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Welcome to our wonderfully wintery and festive issue. Christmas is just around the corner and we're all busy decking the halls and dusting off Christmas tree toppers ready for the big show.
The winter months ahead always hold so many events and emotions as we take time in November for Remembrance, to honour those that fought for our freedom, through to the festivities of December and looking ahead to the New Year and fresh beginnings.
In this issue we visit the National Holocaust Centre and Museum (page 38) and learn about the survivors and the story behind the educational museum and beautiful memorial space that has been created.
We have features from Erin McDaid at Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Rod Auton from The Chesterfield Canal Trust, and our gorgeous wintery walk this issue from Sally Outram takes us out to Cromwell Village.
If you have some energy left for shopping then take a stroll along the streets of Nottinghamshire and discover the wonderful events for the festive season. We've found a plethora of Christmas events to keep you in the festive spirit throughout the next two months.
The Harley Studios has a special appearance in this issue as we meet the community of designers, artists, makers and conservators eagerly awaiting to open their studios to visitors for the Welbeck Winter Weekend Open Studio Event.
We hope you manage to visit a few of the lovely Christmas events that are on. If you're ready for a rest, perhaps a spot of online shopping - we have plenty of gift ideas in this issue.
Finally, to help along with the festivities, make sure you try out some of Teresa Bovey's fabulous, fuss free, festive season dessert recipes in this issue.
Have a wonderful festive season and we wish you a healthy and prosperous New Year.
Cover photograph by Jon Rogers: Spark! LED drummer at the final night of Radical Horizons: The Art of Burning Man at Chatsworth.
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20 Winter Wonderland.
Take a stroll along the streets of Nottinghamshire and discover the wonderful events for the festive season.
The insidious ‘rose tinted’ threat to the nature we all cherish. Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.
There is much confusion about who owns the canal, here Rod Auton tells us more.
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum is the only national museum in the UK dedicated to teaching and learning the lessons from the Holocaust.
Here we meet the creatives that are taking part in the 2022 Welbeck Winter Weekend Open Studio Event where visitors are invited to say hello to the creators and see behind the studio doors.
53 Creating Perfect Spaces.
Thoughts On Furniture. Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd - Specialising in Architecture, Urban Planning, Space Planning and Interior Design.
54 Your Winter Garden.
Here’s our top tips to inspire you to step outside and make the most of your garden this winter.
56 The Truth About Carbs.
For decades now nutritionists and other vested parties have argued about carbs. This article aims to lay to rest the debate. Pete Edwards, Thrive Health Management Ltd.
A selection of Teresa Bovey's fabulous, fuss free, festive season desserts.
46 Cromwell Village.
Explore Cromwell with this wonderfully wintery walk by travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram.
The Purosangue, the first ever four-door, four-seater car in the Prancing Horse’s 75-year history.
Projects for Newark are rapidly moving forward following successful bids to central government and a mixture of public and private funding.
This includes the priority projects highlighted in the Newark Town Investment Plan, which was submitted by the Newark Towns Fund Board and awarded with £25m funding from central government.
Construction for two pro jects is planned to start as soon as this month. This includes the redevelopment of 32 Stodman Street (the former Marks & Spencer), which is currently out for tender to procure a build contractor, and the Air and Space Institute (ASI). Plans are also moving forward for the Castle Gatehouse project, the Newark Gate way site, the Cultural Heart of Newark project and the Newark Southern Link Road (SLR).
Councillor David Lloyd, Leader of Newark and Sher wood District Council and Co-chair of Newark Towns Fund Board, said: “The pro gress that is being made on several very large projects for Newark, simultaneously,
is incredible. It has been just 18 months since we found out we received Towns Fund investment and already we have a new Construction College and a fantastic new facility for the whole com munity at the YMCA Com munity and Activity Village in Newark.
“Projects such as Newark’s Southern Link Road (SLR) are long-standing priorities for the District Council and we will not stop seeking to deliver investment opportu nities for our district.”
The Newark Gateway site comprises the site of the former Livestock Market and existing Newark Lorry Park.
Phase I of the delivery in volves the ASI, which is due for completion in early 2024. Phase II involves the poten tial relocation and expan sion of the Lorry Park due to the likely impacts of the A46
Newark Northern Bypass and its redevelopment with a Smart Innovation, Supply Chain and Logistics Zone (SiScLog). The National
Highways proposals for the Newark A46 Northern By pass will be the subject of statutory consultation start ing later this month. Plans to complete the Newark Southern Link Road (SLR), which will form the miss ing link of Newark’s outer loop road by connecting the A46 at Farndon to the A1 at Balderton, are also moving forward. Final designs are agreed with National High ways and Nottinghamshire County Council, including a replacement A46 junction design which secured plan ning permission last month. Tenders have been issued by the developer for con tractors to build the road in anticipation of a start on site in early 2023.
Castle Gatehouse has suc cessfully secured Phase I National Heritage Lottery Funding to develop the visi tor attraction and commu nity hub and is progressing to Phase II. The Cultural Heart of Newark project has established an enhanced events programme, which
included the ‘Newark on Sea’ beach event in 2022 and will move to deliver a full business case by March 2023 for further events in 2023 and 2024.
Newark Construction Col lege opened in September 2021 and has now wel comed its second year of students, with 100 under taking gas, electrical and brick laying courses. The YMCA Community and Ac tivity Village also opened in July 2022, providing sports, education, training, hospi tality and childcare facilities to the public. In addition, three Brompton Bike dock ing stations have been in stalled in Newark to support the ‘20-Minute Cycle Town’ project; one in the heart of the Middlebeck develop ment, one at Newark Bus Station and another at New ark Castle Train Station.
Keep up to date with the lat est news about these pro jects at: www.newark-sherwooddc. gov.uk/latest-news
Festival Of Food & Drink
Clumber Park's tastiest festival this year.
This year's Festival Of Food & Drink at Clumber Park saw over 150 traders and street food flavours. Visitors had the opportunity to sample a huge range of foods and drinks as well as some tunning gift stalls.
For the true foodies out there there were demonstrations from a variety of superb chefs and cooks throughout the weekend as well as fun workshops for children to take part in.
We're looking forward to the 2023 line-up already! www.festivaloffoodanddrink. com
An explosive end to a wonderful exhibition.
Made visited Chatsworth in October to bid farewell to the monumental sculpture exhibition 'Radical Horizons:
The Art of Burning Man at Chatsworth'. The evening was explosive in every way with Spark! LED drummers leading the procession to the finale, where the fire performers saw the Burning Man sculpture set alight. A stunning evening in every way.
For Chatsworth House events visit: www.chatsworth.org
Images courtesy of Eleri Tunstall Photography.
This year’s Osberton Interna tional Horse Trials once again played host to a national driv ing event which proved a big hit with both competitors and spectators.
The team at organiser’s BEDE Events pulled out all the stops to bring top-level sport to the Osberton Estate in Nottinghamshire with a new marathon course and obsta cles that drew wide praise throughout the day.
Sponsored by Bennington Carriages the competition was held across the magnifi cent backdrop of the Osber ton Estate with competitors thoroughly enjoying all the ac tion alongside the country’s leading event riders.
Karen Bassett repeated last year’s success when winning the Horse Fours and said: “It is fantastic to be back at Osberton, it would make a great venue for the National Championships and we all re ally enjoy competing in such a brilliant atmosphere.”
Karen was in the lead after the dressage, before she had a ‘disastrous’ cones with five down, only to pull it back on the marathon much to her delight.
The Horse Fours was very well represented with six
teams starting out in a bid to take the top awards.
Guildford-based Dick Lane was another to relish the op portunity to compete along side the leading event riders in the country when winning the Advanced Horse Pairs for the second year running.
Dick drove two of his Hungar ian Lipitzzaners, Pluto and Zenta from his four in hand team taking the winner’s ro sette ahead of Rowena Moy se and Fred Pendlebury.
Megan Wheeldon and her Welsh Section C, Red, now 15-years-old, triumphed in the Open Single Pony.
In the Pony Fours, Lin colnshire-based Angela Smith headed the section with her Welsh Section A po nies.
Said Stuart Buntine of organ iser BEDE Events: “It was bril liant having the Bennington Carriages Driving Trials at Osberton International once again and without doubt it adds another dimension to the event.
Added Sue Mart of Benning ton Carriages: “The competi tion provided a great end to the season and everyone was in a fantastic party spirit while also competing hard to win.”
Ros Canter galloped to suc cess in the main BEDE CCI3*L at Osberton International Horse Trials with MHS Sev enteen.
The Lincolnshire-based rider has been in great form this year and her championship run continued at the Notting hamshire-venue for owners Lady Milnes Coates and Dei dre Johnston.
Ros and the attractive bay gelding, battled to the end with a superb clear in the showjumping to overhaul overnight leader Mollie Sum merland and Flow 7 when a fence fell for the pair.
Said Ros: “Vinnie has been fantastic all week and it was really down to me. He is a brilliant jumper and it was up to me to pilot him well.”
Ros took over the ride from Nicola Wilson, following her accident earlier this year and was delighted with the win.
“He is a really careful little horse and there is lot more to come. It was his first long for mat on the cross country and
he coped really well through out.”
Claiming second place was Mollie Summerland and Flow 7, who led after both the dres sage and cross-country.
Taking third was Pippa Fun nell and Billy Wonder who jumped a good clear round to maintain their place.
In the Investec CCI2*- L it was the turn of Oliver Townend and Sir John Peace’ talented seven-year-old Fiinley Du Loir, a new ride this year that Oliver has high hopes for.
Said Oliver: “I was delighted with him, you have to be in such a huge class and with so many starters.
“He has won his three-day here and of course he has his green blips but I couldn’t have asked more from him this week.”
Claiming second was Finn Healy with Treamble who jumped a fantastic clear round with Imogen Murray and Monbeg Heartbeat tak ing third.
To see further results and keep up-to-date with future events visit: www.bede-events.co.uk
Stage 5 of The Tour Of Britain this year saw huge crowds cheer on the riders across the county.
In September the Tour of Britain returned to familiar terrain as the riders raced through Notting hamshire in Stage 5 of the race.
Stage 5 travelled through Cot grave, Gedling, Southwell, Ret ford and Worksop. Riders then headed into Mansfield via Clum ber Park and Sherwood Forest. This was the only stage of the
2022 Tour with less than 2,000 metres of climbing.
In this stage, the Belgian rider Jordi Meeus (BORA – hansgro he) sprinted to the biggest vic tory of his career on stage five of the AJ Bell Tour of Britain in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. For full details and all the results visit: www.tourofbritain.co.uk
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See the Reid and Sigrist Desford At Newark Air Museum.
In late summer this year the Newark Air Museum (NAM) took delivery of the Reid and Sigrist (RS) Desford aircraft onto its site in north eastern Nottinghamshire. This was the culmination of months of organisation in asso ciation with Leicestershire County Council (LCC), who has transferred ownership of the unique aircraft to the museum; and with Windmill Aviation, who restored the aircraft.
The delivery flight was completed onto part of the former RAF Winthorpe site. This was made possi ble thanks to the generous support and co-operation of the Newark and Notting hamshire Agricultural Soci ety and the Newark Motor Auction company, plus all of their staff.
After defueling and the re moval of some items, the RS Desford was moved into a temporary undercover dis
play location in Hangar 2 at the museum. Since delivery day, the museum, trustees, volunteers and staff have been busy with behind the scenes preparations for moving the RS Desford into its final display location in Hangar 1.
During the museum’s dis cussions with LLC over the transfer of ownership of the RS Desford, an Interpreta tion Plan was drawn up for the aircraft. This will include a new display that will utilise some of the archive material that was transferred to NAM along with the aircraft. This will be implemented after NAM finalises the required work schedule to move the RS Desford into Hangar 1, where it will be housed alongside some contempo rary exhibits.
Some aspects of this relo cation project have already been completed, includ ing repositioning the Tiger
Moth; and folding the wings on the Monospar, which is now ready for its tempo rary move. Additional plan ning work is also underway with regards to other tasks required to ensure that the various temporary airframe moves can be implemented in a safe and choreographed manner, and hopefully with out too much disruption.
At a more detailed level NAM engineers have been undertaking an assessment of the RS Desford to see how it can become part of various events and activities at the museum in a safe way, that befits its unique status. Any future activities will be undertaken in accordance with NAM’s obligations as an Accredited Museum and for the long-term protection of the airframe.
For opening hours, events and further details visit: www.newarkairmuseum.org
Newark
This
Now until 14 Jan Exhibition of oil paintings and watercolours. Bryan Day (b. 1934) is a York shire based artist, whose beautiful pieces capture his favourite locations and memories in a semi ab stract way. Since returning to Tickhill, after 50 years away, he has concentrated specifically on watercolour in the studio.
Now until Feb 23 Why have people always come to Bassetlaw? Discover answers and objects from the earliest settlers to the present day. This exhibition looks at why people leave their birthplace for a new life, a complex and sometimes difficult, story.
Bassetlaw people have generously shared their journeys and that of their families, including lending the museum a fascinating range of objects which illustrate their experiences. Some travelled from other places in Britain, others from Europe or from different continents. People have moved because war, work, health and even love.
Now until March 23
An exhibition celebrating 125 years of Retford Bowling Green Ltd; features trophies, bowling equipment and clothing from the Retford Bowling Green collection.
Amcott House will once again be transformed for the festive period. Come see it in all its Christmas finery. Please note the mu seum will be closed from Thurs 22/12/2022 to Thurs 05/01/2023 inclusive.
bassetlawmuseum.org.uk
See the exhibition at The Harley Gallery from 5 Nov until 15 Jan 2023.
Acclaimed digital artist Jason Wilsher-Mills will be show ing an exhibition of his work, ‘Jason and the Argonauts’, at The Harley Gallery in Notting hamshire this winter.
The exhibition, on show 5 November – 15 January 2023, will include a huge inflatable sculpture, hyperjoyful person-sized charac ters, kaleidoscopic wallpa per and vibrant light-box art.
Jason Wilsher-Mills is an artist based in the East Mid lands. His work details his life as a disabled person through theatrical self-por traits which reflect aspects of his personality, memory, illness and disability.
He has developed this body of work with communities around the UK, including Venture Arts in Manches ter and groups in London, Lincolnshire and the West Midlands.
The result is an exhibition that celebrates disabled communities, and tells their stories through art which is tender, giddy, poignant and thought-provoking.
At the centre of the exhibi tion lies a large-scale in flatable ‘Argonaut’.
The surface of this sculp ture is richly decorated with text and ‘tattoos’ which tell people’s stories from the Changing Places movement, a campaign calling for fully accessi ble toilets equipped with height adjustable changing benches, tracking hoists and space for two carers to be installed in all large public venues throughout the UK. The motifs on this artwork also give personal reflections about the care that Jason’s mum gave him when he became disabled as a teenager.
This Argonaut inflatable is accompanied by Jason’s vibrant, hyper-joyful fibre glass sculptures, including the Elvis-like ‘Corby Rocker’ and endearing ‘Corby Prin cess’.
Lisa Gee, Director of The Harley Gallery and Founda tion, said, “It’s great to have Jason’s art on display at The Harley Gallery, after a huge ly busy time which has seen him showing at The Com monwealth Games, and the Folkestone Triennial. The experience of being in one of Jason’s installations is just so much fun. The colour and pattern and comic book imagery quite disarms you but Jason powerfully makes his point and really does get you to see the world through other eyes. The connection he creates is joyful.”
For opening hours and cur rent exhibitions visit: www.harleygallery.co.uk
It's show time, grab your popcorn, icecreams and enjoy all the fun of the theatre here in Nottinghamshire.
12 Nov
As seen on TV! You may have seen them most recently on ITV’s Dancing On Ice where our naughty Raptor sneaked up on Holly Willoughby and Ashley Banjo!
“I can honestly say this is the best show we have ever tak en any of our three children to. The interactive nature of it held our little boy’s attention for the whole duration of the show and he has been talk ing about it ever since! It was funny, interactive, educa tional and fun for everyone. Highly recommend!” www.majesticretford.org
Northern Ballet - The Nutcracker Theatre Royal Nottingham 16 - 19 Nov
Share in Clara’s adventures as she is swept away by her Nutcracker Prince into an en chanting winter wonderland. Don’t miss dazzling danc ing snowflakes, the famous Sugar Plum Fairy and the no torious Mouse King in the ul timate festive entertainment. Performed to Tchaikovsky’s enduring score, played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, The Nutcracker awakens childlike imagination in us all. Book now to see this sellout success for yourself and guarantee your most magical Christmas yet.
trch.co.uk
Crown Ballet presents to you the most famous Ballet of all time. Swan Lake is one of Tchaikovsky’s best works, featuring some of ballet’s most memorable music and breath-taking dance. After a very long break we are proud to present to you the UK Pre mier of this ballet company from Moldova.
Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odilie, who resembles each other so strikingly one can easily be mistaken for the other.
A wonderful evening out and memories which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls... www.palacenewarktickets. com
13 - 17 Dec.
This witty comedy-thriller charts a couple returning home to find they have been burgled. The burglar is still in the house and has them convinced, that he is, in fact, a policeman investigating the break-in.
It is packed with one-liners, daring reversals and com ments on marriage, money, and crime. This production is in tribute to our late PatronEric Chappell. www.rhtc.co.uk
Although we endeavour to ensure that all of the events listed within this issue are correct it is always advisable to check before the event in case of booking requirements, cancellations, alterations or planning changes. www.madeinn.co.uk
Doctor Who’s Colin Baker and The Archers’ Terry Molloy bring Sherlock Holmes’ The Hound of the Baskervilles to the stage. UK Tour: October - November 2022.
Commemorating 120 years of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s worldfamous tale, Crime And Comedy Theatre Company present a brand-new stage adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles, touring the UK this autumn. Doctor Who stars Colin Baker (Doctor Who, BBC; The Brothers, BBC) and Terry Molloy (The Archers, BBC Radio 4; Doctor Who, BBC) will take to the stage in this classic detective tale.
The setting is a radio studio, the actors ready as if for a radio broadcast, and the sound effects created live on stage, all combining to transport the audience from Baker Street to Dartmoor, as this tale of murder, mystery and horror is brought to life - surely the greatest detective story ever told!
Further details and tickets are available from: www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk
For more details and other dates and venues please visit: crimeandcomedytheatrecompany.co.uk/dates
The latest cinema releases and live screenings of major exhibitions, famous operas and the best theatre at the Savoy Cinema in Worksop.
Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M'Baku, Okoye and the Dora Milaje fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T'Challa's death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with Nakia and Everett Ross to forge a new path for their beloved kingdom.
A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Starring Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy.
The Clades are a legendary family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest and most crucial mission into uncharted and treacherous territory.
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore the regions of Pandora. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans.
Visit www.savoyworksop.co.uk for full listings of your most awaited movies and live screenings not to miss.
All imagery courtesy of Savoy Cinema.7 Dec Civic Centre, Carlton-inLindrick, S821 9AP.
Speaker: Nicholas Reed. There were four major Frost Fairs held on the Thames be tween 1621 and 1814. They were depicted by distinguished foreign and British artists, sketched in prints and draw ings, and described in great detail. They are also depicted in a modern mural, and described in a modern novel. A wide va riety of remarkable, enjoyable or scandalous activities went on at the Fairs. Various winter sports were arranged, after which one could eat or drink at coffee-houses or taverns set up on the ice. Bonfires were lit on the Thames to roast meat, souvenir leaflets were printed and a rich variety of Christmas food was on offer. Now that Somerset House holds skating events in the quadrangle every Christmas, a look at previous Frost Fairs gives us an interest ing glimpse of one of the most dramatic events witnessed by our ancestors.
Being the last Lecture Meet ing before Christmas we will be serving mince pies with the re freshments and have a Christ mas Raffle.
Newark Library
5 Nov, 1pm
Mansfield Central Library 19 Nov, 1pm
For children ages 5-11.
Tickets £3 for library members, £6 for non-library members.
Join Inspire Music’s Jazz Band as they play a selection of fa mous and familiar pieces in cluding Gershwin, Glenn Miller, Sinatra and Louis Armstrong.
An energetic introduction to live music, guaranteed to get everyone’s toes tapping. After the performance meet the mu sicians and try out some of the instruments for yourself.
Sam Jesson’s Magpie
Trio
Worksop Library
8 Nov, 7.30pm
Southwell Library
9 Nov, 7.30pm
Tickets £12. This cracking band work magic with their adventur ous interpretations of timeless tunes such as 'Autumn Leaves'.
“Contemporary & spontaneous interpretations of old material, they approach their sources in a spirit of genuine affection, but still determined to leave their own stamp on the music"
- JazzMann
Heritage Talk
Mansfield Central Library 15 Nov, 2pm
The East Coast Main Line skirts the north of Nottinghamshire on its way from Edinburgh to London. Author and popu lar speaker Adrian Gray gives examples of how inadequate safety measures on the line led to disaster, including famous ac cidents at Doncaster and Gran tham. These times where things went badly wrong influenced the gradual improvement of safety down the years.
16 Nov, 2pm
Harworth Colliery had a
chequered history during its eighty-two year working life.
The controversy commenced right from its initial development by the Anglo-German firm, the Northern Union Mining Company, in 1913. The migrant sinkers were interned following the outbreak of World War One and the development of the colliery was stopped. Eventually, the Barber-Walker Co. from Eastwood restarted development of Harworth Colliery in 1919 with production starting in 1924.
David Amos will share the story of the near German colliery at Harworth, its demise and subsequent redevelopment after World War One.
Family Workshop
Mansfield Central Library 16 Nov, 2pm
Southwell Library 17 Nov, 10.30am Newark Library 17 Nov, 2pm Worksop Library 19 Nov, 10am Retford Library
19 Nov, 1.30pm
FREE. In association with Nottingham Playhouse. Join a host of wonderful characters, in a fully interactive choose-yourown-adventure style workshop with the theatre-making team from Nottingham Playhouse. Children and adults alike will love this unique chance to explore stories, characters and landscapes led by expert storyteller performers. Explore a magical world, create your own props and make your own story-choices, finding friends and surprises along the way.
Sessions are ideal for children aged 2 - 5, siblings always welcome and parents/carers are positively encouraged to join in!
Worksop Library
6 Dec, 7.30pm
Southwell Library
7 Dec, 7.30pm
Tickets £12. These dates see the welcome return of terrific pianist and assured singer Wendy Kirk land with her mellow and stylish jazz. Her quartet’s repertoire of jazz standards and original tunes mix jazz styles - incor
porating swing, Latin, funk and soul.
Zestful and swinging, her vocals are a refreshing tribute to Jazz Divas such as Diana Krall and Nina Simone. Wendy’s quartet are regulars at internationally renowned Ronnie Scott’s Club, London.
Beloved And Betrayed 8 Dec, 7.30pm
Tickets £3. Join us in the library café for an evening of fascinat ing football and social history! In an illustrated presentation, local authors John Stocks and Dave Pickersgill will share milestones in the history of Worksop Town FC. This includes the FA Cup run of 1923 which culminated in matches against Spurs at White Hart Lane. A new, eagerly antici pated book called “Beloved and Betrayed” explores this remark able chapter in the club’s his tory. Started by the late Lance Hardy in 2020 after years of re search, and completed recently by John Stocks, with help and support from friends, the book will be on sale at the event.
Mansfield Central Library
17 Dec, 10.30am
Worksop Library
17 Dec, 2pm
For children aged 4-7. Children £3, accompanying adults free. Barking-mad storytelling and paw-some fun with the illustra tor of The Great Dog Bottom Swap. A creative and raucous event, featuring storytelling, a rare peek into the creation pro cess and the chance to make your very own Sumo Dog.
Mei Matsuoka has written and illustrated many books such as Burger Boy, Footprints in the Snow and The Great Sheep Shenanigans. Her books are published worldwide.
Booking in advance is advised for all events. To book and find out further details of all the events list ed here and more visit: www.inspireculture.org.uk Call 01623 677 200
Or pop in to your local library.
For all your festive preparations this year, Nottinghamshire has it covered. So, take a peek through the next few pages and discover the wonders across the region. Let's switch on those lights, visit our favourite places for food and drinks, and make time for a spot of shopping at some of the fabulous events happening near you.
The Magical After-Dark Adventure for All the Family! (Selected nights: 3-6 Nov, 10-13 Nov and 17-20 Nov). Entry times from 5pm to 7.30pm (estimated walk time 60-75 minutes. Ticket prices include VAT and booking fee. Additional car parking fee of £2.50 will be payable on arrival. Well-behaved dogs on a short lead are permitted. www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk
Fri 4 Nov (evening), from 4-8pm
Sat 5 Nov (daytime), from 10am-4pm
A mixture of returning favourites and new stallholders are all lined up for this year’s Winter Craft Fair at Southwell Minster.
There will be around 60 stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster, as well as an additional 15 in the stunning State Chamber of The Archbishop’s Palace next door (open both days). This is one of the region’s most loved events and is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent businesses. Expect jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, hand-crafted cards and much, much more.
Entry: £3 suggested donation.
A full range of services and perfomances are available to visit during November and December. Please visit the website for full details.
www.southwellminster.org
The Norse god of mischief, enchanting folk tales and the heady scent of pine forests evoke the magical atmosphere of a Nordic winter this Christmas at Chatsworth. Deep Midwinter: A Nordic Christmas at Chatsworth takes inspiration from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway where long winters are embraced with traditions to celebrate light and the beauty of nature.
Visitors to Chatsworth will be taken on a journey into the forests and folklore of the Nordic region. A procession of radiant candlelit Santa Lucia crowns dressed with foliage in the Chapel Corridor elicits the Swedish festival of light that brightens the dark days of midwinter each December.
Giant Finnish Christmas Himmeli decorations hang in the Green Satin Room. A delectable handmade gingerbread house sits proudly on the piano in the Ante Library.
Norse god Loki will delight and surprise with stories, music and magic tricks, marking a welcome return to character-led performance this Christmas.
The fully immersive experience drawing on scent and sounds of the natural environment will enchant all who walk through the Sculpture Gallery’s ancient pine forest with dappled winter light dancing through the canopy of leaves above.
A monumental wall of ice laced with intricate carvings of oak trees and woodland creatures will greet visitors as they enter the Oak Room. The Christmas experience continues outside with an illuminated walk around the garden to experience ‘northern lights’ over the Canal Pond and - for the first time - see the historic Maze lit with wands of light and filled with festive music. Visitors can also visit the Chatsworth Christmas Market from 5-23 Nov. Chatsworth’s shops in the Orangery and the Stables will offer a selection of Nordic gifts, decorations and homeware for those inspired by Christmas in the house. Advanced booking is required. For anyone wishing to only visit the Christmas market, a Christmas market car park ticket must be booked in advance via the website. For more information and to book, please visit www.chatsworth.org/Christmas
Chatsworth, image courtesy of Chatsworth House Trust. Deep Midwinter: A Nordic Christmas At Chatsworth. Southwell Minster. Winter Craft Fair. Chatsworth. Image courtesy of DPC Photography.
Lakeside Arts – Nottingham University Park Campus Get a head start on your Christmas shopping at our muchanticipated contemporary craft and design fair. At Lustre you can find everything from artisan jewellery and bags to ceramics, glass and tableware – a great place to look for unique gifts for your family and friends (or as a treat for yourself). This year, visitors can buy beautiful handmade objects or commission work direct from over 40 of the UK’s finest established and emerging designer/makers, selected for the quality and uniqueness of their craft. Admission free. DHL Pavilion & Angear Visitors Centre. www.lakesidearts.org.uk
Our next exhibition at the Dovecot is The Great Little Picture Show with Handmade for Christmas.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm more information available on the website. www.dovecotgallery.co.uk
Gainsborough's kicking off the festivities with their stunning Christmas lights displays on Frid 18 Nov. To coincide with the switching on of the lights the town centre and Marshall's Yard will be hosting a packed programme of live entertainment, festive attractions, free children's activities and of course a festive food and craft market. There will be a festive ice rink and a traditional carousel. Main event Sponsor Paul Fox. www.marshallsyard.co.uk/events/ gainsborough-christmas-lights-festival
Winter Wonderland returns to Nottingham this Christmas season.
Festive fun seekers will be able to skate for 400m around the Old Market Square, metres above the crowds exploring the sixty stall Christmas market offering everything from hand-made gifts to delicious food and mulled wine from local and international traders. They can stop off along the way at the new for ‘22 Skate-Through bar. Maybe heights are not your thing. Don’t worry, there will be an ice rink at ground level where you will also find the not to be missed Ice Bar. The temperature drops to minus 10 degrees, but gloves and coats are provided and it’s a super popular experience. Book early to avoid disappointment. There’s nowhere better to celebrate Christmas with workmates, or just mates, than in the Sur La Piste or Altitude ski chalet bars that are also the perfect, cosy and intimate spot for friends and family to get together to enjoy a drink or two.
Or to tuck into great food from Melt & Grill, the in-house kitchen, while enjoying the live entertainment programme. To be sure of a seat for you and your pals you can book tables online in advance.
Ice bar, Sur La Piste & altitude ski bars, great food, live entertainment, observation wheel, toboggan slide, Christmas market. Corporate and group hospitality packages. nottinghamwinterwonderland.co.uk
Cinderella will be going to the ball at Belvoir this Christmas as the beautiful Regency castle is transformed into an immersive experience bringing the rags to riches fable to life.
From the winding walk lit by twinkling lights up to the hilltop fairytale castle to the showstopping presentation featuring bespoke figurines dressed in handmade ballgowns, a life-size gold carriage and a white wedding, Cinderella at Belvoir will be spectacular. Created by award-winning theatre design company CLW Event design led by Charlotte Lloyd Webber, the Leicestershire castle will be transformed to bring the beloved fairytale of Cinderella to life in a series of breathtaking scenes staged in the ornate rooms.
Design director of CLW Event Design, Adrian Lillie, also affectionately known as ‘Head of Baubles’, said: “We are bringing our experience from the world of theatre to stage an enormous immersive and over the top theatrical experience full of drama.”
Christmas at Belvoir is also the place to meet Santa Claus in a cosy enchanted woodland grotto tucked away in the Castle’s Old Kitchen. Christmas Markets take place every weekend from November 26-27 with 25 chalets adding to the festive offer.
A Festive Afternoon Tea served in the Castle’s Regency styled tearoom. Afternoon Tea and Santa Grotto visits can be booked in advance.
www.belvoircastle.com/castle-booktickets
Wednesday – Friday, 11am-3pm Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
The Elizabethan Hall will once again be transformed for the festive period and decorated throughout for the theme ‘Christmas on the Riverbank’. We’ll be bringing the outdoors in to create spectacular scenes for a magical family day out.
It’s an opportunity to soak up the seasonal atmosphere of Christmas in a treasured family home, which has seen a lot of Christmas mornings over its four hundred year plus history.
A chance to see what the present day family and staff have created and to think about how Christmas may have looked and felt through the centuries.
Decorations throughout the Hall are largely handmade using material that’s grown or produced on the Doddington Estate.
The Christmas Tree Yard will open on 23 November.
www.doddingtonhall.com/christmas
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, until 24 Dec at 3pm. www.doddingtonhall.com/eating-andshopping/shopping/bauble-barn
Belvoir Castle Chistmas. Image courtesy Belvoir Castle.
Doddington Hall. Image courtesy of Instinctive
Doddington Hall. Image courtesy Doddington Hall.
The Chesterfield Canal Trust has started taking bookings for its hugely popular Santa Special cruises.
Publicity Officer, Rod Auton, said: “This might seem a bit early to be thinking about Christmas, but well over 100 seats were booked in the first 24 hours. If you want to be sure of a place on the date and time of your choice, it is a good idea to book soon.”
The Trust is offering cruises on four different boats from four different venues.
John Varley ll will be running from Tapton Lock in Chesterfield, Madeline will be operating from Hollingwood Hub in Staveley, Hugh Henshall will be in action from Shireoaks near Worksop and Seth Ellis will be cruising from the Chequers Inn at Ranby. On all these Santa Special cruises, there will be a present for every child, and a mince pie and a drink for every adult. The fare is £9 per person.
Booking is essential. There are links to the booking sites for each boat on the Trust’s website – just search for Chesterfield Canal Trust.
Last year, the four boats carried over 2,300 passengers. The Trust is expecting a similar number this year, so presents are being wrapped, mulled wine and mince pies are being ordered, the elves are smartening up their uniforms and Santa himself is practising his steering skills.
Don’t miss out – book now! www.chesterfield.co.uk/events/santaspecial-trips-at-chesterfield-canal
Market and entertainment from 10am6pm. Check Facebook for updates.
Start your countdown to Christmas by spending a day soaking up the Christmas atmosphere with mulled wine and festive food while shopping for hand-made gifts. The Welbeck Winter Weekend is well known for celebrating all things handmade, where visitors are given the chance to wander around stall upon stall of handcrafted pieces. The annual event showcases over 100 artisan makers with over 60 artists and craftspeople selected by The Harley Gallery, 15 artists' studios and 30 artisan food stalls chosen by the award-winning Welbeck Farm Shop.
Discover the 5th Duke of Portland’s 19thcentury architecture during your visit. For the first time ever, the Welbeck Winter Weekend will be situated in The Hunting Stables, one of the earliest buildings to be part of the 5th Duke's architectural endeavours. Visitors will get the opportunity to explore the original stables during a visit to this year's Welbeck Winter Weekend. www.welbeck.co.uk
At the Mansfield Central Library, Four Seasons Centre, W Gate, Mansfield. Come along for a jolly good time at one of our Christmas markets. Support local businesses, and get stuck into your Christmas shopping! www.inspireculture.org.uk
Shopping in Mansfield this year will be even more magical when the wonderful Christmas chalets return to the Mansfield town centre. West Gate, once again, will play host to 20 Christmas Chalets and festive food and drinks and enhance what Mansfield has to offer.
There will be lots of Christmassy gifts and stocking fillers to buy for your friends and family and a range of delicious foods to enjoy including German Hotdog sausages, delicious waffles & pancakes, pizzas, pulled pork and afternoon tea treats!
The chalets will be open every day from Sat 26 Nov right through to Wed 21 Dec from 10am-5pm, with some late evenings.
Join in the BIG Switch On arranged by Mansfield District Council on Sun 27 Nov when the town’s Christmas lights are officially switched on and the town shines brightly.
Throughout the duration of the market there will be lots of lovely things to see and do, with Carol singing from local schools, entertainment from local musicians, free activities, vouchers, and free goodies. Troops fruit and vegetable wholesale kindly provide free ‘Carrots for Rudolph’ available throughout the period!
There are prizes to be won when you follow the Peter Pan trail looking for Peter Pan’s feather cap in shop windows and vote for your favourite shop window display, details can be found in the free booklet given away at the Christmas market, on our website: www.mansfieldbid.co.uk or on Facebook/ mansfieldbid
Christmas is a wonderful time of year for all the family, we wish you a very Merry Christmas from your Mansfield town centre and we hope to see you here soon. Love Christmas in Mansfield this year!
Thoresby Park Winterfest is back!
Come and join us for a festive weekend this November.
The sounds of carols and the smells of mulled wine will soon get you in the festive spirit. A variety of stalls, something for all the family. Free to enter car parking charges do apply.
www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk
Running every weekend throughout the holiday season we will have a number of craft and gift stalls located in our twinkle lit courtyard. You will be able to soak up the Christmas spirit with the sounds and smells of winter with carols, mulled wine and mince pies to enjoy.
New for 2022! The Grotto. Meet the elves, snow fairy, and the big man himself at Copper Entertainments outdoor Christmas Experience.
Look out for our 'Breakfast With Santa' events too!
www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk
Sunday 10am–6pm.
Retford, Station Rd, Retford.
Events in Retford Town Centre. Live music and entertainment, market stalls.
Biggest craft market ever, gifts, great street food, meet Santa, visit the grotto! Rock with Slade tribute band - SLYDE!
Star Festival and The Worksop Salvation Army Band plays from - 2pm.
The Fairly Famous Family Street Theatre performing through the day.
St Swithun’s Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival.
Events throughout the day. Check Facebook for updates.
This will involve all the shops, carol singing from Lowes Wong and Holy Trinity Schools choirs, a Christmas market, special offers and festive activities. The town’s lights will also be switched on.
www.southwellcouncil.com
From 10am all weekend. Check Facebook for updates.
Winter Wonderland market and entertainment from 3pm-6pm. Check Facebook for updates.
Christmas at Wollaton is a marvellous annual festive lights trail staged in the gardens of Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall & Deer Park.
Now in its third year, after two sell-out events, Wollaton Hall & Deer Park will again host the breath-taking Christmas lights trail, as the formal gardens are transformed as night falls.
Christmas at Wollaton will run from 2 Dec until 1 Jan (and will be closed on 5 and 25 Dec), with pre-bookable slots staggered every 30 minutes.
A major attraction for festive visitors, last year Christmas at Wollaton Hall was attended by 100,000 people, who travelled from across the region and beyond to marvel at the wonderous displays of lights and lasers.
After its premier in 2020, Christmas at Wollaton has got better and better every year, and last time included a new Christmas market and terrace serving festive food and drink, which will this year be perfectly positioned in the courtyard at the end of the trail.
More additions for the 2022 event are soon to be revealed.
The stunning show, which can be seen from miles around, is specially designed to complement the natural landscape and architecture of the gothic Hall and Gardens. Tickets are priced from *£21.45 for an adult and *£15.40 for children *Including booking fee. Nottingham residents discount available on selected time slots (for council tax payers).
For full ticket details visit.
www.christmasatwollaton.org
Images here feature Christmas At Wollaton. Imagery courtesy of Wollaton.
Come and support local businesses at our Newark Christmas Gift Fair. Join us on 11 Dec at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall, Newark NG23 5QX. There will be various stalls including Christmas crafts - perfect for Christmas gifts, festive music to really get you in the Christmas spirit, and of course mulled wine to warm you up!
The fair is between 1pm-5pm. Buy online for £3 or pay on the door for £4. Children under 16 go free!
Tickats can be purchased through: www.eventbrite.co.uk www.renaissance-kelham.com
Bawtry Town Centre. The spectacular annual Bawtry Christmas Event, hosted by the Bawtry Retail Association, will take place again this year including market stalls, live music, Princess characters, the famous Womack’s Christmas window, fairground rides and much much more.
From 6pm-10pm. www.visitbawtry.com
The Bawtry Phoenix Theatre Christmas Fair! Stalls, Santa’s Grotto, entertainment and refreshments.
11am–3pm. www.visitbawtry.com
Newark Town council in association with Newark Steampunk Society are proud to present the Newark Xmas Dickensian Market and Steampunk weekend. Starting on Fri 9 Dec from 6pm through until Sun 11 Dec at 9pm Newark will host the biggest Xmas Dickensian Steampunk market and event in the UK.
Featuring Xmas, Craft and Steampunk market stalls and entertainment. www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/ whatson
Papplewick Pumping Station NG15 9AJ. The pumping station hosts a Christmas Market at its winter steam event (10:30am4pm) featuring over 30 craft and artisan stalls showcasing some of the finest goods for Christmas.
All engines in steam plus a display of vintage steam toys and memorabilia. Tours of the underground reservoir also available (extra charge applies), subject to weather conditions.
Gate price: Adult - £11.50, Senior/Student£10.50, Child (12+) - £10.50. U12 - FREE.
*All paying admissions include 12 month annual pass - come to all our other steam events free of charge.
www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk
Although we endeavour to ensure that all of the events listed within this issue are correct it is always advisable to check before the event in case of booking requirements, cancellations, alterations or planning changes.
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Norwood Park. Imagery courtesy of Norwood Park.This Christmas, join us at Norwood Park for a day of festivities with over 40 stalls, copious amounts of festive food and drink. If you want to make your day extra magical, why not book in for story time with Father Christmas. Your child can immerse themselves in Santa’s grotto and spend time with Father Christmas while he tickles their imagination with Christmas tales and enjoy a little gift presented by Father Christmas himself.
Norwood House will be adorned by several spectacular Christmas trees as well as festive wreaths on fireplaces, open fires will be crackling with warmth and comfort.
While waiting to see Father Christmas why not visit Norwood’s Post Room so your child can post another letter to Santa to ensure they get everything they want and to ensure they end up on the Nice List!
Christmas tickets include admission to the house, and surrounding grounds and one free warm mulled wine or warm Starkey apple juice. In order to guarantee entry, we strongly recommend booking in advance. All tickets include car parking (one car per transaction).
Adult 16+ - £10.00, Children up to 16 - FREE
Story Time with Father Christmas - £10.00
All children are still required to have a ticket even though they are free to ensure they are given an entry wristband.
Access to Story Time with Father Christmas is in addition to ticket entry fees please book separately. Free on-site parking in dedicated parking areas.
For almost 30 years, I have worked to celebrate and inspire a love of nature amongst the people of Nottinghamshire. After all, the charitable objectives of my employers, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, are to ‘promote and protect’ the wildlife of our county and beyond. On many occasions down the years, I been keen to point out that the word ‘promote’ appears ahead of ‘protect’ in our founding documents. Not out of some vain attempt to talk up the value of my role in communications, but out of a heartfelt view that in order for people to care enough to act to protect something, they first have to be aware of and care about it.
This has long been a source of my enthusiasm for sharing my knowledge (and that of my much wiser colleagues) and passion for the county and country’s wildlife and countryside but, at a time when it seems that nature is under attack from all directions, I do sometimes wonder if I’ve been guilty of overselling the wonders of nature.
Not for a second do I feel I’ve overstressed the implicit beauty and value of nature. But, a case could be made that along with a plethora of others, the amazing Sir David Attenborough included, in focusing on the positives I may have concentrated too little on what we have lost and the scale of the perils facing our natural world.
Whilst I may have a case to answer, I would argue that I am, to some extent, a victim of our collective love of nature, our hankering for a romanticised view of the countryside. A disposition that makes us more inclined to bury our heads in the sand than to shout our concerns from the roof (or tree) tops. We want our landscape to be filled with nature, at some base
level we need it to be. As a result, we cling on to any sight or sound of nature, our mind and emotions perhaps filling in the blanks where once a flurry of activity or a cacophony of birdsong would have been. By painting our own rose-tinted view of the natural world, we can avoid the stark reality that precious little of our landscape truly teems with nature. Sadly, this includes many of the places specifically protected as nature reserves. Of course, there are places where more wildlife thrives than others, but even in our most protected places, wildlife is depleted – in number of species, abundance or both.
I recently read an account of a discussion after a local bird walk where one of our oldest and longest standing supporters outlined his personal assessment of where we are at. As the group shared their updates on recent sightings including kingfisher, brambling, lesser redpoll and siskin - by modern day standards a decent enough ‘tick list’ - our supporter highlighted the birds that were once common but were no longer to be seen. At this particular location, just north of Nottingham, the list of ‘missing’ species included turtle dove, spotted flycatcher, lesser spotted woodpecker, breeding woodcock, breeding snipe, marsh tit, willow tit, hawfinch, wood warbler, redstart, whinchat and grasshopper warbler.
Because these species do still occur in some places, we’ve been collectively guilty of focusing on where to see and enjoy them, not on where they’ve disappeared from and why.
Our supporter’s assessment of why these species have disappeared from his local patch and his delivery of such a shocking message puts my three decades of communication skills to shame. When asked why these birds were no longer
around he asked the group ‘Can you hear that? What? the group replied. ‘It’s the sound of starvation’. He then explained how the loss of invertebrate food had affected bird populations in his lifetime.
The sound of starvation – what a devastatingly effective way to sum up the peril our feathered friends face. The loss of habitat to development and drainage, the intensification of farming practices driven by market forces and the levels of pollution and increased temperatures that result from our modern way of life that have led 60% drop in flying insect numbers in just 20 years. Some studies show that invertebrate abundance in some habitats has fallen by over 75%.
In addition to massive declines in invertebrate numbers and our lost or declining birds, many once common mammals such as the hedgehog and water vole are at risk too and complex and irreplaceable habitats such as heathland and ancient woodland are still being damaged or denuded.
This devastating decline in wildlife and continued loss of wild habitats is the backdrop against which The Wildlife Trust, RSPB, National Trust and many others across the environmental sector reacted viscerally to recent Government announcements on its Growth Plan, with its drive to cut ‘red tape’ and ‘liberalise’ planning rules.
Some have sought to characterise the outcry at what we see as an all-out attack on nature as a partisan over reaction. I would argue that that after years of championing the need for change and believing we were making progress towards reversing nature’s decline, the reaction is wholly appropriate. We now
face a scenario where the threats that have pushed much of our nature to the brink look set to be accelerated and unshackled.
In our early responses to the huge raft of policy shifts affecting nature and the environment we unusually, but justifiably, made clear that we were angry. This anger stems not from party politics or preference, but from our determination to stand up for nature. We’re angry because we feel that enough is enough and from the realisation that there is precious little time left to act if we are to stand any chance of securing nature’s recovery for our and future generations.
We remain angry, but our anger will be channeled to highlighting where removing or relaxing environmental protections or planning rules will further threaten nature. Our anger will be channeled into continuing to give wildlife a voice and mobilising our supporters and likeminded folk who care about nature – people who want to live in a truly green and pleasant land - to speak out in defence of nature and to push for action on climate change.
On a personal level, I will continue to celebrate nature, but the glasses that cover my eyes appear less and less rose-tinted and I will increasingly use my passion for nature as fuel to seek change and to encourage others to act. Now is the time to act. Now is the time to #DefendNature
To find out how you can play your part visit: nottinghamshirewildlife.org/defendnature
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Tel: 0115 958 8242 E-mail: info@nottswt.co.uk www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org
There is much confusion about who owns the canal, here Rod Auton tells us more.
The Chesterfield Canal in Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire is owned and managed by the Canal & River Trust. This is a charity that covers 2,000 miles of canals and rivers, together with reservoirs and a wide range of heritage buildings and structures in England and Wales.
The Canal & River Trust website states: “We make sure that 2,980 bridges, 1,580 locks and 335 aqueducts are open and ready for use all day, every day.
“Our canals are home to over 2,700 listed structures, 50 scheduled ancient monuments and four UNESCO world heritage sites. Just by walking along a 20 minute stretch of towpath you’re likely to pass numerous heritage structures ranging from smaller iconic items such as milestones, to working structures such as lock gates and swing bridges.”
The Canal & River Trust was launched by the Government ten years ago, but there were many other owners before then.
The Act of Parliament that authorised the construction of the canal was passed and gained Royal Assent on 28th March 1771. The Act gave permission to raise £100,000 in £100 shares and an extra £50,000 if it proved necessary. By July of that year the capital was fully subscribed with 174 proprietors. These included James Brindley – the principal designer and engineer –the Dukes of Devonshire and Newcastle and several other titled folk. However, there were also scores of owners of lead and iron works and similar enterprises, meaning that it was a remarkably diverse selection for the time.
The shares were in the Chesterfield Canal Company which oversaw the construction, management and maintenance of the canal for very many years.
The early years were difficult because of a national recession brought on by the American War of Independence, but by the 1790s, the company was paying regular dividends.
By the 1840s, over 60 years since the canal had been completed, the railway companies were becoming a force in the land and many were looking to buy up canal companies. In some cases, they abandoned the canals, which were potential rivals, in others they filled in the canals and built their tracks on top. Luckily, this
was not the case with our treasured canal, however it was not immune from the rail barons.
In 1844, there was a proposal to build a railway from Sheffield to Gainsborough – the Sheffield & Lincolnshire Junction Railway (S&LJR). To counter this, in 1845 the proprietors of the Chesterfield Canal formed the Manchester & Lincoln Union Railway (M&LUR). Soon the two companies formed a joint committee and in 1846 the M&LUR was authorised by Act of Parliament to build a line from Staveley to Worksop. It was also authorised to amalgamate with the S&LJR. Remarkably, it was not allowed to dispose of any part of the canal, but rather to keep it in good order. Eventually the companies all amalgamated and the newly named Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway (MS&LR) obtained ownership of the canal on 9th July 1847. The canal lease had been valued at £147,912.
The following year, there was a programme of improved maintenance and as a result there was an increase in revenue.
In July 1863, the canal and the railway were combined for accounting and management purposes, so the canal lost its separate identity. It was to continue under full railway management for the next 85 years.
On several occasions in the 1870s and 1880s, the company considered converting the canal west of the Norwood Tunnel, the section mostly in Derbyshire, into a railway.
In the early 1890s, the canal was moved in several places to build the Beighton to Annesley line, which was later extended, reaching Marylebone Station in London by 1899. The company also built the Chesterfield Loop. This included Staveley Works Station which lay on the bridge at what is now Hollingwood Hub.
Anticipating its upcoming national status, the M&SLR changed its name to the Great Central Railway (GCR) in 1897.
In 1923, the GCR was merged into the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER). (The GCR mainline route was scrapped in the 1960s as part of the Beeching cuts.)
After the Second World War, all Britain’s transport infrastructure was in a very sorry state. The Government decided to nationalise the railways, canals and road freight transport. On 1st January
1948 the British Transport Commission (BTC) came into being and thus our beloved canal had another new owner.
By the end of the 1950s there were serious financial problems for the BTC. On May 24th 1960, a public enquiry was held in Chesterfield about the future of our canal. This recommended that the section from West Stockwith to Worksop should be kept for pleasure boating; the section from Worksop to Kiveton Park should be kept as a water supply channel; the section from Kiveton Park to Spinkhill should be infilled and sold off; the section from Spinkhill to Chesterfield should be kept as a water supply channel to the works at Staveley and Renishaw.
In 1962, there was a new Transport Act, which ordained that the canals, including our little gem, should come under the ownership of the British Waterways Board (BWB) which took place on 1st January 1963.
There remained a really serious threat to close the entire canal. This was vigorously opposed by many groups, most notably the Retford & Worksop Boat Club which is still thriving, based in Clayworth.
Yet another Transport Act, in 1968, confirmed the recommendations above. The section west of the Norwood Tunnel was sold off. Some is in private hands though most is owned by local authorities. Lots of houses were built on the line of the canal in Killamarsh. The five miles that has been restored in Chesterfield is now owned by Derbyshire County Council and managed by its Countryside Service.
In 2012, the Government decided that British Waterways should become a charity, which is why it set up the Canal & River Trust, with a view to it becoming the waterways equivalent of the National Trust. The only problem was that the National Trust had had a head start of over a century!
The Chesterfield Canal Trust does not currently own or manage any of the canal, but has consistently campaigned to have the whole waterway restored, with remarkable success. Who will own and manage the full canal when through navigation is finally realised is yet to be determined.
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).
From top left: LNER Steam Dredger, Joan, working at Walkeringham (Richard Allsopp). Old style British Waterways sign at Shireoaks (Peter Hawkins). Chesterfield Canal Company boundary marker at Kiveton. British Waterways Board workboat at Drakeholes Tunnel. Chesterfield Canal Company seal.The National Holocaust Centre and Museum is the only national museum in the UK dedicated to teaching and learning the lessons from the Holocaust. Made paid a visit to learn and reflect on this terrible time in European history.
Fondly known as Beth Shalom (the House of Peace), the National Holocaust Centre and Museum can be found in the sleepy village of Laxton in the heart of Nottinghamshire. The brainchild of James and Stephen Smith along with their mother Marina – following their own visit to Yad Vashem, Israel’s national Holocaust museum –they believed that something similar should be created here in the UK. The family who are dedicated Christians, were stunned by the information they were given during that trip, and with their lives effectively changed as a result, they were determined to create a space that could provide teaching and learning and a wider awareness of the atrocities carried out during the Holocaust across Europe.
After many years of fundraising and hard work the Smith family were able to transform their family home, which already served in part to a christian retreat, into a purpose designed reflective space to learn about and remember the actions, victims and survivors of the Holocaust. Today, the centre holds two permanent exhibitions, education and teaching space, viewing galleries, a memorial area, and beautiful memorial gardens. The Smith family are delighted that it also is the only museum exhibition dedicated to teaching younger children about the Holocaust, and today welcome children from schools all across the country, all year round.
The Smith family have struck the right balance, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for anyone who walks through the doors and a soothing sanctuary in their memorial gardens, perfect for reflection. They have designed the centre in a way that of course is hard hitting as it takes you on a journey through the years in the run-up to the Holocaust, the sheer atrocities that were carried out during the time, and ending with stories that are both devastating and uplifting from survivors. Finally, the UK has somewhere that has given survivors a voice. A voice to recount memories and the horrors of the time and some stories of love and hope and even families reunited.
Throughout the museum the sombre nature of the centre delivers a punch in the enormity of deaths and the scale of destruction, devastation and suffering that transcended across Europe between 1933 and 1945.
Visitors can expect a hard-hitting video when they first enter the museum which sets the tone for the exhibition, but everything is beautifully delivered in a way that cherishes the lives of those who suffered and honours the survivors and their families. From original artefacts and photography, through to interactive maps, visual boards, and scene setting rooms, the
centre takes you on a journey of life for Jews and others that the Nazis identified as inferior or not pure. Visitors will learn about normal life before the Nazi campaign took shape, through to entrapment of millions in guarded ghettos, tales of escape or attempts to flee, facts on torture and torment, and detailed accounts of barbaric living conditions and restrictions during the time.
Of course, much emphasis is given, rightly, to the systematic ‘cleansing’ of these people through their mass killing in concentration camps and killing centres, which was the fate that awaited men, women and children from all across Europe.
For families, there are many ways to learn about this period in our history, and to understand how collectively peace, love and respect must prevail for the good of future generations. This is shown in a considered way that makes you take a step back aghast at how this could have possibly happened in our history and the shame we must all feel as humans, but also brings joy, hope and reflection as you listen to the stories of survivors delivered on videos and how they have managed to live the rest of their lives.
The centre also has a small café and a gift shop and encourages people to not only visit the centre but to use the café and gardens as a reflective space in their own right. Over the course of the year a number of special exhibitions and events take place, including key speakers and visits from Holocaust survivors, and there is plenty of information on the website. Also, tickets are valid for a whole year, so you can visit again and again, which is handy when you want to see a specific event. All ticket revenue goes towards keeping the centre open.
A partnership with the Pears family through Sir Trevor Pears CMG and the Pears Foundation has also ensured that the centre can continue to exist and plays an integral role in keeping it running to its best.
National Holocaust Centre & Museum
For more information, open times and to book, please visit: www.holocaust.org.uk
Above: "Abandoned" This sculpture was created by Czech survivor Naomi Blake. As a child, she was interned at Aushwitz, where many of her family died. The ten red roses around the sculpture are dedicated to all her cousins, who all died in Auschwitz.
Below: Beneath this pillar lies soil from each of the six death camps whose names are inscribed upon it. These six caps were built by people during the Nazi era specifically to murder their fellow human beings. In less than four years millions of men, women and children, mainly Jews, perished in these places. Background image: These 651 photographs were taken in the Bendzin ghetto under Nazi occupation and were part of a collection of over 5,000 people photographed in the Bendzin ghetto. Dates of birth and addresses were also documented by the Nazis.
The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of over six million European Jews by the Nazi regime, headed by Adolf Hitler, and supported by allies and collaborators between 1933 and 1945. A slow evolving process that eventually reached scales that no one could have imagined and which shocked, and continue to shock the entire world.
During World War II, Nazi Germany not only invaded and occupied much of Europe but was responsible for killing nearly two out of every three European Jews using deadly living conditions, brutal mistreatment, mass shootings, gassings and specially designed killing centres.
When they came to power in Germany, the Nazis did not immediately start to carry out mass murder. However, they quickly began using the government to target and exclude Jews from German society. Among other antisemitic measures, the Nazi German regime enacted discriminatory laws and organized violence targeting Germany’s Jews.
The Nazis falsely accused Jews of causing Germany’s social, economic, political, and cultural problems. In particular, they blamed them for Germany’s defeat in World War I (1914–1918). Some Germans were receptive to these Nazi claims. Anger over the loss of the war and the economic and political crises that followed contributed to increasing antisemitism in German society. The fear of communism, and the economic shocks of the Great Depression also made many Germans more open to Nazi ideas, including antisemitism.
The Nazi persecution of Jews however became increasingly radical between 1933 and 1945. This radicalization culminated in a plan that Nazi leaders referred to as the “Final Solution to the Jewish Question.” The “Final Solution” was the organized and systematic mass murder of European Jews. The Nazi German regime implemented this genocide between 1941 and 1945.
As part of the “Final Solution,” Nazi Germany committed mass murder on an unprecedented scale. There were two main methods of killing. One method was mass shooting. German units carried out mass shootings on the outskirts of villages, towns, and cities throughout eastern Europe. The other method was asphyxiation with poison gas. Gassing operations were conducted at concentration camps, killing centres and with mobile gas vans.
It is also important to note that whilst the Nazis classified Jews as the priority ‘enemy’ they also targeted other groups, including political opponents,
Jehovah’s Witnesses, criminals, homosexuals, beggars, prostitutes, the Roma and Sinti (gypsy) communities, Poles, and anyone with a disability. Tens of thousands of these victims were incarcerated in prisons and concentration camps. The regime also forcibly sterilised and persecuted Afro-Germans.
The Holocaust ended in May 1945 when the major Allied Powers (Great Britain, The United States, and the Soviet Union), along with all allies, defeated Nazi Germany in World War II.
The Harley Studios are creative spaces within the grounds of Welbeck Estate. Provided by The Harley Foundation, these tranquil, private studios are home to a community of designers, artists, makers and conservators. Many of the studios also run workshops where you can learn new skills, from textiles to ceramics.
Here we meet the creatives that are taking part in the 2022 Welbeck Winter Weekend Open Studio Event where visitors are invited to say hello to the creators and see behind the studio doors.
Rachel Wood.
Goetze Gwynn.
Laura Baxter.
Natalie Harris.
Louise Presley.
Hope & Elvis.
Clothing Design
Free Natives launched in September 2019 and is an organic GoTs certified clothing brand. They use foraged plant material, food waste and more to make natural dyes, which colour their clothes. The organic matter they dye with offers unique natural colour palettes different from anything industrial dyes can offer.
Their organic fabric is sourced from a sustainable family run farm and mill in Kerala, South India. Once the fabric arrives in England they dye, cut, sew and sample everything in-house.
Their mission is to offer accessible, quality clothing that does not have a negative impact on the planet. www.freenatives.com
Piano Tuner Technician
Geoff Tinniswood is a piano restorer, repairer and tuner.
Geoff studied at the Newark School of Musical Instrument Craft and worked at piano firm John Broadwood & Sons. He has now branched out on his own, undertaking a range of projects from full restoration (including French polishing) to tuning and minor repairs.
Geoff is also an accomplished pianist. www.geofftinniswood.co.uk
Clock Preservation & Restoration
J A Alcock & Son is run and operated by Ross Alcock MBHI. Ross is an awardwinning horologist, who specialises in the conservation and restoration of fine antique clocks and domestic timepieces.
Martin Goetze and Dominic Gwynn set up their firm in 1980 to help revive interest in British organ-building and in particular the pre-Victorian British organ.
Goetze Gwynn also hope to revive interest in choral music, assist congregational singing and provide a suitable instrument for modern liturgies.
Since all old English organs have been irredeemably altered or destroyed, it is only on new organs that today’s players can recreate the music of the past. www.goetzegwynn.co.uk
Hope & Elvis was founded by Louise Presley in 2003. Louise had the vision to develop a home for creative workshops, showcasing and sharing the talent of many inspiring artists and makers from across the UK and Europe.
Today, Hope & Elvis is run by Louise Asher, who continues to programme creative workshops, inviting artists and makers including Mandy Pattullo, Jessie Chorley, Richard McVetis and Tilleke Schwarz. When you visit Hope & Elvis you not only have the best artists and makers from around the UK and Europe, but you get a complete experience and the chance to explore and develop your own creativity with likeminded people; whether it be to add to your existing practice, to just try something new or for no reason at all.
www.hopeandelvis.com
In addition to running a successful clock restoration and conservation business, Ross is a professional Member of the British Horological Institute (BHI) and takes an active part in the running of the BHI to ensure that it is there to support horologists and consumers alike for many more years to come. www.sortyourclock.co.uk
Louise Presley is a gatherer of antique garments, vintage textiles and a rescuer of the random. Working solely with materials that are sensitive to the environment she makes one-off garments, accessories and artwork that have purpose and meaning.
As a fashion designer in the eco-friendly 90’s her work is grounded by ethical values. She employs traditional skills and time worthy techniques to counterbalance wasteful consumption. Her style is vernacular, intergenerational and appeals to those interested in a good back-story. www.louisepresleyartist.com
Jane Withers & Michael Hanmer. Interior Textiles & Lighting
Jane Withers and Michael Hanmer are the creative team at Janie Knitted Textiles, based in the Tan Gallop Studios. They focus on using natural fibres, such as merino, linen and cotton to create their luxurious knitted homewares and accessories, and wool lighting. You can see their wool pendant lights in The Harley Café.
Our aim is to be innovative with knitted texture and construction methods using machine knitting and stitching techniques. We enjoy creating a diverse range of contemporary knitted fabrics using natural and woollen fibres for use in our interior and fashion accessories products.
Janie Knitted Textiles are available from The Harley Gallery Shop.
www.janieknittedtextiles.com
Imagery courtesy of Richard Edwards photography.
Geoff Tinniswood. J A Alcock & Son. Jane Withers.Kyra Cane is a successful potter who has also been a lecturer in ceramics and drawing since 1986.
Through her collaboration with the international interiors brand Villa Nova, these works have been translated into interior decor products that are now available across the globe.
Kyra was course leader of Harrow Ceramics at the University of Westminster from 2000 to 2009 and is an experienced external examiner.
She creates vessels inspired by her observations of landscapes and weather patterns. They range from large vigorously thrown pieces to small intimate pots, decorated with a series of marks and subtle textures. She draws extensively and is the author of the Bloomsbury book “Making and Drawing”. www.kyracane.co.uk
Laura Baxter is an established metalsmith and jeweller. She hand makes contemporary silver and gold precious jewellery, silverware, wall pieces and large public artworks inspired by birdlife and botanical forms.
Seedpods, buds, twigs and the internal structures of flowers are abstracted and magnified in different scales. Designs reflect how plants change and grow throughout the seasons. Laura’s designs capture the essence and beauty found in plant life. Her designs are graphic yet delicate and have a simple, timeless elegance.
She regularly runs workshops, including outdoor jewellery experiences where you can make your own piece of jewellery while enjoying the landscape. Imagine a day of creativity in the woods, with a campfire and homemade, organic refreshments.
Laura’s wildflower jewellery collection was featured on BBC1 Countryfile in May 2018. www.laurabaxter.co.uk
Natalie Harris’ handmade jewellery is inspired by colourful and sparkling gemstones. She chooses these stones, such as Tourmalines, Rubies and Aquamarines, for their individual character and natural beauty.
She then designs her jewellery to capture and celebrate each individual stone, often finishing her pieces with a matt texture to let the beauty of the gemstones shine.
Natalie Harris’ jewellery is available to buy from The Harley Shop. Natalie also works to commission. She specialises in wedding and engagement rings in 18 and 22ct gold, platinum and palladium. Designs can include gemstones, and diamonds which are ethically sourced and conflictfree. Natalie also offers a re-design service that transforms old, unworn and inherited pieces of jewellery into the heirlooms of the future.
www.nataliejaneharris.com
Phil Neal is a sculptor fully skilled in the techniques of modelling, moulding and casting. He also carves wood and stone and letter cutting is a speciality. Phil comes from a medical background having trained in prosthetics at Guys Hospital & Queen Mary’s Roehampton. He has spent many years in design engineering and can undertake work in a wide range of media. Phil is passionate about recycling, art and music education especially at Primary level. His concerns for the environment make him a keen cyclist with a particular interest in vintage cycles. He collects and plays a variety of instruments including brass and woodwind.
www.sculptor.co.in
MMichelle Reader has been working with recycled materials since 1997, creating unique figurative sculptures from household waste and found objects. Her sculptures are often representations of people or wildlife.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Michelle creates sculptures to commission for businesses, using waste materials relevant to the project, for instance collecting litter from rivers for a nationwide ‘Treasure your River’ campaign working with environmental charity Hubbub. She also recently created a ‘Great Wave’ of waste plastics for the National Space Centre in Leicester, as part of a new exhibition about climate change.
The Welbeck Art Trail features two commissioned horse sculptures by Michelle Reader, which you can find in the Courtyard. These were created almost entirely using salvaged architectural and agricultural metalwork found on the estate. www.michelle-reader.co.uk
Rachel Wood’s tactile ceramics are directly inspired by the colours, shapes and textures observed in the natural landscape, notably from local Derbyshire, and also from travels in Australia. Her pots are wheel thrown or hand-built from stoneware clay and decorated with layers of slips and glazes to appear like painted landscapes. Rachel Wood’s ceramics are available to buy in The Harley Shop.
www.rachelwoodceramics.co.uk
Kyra Cane. Phil Neal. Michelle Reader.Richard Hartley designs and makes hand crafted classical guitars.
He uses traditional techniques to construct his instruments using only the finest quality materials and tone-woods.
Richard has a background in design, cabinet making, woodcarving and restoration and studied at The Newark School of Guitar Making.
In 2014 he was awarded the Most Outstanding Contribution to Musical Instrument Craft from Nottinghamshire County Council. www.richardhartleyguitars.com
Inspired by the need for compact and clever solutions from living in an urban environment for many years, Simon Mount creates bespoke as well as his own branded furniture often incorporating multifunctions.
In 2001 he launched Doistrinta. Utilising cork as his signature material, he places utmost importance on using ecologically sound, sustainable and natural materials to create his work. In combination with cork, he uses a variety of recycled, recyclable and sustainable materials. With a sincere and passionate approach, Simon creates furniture and products that are functional, aesthetically pleasing and thought provoking pieces.
simon@doistrinta.fsbusiness.co.uk
Steve Handley trained as a sculptor in the 1960’s and taught for many years. He began to make furniture 12 years ago and has been working as a furniture designer and maker for the past 8 years.
Steve is renowned for his unusual and witty furniture. From his studio here at Welbeck, (formerly the estate’s blacksmithing workshop) he creates all manner of furniture from all manner of discarded objects.
Much of Steve’s inspiration comes from four sources: the agricultural past and rural debris; Irish country furniture; East European folk art; things made by the ‘unskilled’ out of resourceful necessity. His strength as a maker is in the re-invention of uses for abandoned objects.
Each Steve Handley piece is different and carefully made from reclaimed timber.
Much of the decoration added to his tables, chairs and cupboards are rare gems from a bygone age, collected over the years by Steve.
Rebecca Smith. Visual Artist
Urban Projections is the work and collaborations of artist Rebecca Smith, creating multi-sensory experiences for audiences which combine physical and digital technologies. Rebecca’s practice centres around the natural environment, and our place within it.
Rebecca’s work has been viewed in prestigious venues throughout the UK and internationally, such as The Saatchi Gallery, Tate, The Royal Academy of Arts and The Royal Albert Hall. With a heavy influence of street art culture, and love of abandoned sites and objects, she uses forgotten spaces as a canvas for much her work. Rebecca has lead high quality, cross-boundary projects, workshops, and seminars at both educational institutions and within the community. Rebecca is an active advocate for the encouragement of women and the LGBTQ+ community in the arts, and technology.
www.urbanprojections.com
Textile Artists
Waller Hewett are a creative designer/ maker partnership who produce work that crosses the boundaries between Art, design and craft.
Their principle aim is to develop work that playfully explores the textural, structural and dimensional potential of textile surfaces, producing artworks, products and installations that encourage haptic, surface and environmental interaction. wallerhewett.co.uk
With poetic wizardry he brings together the discarded into new things with form and function. His pieces can be inscribed visibly with one of his own poetic rhymes or a special message straight from the heart maybe tucked away somewhere out of sight.
Alternatively, you can commission Steve to make you a unique.
www.stevehandley.co.uk
At Welbeck Winter Weekend on the 25, 26 & 27 November 2022.
The studios listed here are open to the public during ‘Open Studio’ events and by appointment. For full details and to book visit: www.welbeck.co.uk www.harleygallery.co.uk
Acrisp winter walk is a wonderful way to escape the frantic pace of life and blow way the festive cobwebs.
This beautiful walk explores the pretty Nottinghamshire villages of Cromwell and Carlton on Trent.
Cromwell, a ‘Thankful Village’ is situated on the old Great North Road and is blessed with a long and interesting history.
There is evidence of a substantial Roman settlement in the village; many artefacts and finds confirm Cromwell’s rich heritage. The land between the village and the river is of particular archaeological interest, steeped in Roman history and is also the site of what would have been, a lavish Villa.
The beautiful medieval Church of St. Giles, on the Main Street is mostly 13th century and its impressive tower was an addition in around 1427. Located in an idyllic setting, the Church is also a haven for wildlife. Previously one of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trusts ‘Wildlife on your Doorstep’ ‘Blue Butterfly’ scheme participants, its churchyard is wildlife friendly and provides rich uncultivated habitats for many species of animals, plants, and butterflies.
Cromwell village was the ancient seat of the Cromwell family, one of them being the infamous Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s chief minister; whom Oliver Cromwell, one of history’s most well-known characters, was related to.
The village is widely known and referred to as a ‘Thankful Village,’ term was used after the Great War to celebrate the fact that all soldiers who left to fight, returned home safely. The village has no War Memorial due to this fact.
One of the great attractions to the area is the picturesque Cromwell Lock and Weir. It is a large navigation lock on the river Trent which was constructed in 1908. It is a busy place on occasions with lots of river traffic and the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by on a sunny afternoon.
The Weir known locally as the ‘Devils Cauldron,’ is one of the biggest along the river Trent and is the head of the tidal Trent. In 1975 tragedy struck; the weather conditions were extreme and during a night navigation exercise, ten members of the 131 Parachute Squadron of the Royal Engineers, lost their lives as their vessel capsized over the crest with only one survivor. On the bank of the lock there is a memorial garden and stone dedicated to the men.
Extensive farmland and heathland provide valuable habitats for a variety of wildlife along the river. Grey Heron can be seen catching fish, Otters, Oystercatchers and Kingfishers are ones to look out for too. The river Trent has many species of fish living in it such as bream, chub, roach, salmon, and eels. The lock chambers at Cromwell weir are also habitat for microscopic animals or freshwater sponges, which are quite rare and ongoing research is taking place to establish the identity of the species found at the weir.
We briefly touch the little village of Carlton-On-Trent; the Church of St. Mary is a lovely example of Gothic Revival architecture. Built in c1814 its tall spire can be seen for miles around, as too can the remains of the disused windmill, six storeys high and standing 60ft, it was last in use in 1922.
Along the Main Street you will see the Old Forge or Smithy. This unique building was used as a shoeing forge as early as 1764 and was converted into a dwelling in the 18th century. The last blacksmith in the village was Freddy Naylor who retired from his craft in 1935, and during World War Two the Old Forge served the Horse Guard regiment, who were stationed close by.
It is worth taking a moment to read the delightful inscription on the side of the building.
“Gentlemen as you pass by upon this shoe, pray cast an eye. If it be too strait, I’ll make it wider. I’ll ease the horse and please the rider. If lame from shoeing as they often are, you may have eased them with The Greatest Care.”
Have a happy festive ramble! Sally.
Explore Cromwell with this wonderfully wintery walk by travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram.
1. Start at St. Giles Church, with your back to the church turn to walk left/ south along the Main Street, passing by the old Doll Museum. Turn left along Church Lane, this is opposite the red phone box. Continue along the lane and walk through a farmyard, passing farm buildings on both sides. Follow the lane uphill to the left, then turn right to go over a narrow bridge which crosses over the A1.
2. Once over the bridge turn right, and after a short distance turn left and continue to walk towards the river Trent. The notice saying ‘Private Road’ is for vehicular access, so ignore and continue to follow the lane to reach the river. You will come to a tight bend in the lane, continue to follow the lane to the right and walk straight ahead walk to Cromwell Lock and the weir. Notice the memorial garden to your right; a dedication to ten members of the 131 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers, who tragically lost their lives at the weir in 1975.
3. After exploring the lock and weir, continuing along the river Trent footpath which starts at the trees. Continue walking along embankment following the gentle path of the river through fields, gravel pits and farmland. The track eventually veers away from the river, continue along
the track until you reach a ditch and a small bridge. Cross over the bridge and walk along by the side of the ditch which will take you back to the river Trent where you turn left and again walk along the embankment, until you reach a fence.
4. Climb over the wooden fence and continue ahead through the field until you reach the hedge row, where you pass around it and continue to walk across the heathland towards the Church Spire in the next village of Carlton on Trent. You will eventually come to a ditch cross over using the small farm bridge then you will reach a stile; climb over the stile to reach a lane. Here turn left and continue to walk along the lane until you reach the church, now in the village of CarltonOn-Trent. Turn left and walk along Church Street until you reach Main Street. Continue along Main Street which eventually becomes the old Great North Road and country lane, which is parallel with the A1, for just over a mile until you reach a bridge which crosses over the A1. Cross over the bridge and follow the road directly back onto the Main Street and the Church in Cromwell.
5. This route can get quite muddy during the Winter months, so appropriate footwear is strongly advised.
Distance: 5 miles/(8 km)
Severity: Easy
Gradient: Level.
Approx time: 2 ½ hours
Stiles: One
Maps: OS Explorer 271 Newark-On-Trent, OS Landranger 121 Lincoln & Newark-OnTrent.
Path info: Level paths, field paths, tracks, lanes, and riverside bank.
Start Point: St. Giles Church, Main Street, Cromwell NG23 6JD (SK799615)
Parking: Main Street, Cromwell (NG23 6JD).
Dog Friendly: Yes; on lead through village.
Public Toilets: No.
Refreshments: Hall Farm Birds Nest Coffee Lounge, NG23 6SY. The Plough Inn, Main Street, Norwell (NG23 6JN) (01636 636208) The Great Northern, Carlton-OnTrent (NG23 6NT).
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Following our concentration on contemplations of lighting in the last issue, I’d like to now consider how our manifesto relates specifically to concepts of furniture or bespoke focal points within the interior. This is the fourth and final layer of the architectural concept underneath which proposals of spatiality, materiality and lighting have been overlaid and integrated into the architectural palimpsest.
Furniture is used for a variety of purposes within our schemes. It is the last stratum of design which saturates the gap between mere architectural volume to an ergonomic space perfectly suited for its function and inhabitants, and is therefore of great importance.
The first purpose is to reinforce the spatial layout, sometimes the furniture is almost inseparable from the architecture as it is imbedded into the structure, unfolding from within the walls when required. But furniture may also create a flexibility within discrete areas of the spatial layout due to their multifunctional designs; tables may become seats with the use of reversible surfaces or seating layouts may be reconfigured using modular units.
A second purpose is to introduce another layer of materiality. This choice of material
may be as permanent as the architectural space it sits within, for example pre-cast concrete, timber or stone. Or it may be a temporary material which contrasts with the more permanent finishes, for example leather, suede or fabric; temporary covers or panels may be swapped in and out to provide variation through the seasons.
The third purpose is to provide an object for the lighting design to describe or be incorporated into. The furniture layout directly informs the lighting scheme so that the various functions of every space are perfectly lit. In addition lighting may be physically integrated into the furniture to create bespoke focal light features.
Finally, and most obviously perhaps, the fourth purpose is to fulfil a function, or combined functions, from the simple to the highly specific or specialized. All of these purposes may combine to create a genre of furniture which makes a purely personal and subjective statement. Furniture which is designed to be bespoke to the space it is within, for the use it is required for, and for the person who has the pleasure of using it.
From interior design to architecture, if you have any queries or a project to which you would like Julie to apply her structured, creative thinking, please don't hesitate to contact her on the details opposite.
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The nights are getting darker and we’re all feeling the familiar wintery chill in the air, but there are plenty of reasons to pop on some warm layers and get outside. Here’s our top tips to inspire you to step outside and make the most of your garden this winter.
Your garden in winter provides a beautiful landscape to escape to not only for your health, both in body and mind, but also to make sure that you keep up the maintenance and look ahead to preparing your outdoor space for the months and the year ahead.
One of the jobs that you should take on this season is pruning. While the plants are dormant this is the best time of year to prune back the deciduous plants in your garden. Pruning fruit trees will allow you to clear out some of the branches so that you can harvest more easily next year and for many of the other plants – such as Wisteria, by trimming these back you will ensure a better regrowth next spring. Later pruning in January and February is perfect for your roses! Winter months are also a great time to plant trees, as long as the ground is not frozen.
Clear and tidy up your plant beds, keeping on top of the weeds and preparing the beds for spring planting. It’s fine to plant next year's spring flowering bulbs up until December.
Keeping plenty of herbaceous perennials in your borders at this time of year will ensure that your garden friends, such
as insects, have somewhere to hide and wait out the harsh weather. You can keep your little family members busy by creating bug hotels. A corner of old logs and leaves makes a perfect hiding spot for our hedgehog friends.
Keep your birdfeeders filled and somewhere for our feathered friends to take a drink if needed, this incudes making sure the water sources are not frozen over too.
Consider your outside taps and pipes and insulate these if you can. Consider plants too – which may not fair as well over the winter months, you can wrap these with fleece or bubble wrap to make sure they survive another year.
If the weather isn’t friendly, there are still plenty of jobs indoors that you can occupy yourself with. Prepare and plant vegetables such as peas ready to sow out in early spring. Organise seeds or mull over a few gardening brochures and websites and plan ahead with what you’d like to grow in the warner months to create a garden you love.
Or simply take some time out in your garden space, there’s plenty to enjoy in the colder months, so grab a cosy blanket, a hot drink, and breath in the fresh air.
For decades now nutritionists and other vested parties have argued about carbs. One camp says they’re guilty of being uniquely fattening and metabolically damaging. While, the other camp says there is nothing inherently wrong with carbs, excess calories are solely to blame for the obesity epidemic. This article aims to lay to rest the debate.
Pete Edwards, Thrive Health Management Ltd.Here is a simplified and shortened synopsis of what’s really happening with carbs in our diet. You can visit our website at thrivehm. co.uk/the-truth-about-carbs, here we have a longer video explainer. For now, let me explain while being as concise as possible.
The main point I want you to take away from this article is that neither carbs or fats are uniquely fattening independently of calories. However, the combination of carbs and fats is more fattening than either one alone, and the combination of sugar and saturated fat is extremely fattening.
If you over eat carbohydrates, blood sugar rises. It has been proposed that excess carbs in the blood get stored in fat. This is true, but only to a limited extent. The body can take glucose molecules from the blood and convert them into triglycerides
(the storage form of fat) inside fat cells, but this process is not efficient. If I overfed you by 1000kcal per day from pure carbs for three months you would gain about 300g fat from this process. What actually happens is that your blood sugar remains elevated for a long time, causing damage to your cells. If our bodies were as good at storing glucose as fat, there would be very few Type 2 diabetics. The way excess carbs lead to fat gain is via the fat you eat alongside the carbs.
When fats are eaten they go straight to the liver, which decides what to do with those fats. If blood sugar is low, the liver will decide that energy from fat is needed in the periphery, and kick out free fatty acids (FFAs) which is the energy source form of fat that cells can use. However if blood sugar is elevated, the liver will determine that no extra energy from fats is needed and kick out triglycerides (TG) instead (the storage form of fat). You can easily see this on blood tests looking
“...neither carbs or fats are uniquely fattening independently of calories...”
at post meal lipids after very low carbohydrate meals vs higher carbohydrate meals with the same fat content. Carbs and fats together raise TG in a pronounced way.
Therefore, slightly overeating on a very low carbohydrate diet will lead to negligible fat gains. The body will utilise the extra fats for greater energy production and usage through myriad pathways. Overeating the same amount of calories on a high carbohydrate but very low fat diet will lead to similar effects on weight, because the body will use the calories from carbs for energy and not be efficient at storing them. But, overeat the same amount of calories on a high fat and high carbohydrate diet and fat gain will be greater. Most fat that makes it to the liver while blood sugar is elevated will be stored. This could theoretically lead to further overeating because once the fat has been stored and the blood sugar drops hunger will be triggered to eat again, rather than automatically tapping into the previously stored fats.
If the excess calories are being eaten from specifically sugar and saturated fats the situation gets worse. The fructose element of the sugar is taken directly to the liver, giving a falsely high view of carbohydrate availability to the liver. This strongly turns on the fat storage pathways. Combine this with high amounts of readily stored saturated fats and you have a recipe for rapid fat storage. Research has shown that this deadly combination will lead to preferential storage of fats in the viscera, (the fat wrapped around your internal organs). This type of fat is the most damaging to health and most strongly associated with cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health concerns.
This is why we can observe very low levels of obesity in high carbohydrate low fat diets such as the Japanese, but also in very high fat low carb diets such as the Inuit. Yet we see very high levels of obesity and disease resulting from western diets. Western diets are high in junk (sugar and saturated fat). Take cookies, doughnuts, pizza, chips, and ice cream for examples, all high in BOTH saturated fats AND simple sugars.
The truth about carbs is the same as the truth about fats. Neither one is uniquely and inherently fattening or deleterious to health, But the combination of them together, in excess, is. Bottom line, stay away from junk, not all calories are treated equally by the body.
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As we find ourselves at the most wonderful time of the year again, we can choose how we get through it. Easier said then done? If you need to hear some hints, tips and more importantly give yourself permission to be selfish, then read on.
Staying as well as possible, emotionally, physically and mentally is key to facing the challenges of the festive season. Members of the Wellness Business Network, all experts in their own chosen fields of wellbeing, have come together to offer you their tips for getting the most from the festive season
I know you may not like it and lots of us don’t like to hear the ‘C’ word this early. However, before you know it, Christmas is going to be upon us and I, in the past have certainly used it as an excuse to eat what I like, drink what I like and not really take care of myself. Leading to feeling exhausted in the New Year, alongside digestive challenges like bloating, coming down with a cold and experiencing January blues.
So, with all this in mind, I thought I would share a few tips on how you can create balance, feel healthy, keep energy levels at a consistent level and not deprive yourself along the way. This way, Christmas is enjoyable, and you still feel good come January.
These tips will also help you create a sustainable lifestyle and living by what I describe as the 80/20 rule. Being healthy and nourishing your body and
mind 80% of the time and having the things you enjoy but may not be so healthy 20% of the time.
• Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, especially leafy greens. By having a good variety, you will be consuming lots of different fibre, which is amazing for your gut health and supporting your liver and mental health too.
• Take a pre and probiotic, this again will support your gut microbiome (bacteria) and help with digestion of your food, preventing bloating and other digestive issues.
• Up your fluids and keep super hydrated, this is so important for keeping bowel habits healthy, headaches at bay and energy levels high.
• Allow yourself time for you to do something you love, even if just for 10 minutes a day.
• Move your body, even if just stretching for 10 minutes first thing in the morning or doing squats whilst cleaning your teeth.
• Introduce a Zinc supplement daily, this will help support your immune system and help you fight off those common colds and flu.
If you don’t feel you can do all of these, perhaps pick two and do them for two to three weeks and then introduce something else.
Creating a routine and building new habits seems easy, however it can be challenging staying disciplined and consistent even when you do feel good. If you feel you need support, you can catch me at:
amanda@purposefullynourished.com
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1. Set reasonable expectations!
2. Adopt a mantra to help when you are stressed - “not perfect but perfectly good enough.”
3. Do your best not to compare yourself to others. It is your holiday experience, enjoy it!
4. Double down on the activities you enjoy - if you like decorating, decorate to your hearts content!
Whatever your Christmas normally looks like, just remember that it doesn't always have to be that way. Bring to the season the decision that different can be good.
What does Christmas mean to you? For some it may be the whole Christian experience with church services etc, for others it's about the people that you most care about.
What is it for you? What is it that you love about Christmas? Decorations, cards, presents, food, time off.
What don't you love quite so much? The pressure of finding the perfect gift, cooking that perfect Christmas dinner, planning...
Who is part of your Christmas experience? Friends, family, children, your local community?
This is a great chance to ditch the things that you find tough or don't like but if they are important to someone else on your list then maybe you can find a compromise by making some changes. (If you've seen the Thanksgiving episode of ‘Friends’, you'll know what a pickle you can get into trying to make the day perfect for everyone). This is going to be the hardest part of making changes. Just talking to others about what makes Christmas special or stressful for you could be the key to making it easier when you realise that others feel just the same.
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5. Set boundaries for any family or friends that can be judgemental or make you feel put upon.
6. Make a space in your house that is your calm/peaceful spot.
7. Enjoy the season.
Now, I love Christmas. Yet there have been times, including the year my mother died, when Christmas felt less like ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ and more like a time to endure.
Our greatest need is for connection. We crave it. So, Christmas alone can be daunting.
Christmas can also be overwhelming if we make no time for our own peace.
So here are your ‘12 Healthy Ways of Christmas’:
1. Put yourself at the top of your gift list.
2. Christmas-proof your body from the inside out with good food.
3. Rest. Be a human being. Not a human doing.
4. Have fun; whatever works for you.
5. Start a gratitude journal.
6. Stop depressing yourself by watching repressive things like the news.
7. Learn to let go. Especially perfection.
8. Be kind to yourself.
9. Say “I am enough” to yourself every day. Write it on your mirrors.
10. Walk in nature. Take 10 uninterrupted minutes to savour your coffee.
11. Say ‘no’ to others, overburdening your time and good nature.
12. Never say never. Even if you have been hurt in the past you can still find someone.
Rosalyn Palmerwww.rosalynpalmer.com
• Find joy in the small things.
• Make time to be with children, play and have fun. If you don’t have any adopt some for a few hours.
• Get creative and imaginative (upcycle, bake, make. enjoy and have fun).
• Dance and sing!
Taking some time for you to walk in nature do some breathwork or meditate. Each practice will support your wellbeing. Let go of having to do and be all at once. Do what makes you happy.
Most importantly laugh and have fun.
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For more inspirational advice and further information speak to Johanna Thompson, The Wellness Network
Call: 07771 884 803 Email: info@ thewellnessnetwork.co.uk www.thewellnessnetwork.co.uk
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The devil is in their detailed dials; the Japanese brand takes a moment to explain the design principles behind their timepieces.
Grand Seiko Japanese watchmaking is entirely unique; their timepieces are handcrafted by Takumi craftspeople whose work is never done, constantly striving to make the most accurate, beautiful and legible watch possible.
‘Evolution 9’ is a new collection of Grand Seiko timepieces. They represent a framework of beauty; a design guide created for and by Grand Seiko engineers. This kind of design ‘grammar’ is a tradition for the brand since the design team realised in 1967 that watches with sharper angles and distortion-free surfaces “sparkle with quality” and needed the brilliance of light.
Light and shadow are founding stones of Japanese aesthetics. Their balance stretches across the Japanese appreciation of beauty, from architecture to gardens to art. Their harmonies and contradictions across the watch dial are carefully engineered to make the face of a Grand Seiko legible and calming.
Though the ‘Evolution 9’ collection pulls from Grand Seiko’s past, namely the ‘Grand Seiko Style’ first embodied by the iconic 44GS from 1967, it is a new, forward-thinking approach to Grand Seiko’s contemporary design language.
GRAND SEIKO TAKUMI ARTISANS
GRAND SEIKO STUDIO, JAPAN
The number 9 is used in the naming of all modern in-house created Grand Seiko calibres – 9F Quartz, 9S Mechanical and 9R Spring Drive - and is centrepoint of the new Evolution 9 Collection.
9 in Japanese is pronounced ‘kyu,’ and it is represented by the kanji symbol . But another kanji symbol is also pronounced ‘kyu,’ and it translates as “the ultimate.”
This homophonous link between ‘9’ and ‘the ultimate’ emphasises this new collection as a continuation of the watchmaker’s quest for the pinnacle of precision, legibility, durability, and beauty.
The design features to look out for in the collection are:
Light and shadow gradations through flat Zaratsu polished surfaces combined with hairline finishing bring out the Japanese sense of beauty and nature that lies at the heart of the Grand Seiko Style.
The hands and indexes have evolved to become even more distinctive, with their inspiration coming from the first Grand Seiko created in 1960. The hands are bold and multi-faceted and the indexes are powerfully threedimensional.
The crown guard to reduce damage, and the improved crown shape ensure an easier grip. The case and bracelet in high-intensity titanium, are a lightweight wear. The case's centre of gravity is low and the curved lugs are wide allowing a comfortable fit.
'GPHG 2022 'PETITE AIGUILLE' WATCH SHORTLISTED 'MISTFLAKE' SPRING DRIVE GMT SBGE285- £7,290 Berry’s Jewellers,
A selection of Teresa Bovey's fabulous, fuss free, festive season desserts.
Ingredients
220g frozen mixed summer fruits
1-2 tbsp Chambord (raspberry liqueur)
(Alternatively 3 tbsp Proscecco or wine can be added in place of the liqueur)
300mls double cream
30g caster sugar
To Serve
3-4 tbsp double cream
Method
1. Place the cream and sugar into a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar melts. Then bring to boil and let the mixture boil vigorously for 2½ minutes, stirring occasionally. Leave to cool slightly.
2. Reserve 3 tbsp mixed frozen fruit and place the rest into a microwave and defrost for 5-6 minutes.
3. Place the part defrosted fruit and liqueur or wine into a mini blender and blitz to form a puree.
4. Push the puree through a sieve into a clean bowl to remove the seeds.
5. Mix together the cooled cream and raspberry puree.
6. Chill for an hour and spoon over 2 tsp cream and a little of the reserved mixed fruit before serving.
Fills 6-7 x 80ml shot glasses, double the recipe to serve in wine glasses or champagne flutes.
Cook's Tip – recipe works well with mixed frozen summer fruits too.
Ingredients
8 medium Pears, with stalks
1 orange zest and juice
2tbsp crème de cassis
500mls red wine
150g caster sugar
2 inch piece of cinnamon
3 cloves
2 tsp cornflour (optional)
To Serve
Vanilla ice-cream or cream flavoured with a little cinnamon.
1. Place the orange zest and juice, crème de cassis, red wine, sugar, cinnamon and cloves into a saucepan at least 18cm in diameter and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
2. Peel the pears, leaving the stalks intact using a vegetable peeler and twist out the core up to 2.5cm from the base.
3. Cut a thin slice off the base, so that the pear stands upright.
4. Add the pears to the pan, bring to boil, cover with lid or a piece of foil and simmer very gently for 20-30 minutes depending on the size and ripeness of the pears.
5. Remove pears from the pan using a slotted spoon and place onto a serving plate or glass dish.
6. Reduce the wine liquid by rapid boiling for 2-3 minutes or alternatively thicken with a little cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp cold water.
7. Strain 2 tbsp syrup over each pear.
8. Serve warm or cold with ice-cream or cream.
Serves 8
Cook's Tip – Used ready-made Mulled wine or Belvoir Non – Alcoholic Christmas Mulled Punch in place of the red wine and spices.
Microwaves should not just be an appliance banished to heating up foods or cold cups of tea or coffee but used as a useful time and energy saving appliance.
Ingredients
1 x 445g can black cherries, stoned 2 tsp cornflour 15ml Brandy
To serve Vanilla ice cream
Toasted flaked almonds
Method
1. Place the cornflour into a medium sized bowl and gradually pour in the cherry juice, continually stirring well. Microwave on full power for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in the cherries and Brandy and heat for a further minute.
2. Serve with vanilla ice cream and sprinkle with toasted almonds.
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 or 4 Rocha pears
NB. These Portuguese pears keep their shape well when cooked and have a lovely texture, but any pear can be used. 2-3 tbsp spicy fruit cordial eg. Belvoir Fruit Farm or Bottle Green Spiced Cordial – alternatively use any red juice eg. cranberry, grape and add a mulled spice bag 200mls red wine
Method
1. Peel the pears and then slice each pear in half horizontally and remove the core.
2. Arrange the pears in a shallow dish with the thinner ends pointing towards the centre. Add 300mls hot water to the fruit cordial and then add the red wine. Pour the wine mixture over the pears.
3. Cover and heat of Full Power for 6-8 minutes, timing depends on the ripeness of the pear, just until they have softened. Check after 5 minutes.
4. Leave the pears to cool in the liquid for ½ hour. The pears will turn into a darker red colour as they cool.
5. Once cooled, slice the pear into a fan shape and arrange on a serving plate. Serve with a quenelle of ice-cream or some sweetened mascarpone cheese sprinkled with a little cinnamon or honey yoghurt.
Serves 3-4
Warm citrus fruit for 30 seconds in a microwave to get more juice from the fruit. Place 20g flaked almonds into a bowl and Microwave on Full Power for 2 minutes, shake or stir halfway through cooking. This will brown the almonds ready to use for decoration.
Plump up dried fruits such as apricots, figs, sultanas, raisins, dried cranberries in a microwave – add 2 tbsp Brandy and the zest and juice of 1 orange to 250g mixed fruit Cover and microwave on Full Power for 3 minutes. Leave to stand and cool and then use in puddings and cakes as required or just serve with ice-cream or with yoghurt ice.
Italian Pandoro cake
3-4 tbsp Disarrono Amaretto
1 x 400g can of pear slices in natural juice
1 carton ready made custard
250g raspberries
250g mascarpone cheese
142mls double cream, lightly whipped
3 tbsp icing sugar, sifted
25g flaked almonds, lightly toasted or for a sparkly finish use Dr Oetker silver and gold sugar cake decorations
1. Cut 3 thick slices of Italian Pandoro cake, and then cut into cubes. Arrange in the base of a 2 litre glass trifle dish.
2. Combine the Disarrono and 5tbsp pear juice and pour over cake.
3. Arrange the pear slices on top.
4. Pour over the custard.
5. Add a layer of raspberries.
6. Mix together the mascarpone and icing sugar and fold in the double cream and spread over the fruit. Chill well.
7. Sprinkle lightly toasted flaked almonds on top before serving or use sparkly cake decorations.
Serves 6-8
Cook's Tip – Try using peaches & strawberries as an alternative fruit combination.
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a small bowl with cold water and add the gelatine leaves. Leave to soak for 5 minutes.
Sweeten the hot coffee with sugar and stir in the Tia Maria if using. Add 3 tbsp more coffee instead of liqueur if preferred.
Lift gelatine out of the water, squeeze out the excess water and stir into the hot coffee mixture to dissolve.
Pour into 12 small shot glasses or
small wine glasses and leave to set for 1 hour.
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Soak the sheets gelatine in cold water.
Heat 350mls of double cream in a pan with
caster sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
Add squeezed gelatine to the warm cream mixture and stir until dissolved.
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Leave to cool for 30 minutes and then pour over the set coffee.
Refrigerate until set.
Dust the top with cocoa powder or sprinkle over a little grated chocolate just before serving.
With the festive season just around the corner it’s easy to be overwhelmed with planning but a little preparation really does go a long way! This year we have some party planning ideas when it comes to your drinks menu and we’re delighted to say that there are fabulous options available no matter what the budget.
Conjuring up cocktails for friends and family is always fun and these two could certainly play the part in any cocktail party! How about a fes tive ‘Grasshopper’ (nothing to do with the insects, promise!)? Just shake one part, or 25mls of our Giffard Crème de Menthe, £17.99, with equal parts white crème de cacao and single cream. Or, for something a little more fruity, how about a splash of our Giffard Crème de Peche, £10.99, in your English Fizz? This beautiful sparkling wine from Dorset, Furleigh Classic Cu vée, £32.99, is full of toasty brioche flavours with accents of crisp, green apple and a hint of peach!
This season we are offering an exciting trio of bottled beers. Firstly, bringing back the much sought after Cocoa Noel, along side Santa Baby which was a big hit last year. In addition, a brand new beer will be making its debut this winter – White Stag.
Cocoa Noel 5.5% Chocolate stout Brewed with roasted cacao shells, this festive stout has an unctuous velvety-smooth mouth feel, balanced with the subtle aftertaste of bittersweet dark chocolate.
Santa Baby 5.9% South Pacific IPA It may be cold outside, but we have an Australian Christmas beer to warm you. This beer is highly hopped with the freshest South Pacific and American vari eties for a full flavoured juicy IPA.
White Stag 4.3% American hopped session IPA Welbeck’s White Deer Park is famous for its rare breed, where the most striking white stags can regularly be seen. Crisp grape fruit and tropical freshness in this boldly hopped IPA are balanced with soft, rounded bitterness for an invigorating yet super-drinka ble beer this winter.
For details and online shop visit: www.welbeckabbeybrewery.co.uk
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Blossom Devore Dress, £90.
Radiant Reindeer Wrap Top, £38. Lille City Wool Beret, £21.
Bellissima Suede Boucle Bag, £59. Feeling Fabulous Boots, £60.
Vintage Valerie Flared Jeans, £45.
Joyful Winter Florals Wrap Dress, £49. My Saviour Suede Belt, £25.
Boho Tribal Hearts Necklace, £29.
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With the Tour Of Britain fast approaching, we thought it was time for a little bit of bicycle inspiration
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This image: Barbour Axis Fleece, £119. Barbour Weir Baffle Quilt, £169.
Barbour Admiral Birdseye Crew, £99.95
Images on right from top. B.Intl Knockhill Holdall, £69.95.
Barbour Blair Tartan Scarf, £29.95.
Barbour Tartan Travel Cup, £19.95.
Barbour Alnwick Knitted Gloves, £24.95.
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For the full range of styles available visit: www.revolvermenswear.co.uk or call instore at Bawtry.
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After years of anticipation by the international automotive fraternity, in September Ferrari unveiled the Purosangue, the first ever four-door, four-seater car in the Prancing Horse’s 75-year history.
The Purosangue has created a new market segment in which the Prancing Horse opens entirely unprecedented new frontiers. Thanks to its unique modern architecture, the Purosangue is a versatile car that melds unparalleled comfort with Ferrari’s signature performance and driving pleasure. Translating Prancing Horse DNA into a car that is not only innovative for Maranello, but the entire automotive world, was a huge but exhilarating challenge for the Ferrari Styling Centre headed by Flavio Manzoni.
The Purosangue name beautifully describes the car’s architecture. Its sleek, athletic exterior sets it apart from other four-door, four-seater cars on the market, and the mid-front-mounted naturally-aspirated V12 combine with a sublimely comfortable, luxuriously roomy and impeccably appointed cabin. This is not just an incredibly fast, agile car but it also offers the space on board to ensure exceptional comfort for all four occupants.
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