Sherwood Newsletter August issue 008

August 2012

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Inside this issue:

Hello from The Sherwood Newsletter Editor: Diane Carter and Sub Editor: Andy Jones both local residents with local businesses!

Hi and welcome to the Golden Glory Summer 2012 edition of The Sherwood – your local community newsletter.

We have had a fabulous year with the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, the Torch Relays and of course now the Olympic Games. I am so excited and whilst writing this I am watching some rehearsals for the opening. I think it wonderful and I am so excited as I have two tickets to go and see the athletics in a few weeks.

Beautiful weather is with us at last as per my plea in the July edition—therefore brightening our moods. Want to brighten your garden? Of course, and we have lots of local businesses who can take care of your trees, your lawns and your boundaries so give them a call. Take a look too at our directory on page 30 for many more services to ensure your homes and gardens look fantastic.

Plus of course check our Looking Good section to ensure you look fabulous too, (as I know you already do) whether going on holiday or donning your shorts and T-shirts to bathe in the sunshine at home. It is great to see the school children enjoying the holidays and lovely to hear the sound of laughter as they play in the sun.

So all I have to say is “On your marks, get set and Go”!

Diane Carter, Editor

Introductions & Invitation to Get Involved

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News and Information

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Our Young and Our Future

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Looking Golden and Glorious for Summer

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House and Home

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What’s on in Summer in the Sherwood Area

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Strengthening Communities

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Sports and last minute news

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Welcome to the Golden Glory Sherwood News Mark Spencer MP Sherwood Update I know the summer has been a bit of a wash out so far but it seems the market for stolen lawnmowers, garden equipment and bicycles continues to thrive. I spoke recently with local police who are keen to remind everyone with a garage or garden shed to remember to undertake some basic security precautions.

You may not be spending time in the garden at the moment, but all too often burglars are, so make sure to keep doors locked, valuables out of sight (particularly if you have windows in your shed) and take the time to look out for your neighbours, especially if they’re elderly. Now that we’re starting to see some sunny spells, be sure not to leave anything on the lawn or in the garden, especially overnight.

This is of course holiday season, so we can also help each other by taking one another’s bins out regularly and keeping circular catalogues off of each other’s doorsteps while neighbours are on holiday. These kinds of little steps take very little time and will give the impression that houses are occupied.

I have been meeting regularly with local Police to discuss the issues you’ve been raising from the community, and it is clear from local feedback and with the nights now stretching out, that anti-social behaviour is something which should, and will, be actively addressed over the coming quarter as a priority. I do however want to be careful to draw a distinction between anti social behaviour, which our young people often take the blame for, and groups of local youths socialising outdoors.

It seems clear to me that there is a real need for mutual respect here, with older residents often automatically assuming that groups of

young people are up to no good and seeking to have them moved on.

If no damage is being done and no residents are being made to feel intimidated or threatened, then that simply isn’t fair.

While of course, if there is criminal damage, excessive drinking, swearing or aggressive behaviour the Police have committed to act, I support the rights of our young people to socialise outdoors and would ask residents to do the same, remembering that we were all young once and that young needn’t mean badly behaved.

If we are to work effectively with the Police, then local involvement is crucial and it is really important that local people give their feedback on local problems. It will also be very important that local communities vote in the upcoming elections for a Police and Crime Commissioner so I would urge you to make sure you’re registered.

On a lighter note and at the risk of being accused of shameless selfpromotion, I was delighted to be part of the team completing the 170 mile coast to coast cycle, raising money for the Nottingham Breast Institute, which provides all outpatients’ services for those requiring diagnosis or receiving treatment for the Nottingham area.

Many thanks to those of you who have already donated and if you would like to donate or retroactively sponsor me, my justgiving page will be open for a little longer at www.justgiving.com/Mark-Spencer -MP or you can text "FRWQ64 £1” to 70070 to give £1. Thank you!

For more information or to arrange an interview with Mark Spencer MP, contact: Madeleine Burns, office: 0115 968 1186, Email: Madeleine.burns@parliament.uk

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Sherwood News and Information Rainworth riders help John Eastwood Hospice This year as you know it is a new start with our new name RAINWORTH RIDERS. The ride started just after 9.00am the weather for the riders was nearly perfect, the first problem that we encountered was when Lee Wilson got two punctures just after the first Bilsthorpe turning. He caught up with some of the other riders around Newark. We had our first stop at the top of Leadenham hill.

Second stop was at Swineshead Bridge. About 1.30pm the sky around Boston went really dark and it looked like the lads would get a real downpour but the rain held off and they only got a shower. The first rider Simon Dickie got to the clock tower about 2.30pm the last rider to arrive was Adam Whitworth with the help of Phil Alsop who arrived about 4.30pm Riders Simon Dickie, lee Wilson, Jono Wilson, Adam Whitworth, Billy Learmonth, Dean Learmonth, Ant Hawson, Rich Giles, Mark Beres, Mick Trench and Phil Alsop

Local Library Opening Times Bilsthorpe Library 01623 870216 Wednesday 9.30a.m. - 1.00p.m.

Friday 1.30p.m. - 5.00p.m.

Saturday 9.30a.m. - 1.00p.m.

Blidworth Library 01623 793775 Monday 9.00a.m. - 12.30pm.

Wednesday 2.00p.m. - 6.00p.m.

Friday 9.00a.m. - 12.30pm.

Saturday 9.00a.m. - 12.30pm.

Farnsfield Library 01623 883917 Monday 9.00am. - 12.30pm.

Wednesday 9.00am. - 12.30pm.

Friday 2.00pm. - 6.00pm.

Saturday 9.00am. - 1.00pm.

Rainworth Library 01623 791038 Tuesday 9.00a.m. - 1.30p.m.

Friday 1.00p.m. - 5.00p.m.

Ravenshead Library 01623 794634 Tuesday 9.00am. - 12.30pm.

1.30pm. - 6.00pm.

Thursday 9.00am. - 12.30pm.

1.30pm. - 6.00pm.

Friday 9.00am. - 12.30pm.

1.30pm. - 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am. - 12.30pm.

Ann Whitworth/Tracey Yeomans Ravenshead Cluster Manager (jobshare) Bilsthorpe/Blidworth/Farnsfield/Rainworth/Ravenshead Base - Blidworth Library, 01623 793775 or Ann/Tracey office 01623 796347 Children, Families and Cultural Services Nottinghamshire County Council

Newsletter Outlets Whilst we strive to reach as many homes in the Sherwood area with our paid delivery team, unfortunately they may have to miss some premises. If you do not get a copy, please let us know and we will provide one to you. Remember you can also get a free copy from one of the outlets below.

However, if you do not receive a copy you can collect one at the following outlets:Rainworth: The Venue, The Library, Rainworth Miners Welfare, Rainworth Village Hall, Local Churches and Libraries, Gossips, The Nisa, The Archer, St John & St Judes Church, the Local Doctors & Dentist.

Blidworth: The Miners Welfare, Community Centre, The Library, Rookwood Community Centre, The Post Office, Bilsthorpe: Miners Welfare and Village Hall. Edwinstowe Library Visit us online at the following:-

www.sherwoodcommunitynewsletter.wordpress.com Thanks Diane, Editor. Marathon Media

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Our Young and Our Future Book Review: That’s not my Dolly Small children can become very attached to their dollies and this durable, colourful book about their most cherished friends will make a wonderful present for dolly fans. The enduring appeal of Rachel Wells' illustrations, combined with imaginative touchy-feely patches and a wide variety of textures provides babies and toddlers with important first sensory experiences.

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED HOME-START DUKERIES based in Edwinstowe require Family Support Workers.

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A great introduction to family support work.

Many of our volunteers gain employment.

We have a new course starting soon in your area.

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Joseph Whitaker School Update

Summer Concert is a sensational success!

The Joseph Whitaker School’s Summer Concert was declared the ‘best ever’ after a wide variety of students took part in the end-of-term event.

Brass, string and woodwind ensembles joined solo vocalists, guitarists and – for the first time – a fantastic new choir led by former student Katie Funk in an evening of sparkling entertainment.

It was a fabulous and fitting finale to a very successful year at The Joseph Whitaker School!

Year 11 Prom The Joseph Whitaker School Year 11 Prom was a sparkling success, held against the beautiful background of Ringwood Hall near Chesterfield. The ‘belles and beaus’ of the ball donned amazing outfits for the occasion, which included a hot buffet, barbecue and disco.

It was a fantastic end to five years at the school – and we look forward to welcoming many of our Year 11 students back in September to our Sixth Form!

Countdown to the Olympics at JWS! Two students from The Joseph Whitaker School had the experience of a lifetime when they carried the Olympic Torch through Mansfield on 28 June.

Kane Hoy (Year 8) and Tom Fuller (Year 10) braved the rain to carry the torch as it worked its way through the region en route to the Olympic Stadium on 27 July.

The two boys were both nominated by their mums for the honour – and both thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the Olympic experience.

The school followed the exciting Torch relay event with a special Olympic-themed Sports Day with a colourful opening ceremony. Clumber House were triumphant in the Junior event, while Rufford took the Senior Trophy.

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Wear Sunscreen?

As the temperature starts to climb, we all know why we should wear sunscreen. Even without thought we reach for a bottle. We lather our children in a creamy hue before sending them on their way, satisfied they will be protected from the harsh rays of the summer sun.

But we all know the sun is with us all year round, so why do we only wear sunscreen when we feel the heat? The answer cause and effect. If you are out in the midday sun with no sunscreen, you will burn.

Running a business is littered with positive and negative examples of cause and effect. A positive is if you put in the hard work you will be rewarded with the gains, a negative might be if you have poor customer service your business will suffer.

But what about that winter sun? in other words the things you can’t see.

If you or someone key in your business was unable to work due to an accident, illness or even death, how would this affect your business?

Successful companies incorporate plans for dealing with these eventualities as part of their business model, to ensure continuity when they arise.

If you want to learn more about ways you can protect your business in this regard speak with a financial planner and wear sunscreen.

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Tina Green is a local resident and solicitor with over 25 years’ legal experience and knowledge of the local community.

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She explains that her MOBILE service “offers much greater flexibility. I can meet clients out of office hours at times that

The annual Robin Hood Festival is approaching and will be kicking off in and around Sherwood Forest on Monday 13th August bringing many tourists to the village. So why not give them something to look at!

We invite all Edwinstowe businesses and residents to get involved with the Totally Locally Robin Hood Scarecrow Festival. All you have to do to get involved is to make a Robin Hood themed scarecrow and put it out in your garden or on display for all to see between 13th and 19th August.

So come on, let’s all work together and get creative to show visitors what were all about, a friendly and fun community!

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Tel: 01623 795829 Mob: 07968 066 664 New Year, New Name, New Top On Wednesday 27th June 2012 our Club celebrated the 26th anniversary of it’s Charter presentation. The event was held at the Hostess Restaurant, Sookholm with over 100 Rotarians and Guests attending. We were entertained by a group of drummers and tribal dancers Mai-ni-Axe. This occasion was unique as our Club has now changed it’s name to the Rotary Club of Ravenshead and Blidworth and a new Charter was presented (photo right) to President Mark [left] by District Governor Gordon [right]. The name change recognises the growing bond between the two villages.

Our Club welcomes all to join. We meet at the Horse & Groom PH, Linby on a Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm. We share a meal followed by some form of entertainment that has been proposed and arranged by our members. A number of our meetings include visit’s and activities away from our normal venue so giving variety to our programme.

Our meeting on Wednesday 4th July 2012 was one of our more formal ones with the changeover of Club Officers (photo left). Gwilym Griffith [right] our President for 2012/2013 was presented with his regalia by outgoing President Mark [left].

If you are interested and want to know more about joining our Club then please contact our Secretary, Bob Jackson at bob.jackson@ravensheadrotary.org.uk in the first instance and then come along to one of our meetings to meet our members and see if Rotary is for you.

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Marathon Media— Building Local Businesses

Councillor Keith Girling of Nottinghamshire County Council

“Please pledge your support for “Superfast Broadband in Notts” The latest stage of Nottinghamshire County Council’s campaign to get better broadband speeds for rural areas aims to attract at least 5,000 public “pledges” by Autumn. The pledges will be used as proof to telecoms companies that there is a high level of demand for decent broadband speeds in the County’s “digitally disadvantaged” rural areas.

We need everyone who is frustrated by poor broadband to register on our Superfast Broadband for Notts totaliser. Then we will gather the data to push our case with the telecoms companies later this year. At the moment telecoms providers think it’s not worth their while commercially coming out to rural areas to install broadband technology, but we want to urge them to prioritise the rural areas here in Nottinghamshire. Otherwise thousands of homes and businesses could be languishing in the digital dark ages for many years to come.

Having a world class high speed broadband network is absolutely crucial to the future development, growth and success of Nottinghamshire. It makes our rural areas less attractive to potential inward investors. We cannot stimulate economic growth, jobs and prosperity in these areas unless they get access to decent broadband speeds.

The benefits of superfast broadband for businesses include; Better customer service, faster online payments, more exciting websites, storing huge amounts of data and retrieving it instantly, hosting video conferencing, access to global markets. For residents the benefits include; speeds of up to 24Mbps, multiple users, download whole albums in seconds, play videos on demand, better gaming, upload hundreds of photos at a time, shop more easily.

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Marathon Media— Building Local Businesses Why Advertising Doesn’t Work?

areas. Always monitor your advertising to get the facts.

An advertising budget is vital as sales executives are very persuasive -so ask for distribution areas, testimonials, copies of the publication and call a couple of the advertisers to check out their response.

Aunty AIDA is vital for all advertisers. Another mistake advertisers make is what is known as ‘profile’ advertising rather than ‘Call to action’ advertising. What you want is your phone ringing, customers coming to your store and increased visitation to your website. So how do you achieve this:A-Stands for Attention – Grab attention with words like FREE, Quality, Best. Questions work great too if you are offering answers to people’s problems. A decorator for example simply asks in November “Do you want your house to look fabulous for Christmas” Who doesn’t!

I – Interest – Tell me more – promote you are offering quality goods, delivery on time for Christmas – Ooh I am creating a picture of a beautiful home and you are putting good emotions into the advert – see a DFS advert if you want evidence. Lots of images of happy families D – Desire – Ooh yes I want that. I want a happy Christmas with everyone admiring my home and everyone happy.

A- Action - Call now! Not tomorrow or next month – Put strong deadlines on your advert. This offer ends by Friday this week!

Visit our website NOW to download a voucher for this FREE offer.

By the way ‘FREE’s is far more believable than discounts! Also please ensure your phones are manned and websites up and live when the advertising DOES WORK!

What Diane – you are telling your clients to stop investing in advertising? No what I am doing is offering advice into how you should be advertising.

The biggest mistake businesses often make is completely base their advertising campaign on price both with their investment into their advertising campaign and also within their advertisement. I worked as a field sales executive for several years which offered great experience. What concerned me most and was part of the deciding factor into me starting my own marketing business was how little thought advertisers often gave to their adverts – simply basing it on discounts. Two local carpet businesses constantly played ping pong – if one offered 60% discount the other company offered 70% and then of course in retaliation the first company increased to 80%-did the consumers really believe them? Did anyone make any money? STOP AND THINK PLEASE - can you afford or even need to use price as your total unique selling point?

Why do your customers come to you? A better customer service?

Do you make them feel special? Better quality? Choice? People buy from people they like, so be lovable! Want to visit a successful, totally none- priced based menswear shop in Mansfield visit ‘Collections’ in the Four Seasons; excellent customer service and always help with putting a stylish outfit together.

Investment. When we approach potential advertisers the first question 99% of businesses ask is price. Yes budgets are tight but is your advertising reaching your target market –if not even the cheapest advertising is worthless so give the money to a worth Or call me Diane Carter; Editor of The High Life with ten years charity instead! Consider your target market? Put yourself in their experience of marketing for some guidance. We are always happy to shoes. Where do they live? Shop? Spend their Leisure time? help with FREE advice. 01623 795623/07916 245 367 What do they read? Your advertising should totally hit these

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Friends of Tippings Wood The warm wet weather is certainly throwing everything out of kilter with fungi about 4-5 weeks earlier than usual. It has been a good year for wildflowers as well, and there can be few things more beautiful than a field of English wildflowers.

Vibrant colours and scents that animals and birds cannot resist and a delight to us. So we are particularly fortunate that Tippings Wood has such a variety. Not really in a meadow but scattered throughout the site. Industry, coal mining and housing developments over several decades have all played a part in the loss of wildflower grassland so it is heartening to see varieties thriving albeit in a different landscape. But we can all help re-create the meadows we have lost and provide new areas of habitat for birds, insects and other animals by planting wildflower seeds and this is the time of year to do just that for flowering next year.

And just a reminder that camping is not allowed on the site.

Also, no motor vehicles!

Remember, this woodland is for the community, for you and your family and friends to enjoy, so if you see anything that concerns you please report criminal damage to the nonemergency Police number on 101. They may not attend, but it is important to record any issues so that further action can be considered.

We are always looking for volunteers to rake up the cuttings and prune back over hanging branches but through the summer months, the strimming season, we have no regular schedule as we have to take advantage of the dry days. If you would like to join us for a day please ring 07950646620 to check where we are lf you would like to join us for a day please ring mobile number 07950646620 to check where we are and what we are doing. You just need sensible footwear and clothing band we provide the tools.

Mark Buttery, Chairman Rainworth Parish Council. email butcho1958@msn.com News from Rainworth Parish Hi there Rainworth Folk or could we be Rainworthians?? Sounds very exotic. Anyway, down to business. Another victory for People Power and the Police. The destroyer of the flowering cherry trees has, with a little bit of persuasion, come forward. The drink was in and the sense was out. It takes seconds to be a fool but it takes a man to apologise and put things right. Most of us have surely had moments we would prefer not to be reminded of. The trees will be replaced but not until the autumn now, just in case we get some sun!

There are ongoing problems with the Preston Road play area with broken glass making the park unusable and a real danger to children, adults and animals. Our handyman, Kevin and Barbara, one of our Councillors have been trying to clear the shards of glass embedded in the soft ground. We don’t want to close the site but we all need to try and stop this anti social behaviour.

Lastly, the Police are monitoring the problems of Rainworth by-pass being used as a race track every Sunday night and hopefully this will soon be resolved.

Any Parish Councillors available meet informally on Wednesday mornings in the Parish office about 10ish and welcome any residents to come in for a cuppa. Linda Tift, Vice Chairman, Rainworth Parish Council. Also, your Newark & Sherwood District Councillor. Email tifty2@msn.com mobile 07950646620 Dawn Jones, Parish Clerk 01623 490259, rainworthpc@ntlbusiness.com The Parish Office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-2pm Next Parish Council meeting: Thursday 12th July, 2012. 7pm. Next Police Surgery: Wednesday 11th.July.

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7.45–10.30pm Sequence Dancing £1.50 Admission, bingo, card bingo & ‘Open the Box’ (lounge & concert room) 7.30-11pm ‘Blitz’ modern jive lessons & dance to follow £7.00 admission (please call club to ensure the class is on) 7.15–9.15pm Family bingo. Great cash prizes & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult.

Irish dancing 3.30-5.30pm Darts & Dominoes knockout (names down by 8.45pm please) Occasional Sequence Dancing (please ring to check), £1.50. Bingo and Card Bingo as usual (Lounge and Concert Room) 8 - 10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult.

Sun Night Sequence Dancing (Concert Room) £1.50 Admission. Quiz (Lounge Bar) and regular Bingo & Open the Box (both rooms).

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At The Venue—Royal British legion—Rainworth, Blidworth & District Branch meet at The Venue every First Thursday of the month —at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome St Simon and St Judes Church—4th Rainbow Brownies—For five to seven year old girls. Friday 4.45—5.45 pm. New members welcome.

Call Pat Holmes on: 01623 795239

St Simon and St Judes Art Group 1.45 – 3.30 pm £1.50 inc refreshments. Painting or drawing – any skill level. All welcome Rainworth Methodist Church—3rd Rainworth Brownies at 6m on Fridays. More details please phone:01623 629879 Surestart Children’s Centre, Rainworth water road. Families can contact us on 01623 499900 to confirm details of groups or if they are running during the school holidays.

Monday 9.00am-11.15am Lakeview Toddler and Baby Group-open to all (call to confirm ) Wednesday 1.15pm-3.00pm Busy Feet-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) Thursday 1.15pm-3.00pm Toby's Twos Group -suitable for children 24 months+ (Term time only) Friday 9.30am-11am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months, 11am-12noon Jelly Babies-suitable for babies birth-12 months TO AMEND ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT EDITOR ON: 01623 795623 OR EMAIL: dianecarter@marathon-media.co.uk

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BLIDWORTH FOCUS

Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’ Monday Salsa Class “Salsacise” at 6pm with Ace Salsa. (see full advert page 5). Also Free Pool Tuesday Dominoes Handicap starts 8:30. New players welcome.

Wednesday Bingo Night plus ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Thursday Poker Night from 8:00 Friday Live Entertainment, Members Draw and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Saturday Live Entertainment and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Sunday Quiz Night and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Private Room available for Hire – suitable for Birthdays, Anniversary & Wedding Celebrations and Meetings.

Contact 01623 793361 (Kevin) or 0788 7977350 (Dave) for details.

Local News from the Blidworth Area Community

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Weekly Events SureStart Centre Tues Homestart Group-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months (Term time only) Wed Jelly babies-suitable for babies 0-12 months (call to confirm during the holidays) Child Health Clinic-open to all Thur Family Play Session-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) Fri Blidworth Oaks Toddler Group £1.00 per family (Term time only) Rhyme Time (Term time only) St Andrew’s Mission Hall Tues Bingo with Stephen Fox Tues 1st St Mary’s Brownies (term time only) Tel Kathy Straw 490920 Wed Needlecraft Club Blidworth Doctor’s Surgery Wed Citizens’ Advice Bureau Sherwood Forest Community Church Thu Art Class Blidworth Methodist Church Thu Teen Drop in Club (11 - 15yrs) (Term time only) Fri Toddler Church (Term time only) Fri Parent Support Group (Term time only) The Drill Hall (New Rd) Mon/Wed Army Cadet Force Belle Vue Playing Field Tues/Thu FC Training (17+ new players welcome) This page is yours to update with any local events that are taking place in the coming year.

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Local News from the Blidworth Area Community

Blidworth Parish Council Blidworth Art Club  For speedier responses to reporting problems to NCC for – potholes , (Adult Group) faulty streetlights ,blocked drains etc , use NCC Website – We are an adult group and we meet at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/contact/reportit , with a pointer to where & the Methodist Meeting room, Main what the problem is , usually speeds up the process .

Street, Blidworth at 7.30 - 9.00 pm every Tuesday  Police Alert Scheme – BPC are now transferring from the evening. Cost £1.00 including tea and biscuits. New Neighbourhood Watch Scheme to the new Police Alert Scheme which members are always welcome - please contact Jean Richards on 0623 795403 for further information anyone with Internet access can sign up to for free , & then be notified by email from Police of any problem in your area , which you can then if you wish quite easily pass on to your neighbours . th  Blidworth in Bloom – Judging took place on 9 July . The whole Blidworth & Rainworth Women’s Institute (W.I.) village looked stunning , & we would like to thank everyone for their help & efforts – our sponsors , Blidworth Oaks School , the Brownies , Meet at the Blidworth Methodist church hall on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30. but particularly Cllr Mrs C Dabbs for the tremendous amount of work & Come and join in our small friendly group. planning she has done to achieve this final result . The judges were Call Mary on 01623 799095 for details. It's not very impressed . The results should be out next month , lets hope it’s all jam and Jerusalem!

Gold this year .

C/O Mary Ledger  NCC Bus & Transport Services – The Towards Integrated Transport Across Nottinghamshire ( TITAN PROJECT ) has been set up . It is A Pilot Consultation Exercise being undertaken in this area to determine the transport needs of residents & organisations to help NCC deliver an appropriate transport network . If you have any comments please either : email www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/passengertransport for an online version of consultation questionnaire or visit your local Library to pick up a copy of consultation document – OR call NCC Customer Contact Centre for assistance to help complete questionnaire or request more paper copies .  New Lectern @ Rockings Sculpture – the Lectern was installed on 3 July & tells the story of The Rockings history & the annual ceremony . A small plaque was also installed in front of the cradle commemorating the designer & builder of the cradle . 6 . BPC are currently in the process of appointing a Website Designer – details to follow soon .

Blidworth Parish Council, Belle Vue Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0RD C/O Geoff Stocks, Parish Clerk, Monday 0900 - 1600hrs, Thursday 0900 - 1600hrs, Telephone & Fax 01623 490358

Blidworth Walking Group Holiday to the Lake District Lead by Linda Elliott, Yvette and Gary Sheppard, the local walking club took to the Lake District, staying at the YHA Keswick.

Linda stated “Our weekend started on Friday afternoon with a 3.5 mile walk up to Castlerigg Stone Circle, a little stone henge, and back to the Hostel for fish and chips and a few games of pool in the lounge.

Day two saw us all up early for breakfast and kitted out ready for our 13 mile walk up a 3054 foot Mountain called Skiddaw, the 4th highest Mountain in England. This Mountain was an eye opener, as a first time climber I didn’t know what to expect, it was difficult, but with anything hard the rewards are worth it, with Yvette’s encouragement we all got to the top to see the most amazing views. We all went out that evening to a wonderful Italian restaurant called Cassabella with amazing food.

Day three, the Group went shopping in Keswick in the morning and near dinner time we set off for Buttermere, driving to the Honister Pass where we parked and walking to the beautiful lake. This walk was a 6mile stroll including a stop for coffee, cake and ice cream.

Later that evening we all went on an evening cruise on Derwent Water with a glass of wine.

The guide gave us the local history and places of interest. Towards the end of our cruise the weather turned against us and we had our first rain, and rain it did, but on disembarking the rain stopped, and just like any grand finale the evening sun came out giving us the most beautiful rainbow right in front of us.

As we packed up our cars Monday morning I looked up to the Mountains; the high clouds had gently draped over them obscuring the top and were slowly rolling down, just like the curtain of a theatre, we had certainly had the best the Lake District had to offer.

Newark & Sherwood D.C. Walk for Life Gov. Initiative Why not come join our group in this great FREE and fun initiative in the Blidworth area, but welcome to all local residents. Linda, from the Blidworth Community Centre, is leading this venture and has built up a regular group of 30 walkers who meet every Sunday at 10am at the Leisure centre.

Linda is trained in first aid and has put a great deal of effort into getting this club off the ground. These led walks are completely free and are there to try and encourage the community and the less active into taking part and getting healthy. As these walks are free of charge to whoever wants to take part. There is a different walk each week, dependent upon the weather and centre bookings.

Interested contact: Linda Elliott at Blidworth 0770 363 1816 or go on the Walk4Life website and click on Blidworth to find out more about the walks.

Thursday Walking Club—This group have now started meeting again. Contact Sheila on 01623 796118 for details.

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BLIDWORTH FOCUS Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society At our July meeting members welcomed speaker Tony Higton and colleagues whose presentation was all about Nottinghamshire men who had won the Victoria Cross. Tony is the Chairman of the Nottinghamshire Victoria Cross Society and was able to tell us about the incredibly brave deeds that our local heroes performed to gain their award. The most famous of these men was Captain Albert Ball; born in Lenton, Nottingham he was the First World War 1 pilot fighter ace to gain the public’s imagination. He displayed exceptional courage, destroyed forty three German planes and besides the V.C. he was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order with Bar and the Military Cross. He died, crashing his plane after forcing down the Red Baron’s brother, Lother von Richthofen.

Members were keen to chat to Tony and his colleagues during the refreshment break. They were also able to talk with member Tom Murray who has just published an excellent book on those Blidworth men who lost their lives during both World Wars and who are commemorated on the Blidworth War Memorial. The book’s title is ‘Remembered in Silence’ and costs £9.99. It can be ordered directly from Tom on 01623 796572.

Also, a selection of photographs displayed for Jubilee Day and later in the Library were available to view.

Local News from the Blidworth Area Community

NEW ROAD & MEADOW ROAD PENSIONERS Following the break, member ASSOCIATION (Monday Club) Alan Higgins screened a Greetings to everybody—things have been a bit quiet recently, series of photographs illustrating the club and members are all okay. how Mansfield Road, Blidworth, had changed over the last hundred years A few weeks ago we had our annual summer strawberry Fayre or so; from open fields to being at our HQ at Rookwood which was very well supported by our completely built over. This was very members and the Blidworth community. We provided a range of well received and at our next stalls i.e. raffle, tombola, cakes, jewelry, bottle, and strawberry meeting Alan will again screen a and cream teas. (all raffle prizes have been claimed) selection of photographs, this time covering local clubs, groups and Also recently members and friends went on a day out into societies over the years. We are Derbyshire i.e. Matlock and Matlock bath, going for a bit of hoping to continue to screen similar retail at the peak village shopping mall at Rowsley and then presentations at future meetings. finishing off of at the Moorlands pub for a carvery tea - a very Our next meeting will be on Tuesday nice day out August 7th when we will welcome Okay that’s your lot for now. Regards to all your readers back Stuart Rose, whose talk will be about ‘Conservation and Wildlife in Harry Medieval Laxton’. Stuart is a Laxton farmer and historian and his last presentation to the Society was very well received.

We meet at 7 pm on every first Tuesday of the month at the Vinyl floors & Window Blinds Methodist Chapel on Main Street, A Family Business built on Reputation Blidworth. Parking is available at the rear. New members are always  Competitive all year round prices welcome; just turn up on the night.  Supply & Fitting There is a small charge of £2 which includes refreshments. If you have  Quality Products & a Professional Service any photographs of the village and its people that we may copy and add to our archive we would be most or visit our shop for individual support & advice. grateful. Should you require further information please contact Dale 63—65 Mansfield Rd, Blidworth Smallwood, Secretary. Telephone 01623 479978 or visit our website.

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The Bards at Blidworth It is believed that the Olympic Games originated in 776 BC, which would have been about the time that the renowned poet Homer was born. Artists and poets would be commissioned to display their work. There is a great deal of mythology enshrouding the beginning of the Games which were linked to worship of the gods. Poets wrote poems known as the Epinicians which were written to celebrate and honour the prowess of the winning athletes. Homer's epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey applauded not only the best athletes for their physical capabilities but their courtesy and sportsmanship.

Most of our well known contemporary poets don't tend to write long narrative poems but some who have worked on epics show the influence impressed on them by studying the classics. T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland possibly stands out as a modern day example.

A recent task set for the Bards at Blidworth is for us to have a go at writing a narrative poem. Quite a challenge! It will be interesting to see what, if anything, folks come up with and in what styles the poems may be written in! We don't have to reach high academic standards because the main thing is writing for the pleasure of it in our little group, so to just enjoy having a go is worthwhile in itself!

Meanwhile, let's hope for high standards of courtesy and sportsmanship prevailing at the 2012 Games, as well as the desire for peace and harmony, as associated with the Olympics, also be much in evidence this year and beyond.

Christine Michael, http://www.christinemichael.org/bardsatblidworth

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Local News from the Village Voice Community SUMMER BLESSINGS A welcome break in the rainy weather greeted several hundred local people who enjoyed a fine evening of fun, entertainment and good food at the annual Armed Forces Day Barbeque organised by the Farnsfield & District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Mr Philip Pedley was once again kind enough to provide the venue in his garden and outbuildings at Old Manor Farm on Main Street.

A large number of local people took advantage of the fine Summer evening and came along to enjoy a feast of excellent food, washed down with Jugs of Pimms, and lively entertainment provided by ‘Frankie’ and ‘Harry’s Band’. The courtyard provided an ideal place to dance and enjoy the happy atmosphere. The event is held to promote the charitable work of the Legion in support of the Armed Forces and a double quilt, handmade by Mrs Dulcie Corser and donated to the Branch, was auctioned during the evening raising £100. Thanks to the generosity of a number of local individuals and businesses the prize draw was also very successful with prizes ranging from Meal Vouchers and bottles of wine to cases of beer and a family sized apple pie.

The following day some 50 people gathered at the Halifax Bomber Memorial on the outskirts of Farnsfield to mark the anniversary and honour the memory of the 7 young crew members of a Halifax Bomber which crashed on the site whilst returning from a sortie over enemy territory in July 1944. The Branch Standards were paraded as were those of 1260 Squadron ATC and TS Newark Castle. The Service was conducted by Reverend Peter Graves who took the opportunity to reflect that a National Memorial to those who died serving in Bomber Command had recently been dedicated by Her Majesty the Queen. The Farnsfield Pledge was read by Mrs Margaret Fraser and Prayers were read by members of the Legion.

Amongst the congregation were a number of people who saw service in World War 2 including serving in bomber. Photographs show;Top: Standards on Parade at the Halifax Bomber Memorial Bottom: Happy families enjoy the Summer Barbeque Publicity Contact: Nigel Caldicott, 01623 883368

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Local News from the Ravenshead Community Finally after 3 months of miserable weather, the sky cleared and the sun shone through for the July meeting of the Notts about minis classic car and bike night at the Little John Pub in Ravenshead.

What a sensational meeting it was, with both the pub car park and the field packed to bursting with a wide variety of classic cars and bikes past and present, including classic Minis, a back to the future DeLorean, a silver Rolls Royce, Lancia Stratos, several VW Beetles, a beautiful red Alfa Romeo, corsair, MGs and Morgans to name but a few. The July event has been the best to date this year and everyone concerned is keeping their fingers crossed that the weather holds out for August, when an even wider selection of classics descend on the event. So remember to make a note in your diary, weds 8th August, from 6.30 onwards, at the Little John Pub on Main Road in Ravenshead, as always you will receive a warm welcome from the landlord and staff. The car of the night with the most 'likes' was the red Alpha Romeo, the owner was presented with a bottle of wine, donated by one of our regular classic car enthusiasts from Blidworth

Ravenshead Inner Wheel Club Changeover Evening July 2012 President Helen held her last meeting of the year, and presented a cheque to David Steele from SENSE for £1000, Richard Foster from Myasthenia Gravis Association for £1055. Helen also sent a cheque to Rainbows Hospice for £75.

The Rose Bowl was given to Judy Vaughan to keep for 1 year. This is given to anyone in the club who has been a great help during the year.

Helen thanked everyone who helped with all the various fundraisers and the on-going project at the Joseph Whitaker School. This is a cooking competition where pupils can volunteer to enter, and run alongside the general curriculum. This has been a success, giving the pupils confidence in their abilities.

Helen handed over the chain of office to Sue Evans who is now officially our President 2012/2013. Congratulations!

Congratulations also goes to one of our other members Ann Cottee, she is our District Chairman for this year.

I think we will be in for a busy but enjoyable year ahead!

Susie Parry-Williams, Club Correspondent

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Cornwater Club Fun Day Despite the weather we all had a ‘fun day’ on Saturday 16th June. We had our usual complement of stalls including fresh flowers, cakes and many more. We also hosted a mini It’s a Knockout which four teams from Ravenshead and Blidworth took part in. Throughout the showery weather our teams bravely soldiered on and took part in a variety of silly games.

We would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to the Sherwood Forest Community Team who supported the games throughout the process and particularly to Jonathon Borrill (right) who came as the team’s joker– he was by far the best dressed joker on the field!

Well done, Jonathon

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Strengthening communities Local Church Services Blidworth -St Mary's 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9.15am 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9.15am 2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8.00am Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew's Mission Monthly Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning St Andrew's Mission 1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St Andrew's Mission

Rainworth -St Simon & St Jude 1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am 3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion 10.30am Midweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am Monthly: 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 7.00pm Methodist Church Sunday Services Morning Services Evening Services Blidworth 10:30am Blidworth Rainworth 10:30am Rainworth Farnsfield 10:15am Farnsfield Bilsthorpe 10.30am

6.00pm 6.00pm 6.15pm

Note: Evening services are not every week, please check the notice boards.

C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister

St George's Catholic Church, Rainworth Sunday Service 9.00am Weekday Mass Fri 7.00pm Holyday of Obligation: 7.00pm Confessions Fri 6.15 - 6.45pm Sun 8.30 - 8.50am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Fri 6.15 - 7.00pm Other Devotions see Newsletter

St Patricks Catholic Church Forest Town Saturday: 6.30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 10.30am (Sung Mass) Weekday Mass Mon & Thur 9.00am Tue: 7.00pm Wed 11.00am Sat 10.00am Holydays of Obligation Eve of Holyday 7.00pm Confessions: Sat 9.30-9.55am, 5.45-6.25pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Tues 6.30-7.00pm Sat 9.00-10.00am

Sherwood Forest Community Church “Sunday morning worship at 10am. Please visit our website for details of other events. www.sfcc.org.uk”

Services at ST PETER'S Church These follow the general pattern: Sunday: 8.00 am - Holy Communion (traditional language).

9.30 am - Parish Communion (Common Worship) or occasionally Service of the Word.

11.00 am - Morning Worship or Family Communion 6.00 pm - Choral Evensong Prayer (Book of Common Prayer) alternate Sundays Every Wednesday: 10.30 am - Holy Communion (CW) in the Church Lounge.

SUNDAY SERVICES: HC = Holy Communion 8 am, PC = Parish Comm.

9.30 am. MW = Morning Worship 11am, FC = Family Comm. 11 am, CE = Choral Evensong 6 pm.

More Precious than Gold It had been many years since Gary left his home town and moved away in search of work. It was quite a shock when his mother’s phone call jerked back his childhood memories, “Gary , do you remember Bill Smithson who lived next door – well he died last weekend and his funeral is next Friday”, she said.

For a few moments, Gary’s thoughts drifted back to his childhood and to the many happy hours he’d spent listening to Bill relating the glorious time, when as a young athlete he’d taken part in the Olympic Games. Gary never grew tired of hearing the stories again and again.

And especially Bill’s relating of that amazing moment when he stood on the winner’s podium proudly wearing his gold medal whilst the national anthem played and the hairs stood up on the back of his neck and tears crept from the corner of his eyes and dropped softly to the ground.

“Gary, are you still there?” His mother’s voice broke into Gary’s daydream. “Yes, mum I’m here. I was just remembering the wonderful times I spent next door listening to Bill’s amazing stories”. “You now,” said his mum, “Bill Smithson thought a lot of you – he was always asking about you even when you’d been gone many years.” “I guess those times we spent together meant more to Bill than I could imagine,” replied Gary. “Well I’m sure they did, Gary,” said mum, “and he’s left a small parcel for you – I’ll mail it to you tomorrow.”

A few days later, Gary nervously broke open the wrapping around the parcel which had arrived from home. Inside was a small and somewhat worn looking box. Gary opened the lid and there, to his amazement was the gold medal which Bill Smithson has won all those years before.

“Wow,” mouthed Gary, “I guess this was the most precious thing he owned and he’s left it to me!”

Before he could say anything more, Gary’s attention was caught by a note carefully placed beneath the medal. Gary read the short message on the fading notepaper, “ This has always been very precious to me Gary, but the time you gave to listen to an old man’s tales was more precious even than Gold – Thanks!”

“Wow,” whispered Gary to himself, “the thing he valued even more than his gold medal was the time I gave to listen!”

(I wrote this short story in the hope that it would possibly cause us all to realise the value of quality time given to listen to and help others) Paul Johnson (Pastor of Sherwood Forest Community Church)

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Did you know there is a FREE CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE SERVICE available?

The MONEY ADVICE CENTRE is run by the Sherwood Forest Community Church in Blidworth

Call Mike on 01623 797763 St Andrew's Mission Church, The Crescent, Blidworth -Talk & Tea 3rd Monday in Month commencing Mon 17th September; 3.00pm - 4.00pm Light Refreshments and chat for any in need of company and conversation Suggested voluntary donation of £1 to cover costs.

Contact Rev Hazel Robinson 01623 475135

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Local Business Directory Telephone AERIALS SERVICES Rainworth Aerials BAKERY/CAFÉ / CATERING BJ Bakery BLINDS Blidworth Blinds BRIDAL & EVENING WEAR Angela Jane CARAVAN SERVICING Camelco The Caravan Clinic CARE HOMES Haywood Oaks Care Home CARPETS & VINYL Blidworth Carpets & Vinyl Carpet Bargains CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING CFFC Services CAR SERVICING & REPAIRS MB Service Centre 3 Ways Garage TNT Service CAR BODYWORK Paintshack CHIROPRACTOR Health on Hand EVENTS Classic Car & Bike Events ELECTRICIAN Atkinson Electrical Flex Electrical Services FENCING & GATES Shaun Joyce Fencing Steve Horsnall FINANCIAL SERVICES Sterling McCall, Lynda Croome Sterling McCall, Jill Henderson Sterling McCall, Mark Truman FISHING Bilsthorpe Bait & Tackle FUNERAL DIRECTOR J.W.Hutchinson GARDEN BUILDINGS & GREENHOUSES White Post Farm HYPNOTHERAPIST Margaret Turner INDUSTRIAL UNITS Units to let JOINERY Jas Ulyett Martin Hall KENNELS & CATTERY Coxmoor House KEEP FIT Blidworth community Centre

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Telephone KITCHEN & BATHROOM DESIGN Interior Design Bureau GARDEN LANDSCAPING Jason Ulyett R Birchmore LAWN CARE Four Seasons LEGAL SERVICES Killingworth & Parrott Solicitors Tallents Solicitors Mansfield Tallents Solicitors Southwell Tallents Solicitors Newark LIBRARY SERVICE WRVS LOCKSMITH Overton Locksmith MATTRESSES Carpet Bargains MOBILITY SERVICES Daves Mobility Services OVEN CLEANING Fresh Ovens PAINTING & DECORATING John Congreave PC & LAPTOP REPAIRS Sherwood Solutions Ltd PLASTERING SH Plastering PLUMBING JJ Lewin Plumbing & Heating Martin Hall Steve H Plumbing & Heating PROPERTY REPAIRS Prime Property repairs PRIVATE HIRE TRANSPORT Truman Travel SOCIAL CENTRES Blidworth Miners Welfare Rainworth Miners Welfare The Venue SOLAR POWER Carrino TREE PRUNING Steve Horsnall TV,HI FI FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES AV4Home VOLUNTEERING Framework Home Start WORKSHOPS/ACTIVITIES Men In Sheds

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LOCAL SPORTS NEWS

Emergency Contacts: Police/Ambulance/Fire Services 999 PC 505 Annette JOHNSON Beat Manager for Blidworth & Rainworth area Based at BLIDWORTH Police Station can be contacted on: 0300 300 99 99 / 0759 507 4428

The Nottinghamshire Police Force new non-emergency number – 101 is now live.

Police Update No Report this month PCSO 7956 John Arins, Neighbourhood Police Team, Blidworth Blidworth Contact Point, Dale Lane, Blidworth, Notts Mobile 0759 5074258, Non emergency number 101 (ext 856 3370

Rainworth Miners Welfare Pre-Season Fixtures Wed, 1st August (7.30pm) MANSFIELD TOWN (home) Sat, 4th August (3pm) Stocksbridge Park Steels (home) Tue, 7th August (7.30pm) Sutton Town (away) Sat, 11th August (3pm) Matlock Town (home) Gate admission prices for all pre-season friendlies are £5, concessions £3, and U16s £1.

The season proper gets under way on Saturday, 18th August

Local contacts Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop La, 01623 794293 Dentist 01623 798611 Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane, 01623 791038 Joseph Whitaker School: 01623 792 327 Useful Contacts Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org Childline: 0800 1111 NHS Direct: 0845 4647 Online help at: http://www.nhs.uk/NHSDirect Age UK: 0800 00 99 66 Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03 Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247 FRANK: 0800 77 66 00 Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100 Shelter: 0808 800 4444 Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020 Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444 Citizens Advice Bureau: 01623 627 163 Newark & Sherwood Homes: 01623 860 740 N&S District council: 01636 650 000 Mansfield District Council: 01623 463 463 Nott’s County Council: 0844 980 80 80 We would like to advertise YOUR business if you offer an emergency service. For example: Electrician, Locksmith, Glazier Call our Advertising Dept on: 01623 404299 See the panel to the left for contact details Community First Responders Save a local life by joining this valuable service.

Call Tony Machin on 01623 796295

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