proved very popular with schoolchildren and may be of interest during the weekends and Bank Holidays.

For further details please contact: Gill on 01909 540506 or Gordon on gordonpmcdougall@gmail.

N.B. If, due to illness/Covid or other issues, like the train strikes, we have to cancel and change a Speaker at the last minute, please find full details on www.theartssociety.org/Dukeries

At The Movies!

The latest cinema releases and live screenings of major exhibitions, famous operas and the best theatre at the Savoy Cinema in Worksop.

SCREENINGS

5 May - Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 3

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

19 May – Fast X

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced. Fuelled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom's world and destroy everything - and everyone - he loves.

26 May – The Little Mermaid

The youngest of King Triton's daughters, Ariel is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric. Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to experience life on land.

9 Jun – Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts

During the 1990s, the Maximals, Predacons and Terrorcons join the existing battle on Earth between Autobots and Decepticons.

16 Jun – The Flash Worlds collide when the Flash uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. However, when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, he becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation. With no other superheroes to turn to, the Flash looks to coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian -- albeit not the one he's looking for.

16 Jun – Elemental

In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common.

30 Jun – Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny

The further adventures of daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones.

Events

Limitless Skies & Gorgeous Greens: Watercolour Painting Workshops

Clumber Park

4 & 5 May

Be tutored by local artist, Cath Rolinson, to develop your landscape watercolour painting skills and techniques in the beautiful setting of Clumber Park. The workshops are in the Parsonage. www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Ellicar Gardens, Open Garden

Ellicar Gardens, Gringley on the Hill, DN10 4SN

22 - 23 June, 11am-4pm

Open for Redcross SyriaTurkey Earthquake Appeal. Explore 5 acres of beautiful, naturalistic gardens. Relax beside our award winning natural swimming pool, meet our rare breed menagerie and Golden Guernsey goat kids. Treat yourself to a home baked cake and artisan coffee. A warm welcome and great day out for garden lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. All money raised on the day will be donated to the appeal. Adults £5. Children £4. www.ellicar.co.uk

Idle Valley Wildlife Watch: Splashing Out Idle Valley, North Road, Retford

13 May, 10.30am-12.30pm

Come pond-dipping with us!

Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year olds, with a walk in the reserve. Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and fantastic time for kids aged 7-12, and we have groups which meet up every month across the county.

www.nottinghamshirewildlife. org

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North-Bound, By Jane Aukland

Exhibition at the Gallery on Bridgegate, Retford. 13 May - 1 Jul 2023.

‘North-bound’ is a new exhibition of work by Retford Artist, Jane Aukland, which explores landscape and the human interventions upon its fabric, the essence of its forms and features, and the light and reflections upon its surface. After a childhood rooted in the Nottinghamshire countryside, Jane has travelled extensively in search of inspiration for her textural drawings, paintings, jewellery and sculptural artworks.

“I was brought up on a farm, and as far back as I can remember I have been poking about in hedgerows, woodlands, in fields and on seashores, gleaning all manner of ‘stuff’ with which to be creative. Drawing with twigs in the glossy chocolate-textured beds of dried-up puddles, digging in the fields for red clay, and spending hours and days roaming free in the landscape, with only my imagination for company are some of my most enduring memories of childhood.”

Her work, sometimes literal, sometimes abstracted, portrays the majestic beauty of our Northern wild spaces such as Iceland and the Scottish Isles. ‘Northbound’ is an exhibition that features work all influenced by her time spent in Scotland, which over the years has included teaching residencies in Shetland, Taigh Chearsabhagh Arts Centre in North Uist (University of the Highlands & Islands), and extended periods of time in Orkney and Caithness.

Jane has lectured in Art for many years including Leeds College of Art and Design and in the prison service. For her the root of all creativity comes from drawing and close observation of what is around us.

“All my work is underpinned by drawing, done on location. Absorbing the immediacy and power of a place in this way is essential to really seeing it, and making connections on many levels.”

Jane will be available to talk about her work as part of the Open Studios Notts events this year and will be at the gallery on Saturday 13th May and Sunday 28th May to show visitors around her exhibition and to talk about her career and inspiration. A ‘Drawing and Painting the Landscape’ course will run throughout the exhibition, taught by resident artist, Cath Ray. Please contact Cath at the gallery on Bridgegate for more information.

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All imagery courtesy of Jane Aukland and Cath Ray.

A Hidden Gem

A new season of exhibitions at the Harley Foundation showcases glittering glass, jewel-like tapestries, and Unseen Treasures. On show now until the 18 June 2023.

This spring, the Harley Foundation’s gallery and museum will open a new series of exhibitions that are treasure troves of colour, artistry, and history.

The glass exhibition ‘Harvest: Fruit Gathering’ by Neil Wilkin and Rachael Woodman is inspired by natural and spiritual worlds. Visitors will step into a space where towering, improbable installations made from delicate blown glass, sit alongside perfectly glittering pieces that would fit in the palm of your hand.

Jennie Moncur makes vibrantly coloured tapestry weaving with geometric contemporary compositions, using centuries old techniques. Jennie uses the same ‘Gobelins’ weaving technique that is used in the tapestries from the 17th century in the museum next door, and brings the artform into the 21st century in a technical tour-de-force. Expect flowers, geometric patterns, and a palette that will drench the gallery in colour. ‘Interrupted Views’ is on show now until 18 Jun 23.

Events

Steampunk

Fairytale Belvoir Castle

13-14 May

Lisa Gee, Director of The Harley Foundation, said: “These exhibitions will leave you marvelling at making. You’ll see Neil Wilkin’s enormous candy-coloured glass sculptures, reminiscent of a digital animation, you have to remind yourself that this is all done entirely by hand. The energy of these bravura works contrasts with Rachael Woodman’s pieces – which make you want to hold your breath as they are so phenomenally fragile and delicately hued. Jennie Moncur’s tapestries are a physical labour of love and a delight for the senses. They offer a tangible thread through the centuries to the historic textiles on show in Unseen Treasures of the Portland Collection.”

The Harley Foundation is located on the historic Welbeck estate in North Nottinghamshire. Free entry exhibitions, book a craft workshop, take a woodland walk and enjoy local artisan foods at the café and farm shop.

‘Harvest: Fruit Gathering’ and ‘Interrupted Views’ are touring exhibitions from Ruthin Craft Centre.

‘Unseen Treasures of The Portland Collection’ is sponsored by Bonhams. For opening hours and exhibitions visit: www.harleygallery.co.uk

In the museum, visitors can explore ‘Unseen Treasures of The Portland Collection’ a major new historic art exhibition on show now until 2026. This display reveals works from the world-class art collection that have never been seen before in public and sheds new light on star items from the collection - such as a drawing by Michelangelo and Queen Mary’s stunning ruby coronation ring (pictured here). A highlight of the exhibition is a picture gallery stacked with Tudor and Jacobean portraits.

The Ministry of Steampunk and friends will be returning to the castle this weekend to give it a family-friendly Steampunk fairytale makeover. Live music, steampunk traders, tea duelling, teapot racing and more. Come along and see what Steampunk is all about? There will be lots of people in costumes, so feel free to dress up as much as you like!

www.belvoircastle.com

1940s

Day

Belvoir Castle

29 May

Find yourself surrounded by the highlights of wartime Britain at our 1940s Weekend. There’s something for all ages with classic car shows, dazzling swing bands, lively music performances and living history enactors. Explore the Castle’s State Rooms and enjoy all of the British classics, including delectable afternoon tea.

www.belvoircastle.com

Slow Fashion Event Parkers Yard

Framework Knitters Museum, Parkers Yard

10 Jun

Slow fashion events. An evening of sustainable traders, food and drink, music and "the big swap".

frameworkknittersmuseum. org.uk/parkers-yard

Mid-Summer

Neil and Rachael are both masters in traditional hot-glass techniques and have been working collaboratively for over 40 years.

Imagery to left and this image courtesy of: Stephen Heaton

Ceramics Fair

Dovecote Gallery Poplars

Farm, Styrrup

24-25 Jun

Mid-Summer Ceramics Fair. The Dovecote Gallery in collaboration with the Northern Potters association SE is holding a potters’ market & exhibition. dovecotgallery.co.uk

Image courtesy of: Dewi Tannatt Lloyd.

Image courtesy of: Harley Foundation. The Portland Collection.

Open Studios

Various dates, May-July 2023

Open Studios Nottinghamshire is back! Over 50 venues around Nottinghamshire and Nottingham will be opening their doors to the members of the public, giving them a chance to discover the work of over 100 artists.

Studios will be open over the last three weekends of May 2023 and will showcase a wide range of works from the arts world including: Painting, Drawing, Jewellery, Textiles, Printmaking, Sculpture, Ceramics, Book Art, Photography, Fashion design, Woodworking, Furniture making, Glasswork and Papercutting. Visitors will have the chance to meet the makers behind their crafts, see something of their creative process, and have the opportunity to purchase works.

Alongside the studios, Inspire Culture/Learning/Libraries will be hosting a number of supporting exhibitions, shining a spotlight on a selection of OSNotts artists and providing information on all OSNotts studio events. The exhibitions are free to view and will run from Saturday 29th April to Sunday 4th June 2023 at Arnold, Beeston and Worksop libraries. For more information: www.inspireculture.org.uk/arts-culture/community/open-studios-notts

Bryn Walls. Courtesy: Bryn Walls.

Zoe Zegzula

Susan Isaac

Rosie Kemp

Dawn Idalia

Elsa Rickett-Trueman

Andy Hill.

Cath Ray Gallery

Bridgegate, Retford. 11 Mar - 6 May 2023.

Cath Ray Gallery and studios will be opening up the whole building to visitors on two days this Summer as part of the Open Studios Notts festival this year.

All seven artists who work at the premises on Bridgegate will open their studio doors and visitors will be able to meet the artists and talk about their work as well as seeing examples of unusual methods and materials used.

Botanical Artist, Alison Beevers will be printing on tin and displaying her fabrics, eco-dyed and printed with flowers grown by Alison herself. She also produces collographic prints and they will be on display with linocuts and drawings by Tracey Page, Mixed Media Artist.

Tiny needle-felt vignettes from Textile Artist, Bev Ramsbotham are arranged on beautiful little shelves alongside her impressive vintage threads and fabric samples collection.

On the other side of the building, painters Andy Hill and Cath Ray both have

Other Open Studios

Cynthia Harrison

13 & 14 May, Retford

Dovecot Gallery

27-29 May, Poplars Farm, Styrrup

www.dovecotgallery.co.uk

Ann Robbins

20-21 May, Kirkby House, Scrooby Wood-fired ceramics

Joy Gibbs-Price

27-28 May, The Potting Shed, Everton

www.pottingshed.studio

Ceramics

Chris Campbell

27-28 May, The Workshops, Mattersey

www.chriscampbelldesigns.com

Sculpture, printmaking, metal casting

Cath Ray Gallery & Studios

13 & 28 May, Retford

Retford Arts Hub Studio Artists

13, 20 & 27 May

Retford Arts Hub, Retford

Dawn Idalia

20-21 May

Thoresby Courtyard, Thoresby Park

www.dawnidalia.art

Drawing, photography, printmaking & sculpture

busy studios bursting with pictures and drawings and will be available to talk about their practice.

Cath also produces individuallybound books made from a wide range of materials and these will also be for sale on the day.

At the end of the building another workshop is shared by Artist, William Boulby and Graphic Designer and Stone-carver, Bryn Walls. William will have his automatic drawing machine (worthy of William Heath Robinson) out and examples of what it can do, alongside Bryn’s combination of ancient and modern with his graffiti-style lettering patiently and indelibly carved into smooth slate slabs.

Visitors will also be able to meet and chat to Retford Artist, Jane Aukland, whose work in on display in the main gallery. The whole building is ground floor and accessible to wheelchair users.

Griffin & Sinclair Furniture

20-21 May, Endon House, Laneham

www.griffinandsinclair.co.uk

Wood – furniture making

Susan Isaac

High Farm, Upton

www.susan-Isaac.co.uk

Painting & sculpture with guestsElsa Rickett-Trueman & Mark Greene.

Rosie Kemp

Sherwood

www.bdenglass.co.uk

Glass jewellery

Details

Full details of all the artists and their events will be at www.osnotts.co.uk

You can also follow on socials for more updates: @osnotts on Instagram, @openstudiosnotts on Facebook and @OSNotts on Twitter. The OSNotts brochure will also give full details of all events and will be available from April in Inspire libraries and other venues around the county and beyond!

Cath Ray, Bev Ramsbotham and Alison Beavers.

Imagery courtesy of the artists, Cath Ray and Open Studios Notts.

Protect & Restore Our Natural World

An opportunity to help shape action to protect and restore our natural world.

Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

nature will be powerful when convincing decision makers such as politicians that we need urgent change. By highlighting the actions that people are already taking for nature locally, we can also encourage more people than ever before to do something positive on their patch.

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is open to everyone. All views and opinions are equally welcome, valued and respected. This is not just a simple wildlife survey –we want this research to help us contribute to creating a wilder future for everyone in Nottinghamshire and beyond. It includes thought-provoking questions such as Why does nature matter to you, if it does at all? Who do you think should be tasked with looking after nature? And What have you done recently to spend time in nature or to protect it?

Last month, The Wildlife Trusts launched their biggest ever public survey about wildlife across the British Isles. We want to understand more about how people from across the UK view and value nature and how we, as a society, should work to protect it.

We’re keen to find out what people are already doing to help nature in their local area and to learn just how connected people currently feel with the natural world.

Whether we care to admit it or not, the UK is sadly one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world - but we don’t have to stay that way – we can put nature into recovery. We can all play our part in calling for change and all of us have the capacity to take action in our own lives that helps put nature into recovery both locally and across the UK. At a time when much of the news about nature and the environment is negative, it’s important to remember that we can make a difference.

As things currently stand, 41% of all wildlife has declined in abundance since 1970; 26% of mammals, including once ubiquitous hedgehogs and water voles, are now at risk of extinction. 53% of our precious native plants have declined due to impacts such as farming practices and climate change.

You might be wondering how taking part in a survey will helpbut having access to detailed information from the British public that demonstrates just how many people care about and value

There is no doubt we are a county and country of nature lovers. We’re also fortunate to have natural wonders on our doorstep and across the British Isles. Despite this, we have to accept that much of our nature and many of our wild places have been damaged or destroyed. As a result, we carry the label of living in one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world – where a shocking one in seven species are at risk of extinction.

To help change that and put nature into recovery we need everyone to play their part. From creating wilder gardens and community spaces to campaigning for change in your local area and nationally. There are so many different ways people can get involved in nature’s recovery – but it’s vital that people make a start.

This research will provide valuable insights into what we all think and feel about nature here in Nottinghamshire. It should also help us to inspire even more people in communities across our wonderful county to join efforts to put nature into recovery – starting now. The more we know about current attitudes to nature, the more we will be able to empower people to help protect it.”

The Great British Nature Survey has only be running for a few weeks but thousands have already had their say. We’d be delighted if you would add your voice so we can do more to champion and restore nature and support people to take action at home and within our communities. To take part, visit www. wildlifetrusts.org/great-big-nature-survey

Stay Connected

Spring is a truly wonderful time to connect with nature. Our ancient woodlands are filled with bluebells and the magical sound of the dawn chorus. In a matter of weeks, traditional meadows will be alive with wildflowers including exotic looking orchids.

At our wetlands sites including Idle Valley Nature Reserve we have the prospect of migrant warblers such as whitethroat, willow and sedge warbler; waders such as dunlin, greenshank, redshank and ringed plover plus cuckoo and common tern. As well as enjoying birds that are taking advantage of the wetland habitat for breeding, May often provides great opportunities to watch skilful hobbies as they hunt dragonflies over the lakes.

A Warm Welcome.

With extended café opening hours, a restocked shop offering a range of wildlife themed books and gifts as well as wild bird food, nest boxes and binoculars - plus information screens listing recent bird sightings and details of upcoming events, our centre at the southern end of the reserve off North Road, Retford is a great place to start your visit.

Clockwise from top: Whitethroat male, Mike Vickers. Hobby, Mike Vickers. Child enjoying the bluebells, Tom Marshall. Idle brew and scone in the café, NWT. Volunteers clearing balsam, Graham Roberts. Greenshank landing, Mike Vickers.

Chesterfield Canal & The Monarchy

The Chesterfield Canal has seen ten monarchs, Rod Auton tells us more.

When the editor told me that this edition of Made magazine was to have the Coronation as its focus, I wondered how I could possibly find any Royal connections with the canal, but eventually I discovered there were plenty.

In the archives of the Chesterfield Canal Trust, we have a copy of the Act of Parliament that enabled the canal to be built. This was signed into law on 28th March 1771 by the then King, George lll. Since then, the canal has seen a further nine Kings and Queens - George lV, William lV, Victoria, Edward Vll, George V, Edward Vlll, George Vl, Elizabeth ll and now Charles lll.

The Canal & River Trust owns and manages the Chesterfield Canal between the river Trent and Kiveton in South Yorkshire. This is a charity that was set up to replace British Waterways in 2012 and King Charles was its first patron when he was still the Prince of Wales.

On the occasion of C&RT’s tenth anniversary in July last year, he wrote a message in which he described the 2,000 miles of canals and rivers across England and Wales as the finest network of industrial heritage in the world.

He also highlighted the fact that hundreds of miles of canals have Green Flag status. In fact, the whole 32 miles of the Chesterfield canal owned by C&RT has a Green Flag.

In 2017, the Chesterfield Canal Trust was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community, usually abbreviated to the Queen’s Award for

Voluntary Service. This is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK. The award was created by The Queen in 2002 to mark the occasion of her Golden Jubilee. It is the MBE for volunteer groups.

The citation said that the work the Trust does for the community was very much admired by the independent Assessment Committee, chaired by Sir Martyn Lewis CBE.

Following the announcement of the award, the Trust received an invitation for two people to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace that summer. We were represented by Richard Allsopp and Kath Auton, my wife. (We’re still paying for the hat, but that’s another story!)

The award itself was presented to the Trust by the Duke of Devonshire who was acting for the Queen in his role at the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire. Other dignitaries in attendance included the High Sheriff of Derbyshire, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and the Mayor of Chesterfield.

Since we have received the award, our volunteers are entitled to buy a special QAVS badge, so you might see some of them sporting one. We are allowed to show photographs of these badges, but there are very strict rules about how we are allowed to use the actual QAVS logo, for instance it must not be used below other logos.

As a follow up to the award, the Trust received a visit from HRH Prince Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, the cousin of the late Queen. This took place at Hollingwood Hub in Staveley which

is right next to the site of the old Staveley Works. In the Trust’s archive, we have a photograph of the then Duke of Gloucester, the current Duke’s father, visiting the Works in 1933, a few yards from the 2018 visit.

In Retford, the canal runs alongside Kings' Park, which was opened on 29th June 1938 to commemorate the reign of King George V and to celebrate the Coronation year of King George VI.

The canal starts in Chesterfield. In the heart of the town lies Queen’s Park which was dedicated at a ceremony on 21st September 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.

In the summer of 2011, the Trust took part in the Jubilee People’s Millions, a public vote on ITV Calendar. It was part of the celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The Trust won its vote with a bid to build a new tripboat.

The result was Hugh Henshall that is moored in Shireoaks Marina. Besides the usual charters, it runs return trips every Sunday from May to September from the Lock Keeper pub in Worksop. It is very special because it has a wheelchair lift and no fixed seating. This means that it can easily accommodate six wheelchairs. It also has a hybrid drive engine which means that it can run on electric power. This is especially magical because it is virtually silent, so wildlife is not frightened away.

The Retford High School for Girls was opened in 1913. It was on the off bank of the canal between Inkerman Bridge and West Retford Lock. This became a coeducational comprehensive school, renamed Elizabethan High School,

when the secondary schools in Retford were reorganised and the 11+ was abolished in 1979. In 2007 it moved to its present site at Hallcroft and in 2012 became the Elizabethan Academy. The old school site is now the new housing development on Elizabethan Gardens, with the gardens of some of the houses coming right down to the canal.

I know that lots of readers like the old photos we occasionally use. There are a few of schools near the canal celebrating various patriotic events. One of my favourites was taken at Canal Row in Staveley of a group of children dressed up to celebrate Empire Day in about 1932.

To mark the Coronation weekend, the Trust is getting out the bunting for a couple of its tripboats. Seth Ellis will be running Coronation Cruises from the Chequers Inn at Ranby on Sunday 7th and the Bank Holiday Monday 8th May. At Hollingwood Hub on the western section of the canal, Madeline will be running Coronation Cruises on the same days.

I’m glad that we were asked to find these connections, I’ve learnt something myself.

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).

Page opposite: Empire Day at Canal Row c. 1932. This page from top left clockwise: David Fox, the Duke of Devonshire and Richard Allsopp with the QAVS award and citation. The then Duke of Gloucester visiting Staveley Works next to the canal in 1933. Two workboats moored on the canal in front of Retford Girls High School in 1924 (Bassetlaw Museum). The frontispiece of the 1771 Act. The QAVS citation.

Coronation Celebrations

Let's celebrate together as the Coronation of The King & The Queen Consort is marked with events over one spectacular weekend across Great Britain. Here we have look at the events planned throughout the weekend and where you can join in the festivities across Nottinghamshire.

We look ahead to the new era as King Charles III and The Queen Consort are crowned with celebrations far and wide.

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a new Sovereign has acceded to The Throne. King Charles III, formerly known as The Prince of Wales, was born in 1948 and became heir apparent on the accession of Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.

On the 6th May the Coronation ceremony will take place during a weekend of celebration and pageantry. The Coronation ceremony itself, has remained almost entirely the same for the last 900 years, where it has taken place at Westminster Abbey. A solemn religious ceremony service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Their Majesties will be travelling in the Kings Procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey for the Coronation in the

Diamond Jubillee State Coach. The gilded coach was created for Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Her late Majesty’s reign in 2012.

Following the Coronation Oath the new sovereign is anointed, blessed and consecrated by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Crown will be then placed on the new Sovereign’s head after receiving the orb and sceptres. The Queen Consort will be crowned alongside the King.

The coronation will begin at 11 o’clock following the King’s Procession and the return journey for Their Majesties will be in the Gold State Coach, commissioned in 1760 and first used by King George III. This coach has been used at every coronation since that of William IV in 1831.

King Charles III

King Charles III was the first heir to the British throne to acquire a university degree when he was made a Bachelor of Arts by Cambridge University. He learned to fly when serving in the Royal Air Force, and in the Royal Navy, he commanded a minesweeper HMS Bronington.

His Majesty has been key in establishing over 20 charities in the last 40 years, these include The Prince's Trust, The Prince's Foundation and The Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund (PWCF).

King Charles III has continually worked with organisations and publicly supported a variety of causes, these include environmental causes, rural communities, built environment, the arts, healthcare and education.

The Queen Consort

Her Majesty The Queen Consort (formerly HRH The Duchess of Cornwall) was married to The King in 2005. She will be supporting His Majesty The King, in carrying out work and duties, attending public engagements on behalf of the charities that she supports.

Her Majesty’s charity work covers many areas and since 2005, she has become Patron or President of over 90 charities. These are varied but strongly include health and well-being, literacy, the arts, animal welfare and the support of assault survivors.

Coronation Timeline

Saturday 6 May

The Coronation Ceremony

The Coronation Ceremony takes place at Westminster Abbey, London at 11am. After the Service, Their Majesties will return to Buckingham Palace in a larger ceremonial procession, known as ‘The Coronation Procession’. Their Majesties will be joined in this procession by other members of the Royal Family.

At Buckingham Palace, The King and The Queen Consort, accompanied by members of the Royal Family, will appear on the balcony to conclude the day’s ceremonial events.

6-8 May

The Coronation Big Lunch

Coronation Big Lunches up and down the country and across the Commonwealth. Neighbours and communities are invited to share food and fun together. How to attend a Big Lunch: Head to The Big Lunch website for information about getting involved.

www.edenprojectcommunities.com/thebig-lunch

Sunday 7 May

The Coronation Concert

A special Coronation Concert will be staged and broadcast live at Windsor Castle by the BBC and BBC Studios. This spectacular concert will be screened at iconic locations across the UK lit up using projections, lasers, drone displays and illuminations.

Monday 8 May

Bank Holiday

A special Bank Holiday has been proclaimed by the Prime Minister in honour of the Coronation, giving everyone the opportunity to join in with their communities and good causes through Big Help Out activities.

The Big Help Out

The Big Help Out, will encourage people to try volunteering for themselves and join the work being undertaken to support their local areas.

How to attend or organise a Big Help Out event: information will be available on The Big Help Out website: thebighelpout.org.uk

For further information, a map of events near you, toolkit and more visit: coronation.gov.uk

Westminster Abbey was founded as a Benedictine monastery over a thousand years ago. The Gothic Church was rebuilt by Edward the Confessor in 1065. Henry III also rebuilt this architectural masterpiece between 1220 and 1272.

Coronation Events In Notts...

Just a few of the events near you...

Ceremonial Robes At Belvoir Castle

SOUTHWELL

King’s Coronation Party

Southwell Minster

May 6, 11am – 3pm

An indoor street party celebrating the Coronation. Livestreaming the Coronation on our big screen from 11am, and the celebrations will start immediately following the broadcast and there will be live music. Bring your picnics.

www.southwellminster.org

NEWARK

Family Saturday

National Civil War Museum

6 May, 10am to 5pm

We fill the museum with fun for all ages! Explore the galleries and have a go at fun games and interactives as well as our fabulous dressing up area. Plus, celebrate the King's coronation by decorating some delicious biscuits together! FREE entry for Newark and Sherwood residents.

www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com

RUFFORD

The Big Royal Get Together

Rufford Abbey Country Park

6-8 May

Rufford will be Red, White and Blue for the Kings Coronation with areas of the park decorated for you to enjoy a Big Royal Get Together with friends and family! Breakfast & brunch, Big Royal Picnic, Sunday Carvery, Paul Temple's Vintage Fair Rides, Find the King's blingtrail and Archery! www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk

THORESBY

Coronation Screening

Thoresby Court Yard

6 May, 10am - 3pm

This will be a public picnic style, bring your own chairs/blankets event. Car parking is £3 for the whole day. Veterans will receive a free lunch box. www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

NEWARK

Coronation Celebration

Newark Royal Market, Newark

6 May

Community celebrations in Newark Royal Market with music, face

painting, children’s activities and a live screening of the event. Picnic tables will be available in the market place for friends and family wishing to bring along their ‘Big Lunch’ to share food and fun! coronation.gov.uk

MATLOCK

Coronation Music Weekend

The Heights Of Abraham

6-8 May

The Heights has live music in three performance zones: the Amphitheatre, The Pergola Stage and down in Woodland Corner. You’ll find music to suit all tastes, and a real atmosphere of celebration during this three day mini festival of great musical talent.

www.heightsofabraham.com

MANSFIELD

Coronation Celebration

Berry Hill Park, Mansfield

7 May, 12pm - 4pm

Join us on Berry Hill Park for an afternoon of live music, youth performers, picnics, Punch and Judy shows, fairground organ, craft activities and more including free hand-waving flags. Support the Big Help Out and get involved in a big knit project with Forest Town Arena’s Knit Pickers who will be making blankets for Project Linus. www.mansfield.gov.uk

BELVOIR CASTLE

Coronation Weekend

Belvoir Castle

7-8 May

Come along to a right royal celebration of King Charles III’s accession to the throne. Our regal Castle is the perfect backdrop for the occasion, complete with the best of British food and drink and entertainment.

It’s a street party-style celebration to remember – complete with plenty of bunting, of course!

www.belvoircastle.com

RETFORD Coronation Celebration

Retford Town Hall

7 May, 12pm - 6pm

Live music and children's entertainment throughout the day. All ages welcome.

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk

There will be many events and activities taking place to celebrate The Coronation. Find out what’s on near you, visit: coronation.gov.uk/events/

It is always advised to please check all events before attending. Details correct at the time of publication.

Ceremonial Robes made for the Dukes of Rutland for Coronation of George VI in 1937 to be shown at Belvoir Castle.

Historic ceremonial robes made for the 9th Duke of Rutland for the Coronation of George VI in 1937 are on public display at Belvoir Castle for the 2023 season.

The robes made for the Manners family have not been on public view for more than 22 years. With the Coronation of King Charles III on 6 May adopting less formal attire, there is now an opportunity to put the robes on display at the Leicestershire castle along with Coronation chairs and archive family photographs, documenting the regal occasions.

The Dukes of Rutland have taken part in most coronations since James II in 1685. The roles given to the different Dukes of Rutland varied each time but, in the main, they were bearers of the Sceptre of the Consort (wife of the

King) and played a role in the anointing - holding the cloth of gold over the head of the Monarch.

The Duke's Coronation Robes trimmed with Ermine and Coronet were worn by John, 9th Duke of Rutland at the Coronation of George VI at Westminster Abbey in 1937 where he performed the role of Bearer of the Consort's sceptre and cross. The same robes were later worn by the Charles, 10th Duke of Rutland at the Coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953.

The 9th Duchess - Kathleen Tennant - or ‘Kakoo', as she was affectionately known, was a Canopy Bearer for the Queen Consort (The Queen Mother).

For details regarding the ceremonial robes and for visitor information, visit www.belvoircastle.com

Visit Nottingham Castle Celebrate The Coronation

Councillors have given the go-ahead for Nottingham Castle to reopen its gates to the public.

In May, the Commonwealth will celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

Screenings and community events for everyone to enjoy will take place in Nottingham City over the extended bank holiday weekend, from 6 - 8 May.

Re-opening for the first time since November, the grounds of Nottingham Castle will host a big screen to broadcast the Coronation.

Visitors will be invited to bring a blanket and have a picnic. This is thanks to funding made available by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, giving thousands of people the opportunity to come together at public screenings to celebrate this historic moment, in towns and cities across the four nations of the UK.

On the Sunday, the grounds will be open for the screening of the Coronation Concert, broadcast live from the grounds of Windsor Castle and featuring top international acts.

Free Open Days will also take place in May, once again opening up the castle grounds, as well as launching the Brewhouse Yard cottages which have not been showcased since the redevelopment of the whole site. The days will feature medieval reenactments, have-a-go archery and storytelling below the castle from those who lived in the cottages.

Cave tours will also be available. This will be a chance to enjoy the grounds for free, find out more about what the castle plans offer, plus look at volunteering

and job opportunities at the castle and within the council’s Museums and Galleries Service.

Further events and details of admission prices for entry to the castle when it fully reopens will be announced in due course.

Cllr Pavlos Kotsonis, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Planning at Nottingham City Council, said: “We are incredibly proud to bring back the castle for our residents and international audiences alike. It’s great to see Nottingham host open days, events and early engagement activities to reconnect the castle with the Nottingham public.”

Ceremonials Minister Stuart Andrew said: “It’s fantastic to hear of the exciting events planned in Nottingham over the special bank holiday weekend for people to join and celebrate the Coronation. Nottingham Castle is a spectacular venue to host a big screen where people will be able to come together to enjoy this historic occasion.”

Robyn Llewellyn, Director, England, Midlands & East at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “Having supported the restoration and conservation of this very important historic site, we welcome the news that Nottingham City Council have announced that gates to Nottingham Castle will re-open in June. We are glad to hear of the council’s plans to hold preview events from May ahead of the full re-opening, and are heartened that visitors can enjoy this important beacon of the region’s rich cultural heritage once more.”

For information on Coronation events visit: www.whatsonnottingham.com or

Images courtesy of: Tracey Whitefoot, Liyuan Liu and Sam Webster.

Newark

IN FOCUS

Newark is a delightful and historical town in Nottinghamshire, with plenty of places to visit, events to thrill visitors and shops to peruse. Made takes a peek into the fabulous range of food and Drink establishments and where to treat yourself to some retail therapy!

NEWARK

With the imposing Newark Castle standing proudly as one of the town’s historic attractions, this Royalist stronghold beside the River Trent, lives to tell the tale of Newark’s chapter in Nottinghamshire’s history.

The Castle sits within beautiful surroundings, Green Flag winning gardens designed by Victorian landscape architect, H.E. Milner are maintained all year around for visitors to enjoy, since they were first opened on 24th May 1889, the day of Queen Victoria’s 70th birthday.

The Castle’s history is told at the National Civil War Centre, and visitors can also take part in the Nottinghamshire Civil War Trail. The National Civil War Centre leads visitors through life in the 17th century, and all the fascinating history including the superstitions, and how the changes in that period affected our world today. There are lots of activities here to enthral all the family.

Within the town there is the marina, the newly renovated Buttermarket and the Georgian market square, sitting within the vast array of eateries and retail opportunities for visitors. With a cinema situated centrally as well as the Palace Theatre, along with the museum –entertainment is at hand.

Travel is simple, Newark has excellent train connections both at Newark Northgate and Newark Castle, making it easy to reach from places such as Nottingham, Derby, Grantham and Lincoln. The bus station is easily located in the town centre, and there is plenty of car parking space. This makes Newark an easily accessible destination, and let’s not forget the Brompton Bikes for hire at various points once you arrive.

Eating Out & Drinks Shopping

Newark prides itself in the great variety of independent businesses that have made a home here. These wonderful establishments within the town centre give Newark its very own character and sense of place. The town itself really is worth simply exploring when it comes to shopping.

There are the usual high street suspects available in the town, but if you are searching for boutique style shops in clothing for men and women, for fashion and jewellery, interior design or giftware there are many to choose from, with some hidden away on cobbled streets and side streets which are lovely to investigate if you enjoy a walk.

If you are hunting for treasures there are antique dealers, galleries and good quality secondhand book and record sellers to discover.

All of these shops are run by experienced owners with real passion for and expertise in their products and skills. They offer the highest level of customer service as well as advice and inspiration, and they work to cross-promote the town as well as each other.

Newark market runs every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, (except bank holidays) and in the same area of town you can find the Buttermarket, for indoor shopping. Inspire Libraries is situated on the top floor for various activities and events during the course of the year. At North Gate shoppers can find a retail outlet with larger stores and free parking too.

Newark has a fantastic variety of food and drink establishments, from small snack bars and bakeries to well-known restaurants.

There are well established artisan butchers and bakers, handmade chocolates and cake shops within the town centre, where you can purchase locally sourced foods and some real treats to take home.

Eating out in town you can find fresh pasta restaurants, where you can eat in or take away, wonderful Vietnamese street food with vegetarian and vegan options, and Indian and Asian –authentic Kerala cuisine, to mention but a few.

If fine dining is what you are looking for there are restaurants where you can find a mix of both traditional as well as bold and exciting dishes too.

There are some great pub choices both in the town itself and at Castle Marina Park. For something quick, there are several fish and chip shops as well as pizza places and take away establishments if that’s what you fancy.

For a lighter bite during the day Newark offers plenty of cafés and tea rooms, they are always bustling and have a lovely fresh selection of yummy offerings to choose from.

And, for something a little different, you can even have a hearty meal and a beverage on the floating pub on the River Trent with a great view of the Castle!

Newark Events!

May – Sept

Neurodiversity Umbrella Installation

Market Place Entry Points.

A colourful umbrella installation in partnership with the ADHD Neurodiversity Foundation.

6 May Coronation Celebrations (Live Screening)

Newark Market Place.

To mark the Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort, community celebrations will take place in Newark Royal Market with music, face painting, children’s activities and a live screening of the event. Picnic tables will be available near the large open-air screen in the market place for friends and family wishing to bring along their ‘Big Lunch’ to share food and fun!

20 May

Vegan Market

Newark Market Place

Newark Vegan and Ethical Market is held outside the Town Hall. Find a fantastic selection of traders from cupcakes to zero waste solutions with pies and loaded fries inbetween! Everything vegan, gluten free choices too!

26 – 29 May

Steampunk Market, Picnic and Ball

Newark Market Place, Town Hall, Castle Grounds

27 – 28 May

Food and Drink Festival

Newark Market Place

(This is a separate event to the Beer Festival which is being held in the Castle Grounds on 25 – 27 May).

6 – 9 July

Newark Book Festival (sponsored activity)

Newark Market Place

A jam-packed weekend of author talks, family activities, panel debates, writing workshops, storytelling, street-theatre and a fabulous literature village in the market square!

21 – 23 July

Newark Traditions Festival

Newark Market Place

An annual celebration of traditional dance, music, song, crafts and folklore, held in the historic market town of Newark on Trent.

15 July

Vegan Market

Newark Market Place

4 – 13 August

Newark-On-Sea

Newark Market Place

Giant urban beach and seaside entertainment.

25 – 28 August

Newark Festival

Newark Market Place, Castle Grounds, Multi Venue

Colourful performances and live music to local venues with its special finale featuring a Brass Band Explosion concert against the backdrop of Newark Castle grounds.

See Made March/April 21. Issue 21 online for a full feature on Newark. Read it for free here: www.madeinn.co.uk/read-online

This great little walk takes in many of the sites which makes the market town of Newark, such a fantastic place to explore, from visiting museums, a trip to the theatre or simply watching the world go by, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

The impressive Tudor style building opposite the castle on Beastmarket Hill, is known as the Ossington Coffee Palace. It was built in 1882 by Viscountess, as a hotel to encourage sobriety. Such places were prevalent in the 1800s throughout the country and provided an alternative to public houses and hotels. The Ossington had accommodation for weary travellers, and provided stabling for forty horses, a tea garden, and rooms for relaxing and enjoying the different varieties of coffee on offer. This splendid building has seen many uses over the years including a base for the military during WWI and WWII.

Next to the Ossington is the Wharf, it’s a vibrant little area overlooking the river, with café’s, restaurants, and even floating bar, with great views of the castle too!

Notice the exceptional architecture as you make your way through the town, to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. This splendid church has been a place of worship for over 800 years and boasts one of the tallest spires in the United Kingdom, at 236 feet (72m) it’s the highest in Nottinghamshire. The views from the tower are magnificent, and tours are available on certain dates during the year.

Keep your eyes open for the Palace Theatre; it opened in 1920 as a cinema and stage and continues to attract audiences from all

The basics

Distance: 1.98 Miles/3.2km

Severity: Easy.

Gradient: Mostly Flat.

Approx time: 40 mins but allow extra time for exploring the town.

Stiles: None

Maps: OS Explorer 271 Newark-On-Trent

Path info: Footpaths, Riverside.

Start Point: Riverside Park SK793540. NG24 1BS

Parking: Riverside Car Park. SK793540. NG24 1BS

Dog Friendly: Yes, on lead – use caution on main roads and public areas.

Public Toilets: 23 Castlegate Newark NG24 1AZ.

Refreshments: Yes; Oodles! Newark has a fantastic choice of places to eat and drink for all budgets!

over the county, enjoying live music, theatre, and the marvellous annual pantomimes. Adjoining is the National Civil War Centre, where you step back in time and immerse yourself in a museum dedicated to telling the story of conflict and bloodshed throughout the Civil War. It’s a fantastic place to visit, filled with interesting exhibitions and artefacts.

Following on to the Market Square, you won’t be disappointed, with lovely café’s and bars the ambiance is quite continental. There are regular weekly markets, and events which take place throughout the year, and it is without doubt one of the most attractive marketplaces around, bursting with history and culture. Standing proudly is the Town Hall, which is charming, built in 1776, it houses a museum, where you can view treasures and artwork, entry is free too.

The return takes you along Stodman Street, passing the timber fronted Governors house dating back to 1474, and the medieval Prince Rupert pub which is steeped in history, it was owned by a wealthy merchant before becoming a pub, providing accommodation and stabling for Prince Rupert’s troops during the Civil War.

Finally, the historical riverside area provides a unique and interesting taste of Newark’s industrial past, with the regeneration of old warehouses and boat yards to stylish riverside bars and accommodation. The jewel of this walk must be the view of the magnificent castle, which you can explore and enjoy at your leisure. Don’t forget your camera!

Happy Rambling, Sally.

Directions

1. Start at the Riverside Car Park and make your way out towards the footpath which runs alongside Riverside Park. Follow the path to the bridge which spans the river Trent. Turn Right, crossing over the bridge and walk a short distance until you reach the zebra crossing at the Beastmarket. The impressive building ahead, is the Ossington Coffee Palace; it was built in 1882 as a Temperance Hotel by the VI countess Ossington.

2. Cross over here and turn left, walking back towards the Riverside, follow the path round to the right, walking through the attractive Wharf area and bearing right until you reach the main road, Bar Gate.

3. Cross over the road and turn right, walking along until you reach Kirk Gate. Proceed along Kirk Gate, you will see the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in the distance. Continue walking along to the church, to Church Street. Cross over here to the Church. This is an ideal opportunity to visit this splendid building. Notice the spire, it’s the highest in Nottinghamshire at 236 ft (72m) high.

4. Take the pathway which runs by the side of the church (North Church Walk) with the pretty gardens to your left and continue walking until you reach Appletongate. Turn left onto Appletongate and walk a short distance along until you are

opposite the Palace Theatre.

5. Cross over the road at the theatre, this is a super building and hosts many live performances throughout the year, worth taking a moment to admire the 1920’s architecture! Facing the theatre, turn right and walk back along the path, passing the National Civil War Museum to your left. If you have time on your walk, a visit here is highly recommended.

6. Continue along Appletongate, passing the Church on your right, until you reach a small junction. At the junction turn right onto Bridge Street and head towards the Market Square. Take time to admire the historical architecture, maybe visit the splendid Townhall museum, or enjoy a bite to eat in one of the many delightful Café’s in the square.

7. Passing the front of the Town Hall, turn right along Stodman Street, if you look to your left, you will see a distinctive timber framed building, which dates back to 1474, and was the headquarters of the town governor during the civil war sieges of 1643 and 1646.

8. Continue walking through the pedestrianised shopping area of Stodman Street to its end. As you do so, look out for the Prince Rupert Pub on your left, it’s a fine example of medieval architecture and is steeped in history, a true gem

and perfect for a pit-stop before continuing on with the walk.

9. At the end of Stodman Street you will see the splendid Corn Exchange building, opened in 1848, it has seen many uses over the years, from corn markets to entertainment venues. Using the zebra crossing, cross over the main road, Castle Gate, and turn left, continuing to walk along the footpath until you reach a junction with Mill Gate.

10. Proceed straight along Mill Gate, passing rows of red brick cottages and buildings, until you reach Mill Lane to your right. Turn right onto Mill Lane and continue over the bridge, where you make another right turn on to the historical industrial riverside area of Newark. The buildings give you a real sense of a bygone era, where river boats and old barges would have unloaded their cargoes to the warehouses, which many have now been restored and regenerated as Riverside Bars and Cafes.

11. Follow the path along the riverside, crossing a small metal gangway and back on to the Riverside path, passing the locks with magnificent views of the castle in front of you. (Lots of photo opportunities here). Continue until you reach a green metal bridge.

12. Turn left and cross over the bridge, where you can either return to the start point, or further explore the riverside park area and castle.

Summer Festivals

Here's just a taste of the festivals that feature across the region in the summer months! So make sure you grab your tickets and get out and enjoy the fun! There's everything from food & drink, to music, to all things Retro. Look out for festivals and exciting music and arts events across the region!

This image: Detonate Festival. Courtesy of Detonate Festival.

This image:Arbetorium Beer Festival. Courtesy of Arbetorium Beer Festival

Detonate Colwick Park Nottingham

Reimagined for 2023!

Nottingham's open air, multi genre dance music festival. Our biggest event of the year takes over Nottingham’s picturesque Colwick Park.

With seven stages and installations. Over 50 DJs and Artists. With the capacity for over 15,000 people!

www.detonatefestival.co.uk

11-13Aug

Gloworm Thoresby Park

Retro Rock ‘n’ Roll Newark Showground

Retro Rock ‘n’ Roll, the ultimate dance weekend!

Retro Festival is working with Warners Shows to bring you Retro Rock ‘n’ Roll, the ultimate dance weekend!

You can expect fabulous live bands, a sprung dancefloor, resident DJ’s, jive tuition, over 100 display vehicles, retro traders and professional dance groups. Book your pitch and get ready for one big party.

www.retrofestival.co.uk/ newark

Gate To Southwell

Kirklington (NG22 8NX)

Global sounds & family fun at Gate To Southwell 2023

Over 50 great music acts will perform across four stages. There’s The Raghu Dixit Project from India, The Dog Show Sessions (English roots stars Show of Hands with Madrid-based Irish-American quartet Track Dogs), Tom Russell, bluegrass boys The Hoth Brothers from New Mexico, raving Welsh steampunk-meetstraditional from NoGood Boyo, Italian ragtime and old time from Max & Veronica, Irish traditional music stars Gatehouse, London Afrobeat Collective, singer-songwriters John Smith and Martyn Joseph, and top quality rhythm & blues from Nine Below Zero.

Gloworm Festival is on its way to selling out!

The Gloworm Festival, famed for bringing children’s entertainment icons back to the stage returns for its 7th year. Gloworm, proudly sponsored by Playmobil UK as well as Childs Farm, White Post Farm, Organix, Cbeebies, Kinetic Sand and Smoby is back, and already on its way to being another sell out event! The brilliant family event is nestled in the beautiful Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire. It has been a firm favourite with families and children between the ages of 0-13, with festival goers traveling from all over the UK to enjoy 3 days of wholesome family fun.

This year’s event takes place on the 11th-13th August, with an incredible line up already announced, including performances from Mister Maker featuring Rebecca Keatley and the legendary Basil Brush, Andy and the odd socks, Livin’ Joy, Ultimate Coldplay Tribute, Stavros Flatley, Mercury Queen Tribute, The Lancashire Hotpots and many more. Not only will there be live stage shows across two stages, but families will also be able to meet and greet some of their favourite characters, like Paw Patrol’s Chase and Skye, Bing and Flop, Bluey, Hey Duggee and more.

To find out more visit: glowormfestival.co.uk

Recent additions include the Manchester collective Kabantu, the award-winning folk duo Good Habits, Northallerton-born poetic guitarist George Boomsma and West Yorkshire’s talented guitarist/fiddler combo Reuben & The Bridge.

Outstanding line-up of family entertainers including Dan The Hat and Nutty Noah. There’ll also be two award winning comedians from Britain’s Got Talent, Johnny Awsum and Steve Royle, and festival regular Keith Donnelly.

There's camping and glamping facilities, ceilidhs and music workshops, spoken word and comedy, pub gigs, Camp Fire, craft stalls hosted by an eclectic mix of traders, top-quality cask beers and ciders, and great food. Free parking and a regular festival shuttle bus to and from Southwell and the festival site.

In addition there’ll be plenty of kid’s entertainment, music workshops, festival games with Shindigs of Sherwood, Family Yoga, animal interaction with White Post Farm, Soul Sensory’s nature-based play, plus Festival Fairies and Arts & Crafts by Made Of Leaves.

The festival will once again take place at the beautiful rural lakeside setting in Kirklington (NG22 8NX).

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Full festival details can be found at: www.splendourfestival.co.uk

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The agreed ticket allocation is x2 standard weekend tickets. The tickets are for Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2023. The prize must be used at Splendour 2023 and cannot be postponed to any other year. The prize can’t be exchanged for a cash refund.

Splendour Wollaton Park, Nottingham

22 & 23 July

Win Tickets to Splendour Festival Weekender!

The East Midlands’ signature weekend summer music festival Splendour is back for its 15th year and we’ve teamed up with the festival organiser to giveaway two weekend tickets.

With early bird tickets being snapped up in a few hours after the first announcement, which revealed Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Madness as headliners, the festival is set to be one of the biggest weekends of the summer.

Joining headliner Madness on Saturday’s bill is Rudimental, one of the UK’s most successful dance acts, pop superstars Sugababes and critically acclaimed Everything Everything. Also performing on Saturday will be headliners of the Confetti stage The Vaccines and Mercury Music Prize nominees The Coral.

The party doesn’t stop there, with Sunday’s line-up headlined by Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, as well as indie rock band The Kooks, party vibes from Confidence Man, Brit Award winner Sam Ryder, joyous high-energy music from frontman for Scissor Sisters Jake Shears, and DYLAN, one of the most relatable and sharp songwriters coming up right now, on the bill.

Across the park visitors can enjoy laugh out loud performances on the comedy stage,

Woodland Disco Fest

Newstead Abbey

The most magical festival returns for 2023.

For this year's show we move site to the stunning Gade 2 listed Newstead Abbey with the likes of Craig Charles, Dj David Morales, Gok Wan, Jon Pleased Wimmin, Kirollus, MousseT., Nightmares On Wax, Smokin Jo, DJ Spiller, Alison Limerick, Barbara Tucker + many more. woodlanddisco.co.uk

27 May

Sausage & Cider Festival Wollaton

With brand new cider flavours, bars, amazing new live acts.

A huge outdoor festival hosted back at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park! With brand new cider flavours and bars, with Toploader headlining, there are live acts performing throughout the day plus brand new street food and market trader areas. Over 50m of bars with an amazing range of craft cider from around the uk, cocktails, beers. Plus great food vendors and other street food vendors available on site.

www.sausageandciderfest.co.uk

25-28 Aug

Southwell Music Festival Southwell

Announcing Jeneba Kanneh-Mason headline concert. A jam-packed programme, welcoming professional musicians and performers from across the UK, as well as shining a spotlight on the best of Nottinghamshire’s home-grown talent.

Acclaimed pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason is making a return to the Festival for a headline recital at Southwell Minster. Jeneba performed at the very first Southwell Music Festival back in 2014, aged just 11.

The festival will include a musical Family Fun Day. Plans are afoot for an afternoon of live performances, workshops, crafts and activities for all ages in Southwell Minster’s Palace Gardens.

The Southwell Festival Voices and Baroque Sinfonia will mark this coronation year with a celebration of Handel, including his Coronation Anthems and fabulous showcase for choir, Dixit Dominus. Keen singers of all abilities can also join together for the Festival’s Come and Sing event, culminating in an informal performance of Vivaldi’s Gloria, accompanied by the Festival Baroque Sinfonia.

The full Festival line-up will be revealed at a free Launch Concert on Friday 12 May at Southwell Minster. Reserve your free tickets online at southwellmusicfestival.com

Tickets for Southwell Music Festival are on sale from 19 June 2023. Festival Friends will enjoy Priority Booking for all concerts and events. For more information about joining visit southwellmusicfestival.com/friends.

southwellmusicfestival.com

Festival Of Food & Drink Thoresby Park

The Festival of Food and Drink is back, with a new host of famous faces!

The well-known Nottinghamshire festival is back for its tenth anniversary! This year at Thoresby Park. There will be a fantastic feast of food and drink traders, street food, bars and award-winning producers on offer for festival-goers, along with gifts, crafts and homewares in the festival’s shopping area.

One of the festival’s most popular features is the 500-seat Cookery Theatre, accessible to all ticketholders, and hosts a jam-packed schedule of expert demonstrations from celebrity chefs, which is sure to delight foodies and fans alike.

Visitors can enjoy a programme of live music, entertainment, interactive workshops and have-a-go activities across the weekend, which will be announced in the run-up to the festival.

Tickets are available now and can be pre-booked online from just £10.

festivaloffoodanddrink.com

This imagery courtesy of: John Davis and Joe Briggs-Price

Newark Book Festival

Newark

6-9 Jul

Explore Our Wonderful World at the Newark Book Festival.

This year the Newark Book Festival theme is ‘Our World’. Events will explore nature and the environment and visitors will learn all about our wonderful planet – as well as exploring further afield, in fact all the way to outer space!

The four-day festival is action-packed with engaging author talks, writing workshops, storytelling sessions and exciting street theatre and, with the return of our fabulous literature village in the Market Place, it all makes for a fun-filled extra-long weekend that all the family will enjoy.

www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk

The Major Oak Woodland Fest

Sherwood Forest

Outdoor family fun in Sherwood Forest, celebrate all things woody!

We’re a Nottinghamshire charity with a mission to conserve the wood and heathland of historic Sherwood Forest. Watch craft demos, 'have a go' at traditional woodland skills. Listen to stories. Browse and buy from trader's stalls. Admire the ancient oaks - many over 500 years old and a vital home to a host of birds, bugs, bats and fungi. All set in the leafy groves of Robin Hood's legendary home.

Free entry. (Car parking charge applies.) Catering and toilets at the nearby Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, managed by the RSPB.

www.sherwoodforesttrust.org.uk

Arboretum Beer Festival Arboretum park, Nottingham

Best in Class Craft Breweries!

A host of leading independent breweries will be rolling up to Nottingham's Arboretum Beer Festival this summer to showcase their best wares, along with live music, DJs and street food.

Located around the park's Victorian bandstand, the popular festival will provide the perfect blend of delicious craft beers with live music and entertainment.

Advance tickets priced at £12.50. All ages welcome, though all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

www.arboretumnottingham.com

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Sally Brown and Theo Paphitis at The Spring Fair in The NEC, Birmingham.

Image courtesy: Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday Crew.

Wall To Wall With Sally Brown

Local artist and designer Sally Brown uses her creative flair to brighten up homes and businesses across the country. Recent recognition of her signature standout style and beautiful designs won Sally a stand at Spring Fair – the UK’s vibrant marketplace for wholesale home, gifts and fashion. Made catches up with her to hear about her new wallpaper collections…

When we speak to Sally, she is working on some stunning new illustrations for her latest wallpaper designs, surrounded rather aptly by walls covered in colour and art – some samples of work already much loved, others exciting new designs still to be released.

Known for her bold use of colour, love of playful juxtaposition, and an avid interest in animals, nature and architecture, Sally has earned a reputation for bringing joy through her designs. An illustrative enthusiast with a passion for producing maximalist artwork that is designed to grab attention, Sally has built up a legion of fans for her cushions, notebooks, wallpaper, and a host of bespoke items for the home.

“I love interior design”, Sally enthuses, “but I am not an interior designer. Where I see myself is someone who can produce statement pieces to help lift a room or cement the personality of the owner/user into that space. And I am not shy – art is to be seen and celebrated, so I will go as bright and bold as I can!”

It was this boldness of colour and design that had everyone talking at the recent Spring Fair held at the NEC, Birmingham where’s Sally’s stand popped brightly against the backdrop of the exhibition space. Sally won sponsorship of the stand through Dragon’s Den Judge Theo Paphitis’ #SBS Small Business Sunday Networking Group.

“The Spring Fair was a fabulous springboard for me, and of course a pleasure to be a part of the event. Meeting Theo, who loved the designs, was an honour and he took a great deal of interest in my work.”

Sally’s own website showcases her diverse product range, with many items in high demand, and new ideas and collections are released regularly. The wallpaper designs are fast becoming her most popular. Her notebooks are also now available on Amazon and feature beautiful illustrations on their covers.

Bespoke commissions have been growing steadily both for private homes and for local properties of historical interest and commercial premises, and she has been inundated with requests for all manner of items, but in particular for her wallpaper.

“People approach me for all manner of reasons, some looking for pieces that can replicate my existing artwork, and others just want to delve into the unknown by embracing something new that will align with their personality and values”, Sally explains.

“There is such variety in commissions, from smaller pieces through to huge statement walls that might need something rather special to give them that wow! factor. As an artist you have so much scope to have fun and embrace a new artistic journey every time.”

Having fun, it seems is a huge driver for Sally, who uses her art to help combat her own challenges with mental health at times.

“I discovered the joy that art can bring into my life when I was struggling with depression”, she ventures. “So, if I can bring some joy to someone’s life through my colourful work then that is a good sense of achievement for me.”

Sally’s signature design collections largely feature animals, architectural elements, and wildlife, along with some special polo playing illustrations – the latter, a nod to her love of the sport and her polo horse Moose. “Ah, Moose” she smiles. “Moose gives me much inspiration. He even has his own Instagram and is rapidly catching me up with the number of followers!”

Inspiration also comes from Sally’s love of art deco, art nouveau, arts and crafts and her admiration for William Morris.

“People have said my crow design wallpaper reminds them of Morris, which is a great compliment”, Sally says with a beaming smile.

When Sally is not conjuring up new designs or working on commissions, any spare time is spent at Thoresby Park Polo Club where she is an avid member and enjoys competing with Moose. Long walks in the countryside, camera in hand also bring joy and inspiration.

“I take my camera everywhere”, Sally explains “My drawings do come from a combination of creative thoughts and from memories, but I largely like to draw from photographs I have taken myself.

“My popular Sumatran Tiger design I have used on several products, including my notepads, came from a photo I took at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, where I spent a day watching the big cats interacting.”

As we delve into the many books and sheets of designs that Sally shows us, our discussion turns to some of the showpiece wallpapers she is working on, and it seems that 2023 is going to be very much a year focused on developing that area of her passion and business.

“There are some great new designs in the pipeline, bespoke commissions are busy and gratefully received, and I want to look at new ways to scale my wallpaper designs so they can be used in a variety of ways.”

Sally adds “I have some exciting collaborations with interior designers on the horizon, which will be a natural way to place products in some fantastic stores. And this really aligns with my love of interior design, of course, so seems a natural step.

“My focus also is on expanding my retailer network so that more people have access to my designs on a wider scale alongside the existing website. 2023 I think is going to be a very busy year in terms of projects and growth.”

We also learn that Sally has been considering some potential illustration workshops in the future, so for those who are interested in learning to sketch and draw, her website will have more details possibly at the end of the year.

“It’s just time!”, Sally laughs. “I would love to take on more, share this passion of mine, but I can only do so much each day and I need to put all my focus and energy into designing and printing. But of course, as a previous teacher myself (Sally taught design and technology) getting back into a classroom scenario, especially with something I really love, is certainly on the list.

“There are some great things in store for 2023 though, and I am really excited to share this journey with you all.”

You can discover Sally’s designs on her website: www.sallybrownart.co.uk

Sally’s notebook collection is available through Amazon. For commissions or general enquiries, you can contact Sally on: hello@sallybrownart.co.uk

Sally and Moose. Image courtesy: John Rowley.

This image: Sally's designs in fabric on soft furnishings. Below: Sally's mural design for The Albert in Sheffield. Images courtesy: Sally Brown.

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Beautiful Bathrooms

Planning and designing your perfect bathroom shouldn't be a daunting task, we are here to assist in creating the bathroom of your dreams...

By Jayne, Fairfax

To say a bathroom is in every home, with sometimes more than one, for many years it has seemed to have been overlooked as a room to express your individual tastes for interior design. Admittedly this wasn’t helped by a lack of choice and seeming reluctance by manufactures to be innovative and step outside their usual comfort zone.

I am pleased to say over recent years there has been a significant shift with gathering momentum. This carries forward though into 2023 with much warmer colours in brassware being made available in various metallic finishes such as copper, brass and nickel: - for shower enclosures, tile trim and even light bezels.

Tiles in recent years have tripled in size, some as large as 1200mm and ever increasing. With a reduction in the width of grout joints this combination gives far less cleaning worries and much more of a “WOW” factor.

The increased choice of colour is continuing to come through in modular and fitted furniture along with coloured baths, toilets and basins. Woodgrain while still available has shifted toward the warmer and more natural colours.

Ultimately a bathroom/ensuite is a very individual room and like cars if we all liked the same, we’d drive the same make and model in the same colour. Some wish to “play safe” whilst others want to be a little more adventurous, it’s all down to personal choice. The main thing is that you’re happy with your bathroom, if not maybe now’s the time to make that change!

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Seasonal Gardening

Dene Wood's gardening tips for the season

Dene Wood has been Head Gardener at Clumber Park for four years having previously spent six years at Holkham Hall in Norfolk helping to revive the kitchen garden. He trained at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire via the Historic and Botanic Garden Training Programme.

At Clumber Park we’ve enjoyed an excellent start to spring. Our historic glasshouses enable us to force thousands of bulbs undercover, allowing us to present a colourful early preview of the season under glass. This, along with 160,000 spring bulbs planted outdoors, gives our visitors a much-needed dose of floral splendour. You can grow spring bulbs this way at home next year, all you really need is a warm bright windowsill.

At this time of year, it’s all about moving plants along. This means sowing seed and potting germinated seedlings on, with others moving into the garden soil now. Our central location means our last average frost date is rather late (start of May), so do bear that in mind when planting out. There’s nothing worse than losing lovingly nurtured plants at the final hurdle. Sow spares if room allows.

As your climbers start to gather pace, keep on top of tying in Clematis, Roses, Vines and Sweet Peas, keeping them growing onto their supports rather than through other plants - although this can

look rather good if done well.

Pruning early flowering shrubs now (assuming they have finished) such as Forsythia, Ribes, Kerria, and Spirea will allow enough time for new shoots to create buds for next year. Also consider dead-heading and feeding your spent spring bulbs, this will set them up to perform well next year.

Continue to stake and support your taller plants, loosely tying in stems where needed. You could also consider doing a “Chelsea Chop” around now which involves cutting suitable perennials back by a third, delaying flowering and making slightly sturdier plants. It’s a great way to stagger your blooming period and tends to give you more but smaller flowers.

It’s an exciting time, and I’ve only just scratched the surface. Most importantly, enjoy being back in the garden!

Find out more about Clumber’s walled kitchen garden at: www.nationaltrust. org.uk/clumberpark

Dene Wood, Head Gardeneer at Clumber Park. Image courtesy Johanna Mather.

This image: Blossom and bulbs in the Glasshouse.

Bottom left image: Glasshouse Spring display. Images courtesy Dene Wood Image below: Cedar Avenue in March. Image courtesy Steve Bradley.

Festival Food

Recreate your own festival in the garden this summer by making these simple recipes.

By food demonstrator & home economist, Teresa Bovey.

Simple Jack Fruit Bao Buns

Ingredients

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 x 400g can jackfruit, drained and rinsed in cold water

2 tsp garlic flavoured rapeseed oil

1 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce

1 packet Marks and Spencer Bao Buns

¼ cucumber, cut into match sized stick pieces

½ red pepper cut into match stick sized pieces

30g salted peanuts, finely chopped Fresh coriander to garnish

Method

1. Microwave the onion slices for 1 minute on full power and then add to a saucepan with the oil, soy sauce and Hoisin sauce and Jackfruit

*Alternatively put the oil into a pan with the onions and cook gently for 3 minutes to soften and then add the sauces and jack fruit.

2. Break up the jackfruit as you are heating it in the pan so that it resembles pulled pork.

3. Microwave the bao buns on full power for approximately 1 minute.

4. Fill the Bao Buns with the Jackfruit mixture, garnish with cucumber and red pepper matchsticks and sprinkle over the chopped nuts before serving. Serves 2-3

NB. Red onion can be served uncooked if preferred for a crunchier bite.

Jerk Style Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

2 kg chicken drumsticks

2-3 cloves garlic

Zest and juice of 2 limes

2 tbsp Jerk seasoning

Good pinch of salt

Spicy Glaze

2 tbsp Jerk seasoning

4 tbsp tomato ketchup

2 tbsp dark brown sugar

Method

1. Remove the chicken skin by pulling it back towards the narrow end of the drumstick. Using a kitchen towel to get a better grip will make this easier to do. Make 3 small slits in the flesh of the chicken.

2. Place the chicken drumsticks into a large polythene bag. Add the garlic, lime and seasoning and mix well.

3. Seal the bag and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavours to penetrate the chicken.

4. Preheat the oven to 170ºC/Gas 5. Place the chicken onto a baking tray, brush with half the spicy glaze and cook for 40-45 minutes. Brush with more glaze halfway through cooking.

5. Serve with rice and peas.

NB. Try cooking Basmati rice in coconut milk, add 3 diced spring onions and some aduki or kidney beans before serving. Traditional jerk chicken would also have scotch bonnet chillies added to the marinaded chicken mix for an extra kick. This is a milder version.

Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

4 pineapple rings, diced

1 small red chilli, diced

½ red onion, diced

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper

Method

1. Mix together all the ingredients, season with a little salt and pepper and refrigerate until required.

Mexican Style Mince Filling

Ingredients

500g minced beef

1 medium red or white onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves

1 pepper (any colour) finely chopped

1 tbsp fajitas seasoning

200g can chopped tomatoes

1 oxo cube

To Serve

Grated cheese, sour cream, jalapeno

peppers

Method

1. Place the mince into a medium sized pan and fry until browned.

2. Add the onion, garlic and pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes.

3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and crumble in an oxo cube.

4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. Serve in Taco shells, wraps, over fries or on baked jacket potatoes.

Serves 4

NB. To make you own fajitas spice

- combine ½ tbsp hot chilli powder or cayenne, 1 tbsp ground cumin, ½ tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp onion powder and 1 tsp salt in a small jar. Shake well and use as required.

Set Up Your Own Pop Corn Bar

This is a nice thing to do for children's parties - cook or buy some ready - made popcorn either sweet, salty, mixed or plain and put it into pretty paper bags, or larger cardboard muffin cases.

Put a selection of things such as Maltesers, M&M’s, sultanas, mini marshmallows or savoury things such as pretzels, chopped nuts or coconut flakes into small glass containers and let children add a few extra treats to their popcorn. Watch they don’t sugar overload though!

Pink Lemonade

Ingredients

400mls water

125g granulated sugar

4-5 lemons (to make 300mls freshly squeezed lemon juice)

100mls unsweetened cranberry juice

To Serve Ice cubes

Method

1. Place the water and sugar into a small pan and heat until the sugar has dissolved. Leave to slightly cool.

2. Scrub the lemons and using a vegetable peeler, pare the zest into strips and put into a large serving jug.

3. Add the cooled sugar mix, lemon juice and cranberry juice and top up with 600mls cold water.

4. Refrigerate until required and serve with extra ice cubes. Serves 6

Rocky Road Squares

This recipe can use up any leftover biscuits, dried fruits or nuts that you happen to have. I sometimes add chopped Crunchie or Maltesers to the mix or any chocolates from a celebrations packet.

Ingredients

300g either milk or dark chocolate pieces (or a mixture of both)

120g butter, diced

3 tbsp golden syrup

250g biscuits, roughly chopped (digestives, ginger or any leftover biscuit)

140g marshmallows, halved or use mini marshmallows

80g dried fruit eg, sultanas, cranberries, cherries

80g popcorn or 50g coarsely chopped mixed nuts

Topping

8 halved Maltesers, a few marshmallows

Method

1. Grease and line a tin roughly 30cm x 20cm with greaseproof paper.

2. Break the chocolate pieces up into squares and put them into a large bowl with the butter and syrup. Microwave them on a medium power setting for 2-3 minutes stirring halfway through or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water.

3. Once melted stir in the remaining ingredients and transfer into the prepared tin.

4. Arrange the topping ingredients on top and leave to set in the refrigerator.

5. Once set cut into square sizes of your choice.

Serves 16-20

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Mr & Mrs Fine Wine

What better time to celebrate English wines could there be than the Coronation of a King?

Fizz Fit For A King

Sparkling wine is always a good idea, and the choice of English sparkling wine is bet ter than ever! From the golden, appley tones of Gusbourne Brut Reserve, £42.99, to the sumptuous toasty tones of the Wiston Blanc de Blancs, £34.99, there’s a style to suit any palate.

Or, if you’re celebrating with several there’s always a magnum to really get the party started! Our Nani Rizzi DOCG Extra Dry Magnums, £39.99, are made with 100% hand harvested Glera grapes grown up to 300m above sea level in Valdobbiadene, Veneto. These beautiful sparkling wines are full of freshness and a lovely purity of flavour with bright apple accents – a real showstopper! For gatherings on a smaller scale, there’s always the standard size Nani Rizzi DOCG Extra Dry, £17.99.

Regal Red At The Ready

When it comes to party wines sometimes you can be spoilt for choice! We recommend going for something bright and fruity when it comes to a red. One of our favourite party reds is our bestseller, Zensa Nero di Troia, £12.99. Brimming with blueberry aromas and cinnamon, this juicy, organic, red wine from Puglia tastes as fantastic as it looks and when we say it should have its own fan club we're not exaggerating!

Royal Rosé

We’re delighted to see that Rosé is enjoyed year-round these days but let’s be honest, it tastes so much better in the sun! We’re huge fans of Provence rosé and Grand-Pre Mino taure, Côtes de Provence, France, Magnum, £40 or standard size, £16.99, is a dry style with peach and raspberry flavours and a long, lingering finish. This juicy rosé is also a winner with simple salads, feta cheese or seafood.

Coronation Cocktails

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

For when you're in the mood to celebrate but you want to keep things simple, enter Soho Street Cocktails, £28.99! These are great fun for when you have friends around. With ten standard serves per pouch, a quick shake and a pour over ice and you're ready to go! Our favourite flavours this Spring are the Pornstar Martini which is full of passion fruit, vanilla and vodka and the Espresso Martini which is made with cold brew coffee with has hints of caramel liqueur! A few Es presso Martinis will certainly keep you going throughout the Bank Holiday weekend! All our Soho Street Cocktails are Vegan friendly and gluten free.

www.mrandmrsfinewine.co.uk

Fit For A King’s Coronation

Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that aims to promote a state of deep relaxation and focus, allowing individuals to access their subconscious mind and address a wide range of issues, from anxiety and stress to addiction and phobias. While this approach has gained popularity in recent years, its roots can be traced back centuries, and even to the coronation of kings. By Adam Cooper, member of the Wellness Business Network.

The use of hypnosis in healing and spiritual practices dates back to ancient times, with records showing that the ancient Egyptians used hypnosis to treat various illnesses and diseases. The Greeks and Romans also recognised the therapeutic benefits of hypnosis, using it to treat everything from headaches and skin conditions to anxiety and depression.

In England, hypnosis was used by the famous physician John Elliotson in the early 19th century. Elliotson was known for his innovative medical practices, including the use of hypnosis to treat a range of conditions. He even used hypnosis during surgery, claiming that it could be used as an anaesthetic.

One of the most notable uses of hypnosis in English history, however, occurred during the coronation of King George VI in 1937. The king had a severe stutter, which made public speaking difficult and sometimes embarrassing. To address this issue, he sought the help of a speech therapist named Lionel Logue, who was known for his unconventional approach to treating speech disorders.

Logue used a combination of techniques, including breathing exercises, relaxation techniques, and hypnosis, to help the king overcome his stutter. During their sessions, Logue would guide the king into a state of deep relaxation and suggest positive affirmations to help him overcome his anxiety and improve his speaking abilities.

Logue's approach proved to be incredibly effective, and by the time of the king's coronation, his stutter had largely disappeared. During the ceremony, Logue was in attendance, providing support and guidance to the king throughout the proceedings. The use of hypnosis in this context was groundbreaking, and it helped to raise awareness of the therapeutic benefits of this approach.

Since the coronation of King George VI, hypnotherapy has continued to gain popularity as a therapeutic approach, with many people seeking out its benefits to address a

wide range of issues. Today, hypnotherapy is used to treat everything from smoking cessation and weight loss to anxiety and phobias, with many people finding it to be a safe and effective alternative to traditional medical treatments.

One of the key benefits of hypnotherapy is its ability to access the subconscious mind, which is where many of our beliefs, habits, and behaviours are stored. By accessing this part of the mind, hypnotherapists can help individuals to identify and address deep-seated issues that may be contributing to their problems. This can lead to profound changes in behaviour and mindset, allowing individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

Another benefit of hypnotherapy is its non-invasive nature. Unlike many medical treatments, hypnotherapy does not involve the use of drugs or other invasive techniques. Instead, it relies on the power of suggestion and relaxation to help individuals achieve a state of mental and emotional balance.

Overall, the link between hypnotherapy and the coronation of King George VI is a testament to the power of this approach. By helping the king overcome his stutter, Lionel Logue not only improved his quality of life but also helped to raise awareness of hypnotherapy as a viable therapeutic approach.

Today, hypnotherapy continues to be a popular and effective alternative to traditional medical treatments, offering individuals a safe and natural way to address a wide range of issues.

Let’s hope the new King has no issues with his speech on the big day. If he does, he knows where to reach me.

Adam Cooper - adamcooper.uk Member of the Wellness Business Network

For more information go to wwwthewellnessnetwork.co.uk or email info@thewellnessnetwork.co.uk

Time To Make The Change.

Coach Tony Robbins has a quote which says “The only impossible journey is the one you never take” and it sums up where my previous articles have hopefully brought us to.

We have been moving from a place of having an intent to make change, into actually taking some action.

We have done some Self Care and Visualised our ideal future with Miracle Question and Be, Do, Have exercises. We have started to make small changes in our daily routines and behaviours that make us feel good about ourselves and a little more in control and hopeful about the future, plus feel physically and psychologically more healthy, balanced and capable. Amazing!

Now, have you started to make real changes towards the ideal life you visioned for yourself yet? Be honest!

Chances are that if you are not actually finding the time or motivation to take actions towards your new life goals then those actions or goals could be in conflict with your Core Values & Beliefs

Core Values are the things that are most important to us and they impact how we live our lives, they are an intrinsic motivator that inspires us and helps drive us. They help us to live a joyful life that feels good and in alignment. Eg: Integrity, Respect, Fairness, Family, Character, Honesty, Courage.

Beliefs are the rules we live our lives by and these rules can be empowering and give you permission to get your goals and live by your values, or they can be obstructing, making goals impossible, leading you to believe you are not capable of getting them.

Beliefs are the views about us, other people and situations that we hold to be true, yet they are emotionally held views that are

not based on facts. We develop them up to the age of around seven years old and they are unconsciously shaped by the key people and events in our lives at the time. We rarely change them so they become a filter through which we sieve all our life’s expectations and experiences and can act as a self-fulfilling prophecy, making us act in a way that continually proves our beliefs to ourselves.

Add to this that Core Beliefs are usually negative: I’m not good enough! I’m not worthy! I don’t belong! I’m not loveable! There’s something wrong with me! and you can see how these can get in the way of you taking action towards the life you really want if they are in conflict.

The good news is that with a lot of conscious work they can be changed!

If you are still feeling stuck and procrastinating over taking action, my advice is to get clear on your Values & Beliefs to make sure that what you want if fully aligned with them so you can either modify your goals or change your beliefs to allow you to move forwards.

Positivepsycology.com has some great exercises to help you discover your Core Values & Beliefs and of course so do I if you would like coaching support around this or any other subject.

“Unless you make your unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” K. Jung.

Are your values and belief's holding you back? How to take action and be motivated to make that change. By Chris Collins, Life Coach.

“Unless you make your unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate”

K. Jung.

Bright& Beautiful

This summer be fearless, fancy and fantastic. Fill your wardrobe with colour!

River Island. Pink Ruffle Smock Mini Dress, £130. www.riverisland.com

Creative Colours

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1. Oliver Bonas Pink And Orange Large Diffused Flowers Midi Dress, £85. www.oliverbonas.com 2. Branch Jewellery, Coral Pendant - Pink, £41. branchjewellery.co.uk 3. Branch Jewellery, Coral Earrings - Pink, £55. branchjewellery.co.uk 4. Matalan, Matalan Papaya Coral Cardigan £19. www.matalan.co.uk 5. Matalan, Cross Body Bag Coral, £15. www.matalan.co.uk 6. Oliver Bonas, Oliver Bonas Delta Chunky Casting & Copper Turquoise Stone GP Hoop Earring, £45. www.oliverbonas.com 7. Oliver Bonas, Oliver Bonas Eartha Round Stone, Disc & Pearl Collar, £69.50. www. oliverbonas.com Oliver Bonas, Oliver Bonas Eartha Round Stone, Disc & Pearl Bracelet £59.50. www.oliverbonas.com. 8. Monsoon, Gem bead hoop earrings, £12. monsoon.co.uk.

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9. New Look, Lilac Ruched Sleeve Oversized Blazer, £42.99. www.newlook.com 10. Oliver Bonas Bonnie Lilac Weave Tassle Camera Bag Crossbody, £49.50. www.oliverbonas.com 11. Monsoon, Monsoon Green Embellished Clutch Bag. monsoon.co.uk 12. Monsoon Purple Floral Suede Heels. monsoon.co.uk. 13. MDeichmann UK, Deichmann Catwalk Green Satin Slingback Heel with Diamante £29.99. www.deichmann.com. 14.Roman Originals, Roman Lilac Animal Print Halter Neck Maxi Dress, £70. www.roman.co.uk. 15. Oliver Bonas Lilac Narrow Angled Cat Eye Sunglasses, £26. www.oliverbonas.com

FatFace, Hascombe Quilted Gilet, £65. FatFace, LS Padstow, £48. FatFace, VW Circle T-Shirt, £29.50. FatFace, Slim Mid Wash Jean, £59.

FatFace, Lulworth Organic Crew T-Shirt, £25.

1. Fatface Mens Plain Baseball Cap In Khaki, £16. www.fatface. com. 2. Barbour, Barbour Harris Tailored Shirt RRP £69.95. Barbour.com. 3. Barbour Horsley Quilt, £199. Barbour.com.

4. Crew Clothing, Leo Chunky Deck Shoe £99. www.crewclothing.co.uk. 5. TK Maxx, Men Chinos, £34.99. www.tkmaxx.com

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FatFace, FatFace - Newlyn Zip Neck Sweat, £65. www.fatface.com

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Ferrari Roma Spider: A New Story Begins

Meet the Ferrari Roma Spider, this timelessly elegant, highperformance car is a contemporary take on the chic, pleasure-seeking Italian lifestyle of the 1950s and 60s. This spider carries over the proportions, volumes and specifications of the Ferrari Roma’s hugely successful V8 2+ concept, but what makes it so striking is the adoption of a soft top, a solution making a welcome return to the Prancing Horse range on a front-engined car 54 years after the 1969 365 GTS4.

There’s a novel and modern take on the soft-top design that underlines the Ferrari Roma Spider’s exuberant character, with extensive personalisation options that include sophisticated, bespoke fabrics and contrasting stitching. On a functional level, the soft top deploys in just 13.5 seconds and can be actioned at up to 60 km/h.

The fact that it is so compact also yields a larger boot and boosts the

car’s versatility. A new, patented wind deflector integrated into the backrest of the rear bench can be deployed by a button on the central tunnel, guaranteeing exceptional in-car occupant comfort without taking up any space in the car.

The Ferrari Roma Spider retains the Ferrari Roma’s excellent dynamic characteristics: it boasts a best-inclass weight/power ratio thanks not only to its soft top, but also to its allaluminium chassis and 620 cv V8 from the engine family that was heralded as the International Engine of the Year on four consecutive occasions. The engine is coupled with Ferrari’s universallyacclaimed 8-speed DCT known for its incredibly fast shift times as well as excellent standards of comfort and mechanical efficiency.

The Ferrari Roma Spider is not just rewardingly easy to drive, it is also extremely dynamic and responsive:

this makes it the perfect companion on out-of-town weekends and longer journeys alike. Always, of course, with the exhilarating Ferrari V8 soundtrack playing in the background. A number of features are designed to make this car superbly versatile, including a category-topping boot size which includes a hatch via the rear seat backrests to allow larger items to be carried, and standard wireless connectivity by Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay® Wi-Fi. Not forgetting, of course, 18-way-adjustable heated ergonomic seats that are also available with an optional neck warmer for colder days.

Powertrain

The Ferrari Roma Spider is powered by an engine belonging to the V8 turbo family named “International Engine of the Year” for four consecutive years and also voted “Best Engine of the Last 20 Years” in 2018. The 3,855 cc power unit can punch out 620 cv at 7,500

The new Ferrari Roma Spider offers an unmatched combination of timeless elegance, driving thrills, performance and on-board comfort.

rpm, the equivalent of 161 cv/l, which it combines with the flexibility of low-end pick-up, thanks to 80% of the torque being available at just 1900 rpm.

Variable Boost Management, a control software developed by Ferrari that adjusts torque delivery to suit the gear selected, delivering increasingly powerful pick-up as revs rise, whilst optimising fuel consumption. As the car goes up through the gears, the amount of torque delivered by the engine increases, continuing all the way up to 760 Nm in 7th and 8th gear. This allowed the use of longer gear ratios in the higher gears, which helps keep fuel consumption and emissions down, while adopting a steeper torque curve through the rev range in the lower gears for a feeling of smooth, consistent pick-up.

For full details visit: www.ferrari.com

Imagery courtesy of Ferrari.

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