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Izzy Taylor galloped to success in the main BEDE CCI3*-L section at Thoresberton International Horse Trials, a first time venue event and one that met with great approval from riders and their support teams.
The Oxfordshire-rider and Hartacker battled to the end with a superb clear in the showjumping to maintain their lead over Piggy French and Sportsfield Topnotch.
Eighteen-year-old, Oliver Jackson and Viktor Krum showed their class and potential to claim third against stiff competition.
Said Izzy: “He is a very exciting young horse and just ate up the cross-country. He is very classy and good in all three phases. I have had a fantastic time here and really enjoyed the cross-country which was a proper track. With the weather and ground, it has been testing but he has learned a lot for the future.” Added Piggy of Sportsfield Topnotch: “He is a beautiful horse and has everything for five star level, he just needed time to grow into himself and is definitely one of my favourites.”
Flintshire’s Sian Davies-Cooke and Intentie W were in triumphant mood in the BEDE CCI2*-L when taking the lead just ahead of young rider
Images courtesy of Bede Events.
Sian Davies-Cooke. Image courtesy of Hanna Cole.
Serena Kullich. It was one of the biggest wins for Sian and the talented seven-year-old bay, who shows all the promise of going much further in the sport.
Said Sian: “What a brilliant day, myself and Jane Davies own the horse and it is her birthday today, so a very special occasion for everyone involved.
“We bought Intentie as a five-year-old from Holland and he was really consistent in all phases, starting with a really lovely dressage test, super cross-country and clear in the showjumping, I couldn’t be more pleased.”
In second place, 20-year-old Serena Kullich and Cognac Des Iris were at just their fourth event together, the Surrey rider having bought the eight-year-old from France last year.
Serena noted: “He is such a star, I am aiming for young riders with him and this weekend he showed so much talent the future is very exciting. He just made it feel easy and we have really got to know each other here at Thoresberton.”
Overnight leader, Jamie-Lee Day fell to third after an unlucky pole at the last but the Bristolbased rider remained delighted with the result and praised her ride, Hanleen Didjeridoo.
“I have really enjoyed the brilliant venue at Thoresby Park and the organisers did a fantastic job simply to run. Yes it was disappointing to have the last fence down but he has finished full of beans and I have had a great time.” Tom Jackson’s trip to Thoresberton rounded off with a fantastic finish in the British Eventing Seven-Year-Old Championship with a brilliant win on HH Moonwalk.
After finishing the showjumping in the lead, Tom and the attractive bay cruised round the cross-country on the magnificent Thoresby parkland to stay at the top of the leaderboard finishing on a score of 28.4.
Tom said: “I am over the moon with the result. He is fairly inexperienced at this level so to come here and win is just fantastic. We will hopefully start the spring season with a long format three star, he is very promising so will be produced with the future in mind.”
Frenchman Gaspard Maksude and Zaragoza II were just behind with 29.3 penalties, the talented mare giving him much to be excited about.
Said the Crawley-based rider: “She can be tense in the dressage so we need to take care in the first phase but when it comes to the jumping she is very fast and careful. The time is not a problem and she has so much scope, it has been a great event.”
Piggy French was busy throughout Thoresberton with a host of rides and was delighted with third place on Geoffrey Burton’s attractive homebred, I Diablo Joe.
Said Piggy: “He is very special and a pleasure to produce and be around. It is extra special when they are homebred and tries really hard in all three phases. I have a wonderful team of young horses at the moment so there is a lot to look forward to.”
In superlative form, Piggy went on to head the British Eventing Six-YearOld Championship with Susie Woods, handsome grey, Cooley Goodwood.
Another talented youngster to be sourced from Richard Sheane in Ireland, Piggy was full of praise for the Obos Quality gelding.
Added Piggy: “He is a lovely horse, that has been with us since the end of his four-yearold year. He is very scopey and talented and can turn his hand to anything. His owners are great fun and very loyal and he looks set to be one for the future.”
Holding runner-up position overnight, Cheshire’s Hayden Hankey and Heads Up maintained their second place as did Bubby Upton on Cooley As Ice when finishing third in what was a well fought championship. Head’s Up continues to show his versatility and talent, a winner of the Horse of the Year Show Working Hunter Championships a year ago, the Catherine Witt and rider owned, bay gelding, was found by Hayden in Ireland two years ago.
Hayden commented: “He came from my good friend, Jim Derwin and really has five star potential. He is a brilliant showjumper as well and has done about eight events. He has the ability to be world class and we just need to look after him and produce him with the future in mind.”
North Notts LitFest Trail
More than 2,500 people took part in LitFest’s First Chapters Trail during September 2020, which aimed to encourage local people to visit town centres across North Nottinghamshire and engage in socially distanced fun.
Managed by Liz Carney-Marsh on behalf of Bassetlaw District Council and funded by North Notts BID, LitFest offered free virtual workshops, live online interviews and readings with a variety of different authors, and the First Chapters Trail to encourage people to participate outdoors.
The trail required participants to hunt for special bookcases that hid secret ‘Artcodes’ and were placed in businesses across Retford and Worksop – many of which were partnered with North Notts BID. Once scanned, these codes led participants to footage of different authors – both international and local - as they read chapters from their favourite published books.
Sally Gillborn, chief executive at North Notts BID, said: “We’re so happy we could support LitFest again, even if things had to be done slightly differently this year. We wanted people to be able to enjoy the workshops and live streams from the comfort of their own homes, while still being able to participate in an element of the event outdoors.
“It was great to see local businesses getting involved this year and we’re happy that we were able to invite people to visit these businesses, while still taking all the appropriate measures to keep them safe. LitFest is an event that we look forward to every year and it’s an amazing way to encourage young people to take more of an interest in reading and writing as schools begin to reopen.”
Liz Carney-Marsh, North Nottinghamshire’s literary ambassador, said: “We had a lot of fun designing new ways for people to participate in the festival this year by giving them a reason to explore the local area in a safe and fun manner. The First Chapters Trail enabled us to do all of those things at the same time, showcasing not just international bestselling writers, but also our wonderful community of local authors.
“We also worked with local author Charlie Mackesy to drop over £500 worth of his book 'The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse' at different locations across Worksop and Retford while the festival was running, which was a great way to encourage young people to get outdoors to track them down and get reading as the new academic year begins.”
To find out more, visit: www.nnlf.org.uk/ index.php
To find out more about North Notts BID, visit northnottsbid.co.uk.
2020 The Dovecot Gallery
Great Little Picture Show and Handmade for Christmas.
The Dovecot Gallery, Styrrup, will be open during this 2020 run-upto-Christmas period, and they very much hope that it will be businessas-usual.
There will be over 80 artists and makers preparing their work to fill The Dovecot. Over half the Artists are new to the gallery so there will be lots of work that is different and fresh along with some old favourites. There will be paintings, drawings and prints, glass, leather, ceramics, textile, metalwork, greetings-cards and much much more.
The gallery will be opening for five weekends: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 13 Nov to 20 Dec.
Please don’t do all your Christmas shopping on Amazon. Come and visit the gallery, and support these makers too!
Everyone at The Dovecot is working hard and fast to be able to open the second gallery space which some of you glimpsed in the early stages last Christmas. This will give more room to accommodate visitors safely with social distancing and allow you to enjoy a cup of coffee in comfort.
www.dovecotgallery.co.uk
With COVID very much in everyone's minds please be assured that the gallery shall be following Government Guidelines relevant to the area at this time.
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Promoting, Supporting & Sustaining North Notts
North Notts Envoys bring together the knowledge, networks and influences locally to promote North Nottinghamshire as a great place to work, live and visit.
A message from the North Notts Place Manager, Mr George Buchanan.
Watching David Attenborough’s film ‘A Life on our Planet’ and meeting Bill Grimsey from ‘The Vanishing High Street’ when he looked at Worksop and Retford, it is clear we are at a tipping point where we will thrive if we focus on working with the natural world and how we can regain balance and true sustainability. This is the time to build back better and give everyone in North Notts a stake in our place and the environmental issues we know we can improve if everything we do is for our community. Localism on steroids is the best way we can all drive the economy from here.
We have a head start over other areas. With 15 new faces on the Place Board from the private, public and voluntary sectors and new Chair Jon Rogers from Createinn Ltd and Vice Chair Rebecca Morris-Buck from Creswell Crags we are well positioned. On one hand we know we have better stories, the breathing space and connectivity to cities. On the other, we know our shortcomings and we owe it to younger generations to make changes. They will not tolerate the damage of previous generations homogonizing every high street to look the same around the country, the dominance of the car in our lives, having no seasonality in our food, the inequality, lack of diversity and to constantly see money spent in the area going elsewhere and not supporting the community.
Perhaps we have lost track of our identity over the past 50 years – the things about our place that make us unique. Stop and think about all the good things a town like Worksop, a village like Barnby Moor or the Welbeck Estate offer and you soon realise we have an embarrassment of riches here.
What’s the plan then? Let’s take stock of where we are, be honest about our strengths and weaknesses and decide as a group of residents, businesses and visitors how we dream our community could look and feel. We need all ages, viewpoints and backgrounds to be part of this - the more diverse the ideas the better. We need to open up green spaces to our canal and river banks. Worksop flooded in 2019 because our Victorian ancestors built over the top of the River Ryton and never thought climate change would threaten the world the way it is now. Imagine if we opened the river up again and did away with some of the buildings, the pedestrianised streets, the tarmac and concrete to make way for natural spaces and wildlife.
We must make an inventory of all the property on our high streets to flush out absent owners who do not care what happens to the buildings. That may mean we lobby for compulsorily purchase of all buildings and dream of being waterside communities - such healthy and happy places to live, work and visit.
Covid-19 has moved us all 10 years into the future with our use of technology. It was already there and lockdown forced us to use it to live, work, shop, stay in touch with loved ones and our healthcare. Some habits have changed forever now. Walking, cycling and green space are more important than ever for our health and well-being.
Imagine Retford market square and Worksop cinema square packed with bars and restaurants. High tech libraries, hot desk work spaces and business incubator hubs, adult training facilities and mobility centres for our ageing population at the heart of our towns. Driverless electric cars and buses ferrying us around. Food from our land being prepared and delivered to our homes. We could make this happen so let’s start dreaming it now.
We need place-shaping in our hearts and minds right now so we can all play a part in shaping what our community needs to be from now on. In my experience of placeshaping on North Notts for over the past five years it is only successful if it serves the community and has a good team of leaders who are custodians of North Notts – a mix of residents and the businesses. In that short time, I’ve been part of the team that launched the BID that has brought over £3m of investment into our towns and villages including events like the Party in the Square last summer. It’s time to do more.
We need your help. We know that in your everyday life, you make North Notts a hero by singing its praises. You are always happy to offer anything you can yourself, or through the organisation you represent to help make things happen. You can offer your opinion, knowledge, experience and personal contacts. You may be a family business and you certainly know the area extremely well and care deeply for people and the area’s future.
More than anything, you want to be a responsible and contributing member of your community and you want to support the decent places there are to go out for dinner, the cinema, theatre and independent shops. You would hate to see them go after all the fun you have had there over the years. And you would like to see them improve and offer more.
Consider becoming a North Notts Envoy to reimagine our community as we reset the balance with the natural world. Covid has forced us to dream of better times, better health and equality. Place-shaping improves perceptions of North Notts and contributes to its future.
North Notts Envoys are proactive ambassadors for the area both nationally and internationally, with the power to influence what is said about us, how we are marketed and how we get known and thought about by people that matter.
Stay well and please join us by emailing George.buchanan@northnotts.co.uk.
George Buchanan North Notts Place Manager
DIGITAL TRAIL
Christmas is coming to Worksop and Retford this year, despite the current restrictions, with plans for safe, socially distanced outdoor Christmas markets in both towns now underway.
Although no fireworks, fair or official switch-on this year, the trees will be in place, the Christmas lights will sparkle as usual and we’re encouraging local people to support their high street and businesses by shopping locally. Street food will also be available for visitors to enjoy. Visit the street markets on Saturday 28th November in Worksop between 10am-4pm and Sunday 29th November in Retford between 11am- 4pm.
Santa also plans to make an appearance – albeit at a social distance – so don’t miss the opportunity to get your Christmas wish list to the big man himself! And if you can guess when he secretly turned on the Christmas lights, you can bag yourself a prize too, just visit the market to put in your guess.
Whilst visiting Worksop and Retford Town centres from 1st November make sure that you also look out for the naughty elves! Download our LoyalFree app on your phone or tablet and follow the trail to find our naughty elves as they appear in 12 high street shops in both Worksop and Retford. Once you have found an elf simply scan the QR code on the app trail on LoyalFree and you will be entered into a prize draw. The competition ends on Friday 27th November. Prizes will be awarded at the respective Christmas markets.
For an extra chance to win, take a ‘selfie with an elfie!’ as you take part in the trail, ensuring that you give us your name, and the name of the elf in the photograph. Be sure to tag @northnottsbid and #NorthNotts
Bookings are currently being taken for stalls and pitches at both markets with priority given to local Christmas produce and gifts – so if you sell items, let’s add a bit of festive magic and sparkle to these uncertain times and make these markets special. For bookings please contact enquiries@ thatgirlcomms.co.uk for Worksop and organiser@ retfordbusinessforum.org.uk for Retford.
To find out more about the Christmas markets, naughty elves trail and other North Notts BID projects and activities please visit: www.northnottsbid.co.uk or email: info@northnottsbid.co.uk
STAY SAFE | BE KIND | THANK YOU
Harley Gallery
New and exciting exhibitions are coming soon at the Harley Gallery from the 28th November 2020 - 7th March 2021. Lost Architecture Julian Bray Notts artist, Julian Bray, as featured in our May/ Jun 2018 edition of Made, returns to The Harley Gallery with his third exhibition ‘Lost Architecture’.
Julian continuously develops new ways to perceive the world through his artworks. He celebrates shape and colour, which he uses to influence the viewers’ perception of their surroundings, skillfully transforming and reimaging architecture into eyecatching compositions.
Second Thoughts Recycled Sculpture Sculptor Michelle Reader has been making art from waste for over 22 years. In her work, she asks audiences to reflect on our over-consumption of natural resources and how we can reduce waste through re-use and recycling of materials.
Through a series of sculptural installations made from an extraordinary array of ordinary waste, Michelle highlights the links between the things we consume and the destruction of wildlife habitats, while at the same time portraying the beauty and wonder of the natural world. In her exhibition ‘Force of Nature’, three large sculptures are accompanied by film, sketches and preliminary drawings. Join Michelle on Friday 27th November 2020 for an online discussion. Find out more.
Sculptor Phil Neal, featured in our Sept/Oct 2020 edition of Made, has created four humourous, mechanical sound contraptions which invite play and interaction. An old church organ, a guitar, several pianos and over 12 brass instruments have been pressed into service to create four sound machines. Come and enjoy the Heath Robinson world of Phil Neal.
Michelle and Phil are both members of the Harley Studio Group. The Harley Studios are home to over 20 artists, conservators, ceramists and sculptors.
For further details visit: www.harleygallery.co.uk
Top imagery courtesy of Julian Bray. Bottom image, Mellophonium, courtesy of Phil Neal.
Nov/Dec Highlights
8 Nov 20 Drive In Fireworks Newark Showground, Newark 4pm–6pm Newark Showground has created a socially distanced, Covid secure drive in firework display. Due to the nature of the event numbers are limited so book now to avoid disappointment. www.ticketsource.co.uk/drivein-fireworks
19 Nov – January Winter Illuminations Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Doncaster Weekends – 4pm-9pm Winter Illuminations at Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a magical evening not to be missed! Explore a spectacular festival of light featuring amazing interactive lights and immersive lantern displays. Explore the illuminated woodland trail, an icicle winter wonderland where you will be greeted by enormous fantasy unicorns, lions and cosmic sized birds. The parks wetlands will be transformed into an ancient Jurassic dinosaur realm. Experience huge holographic projections and light shows, plus as you return to the Safari Village you will discover an interactive walking piano which the young at heart can enjoy playing. As the Winter Illuminations are held after dark, we are afraid you won’t be able to see the animals as it will be dark and they will be tucked up in bed. www.yorkshirewildlifepark.com/ events/winter-illuminations 28 – 29 Nov Winterfest 2020 Thoresby Park, Thoresby 10am–5pm Winterfest is a celebration of diverse local handmade crafts and foods. It is an established event on the Thoresby calendar and is designed to offer the opportunity to exhibit local talent and creativity. It gives guests the experience of buying original handmade items straight from the seller, something they wouldn’t be able to find on the High Street. The event has a warming Christmas community atmosphere and has grown to be one of our most anticipated events. Winterfest is free to attend but parking charges apply. Winterfest-Thoresby@outlook. com
29 Oct – 15 Nov Spectacle Of Light At Rufford Abbey Rufford Abbey Country Park 5.30pm-7pm The Magical After-Dark Adventure is Back! Spectacle of Light is returning to Rufford Abbey for a 2nd year. Running over three consecutive weekends, a New illuminated trail around the gardens and ruins will feature amazing new installations creating a magical experience for all the family! Early Bird booking is now open saving an amazing 25% off the full price. (The Spectacle will follow the prevailing government guidelines on Covid-19 for social distancing and if cancellation is necessary, refunds are guaranteed.) www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk
Magical Secret Gardens At Doddington Hall
Christmas at Doddington is back for 2020 to help local families safely celebrate the most wonderful time of year.
Doddington Hall & Gardens is bringing a little bit of magic to families in Lincolnshire this Christmas with a spectacular ‘Secret Gardens’ experience and seasonal fun after a successful summer of COVIDsecure events.
Christmas at Doddington will include everyone’s favourite festive traditions, from choosing a freshly-cut Christmas tree from the Doddington Estate to exploring the Elizabethan Hall, so families can enjoy a special day out and safely celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
The magnificent manor house will be transformed to reflect this year’s theme, ‘Secret Gardens’, which is inspired by Doddington Hall’s spectacular walled and wild gardens. Bringing the outside indoors, each floor of the hall will feature rooms filled to the brim with incredible handmade decorations made by the talented team at Doddington Hall as a festive celebration of nature.
Claire Birch, whose family has owned and lived in Doddington Hall for 190 years said: “2020 has been quite the year for many of us, so it’s important that as the festive season approaches, we all find comfort in a bit of Christmas sparkle.
“Christmas is looking a bit uncertain for many of us, but what we can be certain of is that Doddington Hall is going to open its doors wide to welcome families from across the area so they can enjoy a truly magical experience safely. Christmas at Doddington has been a wonderful tradition for families over the last 50 years, so we want to play our part in helping people to create special memories.
Visitors can also discover a magical water garden filled with glowing goldfish and a Mr McGregor inspired vegetable garden handcrafted by Michelle Kelsey, as well as a breathtaking moonlit garden in the Long Gallery by Howell Thomas and students from Lincoln College. Look out for some wonderful wildlife throughout the hall, including birds, butterflies, fish and more.
Tickets are now on sale now, booking is essential, and entry is by pre-booked, timed tickets only. For terms and conditions as well as essential booking information and full details about Christmas at Doddington Hall & Gardens, visit doddingtonhall.com
Aviation Heritage...
If one person goes away with a better knowledge of Bomber Command, their losses and what they gave for our country, we are one step closer to repaying our debt to them."
The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre is a family run museum and was set up over 20 years ago. It is now widely seen as a living memorial to the 55,500 men of Bomber Command who lost their lives during WW2. It holds one of the rarest aircraft, an Avro Lancaster Bomber, in its collection along with many wartime vehicles including a Ford WOT1 Crew Bus, the only one of its kind known in existence.
Based on the old wartime airfield of RAF East Kirkby, the museum retains the original 1940s Control Tower and its Hangar is built on the original wartime hangar base. The Museum is built up entirely around RAF Bomber Command but the exhibits and displays span many areas such at The Home Front and Escape and Evasion giving you a wide perspective on wartime Britain and the trials and tribulation of the Second World War. The Museum is expanding every year with ambitions to fully rebuild to a complete original wartime airfield preserving the memory of Bomber Command for many years to come.
Lincs Aviation Heritage Centre half hour tour on board the Lancaster gives you the opportunity to sit in all of the different crew positions on board the aircraft and ask any questions of the tour guide. Please contact the Centre on 01790 763207 to arrange the tour. The dates are dependent upon aircraft and staff availability. Places do need booking in advance but can generally take place on a day when the Lancaster is already providing taxy rides.
www.lincsaviation.co.uk
WIN A tour on board the Lancaster!
To win one of four 30 minute tours for one person on board the Lancaster, email: competitions@madeinn.co.uk With the subject: Made In A Lancaster State your name and email address to enter.
To find out more visit: www.lincsaviation.co.uk Double your chances by looking out for our post on social media too! Good Luck! Competition closes 15 Dec 2020
