The sherwood Newsletter aprili issue 04 2014

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2 Hello from The Sherwood Newsletter Editor: Andy Jones a local resident with a local business

Hi everyone and welcome to this April issue of The Sherwood.

Where did all the water go? Certainly it is getting warmer each day now and frosts are few and far between - good news for gardeners and ramblers.

Easter approaches and we have a great competition Win an Easter egg and to keep youngsters entertained for a while, see page 9 for details.

We have a local trio who will compete in the Manchester Marathon for Charity - see details on page 28 on how you can add your support to their worthy efforts.

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Andy Jones, Editor The Easter services at St Mary's are as follows:

Palm Sunday 13th April 9.00am Morning Prayer 6.00pm The Cross of Christ, a series of readings, hymns and music that tell the story of the first Easter Monday 14th April 7.00pm A service of Meditation Good Friday 18th April The Journey of the Cross.

Follow the cross through the villages with a short service at each of the churches beginning at St Mary's Church at 12.30pm, Blidworth Methodist Church at 1.00pm Sherwood Forest Community Church at 1.30pm St Simon & St Jude's at 2.45pm Rainworth Methodist Church at 3.15pm Easter Sunday 20th April Sunrise Holy Communion 6.00am, Holy Communion 9.00am

Easter Services at St Simon & St Jude's are as follows: Palm Sunday 13th April: 10.30am Holy Communion Easter Sunday 20th April: 8.00am & 10.30am Holy Communion Maundy Thursday (17 April)

Methodist Church Services at Easter

7:30 pm Maundy Communion, Blidworth Methodist Good Friday (18 April) 10:30 am Meditative Service, Bilsthorpe Methodist Easter Sunday (20 April) 8:30 am Easter Communion, Farnsfield Methodist 10:15 am Easter Service, Farnsfield Methodist 10:30 am Easter Communion, Rainworth Methodist 10:30 am Easter Service, Blidworth Methodist 10:30 am Easter Service Bilsthorpe Methodist 6:00 pm Easter Communion, Blidworth Methodist

Sherwood Forest Community Church

Good Friday 18 April, we join the Churches Together with “Journey of the Cross”, starting at St. Mary’s and then to our church at 1.30pm.

Easter Sunday 20 April Family Service at 10 am Starting a six week series called “40 Days with Jesus”, where we are inviting people to experience some of the amazing encounters Jesus had between his resurrection and his ascension. This is supported by a daily study guide and Sunday presentations at the church.

Inside this issue: Introductions & Newsletter info

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Sherwood News and Information

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La Femme Page

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YOUTH ZONE House and Home

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Security and Safety

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What’s On Sponsored Section

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Corporate Business

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Caring Community

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The Rainworth Reporter

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The Blidworth Focus

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Ravenshead News

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Village Voices

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Strengthening Communities

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More Local News

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Sherwood News and Information Mark Spencer MP We are all too aware of the need for a good internet connection, especially if you do not have it. Whether we want to just browse online or run a business we need fast broadband infrastructure.

This is especially true of rural areas in the North of Sherwood such as Ollerton, Boughton, Edwinstowe and others.

The Better Broadband for Nottinghamshire programme is the name for the rollout of fibre based cabling, over 1 million metres of it to be precise. There may be as many as 2500 distribution points and under the existing contract to complete this rollout the work will continue until 2016.

As the rollout programme is at an early stage it is very difficult to say with any accuracy when work will be completed. This is due to the engineering and other timescales and factors involved in this huge project. ● The New Ollerton exchange area is currently scheduled to have fibre-based broadband structures installed during the period January to June 2015 ● Old Ollerton is fed from the Edwinstowe Exchange which is currently scheduled to have fibre-based broadband structures installed during the period April to September 2015 It should be mentioned that not everyone will receive superfast

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The arrival of high speed broadband is excellent news to me as I met with a large group of business leaders in September last year who are desperate to gain access to this infrastructure. Fibrebased broadband will enable them to conduct faster more efficient e-commerce and web presence.

This will also be of huge benefit to individuals who are still waiting for a fast internet service and I hope that it will be completed on time.

I will be watching closely to identify, black spots where speeds are not good enough and encouraging BT to address these as soon as possible.

Progress of the project as it is progressing will appear on the County Council’s website www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ broadband If anyone has any queries please do not hesitate to drop me an email on mark.spencer.mp@parlaiment.uk

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La Femme page Fashion Wonderful Weaves Go Global Fashion by Natalie

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black to keep the look summery but chic.

Native touches continue into embellishments too. Think fringing, think wild west? Not any more. On the Spring Summer catwalk,

This summer’s hottest accessories return to nature and take their influence from across the globe. Natural fibres and woven fabrics evoke a natural look and bring a simple, warm minimalist look to this season’s fashions. Neutral colourings that enhance the natural shade of these raw fabrics - raffia, straw and jute - are light and feminine. This look is all about texture. It’s earthy and wholesome but unhesitatingly chic.

The basket weave is a classic look that awakens a sense of summertime, the countryside and wistful nostalgia. Yet basket weaves don’t have to look like a picnic hamper, clunky or rustic. At fashion week, woven bags were seen at Michael Kors and Paul & Joe. The weaves were small, intricate, elegant. Now the high street is following suit too. This neat, precise woven look suits structured bags and, particularly, the oversize clutch. With complementary, minimal and neutral trims, the woven clutch is both sophisticated and chic. Better still, these structured bags are versatile and shift easily between day and night.

Calvin Klein’s feminine, fringed dresses had an air of the roaring twenties about them. Toning down excessive glamour with unassuming fabric and neutral shades, this way of wearing fringing conveys a relaxed confidence that’s perfect for business or evening wear.

This season, designers use tassels to embellish garments from tops and skirts to jackets and full length coats. Tassels might seem tough to pull off but pair a tasselled top with a sleek pair of neutral trousers and you have a very modern take on nomadic, casual styling. Avoid looking too busy by block colouring your whole outfit in the same shade and choosing simple lines.

When shopping, keep in mind that this trend is all about enhancing texture, playing with movement and structure.

Edge into the trend with woven accessories or go the whole way, pairing your natural bag and shoes with ethnically inspired patterns or block colour fringing.

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Spring Clean Your Make-up Bag? When was the last time you had a good clean out of your makeup bag? Well spring into action!

Lip Products: Lipsticks are more waxy than ‘watery’ so it’s not likely that your lippy will pose a threat, but if you use a lip brush try and wash it (at least) once a month. Treat lip glosses the same as mascara and again, do not share. Lip pencils; sharpen before use to keep fresh.

SKIN Products: Foundations, BB creams and tinted moisturiser which are oil-free won’t last long. Any smell or separation is a sure sign that it’s time to re-stock. If you use your fingers for your cream blush, do wash them (improves brush for a more blended finish).

Eye Products: Pay attention to eyes, to avoid any unnecessary dramas, mascaras shouldn’t be kept longer than two months (dipping brushes in and out causes bacteria to build up). Powerbased eye shadows are the safest (no water content) but be wary of cream shadows, these do have a ‘use by date’. To be on the safe side, sharpen pencils every time before using them so you’re starting a new bit of colour each time. If you develop an eye infection, chuck out the products you’ve used. And don’t share eye products. Ever.

Makeup BAG & BRUSHES: Use common sense; anything used regularly on your face should be cleaned regularly as unlike the product itself, brushes don’t contain the preservatives, products do. Don’t share brushes (would you share your tooth brush?).

Do be careful of the sponge applicators that come with your product – we can keep them for years without cleaning, but chuck if necessary. Do clean your makeup bag out as often as you clean your brushes. Remember, bacteria thrive in warm conditions, and this is a perfect hideaway – some can be chucked in the washing machine, others can be wiped out carefully with an antibacterial wipe.

Tip: Wash your makeup brushes with a mild or baby shampoo.

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Heathlands Primary School 100 years young (1914-2014) We are preparing for our Centenary celebrations – Can you help?

Heathlands Primary School in Rainworth is very excited because in June this year we are celebrating our Centenary. That’s right, 100 years old! However, in order to commemorate this special occasion, we really would like your help! Perhaps, you have photographs, old school books or would like to share stories with some of the children. Whatever, your memories of the school we would love to hear from you.

We are having some ‘drop in’ sessions, where you can share this information with us on Friday 25th April and Friday 2nd May from 1pm -3pm and would love to see you! Please can you let us know if you would like to come to this session, so that we can organise some light refreshments.

J Satterlee (Year 5 Class Teacher) Our contact details are:Telephone Number: 01623 401402 Please call in the afternoon and leave your message with the Office Manager, Mrs Pearson. Then someone in Year 5 will call you back and arrange a time, which is convenient for you to come in.

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Brighter Futures Education Feature by Jill Bator Encourage your child to read Many children will have taken part in school events to celebrate “World book day” in March.

Seeing children getting excited over these events and deciding which character from their favourite book they would be, prompted me to think about the importance of reading in our lives.

I have had a love of books and reading from an early age and I couldn’t imagine my life without books.

Books give us the ability to extend our knowledge, experience different times and places, be part of an event we could never experience, offer escape from the real world, follow the lives of others and so much more. The ability to read gives us all so much. It is a skill that once learned will stay with us for life.

Encouraging your child to read will help them with spelling skills, improve vocabulary and fire their imagination.

It is important to expose children to books from an early age.

This doesn’t have to be costly. Have you thought about joining your local library?

A visit to the library will not only give your child free access to hundreds of books, library visits are something that all members of the family can take part in together.

Why not start your child on a learning journey and encourage their passion for reading?

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Dancing all the way to Oxford…

It’s been a busy time for five talented Sixth Form dancers this week – after taking part in the Opening Ceremony of the School Games on 28 February, they’ve now picked up the winners’ trophy at the ‘Great Big Dance Off’ East Midlands heats at Nottingham’s Albert Hall!

Sophie Britton, Heidi Robinson, Chanel Goodman, Rebecca Bell and Georgia Redfern have been dancing together in school performances since Year 7. Now, in Year 12, they’ve stepped out to take the prestigious title of East Midlands winners at the regional competition on 6 March.

Their performance of ‘Yin and Yang’ – a mix of ballet and contemporary dance – obviously impressed the judges at the competition, which encourages schools across the country to showcase their most talented performers.

They’ll travel to Oxford in June for the finals – and Mrs Unitt, Partnership Lead for Performing Arts, is thrilled at their success.

‘I decided to enter the girls into the competition to celebrate the school recently being awarded a specialism in Performing Arts,’ she said.

‘I was incredibly excited that they were chosen to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the School Games last month and now they’ve won the East Midlands heat of the Great Big Dance Off. To say I’m proud is an understatement and they were fantastic ambassadors for the school.’

Good luck to the girls in Oxford in June!

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Reluctant Gardener: April Wow what a difference now it has stopped raining so much.

All the spring flowers have pushed through and we had wonderful patches of daffodils in and around the area. Now, hopefully all the frosts have gone, we can get weeding and tidy up overgrown areas and pile up the garden rubbish.

Other important tasks to consider this month:

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Sort out the perennial weeds now, saving time hitting them early.

When it is warm enough, treat sheds, fences and trellis with wood preservative; brushes and rollers are fine

Vegetable patches can be planted with: asparagus, rhubarb, peas, carrots, potatoes and onions.

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Sow the seeds of summer annuals in your greenhouse or on a window sill.

Repair any lawn damage and fertilize to promote growth.

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Start planting your salads (tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce) indoors on a window sill or out in your greenhouse if it is warm. To ensure tasty fruit in the summer, plant out strawberries, blueberries, gooseberries and introduce fruit trees.

Prune back rose-bushes to promote nicer long stemmed flowers in the summer.

Give them a good feed with specialist fertilizer. Keep checking for pests such as aphids and spray if required.

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Clean and repair your garden tools, book the lawn mower in for a service and check garden furniture for any rot.

for most things. Tidy up the pond watching out for frogspawn (it has arrived by late March) so disturb the pond edges as little as possible,

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Mulch bare soil once the ground is clear of perennial weeds.

Give your vegetable patch some TLC. Add in well-rotted manure or compost to give it a boost for the growing season.

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For colour in your garden, make sure you plant bulbs such as Gladiolus, Lillie’s and Dahlias. To get a spread of flowering colour throughout the summer, keep planting batches of bulbs every two

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Above all – clean up the BBQ and outdoor seating – I’m expecting a nice warm summer!

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And furthermore it seems that us Brits are horrified when contemplating life without our gadgets. A Zurich survey found that if burgled, we said that losing our laptops would have the biggest impact (40%), followed by mobile phones (32%) and televisions (20%).

Despite almost three quarters of people worrying about being burgled, many are failing to take sensible precautions to protect their technology from being pinched. More than one in five (21%) never bother to hide valuables when leaving the house and 37% leave portable gadgets such as iPads and e-book readers easily accessible. This makes chilling reading for Home Insurers who have to help householders deal with the consequences of burglary on a daily basis. Zurich are so concerned about the lack of security measures put in place by most homeowners that they’ve done something rather strange.

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Always keep your gate closed. A gate left slightly ajar or open is a signal to burglars you’re not particularly safety conscious and will make them think you’re probably lax about other security measures.

Always double lock your door. Traditionally a burglar will push the door using their foot and if it makes a little gap, they know it’s not double locked and can easily be broken into.

Don’t give burglars a reason to break-in. Always ensure valuables are kept out of sight and away from windows.

Photograph the rooms in your house. If a burglar ‘trashes’ your home, it can be hard to remember where items were placed and what exactly has gone missing. Photographs can also be useful when talking to your insurer about which items have been stolen.

Don’t tell burglars your house is empty. Don’t use social media to advertise when you’re away on holiday and avoid the temptation to update your location status while you’re away.

Hide all keys in a drawer; don’t leave them in view or in window locks.

Don’t give burglars a leg-up. Chain your wheelie bins together as burglars use them to get through windows and for access to upper floors.

Shred all paperwork. Even an envelope which contains your name and address could allow burglars to clone you. This is particularly important now that many of us have detailed online profiles.

Don’t give burglars the tools to break into your home. All tools should be stored in a secure, locked in a shed.

Keep luggage in the loft. Burglars will use your suitcases and bags to take your possessions from your home

Crimestoppers holds Midlands conference to unite agencies in the fight against crime “We will not rest on our laurels,” was the clear message conveyed at a conference held by the crime-fighting Charity, Crimestoppers last month.

The Midlands Regional Conference, brought together law enforcement agencies, commercial organisations, Neighbourhood Watch and members of the community to discuss how best we can make neighbourhoods safer and how, by engaging with Crimestoppers, delegates could make a real difference to reducing crime in their community.

A recent ‘Crime Matters’ survey, which sought to engage with the UK public and gain their insight into concerns they have about crime was discussed. This survey prompted almost 2,000 responses, of which 96 per cent of people felt anonymity was key to the Charity’s work, and 83 per cent said that they would use Crimestoppers again to pass on information about crime.

Representatives from law enforcement also spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of Crimestoppers’ work with the police, communities and businesses.

If you have any information about crime, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or fill out an Anonymous Online Form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Security & Safety - Sponsored by OVERT alarms Working together for a safer and vibrant Mansfield

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aking his latest fact-finding meeting into the heart of Mansfield gave Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping the opportunity to hear at first-hand how community safety partnership work in the town dovetails with that of the police.

Ruth Marlow, the chair of Mansfield Partnership Against Crime (MPAC), told the Strategic Resources and Performance Meeting how multi-agency team-working strives to make the town a safer place by responding to challenges ranging from domestic abuse and youth issues to child poverty and problem hotspots.

Mr Tipping said at the meeting last month: “Working together brings the benefit of many different skills, increasing the ability to make our communities safer.

“One of the Partnership’s most successful initiatives is the way it tackles the challenges of the night-time economy. While working to reduce problems of crime and disorder, the aim is also to help Mansfield achieve Purple Flag status for excellence in the management of its town centre

at night. We want people to enjoy themselves in safety in this vibrant town.”

To help keep revellers safe and prevent problems, wardens work with the police and other partners such as street pastors on the busiest nights of the week.

Aside from its work with the night-time economy, Ms Marlow said that in the coming year the Partnership will be focusing on people in the area who cause most trouble. This will involve robust policing, ‘hi-vis’ patrols in hotspots, and support for victims, witnesses and those who feel unsafe.

MPAC brings organisations together to deal with issues such as alcohol-related crime, antisocial behaviour, burglary, domestic violence, personal safety and vehicle crime.

The Partnership includes the Police, Mansfield District and Nottinghamshire County Councils, the Fire & Rescue Service, Mansfield and Ashfield Clinical Commissioning Group and Nottinghamshire Probation Trust.

The Commissioner’s meeting, which was open to members of the public, was held at the town’s Civic Centre.

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What’s On - Sponsored by AV4HOME Film Review:

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Starring: Johnny Depp, Paul Bethany, Morgan Freeman This film is the directorial debut of cinematographer Wally Pfister.

Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) is the foremost researcher in the field of Artificial Intelligence, working to create a sentient machine that combines the collective intelligence of everything ever known with the full range of human emotions. His highly controversial experiments have made him famous, but they have also made him the prime target of anti-technology extremists who will do whatever it takes to stop him. However, in their attempt to destroy Will, they inadvertently become the catalyst for him to succeed—to be a participant in his own transcendence. For his wife Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) and best friend Max Waters (Paul Bethany), both fellow researchers, the question is not if they can…but if they should. Their worst fears are realized as Will’s thirst for knowledge evolves into a seemingly omnipresent quest for power, to what end is unknown. The only thing that is becoming terrifyingly clear is there may be no way to stop him.

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In a world where an industrial revolution is powered by magic, Tyen, a student of archaeology, unearths a sentient book called Vella. Once a young sorcerer-bookbinder, Vella was transformed into a useful tool by one of the greatest sorcerers of history. Since then she has been collecting information, including a vital clue to the disaster Tyen’s world faces.

Elsewhere, in a land ruled by the priests, Rielle the dyer’s daughter has been taught that to use magic is to steal from the Angels. Yet she knows she has a talent for it, and that there is a corrupter in the city willing to teach her how to use it - should she dare to risk the Angels’ wrath.

But not everything is as Tyen and Rielle have been raised to believe. Not the nature of magic, nor the laws of their lands.

Not even the people they trust.

ISBN-13: 978-0356501109 Amazon £13.59 Hardback Series Publication Dates: 1: Thief’s Magic to be published in May 2014 2: Angel of Storms, to be published in 2015 3: Successor’s Son, to be published in 2016

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Local Walking Group

N

ewark & Sherwood D.C started an Initiative to get people fitter, In 2009.

Blidworth Walking Group started with 6 walkers and now has walked with over 150 people, on average the group have from 10-20 people every Sunday morning.

Why not come join our group on these FREE and fun Walks in the Blidworth area.

David Smith who trained at Kelham Hall in walk leading, & also a 1st Aider now leads the walks every Sunday morning, Interested ? contact David Smith on 0795 254 9562 or alternatively leave your name and number on 0770 363 1816.

You can also see our progress on Facebook, look for “Blidworth Walking Group”.

Thursday walking group with Sheila will resume in the warmer months.

Garden Bird of the Month - The Bullfinch

was not only due to persecution by fruit

The Bullfinch is one of Britain’s most

flailing hedges and loss of commercial

colourful birds and it is one of my

orchards which altogether removed

favourites.

nesting sites and food sources. Because

growers but also to the loss of hedgerows from farmland, the modern practice of

they are no longer considered a threat

The male has a beautiful rose-red

to commercial fruit growers, they have

breast and a slate-grey back. It has

shown a very slight increase in numbers

a white rump and a black cap. Its bill

which has transferred them to the Amber

is black and is stubby compared with

list.

that of other finches. The female has a more subtle plumage and she is mainly pinkish-grey with a

If you see one in your garden, you will

black cap and white rump. Their name derives from its thick

not be disappointed.

bull-like neck. You are more likely to come across this bird in rural areas where your garden is connected to hedgerows and woodland. It is a shy, secretive bird, so you should consider yourself fortunate if you see one.

Although Bullfinches are principally seed eaters, it is late winter when they earn their reputation for being a pest by fruit growers because they feed off the developing buds of fruit trees. By the 1970’s, the species showed such an alarming reduction in numbers that it was put on the Red list of the Birds of Conservation Concern (BoCC). This rapid decline

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Jean is a voluntary Ambassador for the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden BirdWatch scheme in Nottinghamshire. To learn more about the scheme, visit www. bto.org/gardenbirdwatch or contact Jean for a free enquiry pack on 0770 4809741 or jeppie@talktalk.net

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Di’s Travels: March Visit to The Atlas Discovery Holiday Retreat at Sidi Kaouki, Essaouira, Morocco March 14

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ast month I wrote about how as a crazy business lady I chose to set up The Atlas Discovery Company Ltd. This month I would love to tell you more about my last visit to Morocco and hope to entice you to come and join me!

I always love to visit our Retreat Centre as within a few hours I can feel myself unwinding from the stresses of modern day life. As you can see from the photo I love to take a sunset scroll across the beautiful beach on the Atlantic Coast.

My journey to Morocco began at Nottingham Coach Station as I often choose to use National Express Coaches for the airport journey, saving both on parking and road rage driving. Great prices, reliable and I always enjoy an en route read and snooze. If you use the coach always ensure it arrives at least 3 hours prior to the flight.

For the outward flight I got a great deal with Thompson this time from Gatwick, they do fly from other London airports and also more local; Birmingham and Manchester with great deals. Luggage is extra at about £24.

Sometimes I use Ryan Air from London Luton or Stanstead but I always book in plenty time due to their high demand.

My trip began with a meet up with some members of The Atlas Team, putting final plans in place over Moroccan mint tea. (See them on our About Us Section on the website www.theatlas-discovery.com) Yes we are a new company but we have years of experience in travel, tourism and the leisure industry between us. Lucky you get to enjoy lots of opening offers and freebies!

The first night stay at Riad Moulay Said is always a treat, based in the heart of the bustling historical city of Marrakech. I quickly unpacked, showered and then off we all went to get a taste of the Moroccan life. A friend quoted it as “Stepping into a story” and I agree with the narrow passageways, spicy smells of the food vendors and exciting colourful souks. A lovely warm evening helped me to enjoy a wonderful night’s sleep and I was awoken by the birds singing - a change from the ringing of the alarm!

Off to the Dar Alida Retreat at Sidi Kaouki, Essaouira, where we shared afternoon tea with Aziz, the owner and his staff. I also picked up a few pâtisserie in Essaouira market for an extra treat so we all tucked into delicious almond, chocolate and coconut pastries. It is so exciting putting the final plans together and seeing everything falling into place. We did have a few visitors whilst there and no doubt they will come and say hello to you too. (See Mr camel right). The temperature whilst I was there was about 30 degrees but it often feels cooler due to the Atlantic breeze so I always take a good hat, sun cream and glasses of course.

As part of our mission statement to support local villages and put money into the local economy we visited our local Titrate Argan Oil Co-operative to see how Imane and her ladies were getting on with their work. Imane started the business in 2010 and the majority of the workers are widowed and it is great what she has achieved offering them a good income to provide them with a better quality of life. We will be visiting Imane at the Titrite Oil Clinic as part of our Retreat tour with wonderful products to buy for both internal and external health benefits.

So back to Marrakech and another overnight stay in the Riad Moulay Said. The Riad has a beautiful outdoor pool, open air gardens, Spa and massage area and traditional restaurant. All the bedrooms are decorated in true Moroccan style with gorgeous deep colours and patterned ceilings. Breakfast is freshly made pancakes and honey from the restaurant and then off back home via British Airways this time. (Sometimes you can mix flights for a cheaper deal). B.A. offer up to 23 kg hand luggage allowance, provided you can lift the bag yourself into the hold plus check for actual bag size. I love the extra homeward treat of a B.A. complimentary delicious meal and cool drink and au revior Morocco. Can’t wait to return again soon and hopefully see you there.

Diane Carter The Atlas Discovery A True Journey

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Book Online N OW All our high value escorted & inclusive Moroccan tours include: Airport Transfers & Travel throughout Your Tours  Hotel & All Tour Accommodation*  Meals; Delicious, Traditional and Freshly Prepared  A Range of Exciting & Optional Leisure Activities  Explorative Walks, Historical Visits & Life Changing Experiences  A True Journey into the Heart of Moroccan Life  Fully Accompanied by Your Atlas Team for Peace of Mind

The Atlas Discovery is a friendly organisation offering a personal service to our clients. All guests are welcomed by a member of The Atlas Discovery Team at the airport and we are with you throughout the tour. Our holidays offer a community environment as you are encouraged to enjoy meals, walks and tours together, reassuringly you will always have a familiar face around you and get to know many new ones too.

Morocco is an amazing country that will tantalise all your senses; with its vast breath taking views of the Atlas Mountains through to the delicious smells of the aromatic spices in the city souks. The coast offers the opportunity for the feel of the delicious sunshine on your skin and the hidden traditional villages give a insight into the cultures that make Morocco so unique.

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For more information or to book Tel 01623 795623 www.theatlas-discovery.com

Our Moroccan Holidays offer a true taste of the beauty and culture within this amazing country of Morocco.

Choose from a Moroccan Retreat Escape, A Cultural Exploration or a Soft Challenging Tour through the Sahara Desert or Atlas Mountains, all ideally suited for single people, couples, or small groups.

Our summer Moroccan cultural holidays are perfect too for families with older children.

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Retreat (7 Days)

These unique holidays provide the opportunity to relax, rest and leave not only refreshed but rejuvenated to face the world you have left behind. We aim to provide the perfect atmosphere for you to feel renewed, meet other like minded people and allow your true potential to emerge in a unique way. Our retreat holidays are set in the quiet coastal resort of Sidi Kaouki, Eassouria offering a selective and optional programme throughout consisting of: • Yoga, Meditation and /or Light morning jogging to prepare you for the beautiful day ahead • Excursions by either by foot or transport visiting traditional picturesque villages with breathtaking views, and local towns with exciting souks and historical monuments • Tantalising ‘sleeping up the stars’ with moonlight barbecues and star gazing Book Online Now: • Optional extras including spa & massage In the Message box put Themed weeks including; life coaching, fitness & tone, yoga & offer code SWTAD0414 to meditation and pampering without guilt! claim all special offers The retreats are suited for single people, couples, families on all our Holidays and small groups as we aim to form a holiday community encouraging visitors together to share meals, join in fitness sessions get involved in group workshops and enjoy friendly walks and tours. The Retreat also offers lots of time for individual relaxation whether reading, walking, or simply sunbathing and gazing at the Atlantic Ocean breathing in the fresh sea air.

Our Retreat holidays are limited to 12 places and our Summer programme runs throughout June / July 2014.

See dates online - Visit www.theatlas-discovery.com

Cultural (7 Days) See Itinerary Online k oo B up ay.

Our cultural holiday offers a genuine experience of the lid r Gro ace o l H o fascinating past and present day to day life of p EE mily et 1 R Moroccan people. From the bustle of Marrakech F Fa d g E r 4 n Morocco’s imperial city famous for its Koutoubia o 1 E f a 0 4 FR st 2 f Minaret, Ben Youssef Medrassa (Coranique school), the o gu u Medina and Djemâa el Fna Square to the picturesque A for Atlas Mountain villages, offering an insight into traditional farming, small community manufacturing and family lives.

These unique style cultural holidays include:

A welcome stay at a traditional Moroccan hotel with a complimentary monumental tour A night in the beautiful Village of Ouzoud famous for its cascading waterfalls and monkey sanctuary Three nights stay in an exquisite hotel in the peaceful mountain village of Ait Bougmaz Vallee renowned for it’s breathtaking views ● Plus lots of time throughout to visit the souks enjoy relaxing strolls or just simply unwind ● Our cultural holidays are ideal for single people, couples or families and small groups. ● ● ●

Our Cultural holidays are limited to 14 places and our programme runs throughout August 2014. Dates online

For more information or to book contact: 01623 795 623 Email: enquiries@theatlas-discovery.com www.theatlas-discovery.com *Single room supplement may be charged

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Corporate Business Section for The Sherwood Area Hi and welcome to our new looks corporate section in The Sherwood

IWB Celebrating Women in Business Now with over 300 local professional members

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ach month we will offer a few tips to keep your business

Ladies at Lunch Thursday 20th March

busy in 2014. Also some great local businesses advertise

here to help you with specialist advice. Plus lots of networking

Venue: Oakham Suite (Masonic Hall) Nottingham Rd, Mansfield NG18 4AE

events.

Be part of a friendly, supportive, informative & inspirational women’s business group.

Our magazine is perfect for low cost effective advertising

Regular Networking events including our monthly It’s Women’s Business Ladies at Lunch

and it works. So if you want to talk to us about how we could help you give us a call.

Or if you currently advertise and want to make any changes again we are here to help. I am a qualified and experienced marketing consultant so I can offer more than just placing your advert in for you I can make sure it hits the people you want to reach with the correct message.

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Delicious Buffet with Coffee / Tea Informal business Atmosphere Specialist / Premier Plus Member Presentations £13 Premier Member, Guests £11.50 P+ Members

To Book the above event or Join our IWB Membership, call Diane Carter; Chair & Founder on 07916 245 367 Or email: diane@marathon-media.co.uk www.itswomensbusinessclub.co.uk image: freedigitalphotos.net_vlado

Diary Dates for Networking Locally Mansfield Networking Venue: Toby Carvery, Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfield Date: Tuesday 8th April Time 7.30 am – 9 am Cost: Only £5 for great breakfast and networking. No booking required

Federation of Small Businesses Venue: Mansfield Manor Hotel & Restaurant Carr Bank park, Windmill lane Mansfield Open to Members and Non Members Date: Monday 14th April Time: 6.30 – 8pm Cost: Complimentary – Call: 07711 315399 to book We are here to help build local business Diane Carter, Business Editor Email: diane@marathon-media.co.uk

Should there be a Women’s Business Club in the Time of Equality?

Yes the title of this article I hoped would entice you to read about our professional female business club. Some would agree we should have the choice to have a group of dynamic & ambitious local business ladies involved in a friendly club that not only celebrates women in business but offers the support, guidance, motivation & inspiration to develop & grow their business or progress within their chosen career.

If you don’t agree then come along anyway, male or female – if you have something to offer our group – no one is excluded.

We charge £10 for a first time visitor and meet once a month at the Oakham Suite, (Masonic Lodge), Mansfield – our next meeting being the 24th April 12 – 2pm. With a delicious lunch, great networking and time to introduce your business it is true business building value.

My Vision for It's Women's Business To continue to offer a business association where we can work closer together with a clear understanding of the barriers many of us have to overcome or the pressures put on us by our every day responsibilities not only in business but in our personal lives. We believe in a totally holistic approach to supporting our 'IWB' Club Members. We have specialists on board for our members in all aspects of business such as; accountancy, family law, HR, Life and business coaching, stress management and financial advice. We believe in a holistic approach to business life.

So sorry I haven’t answered your equality question because quite honestly I believe we are equal but different all bringing different strengths to the workplace. But I warmly invite you to our group and see details above. Diane Carter Chair www.itswomensbusinessclub.co.uk

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To reserve your place please call: Sally Gillborn on

01636 655260

Ready to grow your business?

Finding access to finance difficult?

Thinking of relocating or starting a new business?

Need help and advice?

Then we could have the answer!

Why not attend our FREE:

‘Grow, Expand & Prosper’ morning 9.30am-12.30pm at Edwinstowe

Tuesday 1 April 2014

Why not join us for a coffee and Danish pastry whilst you find out how to access support and funding for your business.

Representatives from East Midlands Business, Fiducia Group, UKTI, HMRC, Growth Accelerator, NBV Enterprise Solutions, East Midlands Business Angels’, Nottinghamshire County Council and Invest Newark & Sherwood will be on hand to offer advice and guidance.

This event is delivered by Invest Newark & Sherwood and sponsored by Nurture Enterprises Ltd.

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Caring in our Community JW Hutchinson Funeral Directors Light cannot be without shade

Time passes, suddenly when you have to make unfamiliar decisions, that’s when you need reassurance.

Our funeral service provides the care and attention to detail you yourself would give if you could. Our years of experience will ensure your peace of mind. We act at once, day or night 24 hours per day whenever you need us we will be there.

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Can you help?

Do you have a free hour or two once a month? Action on Hearing Loss (previously the RNID) has set up free hearing aid drop-ins around Nottinghamshire.

It takes time to adapt to using hearing aids – getting used to new sounds as well as managing the hearing aids themselves and we are looking for people to help us run free drop-in clinics to support hard of hearing people in the local community.

You can find us at: Sherwood Methodist Church, 3rd Wed of the month 10am-11am. We are looking for people who can spare a couple of hours each month to support the local community officer and help with any of the following jobs: • Re-tubing hearing aids and battery replacement • Greeting people using the service • Completing paper work • Giving advice and support to people to make the most of their hearing aids We will give you full training, expenses and all the support you need. One current volunteer says ‘It’s very satisfying to know that the two hours I give the charity each month benefits so many people. I love supporting and meeting new people so this role really suits me’.

If you are interested or would like more information please contact: gayle.wand@hearingloss.org.uk heartohelp.nottingham@hearingloss.org.uk 01159427804

Food-banks - You can help

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Testimonial “I have utilised the leaflet distribution service with The Sherwood Newsletter on a couple of occasions and have been delighted with the response to my advertisement each time. It is the ideal cost effective medium for marketing your business to the local community” Sam Local Business Owner Book Now see page 31 for details EXPERT PATIENT PROGRAMME Are you living with a long-term health condition?

You can help support the valuable work of local foodbanks by donating tinned or packet food as well as by financial support.

If you need help yourself you can find more information out from the Trussell Trust website http://www.trusselltrust.org/ Sherwood Forest Foodbank, Stable Centre Church Street Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JY, 01623 629665

Then why not attend the Expert Patient Programme, which is

Dukeries & District Food-bank, Ollerton Methodist church Forest Rd, Ollerton NG22 9QS, 07716439740

thriving in the future. The next course will be held at Blidworth

c/o Rev Hazel Robinson, Vicar of Blidworth & Rainworth 27, St Peters Drive, Rainworth, NG21 0BE, Tel: 01623 475135

run by NHS volunteers who also have long-term conditions.

What is it? This is a 6 weeks course, then venue is local and we meet for 2 ½ hours a week for 6 week. The course covers:Managing your symptoms – Dealing with stress, depression and low self-image – Pain management – Developing coping skills – Relaxation – Working with healthcare professional – surgery in late April…. Transport available ***Interested? Ring Gilly Hagen Tutor 07816933429.

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Rainworth Parish Council Chairman Mark Buttery. Vice Chair - Linda Tift We have numerous complaints about speeding cars. Please report car registration numbers to either the police or the Parish office. Recent police activity has returned a number of issues but with your help it may be appropriate to relocate the checks.

Mark Spencer MP has sent out letters regarding the proposal to merge Hillview Surgery and the Health centre on Warsop Lane.

Please return the letter; whatever your view is so that any action reflects what the majority Rainworth residents want.

Continue to report potholes and streetlights either directly to the Highways Department at NCC on 0300 500 8080 or to the Parish office.

The scheduled road works for Southwell Road are somewhat delayed.

Friends of Tippings Wood

Rainworth operates an open and transparent policy. We welcome and encourage residents to view the website or visit the office where your questions and concerns will be answered.

HELP needed urgently!!! Tree felling and hedge laying has

Councillors are in and out of the Parish Office daily and always happy to assist with any problems, as is our Parish Clerk, Dawn Jones who can be contacted on 01623 490259 or rainworthpc@ntlbusiness.com.

yours but it is such a great pity that a few irresponsible people

Rainworth Parish Council, Rainworth Village Hall, Kirklington Road, Rainworth. NG21 0JZ

flower.

Office hours. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am2pm Parish Council Meetings. Thursday 10th. April 7pm.

Annual Parish Assembly

Thursday 15th. May 7pm

finished and strimming about to start. We really need help from the users of Tippings Wood to collect litter. We know it’s not have such an impact on the rest of us. Please consider taking a carrier bag with you and picking up the rubbish. We have had a lovely display of daffodils and crocuses with bluebells about to Would you would like to join us for a day please ring mobile number 07950646620 to check when and where we are going to meet. Be our eyes and ears and look after Tippings Wood.

Report criminal damage to the new non-emergency Police number on 101. They may not attend, but it is important to record any issues so that further action can be considered.

Rainworth Methodist Church 100th Anniversary Concert.

Saturday 5th April at 7.15pm Features: Mansfield Male Voice Choir Cost £5, inc. light buffet. Tickets: 01623 409675

For Rainworth District Council news

Please see the Blog at http://nsdcrainworth.blogspot.com or contact Cllr. John Bradbury tel: 07973 422839) or Cllr. John Middleton tel: 07980 981320)” Art Classes.

These art classes are aimed at adults of all ages and abilities who enjoy drawing and painting in a variety of mediums. Tuition is given or if you prefer paint your own thing we also help if needed. Materials are available to purchase. Held at Mansfield Woodhouse Mansfield, Tuesday 10-12pm and Thursday 10-12pm in Forest Town Mansfield. Come and join one of my welcoming, informal and friendly groups. Please contact Vivian for further details on 07880 924103

Friends of Tippings Wood.

Rainworth & District U3A March meeting at Rainworth Village Hall.

We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10.0-12.00.

The speaker last month was Dr Ian Campbell The subject: “You are what you Eat”.

This was an extremely interesting illustrated talk.

More and more interest groups are now thriving and expanding. The bookstall where books can be bought for 40p and exchanged, is well patronised, - the funds raised contribute to the no cost refreshments each meeting.

Come along and join us at our meeting on April 9th.

Anyone is welcome who is no longer in full time employment; - we call ourselves ‘Recycled Teenagers’.

There are no strangers here, just friends you have yet to meet. Call - Jill 01623 400545

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Local News - Rainworth Reporter Diary Dates for Rainworth Rainworth Miners Welfare Diary Dates Mon: 8-10.30pm Sequence Dancing in Concert Room to live music, Admission £2 plus Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure Chest (Lounge & Concert Room) Tue: Pool League & Ladies Darts League (Home matches) Wed: 7.15-9.15pm Family Bingo, Great Cash Prizes & Raffle.

Children welcome with an adult.

Thu: 3.30-5.30pm Irish Dancing (ring for details).

8.45pm Darts Domino & Pool knockout + Card Bingo & Cash bingo- everyone welcome Fri: Occasional Sequence Dancing in Concert Room £2 admission (please check) plus Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure Chest Sat: 8.00-10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult.

Sun: ‘Quiz for Cash prize’ in Lounge Bar + Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure Chest NB From Friday 8th November “BIGGER & BETTER PRIZES on Snowball Bingo”. Guaranteed min pay-out £10 Line £25 Full House FANCY A PARTY OR CELEBRATION? – Room hire only £35 Members, £70 Non-members – up to 6 hours KIDS PARTIES – Room & Bouncy Castle £30, Room & Disco £45 for 2 hours (£70 for both) For further details contact 01623 792495 or email. rainworthminerswelfare@unicombox.com

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 Mon: 7pm to 8pm (Term time only) St John Ambulance meet for training in first aid and life skills. Boys and Girls and 10 to 16 yr very welcome. Contact Trish Bayston 01623 652 096

Rainworth & Blidworth Branch of the Royal British Legion RAINWORTH VILLAGE HALL I am pleased to say that Rainworth Village Hall are putting on their 4th Summer Fun Day Event on Saturday 12th July 2014; they have accepted our offer of the use of our Stocks and Wet Sponges, I am sure that the younger children and some of the older people will enjoy throwing wet sponges at us locked in the stocks. We are also hoping to put on an additional stall and will be asking the “Blidworth Army Cadets” with whom we are affiliated to assist in either putting on their own stall or assisting us on ours. I should mention that some of the older cadets volunteered to take their turn in the stocks and get as wet or possibly wetter than the rest of us volunteers.

FURTHER EVENTS.

Wed: 2pm “Eyes Down” Bingo Snowball every week Sun: 12pm to 2pm Sunday Carvery £6 Adults, £3 Children, £5 Snr Citizens

St Simon and St Judes Church

Fri: 4.45-5.45pm 4th Rainbow Brownies - 5-7 year old girls.

New members welcome. Pat Holmes: 01623 795239 Art Group 1.45 – 3.30 pm £1.50 inc refreshments. All Levels

Rainworth Methodist Church

Tues: 6pm - Slimming World Wed: 10am -12 Rainworth Leisure Art Group Wed: 6.15pm - Weight Watchers Fri: 4.45pm Rainbows, 6pm Brownies (Term time only) Fri: 7.30pm Guides Sat: 9.30-12 Mansfield Society of Artists, 10-12 Coffee & Natter Sun: 10.30am Family Service and Sunday School Sun: 6pm Evening service (as per notices)

Surestart Sherwood West 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.

Mon: 9 -11.15am Lakeview Toddler & Baby Group - open to all (call to confirm ) Wed: 1.15-3.00pm Busy Feet-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) Fri: 9.30-11am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months, 11am-12pm Jelly Babies-suitable for birth-12 months Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the month, 1.30pm to 3pm, Child Health Clinic and Breastfeeding Support Group To amend any details or add new ones contact the editor: 07757115027 or via marathon.media@ntlworld.com

above event and also other events throughout this year and the following years.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Please note that we (Rainworth, Blidworth and District branch) would be happy to come to any event you are holding during the year with our stocks (and wet sponges) and a stall to raise not only money for our Poppy Appeal but also to raise your awareness of the Royal British Legion. We are also willing to share any donations we collect with you, also our branch has a PA system that we could hire out to you for a very reasonable donation, please contact Jim below for details.

If anyone would like to know more about the Royal British Legion or any of the items mentioned above please contact Jim Filby: Mob:07768 742111 or email jim@filby.info. And please remember branches are always looking for new members to

We are working on other events to mark the 100th anniversary

help us in our work; and please remember you do not have to be

of the start of World War 1, please keep an eye on these pages

ex Forces Personnel to join, membership is open to all who are

in the next and subsequent newsletters for further details of the

interested in helping the Legion.

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Local News - Rainworth Reporter

A good walk and a bit of history - The druid stone A Blidworth landmark, thought to have been deposited in fields around Blidworth 450,000 years ago after ice melt-water flooded farmland.

There is a hole, large enough for a man to pass through the stone's centre, and it is said that on the day of the summer solstice the rising sun passes through as it rises. Although it is unlikely that the hole is naturally formed, it has over time given rise to the possibility of pagan rituals and that druids or Celts created the aperture due to the alignment being almost perfect east to west.

Local historians have noted in times past that folk would pass sick children through the stone to cure whooping cough. Another thought, possibly linked to nearby rickets lane, is that this children’s illness might be cured.

Interestingly, Rickets lane was formerly known as Riggs gate lane and it is easy to see how this thought came about.

The site of the stone affords walkers with wonderful views of Blidworth Dale as you descend the footpath and over styles leading down from rickets lane past the druid stone. Those wishing to continue along the footpath can exit close to the little

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John pub, or continue back along rickets lane to Blidworth church.

On a clear day, walking back to Blidworth along rickets lane ,it is possible to see Lincoln cathedral and power stations along the Trent valley. It is also possible to see the water tower at Mackworth near Derby and also Belvoir castle, with good binoculars.

There are further deposits of stone of the same mass as the druid stone in and around Blidworth, particularly on the bridle way close to providence farm leading down to Fountaindale and Rainworth water. c/o John Durkin.

£950 raised at Charity Event held on 22nd March 2014 at Rainworth Miners Welfare.

Local girl Helen Flear (26 yrs) was diagnosed suddenly in May 2013 with chronic kidney failure and is now on home dialysis awaiting a transplant. She has been supported by British Kidney Patient Association & Nottingham City Hospital Home Therapies and organised the event to raise funds for both of these charities.

Photo: Helen handing a cheque for the half the amount raised to Sister Rachel Humphreys, at the City Hospital Home Therapies Unit. c/o Anne Bramwell RMW

Blidworth Miners Welfare Social Centre and Function Room Telephone Club: 01623 793361 or Mark (Mobile) 07552 654111

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H

ey - do you know about our social centre?

Visit us and receive a warm, friendly welcome from the centre team. Why not meet up and have a chat, a game of pool, darts or dominoes in warm and relaxing surroundings.

Enjoy live entertainment from featured acts In the grounds you can be active and play Cricket, Football and Bowls.

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ blidworthminers.welfare

Blidworth Miners Welfare Social Centre The Family Club New Members Guests & Children Welcome

Situated on-site our Function room offers: ● Separate Private Room with Bar ● Space for 150 People (100 Seated) ● Ideal for Birthdays, Weddings, Celebrations ● Business Meetings, Seminars & Training Events See the list in the DIARY DATES for our Current Activities

SKY SPORTS SHOWN HERE

Wide selection of draught beers Marston’s Smooth Bitter at £2.30 and Becks Vier at £2.55 per pint

Diary Dates for Blidworth Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’ Daily: Sport on Sky. Ask us (or see Facebook) for details of our £2.00 per pint - Golden Goal offers.

Mon & Tues: Free Pool Wed: Bingo Evening plus Sticky 13 card games Thur: Poker Night Fri: Open 5 to 11:30. Live entertainment in Concert Room. Sticky 13 card games and members draw.

Sat: Open all day from 12:00. Live entertainment in Concert Room. Sticky 13 card games plus Chase the Ace. Sun: Open all day from 12:00. NEW! Varied quizzes!!

Questions for all. Sticky 13 card games.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blidworthminers.welfare Contact Mark: 01623 793361 (Club) or 07552 654111 (Mobile) Email: davidalan.donaldson@ntlworld.com Weekly Events SureStart Centre - Bopzone Tuesday Energy Club, Years 1-4, 3:00pm – 4:15pm foc Tuesday Street Dance, Years 3-6, Kelly Jepson (Qualified dance teacher) 4:15pm – 5:15pm, £2.00 per session, Thursday Football Academy, Years 3 & 4, 3 – 4:15pm, foc Thursday Football Academy, Years 5 & 6, 4:15 – 5:15pm, foc Friday Drama Club, Years 3 – 6, 3pm – 4:15pm, foc Friday Karate, Years 3-6, Ran by David Kacperski (Qualified Karate instructor) 4:00pm – 5:00pm, £2.00 per session, October 4th, 11th, 18th St Andrew’s Mission Hall Tues: 2-3.30pm Bingo with Stephen Fox Tues: 5.30-7pm 1st St Mary’s Brownies (term time) Tel Kathy Straw 490920

Wed: 6.30-8.30pm Needlecraft Club Blidworth Doctor’s Surgery Sherwood Forest Community Church Thu: 2-4pm Art Class Blidworth Methodist Church Thu: 6-8pm Teen Drop in Club (11 - 15yrs) (Term time only) Fri: 10.30-11am Toddler Church (Term time only) Fri: 11-12.30pm Parent Support Group (Term time only) The Drill Hall (New Rd) Mon/Thu: 7-9pm Army Cadet Force Belle Vue Playing Field Tues/Thu: 7pm FC Training (17+ new players welcome) To amend any of the above details or add new ones contact the editor: 01623 795623 or via dianecarter@marathon-media.co.uk

Blidworth Art Club (Adult Group) Adult group, meets at the Methodist Meeting room, Main Street, Blidworth at 7pm - 9.00 pm every Tuesday evening. Cost £1.50 contact Jean Richards on 0623 795403 for further information Blidworth Reading Group Meet at 4-00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Blidworth library to discuss our chosen book of the month.

Blidworth & Rainworth Women’s Institute (W.I.) Meet at the Blidworth Methodist church hall on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30. Call Mary on 01623 799095 for details.

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Local News - Blidworth Focus Blidworth Parish Council (BPC)

Blidworth Food, Craft and Horticultural Show Sunday August 24th at Blidworth Welfare and Social Centre.

Pitches are only £15 each and we recommend you book your place early to avoid disappointment. Please bring your own display table/equipment and also a Gazebo if you have one.

We are inviting applications from a wide variety of crafts people who would like to offer their goods to a wider audience.

The Parish Council is working with Blidworth Community Association to make this a bigger event, with something for everyone.

Your pitch can be booked by contacting the Parish Clerk on: blidworthpc@btconnect.com or by phone on 01623 490358. Please leave your message clearly.

There will be a variety of activities for children and adults throughout the day More to follow! Watch this space.

Just a reminder to all residents wishing to contact the Police with any non urgent matter , please ring 101 . By doing so, any matter which causes numerous 101 calls will help ensure action will be taken.

Blidworth Parish Council, Belle Vue Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0RD c/o Geoff Stocks, Clerk to the Council, Tel/Fax: 01623 490358 Office hours: Mon 9am – 4pm Thurs 9am – 4pm www.blidworthparishcouncil.org.uk

1st Blidworth (St, Mary's) Brownies

If you feel you can offer your services please contact Brown Owl, Kathy Straw 01623 490920.

Blidworth & Ravenshead PPG This Patient Participation Group (PPG) works within the villages of Blidworth, Ravenshead & Rainworth and they are directly involved in promoting the patients’ perspective on health matters, and liaising with the health team within the practice, to influence the development of healthcare services locally. We work closely with other local PPGs and present the local voice to NHS commissioners. Within our community we aim to improve peoples’ awareness of ways of improving their health and on these issues over this year we are proposing to have a range of `Open Event’s` where we get experts to speak about particular health conditions. This year our events will target heart problems, diabetes, managing longterm conditions, cancer, breathing, falls.

These events kick off with `Warm, Well & Wise’ at The Sherwood Forest Community Church. This is a full day event where a range of agencies come along and provide information about various topics such energy agencies, health teams and voluntary support teams accessible locally. Our PPG is currently active raising funds to provide the top of the art defibrillators for each surgery. The fund-raising sub-group has already had a successful Beetle Drive in Blidworth, and is soon to have one in Ravenshead. There has been a Swing Band night at The

Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society Our AGM was attended by 27 members and guests. It was agreed that future subscription rates would be reduced to £5 per annum and that the meetings would cost £2 per person to cover expenses. The following will remain on the Committee; John Smallwood - Chairman, Alan Higgins - Vice Chairman, Eric Hall Treasurer, Dale Smallwood - Secretary, Sheila Hall, Alan Ormston and Gordon Turner.

Although Derek Wilson resigned from the Committee as a full time member he agreed to become an Honorary Committee member. We have also been fortunate to co-op Margaret Marias to the Committee.

During the break there was a display of our archive photographs, our library books and history magazines.

After the break, Alan Higgins presented the first part of our archive of recently discovered photographs of the village from 1991. This proved really popular and will be continued next month.

Our next three meetings will

be; April 1st - Kevin Topham - Secrets of Dukes Wood and Crude oil production in Eakring.

6th May - Mr Clarke - The Pentrich Uprising.

3rd June - Ian Morgan - Within sight of The Gibbet.

We start at 7 pm and would be very grateful if everyone could be seated by that time.

Ample parking is available and new members are always welcome; just turn up on the night. There is normally a small charge of £2 which includes refreshments.

If you have any photographs of the village and its people that we may copy and add to our archive we would love to hear from you. If you would like more information please contact us through our website. www.blidworthhistoricalsociety. co.uk Email: dalesmallwood@ ntlworld.com You can also follow us on Twitter @BlidworthHistory

Sherwood Forest Community Church, both of these events are to be repeated, along with other events in all three villages. So look out for the notices around the villages and in local newsletters.

As a group we need more members to get involved and keep our community informed. As you can see our role is wide ranging and the efforts are rewarding in so many ways.

Are you interested in getting involved? - PPG meetings are bimonthly at Blidworth surgery. The next meeting is on Wednesday 7th May 2014, at 5.00pm. For further information about the PPG contact Gilly Hagen telephone 797138 Or Ann Wharmby 0791411459

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Local News - Blidworth Focus Charity Trio Raising Cash

Kevin Cogan, Carl Fairbrother and Sean Cogan, brother of Kevin, are running the Greater Manchester Marathon on Sunday 6th April 2014 to raise money for Cancer Research U.K. A lot of people in the runner’s families have been affected by cancer. Some have won the battle and unfortunately some have lost. Carl lost his Granddad to cancer recently which inspired them to run the Marathon for such a worthy cause.

So far they have raised £1,700 since beginning training in November 2013. See photo above at the Spring Retford half marathon – They proudly ran it in 1 hour 40min and hoping to do the Manchester Marathon in under 4 hours!

The group are also running for the Callum Wilkinson – Cycle Awareness. Callum (who was Sean’s partners’ nephew) sadly died aged 15 in cycling accident last year. They will be wearing the Yellow and Red wristband (as shown in the photo). For more information or to learn how to support this worthy cause contact: Kevin Cogan, Operations Manager, Blidworth Community Leisure Centre, (01623) 466266

Meadow Road and New Road Pensioners Association - The Monday Club Hi everybody: Just to bring you up to date with what’s going on in our club. Things are just ticking over, Monday meeting go on as usual. The club and members are all okay.

Now that spring is just beginning to take shape

plans are being made for our trips out later on in the year.

As spring is the magazine theme this month i would like to mention our member Mrs Margaret Gladwin who loves to tend her small garden that outside our H.Q. at Rookwood well done Margaret credit to you So for now kind regards Harry

St Andrew’s Mission Church, The Cresc, Blidworth

Talk & Tea - 3rd Monday in each Month,

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

The Cornwater Club Haidee Watson from Adcock Financial recently presented Cornwater Club member, Beryl Hind with a cheque for £78. The Staff from the Ravenshead based office have been collecting photocopier and printer cartridges on Cornwater’s behalf, since last October. The used cartridges are sent to ‘Honest Inks’ in Nottingham who operate, a cash for good causes scheme. They will pay for empty cartridges which they will then recycle, preventing them going to landfill.

Asked why they had chosen the Cornwater Club, staff member, Haidee Watson said that her grandma, Nora Hallam, had been a member of the Club for many years. Nora had enjoyed attending the club and in the latter years of her life it had provided her with great enjoyment and was a place she

Ravens Lodge Scouts For more information on activities contact: Dave Shardlow Group Scout Leader, tel: 07971562235, email: GSL@larchfarmscouts.org. uk. Reg. Charity 504994 always looked forward to visiting with enthusiasm.

If you have any print cartridges or photocopier cartridges you wish to donate please take them to Adcock Financial in the Ravenshead precinct, Monday to Friday between 9:00 am—5:00 pm.

Media Contact: Melissa Blythe, 07854 156826 or email melissa.blythe@ntlworld.com

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Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest

Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest One of the community groups Rotary were delighted to help this month was the Ollerton Village Jubilee Hall Committee. To improve the Hall’s green potential and to reduce the cost of heating we gave £250 towards the upgrading of the halls insulation. The Ollerton Village Jubilee Hall is a hive of activity and is a used facility and is a much used and valued asset for activities within the village.

Many groups use the hall and Rotary uses it for their Murder Mystery evenings in the autumn.

Geoff Sells Chairman (photo above) being presented with £250 by Rotary President Mary Brown Recently we held our Annual Challenge evening with members of the Inner Wheel Club of Sherwood Forest.

During the evening we have a games competition played between the two clubs, Rotary and Inner Wheel, for the Challenge Gauntlet Hand and a Rubber Glove! We play childhood games such as KerPlunk, Connect 4, giant Noughts and Crosses, Shove halfpenny, Dominoes, Darts and Operation – it was hilarious watching competitors trying to extract ‘foreign’ bodies without setting off an

alarm! The winner of this competition evening is the team who wins – wrong!

The winning team presents to the losing team the Gauntlet and rubber glove. On this occasion it was the Pat Naylor President of the Inner Wheel club that is this year the custodian of the Challenge Gauntlet and Rubber Glove!

Blow your Trumpet!

We are Sherwood Forest Brass band and are based at Clipstone welfare and offer free tuition to all ages wanting to learn a brass instrument. We are totally self funding and work hard at concerts and contests to raise funds to support our work. As a training band we mostly attract youngsters but occasionally we have older people wanting to re-learn or come back to their music. We rehearse every Monday at Clipstone welfare at 6.30pm for beginners and 7pm for everyone else. All are welcome to come along and have a listen and a toot! Our ages range from 7 through to 70! c/o Sam Heartfield, PR Officer Sherwood forest brass.

Farnsfield & District RBL

if you wish to join us as a member, we meet at the Farnsfield cricket Club on Station Lane, at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of each month. You don’t have to be ex-service to join and we would be particularly pleased to see more younger applicants - we’re not all old men in blazers and medals C/O Trevor Wilds, Chairman, Farnsfield & District Branch (BR0264) Royal British Legion. 01623 882521

Rotary President Mary presenting the Gauntlet to Inner Wheel President Pat Naylor (photo above) The Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest would encourage readers to let us know of groups or individuals who may benefit for support from our Club; or if you would like learn more about how we help this community or how to join with us to help others please contact Mary Brown President, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest on 01623 825607 or email sherwoodforestrc@ btinternet.com or visit www. rotary1220.org/she I look forward to hearing from you.

Laxton Walks

With the new year there comes a new series of public walks around Laxton.

These offer a great opportunity to learn more about the unique farming system and its historic Court and Jury which survive on your doorstep from medieval times, having adapted to the demands of the modern world.

Please call 07939 228353 for further information. enjoying KerPlunk Photo right: John, Margaret & Tim in deep concentration playing ‘Operation’ For further information, please contact Mary Brown President, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest on 01623 825607 or email sherwoodforestrc@ btinternet.com or visit www.rotary1220org/sheb

Photo above: Peter & Tony

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Strengthening Communities Church Services

Church Article

Blidworth -St Mary’s 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9 am 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9 am 2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8 am Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew’s Mission Monthly, Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning St Andrew’s.

1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St Andrew’s Mission

Life is not always easy.

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

the events of Holy Week:

Sometimes it is rough and hard.

Cuts and worries about money and jobs will have made life difficult for many. Illness, ageing and bereavement have made it tough for others.

In April we commemorate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, his arrest in Gethsemane, then his trial, crucifixion, death and burial.

And then we celebrate Easter,

Methodist Church Sunday Services Morning Services Evening Services Blidworth 10:30am Blidworth 6.00pm Rainworth 10:30am Rainworth 6.00pm Farnsfield 10:15am Farnsfield 6.15pm Bilsthorpe 10.30am Note: Evening services are not every week, please check the notice boards. C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister

with its empty tomb and the Resurrection. It might seem a strange question, .... but why do we celebrate these events?

Because we need to remember.

We need to remember how much God loves us. We need

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

to remember the Father waiting and waiting for the wandering child to return. A Father who loves us so much that he

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

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.

reaches out to us in the form of Jesus, offering himself for us.

through that love we are forgiven whatever we may have done. We need to be reminded that we all need that forgiveness and that nothing we have done or that has happened to us can separate us from that offer of forgiveness.

We need to remember as we suffer bereavement, and as we face our own death, that we have a God who understands, who shares our pain. And when we feel lost and bereft and cry out in the darkness, we hear the echo of Jesus’ cry from the cross and know that we are not alone.

We need to remember that death is not the end, that we can be resurrected with Jesus.

Wherever we are, whatever our circumstances, there is always the hope of new starts, new beginnings - resurrection.

We need to remember the truth of Christian hope.

We need to remind ourselves

That is why we celebrate. That

of that love and our need for

is why we celebrate particularly

that love.

when life is hard and tough.

We need to remember the

Easter says that we have a

sacrifice and the cost of love - the love of God for us and the love we are called on to

God who is not distant but who is close in the darkest times.

Easter says that there is always

show for God and our brothers

hope.

and sisters. We need to be

May God be with you this

reminded of the necessity to

Easter.

love.

David Greenwood (01623

We need to remember that

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Police/Ambulance/Fire Call 999 Non-urgent Police calls 101 BLIDWORTH Police Station contact: 07595 007 505 Local contacts Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop La, 01623 794293 Dentist 01623 798611 Blidworth Surgery: 59 Mansfield Rd 01623 695461 Ravenshead Surgery: 30 Longdale Ave 01623 795461 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 or Online: http://www.nhs.uk 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 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: Community First Responders - Save a local life by joining this valuable service. Call Tony Machin on 01623 796295

Newsletter Collection Points 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 locations below.

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

Blidworth: The Miners Welfare, Community Centre, The Library Rookwood Community Centre, The Post Office, BJ Bakery Bilsthorpe: Miners Welfare & Village Hall.

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