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Summer serenade

QUEEN Elizabeth’s Academy in Mansfield hosted the Summer Serenade Concert, featuring local female choir The Singers; the choir from St Peter’s School, Mansfield; and soloist Rebecca Temple, reports Jake Manton. The first set of the evening featured St Peter’s, who gave a superb rendition of The Rhythm Of Life. It is at best a difficult piece, requiring tight harmonies, but was magnificently performed by the young choir. A beautiful performance of Oh Mio Babbino Caro by Puccini was given by Rebecca. The Singers continued the master class in entertainment with a selection of songs, finishing with Run by Snow Patrol. The second half more than equalled the first. St Peter’s opened with a trio of songs, including Soldier Soldier and New World Somewhere. Rebecca performed So In Love from Kiss Me Kate, and The Singers ended the evening with Going Up A Yonder and the Nun’s Chorus. The evening, attended by the Mayor of Mansfield, Kate Allsop, was put together by Meryl Chambers, musical director of The Singers; Kim Denman, musical director of the St Peter’s choir; and Rebecca Sharples, choreographer and conductor of St Peter’s Choir. Queen Elizabeth’s Academy was thanked for its support.

Mansfield a great place for night out

MANSFIELD has retained its Purple Flag status, showing it has a well-managed town centre at night. The renewal of the award by the Association of Town and City Management’s (ATCM) Purple Flag Accreditation Panel, highlighted improvements carried out over the past year. Anti-social behaviour has continued to decrease and the number of new evening businesses in the town has doubled in a year. The amount of families coming into town in the evening has increased by 25%. Sarah Nelson, of Mansfield Business Improvement District (BID) said: “We are beginning to shake off the outdated reputation of Mansfield being a place to avoid. “It is becoming a place more people recognise as somewhere they can have an enjoyable night out.” Mansfield’s Purple Flag steering group involves representatives from Mansfield Association of Licensed Venues, Mansfield BID, Mansfield District Council, Mansfield Partnership Against Crime and the police.  Venues best bar none, see page 13.

MANSFIELD man Nathan Edge (21), featured in the NewsJournal earlier this year for his work for the Guide Dogs charity, is planning to run the London Marathon, despite being blind. Nathan, who lost the sight in one eye when he was 18 and then went blind in his other eye last year, wants to raise funds for the charity after it helped him by supplying his guide dog, Hudson. “Thanks to Guide Dogs, my life is going from strength to strength,” he said. “When I lost my sight I was devastated. I want people to have the support from Guide Dogs I was lucky enough to receive.” Nathan runs with the assistance of a guide, Pete Jones-Hall, who is also blind in one eye. They are attached by a short rope during races with Pete giving Nathan instructions. Go to www.justgiving.com/nathanand-pete to support them.

Festive fun

THE Buzzy B Club for youngsters at the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield, has two special events planned on 15th and 26th November to prepare for Christmas. See listings, page 16.

Gardening success

MANSFIELD-BASED charity APTCOO (A Place To Call Our Own) is celebrating the success of a community challenge day to help transform its allotment space at Quarry Lane. The accessible space will be used by the charity to provide outdoor activities for families with children or young people with an additional need and/ or disability, introducing them to growing their own fruit and vegetables. Vision School Mansfield, Landmarks Specialist College, APTCOO Apprentices, Mansfield Allotments for the Labouring Poor, Westerman Homes and Alan Withington were thanked for their help. Businesses wanting a supply of local fresh, seasonal and hard-to-find ingredients for their kitchen are urged to get in touch. Volunteers are also wanted to help develop the allotment and garden. Call 01623 629902 or email enquiries@aptcoo.org for details.

Countdown to Christmas

THE genie will be out of the lamp to launch a magical festive season in Mansfield at the annual Christmas lights switch-on event. Guest celebrities from the Palace Theatre’s pantomime, Aladdin, and a full day of free entertainment for all the family are promised at The Big Switch On 2015 on Sunday, 15th November in Mansfield town centre, from 11am to 5pm. The traditional event marks the opening of Santa’s grotto in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre and the start of late-night shopping every Thursday from 19th November. The event will include entertainment in the Market

Place and a Christmas market, from 11am to 5pm, on West Gate. Paddington will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day, while elf stilt walkers will be mingling with the crowds. Visitors will also be able to learn circus skills or magic tricks. Mansfield BID will be running an Aladdin-themed prize treasure hunt. A stage show will include a performance by Mansfield Rock Choir and a brass band. Aladdin stars set to make an appearance include panto baddie Abanazar, played by Philip Martin Brown (Grantly Budgen from TV’s Waterloo Road), who said: (Continued on page 3)

Cycling challenge appeal

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A MANSFIELD man chose a comedian’s stage to propose to his girlfriend. Lorry driver Ryan Armstrong (25), proposed to Danielle Frayling, also 25, live on stage at Dapper Laughs’ show in Newcastle. Ryan said they both loved Dapper Laughs, so he got in touch with the comedian before the show to arrange the surprise. Danielle, a teaching assistant, of Sutton, said “yes”. She said it was a surprise but she enjoyed the fact the proposal was different. Ryan said: “If I’d wanted it to be soppy, I would have proposed at an Ed Sheeran concert. But I wanted to inject some humour into it.”

Solicitor’s advice

THE head of family law at a solicitors that has offices in Mansfield and Kirkby has offered advice in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling to allow appeals by two wives against their husbands who failed to provide full and accurate disclosure of their assets when the court made their divorce settlements. The case involving Alison Sharland and Varsha Gohil made national headlines. Nick Aspley, of Marchants Solicitors, said: “These judgments confirm that if couples want to come to a fair divorce settlement you cannot lie. “The principle of full disclosure of financial circumstances cannot be ignored and it is everyone’s right to have a fair hearing. “There may be others out there who feel they have been misled who may seek to challenge their divorce settlements.” To contact Mr Aspley, email naspley@ marchantsolicitors.co.uk or call 01623 655111.

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PUPILS of the Treloyhan School of Speech and Drama, Mansfield, gained 100% success in recent examination sessions. A short, entertaining concert preceded the presentation of awards at St Mark’s Church Hall, Mansfield. Guest of honour Paul Caputa, director of performing arts at Joseph Whitaker School, Rainworth, congratulated students on their achievements. Certificates, medals and diplomas were awarded to:

ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS AMATEUR DRAMA AWARDS (examiner Miss P. James) Verse Speaking: Preparatory Medal — Aditya Puri (hons); Rea Johnson, Jacob Thomas (merit). Reading: Bronze Medal — Rhea Puri (hons). Duologue Acting: Preparatory Medal — Andrew and Alex Barish (hons). Bronze Medal — Andrew and Sean Smith; Anyaa Ananth and Liz Johnson (hons). Silver Medal — Libby Dove and Millie Hastings (hons). Gold Medal — Heidi Benson-Loydall and Olivia Jones; Elliot Fairburn and Robin Witts (hons). Intermediate Trophy — Samara Crawford (merit).

Grade 3 — Anyaa Ananth (dist); Jennifer Rowton (merit). Grade 4 — Anyaa Ananth, Kathryn Rowton, Shaarika Munshi (dist). Grade 5 — Libby Dove, Olivia Jones, Shaarika Munshi (dist); Heidi Benson-Loydall, Millie Hastings (merit). Grade 7 — Elliot Fairburn, Elizabeth Owen (dist). Grade 8 — Ruchi Desai, Max Hasings, Talor Kearney, Ashhad Noor, Anya Sivan (dist); Tameem Reza (merit). Performing Text Grade 4 — Amelia Owen (merit). Grade 5 — Hollie Dodd, Amy Snowdon (merit). Grade 6 — Rowan Thomas (merit). Communication Skills Grade 1 — Liz Johnson (dist). Grade 2 — Heidi Benson-Loydall, Olivia Jones, Jill Lupupa (dist). Grade 5 — Jill Lupupa (dist); Taha Khan (merit). Grade 6 — Elliot Fairburn, Ashhad Noor (dist). Grade 7 — George Dove, Oliver Featherstone (dist); Ibraheem Nawaz (merit).

TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON (examiner Miss Mollie Gilfoyle) Speech and Drama Initial — Gauri Khanna, Minul Noor, Sienna Sivan (dist). Grade 1 — Aditya Munshi, Daniel Tucker (dist). Grade 2 — Liz Johnson, Harry Jones, Komal Rathi (dist).

VICTORIA COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS (examiner Miss Mel Ashton) Public Speaking Gold Medal — George Dove, Oliver Featherstone (hons). DIPLOMAS Associate in Speech & Drama — Max Hastings, Talor Kearney (hons). Associate in Interview and Presentation Skills — Tasneem Nawaz (hons). Awards for Effort Chatsworth Trophies — Komal Rathi and Kathryn Rowton. Special Award — Amy Snowdon.

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Bravery award for hero officer A MANSFIELD police officer has received a bravery award for saving the life of a drowning woman.

Temporary Inspector James Oliver kept the woman afloat for 20 minutes in the River Trent in the early hours in August last year. The officer, based at Ollerton, also received a police bravery award in 2012 for tackling three car thieves who attacked police and arresting two of the offenders. He met Prime Minister David Cameron at Downing Street, London, before the 20th Police Bravery Awards at the Dorchester Hotel. Mick Taylor, secretary of Nottinghamshire Police Federation, said: “We’re proud to call James a colleague. “His swift, brave and selfless actions undoubtedly saved this woman’s life. “His bravery went above and beyond the call of duty.” Inspector Oliver (34), was in charge of night-time policing in Newark and Sherwood when members of the public directed him towards the river, opposite the Castle Barge pub in Newark. After jumping in, he battled to the unconscious woman, turned her on to her back and swam against the current to a steel ladder.

Third Aldi store plan supported

MANSFIELD district councillors have given the go-ahead for a third Aldi store in the area. It will be built on land next to the Golden Eagle pub off Southwell Road West, Mansfield. Another new supermarket is to replace the former Peggs store on Leeming Lane South, Mansfield Woodhouse. Aldi already has a branch off Nottingham Road, Mansfield,

TEMPORARY Inspector Michael Oliver. Inspector Oliver, an experienced open water swimmer, reached the steel rungs and held on while keeping the woman’s head above water. He then gave her chest compressions while still holding on to the metal ladder, keeping her head above water by using his legs. After a female firefighter joined them in the water, Inspector Oliver climbed up the ladder before an ambulance crew took over. The woman was taken to hospital and made a full recovery. Inspector Oliver said: “I was chuffed to be nominated and feel honoured to receive this fantastic award. “I was in the right place at the right time. I remember on that night there was a lot going on, but I was confident straight away that I could do what I needed to do. I was lucky I had just finished training for a long-distance swimming race. “Later on that night I was exhausted, but I carried on with my shift because there was no one to take over from me. “It was an amazing experience and it was great to find out the woman survived and made a full recovery.”

Bus station just the ticket A NATIONAL group has highlighted Mansfield Bus Station and its links with the railway station as a blueprint for others to follow. Greener Journeys, set up to promote sustainable travel, praised the £9m bus station, which opened in 2013 thanks to Government money and funding from Nottinghamshire county and Mansfield district councils. The fully-enclosed station and interchange to the rail service was aimed at encouraging more people to use public transport. Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk

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Greener Journeys said for every £1 invested the bus station delivered up to £6.50 to the town. There was a seven per cent increase in use in its first year. Claire Haigh, of Greener Journeys, said: “Mansfield public transport interchange has shown how successful these measures can be when councils and bus operators work together. “Importantly, this has also made journeys safer and easier.”

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(Continued from page 1) “This panto is full of thrills and laughs and everyone gets the chance to be frightened.” “I’ve made a career out of playing baddies. When I was in my 20s I used to play boynext-door type roles, but as I got older I started to look like a villain… I like frightening people.” The switch-on will feature a Christmas parade near the library at 2pm and Santa will turn on the Christmas lights and start a firework display at the stage show in the Market Place at 3pm. Mayor Kate Allsop said: “This will be a fantastic, fun family occasion and will be a wonderful way to hail the season of goodwill. Don’t stay at home, come along and get into the true spirit of Christmas in Mansfield.” The event is being organised by Mansfield District Council with Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield 103.2, Mansfield BID, the Palace Theatre and supporting partner 6 five 2s Taxis.

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CATHY Picken, the wife of the Archdeacon of Newark and the children and families minister at Warsop Parish Church, is leading a campaign to help refugees. She explained details of Project Paddington to the Churches Together Meeting in Warsop. The project was developed by Sheffield mothers in response to the humanitarian crisis. It plans to send teddy bears to refugee children with notes and pictures from UK children, showing that they care. Using a downloadable sponsor form, children can involve their wider family and community to sponsor their bear’s journey to its new home and raise funds to support refugees. They are working with internationally-recognised charity Tearfund, which distributes aid in Syria, Jordan, Iraq and Europe. The project has also launched the Bear Selfie campaign on social media to encourage people to post a photo of themselves with their teddy bear, nominate three friends to take part and make a donation to Tearfund.

Festive fair

THE John Eastwood Hospice at Sutton is holding a Christmas fair on Saturday, 14th November, from 10am-12.30pm. It will include a Santa’s grotto, toys, Christmas items, handbags, jewellery, books, tombola, raffle and cakes.

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THE Mansﬁeld Building Society has awarded £480 to fundraisers at the Tin Hat Centre, Selston, from its Community Support Scheme to buy a pop-up gazebo. The group helps the elderly and those with learning, physical and mental disabilities. Paulette Sturman, of the centre, said: “Our fundraising group attend numerous local outdoor events in unpredictable weather. This will protect our volunteers from the elements and promote the centre within the community and in turn recruit further volunteers” The Mansﬁeld’s business development manager, Stuart Bryce, said: “The centre provides a personal service to the local community.”

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A PILOT scheme aimed at getting people with a recently-acquired disability into sport has been launched in Ashfield. Reactiv8 is being delivered in partnership by Ashfield District Council, Nottinghamshire County Council, Sport Nottinghamshire and Everyone Active. The scheme offers access to weekly multisports sessions for people aged 16-plus to give participants a flavour of activities available for people with disabilities and encourage longer-term participation. Activities range from wheelchair-badminton and volleyball to boccia and table tennis. Additional support to get participants into a sport at the end of the programme may be offered, including gym sessions. People can be referred to the scheme by a GP, physiotherapist or health professional or they can self-refer by contacting Active Ashfield on 01623 457233. The Reactiv8 multi-sport sessions are taking place at three Everyone Active Leisure

Centres in Ashfield — Lammas, Sutton-inAshfield; Hucknall; and Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby. Coun John Knight, chairman of the culture committee at the county council, said: “Ashfield is home to Paralympic gold medalists Ollie and Sam Hynd, so it seems an entirely fitting place to pilot this scheme.” Coun Glenys Maxwell, chairman of Ashfield District Council, said: “The new project is a perfect example of the partnership work that exists through the Active Ashfield Disability sport forum, which aims to provide increased opportunities for disabled people to take part in sport and physical activity at a local level.” The cost of taking part will be subsidised and is £4 per session. Depending on the success of the pilot, the scheme could be rolled out countywide in 2016. Further information is at www.activeashfield.co.uk

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VOLUNTEERS from Mansfield and Ashfield were amongst those from across the county who were honoured at a Girlguiding Nottinghamshire tea party at Portland College.

County Commissioner Kate Royse presented awards marking the exceptional achievements of 60 members and supporters. Thirty-year long service awards were made to Mansfield’s Patricia Holmes, Patricia Shipley and Kathy Straw, and Jan Wells, from Ashfield. Elaine Britnell was presented with the County Brooch. Local Queen’s Guide Lisa King was also congratulated. The commissioner presented long-service awards to 19 women who have devoted a combined total of almost 700 years to Guiding, together with Oak Leaf awards to 13 leaders and the Nottinghamshire Star to six non-uniformed volunteers. Five Queen’s Guide Awards were given special mention, whilst seven County Brooches and six Thanks badges were presented by Kate as a personal gesture of appreciation. Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk

The first five recipients of the county’s new Peer Education award were also announced. Kate said: “All our volunteers are amazing people and I continue to marvel at their enthusiasm, energy and commitment. “Those celebrated this afternoon have given what I can only describe as exceptional service and it was a privilege to present them with these tokens of our esteem. “I believe it’s vital to maintain girl-only spaces in which our young women can develop their potential. “Yet it’s only through the support of volunteers like these that we can offer such opportunities to so many girls in Nottinghamshire.” Girlguiding Nottinghamshire has a membership of around 9,000 girls and young women across the county, including Rainbows (aged 5-7), Brownies (7-10), Guides (10-14), Rangers, Senior Section and Young Leaders (14-25). To become a volunteer, call county headquarters on 0115 987 7220, e-mail Kate Royse at countycom missioner@girlguidingnottingham shire.org.uk or visit Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s website at www.girlguidingnottinghamshire. org.uk Like us at news-journal.co.uk/facebook

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Cleaning up at celebration COMMUNITY spirit was rewarded when schools, businesses, voluntary groups and individuals were presented with awards and certificates for their involvement in International Clean Up Mansfield Day 2015.

The ceremony at Mansfield Library followed the successful third annual clean-up day in June. Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment at Mansfield District Council, said two more clean-up events were planned, including one in preparation for the Queen’s 90th birthday next year. “These awards are to celebrate and recognise all the hard work involved in the international event,” he said. “It’s great to see a diverse range of community groups involved.” Winners were: Schools Award – 1st, Asquith Primary School, Mansfield; 2nd, Holly Primary School, Forest Town; 3rd, Farmilo Primary School, Pleasley. Community Award – Oak Tree Conservation Group, Mansfield. Friends’ Groups Award – Friends of Yeoman Hill Park and 4th Mansfield Woodhouse Scouts. Business Award – Healthy High Street Group’s painting team. The clean-up event attracted the support of more than 50 groups and individuals, including in Mansfields in the USA and Canada. In the UK, Mansfield BID was joined by staff from the Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk

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Royal Bank of Scotland, Mansfield Building Society, Boots and Marks and Spencer to paint benches, railings and bollards in the town centre. Among the groups who took part in the clean-up was Innova House, a residential home for disabled people with five sites across Mansfield. Ellie Parton, who runs Innova House Day Service and Personal Centre Planning, was at the awards ceremony with residents. She said: “They got so much out of the day. It gives them a sense of being part of the community and it is about making sure these guys get out and about and do things that everyone else does. It adds to

their lives and they enjoyed being involved.” Coun Tristram added: “The photographs taken on the day showed the activities did make a difference to the local environment. “Next year’s clean-up will take place on 10th June — let’s make it our biggest yet. But before that join us for the Clean For The Queen campaign in March.” That event will see a nationwide drive to clean-up Britain on the first weekend in March in time for the Queen’s birthday. Details about next year’s International Clean Up Mansfield Day are at www. mansfield.gov.uk/cleanup  Blooming marvellous, see page 13.

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Launch for self-care hub initiative

A NEW service offering self-care advice to the public has opened in Mansfield and Ashfield. The Mid-Nottinghamshire Self-Care service, which is open to anyone over 18 who is living or working in the area, is free and confidential. It is managed by Self Help UK on behalf of the local NHS, and aims to put people in control of their lives by providing information to help them access self-care support. The service can provide advice on money issues, lifestyle changes and managing a condition, and can offer information and help for people experiencing loneliness or isolation. Mid-Nottinghamshire self-care manager Rosalind Pearce said: “All the services that we signpost to are local. We can help people to plan a path to achieve better health and wellbeing. “I encourage people to get in touch with us if they need some support. We listen and can provide non-medical information to help people improve their own life experience. “People can contact us free, by telephone, email or pop in to talk to us at one of our self-care hubs.” The self-care hub in Mansfield is held at Mansfield CAB Advice Hub, 16 Regent Street. People can drop in every Thursday, from 1pm-4pm, to speak to an adviser. No appointment is necessary. The self-care hub in Ashfield is open every Monday, from 11am-3pm, at Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, Portland Street. People can also get in touch by calling Freephone 0300 303 2600, from 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, or email selfcarehub@ selfhelp.org.uk More information is also at www.notts helpyourself.org.uk/selfcarehub The Mid-Nottinghamshire Self-Care Hub service is commissioned by the two Mid Nottinghamshire NHS Clinical Commisioning Groups and provided by Self Help UK.

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MANSFIELD promotional merchandise and business gifts supplier Pellacraft has appointed a new web developer and a graphic designer to help deal with an uplift in orders Sam Brown, of Warsop, has a BSC (Hons) in computer systems (forensic and security) from Nottingham Trent University and will be developing websites and online ordering portals. Graphic designer Laura-Jayne Parsons, of Shirebrook, has a first class honours degree in graphic communication from Northampton University and a BTEC National Diploma in graphic design from West Notts College. Laura-Jayne, who will be working as part of the design team, was previously with Pellacraft in 2006 before leaving to start her degree in Northampton. She said: “Pellacraft is a lovely family environment and everyone is so friendly.”

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Award winners THE East Midlands Chamber’s Nottinghamshire Business Awards winners.

GROUNDWORKS engineering contractor Van Elle, which has its headquarters at Pinxton, has been named East Midlands Chamber’s Nottinghamshire Business of the Year.

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The ﬁrm also won the High Growth Business of the Year award at a ceremony at Goosedale, Nottingham. Two Mansﬁeld-based organisations were among the other winners. Over the past 30 years, Van Elle has established a reputation for delivering high-quality piling and ground-engineering solutions. Group CEO Jon Fenton said: “We’re relatively new members of the Chamber and we’re extremely proud to have won this award.” The company was one of ten to scoop an award. Nine of the winners (excluding the Excellence in Innovation award) will go on to represent the county in the British Chambers of Commerce’s regional business awards.

Small Business of the Year, sponsored by Nottingham Trent University – Your IT Department. Export Business of the Year, sponsored by Santander – Rood Group Holdings. High Growth Business of the Year, sponsored by Ryley Wealth Management – Van Elle. Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by the Academy for Chief Executives – Matthew Tucker, of Morgan Tucker. The People Development Award, sponsored by Central College Nottingham – BWB Consulting. Best Use of Technology to Improve Business Performance, sponsored by Air-IT – Boom Online Marketing. Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by the Greenbank Group– 2BM. Education and Business Partnership, sponsored by SDS Document Scanning – Career Champions (Mansﬁeld). Business in the Community, sponsored by Responsible Solutions – Nottinghamshire Community Foundation (Mansﬁeld). Young Person in Business Award, sponsored by the Money Shop – Josh Turner, of Air-IT. Business of the Year, sponsored by the Garrandale Group – Van Elle.

MANSFIELD-BASED Career Champions, which won the Education and Business Partnership Award, was set up in 2013 to bridge the gap between schools and businesses by Berni Dickinson (left), director of marketing and enterprise for The Evolve Trust; Caroline Cox (right), operations manager from Mansfield 2020; and Katrina Atherton, business director of A-Star Media. More than 100 businesses in Mansfield and Ashfield have taken the pledge to support the employability programmes put together by the Career Champions board as a result of listening to what young people need from businesses and what businesses need from young people. The programmes reached more than 2,000 young people last year via work experience, masterclasses, sponsorship for networking and more. Caroline said: “This award is a thank you to our local business leaders for believing in our passion to create ground-breaking measureable change for our town and for investing

time in our young people. Our programme is completely free to be a part of and it proves to businesses that we have talent hidden within our local schools. “Likewise, we are inspiring young people to stay in our town.” For more about being a Career Champion email admin@mansﬁeld2020.com

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county council to meet growing demand across certain areas of the county. The £5.5m investment has meant 105 extra places at Heatherley Primary School, Forest Town. School rebuilds using cash from the Government’s Priority Schools Building Programme, in partnership with the Education Funding Agency, are continuing. Rebuilding of Flying High Academy, Mansfield, is expected to be completed this month. The council successfully bid for funding to replace 12 schools across the county and the first rebuild, Fountaindale Special School, Mansfield, opened its doors last November. Rebuilds of Abbey Primary School and Wainwright Academy, Mansfield, are scheduled to finish in 2016. A WEBSITE — www.schoolsguide. co.uk — that ranks schools over the past year from key performance data has placed Joseph Whitaker School, Rainworth, fourth in Nottinghamshire and The Brunts Academy, Mansfield, sixth.

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CHILDREN at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy explored the ancient Greek and Roman worlds by dressing up and taking part in history lessons and workshops. Teacher Andrea Newman said costumes the children made to go to school were of a high standard. Years 5 and 6 took part in an experience day, including Roman army drills and spear-throwing skills. They looked at the Roman and Greek number systems and used metal detectors to find buried Roman coins.

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TWO students — Alisha Gibbs and Mina Bradbury — and a teacher from Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield, visited the Commonwealth War Graves in Belgium to trace the fate of a Mansfield soldier who died in the first world war.

The trip to Tyne Cot cemetery was part of their history studies based on the conflict. Francis (Frank) Spencer was only 35 when he died on 26th September, 1917, shortly after being promoted to captain. His younger brother, Cyril, was also killed in the war. Back home in Mansfield he had been a miner and was married with three children. Teacher Sarah Oakes said: “After discovering Frank’s story we decided we would try to find his grave. Alisha and Mina took charge. They searched through the cemetery register, used cemetery maps, and discovered where Frank is now laid to rest. “To show our respects, we each wrote a personal message on a small wooden cross and left them with his headstone. “It was a deeply moving experience and during our time of reflection we thought about everything we had learnt over the four-day trip. “We will remember our visit to Thiepval Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk

Wood — to the trenches that Frank may have fought in. It was a humbling experience to find his final resting place and pay our respects to a man who had once been part of Mansfield.” Alisha, a Year 11 student, said the trip helped to her to understand the issues surrounding conflicts more clearly. “Events in history don’t just affect those involved fighting, but civilians at home,” she said. “When I saw Frank’s grave it was very emotional even though I didn’t know him personally. It made me realise how important it is that we remember all of the soldiers in many more years to come.” Year 8 student Mina said the trip has changed her view on the events of the conflict. The students also met serving British soldiers and were given the opportunity to compare today’s equipment with that of the past.  THE academy’s history students would be interested to know if any of Mr Spencer’s relatives still live in the area and would be happy to share their experience. Mr Spencer’s re!” wife was called Edith Mary Vincent, nee Wightman, of Catherine Avenue, Mansfield. Their children were Francis Robert (born 1903), George William (born 1906) and Lilian MINA Bradbury and Alisha Gibbs at the grave of Francis Spencer. (born 1910).

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“LIVE life with a positive attitude and never stop dreaming” were the inspirational words from entrepreneur Darryl Eales to students at Vision West Nottinghamshire College. The businessman shared his tips for success with students at its Ashﬁeld Centre through a highly-motivational presentation called ‘Winning in the Game of Life’ – citing hard work, respect and a positive attitude as the key ingredients. Josh Clarke, 17, said: “Darryl was really motivational. He’s given me the determination to do things I’ve always

wanted to do but never got round to doing.” Mr Eales is advisory chairman of leading UK private equity firm LDC and chairman of hugely successful entrepreneurial group E2Exchange. Last year he became owner of Oxford United Football Club. He said: “If I can influence just one person to do something differently or go on to achieve their dreams, I’m delighted.” The Ashfield Centre, in Sutton, provides courses to young people who may not be ready for a larger college environment or who struggled in compulsory secondary education.

THE director-general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has cited Vision West Nottinghamshire College as a source of inspiration. Speaking at a business dinner at college restaurant Refined, John Cridland CBE said: “The single most important thing we, as citizens, can do to promote the economic and social wellbeing of our country is invest in education. And the answer to how you do it is here in Mansfield. “What’s happening in this college needs to be happening in every college.” Addressing an audience of VIPs, business leaders, council chiefs, educationalists and employers, Mr Cridland was making one of his final public engagements before stepping down from the high-profile role in December.

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School Report  FOREST Town Primary School has planted a new tree, bulbs and seeds thanks to a donation from Forest Town WI to mark the WI’s national centenary celebrations.  ANNESLEY Primary School held a French culture day to launch teaching the language. There was a French café, run by Year 6 children, offering homemade treats such as pain au chocolat, croissants, chocolate truffles, crepes and cinnamon snail swirls. The school, which has a new head, Dawn Roberts, has linked with a school in France.  THREE Meden School, Warsop, students — Brandon Ranby, Thomas Spencer and Adam Brown — performed as Revolutionary Theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe. The A-Level students, backed by a £5,000 charities’ donation, staged their own work, The Fiery Path. They sang, played live music and encouraged audience participation.  STAFF and bus operators at Mansfield bus station have spent the summer bringing a taste of the seaside to the station — and raised money for a school at the same time. The bus station collected £152 for Yeoman Park School, Mansfield Woodhouse by selling raffle tickets. Prizes were donated by bus operators Stagecoach, Trent Barton and National Express; Select convenience stores; and the Destination Café at the bus station. Pupils from the school brightened up the bus station with giant ice cream sculptures and drawings of traditional ice-creams and lollies, which tied in with the summer beach theme in Mansfield Market Place. Bus station staff visited the school to hand over a cheque.

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SAMWORTH Church Academy dancers performed Little Girl Lost by Sia. “We hope this gave the visitors a feel for all of the subjects that we offer. “The atmosphere around

Pupils get crafty STAFF from Academy Transformation Trust Further Education and students from Sutton Community Academy provided harvest arts and crafts for foundation children at Brierley Forest Primary School, Sutton. It gave academy students an insight into early years and foundation learning. Pupils from both schools worked together, creating individual crafts and work for displays.

 LEARNERS from Academy Transformation Trust Further Education, Sutton Campus, took part in a morning’s fishing with Pat Shirley, Gary Barfoot and William Leake, from Brierley Pond Community Project, Huthwaite. They had never fished before. Learners took photos and film footage to use as part of their film-making class with tutor Ken Mead.

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Schools urged to grow their own NOT only have enterprising students at one school started growing their own fruit and vegetables, they are also getting paid for it. Pupils at Tuxford Academy have been reimbursed in garden vouchers by Nottinghamshire County Council for the first deliveries of fresh produce they have supplied to the school kitchen for lunches. The council is appealing to schools across the county to get planting and become micro-suppliers to their own schools. Helen Fifoot, catering team manager at the council, which supplies meals to the Tuxford school, said: “Schools know how passionate we are about sourcing produce locally and the health and economic benefits this brings — you don’t get much more local than this.” The students’ first invoice totalled £41, but they have plans to step up production.

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TEENAGERS across the area were honoured at the Nottinghamshire County Council 4Uth Awards at County Hall.

The council received a record 130 nominations for this year’s awards, which were organised in partnership with the Nottingham Post. They recognise the outstanding achievements of young people across the county for a variety of reasons, such as outstanding achievement, caring for others, vital contributions within a local community and overcoming adversity. Following nominations in the summer, district youth panels shortlisted three top nominees from which an overall district winner was selected. Coun Alan Rhodes, council leader, said: “We are extremely proud that the achievements of so many young people have been recognised as part of the 2015 4Uth awards. “Every year we continue to be amazed by the inspirational stories of young people making a huge difference to those close to them and their local communities. To have received record nominations this year is very special.” The county judging panel also included Matt Rooney, County Commissioner Nottinghamshire Scouts; Lisa Barker, chief executive of the Nottinghamshire Clubs for Young People; Coun Kay Cutts MBE, leader of the opposition at the council; Veronica Pickering, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant; Kate Royse – County Commissioner Girl Guiding; Coun Rhodes; and Coun Liz Plant, vice-chairman of the children and young people committee. The winners included: Ashﬁeld: Sarah Clarke — Sarah is 18 and lives in Westbourne Road, Sutton. She was nominated by Emma Betteridge, a youth worker with the council’s youth service at Sutton Young People’s Centre, for her hard work

in support of other young people and for her commitment to her responsibilities as a carer for her father. Coun Plant said: “Sarah is an inspiration to many young people with her hard work and dedication to a variety of causes such as Mansfield Hospital’s Theatre Troupe, the District Youth Forum and the Sutton Young People’s Centre. Her apprenticeship has also been very rewarding and she can be proud to be named the Ashfield winner.” Mansfield: Nathan Beckett — Nathan is 13 and lives in the Mansfield area. He was nominated by Maria De Rosa from the council’s Schools Swimming Service. Maria nominated Nathan, who is also known as Natty, because of the way he has progressed during swimming lessons despite the difficulties he has due to disability. Coun Plant said: “Nathan’s award highlights his immense success and personal journey. It is clear from his inspiring story that he has had so much to contend with in life already at such a young age.” Newark and Sherwood District: Jasia Byatt — Jasia was nominated by Jodie Hoggard, project co-ordinator at Third Star, a voluntary sector project based in Rainworth. Jasia was put forward for her commitment as a volunteer worker at the Rainworth club while overcoming profound disabilities. Coun Plant said: “Jasia has been undeterred by whatever challenge she has faced in her life and she makes an immense contribution to her youth club in Rainworth for so many young people and all involved in managing this group. “Her inspiring story provides a superb example of a volunteer who does so much for the local area and it is wonderful that she has been recognised as the district winner for the 4Uth awards for Newark and Sherwood.”

A MAJOR expansion project into neighbouring premises and the redesign of existing office space has seen Mansfield-based interior fit-out specialists Jephsons Shopfitters substantially increase its manufacturing floor space. The switch has also dramatically altered the working connection between offices and the workshop. Jephsons recently transformed the interior of its ground floor to maximise existing space between the offices and its original workshop. That change complemented the award-winning company taking possession of a neighbouring unit on Maun Way. Operations director Nigel Schofield said the company was already reaping the benefits of the developments. “The new office-to-workshop layout gives us a much better flow-through,” he said. “The new manufacturing unit was a necessity to keep up with customer demand and it is already reaping dividends. “We have been able to transform the way deliveries and dispatches are handled because vehicles can now enter between the two buildings with ease.” MORE business news, pages 6 and 21.

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THE new president of Mansfield Probus Club, Tony Sale, receives the chains of office from former president Malcolm Derbyshire. The club, for retired professionals and businessmen, meets on the second Thursday of the month at noon at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield, when there is a speaker. Anyone wanting to join the group, which has a membership of 69, should call Michael Henshaw on 01623 631719.

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PLANS for a children’s soft play area and café have been approved for the Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Complex, Mansfield. They will offer an all-day family experience at the complex and complement the toddler pool play equipment and refurbished family changing areas. The soft play area is aimed at children under 12. In addition to casual use, the play area will be available for group activities and pre-booked parties. It will be open from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 4pm at weekends. The cost is expected to be £3 per child with a discounted rate of £2 per child when bought with a swimming ticket. There will be no charge for accompanying adults. Building work is expected to start before Christmas. The café and soft play area will open to the public by April, creating a minimum of 2.5 full-time equivalent jobs.

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A MENTAL health champion — Coun Lee Probert, ward councillor for Yeoman Hill — has been appointed at Mansfield District Council as part of a charity-driven challenge. The Mental Health Challenge was set up by the Centre For Mental Health, Mental Health Foundation, Mind, MHPF, Rethink Mental Illness, the Royal College of Psychiatrists and YoungMinds, which are working together to improve mental health across England. The council will look at how mental health issues could be taken into account in the services it provides and how it can work alongside partner organisations. The actions include reducing inequalities and tackling discrimination in mental health in the community — and encouraging positive mental health among the council’s own workforce. Coun Probert, who has been a volunteer with the Samaritans for five and a half years and has been involved in fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Society, said: “One in four people will suffer from mental health issues during their lifetime. “This is something that affects all of us and I want to blast away the stigma around mental health problems. “I will be using my new role to raise awareness among councillors and staff.”

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MANSFIELD has won the city category of the prestigious East Midlands in Bloom Awards. The district won a silver gilt medal with a score of 166 points — four points higher than last year’s total and four points off a gold award. It is the second time the district has topped the city category. Mansfield district also won a judges’ award for the development and renovation of the town centre in partnership with Mansfield BID, while Asquith and Wynndale primary schools both won a gold medal in the Best School Garden category. Mansfield BID won a silver gilt in the Business Improvement District category and a judges’ award for businesses being involved in the council’s International Clean-Up Mansfield Day initiative. Residents living at 2 Meadow Bank, Mansfield Woodhouse, won a gold medal for Best Residential Garden and Il Rosso restaurant and bar on Not-

Blooming marvellous tingham Road, Mansfield, won a silver gilt medal in the Best Pub/Hotel Garden or Display category. The judges, pictured with council staff, said they were particularly impressed by the efforts of residents at Appin Road Green. Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment at Mansfield District Council, said: “I am very pleased that Mansfield has won the city category again. The score

improves year on year and we are getting closer to that sought-after gold medal. “The success is down to the joint effort made by the council and the local community. “My thanks go to our fantastic Neighbourhood Services teams, who work tirelessly throughout the year with friends’ groups, local businesses, schools and community groups to ensure the district is always in top condition.”

Venues are the best bar none THE best of Mansfield’s pubs, clubs and bars were honoured at the Best Bar None awards at the Civic Centre.

Organised by Mansfield District Council, the ceremony recognised drink venues across the district that have achieved accreditation to the countywide Best Bar None scheme, which is aimed at improving standards in licensed premises. Three of the highest scoring venues — Andwhynot, Rush Late Bar and After Dark — went through to the countywide Judge’s Choice awards ceremony to compete for the overall Nottinghamshire Best Bar None winner. To be accredited, venues must meet a nationally-agreed set of standards, which include carrying out regular security reviews, proactively dealing with intoxicated people, and having a robust proof-of-age policy. The scheme, funded for three years by Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Nottinghamshire County Council, is administered by the district council’s licensing team in partnership with other councils.

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Elsewhere in the country the introduction of the scheme has contributed to a reduction in alcohol-related violence, made people feel safer, and increased trade in pubs and clubs taking part. The deputy mayor and portfolio holder for public protection at the district council, Coun Mick Barton, said: “All our accredited pubs, clubs and bars have demonstrated extremely high standards and showed they can offer Mansfield’s residents and visitors a safe and enjoyable night life. “This reinforces our Purple Flag status, which not only recognises that Mansfield has a well-run night-time economy, but also helps to change perceptions of the area.” Best Bar None-accredited venues in Mansfield are: After Dark, Andwhynot, The Bold Forester, The Cheeky Monkey, The Court House, Crown and Anchor, The Green Dragon, Havanas Tapas Bar, Industria, Illusions Nightclub, The Late Lounge, Rewind Nightclub, Rush Late Bar, The Stag and Pheasant, The Swan, The Widow Frost, Mansfield; The Sunnydale Inn, Mansfield Woodhouse; The Three Lions, Meden Vale.

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 WELBECK Sailing Club has received  A MANSFIELD man took part in the Subway Helping Hearts Family 5K in Shef- £200 from The Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme. field to raise funds for national charity Mr John Leah, of the club, said: “We Heart Research UK after the death of his actively encourage sailing to all who father from heart disease aged 63. wish to try the sport. This will allow us to Mark Honeywood (31), a charity worker have enough buoyancy aids and sailing for adults with learning disabilities, and jackets for the numbers asking to come.” his two daughters, eight-year-old Sariah (right), and Aaliyah (7), wanted to support the charity that funds pioneering research into the prevention, treatment and cure of heart disease. Mark’s father, Stephen, died from heart disease in 2014. Stephen had been trying to teach his granddaughters Turkish, having bought a holiday home in Turkey for the family to visit. Sariah and Aaliyah were also inspired to take part by their best friend, Martha (8). Martha was diagnosed with coaracation of the aorta — a narrowing of the heart’s main artery — at two weeks old, along  EIGHT local integrated care teams with other heart problems. from County Health Partnerships, part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare, have been shortlisted as finalists in the East Midlands Innovation in Healthcare Awards, launched by the East Midlands Academic Health Science Network. The care teams across MidNottinghamshire are shortlisted in the innovation through integration category for their work based on PRISM (Profiling Risk, Integrated Care, Self-Management), a new model of care that is part of a wider healthcare transformation pro-

 KIRKBY Rotary Club’s Roger Pursey presents a cheque for £550 to Suzanne Morton, a fundraiser with the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). The money, which was raised mostly at a concert during Rotn Pursey’s year as the club president, will go towards a local screening programme. The concert at St Wilfrid’s Church, Kirkby, was given by Newstead Brass, Ashfield Workplace Choir and singer Samantha Vernon.

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 THE Cornwater Club at Ravenshead has received £3,000 to fund outings for elderly people. The donation was made by the Santander Foundation, which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities. The Cornwater Club aims to prevent social isolation by providing older people with friendship and stimulating activities in a safe, welcoming environment. Melissa Blythe, from the club charity, said:

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The Mansfield’s branch supervisor Nicola Arnold, based at Sutton, who is pictured with club members, said: “The Mansfield is pleased to help a club that supports people in our area and promotes a healthy lifestyle. “It was a pleasure on my visit to be taken around the lake.”  MARGARET, Melanie, Scarlet, Becky, Lianne and

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Carolyn pose on the catwalk at Mansfield Hosiery Mills Social Club, where a fashion show raised £460 for the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group at King’s Mill Hospital. The evening, which included a raffle, was hosted by Kath, of The Complete Clothing Company. A spokesman for the support group thanked the fundraisers and people who supported the event. She said the money would be used to help breast care patients at King’s Mill.

 MANSFIELD pensioner Joe Bonser (74), is helping people get online as one of Nottinghamshire County Council’s digital champions. In May the council launched the Nottinghamshire Digital Champions Network (NDCN) as part of the Better Broadband For Nottinghamshire Programme. The aim is to create and support a team of champions who can help residents and businesses get the most out of life online. Joe said: “I’ve done some training via the network’s online courses, which gives you conﬁdence. I am now looking at setting up cyber cafés at a couple of community halls. “It’s about what people want to learn. One lady just wants to be able to Skype and FaceTime her daughter in New Zealand. That’s where being a digital champion can make a real difference.” Joe is pictured with Coun Diana Meale, chairman of the economic development committee at the council, and his wife, Doreen. Go to www.digitalchampionsnetwork/notting hamshire or email ndcn@digitalunite.com

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Music society Youth theatre production needs support THE Palace Theatre Music Society, Mansfield, is urging people to support its concert series to ensure the society can continue. It has organised and promoted classical music concerts in the Mansfield area, using both local and national musicians, for nearly 20 years. Instrumentalists and vocalists have brought a wide range of music and concert styles. A spokesman said: “We are all aware that finances nationally continue to be restricted and the society, like many other organisations, is similarly affected. “There is a strong likelihood that the society may have to be dissolved in the near future — something which would be very much regretted. “In order that the society can continue to function and bring classical music to the locality, we would urge all music lovers to support the present concert series and more.” The next performance at the Crescent Centre, Mansfield, is on November 18th, at 7.30pm, when Galliarda will present an evening of instrumental and vocal Mediterranean music. Tickets cost £13 if bought in advance and £14 on the day of the concert. Society members pay £10.40 in advance and £11.20 on the day. Tickets are available from the Palace Theatre box office, call 01623 633133, or on the door on the day of the concert.  ON 27th January there will be a recital by internationally-acclaimed pianist Lauretta Bloomer, who lives locally. Ticket prices and availability are the same as for the November concert.

Ex-Tower Ballroom organist’s choir date

ASHFIELD HARMONY, Kirkby’s mixed voice choir, is staging a concert with former Blackpool Tower Ballroom resident organist Nicholas Martin. Command Performance, at Ashfield School, Kirkby, on Saturday, 14th November, will showcase the music of entertainers who have appeared at the Royal Variety Performance, London. Following his 30th visit to entertain in the USA this year, Nick will be playing on a TECHNICS GA-3 organ. His programme will include Cavalleria Rusticana and The Dream Of Olwen, numbers from well-known films and shows, as well as 12th Street Rag, Tico-Tico and Tiger Rag, famously performed by Russ Conway and Winifred Atwell at Royal Variety Performances. A collection will be made for the charity Miracles To Believe In, founded by Mick and his wife, Marianne, for children with autism and their families. Ashfield Harmony will be singing from the wide variety of music they enjoy the most — including The Beatles, Tony Bennett, and Matt Monro to Dames Shirley Bassey Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields. Tickets for the show, at 7pm, are £7 and can be reserved for collection and payment on the door by calling choir member Carolynne Bennett on 01773 775176.

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THE New Youth Theatre in Mansfield is staging two performances of Into The Woods at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield. The theatre teaches youngsters how to develop and improve their performing arts skills while rehearsing for a fully-staged musical each term. The show this month will be held at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th at 7.30pm.

Be careful what you wish for is the theme of the musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. The baker and his wife wish to have a child; Cinderella wishes to go to the King’s Festival; Jack wishes his cow would produce milk. When a witch places a curse on them, the baker and his wife set off on a journey to reverse it. Go to www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/mans field for more information

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YOU couldn’t wish for a better panto at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre this Christmas.

Aladdin has already sold thousands of tickets after it was revealed that Philip Martin Brown, best known for playing irritable teacher Grantly Budgen in the BBC TV series Waterloo Road, would be the ‘baddie,’ Abanazar. Children’s TV presenters Gemma Taylor and Chris Edgerley will be Princess Jasmine and Aladdin. Mark James will be Wishee Washee and Widow Twankey will be played by David Rumelle. Philip said: “I’m looking forward to coming to Mansfield this Christmas. I love doing panto because there’s no fooling the kids. If it’s a bad show they’ll let you know, and if it’s great… well, apparently I’ll be deaf.” As well as nine series of Waterloo Road, he has starred in Minder, The Paradise Club and City Central on television. Andrew Tucker, cultural services manager at Mansfield District Council, which runs the theatre, said: “It’s exciting to have a baddie who will be known by family audiences of young and old alike.” Aladdin starts its run at the Palace Theatre on 28th

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MANSFIELD Museum is hosting a Christmas Market on Thursday, 3rd December, 10am to 7pm, and Friday, 4th and Saturday 5th, 10am to 4pm. THE Create Theatre, Mansfield, is hosting You Must Be The One To Bury Me on Thursday, 12th November. Bable Theatre’s production presents an intimate, physical journey into a fragmented world as one man’s grasp on reality crumbles when the fantasies, memories and monsters of his recent relationship materialise around him. Tickets are £8 adults, £6 concessions. Go to www.createtheatre.co.uk for details. A SHOW that reached the finals of Britain’s Got Talent and was a West End smash is at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, on Thursday, 19th November at 7.30pm. Circus Of Horrors — Welcome To The Carnevil is set in Victorian London in 1899 when Jack the Ripper was still at large and during the age of the freak show. FAMOUS festive musical White Christmas is being staged at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, by the town’s Masque Productions, from Tuesday 10th to Saturday 14th November. Irving Berlin’s classic story includes the legendary song, White Christmas. Tickets are £13 / £12 concessions. Go to www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre for details or call 01623 633133. CHRISTMAS starts early at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, when Neil Sands’ Christmas Memories comes to the venue on Wednesday, 18th November at 2.30pm. The show takes a trip down memory lane with festive songs and carols. Tickets are £12.30/£11.28 concessions. Go to www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre for details or call 01623 633133. TICKETS cost £20 to see comedian Frankie Boyle at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, on Friday, 13th November, at 8pm. Go to www.trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555 for details. THE Rocky Horror Show is coming to the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, from 25th to 30th April next year. Tickets are priced £39.50-£18. Go to www.trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555 for details. X FACTOR star Leona Lewis is to appear at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, on 10th March. Tickets start at £29.

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  November and will close on 3rd January. Tickets are £14.86, £13.84 for concessions and £51.25 for a family of four. To book, call 01623 633133 or go tot www.mansfield.gov. uk/palacetheatre Elsewhere, Dick Whittington will be performed at Nottingham Playhouse from 27th November to 16th January. The production will again be directed by panto king Kenneth Alan Taylor and star Playhouse panto favour-

ites John Elkington, Rebecca Little and Tim Frater. For ticket details, call the box office at the Playhouse on 0115 9419419. At the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, Aladdin is also on stage and will star TV personality Christopher Biggins, Strictly sensation and Blue singer Simon Webbe, and the theatre’s regular panto comic Ben Nickless. It will run from 5th December to 10th January. Go to www.trch.co.uk for details or call the box office on 0115 989 5555.

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EVENTS Sunday 1st Pop It In The Post, Mansfield Museum, exhibition on history of post from British Postal Museum and Archive, until 21st. Monday 2nd Children’s Drama Group, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 4pm-5pm, for over 8s, £1. Term-time. Weekly. Tuesday 3rd Zumba Fitness, The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton, 7pm-8pm. Call 01623 552737. Every Tuesday. New Cross Community Choir, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7pm-9pm, all welcome to join. Weekly. Bobbin and Lace, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, ,9.30am-11.30am, call Hilary on 01623 515540. Weekly. Wednesday 4th Drop-in advice clinic for chemotherapy patients, King’s Mill Hospital Treatment Centre, every Wednesday, 9.30am-11.30am. Medieval Pottery of Sherwood Forest with David Budge, Mercian Archaeological Services CIC’s finds specialist. The talk will be hosted by Forest Town Nature Conservation Group. Suggested donation £2. Contact Shlomo Dowen for details shlomo.dowen@gmail.com Thursday 5th Phoenix Choral, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7.15pom-9pm, if you enjoy singing join in. Call Anne Jones 01623 627636. Weekly. Coffee Stop, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10.30am11am, drop-in for cuppa and chat, weekly. Friday 6th Fitsteps (7-8pm) and Ballroom and Latin American Soul Dance (8pm-10.30pm), The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton. Call 01623 552737. Every Friday. R&B Dance, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, for 5s and over, 5.45pm-6.45pm, £1. Every Friday term-time. Mingle, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, cuppa and chat £1, weekly. Anne Frank + You exhibition, Mansfield Library, free, until 26th November. Saturday 7th Birds Of Prey, Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch Group for 8 to 13-year-olds, 10.30am-12.30pm. Meets first Saturday of the month at St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 1BP. For more information or to book first session, contact Sarah Spurry, Watch Leader, on 07885 169111 or email:sarah. spurry@ntlworld.com or Lynn Victor at NWT on 0115 958 8242 or email lvictor@nottswt.co.uk More information is at www. wildlifewatch.org.uk/watchgroups/mansfield-ashfield Sunday 8th Peace Building, Outside Mansfield Quaker Meeting House, Rosemary Street, Mansfield, from 10am. More details 0114 2891367 or email vivienwhitaker@btinternet.com Monday 9th Ooh Matron Carry On Dinner Show, The Junction, Sutton, £37.50, www.suttonjunction.co.uk Tuesday 10th Mansfield and Ashfield branch of the NWT meeting, with guest speaker Chris Jackson talking about All About Ponds In Nottinghamshire, Bridge Street Methodist Church, Mansfield, 7pm, £3 donation. Visit www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/on -your-doorstep/mansfield and www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/ on-your-doorstep/ashfield for more events. Wednesday 11th CV workshop, Mansfield Library work club, 10am-noon.

Saturday 14th Beginners Spoon Carving, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 10.30am-4pm, £30. John Eastwood Hospice Christmas Fayre, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 10am-12.30pm, Santa’s grotto, Christmas items, handbags, jewellery, tombola, raffle, cakes, books, toys, craft. Sunday 15th Christmas Lights Switch On, Mansfield Market Place, 11am-5pm, see p1. Buzzy B Club, Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield, Welcome Santa and Aladdin, make Aladdin’s lantern and hat, 10.30am-1.30pm, www.fourseasonsshopping.co.uk Tuesday 17th Author Talk: Karen Maitland, Mansfield Library, 2pm-4.30pm, free. Friday 20th CV workshop, Kirkby Library work club, 10am-noon. Saturday 21st Writing For TV with Nottingham Writers’ Studio, Mansfield Library, 10am-1pm, £6. Santa’s Christmas Trail, Rufford Abbey Park, 10.30am-3.30pm, daily. MakeAWillowAngel, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 10.30am-12.30pm, £15. Santa’s Grotto, Rufford Abbey Country Park, 11am to 4pm, until 23rd December, £5 per child.

Saturday 7th After Hours: Sinfonia Via, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10-£34.50. Eye 2 Eye, The Diamond, Sutton, £8/£10.

Friday 27th Prague Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10-£29.50. Jungle Lion, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50.

Sunday 8th Chasing Dark, The Diamond, Sutton, £2/£3.

Saturday 28th Mumford And Sons, Capital FM Arena, , 7.30pm, £28-£42. Heart Of Glass, Blondie tribute, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50.

Monday 9th Mansfield Folk Club (singers), Black Bull, Mansfield Woodhouse, 7.45pm, £1. Friday 13th Metallica by Moretallica plus Fahron, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Saturday 14th The RAF In Concert, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £19-£25. T.Rex by Too Rex, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Ashﬁeld Harmony and Nicholas Martin, Command Performance, Ashﬁeld School, 7pm, tickets, £7, can be reserved for collection and payment on the door, reserved for collection and payment on the door, call choir member, Carolynne Bennett, on 01773775176. Sunday 15th The Voice Of The Runaways Cherie Currie plus Last Great Dreamers, The Diamond, Sutton, £11/£13.

Monday 23rd The History Of Land Management, Sherwood Forest Country Park, Talk by Professor Charles Watkins, 7.30pm, £5.

Monday 16th Mansﬁeld Folk Club (Anthony John Clarke and Dariush Kanani), Black Bull, Mansﬁeld Woodhouse, 7.45pm, £6.

Wednesday 25th Fashion show and sale, Redfrog fashions, Wyvern Club, Kirkby, 7pm, £3 (£5 for two tickets).

Wednesday 18th Sensational Sixties, Royal Concert Hall, 7.30pm, £25-£27. Palace Theatre Music Society, Galliarda presents evening of instrumental and Mediterranean music, Crescent Centre, Mansﬁeld, £13 in advance, £14 on day (£10.40/£11.20 society members), 7.30pm. Call Palace Theatre box ofﬁce on 63313.

Thursday 26th Christmas Card and Gift Making, Buzzy B Club, Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansﬁeld, Saturday 28th St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 11am to 4pm, until 3rd January, £5 per child. Yuletide Treasure Trail, Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, 11am to 3pm, £1. Sunday 29th Toy and Train Collectors Fair, John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme, 10am. St Nicholas Arrives, Sherwood Forest Country Park, 11am-noon. Dog Grotto, Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, 12.30pm to 2.30pm, £2 donation per dog. An Afternoon With John McGovern, Mansfield Library, 1pm to 3pm, £6. Monday 30th Christmas Murder Mystery, The Junction, Sutton, 7.30pm, £29.90.

MUSIC Sunday 1st The Four Seasons By Candlelight, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 3pm, £17.50-£27.50. The Rozzers (Tribute to Sting and The Police), The Diamond, Sutton, £4/£5. Wednesday 4th John Wilson and the John Wilson Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £23.50-£46.50. Thursday 5th The Wang Dang Doodle Band, The Diamond, £3. Friday 6th Georgia, Ravenshead Village Hall, www.alt-tickets.co.uk/georgie-tickets Greenday by Greendate, The Diamond, £6/£7.50.

Thursday 19th Steeler, The Diamond, Sutton, £4/£5. Friday 20th The Vaccines, Capital FM Arena, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £28. Nik Kershaw and Go West, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £27.50-£31.50. The Modfathers tribute to Paul Weller, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Saturday 21st Jools Holland, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £36. Alive And Kicking tribute to Simple Minds, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Sunday 22nd Tick Tick Boom, The Diamond, Sutton, £2/£3. Monday 23rd Michael Buble tribute Kai McKenzie, The Junction, Sutton, £15.90, www.suttonjunction.co.uk The Star Wars Saga - City Of Birmingham Sympthony Orchestra, 7.30pm, £15.50-£36.50. Mansfield Folk Club (singers), Black Bull, Mansfield Woodhouse, 7.45pm, £1. Tuesday 24th The Prodigy, Capital FM Arena, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £30.80-£44.24. Thursday 26th Will Young, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £35-£45. Lizzie and The Banshees, The Diamond, Sutton, £3/£4.

Sunday 29th Simply Red tribute, Andwhynot, Mansﬁeld, £7, www. andwhynotworld.com/ Harmony Of Sphere, The Diamond, Sutton, £3/£4. Monday 30th Michael Buble tribute Kai McKenzie, Andwhynot, Mansﬁeld, £15.90, www.andwhynotworld.com Mansfield Folk Club (singers), Black Bull, Mansfield Woodhouse, 7.45pm, £1.

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andwhynot, Mansfield — 01623633330. Brown Cow, Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield — www.facebook. com/rawbrowncow / 01623 645854. Clumber Park — www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park 01909 544917. The Diamond, Sutton — www.thediamonduk.com / 01623 456617. Hardwick Hall — www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardwick / 01246 850430. Il Rosso, Nottingham Road, Mansfield — www.ilrosso. co.uk / 01623 623031. Intake Club, Mansfield — www.theintake.co.uk / 01623 624437. John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme — www.ws-t.co.uk / Mark Waterfield 847468. Mansfield Create Theatre, Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road — www.createtheatre.co.uk / 413363. Mansfield Odeon Cinema, Mansfield Leisure Park — www.odeon.co.uk/mansfield / 08712244007. Mansfield Library — www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk / 651337. Mansfield Palace Theatre, Leeming Street — www.mans field.gov.uk/palacetheatre / 633133. Mansfield Museum, Leeming Street — www.mansfield. gov.uk/museum / 463088. Mansfield Town FC — www.sandypatesportsbar.co.uk / 482482. New Cross Community Church — www.newcrosscom munitychurch.com / 515540 Newstead Abbey — www.newsteadabbey.org.uk / 455900. Nottingham Theatre Royal / Royal Concert Hall — www.trch.co.uk / 0115 989 5555. Nottingham Playhouse — www.nottinghamplayhouse. co.uk / 0115 9474361. Nottingham Arena — www.capitalfmarena.com / 0843 3733000. Nottingham Rock City — www.rockcity.co.uk / 0845 4134444 (box office) 0115 941843. Portland College — www.portland.ac.uk / Rachel Hensleigh 499105. Rufford Abbey Park — www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk / 821338. Sherwood Forest Country Park — www.nottinghamshire. gov.uk / 823202. Southwell Workhouse — www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ theworkhouse / 01636 817260. Sutton Rambling Club — www.suttonramblingclub.com / 648879. The Talbot pub, Nottingham Road, Mansfield — 623357. Warsop Ex-Servicemen’s Club — www.warsopexservice mens.co.uk/ 01623 842183. 281 Restaurant and Rooms — Nottingham Road, Mansfield www.281restaurantandrooms.co.uk / 01623 622308.  To submit an event listing, go to www.news-journal. co.uk/ book-an-ad/create-whats-on-listing

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Sunday 1st Sleeping Beauty - Moscow Ballet La Classique, Palace Theatre, Mansﬁeld, 7pm, £20.50/£19.48.

Saturday 14th The Duchess Of Malﬁ, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 7.30pm. A White Christmas - Masque Productions, Palace Theatre, Mansﬁeld, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £13/£12. An Inspector Calls, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £14-£29.50.

Monday 2nd The Duchess Of Malﬁ, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 7.30pm.

Sunday 15th Lee Nelson: Suited And Booted, Nottingham Playhouse, £21, 7.30pm.

Tuesday 3rd The Duchess Of Malﬁ, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 7pm. Emma - Hotbuckle Productions, Palace Theatre, Mansﬁeld, 7.30pm, £14.35/£12.81. The Amazing Tour Is Not On Fire, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7PM, £25.

Monday 16th Beryl: The Greatest Woman On Two Wheels, Nottingham Playhouse, £26.50-£10.50, 7.45pm. Into The Woods, New Youth Theatre, Palace Theatre, Mansﬁeld, 7.30pm, £11. Croft And Pearce, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 8pm, £8.

Wednesday 4th The Duchess Of Malﬁ, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 7.30pm. Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £9-£19.50.

Tuesday 17th Beryl: The Greatest Woman On Two Wheels, Nottingham Playhouse, £26.50-£10.50, 7.45pm. Into The Woods, New Youth Theatre, Palace Theatre, Mansﬁeld, 7.30pm, £11. Opera North: The Barber Of Seville, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.15pm, £15-£60.

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Thursday 5th The Duchess Of Malfi, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 1.30pm, 7.30pm. Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £9-£19.50. Friday 6th The Duchess Of Malfi, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 7.30pm. Christine March School Of Dance, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £8.50. Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £9-£19.50. Saturday 7th The Duchess Of Malfi, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 2.30pm, 7.30pm. Christine March School Of Dance, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £8.50. Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £9-£19.50. Sunday 8th Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £9-£19.50. Monday 9th An Evening With Richard Dawkins, Nottingham Playhouse, 7.45pm, £15. Diversity, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £25-£35. Tuesday 10th The Duchess Of Malfi, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 7.30pm. A White Christmas - Masque Productions, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £13/£12. An Inspector Calls, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £14-£29.50. Wednesday 11th The Duchess Of Malfi, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 7.30pm. A White Christmas - Masque Productions, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £13/£12. An Inspector Calls, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £14£29.50. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £19-£32.50. Thursday 12th The Duchess Of Malfi, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 1.30pm, 7.30pm. A White Christmas - Masque Productions, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £13/£12. An Inspector Calls, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £14£29.50. Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse Legends, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £32.50-£37.50.

Wednesday 18th Beryl: The Greatest Woman On Two Wheels, Nottingham Playhouse, £26.50-£10.50, 1.30pm, 7.45pm, Neil Sands’ Christmas Memories, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 2.30pm, £12.30/£11.28. Galliarda, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £13.33/£10.66. Opera North - Jenufa, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.15pm, £15-£52.50. Thursday 19th Dave Gorman, Nottingham Playhouse, £25, 8pm. Circus Of Horrors - Welcome To The Carnevil, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £23.58/20/50. Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse Legends, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £32.50-£37.50. Opera North: The Barber Of Seville, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.15pm, £15-£60. Friday 20th Henning Wehn, Nottingham Playhouse, £16.50, 8pm. Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison and Friends, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £21.01/£19.99. Opera North - Kiss Me Kate, 7.15pm, £22-£48.50. Saturday 21st Pam Ann: Queen Of The Sky, Nottingham Playhouse, £28-£22, 8pm. Opera North - Kiss Me Kate, 2.15pm, 7.15pm, £22-£48.50. Sunday 22nd Celtic Woman, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £27.50-£33.50. Monday 23rd Mack And Mabel, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Tuesday 24th Mack And Mabel, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Wednesday 25th Mack And Mabel, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Friday 27th Dick Whittington, Nottingham Playhouse, until 16th January, from £25.50. Mack And Mabel, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£47.50. Saturday 28th Aladdin, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, until 3rd January, £14.86/£13.84. Mack And Mabel, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £20£47.50.

Friday 13th The Duchess Of Malﬁ, Nottingham Playhouse, £28.50-£10.50, 7.30pm. A White Christmas - Masque Productions, Palace Theatre, Mansﬁeld, 7.30pm, £13/£12. An Inspector Calls, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £14-£29.50. Frankie Boyle: Hurt Like You’ve Never Been Loved, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 8pm, £20.

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Museum looks back at history of mail A FAMILY-FRIENDLY exhibition on the history of the post is running at Mansfield Museum until 21st November. The new British Postal Museum & Archive (BPMA) touring exhibition, Pop It In The Post: Your World, explores the

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Christmas concert

THE Mansfield And Sutton League Of Hospital Friends is staging a Christmas charity concert featuring Pleasley Colliery Band, a local pianist and guest soprano. It will be held at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, on 6th December at 2pm. Tickets are priced £10 and can be bought from the charity’s ladies’ boutique charity shop on Outram Street, Sutton. Refreshments will be available at the event.

Be a TV scriptwriter

WOULD-BE writers can find out how to turn an idea into a script for television at a workshop in Mansfield Library on Saturday, 21st November, from 10am-1pm. Adrian Reynolds, of Nottingham Writers’ Studio, who has written for the BBC’s Doctors series and has an animated series in development, is leading the event. It costs £6.

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Anne Frank exhibition

A FREE exhibition of work inspired by Anne Frank’s Diary from the second world war is at Mansfield Library from Friday, 6th November until Thursday 26th. The exhibition — Anne Frank + You — draws on themes from the diary while focusing on related issues in modern society, creating a powerful journey of self-exploration for visitors.

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 STAFF at Mansfield Community Hospital promoted the importance of active ageing to mark Older People’s Day Coinciding with the UN International Day of Older Persons, it was designed to celebrate the contribution of older people in society. Physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses held afternoon events, including exercise classes, crafts, afternoon tea and a quiz, on Oakham and Lindhurst wards for inpatients and previous patients. Fran Platts, therapy operational manager for community services at Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs the hospital, said: “People are living longer and 23% of the UK will be aged 65 and over by 2035. “Therapists play a major role in keeping people active and independent as they get

older, and encourage a proactive approach to ageing and self-care to minimise complications, for example falls, joint stiffness, memory loss and anxieties.” People at the event were given a new Get Up and Go booklet, produced by Saga in association with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Public Health England, which gives advice on how older people can fall-proof their home and stay safe while out in their community, plus many exercise tips.  AN outing to the dog racing at Colwick was a highlight for Kirkby Inner Wheel Club ladies and their families and friends. Some had never visited a greyhound racetrack before and enjoyed winning bets and a meal. President Jacqui Chapman hosted the evening and was assisted in selling rafﬂe tickets by vice-president Jackie Hampshire. More than £300 was raised for Jacqui’s charity of the year, the local branch of Mind, which supports people with mental health issues.

THE Mansfield director of Caremark — a nationwide care service that allows people to remain in their own homes while receiving regular social care visits and services — was part of a major fundraising effort by the company that has so far raised just under £50,000. Its charity cycle team — made up of franchisees and staff — completed a 1,000-mile ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) over 10 days to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society, celebrating (above) with champagne at the end of the marathon effort. Phil Mason, director of Caremark (Mansfield), accompanied the JOGLE team in the support car, giving encouragement, providing food and nutrition, preparing their overnight stops and keeping Caremark Head Office updated

with their progress. “What an amazing two weeks,” he said. “I had the privileged position of watching the journey unfold from the driver’s seat of my support vehicle. “I witnessed six incredible guys battling steep climbs against strong headwinds in, at times, inclement weather, as well as watching them sail down hills at ridiculous speeds with maniacal grins on their faces! “The grit and determination that each and every one of them showed was inspiring. The high spirits, and camaraderie were second to none, and while doing fabulous work for charity, this trip forged lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.” To make a donation go to www.justgiv ing.com/caremarkjogle/

 MANSFIELD district councillor Lee Probert organised an Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk at Yeoman Hill Park, Mansfield Woodhouse, which raised £275.76.

 MANSFIELD’S crematorium and the four Mansfield District Council-run cemeteries in the district — Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, Warsop and Pleasley Hill — have achieved gold awards for their responsive and caring approach to helping the bereaved, under the Charter for the Bereaved scheme run by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management. The crematorium is run jointly by Mansfield, Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood cistrict Councils. Director and registrar of Mansfield and District Crematorium Sally Curtis, third left, is pictured with the crematorium and cemetery teams and their gold awards

Around 30 people and dogs did two laps of the park. Members of Woodhouse Giants Rugby Club, Clearway Counselling, the Samaritans and Friends Of Yeoman Hill Park as well as district and county councillors took part. 4th Mansfield Woodhouse Scouts sold refreshments. Scouts and the St Edmund’s Drum and Bugle Corps marshalled the walk. Water and dog treats were donated by Morrisons. Email news items to news@news-journal.

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Care team has made a difference A MANSFIELD Woodhouse man has praised the Better Together programme, which has been developed to join up health and social care services across Mid-Nottinghamshire.

Chris Hunt said Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust’s integrated care team, part of Better Together, supports him in his day-to-day life. Chris was in his mid-30s when he was left paralysed after surgery to correct a spinal disorder. Today, 28 years later, he lives at home in Mansfield Woodhouse, from where he also runs his accountancy firm helped by a team of office-based staff. He uses a wheelchair but can only be in it for around four hours a day. He has to spend the rest of his time in bed. “I get up at around seven in the morning, do a bit of work, and I’m usually back in bed for 11. Then I’m in bed all day and night until seven the next morning. Carers visit four times a day, Chris said.”

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CHRIS Brunt with two members of the integration care team. The integrated care team in Mansfield and Ashfield also visit him daily. Chris suffers from pressure ulcers, a common injury for people who lie or sit for long periods of time. Equipment, such as hospital beds and air-filled mattresses, can help prevent them, but can be hard to get — as he found out. “I had previously been refused a hospital bed at home but then Liz, a community nurse, visited with Karen, a new occupational therapist from the team,” he said. “Karen did an assessment and agreed I had a case. I got the bed! “It has proved invaluable.

It makes getting in and out of bed much easier. I’m less likely to catch myself — a small graze can develop into an ulcer. “I’ve got an air-filled mattress and the team also organised wheelchair services and cushion assessors to come out. It was good teamwork. “They understand my needs. That means a lot to someone like me, who can’t get out and about.”  THE trust’s integrated care teams operate across the county and are made up of nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community matrons, specialist nurses, healthcare assistants, falls specialists, mental health workers and social workers. Referrals can be made by a GP or self-referrals are also accepted via the Single Point of Access on 0300 456 4951. For more information about Better Together, operating in Mansfield and Ashfield and Newark and Sherwood, go to www. bettertogethermidnotts.org. uk

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RESIDENTS will benefit from a new smokefree service following the award of a new contract by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Public Health Committee. The service for adults and children will be delivered by Solutions 4 Health from April. Figures for 2013/14 estimate that 18.4% of adults in Nottinghamshire smoke — around 116,000 adults aged 16 and over. It is also estimated that 2,500 11 to 15-years-olds start smoking every year across the county. Smoking causes around 1,300 smoking-related deaths every year in the county. Coun Joyce Bosjnak, committee chairman of Public Health, said: “Smoking is the greatest cause of preventable death in England. It is costly to both individuals and the economy and is the greatest single cause of health inequalities, placing a huge burden on local finances.” The service will aim to:  Reduce smoking across all local communities.  Place greater emphasis on the groups disproportionately affected by smoking; young people, pregnant women, routine and manual workers, and people with mental health issues.  Help to reduce the amount of illegal tobacco on the streets of the county and crime associated with that.

Shortlisted for top health award A SHERWOOD Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust physiotherapist has been shortlisted in the Rising Star category at the 2015 Health Service Journal Awards. Samantha Musson, team leader in the Women’s Health and Continence Physiotherapy service, will ﬁnd out this month if she is a winner. Her entry highlighted innovation and clever thinking, raising the proﬁle of her therapy teams, improving access through social media, setting up a male continence service and ensuring that patients’ wellbeing was central to her work. Samantha spotted an opportunity to Email news items to news@news-journal.co.uk

improve the hospital experience of pregnant and post-natal women in the Newark area. Previously therapists covered both obstetrics and gynaecology at King’s Mill Hospital and only gynaecology at Newark Hospital. Samantha said: “This meant that women would have to travel up to an hour for a physiotherapy appointment with the specialist team. I saw the opportunity to expand the service forward (within the existing resources and without impacting on waiting times at King’s Mill) and trialled the idea for three months. “Almost a year later the obstetric clinic at Newark Hospital is well established and our patients are getting equitable care.”

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MORE than 100 Nottinghamshire businesses have said YES to the benefits of taking on an apprentice for the first time, with the support of the county council. The council’s £250,000 Youth Employment Scheme (YES) offers grants of up to £1,500 to small and medium-sized companies employing an apprentice for the first time. The scheme, which is delivered for the council by Futures, aims to create 166 new apprenticeships by March 2016. For further information on apprenticeships, whether you are looking for employers offering placements or you are a business wanting support to take on an apprentice for the first time, visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ apprenticeships

Optimistic for the future

EAST Midlands firms are more optimistic than their national counterparts about their employment prospects for the rest of the year, according to a national Manpower Employment Outlook Survey. It showed a balance of plus 10% between the percentage of employers in the region planning to hire additional workers over the coming three months and those that plan to reduce the size of their workforce. East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) director of policy Chris Hobson said: “The East Midlands has created jobs at a faster pace than anywhere else in the UK over the past 18 months and these figures somewhat underplay what we have seen in official national estimates and our own survey work. “While the national outlook for the rest of the year is muted, regionally, the picture is still encouraging.”

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THE Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme has awarded Whitwell Forward £341 to buy promotional flyers, tickets and programmes promoting the seventh annual Whitwell Festival. Whitwell Forward is a small non-profit making group of volunteers supporting community activities and village groups through quality music and theatre events.

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STAFF at Costa Coffee, Mansfield, took part in a three-hour body combat at Body Box gym, Mansfield, to raise money for the Costa Foundation, which aims to tackle poverty in coffee-growing communities.

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TUC Congress award win MANSFIELD-BASED promotional merchandise and business gifts supplier Pellacraft has won the best trade stand award at the 2015 TUC Congress in Brighton. It is the fourth year that the company has won the accolade, which is voted for by delegates. The political conference season is a busy time for the company as it showcases promotional merchandise.

Sam Pella, the daughter of company founder Stephen, runs the businesses with her sister, Nicola. Sam said: “Like any business that exhibits at a trade show or conference, it is key to ensure the stand has visual impact and attracts as many visitors as possible. “As a promotional gifts supplier we encourage all our clients to use a range of giveaways to raise profile and generate sales.”

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Rapid growth for care firm A MANSFIELD Woodhouse domiciliary care provider has celebrated two years in business with further expansion.

Respectful Care, based at Park Road Business Place, has opened a new branch in Nottingham – little more than two years since starting life in its co-founder’s dining room. The business provides personalised home care to elderly and vulnerable clients across Mansfield, Ashfield and surrounding areas. Launched in September 2013 by business partners Mark Docherty (40), of Mansfield, and Scott Marsh (33), of Sutton, the company has gone from employing three members of staff to more than 50 — delivering 1,200 hours of in-home care and support to almost 100 clients per week. Now, following sustained growth and growing demand for its services, the firm has launched Respectful Care Nottingham North to serve Arnold, Carlton, Bulwell, Bestwood Village, Hucknall, Linby, Papplewick, Giltbrook and Kimberley. The franchise is headed by Mansfield man Karl Overton — a former police detective and childhood friend of Mr Docherty’s — and registered care manager Sally Wells, who has more than 12 years’ experience in the industry. Mr Overton (40) spent seven months working with Mr Docherty and Mr Marsh voluntarily to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the care sector. He has ploughed his life savings into launching the new branch in Church Drive, Arnold. “Like Mark and Scott, my aim is to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients and those we employ. “I’m certainly not in it for the money. It’s about making sure the people who rely on our services — elderly and vulnerable adults —

SCOTT Marsh, Mark Docherty, Mansﬁeld care manager Lisa Nussey, Karl Overton and Sally Wells. get the right individuals coming through their door.” Mr Overton is repeating the Mansfield Woodhouse branch’s training partnership with West Nottinghamshire College, which helps people re-train for careers in the industry through pre-employment workshops and level 2 apprenticeships in health and social care. Company founders Mr Docherty and Mr Marsh launched Respectful Care in a bid to help drive-up standards throughout the industry after hearing about examples of poor care and staff not being valued by their employers. They spent the first three months working out of the dining room of Mr Docherty’s family home before officially launching at Park Road Business Place — moving to larger offices within the same building just six months later due to fast growth. Since then, the company – which reached the finals of this year’s Mansfield 2020 Business Awards – has become one of the area’s largest domiciliary care providers. Mr Docherty said: “I’m amazed at how quickly the business has grown. It has been a remarkable two years.”

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High spirits at two pubs TWO Mansﬁeld pubs have won accolades at the Marston’s taverns and leased pub of the year awards. The Sir John Cockle was named the chain’s community pub of the year and the Ling Forest Inn won the sports star pub of the year award. The Ling Forest has a football team, golf society and pool team as well as showing TV

sports. It is run by licensee Iain Stewart and his partner, Angie Douglas. The Sir John Cockle hosts the annual Easter Eggs To The Mill event with Mansﬁeld Road Runners scooter club among its charity events. The pub is run by Elaine Pownall with her husband, Terry.

Champions of customer care TOWN centre businesses are providing excellent levels of customer service with some scoring top marks in independent mystery shopper surveys.

More than 60 businesses took part in a customer service awards scheme hosted by Mansfield Business Improvement District (BID). They were visited by undercover specialists and graded according to strict criteria. Entrants were given a gold, silver or bronze rating with five businesses — Full Phat Design, The Glazey Place, Hops In A Bottle, Mansfield Computer Store and Premier E-Cigs — scoring 100 per cent and getting special awards. Sarah Nelson, BID manager, said: “The number of town centre businesses participating this year was almost double that of last year. “The awards are unique as they are solely for town centre businesses. We are pleased we had entries from a range of businesses, including small independent shops and large, multi-national chains.” Sarah added: “It goes to show shoppers in Mansfield can expect fantastic service.” Those who took part received feedback on their performance, which can be used to enhance what they do. The awards, including certificates and trophies, were handed out at a ceremony. Jeff Caplan, from Store Checkers, which provided the mystery shopping, said: “The awards showed again what a brilliant

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SOLICITORS Fidler & Pepper are hoping to again use their expertise in wills to raise thousands of pounds for charities. The firm, which has offices in Mansfield and Sutton, will part in the national Will Aid initiative this month. The scheme sees solicitors waive their usual fee for wills and invite customers to make a donation to Will Aid charities instead. Any money raised is split between nine charities, including ActionAid, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, Save the Children, CIAF in Scotland, Sightsavers and Trocaire in Northern Ireland. Partner Richard Howard said: “November is the time to make an appointment and get a Will made.” Last year, Fidler & Pepper raised more than £5,900 and has raised more than £17,000 for Will Aid in total. For more information visit www.fidler. co.uk

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PLANS by discount supermarket Netto to open a store on Burns Lane, Warsop, have been welcomed by the parish council. If the store goes ahead it could be open by September 2016 and create 25 full-time jobs.

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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Wildlife Trust has hailed the success of efforts to restore heathland habitat in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Over the past three years the charity, which cares for around 900 hectares of nature reserves, has restored open heathland habitat at its Strawberry Hill Heath nature reserve between Rainworth and Mansfield. In 2013, around 300 trees were felled to help revert wooded areas back to original heathland. Heather and grassland are now thriving. Last year, two areas were fenced off to provide safe breeding areas for ground-nesting

birds such as nightjar, an increasingly rare species. The work was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of a wider project that also involved working with children and young people to highlight the importance of the wildlife and history of Sherwood Forest. Nightjars were known to be present in the area, but none had been officially recorded on the heath. Now, just over a year after the creation of the nesting areas, a pair has been recorded — raising hopes that the nature reserve will become a regular breeding site.

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REMEDI, a charitable organisation funded by the police and crime commissioner to deliver restorative justice services throughout Nottinghamshire, is promoting International Restorative Justice Week this month with an event in Mansfield.

Restorative justice is a voluntary process that aims to restore the wellbeing of victims, offenders and communities damaged by crime by bringing together those affected in a safe way to address the harm that has been caused. A spokesman for the Nottinghamshire team said: “There are several ways in which we can facilitate communication between victims and offenders — face to face, through letters or by passing

messages through a neutral third party. “We will prepare everyone involved individually until they are ready to communicate and hopefully find a positive way forward. “Restorative justice is available at various stages of the criminal justice process including after arrest, after conviction or even once the offender has been released. “The process aims to meet the needs of the parties involved so there are numerous benefits for both victims and offenders.” Restorative justice can give victims a voice, allowing them to ask questions, receive an explanation and achieve some form of closure. It gives offenders the opportunity to express remorse, make amends and

acknowledge the change needed to prevent further offending. Restorative justice can also have an impact on the wider community because it has been proven to reduce offending rates, reducing the number of victims. To find out more, call in at the event at Mansfield Library on Friday, 20th November, from 10am to 3pm. Other events during the week, from 16th to 22nd November, are:

16th — Worksop Library, 10am to 4pm. 17th — Retford Library, 10am to 3pm. 18th — West Bridgford Library, Bridgford Road, 9am to 1pm. 19th — Nottingham Central Library, Angel Row, 10am to 4pm. Alternatively, the team can be contacted on 0115 9202175, or email admin.notts@remediuk.org or write to Remedi, Arnot Hill House, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU.

Top recognition for lawyers

MANSFIELD law firm Forrest Williams has been recognised by the prestigious Legal 500 independent directory of leading law firms across the world. The firm, established in 2009 by Steve Williams and Katie Forrest, is the only Mansfield firm included in the Legal 500 for criminal law, and is one of only four criminal firms recognised within the East Midlands. Mr Williams is also individually recognised as a leading criminal lawyer. He said: “At Forrest Williams, we are

dedicated to providing specialist knowledge, excellent advocacy and extraordinary client care. “This is an incredible achievement, following on from our customer focus award at Mansfield 2020 earlier this year, and being shortlisted for the national Peer Awards alongside Tesco.” Forrest Williams can be contacted on 01623 600645. It offers a free initial telephone consultation and is available 24/7 on an emergency line.

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Building award foundations Plea for white A BUILDING site manager is celebrating after earning a prestigious prize for his commitment to building top-quality homes. Mark Jefferson (centre) was presented with the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Seal of Excellence at the regional Pride In The Job awards ceremony in Leicester for his work at Taylor Wimpey’s Kings Acre development in Clipstone. The Seal of Excellence is one of the top honours handed out by the NHBC each year to site managers who have already scooped a Pride In The Job Quality Award in recognition of producing high-quality new homes and maintaining exceptional standards. Mark said: “It’s testament to the hard work of the whole team at Kings Acre, not just me.”

New barber shop opens its doors A NEW barber shop has opened in Mansfield, promising a traditional service with a modern twist.

Moon’s is located on Elm Tree Street, where owner Scott Treacy said a free pot of coffee would always be on to welcome customers. Scott (right) has many years’ experience in the trade and previously worked at a popular barber shop in Nottingham. “I always thought there was a massive hole in the market in Mansfield for a high-end barber shop,” Scott said. “There is nothing close to it in the area, so I decided to bring what I was doing in Nottingham to Mansfield with my own little stamp on it.” Scott, whose family is from Forest Town, said the shop was stylish and comfortable, a mix of old-school classic and new. “We do quality hair cuts, beard trims, moustache shaping, hot towel wet shaves, steam facials, the absolute works,” Scott added. “We run a walk-in service but welcome appointments, “We have a competitive price list that is more than fair for this quality and service. “It’s much more than your usual one in, one out as fast as you can barbershop.

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AN organisation set up to help veterans and their families is asking people to dig deep and support its food bank and furniture project. JFA, run by unpaid volunteers, relies on donations from businesses and people in the Mansfield area to assist families and individuals in need of food support. Donations can be dropped off at the JFA Market Stall on Tuesdays or at the Charity Complex (Old Post Office Sorting Office), White Hart Street, Mansfield. The charity also runs a furniture project, taking serviceable furniture and clothing donations, which can be dropped off, or larger items that it can collect. JFA is in desperate need of white goods, such as fridges and electric cookers (not gasfired appliances). Dave Minshull, one of JFA’s organisers, said: “We are grateful for the support that we have received from people in Mansfield and the surrounding areas. “But we help a lot of people who have very little. They need appliances in their homes, such as fridges and cookers. “These can be expensive and so we are asking if anyone has items like this that they could donate, can they please think about donating them to the JFA.” People who can help should call 01623 622274. For more information about JFA, visit www.jointforcesalliance.org.uk

Highlighting help out there The shop will run a loyalty card scheme, offer deals for OAPs, children, students and those in the Armed Forces, and open until 7pm on Thursdays. It opens at 7am from Monday to Saturday. For full details go to www.moonsbarbers. com

A shining star for fundraising RAVENSHEAD man Mike Farley (right) has completed his second Cancer Research Shine Night Walk in London in memory of his wife, Carol (Cazi), who died from breast cancer. He finished the full marathon course in 5 hours 58 minutes, an hour quicker than in 2014. He was also sixth overall in his group of 4,000 people tackling the event. So far he has raised £2,900 from the night walk — donations can still be made at www.justgiving.com/mikefarley2015 — and in the past year has walked 1,000 miles and raised more than £11,000, including Gift Aid, for Cancer Research UK to help beat breast cancer. He said: “I am sure that Cazi was with me every step of the way helping me to achieve this result. Through people’s generosity we have made a real difference and helped to bring forward the day when we beat cancer and created a lasting legacy in Cazi’s name.”

AN ADVICE service is launching a campaign to make those in need more aware of the guidance available to them. The Nottinghamshire Advice Network’s campaign, Who’s There For You, highlights free and independent advice services. It covers advice on housing, benefits, employment, relationships and family, debt, foodbanks and other areas. Kris Ambler, chief executive of the network said: “We want to see more people benefit from free advice services before government cuts see them disappear altogether.” Go to www.nan.support or www.facebook. com/nansupport for details.

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A COFFEE morning for Macmillan Cancer Support, held by Joanna Taphouse in Mansfield, raised £900. She thanked friends, neighbours, relatives, businesses and Mansfield Rotary Club for supporting the event.

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Stags boss signs contract MANSFIELD Town manager Adam Murray has put pen to paper on a contract agreed with chairman John Radford at the end of last season. Murray guided the Stags to safety in the second half of that campaign and is now leading the club’s charge up League Two, taking them fourth at one point in October. Mansfield began the last four weeks with a terrific 2-0 win at Stevenage thanks to two goals early in the second half from Ryan Tafazolli and Jack Thomas. Five days later their travels got even better with a thrilling 4-3 win at Dagenham and Redbridge, their first at the ground. The Stags led early on through Mal Benning’s stunning long-range volley, but then trailed 3-1 before Matt Green’s penalty gave them hope before half-time — their first successful league penalty for 92 matches. Mansfield attacked throughout the second half and were finally rewarded with two goals in the final 10 minutes through first club goals for Krystian Pearce and Adi Yussuf. The Stags made it three successive wins with a 3-0 home demolition of bottom-of-the-table Newport County a week later — including another tremendous Benning volley. Craig Westcarr had fired the dominant Stags in front in the 49th minute and substitute Yussuf completed the win in injury time. A week later at One Call Stadium they lost their unbeaten home record 2-1 to Bristol Rovers in a bad tempered game that saw Pearce and Nicky Hunt red carded and the winner coming eight minutes into injury time. Ryan Tafazolli’s terrific 20-ard strike had hauled the nine men level against 10-man Rovers. In November, the Stags will face: Northampton Town (a) Saturday, 14 Hartlepool United (h) Saturday, 21 Exeter City (a) Tuesday 24 Barnet (a) Saturday 28

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SELSTON FC under-9s have received a£1,000 donation from leading national training and apprenticeship provider Positive Outcomes. This team, which trains and plays at the Parish Hall ground, has spent the money on new kits, tracksuits and match balls. Team manager Deene Ball said without the donation the club would not have been able to train a new under-9s team this season. Selston under-9s play in the Nottinghamshire Young Elizabethan League. Managing director at Positive Outcomes Ryan Longmate said: “We are delighted that Selston under 9s are pleased with our donation and can’t wait to see the team in action in their new kit.”

Search for sporting heroes THE search is on for Mansfield’s sporting heroes of 2015. In association with the Armchair Club and the Chad, Mansfield District Council is seeking nominations for the Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards. A total of 10 awards are up for grabs on Monday, 7th December, at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme. Nominations are wanted for achievements from November 2014 to 31st October 2015 in:  Junior Team of the Year  Junior Sportsperson of the Year  Junior Sports Leader of the Year  Junior Disabled Sportsperson of the Year  Club of the Year  Disabled Sportsperson of the Year  Sportsperson of the Year  Coach of the Year  Team of the Year

 Volunteer of the Year (including referees, officials, administrators) Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment at Mansfield District Council, said: “We already know Mansfield district has a wealth of sporting talent but it is important to ensure our unsung heroes receive the recognition that they deserve. “The awards are a fantastic way of celebrating the achievements of individuals and clubs, whose commitment and effort are a source of inspiration to many.” Nominees must either live or pursue their sport within Mansfield district. Nomination forms are at at www.mansfield. gov.uk/nominate or pick up a form at sports clubs and leisure centres.  FOR further information or for tickets to the awards ceremony, contact sports development officer Shaun Hird on 01623 463371 or shird@mansfield.gov.uk

The pinnacle of coach’s career A COACH who has trained Mansfield’s most successful swimmers is celebrating an award double.

Glenn Smith, Mansfield District Council’s swim coach and development officer, received the prestigious Para-Coach of the Year Award for 2015 from the British Swimming Coaches Association. The award was presented at the association’s 50th anniversary swim coaching conference in Birmingham. Glenn, who coaches Paralympic swimming champions Ollie Hynd MBE and Charlotte Henshaw, gave a presentation on their recent summer of success at the conference. He also won the Para Swimming Coach of the Year Award at the inaugural British Swimming Awards. Ollie was shortlisted for Athlete of the Year. Ollie and Charlotte both train at the Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Complex, Mansfield, and belong to the Nottinghamshire ASA County Swim Squad, Nova Centurion — Mansfield Squad. They have worked their way to the top of British, European and world tables and achieved numerous records and medals. Glenn said: “This (paracoach) award is the pinnacle of my career because it is decided by coaches and members of the association. “It is an amazing national honour, not only for me, but for Mansfield District

NOTTINGHAM fly half Dan Mugford presents the award to Malk Hall.

Sponsor of the year celebration

MANSFIELD industrial supplies firm HallFast and Nottingham Rugby won the Club Sponsor of the Year award at the Lawson Keys National Rugby Awards at Twickenham. Hall-Fast is currently backing the Little Ruggers programme, which is being delivered by Nottingham Rugby and other local clubs, providing fun activity sessions for boys and girls aged 2-5. Sessions are led by qualified rugby coaches, with parents and guardians also required to take part, helping the youngsters to develop basic sporting skills and take part in healthy activities. Malk Hall, managing director and owner of Hall-Fast, said: “I’m immensely pleased with the award but our work with Nottingham Rugby doesn’t stop there, having just signed as the club’s North Notts community partner for a further five years. “The Little Ruggers programme is absolutely flying, and there is scope to further develop this programme to benefit many more local clubs and organisations.” Any club or school interested in starting a Little Ruggers programme should contact steve.smith@nottinghamrugby.co.uk or call 0115 907 0070.

National champ

SIMPLY THE BEST: Coach Glenn Smith with Ollie Hynd and Charlotte Henshaw. portfolio holder for the Council and the Nova environment at Mansfield scheme in Mansfield. District Council, said: “This “To be recognised by is fantastic news and is your peers is fantastic and testament to Glenn’s drive, the achievements of Ollie professionalism and comand Charlotte have been mitment to sport within the recognised throughout district. Britain and worldwide. “He makes Mansfield and “These awards are as much this council very proud.” for Ollie and Charlotte as they are for me. Ollie and Charlotte are “The highlight of the past training hard for the 2016 year was the world chamParalympic Games in Rio de pionships where Ollie won Janeiro, Brazil. two gold medals and broke They were named with his brother Sam’s world Nova swimmer Ben record. Foulston in a squad of 44 “Charlotte won a silathletes to join the British ver medal and broke two Para-Swimming Podium European records in the and Podium Potential same day. You can’t get Programme as the sport much better than that. enters the final stretch before Rio. “Now we are working hard towards the Paralympics in That means they will Rio next year.” receive support from UK Coun Andrew Tristram, Sport and British Swimming.

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FOUR times national taekwondo champion Danny Brewer has been selected to represent Great Britain under-21s at the European Championships in Romania this month. The Mansfield Woodhouse sports star won the national junior -73kg category, his fourth successive British title success, in September and gained a silver medal competing in the -74kg senior competition for the first time. He has just competed in the Junior European Championships in Latvia, thanks to funding from Mansfield’s Armchair Club. He has been training in Manchester each weekend at the national taekwondo academy and continues to train four times a week with the Kang Han taekwondo club in Mansfield Woodhouse.

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