Sherwood News Letter issue 2 Feb 2013

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Inside this issue: Introductions & Invitation to Get Involved

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News and Information

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Looking Good Feeling great

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Our Young and Our Future

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Caring in our Community

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House and Home

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What’s on

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Ravenshead News

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Strengthening Communities

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Mark spencer Article : I have said since I was elected that I have two major priorities for Sherwood. The first has always been to improve road safety and the second, and in many ways the trickier of the two, is jobs. I know when we talk about unemployment and people struggling to get into work, the assumption is generally that we mean young people – school leavers and graduates mostly – but I think where we are facing a real challenge is with helping mums get back into work.

It’s clear to me that we have talented and qualified women up and down the country who are keen to get back into the workplace but who need adequate support to do so. I recently met with a group of mums in the constituency to talk about how childcare could better work for them and it’s pretty clear that when it’s costing £190 a week in childcare to be able to earn £200 a week at work, something’s wrong.

Good quality child care needs to be more flexible, cheaper and easier to access. Of course we all know that public finances are under pressure, it almost goes without saying these days, but the incentives to get women like those I met last month back into the workplace are obvious.

Keeping talent frustrated and at home doesn’t make sense and it’s something I’m determined to bring to Ministers’ attention over the next couple of months.

Of course times have moved on and dads have a bigger role to play now than ever before. I’m pleased the Government has taken some practical steps to allow couples to juggle work and family better and working parents can now share up to a year’s leave after the birth of their child.

The benefits of these changes are obvious: employers will benefit from a more flexible labour market which will allow businesses more freedom in how they manage their staff. The new entitlement will also allow both parents to keep a strong link with their workplace, helping employers to attract and retain women in their organisations and preventing women dropping out of the workforce following childbirth.

I have been assured that Ministers are in ‘listening mode’ and that the Government is committed to investing to provide more help to working families to cut the cost of childcare and enable parents who want to go out to work to do so. Ministers are also keen to emphasise they understand that childcare must be of a high standard that parents can have confidence in.

It feels that things are moving in the right direction and that with a bit of common sense we might actually be able to make a big and positive difference for working

mothers. This is clearly something which matters locally and nationally and I’m determined to keep banging the drum.

If, as ever, you have a view on this or there’s anything else you want to raise with me, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line at: Mark.Spencer.MP@Parliament.uk.

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

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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.

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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.

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Our Young and Our Future Children’s Book Review: What will hatch?

Local club gets capital recognition

Jennifer Ward local Young Engineers club has been named as one Jelly, jiggly. of the finalists through to the National Science and What will hatch?

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Engineering Competition to be held in London this March. tadpole.

The Joseph Whitaker school Young Engineers club, run by Phil Worsley, a teacher at the school, have already had major successes, What is more exciting than waiting when last March they were named the East Midlands STEM Club of the for an egg to hatch? Creatures of all Year at the East Midlands Big Bang Fair, and Most Interactive Club at varieties begin inside an egg-and Yorkshire and Humberside in June. those eggs also come in all shapes and sizes. From a We have designed and manufactured a massive 6 foot wind tunnel that we squiggly tadpole to fuzzy robin to a leathery platypus, this use to test and visualise how aerodynamic car shell designs are. We were charming text and unique illustrations show eight different then asked to make one for the ByDesign group – James Edge (pictured). animals as they begin life. With a cut-out on each page ByDesign is an education company and the wind tunnel is now being used readers will have fun guessing... what will hatch? in many schools all over the country to explain and teach aerodynamics.

Other projects include a 60MPH paper aeroplane launcher, A water ISBN: 9780802735683 powered bottle rocket launcher, a Massive 3-D steady hand game, A air Imprint: Walker Children’s powered rocket car project for our primary schools and a battery powered Illustrations: Colour RRP: £7.26 (amazon) racing car for the Greenpower racing challenge.

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House and Home Free advice on keeping warm and reducing energy bills this winter Residents can get free advice on how to keep their homes warm in winter and save money on energy bills.

In the wake of increasing energy costs, Mansfield District Council is providing free energy advice that is tailored to individual residents and their properties.

The Council’s trained and impartial officer can conduct a home visit to provide residents with simple tips and advice that could potentially save hundreds of pounds a year, as well as helping to keep them healthy.

They can provide residents with advice on how to understand the information on energy bills, how to set their heating efficiently, check they are on the most suitable tariff, and answer any questions they may have.

Residents could save hundreds of pounds off energy bills by effectively heating their homes. Simple changes around the home can save as much as £110 on annual energy bills.

Bigger changes, such as the installation of a new energyefficient boiler, loft insulation or wall insulation could save in excess of £300 a year.

Cold homes also have a significant impact on people’s health and can lead to serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression. One of the best ways of keeping well during winter is to stay warm.

Portfolio Holder for Housing Strategy and Regeneration Councillor Derek Evans said: "With energy costs rising, this free advice service is an excellent way for people to potentially save money on their energy bills and stay warm in winter. A trained officer can visit your home and identify any energy inefficiencies, or ways of cutting costs. It is often the case that simple changes made to the home can result in big savings."

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Helping The Hillview Practice Help You Can we remind you of our new website which now offers, traditional service and soon the following: Order repeat prescriptions, Cancel appointments - VERY IMPORTANT, Request a telephone consultation Update clinical & contact details, Sign up for e-mail newsletters & much, more.

Also, text reminders are being sent out, something patients can opt in or out of. Do speak to surgery staff if you have any queries regarding this.

After our good patient survey results, the Practice has now had an excellent independent assessment of staff, systems & procedures.

We hope to follow on with yet another fund-raising event soon in time for Easter, details to be announced later.

C/O Dave Ball, ppghillview@hotmail.co.uk

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What’s On Paloma Faith announces forest concert tour for the summer The captivating Paloma Faith is the latest act to announce that she will be performing concerts in seven spectacular woodland locations this summer as part of the Forestry Commission’s Forest Live concert series.

album ‘Fall To Grace’ is up for Best Album, and she has also been nominated for Best British Female.

Commenting on her Forest Live dates and her Brit nominations, Paloma Faith said, “I’m really excited about these shows. It’s going to be a great experience so I hope you will be able to join me on my woodland adventure this summer. I am delighted to have been nominated for these Brit awards. I don't expect to win, but it's so wonderful to be acknowledged for contributing something to British music. I am very proud to be British and so happy to do something I love.”

Released in 2009, debut album, ‘Do You Want the Truth, or Something Beautiful?’ introduced Paloma Faith and a glossy ensemble of retro-referencing soul and sassy pop songs. From the brass-blasted stomp of ‘Stone Cold Sober’ to the quirky ‘Upside Down’, and the epic sweep of her biggest chart hit ‘New York’, the record went on to sell over half a million copies.

Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission bringing music to new audiences without commercial branding or sponsorship. Income generated from ticket sales is spent on improving the local forests for both people and wildlife. With everything required for a great night out, including full catering and bar facilities, the gigs are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere.

Faith’s 2012 sophomore album, ‘Fall To Grace’, continues to build upon the success of her debut release. A collection of compositions in a new contemporary realm, chart success has already been assured with singles ‘Picking Up the Pieces’, ‘30 Minute Love Affair’, ‘Just Be’ and her enchanting cover of ‘Never Tear Us Apart’. Her achievements have been recognised by the music industry with Brit Award nominations. Her platinum selling

Saturday 15 June: Sherwood Pines Forest, Nr Edwinstowe, Notts.

Crafty Crafts Club Come along to our monthly craft club at Edwinstowe library This is a FREE event and is for children aged 5 – 11 years old Our next activity will be held on: Saturday 16th February 10.00 – 11.30 Create your very own PAPER PLATE RAINBOW FISH T 01623 822280 E edwinstowe.library@nottscc.gov.uk W nottinghamshire.gov.uk

Paloma Faith plus special guests will be performing:

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Reluctant Gardener February Remember to dig over the beds and borders mixing in organic material, but only if the ground is not frozen. Forking the soil aerates and brings pests to the surface for the birds.

With the risk of frost and snow leave the vulnerable plants protected with fleece and raise pots off the ground a little.

Any tender trees and shrubs will love a generous application of dry mulch to protect their roots from freezing conditions.

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• Gas Safe and engineers, launched a campaign to warn people of the dangers posed by the misuse of gas and gas appliances.

• Manufacturers and Gas Safe recommend that your appliances & pipework should be serviced annually • Don’t be one of the thousands ignoring this advice every year. Your health could be at risk.

• Prices for Checking & Servicing, start at just £40, so it’s a small price to pay for the safety of your family home.

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Once the ground isn’t frozen, start to make new beds and borders - marking shapes with sand trickled from a plastic bottle, then remove the top layer of growing vegetation and dig the ground over.

If you are making a bed in the lawn, remove the turf and stack it upside down somewhere in a corner - after 1 to 2 years it will rot down into good compost.

Remember not to let rotting damp leaves accumulate around alpine plants - they will suffer if left damp too long.

When the weather is settled, start to clear paths of weeds, check walls, clean and insulate greenhouses and ensure your heaters are working properly. Even a little insulation with bubble wrap will make a difference to your heating bill.

Clean and repair your garden tools or send to the local hardware repair-person to service them. Book the lawn mower in for a service and check garden furniture for any rot, especially at the base of the legs or where water can be trapped and freeze during the winter.

When it is warm enough, paint sheds, fences and trellis with wood preservative using a stiff brush or a modern sprayer to do the job quicker and can get into awkward shapes.

Don’t forget the birds - some peanuts, fat balls and other treats will help them during this time of scarce food. Try not to feed bread as this lacks the energy content to help birds survive, but is better than nothing.

Look forward to Spring, lighter nights from now on and perhaps some warmer sunny days too.

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Book Review: Jimmy and the Crawler Raymond Feist Release: 28th February A fantastic new novella from the master of magic and adventure. Best selling author Raymond E. Feist returns to the city of Krondor and one of his most loved characters, Jimmy the Hand.

The Crawler: a name whispered in fear…

In the crime-ridden back alleys of Krondor a rival gang has sprung up to threaten the Upright Man’s Mockers.

Does the Crawler control the rival gang? Where does his power come from? And does it threaten the peace of the Kingdom?

James, personal squire to Prince Arutha of Krondor, but in the underworld known as the thief and trickster Jimmy the Hand, must travel to Kesh in disguise. There, working with William, lieutenant of the prince’s household guard and son of the magician Pug, and Jazhara, niece to the Keshian lord Hazara-Khan, he must attempt to unmask the mysterious Crawler and rid Krondor of his influence.

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Film Review: Wreck-it Ralph Released: Friday 8th February

Animated Action/Comedy: A video game character leaves his arcade game in hopes of becoming a hero rather than the villain he’s played for the past thirty years.

PLOT: For the past 30 years, Wreck-It Ralph (voice of JOHN C. REILLY) has been the villain in the arcade game “FIX-IT FELIX JR!” where he wrecks a several story building, only to have the game’s hero, Fix-It Felix (voice of JACK McBRAYER), repair all of the damage with his magic hammer. But Ralph has grown disillusioned with his role, especially since once the game play is done for the day, he must retreat to the nearby brick dump for the night, all while Felix enjoys the congratulations and company of the game’s other characters.

Even his support group of fellow arcade game villains can’t boost his spirits. But when one of the building residents says he’ll be welcome at their parties if he can prove he can be a hero by winning a medal, Ralph goes rogue and leaves his game.

Astro Forecast for 2013 The 9 Star Ki yearly cycle begins February 4th 2013 and marks the beginning of spring in the Chinese calendar and the New Year in the ancient Chinese Solar Calendar used in this system. It’s a great time to provide you with a weather update to help you sail smoothly through the year ahead.

If you haven’t already done so, visit www. freeflow-fengshui.com to find out your STAR number and then check below for a brief forecast.

9 Fire Star – Flowing with any recent changes, you will slowly begin to feel much clearer about everything, and so you should. Now it’s your time to shine, show the world what you’re really about, full of clarity, brightly illuminated and switched on! - The focus is now on you and people may be attracted to you more than usual.

Give yourself space and time alone now and again to refocus your mind. HEALTH: Fire energy relates to the heart and small intestines. Avoiding too much instant food or stir-fries, eat slowly and deliberately.

8 Earth Star – This earth year tends to reflect a time of change or revolution. It may at times feel like an up-hill struggle, but rest assured it WILL pay off in 2014, be strong and persevere. Create a sacred space to allow your energy to settle and balance your mind with meditation; allow yourself to say ‘no’ and dedicate time to you. Pay particular attention to all forms of communication, especially if serious.

HEALTH: Don’t stagnate or become too inert, take regular exercise, even a brisk walk daily. Reduce your intake of refined sugars and coffee, replace with fresh fruit or juices.

7 Metal Star – Well done, you’ve turned a corner and can finally relax a little, look back over things and say, I did that! This is a year for broadening your social circle and taking is easier. It’s a time to reflect inwards too, look at your own development spiritually, as well as saying yes to all the party invitations. Take care not to slacken the purse strings too much! HEALTH: Take care of bones and ligaments; stay flexible!

Avoid too much cold food or meals straight from the fridge. Singing or chanting can be most beneficial this year.

6 Metal Star – From last years’ changes, you find yourself in a stronger and better position for making those important decisions, especially if you’ve been holding back. You’re renewed sense of authority and confidence may come across as overbearing to others so remember to listen too. Your clarity of thought and ability to focus on work or personal projects will produce some inspiring results, as well as profit. HEALTH: Look after your lungs and large intestine this year. Yoga this year would be most beneficial as we have a tendency to contract and stiffen when in this house.

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Be My Valentine Popular sayings and poems How did it happen that their lips came together? How does it happen that birds sing, that snow melts, that the rose unfolds, that the dawn whitens behind the stark shapes of trees on the quivering summit of the hill? A kiss, and all was said. ~Victor Hugo My heart to you is given: change, reinvention Oh, do give yours to me; and re-birth. Often a We’ll lock them up together, fluctuating, shifting And throw away the key. year of ups-and-downs, ~Frederick Saunders so try to stay centred and as grounded as If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could possible. It can also be walk forever in my garden. ~Attributed to Claudia Ghandi a year of unexpected opportunities, so allow If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? ~Author Unknown things to come to you, rather than being the Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall one to search. Your forever. ~Author Unknown connectivity to all those around you is Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to heightened, as you are catch your heart. ~Author Unknown the one in focus. This is not a great year for A hundred hearts would be too few making major decisions To carry all my love for you. or for moving house. ~Author Unknown HEALTH: Balance is key; avoid extremes in lifestyle or diet. Look this system. It is a time of preparation; to after your immune make sure all those stepping-stones are system, spleen and pancreas by reducing your intake of processed foods and refined firmly planted and laid out in front of you to sprint along in 2014. Take this year as sugars. a cleansing year, one to get rid of excess 4 Wood Star – The key for this year is baggage, unwanted and unproductive ‘pace yourself’. Make a concerted effort to habits. Be patient with yourself, forcing complete projects and little jobs; you will issues may just make them worse, allow find them soon piling up, as you gather speed and momentum in your life. You may changes to happen; go with the flow. feel unstoppable and want to take on board HEALTH: Keep physically active; don’t become too stagnant or inert, take regular every opportunity and every responsibility exercise and get your heart pumping and that presents itself; just remember to take lungs full of oxygen. time out, before you burn out! Stick with the game plan, and develop what you have 1 Water Star – A deep, spiritual year, a time to pay yourself attention. It’s a year sown rather than change tack. HEALTH: of planning ahead and getting the ‘seed’ Create a routine both for your diet and ready for the next cycle of growth. Don’t exercise this year, avoid excess of alcohol be alarmed if you feel out of touch or and late night snacks. Don’t suppress receive less invites to socialise, it’s hard to frustration or anger as this may affect your look inside if you are too busy outside of liver. yourself. Start meditating or join your local 3 Wood Star – Things are finally starting Buddhist centre and expand your spiritual to shift for you now, forward movement, awareness. HEALTH: Keep warm and impetus and opportunity; an upward, progressive time lay ahead! Make the most hydrated; avoid cold foods straight from the fridge. You may find it harder than usual to of this metaphorical ‘spring’ year, a great recover from illness, so act promptly with time to start new projects and businesses. the onset of any sickness.

You will feel more vibrant generally and can expect to have great insight this year, Thank you for reading and please do email be wise with what you sense or see. Be me with any comments or questions at creative and spontaneous, yet stifle kneejerk decisions and deliberate first. HEALTH: david@freeflow-fengshui.com.

Avoid eating late at night, two hours before Full in-depth forecasts are available, visit the website or email me for more bed minimum. Take action if you feel information. mentally angry or frustrated, vent these emotions productively.

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Marathon Media - Building Local Businesses NNN Meeting to be held on Tuesday 12th February 2013 Venue: Edwinstowe House Business Centre of Excellence, Edwinstowe.NG21 9PR Time: 7.30 am - 9 am Cost: £6.50 Members £7.50 Non Members A warm invitation is offered to all SME businesses to come along to the relaxed and informal meeting on Tuesday 12th February NNN Business Breakfast Meeting Tuesday 11 January At the January meeting attendees enjoyed networking over a light breakfast.

Diane Carter, Managing Director of Marathon Media Marketing, PR & Publishing Co. gave an informative presentation entitled “Promote Your Business to the Maximum With Minimum Costs”. With over 15 years of local sales & marketing experience Diane offered offer tips on how to save money in 2013 whilst keeping your business in front of your potential clients, maintaining current ones and of course ‘keeping miles ahead’ of your competition!

This was followed by a short presentation by Alison Jane Hollingworth Business Trainer of Steps Forward. Alison followed the NNN meeting with a 45 minute workshop entitled “Take Control” encouraging the listeners to plan, prepare and reach their goals in 2013.

At the February meeting Hannah Townsend of Southwell Acupuncture Clinic will be enlightening the audience on her business and treatments.

See you there Diane Carter Chair NNN To book the above meeting or for more information call Diane Carter on 01623 795623 or email; diane@marathon-media. co.uk. You can come along as a member or guest and there is no obligation to join at any time See our benefits on the Members Benefits Page and check out some of our New Members.

No Nonsense Networking in Association with Adkin Sinclair Chartered Accountants and Marathon Media Publishing, PR & Marketing Consultancy.

A warm invitation is offered to all SME Business to attend the NNN Business Breakfast Group held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month Venue: The Garden Rooms, Edwinstowe House, Edwinstowe Date: Tuesday 12th February 2013 7.30am –9 am Release Your Business Potential in 2013 Through:• Effective business networking • Informal business introductions • Informative Presentations The NNN Support Team consisting of :• Chris Adkin of Adkin Sinclair Chartered Accountants • Russell Jones of Fidler & Pepper Solicitors • Trevor Morley of TM Finance & Management Services Ltd • Diane Carter of Marathon Media To book our next meeting in January contact:Chair; Diane Carter on: 07916 245 367 Or email: diane@ marathon-media.co.uk Pay at the event but you must pre-book. Cost £7 or £5 for first time visitors Visit www.nononsensejustnetworking.wordpress.com

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Marathon Media - Building Local Businesses

Diary Dates for Business Events February / March 2013 NNN Breakfast Networking

Tuesday 12th February Venue: Edwinstowe House, Edwinstowe. NG21 9PR Pay at the event but you must pre-book. Cost £7 or £5 for first time visitors Informal networking & business support for all SME businesses To book contact Diane Carter; Chair at diane@marathon-media.co.uk Visit www.nononsensejustnetworking.wordpress.com

IWB Ladies at Lunch

Thursday 21st February Venue: Oakham Suite Nottingham Rd Mansfield If you wish to attend please email Diane Carter, Chair at diane@marathon-media.co.uk Visit www.itswomensbusinessclub.co.uk

M2020 Business Breakfast

Thursday 28th February Venue: Mansfield Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road, Mansfield NG19 7BH. Time: 7.30 – 9 am.

To book: www.mansfield2020.com

Writing a will, one New Year’s resolution worth keeping 95 per cent of Britons made at least one New Year’s resolution at the stroke of midnight, but within seven days, 48 per cent will have given up and 88 per cent will have returned to their old ways by the end of January. But making a will to protect your loved ones in the event of your death could be a quick and easy New Year’s resolution to tick off the list.

Ann Farnill, solicitor at Tallents in Southwell says: “The first step in making a will is as easy as picking up the phone and calling your solicitor to make an appointment.

With years of experience in helping to draft wills, we can help everyone through the process, quickly and simply. “We know that no one wants to think about his or her own mortality, but you never know what’s around the corner. And the last thing you want to do, when your loved ones are mourning you, is leave them with a tangled financial mess because you died without a will.”

Having a valid and up to date will is vitally important if: You are not married to, or in a civil relationship with your partner You have separated from your spouse or civil partner

You have children from a former marriage or relationship that you want to provide for You have a disabled relative you wish to provide for.

Ann continues: “Once you’ve made your appointment, the will-writing process is more straightforward that people often think. We’ll ask clients to think about six key areas: List what you own. For example: property, savings, stocks and shares, insurance policies, business interests and pensions.

Family and beneficiary details. Full names of your spouse, partner, children or other parties financially dependent on you.

Decide who gets what. Full names and addresses of the people you wish to benefit from your estate. Think about how you would like your assets divided between them. Perhaps you’d like to leave a legacy to grandchildren or a charity, or bequeath a special piece of jewellery or furniture to a loved one? This is the point when you can decide who will receive your bequests.

Executors. These will be the people who ensure your last wishes are carried out and they will administer your Will for you.

You can choose whoever you want to be an executor: family member, friend or a professional, such as your solicitor. The executor can also be a beneficiary in your will. We would always recommend that you choose at least two executors to cover

situations where one is unable, or unwilling to act. And you should always check to make sure the executors are happy to take on this role before you sign your will.

Guardians. You may wish to name legal guardians for any children under the age of 18 when you die.

Other wishes. Perhaps you have a specific funeral in mind, or prepay for your funeral?

You can use your will to be specific about your final wishes.

If you’ve already made a will, then Tallents recommend you review it every five years, or if circumstances change. For example: marriage, separation, divorce, the birth of a child or grandchild, the death of a beneficiary in your will or moving home.

Ann finishes: “Many people find great comfort in making a will. It doesn’t have to be a maudlin time, instead it can be a period of review and introspection, and often results in a renewed enthusiasm for the future knowing that there’s one less thing to worry about.

“Why not make 2013 the year you actually stick to a New Year’s resolution and complete your will?”

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East Midlands Action- 4 -Business Exhibition Wednesday 27th March 2013 At the Lindhurst Rooms, Mansfield Civic Centre Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield. NH19 7BH 10am - 3pm

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East Midlands Action- 4 -Business Exhibition We warmly invite all businesses and readers to come along to The High Life Annual East Midlands Action-4-Business Exhibition at the Mansfield Civic Centre Business Owners? Network with other East Midlands businesses.

Been made redundant? Starting up a new business? Abundant advice available for you.

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See page 13 for full details on how to book your place at this prestigious event in the East Midlands.

Marcus Kilvington Speaker: With over 20 years experience in Sales and Marketing and as a regular speaker for both NBV and The Hive, Marcus will be offering a presentation entitled: How to achieve your potential in business.

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Hi there Rainworth Folk.

The Parish Council precept is a tax charged on each property in the parish and is used to fund all the activities your Parish council undertakes for the benefit of your community, At the January meeting, the Parish Council decided to increase the precept from £50,000 to £52,500.

This equates to about an extra 80p per household per year and will be collected through your council tax bill. There have also been statutory changes, directed by central government, to the Council Tax Base. Newark & Sherwood District Council has determined that it will make a one off payment to Parishes for 2013/2014, to protect them against the net effect of these adverse changes. Rainworth Parish has been awarded £4,050.

We are very concerned about the worsening state of our roads and continue to press Highways potholes to be filled. Our roads need considerably more that.

However, cuts at County Council, have left Highways understaffed and underfunded. Residents are welcome to contact Customer Services themselves on 0300 500 8080, but Councillors and the Parish Clerk are happy to do this for you. The same applies to the ongoing problems of street lighting and damaged or missing street signs. Hopefully, the Ward Walk, on the 30th January, will provoke some action on the issues that are upsetting residents.

February 24th Sunday Carvery Not tasted our delicious Beef and Pork Roasts yet?

County Councillor Merry attended the meeting briefly in order to present a cheque of £2,000 to the ‘Notjustswimming’ group, towards the cost of the planning application.

Some of you have enquired about the Boundary Review.

Unfortunately, this is not going to result in the unification Rainworth under one council and there seems to be little or no appetite on the part of the Boundary Commission to embark on such an undertaking, but is for the purposes of maintaining electoral parity and endeavouring to reduce the number of councillors. So, we will continue to be Rainworth Village but pay our taxes and dues to separate councils.

Councillors meet informally Wednesday mornings. Pop in for a cuppa and a chat.

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 14th February 2013 7pm.

Thursday 14th. March 2013. 7pm Next Police Surgery: Wednesday 13th February 2013 10.30am

Councillor John Bradbury & John Middleton The Planning Inquiry at Kelham Hall looked at the recent proposals for Rainworth.

The Top Street development (54 dwellings) was discussed first with access being the main question.

It was stated that arrangements for access to the allotments would be via the estate. The only potential problem for this site was that there could be an archaeological report needed which might delay matters. The developers’ agent said that they would expect to be up and running within 5 years.

The Warsop Lane development (194 dwellings) was dealt with next and very little was challenged by the District Council or the other bodies. The Developers’ Agent said that they would expect to be putting in for Planning Permission within months of the Inspector’s report. The Mixed Use development behind “The Venue” was discussed next with very little dissent and no start date was mentioned. Following this the “Employment” land to the west of

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Colliery Lane was discussed. The developers’ Agent said that, owing to the expense of providing access to the bypass and dealing with flood risk it was an impossible project and recommended that the site be used for housing. He then started to promote the proposed development on the old Colliery site for a large business park. Which has an extant planning permission application in place, on the area that UK Coal should be restoring to heath-land. You may remember that this was the proposed Incinerator site which was refused by an earlier Inquiry. He also mentioned that the Park could stretch from Rainworth into Clipstone and that there would be rail access to the site (UK Coal are having the old track from Network Rail.

With limited space here, we will give additional detailed information on our Blog at nsdcrainworth.blogspot.com John Bradbury, 9 St Peters Drive, Tel: 07973 422839 Email: cllr.jb@j-brad.org uk John Middleton, 14 St Judes Way, Tel: 01623 799394 Email: jjmidd@hotmail.co.uk

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RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE Events:

Diary Dates

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

Thur pm Irish dancing 3.30-5.30pm Thur Night Darts & Dominoes knockout (names down by 8.45pm please) Fri Night Occasional Sequence Dancing (please ring to check), £1.50. Bingo and Card Bingo as usual (Lounge and Concert Room) Sat Night 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).

FANCY A PARTY OR CELEBRATION? —room hire only £35 Members, £70 Non-members—up to 6 hours KIDS PARTIES—Bouncy castle £30, Disco £45 for 2 hours (£70 for both) 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-12pm Jelly Babies-suitable for birth-12 months TO AMEND ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT EDITOR ON: 01623 795623 OR EMAIL: dianecarter@marathon-media.co.uk

Rainworth Miners Welfare

Northern Soul – Saturday 2nd February - 8pm – 12:30.

Admission £3 – pay on door.

Wrestling – Saturday 9th February, Show Starts 7:30pm Admission £5, Family tickets £15

Friends of Tippings Wood Well we’ve had the shortest day so the theory is we are heading towards spring, hard to appreciate when surrounded by a cold, but magical white world. But underneath the frosty covering bulbs are pushing through and hardy plants getting ready to burst out when the sun reaches them. In the meantime don’t forget the birds who struggle to find enough to eat in the icy conditions. It is such a pleasure and a privilege to see the birds in your garden and feeding them in winter improves their prospects of surviving into the breeding season. However, it can be an expensive business in these tough economic times so how can we still continue? Make every grain count! Don’t put too much out at one time as it goes soggy and mouldy. Big birds, like wood pigeons and magpies and of course squirrels are so greedy and hog the lot but you could use feeder cages so smaller birds get a look

in. A small amount of kitchen scraps, such as bread, cake and apples are fine but avoid greasy or salty foods. Also, avoid dried foods such as pasta, rice and dried fruits. You could make your own suet cake by adding seeds and mealworms. If you want to attract a great variety of birds they are attracted by mealworms, sunflower and nijer seeds, great sources of protein to really give them a boost. And don’t forget water! Hopefully our well fed birds will delight us in spring with lots of healthy chicks. If you would like to join us for a day please ring 07950 646620.

Be our eyes and ears and look after Tippings Wood. Report criminal damage to the non-emergency Police number on 101.

They may not attend, but it is important to record any issues so that further action can be taken.

Friends of Tippings Wood.

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Blidworth Parish Council

Parish Council Report: 1. Firstly we hope that all our residents had a Merry Christmas & wish you all a Happy New Year.

2. Provisional dates for your diaries - Switch On Event – 30 November 2013 & Annual Pensioners Party 4 December 2013 , both at the Blidworth Miners Welfare.

3. We now have 2 recently elected Parish Councillors - they are Cllr T Hurst & Cllr Ms H Warren who replace Cllr Mrs H Dennis & Cllr J Durkin Blidworth Parish Council, Belle Vue Lane, Blidworth Nottinghamshire, NG21 0RD Geoff Stocks, Clerk to the Council Tel/Fax: 01623 490358 Office hours, Mon 9am – 4pm Thurs 9am – 4pm A SPONSORED 24 HOUR MARATHON. As per our article in the January issue, the “Rainworth Riders” a group of cyclists along with members of our branch of the Royal British Legion. Are holding a sponsored 24 hour Marathon at the Venue in Rainworth starting at 4.00pm on Friday March 8th 2013 and finishing at 4.00pm on Saturday March 9th 2013.

The Rainworth Riders will be on two static cycles (Spinners) which they hope to keep running for the full 24 hours, barring accidents, having two machines will ensure that at least one cycle will complete the full 24 hours if not both; members and friends of the Legion Branch will accompany the riders on a rowing machine for the full 24hours.

The Rainworth Riders have insisted that all sponsorship money is to go to the Royal British Legion and have agreed that part will go towards a badly needed PA system for the branch, whilst hopefully the majority will go towards the Branches Poppy Appeal fund; the Rainworth Riders will decide on the final split.

During February, notices about the event will be posted throughout the two villages of Rainworth and Blidworth along with details on where to obtain sponsorship forms. If there are any businesses or individuals who would like to sponsor the event could they please contact the honorary branch secretary Jim Filby at: 72 Appleton Road, Blidworth, Notts NG21 0SQ. Mob: 07768 742111 or email: jim@filby.info; or call in at the Venue in Rainworth.

After the event, on the Saturday evening, starting at 7.30pm in the Venue, Rainworth. There will be an evenings entertainment where we can relax and enjoy ourselves. There will be a raffle, tickets will be on sale during the evening and earlier during the 24 hour Marathon. Also between the acts a few games with prizes will be organised to try and get you to part with even more of your hard earned money. We hope that towards the end of the evening we will be able to announce approximately how much money we have made.

It will be hard work over the two days for the Riders, Rowers and their support teams, we do hope that the money collected/ donated will make all the effort worthwhile.

Problems with Debt?

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The MONEY ADVICE CENTRE is run by the Sherwood Forest Community Church in Blidworth Call Mike on 01623 797763

BLIDWORTH & RAVENSHEAD PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)

We are a small group of patients who represent patients registered at the GP Practice at Blidworth & Ravenshead. All patients are welcome to attend our meetings to learn more about the PPG’s role, and how important patients contributions are to GPs’ in helping them understand the needs of patients in respect of healthcare locally.

Patients can learn more about The Practice via the – www. blidworthandravensheadsurgery.co.uk - or finding out about local events etc via our noticeboards at the surgeries.

For further information about the PPG contact Gilly Hagen Chair e-mail gillyflower50@hotmail.com

BLIDWORTH READING GROUP We are a small group who meet at 4-00 on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Blidworth library to discuss our chosen book of the month. We’re a very informal group who look forward to gaining new members. Please come and join us.

Blidworth & Rainworth Women’s Institute (W.I.) Meet at the Blidworth Methodist church hall on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30. Come and join in our small friendly group.

Call Mary on 01623 799095 for details. It’s not all jam and Jerusalem! C/O Mary Ledger

Meadow Road and New Road Pensioners Association (the Monday club) Hi everybody the club and our members are all fine settled down now to the new year, meetings go on as usual just two things worthy of note our treasurer Molly has received letters of thanks from our two charities Kings Mill hospital and also the local Air ambulance for contributions from our recent charity night,

once again thanks to all our members.

Also more recent the club celebrated its 26th anniversary with members sitting down to a four course lunch at our HQ, at Rookwood close, supplied and served by the staff from our local baker.

BJ bakeries on Mansfield Road here at Blidworth Very nice to so all the very best and regards to all the readers Regards, Harry

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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.

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.

Please contact the Editor to leave your details and information entry.

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Blidworth & District Historical Society At our first meeting of the New Year on 8th January, the Chairman, John Smallwood, had the very sad duty to tell the members that founder member and President of the Society, Bill Richards, had passed away the previous week. Bill was 96 years old and except for war service had spent all of his life in Blidworth. He was a local historian of note and had written books and numerous articles on the history of Blidworth and district. He will be sadly missed by all of our members. Later, members Joan Smith and Barbara Evans spoke fondly of their memories of Bill.

from a blacksmiths scrap pile at Kirklington Hall, taken to Tasmania

by Joan’s brother, eventually being sent back to Joan. Both photographs and plaque caught the interest of members.

Following the break, members Alan The main speaker of the evening was Higgins and Derek Bill Taylor who talked us through many Wilson continued photographs of our local railways from the their slide presentation of Blidworth Colliery. early 19th century to the present day. Much of This time they concentrated on the end of the presentation was about Mansfield and the an era when the Colliery closed. Our next line to Southwell which once passed through meeting will be on February 5th when Stuart Blidworth. At the refreshment break members Reddish will give a presentation on ‘Thynghow were able to browse through a selection of - a Viking age site in Sherwood Forest. Our photographs from the Society’s archives meetings start at 7 pm and we would be prepared by Eric Hall. Joan Smith brought in very grateful if everyone could be seated by a brass plaque in memory of a horse called that time. We meet on the first Tuesday of ‘Cyclops’ that had been killed at Newstead the month at the Methodist Chapel on Main Abbey gates in 1853. The plaque itself had Street, Blidworth. Ample parking is available led an interesting life, having being taken at the rear of the building. New members are down from its original site it had become always welcome; just turn up on the night. a mending plate for an ash pan, rescued

Bards at Blidworth Love is at the core of all things with many attempts to define it. We tend to think of romantic love initially but it reveals itself in many other forms in relationships. Also, love has areas to write about - if they apply: love for a partner, children, relations, friends, pets ad infinitum - and love in a spiritual sense.... exploring with thoughts and feelings beyond physical realms, into an almost wordless, remarkable state of joy, despite events that temporarily suspend us in pessimism.

It is often said that without sadness, we can’t fully appreciate joy.. Many speak of the healing power of poetry - of how the very act of pouring out any sadness that we experience, is a kind of exorcism - a relieving of pain.

When a poem works especially well, in terms of form and structure, there is a kind of equilibrium, a synchronicity, whatever the mood and tone of the writing.

Sharing what we write, invites feedback ‘oh yes - I have felt like that too,’ a connectivity - ubuntu as Desmond Tutu would say! All is interconnected, part of Oneness, yet all people unique. How do we share personal perspectives? Language is often ambiguous, leading us into a personal way to express ourselves, to find our own ‘voice.’ Respecting points of view essential for harmonious relationships.

When poetry blends with music, something powerful can happen - the sharing can have a collective effect upon many.

There are so many examples of this. Lyrics can be enriched by melody and vice versa. The poignant words of William

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 be most grateful. If you would like more information please contact me, Dale Smallwood, Secretary, on 01623 479978 or visit our website. Our website is well worth viewing so why not ‘have a peek’ and if you would like to add more information to it, or photographs/articles, please contact us on the number above. www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.uk

Butler Yeats in the poem Down by the Sally Gardens speak of unrequited love, even more poignant with the melodyand the poem made into a song. Ewan McColl expressed his love for Peggy Seeger, composing a song, The First time Ever... during 8 minutes of a transatlantic phone call. A popular song, When I fall in Love by Victor Young and Edward Heyman, expresses gently but profoundly, what many have felt. Nat King Cole’s version is an all-time favourite.

What lyrics would you write as a Valentine card?

Christine Michael, http://www.thynkspublications.co.uk/ Nature Boy There was a boy A very strange enchanted boy They say he wandered very far Very far, over land and sea A little shy and sad of eye But very wise was he And then one day, a magic day He passed my way, and while we spoke Of many things, fools and kings This he said to me “The greatest thing you’ll ever learn Is just to love and be loved in return” © Eden Ahbez

Blidworth Art Club (Adult Group)

We are an adult group and we meet at the Methodist Meeting room, Main Street, Blidworth at 7.30 - 9.00 pm every Tuesday evening. Cost £1.00 including tea and biscuits. New members are always welcome - please contact Jean Richards on 0623 795403 for further information

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Royal British Legion Conference

Nottinghamshire Royal British Legion held its Annual Conference at Bilsthorpe recently and one of the items on the agenda was a motion from Farnsfield and District Branch. Nigel Caldicott, the former chairman of the branch, who now lives in Worcestershire, travelled back to Bilsthorpe to explain the proposal which concerned the large number of people and organisations that make regular voluntary donations to the Legion, but are not actually members of the organisation. It is estimated that some 700,000 people fall into this category , a figure which considerably exceeds the current membership. If these people were to become members, the overall ability of the Legion to carry out its work will be enhanced by virtue of a larger pool of potential activists available to promote and engage with the Legion’s aims and objectives. The motion was carried by the meeting and will now be considered for inclusion on the agenda of the National Conference, to be held at Llandudno in May. It is understood that this is the first time that Farnsfield has placed a motion on the conference agenda and members await the result with great interest c/o Trevor Wilds

FAREWELL TO KEN WATERFIELD Members of the Farnsfield & District Branch of the Royal British Legion joined friends and relatives at the Sherwood Forest Cremation at Ollerton just before Christmas to say farewell to Kenneth Waterfield (82) of Abbott Crescent, Farnsfield, a long standing member of the branch and a previous standard bearer.

The service was conducted by Rev Peter Graves, who told the mourners that Ken was born at Sutton in Ashfield, the youngest of three children. He worked at Silverhill and Bentinck Collieries and, in his spare time, played drums in the local dance band and taught dancing, especially jitterbugging and jiving.

In 1950 Ken was called up for National Service and then signed on for two more years as a regular soldier in the Royal Signals as a dispatch rider. He was particularly proud to have been a member of the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team. When he was demobbed in 1954, he returned to Nott’s, living in Bilsthorpe and working as a lorry driver and then as under-manager for John Eastwood. He married his wife Val in 1967 and finally retired in 1995 when he took on a number of part time jobs, including a community project where he helped young offenders to come to terms with the challenges of life and to build their self-respect.

Our President Gwilym Griffith wishes everyone a very Happy and Healthy New Year and thanks everyone who has contributed to our fund raising efforts in 2012.

We are supporting many local Charities with our fund raising events. These include the Sir John Eastwood Hospice, the Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire Air Ambulance and the Cornwater Club. The following events have been held since our last Sherwood article and have raised a over £4,600 in total.

Quiz Night We held a quiz night to raise funds for all of our local Charities we are supporting this year. With nearly 100 people attending it was a very entertaining evening with three quiz rounds the winning team is shown here.

We raised a grand total of a little over £960.

A great big thank you to all those that supported this event.

Sleigh: Our Santa Sleigh collection was very popular again this year with even more children wanting to see Santa on his rounds.

On one particular round we had so many stops we could not finish it before 8.30pm, the time Santa has to go back to Lapland.

We raised a little over £3,700 for our local Charities.

Thanks to Denis and Elaine Baker on Swinton Rise and all their friends for providing Santa and his helpers with very welcome sausage rolls and mince pies on what was one of the wettest nights we have had on the sleigh for a long time.

We would also like to thank everyone that contributed to our collection a truly great effort. Our special thanks to the Inner Wheel Club of Ravenshead and 1st Larch Farm (St. Peter’s) Scouts for their invaluable help as Santa’s helpers.

We will be around with Santa later this year so keep an eye out for our timings and routes in the Sherwood next November.

Christmas Party: Our Christmas party this year was enjoyed by 40 Rotarians and their Partners. Our President Gwilym joined in the fun by modelling a new hat. We held a Karaoke that really did prove we will not win any prizes in the Voice!!

President Nominee Raj Chandran and Qudsia celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary at the party with a glass of champagne for everyone.

Our Club meets every week on a Wednesday at the Horse & Groom in Linby and potential new members are always very welcome. If you would like to know more about Rotary and its aims or just want to come along to what our Club is like then Contact our Secretary, Bob Jackson on 793978.

We are looking forward to fun filled 2013 with lots more fund raising and helping out those in need in our communities.

C/O Paul Craddock, Rotary Club of Ravenshead and Blidworth.

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Ravenshead Inner Wheel Report Firstly “Happy New Year” to everyone!

In November we were invited by the Scouts to have a table at their Christmas Extravaganza!

President Sue Evans and a few members ran the stall; they had jams, chutneys, cakes, cards and a bran tub for the children. A very successful event, and raised £200.

In December, District Chairman Ann Cottee organised a Carol Service at St. Peters church in Ravenshead. This was a great success! The District Choir were excellent and the service flowed without a hitch. Afterwards we had organised refreshments in the church hall. We are a great team! Well done “Team Ravenshead”!

A “Big Thank You” to all Joy Richardson’s ladies who have knitted all the squares for Baby Blankets, Hats, Bootees and Mittens, Cardigans and Toys. Also thank you to everyone who donates the basic necessities for babies, children, women and men. All these go into making up our baby layettes with all the necessary items a new baby would need as soon as they are born. Last week Joy kindly opened up her home for all our club members to help put together the Layettes, Joy Bags for women, School Kits with pencil cases filled with pens, pencils, crayons , rubber, ruler and exercise books. Roy bags for men. Bandages made up from old sheets. This is our Inner Wheel Day we hold every January, collecting items throughout the year and buying any extras we might need to make all of the above. We distribute these anywhere to people in crisis.

Our next meeting is at the beginning of February where we have

The Ravenshead Gilbert & Sullivan Society are presenting HMS Pinafore

along with Trial By Jury in the Village Hall, Ravenshead from Monday to Saturday 18th to 23rd February 2013. Will you be able to give us any coverage in your "Diary Dates" column of your Community Newsletter please?

Passengers will be boarding promptly at 7.15 pm each evening, Adults £10.00: Children under 16: £5.00 Groups of 10+ £9.00 (Monday to Wednesday only). Tickets available from Val and Colin Green 01623 795314 or Society members.

C/O Nona Sheriston Publicity Officer, 01623 554641

a visit from our District Chairman Ann Cottee. Best behaviour girls! We will also be planning various events for District, a Quiz night in February, our yearly Rally and Inner Wheel Association Conference, held this year in Plymouth. This is where Ravenshead Club Members are the host club to our District Clubs who will be visiting Plymouth. Also our club members are there to help support President Sue’s chosen charities for the rest of her year.

Another busy year to look forward too!

Susie Parry- Williams, Club Correspondent

Rags—Don’t them –Bring Rags - Don’t Bin Them - BringThem!

Them!

Do you have old and worn clothes, bedding and tablecloths that are no use to you any more but you don’t know what to do with them—then bring them to Blidworth Miners Welfare on 9th February.

Over the last year the Cornwater Club Charity Shop has recycled 10,000 kgs of rags, as part of its rags campaign. We are now bringing this campaign to Blidworth. As part of our Stock the Shop day to be held at Blidworth Miners Welfare on Saturday 9th February we are inviting residents to drop off their rags at the Welfare. Please bring all rags in a bag or box, clearly marked ‘rags’. The rags are weighed and sent to a company specialising in handling and converting rags. They are recycled and used to make useful products such as industrial cloths, packaging and fillings. As a charity we are paid for these rags thus generating money for the old people who attend the Cornwater Club.

In contrast, rags which are thrown in the bin end up in landfill sites creating greenhouse gases that result in climate change.

If you are able to help please bring your rags to the Function Room, Blidworth Miners Welfare, Mansfield Road, Blidworth on Saturday 9th February between 10 am and 3 pm.

We are also accepting any saleable goods for the shop, including clothing, shoes, household items and small electrical goods with a plug.

BLIDWORTH & RAVENSHEAD PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)

For more information contact Gilly Hagen Chair – e-mail gillyflower50@ hotmail.com telephone 797138 or Sally Haywood Practice Manager 795461.

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Strengthening Communities 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.

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 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 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

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.

Church Article Sending cards on St Valentine’s Day (Feb 14th) is just one of the ways in which we choose to express our love for someone. You might be one of those people for whom receiving a card is the best way anyone could express their love for you, or, perhaps, cards don’t do it for you - whereas, a kind word, a loving action, a carefully chosen gift, a bunch of roses, your favourite meal cooked for you, or time spent together with someone you love may well be the far more important expressions of love for you.

Whatever it is that touches your heart best of all, it’s only going to do that when a loved one takes the time and trouble to express their love in a way that you truly value. Finding out what is the top expression of love that works for someone we love, is worth the time and effort we invest in it.

Bill and Elsie had been married for 50 years. On their Golden Wedding Anniversary, Elsie asked Bill, “Why don’t you tell me that you love me any more?”

To which Bill replied, “Elsie,

when we were married 50 years ago, I told you that I loved you - if I ever change my mind, I’ll let you know!”

OK! so it’s only a story - but it illustrates the importance of finding an expression for the love we hold in our hearts.

As we move towards Easter and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ - take a moment to consider what must rank as the greatest expression of God’s love for you and for me. “Greater love has no-one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”

(John 15:13)

This is no vain statement, but one which Jesus was to express through his death on the Cross - not for his own sake - but for ours, that we might find forgiveness and reconciliation with God as we put our trust in his Son, Jesus Christ.

Paul Johnson Pastor - Sherwood Forest Community Church, Blidworth

St Andrew’s Mission Church, The Crescent, Blidworth Talk & Tea

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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

Local contacts

Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop La, 01623 794293 Dentist 01623 798611 Blidworth & Ravenshead Surgeries 59 Mansfield Rd blidworth 01623 695461 30 Longdale Ave Ravenshead 01623 795461 Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane, 01623 791038 Joseph Whitaker School: 01623 792 327

Useful Contacts

The Lindhurst Wind Farm Grant Fund Nottinghamshire Community Foundation delivers ÂŁ10,000 every year on behalf of RWE NPower renewables who own the wind farm.

A small grant is available for groups working in Rainworth and Blidworth.

If you wish to apply for a grant for the work your charity or community group does in these areas Please go to: www. nottscf.org.uk and enter the grants bubble The closing date for applications is February 28th 2013.

If your group wishes to plant 2 or 3 Bramley trees in their community space please also see The Bramley fund

Rockings Ceremony

Sunday 3rd February 4.00pm Unique Historic 'Rockings' service at St Mary's Church, Blidworth.

All Welcome.

For more information contact Rev Hazel Robinson 01623 475135

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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