Nottingham Now 11

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Inside this issue: Looking good feeling great - what’s on

Arnold park fire

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Redforde Park Avenue Closure Order see page 4..

The Best Beer Gardens in Nottingham

New agency will speed up adoption for children in care

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3,000 new Homes

in nottinghamshire

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Driver fined with the help of dash cam footage An Ashfield resident was issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice after being witnessed throwing a significant amount litter out of his car window.

Having witnessed the offence, and with the backup of Dash Cam footage, we were able to issue a Fixed Penalty Notice

to the perpetrator. Cllr Daniel Williamson, Cabinet member for Community Safety said “In order for the Council to take action in incidents like this, a witness has to agree to provide a written statement.

They must also agree to be a witness in court if the perpetrator doesn’t pay the fine and the case is taken

further.” With a statement obtained, and information on the registered keeper obtained from the DVLA, Community Protection Officers visited the registered keeper at their Hucknall home.

The driver of the vehicle was informed of the evidence and agreed to pay the £75 fine. Cllr Daniel Williamson

continued “Horrified by what he saw, the resident contacted the Council to see if there was any action that could be taken.

“When residents come forward with incidents like this we’ll do all we can to ensure the culprit is caught.

We take a zero tolerance approach on littering and fly tipping.

It’s not only a blight on the district, but the money we spend cleaning it up is better spent elsewhere.”

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Nottingham from the Air

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County Council partner up with Severn Trent to protect more homes from flooding in Newark As part of its £60 million project to improve the water and waste network in Newark, Severn Trent has worked in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council to provide additional flooding protection to over 40 homes.

The FTSE 100 Company installed better and bigger sewers in the town, and with support from Nottinghamshire County Council, an

additional 43 road gullies have now been installed to further protect homes and businesses from surface flooding.

Councillor John Cottee, chairman for Communities and Place committee said, “This is a great example of how partnership working can really benefit local residents by reducing flood risk, minimising disruption and saving money.

“Our gullies – which are designed to reduce flood risk along the highways were installed by Severn Trent as part of its major work, meaning we have avoided the need for a separate set of roadworks and further disruption for residents .

“It is of course a far better use of public money working in this way.

It follows similar joint working with Severn Trent as part of recent projects in Mansfield, Hucknall and Lowdham. Where practical, we’ll continue this type of joint working for even more schemes around the county.”

Nick Wallace, design manager from Severn Trent said, “Nottinghamshire County Council have been

instrumental in the success of our project in Newark, and we can’t thank them enough for their continued support since work started. With their contribution to the new roadside gullies, it means that now there’s even more lasting benefits to the work we’ve been doing in the town. “The gullies will work alongside the new sewer system, and it means that when it rains, the rain water can quickly make its way into the bigger sewers, and not cause any flooding or problems on the road.”

Severn Trent has been working in Newark since 2016 with

working partners BNM Alliance carrying out the work on its behalf.

The company say that when all work is completed, 400 homes and businesses will be protected from flooding, and that nearly all of those properties are now benefiting from the project. Severn Trent say that when the project is complete, Newark will benefit from 15 miles of new and improved water and sewer pipes, ensuring the town is protected from flooding and has a reliable water supply to last generations.

Nick continues: “As our work in Newark is nearly coming to an end, we’d like to take the opportunity to thank the people of Newark who have been nothing but supportive and patience throughout our project, while we have been completing some incredible feats of engineering in their town.”

help find who did this, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Deputy Chief Executive, Mike Hill said;

“This is an appalling act of vandalism on a children’s play area. We are working with the police to catch whoever did this damage and are studying the park’s CCTV for any evidence. If anybody saw anything please contact the Police.”

Arnold park fire

£32,000 damage to local play park caused by fire A fire has caused over £30,000 worth of damage to Arnot Hill Park play area and the council are asking for any witnesses to come forward.

The fire, which is believed to have been caused deliberately, has damaged the main tower slide in the children’s park and could cost £32,000 to repair.

The park is expected to be closed for at least a week whilst the slide is removed.

The incident has been reported to Nottinghamshire Police and CCTV in the park is being looked at by the council’s Public Protection team.

The park was refurbished in June 2018 after it received £124,000 external funding thanks to a joint bid to WREN from the council and the Friends of Arnot Hill Park group.

If anyone saw anything that could

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Jean-Christophe Novelli to

headline Taste of Rushcliffe Food Festival Celebrity chef JeanChristophe Novelli will headline this year’s Taste of Rushcliffe food festival, in conjunction with Copper Café West Bridgford.

The French TV star will provide a cooking masterclass and question and answer session as part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s annual event that returns to Central Avenue in West Bridgford from 10am to 4pm on Saturday July 13.

The appearance will complement a fabulous range of local food from over 40 growers, makers, cooks and

businesses from across the Borough on the market.

Mr Novelli said: “I am extremely delighted to be part of the Taste of Rushcliffe Food Festival and I look forward to meeting many of the local residents and traders.

“During my interactive demonstration I will be showcasing a selection of delicious, healthy, sustainable dishes which will be easy for people to go home and recreate.

“This promises to be a fun event for all the family and I for sure, cannot wait.”

From fantastic rare breed

meats to tasty pies, preserves and pastries, the Taste of Rushcliffe is a showcase of the huge variety of food, drink and talent that the Borough has to offer.

Plus there will be further great cookery demonstrations, more masterclasses and children’s activities of a cookery school and food science lab. This will include biscuit making, jelly explosions, pizza making and rocket building. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Executive Manager for Communities Dave Mitchell said: “We welcome Jean-Christophe as a familiar name to food lovers

Rushcliffe Borough Council earns accreditation for being dementia friendly

Rushcliffe Borough Council has been accredited as ‘working towards dementia friendly’ by the Alzheimer’s Society in recognition of the authority’s work to support residents, their carers and families to live well with dementia.

The accreditation acknowledges the range of events, activities and campaigns the authority has delivered over the last 12 months to help improve the lifestyles of those living with the condition across the Borough and ensure they are able to live life to the fullest.

Alongside key partners Rushcliffe Clinical Commissioning Group and leisure contractors Lex Leisure, this has included

Dementia Friendly swimming sessions, Dementia Friends chat sessions and the delivery of the Rushcliffe Memory Walk, which raised over £3,000 for the charity.

Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Executive Manager for Communities Dave Mitchell is keen to emphasise the authority’s ongoing commitment to supporting residents to live well with dementia.

He said: “Dementia represents a significant health and social care challenge both nationally and locally here in Rushcliffe, with an estimated one per cent of our residents diagnosed with the condition, increasing to five per cent for those aged 65 and over. “As a council, we want to ensure our services

are dementia friendly so that we can continue to support our invaluable volunteers and key partners who help residents, their carers and families to live well with dementia.

“This work continues with our next event later this month in aid of Dementia Action Week, in partnership with the Nottinghamshire Dementia Action Alliance.”

The free event, ‘Taking Action on Dementia’ takes place on Friday May 24 between 10am and 2pm at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford.

To find out more about the event and reserve your place, visit the event’s page here: https://bit.ly/2Z1Ct5v Attendees are encouraged to use public transport wherever possible.

and to what should be another great event that highlights our great lifestyle here in Rushcliffe.

“We can’t wait to see what he rustles up in the masterclass and what our local outlets have on offer to tantalise our

tastebuds. “This food festival is all about helping our local businesses become more recognised and giving eventgoers a chance to sample the wide range of delicious local treats available.” The event also coincides with the annual

YouNG Summer Market, which highlights young entrepreneurs and performers from across Rushcliffe.

View more about the YouNG initiative here: https://www. weareyoung.org.uk/index. html

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Redforde Park Avenue Closure Order A Council tenant has been banned from entering his flat for a period of three months following years of disruptive behaviour and suspected drug dealing.

The Council secured a threemonth Closure Order at Mansfield Magistrates Court

on 10th April 2019, which means that no one can enter the property at 18 Redforde Park Avenue in Retford, including the tenant, Lee Charles.

The 46-year-old is suspected of dealing drugs from the property due to the high number of people that frequently v i s i t e d the flat, sometimes several times a day and often for just a short period, in addition to drug paraphernalia being found in and around the flat.

The Closure Order follows years of anti-

social behaviour that included noise and shouting, which disturbed fellow residents of the block of flats and had a detrimental impact upon their health.

The Council obtained a Suspended Possession Order in December 2017 in an attempt to force Mr Charles to comply with the terms of his Tenancy Agreement.

However, following a lull in activity between December 2017 and May 2018, activity at the flat increased again and the ASB returned to previous levels.

Alan Heppenstall, ASB Team Leader at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “The Council’s ASB Team has worked in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, our Housing Team and local residents to secure this Closure Order. It means that after a prolonged period of

Pictured are: PC Nathan Thomas and Peter Exley, Tenancy and Estate Manager at Bassetlaw District Council. unsettling behaviour, Lee Charles and his associates will not be able to return to the address for a period of at least three months.

“We’d like to thank residents for their patience and assistance while this matter was investigated and brought to a successful conclusion.

The evidence and information they provided was invaluable and allowed us to make this successful application.”

Alison Craig, Head of Housing at Bassetlaw District Council,

added: “Preventing someone from entering their home is a last resort before taking possession of the property.

However, the Council felt that it has exhausted all other ways of forcing Charles to change his behaviour and an application for a Closure Order was the only option left available.

I hope that the residents of Redforde Park Avenue are now able to enjoy a normal and peaceful life.”

PC Nathan Thomas, from

Retford Neighbourhood Policing Team, added: “It’s vital that Nottinghamshire Police work in partnership with Bassetlaw Council and local residents to obtain Closure Orders like this one.

There have been longstanding issues regarding this property and its tenant Lee Charles.

We're pleased at the court’s decision to impose the Closure Notice and take action against those who commit anti-social behaviour in Retford.”

2019 is the 125th Anniversary of Underwood Miners Welfare Cricket Club For over a hundred years cricket has figured heavily in the village with past players including Charlie Harris who became a first class batsman for Notts in 1930s and 40s, his

brother Ken who went on to Warwickshire. In the 60s Alan Gill from Underwood featured in the Nottinghamshire side, Cyril Poole played for Notts and in three Tests for England.

Also Jim Astle whose brother Jeff who went on to play football for Notts County, West Brom and the national side. In a 1974 charity match our current Chairman, Stewart Chalkley, played against the England ladies including Rachael Heyoe and Enid Bakewell who has just been awarded the MBE in the Queens New year’s honours.

Suzanne Redfern opened the bowling for our 2nd X1 in the early 1990s, she then went on to play for England Ladies.

She competed in six Tests and fifteen ODIs between 1995 and 1999. Last year Sue became the first female cricketer to have played and officiated at a Cricket World Cup. She is now an international umpire and was awarded an MBE in the Queen’s 92nd birthday honours.

Some of our current players remember competing against the Root brothers when playing against Sheffield Collegiate Cricket Club in the Sunday league. When entering the village of Underwood the sign even features an image

of the wickets. However, recent years have seen a decline in village cricket generally due to an everchanging social climate and more people working shifts and weekends.

Here at Underwood we are dedicated to being a fun and friendly environment in which everyone has the opportunity to participate in or watch a game of cricket regardless of their skill level.

We are striving to maintain the fantastic game of English village cricket.

Sadly, last season we lost our 2nd X1 due to a lack of players.

However, we have negotiated a ground share with Heanor Town Cricket Club who will play their home matches at Underwood. Thus, ensuring that cricket is still played every weekend within the village. Underwood currently has one Saturday X1 playing in the South Notts Cricket league and one Sunday X1

in the Mansfield and District Cricket League. Heanor has one Saturday X1 playing in the Derbyshire league.

Fixtures for both clubs will be posted on the gate and on our website www.umwcc.co.uk .

This year we will be running the succesful ALL STARS scheme again for 5 – 8 year olds beginning Sunday 2nd June! For further details follow us on Facebook or Twitter, log on to our website or www.ecb.co.uk/play/allstars You will always receive a warm welcome at Underwood, whether playing or spectating.

Enjoy a cuppa, cool beer, or bring a family picnic and enjoy an afternoon watching England’s national game.

Come along and see for yourself!

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW PLAYERS AND SUPPORTERS! Could YOU be part of our next 125 years?!

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Huthwaite Tattooist first to get ‘Excellent’ Rating

A tattoo and piercing studio in Huthwaite has become the first Ashfield business to achieve an excellent five-star hygiene rating.

Eternity Tattoo and Piercing Studio ltd of Sutton Road, Huthwaite recently proudly accepted the award for their high standard of hygiene within their practice. The business hosts multiple services within the property from beauty treatments and nail treatments by Michelle Wesson, hair extensions by Amanda Shepherd and sun bed tanning services, all under one roof.

Nottinghamshire’s Hygiene Accreditation Scheme, introduced across the county last year, aims to improve and

maintain hygiene standards within the tattoo and piercing industry.

In doing so, it aims to minimise the risk of infection and infectious disease arising from treatments associated with the industry.

The scheme was designed

by Environmental Health Practitioners from eight Local Authorities from within Nottinghamshire, following consultation with tattoo and cosmetic piercing practitioners in the local area.

Sarah Barsby, Business Owner of Eternity ltd, and her husband Carl Barsby, Studio Manager were very happy to receive the top rating as it highlights the attention to detail the team pride

themselves on.

They said: “It’s fantastic that we have been able to achieve this accolade and we’re really proud to be the first in Ashfield to do so. The industry is forever changing and hopefully it will prompt other studios to do the same.

“There can often be grey areas within the industry so although this scheme is currently only voluntary, we hope it will one day become mandatory just like food premises. That way the general public will experience high quality services every time. “We believe that Eternity Ltd is a studio with a difference taking the industry from back street to new age top high quality standards of multiple services

and urge other studios to follow suit when it comes to this scheme.” Carol CooperSmith, Service Director for Place and Communities said: “It’s fantastic that a business in Ashfield has reached the highest standard of hygiene.

I’m sure there are more businesses out there who are capable of achieving a fivestar rating. “I would like to congratulate Sarah and Carl for the continued hard work they put into making their establishment as safe and

clean as possible.”

Other businesses in Ashfield can apply to be rated as part of the scheme by getting in touch with Ashfield District Council’s Environmental Health Team on 01623 450000.

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The Best Beer Gardens in Nottingham A good beer garden is one of our favourite places to be when the sun is shining, and luckily for us Nottingham has a great selection in its midst. Tucked behind our bars and pubs there are yards, rooftops, canal banks and terraces which have been cleverly transformed into lovely spaces, perfect for whiling away summer days, meeting friends, and of course enjoying a pint with the sun on your skin.

Alto

Have a look at some of our favourites below...

Alto We wanted to start this list on a high, so naturally we’re kicking things off with Alto’s rooftop garden. Situated on level 2 of the Cornerhouse, Alto has recently undergone a full and extensive refurbishment, turning it into a modern and sophisticated bar set in the heart of Nottingham.

The luxurious outdoor terrace, complete with lounging day

beds and cosy blankets, affords amazing views over the stunning city of Nottingham.

With cocktails, world beers, local ales, a great wine list and alcohol free drinks as well as an all-day food menu with bar snacks and sharing platters. it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind whilst gazing over the Nottingham skyline.

Extra Tip - If you’re really feeling the tropical summer vibes, why not head for a cheeky game of adventure golf at Lost City Adventure Golf? You won’t have to travel far; it’s in the same building.

The Lincolnshire Poacher If you’re not a fan of loud music, slot machines and sports channels and want a traditional well-stocked

The Canalhouse boozer complete with a good range of ales and whiskey, the Lincolnshire Poacher is well worth a little trip up Mansfield Road. This gem of a pub from

The Lincolnshire Poacher Castle Rock Brewery has garnered a staunch reputation with locals as the place around to meet, relax, eat and drink.

The brick walls of the rear garden are dotted with vintage enamel signage, there are regular outdoor food events, a number of cosy booths to sit in, a motley crew of lovely regulars if you fancy striking up a conversation, and quite often a friendly dog - so you’ll be sure of a warm welcome!

Extra Tip! - The Arboretum is just behind the Poacher and a must if you want to admire the greenery in Nottingham’s beautiful city park which is said to have inspired J.M. Barrie’s Neverland!

The Organ Grinder Another quality, classic pub with a great atmosphere, cosy fire blazing in the winter and lush garden for the summer

The Organ Grinder

months! Split between two levels, part of the garden sits on the rooftop and is dotted with hanging baskets and benches, making this garden a delightfully chilled out suntrap to enjoy one of the many fine ales served.

As a Blue Monkey Brewery pub, the selection of drinks is second to none and classic pub snacks like pork pies and scotch eggs are served, making it the perfect place to while away a long and relaxing afternoon.

Extra Tip - Nip across Alfreton Road and within seconds you’ll find yourself on Raleigh Street where the famous bicycles were first created in 1886.

The Canalhouse There’s something about waterfront drinking and dining that really gives us those summer holiday vibes, so next on our list is The Canalhouse, another Castle Rock venue. A stone’s throw from Nottingham Station and a short walk from The Lace Market and Nottingham Castle, The Canal House’s beer garden is a great place for sunny days and drinks by the water. The unique building was once Nottingham’s canal museum, so the water actually flows into the pub with moored canal boats sitting outside.

The garden is probably largest covered outdoor area in the

city, bright with flowers and the gentle bustle of the boats going by, and lit by fairy lights as the evening draws in.

Extra tip - The annual Waterfront Festival is a great all day charity music festival each summer, featuring brilliant live music from Nottingham and beyond!

Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem A pub that almost needs no introduction, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem plays one of the starring roles in Nottingham’s rich history, and not least because it is carved out of the rock on which the castle stands. Dating back to 1189, inside the building is brimming with character, with each of the features and objects on display telling a fascinating tale. Sit outside and you can get a unique view of the castle’s cliffs while relaxing in the large leafy garden and imagining the dramatic events which would have taken place around the pub over the past 800 years.

Extra Tip - Give them a call in advance or ask nicely at the bar and the staff may be able to show you into the cellars and caves beneath the pub.

Located in these winding passages is an old cockfighting pit and part of the Castle Gaol was said to be housed in the cellars at one time.

Pitcher and Piano We couldn’t make a list of our favourite outdoor spaces without including Pitcher and Piano, which is housed inside a striking Grade II-listed church in the heart of the Lace Market. Beautifully restored, the church setting provides a stunning backdrop to dining and drinking on their lovely outdoor terrace (don’t worry, there’s not a gravestone in sight). Complete with stained

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Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem glass windows, exposed brick archways and beautiful new interiors, the Pitcher and Piano is a stylish space for socialising with friends, and their new all-day food menu makes it the perfect place to refuel.

Nottingham Playhouse

Extra Tip - If you’re feeling cultured, why not nip next door to Nottingham Contemporary - one of the largest galleries of contemporary art in the UK - to experience one of their ever-changing exhibitions?

Nottingham Playhouse

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Whether you’re catching a show, looking for a place to eat, or wanting to spend a few hours in a sunny outdoor area, Nottingham Playhouse might be just the ticket. Situated in the beautiful Park Estate, just off Derby Road, this modern theatre is surrounded by grand Victorian architecture and features Anish Kapoor’s dazzling Sky Mirror as a centrepiece for the courtyard.

Enjoy locally brewed real ales, continental lagers and ciders, wine and prosecco and a selection of crisps, nuts and Pitcher and Piano olives.

Extra Tip: Just around the corner see if you can find 1855 to allow horsedrawn carriages access Brewhouse & Kitchen The Park Tunnel, a beautiful to The Park Estate from Derby Road in In the south of the city, check out Brewhouse & Kitchen, a fine pub and microbrewery offering carved thoroughfare built in Nottingham. great pub food, a fantastic range of beers and a garden that some say has the best views in the city. Located on the scenic Victoria Embankment and overlooking Trent Bridge and the river, the spacious and stylish terrace is the perfect suntrap for a few drinks on a summer day (though they’ve got shelters and outdoor heaters, so it’s great in all weather!).

Both the Nottingham Forest City Ground and Trent Bridge Cricket Ground are also in eyesight, making this a brilliant place for a pre/post match pint or two.

Extra tip: Brewhouse know their beers! Take part in a brewing masterclass, a beer and food matching experience, or book to tour their Brewhouse & Kitchen brewery!

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Please Park Considerately Around Reservoir

We're appealing for motorists visiting Rutland Water to park sensibly and considerately ahead of the second May bank holiday weekend. The Council recently started trialling new measures to reduce verge side parking around Rutland Water in response to concerns about road safety and environmental damage. Parking on footways, cycle tracks and verges can cause road safety issues and obstruct emergency access, as well as harming plants and wildlife in environmentally sensitive areas.

As part of a trial developed with the Rutland Water Partnership, parking on footways, cycle paths and verges is now banned within a designated zone around

Rutland Water. The zone is signposted at entry and exit points and monitored by civil enforcement officers during busy periods, including weekends and bank holidays.

The trial will be reviewed after a maximum of 18 months to consider its impact and assess whether the new measures have been successful.

"Lots of drivers will have spotted the temporary signs that mark out the designated Rutland Water Area. Our parking officers have also been out talking to motorists about the new measures and why they’ve been introduced.

The restrictions we’re trialling have been developed with the Rutland Water Partnership and representatives from local

Parish Councils. Together, we want to encourage sensible parking, reduce the number of cars blocking paths and access routes at busy times, and make sure the reservoir remains a safe and enjoyable place to visit, for everyone.”

Lucy Stephenson, Cabinet Member for Highways The Rutland Water Partnership is a collaborative group comprising agencies, companies and individuals with a particular interest in the Rutland Water environment.

For more information, please see our Parking page https://www.rutland. g o v. u k / m y - c o m m u n i t y / parking/ or contact: parkingmanagement@ rutland.gov.uk.

Thank You Tea For Mayor’s Charity Fundraisers An Afternoon Tea was held in Beeston recently, to thank fundraisers who helped the Mayor raise over £7,000 for his chosen charities.

Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Derek Burnett BEM welcomed the group to join him for tea and cake as a thank you for their help and support in raising money for SSAFA and East Midlands Ambulance Service. Derek said: “I am truly touched by the support I have received during my year in office. I could not have raised such a splendid sum of money without help and I am overwhelmed by people’s generosity. As both a local First Responder for

EMAS and Prison in Reach Caseworker for SSAFA I can say personally what a difference this money will make.”

A variety of fundraising events took place during Derek’s year in office, including a Cake Sale, Golf Day, a sponsored Zip Wire Challenge, two local

valuation days with Charles Hanson and the Broadway Charity Ball on 16th March.

The fundraisers include local Councillors, friends and local businesses who have all generously donated their time and resources to raise a fantastic amount for the charity.

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Tattoo Parlour first in Rushcliffe to receive five-star hygiene rating A tattoo parlour has become the first business of its kind in Rushcliffe to be registered with a countywide hygiene rating, achieving the top score of five stars.

Vellum Tattoo in West Bridgford has joined The Hygiene Accreditation Scheme (HAS), a voluntary initiative put in place to improve and maintain hygiene and safety standards within premises offering tattooing, semi-permanent make-up and cosmetic body piercing treatments across Nottinghamshire.

Operated in a similar way to the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme for food outlets, businesses that sign up to the scheme are visited

by Environmental Health Officers. A score is then generated on factors such as safety and cleanliness including hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection of the studio and the correct cleaning and sterilization of instruments. The sixpoint system will then rate businesses from zero - urgent improvement required, to five - excellent. Customers can view which businesses have been inspected and rated by checking the window sticker in premises’ windows or by visiting https://bit. ly/2IcacmC. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Executive Manager for

Neighbourhoods Dave Banks presented Jai Gilchrist, owner of Vellum Tattoo, with the window sticker that highlights their score. He said: “It is great that Vellum has achieved a five star rating, giving customers further confidence that the business operates safely and meets high standards of safety and cleanliness.

“Hygiene within the tattoo and body-piercing industry is of paramount importance, where poor practices can cause severe illness or permanent damage to customers.

“We would urge other businesses in Rushcliffe that offer similar services to join the scheme to give their customers peace of mind they too operate with high levels of hygiene standards and also give themselves a commercial advantage.”

Businesses participating in the scheme are required to follow rules devised

using nationally recognised guidance, including the Guidance Toolkit produced by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Jai said: “Our customer’s safety is very important to us so we are delighted that we have achieved this accreditation with such a high rating. “Customers can be even further assured that we operate in a clean and hygienic environment.”

The Scheme is being coordinated by Environmental Health teams within local authorities across the county who are responsible for the registration of tattoo, body piercing and beauty treatment businesses and is carried out in addition to routine inspections. Outlets can join the scheme for £120 for an initial inspection and gain a re-inspection and re-rating for £60 by visiting https://bit. ly/2IcacmC.

Hemlock Happening Is Back!

THE ANNUAL HEMLOCK HAPPENING event is returning to Bramcote Hills Park on Saturday 8th June, marking its 17th year.

This popular family event will take place between 1.00pm and 6.00pm and is completely free. There’s a host of live music and performances throughout the day, with an official opening on the main stage at 2.00pm.

Also taking place will be: • A community stage showcasing a host of talent from local schools, dance groups and community performers.

• A number of new bands will be taking to the main stage as well as some old favourites. Back by popular

demand is the Anatolian Folk dance group.

• Castle Rock will be providing the bar and there will be food stalls for you to grab a snack whilst you are enjoying a walk around.

• Arts and crafts, community group stalls and lots of activities for the children to get involved in.

“Once again, I’m delighted to have been involved in the organisation of what is now the largest community event in the Borough of Broxtowe.

I’m looking forward to yet another amazing fun-filled day!” said Stan Heptinstall, Member of the Bramcote and Stapleford Golden Jubilee Group The Hemlock Happening is organised each year by L

Leisure with support from the Bramcote and Stapleford Golden Jubilee Group.

Parking is available on site for bicycles and disabled badge holders only. All others are asked to park on Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground.

The official programme will be issued in the coming weeks and will be available on the Hemlock Happening website. (Opens in a New Window) Follow L Leisure on Facebook to keep updated.

For more event information, please contact the Liberty Leisure Limited Events team on 0115 917 3695, email events@lleisure.co.uk or visit the LLeisure Events webpage.

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named third happiest in the UK Rushcliffe residents have been named the third happiest in the UK, based on a new study of measures including access to health services, crime and life expectancy.

A Happiness Index commissioned by Royal Mail has found the Borough’s inhabitants are among the most joyful in the country due to very positive reported personal well-being, earnings and low levels of crime, deprivation and carbon emissions. The research, commissioned to Cebr, saw eight measures inputted into an indexing methodology across districts in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with only Winchester and

Babergh scoring higher than the Nottinghamshire authority area. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Chief Executive Allen Graham said: “We are proud yet another independent study has found Rushcliffe residents to have among the most positive and happy communities to live, work and play in across the UK. “It is even more pleasing that we have highlighted that happiness can be found

outside the South East and that the endeavour to work with develop the environment and facilities that can East Midlands is such a good place our partners to further help make people happy.” to live. “The findings of this study further show that a number of great facilities and great opportunities contribute to the high quality environment that makes a difference to resident’s lives. This study also once again justifies our strapline great place, great sport and a great lifestyle.

“We know however there are always ways we can improve the quality of life for our residents and will

Be a tree warden and help your local environment An appeal has been launched for environmentally minded Rushcliffe residents to apply to be a tree warden and ensure trees in their neighbourhoods are protected to breathe further life into communities.

Tree wardens are volunteers appointed by Parish Councils to champion local trees and woods, involve fellow residents in tree projects and protect local trees by reporting early signs of insect pests, disease and vandalism.

The initiative follows the Rushcliffe Borough Council’s successful free tree scheme last year, which saw over 1,600 trees given to residents and Parish Councils to plant in their gardens, properties and communities.

The Council’s Executive Manager for Communities Dave Mitchell said: “It is incredibly important not only that we plant new trees in Rushcliffe but also look to protect and encourage trees to flourish in our towns and villages.

“Tree wardens in Rushcliffe will help to ensure that as communities grow, green, sustainable environments surrounding them will increase too, giving current and future residents a higher quality of life.”

Residents interested in joining the scheme should email media@rushcliffe.gov.uk or

contact the Borough Council on any of its social media channels. For residents living in West Bridgford, where no Parish or Town Council exists, or for further information, please email the Council’s Environmental Sustainability Officer Paul Phillips at environmentalissues@ rushcliffe.gov.uk.

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Homes England completes land deal to

support 3,000 new homes in Nottinghamshire • The deal will support 3,000 new homes and 100,000 square metres of employment space • The site in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire has a gross development value of £825million • The deal sees Homes England working as Master Developer alongside CWC The government’s housing accelerator has today announced a deal unlocking 3,000 homes in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, to support the delivery of much needed new housing in the area.

Homes England has acquired 250 acres of the 650 acre site, known as Fairham, and will support all aspects of the delivery to accelerate the creation of a high quality and diverse community.

The acquisition will see Homes England working with other land owners, CWC and local authority Rushcliffe Borough Council, on a project that will deliver 3,000

homes and 100,000 square metres of employment space – equivalent to more than a dozen football pitches – over the next ten years.

The site has been secured through the Government’s £1.3 billion Land Assembly Fund, which is used to acquire land needing work to get it ready for the market, and Homes England will accelerate the delivery of the scheme by providing infrastructure loan funding to CWC. Minister of State for Housing, Kit Malthouse MP, said: “This Government is on an urgent mission to deliver 300,000 new homes a year by the mid-2020s, helping a new generation to realise the dream of home ownership.

“Our £1.3 billion Land Assembly Fund is supporting more than 3,000 new homes in Rushcliffe but it is also about building a community, with new space for culture and commerce – as we create a place the people of

Nottinghamshire can be proud of.” Executive Director for Land Stephen Kinsella said: “Homes England is committed to working creatively with local authorities that have clear growth ambitions and we have worked closely with Rushcliffe Borough Council to ensure this site is unlocked to deliver new homes in an area of high affordability. Our acquisition of this land is an example of how Homes England can provide more certainty for the delivery of infrastructure and will accelerate overall development. Homes England and CWC will work jointly as Master Developers to deliver the primary infrastructure to create a high quality sustainable urban extension.”

Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Executive Manager for Communities Dave Mitchell said: ”Rushcliffe has been working hard to deliver its local plan which commits to building 13,150 new homes

by 2028. Delivery of the Fairham site is essential to our ability to maintain the momentum required, whilst is it is also a strategically important site locally, regionally and nationally for Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and ourselves.

“We will now look forward and remain committed to

working closely with Homes England and CWC to ensure the delivery of a high quality scheme that continues to enhance the attractiveness Rushcliffe as a great place to live and work.”

Robert Hepwood, Land and Planning Director at the CWC Group, said: “Our priorities are first and foremost around delivering an exemplar

development that will enhance the region and locality, as well as being of the very highest quality and sustainability.

With this new investment from Homes England we can move forward more quickly with infrastructure and preparatory work across the site, readying Fairham for its first homes and commercial buildings in 2020.”

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Nottingham Castle covered in scaffolding during its major renovation - photo Robin Macey

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This month’s aerial photo shows Nottingham Castle covered in scaffolding halfway through its £30m two year renovation. The project will see new galleries, a new visitor centre, remodelled grounds and improved access to caves in the hill beneath. The castle will reopen to the public in summer 2020. The 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 further details about how to get involved phone 0115-8541028 or visit www.facebook.com/ ndhabc.

I thought that having one decent sized picture might be better than several very small pictures. I have many thousands of aerial photos of Nottingham and will send you some more shortly ready for July editions onwards. Let me know if there is anything you are especially interested in having a shot of.

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Five steps to mental wellbeing Evidence suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing.

If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life.

What is mental wellbeing?

Sarah Stewart-Brown, professor of public health at the University of Warwick and a wellbeing expert, says: "Feeling happy is a part of mental wellbeing. But it’s far from the whole.

"Feelings of contentment, enjoyment, confidence and engagement with the world are all a part of mental wellbeing. Self-esteem and self-confidence are, too.

"So is a feeling that you can do the things you

want to do. And so are good relationships, which bring joy to you and those around you.

"Of course, good mental wellbeing does not mean that you never experience feelings or situations that you find difficult,” says Professor Stewart-Brown.

"But it does mean that you feel you have the resilience to cope when times are tougher than usual."

It can help to think about "being well" as something you do, rather than something

you are. The more you put in, the more you are likely to get out.

"No-one can give wellbeing to you.

It's you who has to take action," says Professor StewartBrown.

Five steps to mental wellbeing Below are five things that, according to research, can really help to boost our mental wellbeing: • Connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours.

Spend time developing these relationships. Learn more in Connect for mental wellbeing.

• Be active – you don't have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part

of your life. Learn more in Get active for mental wellbeing.

• Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike? Find out more in Learn for mental wellbeing.

• Give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it's a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks. Learn more in Give for mental wellbeing.

• Be mindful – be more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness

"mindfulness". It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. Learn more in Mindfulness for mental wellbeing.

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4 Healthy Weight Loss Tips for 2019 Let’s face it: there is a huge amount of information online about how to shed the pounds and get in shape. Wading into this endless stream of advice can be both confusing and overwhelming.

And, when you take into account the new fads that seemingly pop up every day, the situation only becomes more dire.

After all, who can keep up with all the raw food plans, prepackaged menus, and liquid cleanses that are constantly promoted in our social feeds?

The main problem with these very restrictive diets is that they only lead to short-term weight loss at best.

That’s because most people cannot maintain them consistently and end up giving up after a couple of weeks.

Losing 10 pounds a week on a fad diet may seem tempting, but it often results in unhealthy and unsustainable weight loss.

The real secret to healthy and successful weight loss is to adopt a lifestyle that you can maintain for the long run. This involves changing your diet, following a regular workout schedule, and taking the right supplements for your body’s needs. With that in mind, here are 5 other tips to help you achieve your weight and fitness goals: Eat Better at Breakfast While all meals are important, breakfast is the most crucial one of all. That’s because it helps you start your days on the right track. A hearty, healthy breakfast will fill you up and give you optimal satisfaction for longer periods of time.

Your goal should be to eat between 400 to 500 calories at breakfast. Build a meal that includes lean proteins (nuts or eggs), fibers (fruits or vegetables), and whole grains.

Say Goodbye to Added Sugar The main reason for most lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease is added sugars – especially from sugary

beverages and soft drinks.

Processed foods in general contain a lot of added sugars and do not provide any of the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Instead, jump on Nutribullet bandwagon and replace sugary drinks with healthier, green smoothie options.

For most people, the fastest way to lose excess weight is

simply by cutting out foods that are high in added sugars from their diet. Keep in mind that many “organic” or “healthy” foods can also have very high sugar content, so reading labels should be a regular part of your shopping process.

Start Lifting Weights While changing your diet can help you lose a lot of weight

fast, nothing beats keeping your body fit with regular exercise. Your best option is to visit the gym at least three or four times a week, doing some warm up, and lifting some weights.

This form of exercise is ideal because it helps you burn off a lot of calories. It also keeps your metabolism from slowing down – a typical side

effect of weight loss. You can also speed this process up with a fat burning supplement such as the range available at www.myelitehealth.co.uk.

If lifting weights isn’t your cup of tea, then look for workout plans such as the massively popular Joe Wicks workout to get you moving in the comfort of your own home.

Cook More Did you know that research shows that cooking more meals at home can promote healthy eating and weight loss? Eating out is fun, but it should not be your daily go-to.

Instead, save the restaurants for special occasions and start eating more home-cooked meals.

This is a great way of sticking to your healthy diet plan and keeping your weight in check.

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Health & Wellbeing Good eating habits are one of the keystones of health and wellbeing.

If you are eating a wellbalanced diet that is right for your age and lifestyle you are more likely to avoid problems with your health. CityCare runs a number of projects in Nottingham City to help people learn how a healthy diet can benefit them and their family.

A healthy diet. When it comes to a healthy diet, balance is the key to getting it right. The

Eatwell Plate highlights the different types of food that make up our diet, and shows how much you should eat from each food group to have a well-balanced and healthy diet.

The Eatwell Plate.

(Department of Health in association with the Welsh Government, the Scottish Government and the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland ©Crown copyright) Fruit and vegetables. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables

- try and aim for at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables each day.

Bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and other starchy foods.

Include some starchy carbohydrate at each meal as this is a good source of energy but watch your portion size if you are trying to lose weight.

Choose wholegrain varieties whenever possible as these contain more fibre and will help you to feel full for longer.

Meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of

protein.

These foods are all good sources of protein, vitamins and minerals.

Try to eat lean cuts of meat and skinless poultry whenever possible and use healthier cooking methods, such as grilling or poaching instead of frying, to cut down on fat.

Oily fish is particularly rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can help to keep your heart healthy.

Aim for at least two portions of fish a week, including one portion of oily fish. Eggs

and pulses (including beans, nuts and seeds) are also great sources of protein. Milk and dairy foods.

Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurt are good sources of protein and also calcium which helps to keep bones healthy.

To keep the fat content down, choose semi-skimmed, 1% or skimmed milk and low fat yogurt. Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar.

These foods tend to be high in calories and some are high

in saturated fat and salt which can be bad for your heart.

Think about your portion size and watch how often you eat or drink these foods during the day.

The Eatwell Plate doesn’t apply to children under the age of two because they have different nutritional needs.

Between the ages of two and five, children should gradually move to eating the same foods as the rest of the family, in the proportions shown on the Eatwell Plate.

Smart Wearable Fitness Device Market Analysis 2018-2025:

Key Findings, Regional Analysis, Key Players Profiles and Future Prospects The Smart Wearable Fitness Device Market report aims to provide a 360-degree view of the market in terms of cutting-edge technology, key developments, drivers, restraints and future trends with impact analysis of these trends on the market for shortterm, mid-term and long-term during the forecast period.

Further, the report also covers key players profiling with detailed SWOT analysis, financial facts and key developments of products/ service from the past three years. Smart Wearable Fitness Devices are devices through which user can track there health and fitness every time.

These devices produce data that, often enabled with analytics, can be used by consumers to manage their health and by healthcare organizations to improve care and potentially reduce costs through systems such as remote patient monitoring.

Major Smart Wearable Fitness Device market Players: • Apple • Fitbit • Garmin • Huawei • Motorola • Misfit, Inc. • Samsung • TomTom NV • Moov Inc.• Jawbone Smart Wearable Fitness Device Market - Global Analysis to 2025 is an expert compiled study which

provides a holistic view of the market covering current trends and future scope with respect to product/service, the report also covers competitive analysis to understand the presence of key vendors in the companies by analyzing their product/services, key financial facts, details SWOT analysis and key development in last three years.

Further chapter such as industry landscape and competitive landscape provides the reader with recent company level insights covering mergers and acquisitions, j o i n t ventures, collaborations, new p r o d u c t developments /strategies taking place across the ecosystem.

The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including b o t h qualitative a n d quantitative

information.

It provides overview and forecast of the global Smart Wearable Fitness Device market based on product and application.

It also provides market size and forecast till 2025 for overall Smart Wearable Fitness Device market with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South America

(SAM), which is later subsegmented by respective countries and segments.

The report evaluates market dynamics effecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend and provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions.

Key Benefits: - This study provides the analytical depiction of the global Smart Wearable

Fitness Device market along with the trends and future estimations to depict the imminent investment pockets.

- The overall Smart Wearable Fitness Device market potential is determined to understand the profitable trends to gain stronger coverage in the market.

- The report presents information regarding key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with

detailed impact analyses.

- Quantitative analysis of the Smart Wearable Fitness Device market for the period of 2018 - 2025 is provided to determine its financial competency.- Porter’s five forces analysis of the global Smart Wearable Fitness Device industry illustrates the potency of buyers and suppliers in the Smart Wearable Fitness Device industry.

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10 Ways to Keep Your Skin Looking Healthy and Vibrant This Summer Use sunscreen.

With skin cancer as the most common form of cancer in the U.S., it's vital to wear your sunscreen this summer.

A sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 should suffice, as it blocks out up to 97% of UV rays.

Cover your arms, legs, face, and any part of your body that will get exposure to

the sun. Most sunscreens will offer protection for several hours, so don't forget to reapply throughout the day as necessary.

While sunscreen helps protect against skin cancer, it also protects against sun damage, which over time can cause your skin to wrinkle, as it loses moisture. Although tanned skin looks great, it's actually damaged skin. So to keep your skin looking smooth and firm as you age, take the time to protect it now.

Cool off with an Ice Roller While ice rollers can moisturize and refresh your skin anytime of year, in summer, they're just a treat.

Ice rollers are affordable and easy to use, and they help keep your skin looking vibrant, even as you sweat it out through the summer heat.

Ice rollers can help keep your skin firm, helping to reduce wrinkles, and they also reduce the appearance of redness, which can pose an embarrassing problem during

the warm weather months.

They also give you a great chance to cool off during the day as you rub the smooth, icy roller over your sweltering skin.

Don't stop washing.

It's important to remain disciplined with your nightly skin care routine during the summer months. Not only can your skin become clogged with sweat and dirt, but sunscreens themselves can also lead to breakouts, as they leave the skin quite

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oily. Protect your skin during the day, but let it breathe overnight.

Hydrate your skin.

Warm weather zaps your body of moisture, and that includes your skin. You may find your face and legs feel dryer and look a little more flaky as the summer drags on. To avoid dullness from dehydration, make sure to keep your skin well hydrated. Apply a hydrating face mask, or use a new cleanser that offers greater hydration.

Exfoliate Everywhere While it's important to exfoliate any time of year, your skin will certainly need it over the summer, as it clogs with sunscreen, sweat, and dead skin from dehydration.

Exfoliate everywhere -- your face, arms, and legs, too. Try using a soothing body brush to exfoliate your skin and leave it looking refreshed and rejuvenated all summer long.

Treat sun damaged skin.

Don't just protect your skin, repair it. As your skin tans throughout the summer, you need to remove the damaged skin. While exfoliating helps, Keep the bugs away with essential oils.

From peppermint to lemon to lavender to eucalyptus, essential oils offer effective, natural protection against

those flying pests this summer, so you can avoid using harmful, pore-clogging bug sprays.

Take a closer look at eye masks.

Sun and heat can prove especially taxing on the thin, delicate skin below your eyes and may leave you with dark circles. Try using a gel eye mask at night to soothe your skin and reduce puffiness.

Don't forget your feet!

Feet can get especially dry and cracked during the summer, especially as you trod around in flip flops. Keep your feet feeling smooth and looking great with a nourishing foot scrub.

Drint plenty of Water Hydrate your body, as well as your skin.

A well-hydrated body keeps skin looking vibrant, and leaves you feeling energized, too. If you are looking for the best way to care for your skin this summer, stay connected with us to learn more about the best routine for you.

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Yoga for Everyone We cannot open a magazine these days without reading about yoga; but why all the fuss and what’s it all about?

Yoga is an Indian p h i l o s o p h y that dates back thousands of years.

The Sanskrit word yoga means unite and it was practised to create the union of the physical body, mind and spirit in

order to reach enlightenment.

Different paths of yoga were created in order to reach this state. One of these paths was called Hatha yoga and its purpose was to develop the body in preparation for further spiritual practice. These days, particularly in the west, we practice Hatha yoga. Classes largely focus on health and fitness but still with attention on how we feel in both our bodies and minds. This is achieved using physical exercises (asana), breathing

exercises (pranayama), meditation and relaxation.

Yoga really is for everyone and teachers are taught to be inclusive and modify postures to suit the needs of individuals. However, classes are available for different abilities. If you have mobility issues, you can try yoga in a chair or a gentle yoga class.

Some classes specialise in teaching children and also senior citizens. At the other end of the scale, Ashtanga yoga is a more physically

challenging, fast flowing yoga. Yoga is also not meant to be competitive and students are encouraged to listen to their bodies.

The benefits of yoga are immense. It helps us to relax, release tension from our bodies and to deal with stress. It gives us energy, makes us stronger and more supple. It can also complement other forms of exercise, by using the muscles in a different way. Yoga is often recom-mended to alleviate physical symptoms of certain health conditions. If you are looking for a class suitable for your needs, local publications and websites such as www. localyogaclasse.co.uk, list classes in your area.

For further information contact Jackie Hart at jemyoga7@gmail Tel 0781 667 9919.

LIFE COACHING? LIFE CHANGING! Overwhelmed?

Stressed?

Unfulfilled? Life coaching can help.

For many of us, life often seems to be a constant battle to juggle work and family, coping with the needs of children and aging parents. So often we struggle to see how we can make improvements and find it difficult to keep on track with plans we have made. This is where a life coach can help us move forward more quickly and productively than on our own.

According to Life Coach, Karen MacDuff, “Life coaching can create positive changes.

It helps people achieve happier, more fulfilled lives in which they can cope

with their difficulties as well as unlocking their potential and realizing new ventures and achievements. Even small changes can have profound, positive, energizing effects on well-being, lifestyle and careers.”

More people than ever are beginning to realise the benefits of working with a life coach to cope with their difficulties and achieve their aspirations. For decades, life coaching was only available to those in elite corporations or those who could afford the high cost of coaching

sessions. Thankfully, life coaching is now becoming more mainstream and affordable. Using a variety of methods, including skilled questioning and visualization, coaches help clients challenge negative thinking whilst supporting and encouraging them to overcome obstacles and create positive changes.

All aspects of our lives can be helped, whether they be specific individual one -off problems, long standing difficulties or a desire to follow a dream. Truly remarkable things can occur

through small changes and challenging misconceptions.

Life Coaching can help us all to reconsider how we cope with our difficulties, and take back control of our lives: making time for ourselves and regaining a sense of purpose, calmness and wellbeing.

The author is a life-style development coach with additional specialisms in educational motivation and career transition. She is also a teacher and writer of educational books. www. lifecoachkaren.co.uk info@ lifecoachkaren.co.uk

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Home tattoo studio to secure 300 school Council approves £2.9m

receives five star hygiene rating A home tattoo parlour has become the latest outlet to achieve a five star hygiene rating after showcasing excellent standards across its studio.

Fuzzy Panda on Dovedale Road in West Bridgford has joined The Hygiene Accreditation Scheme (HAS), a voluntary initiative put in place to improve and maintain standards within premises offering tattooing, semi-permanent make-up and cosmetic body piercing treatments across the county.

Operated in a similar fashion to the National Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, businesses who sign up are visited by Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Environmental Health Officers. A score is then generated on factors such as safety and cleanliness including hand hygiene, cleaning and disinfection of the studio and the correct cleaning and sterilization of instruments.

The six-point system will then rate businesses from zero urgent improvement required to five - excellent.

Customers can view

which businesses have been inspected and rated by checking the window sticker in premises’ windows or by visiting https://bit. ly/2IcacmC. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Executive Manager for Neighbourhoods Dave Banks presented studio owner Michaela Johnson with the window sticker that highlights their top rating.

He said: “It is great that Fuzzy Panda has achieved a five star rating, being the first home based studio in Rushcliffe to sign up to the scheme.

“Their rating will give customers further confidence and reassurance that the business operates safely and meets high standards of safety and cleanliness.

“It is of paramount importance that businesses operating in the tattoo and body-piercing industry uphold a high level of hygiene, as malpractice can cause severe illness and permanent damage to customers.

“We would like to see more businesses in Rushcliffe that offer similar services to sign up not only to give

customers peace of mind but to also give themselves a commercial advantage.”

Businesses participating in the scheme are required to follow rules devised using nationally recognised guidance, including the Guidance Toolkit produced by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Michaela added: “I am utterly thrilled in achieving a five star rating for my home studio. It is so important for me and my clients that my shop works to the highest of standards and it really shows that home studios are nothing to be worried about.

“Not only will this be great for the shop. It really sets a

standard to others to work towards and I hope to see more people on the scheme in the near future.” The scheme is being co-ordinated

by Environmental Health teams within local authorities across the county who are responsible for the registration of tattoo, body piercing and beauty treatment businesses and is carried out in addition to routine inspections.

Outlets can apply to join the scheme here https://bit. ly/2IcacmC. An initial inspection and rating that lasts for 12 months is £120 with a re-inspection and re-rating fee of £60 available if a top rating is not secured.

Cricket-nut Councillor Kevin Rostance has started a new innings, as Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council!

Kevin was unanimously elected to the position by fellow councillors at the County Council's Annual General Meeting.

Councillor Stuart Wallace was

elected as Vice-Chairman.

Having played since his school days, Kevin is an avid cricketer and has been involved with Papplewick and Linby Cricket Club for the past 18 years, both coaching and playing and is still eager to put on his whites when called upon!

Councillor Rostance said: "It is an absolute honour to be going into bat as Chairman of the County Council and I am delighted to represent the county where I have lived and worked all my life.

I am sure I will have to deal with the odd bouncer or two when I'm chairing Full Council meetings, but as long as everyone is shaking hands at the close of play, I will be happy!"

Kevin has been a county councillor since 2009, and a district councillor at Ashfield District Council since 2015.

A lifelong Hucknall resident, Kevin attended the Annie Holgate Schools as a child

before joining John Player & Sons to train as an electrical engineer. Kevin has run his own business, Hi Tech Security Ltd, for the last 30 years.

He has always been actively involved in the community, being a member of the Rotary Club of Hucknall for 25 years, of which he has been elected as president three times and achieved the Paul Harris Fellowship accolade.

He is currently a governor at Butlers Hill school and the new Hucknall Flying High Academy which he will be proud to open in September 2019.

Kevin married his wife Jayne in 1976 and they have three sons; Anthony, Philip, who is also a County and District Councillor and Adam. He has two grandchildren, William and Harper Lily. Commenting on his selection of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association as his chosen charity for the year, he said:

"A family friend has been diagnosed with MND and I've seen at first hand the devastating impact the illness can have on someone and the people around them. The

places in Gedling district The County Council has approved £2.9m to secure additional secondary school places across the Gedling area from this September and over the next five years.

The funding was approved by the Council’s Policy Committee on (22 May), and will see the planned expansion of The Carlton Academy to accommodate 300 permanent secondary places.

The plan to expand the school will be undertaken by the Redhill Trust, effectively future-proofing the school and meeting the need for places until 2027.

Councillor Philip Owen, Children and Young people’s Committee Chairman said: “The County Council is committed to providing places at good and popular schools and the expansion of The Carlton Academy, with an additional

300 places, demonstrates this.

“We are working with a number of academies in the Gedling district to secure places for both the short and longer term, to make sure that these school places are available where they are needed. The Council’s Place Planning officers are experts are analysing various data to predict when and where to plan for future needs.”

On March 1, national secondary offer day, 91.6% of Gedling pupils received their first preference, while 97.7% received one of their four stated preferences.

Kevin goes into bat as new Chairman of the County Council MND Association works tirelessly to improve care and support for all those impacted by what is an extremely cruel condition. I hope local people will help me raise

some money and awareness of MND." To donate to the Chairman's charity visit his Just Giving page www. justgiving.com/fundraising/ nottsccchairmanappeal

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Community litter picking group praised as High Street Heroes in East Leake A community group have been praised as ‘High Street Heroes’ for their work litter picking around their local shops, cafes and restaurants to help keep their village tidy. The East Leake Tidy Team use social media to help coordinate their services and ensure volunteers have access to all the equipment they need to keep the village welcoming for visitors and residents alike.

Volunteers meet regularly to scour the village for unwanted crisp packets, drinks bottles, or waste and are always keen to add more members to their group.

Rushcliffe Borough Council has praised the group as part of their High Street Heroes campaign that aims to celebrate the efforts local business groups and individuals go to in encouraging businesses to thrive.

The authority’s Executive Manager for Neighbourhoods, Dave Banks is thrilled by the community group’s work, which is supported by the council’s ground maintenance contractors Streetwise Environmental Services Limited.

He said: “The East Leake Tidy Team represent yet another

fantastic community group working together to keep their High Street clean, tidy and inviting.

“We know there are lots of volunteers across Rushcliffe who are joining forces to ensure their community, and their High Street, thrives and we will support their efforts wherever possible.”

East Leake Tidy Team organiser Mel Roper said: “We love our village and it’s always great to find likeminded people who want to care for our High Streets and help support the local, independent businesses who

call East Leake home.

“Our group offers residents the opportunity to care for their community safely and in their own time – we’ve even had some civicminded young people spend their school holidays tidying up the village!”

Find out more about the High Street Heroes campaign by emailing media@ rushcliffe.gov.uk or calling 0115 9148 555.

A rare treat for art lovers A rare and exciting exhibition of paintings entitled ‘Father and Son’ by Kip and Richard Combes is currently on display at Bassetlaw Museum.

Kip Combes (1924-2013)

was a prominent figure on the local art scene and a president of the Worksop Society of Artists, while his son Richard is a highly respected New York-based artist who has

exhibited internationally and has work in major private collections worldwide.

Donated by Richard, the exhibition has 17 paintings from both artists whose styles

have been influenced by their surroundings and life experiences. During the early stages of World War II, Kip Combes was evacuated to Retford with his family and, apart from a period of living in Manchester, he remained in the town for the rest of his life.

Richard Combes, said: “Being originally from Norfolk Kip’s work is very much influenced by the Norwich School of Painters, and this can be seen in the atmospheric moody watercolours and oil renderings of his much loved

local landscape.” Richard was brought up in Retford and worked as an architect in the UK before moving to New York City. There he earned Master's degree in painting at the New York Academy of Art and his remarkable skills and mastery of techniques have earned him multiple awards and a full membership of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.

Although many of Richard’s works are realistic representations of people and objects, they are not just skilful depictions of subjects.

His art transports viewers into the middle of an intriguing, unfinished story and makes them wonder about how it continues. This exceptional artistry transforms everyday spaces and objects into extraordinary images that are both absorbing and haunting.

Richard said: “I am definitely interested in perspective, light and architectural details and the relationship between single figures, still life and empty spaces. I would like to thank the museum on behalf of my father and myself for this opportunity to show our work together. I know he would have been greatly honoured, as I am myself.” The ‘Father and Son’ exhibition runs until Saturday 10th August at Bassetlaw Museum, Grove Street, Retford and is open Monday to Saturday 10am4.30pm. Admission is free.

Father and Son. Paintings by Kip and Richard Combes Saturday 18th May – Saturday 10th August

Looking for a different

kind of gift for Father's Day? Many people wonder where and how their ancestors lived, and what they did for a living, but don't know how to find out. Fiona Boardman of FPB Family History Research can help.

She can complete research for you, using online sources, local records and archives to produce an illustrated report or family tree chart, or can provide advice and support to get you started with your own

research. Gift vouchers are available in multiples of £25.

For more information, or to discuss your research needs, contact Fiona on 01773 822819 or email: fiona@ fpbfamilyhistoryresearch.com

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adoption for children in care

A new adoption agency will offer children in care the stability and security they need to achieve their potential.

The launch of the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA), part of Adoption East Midlands, will transform the lives of children and their adoptive families.

Every year the RAA will be looking for families for approximately 160 children.

The Government’s vision behind the regionalisation of adoption services is to accelerate the pace of change to ensure those children, for whom adoption is the right path, are given the best chance of finding a loving and stable family as quickly as possible.

I n c o r p o r a t i n g Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council, Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council, the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) will work collaboratively across the East Midlands to encourage more people to become adopters, which in turn leads to markedly

improving the life chances of children in care.

As well as the RAA, Adoption East Midlands comprises a regional partnership incorporating Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council, Lincolnshire County Council and Rutland County Council and two voluntary adoption agencies, CORAM East Midlands and Faith in Families.

Shelagh Mitchell, Group Manager Adoption East Midlands, said: “We want every child to be in the loving, stable home that's right for them, and adoption can transform the lives of these vulnerable children - and their adoptive families - in a remarkable way.

"By coming together and joining forces through the work of RAAs, councils can use the network to match children with the right families much more quickly."

"RAAs will be the platform on which a modernised adoption service is built; providing better support to adopters and to meet the needs of children

waiting for adoption.”

A key aim of the RAA is to encourage more people who express an interest in adoption to attend information events and hear from people who have already gone through the process.

Shelagh added: “We need to celebrate adoption success stories and show at first-hand how loving families change the lives of children in care.”

“We will also give people expressing an interest in adoption the information they need to make a life-changing decision. This will include dispelling a number of myths surrounding the adoption process and challenging unhelpful perceptions.”

Across the East Midlands adopters are needed for sibling groups of two or three children, children with additional needs, children from a BME background and school age children.

“Although we have priority needs in different regions, our message is clear, we welcome anyone who has interest in adopting children and who

wants to make a difference to children’s lives,” Shelagh added.

Kyle and Steven, from Rushcliffe, decided to adopt siblings after they knew they wanted more than one child.

Steven said: “Our main motivation for adopting was that we both came from large families and we knew that we wanted to have a busy household with all the energy and fun that children create.

“We love the idea of k e e p i n g siblings together and to be honest they probably settled a bit better quicker because there was that sense that wherever the others were, they were meant to be.”

K y l e admitted the experience was not

without its challenges: “There are always challenges having three young children of a similar age in terms of meeting all their needs… but it’s also wonderful, exciting and keeps you young, and something we’d not change at all.”

The couple both agreed adopting siblings has been one of the best decisions they made with Steven adding: “If you’ve got the time, and the energy, and the space, to adopt siblings it’s an amazing and wonderful thing to do because they have each other, you are keeping a family together and you have a ready-made family that have that established connection.

We’ve never regretted it for a single moment.

See Steven and Kyle at home discussing why they adopted and why it could be right for you at www. adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/ stories Paula and Tim, from Rushcliffe, had two teenage daughters when they adopted a five-year-old girl.

Paula said: “We involved our teenagers throughout the adoption process as we felt it

was important that they were on board from the start.

“If you’ve got birth children and you’re thinking of adopting, what’s important is to talk to them about it quite openly, find out what they feel and what they think.

“Our birth daughters are exceptionally proud and protective of their little sister.

If you ask them they think we should adopt more children.”

Paula and Tim also praised the support they received from the local authority.

Tim added: “If you need help and support it is there, so don’t be afraid to ask for it. We found ourselves in situations where the advice we received was invaluable and it helped us deal with issues and move on to the next stage.”

Tim and Paula discuss their adoption journey, see their video here www. adoptioneastmidlands.org.uk/ stories Find out more about adoption at www.adoptioneastmidlands. org.uk or come along to an information event (details are available on the website) and have a chat about how adoption could create the family you’ve always wanted.

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10 tips for healthy eating out Whether it’s lunch with work colleagues or an evening celebrating with friends, most of us tend to eat less healthily when we eat in restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor offers her tips for eating out without overdoing it.

Believe it or not, it is possible to eat, drink and be merry without overdoing it.

Here are my tips for having a good time while keeping an eye on your waistline and good health.

1. How often are you eating out?.

A one-off meal out probably won’t make any difference to your health in the grand scheme of things, so enjoy it.

However, if it’s one of many, consider carefully how it fits into your overall diet. This could mean having a lighter meal in the evening, like soup or a sandwich, if you had a big meal earlier in the day.

Or you could choose the healthiest menu options to make the meal fit into your normal diet, rather than just

going for your favourites.

2. Check what’s on the menu Don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant to adapt dishes.

One of the best ways to ensure you make healthy choices when eating out is to check the menu before you arrive, whether online or in person. It means you can choose your meal without others influencing you. Many larger restaurant chains offer nutritional information online.

3. How many courses?

The tendency when we eat out is to have more than we would at home. Sticking to just one course once you see what everyone else is having is hard.

Decide before you begin if you are going to have a starter or a dessert, and which one you’ll find easier to decline.

Having a coffee or cup of tea while others have a pudding is a good way to round off a meal, or you could share a pudding with others.

4. Adapt your dishes Don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant to adapt dishes.

It’s not usually a problem to replace chips with a jacket potato, salad or vegetables.

You can also ask for no extra cheese, butter or oil, and to put sauces in a dish on the side.

5. Portion control.

A small portion of saladIt can be easy to eat more than you intended when eating out. If you don’t want to feel too stuffed, consider a starter (perhaps with a side order of vegetables), instead of a main course, or ask for a smaller portion.

6. Keep it lean. Choose dishes which are based on lean proteins like chicken or turkey (where you can remove the skin) or lean red meats like fillet of pork or beef.

Avoid fattier cuts of meat like belly pork or rump steak and remove any visible fat like the fat around the edge of a chop. Watch out for

battered and deep fried dishes - even if the contents are lean (like chicken, fish, tofu or vegetables) the coating means they will come with lots of extra fat and calories.

7. A bit on the side Having a coffee or cup of tea while others have a pudding is a good way to round off a meal.

Having a good helping of vegetables with your meal will add vitamins, minerals and fibre and help you towards your five a day, but beware vegetables that come with added butter, cheese sauce or salt. Ask the server for more information and see if there are any healthier alternatives.

8. Be drink aware. Keeping alcoholic drinks within the guidelines is important, particularly if you are going to be socialising more than usual. Try not to exceed the recommended 2–3 units a day for women and 3–4 for men.

Don’t forget the calories that

drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, can add. If you can, choose sugar-free drinks or water, and alternate these with any alcoholic drinks you are having.

9. Entertain at home. A dinner partyWe all enjoy eating out sometimes, but have you considered inviting family or friends round for a meal? That way you can control what’s on the menu, and it’s often cheaper, too.

Ask your guests to bring a dish if you don’t want to be overwhelmed by cooking, although don’t forget to let them know if you want them to bring a healthier option.

10. Fancy a nibble?

Nibbles are always a very tempting option. It’s fine to indulge in a shortbread biscuit, or a chocolate sweet, but sticking to a regular pattern of meals and snacks will help to make sure you aren’t hungry between meals and help maintain your willpower.

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Rushcliffe Roots helps residents celebrate healthy, local and sustainable food Children and care home residents have celebrated the launch of Rushcliffe Roots, a new campaign designed to help residents connect with their food roots and discover local, healthy and sustainable food. Members of Serendipity’s Nursery and Beauvale Care Home in Rushcliffe visited ‘All Things Magic’ on 9 May, a self-

contained allotment style farm area in Screveton. The facility promotes the physical and mental benefits of gardening whilst providing opportunities for guests to understand the origins of their food. Guests of all ages were invited to help one another plant fruit, flowers and vegetables as part of an educational exercise that introduced them to the

joys of farming local, healthy and sustainable food. Young children in the group were particularly excited to meet a range of friendly farmyard animals, including chickens, goats and sheep during their visit, as they discovered the origins of food production in the UK. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Executive Manager for

Communities Dave Mitchell said: “Understanding the journey our food takes is extremely important in helping us all to make healthier, more sustainable lifestyle choices. “Rushcliffe Roots will provide fantastic opportunities for carers, nursery children, care home residents and schools to discover their food roots through educational sessions designed to cater for all ages and backgrounds and I would encourage everyone to get involved.”

Organisations or groups can find out more by visiting www. rushcliffe.gov.uk or calling 0115 981 9911.

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Peak District community groups urged to make a pledge for the planet Could you plant a bee and insect-friendly garden?

Harness power from nature?

Reduce your use of plastics?

There are so many ways to live a greener lifestyle – and people living in and around the Peak District National Park can learn more in a special event on Saturday 13th July (10am to 4pm).

The Pledge, Protect, Connect event is hosted by the Peak District National Park Authority at the Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow.

Celebrating 2019 as the Year of Green Action (YoGA), it will bring together community groups who are already making a difference and those looking for inspiration. The

event is open to everyone and is free to attend. Peak District National Park youth development officer, Carina Humberstone, said: “We’d love people of all generations to come together at this event, to inspire and to be inspired.

“At the end of the event, we’d like people to make a pledge to do something positive for their environment as part of the Year of Green Action.

“We can support and help communities to make their ideas a reality and to get their projects up and running through our community small grants and engagement opportunities.

We would like to celebrate all community action that encourages people to connect to and protect the local environment.”

Neil Cutts from Surfers Against Sewage (Central England) will be speaking about how

they are creating a Plastic Free Community network through Plastic Free Anglesey, to free where they live from singleuse plastic, from the beach all the way back to the brands and businesses who create it.

Neil will also be showcasing the great work being done in the Midlands and introducing their new initiative, Plastic Free Schools. Mike Joseph who, with other dads and schoolchildren, masterminded hydroelectric-powered Christmas lights in Bradwell, will be talking about this project at the event. And other communities involved in green projects are invited to give talks and demonstrations or to host a stall.

The Year of Green Action (YoGA) is about connecting people all around the country with nature and showing how everyone can take positive action to improve our environment YoGA is a year-long drive to help people get involved in projects that support nature – in their own gardens, schools or workplaces, and

as consumers. Staff and volunteers at the Peak District National Park Authority are highlighting their own green credentials by taking part in a series of events throughout the year. Recently they staged a lunchtime litter pick in the grounds of Aldern House in Bakewell. Meanwhile, 14 staff and 14 volunteers have signed up to work towards John Muir Awards as part of the Year of Green Action. The John Muir Award is an environmental award scheme focused on wild places. It encourages

people of all backgrounds to connect with, enjoy, and care for wild places.

To find out more about the event, please contact adele. metcalfe@peakdistrict.gov. uk or carina.humberstone@ peakdistrict.gov.uk Both can be contacted through the main switchboard 01629 816200 To learn more, please visit the Year of Green Action webpage https://www.peakdistrict.gov. uk/looking-after/projectsand-partnerships/year-ofgreen-action-2019.

Mackworth Library to Become

the Next Community Managed Library

Mackworth Library is to become a Community Managed Library as Derby City Council hand over the management to local charity Direct Help and Advice (DHA).

The library’s last day operating as a council-run library will be Saturday 8th June. It will then close temporarily for work to take place ahead of re-opening as a Community Managed Library on Monday 24th June.

During this period, the Council will carry out training to ensure a smooth transition for customers and volunteers alike. In the interim, customers can access and reserve books at other Derby libraries, with eBooks continuing to be accessible 24/7 online.

The transition of Mackworth Library follows the successful transfer of Sinfin, Spondon and Allestree Libraries to DHA in 2018.

Mackworth Library is one of the remaining seven to transfer to DHA, a process which aims to ensure the financial sustainability of the

service. Derby City Council will continue to run Riverside, Alvaston, Normanton, Mickleover and the Local Studies Libraries.

In December 2018, the Council committed an additional £400k and revised the roll-out timescale which would see all transfers achieved by February 2020.

The amended timescale aims to allow the Council to realise the project’s full ongoing annual saving of £673k in the 2020/21 financial year.

Another step forward for the project has been to source a technological solution called Mobile Circ which will allow DHA’s volunteers to process loans and returns without needing to access customer data. Currently, the Council’s libraries team are still responsible for this process in order to remain compliant with the Data Protection Act

2018. The provisional order of the remaining libraries to be handed over to DHA is Chaddesden, Blagreaves, Chellaston, Allenton, Springwood and Derwent.

DHA’s aim is to provide the local community with services beyond borrowing books.

They are working closely with communities at each local library to tailor services to fit each area.

Community Action Derby is working in partnership with DHA to recruit volunteers for all proposed Community Managed Libraries. For more information on how to get involved in volunteering please contact them on 01332 346266.

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Great Yarmouth seafront gears up to

welcome 15,000 motorcyclists for Wheels Festival

GREAT Yarmouth seafront is gearing up to welcome 15,000 motorcyclists as part of the two-day Great Yarmouth Wheels Festival in July, creating a spectacle along the Golden Mile while raising funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

The free festival, taking place on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, is organised

by Great Yarmouth Borough Council with sponsorship from individual seafront businesses, and the Greater Yarmouth Tourism and Business Improvement Area company. In its fifth year, the festival is set to draw families and vehicle enthusiasts to the seafront for an action-packed weekend.

This year’s expanded event will see a larger area of the seafront lined with even more prestige, classic and bespoke cars, large commercial vehicles and other special activities and entertainment.

The big headline attractions and further details will be announced over the coming weeks.

A highlight will be on the Saturday, when an estimated 15,000 motorcyclists are set to visit the festival, arriving from 10am for On the Throttle’s Great Yarmouth Motorcycle Take Over. Then on the Sunday afternoon, Centre 81 Classic Car and Bike Rally will parade along the seafront for judging by the mayor at the Sealife Centre Gardens.

The borough council has again

worked closely with Norfolk County Council, as highways authority, and the organisers of these authorised visits, to ensure they happen in a coordinated way, which reduces the impact on other road users, while still capturing the huge economic benefits that thousands of extra visitors bring.

This year, motorcyclists planning to access and park within the festival site along the Golden Mile are asked to make a voluntary donation of £2 per bike, which will go towards the running of the festival and the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Bikers are encouraged to make their donation online in advance to get a fast lane entry sticker for parking via www. gywheelsfestival.co.uk One of the most anticipated motorcycle attractions on Saturday will be Seastar Superbikes, who will be bringing the Ducati and Kawasaki Norwich Roadshow and will be located close to the Sealife Centre Gardens.

They will have a mobile dyno “rolling road” enabling motorcyclists to test the performance of their bikes, and will also be running escorted Ducati ride-outs for those who pre-book by calling 01508 471919 or emailing sales@seastarsuperbikes. co.uk.

New for 2019, there will be a drop-off point for helmets and leathers at the Marina Centre Café, as well as extra

stalls selling motorcycle parts, accessories and other merchandise, with confirmed traders including Flint Motorcycles, Motus Bikewear and Clean My Ride.

The festival is brought to you

by Great Yarmouth Borough Council in conjunction with the Greater Yarmouth Tourism and Business Improvement Area, Joyland and the American Diner, On the Throttle, plus other seafront businesses.

Andy McSweeny, of the Great Yarmouth-based social media forum On the Throttle, said: “The Takeover, as part of the Wheels Festival, is an annual highlight for motorcyclists and this year we’re hoping to welcome a record 15,000 bikers for the Motorcycle Takeover on July 6, raising funds for the East Anglian Air Ambulance and for the sustainable running of the festival.

“Please remember to make your £2 donation, ideally in advance online, to get your fast lane entry sticker. The £2 donation per bike allows visitors to access and park their bike within the festival site along the Golden Mile.”

Cllr Paul Hammond, vice chairman of the economic development committee, said: “Wheels is a major highlight in our events calendar, which boosts visitor numbers and spend, and promotes our borough as a vibrant place to live, work and visit. This year, we’re gearing up for an

even bigger festival, bringing fun for everyone over two action-packed days, centred around the spectacle of 15,000 visiting motorcyclists on the Saturday and the car and bike rally on the Sunday.”

Alan Carr, chief executive of the Great Yarmouth Tourism and Business Improvement Area (GYTABIA), said: “The Wheels Festival brings a real buzz to the Golden Mile and the many thousands of people it attracts are good for the town and great for business.

This year’s festival looks like being bigger than ever and GYTABIA is delighted to be able to support it.”

Michael Cole, of Joyland and the American Diner, said: “We are very excited to be sponsoring Wheels again this year. This free festival is set to be bigger and better than ever,

promising a great weekend for families and enthusiasts alike while boosting trade right along the seafront.”

The festival will take place from 10am to 6pm on the Saturday and 10am to 4pm on the Sunday. For more information and to enquire about a trade stall, visit www. gywheelsfestival.co.uk Highways arrangements Marine Parade, between the junctions with North Drive at Britannia Pier and the Kings Road roundabout, will be closed to traffic between 7am and 11pm on the Saturday and until 7pm on the Sunday, with a clear signed diversion in place.

There will be no direct vehicular access to Marine Parade from Lancaster Road, York Road, Trafalgar Road, Trafalgar Square and

Britannia Road. The taxi and coach stops along North Drive will not be affected.

Motorcyclists will be routed onto Marine Parade via Trafalgar Road, Kings Road and St Peter’s Road.

The car parks at St Nicholas (limited spaces), North Drive, Euston Road and in the town centre will remain open for the public. However, the car parks at Anchor Gardens, Marina Centre North and South, and Jetty North, plus the closed roadway of Marine Parade including the landau lane, will be designated parking zones for the motorcyclists and Wheels exhibitors, who will be guided by traffic marshals.

Access along the whole length of Marine Parade will be maintained for pedestrians and emergency vehicles.

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Welcome to Yorkshire’s canal garden cruises to gold The Welcome to Yorkshire garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show has received a highly coveted Gold Medal - a fitting celebration as the tourism organisation celebrates its 10th anniversary and 10th garden at the world-famous flower show.

The garden is inspired by

Yorkshire’s proud industrial heritage and stunning natural environment with the aim of encouraging more people to visit and experience the county’s beauty first hand.

Designed by Mark Gregory from Landform Consultants, the highlight of the design is an authentically built canal with flowing water and genuine lock gates.

The garden also includes a towpath and a lock keeper’s lodge with a colourful garden and vegetable patch.

The lock gates, which were removed from right o u t s i d e Huddersfield University on the Huddersfield narrow canal after reaching the end of

their working life were gifted to Welcome to Yorkshire by the waterways and wellbeing charity Canal & River Trust.

A team from the charity spent weeks working on them to ensure they were a perfect fit for the garden.

Welcome to Yorkshire’s Commercial Director Peter Dodd said: “We were blown away when we saw the garden and it looks like the judges were too. The reaction so far has been incredible, and this

is exactly why we’ve been coming to RHS Chelsea for the last 10 years, to open people’s eyes to the beauty of Yorkshire.

“After a record success last year, Mark said he would up his game even further in 2019 and he totally has.

This has been the most demanding design we’ve ever under taken and I know the build presented some complex challenges to Mark at some points, but he’s truly knocked it out of the park. “The whole, process of producing this garden from start to finish is a huge group effort and I couldn’t be prouder; a Gold Medal for a gold standard team!” Speaking of the

medal, Landform Consultants Managing Director, Mark Gregory said: “Each year you strive to build on the success of the previous, which after last year was no mean feat!

We’re over the moon that the Welcome to Yorkshire garden has been recognised once again and couldn’t be more pleased with the result. Chelsea is always a team effort, and we’ve got a winning team, I couldn’t be prouder.” Affectionately named the ‘Construction King of Chelsea’, Mark Gregory has built a grand total of 99 Chelsea show gardens and spent almost four years of his life on the grounds of Royal Hospital. Mark founded Landform on 1st April 1988 and the very next day was called on to create a lastminute Chelsea

garden and he’s been back every single year since.

Landform holds more than 20 Gold medals, alongside Mark’s five personal Gold medals.

Sean McGinley, Director of Yorkshire & NE for Canal & River Trust added: “Our huge congratulations to Welcome to Yorkshire and Mark Gregory.

His attention to detail and passion is phenomenal.

Our charity is proud to have helped support the garden with gifted genuine lock gates from Huddersfield Narrow Canal, adapted at our Stanley Ferry workshop in Yorkshire and equipment typically found in a lock keepers lodge.

We hope this wonderful achievement will inspire visits to Yorkshire and encourage even more people taking time out to discover their local waterways, which can help improve our health, wellbeing and happiness.”

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Contemporary Outdoor SKIPTONFAMILY BUSINESS, Sculpture returns to Newby Hall WHITAKERS CHOCOLATES, Newby Hall presents return of outdoor Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition with NEWBY 2019 + MatomboThis June sees the return of the Contemporary Sculpture Park sited in the Woodland, Orchard and River Walk at Newby Hall, a Wren designed Stately Home near Ripon in North Yorkshire.

Following a break of 4 years, the exhibition simply titled NEWBY 2019 + Matombo has been carefully curated by Orlando Compton, the eldest son of owners; Richard & Lucinda Compton. Alongside the works in the woodland, Newby’s summer resident sculptors, Matombo will also be exhibiting their Zimbabwean sculptures within the gardens. Orlando says:We first started the Sculpture Exhibition in 2001 inspired by Newby’s famous collection of ancient Roman sculpture. At Newby, we have a passion for sculpture so it isincredibly exciting to be showcasing and supporting contemporary British and Zimbabwean sculpture.

Some of the pieces have been especially created for Newby, including works

by Ben Greenwood, Juliet Gutch, Terence Hammill and Emma Stothard. There are 48 sculptures in the Exhibition, which is open until the end of September by 24 different artists, 8 of whom are from Yorkshire.

The sculptures are made from many different media, including wood, steel, bronze, marble, ceramic, brass, copper and glass in a wide range of styles.The pieces have been specifically created to complement its outdoor setting. Orlando

SET THEIR SIGHTS ON WEMBLEY

says:The environment is a huge part of the exhibition.

The Landscape and Woodland evolve and become part of the experience...the light, the trees and thesculptures change throughout the season, the exhibition will look very different in the middle of June to how it does at the end of the exhibition in September. A Champagne & canape Private View of NEWBY 2019 + Matombo with Lucinda Compton, Orlando Compton and several of the sculptors will be available for press on Thursday 20th June from 6.30pm N E W B Y 2019 + Matombo are

free with the cost of admission to Newby Hall & Gardens and is open from 21st June to 29th September.Newby Hall & Gardens is open for the 2019 Season until 29th Septemberwww.newbyhall. cominfo@newbyhall.com For more information go to www.newbyhall.comFor any further information, please contact Louise ScottMarketing ManagerNewby Hall and Gardens01423 320412

Local business, Whitakers Chocolates, have secured their place as Finalists at The National Family Business Awards 2019 to be held at Wembley Stadium on 13thJuly.

The awards were founded 10 years ago to honour and celebrate the extraordinary 4.8 million family-owned businesses in the UK which form the engine room of the British economy. Amalia Brightley-Gillott, Managing Director of Family Business Place who host the awards says, “We’re over the moon to welcome Whitakers Chocolatesas Finalists at this year’s awards. They’re an exceptional example of how family businesses are leading the way, continuing to innovate and thriving in today’s competitive, economically uncertain world.”William Whitaker, managing director of Whitakers Chocolates, commented “We are delighted to be recognised for such a prestigious, meangingful award. Wetake great pride in our name and heritage, built over130 years. We run a business built on family values of trust, integrity and loyalty,so there couldn’t be a better accolade for us to share with our team. To be a finalist is incredible and we’ve got our fingers crossed for the big night at Wembley!”Over 100 finalists from all four corners of the UK and Ireland will now

go head to head across 10 categories, judged by an independent panel. The winners will be announced at Wembley Stadium on 13thJuly in what’s set to be a spectacular 10thanniversary celebrationof the awards.

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Greater Lincolnshire leaders back British steel Lincolnshire County Council and North East Lincolnshire Council have joined North Lincolnshire Council in signing up to the UK Steel Charter.

The charter is a UK Steel initiative that seeks to promote the use of quality British steel in construction projects.

Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “Scunthorpe has hundreds of years of steelmaking history and we make some of the highest quality steel in the world at our works.

“By signing up to this charter, our three councils are agreeing to take practical steps to maximise the opportunities for UK steel producers,

including those in Greater Lincolnshire.

“Despite the challenging times, I’m sure that together with our colleagues in Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire, and with extensive support from the Government and the passionate workers at British Steel, we can keep steelmaking in North Lincolnshire.”

Cllr Martin Hill, leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said: “We’re proud to support our colleagues in North Lincolnshire and sign up to the UK Steel Charter.

“The manufacture of British steel products isn’t just important to Greater Lincolnshire - it also makes a significant contribution to the national economy, worth around £9.5bn a year.

“It’s vital we secure the future of the industry and work towards a brighter future for Scunthorpe’s steelworks and its workers.”

Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, added: “North East Lincolnshire is ready to play its part in strengthening the

UK’s steel industry. “Like our neighbouring councils, we’ll do our utmost to promote the use of UK-produced steel in construction and infrastructure

projects, supporting highly paid, skilled manufacturing jobs and training opportunities in Greater Lincolnshire’s communities.”

Health visiting and nursing services for children rated 'Good' The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have rated our health visiting and children and young people nursing services as ‘Good’ overall, following an inspection at the end of February. Overall, inspectors concluded that services were effective, caring, responsive and well-led. Councillor Mrs Patricia Bradwell, Executive Councillor for Children’s Services, said: “This is a really positive report which confirms we are providing good services for children, young people, their families and carers in Lincolnshire.

I’m pleased that inspectors can see we have a clear vision for the services we need to provide for local people, with strong support from all staff involving parents and children in the decisions that affect them. “Congratulations to all staff who do so much to ensure effective support is provided on a daily basis. While there is a lot to celebrate in this report, we recognise there are things we can do better and we are targeting those areas to make sure practice is as good as it can be and staff feel fully supported and valued.”

The inspection report highlighted key areas of good practice:

• Staff recognised safety incidents and reported them appropriately, knew how to keep children safe and risk assessments are clearly documented • Based effectively on the national Healthy Child Programme, staff from different agencies work well together for the benefit of children and their families and referrals and transfers of children to other services are carried out safely.

• Staff care for children and families with compassion, providing emotional support and involving parents in decisions about their children.

• Services are planned and provided to meet the needs of local people and their communities, taking account of children’s individual needs and using innovative ways to improve service provision.

• There is a vision for the future of service provision involving staff and parents, with managers ensuring high quality sustainable care and staff committed to improving services.

While children are well cared for and kept safe from

abuse, the report does note that there are small areas that require improvement.

Hand hygiene, the cleaning of toys and sufficient space for privacy and confidentiality at a few of our children’s centres has been highlighted. A management plan is in place to address this. Inspectors also questioned insufficient numbers of health visiting staff for children. There are a relatively small number of health visitor vacancies, the majority of which have been filled, including from our student health visitors who have been offered a post when they qualify. It was acknowledged that a continuous programme of recruitment for health visitors is in place and we will continue to use relief staff and work with the leadership team to ensure teams are supported until that happens.

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Saddle up for a weekend of free, family fun at Cycle Fest Excitement is building ahead of a brand new cycling event, which promises a weekend of free, family fun.

Organised by Access Lincoln, North Kesteven District Council and Giant, Cycle Fest is a free event taking place in the grounds of Doddington Hall on Saturday 1 June - the day before the Giant Lincoln Sportive.

There will be a range of cycling activities for all the family to try, including a pump bike track, a virtual velodrome racing simulator, have-a-go KMX karts, and children’s mountain bike taster sessions.

In addition, you can enjoy a led-ride and treasure hunt in Skellingthorpe Old Wood, while Giant will have

demonstration bikes and will be providing free bike safety checks. Alison Mackfall, Access Lincoln project coordinator, said: “With cycling becoming more and more popular, we thought the time was right for the county to have its very own Cycle Fest.

“With so much on offer, it will appeal to both cycling fanatics and those wanting to find out

what all the fuss is about.

“There will also be food marquees where you can grab a bite to eat and lots of other entertainment for the family.

“It’s the ideal family day out for the end of the half-term week.”

Tony Mabbott, strategic leisure contract manager at North Kesteven District Council, added: “One of the

Take a Stand Against Doorstep Scams Officers from Lincolnshire Trading Standards, Lincolnshire Police, Environment Agency and HMRC were out in villages and towns across Lincolnshire last week cracking down on rogue traders. Patrolling areas in Hykeham, villages south of Lincoln and areas along the East Coast, officers worked together to disrupt rogue traders, give advice to traders on trading practices and talk to residents on what they should think about when contracting with a trader. Kimberley Marshall, trading standards officer at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “From intelligence, we know that rogue traders are operating in these areas” “We see that residents are typically ‘cold called’, told they need work doing to their roof/garden/driveway, amongst other things and then

significantly over charged, for often poor standard of workmanship.

Sometimes the work is unnecessary or left unfinished, property is damaged to obtain money, and in some cases, rogue traders use intimidation to extort money.” “By working collaboratively with partners, we are able to disrupt and enforce against rogue traders, provide advice to traders around their trading practices and to raise awareness in the community by advising people as to what they should be looking for when considering a trader.

An Environmental Crime Officer at the Environment Agency said: “Illegal waste carriers undercut legitimate businesses, can cause severe damage to the environment and make a misery for local residents. We are determined to make life hard for criminals. We support legitimate business and we are proactively supporting them by disrupting and stopping the criminal element, backed up by the threat of more tough enforcement action and prosecution. “If you suspect a company is operating illegally, you can call the Environment Agency 24/7 on 0800 80 70

60 or report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said: “It can be heart-breaking to see the effects on a victim of rogue trading. They can lose not only their savings but all their trust in tradespeople. Rogue traders often target the most vulnerable - they will charm, confuse or bully their victim into handing over money.”

“If a cold caller is aggressive in their sales tactics, suggests unnecessary work or fails to agree a set cost, please be wary and trust those alarm bells. Rogue traders have been known to persuade clients to go to an ATM with them so they can extort more money from them. Don’t let them get away with it. Make notes on the appearance and clothing of a suspect and take down any details of their vehicle, then pick up the phone and report it.”

Kimberley adds: “If looking to contract a trader, please take these five tips into account: 1. Never use cold-callers, remember: ‘Not Sure, Don’t Open the Door’ 2. Consumers are legally entitled to a 14-day cooling off period for contracts formed at their home.

3. Check the identity of the caller carefully.

4. Ask a trusted person for advice on reputable traders.

5. Display a “No Cold Calling” sticker.

6.

Always report suspicious activity.

For more advice and information on the work trading standards does, visit www. lincolnshire.gov.uk

council’s corporate priorities is to improve the health, wellbeing and sustainability of the district and we are committed to working with partners such as Access Lincoln to achieve this.

“Cycling has many benefits, not only for the cyclist’s health but also the wider quality of the environment; we must not forget the simple

fact that cycling is great fun and we hope this event will inspire even more families to cycle in the district.”

Access Lincoln is a Lincolnshire County Council initiative, supported by Lincoln BIG and funded by the Department of Transport.

For more on Access Lincoln visit www.accesslincoln. co.uk .

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Miles without Stiles

– the easy way to enjoy the Peak District National Park The Peak District National Park’s most accessible routes are highlighted in a new book, Miles without Stiles.

The guide introduces 20 routes, showcasing some of the Peak District’s finest landscapes. It contains clear maps and descriptions along with striking photography.

Written by Peak District

National Park Authority access officer Sue Smith, the guide highlights areas from moorland expanses to quiet dales and introduces visitors to the Peak District’s dramatic geology, distinctive habitats and wildlife and cultural heritage.

Sue said: “Miles without Stiles routes are for everyone to explore and enjoy.

All routes are wellsurfaced, free from stiles, steps and narrow gates and are graded for different abilities.

“They are

suitable for people of all fitness levels and those with limited mobility, including wheelchair users, families with pushchairs and the visually impaired – as well as dog walkers with less agile dogs! Some of the routes are also ideal for cycling.

“A love of the countryside, once found, never goes away so we hope these routes will open up new places to explore.”

Andrew McCloy, chair of the Peak District National Park Authority, added: “It’s vital that everyone has the chance to enjoy our spectacular landscapes and share the enormous health and wellbeing benefits they bring.”

National Parks across the

UK are working together to develop Miles without Stiles routes to provide the best possible access to their landscapes.

The Peak District Miles without Stiles guide was funded with sponsorship from Yorkshire Water. Geoff Lomas, lead countryside adviser at Yorkshire Water, said: “All people benefit from being in the countryside and find that being near water is relaxing and inspiring. We are very pleased to support the Miles Without Stiles guidebook, which lets people know where they can visit in the countryside with the least restrictions.”

The book is dedicated to the memory of the Peak District

National Park Authority’s former head of field services, Sean Prendergast, and to Tom Scotford, son of Accessible Derbyshire co-founder Gillian Scotford. Gillian said: “Tom passed away two years ago.

My happiest times were when I was walking with him in the Peak District countryside – enjoying just a couple of hours of simple walking.

Miles Without Stiles is not just a number of walks...it’s a life. It’s fun. It’s about staying together as a family - it’s days out full of hope and laughter.

“Disabled people need confidence to get out and about and explore. Information is key to letting people know what is right for them. With all terrain wheelchairs and improved technology so

much is possible.” The Miles without Stiles book costs £5.95 and can be bought at Peak District National Park visitor centres and via https:// shop.peakdistrict.gov.uk.

Every penny from sales of the handbook will go into the Peak District National Park’s Access Fund for improvements to existing and new Miles without Stiles routes. For more details of Miles without Stiles, go to www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/ mws.

Share your experiences of Miles without Stiles – we’d like to include pictures of visitors enjoying our first 20 routes in our next handbook.

Share with us on social media using #MilesWithoutStiles #PeakDistrict

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Holiday Hotlist 2019 If you’re looking for holiday inspiration for the year ahead look no further as Post Office Travel Money reveals its Holiday Hotlist for 2019. Together with Airbnb, showcasing some examples of unique accommodation available in each destination to get your imagination fired up. The Post Office Travel Money Holiday Hotlist 2019 was selected by considering a number of decision-making

factors.

These include affordable local costs, favourable sterling exchange rates to boost the spending power of UK tourists and local cultural events and celebrations scheduled in the year ahead. Hadi Moussa, General Manager for Northern Europe from Airbnb said: “The Post Office has picked out some amazing value travel destinations spotlighted in their hot list this year. From the extensive coastline of Southern Italy and Spain’s ‘off the beaten track’ beaches to the beautiful cities of Porto and Bratislava, there’s so much to see

and do. Whether travellers are exploring the rich and varied locations in Europe or heading further afield to the likes of Bali and India, there is a breadth of listings* available on Airbnb to suit every guest’s needs.”

If value for money is your biggest priority consider Turkey, Spain or Bali TURKEY Why? A slump in the value of the Turkish lira means UK visitors will get around a third more lira for their pounds than a year ago, which helps to explain why holiday bookings for April-December are already up 65 per cent yearon-year1. In the annual Post Office Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer, Marmaris was second cheapest of 42 destinations surveyed.

Where?A stunning example of an Airbnb listing in Turkey,

Sapphire is a bright and airy five-star apartment with white-washed beams in the heart of Istanbul.

The apartment boasts fabulous views of Istanbul’s landmark mosques and the Golden Horn inland waterway from the Bosphorus and is close to the bars and restaurants of Beyoglu.

BALI Why? Bali is one of the very few destinations where the cost of living is low and where sterling is also stronger than a year ago.

UK tourists are catching on and sales of its currency, the rupiah, have surged by 483 per cent in the past decade to prove the point.

Where?

The Writer’s Treehouse is the ultimate five-star romantic retreat: an airy, jungle-style bamboo home just a stone's throw from a quiet beach in west coast Pekutatan. Surrounded by trees, visitors can relax in a hammock in a gorgeous tropical garden where there is always something in bloom.

The treehouse is one example of many homes dotted across Bali that are part of the new Airbnb Plus tier, a premium category of homes inspected against a 100+ point checklist covering design, amenities and hospitality.

SPAIN Why? Rated best value in Europe in the Post Office’s Holiday Spending Report with a 90 per cent approval rating, Spain has also moved up the Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer top 10 after prices fell by over two per cent year-on-year.

BRATISLAVA Why? The ninth cheapest city in Europe according to the Post Office City Costs Barometer, Slovakia’s capital is becoming one of the ‘goto’ cities for millennials and little wonder. Prices in Bratislava are 44 per cent lower than in nearby Vienna.

Where? A stylish modern apartmentin a fabulous location next to the art nouveau Blue Church is

among the contrasting range of accommodation available in Bratislava from Airbnb.

A great city centre base from which to walk to the restaurants, bars and shops of the old town or the Danube promenade, the five-star apartment costs from £32 per night and sleeps three guests.

PORTO Why? Portugal’s second city is even cheaper than Bratislava and the best bet for a bargain break in Western Europe, according to the Post Office, which found prices a third lower than in Lisbon.

Porto will also play host to the first Nations League finals in June – featuring the England football team.

Where?

A romantic, rustic flatin the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site is among many examples of character homes available from Airbnb.Set in a 19th century building with stone and whitewashed walls as well as pretty, patterned floors, the flat’s vintage feel makes it a home-from-home in the old town.

The five-star flat costs from £41 per night and sleeps four guests. Culture vultures could be especially tempted

by Southern Italy, India or Patagonia this year SOUTHERN ITALY Why? The ancient city of Matera is this year’s European Capital of Culture, which will turn the spotlight on a region of Italy that has only recently started to attract significant numbers of UK visitors and which is cheaper than many of the country’s better-known tourist traps.

Where?

Il Sasso sotto L’Albero is located in the Sassi district of Matera, where unique cave dwellings carved from rock and originating from a prehistoric troglodyte settlement provide one of Italy’s most unique landscapes.

INDIA Why? 2019 marks the 150th anniversary of Gandhi’s birth and celebrations to mark this will run throughout the year,

attracting UK tourists keen to understand the country’s history and culture.

PATAGONIA Why? Visitors in 2019 will have the chance to travel the new Route of Parks trail set up to guide them through Patagonia’s 17 national parks.

Those visiting in July may be lucky enough to see a solar eclipse while they take the trail.

Where?

Accommodation is great value in Patagonia and there are several good examples of character homes in its northern lake region around Bariloche.

One of these claims to be the most beautiful lake loft in San Carlos de Bariloche overlooking Nahuel Huapi lake and just steps from the beach.

Prices for one night start from £70 and the five star apartment can sleep three guests. And finally, for a chance to walk in the footsteps of those from our favourite medieval fantasy epic, Croatia and Iceland can’t be beaten ICELAND Why: Iceland has made huge headway in attracting UK visitors over the past decade as a 237 per cent increase in sales of the Icelandic krona shows.

The krona is now one of the few currencies to have weakened against sterling in recent months so Iceland looks set to welcome yet more tourists in 2019 – especially those who want to see the ‘Lands beyond the Wall’ from Game of Thrones in real life.

Where?

Splash out on a luxury stay in a spacious new villa in Akureyri,the northern capital of Iceland.

Offering spectacular views of the Eyiafjordur fjord, the hillside house is a great base for visits to scenic Lake Mývatn, the Grand Canyon of Jökulsárgljúfur and the magnificent waterfalls at Goðafoss and Dettifoss.

Sleeping five, the property costs from £229 per night.

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Budding gardeners come together to transform park Volunteers of all ages have been using the power of flowers to transform the entrance to a Newark park.

Budding gardeners from local Cub and Scout groups, the Holy Trinity Catholic Academy and Reach Learning Disability have brought to life their own planting designs at Sconce and Devon Park, on Boundary Road.

Guided by Newark and Sherwood District Council park rangers, each group was allocated a triangular shaped bed in which they could design the entire layout.

A group from Flower Pod - part of Reach Learning Disability, a charity that provides day centre care and support for people with learning disabilities – spent the afternoon planting different varieties of poppies, geraniums and verbenas in a pink, purple and yellow colour scheme.

Flower Pod brings together employees, volunteers and people with learning disabilities to produce and sell flowers, natural confetti, wreaths and other locally sourced products.

Jane H u f t o n , F l o w e r Pod centre manager, said: “We love this kind of project – being part of the local community is really

important and although we are based in Southwell, all the guys involved live in Newark and not many have the chance to garden.

It’s lovely to think they will be able to bring friends and family to Sconce to show them what they’ve been part of”. The project was enjoyed by the whole group including members Stuart and Robin.

They said, respectively: “It’s great that we get to use our gardening skills somewhere else - now everyone can see what we do” and “We have used plants that you can find in the Flower Pod garden they are good for bees and other pollinators."

Lavender, sage and rudbeckia are among the planting designs by a group of pupils from the next door Holy Trinity Catholic Academy.

Sue Hayes, teaching assistant at the school said: “The pupils have really enjoyed the whole process, from the initial

designs, picking the plants and colour schemes and the planting session at the park.

They can’t wait to see the results of their hard work once the plants come into life.”

A combination of white and purple aubretia, yellow creeping jenny and creeping thyme formed the Scout logo within the flowerbed designed by the 7th Newark Cubs & Scouts.

In addition, the 6th Newark Cubs also continued the bright theme with a colourful creation of pink, red, yellow and blue echinacea, helenium and achillea plants. Phil Beard, business manager for parks and amenities at the district council, said: “Our Cleaner, Safer and

Greener campaign has certainly heightened awareness of our open spaces and we take great pride in our parks. "This has been a great project that’s giving local groups and organisations the opportunity to get involved in the local community.

We are delighted that all the groups enjoyed turning their visions for the flower beds into reality and we look forward to seeing the finished results.”

The park is home to a variety of habitats including riverside, pastures, woodlands, grasslands and an orchard, as well as some rare plant species including flowering rush with its cup-shaped, pink flowers that appear around

wetland habitats. In addition, it is already rich in a variety of plant life from tall oaks to small herbs and grasses, attracting wildlife including butterflies, dragonflies, kingfishers, swans and thrushes.

Last year, the park was presented a Green Flag Award for the 10th time, which rewards well maintained parks and green spaces.

Green Flag parks set a benchmark standard for recreational outdoor spaces across the country and the award recognises good management and the hard work of staff and volunteers in maintaining spaces that meet the needs of the local community.

THE ANNUAL HEMLOCK HAPPENING event is returning to Bramcote Hills Park on Saturday 8th June, marking its 17th year.

This popular family event will take place between 1.00pm and 6.00pm and is completely free. There’s a host of live music and performances throughout the day, with an official opening on the main stage at 2.00pm.

Also taking place will be: • A community stage showcasing a host of talent from local schools, dance

groups and community performers.

• A number of new bands will be taking to the main stage as well as some old favourites.

Back by popular demand is the Anatolian Folk dance group.

• Castle Rock will be providing the bar and there will be food stalls for you to grab a snack whilst you are enjoying a walk around.

• Arts and crafts, community group stalls and lots of activities for the children to get involved in.

“Once again, I’m delighted to have been involved in the organisation of what is now the largest community event in the Borough of Broxtowe.

I’m looking forward to yet another amazing fun-filled day!” said Stan Heptinstall, Member of the Bramcote and Stapleford Golden Jubilee Group The Hemlock Happening is organised each year by L Leisure with support from the Bramcote and Stapleford Golden Jubilee Group.

Parking is available on site for bicycles and disabled badge holders only.

All others are asked to park on Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground.

The official programme will be issued in the coming weeks and will be available on the Hemlock Happening website. (Opens in a New Window) Follow L Leisure on Facebook to keep updated. For more event information, please contact the Liberty Leisure Limited Events team on 0115 917 3695, email events@ lleisure.co.uk or visit the LLeisure Events webpage.

Hemlock Happening Is Back!

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Summer Events Coming to North Notts North Notts BID is delighted to be delivering two brand new, free-to-attend events this summer in Retford and Worksop town centres.

Worksop will welcome the ‘North Notts Food Festival’.

The event takes place from 10am-5pm on Thursday 25th July. This is the first day of the Nottinghamshire school holidays so promises to be a real family affair with children’s activities provided by ‘Fairly Famous Family’ and the ‘Liver Cottage’ comedy walkabout. There will also be a delicious mix of artisan food market stalls to

buy goodies from on the day.

The highlight of the day is that there will be live demonstrations from celebrity chefs Dean Turner and Brian Turner CBE. Bristol-born Dean became a household name, cooking family-friendly recipes on ITV’s Lorraine after regular appearances on ITV’s This Morning in 2009, where his cheerful persona made him a huge favourite to millions of viewers.

After coming second in BBC’s MasterChef Goes Large in 2006 - he changed his life radically, leaving his job as

a digger driver to pursue his love of cooking and food.

Dean’s ethos on food is that it should be achievable, simple and above all taste fantastic.

Brian Turner CBE is said to be one of Britain’s much loved and well-known chefs having trained at Simpson’s in the Strand, The Savoy, The Beau Rivage in Lausanne and Claridge’s before opening his own establishments.

Having been on the first ever Ready Steady Cook Show, Turner served nearly 15 years on the very successful programme as well as many appearances on This Morning,

Saturday Morning with James Martin and more recently his own shows ‘A Taste of Britain’ and ‘My life on a plate’ on the BBC. Bank Holiday Sunday, 25th August, will see the BIDs first ever musical extravaganza, ‘Party in the Square’ that will take place in Retford’s historic market place from 2pm – 7:30pm.

Hosted by the BID’s very own BID Ambassador Joe Sentance and BID Chair Steve Bennett, the afternoon kicks off on the specially commissioned 60sqm stage, with Ginny Brown and the Collective getting everyone in the mood with a selection of

soul, funk and disco classics.

Little Mix tribute band, Little Fix, will then take to the stage followed by local family group, The Bowkers who will treat the audience to some vocal harmony swingstyle classics. Ramping up the energy, Mercury, one of the UK’s leading ‘Queen’ tribute acts will rock the audience with renditions from Queen’s brilliant back catalogue of hits.

If that wasn’t enough for a fantastic afternoon of music, the event is rounded off by Jake Quickenden, who will sing a selection of popular tunes. Jake is a former X Factor finalist, I’m a Celebrity

runner up and winner of Dancing on Ice 2018.

As well as being able to sample the delicious food in the many cafes and restaurants in town, those attending will be able to feast on a selection of street food from vegan, locally produced ice cream, to the taste of the Caribbean and can even get into the festival spirit with a face and body art station. It is really going to be an afternoon for all of the family to enjoy!

Find out more about both events and the delicious food that will be available please visit www.northnottsbid.co.uk or email info@northnottsbid. co.uk for more details.

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things to do in

and around Nottingham Let's hope we get some good weather this month because there are tons of outdoor activities going on in and around Notts. Here are my favourites. Detonate, one of Nottingham's favourite underground and electronic music festivals returns this summer to the idyllic surroundings of Colwick Country Park (8 June). Newark Festival is back for its eight year running in the beautiful setting of the Riverside Park, in view of Newark Castle.

Expect music, food and fun for the family (14-16). Forest Live returns to Forest Pines, part of the beautiful Sherwood Forest (28-30 June) This year welcomes Jess Glynn, Paul Weller and Jack Savoretti.

The concerts are renowned for their informal and relaxed atmosphere set to a spectacular forest backdrop. Money raised from ticket sales helps to look after the nation’s forests sustainability, for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive.

As well as the festivals, of course there is the usual lineup of talent to look forward to. The Royal Concert Hall plays host to Sophie-Ellis Bextor (4 June) The world's most iconic dance band.

Ministry of Sound brings the world premiere of The Annual Classical, the orchestral re imagine of the best selling dance music compilation series of all time, 'The Annual' (6 ) There's an audience with

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the fabulous Nick Cave (25 ) John Barrowman visits (28 June) and Gladys Knight (30 June) and What's Love Got To Do With It - A Tina Turner tribute (29) while down the road at the Motorpoint Arena there's Sean Paul (1 ) and Westlife (18-19 ). There's also outdoor theatre to look forward to at Wollaton Park (9,13,20,28 June & 6 July) and Newstead Abbey (16, 19, 28). If you prefer your drama indoors, Mousetrap, the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre comes to The Theatre Royal (17 - 22 June). Hit musical Kinky Boots continues at the Theatre Royal until 8 June, The Body Guard arrives for a two week run (11-22 June) and those Calendar Girls drop in (25-29). Food lovers can look forward to joining Harts Hotels head chef Martin Sludds for an evening of Lobster, Chateaubriand and a bottle of Chateau Violette Moulis 2014.(7-17 June) and its BBQ season again with Harts first event (28) and let's not forget that it's Fathers Day on 16th. There are lots of special events around the City, including a Cruise and lunch on the Trent with Princess River Cruises or enjoy a hearty BBQ and traditional steel band - a real treat for Dads at the lovely Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Spa in the quaint village of Barnby Moor in Retford (16) You could

also treat Dad to a course at The School of Artisan Food.

Take your pick from Pasta Making (8-6), Gnocchi and Risotto making (9) learn the art of foraging (23) or learn how to pair beer and cheese.

You can also head to Langer Hall for their Food, Drink and Antique Fair (2nd). There are lots more outdoor activities.

Bubble Rush takes place on 15th. Give your pooch a work out at the Muddy Dog Challenge taking place in the grounds of the spectacular Wollaton Hall (29 June) and raise money to help care for the dogs and cats at Battersea.

If you like something a little quieter, join the free Photo Walk (9 June) at Thoresby Park for photo lovers, all ages, all abilities, all cameras!

A chance for you to have a little creative 'photo me-time' and pick up ideas, hints and tips to help you make better photos, or simply relax and enjoy the unique experience experience of Forest Bathing at Sherwood Forest (1 June) immerse yourself in the therapeutic powers of the woodland. Learn about the latest medical research in to the health and well-being benefits of spending time under the canopy of trees.

Other notable dates for the diary include the ICC Cricket World Cup at Trent Bridge (From 3, 6, 13 and 20 ) The Nature Valley Open Tennis see on court action 8- 16. There's

the chance to snoop around folks gardens on the Park Trail (23) The Nottingham Motor Show returns to Wollaton Park (8-9 ) plus there's more classic cars, vintage fairground rides and stores plus retro music at Newstead Abbey (29-30 June), All the usual tours are taking place this month around the city, such as the Robin Hood Town Tour, the Nutty Nottingham tour or the Book Lovers Walk. *Always check with the venue ahead and book if necessary.

There is usually a cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise'

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Panto in the Park Retford is set to host a second summer of slapstick, songs and silliness as Talegate Theatre are back with three more spellbinding shows as part of Panto in the Park.

The hugely popular

pantomimes drew hundreds of people into Kings’ Park last year and three more FREE performances are planned for 2019 starting on Tuesday 30th July with The Little Mermaid, followed by Jack and the Beanstalk and the Wizard of Oz in August.

Bassetlaw District Council will be hosting the Pantos at its dedicated open air stage in Retford’s award-winning park, so get ready for colourful costumes, lots of laughs and magical musical moments throughout the school summer holidays.

Cllr Julie Leigh, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Bassetlaw District Council, which is responsible for hosing the free Panto in the Park season, said: “Our Panto in the Park festival was a big hit with people of all ages

and we’re thrilled to announce that Talegate Theatre will be back for three more shows this summer. They are completely free to attend and visitors can take advantage of all the other attractions that are available in Kings’ Park while they are there.

James Worthington, Artistic Director at TaleGate Theatre said; “We are very excited to be working with Bassetlaw District Council to once again bring the joy of theatre to Kings’ Park. Last year proved a huge success bringing hundreds of families to enjoy the professional pantomimes and all the park has to offer. I am sure everyone will enjoy this year’s productions full

of laughter, dancing, singing and summer fun!” Kicking off with The Little Mermaid on Tuesday 30th July, audiences will be taken ‘under the sea’ for this fast paced, highly entertaining and bubbly pantomime. Follow Lenor, our mermaid princess as she finds her sea legs in search of her happily ever after.

Guaranteed to make a splash!

Next up on Thursday 15th August will be a Talegate Theatre classic - Jack and the Beanstalk. Don't miss this GIANT panto and follow our hero Jack and his Mum, Dame Trott as they climb the beanstalk to rescue Princess Jill and their Faithful cow, Daisy. Will they defeat the

giant? Will they find riches and pay the rent! And finally, on Wednesday 21st August, click your ruby heels together and join us ‘over the rainbow’ for a magical adventure with the Wizard of Oz. Follow Dorothy and her new friends along the yellow brick road as they help the wonderful Wizard of Oz defeat the Wicked Witch of the West.

This is a fresh new pantomime take on the tale we all know and love and is suitable for all ages.

All the fun-filled and familyfriendly Pantos are completely free to attend, will last approx.

50mins and start at 2pm. Bring chairs, blankets and even a picnic in case you get peckish.

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2019 Afternoon Tea Award Finalists Revealed The MacDonald Leeming House hotel in Cumbria will be competing with some of the country’s top hotels for the title of Afternoon Tea Of The Year 2019 on Friday 14th June at Westminster Boating Base in London.

Some of the finest hotels and restaurants from around the UK will take part in

the awards, which recognise the best in afternoon tea service and creativity. This years awards are sponsored

by Tipiak, which is a food company that manufactures prepared food products, frozen ready-meals, mini appetizers and pastries products, grocery products and crusty bread products.

The Afternoon Tea Awards will judge the entire customer experience, from arrival to departure, with a strong emphasis on food, tea and service. Chefs will be judged on their flair and creativity with their afternoon tea menus combined with high levels of service.

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My Chelsea Hotel Chelsea, London Polurrian On The Lizard Cornwall Crewe Hall Cheshire St.Ermin's Hotel Westminster, London Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa Surrey 2019 FINALISTS 2019 Afternoon Tea of the Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa After receiving some Year finalists...

Suffolk fantastic entries, we are Macdonald Leeming House Grassington House excited to announce our Cumbria North Yorkshire

Leeming House Afternoon Tea for yourself with a Treat & Sleep special offer. With their specially selected afternoon tea breaks, you’ll enjoy the great British tradition of Afternoon Tea and overnight accommodation On arrival settle in to enjoy delicate finger sandwiches, homemade scones, and a selection of sweet treats, washed down with freshly brewed tea and coffee.

You can book direct with the hotel on 0344 879 9142 COMO The Halkin Belgravia, London London Hilton Park Lane Mayfair, London Sheraton Grand Mayfair, London InterContinental London The O2 East Greenwich, London Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch Hackney, London Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa Wirral

Hotel Cafe Royal Soho, London W Hotel Leicester Square, London These 16 shortlisted hotel teams will compete at the live final on Friday 14 June 2019 and will be required to utilise their flair and creativity to prepare their Signature Afternoon Tea for our panel of industry judges.

Each team will be judged on the ingredients used, overall

presentation, flavour profile, theatre of serve, originality and drinks pairing.

There will be four awards presented on the day; • Best Tasting Afternoon Tea • Most Innovative Afternoon Tea • Best Presented Afternoon Tea • Overall Winner – who will also take home the £1,000 prize

Geoff Ware who carries out addition to his work at the the very popular and well in the community building the above role is a locally Grove. His Mentor for the respected Tom Irvine who in affectionatly known as ‘The recognised Lay Minister in position of Lay Minster was 2001 laid the foundation stone Grove’. Tom’s vision was for a church with a place to worship and also provide rooms for the people of Nottinghamshire to meet or celebrate an occasion , and with the proceeds of the sale of the former church on Portland Road and numerous well received donations ‘The Grove’ was built on a former allotment off Farleys Lane.

A unique building was erected.

Unique because the church is also a licensed premises so parties of all kinds take place there and for couples wanting a place to marry and have their reception in the same location the Grove can provide this.

It was Easter Sunday 2017 we said ‘Goodbye’ to Tom but it was very poigant that his ministry of Christs message

of Eternal life would live on at the Grove.

His words were these - ‘ God is asking me to provide a place where everyone can find peace when they need it or if they want to celebrate a wedding , a birthday , an anniversary or engagement or reflect on someone’s life following a funeral , he has given me the land on where to build such a place’.

Geoff told us that A few months before his 60th birthday he was reading a bookof daily devotions and thoughts and came accross the sentence ‘ Is god calling you to be in a different place on a more regular basis ?’

I knew he was and so after 44 years of employment with plumbing and heating merchants and knowing

retirement was imminent for the ordained Minister at my own church on Farleys Grove in Hucknall I accepted the call to become more pastorally and practically involved with the United Reformed Church as a locally recognised Lay Minister. The role means I am travelling to any one of nine churches in the Nottingham area on most Sundays in the year to lead worship and in the week the practial side sees me in the above role as a volunteer driver and working at the church. And so we return to where the story began - To be more pastorally and practically involved in my own church has now been fully realised with more ministry and being the hall manager and licensee. Now the practical side of being the centre figure of events that take place inside the walls of ‘The Grove’. Geoff and Susan (pictured) work alongside each other at the Grove.

If you need a venue for a future event or a Pastrol matter and feel the Grove would be suitable Please contact myself on 07721 404815 or 0115 8405120 or email geoffware@hotmail. co.uk or Susan Ware on 07812 589513 or email Susan at susan_ware@hotmail.co.uk

Transporting People to the day centre in Hucknall who care for people with Dementia or Alzeimers

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Carers have their say as

new Carers Strategy approved

Local carers have had their say in the way services and support is offered, as part of a new Carers Strategy approved by councillors today (Policy Committee, 22.05.19).

The Nottinghamshire Carers Strategy 2018-20 will provide more carers with one to one support and offer different ways to give carers a break

from caring. It will also join up services more closely with the NHS and community services. Currently there are at least 91,968 carers in Nottinghamshire with 21,680 carers providing over 50 hours care per week.

A group of carers have been involved in developing the new offer for carers, which will be going out to tender and is expected to start in October this year.

Councillor Boyd Elliott, Vice Chair of Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee, said: “Local carers have told us that one of the most important things for them is to have a break from caring, so we have reflected this in the new Carers Strategy.

We are delighted that a group of carers have

also been involved in the detailed development of new services, which will help us ensure we are reflecting their needs.”

Amanda Neilson is one of the Nottinghamshire carers who has been involved.

She said: “Being invited to attend workshops, carers with differing needs and views were able to offer ideas.

Nottinghamshire County Council listened to our suggestions and have incorporated them in their new Carers Strategy which includes our wellbeing as carers, at the same time improving and incorporating new services.”

The key principles of the Nottinghamshire Carers Strategy are: • Use a joined-up approach with wider community resources and the NHS • Make use of existing resources • Help carers to navigate a complex health and social care system • Consider carers’ own wellbeing • Use a personalised approach to assessment and support planning • Consider the varying situations and requirements of carers at different stages of life.

A full copy of the Carers Strategy is on the Council’s website.

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Make your best day

last forever with Trollbeads Your wedding is the beginning of a journey. With hope and love, laughter and happiness.

With something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Let romance in and keep it with you forever.

The Trollbeads Tiara takes a revolutionary approach to jewellery design and is a wonderful way to make the day last forever. The Trollbeads jewellery concept allows the bride to create her own unique tiara for the best day of her life. Also, necklaces, bracelets, rings and

earrings can be created to match the style of the bride.

Also for the groom Jewellery is not only for the bride. The day is also of great emotions to the groom, and it is important to wear just the right clothes and accessories.

Within recent years, an increasing number of men have started to wear jewellery.

This is one of the most trending tendencies in fashion – and nothing indicates this to change soon. Many women think that jewellery for men is stylish and sexy. And it radiates self-confidence.

What about the bridesmaids?

With Trollbeads it is possible

to combine any kind of jewellery and colour, so there is something to match all bridesmaids. And maybe there should be a similar bead on both bride’s and bridesmaids’ jewellery?! Share the story.

Make the day last forever Create spectacular bangles, necklaces and bracelets of the jewellery from the wedding.

This way the day will last

forever. All jewellery and beads from the Trollbeads collection can be mixed and matched in endless ways.

People are made of stories – some are defining, and some are just for fun.

A wedding is definitely defining. Wear it for the rest of your life. Trollbeads, a Danish family-owned jewellery brand, was established in 1976.

Trollbeads is the original bead-on-bracelet concept.

At the core of the brand lies self-expression through 600 different beads in sterling silver, 18 karat gold, Murano glass, freshwater pearls, amber and gemstones.

Trollbeads jewellery is available in more than 30 countries through the company’s own flagship stores, independent retailers, and online at www.trollbeads. com

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Planning for your Getting Married Abroad Wedding Day 2019 the Pros and Cons As couples plan for their big day for 2019 now is the time to get into shape. and start organizing for what will be the best day of their lives.

For the bride, you can’t start earlier enough.

You want to arrive at the alter looking vibrant with health and beauty, so what better excuse do you need to invest a little bit of time, money and energy in getting you there?

Whether it is planning a few pampering trips to some spas or joining a gym, not only can you trim your figure, you’ll do wonders for your complexion and overall energy levels.

Shopping for the wedding dress is probably the part of the wedding plans you are looking forward to more than any other aspect. The majority of bridal gowns bought in the UK are classed as ‘off the peg.’

You try on a sample of the gown in the shop; they take your measurements and order the most appropriate size for you which is then delivered to the shop for alterations to fit your exact shape and size.

Don’t panic, there may be a huge amount to do but here is a handy checklist with some of the main points to take into consideration in the build up to the big day!

12 months before…

Choose a wedding date Decide on a budget Make a list of guests and decide on numbers Book your Church/Ceremony location Book your reception venue/ caterers Choose your Bridesmaids, Ushers and Best Man Start looking for The Dress!

Choose and book your photographer 8 months before…

Choose bridesmaids’ dresses Book entertainment Choose and order your wedding cake.

Make an appointment with your chosen florist 6 months before...

Give Notice of Marriage Purchase or hire menswear Select your wedding rings 4 months before...

Send out your wedding

invitations and arranging fittings for the wedding dress and menswear 1 month before...

Arrange a final fitting of your wedding dress your bridesmaids, ushers and best man. Enjoy your hen and stag parties!

2 weeks before...

Confirm the date and time of the rehearsal to the relevant people 1 week before...

Arrange to collect your wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses and the menswear Have all your beauty treatments.

Drink plenty of water and have some early nights. Relax and enjoy this time – all your hard work is about to come to completion!

Thinking about marrying abroad but worried that your grandparents won’t be able to make it? Perhaps your close friends and family can’t afford an overseas holiday or maybe you’d rather just get away on your own. Weigh up your options here with our list of pros and cons to help you decide.

The biggest issue with getting married abroad tends to be that not everyone on your guest list will be able to make it. So if your grandmother has always dreamed of being at your wedding but is unable to travel, don’t be surprised if she seems upset when you drop the bombshell that you’ve decided to get married abroad. Do reassure anyone who can’t make it that you’ll have a second reception when you’re back in the UK. Pros You’ll be able to take your vows in the open air and celebrate your special day in an exotic or unusual location, with different food, flowers and music to complement your

wedding. Getting married abroad can often be less expensive than the average British wedding.

Many couples buy their own tickets and, while the bride’s family may pay for the wedding package, it’s acceptable for guests to pay their own way.

You can invite just a small handful of family and friends to the wedding, so you’re only with people that you really want to celebrate with. It’s the ideal excuse for not inviting your 20 odd cousins and all their children. Alternatively, you can jet off alone and get married in a romantic, private ceremony, just the two of you.

If you book through a travel operator, they’ll do practically all the organising, leaving you plenty of time for dress shopping and planning your honeymoon!

If you’d rather be totally involved in the planning process, you can opt for a tailor-made wedding.

Cons Friends and family might not be able to afford to travel

abroad, or be able take the time to go further afield. You might upset people who’ve been left off your list – but you may be able to ease some disappointment by having a big bash when you get home.

You won’t have as much control over the organising as you would at home.

You might end up regretting not inviting family members if you jet off alone. If it’s just the two of you, you’ll need to rope in a stranger to act as witness.

Although your wedding abroad may work out cheaper initially, if you put on a second reception in the UK for all those who couldn’t make it, you can end up paying as much or more than you would have done if you’d married in the UK in the first place! Even if you head for tropical climes, you can’t guarantee sunny weather. And remember, unless you head off for a second week somewhere else, you might be stuck on honeymoon with your friends and family!

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How to Choose a Wedding Venue:

What You Need to Consider Finding the perfect venue is likely to be at the top of any newly engaged couples list. With the venue playing a vital role in the success of your day it’s the big decision you really need to get right. Just like viewing a new property it is easy to become overexcited and fall in love with a place without checking the venue can cater to your requirements, so hitched.co.uk are here to answer that question - how to choose a wedding venue? Wait until you get the feeling Much like finding your dress, the shoes, a new home, it is true that when you view venues you will know if it is right for you. You need to be able to picture yourself there on the day and ensure the style of the building both exterior and interior will work with the theme of your wedding.

Finding the right venue in our opinion is the most important factor, once you fall in love with somewhere before rushing in to anything at the very least check the following match your criteria: Is it the right location?

Where will your guests be coming from? If they are not local, choosing a venue that is easily accessible, has accommodation on site or hotels in close proximity is desirable. If you

have guests coming from abroad how far is the closest international airport?

These factors may play a role in your decision making. Is the capacity right for you? Think about whether you need a large capacity wedding venue or a smaller and more intimate wedding venue. The size of the venue is just as important, too small for your number of guests and the room will feel stuffy and overcrowded, too big and guests will feel lost and the space will feel cold. When a space is empty it is hard to imagine how it will look when filled with tables. For this reason we would always advise viewing a venue when it is set up for a wedding. If this is not possible ask to see photographs, most venues should have a photo book or slide-show.

Another tip is to ask for a seating plan of the room at capacity, this will give you a good idea of how much space there is and how comfortably your guests numbers will fit.

Ask about the flow of the day Make sure the venue representative talks you through how a typical day runs. The flow of the day is crucial, any long pauses or delays and your guests will become bored. If your ceremony and reception is in the same

room how long does the turnaround take, where will the guests be and what will they be doing?

This is also relevant between the reception meal and the evening dancing. The weather in the UK can be unpredictable to say the least! If it does rain does the venue have indoor space for the reception drinks? Do they provide a master of ceremonies/ manager? This takes the stress off you and is the best way to make sure all your guests are where they are meant to be at all times.

Check the timings. Planning the time of your ceremony is a big decision; when do the venue advise? In our experience weddings of 8-9 hours work well, any longer than this and the atmosphere dwindles towards the end, you want your wedding to end on a high! Also bear in mind where the majority of people will be coming from on the day, leave plenty of time for people to get ready and arrive.

Also ask, what set up time is included in the hire fee, when will your suppliers have access to the room and when do things need to be collected?

Think about the lighting. Lighting plays an important part in any event, if your ceremony is during the day

does the room have lots of natural daylight? During the evening do they provide/ let you bring in candles?

Cameras will be a big part of your day so practise your smiles! Bearing this in mind what is the surrounding area around your venue like?

Where will your photographs be?

If you are looking at a central town hall where will you take outdoor photographs? The view from the venue and any outdoor space is also a massive plus not only for photographs but for your guests enjoyment.

Does the venue have grounds or ample outdoor space – this is useful if you have children attending and for guests to stretch their legs for ten minutes after the reception meal.

Check the finer details. At the venue viewing stage you will not know every detail of your day however

you must ask the venue what is not permitted…. If you envisage a romantic candlelit winter ceremony check the venue permits candles! If you are having your ceremony at the same venue can you throw confetti?

Finding these details out early in the planning stage before you book is essential, you are likely to have an idea of what your day will be like and the venue needs to be able to live up to this, for this reason write a list of…..

Make a list of your non-negotiable's.

Before viewing any venues sit down with your partner and discuss any non-negotiable's these could include: Budget – will the venue be able to provide everything you need within your budget, is VAT included in the price, are staff gratuities added and if so are they optional? Catering – What type of cuisine would you like? Can

the venue provide this?

Suppliers – do you have artistic friends that want to bake the cake or take the photographs? If so check the venue will permit this or do you need to use their recommended suppliers?

Live music – if you would like a band does the venue permit this? If you would like a string quartet during reception drinks do the venue allow music outside?

Fireworks, sparklers, flame eaters etc. – if you have any different entertainment ideas check your venue will allow it. Finding your venue will be one of the big milestones in your wedding planning and will determine your date, location and therefore will impact a lot of your other wedding planning decisions. You may even want to consider finding a wedding dress that perfectly suits your venue.

Many women dream about their wedding day from childhood. Not only is it one of the biggest days of a person’s life, it is also likely to be the most romantic. Given the momentous nature of the allimportant wedding, it should therefore come as no surprise that a lot of thought goes into the planning involved.

And one of the most significant aspects of that is the wedding venue. While most people associate a wedding with a church and minister, tying the knot in registry offices has become increasingly popular over the years.

Ultimately, however, the decision between church and registry office depends on the individuals in question.

A bride and groom-to-be could think about whether they want a traditional wedding versus modern.

There is nothing more traditional than donning a lavish white wedding dress and walking down a long aisle flanked by scores of family and friends to the tune of Here Comes the Bride. The tradition of having the father of the bride accompany his

daughter and give her away at the altar is one that many dads dream about.

Having bridesmaids at the side of the wife-to-be is another comforting aspect of traditional weddings that is so engrained in our cultural identity. But such strict adherence to tradition is not everyone’s cup of tea — particularly those who are in no way religious. Ultimately, marriage is a legal contract and what better way to seal that than by having a more official and straightforward ceremony in a registry office?

As opposed to having passages from the bible recited and old religious hymns sung by guests, registry office weddings can incorporate a more modern set up consisting of clear and concise vows - that are not necessarily devoid of romance — along with songs that again, are not strictly religious. At the bones of the comparison between church and registry office is just how lavish you want your wedding to be. For example, at a church there will be room for more guests, in which case a

big and extravagant ceremony is a possibility, but in an official office, only a handful of people can be present.

Brides feel more comfortable wearing a fabulous traditional wedding gown in a church, but in a registry office, a smart dress and jacket seems more apt.

A church wedding undoubtedly provides men and women — regardless of their religion - with the ultimate fairytale setting that is often considered more romantic and magical. But, on the plus side of the registry office, it can be an awful lot cheaper.

There is also less wedding planning and stress involved, meaning that the bride and groom can focus solely on each other and the reasons why they are tying the knot, instead of being distracted by the drama surrounding the spectacle that is their big day.

There is a lot to be said for couples who do not need to profess their love to the world by spending thousands of pounds on an over-the-top ceremony. Clearly all they need is each other.

Church Versus Registry Office

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5 Reasons children should learn to dance We all have an inbuilt rhythmic response to music.

If you doubt this then put on your favourite music and see how it makes you feel and how you respond to it.

Do you find yourself tapping your foot, swaying in your seat to the rhythm, maybe singing along, or do you get up and move and dance in any style that makes you feel good?

Children particularly will exhibit their inner feelings through movement and usually without the inhibitions of an adult.

1.

Dance improves coordination It may take a little practice but dance certainly helps to create and improve co-ordination in children. First, practice the steps and they will begin to feel confident with the pattern their steps are making. After that the arm movements are added and when they’ve got the hang of that then maybe some head movements and turns.

2.

Dance develops confidence and self esteem When children enjoy the music they are much more willing to

express themselves and this in turn sparks the interest to learn the steps that they have seen their peers dance. They will ask ‘will I be able to dance like that?’ or ‘can you show me that routine?’ As they start to master the basics their confidence grows, they feel proud of themselves and urge the teacher to show them more.

3. Dance is an excellent form of exercise and can help to combat obesity We hear quite regularly that children (and adults) should take more exercise, figures are

often quoted regarding how many hours of exercise a week we should all be doing. Some children are less interested in sports and therefore might struggle to find an engaging activity. Dance is fun, it can be a way of exercising without really realising it. They can start really young (approx 4 years of age) and can carry on into their adult life. For some teenagers who don’t choose P.E. at GCSE level it helps to fill that gap.

4. Dance develops musical understanding and timing Without realising it children start to develop their musical

ability. They learn to ‘count the timing’ of the music they are dancing to. More importantly they learn to dance the steps ‘in time’ with the music. This can be quite tricky for some people, young and old alike. As they progress they hear how the music is phrased, they can tell you when a new phrase is about to start. This is all by listening to the music and starting to dance the steps, it can be passed on quite effortlessly and the children will learn without any pressure.

5. Learning to dance is also a social skill

In addition, learning to dance is an activity that can be enjoyed at any social event.

It could be an evening on holiday, at a Christmas party, a family celebration like a wedding etc. These are the times that people say ‘Oh I wish I could dance!’ Then they promise themselves they will take lessons before the next upcoming event – but quite often never do! Learning to dance when you are young is so important. But best of all learning to dance is FUN, you make NEW FRIENDS and develop a SOCIAL SKILL that will last a lifetime!

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Primary praised for helping children to ‘love’ school A Nottingham primary has been praised for creating a happy and caring environment where pupils ‘love’ to go to school. Ofsted inspectors said leaders at Burford Primary in Daybrook made sure the school was welcome, orderly, calm and inclusive, where everyone is treated with the utmost respect.

Following an inspection visit in May, the education watchdog highlighted the

way the primary has provided learning opportunities and experiences that extend pupils’ horizons. Inspectors said: “Leaders are passionate, demonstrating a great desire to improve, and are rightly proud of their work redesigning the school’s curriculum. Staff and pupils show great enthusiasm for the well-thought-out topics and theme weeks, along with the trips, which one pupil explained ‘bring the topics alive’.” Awarding a judgment of ‘Good’ to the primary, the inspection report added: “The parents I spoke with were unanimously positive about

the school, which reflects the school’s own recent surveys.

“Parents told me that Burford is ‘a fantastic school’ and one said, ‘I feel lucky to have a place for my child here’. Parents and pupils highly value the supportive relationships pupils have with staff and pupils feel genuinely cared for.

“Burford pupils love their school and they cannot think of anything lacking or wrong with it, which is reflected in their good attendance.”

In particular, inspectors highlighted: • Pupils are polite and courteous everywhere around school, contributing well to the calm learning environment • Pupils are extremely proud

of their writing and their outcomes are consistently close to the national average • Pupils feel safe in school and leaders have also ensured that the curriculum supports pupils’ understanding of how to keep themselves safe • Pupils now use the ‘Burford Reading Gang’ characters to confidently talk about their reading and what they understand • There was an improvement in pupils’ attainment and progress in reading at the end of key stage 2 The report added: “Pupils hold the school’s motto, ‘Attend, Aspire, Achieve’, close to their heart. They explained that ‘aspire’ means to have a dream and they instantly talked about theirs.

The school’s curriculum has given pupils high aspirations,

and they say that this school is helping them to achieve their goals.”

Ofsted previously rated the school in Oxlcose Lane, which caters for 239 pupils aged 4-11, as ‘Good’.

Commenting on the inspection, Head Teacher Shaun Farrington said: “I am proud of all the children, staff (both within school and at Transform Trust), governors and parents at Burford. This report reflects their combined efforts in making Burford a good school. They all deserve a huge amount of thanks, as well as congratulations, and I would like to be the first person to offer them that publicly – thank you and well done everybody at Burford.”

Cllr Neghat Khan, Portfolio Holder for Early Years, Education and Employment,

said: “It’s always a pleasure to see such positive comments about one of our city schools.

This is down to hard work from staff, pupils and governors. They should all be so proud of their hard work and dedication.

“The council is working closely with partners from across the city to ensure that every child can go to a school that is rated as ‘Good’ or better.”

The percentage of pupils in Nottingham going to ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ schools is now above the England average – 86% in Nottingham compared to 85% nationally – as well as above the East Midlands average of 80%.

The full report can be read on the Ofsted website: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/ provider/21/143060

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County Council past Chairman raises £6000 for Nottingham Children’s Hospital

Councillor Sue Saddington, past Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council, has presented a cheque for £6000 to her chosen charity during her year in office, the Nottingham Children’s Hospital.

Paediatric doctors and nurses at the hospital care for over 60,000 babies, children and young people from across the region. Many people saw

the tv series which showed the excellent work that takes place at the Queen’s Medical Centre, where the charity is based. Coun Saddington said that she is very fortunate to have a healthy grandson but is aware that some people are, sadly, not so fortunate.

Coun Saddington said: “One cannot help but be touched by the devoted work of the hospital staff and the worry

and anguish of parents sitting beside their sick children. It can be such an awful time for families.

I wanted to support the C h i l d r e n ’s Hospital and support the truly wonderful work that takes place there.” Louise K n i g h t , Fundraising Manager at Nottingham Hospitals Charity, which runs the Big Appeal for Nottingham Children’s Hospital, said: “We are extremely grateful to Councillor Saddington for her support over the past year. She has done a tremendous job of bringing together a whole host of people and events to raise money. The money raised will make a huge difference to young patients being treated

at Nottingham C h i l d r e n ’s Hospital, helping to make what can be a frightening time, a little less daunting for them.”

The money was raised by County Council staff and Nottinghamshire residents through a range of events such as including the County Council waste contractor Veolia’s Recycle for Charity Campaign, raffles, a hog roast and sponsored events during Councillor S a d d i n g t o n ’s term of office as Chairman, which ran from May 2018 – May 2019.

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Lightsource BP to hold community

consultation event for new Newark solar farm proposal Lightsource BP, a leading developer and operator of solar installations in the UK, will be outlining their proposal to fund, build and operate a 49.9MW solar farm

on 207 acres of land at The Grange, Hawton, Newark, NG24 3RJ, at a community information event on 11th June 2019. Lightsource BP is inviting residents from the

surrounding area to attend the community information event, where further information will be made available on the project.

The community information

event will be held in The Parish Church of All Saints, Hawton, Newark, NG24 3RN, and residents are invited to drop in at any time between 4pm – 6.30pm. The Lightsource BP Team will be on hand to discuss the planning proposal and gather feedback from the local community.

The proposed solar farm will provide enough locallygenerated, clean renewable energy to 13,441 homes, saving 16,920 tonnes of carbon emissions every year, the equivalent of taking 3,600 large family cars off the roads.

As well as generating clean energy,

Lightsource BP solar farms are designed so that they also act as a haven for local wildlife.

A bespoke Biodiversity Management Plan will be created in conjunction with the planning application, and this will ensure that the site provides an enhanced habitat for local wildlife. We’re also choosing native species for landscape planting, seeding and habitat creation.

Lightsource BP is also eager to hear from wildlife enthusiasts and local schools who may be interested in playing a role in the ongoing monitoring of wildlife on the site.

The fields which are proposed to house this project have been chosen because they are well-screened by the local topography and existing vegetation, so the surrounding area will have a limited view of the solar farm. A detailed planting plan is being developed to ensure that the limited views are properly screened.

Conor McGuigan, Director

of Business Development for Europe, Lightsource BP said: “Solar power is becoming an increasingly important part of the climate change solution – allowing communities to meet the rise in energy demand without raising levels of carbon emissions. Solar farms like the one proposed are making clean, renewable, locally-generated power for local homes and businesses.

As always, we’re dedicated to making sure that the communities local to the proposed site are fully informed about our project.

The information event is an important part of our community engagement process, allowing elected representatives, local businesses and community members to voice their opinions and speak to our team.”

Residents can obtain further information on the project, at any time, by getting in touch with the Lightsource BP team via info@lightsourcebp.com.

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Homeowners opting to improve rather than move The number of homeowners choosing to stay put and invest in their existing property instead of moving has soared in the past five years, according to a report from specialist insurer Hiscox.

In 2013 just three per cent of

homeowners took the decision to renovate their property instead of move house, but fast-forward five years and this figure has increased to 15 per cent - rising further

to one in four among millennials.

The Hiscox Renovations and Extensions Report draws on insight from homeowners, UKwide estate agents and over 400 local council planning permission records to highlight the growing number of homeowners choosing to invest in home improvements and the profits and pitfalls they’re facing as a result.

When questioned as to reasons for investing in their current home instead of looking elsewhere, homeowners cited prohibitively high property prices (25 per cent), Stamp Duty fees (13 per cent), a sluggish property market (15 per cent),

potential interest rate rises (8 per cent) and even the uncertainty caused by Brexit (eight per cent).

Supporting the conclusion that we’re becoming a nation of improvers, UK local councils have seen a near one third (29 per cent) rise in the number of planning permission requests made by homeowners over the last ten years. Requests for loft renovations have seen the greatest increase at 114 per cent from 2008 to 2017, closely followed by living room extensions (113 per cent).

In the London boroughs of Redbridge and Harrow (the UK renovation hotspots), one in every 28 households made a planning permission application last year compared to the coldspots of Weymouth and South Ayrshire, where this figure falls to one in every 700.

Overall, bathroom and kitchen renovations are still the most popular, but garden

renovations are now the third most common home improvement and also the renovation type that has seen the most growth.

According to estate agents, adding a bedroom does the most to boost the value of a home, with the average bedroom extension delivering an 11.2 per cent increase in a property's worth.

Not far behind is loft and kitchen-diner extensions which boosts the value by 10.8 per cent.

Typically, today’s renovators set a budget of £16,100 per project and allow five months for work to be completed.

But the experience of past renovators (projects completed between 2008 2017) suggests this may be a little optimistic. Two in five overspent by an average of 20 per cent (around £3,200) and 35 per cent found past projects had an average delay of up to three months. Looking at previous renovation projects

and those currently underway, just under one in six (17 per cent) sparked some form of neighbour dispute. These include official and nonofficial complaints, and are most prominent in London, where two fifths (39 per cent) of projects result in some form of disagreement.

Head of direct home insurance at Hiscox UK & Ireland, Phil Thorn, commented: “The decision to improve instead of move is a new normal for homeowners whose lifestyles are evolving.

People are looking at ways to adapt their existing homes to meet their changing needs, whether that’s a growing family or the beginnings of a new home business.

Many view home renovations as an easier or more economical alternative to moving, but our report highlights that these projects are often underestimated in both cost and scale.”

Architectural designer and television presenter, Charlie Luxton added: “There’s been a generational shift resulting in more and more of us feeling empowered to change our houses rather than move.

We need to renovate and improve our aging housing stock and if we can nudge people to make sustainable, as well as spatial improvements, this can only be a good thing.

It also means people stay longer in their homes, which is usually beneficial for both community spirit and engagement in local issues.”

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Five Home Improvement Trends To Watch In 2019 Do you follow the home improvement industry? If so, the Home Improvement Research Institute thinks you should pay attention to these key trends in 2019.

The nonprofit trade association is comprised of global building product manufacturers, national retail chains and allied organizations on the media and information side.

These five takeaways were among the key points industry experts shared at HIRI’s 2018 Industry Insights Conference.

Millennials are more apt to DIY their home improvements, using technology to help them do so. (Credit: Getty Royalty Free) 1. DIYers are more likely to be Millennials.

Nearly a quarter of the UK population made home improvements in the last year and only 7% of them worked with a professional.

“DIYers spend more than 60 hours per week on TV and digital devices, including computers and smartphones,” Peter Katsingris, senior vice president of insights at Nielsen, told conference attendees. “The technology and the choices it provides make DIY a realistic option for people.” (A quick search of YouTube shows 252,000 results for home improvement DIY videos, potentially a useful albeit cluttered marketing platform for reaching this massive demographic – or figuring out how to wire your new smart home security system.)

2. Over-inspiration is a key factor in home improvement regret. More than a third of homeowners who completed a home improvement project in the past year regret not spending more on the project, according to The Regret Factor Study.

“Regretters are more likely to have used a wide range of inspirational sources, especially television, magazines and social media,” observed declared Brenda Bryan of RICKI, the Research Institute for Cooking and Kitchen Intelligence, who led the study with Leslie Gillock,

vice president, director of insights at Wray Ward.

(FOMO, the fear of missing out, has apparently migrated from vacation and party video envy on Facebook to real world remodeling projects.

That’s worth considering when planning a remodeling project at the right investment level for your property, or supplying products or services for a client’s.)

3. The rental housing market is on the rise.

A wave of growth since 2004 has increased the number and share of rental households in the UK especially higherend rentals in urban areas.

According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies, 40% of recent additions to the rental stock charge £1,500 or more per month. (This insight could lead to greater interest in “portable” home improvement products that tenants can take with them when they move, such as hand-held massaging shower heads and freestanding wine refrigerators.)

4. Remodeling activity isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

The steady increase in remodeling activity will continue through 2021, HIRI experts predict. (With home prices increasing, n e w construction harder to find in some areas of the country, and homeowners aging in place, people are staying put and remodeling.)

“With the existing house stock averaging 38 years old, much of the inventory is in need of updating,” noted Mark Boud, senior vice president and chief

economist at Hanley Wood/ Metrostudy.

5. With home wellness on the rise, the lighting industry is leading the way.

“Circadian rhythm lighting

is a hot topic,” declared Jie Zhao, Ph.D., senior vice president of research and development at wellness real estate and technology firm Delos. (This new technology,

also called human centric or tunable lighting, produces indoor illumination that more closely matches natural light in its warmth and, paired with home automation, shifts

through the day with the sun to ease the impact of artificial light on the human body.) “It’s changing the landscape of the smart home and lighting in general,” added Zhao.

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New cashless

parking system goes live Bassetlaw District Council is now offering residents and visitors to Bassetlaw the option to use a new cashless parking system in Council run car parks.

RingGo allows you to pay for your parking without having to visit a parking meter - you just need a mobile phone and payment card. However, people will still have the option to pay for parking with cash, should they wish to do so.

To use the facility you can contact RingGo using a smartphone app, calling, SMS or online and the facility even gives you the opportunity to top up your stay remotely.

David Hill, Head of Finance and Property said: “People are increasingly using mobile phones in their daily routine and paying for your parking using a mobile is proving both popular and successful elsewhere in the country.

“The scheme will make parking throughout Bassetlaw much easier for some visiting our town centres, however, people who wish to pay with cash, can also continue to do

so.” If you choose to pay via RingGo, there will be no need to display a ticket in your vehicle, as Civil Enforcement Officers will check which vehicles have paid for parking using special handheld devices.

The service is available at the following locations: • Castle Hill, Worksop • Central Avenue, Worksop • Farr Park, Worksop • Gateford Road, Worksop • Kilton Road, Worksop (coming soon) • Lead Hill, Worksop • Memorial Avenue Central, Worksop • Memorial Avenue West, Worksop

Paul and Colette traded as a partnership for some years and in 2010 Cedars Farm Horseboxes Ltd was formed.

Colette was appointed as company’s director and she became more focused on product quality, safety for both horse and rider, and creating a solid customer service relationship.

The range has grown, where they offer the Cedars Classic and the Cedars Supreme, which are both 7.5 ton. The 12 ton coach build is known as the Cedars Comfort, which is more luxurious and spacious.

The Cedars Cruise is the top of the range 18 ton design.

The company are passionate about attention to detail, and they are well known for delivering on their promises.

When their latest new build

rolls down the track out onto the road, leaving Cedars Farm for the last time, the team are saddened at losing their creation. However, yet excited at gaining another satisfied customer to become a member of the “Elite Cedars Family” Benefits our customers find, when commissioning a build “Satisfaction Guaranteed” Family run business Experts in design, quality and safety We can sell your current horsebox for you Qualified and Experienced Coach Builders Experts in locating quality low mileage DAF Chassis Twelve months warranty with unlimited after sales service Bespoke interior design During our build process

• Newgate Street East, Worksop • Newgate Street West, Worksop • Potter Street, Worksop • Priorswell Road, Worksop • Queen Street, Worksop • Town Hall, Worksop • Ebeneezer Terrace, Worksop • Carolgate, Retford • Chancery Lane North, Retford • Chancery Lane South, Retford • Chapelgate, Retford • Churchgate Central, Retford • New Street, Retford • West Street, Retford For more information about RingGo, please visit www. bassetlaw.gov.uk/paybyphone

Cedars Farm Horseboxes Ltd we like to invite customers and potential customers to visit our workshop, to see different stages of the internal build structure. Of course, sometimes this is not always possible, as some of our clients are come from as far as New Zealand, Scotland and down south, when this is the case, we send regular photographs of different stages of the build.

We are more than happy for anyone who is interested in one of our luxury coachbuilt horseboxes to visit our website and contact some of our existing customers from the testimonials and ask about our quality of build and customer care service.

If you would like further information, please email me at info@cedarsfarm.co.uk or call Colette on 07740642234.

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Dealing with grief and loss Most people grieve when they lose something or someone important to them.

As well as bereavement, there are other types of loss, such as the loss of a relationship.

The way grief affects you depends on lots of things, including the type of loss you have experienced, your upbringing, your beliefs or religion, your age, your relationships, and your physical and mental health.

How does grief affect you?

People react in different ways to loss. Anxiety and helplessness often come first.

Anger is also common, including feeling angry at someone who's died for "leaving you behind". Sadness often comes later.

Feelings like these are a natural part of the grieving process. Knowing that they're common may help them seem more normal.

It's also important to know they'll pass.

Some people take a lot longer than others to recover. Some need help from a counsellor or therapist or a GP. You can get psychological therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and applied relaxation on the NHS. You do not need a referral from a GP. You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service. Or a GP can refer you if you prefer.

How to cope with grief and loss There's no instant fix. You might feel affected every day for about a year to 18 months after a major loss.

But after this time the grief is less likely to be at the forefront of your mind.

There are practical things you can do to get through a time of bereavement or loss.

Express yourself Talking is often a good way to soothe painful emotions.

Talking to a friend, family member, health professional or counsellor can begin the healing process.

Allow yourself to feel sad It's a healthy part of the grieving process.

Keep your routine up Keeping up simple things like doing the housework can help.

Sleep Emotional strain can make you very tired. If you're having trouble sleeping, see a GP. Eat healthily A healthy, well-balanced diet will help you cope.

Avoid 'numbing' the pain Avoid things that "numb" the pain, such as alcohol. It'll make you feel worse once the numbness wears off.

Go to counselling if it feels right for you

Counselling may be more useful after a couple of weeks or months. Only you will know when you're ready.

Grieving when you have children When you have children, you may not want to show your feelings. Sometimes this is a good thing.

For example, if you're grieving as the result of a separation or divorce, showing anger towards their other parent can be painful for a child to see.

Reassure your child that the separation is not their fault.

Keep their routine as normal as possible and tell them what's happening so they're less confused by it all.

But if both parents are grieving for a loved one, it's sometimes good for children to see that it's normal to sometimes feel sad and cry.

Pay attention if your child wants to share their feelings, whether it's through talking, drawing or games.

Children need to feel they're listened to, so include them in decisions and events if it feels right.

When to get help Get help if any of the following apply to you: • You do not feel able to cope with overwhelming emotions or daily life • The intense emotions are not subsiding or are actually getting worse as time passes

• You're not sleeping • You have symptoms of depression or anxiety • Your relationships are suffering • You're having sexual problems • You're caring for someone who's not coping well Seeing a GP is a good place to start. They can give you advice about other support services, refer you to a counsellor,

or prescribe antidepressant medicine if needed.

Often, combining antidepressants with talking treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy can help with intense, long-lasting feelings of grief.

Or you can contact support organisations directly, such as Cruse Bereavement Care on 0808 808 1677 or Samaritans on 116 123

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Anyone for tennis?.......

newly resurfaced courts at West Bridgford tennis club At the start of the new tennis season, West Bridgford Tennis Club has unveiled three newly resurfaced outdoor courts.

The club, off Wilford Lane, hopes the improvements will help maintain and grow membership and continue to nurture local talented players.

The project was funded by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local Improvement Scheme and club reserves.

Councillor Gordon Wheeler, who supported the bid, said that the previous outdoor courts were worn out after 20 years' service, so the new artificial surface will hopefully attract new members of all ages. The overall cost of the three newly resurfaced courts

is £49,200, with both LIS and the tennis club contributing £24,600 each. The ongoing maintenance of the courts will be met by the club. Coun Wheeler said: “Tennis is one of the best activities for allround fitness and in the age of social media, it is vital we engage young people with exercise and outdoor activities. “The club attracts tennis players of all ages and during the tennis season is a real hub of activity.

“There is no better sight than seeing children engaging with sport at a young age, and through the club’s Outreach programme, there is a thriving junior membership, which every club needs for future

growth.” The new, durable Tiger Turf is safe to play on in any weather and minimises the risk of joint injuries.

Club secretary and Junior Programme co-ordinator Jill Shelvey said that through the club’s Outreach programme, coaching was now offered to 10 Rushcliffe primary schools.

“The funding we receive from Bridgeway Consulting means we can introduce children to tennis at an early age through free coaching and tennis fun days,” Jill said.

“All the money we raise is ploughed back into club reserves which means we are always upgrading and refurbishing facilities and equipment.”

So, another season behind us and The Millers live to fight another day at tier four of the football pyramid. Despite finishing in the bottom two our status was reprieved due AFC Mansfield having to resign as they had not met the criteria for the ground improvements

that were required.

It was a season that had started so positively with an away win at Tadcaster Albion that would evolve into months of inconsistency, poor results and occasional highs on the field of play. At times it was very frustrating knowing that

the club had a collective of players that were more than capable of being a top ten team, but the league table at the end of the season doesn’t lie.

Soon after the final fixture Manager Wayne Scott was to meet with the club and both parties decided that a change was for the best. Wayne, a very likeable person had been extremely committed during his four year tenure searching for players, supporting club events and ensuring that the team were prepared as best he could. He guided the team to two Senior Cup finals of which we won one and lost the other against local rivals Basford United on both occasions.

There were also many other changes that he implemented into the club’s structure to allow it to progress into the future and for that the club thank him greatly for all his and his teams efforts during his reign.

Now needing a new manager Carlton would move swiftly,

Scott Free A Home Banker

Wayne Scott

and after hearing that the vice-chairman of Basford had resigned, approach the man whom was always going to be their first choice. Another very likeable person and of very humble means, always prepared to talk with a polite approach was the only person for the job. He was well known to the club having been the most successful manager in it’s history over a fourteen year period and

Tommy Brookbanks

he was now coming back for a second stint. That man is Tommy Brookbanks who was officially re-introduced to the club on 4th May and will be at the helm with Mark Harvey as joint managers. Both are vastly experienced at this level of football and beyond and will be looking to move the club forward again and on to pastures new.

Even though the season is only a few weeks passed the next one will soon be upon us, and with the league being restructured yet again some old faces are likely to reappear at Stoke Lane.

There is a lot of work to be done during the postseason with pre-season being just

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around the corner. There will be a lot of different faces at the club this term,some old and some new and everybody will need to gel and work together to support the new managers and their new team.

A new era is commencing at the club and already the new managers are at work regarding the structure and personel that they want on board. Pre-Season fixtures are already being arranged and players are being signed for the forthcoming season. It is always a big challenge and ask at any level of football and the support within the club as well as externally will need to be at it’s highest level during the new campaign when it commences.

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‘Beat The Pro’ this ICC Cricket World Cup to win T20 cricket tickets Cricketers young and old have the chance to ‘Beat The Pro’ on West Bridgford’s Croquet Lawn during the ICC Cricket World Cup, with winners scooping T20 Vitality Blast cricket tickets as prizes.

All are invited to try and beat the time of Notts Outlaws batsman Jake Libby, who has posted a rapid 30.9 seconds over a challenging batting and throwing course that cricket fans can now replicate.

The task for competitors is to run around and complete the course as quickly as possible whilst keeping-up a practice cricket ball, followed by a throwing at three stumps, two and finally one. See more here https://youtu.be/KrKN0CctVM. Test yourself against Jake’s time, or simply take part for fun, on the lawn adjacent to Central Avenue in West Bridgford across four dates in

June. They coincide with the latter four ICC Cricket World Cup games taking place a few hundred yards away at Trent Bridge cricket ground: 1-3pm, Monday June 3 (England v Pakistan) 1-3pm, Thursday June 6 (Australia v West Indies) 1-3pm, Thursday June 13 (India v New Zealand) 1-3pm, Thursday June 20 (Australia v Bangladesh) The individual who posts the fastest time each day will receive four tickets to watch Notts Outlaws in T20 Vitality Blast action in July or August at Trent Bridge.

The fastest time posted over all four dates will receive an additional special prize. The initiative is part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s and Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club’s engagement programme surrounding the

ICC Cricket World Cup, which will also see local primary school children embrace cricket sessions on the lawn each day.

Carnival style music will welcome event goers, provided by Nottingham Trent University’s Bhangra Society and Nottingham Asian Arts Council. Deputy Leader of the Council Cllr Debbie Mason said: “These events promise to be a fun-filled celebration of cricket for residents, visitors and school children alike, as we welcome the ICC Cricket World Cup to Rushcliffe, reiterating the Borough as a great place for sport.

“Whether you’re nine or 90, come and see if you can ‘Beat the Pro’ and beat Jake’s time on the Croquet Lawn. Good luck to all who take part.”

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club Community

and Development Manager Mandy Wright said: “The ICC Cricket World Cup is about far more than the 17,000 people lucky enough to have tickets for each game. “It brings with

it an atmosphere and sense of occasion for the whole community to enjoy, and hopefully inspiring as many people as possible to pick up a bat and ball and get involved.

“Participants certainly have their work cut out if they’re going to beat Jake Libby’s time in the challenge. The main thing is that people of all ages have a lot of fun trying.”

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham to host Olympic qualifying tournament Ice Hockey UK and the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham are honoured to announce that the venue will host a stage of the qualifiers for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

The Olympic PreQualification Round 3 Group J tournament will be held from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th February 2020.

Great Britain, who secured their top-flight World Championship status on Monday, will be joined by Hungary, Estonia and a qualifier from the previous round. The winner of the fourteam group will advance to the final qualifying for the Winter Olympics. Ice Hockey UK chairman, Richard Grieveson, said: “This is something very special for us and an offer we were delighted to accept.

“Following the success of our men’s team in Slovakia over the past two weeks, we feel it is important to build on that momentum. “We believe Nottingham is a great

venue for this tournament and we are looking forward to welcoming thousands of ice hockey supporters to the UK in February.”

IHUK general secretary, Andy French, said: “As top seeds in the four-team group we had the first-refusal and we are excited that the UK will be hosting Olympic qualifying.

“We have a great record with the IIHF in putting on major tournaments. We have regularly hosted women’s and junior tournaments and, of course, held the men’s World Championship Division I Group B event in Belfast a couple of years ago.”

Martin Ingham, chief executive of the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, said: “We are delighted to be hosting an Olympic Qualifying tournament here at the National Ice Centre and Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. “British ice hockey is enjoying a fantastic resurgence and we are seeing at first-hand

the increasing excitement and interest around the GB team and British ice hockey in general. “Nottingham is the proud home of the Elite L e a g u e playoff finals weekend, the Nottingham Panthers and many successful ice hockey clubs.

“We look forward to welcoming fans from around the UK and Europe to our world-class arena in our friendly and vibrant city.”

Councillor D a v i d Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and

IT, said: “This is fantastic for the city of Nottingham and we are excited to be hosting a top-class sporting event in the city.“Nottingham has a good

tradition of hosting worldclass sporting events and the city has a great passion for ice hockey. “We look forward to welcoming fans from all four

teams to our wonderful city next February.”

The game schedule and ticket prices will be announced in due course.

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Leigh Wood brings back That Loving Feeling in Style

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Nottingham boxer Leigh Wood produced a stunning performance at The Motorpoint Arena last month and in doing so put his home city well and truly back on the map.

The Commonwealth Featherweight champion successfully defended his title against Ryan Doyle on Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom show.

Remarkably, it was almost six years since Nottingham hosted such an event. SKY TV provided exclusive coverage of the JD Sports NXTGEN extravaganza and it proved to be a big hit in more ways than one.

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Following the retirement of Carl Froch, the locals have been starved of such nights at the home of the Nottingham Panthers, but thanks to the ability, professionalism and showmanship of Wood, we can expect more of the same sooner than later.

It’s almost a second coming for Leigh, who’s now being managed by Dave Coldwell and reunited with former trainer Ian Grant. After a frustrating period under his former management he’s not only injury free but is earning the calibre of fights that his talent has warranted.

On Friday 10th May I arrived

at the arena early to take advantage of the decent undercard, what struck me straight away was the wave of anticipation and excitement among the ever-swelling crowd. It was akin to the mind of a young child on Christmas eve, but one that hadn’t received a present since 2012.

Wood entered the ring to the poignancy of Dirty Money’s “I’m coming home” soundtrack, a more fitting tune you could not wish to hear on such a special night.

As the bell sounded for round one the hometown boy looked a little tentative, but despite Doyle taking centre of the ring for most of the opening three minutes Wood landed more shots and edged ahead early doors. For those who weren’t in attendance, that was the closest that the challenger would get to the Nottingham man all evening.

The next nine rounds can only be described as dominant and comprehensive in favour of the reigning champion.

Those early facets of pressure and expectancy of performing

in front of his home crowd quickly dissipated as Wood cast off the shackles and worked his way through the gears with real quality. Round by round the Gedling boxer landed some heavy shots on his opponent.

The crowd were loving every moment of it too, at times it felt like the City Ground as a catalogue of Nottingham Forest chants reverberated throughout the arena. This was music to the ears of Leigh Wood, himself a genuine Reds supporter and a man who proudly displays the club’s crest on his shorts whenever he goes into battle. Such is Leigh’s affinity with his football club, the Nottingham Forest chairman Nicholas Randall QC was ringside to reciprocate the support.

In round five Wood really turned the screw and asserted himself upon Doyle, who looked physically hurt in the process, suffering a bloodied nose for his troubles. Wood successfully switched between orthodox and southpaw with absolute cohesion as he

landed a volley of shots at the ropes before finishing with big left hand at the bell.

The question on the lips of the thousands inside the Motorpoint Arena was not if, but when would the champion would knock out his challenger. Ryan Doyle suffered more injuries, this time to his left eye. However, to his credit, the Manchester fighter stood tall and refused to go quietly. In stark contrast, Leigh Wood looked virtually unscathed, the absence of injury to his body made it look like he’d been jogging through Gedling country park as opposed to the latter rounds of a Commonwealth title fight.

Then came the perfect ending as Wood produced a stunning knock out in round ten.

Despite taking his foot off the gas in the previous round it only led Doyle into a false sense of security, and what a finish it was. Wood threw a right to knock his opponent off balance, followed up with some quick-fire shots against the ropes before unleashing a beautiful left hook to end the contest in style.

Eddie Hearn was full of praise and hinted at a return to the arena with Leigh Wood at the top of the bill, “we’ve been waiting six years to come back to Nottingham, this City’s got a fighter who can headline major shows” said Hearn.

And, who wouldn’t have been impressed by the Gedling man in his first defence of the Commonwealth belt?

Wood not only showed the nation’s viewers that he’s an outstanding boxer but also that he has the skill set to compete at european and possibly world title level in the future.

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Hearn also went on to say, “boxing has a big future in Nottingham again and it’s all because of Leigh Wood!”

Solid proof that the 30-yearold, with those lightning fast hands, has brought back that loving feeling to the City he loves so much.

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