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NOTTINGHAM CASTLE CLAIMS LEADING RICS AWARD

Turning exciting Broad Marsh vision into reality

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Thousands celebrate civic rec • • • •

Lord Mayor welcomes winning team to mark Premier League promotion Civic celebration for squad and manager on the Council House balcony 25,000 people gather in Old Market Square City welcomes important legacy that top tier football will bring

There were jubilant scenes in Old Market Square yesterday when thousands of people gathered to celebrate Nottingham Forest’s promotion to the Premier League for the first time in over twenty years.

victory over Huddersfield on Sunday (29 May).

Forest fans have waited 23 years for this moment – with their team pulling off this incredible achievement having languished at the bottom of the Championship league at the beginning of the season just a few months ago.

The triumphant players were greeted with thunderous cheers, applause and chants from their adoring fans after a formal Civic Reception with the Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Cllr Wendy Smith, and the Chief Executive of Nottingham City Council,

An estimated crowd of 25,000 fans were treated to players appearing on the Council House balcony above a ‘We are Premier League’ banner to show off the Championship Play Off Trophy following their historic 1-0

Mel Barrett. The squad was joined in the Council House ballroom on Monday (30 May) by manager

Steve Cooper and owner Evangelos Marinakis.

Fans filled every available corner of

Old Market Square and were treated to more than 45 minutes of pub-

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ception for Nottingham Forest first time since 1999. It means so much to everyone connected to the club as well as to Nottingham residents and to the many thousands of

fans in the UK and around the world.”

Promotion to the Premier League is expected to bring more visitors and more income into the city – which coincides with Nottingham’s ongoing

lic appearances by the squad along with music and interviews with the

BBC’s longstanding sports presenter Colin Fray who commentated on the Wembley match and celebrity Reds fan Matt Forde. The scenes of celebration were overlooked by the Brian Clough statue which takes pride of place in the Square to commemorate Nottingham Forest’s legendary manager.

regeneration work and investment plans.

Cllr Mellen said: “What this means for the club and for our city cannot be understated. Premier League football is watched by millions of people around the world. All eyes will once again be on Nottingham. Beyond the sheer pride and joy that promotion brings, having a team in the Premier

Cllr David Mellen, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said: “It was so wonderful to share this historic moment with so many people in Nottingham and to formally congratulate the team on their return to the Premier League.

“They achieved a great victory in the Championship Play-off Final against Huddersfield, the culmination of an incredible season – and it is right that we took a moment to celebrate this remarkable achievement.

“I am thrilled that the club has secured Premier League status for the

League offers the local economy a huge boost.

“It will see hundreds of thousands of additional visitors coming to the city – supporting our shops, our hospitali-

ty, our hotels and our businesses – with an estimated value of up to £170m.

“Nottingham is a vibrant Core City with the right infrastructure to build on this success. I look forward to a bright future for the club and for Nottingham as a whole.”

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Man admits killing pensioner following fatal push

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Appeal after woman on mobility scooter robbed

A man has admitted causing the death of a pensioner after shoving him to the ground.

Neil Robinson hit his head on the concrete floor after being pushed over by James Gill during a road-rage incident.

Gill, 39, was driving along Ranson Road, Chilwell, when he spotted Mr Robinson walking along the side of the road on 16 December 2021.

He then got out of his car and confronted the 75-yearold, before shoving him backwards and causing what initially appeared to only be a small gash to Mr Robinson’s head.

Mr Robinson had actually fractured his skull during the fall however and tragically died in hospital nearly a week later on 22 December 2021 – just three days before Christmas.

Gill, of Station Road, Arksey, Doncaster, appeared before Nottingham Crown Court today (31 May 2022), where he pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

He is next due to appear at

the same court for sentencing on 22 July 2022.

Detective Inspector Steve Wragg, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a completely unacceptable attack on an elderly man, which tragically resulted in him losing his life.

“There was absolutely no need for Gill to act the way that he did on the day of this incident.

“This has had a significant impact on Mr Robinson’s family, who are still understandably devastated by what happened.

“Gill can now expect to face a significant prison sentence for his mindless actions that day.

“This case should serve as a good example to other people who choose to commit acts of violence that this kind of behaviour can result in life-changing consequences, both for themselves and victims.

“I’d like to thank all of the witnesses who have come forward to assist us with our enquiries, during what has been a significant investigation.”

Police are appealing for witnesses after a vulnerable woman was pushed from her mobility scooter and robbed The 58-year-old victim was approaching the underpass in Commercial Road, Bulwell, shortly after 10.50am yesterday (Monday) when she was attacked and had her handbag stolen.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time, and would particularly like to hear from witnesses who saw a group of men in the underpass shortly before the attack.

Detective Sergeant Franco Guddemi, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This was a

deeply upsetting incident for the victim and we are determined to bring the person or people responsible to justice as swiftly as possible. Thankfully the victim was not seriously hurt, but she was shaken by what happened.

“Our investigation is ongoing and we would like to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious. We are particularly keen to identify a small group of people seen in the underpass at around the time of the incident – some of whom had bikes with them.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 236 of 30 May 2022

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Consultation starts on new licensing scheme to support rented housing improvements

Consultation has begun on a new licensing scheme for landlords to improve standards in the private rented housing sector.

The consultation runs until 21 August 2022 and gives local people, tenants, landlords, letting agents and other interested individuals and organisations the chance to comment on the proposals by Nottingham City Council to introduce a second ‘Selective Licensing’ scheme, requiring private landlords to obtain a licence demonstrating that they and their properties meet required standards.

This new scheme would continue the important work already being carried out during the current scheme to make sure that privately rented homes are safer, suitable for tenants to live in and that they are managed effectively.

It will give the council additional resource and powers to safeguard tenants and hold non-compliant landlords to account.

Privately rented housing has grown considerably within Nottingham including 45,500 properties as of 2021 and a Selective Licensing scheme or

’designation’ may be made if an area has a high proportion of private rented homes and meets one or more conditions laid out in the Housing Act 2004. The council believes a new licensing scheme should be considered for a large area of the city including Bulwell, St Ann’s, The Meadows, Hyson Green, Radford, Forest Fields and Lenton, based on: Significant or persisten problems caused by anti-social behaviour Poor property conditions High levels of deprivation High levels of crime A second scheme of Selective Licensing would enable the council to not only support landlords in making sure that their properties meet certain standards, but also help to improve and tackle key issues, as well as supporting the overall health and wellbeing of tenants due to improved housing conditions.

As with the first scheme, the council would not be allowed to make any surplus on the scheme and all revenue from the licence fees would only be used to cover the cost of administering the scheme.

Nottingham City Council does not believe landlords will need to increase tenants rent to cover the cost of a

licence. Most landlords in the city already have a housing licence, so a new licence should be factored into their business plan and any previous increase in rents that they may have made should cover a new licence fee. A new scheme would not start until August 2023, so this would also give landlords time to plan. The accredited licence fee is also paid in two parts £300 and £330 and a licence lasts 5 years, this works out at around £10 a month. So, if a landlord or agent say they need to increase a tenants rent by £50 a month to cover the cost, over 5 years they’ll receive £3,000, which is a profit of £2,370.

Councillor Toby Neal, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Human Resources, said: “People renting privately have a right to expect a decent standard of accommodation.

Many of the 45,000 plus privately rented properties in the city are well-managed but, as part of the first scheme we still find properties that are to a very poor standard. Homes with damp and mould, homes with no smoke alarms or hot water or heating. So there is more work to be done.

“It is proven that poorly managed properties cause

problems for local neighbourhoods that see higher crime and anti-social behaviour rates. The council believes the introduction of a new licensing scheme would not only bring benefits for tenants and local communities, but also landlords who, by obtaining a licence at a reasonable cost, will be able to clearly demonstrate to prospective tenants that they meet required standards.

“We’re keen for as many people as possible have their say in the consultation and tell us what they think about the new selective licensing proposal as a way of improving the quality of privately rented accommodation in the city”.

The plans are for a brand new Selective Licensing scheme and not a renewal of the first scheme introduced in August 2018. This is because each licensing scheme can run for up to five years, then evidence needs to be gathered and presented again to confirm whether another scheme meets one or more of the conditions of the Housing Act 2004 (see below) and government guidance.[1].

A new Selective Licensing scheme is about helping to improve homes in the

private rented sector and make homes in Nottingham safer and warmer places to live. This scheme ties into Nottingham City Council’s Housing Strategy, which sets out how improvements can be made to the private and social housing sector. With Nottingham City Council already investing in improving their own housing stock and working towards making more council homes warmer, energy efficient and to a higher standard.

The consultation runs until 21 August 2022. Following the outcome of the consultation period, the council would then need to decide whether it will make a designation or not, and if it does, will need to make an application to the Secretary of State for approval to introduce a new scheme.

People can find out more information and have their say on the consultation here – https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/engage-nottingham-hub/open-consultations/selective-licensing/ Significant or persistent problems caused by anti-social behaviour Crime and ASB rate is significantly higher in areas with a high number of private

rented households, with 72% of all ASB reports coming from these areas Poor property conditions Areas with a high number of rented homes are more than twice as likely to experience issues of disrepair, one and a half times more likely to experience excess cold and four times more likely to report issues of disrepair Almost all housing complaints to the Council are attributable to the private rented sector High levels of deprivation Nottingham is the 11th most deprived district in the country and the fourth most deprived of the Core Cities 56 areas of Nottingham are in the 10% most deprived in the country, and 104 are in the 20% most deprived.

High levels of crime Areas with larger numbers of rented homes have 25% more reports of dwelling related crime on average, than other areas These areas also have higher incidences of all types of crime compared to the city overall and are almost twice as likely to experience crime as the rest of the city

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Force congratulates Nottingham Forest on momentous win

Nottinghamshire Police would like to congratulate Nottingham Forest on the Championship play-off victory and being back in the Premier League after over two decades.

Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “It’s really great to see so many Nottingham Forest fans celebrating this momentous occasion and seeing all the generations of supporters coming together to show their support for the team today.

and every player, staff member and all of the support staff who have worked so hard all season to reach the Premier League and wish them the best of luck going into next season.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry said: “It was “It’s fantastic to see great to see so many people from all across Nottinghamshire comfans come together this ing together in such joy- afternoon to celebrate Nottingham Forest on ous celebration. To see tens of thousands of fans their win. I want to conTens of thousands of gratulate all the players fans gathered today (30 this afternoon, it really shows how football can and staff at the club who May) in Old Market have worked so hard to Square, Nottingham bring people together. ensure promotion to the city centre, to celebrate Premier League." reaching top tier foot- “On behalf of Nottingball again next season. hamshire Police I would like to congratulate each Winning 1-0 against Huddersfield yesterday (29 May), the Reds were promoted to the top flight for the first time in 23 years.

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Officer hurt trying to stop car A police officer was injured as he bravely attempted to stop a car.

The officer was in Clumber Street, Mansfield, at around 3.39am on Sunday morning when a member of the public was struck by a passing car.

As he approached the vehicle to engage with the driver, the car drove away – dragging the officer a short distance along the ground.

The car subsequently crashed into a tree in nearby Haddon Road.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, failing to stop, and driving without insurance.

He was later treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the subsequent crash.

The officer involved sus-

tained minor injures to his arm and face.

The member of the public thankfully received did not require medical treatment.

Two passengers in the car were also unhurt.

Inspector Matt Scott, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a frightening incident for the officer

involved, who thankfully was not seriously hurt.

“Sadly, this is yet another reminder of the potential dangers our officers face every time they step out on patrol to keep the public safe.”

Anyone with additional information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 109 of 29 May 2022.

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Woman charged after officer assaulted A woman has been charged after a police officer was reportedly assaulted.

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance inside a shop in Bawtry Road, Harworth, at around 10.15am on Sunday 22 May 2022.

While attempting to calm the situation, a police officer was then reportedly kicked in the leg.

Jannah Krol, 25, of Lanchester Gardens, Worksop, was arrested at the scene and later

charged with assaulting an emergency worker.

She has since been released on conditional bail.

Inspector Keiron Hancock, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Police officers dedicate their lives to protecting and helping our com-

munities.

“To make it clear, it is never acceptable for a police officer to be assaulted while carrying out their duties.

“Acts of violence against emergency service workers are not just part of the job and will not be tolerated.”

In your Wills: The Role of a Guardian

One very important part of any persons Will when minor children are a consideration is the appointment of guardians.

These are the people who will take the responsibility of any minor children until they reach the age of 18 years. The duties of a guardian are the same as those of a parent. They are responsible for the day to-day upbringing of the child including holidays, birthday presents and other such everyday aspects.

The appointment of testamentary guardians in you Will for your children allows you to decide who should be responsible for your children’s welfare, maintenance, and education, in your Will, upon your death.

It is a misconception of many a parent, that Granny, sister/brother aunt etc. would automatically be allowed to take on this roll, unfortunately this is not so.

Should you die without making a Will or appointing guardians

the local authority, with social services & the court of public protection will have parental responsibility and be responsible for care of the child which may be with relatives or foster carers or in a residential home. It is the way of the Law. So, make a Will & appoint ASAP. Who should act as guardians? Anyone over the age of 18 can be appointed to the role of guardian in the Will, and the parents of any minors should always seek permission of those whom they wish to act as Guardians when naming them in their will.

Most may wish to choose family members in the Will; particularly where very young children are involved but the appointment of friends may also be deemed appropriate if they are more likely to share lifestyle views and live closer than family.

Key considerations that should be kept in mind include aspects such as Age – will the guardians be able to cope (health

issues) with bringing up very young children or children through their teenage years? Location – will children have to move school and be separated from their friends? - Finances – will the guardians be able to accommodate the children, and will they also take up the role of trustee in managing the children’s financial

affairs until they reach the age of 18? - Religious/ moral viewpoints – do the guardians have the beliefs compatible with the upbringing you would like them to have?

How many guardians? It is often considered best to limit the maximum number of guardians to two and it is preferable that they share a home.

Appointing substitute guardians is also recommended as this will ensure continuity if circumstances change.

What about financial considerations? There is no legal reason as to why one cannot appoint the same people as Executors, Trustees and Guardians but it’s worth considering any potential conflicts of interest.

It is not unusual for the financial management to be separated from the day-to-day upbringing of the child. The two tasks demand different skills that may not be found in the same person. It also means that trustees and guardians can share what may be difficult decisions together.

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Nottingham Castle claims leading RICS award

The RICS Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, con-

struction and infrastructure.

They recognise outstanding achievement, teamwork and companies.

Nottingham Castle was submitted for the award by architects, master planners and heritage consultants

Purcell, who highlighted their remarkable work to transform the Castle. Purcell led both the conservation management plan and subsequent design that has preserved, restored and enhanced the site, safeguarding its future.

The project included the refurbishment of the 17th century Ducal Palace, medieval Gatehouse, and sprawling cave networks. A new Visitor Centre, located within the foreground of the remodelled landscape, provides new guest facilities. The site was recognised for successfully creating a vibrant and accessible space which contributes to the Castle’s important cultural role in the city.

Zoë Skelding, Partner at Purcell, said: “The works conducted at Nottingham Castle celebrate the site’s diverse heritage in a compelling and engaging way that reflects its national and global significance, and we are delighted that the RICS have acknowledged its remarkable transformation.

“Our team worked closely with Nottingham City Council and its partners to restore and reimagine the site

to conserve its historic fabric and enhance the visitor experience, safeguarding it for future generations. Sensitive conservation, contemporary new-build and sustainable technologies have been blended seamlessly to restore the Castle as a flagship for the City and a catalyst for its regeneration.”

In granting the Award to Nottingham Castle, the RICS Judges commented that: “This project is a well-considered and executed revitalisation of a much-loved community asset, which has been saved for the benefit of many and will bring visitors to the city.”

The work at Nottingham Castle will now go on to compete at the national Grand Final in London on 21 October this year.

David Johns, interim CEO at Nottingham Castle Trust, said: “Congratulations to Purcell, Nottingham Castle Transformation Team and everyone involved in the restoration of Nottingham Castle which reflects the grand scale of what has been achieved. It’s our privilege to occupy a place with spaces so wonderfully designed and

detailed for our visitors to experience.”

Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Planning at Nottingham City Council said: “We’re delighted that the work to transform Nottingham Castle has received this recognition which is a testament to the ambition, skill and teamwork of all involved over the past few years.

“Due to this transformation work we now have a Castle we can be truly proud of, showcasing Nottingham’s 1,000 years of history and providing a local as well as international heritage attraction”.

The work recognised by RICS was partly funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership, Nottingham City Council and Nottingham Castle Trust, the project brings to life the Castle’s architecture, heritage and significance, and the role it has played in the United Kingdom.

For further information on Nottingham Castle visit www. nottinghamcastle.org.uk.

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Force bucks national trend on 999 calls with one of best response times in the country

Nottinghamshire Police is bucking the national trend when it comes to answering emergency 999 calls – official data released today reveals.

Newly-published 999 league tables show that the force has one of the best 999 response times in the country.

Nationwide call data, issued today (Tuesday 31 May), shows that nine out of ten 999 calls received by Nottinghamshire Police were answered within ten seconds in the six months to April 2022. Most were answered within six seconds.

The force is ranked as the second best in England and Wales for the time it takes to answer calls, and is in first place when compared to forces of similar sizes.

Performance for this key ten-second metric varies across the country, with numerous police forces failing to answer the majority of calls within this nationally agreed target time.

In Nottinghamshire, between November 2021 and April 2022, it took the force an average of eight seconds to answer 999 calls, answering twice as fast as the national average, with 89 per cent of calls being answered in under ten seconds.

This compares with other UK forces taking an average of 16.1 seconds to answer 999 calls, with 71 per cent of calls being answered in under ten seconds.

Superintendent Sukesh Verma, of Notting-

hamshire Police, is Head of Contact Management and responsible overall for control room operations.

He said: “Our committed control room staff continue to work extremely hard to respond to 999 calls as quickly as possible, and be there for people in their time of need.

“We are acutely aware of the swift and professional service the public expects of us and we remain determined to provide the best service possible to the public.

“Our dedicated call handlers do a remarkable job in often very difficult circumstances.

People turn to them in the most difficult, challenging and frightening times of their lives.

“On a daily basis they are faced with distressed members of the public and every day they are doing an absolutely first rate job.

“This is a particularly impressive performance as, over the last year, our control room staff have had to deal with some very considerable challenges – including the implementation of new software systems, a move to a new building, the coronavirus pandemic and the dramatic increase in call volumes following the end of movement restrictions.

“I am proud of each of our hard-working

control room staff and would like to thank them for this outstanding performance.

Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry made police response times one of her priority pledges in her Make Notts Safe Plan.

She said: “My commitment to the people of Nottinghamshire is to do everything I can to maintain the very highest standards in the way we respond to crime, support victims and prevent offences from happening in the first place. Much of that work starts with a single 999 call and the way we respond to it so I am delighted the force is performing so well in this area.

“When people call 999 it is mostly because they are in desperate need of help and don’t know where to turn for help. I will continue to watch this area closely to ensure the public continue to receive this excellent level of service.”

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NOTTINGHAM FROM THE AIR

This month’s aerial photo shows the park and ride tram depot at Wilkinson Street. The depot also contains NET’s offices, staff facilities and control room. Photo was taken by Robin Macey who is a member of Nottingham & Derby Hot Air Balloon Club. The club is currently looking to expand. Members take turns being on the chase crew as well as flying in the basket. For details about getting involved phone 0115-8541028 or visit www.facebook.com/ndhabc.

Photo by Robin Macey

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Installations begin on free solar panel scheme for residents

Over 650 households across the city will soon be saving hundreds of pounds on their energy bills and reducing their carbon emissions thanks to the free installation of solar panels and insulation.

Work has started in the Bestwood area as part of the Local Authority Delivery scheme using funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Homes that are expensive to power and difficult to keep warm are being targeted for installing energy efficiency improvements and renewable technologies.

The roll-out of the scheme comes at a time when energy prices are soaring and concerns about finding greener ways to power homes are increasing. Making these improvements will save each household an estimated £290 per year and will avoid approximately 332 tonnes of carbon emissions across the scheme annually.

The installation of solar panels and insulation on homes across the city is part of Nottingham’s wider Greener HousiNG campaign

which will see the council use funds from a range of Government funding streams to improve the energy efficiency of properties of low-income households.

Not only do these schemes improve quality of life and reduce bills for citizens, but they also support Nottingham’s ambition to be the first carbon neutral city by 2028.

Nottingham City Council has secured an additional £6m for the next phase of the scheme, which is open for applications now through Nottingham Energy Partnership. These grants will be used to improve the energy efficiency of a further 700 homes across the city.

Cllr Sally Longford, Portfolio Holder for Environment, Energy and Waste Services, said: “There are many citizens in Nottingham who will be seeing further pressures on their household budgets due to soaring energy bills.

The installation of solar panels and insulation on homes through the Local Authority Delivery scheme is timely and will help residents reduce their bills.

“Making homes in the city

more energy efficient and installing renewable technologies is another step in our journey to making Nottingham carbon neutral by 2028.

A key part of our strategy is using this opportunity to improve the lives of our citizens by reducing bills, improving health outcomes, and ensuring the city is resilient to the impacts of the climate crisis.”

Wayne Bexton, Director for Carbon Reduction, Energy and Sustainability, said: “In Nottingham, we’re committed to helping residents to improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

Since 2012, we’ve installed more than 13,000 measures to properties across the city, including solar panels, insulation and heat pumps.

We’ve got even more projects in the pipeline, and we’re just getting started on supporting people to reduce their bills and carbon footprints.

We know the challenges that residents are facing with the cost of living pressures that are currently occurring, and we’re committed to helping wherever possible.”

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Platinum Jubilee recognition for long-serving police employees Medals and coins to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee have been presented to long-serving police officers and staff.

The special mementos have been sent out to thousands of Armed Forces members, police officers, firefighters, prison and other emergency services workers to mark 70 years of the Queen’s reign.

At Nottinghamshire Police, over a thousand police officers have been presented with the Platinum Jubilee Medal while hundreds of staff have received a commemorative coin.

They have been issued to those who have completed five years’ service or longer.

The force’s longest-serving recipient is Special Constable Alan Marwood, who celebrates his 52nd year with the force this year.

The volunteer cop, who joined Nottinghamshire Police in 1970 and has policed many different areas in the county, said he was delighted to receive the special com-

memorative medal.

He said: “It’s a very nice gesture. When you take the oath you swear to serve our Sovereign Lady, so the Queen’s been ‘the boss’ for 70 years.

“She’s done such a fantastic job and so it’s nice to receive a medal commemorating her Platinum Jubilee.

“It’s lovely to have but I’m going to let my wife, Margaret, have it as she’s stood by me all these years. We have a little grandson and in the fullness of time he can have it as a memento.”

Acting as a token of the nation’s thanks, the Platinum Jubilee Medal – which is made of nickel silver – follows a long history of awarding medals to mark Royal Jubilees, with the first one awarded to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign in 1887.

The Platinum Jubilee Medal has been designed by Timothy Noad of the College of Arms and features an image of The Queen with the Latin inscription ‘Elizabeth II Dei

Gratia Regina Fid Def ’ which stands for ‘Elizabeth II, By the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

It is the fourth jubilee medal created for The Queen and the seventh official Jubilee medal to be awarded by a Monarch. Previous medals were officially awarded to celebrate The Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977, Golden Jubilee in 2002 and Diamond Jubilee in 2012 – where around 450,000 medals were given out.

Meanwhile, the Platinum Jubilee Coin has been awarded to police staff with five years’ service or more.

They include clerical assistant Martine Cox who, apart from a two-year career break, has worked at Nottinghamshire Police since 1975.

Martine said: “I’m really pleased to receive the coin.

I’ve been in my job for 47 years and it’s incredible to think the Queen’s now reached 70 years of service.

“She’s been absolutely brilliant. She’s done a fantastic job so it’s nice to receive a coin marking her Jubilee.”

The Platinum Jubilee Medal is just one part of the yearlong Platinum Jubilee celebrations that will take place throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth

and across the world in 2022, as The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate this milestone.

Deputy Chief Constable Rachel Barber, of Nottinghamshire Police, congratulated those receiving the Jubilee Medal or commemorative coin.

She said: “I am immensely proud of our colleagues whose contribution to public service is being recognised at

this special time.

“As we begin the celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, I want to offer my warmest congratulations to Her Majesty, whose 70 years of public service to our country and to the rest of the Commonwealth is truly an inspiration to us all.

“I hope everyone is able to enjoy the celebrations and has a fantastic Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend.”

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Half way through the year already! Where is it going?

I don’t seem to have spent much of it in the sunshine, so let's see if we get that heatwave we were promised to enjoy some of the outdoor events on the calendar, along with the rest of my pick of what's on in and around Notts during June.

Dare you enter the deep forests of Rufford Abbey Country Park where bears, snakes and tigers roam? Join them for their adaptation of The Jungle Book (1-5 June) An hour long journey of Dance, Puppetry, Music and Comedy - featuring professional performers, fantastic costumes and beautiful scenery.

A fantastic season of Open Air Theatre performances awaits this summer. The manicured gardens and beautiful ruins of Newstead Abbey, and the spectacular Elizabethan mansion and park at Wollaton are once again offering a range of theatre performances to delight all ages.

Newstead Abbey plays host to Awful Auntie, Pride & Prejudice, Twelfth Night, Much Ado About Murder, Jane Eyre and Peter Pan (11 June - 4 Sept), while Wollaton welcomes The Gunpowder Plot, As You Like It, Awful Auntie, Romeo & Juliet, Cinderella and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (16 June - 1 Sept) Over at Belvoir Castle, Belvoir Revisited' is getting a sci-fi fantasy twist as the famous Regency Castle prepares for the Ministry of Steampunk takeover! (25/26 June) Escape to an alternate futuristic reality powered by steam and adventure!

Before that though there’s a Royal Celebration for the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II ( 4 / 5 June) Expect the best of British! Street party, delicious food and drink, British stalls, jousting, street

parties, fireworks, VIP Island, live street art and more!(4 June) July welcomes Nottingham's first ever Woodland Disco Festival!

Submerged in the fairy tale setting of the majestic Woodland at Lime Lane.

Expect a fully immersive festival, the natural surroundings of the forest are enhanced with vibrant producThere’s more music as tion & dazzling products, and the Internaperformers, musicians and Meadowlands (3 June),brings visuals - the perfect setting tional Market returns to the all-around entertainment. a variety of music acts across to showcase internationalThere are celebrations all over Old Market Square (29 June - 2 July), selling hot and cold multiple stages at the Victoria ly-acclaimed artists across 2 the county, too many to list stages. street food, fresh food, and a Embankment and also for them all, but keep a lookout one day only Detonate brings Over at The Royal Concert range of arts and crafts for various locations holdNottingham together for a Hall, Barry Steele is back in Fans of history can enjoy ing Jubilee lighting events. massive party, set amongst the West End production a fascinating day out at BritAnother couple of events the woodland, lakes and of The Roy Orbison Story ain's finest Victorian water worth a mention are Southworks by visiting a Steaming clearings of Colwick Country (8 June) Walk Right Back well Minster who will play Park. 15,000 people, More is also back (9 June) telling Day at Papplewick Pumphost to an open-to-all street than 60 live artists and DJs. the story of the The Everly party (Sun 5 June) Bring your ing Station.(4-5 June) and Brothers. Legendary six-time Historian and author Dr John Expect floating stages and family, friends and picnics. woodland hideaways, global Grammy Award-winning There'll be musical entertain- Woolf explores the history street food, cocktails, boat ment, including a brass band of the Victorian sideshow (Essentially Brass), as well as entertainment at The Theatre Royal (14 June) , through the games and an array of food and drink stalls. Alternatively stories of the 'freak performcelebrate at Newark Antiques ers' who graced the boards of this popular form of enterFair (2-3 June) Indulge in tainment. thousands of Antiques, Vintage and Collectors items that If you are fascinated by the represent Queen Elizabeth's World of Mediumship or Psyreign. chic readings, then Haunted The Major Oak Woodland Heritage has the perfect Festival is back at Sherwood Forest (25 - 26 June) Delving evening for you. Go along and meet their family of into its history of traditional psychics and mediums. They woodland crafts, exploring will provide short taster readhow it has been a producings to your table throughout tive woodland and saluting the evening at Wollaton Hall its communities past and Newstead Abbey (17 June). present.

June at The Motorpoint If you’re a foodie, you’ll be Arena welcomes music icon pleased to know that Rud- Frankie Valli and The Four dingtons award-winning Seasons. To date, they have outdoor market now takes sold over 175 million records place every 1st Saturday of worldwide and defined the the month. With 70+ stall holders offering quality crafts, sound of an era with classic hits like: Walk Like A Man, produce and provisions to Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes take away, visitors come from miles around to pick up Off You, Rag Doll, Big Girls specialty foods, plants, hand- Don’t Cry and many more (29 June) made crafts and household

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recording artist Dionne Warwick brings her 'One Last Time' Farewell Tour (21 June), Gladys Knight returns (23 June) and pop icon Adam Ant visits with his UK tour Antics, with a set list that promises to get everyone on their feet. Performing his classic chart-topping singles and personal favourites (25 June) and What's Love Got To Do With It?, the ultimate Tina Turner kicks of July (1st July) If it’s comedy you’re after Dara Ó Briain is back at the Royal Concert Hall with a brand new show (4 June) Next door at the Theatre Royal The new Cher musical drops in (7-11 June) and Derren Brown returns to the stage (14-18 June) with his brand-new live show, Showman.

And finally, if you fancy seeing behind the scenes, discover the world behind the curtain and learn about the amazing story of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall on their Limelight Backstage Tour (11 June)

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Belvoir Stages a ‘Best of British’ Weekend to Celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June 2022

Expect the best of British at Belvoir’s Jubilee Weekend! A street party, stalls, jousting, strolling performers, musicians and traditional summer food and drink are lined up to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in the grounds of the Regency castle, which doubled as Windsor in Netflix’s The Crown.

The weekend will feature The Knights of Nottingham on horseback thundering in close quarter action with thrills, spills and family friendly fun. Entertainment lined up includes a Punch & Judy show, craft area and re-enactments while classic cars and a meet and greet with the Belvoir Birds of Prey add to the vintage fun.

This event to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II is part of the Belvoir Revisited series of weekends recreating six different periods of history. For those wanting to step back in time, an Annual Pass secures free entry into all six Belvoir Revisited events, as well as unlimited visits to the Castle and Gardens, starting with the 1940s Weekend on 28-29 May right through to the Medieval Re-enactment on 3-4 September.

The Regency style Aviary Tearoom in the Castle will be serving dainty sandwiches and sweet treats for those wanting to indulge in a traditional Afternoon Tea, or why not try the newest addition to

the Engine Yard, the Duchess’s Parlour, and enjoy a glass of champagne on the outdoor terrace, open Saturday and Sunday.

At the Engine Yard, visitors can get into the Jubilee mood with market stalls to browse on Thursday 2 June and entertainment from The Blighty Belles, classic cars and Punch and Judy on Friday 3 June.

Emma Stenning, CEO, Belvoir, said: “Our Jubilee celebrations will provide plenty of entertainment for all ages, led by the return of the popular jousting knights, all set in the grounds of our beautiful castle, and surely there can be no better place to enjoy a lovely afternoon tea than in its very birthplace!”

Belvoir is lighting a Jubilee Beacon at Barkestone Woods on Thursday June 2nd at 9.45pm. It will be one of thousands being lit at the same time across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK Overseas Territories and the Commonwealth, to come together to celebrate this historic milestone. This will be the first time a British monarch has marked a Platinum Jubilee, 70 years as Sovereign. In September 2015, The Queen overtook Queen Victoria as the longest reigning monarch.

Belvoir is also creating a special Jubilee Orchard.

Charles, Marquis of Granby, son and heir of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, has

led the recreation of an old apple orchard using heritage varieties documented in the archives and has since planted 200 trees while a second field is due to be planted with a further 200 apple and pear trees.

Belvoir’s Head Gardener Tom Webster said: “It’s Tree-bilee Year, and to play our part in celebrating our monarch’s 70 year reign we are adding our newly planted apple orchard, the Jubilee Orchard. A few of the old apple trees from the original orchard still remain and these are being rejuvenated to provide cover for new beehives – Belvoir honey production being a further planned project. A large

number of old lead labels have been found in these fields allowing us to acquire the same historic varieties, where they still exist and ensure that only trees compatible with this area are grown here.”

Tickets to the Queen’s Jubilee Weekend are Adult £22; Child (aged 4-16) £10; Family (2 Adult & 3 Children) £55 and include entry to the Castle and Garden.

For further information, event schedule and to book, visit https://www.belvoircastle.com

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World of James Herriot - Explore & Discover It’s easy to see why the World of James Herriot visitor attraction attracts visitors from all over the world. There’s so much to see and do here… It’s not just for fans of the books!

worked and wrote his much-loved stories based on his experiences as a young veterinary surgeon working among the farming community of North Yorkshire.

The 1940s home and surgery

Stepping through the famous red door of 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk is to step inside the World of James Herriot, the fully-restored site of his original 1940s home and veterinary practice (known in his books as Skeldale House, Darrowby) set in the heart of stunning Herriot Country.

The home retains many of the original furnishings in the family rooms, frozen in time.

The dining room doubled as the practice office, where farmers’ bills were typed up at the desk; the sitting room displays original books and family photos; the basement converted to an air raid shelter during the Second World War; the breakfast room favoured for its relative warmth and the reproduction of a typical farmhouse kitchen.

The dining room and practice office The original dispensary containing all poExplore this magical time-capsule, where the tions great and small world’s most famous vet and one of the most As well as a family home, it was also a busy popular writers of the twentieth century lived, surgery with a dispensary crammed with fas-

cinating ancient and bizarre remedies and the The latest addition to the centre’s collection is cramped and primitive consulting room that the original 1938 Austin Seven car, Registrasaw the treatment of many a poorly pet – only tion JK 7443. creatures small were dealt with by Alf in here!

It appeared in the film “It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet” with actor John Alderton as James Interactive Gallery Herriot, when it famously broke down in a There’s no telling children ‘don’t touch’ in this river in the Yorkshire Dales. gallery! Designed to engage children, young and old, the pieces use fun and interaction to Veterinary Science Rooms educate visitors about farm animals and how There’s an incredible array too of veterinary they interact with our lives. paraphernalia from Herriot’s time as a young Full of fascinating facts, the gallery gives vet – in an era before advances in diagnostics, visitors the opportunity to test their skills, modern medicine and agricultural machinknowledge and reflexes whilst learning how ery. It is the largest collection in the world. vets work with farmers to keep animals fit and well. Not just for children!

There is one installation that TV viewers particularly will recognise and that’s the ‘not to be missed’ opportunity to place your hand up a cow’s bottom! An essential skill that every vet has to learn, All Creatures Great and Small actor Christopher Timothy famously did his part on several occasions, much to the amusement of the cast, crew and viewing public!

On display is a 4,000 piece archive showcasHerriot Memorabilia ing veterinary instruments from the past to The World of James Herriot houses the largest the modern day. These items chart the history collection of Herriot memorabilia in the and progress of the profession over the years. world – from books, posters and letters to Some of the instruments appear primitive but ornaments and collectables. were all designed for a particular purpose, The Memorabilia Room is dedicated to dis- since refined and updated for the modern playing items that were instrumental in James vet’s practice.

Herriot’s writing career.

The display reveals the close link with veterinary surgeons and the armed forces, from TV Studios the days of the mounted cavalry and horses Take a close-up look behind the scenes of pulling gun carriages and supply wagons in a reproduced set from the BBC series All warfare. Even today, ceremonial horses and Creatures Great and Small and experience battle-trained guard and sniffer dogs are the the fascinating world of the TV studio and responsibility of the Royal Army Veterinary what was involved in the making of the TV Corp, formed in 1796. program.

Foldyard and The Farrier’s Workshop Much of Alf Wight’s work took place in farms all over North Yorkshire. To the rear of the house you will find the Foldyard and The Farrier exhibits, both with which Alf would have been very well-acquainted.

The Foldyard (described as an enclosure for sheep or cattle) houses a collection of primitive-looking hand tools in everyday use You can be the star of the show! Get in in farms before machinery appeared. In the front of the camera and imagine yourself as hands of skilled workers, however, these tools Christopher Timothy playing James Herriwere most effective. The Foldyard provides ot, Robert Hardy as the eccentric Siegfried an authentic setting for visitors to watch an Farnon, Peter Davison as Tristan Farnon, or exclusive short film of Alf Wight, his family Carol Drinkwater and Lynda Bellingham who and friends and the cast of All Creatures both played James’ wife Helen Herriot.

Great and Small.

The series was a hugely popular show and In the Farrier’s Workshop. the role of the had two runs from 1978 to 1980 (based farrier, which combines skills of both blackdirectly on Alf ’s books) and 1988 to 1990 smith and vet, is brought to life in this inter(filmed with original scripts). The equipment esting exhibit. Before tractors and combine on display shows just how far technology has harvesters, farming relied on manual labour moved on in TV and film, the huge cameras, and what limited mechanisation existed was endless cables, the intense heat from the light- driven by horses. Farriers were an integral ing rigs all making life pretty uncomfortable support to this system until the inevitable march of progress. for the actors involved.

World of James Herriot Ltd, 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire,YO7 1PL The Austin Seven Car from ‘It Shouldn’t Tel: 01845 524234 Happen to a Vet’

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The best parks in Yorkshire to visit with the family Make the most of the warm weather this summer and head off on an outdoor adventure with the family.

Ideal for picnics, nature walks and soaking up some sun, these parks and gardens around Yorkshire offer a scenic spot to relax and unwind.

Bolton Abbey Estate

The vast Cistercian ruins of Fountains Abbey provide an impressive backdrop for a picnic Visitors will be spoilt for choice with things to do at the popular Bolton Abbey Estate in Wharfedale.

Put your balance to the test crossing the 60 stepping stones, take a walk to see the Strid in the ancient woodland, enjoy the scenery along the nature trails, or nestle down on the lawns in front of the magnificent 12th century ruins.

Visit: Bolton Abbey, Skipton, BD23 6AL – www.boltonabbey.com Golden Acre Park Golden Acre Park in north Leeds is popular for its circular lakeside walk and pretty

gardens Hugely popular for its pretty gardens and circular lakeside walk, this north Leeds park stretches across 55 hectares, providing plenty of space to bask in the sunny weather.

There’s a huge amount of space to set up a picnic, or you can head to the on-site cafe if you’d prefer.

Visit: Arthington Road, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ – www.leeds.gov.uk Oakwell Hall and Country Park The vast Oakwell Hall estate stretches across 110 acres with a network of footpaths

and nature trails for visitors to explore Combine sightseeing with outdoor adventures at Oakwell Hall and Country Park, where you can take a tour of the bautiful Elizabethan manor house, which offers an intriguing insight into the late 17th century, before heading off to explore the 110 acres of country park which surround it.

The vast estate is home to a network of footpaths and nature trails, where you can expect to find glorious scenery, flowers and wildlife along the way.

Visit: Nova Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LG – www.kirklees.gov.uk Manor Heath Park This nineteen acre park in Halfax is perfect for an active day outdoors, thanks to its many exciting on-site attractions.

Alongside woodland walks, a walled garden and wild flower area, children will love playing in the water park and sand pit, or spotting an array of exotic plants and creatures at The Jungle Experience, the park’s tropical on-site greenhouse.

There’s also plenty of spots to set up a picnic and if you’re feeling energetic, there is an outdoor gym where you can work up a sweat.

Visit: Halifax, HX3 0EB – www.visitcalderdale.com Valley Gardens These English Heritage grade II listed gardens in Harroage spread across 17 acres and feature an array of different areas giving visitors plenty to explore.

Have fun in the playground, skate park, boating pool and games areas, which include tennis, pitch and putt and crazy golf, take a dip in the paddling pool, or simply take some time out to wander the footpaths through the gardens.

Visit: Valley Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ – www.harrogate.gov.uk Yorkshire Sculpture Park If you’re looking for a park that is a little more out of the ordinary, Yorkshire Sculpture Park won’t disappoint.

The magnificent open air gallery is home to around 80 sculptures and installations, offering a more unqiue way to appreciate some contemporary art by some of the world’s finest artists.

Visit: West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG – www.ysp.org.uk Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden Tucked away in a secluded valley, visitors are guaranteed to be impressed by the vast Cistercian abbey ruins and Georgian water farden at this National Trust site in Ripon.

A medieval deer park, Elizabethan Hall and

Gothic church are also on site to see, while the vast green lawns which lead down to the riverside provide a wonderful spot for a picnic.

Visit: Fountains Abbey And Studley Royal Estate, Ripon, HG4 3DY – www.nationaltrust.org.uk Roundhay Park A firm favourite spot to soak up some sun in Leeds, Roundhay Park stretches across 700 acres of pretty parkland, lakes and woodland, providing a picture-perfect location for leisurely picnic.

Youngsters are well catered for with two playgrounds on site, along with the popular Tropical World visitor attraction where a variety of exotic animals and plants can be seen.

Visit: Mansion Lane, Leeds, LS8 2HH – www.roundhaypark.org.uk Castle Howard This stunning 18th century historic house just outside of York stands within 1,000

acres of glorious landscape, with lakes, fountains, woodland, temples, rolling lawns, an ornamental garden and a children’s playround just a few of the delights which await to be explored in the grounds.

Visit: Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA – www.castlehoward.co.uk Greenhead Park Nestled just half a mile from Huddersfield town centre, Greenfield Park is the perfect spot to escape the hustle and bustle, and enjoy some time outdoors.

Home to a skate park, tennis courts, play areas, paddling pool and ornamental lake, as well as a miniature steam railway, there’s a great variety of attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

And visitors can even enjoy horse and carriage rides on weekends.

Visit: Trinity Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4DT – www.kirklees.gov.uk

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Bakewell Farmers' Market Generally held on the last Saturday of every month, the District Council's popular Bakewell Farmers' Market is now regularly attracting more than 5,000 visitors and is so popular that many of the 70 stall holders are selling out before closing time – and there is a

waiting list of more than 50 traders.

The Farmers' Markets are organised by Derbyshire Dales District Council and are held at the District Council's Agricultural Business Centre (ABC).

Outdoor stalls and bustle at Bakewell Farmers' MarketThe Agricul-

tural Business Centre is now not only widely recognised as home to one of the UK's top five livestock markets – it has the second largest farmers' market in the country, with only Winchester boasting a larger number of stall holders.

With more than 9,000 conferences staged at

the Agricultural Centre since it opened and 75 livestock auctions a year involving 300,000 animals, the Agricultural Business Centre is a thriving operation and a true 'one-stop shop' service for the rural community.

The added bonus is that local hotels and businesses in and around Bakewell are reaping the benefits of the trade we generate.

Several local shops and cafes employ extra staff on Farmers' Market days to meet demand.

Plentiful parking is available at the Agricultural Business Centre in Bakewell.

Bakewell Farmers’ Market dates in 2022 30 April 8.30am to 1.30pm 28 May 8.30am to 1.30pm 25 June 8.30am to 1.30pm 30 July 8.30am to 1.30pm 27 August 8.30am to 1.30pm 24 September 8.30am to 1.30pm 29 October 8.30am to 1.30pm 26 November 8.30am to 1.30pm 17 December ** 8.30am to 1.30pm ** Early for Christmas

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Matlock Bath in the Peak District

Matlock Bath was developed as one of England’s first true tourist destinations. It occupies a beautiful position in a limestone gorge on the River Derwent, and boasts attractive riverside gardens and steep wooded hillsides.

Matlock Bath has been a popular tourist attraction since the late 17th Century, when the healing properties of its warm spa waters were first discovered. Access to the area was improved in the 18th Century, and by the 19th Century Matlock Bath was a place for society’s finest to visit.

The town is still a wonderful place to visit, with a long street of shops, cafes, amusement arcades and places of interest, including an aquarium and photographic museum. The riverside walks are great for peaceful, shady strolls, and there is a good children’s playground area to keep younger visitors amused.

Matlock Bath is home to this large, family-friendly theme park, which is within walking distance of the town centre. It is particularly suited to visitors aged 13 and under. The park is located high on a hill overlooking the town, which adds an extra element of thrill to the rides! Please see www.gulliversfun.co.uk/gullivers-kingdom-matlock-bath for more information.

Peak District Lead Mining Museum

Located within the Grand Pavilion, the eye-catching pink building at the top of the main street, the Peak District Lead Mining Museum tells the story of the mines and miners of this area. It houses thousands of items from the lead mining industry, as well as hundreds of rock and mineral specimens from around the world. See www.peakdistrictleadminingmuseum.co.uk for more details.

Crich Tramway Village

Matlock Bath Illuminations

Running throughout September and October, the Matlock Bath Illuminations are well worth a visit. The beautiful riverside park is illuminated and filled with stalls and fairground rides, while brightly-lit and decorated rowing boats parade along the river. On Saturday nights throughout the event there are fabulous firework displays that light up the gorge.

Gulliver’s Kingdom

Located just a short drive outside Matlock Bath, the fabulous Crich Tramway Village is a fabulous place to spend a day, with plenty to keep the whole family happy. It is home to the National Tramway Museum, with more than 60 vintage trams for visitors to admire in airy exhibition halls, and it also features a beautifully recreated period village with a pub, café and olde-worlde shops.

A number of the trams run through the village and can be hailed at historic tram stops.

Visitors pay one old penny (original coin included in the admission price) to take unlimited rides for more than a mile into the surrounding countryside, with stunning views of the surrounding Derwent Valley. There is also a Woodland Walk with a sculpture trail that is perfect for keeping little people interested along the way, as well as a picnic area and a children’s playground. See www.tramway. co.uk for more information.

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Celebrate The Lake District’s 70th Birthday By Going Miles Without Stiles

As part of the celebrations to mark the Lake District National Park's 70th birthday, seven specially selected routes have been relaunched to really show off the variety of landscapes and environments that the Lake District has to offer.

This week marks exactly 70 years since the Lake District National Park was founded and work began to look after this special place.

Chief Executive of The Lake District National Park Authority, Richard Leafe

said: “The importance of National Parks for health and wellbeing benefits has been highlighted during the pandemic.

It’s been heartening to see so many people helping us look after the Lake District during this time – from litter pickers to other community groups and volunteers – we hope that this will continue for the next 70 years, and beyond.

“Looking forward, we have a commitment to continuing to protect the Lake District, ensuring that nature and wildlife thrive while working closely with our vibrant communities and our farmers, who are custodians of our unique landscape.

“Our immediate key

priorities are to implement our new partnership plan, our Authority commitment to reach net zero by 2025, and the delivery of the new Farming in Protected Landscapes funding.

The seven selected celebratory walks are from the Lake District Miles without Stiles accessible routes. The 49 routes are split into three categories; ‘For some’, ‘For many’, ‘For all’, meaning that users know what to expect when they are planning their walks. It’s hoped they will encourage people to explore those lesser known, yet equally beautiful, areas of the Lake District and make new memories.

From Roman ruins to abandoned railway lines and plenty of lake shores in between, these seven spectacular routes are ideal for first time visitors to the Lake District and for those who want to try something new.

The seven special routes are: • Monk Coniston

• Broughton Railway • Walls Drive, Ravenglass • Friar’s Crag • Staveley Riverside • Wray Castle to Loanthwaite • Dunmallard, Pooley Bridge We are asking people to help us celebrate by taking photos while they are on these routes and sharing them with

us on social media using #LakeDistrict70 To showcase how accessible our Miles without Stiles routes really are, we have partnered with TGA Mobility to show to their customers how you can still get out and enjoy the Lake District whatever your ability. More information

about these and all of our other Miles without Stiles routes here: https://www. lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/ things-to-do/walking/ mileswithoutstiles Our photo shows one of the 7 for 70 Miles Without Stiles Routes being promoted to celebrate 70 years of the Lake District National Park.

Mynydd Sleddog Adventures Mynydd Sleddog Adventures is Wales' first and only outdoor activity provider, specialising in husky rides and sled dog experiences with our team of super canine athletes.

With 20 years experience of training and racing sled dogs in the UK and abroad, we pride ourselves on leading awesome adventures for anyone who loves the wild outdoors and of course sled dogs Autumn/Winter is our prime time when our dogs just want to work, so why

not join us for the experience of a lifetime.

You will have the opportunity to forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in the unique and crazy world of Dog Mushing and Sled Dog Sports.

If you are looking for a fast paced, adrenaline fuelled, blast through the stunning undulating trails of Hiraethog Forest, then our 6 Dog Team Passenger Run is the adventure for you!

Alternatively, our Intro to Mushing is ideal for children or adults who would love

to interact with working sled dogs, learn the basics of Dog Mushing and run a small team of sled dogs themselves, surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Dolben Hall.

To book your sled dog powered adventure go to www.mynyddsleddog adventures.com Follow us: Facebook/Mynydd SleddogAdventures Instagram/Mynydd_ Sleddog_Adventures Youtube: https://bit.ly/ MynyddYT

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Why Fantasy Island Is The Perfect Place For A Picnic After spending so much time indoors, it’s fair to say we are all looking for ways to spend more time outside. Going for a picnic is the perfect idea for those wanting to enjoy the great outdoors, bask

in the sun and relax with friends and family. Fantasy Island is the ideal spot, and here are just a few reasons why.

Somewhere different If you’re tired of going to the same parks every day, having a picnic at Fantasy Island is a fantastic change of scenery. If your kids are sick of the same days out in Lincolnshire, our theme park offers an incredible range of spots to enjoy your sandwiches and scones. Whether you want to watch the roller coasters race by or relax on the Island Beach, there are so many places to choose from to enjoy your lunch. With so much to see and do, you will never be bored again.

Food stalls If you’ve forgotten your sandwiches at home (or you don’t trust your own cooking!) we have an enormous range of food stalls offering incredible meals, snacks and desserts. Choose from over 40 eateries for delicious pizza, Chinese, fish and chips and so much more. This is perfect for fussy eaters, anyone with allergies or dietary requirements or simply for families who can never agree on where to eat! With so many

options, you’re sure to find something to suit every taste.

No queuing or booking needed Since everyone is keen to get out and about these days, finding a place to set up and enjoy a picnic is getting harder and harder. At Fantasy Island, you’ve no need to waste time by queuing or booking in advance. Although we recommend you buy wristbands online if you are planning to enjoy the rides, if you just want to come in and enjoy the atmosphere, you don’t need to

book or wait in line.

Bring your dogs When we say fun for all the family, we mean ALL the family! Bring your furry family members along for the picnic; as long as they are on a lead, they are more than welcome on site.

With so many reasons to visit, what are you waiting for? Host your next family picnic at Fantasy Island and find out why we are one of the best day trips in the UK!

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Planning a day out?

Discover incredible things to do in North Wales But where to begin?

Well, the north east of Wales has plenty of history and is home to North Wale's only World Heritage Site.

The coastal regions like Colwyn Bay and Conwy have excellent beaches and family attractions.

You’ll find adventure

in the mountains of Snowdonia & stunning locations along the Llyn Peninsula.

Picture this. An abandoned quarry, once the world’s largest, turned into the world’s fastest zip zone. Or how about the world’s first manmade surf lagoon delivering consistent two metre waves.

You can even scale to Britain’s lowest point, deep beneath the mountain's of Snowdonia. With all this, it’s no surprise that North Wales has a growing reputation as

being the adventure capital of the UK. Underground, on ground or above ground, be prepared for an unforgettable adventure in North Wales.

But it’s not all about flying through the air. There are plenty of things to do in North Wales snd Betws-yCoed for example that don't require a helmet or wetsuit.

The region has an incredibly rich and eventful history & heritage – which has to be explored. Medieval castles dominate historic towns, historical structures can be seen across the region & you

can even explore a 4,000 year-old mine! For a comprehensive look at the regions history, be sure to visit North Wales’ intriguing museums.

For families, North Wales and Llandudno in particular has a great array of attractions.

Adventure parks provide an array of things to do in North Wales including roller coasters, slides and experiences. For a day of discovery, head to one of the regions zoos & aquariums – here, the kids can be introduced to animals from all over the world.

With so much going on, you might forget to take it all in so why not make your stay a bit longer? Whether you are looking for seaside hotels, traditional bed and breakfasts, quirky glamping and campsites, family friendly holiday and carvan parks or just basic self catering accommodation, all needs and tastes are catered for in North Wales!

And in terms of dining out, Don’t worry. With a wide variety of excellent restaurants, pubs and bars to choose from, you can be certain your stay in North Wales will be a fantastic one!

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TOP 5 CASTLES TO VISIT IN NORTH WALES

There are over 600 castles in Wales and it is said to have more castles per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Here are the top 5 castles to visit in North Wales: CAERNARFON CASTLE Built in the 1280 by Edward I, Caernarfon is the largest castle in the area and does not disappoint.

Having included all the mod cons for its day like toilets, running water and glass in the windows, this vast building is spectatuclar. A brute of a fortress. Caernarfon Castle’s pumped-up appearance is unashamedly muscle-bound

and intimidating. Picking a fight with this massive structure would have been a daunting prospect. By throwing his weight around in stone, King Edward I created what is surely one of the most impressive of Wales’s castles.

Worthy of World Heritage status no less. Most castles are happy with round towers, not Caernarfon! Polygonal towers were the order of the day, with the Eagle Tower being the most impressive of these. You will also note the colour-coded stones carefully arranged in bands. The site of this great castle wasn’t chosen by accident.

It had previously been the location of a Norman motte and bailey castle and before that a Roman fort stood nearby. The lure of water

and easy access to the sea made the banks of the River Seiont an ideal spot for Edward’s monster in masonry.

Edward wasn’t one to miss an opportunity to tighten his grip even further on the native population. The birth of his son, the first English Prince of Wales, in the castle in 1284, was a perfect device to stamp his supremacy. In 1969, the investiture of the current Prince of Wales, HRH Prince Charles took place here.

Whilst you’re visiting this formidable fortress, don’t miss the opportunity to see the Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum, which is housed in two of the castle’s towers.

CONWY CASTLE Conwy Castle entrance is truly impressive with two fortified gateways and made up of eight enormous towers. The great hall, private chambers and kitchen can still be seen on visiting which gives you a real sense of what it would have been like back in the day.

Built for Edward I, by Master

James of St George, the castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. In a word, exceptional. You can’t fault it, from the grandeur of its high towers and curtain walls to its excellent state of preservation.

An estimated £15,000 was spent building the castle, the largest sum Edward spent in such a short time on any of his Welsh castles between 1277 and 1307. Money well spent.

Two barbicans (fortified gateways), eight massive

towers and a great bowshaped hall all sit within its distinctive elongated shape, due in part to the narrow rocky outcrop on which the castle stands. You won’t find Edward’s concentric ‘walls within walls’ here. They weren’t needed. The rock base was enough security in itself.

Some say it is the most magnificent of Edward I’s Welsh fortresses. To get the full picture, head for the battlements.

Breathtaking views across mountains and

sea. If the outside impresses (and it will), wait until you go in. With an outer ward containing a great hall, chambers and kitchen, and a more secluded inner ward with private chambers and a royal chapel, it is very easy to imagine how Conwy functioned when the royal entourage were in town.

HARLECH CASTLE Harlech castle is built on what is said to be the oldest rock in the world. It was impenatrable in its day due to its location.

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Originally it would have been white as it was painted in limestone. The new visitors centre is a wealth of further infomation.‘Men of Harlech.’

The nation’s unofficial anthem, loved by rugby fans and regimental bands alike, is said to describe the siege which took place here during the War of the Roses, wherein a handful of men held out against a besieging army of thousands. Edward’s tried and tested ‘walls within walls’ model was put together in super-fast time between 1283 and 1295 by an army of nearly a thousand skilled craftsmen and labourers.Edward liked to use only the best masons from Savoy and England’s finest carpenters and blacksmiths.

At the time this was one of the cheapest of Edward’s castles.

A snip at a mere £8,190.

The structure, overseen by Master of the King’s Works, James of St George, boasts two rings of walls and towers, with an immensely strong east gatehouse.

It was impregnable from almost every angle. Its secret weapon was a 200-foot (61m) long stairway which still leads from the castle to the cliff base. Access via the stairway to the sea and crucial supplies kept the castle’s besieged inhabitants fed and watered. When it was first built, a channel would have connected the castle and the sea. You could have sailed a boat up to the moat. Seven hundred years later, the sea has receded and you could say the castle appears almost stranded, waiting for the tide to turn once more. The newly installed ‘floating’ bridge at Harlech Castle makes access to the castle truly available for all. The bridge connects the castle with the brand new visitor centre in the former Castle Hotel building.

BEAURMARIS CASTLE This was the last of Edward I’s castles and he unfortunatly never saw it complete.

It is said to be one of the most beautiful of his castles. In terms of design and finish, the castle was super high-tech for its time with the ‘walls within walls’ features. Dare we say it, an absolute cracker of a castle with classic proportions and perfect symmetry. The last hurrah of Edward I’s massive building programme in north Wales… just a shame he never

got round to finishing it!

With finances stretched to the limit and the Scots now increasingly effective in their resistance to the English monarch, his vice-like grip on Wales was beginning to slip.

Edward or ‘Longshanks’, on account of his extraordinary height, was forced to focus his attention elsewhere and the rest is, quite literally, history…

Technically perfect and constructed according to an ingenious ‘walls within walls’ plan, Beaumaris Castle was the 13th-century hi-tech equivalent of a spaceship landing unceremoniously on Anglesey today. You can usually complain if a neighbour’s extension plans are a bit on the large side.

Seven centuries ago the problem was resolved rather differently. The population of Llanfaes was forcibly moved 12 miles (19km) away to Newborough to make way for Edward’s new castle.

CRICCIETH CASTLE This castle was built by Llywelyn the Great. The twin tower gate house would have been inimidating for visitors and due to its position, the castle was always in high demand and changed hands on a number of occassions.

Steeped in lots of history, its

a very interesting site to visit.

What a picture, what a view!

Perched on a headland with the sea as its constant bedfellow.

Its twin-towered gatehouse intimidates prospective attackers.

So badly did the native Welsh princes and English monarchs want it, that it changed hands more often than a relay baton.

Built originally by Llywelyn the Great, this very Welsh of princes included a very English style of gatehouse.

Edward I’s forces took the castle some 50 years later, undertook their own improvements and remodelled a tower for stone-throwing engines. Not as much fun for those at the bottom as it sounds for those at the top!

Owain Glyn Dŵr sealed Criccieth’s fate when his troops captured and burnt the castle in the early years of the 15th century.

This was to be the last major Welsh rebellion against the English. Criccieth Castle may also have given the name to the town rather than the other way round. Its suggested origins are ‘crug caeth’ – ‘crug’ (hill in Welsh), ‘caith’ (captives) – the name given to the jail on the hill, a function once held by the castle. Buy an ice-cream, there’s a lot of history to digest.

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HITTING THE BEACH?

If you love beaches – then you’ll love North Wales.

With 250 miles of coastline, beaches aren't hard to come by. You'll discover a fantastic variety of diverse beaches in North Wales, with something to suit everyone. North Wales’

coastal resorts were made famous by their fabulous beaches. Colwyn Bay beach, for example, has a longer coastline than Rio’s world famous Copacabana beach – that’s a lot of beach! It’s a consistent feature among the coastal resort beaches – long beaches which provide plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves peacefully.

For a day beside the beach with the family, the ever-popular seaside resorts of Rhyl and Llandudno continue to please. With long beaches there’s plenty of room to enjoy activities whilst the promenades provide plenty of entertainment.

If you’re planning a beach break to North Wales, a visit to one

of the Llyn’s beaches is an absolute must. Hidden away, the Llyn’s secluded beaches provide the perfect location for a peaceful getaway.

Popular resorts like Abersoch provide a much livelier day at the beach, with plenty of things to do including a world-class water sports programme. The Llyn is even home to one of the best beach bars in the world. Nefyn’s Ty Coch Inn has been voted by users of TripAdvisor as one of top ten beach bars in the world. Being an island certainly has its advantages.

You’re never too far away from a beach when visiting Anglesey. Scattered along the coast, you’ll discover a great array of beaches, from secluded to historic, Anglesey’s beaches are sure to delight and surprise. If you’re a fan of history, then Anglesey’s beaches and coastline will be for you.

Anglesey has a rich maritime history, which is partly thanks to areas of water having a high copper content, which would help clean the boats before an excursion. On Anglesey’s beaches you’ll find an array of historically important buildings including churches and lighthouses.

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Detective’s pride at supporting grieving families husbands, wives or children have been taken from them suddenly.

“That isn’t work I can say I have enjoyed, but I am very passionate about it and I have found it very fulfilling over the years.

“As you would expect, every Detective Constable Tim family is different and people Baker has worked on countreact to tragedy in many difless investigations into some ferent ways – so there really is of the most serious crimes no one-size-fits-all approach imaginable. to getting it right and esHe has also played a leading tablishing a good working role in locking several crimi- relationship, so I have always nals up for life. come back to the thought of What means the most to how I would like to be treated him, however, are not the if it was me in that situation. multiple formal commenHow would I want somebody dations he has received, but to speak to me and what the many cards and notes of would I want to know? thanks he has been sent from “Eventually I developed the grieving families he has an approach to the role that helped in his role as a family worked really well. I was able liaison officer – including to establish good working rea handwritten note from a lationships with families and seven-year-old boy. am still in touch with many Family liaison officers are of them to this day.” mostly trained detectives who DC Baker, however, is the volunteer in addition to their first to admit that experiother duties to act as a single enced family liaison officer link between the police and work can be extremely chalthe families of people who lenging and is certainly not have been killed or seriously for everyone. injured.

He added: “I still remember Speaking ahead of his upmy first experienced family coming retirement, DC Baker liaison officer assignment explained what motivated when I was attached to the him to become one of the family of a one-month-old longest-serving and most baby who had tragically died. experienced family liaison I remember supporting them officers in the history of Not- through the formal identifitinghamshire Police. cation process in the chapel He said: “As a family liaison of rest and helping to prepare officer you are asked to the body for them to view. support people in the most “I don’t mind saying that I difficult and traumatic times went home that day and had in their lives – people whose a good cry. I have children

A police officer has explained how a strong sense of duty, compassion and professional pride drove him to support dozens of grieving families through the most difficult times in their lives.

myself and can only imagine how the family felt, but when you are in those situations you have to do all you can to remain professional and support the family.

“But in that room – and with all grieving families – you are the face of Nottinghamshire Police and it was always important to me to do all I could to uphold the reputation of the force.

“It can be very challenging but the work we do is absolutely vital. There is no man-

ual out there for families who have lost a loved one. They won’t know how the investigative or coronial processes work, or the kind of demands that may be placed on them by the media. My job is to support them through that process as best as I can and that has always meant a lot to me.

“Obviously it can be very challenging at times but it is absolutely vital that it’s done properly. Over the years I have developed techniques

to deliver this service in the best way I can and – on the whole – I know I have done the job well.

“Many of the families I have helped are still in contact with me to this day and I really do treasure the many cards and letters I have received from them. Each of them have been through very challenging times in their lives and I am grateful and proud that I was able to support them.”

Detective Inspector Melanie

Crutchley, family liaison lead at Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Tim has been an absolute credit to the family liaison cadre, not only in upholding the reputation of Nottinghamshire Police, but also as a mentor to the other volunteers in this really difficult role. " Tim will be a huge loss to the Family Liaison cadre, and I wish him all the best in his retirement."

Criminal locked up thanks to great police work

A man has been jailed following great work by officers to crack down on a spree of thefts from vehicles.

After receiving multiple reports of cars being broken into in various parts of Mansfield over the last two weeks, officers from the local neighbourhood policing team launched an investigation to get to the bottom of who was responsible.

Following extensive enquiries officers arrested Zeke Dalziel, 26, on Wednesday (25 May) after receiving another report from a member of the public that a man had

tried to steal items from a car that he was working underneath.

Quick thinking members of the public then worked together to help detain Dalziel as the police were called.

Dalziel, of Arundel Drive, Mansfield, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (26 May) having pleaded guilty to criminal damage, theft from a shop, attempted theft, four counts of vehicle interference and fraud by false representation.

He was jailed for 24 weeks.

A 44-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of

theft from a motor vehicle.

He has since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

The break-ins occurred in the Broomhill, Sherwood and Ladybrook areas of Mansfield, as well as the town centre. Items stolen included sunglasses, perfume, keys, money, bank cards and a computer.

Sergeant Andy Lee, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I am pleased that following a thorough investigation by our officers Dalziel is now behind bars for his crimes.

“This was a great bit of

police work to investigate the recent spate of thefts from our officers who refused to give up until we had arrested two suspects. I would also like to say thank you to the members of the public who called the police and detained Dalziel at the scene so we could arrest him.

“Residents can rest assured patrols in the areas affected will continue to be increased and that we are treating each and every report extremely seriously.

“We know that theft offences can have a significant impact on families and

businesses so I hope this reassures the community we will always do everything we can to investigate.

“We are also urging local residents to continue reporting any suspicious people or vehicles to us immediately by calling 101 or if an incident is in progress to ring 999.”

Anyone who sees anything suspicious or who believes they have been a victim of theft from their own vehicle is asked to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident number 397 of 25 May 2022, or by calling Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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DINING OUT: CAFÉ DELIGHT & GRILL Most towns have a selection of restaurants and eateries. Long Eaton, located between Nottingham and Derby, is no exception. The train station provides regular, direct services to Nottingham, Derby and beyond, including Birmingham, Leicester and London. Frequent bus services offer destinations such as Nottingham, Derby, Ilkeston, Coalville and East Midlands Airport. The shopping opportunities, in Long Eaton, include high-street names, plus excellent, independent outlets and the town’s market always attracts many regular customers. Whether a ‘day trip’ visit or ‘just popping to the shops’, Long Eaton offers day and/or evening dining opportunities.

Café Delight & Grill (opened 2016) gained a lot of interest from the outset and has a most excellent menu, which offers a wide

selection – something for all tastes, having dishes freshly prepared/cooked to order.

With a warm welcome from Alex (Propri-

numerous Teas, Coffees, plus other drinks.

For a starter I chose TOMATO SOUP (roll & butter) and SPECIALITY GAMMON GRILL (gammon steak, mushrooms, egg, pineapple, tomato, peas, chips or potato) for the mail course. Both were very well cooked and presented, flavoursome and most ample in proportions. I opted for APPLE PIE with CUSTARD (ice cream or cream, also available) for dessert. Just like ‘Mother used to make’, this proved to be a great choice, from the list of desserts. CAPPUCCINO, perfectly

etor and Head Chef) the complete menu is offered throughout their full opening time – a major ‘plus point’, for many, including diners who prefer a late breakfast, for example, at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.

All Day Breakfasts (traditional, brunch, Olympic, veggie and others), through Platters, Omelettes, Grills, Chicken and Fish dishes, a good selection of Burgers, plus lighter choices of Sandwiches and Paninis, to fresh, crisp Salads and more, are available. Desserts and drinks include favourites of Knickerbocker Glory, Banana Long Boat, Carrot Cake and

Carrie on the team, service is excellent. Certainly, a very good recommendation.

Café Delight & Grill, 20 High Street, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1LL Tel: 07925 676 991 Follow on Facebook: cafedelightlongeaton

made, completed the dining experience.

Parties/occasions are easily accommodated and collections are available, too. Many thanks to Borja and other chefs, for very impressive productions of dishes, and, with

WINES: SOME AUSTRIAN FAVOURITES Visitors from around the world enjoy the cuisine that Austria has to offer.

Perhaps, after a good time admiring the pretty villages, beautiful architecture and possibly some very impressive lakes and

mountains, food and drink comes to mind and appeals. Certainly, the wines that Austria produce are of high-quality and are now available worldwide, with many gaining awards, in competitions and at events, globally.

Multi award-winning Nastl has a family tradition of wine productions dating from 1656. Located at Langenlois, in the Kamptal area of Austria, their 300-year-old wine cellar creates a lot of interest for visitors, with the old wooden wine press dating from 1824. Renate and Günter Nastl continue the tradition of the family’s winemaking, accompanied by their children Christian, Alexander and Petra., with the whole family team being involved in the production of exceptional wines.

The unique environment, of the Kamptal, enjoys a micro-climate that offers perfect conditions for grape growing and wine productions. The grapes are mainly harvested by hand and are then crushed

gently, with the juices flowing through a membrane press. The flowing is exclusively by gravity, without pumps. The liquid descends three storeys, to tanks, where the resulting wines are aged appropriately.

The different ranges of wines, from Nastl, are all very popular. From the light and easy-drinking productions of the VelKam Series, through Nastl Classics, including Klassik Veltliner, plus Riesling, Merlot and Zweigelt forward wines, to Nastl Premium Wines, which utilise grapes of exceptional quality, the wines have bouquets that are followed, enticingly, by superb pleasures on the mouth, which are extended for the palate’s delight.

Other series of Nastl wines, which have many

‘devotees’, include Gigants (Reserves) and Specials productions. Each range of wines offers the consumer (and Connoisseur) a splendid experience, whether to be enjoyed with friends, pairing with foods or sim-

ply by themselves, during a quiet moment or two.

For more details of Nastl wines and products, information about the company, including tastings, events, ordering, plus wine and dine experiences, please contact or visit their website.

Tel: +43 2734 2903. E-mail: office@nastl. at www.nastl.at Also, www. austrianwine.com Importer: Character Wines.

Reviews by Trevor Langley

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Turning exciting Broad Marsh vision into reality

The transformation of the Broad Marsh site is taking a step forward with plans to appoint experts to support the next stage of turning an exciting vision into reality.

The site of the former shopping centre presents a unique opportunity for the city to create something special, with a vision for how it could change drawn up by the Greater Broad Marsh Advisory Group, led

by acclaimed urban designer Thomas Heatherwick.

Key elements of the vision are: • Reinstating many of Nottingham’s lost streets • A wildlife-rich green space in the heart of the city centre • Over 750 new homes • New commercial and mixed use buildings, helping to create 3,000 jobs • Retaining some of the structural frame of the

shopping centre to create a new recreational space •Rejuvenating the city’s unique cave network, with a new entrance and a new hotel above.

Now the City Council will be appointing three experts – a Master Planner, Development Manager and Advisor – to assess the vision in detail to understand what can be delivered.

The appointments will be funded from the council’s

capital receipts – funding it has brought in through the sale of its property assets.

City Council Leader, Cllr David Mellen, said: “We are keen to continue progress on the Broad Marsh site, moving from a vision that we unveiled at the end of last year, to a master plan for this site which is full of opportunities for Nottingham. This requires support and it is at this stage that we are bringing in the skills of

a Master Planner and other experts to help us progress this exciting project. This will help us put a strong submission in for Levelling Up funding from Government.

“This site now presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create something unique and special for Nottingham, which will complement the work that’s already underway to transform this part of the city.

People can already see reimagined pedestrian-friendly streets and public spaces, heritage-led improvements and a new car park and bus station – with work on fitting out the new Central Library expected to begin soon. We have demolished a large part of the former shopping centre, part of which will be developed into a new public space linking the Broad Marsh area with the city centre.”

Car stolen after keys taken from hotel A suspect has been arrested after a hotel room was raided and a car stolen.

Police were called after a couple returned to their room and found their bank cards and car keys missing.

They had been staying at a hotel in Nottingham city centre on Saturday night (28 May 2022).

On Sunday morning, they realised someone had been

through their belongings and taken the car keys and bank cards, which were then used at a number of shops.

The couple then discovered their red Peugeot 3008, which they’d parked in a car park in Upper Parliament Street, had been stolen.

CCTV enquiries at the hotel led to a suspect being identified and a 35-year-old man was arrested today (30

May 2022) on suspicion of burglary and theft.

He was further detained on suspicion of breaching a court order following an unrelated incident in Wilkins Gardens, Clifton, on Sunday evening (29 May 2022).

Detective Sergeant Nigel Malik, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Thanks to the quick work by officers acting on intelligence we were

able to arrest a suspect in connection with the theft of a car and other matters.

“We understand the impact any sort of theft can have on individuals, not only financially but also emotionally and that is why we will always do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.”

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Mitigate your Risk and Reduce Emissions

by Uncovering the Truth about Breather Vent Performance ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance. This is often called Sustainability and with increased focus on climate change and reducing emissions, there has never been such an important time to understand the facts and re-evaluate your strategy to reach net zero.

Most of the UK population live in towns and cities and often cheek by jowl with industrial activity including bulk chemical/ petrol storage and biogas generation.

We are lucky to have a legal infrastructure that ensures all UK operators follow strict safety and environmental guidelines intended to keep us safe.

But there is always room for improvement. We passionately believe that huge reductions in emissions from tank farms can be achieved using best available techniques and reference to international standards.

The speed of change and increasing rate of adoption of new, cleaner technologies is literally breath-taking as we all wake up to the damage we have inflicted on our world.

Assentech has been developing techniques to measure and reduce emissions from tank farms for over a decade. The key is keeping volatile compounds inside the tanks but allowing them to breathe when required such as filling/emptying and fluctuations in temperature. At all other times a breather valves should remain closed with minimal leaks.

These valves have immense flow capacity so if not functioning or set correctly can leak hundreds of tons of invisible GWP emissions along with company profits into the atmosphere.

Two international standards regulate design, application and production of breather valves. These are ISO28300 and API2000. Both standards have specified maximum leak rates for all production vents, i.e. 0.014m³/h for vents up to 6”. The shame is that only 2 out of the 20 worldwide manufacturers test to this standard. This ultimately has led to a huge problem with the majority of breather valves that are installed at facilities are not leak tight and will allow huge volumes of vapour to release into the atmosphere.

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ble or toxic liquid the potential for leakage is immense.

In a recent case study we reduced a storage tank's global warming potential from 161 tonnes of methane to just 185 kg by replacing just one 12" breather vent per year.

So we saved the customer £8k per year in lost methane per valve and an incalculable value to our environment. This was a true win/win deal.

It has taken us many years to develop an automated test bench to record these huge improvements using state of the art artificial intelligence and neural networking. Now, with it officially launched in August 2021 we are receiving a lot of interest, enquiries and orders from operators seeking to reduce emissions and meet ESG commitments.

With the challenges we all face to reduce emissions as part of our journey to tackle climate change, we need collective energy and focus to ensure that operators adapt to these new challenges and are supported by the regulators. The first step is to raise awareness of this huge industry problem and ask that you all take note of this huge issue.

Our simple advice is to ensure that End Users, Regulators, and Insurers insist on a valid individual leak test certificate on both vacuum and pressure ports for all the breather valves purchased, installed or serviced.

We would recommend that these assets are inspected yearly and given a full service at intervals no longer than 3 years. Adhering to the best available practices and careful due diligence of your supplier will ensure global emissions are substantially reduced.

Assentech has an enviable reputation as one of the most knowledgeable resources available for reduction in fugitive emissions from breather vents worldwide to keep you safe, compliant and profitable.

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Strategies for a Healthy Summer

Help prevent chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer with these 8 healthy habits for summer.

Move More, Sit Less

Get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (e.g. at least 20 minutes a day or 30 minutes on 5 days) every week, plus muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days a week.

Tip Be Sun Safe Make half your plate fruits and vegetables and Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, a half your grains whole grains. wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses, and use broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF Rethink Your Drink 15.

Substitute water for sugary or alcoholic drinks to reduce calories and stay safe.

Get Enough Sleep

Eat a Healthy Diet

Try healthy food choices like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products. vegetables, fruits and whole grains

Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep at night.

Did You Know?

Kids 6-12 need 9-12 hours of sleep a night.

Teens 13-18 need 8-10 hours of sleep a night.

Tip Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays for the best protection.

Brush Your Teeth

Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.

Don’t Use Tobacco

You can do it! Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free support.

Learn Your Health History Talk to your family and your doctor about your family health history.

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£4.3m investment set to add up to better maths skills in Notts

Government funding worth £4.3million is due to improve maths skills across the county to help boost job prospects.

The planned three-year funding package is set to benefit Nottinghamshire adults and employers thanks to a government scheme known as Multiply, which aims to improve numeracy skills.

Nottinghamshire County Council will now work up plans to best use these funds to set up free new maths courses later this Autumn, working with local partners.

Welcoming the investment, Nottinghamshire County Council leader, Cllr Ben Bradley MP, who is also one of the Government’s ambas-

sadors for further education said, “This planned investment will help us look at even more ways to boost skills across the county.

“Being good with numbers is such an essential skill as it can really improve job chances and is often a requirement when applying for training or education courses.

“Improving maths skills will not only benefit the individual and their ambitions, having a skilled workforce is good news for employers and our economy too.

“Maths is of course part of everyday life, particularly in these times of rising costs and having to manage money

more carefully than ever.

Andrew Cropley, principal at Vision West Notts College in Mansfield, has been a longtime advocate for this type of funding. He said, “It is great to see more resources pushed towards improving numeracy skills.

Being able to work with numbers is such an empowering thing in our daily lives, including how to make the most of our time and money, so any scheme which enables us to help more people feel more confident in doing this has to be a good thing.

“With the cost of living crisis, every penny counts for many households across the county so managing

our money is so much more effective if we have a basic understanding of numbers.

“By building up confidence in using numbers can help people secure better employment and earn better wages to drive long-term prosperity.”

East Midlands Chamber director of policy and external affairs Chris Hobson commented, “Research we’ve done to develop a new approach to skills delivery in the region has demonstrated that basic numeracy is one of the most important skills to businesses, which require people who can carry out everyday tasks such as understanding bills

and budgeting.

“The Multiply scheme is therefore a welcome step in the right direction to equip adults with skills for life that will help them gain long-term employment and support firms in their drive to boost productivity, which is one of the biggest barriers to growth right now.”

A new skills survey has also been launched today by the county council to help shape plans to deliver the new courses.

The aim is that adults who do not have a GCSE in maths at grade C (equivalent to grade 4) or above will be able to access free numeracy courses that fit around their

lives and work.

Employers will also benefit from boosting their workforce's numeracy skills via these free and flexible courses.

Councillor Bradley added, “We want to make sure this investment can be targeted to those who will most benefit, so we’ve launched a short skills survey to help us plan these new courses for later this year.”

The survey will run until 19 June Maths skills survey - Nottinghamshire County Council - Citizen Space Further details of how to sign up to courses will be announced later this summer

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Top Tips for a Green Platinum Jubilee Party

As the Nation is going red, white and blue in June, Nottinghamshire residents are reminded to think green whilst celebrating the Platinum Jubilee. Nottinghamshire County Council and Veolia, its waste and recycling partner, are sharing some top tips to host a great party without compromising the environment.

Throughout Nottinghamshire, families, friends and neighbours are getting together to celebrate 70 years of our queen’s reign.

Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to reach this milestone and to mark the occasion we are being given an extra Bank Holiday.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “We know Nottinghamshire residents want to do what they can to help the environment and minimise the impact of climate change. Sometimes the small changes we make have significant results and we’re delighted to share some simple ways to reduce the

environmental impact of your Platinum Jubilee celebrations.”

If you’re planning a party there’s plenty you can do at every stage to minimise your impact on the environment: • Cater for the right number of guests to avoid any food going to waste • If there is any food leftover – make sure you store it correctly and use it in a tasty leftover recipe the next day!

Or you could even let your guests take some home with them.

• Choose unpackaged products or those with minimal packaging that can be easily recycled like cardboard, plastic bottles, metal drinks cans or even glass jars and bottles • Avoid single use plastics and instead use reusable cups, plates, napkins, tablecloths, straws and cutlery • Keep decorations simple using natural materials or those that can be easily recycled like paper flags or hats or why not try to make your own bunting from old textiles? Take a look at our web-

site for an easy to follow “how to” guide, https://www.veolia. co.uk/nottinghamshire/textile-reuse-online-workshops • Keep recycling bins handy for your guests to pop their empty drinks cans and bottles into • Consider collecting any glass bottles in a separate box or bag and taking them to any of the 12 recycling centres that are open everyday (including bank holidays) from 8am until 8pm or a local bottle bank • Check what you can and can’t put in your recycling

bin in Nottinghamshire remember you can recycle your plastic bottles, yogurt pots and spread tubs but NOT your plastic punnets, trays, film covering or bags.

You can recycle cardboard packaging but NOT takeaway pizza boxes or used paper napkins.

• For some great environmentally friendly party ideas take a look back to the street parties in the past that celebrated the queen’s coronation. Reusable cups and plates were the order of the day and decorations included

vases of garden flowers and handmade bunting! For more information about how to organise a street party, visit the Platinum Jubilee page on the Nottinghamshire County Council website: Platinum Jubilee | Nottinghamshire County Council Councillor Neil Clarke continued, “If you have any top tips of your own please share them with us on Nottinghamshire County Council’s Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #NottsRecycles. Whatever you are doing to celebrate we hope

you have a fantastic extended bank holiday weekend.”

Lea Hawkes, General Manager for Veolia Nottinghamshire said: “Clearing up after a big party can feel overwhelming and recycling might not be top of the list.

We ask that you think before you bin and remember to Recycle Right - that means knowing what you can and can’t recycle here in Nottinghamshire. Please visit our website for a handy reminder, https://www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire/nottinghamshirerecycles

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Magnus C of E Academy announces prestigious partnership with The International Air & Space Training Institute (IASTI®) Training pathways for 16–18-year-olds covering Pilot, Engineer and Ground Operations will start September 2022

Photograph left to right: Magnus students with high flying aspirations, Jack McKeigue and Hamish Macnish will take the IASTI® course in September 2022.

Magnus Church of England Academy has announced a prestigious partnership with The International Air & Space Training Institute (IASTI®).

From September 2022, students can choose to take a 2-year course covering pilot, engineering and ground operations, -the equivalent of 3 A Levels.

The IASTI® Launch 2 Pathway is an education programme designed and delivered in partnership with industry, the Royal Air Force, and is supported by two of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Embraer.

A world first for this level of education, it will be the only programme of its kind in Newark and in Nottinghamshire.

The new IASTI® at Magnus will replicate the successful model in London City where 50 young learners are now into their third term, and which is successfully recruiting for a 2022 cohort. This latest announcement builds

on the recent news of an IASTI® in Doncaster and is part of an ambitious national and international roll-out of the pioneering initiative.

IASTI®’s Founder and Chief Executive Simon Witts said: “I am delighted to confirm our partnership with the Magnus Church of England Academy for September 2022. The air and space industry is crying out for a sustainable supply of skilled people to meet a growing demand, and IASTI® is proud to be training the next generation of aviation professionals.

“Our unique partnership with aircraft manufacturers, airlines and airports ensures real depth in subject matter and case studies, using trainers from industry, something no other course can offer.

I am thrilled that Magnus have joined IASTI®’s growing movement.”

Anna Martin is Executive Head of Magnus Church of England Academy and said, “At Magnus we are always looking for great oppor-

tunities for our pupils and community. I am delighted to be able to bring the IASTI® to Newark, enabling young people in the town to access world class, employer led training, that offers direct routes into the aviation industry. From September 2022, the IASTI team of professionals will be educating and training the next generation of aviation professionals, on site, at our school. This is the first time that industry requirements have been fully implemented into the education system and we are proud to be pioneers, making this exceptional programme accessible to the young people of Newark and beyond.”

Magnus C of E Academy year 11 students Jack McKeigue and Hamish Macnish are both keen to start the course in September.

Jack age 16 yrs. said, “I wanted to be a pilot long before I heard about the IASTI® courses at Magnus.

So, to me, it’s an opportunity not to be missed! I think it’s

great because it’s the only IASTI® course in the area and I would encourage anyone who wants to work in the air or space industry to consider this as a direct path to those careers. Even if being a pilot isn’t what you want, the course covers ground operations and engineering too.”

Jack says the first year of the course covers all subjects and then you choose your specialised pathway. “I have always been interested in the industry, and I am currently in the Combined Cadet Force at Magnus as well. So, I am really looking forward to exploring my choices. The IASTI® course provides me with so many options.”

Hamish, age 15 yrs. said, “We heard about this opportunity during an assembly and as I have always wanted to travel in my future job this seemed like a really good opportunity. I also really want to learn how to fly, to be a pilot. I expect the course will be pretty hard, but I am prepared to work hard. My family are fine

with my choices, -as long as I put maximum effort in!”.

Boeing’s Head of Global Accelerators and Innovation Programs Nichola Bates is Chair of IASTI®’s Stakeholder Board which, as well as Boeing, includes major partners such as Embraer, the Royal Air Force and London City Airport. Commenting on the expansion, she said: “Aviation needs to recruit the right people from truly diverse backgrounds, centred on ability and opportunity. Having seen IASTI’s work in London City 2021, I can say without

hesitation that the Magnus students will be a part of something really significant.”

Simon Witts concluded: “Our class of 2021 at London City, delivered in partnership with The London Design & Engineering UTC, has been a huge success and I look forward to replicating the model in Newark with Magnus. Recruitment starts now for all the budding pilots, engineers, and ground ops staff who dream of a career in the world’s most exciting industry!”

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Rivendell View receives 10 out of 10 rating!

Rivendell View care home, located on Magenta Way in Nottingham, has received a rating of ten out of ten on care home based review website, carehome.co.uk.

Carehome.co.uk is the UK’s leading care home directory and care home search site. It compares over 17,500 care homes using a scoring system based on public ratings.

Carehome.co.uk gives its reviewers the opportunity to rate the care home in 13 different categories, including staff, safety, food and drink, facilities and cleanliness, as well as write about their experiences, and Rivendell View has so far received 5 out of 5 stars in every single review.

The staff at Rivendell View, which is coming up to a year anniversary from first opening its doors, were bursting with pride when they found that their home had received the highest score available, based on reviews from residents, and their families and friends. One review from a relative read: The friendliness of the staff and residents has made mum feel very much at home. The stimulation she receives from the activities keeps mum active both mentally and physically, this is so important for mum and me.

The home is bright, clean

and welcoming to all relatives and visitors. I am glad I came across this lifestyle choice, thank you to the manager and the team for making mum feel special.’

Another review from a resident living at the home said: This is a beautiful home and

I cannot fault the care, food and kindness I am receiving here. Thank you all very much.’

Lisa Tungate, the Home Manager at Rivendell View, said: ‘I am extremely proud of the team for achieving a

5-star rating on carehome. co.uk. The kind words that have been written about our home and staff by residents and their families are so heart-warming. We work extremely hard as a team to meet the individual needs of our residents, and support

their families as much as we can so it is wonderful to receive such glowing feedback.’

Rivendell View is a residential and dementia care home, and has all the finishing touches residents would expect from a warm and welcoming home. With 66

en-suite bedrooms, a cinema room, Sky Bar and hair salon, Rivendell View delivers person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence for residents as much as possible.

ROYAL ENGAGEMENT IN NOTTINGHAM Leading care home provider New Care enlisted the help of ‘The Queen’, Isla Bates aged 3, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee with residents at The Grand Care Centre in West Bridgford and Ruddington Manor Care Centre in Wilford.

The royal engagement comprised a red carpet arrival for Isla at The Grand, who was accompanied by two guards of honour, Sergeant Sean Mooney from the RAF Waddington and her granddad, Andrew Fairhurst veteran of the Queens Lancashire Regiment, followed by the planting of a tree, leaving a

‘green’ lasting legacy at the 82 bed facility during this special year.

At Ruddington Manor, residents gathered outside to watch the ‘mini Queen’ arrive with her granddad, walk the red carpet and plant the tree. She then mingled with residents, showcasing her royal wave.

Part of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, the planting of the tree for the jubilee is designed to enhance the environment and create a legacy in honour of The Queen’s leadership of the nation, with the ultimate aim of benefiting future generations.

Isla’s mother, Alex Fairhurst, who works for New Care, comments: “Isla thoroughly enjoyed her day in Nottingham, and especially loved dressing up as The Queen! It is a real privilege for Isla to be involved in the Platinum Jubilee and by planting a tree at The Grand and Ruddington Manor, she is playing her part in improving the environment and leaving a lasting legacy in Nottingham.”

Anne Hughes, home manager at The Grand, adds: “The residents were thrilled to have a mini Queen for the day and enjoyed all of the celebrations, from the red carpet

arrival for Isla to watching the tree being planted.”

Laura Lambert, home manager at Ruddington Manor, adds: “There were smiles all round and the residents loved Isla!”

On behalf of New Care, Isla has visited 10 care homes across the region planting trees and meeting residents.

Isla concludes: “I have loved being a mini-Queen and helping to plant all of the trees. I like waving and making the residents smile.”

Part of New Care, a development-led care home operator that has an enviable reputation for designing and

delivering state-of-the-art purpose-built care centres, The Grand and Ruddington Manor both offer exceptional levels of residential, nursing and dementia care in a safe

and comfortable environment. For further information, please visit www. newcarehomes.com.

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Force positively engages with young people through the power of football Hundreds of young people have benefited on and off the field from a grassroots football tournament run by Nottinghamshire Police.

Youngsters from different communities across Nottingham competed against each other for the chance to help fulfil their sporting dreams.

The festival of football saw dozens of teams made up of people aged 13 to 17 take to the field in the space of one afternoon for the chance to play in front of professional scouts.

As well as helping open doors into sport, the ‘KickOff@3’ event also brought

youngsters from different communities together to show them the various career opportunities available to them.

From highlighting how to apply for exciting college courses and future jobs, to finding out how to write effective CVs, the event showcased all the different ways that the teenagers could fulfil their potential.

As much as anything else though, the event was hugely successful in bringing people together and enabling the police to use the power of sport to positively engage with young people in an

environment where they felt comfortable.

Organiser Sergeant Jemma Connor-Iommi, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “At one point, I remember standing back and looking around at hundreds and hundreds of people who represented every single community that we serve in Nottingham, and I could see that they were all together.

“There were groups that ordinarily you’d see out on the street and they’d be rivals but they were all getting along and talking to each other about the football. That was the ultimate highlight for me, seeing everyone sharing the same joy for the day that I felt.

“The whole day completely exceeded all my expectations – all the young people were so positive about the police force and could really see what we were trying to do.”

On the field, around 200 teenagers took part in the seven-a-side football tournament at the Forest Recreation Ground, Forest Fields, on 21 May 2022.

There was double delight for AJ Sport Academy, whose teams came out on top in both the 13 to 14 and 15 to 17 age categories and were presented with their medals by current world featherweight boxing champion Leigh Wood.

The winners will now get the opportunity to play in the ‘KickOff@3’ national finals in London on 10 July, where they will get the chance to impress professional scouts who will be there on the day.

In total four teams will represent Nottingham in the final though, with the organisers also handpicking teams from Carlton Community and The Pythian Club to go through as well, due to the fantastic sportsmanship shown by them on the day.

Sgt Connor-Iommi said: “Everyone was so respectful to one another throughout the whole event and the behaviour on show was absolutely impeccable, which was fantastic to see.

“Because of this sportsmanship, we will be taking four teams to this summer’s final,

which will give the kids of Nottinghamshire a further chance to showcase their talent on the big stage.”

Among those who took part was Luis Bastos, who said: "The tournament was amazing, great atmosphere and a great sense of togetherness."

Ashley Cook, director of AJ Sport, added: "I have to say out of the 8 years running AJ Sport this was by far the best event we’ve attended in Nottingham. To engage with the police and public services in a different environment than normal was great to see."

Nottinghamshire Police was joined at the event by partners from Nottingham College, Nottingham Forest, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, the RAF, Nottingham City Council, Nottingham City Homes and Nottinghamshire Live.

The event was also partially funded by Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), which is a partnership that brings together specialists from local government, health education, policing and criminal justice to help reduce violence by tackling its underlying causes.

Natalie Baker-Smith, Head of the VRU, said: "The KickOff@3 event was a fantastic example of the community, police and partners coming together in celebration of sport.

"It created a platform for meaningful engagement and

participation with children and young people who may not have had the opportunity to engage with police officers in such a positive way previously.

"The feedback from those who attended has been incredibly encouraging and the Violence Reduction Unit look forward to being part of it in future."

Sgt Connor-Iommi added: “We’ve had some amazing feedback from the day, with people saying how great it was that young people were able to access all of these different services.

"It's been so positive that we're looking to hold next year's event over a full weekend.

“One of our sponsors, the RAF, have actually been in touch to say that they’ve been inundated with requests about careers from youngsters since the event, which is exactly the kind of thing that we wanted.”

A sample of some of the positive feedback left by young people, parents and others that attended the event can be found below: “Being at the tournament to me was a testament to how far we have come. The tournament was amazing; there was a great atmosphere and a sense of togetherness.”

“The power of football was on display and it brought so many people together in a safe environment. The exposure for young people to

possible career paths within the police was so important for young people to connect, see the police in a different light and a possibility to see themselves working in the sector one day.”

"One thing that stuck out was the comradery and the dignity and manner in which the boys played on and off the pitch, showing discipline and showing youngsters positive role model behaviour.”

“This event hosted by the police gives kids the opportunity to express themselves in an environment where they can feel safe.”

“To engage with the police and public services in a different environment than normal was great to see. The impact this has had on the kids and parents alike has been a breath of fresh air.”

Nottinghamshire Police would like to thank all of the sponsors involved: • Nottingham City Homes • Nottingham City Council • Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service • Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's Violence Reduction Unit • Nottingham College • Royal Air Force • Nottingham Forest • Nottinghamshire Live • Nottingham Industrial Cleaners • World Game Changers • The Skinny Food Company • UFC Gym Nottingham

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Arnold’s Killisick School Jubilee Celebrations

During the day of celebrations children dressed up in red, white and blue and decorated the school with union flags and bunting and balloons.

Children made their own tiaras and

crowns and held a whole school picnic in the grounds.

Children were welcomed into school by a life size cardboard Queen who also attended the school’s celebration ‘Living Our School

Values’ assembly.

Photograph - Head Teacher Lindsay Clark to the left of Her Majesty and Killisick Junior School children.

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International praise for council’s baby services A United Nations’ agency has praised Nottinghamshire County Council’s help for new parents and their babies.

It follows the council’s children’s centre service receiving the Gold Award as part of UNICEF’s Baby Friendly Initiative.

In assessing the children’s centre service for the award, Anne Woods, UNICEF’s Deputy Programme Director, praised the services on offer and the quality of evidence provided.

The UNICEF scheme provides UK local authorities and healthcare providers with a road map to ensure public services give new families the best possible support, including with infant feeding and developing loving relationships.

The children’s centre service supports expectant and new parents in Nottinghamshire through virtual and in-person groups that offer emotional and practical help on different parental topics.

The groups are run by children’s centre volunteers from across Nottinghamshire with experience and

training in breastfeeding and weaning, working with staff from the service.

Councillor Tracey Taylor, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said: “I’m delighted for our staff and volunteers at our children’s centre service who can proudly say they have received this prestigious accreditation.

“This award by UNICEF makes it clear that expectant and new parents will get first-class support in Nottinghamshire when developing a loving relationship with their baby and deciding how to feed their child.

“We are one of only two areas, where both the council’s children’s centre service and the healthcare trust’s community healthy families service have received the gold standard, making this award even more special.

“Our success is very much down to our excellent support groups covering a wide range of support areas, including ante-natal help and infant weaning advice.

“These support groups are dependent on our tireless children’s centre service vol-

unteers. We have just under 40 volunteers and are always looking for more caring people to join the team.”

Amy Howton, 32, attends Butler's Hill & Broomhill Children’s Centre in Hucknall with her baby Dora.

Praising the work of the children’s centre service and its support groups, Amy said: “The group is really good - it’s been a life saver for the first few weeks having Theo. Hearing other mums go through the same thing just seems normalise breastfeeding and the complications you can get.

“The Babes session helps me have a routine even though it is virtual. It helps me plan my day. It’s been a rewarding group, very good, for the help it can give to mums.

“It’s also been beneficial for me to meet other mums and the support - this has helped me continue breastfeeding.”

If you are interested in volunteering for the county council’s children’s centre service please visit Volunteering | Nottinghamshire County Council

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New cycle and footpath on High Pavement in Sutton-in-Ashfield now open Work to create a new cycle and footpath on High Pavement in Sutton-in-Ashfield at a cost of £535,000 has been completed on time and on budget.

The new three-metre-wide two-way route runs from Station Road to Silk Street on the south-eastern side of High Pavement and between Langton Road and Mill Street on the northern side.

Designed and constructed by Via East Midlands on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, the cycle track is segregated from the road and the pavement creating a safer environment for both cyclists and pedestrians.

The bus stop on High Pavement has also been moved to the newly built out kerb line as part of the works.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet

Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We want to make it easier for residents to get out and about as there are so many benefits to walking and cycling, including cleaner air, improved health and wellbeing, and less congested roads.

“Surveys carried out in October 2021

recorded 131 cyclists travelling on High Pavement near Station Road. Of these, 89% cycled illegally on the pavement. So, we know it’s an important and well-used route, however, due to the amount of traffic on the roads most cyclists found it intimidating.

“By creating a new segregated cycle track we hope that cyclists will feel safer and that it will help improve their overall cycling experience.

And with fewer cyclists on the pavement, we hope that pedestrians will benefit too.

“It’s a win-win situation and we hope that the creation of this new cycle and footpath will help encourage people away from their cars and help to embed walking and cycling into their everyday routine.”

The scheme was funded from the £2.178m that the county council successfully secured from the Government’s Active Travel Fund.

More information about the Active Travel Fund and schemes in Nottinghamshire can be found at: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov. uk/transport/active-travel-fund/active-travelfund-tranche-2

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Carlton Cup Glory

With our league season completed just over a week or so ago and the disappointment of not making the play-offs at the final hurdle The Miller’s still had an opportunity to end our season with some silverware. On an early summer evening at Greenwich Avenue, the home of Basford United, there was a night of expectation and hope that the Carlton Town squad would reap some reward for a very hard and at times difficult season that had ended with nothing to show. The task on the night was to overcome Mansfield Town U23’s in the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup, the biggest trophy competition in the county.

The Miller’s would start the game as we have in all our fixtures this season by taking the ball to the opposition right from the off. We would pass the ball neatly and accurately and force the opposition out of their comfort

zone in the hope of opening them up. For the opening exchanges Carlton were in the ascendancy and would show a level of quality that the fans had seen all season. Some nice flowing football with a lot of energy would show that ‘The Millers’ were eager to put this one to bed early on as we knew our opposition would be very resilient and well organised. This they were and for the first ten minutes or so they were shown our capabilities and endeavour as we pressed for an early advantage. Twelve minutes in and we were rewarded for our early efforts, a Khyle Sargent cross to the near post was met by a Mansfield head and the ball would glance past the keeper and into the net. One up and just under a third of the way through the first half was a great start for Carlton. Not sitting on the lead, Carlton took hold of the ball again and continued with

our neat passing and patient build up as this had proved effective so far. For another ten minutes or so the Mansfield lads struggled to retain the ball as Carlton pressed for that all important second goal which would give us a foothold on the game. Unfortunately, the goal didn’t come and from here on Mansfield started to edge into the game and show exactly how good they were. The remainder of the half was controlled by the ‘Stags’ as they pushed for the equaliser and with some nice free flowing football they would creep back into the game.

The second half started pretty much the same as the first half had ended with Mansfield now in the ascendancy and trying to reduce the arrears. Pushing Carlton back time and time again and not allowing us to play with our freedom was bringing them closer to the end result. But

with the resilience and determination that we have shown all season this was never going to happen.

Rowley in goal was in good form and made some excellent saves as Mansfield tried to pierce a hole in our defence with their constant furores on our back line. The defence stood tall throughout the barrage of attacks, whilst the Midfield worked tirelessly as it tried to regain control of the ball. The lads up front at times were isolated as Mansfield kept the pressure on us giving us very little time to come up for air. However, it wasn’t all one-way traffic in the second half and The Millers would still have many opportunities to get forward as Mansfield would leave holes in their back line whilst pushing forward. At times it was difficult for us to move the ball as accurately as we had in the early exchanges as the Mansfield lads were

working hard to put us under pressure to make us force the ball on.

Despite their efforts and dominance for most of the game Mansfield were unable to penetrate our resilience and determination on the night. There were no more goals in the game and after a very hard-working performance from both sides The Millers would be the ones that would be victorious.

With our season now over and a County Cup in our trophy cabinet again we will now take a well-earned break before pre-season training commences in a month’s time. Our season again has been a successful one with the glory of the cup win and our tireless efforts over the previous ten months have finally been rewarded.

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Forest win promotion to the Premier League Forest seal return to the Premier League for the first time in 23 years Colwill own goal sends secures 1-0 win over Huddersfield Town at Wembley

Steve Cooper made one change to the side that beat Sheffield United on penalties in the semi-final, with Keinan Davis replacing Sam Surridge up front.

The first chance of the encounter fell to Forest just after the ten-minute mark, when James Garner’s dangerous free-kick delivery was headed just wide by an unmarked Ryan Yates inside the area.

The chances began to come thick and fast for the Reds, once again through Yates but the 24-year-old couldn’t keep his effort down after finding himself in space on the edge of the box.

Djed Spence intercepted a Huddersfield pass and drove forward but his cross

was slightly too high to meet the head of Brennan Johnson.

The Terriers’ first shot of the game came through Wales international Sorba Thomas, who managed to blow by Joe Worrall on the left-wing but his shot on goal was parried away by Brice Samba between the sticks.

Forest’s pressure finally paid off just on the stroke of half-time, as Garner’s whipped delivery into the area was turned into the back of the net by Town defender Levi Colwill to give Cooper’s side a deserved lead.

HALF-TIME: Huddersfield Town 0-1 Nottingham Forest

The Reds wasted zero time in getting started during the second period, with chances for both Yates and Keinan Davis inside the first ten minutes going to waste.

Sorba Thomas was involved in the action once again for Huddersfield, sending in a dangerous corner to the Forest area which was headed just over by skipper Jonathan Hogg.

Brennan Johnson went close on the 70-minute mark, picking up the ball on the edge of the area in space but could only manage to drag his effort wide of the post.

Wembley held its breath for a moment as Harry Toffolo went down inside

the area under pressure from Jack Colback and was shown a yellow card by Jon Moss for simulation – leading to a VAR check on the incident which confirmed the referee’s decision of no penalty.

As the final whistle approached, Huddersfield went close to an equaliser through Lewis O’Brien, but the midfielder’s effort curled wide of the post from inside the area.

After a tense final 15 minutes and six minutes of additional time, the referee blew the whistle to seal Forest's return to the Premier League!

FULL-TIME: Huddersfield Town 0-1 Nottingham Forest

MATCH STATISTICS Forest (3-4-1-2): Brice Samba (Ethan Horvath 89’); Joe Worrall ©, Steve Cook, Scott McKenna; Djed Spence, Ryan Yates, James Garner, Jack Colback; Philip Zinckernagel (Max Lowe 74’); Brennan Johnson, Keinan Davis (Sam Surridge 66’) Substitutes not used: Tobias Figueiredo, Cafu, Joe Lolley, Alex Mighten Bookings: Philip Zinckernagel (55’) Goals: Colwill own goal (43’) Huddersfield Town (3-4-

3): Lee Nichols, Tom Lees, Naby Sarr (Jon Russell 57’), Levi Colwill; Pipa, Jonathan Hogg ©, Lewis O’Brien, Harry Toffolo; Danel Sinani (Duane Holmes 66’), Danny Ward (Jordan Rhodes 66’), Sorba Thomas Substitutes not used: Jamal Blackman, Matthew Pearson, Oliver Turton, Faustino Anjorin Bookings: Harry Toffolo (73’) Referee: Jonathan Moss Attendance: 80,019

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