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Are You Aged 40 - 50? Do You Want To Help Monitor The Safety Of The AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccination In The UK?

£800k Funding Boost For Drug Treatment In Notts

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The Covid-19 vaccines have been thoroughly tested to ensure they are safe but, like all new medicines and vaccines, monitoring of their safety must continue once they are approved for use in the whole population.

An ongoing study (link to http://goto.dsru.org/covid) is now proactively collecting real-life information from people aged 40 – 50 who have received the

AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccination.

This online questionnaire study is run by the Drug Safety Research Unit (DSRU) (link to http://www. dsru.org/), an internationally renowned independent research unit which aims to protect patients from unwanted side effects of medicines and vaccines.

The study will recruit at least 15,000 people from across

What information do I need to share?

After vaccination, study participants will be asked to complete an enrolment questionnaire consisting of basic information about the vaccine and their health. Participants will be prompted to complete a questionnaire at intervals for up to 18 months.

The DSRU has studied the safety of many medicines and vaccines for over 40 years and is an independent academic unit and registered charity, not a pharmaceutical the UK. company or government agency.

How can I get involved?

Interested?

Everyone is invited to sign Not yet been vaccinated? Find out more and up (link to: https://osiris.dsru. express your interest now at goto.dsru.org/ org/Study/1/SignUp) to start covid or scan the QR code. the study within 6 weeks Already been vaccinated? If you would like of their first AstraZeneca to take part in the study, vaccination. please sign up at goto.

What if I didn’t feel any side dsru.org/covid or scan effects? the QR code.

People are invited to take part Alternatively, please in the study whether or not call 0800 619 6222 they experience symptoms whether or not you after their vaccination. have been vaccinated.

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£800k Funding Boost For Drug Treatment In Notts

More than £800k of funding will go towards preventing drugs related deaths and crime in Nottinghamshire.

This is part of £80m of additional government funding for drug treatment which forms a portion of a

£148m government funding package to help reduce crime in the UK. The money will enhance drug treatment schemes in Nottinghamshire that target people leaving prison who may be at risk

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of drugs-related crime.

More than £350k will go to Framework’s Edwin House in Nottingham, which provides medical detoxification treatment for county and city residents.

Nottinghamshire has a death

rate from drug misuse of around 2.7 per 100,000 population. The national average in England is 4.7 per 100,000 population.

Nottinghamshire County Council is responsible for commissioning Change

Grow Live, a national charity whose aim is to improve the lives and outcomes of people who struggle with substance misuse.

The additional funding of £810,472 will be split between: £549,000 for a ‘universal’ allocation: to reduce drug-related deaths and improve access for people within the criminal justice system.

Working with Change Grow Live to proactively engage people who are leaving prison and those within police custody and individually tailoring packages of treatment to their needs. £358,531 for medically managed interventions: for inpatient detoxification unit at Framework’s Edwin House.

This is part of a consortium bid with Nottingham City Council for the benefit of people living in the county and city.

Councillor Boyd Elliott, the Chair of Adult Social

Care and Public Health Committee, said: “Drugs misuse destroys lives.

This money will make a huge difference to the lives of those who need the treatments and in turn will benefit the community through a reduction in associated crime rates.

“Although the Nottinghamshire rate of drug-related deaths is lower than the national average, we still need to bring this down further by commissioning providers like Change Grow Live to assertively work with people coming out of prison and supporting them with substance misuse treatment.

“This is a new approach and we will be working with criminal justice agencies such as Nottinghamshire Police and the Probation Service to identify people who may need support. By being proactive and supporting people coming out of prison and into the community, we hope this will in turn have a positive impact on reducing local crime figures.”

For more information about drug treatment visit https://changegrowlive.org/ nottinghamshire

Rushcliffe Borough Council Shortlisted For Award For Speed Of Grant Distribution Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Finance and Revenues teams have been shortlisted for a national award for reaching out to local businesses quickly and effectively during COVID-19 distributing vital central government grant funding.

The authority will now be in the running for a CCLA/ Room151 Impact Award that have seen thousands of the grants administered with speed and accuracy.

The Council’s section 151 Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Peter Linfield, Finance Service Manager Sarah Whittaker and Revenues Manager Rob Cottee were key to developing a scheme across the Borough which enabled the grants to be distributed from as soon as funds were made available.

It involved a pressured challenge to quickly identify appropriate criteria, create a secure method to identify eligible applicants and notify them that they could claim and receive the vital funds they needed to help them stay afloat. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Finance and Customer Access Cllr Gordon Moore said: “The teams were already stretched with year-end procedures and annual billing in April 2020 but demonstrated incredible resilience, teamwork and commitment to ensure these payments reached businesses when they needed them most.

“They knew when the pandemic hit it was so many

people’s livelihoods were potentially at stake and their work over the last 15 months was not just a one-off but direct from the culture embedded in the teams to all take responsibility and act quickly and effectively.

“Managing the impact of the pandemic whilst protecting the public purse will be one of the legacies of COVID-19 here at Rushcliffe along with staff demonstrating they are

willing to do whatever it takes and go that extra mile.”

All Rushcliffe businesses can still access COVID-19 related support on our webpage (https:// www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/ business/coronavirusbusinesssupport/) that includes business support programmes with workshops and one to one coaching on marketing and shopper experience.

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A Huge Thank You To Ashfield’s Volunteers Ashfield District Council wants to say a huge thank you to all volunteers across the District.

As part of National Volunteers Week we are sending a very special thank you to volunteers and voluntary organisations across Ashfield for the contribution they make to our communities.

Throughout the pandemic volunteers across the District have made a significant contribution to helping and supporting our most vulnerable residents. No matter the size of their

contribution it makes a massive difference overall.

Cllr Kier Barsby, Cabinet Member for Health & Leisure said: “Volunteers in Ashfield do a fantastic job, and have proved themselves invaluable during the coronavirus pandemic. Supporting

our most vulnerable residents by organising and delivering food parcels and prescriptions and providing telephone support to those who needed someone to talk to.

“I am proud that we have so many fantastic individuals and organisations in the

District that go above and beyond to make Ashfield such a great place to live and work. From everyone at Ashfield District Council I want to say a huge thank you and well done to all our volunteers.”

Following the suspension of our volunteering activities

during the pandemic, we are now welcoming individual volunteers back to help support services and activities in their local communities. We will begin welcoming volunteer groups back after the further lifting of restrictions later this month.

For further information about volunteering opportunities with Ashfield District Council and to read inspiring stories from some of our volunteers past and present, please check our website: https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/ your-council/jobs-careers/ volunteering-opportunities/

Plans to transform Stapleford town centre have been given the go ahead by the Government, following today’s announcement that the town is to receive £21.1million funding as part of the Towns Fund initiative.

The funding will see investment in: Community Leisure Hub A new cutting-edge Community Leisure Hub pavilion for fitness classes, dancing, club groups, elections, meetings and event hire and more.

Cycle ‘Super Highway’ To encourage more people to travel in a more sustainable way, the Town Deal funding will vastly improve the local cycle infrastructure through: • New and improved cycle routes that connect Stapleford to the National Cycle Network 67; the northern and southern fringes of Stapleford to the town centre; and Stapleford to Toton Tram station and the future East Midlands Hub Station • Better town cycle facilities, including secure bike parking Safer roads To make the town centre roads safer to travel in and around by bicycle or on foot, new high street traffic calming measures will be introduced.

Better business through an

Enterprise Hub To help businesses prosper and attract people to the town, a new Enterprise Hub will be created. This will offer start-up and up-scaling space for businesses through flexible office space and an indoor/outdoor market space for pop-up events and food and drinks stalls.

COVID-19 Town Centre Recovery Grant Scheme To help Stapleford's high street businesses get back on track, and attract new businesses to the area, this grant scheme will be on offer for direct business support, and for development of their business premises.

Adult learning and skills centre To offer new and improved learning opportunities for residents, the current library building will be extended to create a new adult education centre for entry level skills training. This will include an improved façade to the whole library.

Chair of the Stapleford Town Deal Executive Board, Ian Jowett said: “Stapleford has always been a town with big potential so it’s fantastic that the hard work of so many local businesses, organisations and residents has paid off in securing this once in a lifetime funding

for the town. This really is Stapleford’s time to shine as part of a prosperous new future for generations to come.” Chair of Broxtowe Borough Council’s Jobs and Economy Committee, Councillor Tim Hallam added: “I’m so proud of our town, my home, for coming together to create such a compelling vision for Stapleford’s future. As we come out of a year of isolation and uncertainty, this funding is a massive step towards rebuilding the local economy and promoting a new sense of pride in our local area.

The projects we’ll be working on over the coming months and years will help people to develop new skills, create new opportunities, and secure Stapleford’s place as the best connected small town in Britain. I couldn’t be happier.”

It was announced in September 2019 that Stapleford had been chosen as one of the 100 towns to receive funding as part of the Government’s Towns Fund Initiative.

Following months of work and month-long consultation to ensure Stapleford residents played a key role in shaping the plans to secure the funding, a bid was submitted

to Government at the end of January 2021.

For more information about the proposals and projects,

visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ staplefordtowndeal

Stapleford’s Bid To Boost The Town Given The Green Light Rushcliffe Borough Council Shortlisted For Award For Speed Of Grant Distribution

Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Finance and Revenues teams have been shortlisted for a national award for reaching out to local businesses quickly and effectively during COVID-19 distributing vital central government grant funding.

The authority will now be in the running for a CCLA/ Room151 Impact Award that have seen thousands of the grants administered with speed and accuracy.

The Council’s section 151 Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Peter Linfield, Finance Service Manager Sarah Whittaker and Revenues Manager Rob Cottee were key to developing a scheme across the Borough which enabled the grants to be distributed from as soon as funds were made available.

It involved a pressured challenge to quickly identify appropriate criteria, create a secure method to identify eligible applicants and notify them

that they could claim and receive the vital funds they needed to help them stay afloat Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Finance and Customer Access Cllr Gordon Moore said: “The teams were already stretched with year-end procedures and annual billing in April 2020 but demonstrated incredible resilience, teamwork and commitment to ensure these payments reached businesses when they needed them most.

“They knew when the pandemic hit it was so many people’s livelihoods were potentially at stake and their work over the last 15 months was not just a one-off but

direct from the culture embedded in the teams to all take responsibility and act quickly and effectively.

“Managing the impact of the pandemic whilst protecting the public purse will be one of the legacies of COVID-19 here at Rushcliffe along with staff demonstrating they are willing to do whatever it takes and go that extra mile.”

All Rushcliffe businesses can still access COVID-19 related support on our webpage that includes business support programmes with workshops and one to one coaching on marketing and shopper experience.

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Council Successful In Securing A Massive £62.6m From Towns Fund Over £62 million has been secured for Ashfield as part of the government’s Towns Fund.

Together with funding secured from the Towns Fund Accelerator Fund and the recently announced Future High Streets Fund, over £70m has now been secured for Ashfield. Together with co-funding this will bring well over £100m of investment into the District over the next five years.

Matthew Relf, Cabinet Member for Place, Planning and Regeneration said: “This is fantastic news for Sutton, Kirkby, the whole of Ashfield and the wider region. I am very proud of the ambitious bid that we put together and this funding, together with the £6.27m secured from Future High Streets for Sutton town centre provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for us to make a real and long lasting change

in the area.

“I would like to thank all our partners from the Discover Ashfield Board for their time and effort. I would like to thank Lee Anderson MP for supporting this bid in Parliament. I reserve special praise though for the officers of the Council who have worked tirelessly on the bids and the brilliant residents of Ashfield who engaged with us in their hundreds to feedback to us on projects and to support the bid.”

In Autumn 2019 Sutton and Kirkby were selected to receive Towns Fund funding of up to £25 million each.

Since then, the Council and the Discover Ashfield Board have been working closely with stakeholders including business, education, health, transport, and local elected Members to develop the Kirkby and Sutton Town Investment Plan. Public consultation on the suggested

projects a year ago received a huge number of responses that shaped which projects were moved forward.

The investment will deliver jobs and further education opportunities, long-term economic and productivity growth, new homes, improved transport infrastructure, reduced carbon and new cultural and visitor facilities.

The investment plan focuses on four areas: Business and education: The centrepiece of the plan is an Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre to create a national centre of excellence focussed on promoting and providing access to the latest technologies and best practice in automated distribution.

Two new education centres will provide opportunities for qualifications in construction and civil engineering. At

Kirkby and Sutton libraries there will be new innovation centres which will support residents with digital skills, helping them access digital services, learn new skills and adapt to new ways of working.

Health and wellbeing: A new Kirkby Health Hub and Sports Hubs at Kingsway Park and Sutton Lawn will give residents greater access to healthier lifestyles and help improve local health outcomes.

Boost visitor economy: A new Planetarium and Science Discovery Centre at Sherwood Observatory will help inspire a new generation of scientists and engineers across the region.

A new leisure facility at Kings Mill Reservoir will offer a range of new water sports attractions for visitors from across the region.

A network of cycling and walking routes across the area will connect visitor attractions, homes and places of work.

Make Ashfield Greener: The gateway area around Kirkby train station will be developed to provide better access to the station and interchange to buses and the new cycle/walking network to promote use of more sustainable forms of transport, as well as programme to fit existing buildings with solar and other green energy sources.

Several projects are currently underway using the £1.5m from the Accelerated Towns Fund funding, including: • New Kirkby indoor market – due to open in late July • Off-road cycle path

improvements between Sherwood Business Park and Kirkby • New play area at Hornbeam Park, Kirkby • Purchase of vacant properties on Low Street, Sutton • Creation of a Centre of Excellence for disabled people in Sport and Theatre, at Portland College Martin Rigley, Chair of the Discover Ashfield Board said: "The Towns Fund announcement is brilliant news for Ashfield, we have exciting plans that will benefit the area as a whole and help to make the district a fantastic place to live, work, study and visit.

“We already have a number of exciting projects underway with the funding received from the accelerated programme, and we are now excited to move forward and start developing other projects.”

Sutton also received £6.27m funding from the Future High Streets fund with the money being used to help regenerate areas of Sutton town centre including: • Renovating Sutton Community Academy theatre to create a new cinema, live music and theatre space with café and bar all open to the public • Refurbishing and repurposing empty shop units on Low Street for a variety of new uses on the ground floor and residential apartments above • Fox Street - developing the derelict land behind Lloyds Bank to provide better access between ASDA and Portland

Square, additional car parking and a place for pop up events and food markets • A Maker Space and shared workspace that will offer access to tools and workspaces so that those lacking the space or funds at home will be able to make anything they like. There will be wood and metal working tools, sewing machines, 3D printers and laser cutters.

The new facility will also provide a range of offices for businesses to rent.

Jason Zadrozny, Leader of Ashfield District Council said: “I am over the moon that Ashfield has received this funding. We are at the beginning of an exciting programme of projects which will deliver jobs, new homes, improved health service and visitor attractions.

“As well as the exciting plans in place for Sutton and Kirkby, we will continue to work with the Discover Ashfield Board and other partners to identify and develop plans for Hucknall and the Rural areas. We want to ensure that the whole district benefits from new facilities and services and we are ready to take advantage of funding opportunities as they emerge.”

It has been announced that Ashfield & Mansfield will benefit from a share of £10m the government is awarding to improve the quality of teaching in the District.

The funding will be shared by four local authorities across the country where there are less pupils in good or outstanding schools compared to the average.

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Nottingham from the Air

This month’s aerial photo shows part of Nottingham University with Clifton Boulevard (A52) at bottom.

The campus was officially opened

by King George V in July 1928. 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.

Photo by Robin Macey

RingGo Now Costs The Same As Cash Across Bassetlaw!

RingGo, the UK’s no.1 parking app, is relaunching across Bassetlaw with bold new machine stickers that highlight the benefits of paying to park touch free. At the same time, the Council has decided to remove the additional convenience fee for using RingGo, effectively bringing the service into line with cash payments1.

The aim is to encourage greater use of touch free phone parking across the District.

On the back of this, and to especially safeguard residents

and visitors over the summer months, the Council is advising motorists to pay to park by mobile, rather than having to touch the shared keypad on a pay and display machine.

Cllr June Evans, Cabinet Member for Finance at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “We are extremely pleased to be extending with RingGo. By removing the convenience fee and promoting cashless parking with new signage, we hope to encourage even more motorists to use it.

“It’s been great to see both local residents and visitors enjoying our popular markets across Bassetlaw, however we must ensure they do so safely. Offering a touch-free alternative to pay for parking, at the same cost as cash, is an important step in doing this.”

Peter O’Driscoll, Managing Director for RingGo agrees, saying “Bringing the service into line with cash is a great way of encouraging even more motorists to pay to park by phone. With the addition of new signage, this will only improve phone parking usage further.

“Along with its thriving markets, Bassetlaw has many fantastic local shops and restaurants, which understandably have been very busy in recent weeks.

As we saw last year, a large number of motorists still want to avoid touching shared surfaces, so we are

delighted to be offering cashless parking at the same cost as cash, to meet the needs of these motorists.”

RingGo offers motorists a choice of ways to pay: the most popular is via the RingGo app, which can be downloaded free of charge from the App store or Google Play Store. Users that don’t have a smartphone can book their parking by calling, sending a text message, or paying online.

Anyone that has not previously used RingGo should download the free RingGo app and register their details, or go to RingGo. co.uk and complete

the registration on line. This will ensure they can pay

to park quickly and easily whenever they need to.

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Finally, my diary looks like the good old days... as in 2019, summer is well and truly upon us and so is festival season! So let’s take a look at some of the events that you might be booking in July. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could book some decent weather too!

First up, DHP Family, the organisers behind Splendour Festival and Dot To Dot Festival, have launched a new summer event series, Arboretum Sunset, at the Arboretum Garden Bar and Bandstand.

Taking place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through until Sun 5 Sept, a diverse entertainment program, features worldrenowned musicians, established comedians, food and drink festivals, yoga and wellness sessions, and much more. The event space features two container bars and rotating street-food vendors, centered around the park’s iconic bandstand. The spacious outdoor location means that, even if social

distancing measures are still in place, all events will be able to safely go ahead as scheduled.

For something perhaps a little more serene, join Belvoir Castle as they transport you back to the 1920s on a fine summer's evening in July. (8/9 Jul) Join Heartbreak Productions and the Nick Carraway quartet for an evening of jazz, prohibition-style. Nick is not only the band leader but a top-notch storyteller, and when he's in the mood, he can take you back to the summer of 1922 when he lived next door to none other than the infamous Jay Gatsby. So get your glad rags on, work up your best Charleston, and get your cocktail glass at the ready!

Served up with a twist of iconic Heartbreak style, this outdoor adaptation of F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is the perfect way to mark 100 years since prohibition. Dress for the weather, bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Plenty of

delicious food and drink to choose from is also promised courtesy of the Fuel Tank restaurant.

The castle also celebrates horticulture by hosting a garden party within the stunning grounds (17 - 18 Jul). We’re famous for our sport in Nottingham, but if you prefer the easier option of watching, then the 2021 Vitality Blast season at Trent Bridge continues until 18 July. An Outlaws line-up packed with international quality will defend their Vitality Blast trophy at this world-class venue.

Wollaton Hall and Deer Park have a number of events lined up, starting with openair theatre performances in the grounds surrounding the house. You can catch Macbeth (8 Jul), Dr Dolittle (11 Jul). Mr Stink (second show 30 Jul) We also see the return of Splendour (24 Jul) as internationally renowned artists once again share the stage with local upcoming talents for this one-day family-friendly festival. Careful where you go though because you might come face to face with a T-Rex!! (4 Jul – 31 Aug 2022) Titus: T. rex is King is an

extraordinary exhibition, showcasing the first real Tyrannosaurus rex to be displayed in England for over a century.

Say goodbye to the sitting room cinema and hello to the cinema under the stars!

Enjoy a cinematic adventure with socially spacious outdoor cinema at Newstead Abbey which includes Rocky Horror (24 Jul) and Dirty Dancing (25 Jul) and there are more films down at the Victoria Embankment too (15-18 Jul) with the first Film & Food Festival.

Sample some delicious street food from a wide range of local vendors, and enjoy a pint, prosecco, or specialty cocktail from one of the bars, then sit back and enjoy the short films in the open-air on the huge LED cinema screen. This summer we also welcome the return of Pride with a colourful parade, live music, and inspiring speeches and performances; go along and help celebrate (31 Jul). The Theatre Royal reopened its doors in June beginning with a series of socially distanced performances and murder and mystery returned with the Thriller season (22 Jun - 17 Jul). Dust off your dancing shoes as The Isley Brothers call into the Concert Hall (1 Jul), Brian

Wilson's Good Vibrations Greatest Hits Tour drops by (2 Jul) followed by The Roy Orbison Story (15 Jul) and a celebration of 50 years of Abbey Road and Let It Be with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and The Bootleg Beatles in And In The End (22 Jul) Down the road, the Nottingham Playhouse is transformed into a Parisian cabaret club. With tables available next to the stag for cabaret-style seating (Limited Availability) for Piaf (2-17 July) I'm sure we're all ready for a laugh too! Comedy finally arrives back in the city, courtesy of Caitlin Moran who visits the Royal Concert Hall (9 Jul) followed by Jimmy Carr (27 Jul-29 Jul). Elsewhere, for something a little different, head to Sherwood Forest for an evening wander in search of a luminescent inhabitant of Sherwood Forest; the glow worm.

The guided walk will take you in search of female glow worms, who emit an atmospheric green glow when patiently awaiting the arrival of their mate.

Sightings are not guaranteed but being out in the forest as darkness descends is an opportunity not to be

missed! This event involves a walk of approximately 2.5 miles in length (3 Jul) Local tours recommence including The Robin Hood Town Tour, The Ghost Walk, The Creswell Crags Cave Tours, and the recently reopened and refurbished Nottingham Castle hosts “Hello, My Name is Paul Smith” the first of its worldclass Temporary Exhibitions program (runs until feb 2022). It reveals how local lad Paul’s intuitive take on design, alongside his understanding of the roles of designer and retailer, has laid the foundations for lasting success. It will offer visitors a unique insight into the magnificent mind of Paul Smith. Made up of over 1,500 objects which span the British designer’s vast career, the exhibition focuses on a series of key themes and objects that have defined the history of Paul Smith.

Looks like we’ve certainly got some catching up to do!

Unless stated, always assume there is a charge for the event. I would still recommend you ring ahead or check online before making any journeys, and adhere to and respect any social distancing measures that remain in place.

All details correct at the time of going to press. "

Lockdown In Little Grimley In a time of lockdown, the Chairman Gordon calls an emergency meeting, complete with social distancing, to discuss his idea for their next production when restrictions

ease - a touching love story set in a hospital, with all profits destined for the NHS. But based on their previous efforts, will the NHS actually end up worse off?

The easiest way to purchase tickets is to visit our tickets website, where you can select your own seat and securely pay online www.ticketsource. co.uk/riversidedrama By providing an email address, tickets are emailed to you to print yourself. All other tickets will be held at the theatre box office for collection on the night of the performance. Alternatively,

tickets can be purchased from the Chatsworth Centre Saturday morning coffee morning, or by phoning 0115 9721826 (please leave full name & contact details). Visit us online at www. riversidedrama.com for further details.

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Kirkby Mum Kicks 25-A-Day-Roll Maternity Services In The Spotlight Up Habit During The Pandemic At Health Scrutiny Committee “I have breakfast with my kids instead of going out to have a cigarette in the morning!”

40 year old Rachel from Kirkby-in-Ashfield was inspired to quit smoking after the deaths of family members from lung cancer.

Rachel, who is a home carer, is now urging smokers to take inspiration from her by seeking the help of a free specialist support service commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council.

Your Health Your Way is a health and wellbeing service operated by ABL Health that helps people to get more active, eat healthier, lose weight, drink less alcohol and stop smoking. It’s received 3000 referrals to its stop smoking service during the pandemic, 65% who have successfully gone on to quit smoking.

The service offers a range of 1-1 and drop-in sessions as well as telephone and digital support and includes a full range of free nicotine replacement therapy alongside weekly support from stop smoking advisors.

The service aims to support people to understand why they smoke, manage their cravings, and deal with relapses.

Rachel received weekly supportive telephone calls from her trained stop smoking advisor opting for the Nicotine Replacement patches and gum said she could not have given up without their support.

“I quit in the past easily when I was pregnant with my kids but started smoking again when the baby was born.

I never manage to quit for good before.

“This time I got continuous support and encouragement to continue and right choice of products and my motivation was different, I was stopping for the unborn baby as I didn’t want to cause harm to the baby.”

Rachel accessed the Your Health Your Way 12-week quit programme and received weekly supportive telephone calls from her trained stop smoking advisor “I found it useful having an advisor ringing me every week to check my progress and provide weekly

support. My advisor was non-judgemental, and I felt like I would talk to her about anything.” Rachel, from Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

“I have changed my routine; I keep myself busy. I have breakfast with my kids instead of going out to have a cigarette in the morning. I am sleeping much better & have more energy. The best advice was given to me – continue with your attempt even though I had couple of difficult days, set a quit date and stick to it, ‘Not a puff’ rule’.”

ABL says that nearly 65 per cent of those who have come into the service were able to quit smoking successfully with free pharmaceutical products and support from experienced stop smoking advisors.

Rachel Parker-Haynes, Smoking Cessation Lead at ABL Health, said: “Covid has been a difficult time for all but here at Your Health Your way we are committed to provide a quality, evidence-based stop smoking service for the residents of Nottinghamshire. Over the past year we have supported and provided free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) for thousands of residents within the community and for people coming out of hospital. We have adapted our smoke free clinics and posted NRT directly to

client’s doors. With Covid restrictions easing over the next few months our Stop Smoking Practitioners will be delivering a quality service in the heart of the community within local venues.”

Councillor Boyd Elliott, Chairman of Adult Social Care and Health Committee, said: “Rachel’s story is an inspiration to anyone thinking of quitting smoking.

The last year has been so stressful that smoking may have offered a window of relief for many people particularly those whose families were impacted

by COVID or those who found paying the bills a real challenge. To give up in any circumstances is hard but to do so during one of the most stressful periods in our history is remarkable.

Congratulations to anyone who has made a real go of it.

“The best way to stop smoking sustainably is with support from specialist services.

It’s never too late to quit and I would urge anyone who’s thinking about taking that step to get support from Your Health Your Way.” Find out more about the health benefits of quitting.

If you would like support to stop smoking contact Your Health Your Way: https://yourhealthnotts.co.uk/ residents/ 0115 7722515.

Dr Keith Girling (Medical Director), Carol Drummond (Interim Director of Midwifery) and Michelle Rhodes (Chief Nurse) at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust gave a progress report on their maternity services to the County Council’s Health Scrutiny Committee today.

In October 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) undertook a review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospital (NUH) and in December 2020 published their report in which they re-rated NUH from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Inadequate’ – along with regulatory notices requiring the Trust to take immediate actions to make the service safe for mothers and babies.

This topic was last on the agenda of the Health Scrutiny Committee on 9 March 2021 when Members heard that the Trust accepted there was evidence of longstanding concerns about maternity services and it had taken a range of actions to improve oversight of maternity services even before the ‘Inadequate’ rating had been issued, given the Prevention of Further Deaths Report issued in September 2020. In addition, the Trust’s Improvement Plan has the ambition to move to a ‘Good’ rating by the end of 2021.

Dr Girling, Carol Drummond and Michelle Rhodes attended today to update the committee on their action plan, which included a range of measures such as: • recruitment of additional midwives including a substantive Director of Midwifery due to start in post on the 21st June • daily escalation meetings to ensure staffing safe for the women needing care • additional training on fetal heart rate monitoring (approx. 500 staff) progressing well with expected completion by end of May • purchase of 51 new fetal heart rate monitors, which are being rolled out into clinical areas as they are configured and training is complete.

• new IT devices being

deployed across the service with improvement in community WiFi, to be supported by newly appointed digital midwives.

Councillor Sue Saddington, Chair of Health Scrutiny Committee, said: “I am grateful to the representatives from NUH for coming to update us today, but what I’ve heard and read does give me some cause for concern. I feel that the report we have seen today is not detailed enough and I would like to see much more at our meeting in October, such as the level of training the new midwives have, what type of incidents have taken place, details about after care. We need to make sure that ladies and their babies are safe.”

Dr Keith Girling, Medical Director at NUH, said: “This is all about women and all about babies and making this service right for them.

I’m pleased to report we have made a number of appointments into midwifery – 39 since September last year. We are still working with other local providers

at recruitment opportunities to fill the remaining gaps.

We have been working to hear the voices of women throughout this process and have much better links with mothers about their experiences.

“We have had some progress since our last time in March; the CQC revisited us a few weeks ago and have removed the section 29 improvement notice on the basis of the improvements they have seen. We’re very mindful that there’s still much that needs to be done and that this is not something that’s going to be quick to fix. We are now looking at a transformational programme to create a culture that is safe for women, safe for babies and safe for staff.”

NUH will report back to Health Scrutiny Committee in October (date to be confirmed). In the meantime, NUH representatives have invited Committee members to visit maternity units at their Queen’s Medical Centre and City Hospital Campuses.

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Council Hands Over Operation Of Its “Shining Jewel” As Nottingham Castle Prepares To Reopen

The operation of Nottingham Castle was formally handed over to Nottingham Castle Trust today (Tuesday 1st June), after three years of construction and renovation works led by Nottingham City Council.

To mark the occasion, later in the day the stunning new lighting of the Ducal Palace will be switched on at 9pm to shine out over the city from atop Castle Rock.

This landmark event marks the completion of the challenging and technically complex construction phase of the £31m transformation project which, despite Covid, has remained on time and on budget.

Nottingham Castle Trust will operate the Castle when it reopens to visitors on 21st June revealing new galleries, Robin Hood Adventures, new neverseen-before exhibits, a new visitor centre, unique Paul Smith temporary exhibition and adventure playground, Hood’s Hideout, for visitors to enjoy and explore.

It’s a project that was always at the heart of the City Council’s vision for

the wider regeneration of the city, with £2bn of redevelopments currently underway transforming the city’s Southside and further significant plans in the pipeline such as reimagining the Broadmarsh site, to help put Nottingham on the map.

The Castle project has been jointly funded by the National Lottery through the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), D2N2, Nottingham Castle Trust and Nottingham City Council with contributions from Arts Council and numerous fundraising efforts undertaken to help contribute towards the construction work.

Highlights from the three years of works on the historic site include: • A new vision for the Castle as a site of national importance • Bringing to life 1,000 years of Nottingham’s heritage and our City’s rebellious history • The Castle as a Scheduled Ancient Monument conserved, protected and enhanced • Expanding and enhancing the Castle’s ancient

protected cave network • Housing and improving 12 significant Collections • A Grade 1 Listed Building brought into sustainable high profile use • Archaeological finds including monkey bones, uncovering of a medieval chapel and remains of a “Sherwood nobleman” • Development of new cutting-edge digital technology for the archery and quarterstaff games in Robin Hood Adventures • The largest free-standing scaffold assembly in the country for repairs to the Ducal Palace roof • Improved access to the Castle caves with new handrails and lighting • Display of the Castle’s nationally significant Alabaster collection • Working closely with Historic England, stonework and lime plaster restoration brought the building back to its former glory.

The transformation of the Castle into a world-class heritage attraction has major benefits for Nottingham and its people including: • 500 volunteers recruited

• 563 people trained • 16,000 schoolchildren visit per annum • 87 activities developed and delivered • Expected to boost regional, national and international visitor numbers from 222,000 to 400,000 in the first full year of opening • Visitors spending a total of over £200m in Nottingham over the next ten years – boosting the local economy • Around 420 extra jobs a year expected to be created in the city’s tourism and leisure sectors • 270 construction jobs and opportunities for 500 volunteers.

The transformed Castle will bring footfall into the city to help support local retail including national and international visitors, putting Nottingham back on the map as a destination including for overnight stays.

Nottingham City Council’s Leader, Cllr David Mellen, said: “I’m delighted that, after three years of extraordinary work led by the City Council, we can now hand over this shining jewel to its

new operators.

“It’s an incredible achievement for the council to have taken what was a well-loved but underwhelming heritage site and turn it into something that’s truly world class – and despite Covid, delivering the project on time and on budget.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has contributed to this transformation work, particularly Councillor Trimble and our amazing talented and dedicated team of officers who have enthusiastically driven this project forward to fruition. I would also like to pay tribute to the vital contribution of the Nottingham Castle Trust Board members who have worked tirelessly over many years to help turn the vision for the Castle into a reality. I have no doubt that like me, Nottingham people will feel incredibly proud of this significant moment in Nottingham Castle’s long history.

“This achievement is absolutely central to and symbolic of our vision for Nottingham’s future – a city where there are jobs and opportunities for local people as well as somewhere that increasing numbers of people will want to come and visit, boosting our standing and our economy.

“The Castle’s redevelopment and reopening is a cornerstone of the city’s regeneration, which makes Nottingham well placed to recover strongly as a city post-Covid. Those regeneration efforts are already well underway, with huge potential still to unlock such as at Broad Marsh, and will set a fresh, ambitious direction for Nottingham for generations to come.”

Ted Cantle, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Nottingham Castle Trust said: “The Castle Trust has worked alongside the City Council for more than ten years to create an entirely new Castle experience that will attract people from the local community and from around the world. It will make us all proud to live in Nottingham and

celebrate our heritage and create jobs for local people in restaurants, shops, hotels and the wider economy.

“The Trust is a charity, run by local people for the benefit of the local community and we will continue to invest and upgrade over the years, to make sure that the Castle remains a top attraction in this country. The legendary Robin Hood story provides an inspirational start to the city’s rebellious history and shows how the events in this city shaped our nation’s democracy and ideas about citizenship.

“Our new galleries for lace and mediaeval alabasters celebrate the periods when Nottingham was known throughout the world for its creativity and industry – these will be a revelation to many visitors. Most of all it will be a great day out with fantastic new facilities for all the family to enjoy.”

Anne Jenkins, Director Midlands and East, National Lottery Heritage Fund says: “The official handover from Nottingham City Council to the Nottingham Castle Trust marks another important milestone along the road to reopening the beautifully restored Nottingham Castle for local people and visitors to the city.

“We have been working in partnership with the City Council for many years and we are delighted to get to this stage of the project together. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to contribute towards such a significant heritage project and one that supports the wider regeneration of Nottingham.”

Sajeeda Rose, chief executive of D2N2 LEP said: “The handover marks the end of three years of works at the Castle. D2N2 are proud to have supported the redevelopment with £7m of funding to help transform the historical site into a world-class attraction, supporting the regeneration of Nottingham City Centre and a must-visit destination for those in the East Midlands and beyond.”

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Safer Streets Project Making Strides In Tackling Crime

A project to improve security in areas particularly affected by crimes such as burglary, vehicle theft and robbery is making great progress in reducing crime and increasing public safety.

The £550,000 Safer Streets campaign was launched in September 2020 and has seen successful measures put in place to help improve the lives of people in Newark, such as improved door security, enhanced CCTV surveillance, new cycle stores and better street lighting.

Residents in the Chatham Court and Northgate areas of Newark have seen a number of changes and upgrades as a result of the campaign, which is a partnership between the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Nottinghamshire Police, Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

High definition CCTV cameras are being installed in hotspot areas over the coming weeks, to provide increased coverage of locations affected by crime.

Cameras will be rapidly re-deployed and installed in different sites should monitoring requirements change or where a reactive

response is required. To add to this, more than 100 street lights have been upgraded in the two areas, from older sodium lanterns to new LED bulbs which emit white light – which can help deter would-be criminals from striking in a location where they can be more easily seen.

Those most vulnerable to burglary are also eligible for free security improvements through the campaign, such as new fencing, high-security doors, windows or even 4G solar-powered security cameras.The district council continues to undertake environmental improvements, tackling physical issues that encourage further crime in an area, such as litter, graffiti removal and fly-tipping.

Aimee Morris, a recipient of the new high-quality fencing said: “I am absolutely delighted – it really did seem too good to be true but I feel much safer in the knowledge that I have a considerably more secure perimeter around my house.”

Communal entrances to flats are being upgraded next month, providing a remote video entry system and improved door closure and locking systems to deter unwanted visitors.

Improvements have already

been made to a number of properties with more set to take place over the course of the next few months.

On-street cycle stores at Chatham Court and Northgate are being upgraded to more secure designs and new, top-of-the-range cycle ‘pods’ are being installed next month for people to safety store their bikes.

Since the start of the campaign, more than 100 bikes have been security marked and 119 high-quality bike locks have been handed out at a series of cycle security events.A dedicated ‘environmental action day’ is also taking place in February to enhance the look and feel of the two areas, including street sweeping, debris removal, hedge pruning and general grounds maintenance.

Work is also under way on a brand new Community Hub at Chatham Court, converting a former district council flat into a one-stop-shop for a range of police and council services and initiatives, which is due to open in April.

Residents will benefit from face-to-face contact for a variety of matters including community safety and security concerns, as well as housing and tenancy.

Neighbourhood Policing

Inspector for Newark and Sherwood Heather Sutton said: “We’re very pleased to be part of this project and further explore how we can better serve the communities of Newark.

“The steps already being made, such as enhanced CCTV, new cycle stores and better street lighting, I’m positive will provide some peace of mind for those living in the area and provide reassurance that we are there to help, listening to their concerns and working with them to improve their experience of living in Newark.

“We are dedicated to tackling the issues that matter to the local community, and this in particular looks at burglary, theft and other acquisitive crimes. Working in partnership means we can tackle these from a number of angles and it’s really encouraging to see how this is progressing and the positive effect it is already having.

“We really want to hear the views of the community and we would encourage people to sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert, where we can update you directly on what is happening in your local area.”

Councillor David Lloyd, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “This is an example of partnership working at its best. Anything we can do to make it harder for criminals to operate is positive and there is still more to come. Our priority is always to make sure our district remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.

“The district council is committed to making Newark and Sherwood cleaner, safer and greener and this project is making a real, tangible difference to the lives of residents. Burglary, vehicle crime and bicycle theft has a devastating effect on a community and each and every one of these measures is enabling us to keep driving down crime in a targeted way.”

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping said: “Burglary and theft cause misery for victims and breed fear and uncertainty throughout communities.

The Safer Streets Fund has given us an opportunity to double our efforts to reduce these dreadful offences by deterring criminals, increasing the chances of them being caught and preventing crime happening in the first place.

“We know from experience that this sort of offending can be prevented by boosting security and arming residents with sound prevention advice. The project will do all this and much, much more to create an environment that not only looks and feels safer but will reduce the number of vulnerable people being targeted in the long-term.”

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B&Q Staff Join Clean-Up Effort At Lane End Allotment Employees from Sutton in Ashfield’s B&Q store have joined Ashfield District Council in the clean-up of Lane End allotment.

The site was the target of an arson attack last month which caused widespread damage on multiple plots.

The fire caused loss of sheds, greenhouses, plants and equipment.

Clean up began immediately after the incident to remove the fire damaged structures and equipment at the site.

Asbestos removal has also been carried out by

specialists in the past week.

The B&Q employees were supported by Ashfield District Council’s Environment team to finish the clearing of glass and other burnt materials.

McDonalds Kingsmill kindly donated refreshments for the

Council Launches Consultation On New Equality And Diversity Policy Gedling Borough Council is launching a consultation on its new Equality and Diversity Policy and is inviting residents to have their say.

The new policy sets out clearly the commitment that the council has to promote equality and diversity both within the organisation and through service delivery and how it aims to eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and challenge inequalities. A consultation has been launched today and will be open for the next six weeks. Residents can have their say by visiting www. gedling.gov.uk/equality People are being asked to comment on the council’s policy and action plan.

The policy highlights how the council has already embedded into its corporate plan objectives to reduce poverty and inequality, provide support to the most vulnerable, to improve social mobility and life

chances, improve health and well-being, reduce health inequalities and reduce levels of loneliness and isolation.

The draft policy also sets out how equalities and diversity will be further embedded across the council and that the council will be more accessible, engaging and listen to the needs of its community. This includes senior leaders, members and officers, acting as ambassadors for equalities and diversity. The policy includes an action to establish a corporate Strategic Equalities and Diversity Group, chaired by the Portfolio holder for Young People and Equalities, Councillor Viv McCrossen.

As part of the consultation, residents can read and review the action plan proposals for the policy and the draft version of the policy itself.

The council has been carrying out a number of actions as part of its work to improving equalities,

which includes carrying out a Disability Confident Employer assessment, the adoption of the Menopause in the Workplace Policy and the creation of specific roles within the cabinet that focus on equalities.

The consultation is now live at www.gedling.gov.uk/ equality Portfolio Holder for Young People and Equalities, Councillor Viv McCrossen said: “I am very pleased that we have launched this important piece of consultation to show our commitment to equality and diversity in our organisation.

We hope that we can get a significant response to this policy proposal so we can make sure that the final document is fit for purpose and that it will help us to meet the objectives set out in our plan for the borough. The deadline for residents to have their say is the end of next month and I hope as many of you as possible take part.”

volunteers throughout the morning. A GoFundMe page has been set up by the local community to help affected plot holders replace lost equipment. The page has so far raised almost £1000 and is still open for donations https://gofund.me/85ced6f4

(external link) Cllr Samantha Deakin, Ward Member for Sutton Central and New Cross said: “The damage to the site is devastating but it’s fantastic to see the way the community and local businesses have come together to support

those affected.

“It’s great to see that the arsonist has been identified and enforcement action is being taken against the offender. We will continue to work with allotment holders to fix up the site and make it as safe as possible for users.”

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Five Ways Exercise Can

Benefit Us As We Leave Lockdown

Exercise. If you want to live a healthy life, you’ll want to get as much as you can.

As well as helping with weight loss and keeping fit, exercise is proven to reduce the risks of many health issues, including diabetes,

depression and dementia.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, exercise has provided a welcome relief for many people. Our Derby Active team also stepped up and provided an online fitness offer as leisure centres

around the city had to closed their doors. As we leave lockdown, we’ve pulled together some of the reasons why it might be good to keep active. Build a stronger immune system A strong immune system seems more important now than ever. Our body’s ability to fight infections like COVID-19, is key as we come out of lockdown to prevent us from getting seriously ill. Physical activity increases blood flow, reduces stress, and can strengthen antibodies, which all combine to help our immune cells perform effectively.

Get active again We’ve spent an unprecedented amount of time at home over the past 14 months, and as a result many people have become inactive. People have been unable to walk to the office or

around the shops, and there’s not been much to do in the evenings other than sit at home for most parts.

These levels of inactivity can lead to weight gain and obesity as well as increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Getting back to regular exercise as lockdown ends, no matter how small, can help us reduce these risks.

Improve your sleep Sleep is an essential function that gives our minds and bodies time to reset and recharge, as well as improving our ability to fight diseases. Sleeping well is as important coming out of lockdown as it was during.

Exercising at the right time can not only tire us out but also decompress our mind, helping us get to sleep easier.

Reduce the impact of mental health conditions Exercise can do as much for our minds as it does for our bodies. Recently, fear of catching COVID-19, isolation, and bereavement can all have had a negative effect on our mental health.

That's where physical activity comes in.

It is already used as an alternative treatment for depression, providing a useful coping strategy when dealing with mental issues.

The pick-me-up it gives is down to the endorphins the body’s own feel good chemical - that are released during exercise, bringing our mood up.

Combat dementia Physical activity has been identified as a protective factor against the dementia, with the combined results of 11 studies showing that regular exercise reduced the risk of developing dementia by 30%, and 45% for Alzheimer’s.

For those who have already developed the disease it can help delay further decline in functioning. The gradual ending of lockdown is the perfect opportunity to resume exercise or to start something new.

The Department of Health recommend 75 minutes of vigorous, or 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week for a healthy body and mind.

For more exercise guidance and advice, head to the NHS website.

For the benefits of exercise for our mental health, you can find out more on the Mental Health Foundation website.

If you want to improve your health and wellbeing, why not join our Derby City Council leisure facilities?

The Derby Active team provide qualified health and wellbeing advice to everyone, including a free 8 week plan tailored toindividuals goals.

Find out more visit the Derby Active website.

All Derby Active facilities operate within governments COVID-19 guidance to ensure a safe environment for people to exercise and feel safe. For those who want to exercise but are not ready to come back into facilities, the Derby Active App has free classes, tips for exercise and lots of information.

You can download it now from the Google Play Store or the IOS App store, and you can find more information on the InDerby website.

The App is part of InDerby so you can also find out about parks, libraries and Derby LIVE, which can all help support your wellbeing.

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Yorkshire Air Museum

The Yorkshire Air Museum has burst back to life celebrating the wonder of Aviation, which we proudly proclaim as Yorkshire’s greatest invention! Did you know that the aeroplane was first invented in our own county?

Museum Director Barbara George explains: “Scarborough born nobleman George Cayley was so inspired by the passenger carrying hot air balloons of the Mongolfier

brothers in France that he defined the principles for a ‘flying machine’ in 1799, designing the very first outline of a ‘conventional’ aeroplane with fixed wings, a ‘fuselage’ and using the acts of propulsion and lift as individual functions to make it fly.”

This ultimately led to the creation of his full-size glider which, in 1853, made the first man-carrying flight at his family home at Brompton by Sawdon.

The Museum is proud to display the unique replica of this amazing craft which now takes take centre place in our huge hangar, strikingly mounted on a plinth, along with other iconic Yorkshire designed aircraft, such as the Blackburn Buccaneer, the last of a long line of aircraft from the company founded

by Leeds born Robert Blackburn, and, of course, own unique WWII Halifax Mk. III bomber, “Friday

the 13th”. This is so named after the most successful Halifax, flying from its Yorkshire base at RAF Lissett near Bridlington.

We know you will be inspired after visiting our wonderful museum, based on an original WWII Bomber Command base, with all the history and heritage of the period.

Enjoy discovering our amazing aircraft collection amongst our extensive, spacious grounds and take a stroll around our woodland nature area. Discover a tranquil, fragrant spot in our ‘Jardin des Papillons’ or Memorial Rose Gardens and enjoy a family picnic on our

lawns.

Open Daily 10:00am to 17:00pm.

(Winter 10:00am – 16:00pm) Admission: £12 Adults, £5 Child

(4-17). Family £30 (2A + up to 3 Children.)

Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award.

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The Lincolnshire Coast Retains It's BLUE FLAG Status For 2021!!

Congratulations ELDC, This Is Wonderful News For Us All!!

Coastal Resorts retains it's Blue Flag status to boost Covid recovery. Beaches managed by East Lindsey District Council at Skegness, Mablethorpe and Sutton on Sea, have yet again been given an outstanding Blue

Flag status. Central Beach Skegness, Central Beach Mablethorpe and Central Beach Sutton on Sea have all retained the Award, which looks at the water quality, facilities, beach safety, environmental education and

management of the beaches.

The Blue Flag Award is managed in England

by Keep Britain Tidy and internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is widely considered the gold standard for beaches.

The main purpose of the Blue Flag is to raise awareness on the standards of environmental and

safety management and environmental education related to beaches and marinas.

The Environmental Health Manager for East Lindsey District Council, David Dodds, said: “We are proud to say to all our visitors and residents that our beaches have retained their Blue Flag Awards for 2021.

“After the last year we are hoping for a wonderful

sunny and warm Summer, which will help attract people back to our award winning beaches.

“Keeping our beaches in pristine condition is down to the teams hard work from early morning until late evening to help make the resorts look their best also recognising and appreciating the commitment by the public and how they are supporting our environment.” Councillor

Martin Foster, Portfolio Holder for Operational Services at East Lindsey District Council also welcomed the announcement of the Blue Flag status saying: “It is a case of congratulations to all at East Lindsey, our staff do a fantastic job and they are backed up by the business community who make it a wonderful and safe place to visit. I am very proud of all involved.”

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

to enjoy the great outdoors, bask in the sun and relax with friends and family.

Fantasy Island is the ideal spot, and here are just a few reasons why.

Somewhere different If you’re tired of going to the same parks every day, having a picnic at Fantasy Island is a fantastic change of scenery. If your kids are sick of the same days out in Lincolnshire, our theme park offers an incredible range of spots to enjoy your sandwiches and scones.

Whether you want to watch the roller coasters race by or relax on the Island Beach, there are so many places to choose from to enjoy your lunch. With so much to see and do, you will never be bored again.

Food stalls If you’ve forgotten your sandwiches at home (or you don’t trust your own cooking!) we have an

enormous range of food stalls offering incredible meals, snacks and desserts.

Choose from over 40 eateries for delicious pizza, Chinese, fish and chips and so much more. This is perfect for fussy eaters, anyone with allergies or dietary requirements or simply for families who can never agree on where to eat! With so many options, you’re sure to find something to suit every taste.

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

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

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

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Melanie C, The Selecter and Heather Small amongst new list of artists announced to join Richard Ashcroft and Supergrass at Splendour

Wollaton Park, Nottingham Saturday 24 July 2021

The full line-up for the 2021 edition of Splendour Festival has now been revealed!

With just under 2 months to go, organisers are delighted to confirm a whole wave of new acts to play across the five stages, including pop superstar Melanie C and two-tone legends The Selecter.

They join already confirmed headliners Richard Ashcroft and Supergrass, as well as The Vamps, Becky Hill and Sleeper, making 2021’s line-up an eclectic mix of exciting new acts and established heavy hitters.

The start of Melanie C’s career really needs no explanation at all, as it is rather well documented.

After the iconic 1996 debut single ‘Wannabe’ topped the charts in 37 countries, Spice Girls’ debut album ’Spice’ went on to sell more than 31 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling album of all time by a female group. Launching her solo career with huge hit ‘When You’re Gone’ with Bryan Adams, Melanie C firmly established herself as a talent in her own right, and has since gone on to achieve over 3 million album sales, two Number 1 singles and

six Top 10 singles, including the iconic hits “I Turn To You” and “Never be the Same Again” featuring the late Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopez.

2020 saw the release of her much loved self-titled album, which included hits “Blame It On Me” & “Who I Am’”.

The Selecter is led by their iconic frontwoman Pauline Black and co-fronted by original member Arthur ‘Gaps’ Hendrickson. Pauline Black is one of very few women in the 2-Tone scene - often referred to as the Queen of Ska. 2-Tone was a crucial multi-racial, multicultural explosion borne out of Coventry and the Midlands that remade British pop from 1979 onwards.

The anarchic passion that fuelled Selecter gigs during the original 2-Tone era is still there, except the pair are more driven than ever. Their confidence is sky-high and they’re also writing the best songs of their career, which is saying something given the enduring popularity of hits like “Three Minute Hero,” “Missing Words,” “Too Much Pressure” and “On My Radio”. 2021 saw the release of a Too Much Pressure Deluxe Edition

3CD Box Set & Vinyl to celebrate the album’s 40th anniversary. The band take to the Confetti stage, where Splendour audiences can expect a set of hits from their extensive back catalogue.

Heather Small aka the voice of M People, has had a hugely successful career, and is recognised as one of the seminal voices of the 90s, singing on massive hit songs such as “Moving On Up”, “One Night In Heaven” and “ Search for the Hero”. The group won the Best British Dance Act Award at the Brits in 1994

and 1995, as well as the 1994 Mercury Music Prize for their album “Elegant Slumming”. Heather has since released two solo albums “Proud” and “Close To Miracle” and has gone on to become the soundtrack to a whole host of very special events, including London's successful 2012 Olympic bid.

Also taking to the main stage is Jerub, the Nottingham based singer-songwriter.

Effortlessly blending a variety of genres from soul to alt-rock with R’n’B and pop influences, Jerub has firmly been establishing

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himself as one to watch.

With airplay from the likes of BBC Introducing, BBC 6music and BBC Radio 1, his combination of powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics and magical melodies resonate with a wide audience.

Other names on the Confetti stage include soulful, hope-filled pop and R’n’B act BEKA who has already amassed over 1.3 million monthly Spotify listeners; four-piece pop band Since September who won Little Mix’s ‘The Search’ and will join the group on their Arena tour next year; indie-folk songstress Alice Robbins, often compared to Karen Carpenter and Joni Mitchell and with close to 2 million streams on Spotify; and alternative pop artist Blle whose debut EP reached no.6 in the singer/songwriter iTunes charts.

For the seventh consecutive year, the Confetti Stage at Splendour is in partnership with Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, a

leading provider of creative industry education. Craig Chettle, Chief Executive at Confetti, said: “I am delighted to see two Confetti student bands taking their place amongst the starstudded line-up, and also our friend Jacob Fowler with his band Since September. It is such an amazing opportunity for them to perform to what will surely be the biggest audience of their careers so far. The Crying Violets and The Black White will be ably supported on the day by their fellow students on our Live and Technical Events and Media Production courses. They will all work alongside professional crews putting our “Do it For Real” ethos into practice”.

The Courtyard Stage this year will be an eclectic mix of local artists, from postpunk four-piece Cucamaras to soulful songwriter and producer Saffron, the bill showcases the best and most exciting talent Nottingham has to offer.

With lots happening all over the park aside from the three music stages, including comedy in the courtyard, a kids' area and entertainers out and about in the crowd, the festival is a fantastic day out for all the family.

Children under 11 will once again be admitted free and discounts are also in place for Nottingham City residents. Including booking fee, a standard ticket is £61.60, coming down to £50.60 when the Nottingham City discount is applied.

Tickets for Nottingham City residents aged 11-17 are £24.75. VIP packages are also available and start from £91.60 for a Nottingham City adult.

Tickets can be purchased from splendourfestival. com or in person from the Nottingham Tourism Centre.

To claim the Nottingham City resident discount, a copy of your council tax bill is required.

To stay in touch with festival news following Splendour on social media: Facebook: @ splendourfestivalUK Twitter: @splendourfest

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Line up MAIN STAGE Richard Ashcroft Supergrass Rick Astley Becky Hill Heather Small Jerub Tori Sheard Nusic Competition Winner CONFETI STAGE The Vamps Melanie C The Selecter Sleeper BEKA Since September Alice Robbins Blle COURTYARD Cucamaras Sancho Panza The Black White Alfie Sharp The Crying Violets Kelsey and the Embers Ex.In Saffron COMEDY Paul McCaffrey Susan Murray Steve Royle Mandy Muden Scott Bennett Howard Read (compère)

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Business & IP Centre Nottingham Joins Forces With British Library To Roll Out Small Business Support Across Nottinghamshire And Turbocharge The Local Economy Nottingham and Nottinghamshire libraries are playing a leading role in helping the city and county recover economically following the pandemic.

Thanks to support from the British Library and Department for Culture, Media and Sport, people of all ages and walks of life across the city and county can access support to start and grow their businesses via a range of free online events and resources.

The British Library has announced a major expansion of its highly successful network of library-based Business & IP Centres (BIPCs) to over 100 regional and local libraries across England by 2023, including in Beeston, Bulwell, Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Following last year’s pledge of £13million in Treasury funding towards the expansion, BIPC Nottingham has been allocated £704,673 to equip four libraries across the city and county with Business & IP Centre spaces, resources and services by 2023, building on the proven support already available from BIPC Nottingham.

BIPC Nottingham is part of Nottingham City

Libraries and is pleased to be working with libraries in Nottinghamshire County (delivered by Inspire Culture, Learning and Libraries) to make this support accessible to people around the county in the coming months.

The BIPC network has a notably strong track record of supporting people from all walks of life to start, protect and grow a successful business. In just three years it has: • Supported the creation of over 12,000 new businesses • Led to the creation of over 7,800 new jobs • Generated an extra £78million GVA (Gross Value Added) to the UK economy • Created businesses twice as likely to succeed beyond three years.

Business & IP Centres can open up the path to entrepreneurship for anyone with a business idea, regardless of their background. Consistently, over half of those who use a BIPC to set up a business are women and a third are from under-represented ethnic backgrounds. More than triple the national averages for business ownership in the UK, this diverse user base speaks

to the accessibility and community-based ethos of this library-based support.

While each Centre including BIPC Nottingham is equipped with a core set of resources, such as up-to-date market research and business databases, provided by the British Library, they are brought to life by a tailored and highly individual programme of events, workshops and one-to-ones, delivered in collaboration with local business leaders, role model entrepreneurs and community partners.

While the new BIPC local sites in Beeston, Bulwell, Mansfield and Sutton-inAshfield are yet to open, support for local businesses via BIPC Nottingham continues online as it has throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, offering a range of resources to help people research their next steps, plus one-to-one support including an Intellectual Property Clinic. The Reset. Restart programme, an emergency online programme launched by the British Library last year to provide new skills and resilience to all SMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic and delivered locally by East Midlands-based business experts Smorgasbord

Business Ltd., has supported over 80 businesses across the region in the first two months of delivery, through one-to-one sessions and a programme of webinars.

This accessible support has been invaluable for small businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a recent survey, 23% of all BIPC users said that the service had helped them gain confidence and resilience to steer their business through the challenges of the pandemic.

Councillor Eunice Campbell-Clark, Nottingham City Council Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Schools, said: “Libraries are uniquely placed to support people from all walks of life in achieving their goals and we are delighted to be able to make more support available to business start-ups across the city and beyond thanks to this funding from DCMS. The British Library’s Business & IP Network nationally has demonstrated the value of libraries as economic enablers and it is exciting to see this programme being opened up to the people of Nottingham, with small businesses being such a crucial part of boosting the local economy

Two existing coalfired power stations in Nottinghamshire in the running to host what is hoped to be the world’s first prototype fusion energy plant, have made it to the next stage.

Part of the site at Ratcliffeon-Soar and West Burton A, near Retford, have both made it to the final 15 sites as part of a national search for potential locations by the government for alternative energy plants.

The UK Government is bidding to be the first to develop a commercial power station that will use the energy produced by fusion reactions to generate electricity. Fusion offers an inherently safe and virtually limitless source of clean

electricity by copying the processes that power the sun.

The ambitious project - Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production - known as STEP, is being led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).

The authority announced today ( Friday 11 June) that part of the Ratcliffe-onSoar power station site and West Burton A will now progress to the next stage of assessment.

The two sites join a 15-strong ‘long-list’ of sites identified by the UKAEA as having the potential to host the fusion power station, aimed to be built by 2040.

Nottinghamshire County Council is coordinating this nomination process for the

county working with several partners, including the landowners of these sites as well as Rushcliffe Borough and Bassetlaw District councils.

Councillor Ben Bradley MP, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said “This is hugely exciting news for Nottinghamshire.

Achieving STEP would bring incredible benefits to the county, putting it at the heart of the government’s plans to revolutionise the way we generate energy in the UK and position Nottinghamshire as a major player in the levelling up agenda.

“It would build on the existing strengths of our universities and manufacturing sectors, but

would also create new skills, training, and thousands of highly skilled jobs, attracting investment and deliver amazing overall benefits to our regional economy including the lucrative opportunities for the local supply chain to help construct the plant.

“We are an ambitious county and have a proud heritage of producing energy which helped power the industrial revolution, but looking to the future, we want to be at the heart of the UK green energy revolution “As global energy demand continues to grow, this technology is expected to play a crucial role in helping to achieve net zero emissions - in a safe and sustainable way - during the

as we move forward after Covid-19.”

Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council Communities Committee, said: “I’m really pleased that in partnership with the British Library and City libraries, three Inspire libraries (Beeston, Mansfield and Sutton-inAshfield) will be established as Business and IP centres to support local business and our recovery from the pandemic.” Liz Jolly, Chief Librarian at the British Library, said: “At their heart, libraries are trusted spaces with professional staff who have a mission to connect people with information.

From Glasgow to Brighton, our BIPC Network harnesses the power of libraries, bringing in expertise from the local community to help people from all walks of life turn an idea into a successful business.

We’re delighted to mark this next chapter in the Network’s journey, growing from 14 to over 100 new regional and local Centres across England, with a longer term ambition to expand across the UK. Our mission is to put business support in every library, but we’re also learning lessons from the past year, by making sure more and more of our business and IP workshops, events and 1-1s are open to everyone online.”Culture Minister, Caroline Dinenage, said: “It is brilliant that small businesses and entrepreneurs will now be able to access invaluable support and resources in more parts of the country than ever before.

I’m delighted that, thanks to our £13 million investment in the British Library’s Business & IP Centres, this important network is growing from strength to strength.”

second half of this century.

“We’ll be doing all that we can to help bring this oncein-a-life time opportunity to Nottinghamshire by continuing to work closely with our partners, including the landowners.”

UKAEA now plan to engage with the relevant local authorities and the current

landowners to decide the next round of shortlisted sites before the end of 2021.

After final shortlisting has been completed, UKAEA plan to start engaging with communities around the preferred sites before selecting the final site that will host STEP, which is expected by the end of 2022.

Notts’ Bid To Host The ‘world’s First’ Fusion Energy Plant Moves A STEP Closer To Reality

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How to groom a dog

• Grooming your dog Clipping can be required regularly is essential anything from every four to 12 for his or her welfare, weeks, with regular – usually daily – maintenance brushes whether it’s done and cleaning in between. professionally or at Terrier types and some other home breeds may need ‘stripping’ • Owners should get their dogs rather than normal grooming used to being groomed at the to remove dead hairs in the earliest opportunity, ideally coat as these dogs don’t shed as a puppy • If your dog is hair as well as others. frightened of being groomed, Can I clip my dog myself? it’s important you get a handle There are a range of fur clippers on the problem straight away on the market, but remember • Dog owners should be that professional groomers careful when choosing have had months of training professional dog groomers to and their job is not as easy as ensure they’re reputable some people think it looks.

Why is it important to groom Unqualified DIY clipping my dog? Grooming is vital to not only runs the risk of your prevent your dog’s coat getting dog coming out the other matted, as well as removing side with an unintentionally dead hair, dirt and dandruff. extreme haircut, it can also Brushing also stimulates the result in injury to you or natural oils in the skin and fur, your pet - especially if you which helps make for a glossy, have a particularly lively or healthy coat. But grooming boisterous hound. isn’t just about brushing your If you do choose to invest in dog’s fur, it’s also chance to your own set of dog clippers, check for any unusual lumps ensure you do plenty of or bumps, and give them a research before grooming your general health check. You dog. Get specific instructions can use it as an opportunity to on the type of breed you have, check for any signs of fleas or use dedicated equipment with ticks, inspect their teeth, eyes safety guards and, if using and ears and make sure their scissors, make sure they have claws aren’t overgrown. rounded ends when tackling When should I start grooming sensitive areas. It’s vital my dog? that you can keep your dog Grooming 2 calm and under control when The frequency of grooming clipping is being done, so a sessions will depend on the second pair of hands may well breed of dog. be needed.

Owners should get their dogs What are the best brushes or used to regular grooming combs to use at home? as early on in their life as If your dog is nervous possible, ideally as a puppy. about being groomed, some It’s important that dogs are encouragement with treats happy and comfortable with may help. grooming, whether this is There are many different types done in the home or by a of brushes on the market, so professional dog groomer. choosing the right one for By getting into a regular your dog can sometimes be grooming routine with your overwhelming. Different tools dog, it also gets them used work better on different dogs, to this type of handling, and so it’s a good idea to ask your should make visits to the vets vet for advice on which brush much easier. would work best for your dog How often does my dog need before any investment. grooming? For a short haired, Pin brushes – good for smooth-coated dog, grooming smoothing out small tangles should be done at least once a and removing dead fur from week. A rough or long-coated both the coat and undercoat. dog will need much more These brushes have metal pins regular grooming and will with rounded ends to make it often require clipping to keep comfortable for your dog. The the fur at a manageable length. longer the pins on the brush,

the better it is for dogs with longer, thicker coats.

Slicker brushes – these brushes have short, fine hairs on a flat brush and are suitable for removing knots from short to medium coat breeds, or those with curly fur. The pins are angled to avoid scratching the skin while brushing, but don’t apply too much pressure – and look out for any pins sticking out at the wrong angle. Rubber brushes – ideal for removing dead fur and massaging the skin to encourage natural oils to be released, which make a dog’s coat look healthy and glossy.

Grooming mitts – a useful tool for removing dirt and dead hair from short-coated breeds, but not recommended for dogs with medium to long-haired coats. Undercoat rake or de-shedding tools – these brushes are brilliant for gently removing the dead fur from a dog’s undercoat, while still brushing through the top coat and removing any dirt. These are particularly useful for dogs that moult frequently.

Bristle brush – these brushes are ideal for finishing off grooming, and for quick maintenance brushes in between brushes.

They brush through the top coat, removing dead fur and dirt while stimulating natural oil production.

How should I bathe my dog at home? It’s not always necessary to bath dogs, unless they are dirty or have skin problems, in which case seek your vet’s advice. Washing them too much can strip a dog’s coat of natural oils.

But if you are washing your dog at home, you can do this in a bathtub with a non-slip mat indoors or, if the weather permits, outside.

Remember to: • Detangle any matts before washing as they will only get worse during shampooing • Purchase a dedicated dog shampoo as human products have different Ph balances • Saturate your dog’s fur with lukewarm water before applying the shampoo

• Avoid the face, mouth and ear areas and sponge wash these with clean water instead • Massage the shampoo in for at least five minutes for a good, thorough cleanse • Ensure you rinse thoroughly as any shampoo residue can irritate your dog’s skin • Towel dry your dog or, if he or she is comfortable with a hairdryer, ensure it is put on a cool setting What should I do if my dog is scared of grooming or being brushed? A negative association can develop because the longer the period of time between brushes, the more uncomfortable it can be for them; the more out of condition their coat becomes the more unpleasant it can become for them to be touched or stroked, let alone bathed or brushed.

In extreme cases, this can then have a negative impact on the way they perceive human interaction altogether. So it’s crucial that you get a handle on the problem as soon as possible and tackle it in the right way that’s best for your dog.

If your dog is scared of being brushed, try taking a few steps back. Get out a few brushes but don’t use them, so your dog can just get used to them being around. You can also help them associate the brushes with something good by producing them at the same time as something your dog really likes, such as some really tasty food.

Gradually reintroduce brushing by touching your dog very gently with a

soft brush starting with short sessions, making sure you always reward him well for taking part! If problems with grooming persist, consult your vet for further advice.

How do I know if my dog’s nails need to be clipped? Seek advice from your vet on this, but it’s often not necessary. If

a dog is walked on pavements or roads, their claws naturally wear down. Occasionally the dew claws will overgrow as they don’t reach the ground during walking. Overgrown nails are more likely if the dog is lame or arthritic as this shifts weight-bearing.

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Brand New Nottingham Care Home is ‘Picture Perfect’ at Official Open Day Rivendell View Care Home, situated on Magenta Way in Stoke Bardolph , has hosted its official open day and received a very warm welcome from local artists who generously donated paintings and other works of art to display around the home.

A local artist attended the open day bearing a touching housewarming gift of a portrait of the local woodlands which he presented to Home Manager, Samantha Kavanagh.

Samantha said, ‘The response from the local community has been overwhelming, I am very grateful to the community for their many ‘home warming’ gifts – they are all taking pride of place in our home for our future residents to see and appreciate’.

Rivendell View is a state-ofthe-art care home, operated by care provider Ideal Carehomes, and has all the

finishing touches you would expect from a luxurious new home. Rivendell View has benefitted from a £12 million investment, providing spacious en-suite bedrooms and latest care technology allowing the Rivendell View care team to deliver person-centred care in a dignified manner, promoting independence as far as possible.

The team have been delighted to have such a warm welcome from the Nottingham community, with many housewarming gifts being delivered throughout the day including interesting artwork for the walls, sculptures and even art kits for residents to use once they move in.

As a token of their gratitude, the Rivendell View team are looking forward to hosting monthly art classes taught by local artists once restrictions allow.

During the open day, local people were able to get their first glimpse of the luxurious care home which

Rivendell View care home in Stoke Bardolph has been under construction for nearly a year. Nearly 100 local people visited the home, adhering to current government guidelines, including (potential quote from an important visitor).

Samantha, said, ‘I am thrilled our preview day was such a success.

It was a pleasure to meet so many wonderful people from around our community.

I look forward to welcoming our first residents and assisting them to live the next chapter of their lives to the fullest!’.

Rivendell View is due to welcome its first residents in

the next couple of weeks. For more information or to book a tour of the home, contact Samantha on 0113 385 3575 or live chat on the Ideal Carehomes website https:// www.idealcarehomes.co.uk/.

Once open, the team will be able to carry out an initial assessment for new residents

within 24 hours of making the enquiry and help you or your loved one move to your new home as quickly and stressfree as possible.

You can also keep up to date with the home via the Rivendell View official Facebook page @ rivendellviewcarehome.

Newark Care Home ‘March for March’ to raise Awareness for Alzheimer’s Society

Residents at Bowbridge Court Care Home have completed an impressive month long ‘walkathon’ to raise vital awareness for Alzheimer’s Society Staff and residents at Bowbridge Court care home have completed a 4 week ‘walkathon’ challenge, clocking an impressive 2 million steps, the equivalent of 1000 miles, for charity!

Every staff member and resident at the care home, situated on Bowbridge Road, played their part in helping to achieve the remarkable step count after being inspired by the heroic fundraising efforts of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

Residents opted to set themselves a walking challenge much like Captain Sir Tom to raise awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society charity by completing laps of their home.

Initially residents aimed to reach a 30,000 thousand step target over four weeks throughout March using pedometers to keep track of their steps.

However, as everyone embraced the challenge, they hit the target within the first two

weeks. Everyone at the home marched on and were delighted to reach nearly 30 times their original target by the end of the month!

The team created a ‘yellow brick road’ step counter which was proudly displayed in the social lounge and updated each day with the latest total steps. The residents were keen to get moving with the walkathon as a way to stay fit and active and enjoy the garden whilst the sun has been shining. Residents were given the option to complete their laps on foot or pedal their way to the target with the help of a seated pedal exercise machine. 84 year old resident, Heather Walker, said, ‘The walks have been marvellous! It has been brilliant seeing everybody get involved, I was so glad to be able to take part and complete my laps on behalf of my home. The Alzheimer’s Society does brilliant work so I am glad we could spread awareness!’ Speaking after completing his laps, resident,

Frank Cavander, said, ‘I am Care Quality Commission. Bowbridge Court, contact visit www.idealcarehomes. so pleased we have been able For more information about Claire on 01636 605 528 or co.uk to do something good for the Alzheimer’s Society and spread some joy. Our walks have been no easy feat but despite most of us walking at a steady pace, the days have been filled with such laughter - I really enjoyed myself’.

Home Manager, Claire Gordon-Rundle, said, ‘I am absolutely blown away by the commitment of our team and residents to achieve 2 million steps! The team have been brilliant in organising the walks and our residents have embraced it with such gusto. It has been lovely to see everyone getting out in the garden and enjoying themselves –I can see us doing plenty more walks and challenges throughout the summer!’.

Bowbridge Court, operated

by Ideal Carehomes, is a residential and dementia care home is currently welcoming Resident, Frank Cavander, proudly adds his daily new residents for short and long term placements and walks steps to the Yellow Brick Road counter! is rated as ‘Good’ by the

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What is a funeral plan?

A funeral plan helps you to plan and pay towards a funeral in advance. It helps to lessen the financial weight of a funeral and reduces the stress and worry for your loved ones. Why should you take out a funeral plan? Organising a funeral at an already difficult time can be both emotionally and financially challenging.

In 2017, the average cost of a funeral was £4,078. This is projected to rise to £4,944 by 2022.** By taking out a funeral plan, you can ensure that some of these costs are covered in advance. Exactly how much of your costs are covered depends on which plan provider you choose, but most providers guarantee

to cover the funeral directors costs for arranging and conducting the funeral. This means you can ‘lock in’ these costs at today’s prices, meaning the sooner you take out a funeral plan, the more money you are likely to save.

There are also additional costs associated with a funeral, such as cremation or burial

fees. Different plan providers treat them in various ways.

For instance, some providers only offer a contribution towards costs associated with cremation and for Burial a contribution that doesn’t rise in line with the Retail Price Index. Likewise, some providers can guarantee to cover these costs, while others

exclude them completely.

Planning ahead also helps save your friends and family additional worry when you die. A funeral presents a large amount of money for your loved ones to find when you’re gone. With a prepaid funeral plan, you can rest assured knowing that you are helping to reduce the financial

burden on your loved ones.

It also relieves your family from having to make many of the difficult decisions about your final send off. Your family can avoid painful conversations over what your last wishes were and you can avoid them overspending because you “would’ve wanted it that way”.

Dealing with grief and loss

Most people grieve when they lose something or someone important to them.

The way grief affects you depends on lots of things, including what kind of loss you have suffered, 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 has died for "leaving you behind". Sadness often comes later.

Feelings like these are a natural part of the grieving process. Knowing that they are common may help them

seem more normal. It's also important to know that they will pass. Some people take a lot longer than others to recover. Some need help from a counsellor or therapist or their GP. But you will eventually come to terms with your loss, and the intense feelings will subside.

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 your GP. Eat healthily. A healthy, well-balanced diet will help you cope. Avoid things that "numb" the pain, such as alcohol. It will 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, showing anger towards their other parent during a separation can be painful for a child to see. Reassure your child that the separation isn't their fault. Keep their routine as normal as possible, and tell them what's happening so they're less confused by it all.

However, 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 are listened to, so include them in decisions and events if it feels right. Your GP is a good place to start. They can give you advice about other support services, refer you

to a counsellor, or prescribe medication if needed.

Or you can contact support organisations directly, such as Cruse Bereavement Care (0808 808 1677) or Samaritans (116 123).

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Create Your Own Calm – a new activity book for kids Local West Bridgford parenting author Becky Goddard-Hill has just published a new activity book for kids with Harper Collins. Her book is called Create Your Own Calm and it contains 50 activities to help kids manage their worries, anger, fears and stress. The book is designed for 6-12 years olds and it couldn’t be been more timely. During lockdown Childline reported a 40% increase in calls from under 11’s and back to school anxiety post lockdown has been rife. Becky is a children’s therapist and life coach has a strong belief that proactively supporting a child’s wellbeing is just as, if not more important, than taking care of their physical health. Becky believes it is important not to wait for things to go wrong before we focus on our children’s

emotional health but to give it the attention and support it needs along the way to build up a child’s resilience for trickier times. The activities in the book are fun and creative and will entertain kids for hours whilst teaching them some really important skills in emotional health and resilience along the way.

Becky explains Each activity also comes with the science behind as kids love to understand the how and why of how things work.

There are lots of inspiring quotes in the book too to get kids thinking and reflecting.

The activities are really varied and include *yoga *bee breathing *making worry dolls *calm colours *creating a relaxation jar * nature art * earthing

Becky’s last book Create Your Own Happy sold over 15,000 copies and Create Your Own Kindness will be out in the new year. This series of books is all about empowering kids to take really good care of

their emotional health and wellbeing and grow up robust and resilient.

Create Your Own calm is available now from Amazon and all good bookshops

Is my child too ill for school?

It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they're unwell.

But there are government guidelines for schools and nurseries that say when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn't.

If you do keep your child at home, it's important to phone the school or nursery on the first day. Let them know that they won't be in and give them the reason.

If your child is well enough to go to school but has an infection that could be passed on, such as a cold sore or head lice, let their teacher know.

Coughs and colds It's fine to send your child to school with a minor cough or cold.

But if they have a fever, keep them off school until the fever goes.

Encourage your child

to throw away any used tissues and to wash their hands regularly.

Fever If your child has a fever, keep them off school until the fever goes away.

Chickenpox If your child has chickenpox, keep them off school until all the spots have crusted over.

This is usually about 5 days after the spots first appeared.

Cold sores There’s no need to keep your child off school if they have a cold sore.

Encourage them not to touch the blister or kiss anyone while they have the cold sore, or to share things like cups and towels.

Conjunctivitis You don’t need to keep your child away from school if they have conjunctivitis.

Do get advice from your pharmacist. Encourage your child not to rub their eyes and to wash their hands regularly.

Ear infection If your child has an ear infection and a fever or severe earache, keep them off school until they’re feeling better or their fever goes away.

Hand, foot and mouth disease

If your child has hand, foot and mouth disease but seems well enough to go to school, there’s no need to keep them off.

Encourage your child to throw away any used tissues straight away and to wash their hands regularly.

Head lice and nits There’s no need to keep your child off school if they have head lice.

See how to get rid of them.

Impetigo If your child has impetigo, they’ll need antibiotic treatment from the GP. Keep them off school until all the sores have crusted over and healed, or for 48 hours after they start antibiotic treatment.

Encourage your child to wash their hands regularly and not to share towels, cups and so on with other children at school.

Ringworm If your child has ringworm, see your pharmacist unless it’s on their scalp, in which case you should see the GP. It’s fine for your child to go to school once they have started treatment.

Scarlet fever If your child has scarlet

fever, they’ll need treatment with antibiotics from the GP. Otherwise they’ll be infectious for 2 to 3 weeks.

Your child can go back to school 24 hours after starting antibiotics.

Slapped cheek syndrome (fifth disease) You don’t need to keep your child off school if they have slapped cheek syndrome because once the rash appears, they’re no longer infectious.

If you suspect your child has slapped cheek syndrome, take them to the GP and let their school know if they’re diagnosed with it.

Sore throat You can still send your child to school if they have a sore throat. But if they also have a fever, they should stay at home until it goes away.

Threadworms You don’t need to keep your child off school if they have threadworms.

Speak to your pharmacist, who can recommend a treatment.

Vomiting and diarrhoea Children with diarrhoea or vomiting should stay away from school for 2 days after their symptoms have gone

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T. rex exhibition releases its first school programme

The first real Tyrannosaurus rex to be exhibited in England for over 100 years will arrive in the UK this summer with the launch of the Titus: T. rex is King exhibition… and Wollaton Hall has released its new school programme for this academic year, which gives students the chance to explore the T. rex skeleton through an exclusive schools programme.

The skeleton of Titus, discovered in the Montana Badlands in the USA in 2018, will be revealed for the first time at Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum in Nottingham on Sunday 4th July 2021, the focus of a new exhibition set to explore his life and environment.

Taking over the first floor, with four galleries equivalent to 4,000 square feet, the exhibition, Titus: T. rex is King, is designed around the T. rex himself and offers students of all ages the chance to experience the sheer size and scale of the skeleton.

Alongside coming face-toface with the T. rex skeleton, students will be able to explore the digital and interactive virtual media displays immersing them in his extraordinary journey from discovery in the USA, through the experience of excavation, curation, examination, rebuild and final reveal.

Students and teachers will be able to enjoy the exhibition independently from the public during the 10-11am school exhibition slot, as well as attend other time slots alongside the general public, and book exclusive facilitated school sessions with an information pack.

The initial facilitated sessions available include: Mary Anning & Her Fossils, exploring the world of the amazing Victorian fossil hunter with access to the museum’s fossil handling collections Darwin in Colour and Darwin & You exploring the controversial evolutionary

theories of Charles Darwin with real specimens of colourful insects, birds and mammals, real skulls and skeletons and replica hominid skulls Be a Palaeo Artist, using science to create unique dinosaur artworks Bones, identifying and investigating skeletons of creatures, and learning about the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex.

Sue Mallender, Learning Programmes Science Officer, Nottingham City Museums, said: “The launch of the Titus: T. rex is King exhibition will be an extraordinary educational experience for all, where they can enjoy the unique journey of Titus, discovering all there is to know about this notorious dinosaur.

“The exhibition makes the perfect school trip – the opportunity to meet Titus himself and get involved with various assisted activities, then explore the king of dinosaurs in many interactive experiences including creating your own digital version of Titus and taking selfies with a T. rex head. It is truly an amazing experience and an absolute must-see.”

Internationally renowned palaeontologist Dr David Hone, the Senior Lecturer in Zoology at Queen Mary, University of London in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, is part of the exhibition development team tasked with bringing Titus to life. He said: “Students will be able to explore the world of Titus and take a closer look at his particular features – his crushing bite, incredible eyesight and keen sense of smell, airfilled bones, weight, size and speed. And then look more closely at his make-up of muscle and tissue, with 3D scans of his bones to examine and handle – and try to

decide if in fact he was covered in scales or feathers or both.”

Nottingham City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, Cllr Eunice Campbell-Clark, said: “We are thrilled that the exhibition Titus: T. rex is King enables teachers to offer a real life experience to students through the display of the T. rex skeleton, and that students will be able to discover and explore Natural

History, evolution & the environment.

“It will be a unique experience to witness the skeleton of a T. rex and to delve into the world of Titus, and it is wonderful that is being exclusively released at Wollaton Hall.”

Wollaton Hall has an international reputation for attracting rare and previously unseen dinosaur exhibits to the UK. In 2017, it staged the hugely successful Di-

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nosaurs of China exhibition with a selection of fossils and skeletons from the Institute of Vertebrate Palaeontology and Palaeoanthropology in Beijing and the Long Hao Institute of Geology and Palaeontology Inner Mongolia that had never been seen outside Asia before.

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More Than £1.5m To Support Domestic Abuse Victims In Notts Children and adults affected by domestic abuse will benefit from more than £1.5m of funding for safe accommodation following the landmark passing of the Domestic Abuse Act. A further £223,315 has been awarded to the district and borough councils to deliver their contributions to the domestic abuse duty from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The money will go towards supporting a range of existing services to help tackle domestic abuse such as safety planning for survivors and initiatives that helps to create violence-free relationships.

All councils will be working together on the Domestic Abuse Local Partnership Board, which will have its first meeting in the autumn of 2021.

The County Council is working with partners to develop a commissioning plan that will improve the support available for survivors and their children. Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee will receive the first proposal of this plan for approval in July.

If approved, new services will be commissioned later in the summer.

Councillor Boyd Elliott,

Chairman of Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee, said: “Domestic abuse can devastate families and we know that domestic abuse services have received

a high number of referrals since the start of the pandemic, so we welcome this government funding.

“We are currently assessing the needs and gaps in our

current provision and are speaking with domestic abuse support services to ensure we hear from people who experience domestic abuse locally. Working

with housing leads in the districts and boroughs, our ambition is system-wide investment and change and we will work with partners to establish the Domestic

Abuse Local Partnership Board to deliver this vital work in Nottinghamshire.”

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Fun in The Sun Sunday 30th May on a glorious Sunday afternoon at Stoke lane the crowds were finally allowed back through the gates for the very first time since the lockdown restrictions had been back in place from November last year. With the whole season completely shut down after only nine fixtures of the season it was a welcome sight to see the public finally allowed to congregate albeit still with social distancing at a charity football fixture to raise funds for Carlton Town F.C. and grassroots football.

The event organised by World Game Changers’ Gary ’Boatsy’ Clarke in coordination with the club was long anticipated and didn’t fail to draw in the crowds for this well advertised event.

Sanj Beri, local Nottingham DJ opened the proceedings and played a rousing set on the decks before and during the main attraction which kicked off at around 3PM. Carlton Town Managers Tommy Brookbanks and Mark Harvey provided a team mixed with experience and youth whilst the opposition had a mix of former professional players as well as two of the current Nottingham Forest Ladies team.

The showpiece of the day was well supported by many well known personalities that had given up their very valuable time to participate in a moral boosting event whilst we are still under restrictions. Local Boxer and British Featherweight title holder Leigh Wood was also in attendance with his belt as

Article by Phil Jennings

well as former Nottingham Forest favourites Andy Reid & John Thompson. Ian McParland was the gaffer of the WGC team co-ordinating his sides efforts from the dug-out with Clinton Morrison also in attendance but unfortunately unable to play.

Colin Barrett kicked-off the match and the two teams on probably the hottest day of the year to date commenced battle. As expected the game would be a very open affair but was still very competitive as they should always be.

Carlton with a more youthful side would take the game by the scruff of it’s neck from the start and would open the scoring from the penalty spot via new signing James Matthews. A couple of minutes later and Tyler Blake would increase the score just before the halfhour mark with a smart finish. The opposition with their experience and having to combat the heat also were still working extremely hard and were by no means being run off their feet by Carlton’s youth. However for all their efforts they

would again concede just before half-time when the mercurial Blake would add to his tally. The second half started pretty much the same as the first half did and no sooner had the game kicked off Joel Daft added a fourth goal to the scoreline. This didn’t deter the efforts of the opposition as they still worked tirelessly despite their ageing legs.

Phil Jennings from the Carlton backroom staff was introduced up front for another new signing Nat Watson with fifteen to twenty minutes left and

the game was looking secure for the hosts before something of a mini revival by the celebrities. Two goals from Jemma Lommi and one from Chris Freestone would reduce the arrears before Steggles the Carlton goalkeeper was sent off .

With Jennings donning the gloves for the final few minutes the score-line would remain at four-three and the game would close.

All in all the day was a complete success and it was so good to see so many people turning out and enjoying themselves for

such a worthy football club.

Obviously the weather was a major factor on the day, but without the numerous volunteers and personalities involved the event would not have gone ahead. So a big thank-you must go out to everybody that made the day so special and to everybody that participated and supported the cause.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Brown, Johal, Gorman, Moore, Holmes, Elliott, Matthews, Blake, Watson, Thomas. Subs: Whitton, Daft, Cockram, Shaw, Flint, Jennings.

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Stars Shine Bright In The Name Of Charity As you’re probably already aware having read the Carlton Town section of this publication, a plethora of stars were in attendance at the Bill Stokeld Stadium on Sunday May 30th and then there was me!

Many a brow was raised when my name appeared on a team sheet alongside the likes of Andy Reid, John Thompson, Craig Armstrong, Chris Freestone, Lyndsey Harkin and Leigh Wood. My phone pinged incessantly as the banter began to fly; perhaps the most accurate of all the satirical messages received went as follows, “you’re neither a footballer nor a celebrity so how the hell have you blagged your way into this?”

Without getting too deep, I’ve been involved with the charity called WGC (World Game Changers) who have partnered with Carlton

Town to support the club at grass roots level. I can’t do justice to WGC by going into the finer details of their numerous projects around the globe but if you take time to have a look at their website, you’ll be able to see for yourself what wonderful work they undertake worldgamechangers.org As I mentioned earlier, Phil Jennings’s excellent article encapsulates the WGC v Carlton Town fun day beautifully from the touchline, so I shall attempt to paint a picture of what it was like from within the pitch markings.

When you get invitations to play in games such as this you immediately tell yourself that you’ll be able to blag it, however, when you see the frenetic pace and seriousness of the opposition during the warm up, and of course their average age, the confidence soon dissipates

I can tell you. I’m 44 years of age and haven’t played for over two years so I was heavily reliant upon the former pros, and they didn’t disappoint.

Secretly, we were all looking to 38-year-old Andy Reid to conjure up some magic and he didn’t disappoint.

The Forest Under 23’s manager certainly practices what he preaches and lit up the midfield as the young pretenders from Carlton continued to press. He was beautifully complimented by fellow Dubliner and former Republic of Ireland international John Thompson, another who proved that age is no barrier when you have ability.

I was under no illusion that I’d struggle to survive the game unscathed, the fact that my quad was pulling like hell after the warm up tells you all you need to know about my state of fitness.

It did however provide a degree of hilarity for Nottingham Forest Vlogger Mr Dore who managed to capture my moans and groans on camera before the whistle was even blown!

European Cup Legend Colin Barrett kicked the game off and soon after I was pleading with our manager Charlie McParland to drag me off, in his own words the Scotsman said to me “you

looked like you were dying when you finally got to the bench;” that fella knows football alright!

Thank the lord for rolling subs, which allowed a crop of better players than myself to take to the field.

One of which was British boxing champion Leigh Wood, who’s attitude was exemplary. For a man who claims not to have played much football he was electric at times and in my opinion would make a cracking wing back.

Despite our endeavours, we (the WGC) found ourselves 0-4 down but an embarrassment wasn’t on the agenda for the former professionals on

show. Francis Green, Chris Freestone, Craig Armstrong, and Mark Slythe all showed why they were once paid to play the beautiful game as the comeback commenced.

And you don’t quite get encouragement from the bench like that from Clinton Morrison, despite not being fit to play he provided brilliant support and insight from the touchline as well as mingling with the supporters and posing for numerous photos. Former Forest man Spencer Weir-Daley also kept his word by coming down to cheer us on but had to skip the game due to upcoming World Cup Qualifiers for his native Montserrat, we wish him the very best with those.

Cometh the hour, cometh the ladies; in my opinion, one shared by the vast majority of the 500 strong crowd also, Lyndsey Harkin and Jemma Iommi were the outstanding players of the game, Jemma scored twice, one of which was a sublime finish whilst NFFC ladies skipper Harkin ran the show. As I sat on the bench, still wheezing, all I could hear from Clinton Morrison was “she can’t half

Written by Steve Corry ping a quality ball into feet, quality!”

Chris Freestone, formerly of Premier League Middlesbrough gave the home side plenty to think about as he bagged a third near the end, but Carlton ran out 4-3 winners on the day.

Grass roots football was the true winner as Carlton benefitted from some wonderful support and generosity which was certainly needed following the pandemic. Almost everyone I spoke with said it was the closest thing to normality they’d experienced in a long, long time which was made possible by some extremely hard work from Gary (Boatsy) Clarke and the staff at CTFC. It would be remiss not to praise the former pros and celebrities who gave up their time to attract such a wonderful crowd on the day too.

As for myself, I’m still recovering and will think twice about embarrassing myself again next year; as a friend said to me on the day, “stick to commentating and writing mate!”

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Rapids And Outlaws Opener Concludes In A Tie Notts Outlaws 152-8 (Clarke 45, Hales 31) tied with Worcestershire Rapids 152-6 (Libby 52, Whiteley 42, Carter 2-22, Fletcher 2-36).

Worcestershire Rapids and Notts Outlaws shared the spoils in their Vitality Blast opener at New Road, as Steven Mullaney’s men couldn’t quite cash in on blistering cameos from their opening pair.

The Outlaws’ pursuit of 153 slowed demonstrably on a misbehaving pitch once Joe Clarke (45 off 21) and Alex Hales (31 off 18) had departed following an opening stand of 76.

The visitors were left needing two from the final delivery, only for Peter Trego to be run out for 35 attempting the second run that would have won the game. The Notts’ starting line-up featured eight 2021 Finals Day winners, plus Dane Paterson, Luke Fletcher and debutant legspinner Calvin Harrison.

With Steven Mullaney having won the toss and invited the Rapids to bat, there was an air of inevitability about him turning to Matthew Carter in the powerplay, and to the subsequent success the giant off spinner enjoyed.

Brett D’Oliveira (5) and Moeen Ali (6) each failed to connect having been teased down the pitch

by the Lincolnshire born twirler and the duo were stumped and bowled respectively making the score 18-2 at the three over mark. Riki Wessels freed his arms to strike back-toback boundaries off Dane Paterson. But when the former Outlaw took off for a sharp single to Mullaney at mid-off, the Notts skipper flattened the stumps with a pinpoint underarm hurl to send his former teammate packing for 14.

A powerplay haul of 38-3 was far from an ideal opening for the home side.

And Mullaney, on the day he became his club’s tenth captain in T20 cricket, snared a sharp caught & bowled to dismiss Ben Cox for 14, leaving the Rapids 63-4 at halfway.

Harrison’s opening spell as a Nottinghamshire professional cricketer was neat, tidy and accomplished, costing 16 from three overs.

Jake Libby (52*) and Ross Whiteley (42) rebuilt with purpose for the home side with a partnership of 78, the former Notts right hander notching a 42 ball fifty to secure a 20 over total of 152-6 despite two late Luke Fletcher wickets.

In reply, Worcestershire unleashed their overseas fast-bowler Ben Dwarshuis.

Joe Clarke, returning to his former home venue,

unleashed his finest cover and straight drives for a brace of boundaries.

Josh Tongue was unceremoniously clattered over midwicket then flicked over the left shoulder for a pair of handsome maximums.

Hales, a pillar of patience in comparison, took the best part of three overs playing himself in before striking the final two deliveries of Tongue’s 23 run over for a straight six and a leg side four. A swap of ends for Dwarshuis merely provided Clarke, with his trademark purpose of strut and brazenly

bad intentioned bat swing, with an alternative straight boundary rope to pepper.

The pull stroke from Hales two balls later would have picked out the midwicket fielder perfectly, had it not flown 40 metres over his head.

In the sixth over, Clarke opted to meet Charlie Morris halfway, galloping down the pitch and depositing him into the New Road Stand.

Hales’ subsequent counter punch went 15 rows further back. And, although his attempt to repeat the dose off the final delivery of the over failed to clear Moeen

Ali at long-off, Notts had reached the conclusion of the powerplay in a position of utopian strength. Just five more runs had been added when Clarke joined his opening partner in the pavilion having picked out long on off Ish Sodhi.

The hosts sensed a route back into the contest when Moeen’s shin high grubber trapped the luckless Ben Duckett lbw for six; Notts 85-3 after 8 overs requiring a further 68 from 12.

Whiteley’s catch in the deep to dismiss Tom Moores off Moeen for 12 was up there with Mullaney’s earlier run

out as the fixture’s star turn in the field, with Notts 100-4 at the halfway stage needing a further 53.

Moeen’s 2-15 from four expert overs clawed the Rapids back into the contest.

And, although Samit Patel accumulated 11 while Trego broke the shackles with the occasional bunt to the boundary, the home side were growing in confidence and stature with each over that passed.

The run out of Patel brought the captain to the crease with 25 more required from 28 deliveries and – when Mullaney (7) was caught by a sprawling Josh Tongue at short third man – Notts required a further six from seven deliveries with Luke Fletcher striding to the middle.

Tongue bowled the final over with Notts requiring five and – following three scampered singles together with a dot and a run out via the bowler’s boot – two were needed off the final ball.

A slip on the turn did nothing to aid Trego’s attempt and Cox’s removal of the bails represented a cruel ending for the 39-year-old who had batted resourcefully in his attempts to arrest the visitors’ slide.

Whether a point was lost or gained this evening will become clear in 13 games’ time.

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