Made Lifestyle Magazine – issue 30. Sep/Oct

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Welcome to the September/October Issue

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Autumn has arrived here at Made, the changing colour of the leaves, the crispness of fresh autumn mornings and plenty to look forward to. The new school year for the busy little people in our lives and plans ahead for the fun of Hallowe’en and Bonfire night.

In this issue we have lots of events to keep you busy and a few interesting features to peruse along the way. Firstly, let’s talk about bikes! There’s the Tour Of Britain fast approaching and just for this issue we’ve managed to squeeze in Nottingham’s finest bicycle creator, Raleigh.

We have Erin McDaid with an update on the beavers at Idle Valley, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Rod Auton, The Chesterfield Canal Trust tells us how the canal keeps its supply of water running, and for those explorers out there, Sally Outram has a gorgeous walk in Balborough.

We have updates and a little bit of history on Newark Buttermarket and how Sherwood District Council is bringing life back into this iconic historical Newark treasure. Speaking of local treasures, in this issue we had a run in with the law... but don’t worry we’re not in trouble, we had a lovely time chatting to The Sheriff Of Nottingham, Councillor Nicola Heaton.

In our Home & Garden section, Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd explains the importance of lighting. The motoring section has a look at the Swift Edge 476 motorhome from MotorhomesUK Hire and we also have a sneaky peek at the new Maserati Gecale.

This issue we’re all ‘Tied Up In Notts’! Here we look at a few of the themes and quirky ideas that some of our region's brides and grooms have included in their wonderful weddings.

Finally, we’ll see you at the Festival of Food & Drink in Clumber Park soon, when you visit look out for our fabulous recipe creator, Teresa Bovey and her new cook book! Teresa's on p67 with home grown autumn bounty recipes.

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News & Events

08 The Local Roundup & September/October Events.

The latest news and events from across the region.

Features

26 Idle (Not So Idle) Beavers!

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

28 Newark Buttermarket.

Newark and Sherwood District Council is bringing life back into the iconic historical Newark treasure.

30 Water For The Canal.

The Chesterfield Canal could not operate without a water supply, here Rod Auton tells us more.

32 Nottingham Wouldn’t Be Nottingham Without...

The Sheriff.

Made met with the city’s newest elected Sheriff Councillor Nicola Heaton.

52 Tied Up In Notts.

A few of the themes and quirky ideas that some of our region's brides and grooms have included in their big day.

72 Cycling Across Generations –Raleigh.

Made takes a look at Raleigh bikes - the brand behind some of the most loved bicycles the world has ever seen.

Home & Garden

43 Creating Perfect Spaces.

Thoughts On Lighting. Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd - Specialising in Architecture, Urban Planning, Space Planning and Interior Design.

Health & Beauty

46 The Infinite Game...

It isn't about winning or losing - it's the little thing we forget sometimes, simply enjoying the game that counts. Pete Edwards, Thrive Health Management Ltd.

Food & Drink

67 Home Grown Autumn Bounty.

Many people are discovering the benefits of growing their own produce. Recipes by food demonstrator & home economist, Teresa Bovey.

Travel & Leisure

36 Balborough Ramble.

In this issue we have a delightful ramble in Balborough. By travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram.

78 A Swift Trip To Sherwood.

Made had the opportunity to take the Swift Edge 476 out for a spin to Sherwood Forest Holiday Park and test this nifty motorhome against the elements and the family holiday.

News The local roundup

Plan To Plant Thousands Of Trees Given £1.7m Boost

Ambitious plans by Nottinghamshire County Council to plant 250,000 trees across the county by 2027 have been strengthened after securing £1.7m from the government for the scheme.

Greenwood Community Forest will manage the £1.7m grant through the na tional Trees for Climate pro gramme, which the Depart ment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is funding.

Over the last year, the coun cil has planted 60 hectares of new woodland across seven sites within Greenwood Community Forest, an area that covers large swathes of West Nottinghamshire, including Sherwood Forest and green spaces in Mans field, Eastwood, Nottingham and Attenborough.

The largest planting site was the ex-Rufford Colliery site in Rainworth, where 16 hec tares of woodland have been planted to help reduce flood risk, provide more places for nature to thrive and produce sustainable timber.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Environment Am bassador, Councillor Mike Adams, said: “It is terrific our council has secured this funding worth nearly £2m from the government’s Nature for Climate Fund for

our tree-planting campaign across Greenwood Commu nity Forest.

“Our target to plant 250,000 trees across the next five years is ambitious, but we’ve had a flying start, and I’m looking forward to getting many more trees into the ground over the next year.

“These trees will bring many rewards for local commu nities, including improving people’s health and wellbe ing, providing a carbon store, and helping mitigate climate change.”

The council is currently ex amining sites within the Greenwood Community for planting over the next year after securing the funding from the government.

It is hoped that approximately 90 hectares of natural wood land will be planted over the 2022-23 planting season, starting in November 2022 and ending in March 2023.

Landowners and farmers within Greenwood Com munity Forest can help the campaign by offering their

land for planting - the council can provide grants that cover up to 100% of tree planting costs and 15 years of main tenance costs.

Councillor Tom Smith, Greenwood Community For est Champion, said: “We’re urging any individual or or ganisation with land suit able for tree planting within the forest and interested in getting involved in the next phase of planting to get in touch with our team.

“Our planting efforts so far have been great success stories, with thousands of trees efficiently planted at sites including the ex-Rufford Colliery in Rainworth, Best wood Country Park and Vicar Water Country Park.

“Landowners and manag ers with green space avail able for this exciting pro ject will be helping create well-designed and diverse woodlands, more resilient to climate change and natural hazards such as wildfire and storms.”

If you are an individual or or ganisation with land suitable

for tree planting in the next phase and are interested in getting involved, please con tact us at 0115 9932 600 or greenwood@nottscc.gov.uk for further information.

Across the country, around 2,300 hectares of trees –equivalent to around 3,220 football pitches - will be planted as part of this year’s total funding allocation of £44.2 million for Trees for Climate.

Lord Zac Goldsmith, Forest ry Minister, said:

“Our economies, livelihoods and wellbeing all rely on na ture.

“As well as tackling the im pacts of climate change and biodiversity loss, this sig nificant funding will create diverse treescapes across the country and improve the health and wellbeing of lo cal communities by giving them more opportunities to enjoy nature on their door step.”

For more details visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov. uk/newsroom

Commonwealth Queen's Baton Cable Car Ride

Commonwealth Queen’s Baton takes cable car ride for a relay into a towering past

Heatwave Reveals Historic ‘Lost’ Garden At Chatsworth

Record high temperatures in the UK have revealed the remnants of an ornate 17th century garden design at Chatsworth in Derbyshire normally hidden from view.

The Commonwealth Queen’s Baton took a cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham, this July as part of the countdown to the start of the Common wealth Games in Birmingham.

The Queen’s Baton arrived at the cable car base station at 4.35pm and was carried by Shirley Smith of React* who boarded the cable car to take the flight across the spectacu lar Derwent Valley to the visitor centre at the summit. Once at the top Shirley was welcomed by Andrew Pugh (Chairman of the Heights) and Vanessa Pugh, before handing the ba ton over to Stephen George of e.on* who then completed a circuit around the iconic Victoria Prospect Tower and back down to Matlock Bath via the cable car.

The event was watched by visitors to the Heights, which included local school children from Matlock Bath primary school as well as international holiday makers and day trip pers eager to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s Baton as part of their visit.

Andrew Pugh said: “It is a huge honour to welcome the Queen’s Baton to the Heights, and we are delighted that this special stop-over was in cluded in such a historic relay across the entire Common wealth. In 2012 we welcomed the Olympic Torch here, but I think this event is even more special, coming in the year we celebrate the Queen’s Plati num Jubilee”.

Andrew went on to say; “It is especially significant that the Queen’s Baton travelled around the Victoria Prospect Tower, which was built in 1840 to recognise the royal visit of Princess Victoria to Matlock Bath. The Heights has always had one foot in a rich historic past and the other in modern hospitality and state of the art engineering, and somehow the relay managed to make those connections perfectly during its short visit today”.

For more news and events and to find details about The Heights Of Abraham, visit: www.heightsofabraham.com

*More about the Queen’s Baton bearers: Shirley Smith: Nominated by REACT, the charity that she currently works for. She was the head of midwifery at Chesterfield Hospital.

Stephen George: One of the few representatives selected from e.on, who are an of ficial partner of the Commonwealth games.

Once part of the Great Par terre, a level space in the gar den occupied by an ornamen tal arrangement of flower beds and paths, clearly defined pat terns can currently be seen by the naked eye under the South Lawn's scorched grass.

Dating back to 1699 the Great Parterre measured 473 by 227 feet and was intended to provide a suitable setting for the 1st Duke of Devonshire’s newly completed South Front of the house. It was covered over and replaced with a new design around 1730 but be cause the grass on the new lawn has shorter roots it burns more quickly, creating a con trast and temporarily revealing the older garden underneath.

Steve Porter, Head of Gar dens and Landscape: “We can clearly see the intricate patterns of the historic garden at the moment. The current heatwave is causing us issues elsewhere in the garden but here it has revealed a hidden

gem not enjoyed properly for nearly 300 years!.”

“We knew it was there but of course it’s normally a green lawn so everything is hidden. It is only revealed during periods of extreme heat, so climate change may make that more frequent in the years ahead. It will disappear again when temperatures drop and we get some rain but in the meantime it’s wonderful to get a glimpse back into the past.”

The historic garden is now covered by the South Lawn, part of the 105-acre garden at Chatsworth. Home to the Devonshire family for 16 gen erations, the garden is cur rently undergoing its biggest transformation for nearly 200 years with major changes to the Rock Garden and the creation of a new 15-acre area called Arcadia.

To find out more and to dis cover events happening visit: www.chatsworth.org

Osberton International Horse Trials

This year’s Osberton International Horse Trials set to attract the country’s leading event riders to this autumn fixture.

The event runs from 29 Sep to 2 Oct and incorpo rates the prestigious Brit ish Eventing Young Horse Championship.

This year’s cross-country course follows an exciting new route across the Osber ton Estate over new turf and parkland to bring a whole new feel to the track.

A new water complex also adds to the occasion with Stuart Buntine designing and building a major new feature and attraction for both competitors and spec tators.

Said Stuart: “We have taken a lot of time and effort when looking into the new route for the cross-country course and also in designing the new wa ter complex which is an excit

ing new addition for 2022.

“We have also reversed the direction of the course for this year which again gives a totally new feel to the crosscountry and a new dimen sion to the event.”

As well as staging top class evening action, Osberton In ternational is also the home to the Bennington Carriages National Driving Trials with drivers set to negotiate a host of new obstacles on the marathon section.

The British Eventing Young Horse Championship in cludes the 4 YO Showcase, 5, 6 & 7 YO national champi onships all in action Thurs day to Saturday.

The Four-year-old Show case will be held as the fea

ture class on the Thursday and includes a new dressage test, with the showjump ing and cross-country all in one arena incorporating a water jump, bank and ditch while the Five-year-old takes place at CCI1* level.

With the aim of bringing the championships format to gether the dressage for the Five, Six and Seven-yearolds will run on the Thursday, with cross-country taking place on Friday, rounding off with the show jumping for all three age groups building to a fitting reverse order climax on the Saturday.

The cross-country for the Young Horse Champion ships will run on the very best ground with the course looking in pristine condition and allowing the country’s

leading contenders to gallop across the fantastic Osber ton parkland.

It’s all set for the fun and action from the Pony Club Mounted Games - always worth a watch - catch the action on the Sunday it’s bound to be a big hit.

As well as the very best eventing action Osberton comes alive at night with a host of entertainment planned by long-time sup porter and sponsor British Polo Gin who will be hosting themed nights in a fantas tic party atmosphere each evening to bring each day to a close.

To book your forward park ing, membership, picnic parking or camping visit www.bede-events.co.uk

Events

'Moving Stories' Exhibition

Bassetlaw Museum, Retford

On now until 22 Oct Why have people always come to Bassetlaw? Dis cover 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 il lustrate their experiences. Some travelled from other places in Britain, others from Europe or from dif ferent continents. People have moved because war, work, health and even love. For details visit: bassetlawmuseum.org.uk

Events

Land And Sea Bassetlaw Museum, Retford

On now until 1 Oct Art from the collection of Bassetlaw Museum. This selection from the museum’s permanent art collection showcases a range of styles and me dia, encompassing Victo rian traditional landscape paintings and more con temporary abstract art works.

Some scenes are local, others more distant, or imaginary. All have been inspired by the natural world and the beauty of its changing moods.

From woody landscapes to windswept seas, let these images put you in the holiday mood!

For details visit: bassetlawmuseum.org.uk

The Harley Open 2022

The 2022 Harley Open Exhibition is now on show, with 125 works being exhibited by artists in the region.

The open art competition received over 750 entries, with two rounds of judging needed to whittle the artworks down to the final 125 which are on show until 23 October.

The grand prize of £2000, sponsored by The Harley Foundation, was jointly awarded to Verity Pulford for her glass piece Untitled and Millie Welburn-Cowell for her painting Juna.

The exhibition features a wide range of artworks with an impressive variety of subjects, techniques and materials. While many of the exhibiting artists are professionals, many are selftaught and there’s even a massive collage of the Queen made by local nursery age children (unbeknown to the judges!).

Lisa Gee, Director of The Harley Gallery and Foundation, said “Deciding what works to choose as the final selection for an Open Exhibition is a difficult business. At the start of the day you think that you’ll never make a selection and yet somehow it appears. You stop worrying about judging apples and pears and look for pieces of work that make you smile, that have a distinctive voice, a personal feel, or amazing technical ability.

These pieces were all made within the last two years and within 100 miles of the gallery. The exhibition is a portrait of our region, our communities and inevitably, our experience of lockdown.

The winning works were selected for their technical ability and artistic flair. Verity has used a tremendously difficult and ancient glass making method, Pate de Verre, to create her sculptural wall work while Millie has created a sophisticated contemporary portrait which really grabbed our attention.”

The Gallery’s curators were joined by artist Jason Wilsher-Mills as guest judge. Jason is a digital artist who you might recognise from Sky Arts ‘Landmark’ series. His work is currently on show at the Commonwealth Games and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and his exhibition ‘Jason and his Argonauts’ will be at The Harley Gallery in November.

Visitors are invited to have a go at judging, too, by helping to choose the winner of The People’s Prize. You can vote for your favourite exhibit to win this £750 prize, sponsored by The Welbeck Estates Company, by visiting the gallery or heading to the website www.harleygallery.co.uk/exhibition/harleyopen-22.

The Harley Open 2022 is on show until the 23 Oct at The Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire. The exhibition is free to enter and there is free on-site parking. The gallery is open Tuesday – Sunday (closed Mondays).

For details visit: www.harleygallery.co.uk

Top image: Juna by Millie Welburn-Cowell, Below: Verity Pulford, her glass piece Untitled. Images courtesy of Harley Gallery.

Image – 'Nova Scotia' by Stanley Royle, © the artist's estate / Bridgeman images.

Photo credit: Bassetlaw Museum

At The Movies!

The latest cinema releases and live screenings of major exhibitions, famous operas and the best theatre at the Savoy Cinema in Worksop. Visit www.savoyworksop.co.uk for full listings of your most awaited movies and live screenings not to miss.

SCREENINGS

9 Sep – Tadeo Jones 3: The Emerald Tablet

Tad would love for his archaeologist colleagues to accept him as one of their own, but he always messes everything up. Tad accidentally destroys a sarcophagus and unleashes an ancient spell endangering the lives of his friends: Mummy, Jeff and Belzoni.

8 Sep – National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing

Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula) lead the cast in Shakespeare’s rom-com of sun, sea and mistaken identity.

23 Sep – Don’t Worry Darling

A 1950s housewife (Florence Pugh) living with her husband (Harry Styles) in a utopian experi-mental community begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets.

7 Oct – Halloween Ends

Four years after her last encounter with masked killer Michael Myers, Laurie Strode is living with her granddaughter and trying to finish her memoir. Myers hasn't been seen since, and Laurie finally decides to liberate herself from rage and fear and embrace life. However, when a young man stands accused of murdering a boy that he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that forces Laurie to confront the evil she can't control.

21 Oct – Black Adam

Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods - and imprisoned just as quickly - Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

Events

Alzheimer’s Society’s Memory Walk 2022

Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

2 Oct

Hundreds of fundraisers will don their walking boots at the National Trust venue alongside friends, family and colleagues to support local people living with dementia. Memory Walk will bring together people who have been person ally affected by dementia, those who want to walk to remember a loved one, and people looking to raise money for charity.

By signing up to the familyfriendly walk, fundraisers will support people affect ed by dementia through some of the hardest and most frightening times, to improve their lives and help to avoid crisis. Supporters can also opt to walk on their own, or with loved ones, on the paths, pavements, parks or peb bles in a location of their choosing throughout Sep tember. alzheimers.org.uk/mem orywalk

Newark Dragon Boat Festival 2022

Based on a Chinese tradi tion dating back over 2,000 years, dragon boat racing has today become one of the fastest-growing and most popular water-based activities - as well as the most fun! Up to 10 people paddle each 30' boat with a drummer at the front. The purpose of the event is to raise vital funds for two local charities through sponsor ship from the teams racing and revenue from landbased activities. The event takes place on 18 Sept at Newark’s Riverside Park, 10am-5.30pm. The race it self is already fully booked with 36 Dragon Boat teams signed up, comprising of local businesses, commu nity groups and groups of friends. The course is up stream from Trent Bridge to Town Lock and teams have already begun their fund raising.

This event is of course about raising vital funds for two local and hugely impor tant charities but it’s also a great opportunity to bring the community of Newark together and we are really excited to see everyone on Riverside Park on Sunday September 18th”

the local community gather to support Hospice care and Children’s bereave ment services. It’s been inspiring speaking to the teams involved and hearing their personal stories and involvement with our chari ties. We can’t wait to deliver the Newark Dragon Boat Festival for a third time.”

Events

Bramley Apple Festival

Southwell Minster, Southwell

29 Oct

Southwell’s best loved food and drink fair returns for its annual autumn slot at Southwell Minster. Dozens of stallholders of fering all manner of food and drink including pies, chocolates, jams, chut neys, pickles, sausages and much much more and once again this year we’ll be having live cook ery demonstrations

Rachel Wilson, Fundraising Manager at the Children’s Bereavement Centre is de lighted with the support so far. “I think part of the ap peal is that the dragon boat race offers the opportunity to get everyone working to gether in a very short space of time, giving a very real and lasting sense of individ ual achievement and team spirit.

The Dragon Boat festival is the third joint annual event, organised in partnership between the Children’s Bereavement Centre and Beaumond House Com munity Hospice. The Chil dren’s Bereavement Centre provides free one on one support to local children and young people who ex perience trauma due to the terminal illness or bereave ment of someone they love. Last year, the Children’s Bereavement Centre helped 923 local families receive the right kind of support and guidance they need at what is probably one of the most difficult times in their lives.

Melissa Gaffney, Events and Community Fundrais ing Manager at Beaumond House Hospice said: “This event is one of Newark’s most important fundraising events in the calendar. Not only do 36 teams support two fantastic charities, but

Beaumond House Hospice provides free personalised and professional care to people in Newark and Sher wood. Families are also able to access bereave ment counselling at no cost. In 2021, Beaumond House Hospice provided 1859-day therapy sessions and 4382 Hospice at Home hours were delivered across the area.

There will be lots of enter tainment for the whole fam ily. Inflatables, face-painter, the fire service, live mu sic from Clive Rudd, Matt Shepardson, the choirs of Barnby Road and the Rock Choir East Midlands. Crowds will be entertained by performers from AJ’s Dance.

For more information about the Newark Dragon Boat Festival 2022 visit: www. newarkdragonboatfestival. co.uk.

Events

Space Voyage

A spectacular Son-etLumiere experience pro duced by Artistic Collaboration ‘Luxmuralis'. 12-16 Sep, Southwell Minster.

An opportunity to ponder our re lationship with planet Earth and beyond is explored in this fantas tic sound and light experience. Installations of sound and light art will take you on a journey through space; see galaxies emerge above you and explore humanities ambition to adventure beyond. Tickets for this incredible installa tion will sell fast so get yours now. An immersive experience not to be missed!

The audience walks through the light artworks and installations to watch throughout the interior of the Minster, its architecture beautifully highlighted by the light installations - all set to bespoke music.

Just as Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins stated: “We are so tiny in the system of things”

For tickets and details visit: www.southwellminster.org/ events/event/space-voyage/

ShowTime

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

Kenny's Serial Killer Next Door

Mansfield Palace Theatre, Mansfield 24 Sep.

Serial Killer Next Door is hosted by This Morning’s Emma Kenny – one of the UK’s most notable TV crime commentators. In her 5-star rated show, Emma asks the question, ‘Would you know if you were living next door to a serial killer?’ Taking her guests on a journey into the dark side of humanity, Emma explores the ingredi ent list of experiences that turns regular people into murderous monsters. A must see for any true crime fan, Emma provides an in-depth analysis of the crimes that shook the world. Dare you look through the eyes of the psychopaths that walk among us? It could just save your life… mansfieldpalacetheatre. ticketsolve.com

Call for entries. Deadline 8 July.

make enough money from their circus, so they get themselves part time jobs as night watchmen in the mu seum to make ends meet. However, things do not go according to plan when they disturb the ‘Ancient Custard Pie’ and release the ‘Phan tom of Slapstick’. They soon realise they are not alone when the museum comes to life at the stroke of midnight and chaos breaks out!

This show is packed full of hilarious comedy routines, magic, mayhem, slapstick and specialty acts, making it a laugh out aloud show not to be missed!

www.majesticretford.org

The Pitmen Poets

Newark Palace Theatre, Newark 14 Oct.

A Fright in the Museum... and The Curse of the Ancient Custard Pie

The Majestic Theatre, Retford 1 Oct.

Starring CBBC’s newest comedy stars 'Danny & Mick' recently nominated for the TV Comedy Awards “Best New Sitcom”. Danny, Mick and their dad Clive have decided they don’t

Newark Book Festival even rom Billy Elliott to Auf Wied ersehen Pet, from when the boat comes in to The Likely Lads, now be enthralled and entertained by The Pitmen Poets, a night of songs and stories laced with north east humour and humanity.

Lindisfarne singer and song writer Billy Mitchell, War horse Songman Bob Fox, Master of Tyneside song Benny Graham, and Award winning songwriter Jez Lowe.

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Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us is coming to Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham, 30 Sept & 12 Nov.

The political godfather of UK comedy, Mark Thomas, is back to what he does best; taking down politicians, mucking about, new ideas and finding hope. This award-winning comedian (is there any other type?) asks how did we get here? What are we going to do about it? Who’s up for a sing-song? After lockdowns and isolation, this show is about the simple act of being in a room together and toppling international capitalism.

In previous shows Mark has talked about visiting the West Bank and Jenin, lobbying Parliament, walking in the footsteps of the highest NHS officials, playing at The Royal Opera House, making stuff for TV, radio and newspapers and going undercover. This latest outing is more creative fun from one of our oldest surviving alternative comics.

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Visual Artist’s Work Has The Trees Watching Humans

Visual artist Gary Dawes has created a series of works entitled LOOKER – Watchers of the Forest, which aims to raise awareness to the threats faced by trees, woodlands and forests around the world – the first exhibition of its kind to be displayed on the Major Oak trail at the reserve.

LOOKER is part of a land-art project – ‘Outsider’ – which Gary started in 2017, with the idea of exhibiting his photographs out in a natural setting, and away from traditional indoor gallery spaces.

Gary explained: “Forests stir the primordial imagination and serve as a setting in countless myth and folklore tales.

“Arboreal forms, colours and textures have a beauty in their own right. I feel a deep affinity with the natural world, and that’s some thing I try to express in my work.

“That said I have no interest in political statements, visual or other wise. Art and nature transcend politics for me.”

Gary, who is self-taught, added: “My photographs reflect my own personal view on the demise and destruction of our tree’s which focuses on the eye formations beautifully created by the trees themselves, which ironically mirrors the very problem –humankind.”

Gary’s exhibition can be seen by visitors to Sherwood Forest until November.

You can find out more about his work on: dawesy.org

For more details about events at Sherwood Forest visit the events page at: www.visitsherwood.co.uk

A photographic exhibition which focuses on ‘eyes’ found in trees has gone on display out among the trees in

Forest National Nature Reserve.

Image courtesy of artist Gary Dawes.

September/October Inspire 2022 Event Listings In Your Local Libraries

Inspire Poetry Festival Performance

Liz Berry With Guest Becky Cullen

Southwell Library

23 Sept, 7.30pm

Booking essential. £8. Making her Southwell Library debut is the hugely popular West Mid lands poet Liz Berry, celebrat ed for her often beautiful, al ways striking poems about the natural world, the body, moth erhood and more, all imbued with the Black Country lilt of her home. Liz is introducing a guest poet, Nottingham-based Becky Cullen, who has just launched her first full-length collection, and combines writing with work as a Research Lecturer at Not tingham Trent University. For adults. Ages 14+.

Inspire Poetry Festival Performance

East Midlands Pit Poets: Past And Present Mansfield Central Library 24 Sept, 1.30pm

Booking essential. £3. Follow ing the huge success of last year’s celebration of poetry from the region’s mining com munities, we’re delighted to host a sequel! Former miner David Amos and NTU Linguis tics Professor Natalie Braber are regular collaborators and will present a selection of read ings old and new, by and about the work and lives of local min ing communities, including ap pearances by present-day po ets. Price includes a hot drink and piece of cake.

Workshop

Nottinghamshire’s Lost Words: Dialect Poetry

With Andrew Graves

Retford Library

17 Sept, 10am

Booking essential. £5. Not tinghamshire writer and poet Andrew Graves takes you on a weird and wonderful journey through the Nottinghamshire dialect, showing you how to construct poetry and stories using old, familiar and lost

terms and expressions. This will be a fun and creative writing workshop aimed at all ages and levels of experience, with plenty of chat, feedback and practical activities. Visit the Notting hamshire’s Lost Words touring exhibition in the library gallery for inspiration! For adults. Ages 16+

Theatre Workshop

Puppet Play

Mansfield Central Library

27 Oct, 2pm Worksop Library

29 Oct, 10am Newark Library 29 Oct, 2pm

For children aged 5 – 9 and their grown-ups. Booking advised. FREE. In this creative, fun, and interactive workshop families will learn about making puppets and how to bring them to life to tell stories, with artist Nikki Charlesworth. Nikki is a Theatre Designer, Puppet Designer and recently turned Animator residing in the East Midlands who works at the forefront of disability-led theatre making, contributing to groundbreaking new work within the sector. This workshop is for all the family to take part in and be creative together. Programmed in association with The Spark Arts for Children Workshop

The Big Draw 2022 Come Back To Colour Workshops

Worksop Library

28 Oct, 10am – 11.30am

Mansfield Central Library

29 Oct, 10am – 11.30am FREE – booking essential. Join professional dance artist Takeshi Matsumoto for FREE family workshops during October half term! Inspire are inviting family audiences to connect through movement and drawing. Have fun moving together to make your colourful mark and contribute to a collaborative community artwork. The Big Draw 2022 Festival theme #ComeBackToColour encapsulates what we all hope

will be a rediscovery of the vitality, health, care and vibrancy in everyone's lives. Book online: inspireculture.org.uk/thebigdraw

Family Theatre

Half Moon And Z-Arts Present Grandad Anansi By Elayne Ogbeta

Worksop Library

17 Oct, 10.30am Mansfield Library 17 Oct, 3pm £3 Library Members / £6 NonLibrary Members. For children aged 4-9. An uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go. Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games as they work to gether in the garden among the beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables. As they plant memories, they share secrets and develop a bond that noth ing can break. Grandad is as smart and mischievous as the wily Anansi legend. Can he find a way to tell his granddaughter about his plans to return to Ja maica, his beloved homeland? Join our intrepid characters in this humorous and heartfelt inter-generational adventure, as they step into the unexpect ed. With evocative live music, Grandad Anansi is an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go. Programmed in association with The Spark Arts for Chil dren

Heritage Open Days Heritage Café: Astounding Inventions

Free Mansfield Central Library

Mansfield Central Library

14 Sept, 10am Booking advised. Join us at the library for a chat about Mansfield memories with free refreshments. We will be show casing some of the books and photographs from our local history collection and focus sing on the wonderful world of inventions. We look forward to hearing your stories of local life in days gone by.

Heritage Talk TI-Raleigh

Worksop Library 17 Sept, 1pm Booking essential. FREE. The TI-Raleigh professional cycling team sponsored by the iconic Nottingham bike manufacturer is one of the most famous teams in the sport. Join Chris Sidwells – author of Cycling Legends: TI-Raleigh – to hear about its remarkable achieve ments and successes, includ ing victory at 1980 Tour De France. All TI-Raleigh’s team bikes were built in the UK, firstly at the Carlton Cycles works on Docks Road, Worksop, later in a specialised unit in Ilkeston and all designed by a Worksop man, Gerald O’Donovan. Chris ex plores this local connection in a story that is a triumph of British engineering, as well as dedica tion to athletic excellence and success

Fun Palaces

Worksop Library

1 Oct, 10am – 3pm Mansfield Central Library 1 Oct, 10am – 2pm Newark Library 30 Sep, 9am – 4pm 1 Oct, 10am – 4pm FREE – just drop in. Fun Palaces is a free, nationwide campaign for culture at the heart of com munity, and community at the heart of culture happening over the weekend of 30 September –2 October. The hugely success ful Fun Palaces will arrive at 3 Inspire Libraries this October, bringing free and fun activities for all the family. inspireculture. org.uk/funpalaces

All Events:

Booking in advance is advised for all events. To book and find out further details of all the events listed here and more visit: www.inspireculture.org.uk Call 01623 677 200

Or pop in to your local library.

Thank You From The National Garden Scheme

The garden visiting year is drawing to a close, but there are still gardens to visit in September and October. Looking back at 2022 it has been a very good year for the National Garden Scheme, there have been weather challenges, the heatwave, dry winter and spring, but somehow the gardens still managed to look beautiful and attracted lots of visitors. June was a bumper month with 350 gardens open nationally and between them these gardens raised over £1 million pounds, a record achievement. So thank you to everyone who visited a garden in 2022; your visits help us to donate millions of pounds to nursing and cancer charities. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2023 with some new and exciting gardens.

September & October Open Gardens

11 Sep.

Oak Barn Exotic Garden, Church Street, East Markham, Newark. NG22 0SA.

1pm–5pm.

On entering the oak lych-style gate you will be met with the unexpected dense canopy of greenery and tropical foliage. Gravel paths wind under towering palms and bananas which are underplanted with cannas and gingers, On the lowest levels houseplants are bedded out from the large greenhouse to join the summer displays. They surround the jungle hut and new raised walkway. This garden has been featured extensively in garden publications including RHS The Garden; Garden News; Garden Answers; Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph. Refreshments.

18 Sep.

Riseholm, 125 Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent. NG122 1AZ.

1.30pm–4.30pm.

Imaginative and inspirational is how the garden has been descried by visitors. It con tains a huge variety of peren nials, grasses, shrubs and trees combined with an eye for colour and design and

includes a jungle area with ex otic lush planting, which con trasts with tender perennials particularly salvias, thriving in raised beds and a gravel gar den with stream. Featured in The English Garden; Garden News and Garden Answers and a finalist in the Daily Mail garden competition. Dog friendly, plants for sale park ing, refreshments, cashless payments available.

2 Oct.

Norwell Nurseries, Woodhouse Road, Norwell. NG23 6JX. 2pm–5pm.

This is a nationally renowned plant nursery and includes a one acre plantsman’s garden which contains a jewel box of over 3000 different, beauti ful and unusual plants. Large pond with sumptuously planted margins. Extensive herbaceous borders and effervescent colour themed beds. In Octo ber the garden features UK’s largest collection of hardy chry santhemums, and new borders to showcase the National Col lection of Astrantias. Featured in RHS Garden Magazine major articles. Some wheelchair access, plants for sale, parking, refreshments.

The Festival of the Horse

Belvoir brings back 'Festival of the Horse' on 10-11 Sept, for the second year, bigger than ever.

Once again, the fields surrounding Belvoir Castle will be filled with magnificent horses of all colours and stripes and their skil ful riders for an incredible action-packed weekend of equestrian entertainment.

This year also sees the event getting bigger and even more spectacular with addition of a new arena with three in total - The Granby Arena, Knights Arena and The Manners Arena - and new acts added to the exhilarating line-up of entertainment.

New this year will be daredevil trick riding from the Atkinson Ac tion Horses, the Yorkshire based family run enterprise that has been providing highly trained horses and riders for TV & Film for more than 25 years.

Led by Ben Atkinson, the highly skilled horses and trick riders, actors and combat performers will thrill with their high energy stunt shows taking place twice each day.

Other new acts for this year are the Jubilee Quadrille; Scurry Cart Racing - a fast-paced equestrian sport in which a pair of ponies pull a carriage around a course of cones in an attempt to get the fastest time - and Les Ecuyers d'Histoire from France bringing history to life with their costumed display.

The popular jousting tournament presented by the Knights of Nottingham is coming back for a second year. Filled with thrills and a few spills along with swinging swords and battle cries, the two-times World Champions and the original British Medieval Jousting Display team are a crowd favourite.

There will be a good choice of food and drink available and shop ping opportunities from a curated selection of stall-holders offer ing a whole range of produce and gifts.

For full details of the event, parking and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.belvoircastle.com/festival-of-the-horse-2022/

Images courtesy of E J Lazenby.

further details visit www.ngs.org.uk

Image: Riseholm, Radcliffe On Trent courtesy of The National Garden Scheme

Autumn In Clumber Park

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Autumn brings a whole array of new delights, from the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot, the cool air and comfort of big jumpers, and the opportunity to get closer to nature and the wildlife that can be found at this time of year. Whether you're visiting with family and friends or want a break from the world and a bit of peace and tranquillity, there is so much to explore.

Summer may be fading away, but the nights are still light enough for long walks and autumn is the perfect time to make memories at Clumber Park. The natural world exhibits an incredible display of colour with the burnt oranges and red hues of the trees. There’s a chance to hear wildlife you may not normally be familiar with, and an opportunity to find a moment to stand and admire the variety of fungi hidden across the estate.

A visit to the walled kitchen garden is beautiful at any time of year, but especially at harvest. As the beauty of the flowers fade, the orchards really do come into their own with the Gardens team seeing the months of care and hard work coming to fruition.

Around the lake is one of the most popular walks at Clumber Park, and the Chapel framed from the South Lawns in the misty morning light is a just a dream. As you make your way through the mosaic of habitats, from woodlands, to heath, from the lake, to the open views across the gardens; be sure to explore every inch of Clumber Park this autumn.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park

Events

Family Photo Scavenger

Archery & Axe Throwing

'Into The Forest'

22 & 26 Oct, 10.30am - 4pm, Front Field.

a go Axe Throwing - £3 for 6 throws. Minimum age 10. Have a go Archery - £3 for 6 arrows.

age 5. Cash only.

Halloween

Sneaky Experiences Family Halloween event.

sightings have been reported within the grounds at Clumber Park. An expert team of paranormal scientists have been summoned to investigate… but they need YOUR help! Join this hilarious supernatural expedition with immersive storytelling, magic, dancing, games and fun for the whole family. Multiple times. Adults £12.50, children £15.50, under 2’s free. Book online at:

Breakfast with the Spooks including Halloween themed crafts, fancy dress optional for all. Adults £12.50, children £4.50, under 3’s free. Multiple times, book by calling 01909 511034.

Heritage Open Day

Explore and discover more about Clumber’s history and innovations including Glasshouse tour.

admission into the park. No booking required.

Family Fun Dog Show

11 Sep – Central Bark, 11am

'Waggiest Tail', 'Prettiest Eyes', 'Best Junior Handler' and many more. £1 per dog, per class. Face painting and archery and axe throwing. Visit the show stalls to pick up a treat and grab a bite to eat in our dog-friendly café. Registration from 10am.

Cycling Showcase Event

24 Sep, 10 am

Including accessibility bikes, maintenance tent, kids balance bike course and bike sale, outside Central Bark.

Mr Straw’s Guided Walk Round Worksop

28 Sep & 26 Oct – 10am–12pm

Learn a little more about the history of Worksop and the Straw family on this walk through the town, taking in the places the Straw's worked, worshipped and wandered. Tours start at Warwick Villa, 5 Blyth Grove. Park in Mr Straw’s House car park. This is an urban walk with slight inclines included and cobbled streets. £5 per person, booking essential through www.nationaltrust.org. uk/mr-straws-house/whats-on

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park/what’s-on

Legends & The 5th Duke

ANew exhibition at The Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire reveals the life of the elusive 5th Duke of Portland who owned the historic Welbeck estate during the Victorian era. The 5th Duke was an unusual figure in high society, and many myths and legends have grown around his memory.

These include always wearing three pairs of socks, only eating roast chicken, and communicating exclusively by letter through his bedroom door.

The actual truth behind the stories is uncertain but it seems that the famously private 5th Duke was leading a fascinating life.

He is best known for his building projects, which include one of the world’s largest riding schools, 2¾ miles of tunnels, a subterranean ballroom and an underground donkey stable.

This exhibition illustrates his life beyond the tunnels – including stories of lost love, amazing art collecting, and the creation of the landscape we see today at Welbeck.

As a young man, the 5th Duke fell in love with the opera singer Adelaide Kemble. He proposed to her, only to discover that she was secretly married. The Duke never married. The exhibition includes portraits of the singer from the Duke’s collection, including a gold framed miniature portrait, and a selection of

drawings from a series of 34 sketches which show scenes from Adelaide’s performances.

The exhibition also includes some of the works from the 5th Duke’s extensive art collection. He bought more than 50 paintings, including works by Reynolds and Mytens, over 70 miniatures and an extraordinary array of ceramics. A highlight of the exhibition is a full length, glamourous portrait of Madame de la Vallière, who was a mistress of Louis XIV.

This exhibition also includes the architectural models for some of the Duke’s building projects, the Duke’s death mask, one of just a few images of the reclusive Duke, and his iconic doubleletterbox bedroom door, which offered a Victorian version of modern day top level privacy settings.

Lisa Gee, Director of The Harley Gallery, comments: “We wanted to illustrate that the 5th Duke was more than a tunnel builder. He was a true man of his times; a great art collector, prolific correspondent, philanthropist, and innovator using the latest technology and design. Welbeck and The Portland Collection was greatly improved by the Duke for his heirs and future generations.”

further details please visit:

Dig deeper into local history with The Harley Gallery’s new exhibition about the 5th Duke of Portland.

Idle (Not So Idle) Beavers!

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ith wildlife under ever increasing pressure and climate change making efforts to secure nature’s recovery even tougher, it is clear that we need bold action to create a wilder Nottinghamshire for all.

Back in November bold is exactly what Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and its partners, including Severn Trent, Nottingham Trent University and Beaver Trust were when we released the largest group of beavers ever brought to a site in England at Idle Valley Nature Reserve near Retford.

After quarantine and health checks at Five Sisters Zoo in Scotland, the beavers were transported to their new homea specially created enclosure covering more than 58 hectares Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s largest site, which sits alongside the River Idle just outside Retford.

The beavers, the first in Nottinghamshire for at least 400 years, are a key part our long-term vision to make the site and, in time, the valley wilder. Our aim is to enhance, protect and connect habitats as part of efforts to ensure 30% of land across the UK can support nature’s recovery by 2030. At Idle Valley Nature Reserve the beavers will help transform key areas of wetland habitat, benefitting species including wading birds, amphibians and dragonflies. Their actions will also help make the habitats more resilient to climate change.

The re-introduction, made possible thanks to support from Severn Trent as part of their Great Big Nature Boost, plus donations from other funders, Wildlife Trust members and the

public, is an example of our commitment to utilising natural processes to enhance the wildlife habitats at this huge reserve alongside the River Idle.

The beavers are natural wetland engineers with the capacity to be real heroes when it comes to securing nature’s recovery. Since their release, Wildlife Trust staff and researchers from Nottingham Trent University have monitored their progress. Signs of positive impact and of feeding and teeth sharpening were seen within days. By January they had clearly settled in well, with plenty of evidence such as willow trees which had been felled and effectively ‘coppiced’ much as we would do with saws; gnawed branches and mud ‘slides’ at their favourite spots for entering the water.

Through their daily activities the beavers’ were soon helping control invasive scrub and opening up habitats for other species – a key reason for us bringing them back. They had also ‘ringbarked’ some trees, a process where a small section of bark is removed all the way around the tree, preventing it from feeding and taking up water. These will hopefully develop into standing deadwood - one of the rarest habitats - essential for declining species such as lesser spotted woodpecker and willow tit.

Despite the group settling in well, we discovered in February that one of the young kits had died. With no evidence of injury or foul play, a post-mortem examination indicated that it had died of natural causes. Whilst sad, the loss of a kit from such a large litter during its first winter was not entirely unexpected and we hope the group will produce more kits in the not too

Ambitious project to bring beavers back to Bassetlaw is an example of the bold approach needed to restore nature. Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

distant future – as there is plenty of room for the group to expand.

Additional evidence of the beavers’ beneficial impact on the habitats has been gathered during a series of special behind the scenes tours designed to help us share knowledge about the benefit of bringing back ‘nature’s wetland engineers’ and raise extra funds for our conservation programmes. In June, members of the Wildlife Trust’s Young Rangers team, Keeping it Wild youth volunteers and children from the Idle Valley Wildlife Watch Group were also given behind the scenes access.

The reintroduction of beavers, plus a revised grazing regime and the installation of water level controls to help improve conditions for wading birds, has already made a real difference on site and we’re excited at what can be achieved in the years ahead. Our ongoing monitoring programme will assess the longer-term impact of the beavers and help us identify opportunities to further improve habitats for vulnerable species such as water vole and turtledove.

By acting as a catalyst for the restoration of nature across the wider valley, where Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has been investing and supporting other landowners for over 30 years, we believe that the Idle Valley Nature Reserve can be a vital part of the UK Nature Recovery Network.

The reserve is already a nationally recognised wildlife haven and a key destination for migratory birds, and the beavers are now helping speed up the process of making the site even

richer for wildlife. They are also creating opportunities for people to experience a wilder connection with nature and we hope many more people choose to explore this amazing site in the months and years ahead.

Whilst you are currently unlikely to spot the beavers during a general visit, you can view their enclosure from wildlife viewing screens off Chainbridge Lane. As their activity spreads further within the enclosure we hope that evidence of their impact will become easier to spot and there will always be at least an outside chance of catching a glimpse of a beaver as the group increases in number.

To find out more about our beaver project or the reserve visit: nottinghamshirewildlife.org/beavers

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Tel: 0115 958 8242 E-mail: info@nottswt.co.uk www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

Page opposite: Beaver Release courtesy of Hattie Lavender. This page clockwise from top left: A view across part of the Beaver enclosure off Chainbridge Lane. Greenshank at Idle Valley, courtesy of Mike Vickers. The Idle Vally Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust site, courtesy of Erin McDaid. This page bottom: The cafe and shop area at Idle Valley.

New Lease Of Life For Newark Buttermarket

Newark and Sherwood District Council is bringing life back into the iconic historical Newark treasure.

Situated behind the Town Hall, Newark Buttermarket was opened in 1884. It was designed as a covered market, sitting on the site of that was originally the ‘Shambles’. The building has seen many changes since the first foundation stone was laid in 1883 and is now poised to play a major role in boosting the town’s retail, cultural and leisure offerings.

This new lease of life has been set into motion following the purchase in 2019 of the building by Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council. After continued investment by the Council, all spaces available are now let. The phased plan of action for the Buttermarket has brought activity and life back into the building with 100% occupancy on the ground floor - with independent retail, a national chain and a popular restaurant.

This all comes about as part of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s commitment to transforming Newark into a place to live, work and do business by improving infrastructure, supporting businesses and providing a boost to the local economy. The Council is also working closely with the Newark Town Board, who is overseeing a series of aspirational projects – including events and activities as part of the Cultural Heart of Newark project to increase footfall, dwell time and retail spend in the town centre, an Air and Space institute and the enhancement of the historically important Newark Castle Gatehouse, amongst other transformative projects – as part of the £25 million the town received due to the government’s Towns Fund initiative.

Councillor Rhona Holloway, Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth and Visitors at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “I’m thrilled that we, along with our partners, have been able to breathe new life into this incredibly significant and beautiful building. Newark and Sherwood District Council is committed to making sure the Buttermarket is transformed into a suitable space for the town and can be utilised accordingly by the people of Newark. Our ground floor tenants have experienced great success since beginning trade, and now as we welcome Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries to the upper floor, I am excited about the Buttermarket, and Newark’s, future.”

The iconic building is the gateway to the busy market place of the town, with connections to the north and Chain Lane, home to a range of tenants, it’s always been a place to find clever and passionate independent retailers selling a host of wares from food to crafts and eco cosmetics to household furnishings.

So make sure you visit and watch this space as more exciting offerings appear! Look out for updates and find out more by visiting: www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/newarkbuttermarket

Buttermarket

A Brief History At The Buttermarket

July 1882, the Borough Council resolved to erect a covered market on the site of the shambles, between the Buttermarket and Middlegate.

October 1883, the foundation stone was laid in and the market was opened in October 1884.

1936 - 1950, restoration undertaken and then further works including ‘alterations to main entrance and provision of male cloakroom and toilets’

1982, the Town Council acquired the freehold from the District Council. The restoration of the Town Hall was led by the Town Council and funded by a commercial partnership with Lovell Enterprise (Newark) Ltd.

1988, Lovell Enterprise (Newark) Ltd acquired the 1884 New Market from NSDC and leased the ground floor of the Town Hall itself, intending to create a single retail complex. The interventions included the introduction of a mezzanine floor and stairs within the shell of the New Market, the creation of new retail units at ground and first floor levels, and new connections to the buildings to the north and to Chain Lane. The intention was that the building should subsequently be self-financing. The roof of the Market Hall was replaced. The work was carried out by the developer and his architect to the Town Council’s recommendations with Guy St John Taylor [of Newark] acting as consultants.

Jan 2019, The Buttermarket came back into public ownership following joint purchases by Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Council, both of which shared the mutual ambition of bringing the buildings back into productive use.

2021, £25 million of Government funding was awarded to Newark to support long-term projects that will create new educational pathways, attract new and better skilled jobs and industries, and provide greater footfall into the town.

Historical imagery courtesy of Newark & Sherwood District Council.

Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries is a charitable community benefit society delivering cultural and learning services across Nottinghamshire. We are excited to be bringing a brand-new centre to The Buttermarket, Newark, offering a whole range of inspiring courses, workshops, events and more!

Works are underway to transform the mezzanine floor - managed by our partners and building owners Newark and Sherwood District Council who have invited us to take up residence in this wonderful historical building.

Inspire at the Buttermarket will create a lively hub for learning, creativity and exploration and become a valued venue for educational and cultural activities in the heart of Newark town centre. Working with Newark Library and new learning spaces at the YMCA activity village, Newark is on track to become a trailblazer for inspiring cultural and learning activities across the county.

It’s an exciting time as the building works get underway. The mezzanine floor of the Buttermarket, will have a whole new world of cultural and educational adventures for young people and adults in Newark, including three brand-new learning spaces, fully accessible state of the art facilities and brilliant tutors.

We will be offering a range of courses for young people and adults including Employability, ESOL, Health and Wellbeing, Arts & Crafts, Creative writing & Literature, Education, English, Health & Wellbeing, Languages, Maths, Music and Work skills & Employment.

We are looking forward to welcoming you in and if you’d like to help us spread the word about Inspire at the Buttermarket, why not become an Ambassador for the Newark offer by visiting inspireculture.volunteermakers.org and registering your interest.

For enquiries, events and more information contact us at: www.inspireculture.org.uk Tel. 01623 677200 Email: ask@inspireculture.org.uk

Water For The Canal

The Chesterfield Canal could not operate without a water supply, here Rod Auton tells us more.

It is often assumed that canals are just a series of ponds with no current. In fact, there is always a flow. If you watch a feather or a leaf on the water you will see that it moves slowly.

This flow is essential because locks have to be filled in order to move uphill. Without it, the canal would very soon dry out. The distance between Whitsunday Pie Lock, just east of Retford, and Gringley Lock is about nine miles, so one lockful of water makes little difference. However, on the Giant’s Staircase, just above Shireoaks, some locks are only a few dozen yards apart, so a lockful can drop the water level between locks by a good margin. This has to be topped up.

A constant flow of water is also needed because, however well maintained a canal is, there will inevitably be some leakage. Incredibly it is estimated that up to 30% of the water lost can come from evaporation on really hot days such as we have experienced recently.

There are two ways of obtaining this water, either from rivers or from reservoirs. The Chesterfield Canal uses both.

The section in Derbyshire takes its water from the river Rother a few hundred yards from the Crooked Spire in Chesterfield. This used to keep it going all the way to Killamarsh, topped up by a few streams like the Trough Brook. As part of the canal’s restoration, an extra lock has been built at Staveley to get under a railway bridge. On the other side of the railway, a new lock will be built to raise the canal back up to its previous level. In order to preserve the water feed, a syphon pipe will be installed.

When the Canal arrives at Killamarsh it has to get over a limestone ridge, via the flight of thirteen Norwood Locks, meaning that a

new water source is needed. When the canal was being built, Pebley millpond was enlarged to make a reservoir and completed in 1776, making it the oldest canal reservoir in continuous use in the country.

However, it very soon became apparent that Pebley did not hold sufficient water, so Woodhall and Killamarsh reservoirs were built in the 1790s and three reservoirs were built at Harthill, the last one finished in 1806. In the 1960s these three were combined into the single reservoir that we see today.

The water from Pebley feeds into Harthill and gets to the canal via Broad Bridge Dyke, arriving at the Cascade which lies between the eastern portal of the Norwood Tunnel and Kiveton Park station.

The next supply is from the river Ryton. This enters the canal just below Turnerwood at the appropriately named Feeder Lock. The water gets to the canal from the Ryton via the Brancliffe Feeder which follows a remarkable reverse S-shaped route round the back of Turnerwood. A feeder is a very narrow channel, but it is built at a very slight incline to ensure that the water flows towards the canal.

The next feed also comes from the river Ryton, but this time in Worksop. This one follows a direct but very interesting route. It comes off the river very close to the library and then runs through the grounds of the Priory Church and Priorswell Recreation Ground. It continues parallel to the river before going under the canal very close to the wonderful Bracebridge Pumping station, flowing into the canal just below Kilton Lock.

You can find three walks covering these three feeders on the Chesterfield Canal Trust website; just click on Downloads then Walk Leaflets. They are called Watery Walks 1, 2 and 3.

The next source of water is the river Idle in Retford. This used to come via a very long feeder originating near Ordsall, but that was abandoned in the 1960s when the river was dredged for flood prevention. There is now a small brick pumping station, often covered in graffiti, right next to the Idle aqueduct just above Town Lock that does the job.

The final river feed is from the Trent. There are pumps installed by the old warehouse next to West Stockwith lock. These can pump water up from the river into West Stockwith basin.

There are of course lots of other smaller supplies such as little seasonal streams, land drains and water simply running off fields in major storms.

The management of this water is absolutely crucial. Besides water flowing into the canal, there is also provision for overflows in times of flood to take the water back into rivers. All the feeders have sluice gates to control the amount of water being released. At times of excess water or flood, these are closed to stop more water getting into the canal. At the start of the canal in Chesterfield there is a floodgate that can be closed.

Lack of water has always been a problem for canals. This will most certainly get worse as global warming means less water in the summer with reservoirs and rivers running low.

This has been a particular problem on the Chesterfield Canal above Shireoaks this year. Here there are 23 locks in a little over a mile, so a good supply of water is needed. The Canal & River Trust, which owns and runs the canal east of the Norwood Tunnel, has been carrying out major works on Harthill reservoir, meaning that its level has been lower than usual. Combine this with a very dry spring and the recent heatwaves and there is simply not sufficient supply. This has meant that the canal has been closed to navigation above Shireoaks until substantial rains can refill the reservoirs. The towpath always remains open, so you can still enjoy this fabulous section of our canal.

Oddly, there is another side to lack of water, or at least usable water. This is when the canal freezes. This has scarcely occurred over the last decade but years ago it was a real problem. When the canal was frozen boats couldn’t move so goods could not be delivered. This is what happened in the very severe winter of 1947 when canals were frozen for months on end. Different means of transporting goods had to be found and many users never returned to the canals, which was a devastating blow to the canal carriers who were still trying to recover from the war.

I hope that this article has demonstrated that there is a bit more to building, running and maintaining a canal’s water supply than might be immediately obvious.

Rod Auton

Rod is the Publicity Officer for the Chesterfield Canal Trust which is campaigning to complete the restoration of the canal by its 250th Anniversary in 2027.

For further information go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk. All imagery courtesy of The Chesterfield Canal Trust (various photographers).

Page opposite image: The canal on the left, river Rother on the right in Chesterfield (Sam Witham). This page from top: Harthill reservoirs in 1892. A flood at Staveley in 1932, river Rother on the left, canal on the right. The Cascade at Kiveton. Frozen Drakeholes. (Mike Ogden). The start of the canal in Chesterfield – river Rother on the left, the canal on the right.

Nottingham Wouldn’t Be Nottingham Without... The Sheriff

The Sheriff of Nottingham is legendary. Made met with the city’s newest elected Sheriff Councillor Nicola Heaton. Of course, we had to mention nemesis Robin Hood, but found through their love of the city, that they’ve made peace…

Nottingham has had a Sheriff for at least a thousand years. Other cities across the UK also have Sheriffs but none as famous as the one whose enemy was Robin Hood, and who legendary status remains as preserved and revered as that of the outlaw himself. Afterall, you think of Robin, his merry men and Marion, and of course you also see the formidable Sheriff.

The two men intrinsically entwined, but whilst we may see them in the roles of good versus evil, interestingly the Sheriff was not evil, but there to establish law and order.

If we look back to the very beginning, following the Norman Invasion and William the Conqueror's diktat that a castle be built in Nottingham, the town became divided between the newly arrived Norman French who settled around the castle and the Saxons who held what was seen as the 'old town'. The whole area which included Nottingham and Derbyshire was presided over by a single High Sheriff with his seat of power within the castle.

It was in 1155, that King Henry II granted Nottingham a Royal Charter giving the people of the town certain rights and freedoms, mainly around fairs and trade. At the end of his reign Henry gave Nottingham into the lordship of his son, John. The city gained its first mayor and held its first Goose Fair in 1284 but didn't actually elect a Sheriff until almost two hundred years later in 1449. Due to the divisions in the city

into two parts, two Sheriffs were appointed - William Sadler and Thomas Lyng and this tradition was upheld until the major changes in local government in 1835.

The sheriff's role at that time was to be responsible for prisoners appearing in court, collecting rents and taxes and generally enforcing the King's law and order and keeping the peace.

Over time, the role has evolved to adapt to modern life and whilst it was historically a role used to enforce law, bring criminals to justice (and chase cheeky outlaws through forests!), the role now is largely ceremonial.

The Lord Mayor of Nottingham has in recent years appointed a Sheriff to continue the tradition and help keep Nottingham (and Nottinghamshire’s) many highlights and of course its famous legend on the tourist trail.

Councillor Nicola Heaton was elected in May as the current serving Sheriff of Nottingham, a role she is relishing. She is the sixth female to hold this role in recent years, with each Sheriff standing for one year.

Nicola's role is largely ceremonial and tourism related, however, when needed, she steps in for the Mayor on all manner of occasions. The Sheriff is also required to attend certain civic events and tends to have a presence at formal events across the city.

For Nicola, as a seasoned councillor and a passionate servant of the city’s diverse communities, the role is giving her a springboard to attend all manner of community activities, support fundraising efforts, and be a presence on the ground to understand what is going on in the city, what needs celebrating, where improvement is needed, and what challenges people face.

The role is far removed from the swashbuckling antics of the Sheriff we perhaps conjure up visions of from the films we have seen or stories we have been told. It is exciting nonetheless, and more importantly, it is exciting for people of all ages at all different occasions to know the Sheriff is there. Such is the status and intrigue that lingers, and probably always will. Kids still gasp in awe; adults break out in a smile. The Sheriff’s work is to maintain that symbolism and shout about the many wonderful things that Nottingham has to offer and to encourage people to see it for themselves.

Since becoming the Sheriff of Nottingham, Nicola has welcomed the Commonwealth baton to Nottingham, opened a gym, attended a medal ceremony for a school for pupils with autism, an International Yoga event, been to Stonebridge City Farm, Nottingham Poetry Festival and a number of local charity events. She’s also been spotted at community theatres, across many of the region's schools and of course she accompanies the Lord Mayor at more formal events.

In addition to promoting Nottingham to visitors, The Sheriff also promotes cultural and leisure activities to residents and is seen as an integral person in supporting and building community spirit. We are certainly only seeing good here and are quickly dispelling any preconceptions we might have had that the Sheriff leans to the dark side. Ha. In fact, we are thinking Robin Hood himself might have quite liked this one.

Originally from Kent, and having studied in Durham, Nicola moved to Nottingham, falling in love with the city, and working for the East Midlands Labour Party. In 2011 she was elected to the Council to represent Meadows Ward where she lives, and she has served on a number of different committees, including police and crime panel, corporate parenting, and fire authority.

In 2014, under her leadership, as Executive Member for Community Services, Nottingham was named Britain’s Cleanest City.

Running for Sheriff earlier this year seemed a natural progression to Nicola so she could take on a role that gave her more of a tourism angle – promoting all the hard work that the Council has been doing and encouraging people to visit.

“From the Frame Worker’s museum and lace heritage to the Goose Fair and its cheese riots, to the rich farming and industrial heritage of the city, right through to the incredible city of caves, the castle, our parks, and our strategic position in the county and country, there is so much to shout about here”, smiles Nicola.

“Our city has evolved over time to not only maintain a string tie with its heritage and to celebrate this, but to welcome new industry and to become a young, vibrant, forward-thinking city. We channel technology and of course there’s the Creative Quarter. We attract thousands of students to our higher education and have a superb retail and dining and leisure offering. And let’s not forget about our sport with tennis, football, cricket and so much more.”

The Sheriff may not be chasing Robin Hood anymore, but Nicola does still meet up with the famous outlaw at certain events, and they put differences aside for a photo or two.

“I’ve met Robin”, Nicola laughs. “You cannot fail to fall in love with the legend of our most famous outlaw and his blushing bride and merry men. People from all over the world come to the castle and over to Sherwood Forest. It is a tale that will forever stir our imagination and intrigue, and it is a huge driver for tourism in our country and the city.

“As Sheriff I get to be a part of that tale in modern day, hopefully bring a smile to people’s faces, and get to ultimately promote our fantastic city to as many people as possible, whilst still keeping some of that historical magic alive. It is also wonderful to see people doing so many brilliant and positive things across our city and bringing them to people’s attention.”

“As Sheriff I get to be a part of that tale in modern day, hopefully bring a smile to people’s faces, and get to ultimately promote our fantastic city...”

Balborough Ramble

By travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram.

The ancient and historical village of Barlborough rests on the edge of three counties, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Lincolnshire. Its history is colourful and rich and was occupied by early settlers who also formed small communities in neighbouring Whitwell, Clowne, and Creswell. It was documented as Barleburh in 1002, Barleburg in the Domesday book of 1086, and has seen many variations throughout the ages before becoming known as Barlborough.

A thriving region, it has evolved throughout the ages, from rural farming to coal mining and has access nationwide via the motorway which is close by.

This lovely little walk takes you on a journey through time, with wonderful views across the countryside. At the start of the walk you will notice the village school, the original building dates back to 1870 and was commissioned and built by the Rodes family of Barlborough Hall, with the present school building being extended over the years.

Barlborough Hall is a magnificent Tudor mansion which was built by Frances de Rodes in 1583. Rodes was a distinguished judge who was famously known for presiding over the trial of Mary Queen of Scots, resulting in her being condemned to her death. Frances de Rodes never resided in the great hall, in fact he passed away not long after the mansion was completed, leaving his son to assume residency of Barlborough Hall. The hall has had several owners and uses over the centuries and was also used by the British Army during the Second World War. In 1939 it became an independent Catholic day school in the Jesuit tradition and is now a private preparatory school for nearby Mount St Mary’s College in the village of Spinkhill.

The surrounding countryside is a delight, with superb panoramic views over the Pennines and the Rother Valley. Wildlife is in

abundance and there are many photo opportunities to be had along the route. As you approach the Quarry Dam, you will spot the earth mound, which are the remains of an old mine, which was in use from 1895, until its closure in 1908. The mine provided many jobs for the locals and attracted workers from the neighbouring counties to the area, increasing the number of inhabitants in the village. Quarry Dam is a great spot for bird watching, especially for catching a glimpse of the elusive Kingfisher as it darts across the water!

Walking through the village along the High Street, you will notice a remarkable Victorian Archway or gate known as the Golden Gate Memorial Arch, locally referred to as the Mizpah gate. The elaborately decorated structure was built by William Hatfield de Rodes in memory of his late wife Sophia Felicite Rodes, who died at the youthful age of just 34 of in 1869. The stonework is beautifully embellished with mosaics and unusual inscriptions which are written in Hebrew, Greek and Latin. The pretty garden beyond the arch was founded in 1951 and symbolises a place for quiet contemplation and haven, it also serves as the war memorial to the brave who lost their life during the first and second world wars.

The distinctive village cross is also situated on the High Street and is a grade 11 listed structure. It is a very unusual and special cross as it is still in its original location. The sandstone base is thought to be the remains of a medieval cross, and the current standing cross dates to around the 18th century. It really does give the village that ‘chocolate box’ feel.

There is also a memorial to Fred Greaves who was the first recipient of the Victoria Cross in Derbyshire. It really is worth taking a few extra minutes to visit as it is along the route of the walk.

Happy rambling! Sally

In this issue we have a delightful ramble in Balborough.

The basics

Distance: 3.2 miles (4.8km)

Severity: Easy Gradient: Mostly flat.

Approx time: 2 hours at a leisurely pace.

Stiles: 2.

Maps: OS 269 Chesterfield & Alfreton.

Path info: Woodland, meadows, paths, and tracks.

Start point: School.

Dog Friendly: Yes, on lead.

Refreshments: Various pubs in the village to choose from.

Directions

1. We begin this lovely walk on High Street, by the Primary School. Head towards Ruthyn Avenue and proceed to walk along the footpath until just before California Lane. You will see a path to your right, which takes you through the Laurels.

2. Follow the field edge track bearing right, this follows the line of the motorway. After a short distance turn left and cross the bridge over the motorway following the track to the right, keeping the woodland to your left.

3. Proceed along the track, you will

see a line of hedging/trees to the left, follow this until you reach a stile. Cross over the stile and into a field. You can see the old mine mound to your right.

4. Follow the track round to the right of the hedge, passing Quarry Dam on your left. (You can view the dam by access over a stile to your left). Continue along to join a farm track, and after a short distance you will see a stile to your left, just before the woods.

5. Cross over the stile and continue through the woodland path and on

until you reach a small stream or ditch. Cross over the ditch and continue along the field edge track until you reach another stile. Cross over the stile and turn right, following the track until you reach the motorway.

6. Proceed over the motorway bridge and turn right (waymarked). Walk along, passing a woodland to your right, cross over the cattle grid and continue along passing Barlborough Hall to your left and onto Ward Lane.

7. Continue along Ward Lane until you reach High Street, Market Cross and the start point.

Made's Favourite...

plants!

Here’s some of our favourites to boost your health at home and add a little greenery to your lovely interiors!

If you’re looking for a boost to your indoor décor this autumn, as the leaves turn golden brown and fall from the trees outdoors, why not invest in a little extra greenery indoors!

1. Spider Plant

A hardy plant that thrives easily and is a super oxygenating plant too. Great for improving air in the home and beautiful for it’s wonderfully curly and fun colourful leaves

2. Money Plant

Gorgeous plants with shiny saucer shaped leaves. They are also a healthy air oxygenator and are wonderful additions to your windowsills too!

3. Aloe Vera

A name well known for its soothing properties, but also a really easyto-keep plant for your home. It can cope with very little maintenance and keeps your home in tip top air condition too!

4. Lavender

Great for outdoors but have you ever thought about adding this lovely plant to your interior décor?

The smell is amazing in a hallway and adds a calming aromatic atmosphere.

5 Mint

A hardy, easy to look-after plant. It adds a wonderfully fresh aroma to your kitchen and there will always be a supply of mint leaves when you’re ready to relax in the evening with a mojito!

Sofas & Stuff

New showroom open in Nottingham.

Situated on Castle Boulevard, Sofas & Stuff’s new showroom is spacious, bright and airy with plenty of off-street parking: a relaxing place in which to see and try out the company’s wide and varied range of bespoke, handmade sofas, chairs, footstools and beds. The new Nottingham showroom is the company’s 21st store, with two more due to open this Autumn.

Sofas & Stuff are a family business with three generations’ experience of creating beautiful sofas and chairs. Their focus is on classic, considered designs and premium, long-lasting quality: timeless furniture designed to be enjoyed and to sit comfortably within your home.

Each and every piece of furniture is lovingly handmade by skilled artisans in workshops here in Nottinghamshire and in Lancashire.

Andrew Cussins, Founder and CEO, Sofas & Stuff, says: “We are excited to launch our new showroom in Nottingham, bringing the Sofas & Stuff experience to the city and surrounding area. Our team can’t wait to become part of the community, and to welcome customers into our new home.”

Fine quality and inspirational fabrics lie at the heart of Sofas & Stuff. Indeed, the company can design and create bespoke furniture using any suitable upholstery fabric in the world. Their remarkable range includes exclusive designs such as Cloth 22 stripes and linen weaves designed in-house by Sofas & Stuff, and their collaborative collections with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and the V&A. These sit alongside those from celebrated British fabric houses such as Colefax & Fowler and Linwood. Experienced, friendly design consultants are on hand at the Nottingham showroom to help you find the right style and fabrics, working with you to create the perfect piece of bespoke furniture.

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Creating Perfect Spaces

Thoughts On Lighting

Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd - Specialising in Architecture, Urban Planning, Space Planning and Interior Design.

Following the focus on our considerations of materiality in the last issue, I’d like to now concentrate on how our manifesto relates specifically to contemplations of lighting. This is the third layer of the architectural concept upon which constructs of bespoke focal points are overlaid and integrated into the architectural palimpsest.

Lighting is as important to an interior, if not more so I would argue, as more tangible elements such as furniture and furnishings. It is the magic ingredient that lends depth and atmosphere to a space, changing the mood and subtly directing where our glance falls.

Lighting can be used to model a space; it manipulates how we view form, surface and texture. Our eyes register any light reflected from surfaces, refracted through transparent layers or projected onto translucent skins. Voids may be intersected by the calligraphic passage of light; upon solid form, light etches its surface. The element of lighting becomes part of the structure, being integral to the architectural form.

Lighting follows on from the two previous layers of spatiality and materiality because it is inherently integrated into each. Light fittings may be either buried flush or completely hidden from view within the various physical elements of spatiality, floors, steps, walls and

ceilings, in order to accentuate and further describe the form.

We can escalate light’s impact when we also introduce the qualities of materiality either as a surface or volume. Opaque materials such as timber, stone, concrete or metal have varying textures which may be interrogated with light projected onto their surfaces; rougher textures are revealed in detail whilst smoother planes reflect the light back into the space.

Translucent materials such as cast or etched glass, textiles or sheet marble allow light to both be reflected off it or to be refracted through it depending on their density. With the process of refraction, the deeper hidden detail of a material is exposed and will also colour the hue of the light.

Transparent materials such as glass, perspex or resin allow light to pass freely through their volume thereby illuminating the entire object, transforming them into lighting features in their own right.

In the next issue I will reveal how our manifesto relates specifically to thoughts on bespoke focal points or furniture.

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 below.

Julie Richards Architecture & Design Ltd

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The Infinite Game...

There is likely something deeply wrong with the way you approach fitness and health in your life. I’m not talking about the style of training you do or the particular diet you follow. I'm talking about the way you approach wellbeing as a finite game when it is actually an infinite game.

The problem; you see fitness/health as a finite game you can win by achieving a given goal, like six pack abs. But fitness / health is an infinite game, un-winnable and never ending. Using finite strategies or models to think about and play an infinite game is short sighted, adds unnecessary stress and doomed to fail eventually. Changing your view to see your health, fitness and wellbeing as the infinite game that it is will relieve stress and make your practice more enjoyable. Let me explain.

Definitions: (Borrowed from Simon Sinek, “the infinite game”, borrowed by him from James Carsey, “finite and infinite games”).

Finite games: Fixed rules, fixed players, fixed objectives, clear winner and losers based on agreed upon parameters. Like basketball or any other sport. The objective is to win

Infinite games: Anyone can join or leave at any time, the rules are dynamic and can change at any time, winning is not possible, there is no end. The objective is to play as well as possible, for as long as possible. For example, business, as Simon point out, is an infinite game, as is health, fitness and life.

In Simons example, business is an infinite game because you cannot “win” business, you can only be currently winning or losing or not playing. Anyone can start a company / competitor at any time (no fixed players) and the rules can change rapidly, dramatically and without warming (for example, COVID).

Similarly health is an infinite game. You cannot ‘win’ health and fitness. You can simply be doing better or doing worse as time goes by. The rules can change as new research, major life changes and ageing come into play. New players, like COVID, can enter or leave.

Health as an infinite game. When you start to see your practice of health as playing an infinite game, the context of each small win or failure becomes more relevant here and now. When your sights are set on a specific, winnable goal that is off in the future, your thinking self rationally assesses the best path forwards and sets the parameters of the strategy you will use to get there. It is like you have tried to create a mini finite game for yourself to win or lose. But by focusing on the outcome, you are losing focus on the process. Where this can be useful in making you adhere to strict standards for short periods to achieve goals, but it is actually unhelpful in playing the bigger game, the infinite game.

Even in a best case scenario, where you achieve your target body fat percentage by a given date, for example. Once the goal is over and passed, the big game plays on. In order to keep playing, you may need to set another, often loftier goal. The treadmill continues until you fall off. This repeated chasing of goals often leads to frustration, disenchantment and feeling disillusioned with the whole endeavour. Must there always be something to strive for? Can I not simply enjoy being healthy or really fit as a practice in my life?

You can, and by switching your lens out for an infinite one, you will.

Fitness as an example. For now, throw away the common goals of dropping fat, seeing abs, running 5k under 20 minutes or building an impressive amount of muscle. Instead, take the infinite view.

Fitness as an infinite game: Your objective is to play as well as possible for as long as possible. You assess whether you’re wining in the game of fitness by how well you play each day, week, month etc. Did you train? Run? Walk? Eat well? Sleep well? And on.

All these are things that you can influence directly because they are your behaviours. Unlike outcomes (most goals), that you can only influence indirectly, through your behaviours.

The key to success in health is having the right mindset. It isn't about winning or losing - it's the little thing we forget sometimes, simply enjoying the game that counts.

Pete Edwards, Thrive Health Management Ltd.

Seeing life long fitness and wellbeing this way removes the strain often caused by pursuing an external goal. Removes the temptation to use unsustainable methods to achieve that goal. It mitigates the emptiness that results from the void left when you achieve a goal, and the shame that results when you fall short. Instead, you can take pleasure in playing each day. Focusing on the process, and the practice. Taking joy from it.

A popular philosophy in sport is that the score takes care of itself. Meaning if you focus on practicing and playing well, you will likely be happy with the score in the end.

The gravity of the game. Wellbeing is an infinite game, one to be played forever. One that you ARE playing whether deliberately or not. One that you actually cannot opt out of! One in which doing well actually extends your life, and doing poorly in actually shortens it. One in which you are perpetually currently winning, or currency falling behind.

So if you taking part is compulsory, and the stakes are literally life and death, you should probably be striving to play well. And if you are going to play, it is better that you enjoy the process of so doing.

Article by Pete Edwards. Founder, THM.

John Flynn Opticians

Breakthrough treatment for Dry AMD eye problems - now available locally.

As we age, our sight tends to become less clear, and some of us will develop what is known as 'Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration'. When this happens, the central area of our vision darkens and becomes blurred, making it difficult to see detail, and preventing activities such as driving, reading, watching TV, using computers, tablets, and so on. Even recognising faces can prove difficult.

Until recently, there were no effective treatments for Dry AMD, the only suggestions being lifestyle changes or dietary supplements. Now, sufferers will be delighted to learn that there is a newly developed treatment available locally. It is a safe, non-invasive, painless therapy which is fully approved under European and UK directives.

This breakthrough treatment is known as photobiomodulation (PBT) and uses a cold laser system to produce low levels of red, yellow and infra-red light to stimulate the centre of vision by energising and providing oxygen for cell repair.

Results from extensive monitored trials of the therapy show that for many Dry AMD sufferers, there can be an improvement in sharpness of vision corresponding to some 5 or 8 extra letters on the testing chart.

This therapy has also been shown to help diabetics who have certain eye problems related to their diabetes.

Dr Sheeraz Janjua is now providing this new treatment at his special clinics held regularly at Flynn's Opticians in Beeston. He can be contacted on 0115 9255051. For more information contact us at 0115 9255051 or 0115 9392421 or visit www.johnflynnopticians.co.uk

Dr Sheeraz Janjua

Dr Sheeraz Janjua using his new laser equipment to treat a patient's Dry AMD eye problem.

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An impression of how Dry AMD can effect central vision, and gradually become more disabling.

World First Aid Day

September 2022

Members of the Wellness Business Network offer gems from their individual expertise

When it comes to First Aid around the home or at work the easiest thing to do is to buy and off the shelf kit that will contain the basic supplies that you are likely to need. These kits are designed for the normal First Aid requirements such as cuts and burns.

You may need to add to these kits if you have particular health issues that might require urgent attention. If you are asthmatic you might want to keep a spare inhaler in your kit, anyone with an allergy may keep an EpiPen in their kit.

When it comes to your general wellbeing kit you are likely to find that there are some things that would help most people and others that will be specific to you. When it comes to creating your own kit start by thinking about the wellbeing issues that are most likely to be relevant to you. Do you suffer with migraines, blood sugar dips or from lack of sleep? If you have particular requirements such as these start by adding the things that you know have worked for you in the past and then do some research into what else you might be able to include.

Articles such as this will give you a great starting point and would be great to add to your kit along with any items you might need to follow through on the suggestions. Be sure to give them a try and to make notes of anything that worked for you as well as those that don’t.

For example, you may want to tackle sleep issues with your wellbeing kit. An eye mask and some lavender would be good additions to any kit. You may have found that for you ear plugs are essential and chamomile tea really helps so they would be things that you would include especially for you. You might also want to include a list of meditations that have helped you drift off to sleep (whether they were meant to or not!)

Once you have compiled your basic kit make a list of the contents and review it on a regular basis to make sure nothing is past it’s use by date and any items that have been used are replaced. You can keep adding to your kit as you make new discoveries.

Perhaps the most important thing, as with a First Aid kit, if to make sure that you can find it easily and quickly. Also check that any others who may need access know where it is located and what is in it. Just think how lovely it would be to know that the next time you can’t sleep well, help is easy to find.

Clare Wildman, Clare Wildman Coaching.

The R.E.S.T Practice

Spend a little time on yourself, refocus and find your centre.

1. Find a comfortable position of your choice. This could be standing, sitting or lying down.

2. If you choose to keep your eyes open, let your gaze rest, lowered at a point in front of you. If you choose to keep your eyes closed, rest your eyelids comfortably.

3. Set your intention to relaxing and effortlessness

4. Whenever you find yourself shifting into “doing” or “thinking” simply return back to your original intention, and begin again.

5. Relax your attention. Release any fixation that you might have on any object. Be as ordinary and natural as possible. If you notice that your attention becomes fixated or distracted, simply relax.

6. Exhale all striving. Empty yourself of any effort towards achieving a particular outcome or result. Let your experience be as it is.

7. Sense the Silence. Surrender all attachment to what you notice, and feel the intuitive sense of silence/stillness within you.

8. Tune into awareness. Recognise that you are naturally awake and you are conscious of this awareness. There’s nothing to do, and nowhere to go. Just rest.

9. When you are ready to end the practice, gently bring your attention to your surroundings and invite simple movements to your body.

Sara Copley Azumi Wellness www.azumiwellness.com

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

Add Some Sparkle...

Tied Up In Notts

We love a good wedding here at Made! Here's a few lovely themes and quirky ideas from some of our region's brides and grooms.

A big thank you to all the brides, grooms, photographers, florists and guest writers that have shared their wonderful wedding moments with us.

We hope these ideas provide a little inspiration for all weddings in planning right now. The sky is the limit and when you're 'tying the knot' make it personal to you.

Rustic & Natural

All Natural

From Kathryn Edwards Photography

The Venue...

Bridge House Barn.

The rolling British countryside is a wonderful backdrop. There is an abundance of venues with this offering from barns and farms to golf clubs and even National Trust and Heritage properties. All you need to consider is your budget and travel considerations. For this wedding pictured the happy couple decided on a farmyard feel, complete with wellies, tractor and hay bales. The bridesmaids and floristry followed the natural and rustic theme with gorgeous greens and simple yet elegant bouquets.

Top tips...

• Keep it simple - you don't have to be extravagant to have the perfect wedding, stick to your roots and don't be influenced by big spends for the day, have it your way.

• Think seasonally - if you're planning an outdoor wedding be prepared for all eventualities, the British weather can be changeable and you'll have to consider this for a blazing hot day or a quick downpour. Whether it's parasols or tents, ask the venue for advice.

Kathryn Edwards Photography

Imagery courtesy of Kathryn Edwards.

Timeless Style...

A Vintage Theme

The Venue...

Hodsock Priory is a wonderful example of a beautiful country house that can export you and your guests back in time for a perfect vintage themed wedding.

The look - pictured here the bridesmaids wear emerald green gowns accented with lace and complemented with a fur wrap for a perfect finish.

The bouquets - delicately muted pink and ivory roses with green foliage.

Top tips...

• Explore the gorgeous historical sites in the region, and visit the wedding venues before making a decision.

• Take Your Time, don't make rash decisions, try out different ideas, color schemes and plans, considering the season and the weather.

• Research, there are so many places to find inspiration for vintage themes and ideas. From Pinterest and instagram all across social media. Always ask wedding planners at venues for ideas too, experience of what has worked in the past is invaluable.

Floristry: Flowers By Kay www.flowersbykay.co.uk info@flowersbykay.co.uk

Photography: Crayden Photography www.craydenweddingphotography.co.uk Stu Ganderton www.stuganderton.com

Sports Lovers...

A Love For Sport

From Kathryn Edwards Photography

The Venue...

Nottingham Forest Football Club

was a wedding that came from a true romance story. Once childhood sweethearts found each other again years later, all through their love of football! It was simply the perfect match.

For the bridal look - it had to be the Notts Forest FC colours, red and whitegorgeous and traditional and very much on theme for the grounds too!

Top tips...

Location if it is a place that is dear to you heart and part of your story enquire about wedding or reception possibilities. There is always the chance of a photo opportunity if other elements aren't possible.

Keep it on theme - there are so many options for sports themed weddings, from the venue itself to the sporting team colours. The favours, cake and decor can all be created to enhance the theme and make the day truly memorable!

The Big Event...

A Unique Theme

From Emmy Brown, Senior Marketing Executive at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham.

The Venue...

The Motorpoint Arena Nottingham This wedding was in the luxurious Spotlight Bar & Restaurant. Making for an elegant, yet super unique space, the stylish Spotlight Bar & Restaurant can accommodate up to 200 guests and offers spectacular views of Nottingham’s skyline.

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham conference@motorpointarenanottingham.com www.spotlight-restaurant.co.uk

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BigWheels...

A Truck Theme

From Joanne, proud previous owner.

This blushing bride took to the wheel of her old truck to get to the wedding on time!

Joanne drove the fully restored lorry in her beautiful gown and enjoyed the trip down memory lane as she began her new journey as a bride.

The wedding was held at Ye Olde Bell Hotel Barnby Moor, and the guests were thilled to see Joanne's exciting arrival in true style.

Flowers By Kay www.flowersbykay.co.uk info@flowersbykay.co.uk

Imagery courtesy of Joanne and Flowers By Kay. Floristry by Flowers By Kay.

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Along The Canal...

A Boaty Theme

From Rod Auton at The Chesterfield Canal Trust.

The Venue...

Along The Chesterfield Canal, the bride travelled in style and had time to take in the beautiful views all the way down to the Hollingwood Hub from Tapton Lock on the old tripboat 'John Varley'.

The bride is a peripatetic hairdresser and all along the route various customers of hers were waiting to wave.

This tripboat wedding embraced classic British heritage in style with red, white and blue. The interior and exterior of the tripboat decorated in theme, beautifully matching the groom and groomsmen as well as the brides stunning summery bouquet.

Travelling along the canal on a tripboat is a wonderfully unique experience for any wedding party, and definitely one to remember.

The Chesterfield Canal Trust

For details on tripboat weddings or for information about The Chesterfield Canal visit: www.chesterfield-canaltrust.org.uk

All imagery courtesy of Rod Auton, The Chesterfield Canal Trust.

A Perfect Escape...

Hawthorn

Hawthorn Hideaway is a new luxury couples getaway, based in Walkeringham North Nottinghamshire, offering a unique waterside, woodland, spa experience. Situated alongside the picturesque, green flag awarded, Chesterfield Canal, a site of special scientific interest.

The site opened in 2020, by husband-and-wife Ronnie and Josephine Lee. This was a family adventure with the aiming of spending time together with their eight year old daughter (who loves her role as security) after a life changing event. Their focus is on family, relationships, and community. They want to provide somewhere for couples to “reconnect, recharge and come away feeling so snuggly”, as in the words of one their guest couples.

Prior to opening their new venture Ronnie had spent almost 30 years working in the live music industry, and during that time has worked with some of the biggest names, Green Day, Robbie Williams, and Kings Of Leon to name but a few, “I really want our customers to feel like they are getting the VIP treatment, and that’s what we try to do at Hawthorn Hideaway, I’m used to dealing with people who have the highest expectations, and delivering, and that’s what our guests get”.

There are just two lodges (Swan and Owl Lodge) and a very special canal boat called Kingfisher, all are self-catering with en-suites and

fully equipped kitchens. All have wood-burners as well as central heating, each unit has its own private hot tub and outdoor garden area with luxury day beds and a fire bowl BBQ. The boat, Kingfisher, offers something different and exceptional. Guests can book a few days and take the boat for a cruise (training is provided) then moor on site to enjoy all the luxury on offer. Each accommodation sleeps just two adults, ideal for a romantic getaway.

Josephine, a GP, uses her skills in caring for people holistically to cater for their guests, ensuring a relaxing and natural environment, healthy, fresh and local food, good sleep, privacy and space for couples to connect in and facilities that allow the mind, body and soul to rest and be rejuvenated, be it the sauna, hot tub or with massage treatments.

Each unit is self-contained and has its own garden area and facilities, making it private for the couples. Each lodge has allocated seating by the canal, where you can fish or relax and watch the world go by. Onsite there is a wood burning sauna and an indoor BBQ cabin, both of these are included in the price, but must be booked in slots, so that they can be cleaned between uses. There are also some gorgeous extras included such as the welcome breakfast hamper!

For full details and to book visit: www.hawthornhideaway.com enquiries@hawthornhideaway.com. Ronnie Lee 07515 860481

Walkeringham

Hideaway, Brickyard Lane, Walkeringham, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN10

Wedding Fairs...

The Luxury Wedding Fair at Renaissance, Kelham Hall

Oct 30, 11am

Kelham Hall, Newark www.renaissance-kelham.com

Oh Happy Day Wedding Fair at The Pumping House

6 Nov, 12pm

The Pumping House, Break Lane, Ollerton, NG22 9HQY thepumpinghouse.com

The Newark Wedding Fair

Newark Showground, Newark

13 Nov, 11am

Newark and Notts Showground, Lincoln Road, Newark-on-Trent, Newark, NG24 2NY www.newarkshowground.com

insposa Wedding Fair at Norwood Park, Nottinghamshire

4 Dec, 12pm

Norwood Park, Hallam Road, Southwell, NG25 0PFY www.norwoodpark.co.uk

A truly magical wedding venue

The Venue to Stay, Spa, Dine & Marry

Whether you’re looking to have an intimate wedding or a grand affair, Ye Olde Bell has the perfect space for you, call our team and let us help you create your special day.

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Festival Of Food & Drink 2022

Legendary chef Rosemary Shrager and finalists from BBC’s MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals have been added to the delicious menu of famous names at this year’s Festival of Food and Drink, held at Worksop’s Clumber Park on 17th and 18th September.

Rosemary will appear on Saturday causing cookery chaos with her fun but no-nonsense approach in the Cookery Theatre with host and TV chef Joe Hurd (the weekend's host), which is free to attend for Festival ticket holders.

“I’m delighted to be coming back to Clumber Park,” said Rosemary. “This event is always such fun with great crowds and excellent produce on offer. I’m looking forward to bringing some of my new recipes to the Cookery Theatre for all to enjoy.”

Rosemary endeared herself to the nation when she took part in 'I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here' where she proved she could cook just about anything, anywhere. Since then, she has appeared on shows such as The Real Marigold Hotel, Chopping

Block, The Big Family Cooking Showdown and most recently ITV’s Cooking with the Stars, mentoring Strictly judge Anton Du Beke. She will appear alongside Great British Bake Off finalist Chigs Palmar.

On Sunday, BBC MasterChef finalist Pookie Tredell, the Midlands Beauty Salon owner who won a legion of fans from her very first appearance, will make her Clumber Park debut. Born in Bangkok, Thailand, Pookie moved to the UK after her degree.

"I am Thai with Chinese heritage and although this has a huge influence on my cooking, I don’t limit myself to Thai-Chinese food,” she explains. “I like cooking international foods but love introducing my own style with all the foods I’ve cooked. Most of all I want my food to be flavoursome, delicious, fun and put a smile on people’s faces.”

She will be joined by MasterChef: The Professionals finalist Philli Armitage-Mattin, who entertained the nation with her take on playful Asian-inspired dishes.

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Legendary chef Rosemary Shrager and finalists from BBC’s MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals have been added to the delicious menu of famous names at this year’s Festival of Food & Drink, held at Worksop’s Clumber Park on 17 and 18 September. Don't miss out on this years tastiest event!

‘Chef Philli” started her career in Michelin starred kitchens with the Gordon Ramsay group in the UK, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

A Master’s degree in Chemistry has allowed her to design and launch macro-calculated restaurant concepts focusing on nutrition. A keen eye for blue sky concepts was key to working on the plant-based food ranges.

With a passion for Asian Street food after having spent a year working and researching across Asia to find unique recipes that would appeal to the Western palate, Philli’s debut cookbook Taste Kitchen: Asia is available from September.

Pookie and Philli will be joined by Great British Bake Off winner and Strictly finalist John Whaite, who is also resident chef on Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch.

Now in its ninth year, this celebration of local producers and global flavours attracts some of the UK’s best traders and street food vendors with over 150 on offer including many visitor favourites as well as newcomers. With live music and DJs, it’s no surprise that the Festival of Food and Drink is the biggest and most popular in the region.

Ticket prices start from just £10 in advance including entry into Clumber Park (usually £5 per adult). Family and VIP tickets available. For more info, visit: www.festivaloffoodanddrink.com

Cocktail Making

Wine

with HUGO's Bar –

available.

Classes with Woodthorpe Wines.

area from Creswell Crags.

area from National Trust - Clumber Park

the kids.

Pookie Masterchef Finalist

John Whaite TV Chef & Author

Imagery courtesy of The Festival Of Food & Drink.

Philli Armitage-Mattin TV Chef & Author

Teresa Bovey Home Economist & Author

Home Grown Autumn Bounty

Many people are discovering the benefits of growing their own produce – whether it’s just a couple of tomato plants or a few herbs on the kitchen windowsill there is something really satisfying about watching your own produce grow. With food prices rising more than ever, it’s time to start to grow your own.

Simple Salad Of Roasted Vegetables With Feta Cheese

Ingredients

A selection of diced vegetables.

Method

1. Preheat your oven 180ºC Fan/Gas 5.

2. Arrange a selection of diced vegetables in a roasting tin – sweet potato, butternut squash, courgette, peppers, red or white onions drizzle over 2 tbsp rapeseed oil and season with salt and black pepper.

3. Roast for 25-35 minutes,

4. Place the vegetables onto a serving plate and crumble over 100g crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Roasted Beetroot, Orange & Feta Salad

Ingredients

4 medium sized roasted beetroot, peeled and cut into 8

1 large orange, peeled and sliced

1 small red or sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced

110g bag Rocket or mixed salad leaves 150g Feta, cubed

Dressing

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

3 tbsp rapeseed oil

1 tsp whole grain mustard Salt and pepper

Method

1. Roast beetroot drizzled with a little oil for 45 minutes at 190ºC/Gas 5 for 45 mins - 1 hour.

Spicy Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients

15g butter

1 tbsp oil

1 clove garlic, crushed 1 small white onion, finely diced 225g sweet potato, diced 600g butternut squash, diced ½ tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp paprika 750mls hot vegetable stock

3 tbsp double cream

Method

1. Melt butter and oil in a saucepan, add garlic, onion, sweet potato, squash and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

BEETROOT – can be an all year round vegetable. Fresh from June to September and stored roots until March.

Roast medium sized beetroot in the oven wrapped in foil – it will sweeten as it roasts and its flavour will deepen. It will take approximately 45 mins to 1 hour at 190ºC Fan/Gas 6. Leave a short stump of leaves when cooking beetroot to prevent bleeding.

2. Cool slightly, remove skin and cut each beetroot into 8 pieces.

3. Place into a serving bowl with the onion and rocket leaves and very gently toss to combine.

4. Scatter over the orange slices and cheese.

5. Combine dressing ingredients and drizzle over the top before serving.

Serves 4

Cook's Tip – Use a blue cheese as an alternative to feta cheese.

2. Add the chilli flakes, paprika and stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

3. Blend the soup, add the cream and serve.

Serves 4

Cook's Tip – Recipe works well with smoked paprika too.

Cook's Tip - If you need one beetroot for a salad recipe try cooking it in a microwave. Place a medium sized beetroot into a dish and cover with a lid or some clingfilm and microwave for approximately four minutes, as you would a jacket potato, then leave it to cool. Use disposable gloves when handling beetroot. Peel and grate or slice as needed.

Late Summer and Autumn usually brings an abundance of leeks, onions, tomatoes, courgettes, squash and mushrooms. Even if you have a smaller garden try growing vegetables in large tubs or pots.

COURGETTES - are often the first choice for beginners to vegetable growing. They grow quickly and produce lots of fruit without too much bother. Ideally cut them when they are 4-5 inches in length, that’s when they have the best flavour.

Courgette, Leek & Mushroom Orzo

Pasta

Ingredients

1 tbsp rapeseed oil

1 leek, thinly sliced 200g mushrooms, sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed 250g orzo pasta

1.2 litres hot vegetable stock

2 medium courgettes, diced Zest and juice of 1 lemon Salt and black pepper

1 tbsp chopped parsley

To Serve Parmesan shavings, rocket leaves

Method

1. Put oil into a shallow saute pan, add the leeks and mushrooms and fry for 4-5 minutes.

2. Add garlic and pasta, stir and gradually stir in half of the hot vegetable stock. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the courgette, lemon zest and remaining stock.

4. Continue to cook stirring occasionally until the liquid has been absorbed.

5. Season with black pepper to taste.

6. Divide the pasta between 4 serving bowls, top with a handful of rocket leaves and shavings of parmesan cheese before serving.

Baby Plum Tomato Clafoutis

Ingredients

Oil for greasing

12 baby plum tomatoes

2 eggs

4 tsp plain flour

2 tbsp crème fraiche

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp mixed herbs

3 tbsp grated parmesan salt and black pepper

Garnish Green salad

Method

1. Preheat the oven 190ºC Fan/Gas 5.

2. Lightly grease 3 ramekins with oil and place 4 tomatoes into each one.

3. Whisk the eggs for 1 minute.

4. Whisk in the flour, crème fraiche and milk to form a smooth batter.

5. Stir in the mixed herbs, add the parmesan and seasonings.

6. Pour the batter over the tomatoes.

7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed up and golden.

8. Serve warm with a green salad garnish.

Serves 3

Cook's Tip – Alternatively halve the tomatoes and cook the recipe in 3 shallow entrée dishes for 16-18 minutes.

TOMATOES - are easy to grow and there are now hundreds of varieties to choose - from tiny cherry ones to large beefsteak ones. Roast them with a drizzle of rapeseed oil, a sprinkling of salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar.

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Mr & Mrs Fine Wine

With Autumn upon us we’re starting to think about enjoying some more hearty dishes. If you’re rustling up a warming, tasty soup with sweet potato and butternut squash there could be nothing better than a full-bodied Pinot Gris to sip alongside!

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Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris 2016, £24.99, Australia, is made from grapes grown along Aus tralia’s Mornington Peninsula and it’s a succulent wine full of aromas of spiced pears and al monds – both flavours to whet your appetite and complement the rich notes of the soup.

A great alternative to the Pinot Gris could be a White Bordeaux such as Château La Bienveil lance Sémillon, £13.99, France. Made using Biodynamic meth ods, this wine from a small vine yard has aromas of honey and dried fruits and it could work perfectly.

If you fancy a red instead, a baby plum tomato clafoutis with a mushroom orzo could be a per fect match with a fabulous Red Burgundy! Domaine Meunier 2019 Mercurey 1er Cru, Bur gundy, France, £27.99, be just what you’re looking for to savour alongside.

Autumn Gin & Fizz?

Autumn is all about apples and local ones at the so what better way than with a refreshing ap ple cocktail using some locally produced ingredients? Why not try a true Nottinghamshire take on a champagne cocktail and enjoy a dash of Nottingham Ap ple Gin, England, £19.99/35cl or £38.99/70cl in your champagne?

The gin is also delicious on its own with an initial burst of al mond flavour followed by some rich herbal juniper notes and a crisp appley finish.

Made with hand harvested grapes from both clay and lime stone soils, this fabulous wine is full of intense flavours of black currants and black cherries with a delightful acidity to provide a beautiful freshness alongside the dish. This one’s a great wine to age slightly too – perhaps try one this Autumn and tuck one away for up to five years (if you can wait!) and spot the differ ence! A tasty time will certainly await!

Alternatively, why not opt for a

Cycling Across Generations - Raleigh

Made takes a look at how Raleigh bikes has successfully retained its status as one of Nottingham’s greatest ever manufacturers and the brand behind some of the most loved bicycles the world has ever seen.

From Burners and Choppers to Grifters and Vektars, Raleigh bicycles have been lighting up the faces of people of all ages for almost 140 years. Despite today’s competitive market and an influx of brands on the market, Raleigh continues to dominate and delight.

Raleigh was founded in 1887 by Sir Frank Bowden. Bowden had discovered a love for cycling after experiencing its health benefits first hand after a spell of bad health. From there an extraordinary journey began with The Raleigh Bicycle Company going on to become one of the oldest and most well-loved bicycle companies in the world. Its impact on Nottingham - its birth place - has been profound, creating countless jobs for the region and placing Nottingham on the map for bicycle manufacturing. Raleigh has shaped generations of cyclists and its name is tightly woven into Nottingham’s DNA.

The company currently has around 150 employees working at the Raleigh Head Office in Eastwood – spanning across all facets of the business from sales and marketing to finance. All of its warehousing/logistics comes from this one site although manufacturing has moved to pastures new. Raleigh is owned by Accell Group who are the European market leader in electric bikes and second largest in bicycles parts and accessories.

The Nottingham team now have colleagues across the whole of Europe, but what remains clear is that despite growth and development overseas and across the UK, Raleigh will always retain its roots in Nottingham and will continue to cherish its close affinity with the city and indeed the county. All Raleigh bicycles still carry the Raleigh Nottingham headbadge logo, its iconic status symbolic of a brand that really has made a connection with people across all areas in society and who immediately recognise and view it fondly.

Raleigh prides itself on being a proactive local employer with plans for an internship programme currently being agreed with Nottingham Trent University. The company has pledged ongoing support and collaboration with the city’s council in working on the implementation of a greener infrastructure. This includes greater accessibility, experiential initiatives and the provision of bikes to those who need them most, the latter being something Raleigh feels strongly about.

By working in different areas of the UK, including London, Essex, Birmingham and Scotland with a number of community groups and charities, Raleigh aims to provide cycling education and bicycles to those in society who wouldn’t normally have the chance to obtain a bike. It’s a clear sign that the core values of the brand still remain integral to its running – with Raleigh’s beginnings of making bicycles accessible to all and appealing to the masses, now translated in ensuring that they are committed to inclusivity in society and bringing cycling to everyone.

Going back to Nottingham, Raleigh clearly sees its long and distinguished history and legacy as a blessing. The continual love for the brand is as infectious as ever, with over 80% aided awareness and still the highest cycling brand recognition in the UK. With a completely different business model from its humble beginnings, and a vibrant team that channels its modern-day values and innovation for the future, Raleigh has managed successfully to move forward in a way that embraces its heritage but is not defined by it. Brand love remains as it embraces this new era.

With cycling on the up and an increasing number of us ditching cars for commuting, or making more time for family cycling for leisure, bicycles are high in demand. They may have endured dips in the past, but those wheels now are certainly turning.

Speaking with Made about the influx of new cyclists, Edward Pegram, Head of Marketing and Partnerships for Raleigh, explained how Government green initiatives and E-bikes are clearly making an impact. “The Government has introduced significant investment and initiatives across the UK - from infrastructures, loan schemes and access to bicycles through to positive campaigns - and we are starting to really feel that knock-on effect here at Raleigh with increased interest in cycling, either from those who are new to the pedals, or those returning.

“People are seeing multiple benefits to cycling and we want to ensure we are expressing these. These benefits far outweigh just exercise, we need to consider the environmental and social positives also. Bikes can be a major player in reducing carbon emissions and we hope we can contribute significantly to that through our own green ambitions and plans for social responsibility.

“Electric bikes are playing a pivotal role in the industry. Demand has continued to outperform the market and Raleigh electric bikes are market leaders in the electric leisure sector. Whist some people still have reservations, the beauty of an electric bike is that it enables you to rider further, faster, and for longer. Plus, it’s a great enabler for someone who might not have the confidence to ride a traditional bike.

This market really sees no bounds at the moment with the over 45s dominating our sales. Functionality aside, electric bikes really look great now in design and they are visually appealing. We feel that we have a duty to educate consumers on their benefits for leisure, business and commuting, and this very much is shaping our green initiatives and driving our cuttingedge innovation.”

Undeniably the electric bikes are making cycling more accessible and appealing, but deep-rooted love for traditional cycling is still clear to see with Raleigh reporting significant interest and spike in sales for their classic lines and all areas of the business performing well.

Ed explained the classic appeal: “Our classic styles are fun and fresh to look at, considered by many to be ‘trendy’, and yet there's still that nod to the traditional roots of Raleigh, this is evident in the designs – it’s a balance that works. Pastel colours are really popular, giving people a way to make a statement in a fun and bold way, and the front baskets are flying! They are loved universally, look great on social media, and people just want that connection – even now - with a traditional Raleigh that sits with their modern day lives.

“Most people who buy traditional bikes now are going for 80% road use, dominated by commuting and 20% off road, for leisure. We know that consumers want something that fits with their lives and helps showcase their individuality and personality so that is something we are working towards. Finding ways for people to customise their bicycles so they are a natural extension and reflective of their lives. This will almost certainly form part of our future strategies; customisation, inclusivity and diversity.”

Raleigh’s journey to now has been nothing short of extraordinary and it remains firmly in the saddle as it navigates the future bringing discovery and connectivity to new customers and generations to come. It has spent almost 140 years dreaming, designing, building and riding – a love affair that has endured and will clearly never puncture.

To discover more about Raleigh visit: www.raleigh.co.uk

Images: The Raleigh Headquarters in Nottingham have a selection of their classic bicycles on show. Top right: Promotional image featured from Raleigh.

images courtesy of Raleigh.

Middlebeck Cycle Hub

The new cycle hub in Middlebeck is now open!

Made were thrilled to attend the launch event to mark the opening of Newark’s newest cycle hub, situated in the heart of Middlebeck.

Positioned next to cafe Gannets, the new hub provides an exciting space for the cycling community to share in their passion for the great outdoors.

The launch event, which took place in July, between 11am and 3pm, began with a ceremonious ribbon cutting to honour the official opening.

The free to attend event, which was open to Newark residents, cyclists and families, was jampacked with a whole host of fun activities, designed to bring the community together in celebration and to encourage residents and neighbours to get active.

Brompton Hire issued 500 free codes for attendees to enjoy a ride on a folding bike. The dock, installed at Middlebeck in partnership with Newark and Sherwood District Council will encourage Newark residents to travel by bike. Bike hire is available for a leisurely ride through the cycle network or as a commuter bike where users can book a space in a dock anywhere in the UK.

Guided tours of Newark’s scenic National Cycle Route 64 took place across the afternoon led by cycle charity Sustrans, whilst pedal enthusiasts took on the ultimate race to blend challenge, where the faster and further

participants pedalled the quicker they made their smoothies.

Local, award-winning artist James Broadfoot provided the soundtrack to celebrations, performing his signature acoustic guitar set in four live 20-minute sets.

Delivered by developer Urban&Civic and operated by Newark Cycles, the new cycle hub has been created for the local community and provides prebooked and walk-in servicing slots for bike maintenance and repair.

Kyle Smith, Communities & Partnerships at Urban&Civic said: “We were proud to celebrate the launch of Middlebeck’s new cycle hub in partnership with Newark Cycles with a fun-filled event at the weekend. Newark Cycles are well-known and respected in Newark and we’re delighted to be partnering with them to bring a new community hub to the heart of Middlebeck.

“The official launch event marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for this community hub, encouraging people to get outdoors in the fresh air and reignite their passion for the pedals!”

Middlebeck is home to 400 families and homes are available through Avant, Ashberry, Bellway and Countryside.

If you’re interested in joining the community or for more information on the cycle hub visit www.middlebecknewark.com

The Tour Of Britain

The eagerly anticipated Nottinghamshire stage of this year’s Tour of Britain cycle race will once again start in West Bridgford and finish in Mansfield.

It is the third time the showpiece event will take place in the county and follows the hugely successful staging of the race in 2017 and 2018.

This year’s race returns to Nottinghamshire on Thursday 8 September and will see the fifth stage begin on Central Avenue in West Bridgford and end on Chesterfield Road South in Mansfield.

It will pass through several towns and villages in the county, including East Leake, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Calverton, Southwell, Retford and Worksop – as well as take competitors along the recently-opened £49 million Colliery Way road (Gedling Access Road).

The 190km route – approximately 118 miles – will also take in key county landmarks and attractions such as world-famous cricket ground Trent Bridge, the legendary Sherwood Forest and popular tourist attraction Clumber Park.

For full details and updates on the Nottinghamshire part of the event visit: nottinghamshire.gov.uk/tourofbritain

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the Tour Of Britain visit:

Nottinghamshire 2017 Tour Of Britain images. All imagery Imagery courtesy of SWpix.

A Swift Trip To Sherwood

Camping is one of the true joys of the great outdoors for some. It's all happy families, plenty of fresh air, outdoor cooking and hopefully facilities onsite for a quick freshen-up if needed. However, I must admit that when it comes to camping, I am very firmly one of those people that really doesn’t appreciate the great outdoors, or the wonderful sense of humour held by the British weather. I once went on a camping trip in a four-man tent where it began raining as soon as we had hammered in the last tent peg and continued until three days later when we left the site (many around us being towed out by tractors due to the rather muddy situation).

So, when MotorhomesUK Hire offered us at Made the opportunity to review and test out their Swift Edge 476 for the weekend, I was thrilled at the chance to redeem my ideas of camping – not only because the motorhome looks superb but also because there wasn’t going to be a tent peg in sight.

On first impression, this motorhome is stunning. Sparklingly clean with a well organised interior and everything you need as a home from home. The cab is comfortable and the motorhome itself neither felt heavy to drive or was too bulky to fit in a driveway. The drive itself to the camp site was smooth and there were ample spaces to fit luggage and to get the two children we had on board

over the weekend to settle in, fully buckled up, for an exciting and adventurous ride.

Onboard the facilities included a kitchen with sink and running tap, an oven and hob, gas and electric, a fridge freezer with ample space to fit in everything you needed and a compact perfectly formed shower room with toilet and basin. The beds were spacious when set up and comfortable too, the motorhome felt lovely and secure for the two nights we had it. The rain made no impact other than the pitter patter reminder to be thankful that we weren’t in a tent. The Swift 476 was a 6 birth motorhome and although there were only 4 of us for the weekend, I’d be happy to admit that 6 could sleep comfortably in here in three double beds.

After putting this motorhome to the test complete with all the British weather could thow at it and even a bit of a bumpy track at one point, I can safely say that I am now a great believer in the wonderful ‘home from home’ that can be offered by these stunning vehicles. They are modern, comfortable and a joy to travel in.

Having a safe and luxurious space to rest as well as areas to eat, play and be a family is a wonderful part of the holiday experience in the Swift. I’m sure whichever size you require, camping with one of these motorhomes will be an added joy for your holiday.

The Balthasar – Swift Edge 476 motorhome is comfortably a 6 berth option while still being light enough at 3500kg to drive on a category B driving licence.

The driver’s cab has 2 comfortable, multi-positional seats behind which is a 4 seater dinette with 2 of the seats forward facing and 2 rear facing. Above the cab is a Luton over-cab fixed bed plus there are 2 fixed single beds at the rear of the vehicle. Driver and passenger comfort is provided by extremely comfortable durable Swift Airwave seating, air conditioning, USB point and DAB radio/MP3 player with Bluetooth.

A centrally positioned bathroom comes with vanity unit, sink, toilet and shower whilst the centrally positioned kitchen area features a Domestic fridge, 3 burner gas hob and grill plus combination oven. You’re not short of worktop or storage space either as all the Swift Edge models have plenty of both.

From £149 per night. With plenty of optional extras included.

For further information, different options and to book: motorhomesukhire.co.uk Tel: 01777 838193 Email: serviceretford@granthamcaravans.co.uk

Made had the opportunity to take the Swift Edge 476 out for a spin to Sherwood Forest Holiday Park and test this nifty motorhome against the elements and the family holiday.

The Maserati Grecale Unveiled

Made were thrilled to see the unveiling of the Maserati Grecale at the Graypaul Showroom In Nottingham.

The Graypaul Maserati Nottingham showroom buzzed with excitement recently at the grand unveiling of this beautiful vehicle, the Maserati Grecale.

The new Maserati SUV did not disappoint, from the sublime colour to the attention to detail. There were plenty of thrilled fans, eager to take a seat and examine the finer points of this motor.

To discover more about the Maserati Grecale and the options available, contact Graypaul Maserati Nottingham on the details below.

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