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Editor’s Note Hello everyone, Hope you’re all keeping well. There is a lot of illness and virus’s around at the moment, (myself included) and after having four weeks off my feet, it’s so nice to feel well and back at work. I’m looking forward to Spring!

In this month’s issue, we have 2 tickets to see Steve Harley Acoustic Band, and 2 tickets to see Fish (ex front line member of Marillion) and 2 tickets for the Windsor music FI Fest in the summer, (with a great line up ! see inside).

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Welcome to our new gardening feature!

Hello Gardeners…

It‛s Gardener Steve here! and I‛m bringing you gardening tips, news and events.

Hello Gardeners…

Welcome to the January & February feature and the winter hasn’t been to bad for us yet! I say that but are we going to pay the price later? We shall see. As I sit here and write this the temperature outside is in double figures and It has been nice to get out into our gardens even just for an hour, makes such a difference.

The nights are slowly starting to draw out? And the gardens are starting to wake up as the spring bulbs make an appearance and in some places the early daffodils are in bloom.

In this months issue will have details of our next gardening day trip, read all about the Snowdrop and my plant of the month, but firstly here’s a few jobs you can be getting on with through out February.

Happy gardening everybody!

Jobs to do: Lift and divide snowdrops once they have flowered and ‘still in the green’ if you want to move them or create more plants.

Continue to plant bare-root trees, shrubs and roses as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged.

Mulch perennial vegetables such as asparagus and artichokes with well rotted manure or garden compost

Hellebores, which I absolutely love are showing plenty of colour at the moment and also February is the month for the snowdrop so enjoy what colour your have coming in your garden and remember, Spring is on the way!

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Start chitting early potatoes - stand them on end in a module tray or egg box and place them in a bright, cool, frost-free place.

Start sowing vegetable seeds such as leeks , onions and celeriac under cover.

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Join us in March for our garden trip as we head to three locations in the heart of Derbyshire our first port of call will be the Carsington Water Plant Hunter Fair.

Carsington Water has to be one of the most scenic plant fair locations which can be found in front of the Carsington Water Visitor Centre over-looking the reservoir which is the ninth largest in England.

Nurseries from across the midlands will be in attendance and have a wide range of plants on offer and something a little different and growers will be on hand to offer any advice.

Next to the centre you will find the courtyard shops, café and restaurant to have a break and admire the views across the water.

It’s then onto Matlock Bath for lunch and free time so why not pop for fish and chips, Take a walk along the river, or travel the Heights Of Abraham the choice is yours!

For our final stop of the day we shall be visiting the Cascade Garden at Bonsall. Cascades Gardens, a garden for meditation and wellbeing, this beautiful and natural 4 acre public garden is listed by the Daily Mail as one of Britain’s most inspiring spring gardens it is designed around a spectacular landscape with a ruined corn mill, old quarry, canal, cliff and stream. Every season brings new surprises and for our trip in March, the hellebores will be at their best, along with unusual perennial flowers, trees, shrubs and conifers. Inspired by Japanese gardens and Buddhist philosophy the garden is a celebration of nature, a perfect place to find peace of mind, to relax and reflect.

Refreshments are available. A wide range of plants are available in the nursery.

With a full day ahead of you, your day starts off at a pick-up point either from The Navigation Inn, Risley Lane, Breaston or from the Seven Oaks Inn, Lows Lane, Stanton

By Dale. Cost for this trip is £30.00 and includes a light breakfast and entrance at cascades. For more information or to book your place, You can call the booking line on 07413408751 or email infoblueskiesthelimit@gmail.com places are limited and very popular so early booking is advised.

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The Joy Of Snowdrops One of the first flowers to see as we go into the new year, the Snowdrop and when they are in flower we know that the brighter days of spring are on the way. It is an herbaceous plant that belongs to the family Amaryllidaceae.

There are 20 different species of snowdrops that originate from Europe and Asia and some species are listed as vulnerable or even endangered.

Snowdrops are most commonly seen in our parks and gardens, they always put a show on what ever the weather throws at them and can be seen in small clumps or in larger drifts. There are many uses for Snowdrops they are perfect for naturalising in grass, under planting of winter shrubs and trees, planted in patio pots, or small clumps in a rock garden and drifts in larger gardens and parks.

So what ever size your garden is to always make a space for these little early gems and if not, there are many Snowdrop gardens and walks around the country during the next month to visit and our first garden trip of the year is dedicated to these winter favourites.

Snowdrops prefer well-drained, fertile soil and habitats that provide full or partial sunlight Interesting Snowdrop Facts‌ Snowdrops are symbol of consolation and hope, purity and cleansing.

Most types of snowdrops propagate via division of the underground bulb Snowdrop develops two to three narrow, dark green leaves from the bulb.

Leaves are usually 6 inches long and have enforced tips which ensure successful growth through the snow Scientific name for the snowdrop is Galanthus nivalis. Name is coined from the Greek words "gala", which means milk, and "anthos" which means flower.

Second part of the name, "nivalis", originates from Latin language and it means snow Group of passionate collectors of snowdrops are also known as galanthophiles Galanthamine is a substance isolated from snowdrops that can be used to improve sleep, It can also be used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

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Their next meeting is on 20 February with a talk ‘Hints and Tips on Garden Design’ by 2019 Chelsea Gold Medal winner Sue Hayward.

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Care and Support at Home – Top tips for boosting your mood.

With the start of winter now official it is important to keep an upbeat state of mind in order to lead a positive lifestyle. Eating healthy foods and exercising are obvious ways to remain fit and healthy, but there are also many other adjustments we can make to improve our mental health and state of mind. Here are a few mood boosting tips; Laugh As adults we often forget to just enjoy ourselves and laugh more. Laughing releases endorphins into our body which increase serotonin levels in our brain, causing us to instantly feel happier. Life doesn’t need to always be taken too seriously!

Practice gratitude It is important to recognise what we’re grateful for, acknowledge it, and appreciate it. When you wake up in the morning, try and think of a few things that you are grateful for and notice the difference it makes to your mood.

Talk to someone Whether it is a friend, relative or even a neighbour, knowing you have someone you can turn to, can help to put your mind at ease. Don’t forget to be there for someone else too, as this can brighten your mood just as much as you have the satisfaction of knowing you have helped someone else.

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Surround yourself with positive scents and sounds. Sometimes when we feel our mood dipping it is good surround yourself with scents which can uplift your mood. Lavender can be seen as relaxing, whereas peppermint can help to soothe your over active mind. This can work just as well with your favourite perfume.

Listen to your favourite music and light a candle; you may find yourself feeling great afterwards!

Take deep breaths We don’t often concentrate on our breathing because it’s a natural function, but consciously focusing on your breathing and taking deep breaths can relieve stress and increase relaxation. Simply place one hand on the abdomen and one hand on the lower ribs and take a breath that starts in your abdomen and works its way up your body. Control your breathing by breathing in for 3 to 5 seconds, hold for the same amount of time and exhale the air out through your mouth slowly.

Do this for 3 minutes and you will feel the stress melt away.

Take every opportunity you have to do some exercise. It does not have to be anything too challenging; just popping out for a walk around the block or even doing some chair exercises when you are watching all the wonderful Christmas programmes on television will make a difference. Getting up and stretching your legs every so often will help your circulation and you will feel better.

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A message from Richard McCrae Stapleford Community Group.

The Red Box Project is thrilled that, from Monday 20th January, every statefunded school and college in England will be able to order free period products for their students.

Stapleford Community Group would like to thank everyone who made donations to us for this project as it helped us help so many local youngsters.

You can still make donations to us as we still get sanitary products to those in need, but this is great news for local Schools and means we can now concentrate on helping others.

The Red Box Project has teamed up with the campaign group, Free Periods, founded by teenager Amika George, to urge every school and college in England to sign up to the new Government scheme.

The work of the Red Box Project has shown that having freely available period products in school can have a significant impact on a child’s ability to participate in their education, and so to reach their full potential. One school participating in the Red Box Project in Portsmouth reported increased attendance of nearly a third after providing access to free period products for their students.

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Anna Miles, co-founder of the project, said, “Our volunteers have worked incredibly hard over the past three years, collecting donations of period products from their communities and delivering them to over 5,000 educational settings across the UK. We have always believed, however, that access to these essential items should not rely on the kindness of strangers, and we are so glad that, from today, schools and colleges across England will be supported by the Government to order period products for their students, for free.”

Clegg Bamber, co-founder of the project added, “Every school and college in England has been allocated funding for their students and we urge them to use it.

There is no means-testing for the scheme – it is for any student who needs it, for whatever reason.

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Don’t know how to dispose of your domestic cooking oil?

Cooking oil from households can be recycled at each of Nottinghamshire's 12 Recycling Centres.

Did you know that recycled cooking oil can be turned into green electricity, because when recycled, used cooking oil becomes a valuable resource?

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reliance on fossil fuels.

Disposal of used cooking oil harmful for the environment, it also costs you money.*Each litre of used cooking oil tipped down the drain costs you 14 pence through water utility bills. (*information from Veolia).

Once the used cooking oil is collected from the Nottinghamshire sites, it is taken to Nottingham based eco-firm Living Fuels’ state-of-the-art recovery facility, where it is turned 100% naturally into a clean, green bioliquid, LF100. This bioliquid is then used in Living Fuels’ renewable energy facilities to provide carbon neutral electricity to the National Grid at times of unexpected power demand.

Just one litre of used cooking oil can create enough ‘green’ energy to make 240 cups of tea whilst one full recycling centre tank provides enough to power a home for an entire year!

No commercial or trade waste is accepted at the Recycling Centres, For further information about commercial recycling and waste disposal contact Veolia, Nottingham.

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crushed in the back of a rubbish truck, the paint can spill onto the street and cause problems. When paint is buried in a landfill, the toxic chemicals it contains can contaminate the ground. Never pour paint down your sinks and drains as it may pollute our water courses.

A much better idea is to donate unwanted paint to our Community Repaint scheme.

Community groups may use the paint to refurbish rooms or buildings used by their members. Housing associations may redistribute the paint to their tenants.

It may be used by other groups for craft activities, for training or may even be used for stage sets by community theatre groups.

Tins of paint that cannot be reused, will not be put into the reuse scheme but will be sent for specialist treatment. The metal or plastic containers will also be recycled where possible.

Read more about the Community RePaint Scheme. www.communityrepaint.org.uk Types of Paint for Reuse The following types of paint are suitable for reuse: Matt and silk emulsion Gloss paint – interior and exterior Eggshell and satin paint Kitchen or bathroom paint Undercoat - water or oil based Primer Masonry paint Varnish - water or oil based Wood stain Tile paint Floor paint However, some paints cannot be reused in the scheme: Paint not in its original container Paint tins with a hazardous symbol Any paint containing lead

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WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE STEVE HARLEY ACOUSTIC BAND! at Newark Palace Theatre Sunday 23rd February 2020 Widely considered one of the most charismatic performers on stage, Steve Harley continues to play to sold-out venues across the UK and Europe.

For Steve, life on the road is more than just a job: it is almost his life’s blood.

And with the February 2020 release of the all-acoustic CD, “UNCOVERED”, the original Cockney Rebel shows no sign of slowing down.

The Acoustic Band for 2020 will find Steve supported by long-standing violinist/guitarist Barry Wickens, and Oli Heyhurst on double bass, with Dave Delarre on lead acoustic guitar.

Steve has been playing live shows around the world for over 45 years and the thrill of another night in another place to another audience has not dimmed at all.

“We have real adventures on tour, “says Steve. “I’ve seen the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun and dozens of wonderful galleries, museums and great cities, all on my down-time. I have a great life as a Wandering Minstrel!”

“UNCOVERED” includes a re-recording of Steve’s popular song “Love, Compared With You” with a newly composed third verse, plus eleven other songs he’s always wanted to perform. The album features Barry Wickens on viola and acoustic guitar, Oli Hayhurst on double bass, Tom Hooper on percussion and the Roots

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Music Legend, Martin Simpson, on guitar.

Steve also sings a duet with the amazing Scottish singer, Eddi Reader.

The acoustic sets for 2020 will include songs from the new CD, plus a selection from the vast and eclectic Harley Songbook. Mr Soft, Judy Teen, Sebastian and the legendary Make Me Smile will all be re-produced in the unique acoustic style.

Close-Up Culture stated: “It was an intimate night in the presence of a great musician. An individual whose passion for live performance and perfection (it shows in his face) remains undiminished.”.

Rod Stewart, who covered Steve’s song “A Friend For Life”, describes him as “One of the finest lyricists Britain has produced.”

MOJO said simply, “Harley creates rock songs that are proud, lyrical and full of yearning.” Steve has also been described as “A consummate performer at the top of his game,” and this show will bear that out.

Steve received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Acoustic Music from the Acoustic Festival of Britain in 2018.

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Enchanted Fairy Trail- Saturday 15 February - Sunday 1 March 2020 10.30am to 4pm- Rufford Abbey Country Park £2.00.

Put on your fairy wings and follow the trail around Rufford Abbey’s Enchanted Forest to discover a world of mystery. Hunt down the miniature houses, find the king and queen of the fairies, walk through our wonky archways to find our resident dragon and tell your secrets to Rainbow Sunbeam wishing fairy. Trail sheets cost £2 and can be purchased on the day at Visitors Reception. Open from 10.30am until 4.00pm daily.

Dates: 15 Feb - 1st March Times: 10.30am - 4.00pm Daily Rufford Abbey Country Park, off Old Rufford Road , Ollerton , Nottinghamshire .

NG22 9DF .Telephone: 01623 821 338 E-mail: ruffordabbey@parkwood-leisure.co.uk The Billionare Boy by David Walliams - Theatre Royal Nottingham.

Stage adaptation of David Walliams’ story about Joe Spud, the richest boy in the country, who transfers to a local comprehensive in the hopes of making a friend.

Wed 10 Jun 19:00pm Thu 11 Jun 13.00pm and *19:00 pm Relaxed Performance Fri 12 Jun 10:30 am and 19.00 pm Sat 13 June 14.30pm and 19.00pm Sun 14 June 11.00 am BOOK NOW (to avoid disappointment) Box Office: 0115 989 5555. Tickets: from £12.50–£26.50 In the Night Garden Live - Theatre Royal, Nottingham.

Important note: Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ You’ll see all your favourite characters beautifully brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets, and enchanting music. This completely new show lasts just under an hour and your little ones will be amazed when they see a very special visit from The Amazing Flying Pinky Ponk. Under 16s Save £2 on all tickets Children aged 12 months and under who do not need their own seat (babes in arms) are required to have a £1 Baby Ticket which can be purchased from the Box Office: 0115 989 5555 Saturday 6 June 10:00am - Saturday 6 June 1:00pm - Saturday 6 June 4:00pm Sunday 7 June 10:00 am - Sunday 7 Jun 1:00pm - Sunday 7 June 4:00pm Tickets from £17.50 - £21.50 BOOK NOW. Box Office: 0115 989 5555

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Plant Blindness - Jason Singh 21 September 2019 to 22 March 2020 The Camellia House, Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum & Deer Park Plant Blindness by Jason Singh is a unique and immersive sound installation in our unique Camellia House which uses naturally occurring ‘biodata’ from plants to create a musical score. This exhibition is free and open daily. Please note: Parking charges still apply.

History And Imagination Readers Day .28th March 2020 Beeston Library - All day event for book lovers themed around historical writing, both fiction and non-fiction, with a local connection. Exploring the links between history and imagination in the company of guest speakers including: Sarah Gristwood, bestselling historical biographer and novelist; Angus Donald, author of the thrilling historical fiction series the Outlaw Chronicles and Sarah Murden and Joanne Major, joint authors of “All things Georgian”.

The day will also include a choice of shorter sessions with chance to discuss and share experience. Please remember to select your preferred sessions when booking.

Adults. Booking Essential Tickets £15-£17. By phone 01623 677 200 or By email:ask@inspireculture.org.uk. Beeston Library Foster Avenue, Beeston.

Dog Lovers Festival 2020- Friday 31st July- Sunday 1st August 2020 Dog lover and music festival- TICKETS ONLY BOOK TICKETS NOW! www.derbylive.co.uk -various prices Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Derby.

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WIN 2 TICKETS TO THE WINDSOR FI FEST 2020 IN JULY !

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FI:FEST 2020 announces line-up coming to WINDSOR – FOREST GREEN ROAD SL6 2NS Saturday 11th July 2020!

This year there are some huge bands from the ‘90s and ‘00s.

The 2020 line up includes: The LIGHTNING SEEDS, THE SOUTH, TOPLOADER, CHICO as well as !Daft!, These Certain People, The Briefcase Blues Brothers and much more! Fi.Fest will be providing you with an amazing 10 hours of entertainment, a fantastic summer’s day and evening of great music for all the family to enjoy!

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THE LIGHTNING SEEDS. Ian Broudie originally emerged from the post-punk Liverpool music scene of the late seventies playing in the band “Big in Japan” alongside fellow band members Bill Drummond (KLF) Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes To Hollywood) Budgie (The Slits/ Souxie And The Banshees) and Jayne Casey (Pink Military). Before the band ended in 1979 they created the independent record label Zoo Records which would later feature the bands Teardrop Explodes and Echo & The Bunnymen.

In 1989, Broudie returned to his songwriting with a set of home recordings.

Out of necessity, with no record contract and no band in place, Ian sang and played everything on the tapes himself recording in his “spare bedroom”. Eventually, there was the opportunity for extra production on the tracks and a few hundred copies of “Pure” were pressed up through Rough Trade on the small independent record label Ghetto. “Pure” was released under the name “Lightning Seeds”, the imaginary group he had envisioned to write his songs for in the hope it would become a reality.

Gradually over a period of months, “Pure” started to gain some attention. Initially with radio play from the legendary DJ John Peel and then specialist night time plays on regional radio stations. Pure began to climb the independent record charts and before long it was featured on daytime radio and became a chart success. Imported copies of the single had somehow made their way to the USA and Pure was spontaneously being played on American college stations and championed by KROQ’s legendary DJ Rodney Biggenheimer. It soon became the most requested record in California topping the airplay charts although it was not yet released or even placed with a label in the USA. In 1990 with the release of the album Cloud cuckoo land, the Lightning Seeds

were truly off and running on both sides of the Atlantic although the first gig would come a lot later. In 1991 after producing The Wild Swans and Pink Industry Broudie started on the second Lightning Seeds album ‘Sense’. Inspired and fascinated by the way loops and sampling were being pioneered and used on a lot of hip-hop records (in particular De La Soul) Ian decided that by using this sample based technology and methodology combined with Lightning Seeds structured arrangements and melody led cadences so contrasting in style to the music inspiring him he could create an unusual blend and an exciting direction for the band’s sound.

To that end he began working on the album with co producer Simon Rogers who was adept at sampling and the perfect coconspirator. Joined by Cenzo Townsend on engineering duties, they recorded the Lightning Seeds’ second album Sense. Ian’s brother Rob had kindly donated his front room agreeing to let it be commandeered for a couple of months as a makeshift studio.

The song ‘Sense’, which also became the album title, was the first of many song writing collaborations between Ian and his good friend Terry Hall. “Sense”, along with “The Life of Riley”, became the most effective and memorable recordings born out of this approach and pointed the way to the future sound of the band.

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Following the release of the Sense album, Ian rented a couple of rooms in an old laboratory in Liverpool city centre and set up his equipment in a more formal studio setting. This was particularly fruitful since it allowed him time and space to produce records. During this period, Broudie produced artists such as Dodgy, Alison Moyet, Terry Hall, Sleeper and The Frank and Walters. He also provided free time for some fledgling artists, including The Divine Comedy. In the meantime, The Lightning Seeds were once again without a label with the implosion of Rough Trade and Ghetto records. Nevertheless, writing and recording began on the next album ”Jollification”.

There was a different atmosphere around these recordings – although it was the same recording team, improved technology helped Ian to find a more attainable sound and this encouraged him to focus more on Lightning Seeds; committing to becoming a live band, promoting the album and shelving all other distractions. For the first time, Ian gathered musician friends together to form a formidable band originally consisting of Chris Sharrock (future Oasis drummer) Bassist Martyn Campbell (of legendary Liverpool beat band Rain) and Ian’s neighbour Paul Hemmings (also a founder member of the La’s). This was the nucleus of the live band although keyboard players and others came and went and Chris was later replaced by The Who drummer Zak Starkey.

Jollification was released in 1994 on Epic Records it was easily their most accomplished album so far selling in excess of 900,000 copies. THE THREE LIONS In 1996, Euro ‘96 was set to be the first major football tournament to be held in England since they had won the World Cup on home soil in 1966. The English Football Association asked Ian if he would write a song for the England team. He had the idea of collaborating with two comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner, the hosts of

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popular TV show Fantasy Football. They then wrote and recorded the song 3 Lions ’96, which became a number one single on two occasions, selling over a million copies in the UK. Another version of the song, 3 Lions ’98, also topped the chart two years later.

The album Dizzy Heights was released in 1996 and contained many of the group’s most successful hit singles. Ian co-wrote with Nicky Wire (Manic Street Preachers), Stephen Jones (Babybird) and once more with Terry Hall (The Specials). A reworking of The Turtles’ song “You Showed Me” was also featured. Halfway through recording the album, Broudie’s studio was relocated to a barge on the river Thames, owned by Pete Townshend, and the recording was finished on board. Dizzy Heights went on to achieve platinum sales, also receiving a coveted 5 star review in Q magazine. TILTThe last Lightning Seeds album “Tilt” was released on epic in 1999 and was followed by a long hiatus. During this break from the Lightning Seeds, Ian returned to his hometown Liverpool and started helping to develop two unsigned bands The Coral and The Zutons. Subsequently this resulted in Broudie producing debut platinum selling albums for both bands –The Zutons – “Who Killed The Zutons”& The Coral – “Magic and Medicine”, “The Coral” and “Nightfreaks and The Sons of Becker”. This short stint back in the producer’s seat also saw Broudie produce debut albums for The Rifles (“No Love Lost”) and The Subways (“Young For Eternity”) as well as the recording and releasing the well-received solo album “Tales Told” on the Deltasonic label.

THE PRESENT Ian’s Studio is now located in Liverpool on the roof of a warehouse, overlooking the river Mersey, in which he mixed the album “Don’t Forget Who You Are” which he had produced for Miles Kane in 2013. Broudie recently performed a solo concert, which included a collection of his songs and some of his favourite productions,

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with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Guest vocalists James Skelly, Terry Hall, Ian McCulloch and Miles Kane joined Broudie who was backed by guest musicians Sean Payne, Nick Power, Bill RyderJones, Martyn Campbell and Riley Broudie.

He is currently writing and recording the first Lightning Seeds album for many years.

TOPLOADER. Since forming in 1997, Toploader have over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits both home and abroad.

Their debut album ‘Onka’s Big Moka,‘ sold over one million copies and remained in the Top 5 of the UK album chart for over six months earning them 4 Brit Award nominations.

In 2000 the single ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ became a global hit spending over a year in European Airplay Charts transforming Toploader into a household name. In 2013 the same track re-entered the Top 40 for three weekends topped the 10,000,000 hits mark on Youtube, an incredible thirteen years after it was first released, cementing it as one of the biggest songs of recent times.

Their second album ‘Magic Hotel’ reached number 3 in the UK Albums Chart and saw Joseph Washbourn (singer), Dan Hipgrave (guitar) AND Rob Green (drums) embark on the biggest tour of their careers playing to over 100,000 people in the UK alone.

In 2013 Toploader released two singles ‘Turn It Around,‘ co-written with Eg White (Adele,James Morrison) and produced by

Andy Green (Keane, Scouting For Girls) and ‘This Is The Night,‘ produced by Tim Bran (London Grammar). Both tracks were excellently received by the press and gained strong support with BBC Radio 2 with placements on the ‘A’ Playlist. ‘This Is The Night’ gave them their first No.1 in the Radio 2 Airplay Charts.

With a reputation as a genuine crowd pleasing live band ,Toploader have backed the likes of Paul Weller, Robbie Williams, Noel Gallagher, Tom Jones, Simple Minds and Bon Jovi, where they became the last British band to play the original Wembley Stadium. They have also appeared at a host of festivals including Glastonbury, V-Festival, T In The Park and Chris Evans’s CarFest.

THE SOUTH. To celebrate their 10th year anniversary and 30 years since The Beautiful South released

‘Song For Whoever’, The South feature as part of the Fi:Fest 2020 completing the line-up.

The South are an impressive 9 piece band who feature former members of The Beautiful South including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. Since Dave Hemingway, the original singer, left the group at the end of 2016, Gaz has moved across to front the band with Alison and taken on vocal duties. They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South and bring back the full flavour and arrangements with thisexciting live band.

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those timeless songs - A Little Time (the number one single), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, Don’t Marry Her plus many more singles and album tracks as well as a few choice South originals. All performed again live, these songs span an impressive 20 year career starting way back in 1989!

Come on! Let’s Carry On… Regardless!

The South are: Alison Wheeler (Vocals), Gaz Birtles (Vocals), Phil Barton (Guitars), Steve Nutter (Bass), Dave Anderson (Drums), Karl Brown (Percussion), Gareth John (Trumpet), Su Robinson (Sax), Andy Price (Keys).

Food & Drink We will have all your food and drink needs covered with multiple Bars and many food stalls covering a wide range of tastes available for you to try!

Kids Zone The KidsZone is again an entire event in itself! Designed with fun and imagination in mind, the KidsZone keeps curious minds occupied with everything from a creation area and role-play fun, to theatre shows and a soft play area for the little ones. Experienced children’s groups, many from the local area, bring their talents and enthusiasm to the zone to give our Fi.Fest families a fun-packed day.

Creation Station: an award-winning national brand with three fun crafts for children to make and take home as souvenirs!

Pop Up Play Village: gives a whole new area for children to enjoy role-play fun. Let your children’s imaginations run wild!

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A huge sandpit: well it’s summer so let’s build sandcastles!

A Soft Play: a special undercover area for all those little ones to enjoy.

Random & Rocks: a great kids disco to finish off the day!

And more to be announced soon!

A festival not to be missed! Save the date in your diary.

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WIN 2 TICKETS TO FI FEST 2020 AT WINDSOR ON SATURDAY 11TH JULY 2020!

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Nottingham is the place where the English Civil War began and ended, and where the Mayflower Pilgrims started their journey to Provincetown in the USA in 1620.The pilgrims had taken the difficult two-month journey across the Atlantic seeking religious freedom. Before they went ashore, men on the ship signed the Mayflower Compact, a governing document that would later serve as a model for the Founding Fathers.

Today Nottingham is a UNESCO City of Literature, recognising not only the astonishing impact these writers have made to the literary world, but also celebrating its appeal to visitors from across the globe. Lord Byron and D.H. Lawrence were probably the most rebellious creative writers of their time, (pushing boundaries and smashing taboos with literary works).

Another famous Nottingham author Alan Stillitoe who wrote many novels, but Birthday (2001) is a sequel to his famous Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and A Man of His Time (2004) is the story of a womanising Nottinghamshire blacksmith! Alan died in April 2010.

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Fish will be performing songs from his new album including 'Man with a Stick', which was voted best single of 2018 on 'Planet Rock Radio', as well as other tracks from his much awaited 'Weltschmerz' project that has been over 2 years in the making.

As well as the new material the 2020 UK shows will feature a full performance of the 'Vigil' album in what will be the start of the closing of the circle on Fish's long solo career.

13 March ABERDEEN – TheLemonTree 15 March HOLMFIRTH –Picturedrome 16 & 17 March LONDON – Islington Assembly 19 March CARDIFF – Y Plas 20 March FROME – Cheese & Grain 21 March NORTHAMPTON – The Roadmender 23 March BRIGHTON – Concorde 2 24 March BURY ST EDMUNDS – Apex Arts Centre 25 March WOLVERHAMPTON – KK’s Steel Mill 27 March MANCHESTER – Academy 28 March EDINBURGH – The Queens Hall Tickets for all the March 2020 shows above are available from: Box Office No: 08444 780 898 www.thegigcartel.com/Artists-profiles/ Fish.htm

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Stapleford Travel & Photographic Society Meets Autumn/Winter Thursdays from 7-45pm at St John’s Church Hall, Midland Ave, Stapleford NG9 7BT We offer weekly presentations by members & visiting speakers on travels / life in general to photographers and non photographers alike - both are very welcome Contact us on Facebook or call Peter on 01773 826219

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‘Ducks Make a Huge Splash in 2020’

by Angela Barnes.

The 29th. Annual Duck race took place on Wednesday 1st January 2020 at Manor Park Toton.

The Mayor of Broxtowe councillor Michael Brown started the race by releasing 1500 plastic ducks into the River Erewash. They floated down the river and were caught at the bridge approximately 600 yards downstream. The owners of the first 10 ducks crossing the winning line received a prize.

The 2020 Duck race was a resounding success and attracted a crowd of around 2000 people including lots of family pets.

Mulled wine donated by The Nags Head at Borrowash and mince pies, donated by Tesco at Toton, were served along with tea and coffee. We had the usual doughnut stand and this year, for the first time, we had hot dogs on sale with the bread rolls also donated by Tesco at Toton. There were tombola and chocolate tombola stalls, courtesy of Thornton’s. There was a prize every time cuddly toy stall, loved by the little ones. In addition, we had a raffle for a giant Poo Bear and Tigger, again donated. An opportunity to ‘adopt’ a retired duck and festive music ensured that there was a great atmosphere.

Prior to the main race we had our corporate race. Local businesses donated £25 to sponsor a duck or £35 for two. In the corporate race we had 43 ducks and the winner was UCIG at Long Eaton, who won a bottle of champagne and a box of chocolates.

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Prizes for the Race were donated by local business and the race was sponsored by Michael Keys Garage at Long Eaton.

We raised £4,4019, up on last year by a superb £1,000, all of which will be spent for the benefit of local older people.

Angela Barnes, Fundraising Net worker for Age UK Derby and Derbyshire said “The Duck Race has become a great local event and we are so grateful, both to Broxtowe Borough Council for allowing us to use the park and to the Mayor who presented the prizes. We are especially grateful to our sponsors, Michael Keys Garage at Long Eaton, to all the businesses who continue to support us with both the corporate race and for providing the prizes for the main race, to all our volunteers and to the local people of the surrounding area who always turn out to support us.”

Next year will be our 30th so will be looking to do something really special!

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Beeston & District Historical Society Hold meetings every third Wednesday in the month starting at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall, High Road, Chilwell. Admission £2.50 non-members. www.beestonhistory.org.uk The society has over 1,000 artifacts, including photographs, books, maps, and documents,. The work of the society is to preserve and save our local heritage for future generations. Forthcoming Speakers: 19th February talk on Lady Arbela Stuart by David Templeman.

Chilwell Road Ladies Circle, meet at Chilwell Road, Methodist Church , Beeston every Thursday at 7.30pm. Varied programme, For further information please call Sue: 0115 9677399 all welcome.

Coffee morning , including stalls, every last Saturday in the month 10am - 11.30am (except December) Beeston Methodist Church Chilwell Road, Beeston. All welcome.

Wollaton Natural History Identifying Birds by Song. On Wednesday 18th March 2020 our Speaker, Nigel Slater, uses actual songs to separate tricky species using song together with pictures and habitat shots. Revision for keen birdwatchers and an insight for those who wish to improve their recognition skills. We meet at St. Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton (opposite the library) at 7.30 p.m. Annual subscription £16 Visitors welcome £3.50 on the door. For more information visit our website at: www.spanglefish.com/WollatonNaturalHistory find us on Facebook or telephone Chairman Nigel Downes 0115 9444671.

Story Explorers: Into the Jungle, Beeston Library Thurs 20th March 2020 14.00pm in association with Nottingham Playhouse.

Through puppetry, music and sensory play Story Explorers will unleash your child’s imagination and take them on an exciting storytelling adventure.

Grab your adventure boots and come with us into the jungle.

For children aged 2 - 5£2.00 per child | Accompanying adults free Booking advised. Running time: 1 hour. www.eventbrite.co.uk Beeston Library Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AE.

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Work Starts On New Business Hub In Stapleford Nine businesses will soon be able to benefit from office space in Stapleford’s new business hub, as Broxtowe Borough Council begins work to transform the old Police Station site. Cllr Milan Radulovic visited the site recently to see progress.

The site, which has been vacant for several years, will be refurbished into nine offices of varying sizes, as well as kitchen and break out facilities for new or expanding businesses, thanks to funding from D2N2’s Local Growth Fund.

The Stapleford Business Hub is the second which has been developed by the Council and follows on from the successful hub in Beeston which is now home to 5 businesses.

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business support, intercom system and parking. The shared space will also offer fantastic networking opportunities with other businesses in the hub.

Leader of the council Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE: “This is great news for Stapleford. Not only will the new hub help support new and growing businesses to take the next steps, it also brings a long-term vacant site back in to use and will bring new customers to

Stapleford’s high street. We’ve already received enquiries so if you’re interested in rent one of the offices, get in touch as soon as possible.”

The new business hub is just part of an exciting future for Stapleford, with the town selected as part of the Towns Deal programme.

Anyone interested in renting in the Hub should contact Rebecca Ogden on 0115 917 3826 or by emailing economic.development@broxtowe. gov.uk

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Vegetarian Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti A warming comfort food without meat. Serves approx 6.

Ingredients 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 red pepper and or 1 yellow, seeded and chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 courgette chopped (optional) 1 cup dried lentils ¼ cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced finely ½ tsp dried thyme leaves or freshly chopped 1 tsp dried oregano salt and black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp tomato paste ½ cup red wine 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes 1 lb spaghetti Approx ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Chopped parsley for garnish (optional) Instructions In a medium saucepan, place the lentils with enough water to cover them. Season the water with salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer, cooking until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or pot, heat the olive oil over a medium heat. Stir in the onions, carrots, courgette, pepper, garlic, and the herbs (thyme, oregano), and add salt and black pepper to taste. Saute all together until vegetables are tender, about 6-8 minutes.

Mix in the tomato paste for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste has dissolved. Add the red wine, making sure to scrape up any bits sticking to the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking for 3-4 minutes, until the liquid has reduced by half.

Add the whole peeled tomatoes to the saucepan or pot, crushing the whole tomatoes as you add them in. Bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer, cooking for 10-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes start to break down. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in the cooked lentils.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until tender, but still firm, (al la dente )stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes. Strain and toss with the sauce. Serve topped with parmesan cheese, & finely chopped parsley.

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Bramcote Volunteers Mark 20 Years with Tree Planting.

Volunteers from the Friends of Bramcote Ridge celebrated their 20th anniversary last week, doing what they do best by planting hazel trees and wildflower bulbs at the Green Flag award winning Bramcote Ridge Local Nature Reserve.

Volunteers at the tree planting eventThe group was joined by the Practical Conservation Volunteers and the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Michael Brown to plant the trees in an open area within the woodland. In the future, they will be managed as traditional hazel coppice, providing an important resource for local wildlife. The trees were provided by Broxtowe Borough Council as part of its Clean and Green initiative.

Around each tree, a drift of wildflower bulbs, including snowdrop, bluebell and wild daffodil were also planted, which will further add to the attractiveness of the woodland for both wildlife and visitors.

Helene Laanest, from the group said: “It was a pleasure to have the Mayor with us on Sunday. We appreciate all the support we get from Broxtowe Borough Council and the Practical Conservation Volunteers. Twenty years for a volunteer group such as ours is a great achievement and the site has seen a lot of improvements over the years. Bramcote Ridge is a lovely space and we hope the Ridge will continue to attract a dedicated team who care about its' conservation. Newcomers of all ages are welcome.�

The Friends of Bramcote Ridge formed 20 years ago to help preserve and improve this important site, for wildlife and local people. In total 20 hazel trees were planted to commemorate this remarkable milestone, which also coincides with the completion of a number of improvements carried out on the site thanks to a funding award of

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ÂŁ20,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Throughout 2019 a number of improvements were made, including a wheelchair and buggy friendly path to the play area, improvements to a stepped access from Thoresby Road and resurfacing of an accessible path to a viewpoint overlooking Wollaton Hall.

Since forming in 1999, the Friends have maintained a membership of around 50 or so local people, with up to 20 members turning up for their monthly work parties to engage in practical activities including managing wildlife habitats, clearing litter, erecting and maintaining bird nest boxes, and maintaining paths and accesses. The Group have held the prestigious Green Flag Award for the last 11 consecutive years, a real testament to their hard work and enthusiasm.

Both The Friends of Bramcote Ride and The Practical Conservation Volunteers are always on the look out for new volunteers: The Friends of Bramcote Ridge are always looking for new volunteers, if you would like to get involved conserving this important site they would love to hear from you – you can make contact through the Bramcote Ridge website: www.bramcote-ridge.org.uk The Practical Conservation Volunteers undertake practical conservation projects on nature reserves, parks and green spaces to fulfil their vision of a better environment where people of all cultures are valued, included and involved. Working in partnership with local authorities and other landowners, they develop and implement projects that transform outdoor spaces, enhance people's wellbeing and enable people to contribute positively to their community. For more information you can contact them on 07739447979 or 01332 864581 or email: practicalconservationvolunteers@outlook.com

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Hidden World of Sherwood Forest.

Sunday 29 December - Sunday 1 March 2020. 11.30am to 1pm Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre £5.00 (concessionary: £5.00 per adult (£4 RSPB Members), £2.50 per child (£2.00 RSPB Members)) Join us for a guided walk in the heart of Sherwood Forest on a journey to discover the thousand year history. Exploring the Forest can have a positive effect on our health, mood and creativity. Around the Forest there will many opportunities to capture these moments through photography, together with time spent absorbing the hidden magic of an ancient woodland that fascinates our senses of sight, sound, smell and touch. So… if you are interested in Saproxylic and Sciryuda; the Xylem and the Phloem; a Petiole and Stomata; Galls, Masts and Carotenoids, or simply want to waldeinsamkeit – come along on one of our Sunday walks!

Organised by: Member of the public Booking details - We advise you to book in advance.

Booking for this walk is not compulsory, but advised to avoid disappointment.

To book in advance - www.visitsherwood.co.uk/events Please note: there is an additional booking fee when booking via EventBrite.

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Forest Corner ,Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire NG21 9RN Telephone: 01623 824643 E-mail: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk

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The Healing Power Of The Forest.

The Japanese call it Shinrin-Yoku or “Forest Bathing.” It’s the practice of simply wandering through the woods to improve one’s health and wellbeing. Forest bathing involves slowly walking through a forest, taking in the atmosphere through all your senses, and enjoying the benefits that come from such an excursion.

More and more studies are proving that spending time amongst the trees can reduce psychologial stress, depressive symptoms and hostility. Other benefits include improved sleep. A walk through the woods also involves a certain amount of exercise, which has been proven to combat fatigue, depression, anxiety and obesity.

Trees have a natural stress relief scent. The smell of Conifers are not only pleasant but have amazing health benefits. Evergreen trees and Pines are loaded with compounds that have thought to reduce stress in the human body. The chemicals are called phytonsides and can really help you chill and relax by reducing anxiety and boost immune defence’s.

So with all the stress and strains of everyday life, why not go out amongst the trees, relax and enjoy!

Buggy Walks starts 29th April 2020

L Leisure and Attenborough Nature Centre are pleased to offer free buggy walks for new parents. The weekly walk will take in the beautiful surroundings of Attenborough Nature Reserve and give new mums and dads the chance to socialise with other parents , whilst getting some gentle exercise. The walk last around 45 minutes to one hour and attendees are welcome to head to the cafe for a natter afterwards.

10.30 - 11.30 am -Weekly - Mondays- Starting 29th April 2020, At the Attenborough Nature Centre Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham, NG9 6DY email: getactive@lleisure.co.uk Tel: 0115 9173333

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Helping Rough Sleepers In Broxtowe.

Four rough sleepers were supported in Broxtowe over Christmas.

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homelessness or rough sleeping this winter is being urged to contact Broxtowe Borough Council and it’s partners who can provide support

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• and assistance. Since April 2019, the Council helped prevent or relieve 167 (122 prevented, 43 relieved) cases of homelessness in the Borough, including four rough sleepers who were assisted over the Christmas period. It’s Housing Options team work tirelessly throughout the year to help those in need however they can.

The team provide assistance by: Assessing people’s current housing situation and working out what their needs and requirements are Being Member of ‘Call Before You Serve’ project to help prevent homelessness from the private sector •

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Providing advice on steps to take to avoid homelessness and stay in their home

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Leader of the Council, Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE said, "Being faced with homelessness is one of the most difficult situations that someone can find themselves in. The Council continues to be a leading authority in homelessness prevention, as well as supporting rough sleepers and I’m pleased we were able to help four vulnerable people this Christmas. I would urge anyone who is facing homelessness or who is already homeless to get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can support them.”

If you are homeless now, or are threatened with being made homeless within the next 56 days please contact the Housing Options team for advice as soon as possible on 0115 917 7777 or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/homeless for more information.

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Social gathering for crafters to share their projects, celebrate successes and overcome difficulties by mutual support.

This event occurs fortnightly every: second Wednesday, starting from 8th January, from 7pm to 9pm.

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Nottinghamshire County Council has unveiled its annual list of facts and top tens for 2019 to highlight the range of services it provides to residents and businesses across the county.

Council services continue to support communities and touch the lives of residents as well as visitors to Nottinghamshire. Whether it’s the 8,493 births registered by our registrations team, the 61 new adoptive families approved or the 288 hours our gritting teams spent on the roads away from their families, it has been a busy year for the county council.

Here are some of the highlights: 47,000 tonnes of dry mixed recycling received at our recycling centres 2,886 weddings conducted across Nottinghamshire 9,000 births registered in Nottinghamshire. The most popular names for boys were George, Oliver, Jack, Harry, Alfie, Charlie, Freddie, Henry, Arthur and Archie. The most popular names for girls were Olivia, Isla, Amelia, Ava, Grace, Charlotte, Evelyn, Emily, Ivy and Sophie.

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169,599 meals delivered to older people across Nottinghamshire as part of our meals on wheels service 116 children adopted by 61 families 30,000 young people accessed Notts Outdoors education service 323,000 enquiries handled by our Customer Services Centre 1.8m journeys on council bus services 21,788 e-books accessed from libraries across the county 62 individuals nominated for a Nottinghamshire Community Hero Award.

55 gritting runs completed by our gritting teams with the longest duration being nine nights in a row between 16th and 24th January.

126 community projects benefitted from almost £950,000 worth of Local Improvement Scheme funding .

Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Our council services often play an invaluable role in supporting communities across the county and I am proud to say that the last 12 months have been no different.“2019 has seen HRH Duke of Kent unveil the Great War Memorial to Nottinghamshire’s fallen on Victoria embankment in June. It has been memorial year for Nottinghamshire on the sporting front too. Trent Bridge hosted the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup this summer which attracted thousands of overseas visitors to our great county. England of course went on to become world champions after a thrilling final. “2020 looks set to be another busy year for Nottinghamshire County Council with the construction of the Gedling Access Road starting early in

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Continued: the New Year and the results of our recent residents’ survey helping shape the way we deliver services.

We plan to celebrate VE Day in style with events at Rufford Abbey which will honour our servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in World War Two.

“And in 2020 we will also commemorate an incredible historical milestone as it will be 400 years since the Mayflower Pilgrims, including those from North Nottinghamshire, set sail and help establish the New World of America.

So as part of the wider international programme of Pilgrim-themed events, we are planning a series of local educational, community and creative events.”

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