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Parks are 'Good to Go' Sherwood Forest, Rufford Abbey and Holme Pierrepont Country Parks are looking forward to welcoming visitors after receiving the “We’re Good To Go” industry standard mark from VisitEngland. Although the parks have remained open during the crisis, the award reflects the changes that have been made at each of the parks, including social distancing measures and staff training, to comply with Government COVID-19 guidance. Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of Communities and Place Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “It’s great news that everyone will be able to enjoy our country parks this summer and be confident that they can do so safely. "Our partners are to be congratulated for the extra measures that they have put in place and I hope the ‘We’re Good To Go’ mark offers reassurance to our residents and visitors planning a fun day out in Nottinghamshire.” Jack Garner, Contract Manager at Holme Pierrepont Country Park, said: “We’re delighted to have received this accreditation to show the measures we have put in place will make a COVID safe environment for our staff and customers and look forward to welcoming
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Weddings and civil ceremonies in Notts more people back to the park. "From 4 July, I’m pleased to say that the car park will open until 8.30pm, following feedback from users of the Country Park, at the weekends and self-contained motor homes and caravans will be welcomed onto the campsite. "We’ve also added more slots for white water users to meet demand of the extremely successful re opening to paddlers recently and our regatta lake and public toilets remains open alongside take away catering services provided by our partner Romano’s catering. "Unfortunately, campers will have to wait a little longer but all being well will be welcomed back from 22 July.” Justin Palfrey, Assistant Regional Director, Parkwood
Leisure, Rufford Abbey Country Park said: "We are pleased to have received this accreditation from VisitEngland and are looking forward to more facilities re-opening this weekend. Our popular Adventure Play Area will once again be open for children of all ages to enjoy. "The Play Area will be operating a one way in and out system, with restrictions enforced on numbers who can enter to ensure social distancing can be adhered to at busy times. We will also be opening extra take away catering outlets across the park to allow visitors to enjoy a hot drink, snacks and ice creams. "Our car parking capacity is still limited and would highly recommend pre booking
online before you visit. We are open daily from 10am - 4pm. We hope you can come and enjoy a visit to Rufford soon." Gemma Howarth, RSPB senior site manager at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, said: "We're delighted to be able to reopen more of our facilities, having taken a phased approach to ensure the safety of everyone concerned. We'd like to thank our visitors for their patience whilst this has been done. "The toilets have reopened for visitors from 10am - 4pm daily. To enable social distancing, only limited facilities are available and a queuing system is in place. No other areas of the visitor centre are currently open but we are working on reopening the shop over the next week or so. "Light, pre-packaged refreshments and hot drinks are available from the catering van on the amphitheatre where payment is contactless only and the main and accessible car parks continue to open 10am – 4pm daily. "Parking costs £4, or free to RSPB members, as normal but please do not arrive by car before 10am as this can cause queuing on the main road."
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Public Health Leaders welcome new data in fight against Coronavirus Public Health leaders in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have welcomed the expected publication of Pillar 2 data. Alison Challenger and Jonathan Gribbin, Directors of Public Health for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, said: “Publication of the Pillar 2 data is welcome because together with the Pillar 1 data the results will give us a better picture about the whole number of infections in our communities. We will continue to work through all the intelligence we have available to draw conclusions which will help inform our plans to manage local outbreaks or advise the public on the best course of action to take. “The overall rate of infection in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire remains at a low level. “It is important we have all sources of data and intelligence about our communities available to us to help inform our plans and strategies in the event of a local
outbreak. “With more people being tested we would anticipate the number of identifiable cases also increasing and this will help inform the action and the decisions we need to make to contain a potential outbreak. Anyone who tests positive needs to follow the advice and self-isolate. “The best way everyone can help to stop the spread of the virus is to remain two metres apart from other people where possible and at least one metre where this is not possible, to regularly and thoroughly wash hands for 20 seconds, to wear a face covering in shops and on public transport, to self-isolate if symptoms exist and to get tested and follow the advice when the results are given.” If you have symptoms you can book a test for Coronavirus. Follow this link to the NHS Test and Trace Service or call 119. These steps remain the single best way of combatting the disease in our communities. We
will continue to work with our communities and if outbreaks occur we will work quickly and decisively to deploy all necessary actions to contain and suppress the virus through the best strategies in each case. On the 1st of July Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Councils launched their respective Local Outbreak Control Plans which form part of the Government’s commitment to enable upper tier local authorities to develop local strategies reduce, suppress and contain future outbreaks of COVID-19. Councillor Kay Cutts MBE, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council said: “Information is power in the fight against this virus so I am very pleased that the data we need is available. This will enable our analysts to work out where the virus is circulating in our communities. If we are to recover our economy successfully and give our children
the education they deserve by getting them back to school, everyone needs to play our part and be sensible. This virus has not gone away and the power to beat this remains quite literally in the hands of the population. I can assure people regardless of where they live in this county that we will take the right approach in the right place at the right time to tackle this virus head on.” Nottingham City Council Deputy Leader, Cllr Sally Longford, said: “This extra data will provide a fuller picture of incidents of Covid-19 in the city and so will enable us to respond even more effectively. As part of implementing our recently published Local Outbreak Control Plan, a daily Outbreak Cell is meeting to review all available data, including local intelligence and this new data, so that any emerging issues can be quickly picked up and responded to appropriately and in a targeted way. “It’s important to understand that the Pillar 2 data shows additional cases over a long period of time, so it is not a sudden increase in cases of Covid in our area. I also want to reassure people that the rate of infection in Nottingham remains low at present. We are grateful to local residents who have responded so responsibly to the restrictions placed on them and urge them to continue to play their part to help keep the city safe by observing social distancing and hand washing to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Nottingham.”
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Weddings and civil ceremonies in Notts Since Nottinghamshire County Council confirmed that wedding ceremonies and civil partnerships in registration offices or Council approved premises could recommence from Saturday 4 July following the updated Government guidelines 28 have taken place. The Nottinghamshire County Council Registration team is reminding couples of the new guidelines due to coronavirus which mean that their ceremony will perhaps be slightly different to what was originally planned. There are five registration offices in Nottinghamshire where couples can now tie the knot and each location has its own maximum occupancy to allow for social distancing. Whilst the Government guidelines allow up to 30 guests this is all based on the size of the ceremony room. N o t t i n g h a m s h i r e ’s
registration offices are based in West Bridgford, Arnold, Mansfield, Newark and Worksop and the numbers of guests varies from a total of six-people for West Bridgford and Arnold. 19-people at Mansfield, 10-people at Newark and four-people in Worksop. In addition to these numbers there will be two registrars allowed at each office to perform the ceremony. Ceremonies will look very different with everyone having to social distance and the ceremonies being very short with only the legal requirements taking place to ensure the partnership is legally binding. The ceremony itself will have no readings, promises nor choice of music. Ring exchange is allowed but the rings will need to be kept by the couple. Councillor John Handley, Vice Chairman for the Communities and Place committee at the County
Council said: “Our team of registrars are working hard to ensure our b o o k e d ceremonies can take place. We have had almost half of the pre b o o k e d weddings cancelled or moved as some couples decide to wait for their big day when it can take place as they first planned. “Not all our licensed premises are opening straight away, and it is the duty of the venue to ensure that the legal requirement of social distancing is adhered to. Our team of
registrars will be working with couples to ensure that the new guidelines are made clear so that everyone understands what can happen during this period. I’d like to please ask those with weddings planned, bear with us in these
difficult circumstances.” For further information on how to book a wedding or to seek any clarification if you have a wedding booked with a County Council Registrar please call the 0300 500 8080 or visit our weddings frequently asked questions.
For more information visit www.gov.uk/ government/publications/ covid-19-guidancefor-small-marriagesand-civil-partnerships/ covid-19-guidance-forsmall-marriages-and-civilpartnerships
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More than just a meal: residents to be served up scam awareness tips
Residents receiving meals at home deliveries will now be served up an extra course in the form of scam advice. A scam awareness leaflet will now be included with every delivery thanks to a partnership formed between County Enterprise Foods and the council’s Trading Standards Team to reach those most vulnerable to scams in Nottinghamshire. Delivery staff will build on their trusted reputation to deliver the leaflet highlighting known coronavirus scams as well as a reminder to check with friends and family if something doesn’t seem right.
Councillor John Handley, Vice-Chair of the Communities and Place Committee, said: “This is an excellent partnership between two council services which are going the extra mile to protect the people of Nottinghamshire. “Scams hope to take advantage of the most vulnerable in our communities and unfortunately the coronavirus outbreak has become the focus for many of these. “Our Trading Standards Team is aware of a number of coronavirus-related scams in operation and while awareness is raised through social media and the local
press, we recognise that those who may be more vulnerable cannot be reached through these channels. “Our meals at home staff have a great rapport with those they deliver to and will build on this to help protect our communities from scams.” If you are concerned about a scam or have been a victim of a scam, you should report this to the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133. Scam advice can also be found on our website: https://www. nottinghamshire. g o v. u k / b u s i n e s s community/tradingstandards/consumeradvice/scams
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This month’s aerial photo shows Green’s Windmill at Sneinton. This was built about 1807 and was in use until the 1860’s. It was restored by Nottingham City Council in 1985 and is now part of a science centre. 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 01158541028 or visit www.facebook.com/ ndhabc Photo by Robin Macey
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Academy awarded category 3 status It is with great pride to announce that our academy has been awarded Category 3 status by the EFL. The news follows an extensive audit of the academy, which was assessed on different key areas, including: productivity rates, training facilities, coaching, education and welfare provisions. Eight additional teams will now join the academy, from teams aged under nine to under 16, in accordance with the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP), a curriculum designed to help clubs produce more home-grown players. “I’m absolutely delighted that we have been granted an opportunity to operate as a Category 3 Academy next season,” said Academy
manager Richard Cooper. “This is a result of months of hard work by all of my staff and I thank them all for their efforts and can’t wait for the new season ahead. “This is a momentous achievement for our Academy, which is still in a relatively embryonic stage." John Radford, chairman “For the town of Mansfield, it gives our local junior players an opportunity to play for our Club. “Our new training facility, the RH Academy, will play a huge part in developing all our Academy players. The on-site facilities cover all the criteria set by the EFL. “All players will follow a bespoke football curriculum which will include training and a professional games programme on a Sunday.
“We look forward to seeing our training headquarters (at RH Academy) fully operational by early September. “The planning and preparation will now continue as we look forward for our very first professional fixture as a Category 3 Academy.” On the auditing process, Richard added: “I think the sense of achievement is even greater due to the current circumstances we are currently in. We have certainly had to be more adaptable to current technology to aid our proposal. “A thorough audit process was undertaken, which was mainly conducted over a series of Zoom calls. Previous inspection visits had already been undertaken at RH Academy from both the EFL and the Professional
Game Academy Audit Company (PL).” Chairman John Radford said: “This is a momentous achievement for our Academy, which is still in a relatively embryonic stage. “The Academy and its staff have now been rewarded in public for the work they have
implemented behind-thescenes in the past few years. “The awarding of Category 3 status will aid the academy in moving to the next level. It will be bigger, better and stronger than ever before. “We are determined to develop all of our young players to the highest of standards and it’s
an exciting time for aspiring footballers to be a part of an academy which has received national recognition. “The new status underlines another significant mark of progress for our club, which moves Mansfield Town Football Club forward in the football world.”
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Our assistant manager, Neil Cox, was pleased to see the squad get some valuable minutes under their belt in a practice match against Dorking Wanderers this afternoon. All outfield players were given a runout in the behindclosed-doors match as we stepped up our preparations for the play-offs.
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Watson: A good point
Ben Watson felt Nottingham Forest defended very well at Preston as they earned a vital point against a play-off rival. Preston are fighting to get into the top six but the draw means The Reds keep them at arm’s length with just three games to play.
Speaking after the game, Watson said: “It is a tough place to come, it is a team that put the ball in the right areas and put you under pressure with the second, third balls and set piece and throw ins. “It is a good point and keeps them at arm’s length with three games
to go. “They hit the big man early and have runners off him so it is difficult but defensively we were solid so it is a good point. “We defended those situations well and even at Derby we did, it was just the one we didn’t that we got punished. “It has been a fantastic
season, the best Forest have had for about 10 years so we have to enjoy it and see what happens.” After facing Preston, The Reds have another game on Wednesday against a play-off hopeful in the shape of Swansea, a match that Watson knows can help
get Forest over the line. He said: “We are going into a period now against teams that if we are not winning then don’t lose. There are three games to go, we are six points clear of Swansea and five from Cardiff. “We have put ourselves in a fantastic position and we have to finish the
job. “There is a belief in the changing groom among the players and staff that this can be a special season. We believe that we can achieve that and we have to do the business on Wednesday night now and take each game as it comes.”
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