News Journal January 2019 by Chloe Bowers

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Discover project set to showcase best of Ashfield

AN ambitious programme to make Ashfield a destination of choice for business and tourism — as well as a desirable place to live — is under way. The Discover Ashfield initiative will celebrate and promote the district in a positive manner. It is being run by the Ashfield Place board — a mix of councillors, council officers, and business and community leaders. They had been working for more than a year on the project before it was launched. The board chairman is Ashfield resident Martin Rigley, owner of Sutton’s Lindhurst Engineering. “Ashfield has some businesses with a globallyrecognised brand as well as clusters of extremely innovative business, all supported by a diverse range of smaller businesses who are really part of the working heart of the business community, locally and nationally,” he said. “Certainly the demise of the traditional industries of mining and textiles has had a great impact locally, but it’s time to look ahead with a renewed optimism as the opportunities that technology and innovation offer for the growth and prosperity Ashfield are there for our community to benefit from. “As someone who not only lives in Ashfield but

chooses to run their business from Ashfield, I am very excited to be involved with the Discover Ashfield initiative. “This is a great chance for people from Ashfield and externally to see what I have known for years. “The people we employ from within the local community have a great can-do attitude and this is reflected by their commitment and ability to deliver. “So to me Discover Ashfield is a clarion call to our community and businesses to look ahead and seize the opportunities we have, so we can really make this a fantastic place to live, grow your business, raise your family and visit.” Coun Tom Hollis, Ashfield District Council member for strategic leisure, communities and health, said: “The board was set up with the aspiration of making Ashfield a location and destination of choice for businesses and visitors — and a desirable place to live for all residents. “A range of stakeholders and partners have been involved in shaping the project, with a desire to see efforts unified to maximise the impact in helping Ashfield prosper. “Everyone involved has been struck by the level of passion and ambition for Ashfield. “The Discover Ashfield brand has been developed in a bid to promote Ashfield in a

positive manner, increase pride and aspirations in our communities, improve the vibrancy of our town centres, encourage and promote inward investment, and support tourism and the visitor economy in the Ashfield area. “The brand incorporates all aspects of Ashfield life, with the three towns and rural areas having their own illustration with recognisable landmarks. The initiative includes an ambassador programme, featuring business and community leaders who actively promote Ashfield. There is a website — www.discoverashfield.co.uk — and a social media presence with branding. Board member Darron Ellis, of Sutton Living Memory Group, added: “Discover Ashfield is an exciting and empowering step forward for Ashfield. It is something the community can get behind, support and take part in. “Whether it is a big business, small groups or individuals, everyone can get involved. Discover Ashfield will promote our wonderful heritage, boost businesses established and new, improve training and job opportunities, and put Ashfield on the map. “By including the whole community it will create a more vibrant, healthy and empowered place to live, work and invest in. Something for all.”

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ORGANISERS of the Discover Ashfield project highlighted some of the many good points about the district: lGood tranpsort links to the rest of the UK, meaning national companies like Whitemeadow, Parker Knoll, Queen’s Award winner Romo Fabrics, Dell, Eddie Stobart and E.on have a base here. lA rich and interesting history, celebrating the likes of renowned poet Lord Byron, award-winning costume and set designer Carl Toms, and England cricketer Harold Larwood. lMany outdoor spaces, with The Mill Waters project, involving Hermitage Ponds, Sutton Lawn and King’s Mill Reservoir, aiming to the visitor experience. lThe chance to explore history at the likes of Felley Priory. lGood leisure facilities, including Sutton’s Lammas Leisure Centre, which has celebrated its tenth anniversary, and plans for a new leisure centre in Kirkby.

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THE best in sport was celebrated at the 2018 Mansfield Sports Recognition Awards, organised by Mansfield District Council in association with The Armchair Club and the Chad. A total of 14 awards were presented on the night. Some of the winners are pictured, left. pSEE pages 30 and 31 for more photographs and full report.

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Friendship group is thriving at The Hive

Free legal advice sessions at library to be extended THE success of free legal drop-in clinics has prompted Fidler & Pepper Lawyers to add more sessions to its January calendar of events at Sutton Library. Earlier this year, Fidler & Pepper began fortnightly sessions at the library, which is part of the Idlewells Shopping Centre. On alternate Friday mornings, members of the public can go in to see experts and receive free advice on matters such as wills, powers of attorney, trusts and care fees. Since launching the initiative, free legal expertise has been shared with more than 50 people. Richard Howard, (pictured) who heads up Fidler & Pepper’s private client department, said: “While some of the matters are where we can offer simple guidance, we have also helped people to clarify, and sometimes correct, advice that they have received elsewhere. “The sessions are proving to be very popular, and so, in January, we are adding more to the calendar, with a particular emphasis on probate matters.” On 4th and 11th January, people can speak to specialist probate experts on a free, no appointment discussion. On 18th and 25th January, more general legal advice from wills, powers of attorney, probate and trusts experts will be available. Both sessions run from 9.30am to 12.30pm, and take place within the library. For more information about the services offered by Fidler & Pepper Lawyers, who have had an office in Sutton since the firm was founded in 1888, visit www.fidler.co.uk or call 01623 451111.

A WEEKLY friendship group is going from strength to strength thanks to Mansfield’s busy shopping centre.

The Four Seasons teamed up with Nottinghamshire County Council’s Age Friendly team to providing the venue and support for the fast-growing friendship group. Aimed at bringing people together for coffee, tea and a chat, the Four Seasons Friendship Coffee Group meets every Tuesday, from 10am to noon, in the centre’s free community space, The Hive. The group is open to all to pop in for a chat and to make new friends. The Hive is an empty shop unit that the centre has converted into a multi-functional venue to host small events, meetings and activities. “We love having the Friendship Group here and would like to see many more group initiatives take place for local people,” said Rebekah O’Neill, centre manager. Any community groups, organisations and charities interested in using The Hive should email the.hive@ fourseasonsshopping.co.uk The idea for the coffee and catch-up came from a Ladybrook

PICTURED at a fundraising morning are Lyndon and Barbara Shearman (centre) with Nottinghamshire County Council’s Rob Bryant; Jackie Bayford, of the Four Seasons; and members of the Four Seasons Friendly Coffee Group.

resident, who wanted to set up a new friendship group in the centre of Mansfield. Following a meeting between the Four Seasons, Age Friendly

Nottinghamshire (AFN) and the public, the centre offered The Hive as a venue. Thirteen people attended the first session, but now around 50

Thousands of thanks to Robin Hood Lottery already MANSFIELD’S Robin Hood Lottery, which was launched in 2018, has already raised more than £10,000 to help local good causes. Mansfield District Council established the lottery to bring additional funding to the community. The Robin Hood Lottery Community Fund takes 10p from every £1 ticket sold and another 50p from tickets

bought by lottery players who nominate the fund as their chosen charity. The money it accumulates is shared out twice a year and local causes have the chance to bid to be among the beneficiaries. With a top prize of £25,000, the lottery has more than 600 supporters who buy around 1,500 tickets a week.

Supporters can play to benefit a specific cause or nominate the Community Fund to receive 60p of their £1 ticket sale.

for people to support charities and groups. “These organisations, which are so important to the social fabric of Mansfield, will soon start to feel the benefit with a first funding round.” Go to www.robinhoodlottery.co.uk for information and to how find how to play — or how your group could benefit.

More than 75 good causes are registered with the lottery so far. Mayor Kate Allsop said: “The lottery has got off to a fantastic start and proving to be a great way

drop in. They include people who have been recently bereaved and retired, and people who have moved to the area. There are also carers among those who attend.

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£30,000 appeal for charity’s milestone A CHARITY that supports families suffering from domestic abuse is starting its 30th year by launching an appeal to raise £30,000.

NIDAS (Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services) aims to keep people safe and free from abuse, focusing its support on particularly helping those aged five to 25. It wants children to understand what healthy relationships look and feel like, build confidence and increase self-esteem. NIDAS also has a civil and family court team, which supports families through legal processes. Trustees Lynn Farebrother, the outgoing chairman, and Emma Dove launched the NIDAS 30:30 Campaign at its celebration annual neeting as the charity moves into its 30th year of supporting families across Mansfield, Ashfield and surrounding districts. The campaign aims to raise awareness about NIDAS services and empower people to stand up to violence and abuse of any kind. The charity kick-started the campaign by receiving a cheque for £1,000 from the trustees of local charity James Henry Blake. To find out how to get involved with the campaign and pledge support, go to www.nidas.org.uk At the celebration AGM for families and key stakeholders, at the Create Theatre, West Notts College, an evening of dance, drama and music was performed

SAMANTHA Johnston and Danny Apple performed at the AGM celebration. PHOTO: Simon Bernacki

by families who have accessed support services. A marketplace event showcased the services NIDAS provides to support families break the cycle of domestic abuse. Children, aged five to 14, who had taken part in a six-week creative arts workshop, performed a moving piece of dance and spoken word to illustrate what it feels like to be living in an abusive environment. The performance was directed by local drama student Libby Dove, who volunteered her time to work with the children. Libby also performed a contemporary piece of spoken word, articulating a disturbing domestic violence relationship and the journey to a safer life following support from NIDAS.

Special recognition was given to Lynn Farebrother, a NIDAS trustee for 15 years, as she stepped down as chairman. Berni Dickinson, NIDAS trustee and Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 board member, succeeds her. Berni said: “We are a small and independent charity with a big heart and we place families at the centre of everything we do. “I am excited to steer NIDAS through the next few years to build on the outstanding work carried out by our team to date.” Sue Ready, director of service delivery, said: “Seeing the performances reaffirms the impact and difference we make to local families who trust us with the most personal and sensitive information about their lives.”

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CELEBRATIONS for people completing one of the courses. or become carers themselves, have experienced neglect, mental health issues or more. While these young people take part in confidence-building activities, putting themselves outside their comfort zones on a residential experience, they’re also asked to do much more. Amongst other activities that make up the 12-week programme, the individuals are expected to participate in mock interviews, CV writing, two weeks’ work experience, and undertake volunteering in the community. Not only does the programme help build confidence of the individuals, it also provides them with the opportunity to experience independence and the responsibility that comes with it. It’s been 18 months since the programme was established with funding from Mansfield Building

Society’s Charitable Trust, and this is the 50th group of young people to go through the scheme. More than 50 people have now graduated and the programme has been hugely successful — 88% of young people passing through it have secured employment or gone back into education and training. The abseiling activity took place on Mental Health Awareness Day and it was startling to find out that half of the Prince’s Trust programme attendees had some form of mental health challenge already. Barry Holliday, a Prince’s Trust team leader at Inspire and Achieve, gave the example of an individual on the current scheme, who suffered from anxiety at school. His condition meant he was unable to complete his schooling

and his absence led to him falling in with a wrong crowd. While it would be easy to judge people on appearances, Barry’s compassionate attitude was heartwarming as he told me: “There are no bad eggs, just those rough round the edges.” Jacob Graley, another team leader, said the programme had vastly surpassed his expectations: “When I started my role I was intrigued to see how things would go, but now it’s easy to see the success that we’re having with these young people. The transformation that we see in many of the individuals over the 12-week programme is incredible.” Pippa Carter, director, is keen to stress how the programme links to some of the other schemes that the foundation has set up, and how they’re looking to build on the success. She said: “When I came up from London, I could see that the outreach activities for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people were lacking in Mansfield. That’s why we set up boxing and football

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encouragement they need to take those crucial tentative early steps towards an exciting, independent and rewarding life ahead. lInspire and Achieve run free non-contact boxing sessions every Thursday, from 1-3pm, at Body and Soul Gym, Mansfield. A free football kick-about takes place every Friday, from 1-3pm, at River Maun Recreation Centre. For more information, including how to support them and donate, visit www. inspireachieve.co.uk. lMansfield Building Society’s Charitable Trust is funded by the Society’s Community Saver Accounts. For further information about the accounts and the Charitable Trust visit www.mansfieldbs. co.uk.

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YOUNG people on the Prince’s Trust Team programme at sessions in the Peak District, run by the Inspire and Achieve Foundation.

TEAM Fostering, a not-for-profit fostering agency, has opened a new local office in South Normanton. Moving from a site close to Papplewick, the new base provides a more accessible office for foster carers to attend in-house training and support groups. Kathleen Walley, assistant director at Team Fostering, said: “I am really excited about our move to South Normanton. “It is a sign of our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of children and young people in the East Midlands area, while providing a high-quality space for foster carers. “The building includes a large training room and a room that we will be using as a young person’s room for activities and individual work. “There’s also a specially designed kitchen to encourage young people to come together to make and share meals as part of developing their skills.” More foster carers are needed across the region. Go to www. teamfostering.co.uk for details.

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FROM left, Purpose Media’s account management team — project manager Seb Wilson, account managers Andy Young and Georgina Staley, and account director Jamie Bourn.

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MARKETING agency Purpose Media has appointed Georgina Staley as an account manager, where she will be tasked with developing closer relationships with key clients at the South Normanton firm and managing their marketing needs. Georgina, 24, previously worked as a marketing and administrative assistant at inward investment organisation Marketing Derby, where she was responsible for working with its 350+ bondholders, providing support at events and in the office, and planning Marketing Derby initiatives. Purpose Media has also promoted Seb Wilson to project manager, where he will be supporting account managers. Account director Jamie Bourn said: “We’re pleased to be bolstering our account management team by promoting Seb and welcoming Georgina on board.”

PUBLIC and private sector businesses have been formally recognised for the support they provide to the Armed Forces community.

During the ceremony at Beaumanor Hall, Leicestershire, organisations received a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme silver award in recognition of their support for Defence personnel. John Wilson, the Ministry of Defence’s regional employer engagement director, said: “This special presentation event was a great success — 33 organisations received a silver award, confirming the strong commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces community throughout the East Midlands. “Employing military-trained personnel is beneficial to employers. The skills and experiences developed through military training help employers to fill skill gaps in their businesses. “These silver award winners recognise that and actively seek to take advantage of it.” The awards were presented by Air Commodore Simon Edwards MA RAF. Among the winners were J. Tomlinson and Mansfield District Council.

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Appointed to a new role LUNA Marcius has joined business gifts and promotional merchandise company Pellacraft as an order processor. She previously worked in the asbestos department of Derby-based health and safety consultancy Marpal Ltd. Luna, who lives in Belper, is combining her role at Mansfield’s Pellacraft, with completing a business administration apprenticeship. “I believe that the ethics and the environment offered by the company will help me develop new skills and enhance my knowledge,” she said.

SOME of the Nottinghamshire silver award winners. To achieve a silver award employers need to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and shown flexibility towards the annual training commitments and

deployment of reservists while also supporting the employment of Cadet Force instructors, service leavers and military spouses/ partners.

Furniture firm launches online careers portal INDEPENDENT British furniture manufacturer Whitemeadow is on a recruitment drive — and has launched a new online careers portal to help fill the current roles it has on offer. The Sutton-based firm has launched a new careers section on its website to make it easier for jobseekers to find out more about working for the company and how to apply. Whitemeadow, which manufactures made-to-order furniture for a host of retailers across the UK, is also always on the lookout for good quality, hard-working people, including experienced upholstery sewing machinists and upholsterers to join its growing workforce. Earlier this year, the firm invested around £700,000 in a new state-of-the-art design and

development centre, which is unique to the industry. The centre is used to design, test and create the latest furniture designs and innovations, as well as acting as a showroom for clients in the furniture trade. It also opened the doors of the Whitemeadow Sewing School, which gives up to six new recruits at a time the opportunity to receive on-the-job training in all aspects of sewing fabrics required to make Whitemeadow’s range of sofas and other furniture, while gaining a Level 2 qualification. Ian Oscroft, Whitemeadow’s managing director, said: “As one of the largest employers in the area, we are always on the lookout for skilled and general workers to help us scale-up our operations as our business continues to grow.

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SIXTY schools in Nottinghamshire have successfully completed the All Together united against bullying programme — the largest number of schools nationally participating in the programme. Primary, secondary and special schools took part in the two-year Department of Education funded initiative with 34 achieving the gold award, 23 silver, one bronze and a further two receiving a certificate. Coun Philip Owen, chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Children and Young People’s Committee, said: “In taking part in this programme, schools are displaying a real determination to stamp out bullying in their schools. “It also sends a clear message to parents and carers that schools are tackling this issue and keeping pupils safe.” The programme included a special focus on reducing bullying of disabled children and those with special educational needs as well as peeron-peer abuse. Lorna Naylor, the council’s anti-bullying co-ordinator and programme lead, said: “Children can abuse other children and this is generally referred to as peer-on-peer abuse. “The bullying can take many forms, including cyber-bullying, sexual violence, sexual harassment, physical abuse such as hitting, kicking, biting and hair pulling, and sexting.” The Anti-Bullying Alliance has announced that the programme will be extended for another 18 months. Gold awards winners were Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield; Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy; Forest Town Primary School; High Oakham Primary School, Mansfield; Holly Primary School, Mansfield; Kingsway Primary School, Kirkby; Lake View Primary and Nursery School, Rainworth; Selston High School; St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Mansfield; Wynndale Primary School, Mansfield; Beech Academy, Mansfield; Abbey Primary School, Mansfield; Birklands Primary School, Warsop; St Marys C of E School, Edwinstowe. Email news items to news@ news-journal.co.uk

SHERWOOD MP Mark Spencer visited Lake View Primary School, Rainworth, to plant a commemorative tree for the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy. “It was positive to meet with the school council and the pupil parliament, and to see just how proactively the school is engaging with democracy and participation,” he said.

Head Sally Warrington said: “I am delighted that Mark came to Lake View to plant the sapling. We also wish to thank our MP for supporting the school, especially in our drive to improve our building and grounds.” The MP visited other schools to plant trees for the scheme, which was organised with the Woodland Trust.

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College Round-up

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Keys to new lease of life FROM the tinkling of the ivories to the clinking of glasses, joinery students at Vision West Nottinghamshire College have used their skills to transform an everyday item.

Entry-level students on the carpentry and joinery course have given a piano a new lease of life thanks to the Reloved project, launched by tutors and technicians. The project helps to turn everyday wooden artefacts and furniture into something different, with students also getting involved in marketing and sales to sell the items. The joinery department was given the old piano, which was beyond musical repair, by a Southwell pub. Tutor Reece Pridmore, technician Ian Bradford and students came up with a plan to turn the piano into a mini bar, putting new-found joinery skills into practise and stretching creative imaginations. Ian said: “The first task was to strip the piano down and get rid of the strings. It was hard work, but everyone got stuck in. “This has been great for helping students who are ahead of their

STUDENT Lolita Ancliffe (centre) with guide dog users Kimberley Jones (left) and Jasmin Newton with their guide dogs Darby and Jingle.

FROM left, Reece Pridmore, Daniel Stainwright, Ian Bradford, Jason Dent and Joel Reast.

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classwork to stay focused on something different and use their skills to turn something into a work of art. “We’re hoping to sell it. It would make great feature in someone’s home or in a bar.” Student Daniel Stainwright, who helped to lead the project, said: “I’ve really enjoyed working on the piano.

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“Quite a few of us have worked on this and it’s been so interesting. In between classwork it’s taken about three months to get it to the finished product. “Another piano, which is about 100 years-old, has since been donated, so we’re getting our ideas together on what we could do with this now.”

Ian added: “The Reloved project will continue in the joinery department, helping to turn everyday wooden artefacts and furniture into something different and the students will also get to put their marketing and sales hats on to sell the items. We’re really enjoying this new venture.”

Training is a cut above MODERN men’s hairstyles were showcased as college barbering students took part in a master class. Joe, Callum, Greg and KJ, from Ghost Barber Shop, Langley Mill, focused on modern styles that they create every day. Level 2 Barbering Diploma students were shown how to create the styles that the professional barbers offer in the salon. Student Dwayne Wiley, 27, said: “It was a really good two days’ training. They showed techniques to start off a skin fade — demonstrating that you can fade downwards or upwards.

“We saw so many different methods of cutting and it does vary from stylist to stylist. It’s very useful to learn from everyone’s techniques.” Barbering tutor at the college Luke Shorthose, who achieved his barbering qualifications at West Notts in 2015-2016, has since opened his own barber’s shop — Frankie and Arnie’s, named after his son and daughter — in Shirebrook. He said: “The Ghost barbers delivered some great training. “They gave a good insight into what it’s like to work in a shop and how to promote yourself professionally.”

AN appeal to raise more than £2,500 to sponsor a guide dog was boosted by £110 when students welcomed special guests to Vision West Nottinghamshire College. Supported by Guide Dogs UK community fundraising development officer, Nichola Bonsall, guide dogs Jingle, Fudge, Jeanie and Darby and their owners and trainers visited students at the college’s Derby Road campus. For a small donation, students could meet the guide dogs, give them a hug and find out more about the working life of a guide dog and how they are funded and trained. In 2017, the college successfully sponsored a guide dog puppy, called Nathan — and it’s aiming to sponsor another. Childcare student Lolita Ancliffe, 16, said: “I admire the loyalty of the dogs. They are so well behaved and very clever to be able to do what they do for people.” Nichola said: “It’s great to see the college raising money again.”

School report

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Academy pride at national success STAFF at a Shirebrook school have spoken of their pride at representing the town at a national awards ceremony — even though they had to settle for second place.

Shirebrook Academy was runners-up in the Education and Business Partnership Award at the UK finals of the British Chambers of Commerce Awards. The school was invited to attend after it was named regional winner in the same category for the East Midlands area, having already won the Derbyshire title. The nominations were made in recognition of the work it does every year to help students get ready for their careers by inviting representatives of local companies into school to conduct mock interviews and hold CV-writing clinics, as well as organising visits to firms and universities and running an extensive work experience programme. Shirebrook Academy invests more in this area than the majority of schools and is unusual for employing a fulltime personal development co-ordinator, Tracy Horton,

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who organises all of the activity. The school was one of nine regional winners from 50 Chambers of Commerce regions in its category, but was pipped to the title by a Manchester firm called Northcoders, which trains people in computer coding for multi-national companies. Head Mark Cottingham said: “It is a remarkable achievement. “All but two of the organisations in our category were large companies whose

main business is training people, whereas it’s just one part of our broader responsibility as a school. “Our success is not only a wonderful endorsement of the work that Helen and Tracy do here, but also a sign to our students that great achievements are possible if you are prepared to push yourself out of your comfort zone and be ambitious.” l PICTURED is Mark Cottingham with Tracy Horton and assistant principal Helen Wakefield.

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PUPILS at Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, have been offered the chance to be part of a running club. Supported by Tesco grocery manager Nick Braybrook, the children took part in early morning running sessions. Teaching staff at Berry Hill had been impressed by the level of commitment demonstrated by year 5 and 6 pupils when they took part in 1,700m races at a schools crosscountry trials in Mansfield Woodhouse. The staff followed through and secured support from local runner Nick, who works the school’s local Tesco Jubilee store. Nick helped school staff to set up an early morning running club on the school grounds. Nick has been supported by Tesco Jubilee, which allowed him time to help as part of the

organisation’s contribution to supporting the local community. Tesco also offers free fruit to children so they can have a healthy snack before going to class. Teaching assistant Sarah Gascoigne, who is leading the organising of the club, said “All of the children who took part in the cross-country trials in October did so well that we felt we had to help them continue to run and support their skill development. “Some of our children are taking part in the school cross-country finals in February, so we want to ensure they are fit and motivated to do their best. “Nick has given us a great start to our earlymorning club. We have a plan to ensure the club continues, and we hope to open it up to more children. We cannot thank Nick enough.”

OAK Tree Primary School pupils have sung to shoppers at the Tesco Jubilee store in Mansfield, and also worked alongside community groups to bless and dress a tree. Two classes helped Oak Tree Conservation Group and Tesco staff to create bird feeder pine cones, fat balls and string peanuts. They then went to Oak Tree Heath, supported by parents, hung the feeders and listened to prayers to bless a Scots pine tree, as well as singing Christmas songs. The blessing was led by the Rev Phil Stead, from St Alban’s Church, Forest Town. Pupils, teachers and community leaders then walked to Oak Tree Leisure Centre for refreshments and games, and youngsters received a present from the Tesco store. The school choir visited to Tesco Jubilee to sing for shoppers, raising £70 from a collection. Interim head Kate Watson said: “I was pleased to hear our choir were singing at Tesco. It was a good opportunity for the children to perform to an audience.

“We are pleased the annual tree dressing continued for another year. It is one of our established Christmas traditions. “We could not do it without a great partnership between the school, Tesco and Oak Tree Conservation Group working together to support wildlife while creating a great activity memory for the children.”

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How grant helped to shape play park GROUPS and organisations have until the end of February to apply for a grant of up to £50,000 to help with community projects.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s 2018-19 capital fund, from its Local Improvement Scheme, is open for applications from the county that can demonstrate how a grant would benefit residents. To apply, visit www. nottinghamshire.gov.uk/capital before 28th February. One scheme that has already benefited from the fund was a play park in Blidworth. Schoolchildren helped to shape the renovation of a the park by choosing the equipment they wanted thanks to a grant of £35,000, obtained by Blidworth Parish Council from the scheme. Youngsters at Blidworth Oaks School, their parents and school staff teamed up with the parish council to redesign the play area, The new equipment, which is suitable for children aged up to 12, includes items suitable for use by youngsters with disabilities. The total project cost £66,500. Nottinghamshire County

COUNCILLORS and other guests at the park opening. Council’s vice-chairman for communities and place, Coun John Handley, said: “The Local Improvement Scheme provides targeted financial support for community organisations to deliver the council’s priorities to

make Nottinghamshire a great place to live, work, visit and relax. “This play park scheme is precisely the sort of application we want to support as it helps to empower local communities.”

Christmas appeal’s thousands of thanks REACH, which works with people with learning difficulties from bases in Mansfield and Southwell, raised £40,000 in just one week through its Big Give Christmas

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COMMUNITY groups can apply for a share of a £250,000 funding from a scheme launched by Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping. Paddy pledged to support the community heroes who put Nottinghamshire and its people first through the 2019-20 Community Safety Fund. He said community volunteers were a vital partner to the police, helping to change lives and prevent vulnerable people from becoming perpetrators or victims of crime. “Without the amazing efforts of our community heroes, Nottinghamshire would not be as safe as it is today. “I want to ensure the people who give their time freely to help others feel valued and appreciated for their efforts with this vital funding support,” he said. Successful applicants will be asked to show evidence of supporting the PCC’s Police and Crime Plan themes, which include protecting vulnerable people, helping and supporting victims, tackling crime and antisocial behaviour, and transforming services and delivering quality policing. Applications for the PCC’s Community Safety Fund can be made at www.nottinghamshire.pcc. police.uk before 14th January. Grants of up to a maximum of £25,000 are available.

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pTHE Academy Transformation Trust Further Education (ATTFE) at Sutton Community Academy worked in partnership with Sutton Rotary Club to support its Christmas Santa’s sleigh, and also joined in with the town’s Christmas light switch-on event. pMANSFIELD Inner Wheel Club president Anne Lyons started the club’s Christmas festivities by organising a flower demonstration charity event at Ravenshead Village Hall. Floral arrangements were designed by Beverley Artis and Jennifer Brackenbury made table arrangements and matching corsages. Veronica Malkowski and her team of

helpers made and iced cup cakes and meringues, among other items, for an afternoon tea. The event, attended by just over 100 members and guests, raised £1,262.98 for Rainbows Children’s Hospice. lABOVE: Pictured are Yvonne Neville, Veronica Malkowski, Ilean Lumsdon, Elaine Campin and Sara Statham.

pTHE festive ice rink in Mansfield Market Place, a new addition to the town’s Christmas entertainment, was launched with a spectacular show (above). The rink proved popular with shoppers and visitors throughout December.

pMANSFIELD Rotary Club raised £500 for the Mansfield 103.2 King’s Mill Children’s Ward Christmas Toy Appeal. Rotary president Denise Starkey presented a cheque to Sid Pepper, who received the money on behalf of the initiative. The radio station has run the appeal for the past eight years, providing toys for youngsters who have to be in the Sutton hospital over the festive period.

pMANSFIELD Town’s first-team players paid a festive visit to poorly children at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. The Stags’ squad took time from their busy training schedule to deliver presents to youngsters at the children’s ward. Gifts were bought by funds from the players, along with monies accumulated from a stall at the Stags’ Christmas Fayre at One Call Stadium, while Booker Wholesale also contributed towards presents. Stags’ boss David Flitcroft said: “I’m a dad myself and I know what this type of visit means to the children. “A visit from their heroes creates a real feel-good factor and the lasting impression that is left with kids from our community is worth its weight in gold.”

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pMEMBERS of Warsop Inner Wheel (left) provided refreshments to festive crowds at the annual Christmas fair in The Shed at the Adam Eastwood Building. The ladies served soup, sausage rolls, hot chocolate, tea and coffee. The club said it was proud to support Warsop Youth Club.

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OAK Tree Primary School, the Oak Tree Neighbourhood Management Group and others brought Christmas cheer to residents by joining in a singing and bingo event at Willingham Court, Mansfield. Refreshments at the Christmas-themed event were supported by a community donation from Tesco Jubilee store and individual NMT members, who baked cakes. Cherubs Nursery youngsters and the Oak Tree school choir sung songs. John Smart, chairman of the Oak Tree Neighborhood Management, donated bingo prizes.

FIVE employees from Mansfield Building Society helped children in the Foundation Unit at Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, with a day of Christmas crafts. The Mansfield allows staff to take up to two days paid leave each year to take part in voluntary work. Other staff from The Mansfield had earlier helped Berry Hill Year 3 children make Christmas picture frames, while some went to Asquith Primary School for its Christmas Fayre.

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Taking eye care into South Africa TWO eye care professionals travelled to South Africa, to provide free eye care at a care home.

Optometrist Hannah Shooter and dispensing optician Peter Herniman, who practise at Pinders Opticians — which has bases in Mansfield, New Ollerton, Warsop and Southwell — went to Lilyhaven residential care home in Cape Town as part of an initiative organised by lens manufacturer Nikon Optical. Hannah and Peter joined a specially-selected group of opticians to perform visual screening for the elderly residents, all of whom require full-time assistance and care. In South Africa, there are less than 300 optometrists available in the public sector for a population of 41 million people. The Pinders team checked the health of people’s eyes and vision, referring them on for treatment if required. “It’s very sad to know that there

HANNAH Shooter and Peter Herniman help residents at a care home in South Africa. are millions of people in the world who have curable sight loss,” said Peter. “We had to refer most of the residents to a list for cataract surgery. “I am pleased they are in the system.

“However, it will take them at least a year of waiting to get their cataracts treated.” “Eye care and especially statefunded eye care, is extremely hard to come by in South Africa. “I am pleased we made a difference.”

tier councils, including health and social care, waste and recycling and services for vulnerable children, older people and people with disabilities. Nottinghamshire improved its position from 54th to 22nd — making it the eighth most improved local authority overall and the most improved county council. Council leader Coun Kay Cutts

said: “The results of this study are very encouraging — especially as they concentrate on productivity, the outcomes of the services we provide for the people we serve. “The financial pressures facing local authorities at the moment are well-documented, but this report highlights that it’s still possible to be more efficient and effective with the right approach.”

Improvement accolade for county council NOTTINGHAMSHIRE has been named as the country’s most improved county council, It improved productivity across a range of services at a faster rate than any other county council over the previous 12 months, according to a new study. The report by iMPOWER Consulting benchmarked the services provided by all 150 upper-

Conservation volunteers are wanted A CONSERVATION group that carries out work at two sites in Mansfield is welcoming new members to join the volunteer organisation. The Maun Conservation Group looks after Quarry Lane Nature Reserve, which runs along the banks of the River Maun, and Oakham Nature Reserve, which is bounded by Bleakhills Lane, Hamilton Way and Sheepbridge Lane. It has a work conservation session planned for Friday, 18th January, from 10am to noon, at the Oakham Nature Reserve. Volunteers should meet at the Bleakhills Lane entrance. The group works with primary schools, Mansfield District Council, the Environment Agency, parks development officers, Waterside Care, Keep Britain Tidy, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and the NCC Biodiversity Action Group among others. Volunteering opportunities at the group include teaching school and youth groups; conservation work; sub-groups that look after birds, fish, amphibians, trees and wild flowers; and a programme to promote the group’s work. To find out more or to get involved, visit maunconservationgroup.co.uk, call 07885 169111 or email maunconservation@googlemail.com

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Leaping into fundraising pTHE Inner Wheel Club of Kirkby held its Diwali celebration at the Summit Centre in the town, raising £575 for its defibrillator fund.

TWO members of staff from a Sutton opticians jumped at the chance to raise money to support people with sight loss. Preeya Daffu, 27, (above) a pre-reg optometrist, and Charlotte O’Rourke, 23, optical assistant, both from Specsavers, skydived out of a plane for a parachute jump to raise money for sight loss charity partners, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The jump marked the beginning of National Eye Health Week, during which Specsavers and RNIB stepped up their efforts in raising awareness of the importance of eye tests. This year, which marks the charity’s 150th anniversary, the partnership is specifically urging Britain’s ageing workforce to keep on top of its eye health. Preeya said: “It was an amazing experience and something that we found so exciting to be a part of. Eye care is our business and we’re looking to raise funds for the charity to help continue its support for the blind and partially sighted community.” So far Preeya and Charlotte have raised more than £1,000. Lizzi Wagner, senior challenge events manager at RNIB, said: “We’re delighted that Preeya took part in the Big Jump to raise money for RNIB in the year of our 150th anniversary. It was a day to remember and a thrill that I’m sure will stay with her for a long time. “The money Preeya and Charlotte have raised will enable us to continue helping people living with sight loss face the future with confidence.”

pNOTTINGHAMSHIRE Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping paid tribute to community support services that scooped awards for changing the lives of vulnerable people. He presented his Community Safety and Partnership Awards, honouring work to increase safety in Nottinghamshire, at Nottinghamshire Police’s annual awards ceremony. Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support (SVS) Services (left) won the Partnership Award for

pYOUNG swimmers wore pyjamas as they took part in a charity Puddle Ducks swimming event, raising £450 for Rainbows Hospice, Nottingham Neonatal Unit and Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Among the fundraising Puddle Ducks sessions on water safety were swims at DW Fitness and Fitness Flex, Mansfield, and Every Sensation, Sutton. Liz Gabriel, co-owner of Puddle Ducks Nottinghamshire, said: “We are proud of all the children, past and present, who swim with us and took part in our charity pyjama event. “They all came eager to learn and dressed head to toe in their pyjamas, and this continues to be the highlight of our year.”

providing almost 40 years of independent, non-judgemental and specialist support for survivors of sexual violence. Its services, including independent sexual violence advisors, a survivor support service, counselling, group support and a helpline, help vulnerable victims of abuse. Nottingham Muslin Women’s Network (NMWN) was presented with the Community Safety accolade for its commitment to increasing the voice of Muslim women and developing initiatives that increase their safety.

pA SUTTON opticians was shortlisted for the excellence in people development award at the annual Specsavers Awards for Excellence. Sutton store director Nigel Davidson said: “We were thrilled to be in the running for this particular category.

“The individual development and welfare of our staff is important to us and key to creating a first-rate working environment. “Working with all team members to reach their full potential within the company is incredibly rewarding and we were so excited to be recognised for this.”

Festive fun to help children’s charity STAFF at Kitchen World (Mansfield) held a Christmas jumper day. Workers (left) at the Mansfield Woodhouse-based company collected money for Save The Children. More at www.news-journal.co.uk

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Students on run for night shelter

WEST Nottinghamshire College students were seen running away from the Derby Road campus in Mansfield — but it was all in the name of festive fundraising. More than 140 runners took part in the annual 5km Santa fun run from the college to Berry Hill Park, and back, dressed in an array of Christmas-themed costumes. Setting off the race was Tim Cooper, Mansfield Night Shelter’s project co-ordinator, which is part of the Derby City Mission. Tim thanked participants for raising money for the service. In the boys’ category, joint-first were IT student Owen Shaw and sport

student Harry Bates, followed by computing student Chris Burton. Top position for the girls went to sports studies tutor Jade Burke. Joint second were A-Level students Georgia King, Molly McAleer and Emma Evangelou. Everyone who took part, along with volunteer marshals and organisers, was given a raffle number to go into a draw to win goodie bags and John Lewis and Four Seasons Shopping Centre vouchers. Tim was presented with a cheque for £350, which will go towards longerterm projects across the six churches that are part of the mission.

The project supports rough sleepers from 1st December through to 28th February. An additional £52 was collected to be passed to the shelter. Sport development team leader Rob Shaw said: “It was great to see so many willing students getting involved in this year’s run. The weather was kind to us and everyone seemed to have so much fun. “On a serious note, to be able to help fund the night shelter’s work through our sponsorship money is really humbling. “Homelessness is a plight which students regularly wish to support and we’re proud to have helped.”

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A pop party for youngsters THE highly-acclaimed touring production Pop Divas Live! is coming to the Palace Theatre Mansfield. Pop Divas Live! — aimed at children aged 4-11 and their families — promises to be an interactive experience, including songs from leading female artists such as Little Mix, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and many more. With an array of vocals, choreography and state-of-the-art videos, the show is in its second year. The new concept for a tribute

show was launched in 2017 by creative director Katie Barker. The young cast are highly experienced across various genres of entertainment, from stage to screen. Kali Dronsfield (Meghan Trainor and Ariana Grande in the show) appeared in Cameron Mackintosh’s West End production of Oliver!. Lauren Russell (Beyoncé, Rhianna and Leigh Anne from Little Mix) has appeared in hit TV shows Silent Witness, Hotel Babylon and Family Affairs.

Boo Miller (Katy Perry and Jade from Little Mix), was last seen in a featured role in the Christmas 2017 TK Maxx Commercial.

The show has proved to be popular for all ages across the country, but particularly for young children and their parents. Tickets for Pop Divas Live! on Tuesday, 19th February, at 3pm, are available from the Palace Theatre Box Office on 01623 633133 or at www. mansfieldpalace.co.uk

It’s still panto time — oh yes it is... CHRISTMAS may be over and the annual pantomime at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, is about to finish its run, on 6th January. But there is still time to get involved in the seasonal fun with two amateur companies staging pantomimes in January. Westfield Folkhouse will be giving its take on Aladdin, from 12th to 20th January, and Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe is putting on Beauty And The Beast, on 26th January (2.15pm), 28th January to 1st February (7.15pm) and 2nd February (2.15pm and 7.15pm). Last year the hospitals theatre troupe’s Cinderella production raised more than £5,000 for local good causes, including S.H.E. UK,

Make A Wish and King’s Mill Hospital urology clinic. Tickets are priced £10/£8. A spokesman said: “Let Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe transport you into the wonderful world of pantomime. “Regular patrons of our shows will know that you not only watch but are cordially invited to participate with the cast and enjoy the humour as we prove that ‘laughter is the best medicine’.

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“All profits from our productions are donated to local charities and good causes, with over £130,000 raised so far.” Westfield Folkhouse will be staging 13 performances of Aladdin, including two Sunday morning shows and weekend matinees. Tickets are priced £6. Tickets to both pantos can be bought at the theatre box office on Leeming Street, call 01623 633133, or go to www.mansfieldpalace. co.uk

Archaeological society talk THE Sherwood Archaeological Society is continuing to hold a series of monthly talks at the St Peter’s Centre, Church Side, Mansfield. The next talk — The Early History Of The Mansfield And Pinxton Railway, opened 13th April 1819, by Mick Greasley — is on Wednesday, 16th January, at 7.30pm. People do not need to be a member to attend but a £2 donation is requested to cover costs. Refreshments are provided and car parking is free. For more information find the society on Facebook or go to www. sherwood-archaeology.co.uk

Debut single

BOLSOVER singer-songwriter Anthony Parsons debuted his new single at the Black Market Venue, Warsop. The performance was part of a warm-up for an upcoming UK tour this year. The single, I’ll Be, is available on all digital music platforms.

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EVENTS Tuesday 1st Zumba Fitness, The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton, 7pm-8pm. Call 01623 552737. Weekly. Bingo, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 2pm-4pm. New Cross Community Choir, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7pm-9pm, all welcome to join. Weekly. Care For Coffee Morning, Arena Church, Mansfield, every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-noon. Free. After School Gardening Club, Little Roots Children’s Community Allotment, Longyards Allotment, off Slant Lane, Mansfield Woodhouse, free, every Tuesday, 3.30pm5pm (term time). For 5-11 years. Booking essential, call Richard: 07748 990509. Weekly. Wednesday 2nd Coffee Stop, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10.30am-11am, drop-in for cuppa and chat, weekly. Care For Coffee Morning, Arena Church, Mansfield, every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am-noon. Free. Hetty’s Bereavement support group, Marlborough House, Woodhouse Road, Mansfield, every Wednesday, 10.30am-12.30pm. Phoenix Choral, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 7.15pm-9pm. Call Anne 01623 627636, weekly. Weekly Sequence Dance Night, St Augustine’s Church Hall, Abbott Road, Mansfield, 7.30pm-9.30pm, £2.50 incl refreshments. Weekly. Call 01623 609001. Thursday 3rd Card craft, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 10am, £4 per session, weekly. Mingle, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 9.30am11.30am, cuppa and chat £1, weekly. Book Club, 281 Rooms And Restaurant, Mansfield, 7pm. Free Dance School - In To The Streets, Clipstone Village Hall, 6.15pm-7.45pm, 5-15 years. Every Thursday. Dance includes street, break-dancing, freestyle and more. Call 07703 767262 or 01623 456827 or visit Facebook page. Tai Chi for health sun style, Kingsway Hall, Forest Town, 2-3pm, weekly, welcome. All abilities. Closed bank holidays. Elaine Gunn 07703 065655. Storyhullabaloo, for under-5s, Mansfield Woodhouse library, 11am, weekly, stories, singing and rhymes. (Term time only)

Friday 4th Fitsteps (7-8pm) and Ballroom and Latin American Dance (8pm-10.30pm), The Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton. Call 01623 552737. Weekly. R&B Dance, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, for 5s and over, 5.45pm-6.45pm, £1. Every Friday term-time. Coffee Mates, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, meets in community, currently at King’s Mill Farm. Call 01623 515540. Happy Days playgroup, Bethel Methodist Church, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Fridays, 12.30pm-2pm. Children’s activities, refreshments, raffle, all welcome especially mums suffering from post-natal depression, advice and support given. WI group, The Oakham Suite, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 7-9pm, first Friday of month. Email missrebecca8119@yahoo.com Knit And Knatter, Ravenshead Library, 10am-11.30am, free. Weekly. Rattle Rhyme and Roll, for under-5s, Mansfield Woodhouse library, 10am-10.30am, weekly. Singing, rhymes and musical instruments. (Term time only) Craft And Chat, Warsop Library, 2.30pm-3.30pm, free. Saturday 5th Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch Group for 8 to 13-year-olds. Meets first Saturday of the month at St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, 10.30am-12.30pm. For 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 is at www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/ watchgroups/mansfield-ashfield Community market (first Saturday of every month) Ladybrook Community Centre, Mansfield, 10am-2pm, free, free children’s activities provided by St Mary’s and St John’s churches. Stalls £5 (annual Christmas Fair) must be booked and paid for in advance, no stalls available on day. Email ladybrookcommunitycentre@btconnect.com or call 01623 624208. Introduction to spinning, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, 11am-noon, call 07729 283975. Weekly. Coffee & Car Park, Bridge Street Methodist Church, Mansfield, 10.30am every Saturday. In exchange for buying a drink and cake, park car for two hours and shop or sit and chat. Drinks and cakes 50p. Children’s Saturday Craft Club, Forest Town Library, 10.30am-noon. Gloop Messy Play (for up to five-year-olds), St Paulinus Church and Community Hall, Ollerton, 10am-11am, first Saturday of month, £5, call Emma 07703 593688.

Coffee morning, Skegby Methodist Church and Anchor Centre, cooked breakfasts, stalls etc, 10am to noon. North and East Midlands Photographic Federation exhibition, Mansfield Museum, opens. Sunday 6th LIFE Church, South Mansfield Community Centre, Mansfield, 10.30am, service including children’s church, open to all, weekly. Monday 7th Toddlers, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 9.30am-11am, pre-school children, £1.50 per family. Toys, music, crafts. Messy Church With New Cross Community Links, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, all ages, under-8s must be supervised, free but donations welcome. (Monthly, call 01623 515540). Spinning, Ravenshead Leisure Centre, 6.30pm, call 07729 283975. Weekly. Weekly Tea Dance, St John’s Centre, St John’s Street, Mansfield, 1.45pm-4pm, £2 incl refreshments. Weekly. Tuition available. Call 01623 609001. Tai Chi for health sun style, Kingsway Hall, Forest Town, 6-7pm, weekly, beginners welcome. All abilities. Closed bank holidays. Elaine Gunn 07703 065655. Gloop Messy Play (for up to five-year-olds), St Paulinus Church and Community Hall, Ollerton, 10am-11am or 1pm-2pm, weekly, £3, call Emma 07703 593688. Tenfifty, inclusive club night for people with learning disabilities, andwhynot, Mansfield, 6.30pm-10pm, £5. Call 07724 143784. Tuesday 8th Breathe Easy, Mansfield and Ashfield, every second Tuesday in the month. Self-help support group for information, support and friendship, days out and activities, The Towers, Botany Avenue, Mansfield, 1.30pm–3.30pm. All welcome. Wednesday 9th Mothers Union, New Cross Community Church, Sutton, 2pm. Every second Wednesday of month. Reminiscence Tea Room, Mansfield Museum, 2.30pm-4pm, free monthly social event for people with memory loss, their friends and families. Tea and cake, free craft activities, reminiscence objects and photographs. Saturday 12th One Hundred Years Of Mansfield, exhibition at Mansfield Museum, by the Old Mansfield Society to mark its centenary.

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andwhynot, Mansfield — 01623 633330. Clumber Park — www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park 01909 544917. Black Market, Warsop — www.blackmarketlive.co.uk 01623 842105. 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. John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme — Mark Waterfield 847468. Mansfield Create Theatre, Vision West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road — www.createtheatre.co.uk / 413363. Mansfield Folk Club, Black Bull, Mansfield — www.mans field-folk-club.org.uk / email tshirtedwinstowe@gmail.com 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 / www.wegottickets.com/mansfieldtownfootballclub 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. Regency Dance Centre, Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton — 552737. Rufford Abbey Park — www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk / 821338. Sherwood Forest Country Park — www.nottingham shire.gov.uk / 823202. Southwell Workhouse — www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ theworkhouse / 01636 817260. Sutton Rambling Club — www.suttonramblingclub.com / John Price 01623 796396. 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, Mans field www.281restaurantandrooms.co.uk / 01623 622308. pTo submit an event listing, go to www.news-journal. co.uk/ book-an-ad/create-whats-on-listing

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What’s On EVENTS Sunday 13th Sutton Rambling Club, Ashford in the Water, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 9.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic Road, opposite Asda, Sutton, 9.20am; Eastfield Side (Blue Bell pub), Sutton, 9.22am; Sir John Cockle bus stop, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 9.25am; Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near Asda), Mansfield, 9.30am; coach fare £10. Wednesday 16th Sherwood Archaeological Society, monthly talk, The Early History Of The Mansfield And Pinxton Railway, opened 13th April 1819, by Mick Greasley, St Peter’s Centre, Church Side, Mansfield, 7.30pm, £2 donation requested, refreshments, free parking. www.sherwoodarchaeology.co.uk Reading Group, Mansfield Library, 2pm, third Wednesday of month, free. Friday 18th Mansfield Museum, Feel Good Friday, 11am to 1pm, have a go at different activities and healthy living advice. Sunday 27th Sutton Rambling Club, Lumsdale, meet Staff of Life pub, Hack Lane, Sutton, 9.17am; Langford Street end, Priestic Road, opposite Asda, Sutton, 9.20am; Eastfield Side (Blue Bell pub), Sutton, 9.22am; Sir John Cockle bus stop, Sutton Road, Mansfield, 9.25am; Bancroft Lane end, Stockwell Gate (near Asda), Mansfield, 9.30am; coach fare £10. Monday 28th Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Café for people with dementia and carers in Mansfield meets at The Gas Sports and Social Club, Lime Tree Place, on the last Monday of the month, from 10.30am-12.30pm. More information on 0115 934 3800. Tenfifty, inclusive club night for people with learning disabilities, andwhynot, Mansfield, 6.30pm-10pm. Call 07724 143784.

MUSIC Wednesday 3rd The Glen Miller Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 3pm, £24-£28. Friday 4th Definitely Mightbe, The Diamond, Sutton, £7.50/£9. Monday 7th Mansfield Folk Club, singers night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1.

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National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10-£26.50. Friday 11th Ultimate 40, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Saturday 12th Limehouse Lizzy, The Diamond, Sutton. Sunday 13th Lynne And McCartney Story, The Diamond, Sutton, £5. Monday 14th Mansfield Folk Club, singers night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1. Friday 18th Kazabian, The Diamond, Sutton, £6/£7.50. Saturday 19th Just The Way To Mars, The Diamond, Sutton, £10/£12. Monday 21st Mansfield Folk Club, guest night, Ar Fauoed, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £6. Thursday 24th Vampire’s Rock Featuring Sam Bailey, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £28-£35. Friday 25th The Halle, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10-£35.50. Mercury, The Diamond, Sutton, £10/£12. Saturday 26th Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concert: Heroes and Adventures!, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 6pm, £9-£23. Ed Sheeran Tribute, The Diamond, Sutton, £7/£8.50. Sunday 27th Stonewall Jackson, The Diamond, Sutton, 2pm-6pm, £5. Monday 28th Mansfield Folk Club, singers night, Black Bull, Mansfield, doors 7.45pm, music 8.30pm, £1. The Classical Music Roadmap: Ten Essential Stops Through Russia, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7pm, £3. Tuesday 29th Boyzone, Nottingham Arena, 7.30pm, from £48.50.

Thursday 31st Parkway Drive, Killswitch Engage, Thy Art Is Murder, Nottingham Arena, 7.30pm, £38.42.

THEATRE Tuesday 1st Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £18.50/£17.50/£16. Until 6th January. Peter Pan, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, £19-£33.50. Until 13th January. The Elves And The Shoemaker, Nottingham Playhouse, £12,50. Until 5th January. Saturday 12th Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 7.15pm. Sunday 13th Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 10.30am, 6.30pm. Monday 14th Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 7.15pm. Tuesday 15th Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 7.15pm. Wednesday 16th The Sleeping Beauty, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£36. Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 7.15pm. Thursday 17th The Sleeping Beauty, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £20-£36. Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 7.15pm. Friday 18th The Nutcracker, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £20-£36. Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 7.15pm. Saturday 19th The Nutcracker, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £20-£36. Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 2.30pm, 7.15pm.

Aladdin (Westfield Folkhouse panto), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, £6, 10.30am. Tuesday 22nd Macbeth, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10-£32. Wednesday 23rd Macbeth, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £10-£32. Thursday 24th Macbeth, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £10-£32. Friday 25th Macbeth, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £13£34.50. Saturday 26th Macbeth, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2.30pm, 7.30pm, £13-£34.50. Beauty And The Beast (Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 2.15pm. Monday 28th The House On Cold Hill, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £15-£33. Beauty And The Beast (Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm. Tuesday 29th The House On Cold Hill, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £15-£33. Beauty And The Beast (Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm. Wednesday 30th The House On Cold Hill, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 2pm, 7.30pm, £15-£33. Beauty And The Beast (Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm. Thursday 31st The House On Cold Hill, Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 7.30pm, £15-£33. Beauty And The Beast (Mansfield Hospitals Theatre Troupe), Palace Theatre, Mansfield, 7.15pm.

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Working together to help homeless SEVERAL Mansfield businesses worked together to create Christmas shoeboxes for the homeless. The collection was put together by Dalmatian Systems, which then enlisted the help of Ransom Wood Business Park to be a collection point for the boxes. Lucy Trinder, operations director of Dalmatian Systems, said: “My sister, Katie, and I wanted to do this in memory of our dad, Ken, who passed away last year. “It was a cause close to his heart and every year he would put together boxes for the homeless. We wanted to continue this in his honour. “We approached Ransom Wood to see if they’d be a collection point for us and contact the

businesses based there to see if they would get involved.” Alison Warren, from Ransom Wood, added: “We were more than happy to get involved and the businesses based here were really keen to offer their support. “We were completely overwhelmed when Nottinghamshire Community Foundation approached us to say that they would donate £500-worth of Greggs vouchers.” In total, 127 shoeboxes were collected, along with extra donations of hats, gloves and scarves. It was all delivered to a soup kitchen based on Church Street, Mansfield. Lucy said: “Dropping the shoeboxes off and chatting to the people who run the soup kitchen really brought home just how much these donations mean to the people who will

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DELIVERING the shoeboxes to the soup kitchen. receive them. Dalmatian Systems and Ransom Wood would like to thank all the businesses and people who donated a shoebox, with

pAW Safety Management, a health and safety consulting and training company based in Edwinstowe, joined together with the local community — Edwinstowe House businesses, St Mary’s Church and St Mary’s and King Edwin schools — to collect Christmas goodies and treats for a food bank in Ollerton. Foodbank manager Lynn Matthews said the donation were added to its supplies and distributed to those in need. Pictured, from left, are Amanda Neuville, AWSM training centre manager, Lynn Matthews and Danielle Shaw, AWSM account manager.

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THE Rev Maria Pap, pictured with Kate Allsop (right) said: “The Christmas story and the carols uplifted the spirits and renewed the faith and hope of those present in the eternal vision of peace on Earth and goodwill among people.” pTHE Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel hosted Mansfield District Council`s Civic Carol Service. Readings were given by Rodney Warden, chaplain at King`s Mill Hospital; Coun David Saunders, portfolio holder for regeneration at Mansfield District Council; Jacquie Collins, the council’s deputy chief executive officer; and Lynn Walton, Peter Faulkner and Michael Higgins, members of the OMH. The Civic Prayer was offered by Kate Allsop, the Mayor of Mansfield, and the service was led by the Rev Maria Pap, minister of the OMH. The collection went to the Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity Gamma Scanner Appeal for King’s Mill. The OMH choir and organist Tom Williams led the singing of carols.

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Police chief talks to Soroptimists pEDWINSTOWE-BASED AW Safety Management sponsored a fundraiser that saw other local businesses help raise more than £900 for a defibrillator at King Edwin Primary School in the village. The device has paediatric pads for use on small children. The school has first aid, CPR and AED trained staff, who, with the new defibrillator, should mean a greater chance of survival should it be required AW Safety Management Ltd thanked partners Co-operative Edwinstowe, the Royal Oak pub, Hair by Design, the Black Swan pub, Fellaz Barbers, Forest Lodge Hotel, Launay’s Restaurant, Butler Evans risk and insurance consultants, the Business Integrity Group, and JBT Joinery and Building Ltd. AW Safety Management offers a range of emergency and first aid in the workplace courses, which are open to business and the public. Email training@awsafety.co.uk or go to www.awsafety.co.uk pABOVE: From left, Pete Coleman, of the Business Integrity Group and Classic Print Ltd; Danielle Shaw and Adrian Kirkby, of AWSM Ltd; Lindsey Marsh, King Edwin deputy head; Amanda Neuville, AWSM Ltd training centre manager, and Year 6 pupils Josh Farish and Sylvain Pennington.

THE Mansfield and District branch of Soroptimists International listened to a talk by Inspector Nick Butler, the neighbourhood policing inspector responsible for local policing in the Mansfield District. lRIGHT: Pictured, from left, are Kath Whittingham, former head of democratic services at Bolsover District Council, Soroptimist International branch president Kam Britland, Insp Nick Butler and Sue Challis. If you have an item of news for the News Journal, email news@ news-journal.co.uk More at www.news-journal.co.uk

MP litter-picking across his constituency SHERWOOD MP Mark Spencer continued his campaign of litter picks across his constituency with a community effort in Rainworth. Mark said he was really pleased. “I’ve organised several litter picks all across the constituency, such as in Bilsthorpe and Calverton,

pEDWINSTOWE Brownie Ella Howarth (7) was presented with a special award at her unit meeting by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s County Commissioner, Jackie Brocklehurst. The Celtic Cross is given to mark exceptional courage, loyalty and commitment, particularly in the face of illness or disability. Ella, a member of Rainbows before moving up to 2nd Edwinstowe Brownies, is in remission from cancer and was nominated for the award by Brown Owl Linda Broom (pictured with Ella). She said: “Ella is one of the happiest and most caring girls I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.”

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