Thesherwoodoctober2013issue10

The Sherwood Monthly Community Newsletter

October 2013 Volume No: 06 Issue: 10 ---------------------

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

Welcome to the October edition of your local Sherwood Newsletter. This month sees the clocks going back, giving us the darker nights - not my favourite time of year.

September was a mixed month of cold wet days mixed with some really gloriously “summer” days with light wind and really warm temperatures. Swapping to the winter duvet and tweaking the heating up, was perhaps a month early - nothing like being prepared!

Our Special “we love the Sherwood” front cover photo is the dedicated team at St Simon and St Judes Coffee Shop, led by Rev. Hazel Robinson. The coffee shop is open 10-12 Thursday to Saturday and raises funds for good causes -so why not pop in for a cuppa.

Mark Spencer visited the great project “men in sheds” last month. This excellent project is just right for men who want to gain practical skills and socialise with like minded folks rather than sitting at home thinking no-one cares. If you’re in that situation - give them a call and make the 1st step to getting involved.

Halloween at the end of the month, with some local ghost walks and “eerie” trails taking place in local country parks. Then we have November and bonfire night with the annual fireworks at Rainworth Miners Welfare to look forward to... lovely and free wow!

Enjoy the Sherwood Newsletter for October.

Andy Jones, Editor

Inside this issue: Introductions & Newsletter info

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Sherwood News and Information

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Our Young and Our Future

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Looking Good Feeling Great

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House and Home

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Security and Safety

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What’s On Sponsored Section

12-13

Marathon Media; Building Local Businesses

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Caring Community

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The Rainworth Reporter

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The Blidworth Focus

19-21

Village Voices

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Strengthening Communities

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Sherwood News and Information Mark Spencer MP

‘Men in Sheds’

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was lucky enough to attend the ‘Men in Sheds’ project run by Age UK in Blidworth on 18th September. This fantastic project is aimed at older men in Nottinghamshire and based on the very successful Australian Men’s Shed movement. It aims to bring older men together to put their practical skills to good use and encourage them to be more socially active. They have use of a workshop in Blidworth to take part in joinery and meet like-minded people.

It was absolutely fantastic to see these men socialising and helping one another with joinery projects or just chatting and having a cup of tea. I tried my hand at wood turning under careful instruction from a very kind and very patient gentleman!

It is wonderful to see how Age UK have been able to bring these men together who may otherwise be lonely and leading solitary lives and get them socialising and having a good time.

I was incredibly touched by the wooden apples that were made for me by some of the members of the club, beautifully carved and will sit pride of place on my mantle piece! We were thoroughly welcomed by all the members and staff during our visit and I hope to visit again in the not too distant future.

Members are also encouraged to:

• Put practical skills to good use and to share them with others • Try something new and learn new skills • Support their local community • Find out about other activities and services in the area relevant to their health and general needs With thanks to all the members of ‘Men in Sheds’ and to Age UK Nottinghamshire’s Development Manager Maria Cooke for her invitation to the event. Anyone interested in this project please contact Mick Connelly on 01623 797 750 or mick.connelly@ ageuknotts.org.uk If you wish to respond to this article, want more information or to arrange an interview with Mark Spencer please contact direct via: James E Sharpe, Office Tel Number: 0115 968 1186 or Email: james.sharpe@parliament.uk Note these are not the views of The Sherwood as per our disclaimer page but a report from our local MP Mark Spencer

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Our Young and Our Future Mansfield Tri Juniors’ Relays Success Mansfield Triathlon’s junior relay team took 4th in category at the National Club Relays Championship in their first ever entry to the race.

The annual race, held at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, is raced by teams of four. All four team members complete the swim before moving onto the bike leg and finally finishing with the run. The race comprises a 500m swim, 15 km bike and 5 km run. The youth category is from 15 years to 20 so the team of four 15 year olds, the youngest in the race, found themselves racing against 20 year old men. Despite this, and the incredibly windy conditions, the team achieved 4th in category.

The team’s participation in the event is part of the club’s unique youth transition programme designed to prepare junior triathletes to transition to adult races. The team consisted of Jamie Parkin, Cormac Allison, Joe Orgill and Isaac Moodie.

Halloween Trail at Rufford Country Park Saturday 19th October - Sunday 3rd November Follow the clues around the park and prepare for some spooky surprises.* Mummy’s, witches, spiders, vampires and more await you.

Who will you spot hiding in the shadowy autumn woods?

Will you return from your quest to claim your sweet treat?

Only the brave will succeed.

Trail packs are available from the Tourist Information office in the Craft Centre Courtyard.

10:30am - 3:30pm £1.50 per Trail. 1 trail = 1 prize *Please be aware that young children may find some of the characters scary.

Children’s Book Review:

1st Rainworth and Blidworth Scout Group

Release: 3rd October

By Laura Owen & Korky Paul Here’s just the book to enjoy whenever you feel like adding a little spookiness to your life. Whether she’s telling ghost stories, turning back time, battling with mischievous wands, or getting ready for a night of trick-or-treating, Winnie brings her very own brand of muddledup magic to everything she does.

Fans who have grown up with Winnie, or those new to her charms, can enjoy her chaotic capers in this latest young fiction title, perfect for reading alone or for sharing at bedtime. Korky Paul’s exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour, slapstick, and moments of real drama that run through each story. Pure magic!

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House and Home Reluctant Gardener: October A busy time as the weather cools down lots of things to do this month • Start to rake up fallen autumn leaves once a week. Get the composting bin working full time. Don’t forget gutters should be cleaned of moss and soil.

• Any perennials that have died down can be cut back to allow for new buds to form ready for next spring.

• Divide those rhubarb crowns and perennials you want to propagate for next year – harvest late stems for a winter warming crumble or freeze for a later date.

• Lift up tender plants and move them into the greenhouse or frost protect those more difficult to move like large tree ferns.

Remember to close the greenhouse windows at night and the temperatures start to dip.

• Dig over the vegetable patch and plant out spring cabbages – keep an eye on the late broccoli and brussel sprouts so slugs don’t have an early Christmas on your crops.

• Take a basket and ladders to harvest apples, pears, grapes and nuts from your mature trees (no don’t go scrumping).

Also take a trip to pick chestnuts in our local forests – ask locals who will tell you where good trees can be found. Try Sherwood forest at Budby or Clumber Park.

• Prune your climbing roses and start to cut back annual vines like the Russian vine. Take care to avoid damaging insects or birds living in the old growth.

• Dig out your seed catalogue and buy in your next year’s supply • Aerate the lawn after the last mowing of the lawns and trim hedges in lightly in protected or mild areas. Rake out moss and dead grass and sow seed over bare patches.

• If the lawn is worn out beyond repair, then now is the time to renovate or create new grass areas by laying turf.

Happy gardening Andy

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Nottinghamshire people who have communication difficulties are now able to contact Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service more quickly and easily in an emergency, thanks to a telephone information system that has been introduced.

The Pegasus system, which is already being successfully used by Nottinghamshire Police, means that, if they make an emergency call, they can simply quote 'Pegasus' and a PIN, which gives the operator pre-registered details, such as their name and address, any mobility problems and a trusted friend, saving vital time that would otherwise be taken up with a difficult conversation. Although Pegasus is also in use at other police forces in the UK, Nottinghamshire is the first county where it has been extended to all three of the emergency services.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service's Deputy Chief Fire Officer, John Buckley, said: “We saw how well this system has been operating at Nottinghamshire Police and decided to put the same system and training in place within our own organisation.

In emergency situations, a very few minutes can make all the difference, so Pegasus could be a life-saver.”

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Local Walking Group Newark & Sherwood D.C. Walk for Life Gov. Initiative Why not come join our group in this great FREE and fun initiative in the Blidworth area, but welcome to all local residents. Linda, from the Blidworth Community Centre, is leading this venture and has built up a regular group of 30 walkers who meet every Sunday at 10am at the Leisure centre. Interested contact: Linda Elliott at Blidworth 0770 363 1816 or go on the Walk4Life website and click on Blidworth to find out more about the walks.

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

Local Library Opening Times Bilsthorpe Library 01623 870216 Wednesday 9.30 am. - 1.00 pm.

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Michael Parkinson presents Showtunes In aid of children’s music therapy charity, Jessie’s Fund

Virtuoso Gems played by Milena Simovic violin and Alisa Tavdidishvili piano Kreisler Schon Rosmarin, Bach Air a G String, Massenet Meditation from Thais, Monti Czardas, Gluck Orpheus ed Euridice, Brahms Hungarian Dance no 5, Josef Suk Love Song, Coates Bird Songs at Eventide, Sarassate Caprice Basque, Kreisler Liebesfraud, Debussy Claire de Lune, Waxman Carmen Fantasy Laura Roberts soprano will sing - Tit for Tat by Eric Coates, I Want to be a Prima Donna by Victor Herbert and Vilia by Franz Lehar.

All concert start at 7-30pm,Tickets £10 Fri 4 Oct - Create Theatre, West Notts College, Mansfield Phone 01623 413363 Sat 5 Oct - Bonington Theatre, Arnold Phone 0115 9670114 Sun 6 Oct – Grange Hall, Radcliffe on Trent Phone 0115 9335808 or 0115 9372502

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If your in your “Third Age” not in full-time employment and like having fun, come along to find out what’s on offer!

Fun Friendship & Learning for further information contact: Liz Wilson 01623 640 835 email: lizskill@tiscali.co.uk www.u3a.org.uk

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Marathon Media - Building Local Businesses A Word from our Business Editor

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i, just a small business section this week as we have such a busy magazine. Just to update you if you want to know of any local networking groups see our diary dates below. Networking is a great way to promote your business and make sure you take along any business cards and flyers, Our magazines are always there too.

Don’t forget Christmas is coming up so be prepared with your advertising campaign. Our next magazine will be a joint November and December so get any promotions in well in advance. For more information or to ensure you get your space in The Sherwood or our other publication for Mansfield and Ashfield; The High Life- call Diane Carter on 07916 245 367.We are always happy to help.

I would just like to introduce you to a new advertiser; Alcocks Solicitors and please see their flyer in the magazine. Harriet Hawkins has kindly offered a brief introduction into the business so any concerns give them a call?

Have a great October! Diane Carter, Business Editor and Marketing Consultant for Marathon Media. Email: diane@ marathon-media.co.uk www.marathon-media.co.uk Mansfield Networking Venue: Toby Carvery, Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfield Date: 8th and 22nd October Time 7.30 am – 9 am Cost: Only £5 for great breakfast and

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networking No booking required

Federation of Small Business Venue: Mansfield Manor Hotel & Restaurant Carr Bank park, Windmill lane Mansfield Open to Members and Non Members Date: Monday 14th October Time: 6.30 – 8pm Cost: Complimentary – Call: 07711 315399 to book It’s Women’s Business Club Ladies at Lunch Venue: The Oakham Suite, Nottingham Road, Mansfield Date: Thursday 31st October Time: 12 – 2pm – Buffet served at 12.15 noon Cost: Varied see www.itswomensbusiness.co.uk for details Booking required via diane@marathon-media.co.uk We are here to help build local business Diane Carter, Business Editor Email: diane@marathon-media.co.uk

Alcocks Solicitors There are times in our lives, both good and bad, when we need guiding through the legal system. Here at Alcocks Solicitors we pride ourselves in being friendly and professional in what can be a stressful period. Whether it is the breakdown of a marriage, the excitement of moving house, trouble at work, thinking about loved ones upon your death, compensation after an accident, issues with your rented property, or think you are owed on a contract, we are delighted to help.

Started by Jack Alcock over a century ago, Alcocks Solicitors has been headed by family solicitor, Harriet Hawkins for the last few years. She is assisted by a professional staff, each specialising in their own chosen field, giving you the benefit of their wealth of experience and knowledge.

We pride ourselves in the number of clients returning year after year and would like to add you to our list of satisfied ‘returners’.

Harriet Hawkins, Family Solicitor, Alcocks Solicitors (photo right) If there is anything we can help you with please do not hesitate to contact us on: 01623 460444 or email: enquiries@alcocks-solicitors.co.uk.

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Invite you to our:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Including presentations and discussions on: What we did in 2012/13 Local developments and service improvements The future - Our plans for 2013/14 Representation from our partners www.newarkandsherwood.nhs.uk

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Caring in our Community Haywood Oaks Care Home VACANCIES Available

Happy, Caring, Safe & Friendly Home for Residents.

Independence, Individuality & Dignity, Highly Respected at all times  Private Rooms with Locks  Passenger Lift  Nurse Call in all Rooms  Private, Peaceful Gardens  Highest Standards of Decor  5 Star Home Cooking and Service  Respite and Holiday Care Available

For Current Vacancies Please Call to Discuss on:

01623 795 085 or

email: enquiries@haywood-oaks.co.uk Kirby Close, Blidworth, NG21 0TT or Please Visit our Website

www.haywood-oaks.co.uk Food-banks - You can help 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 Dukeries & District Food-bank, Ollerton Methodist church Forest Rd, Ollerton NG22 9QS, 07716439740 c/o Rev Hazel Robinson, Vicar of Blidworth & Rainworth 27, St Peters Drive, Rainworth, NG21 0BE, Tel: 01623 475135

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:

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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294-296 Southwell Road East, Rainworth, Notts NG21 0EB • 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

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Special Event in 2013/2014?

Function Rooms FREE Hire

Friends of Tippings - Wood Volunteers Urgently Needed !!!

Diary Dates for Rainworth Rainworth Miners Welfare Diary Dates

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

Children welcome with an adult.

Thur: 3.30 - 5.30pm Irish dancing Thur: 8.45pm Darts & Dominoes knockout (names by 8.45pm) Fri: Occasional Sequence Dancing (please check), £1.50. Bingo and Card Bingo as usual (Lounge and Concert Room) Friday nights for - ’Artistes in the Lounge’ Sat: 8 - 10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffle. Children with adult.

Sun: 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)

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

Greenwood Community Forest covers 161sq. miles of Nottinghamshire, from Mansfield in the north to Nottingham in the south, Eastwood in the west and Farnsfield in the east. Over 3,200 acres of new woodland have been planted. 210 miles of hedgerows have been created or restored. And there is so much more achieved by volunteers, Friends Groups, with the guidance of the Greenwood Team. Friends of Tippings Wood was the second volunteer group to join the group back in 1990.

At the recent Greenwood awards ceremony the ever growing family of ‘Friends’ were acknowledged for their superb work in the community. Tippings Wood is going through a difficult time with our stalwart volunteers retiring after years of dedication. A number of volunteers have stepped forward and we are making plans to reform the group. Can you help with a few hours a week? Autumn sees pruning back and keeping footpaths open and creating habitat for wildlife. A bonfire now and then makes for an enjoyable day in the woods. Come and give it a go!

If you can help please ring Lee 07753 850758 or Linda 07950 646620 or email tifty2@msn.com

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 Fri 27th Sept: Coffee morning on behalf of Macmillan .

10 till 12 at St Simon & St Judes, Cakes, books cards, raffle.

Rainworth Methodist Church

Fri: 6pm 3rd Rainworth Brownies. Details 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.

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) Thur: 1.15-3.00pm Toby's Twos Group -suitable for children 24 months+ (Term time only) Fri: 9.30-11am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months, 11am-12pm Jelly Babies-suitable for birth-12 months To amend any of the above details or add new ones contact the editor: 07757115027 or via marathon.media@ntlworld.com

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Local News - Rainworth Reporter RBL Blidworth & Rainworth NEWARK CASTLE FUN DAY – was a very successful day, below are pictures of the Blidworth Cadets enjoying the day: Photos below: OC Cherrele Truman receiving wet sponges and Some Cadets taking a break from their duties

Unfortunately we will not be holding the event in Newark Castle next year, however other events will be put on in the county and the country to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of World War 1.

OTHER EVENTS IN THE REGION 1) Mansfield Festival Of Remembrance, Palace Theatre, Sunday 27th October 2013.

2) Band of HM Royal Marines, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, Saturday 16th November 2013.

3) Poppy fortnight Sat 26th October to Sat 9th November.

4) Remembrance Sunday 10th November and Armistice Day Monday 11th November.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION. Please note that we would be happy to come to any event you are holding next year, we share any donations 50/50 with you. We have a PA system we hire out 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. If you would like to volunteer as a Poppy Person and join the team to help sell poppies, contact your local branch.

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

Rainworth Parish Council Chairman Mark Buttery. Vice Chair - Linda Tift Roadworks are continuing in the village. Any problems with this ongoing work please contact the Parish Office. We have waited over 20yrs or more for this work which is suddenly happening because of the new developments on Kirklington Road and the future plans for Warsop Lane. It will be worth it in the end but has created many problems.

We are ensuring the grit bins are full as we approach winter but please remember this is for use on the highways not private property. Winter grit and salt can be purchased from builders merchants and DIY outlets and is very useful to keep at home and even in your car. The Skatepark planning application has been approved. Volunteers are needed to help begin clearing the site, hopefully sausage cob mornings!! Contact Clare on clare@notjustswimming.co.uk for details.

OAP Xmas party has been scheduled for Wednesday 4th December, 2013 As we approach the autumn, please consider reviewing your own household security and lighting.

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

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.

Rainworth Parish Council, Rainworth Village Hall, Kirklington Road, Rainworth. NG21 0JZ Office hours. Mon, Wed, Thur and Fri 9am-2pm Parish Council Meeetings. No meeting in August. Thursday 12th.September. 7pm, Thursday 10th. October 7pm.

For Rainworth District Council news Please see the Blog at http://nsdcrainworth.blogspot.com or contact Cllr. John Bradbury (9 St Peters Drive – tel 07973 422839) or Cllr. John Middleton (14 St Judes Way – tel 07980 981320)”

Hill View Surgery Patients

A meeting of the PPG committee was held on the 5th September 2013 and a unanimous vote was passed to close Hill View Patient Participation Group, effective immediately. This action was taken because the surgery and the PPG could not agree on the role of the PPG and its core objectives as set out by the Care Quality Commission which is ’to challenge practices on behalf of patients’.

We made the difficult decision under difficult circumstance to close Hill View PPG and it has been wound up according to its Constitution and after all outstanding debts are settled the Committee at the said meeting above agreed all assets and balances should be transferred to the new group as it forms the ‘nearest like group’ to the outgoing one as per the Constitution.

The outgoing committee regret we have been forced to take this action and hope you will support the new Rainworth Patient Group.

Rainworth Patient Group

We are pleased and proud to announce the new Rainworth Patient Group representing all the NHS patients resident in Rainworth regardless of which surgery you are registered with.

Our first meeting will be held at

The Archer, Warsop Lane, Rainworth NG21 0AG On Wednesday 16th October at 6pm

Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend and have a voice in what your NHS delivers in a friendly informal atmosphere.

Remember: No decision about you without you. (NHS England) For further information contact 01623 550105 or email adminppg@virginmedia.com

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Ringwood Best Bitter (Cask) £2.25 per pint and Thatchers Gold Premium Cider at £2.75

Diary Dates for Blidworth Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’ Mon: Free Pool. . Sport on Sky Tues: Dominoes Handicap starts 8:30. New players welcome Wednesdays. Bingo evening plus Stick 13 card games. Sport on Sky Thur: Poker Night. Sport on Sky Fri: Open 5:00 to 11:30 Live entertainment in Concert Room.

Sticky 13 card game. Members draw. Sport on Sky Sat: Open all day from 12:00 Live entertainment in Concert Room. Sticky 13 card game. Sport on Sky Sun: Open all day from 12:00, Quiz and Sticky 13 cards plus Bingo. Sport on Sky Facebook: See Blidworth Miners Social Centre group. Contact Mark on: 01623 793361 (Club) or 07552 654111 (Mobile)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, October 1st, 8th, 15th Wednesday No clubs running Thursday Football Academy, Years 3 and 4, 3:00pm – 4:15pm, foc Thursday Football Academy, Years 5 and 6, 4:15pm – 5:15pm, foc Friday Drama Club, Years 3 – 6, 3:00pm – 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 Wed: 9.30am Citizens’ Advice Bureau 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/Wed: 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 & District Historical & Heritage Society Peter Hammond gave us an interesting insight into the working lives of Victorian servants. Working 17 hours a day was not unusual and the class hierarchy was often much worse below stairs than above.

After the break, Alan gave us the story of ‘The Fishpool Hoard’. This was treasure consisting of 1237 gold coins along with gold rings, chains and a brooch found in what is now Ravenshead, by builders, in 1966.

Our next meeting will be about Public Parks and their varied history. Meeting on October 1st, starts 7 pm please be prompt. We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at the Methodist

Chapel on Main Street, Blidworth. Ample parking is available at the rear.

New members are always welcome; just turn up on the night. Small charge of £2 includes refreshments.

If you have photographs of the village and 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. www. blidworthhistoricalsociety. co.uk.

Email: blidworthhistory@ virginmedia.com You can also follow us on Twitter @BlidworthHistory

Blidworth Parish Council (BPC)

Apologies for last month’s error stating the Pensioners Party was in January 2014, it is on 4th December 2013.

We are involved in several projects: East Midlands in Bloom – our representatives & some from Blidworth Oaks School attended the Awards Presentation Event in Skegness and received Gold for Blidworth Oaks School, Silver for Blidworth Village and Judges Special Certificate for our War Memorial Site. BPC & our Bloom Volunteers thank all concerned for achieving these awards.

Also special awards go to the following people for their assistance which went towards achieving these goals – Mrs Cutts , sister Phyllis + family & friends for the War Memorial Garden, Mr C Smith Re Methodist Church Garden , Mr G Swain for Dale Lane allotments and vegetable bed at Haywood Oaks / Dale Lane Junction. Thanks to others involved including, schoolchildren & teachers, Scouts/Cubs/ Brownies/ Beavers, Community Church, Methodist Church, Men in Sheds, Staff at Sherwood View Home. We hope to be heavily involved again next year in this competition & would welcome assistance from all corners of the village as there is only so much work our volunteers can do.

Blidworth Gala & Food Fair was on Sunday 29 September 2013 and was hopefully a success. Xmas Lights / Switch on Event is on Sat 30 November 2013 from 12 noon onwards at Blidworth Welfare. A Climbing Wall & Stilt/balloon Man will be there. We are still finalising arrangements so watch this space.

Bards at Blidworth

Seamus Heaney’s death is a great loss to the poetry world.

Here was a major poet of the twentieth century.

There have been many warm-hearted tributes to this warmhearted man. Apparently his last words to his wife were ‘do not be afraid.’

A farmer’s son, one of his most popular poems was Digging in which he compares his pen with his father’s and grandfather’s spade. He was a man of the land who found poetry in all things.

The Bards at Blidworth group continue to meet at Blidworth library on every 3rd Saturday of the month and pour out their gems for us all to share. National Poetry Day (October 3rd) and members of the group will be performing and reading some of their poems at Kirkby library to celebrate the day. The event begins at 6.30pm-8pm and there will be light refreshments.

This year will see the Bards at Blidworth and Beyond Anthology 2013 in publication, to follow the 2011 and 2012 anthologies. It is good to see member’s poems in print.

Christine Michael, http:www.thynkspublications.co.uk

Meadow Rd and New Rd Pensioners Association - The Monday Club Hi everybody, the club and members are fine. Monday meetings at Rookwood go on as usual. All is quiet at the moment, although recently members were joined by a few friends and went on a day out, to Cleethorpes firstly calling at Grimsby for a bit of retail therapy. The weather was very warm and everybody had a good day.

So that’s about all for now, regard to all your readers Harry Annual Pensioners Party is as above Wed 4 December 2013 – Doors open at 11.50am & Lunch at 12.20pm. Lists for attendees will be distributed as usual in early November.

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

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Local News - Blidworth Focus Mark Tiplady BDM Blidworth Miners Welfare Social Club Most of my working career has been in Financial Services, most recently with HSBC, managing the Financial Planning and Mortgage business of 20 branches in the Guildford area. My wife Pat and I owned a pub in Sutton Scotney near Winchester.

We transformed this into a successful village pub with a reputation for hospitality and fun!

My connection with Blidworth Welfare goes back 50 years when my parents socialised there. I first played cricket for the club aged 11 in 1966 and was first XI captain until my work took me to Preston.

I also played in the junior Brass Band. I have always maintained my links with the club. My dad was life President of the cricket club until his death last year and his ashes are spread on the ground.

I applied for the new position of Business Development Manager as I believe that the welfare should be the hub of the community, the first port of call for events in the village. It has always been a “Family Club” and I am keen to expand this.

The 5 year plan include making the function room outstanding and suitable for weddings, parties, celebrations and business meetings and improving the overall offering to members for sport and social. Also I aim to improve the overall facilities including car parking, sports grounds, and facilities for young and old. Simply my aim is to help all members of the community to enjoy life!!

BLIDWORTH & RAVENSHEAD 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. Following changes brought about with the new Health Bill, patients have a greater say about their healthcare. To reinforce this for our patients, members of the PPG have a vital role to play in informing and developing the effectiveness of the Newark & Sherwood Clinical Commissioning Group in providing an adequate service for patients. Gilly Hagen our Chair is a volunteer Patient Leader for the area. Being involved ensures patients can learn more about The Practice and what is happening locally and in the Newark & Sherwood Area via the – www.blidworthandravensheadsurgery. co.uk - or finding out about local events etc via our noticeboards at the surgeries.

For further information contact: Gilly Hagen Chair gilly.hagen@talktalk.net.

Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest Mary Brown President, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest www.rotary1220org/she 01623 825607 sherwoodforestrc@btinternet.com

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

at 7.30pm. A review of the past year’s activities will be given

The AGM of the Farnsfield & District Branch

requested to make a special effort to attend.

of the Royal British Legion will take place at

C/O Trevor Wilds, Chairman, Farnsfield & District Branch

Farnsfield Cricket Club, Station Lane, Farnsfield

(BR0264) Royal British Legion. 01623 882521

on Tuesday 29th October 2013, commencing

and officers for the forthcoming year elected. All members are

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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

Church Information

St Simon and St Judes Church Coffee Shop

Open from 10am to 12pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Come along and enjoy relaxing surroundings, caring staff and of course you get to chat with Rev. Hazel Robinson, Staff and the regulars.

Coffee, tea, teacakes, toast and more at very reasonable prices with proceeds going to worthy causes

All are Welcome to visit

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.

St Andrew’s Mission Church, The Crescent, 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

Problems with Debt?

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

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

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More Local News 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.

Edwinstowe & Ravenshead Library We aim to achieve high delivery standards for the newsletter, if you have concerns please contact Diane immediately on: 07916 245 367

Emergency Contacts: 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 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 - see page 2 for contact.

Community First Responders - Save a local life by joining this valuable service.

Call Tony Machin on 01623 796295

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