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Welcome to the May/June issue.

Hello, welcome to the May/June issue of Made. We hope that you are all well and enjoying a little more freedom, especially while the sun is out. The birds are singing and we're all looking forward to a summer where we can hopefully catch up with our friends and relatives and perhaps pop into those shops, restaurants and pubs we've all been eagerly awaiting to visit.

All in a safe manner and remembering all the rules, of course.

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When you are not busy exploring, shopping and eating we hope you can take a minute to visit the pages of this super May/June issue. We've had lots of fun putting this issue together and you'll see from some of the photos it's been a busy one. We're especially loving our new friend on the front cover, resident at Home Farm Produce in Grove. You can read about owners Paula and Matthew, winners of the Artisan Producer or the Year Award at the North Notts Food & Drink Awards 2019, and their regenerative farming and life on the farm. Visit our YouTube channel, Made Lifestyle to see more of their fabulous animals.

That's not the only thing to look out for on Made Lifestyle's YouTube channel, Made go racing with Porsche at Donington and our own Jon and Kev face off in the Jaguar I-PACE and Range Rover Evoque Hybrid. You can see videos of both as well as recipes and visits.

Happy watching!

Our artist is Emma Mayle, creator of wonderfully unique jewellery and contemporary interior pieces, she will be part of the Open Studios Notts too so, regulations permitting, you may be able to visit the studio soon. For those foodies out there we'd like to share some ideas for alfresco recipes from Teresa Bovey, including dips, pâtés and mousses.

In our home and garden section we're talking ponds, great and small, with Sarah Murch of Ellicar Gardens, if you're ready for a water feature in your garden do have a peek. Perhaps you'll be inspired even if you weren't planning a pond!

The second installment of Girl About Town is Southwell. Our girl about town, Gemma-Louise, has been having a look at the places to be and the people to see. This links wonderfully to our latest fashion pages from Conscious closet, being Southwell based they can tell us all about the best fashion in the area too. Everything you need for a day out and a little retail therapy.

Sally Outram's walk is in Southwell this issue, so perhaps before you hit the shops, café's and restaurants a walk is in order to work up an appetite.

Before we dash... did you know that Chesterfield Canal is 244 years old? There's plenty of candles for that cake! Rod Auton tells us about its wonderful heritage. As always, there's something new to discover in every issue!

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Inside This Issue News & Events

Home & Garden

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The Local Round-up

Natural pool and pond specialist Sarah

the region.

Murch encourages you to have a go at

Features 18

Empowering Communities

digging your own garden pond.

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ideas from Kelly Roden, owner of Meliora

Newark’s exciting new YMCA Newark and

Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms in

Sherwood Community and Activity Village

Bawtry.

has begun.

Looking Ahead Exciting times ahead for Idle Valley Nature Reserve and for visitors old and new.

Erin McDaid, Head of Communications &

Fashion & Style 72

Shop Spring Trends, Southwell With local sustainable styling brand

Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

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How To Scandi…

Scandinavian style, the best tips and

The latest phase of development of

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Perfect Ponds

The latest news from across

Conscious Closet, Sarah Rockley and

The Love Of Glass

Lisa Holland.

Glass artist Emma Mayle, owner of Stopped Clock in Newark, talks all things

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bright and beautiful.

Health & Beauty

Girl About Town

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Long-COVID & Fatigue.

Gemma-Louise King, brings you a round-

Joanne Pritchard, Chartered

up of places, people and things to look out

Physiotherapist, Physio Pilates Retford.

for in Southwell.

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The Chesterfield Canal Heritage The Chesterfield Canal is 244 years old.

There are still lots of the original features

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Food & Drink 67

Simply Alfresco

to be seen. Here Rod Auton tells us about

Beautifully simple dips, mousse and

this wonderful heritage.

pâtés for your alfresco enjoyment by food

From Farm To Fork

demonstrator & home economist, Teresa Bovey.

Made catches up with Paula and Matthew, owners of award-winning Home Farm Produce, to get the low down on happy cows, delicious chops, and bringing life to the eco-system.

Travel & Leisure 46

Sunshine In Southwell Travel writer and photojournalist Sally

Business 42

Be More Sociable Let’s talk social media, spread the word and grow your online presence.

Outram takes us on a beautiful and historical circular walk in Southwell.

News & Events

News

The local round-up

Worksop Masterplan Launched A new vision and future developments for Worksop Town Centre.

The Worksop Masterplan, a vision and strategy of how Worksop Town Centre can be re-thought, re-worked and transformed has been launched after it was approved at Full Council this spring.

The approval of the masterplan followed an eight week consultation in which local people expressed their views on the plan and the options available to make Worksop the type of town centre people want to use and live in over the coming years.

The Worksop Masterplan looks towards 2030 and beyond, encompassing ambitions for new town centre living, shopping and leisure, with education and training facilities aiming to make Worksop a destination for work, home and relaxation.

Cllr Jo White, Cabinet Member for Regeneration said: “Worksop not only enjoys a rich history and heritage, it is also an ambitious town with a future full

of potential. But Worksop Town Centre, like others across the UK, is facing up to considerable challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty, ongoing changes in shopping patterns and how people choose to spend their leisure time.

This ambitious, exciting masterplan has been created to provide us with the tools we need to ensure that over the next 20 years Worksop Town Centre is capable of positively meeting these challenges and can develop and adapt to changing consumer demands, technological advances and climate change.”

She added: “At its heart, the Worksop Masterplan is a comprehensive strategy for increasing the number of people who work, live, visit and enjoy the Town Centre. A new identity focussed around a rejuvenated community, will harness the potential within Worksop for; inno-

vative business growth; a distinctive commercial and leisure offer; new homes within vibrant neighbourhoods; the positive re-use of existing buildings; better walking, cycling and bus connectivity; and the introduction of extensive flood management and green infrastructure through its core.”

The Worksop Masterplan is framed by five key concepts, which when combined make Worksop Town Centre into an aspirational place to live, learn, work and play. The actions detailed in the plan will create smart and sustainable economic growth, revive a sense of community, take advantage of life on the waterfront, encourage active travel choices and sustainable transport, and reconnect people and history.

The masterplan connects the core themes and discusses how Worksop Town Centre will incorporate meeting and event spaces, leisure, residen-

tial, low carbon energy and high quality public spaces as an established Innovation District. The plan also details how housing, town centre living, family-friendly outdoor spaces, transport facilities and the area surrounding Worksop Railway Station will be improved, whilst exploring changes that will take advantage of Worksop’s historic Bridge Street and its location along the riverside to create a vibrant destination for new and existing residents and visitors alike.

The Worksop Masterplan was commissioned by Bassetlaw District Council and will require partnership working between the Council and its partners in private, public and third sectors to make the proposed changes of the plan into a reality.

Further information on the Worksop Masterplan can be found on the Council’s website at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/ worksopmasterplan

Don't forget to shop local now more shops are opening up. Your high street needs you!

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News & Events

Eat Your Heart Out – North Notts Food Festival Is Back North Notts BID has kick-started its plans for this year’s North Notts Food Festival - which will be held on Saturday 3 July 2021 - following the government’s announcement about the easing of lockdown.

Located on the old market square in Worksop, the free event aims to attract people to the town centre to enjoy a cornucopia of activities, including live demonstrations by celebrity chefs, competitions and entertainment. The festival will also include a mixture of artisan food market stalls so visitors can smell, taste and buy a selection of delicacies from local vendors.

Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will be holding live demonstrations to show visitors how to put together different dishes. The multi-Michelin star and 5/5 AA rosette-winning chef, author and restauranteur has appeared on a number of TV programmes - including Hell’s Kitchen, Celebrity X Factor and Celebrity Hunted – as well as running his own cookery school, The Novelli Academy. Throughout the demonstration, Jean-Christophe will not only be sharing his passion for food, but also including anecdotes from his successful career to provide visitors with an entertaining and exciting demonstration of his skills throughout the food festival.

Jean-Christophe will be joined by young local chef Laurence Henry, who is based in Nottingham and a former Masterchef winner. Laurence has previously worked for Michelin Star chef Sat Bains and is currently working towards the opening of his own restaurant.

Along with Jean-Christophe Novelli and Laurence Henry, food economist Teresa Bovey and ‘Snobby Butcher’ Johnny Pusztai will also be making an appearance, and the comedy chefs of Liver Cottage will be returning for another year of fun.

Sally Gillborn, chief executive at North Notts BID, said: “We’re so excited about the possibility of being able to hold the food festival this year. We were devastated when we had to cancel our event last summer, so this glimmer of hope from the government means that we can start to prepare for restrictions to be lifted and work towards bringing the community back together again.

“Following a difficult year for many businesses – especially those in the food

and drink sector – we’re hoping that the festival will attract footfall to the town centre and provide local business owners with a way of attracting new custom to help them get back on their feet.”

The event will also offer a selection of competitions and fun activities to ensure the day is something that both families and foodies can enjoy, including the Great North Notts Baker competition – which will revolve around the theme of American independence and be open to both adults and children – and a battle between local butchers to bring their best North Notts sausage.

Stalls and pitches are now available to book so email info@northnottsbid.co.uk to find out more.

For a full schedule of demonstration times and a list of stall holders plus entry details for the competitions visit http:// www.northnottsbid.co.uk/category/latestnews/.

For more information on North Notts BID, visit www.northnottsbid.co.uk

This image: Laurence Henry.

Right: Jean-Christophe.

Find events on: visitnorthnotts.co.uk The Visit North Notts website not only helps you to find local courses, classes and events it also has a guide to local food stores and farm shops, a guide to take away services and also a section of ideas for you and your family to keep you entertained. Visit: www.visitnorthnotts and take a peek at what is happening in your area.

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News & Events

Exhibitions & Events At Welbeck Author and award-winning TV producer to join Harley Gallery event.

Author and award-winning TV producer, Jo Willett, will be joining an online event hosted by the Harley Gallery at Welbeck this summer.

As author of the newly released The Pioneering Life of Mary Wortley Montagu, Jo will talk about the extraordinary Lady Mary and her friendship with Welbeck Abbey’s Lady Henrietta Cavendish Holles Harley.

The two grew up just 10 miles apart and were to become lifelong friends. Lady Henrietta became Countess of Oxford and Mortimer and, unusual for females of that time, inherited Welbeck Abbey, playing an important part in its history.

Lady Mary, meanwhile, grew up at Thoresby Hall, before

making her name as a science campaigner. It was during a smallpox epidemic 300 years ago - in April 1721 - that Lady Mary took the then courageous step of protecting her threeyear-old with an inoculation.

As the wife of the British ambassador, she had seen the effects of inoculation in Turkey and her daughter was the first to be protected against smallpox in the west. Her pioneering action paved the way for Edward Jenner’s smallpox vaccination, which prevented millions of deaths.

Jo Willett said: “I’m delighted to be invited by The Harley Gallery to give an online talk at Welbeck, which is such a wonderful place. Whenever I visit it strikes me that both Lady Henrietta and Lady Mary would have

been so proud to see it today.

Looking forward to discussing two memorable women and their lifelong friendship.”

Jo is an award-winning TV drama and comedy producer.

Her projects include Manhunt, which starred Martin Clunes, and the comedy series Birds of a Feather, as well as Bertie and Elizabeth, among many more. Alongside her TV work, Jo has begun to write historical autobiographies. The Pioneering Life of Mary Wortley Montagu is her first book and is published this spring, and she is currently at work on her second.

Lisa Gee, Director of The Harley Gallery, said: “We’re so pleased that Jo Willett will be joining us to provide an insight into the extraordinary lives of Lady

New public sculpture trail set for North Notts.

A sculpture created by leading artist, Michelle Reader, will be installed at The Harley Gallery in Nottinghamshire as part of a new trail linking contemporary art with Britain’s earliest cave art at Creswell Crags.

The 40-minute route will take visitors along the Robin Hood Way footpath on the historic Welbeck estate, giving families the chance to explore art in a new way. The £60,000 project aims to draw more people to the visitor attractions, near Worksop, in North Nottinghamshire.

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The sculpture, made out of architectural salvage materials sourced from the Welbeck estate, will form the start of the trail. Michelle, who is based within the Harley Studios on the estate, has been making sculptures from reclaimed materials for more than 23 years.

She is often commissioned by businesses such as BSkyB and the Port of London Authority to create sculptures from salvaged materials.

an exciting project that will appeal to all ages and capture young imaginations as they follow the trail between the two attractions.”

Meanwhile, kinetic sculptures and panels created by renowned designer, Martin Smith, will mark the way along the route to Creswell Crags. Martin, who is currently working on a commission for the National History Museum, is also known for his many art commissions for fashion designer, Paul Smith.

As part of the circular trail, visitors will be able to explore contemporary art within The Harley Gallery, historic art in The Portland Collection museum and Creswell Crags, which is the site of Ice Age Rock Art, which is thousands of years old.

Lisa Gee, Director of The Harley Gallery, said: “Since lockdown we have all valued the joy of walking and being in the outdoors more than we have ever done before. We’ve seen increasing numbers of people walking the Robin Hood Way between The Harley Gallery and Creswell Crags. This is

Speaking of her involvement, Michelle Reader said: "I am excited to be working on a project that is so hyper-local for me, creating a sculpture for the gallery and the community I work within. I often walk the route between my studio and Creswell Crags during my lunch break so it will be great to be able to contribute to this creative waymarking trail."

Mary and Lady Henrietta. Her talk is part of an ongoing series of online events and is sure to bring to life the remarkable stories behind these two amazing women.”

Jo Willett’s online talk – Lady Mary and Lady Henrietta. A lifelong friendship - will take place at midday on 18 June.

Anyone wishing to book a space on the talk should email: info@harleygallery.co.uk.

More details about the talks programme can be found on: www.harleygallery.co.uk More information about Jo Willett’s book can be found on: www.pen-and-sword.co.uk / The-Pioneering-Life-ofMar y-Wor tley-MontaguHardback/p/18797

The project has received support through a grant awarded by the Rural Development Programme for England, which receives funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.

Work will take place over the next 12 months with the aim of opening the trail in 2022. The Cave Art to Contemporary Art Walking Trail is funded through the RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR ENGLAND (RDPE) 2014 - 2020 Image of Michelle Reader outside her studio on the Welbeck estate, courtesy of Richard Edwards.

For further details events visit: www.harleygallery.co.uk

News & Events

18 May onwards Exhibitions from The Jerwood Collection of Modern and Contemporary British Art.

This year-long collaboration with The Harley Gallery will be the collection’s first-ever residency.

It will run for a year, A different curator will select each exhibition to explore a range of themes and focuses in the collection. The exhibitions will include works by some of the best-known names in British Art; such as LS Lowry, Elisabeth Frink, David Hockney, Nicola Bealing, Barbara Hepworth, Yinka Shonibare and Henry Moore.

This intriguing collection has inspired the curators and will capture your imagination. Alan Grieve, Chair of The Jerwood Foundation started the Collection in 1993. It now contains over 250 paintings, drawings and sculptures. Among its works are pieces by Craigie Aitchison, Maggi Hambling, Patrick Caulfield, and Prunella Clough; all winners of the prestigious Jerwood Painting Prize.

This prize for UK artists ran from 1994 – 2003 and was the most valuable prize in British art.

18 May - 8 Aug 21 A story of lockdown.

Same Sea, Different Boat documents the experiences of over 400 participants, who have printed, stitched and drawn to describe their responses to the pandemic. The project invited participants to contribute a small design, just 10x10cm, describing their experience of lockdown.

These designs were submitted as collagraph plates to be printed on fabric, or as stitched textile squares. They were then sewn together to create a large, collaborative quilted piece.

The community project celebrates creativity in a time of unprecedented crisis and has attracted an amazing response from artists and makers around the world. Combined, these beautiful and intricate individual squares have resulted in a large scale installation of five textile panels. The quilts tell the story of the pandemic through individual responses and shared experiences.

Same Sea, Different Boat is a collaborative project between: Artspace, Littleheath Barn Studio and Hope & Elvis.

There will be an online talk on the 28 May with the artists behind the project.

Iconic Mansfield Viaduct To Feature In TV Production Mansfield's iconic viaduct features in scenes shot for a Sky/ HBO production called Landscapers due to premiere later in the year.

aware of the road closure so they could warn customers and deliveries in advance, and helped to find contacts for various locations.

Mansfield District Council, supported by partners Mansfield BID, helped to ensure filming of scenes for the four-part limited series, starring Olivia Colman (The Favourite, The Crown) and David Thewlis (Wonder Woman, Fargo, the Harry Potter series), went smoothly.

Students from Vision West Nottinghamshire College were invited to do paid work experience on the set, being the first point of contact with the public between takes.

Colman and Thewlis will play Susan and Christopher Edwards, a seemingly ordinary couple who became the focus of an extraordinary murder investigation when two bodies were discovered in the back garden of a house in Mansfield area.

Although much of the series is filmed in London, producers wanted to set some of the scenes in Mansfield to give authenticity to the series.

Roads were closed while actors drove from Dame Flogan Street down White Hart Street, alongside the iconic railway arches. Filming also took place in White Hart Street car park.

To support the filming, Mansfield District Council provided a green room for crew inside the newly-renovated Old Town Hall, as well as parking at the rear and front of the building. The council also provided support with a road closure application and street lighting requests, reviewed safety documents and helped put crews in contact with the owners of specific landmarks.

Mansfield BID contacted local businesses to make them

Mariam Amos, Strategic Director at Mansfield District Council, said: "We are keen to welcome film crews to Mansfield as part of our efforts to raise the profile of the district on a national scale, as we have done successfully in the past with Top Gear and Tour of Britain. This very much fits in with our plans to put Mansfield on the map and make it a destination for living, working, visiting and investing.

Nikki Rolls, chief executive of Mansfield BID said: "The BID has been happy to play a key part in helping to facilitate the filming so that the producers can add authenticity to the scenes. We look forward to sitting down and watching the series and seeing our iconic street scenes when it airs."

Michael Rhodes, Media tutor at West Nottinghamshire College, said: “For the students to have an opportunity like this is amazing. It has the potential to be the first step on the way to eventually getting a career in the industry.

“There’s no better chance than this to impress and demonstrate that they are more than capable of forging a career for themselves.”

Maserati

Global Ambassador Nottingham Maserati dealer, Graypaul Nottingham, are delighted to hear about the new Global Ambassador, David Beckham.

A century of mixing innovation, design and passion has driven Maserati to create iconic vehicles, which have changed the way the world thinks about motoring – forever. Today this uniquely Italian recipe, kicks up into a new, higher gear with the arrival of a new brand global ambassador, David Beckham.

Paolo Tubito, Maserati Chief Marketing Officer, commented: “The Brand is moving forward, inaugurated a new Era. Maserati is driven to challenge the status quo being innovative by nature, powered by passion, and unique by design. The partnership with David is the embodiment of all these values.”

David Beckham said: “It’s an exciting time for me to begin this partnership with Maserati; an iconic Italian brand which shares my appreciation for the very best innovation and design.

I’m looking forward to working closely with the brand at such a pivotal time in their history and continuing their growth on a global scale.”

The first act is an inspiring film showcasing the innovative spirit which sees David performing an audacious act of driving in a Maserati, just for the sheer joy of doing the unexpected. The movie sees the Maserati Ambassador driving the brand’s ultimate performance SUV - the Levante Trofeo.

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North Notts Book Bench Trail Returns This Summer Schools across North Notts are getting ready to showcase their creative talents to the region – adding final touches to their North Notts Journeys 'BookBenches’ ahead of the sculpture trail launch this summer.

The ‘BookBench’ sculpture trail, which has been organised by North Notts BID in collaboration with Wild in Art, a leading producer of spectacular public art events, will see 40 uniquely designed benches put on display across Worksop, Retford, Harworth and Tuxford for residents to find using a soon-to-be-released trail map.

Launching on Friday 18 June, the trail will run for eight weeks throughout the summer and feature colourful designs that celebrate the area’s rich literary history and the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower crossing, as well as promoting a life-long love of reading.

Sally Gillborn, chief executive of North Notts BID, said: “We are delighted to be launching the ‘BookBench’ sculpture trail across North Nottinghamshire this summer. After it was postponed last year due to Covid-19, we are excited that the public will finally be able to see the tremendous creative efforts made by local students and artists to form this captivating trail.

“When finalising the concept with Wild in Art, we thought it was important that the trail tapped into the region’s unique heritage with several of the ‘BookBench’ designs inspired by the Mayflower crossing - telling the story of its past, present and future significance. However, we have also included more modern journeys, such as a heart-warming tribute to NHS key workers who have worked tirelessly to overcome the challenges of past year.”

Due to the impact of the pandemic, many of the ‘BookBenches’ have been strategically placed in town centres to help drive footfall towards the high street in a bid to boost custom for local businesses.

Sally continued: “As lockdown restrictions start to ease over the coming months, we hope this free activity will persuade families to get outside, stay local and create their own adventures - exploring parts of North Nottinghamshire they may have never visited before. We also want to encourage

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people to share their experiences online by posting pictures on social media with the hashtag #NorthNottsJourneys, so we can enjoy the trail together after a year of isolation.”

The end of the trail will be marked by the North Notts Lit Fest, with the benches contributing as a key focal point throughout the festival by hosting readings from wellknown authors. Once the trail is over, the benches will be returned to the schools and organisations that designed them to inspire creativity and create a lasting legacy within the community.

Ben Reed, head of creative development at Wild in Art, said: “Following the postponement of the event last year, we are thrilled to be able to share the incredible ‘BookBench’ designs, each one telling a special story inspired by journeys, adventure, freedom and pioneering spirit.

“North Notts Journeys will offer both residents and visitors an opportunity to discover the local area’s cultural and creative offer as part of a safe, fun and free activity while also encouraging them to initiate their own adventures.

“Our thanks to the students, artists, sponsors and North Notts BID who have worked together to bring this special event to North Nottinghamshire, unleashing the power of creativity for all to enjoy.”

The ‘BookBench’ was one of the first sculptures to be designed by Wild in Art’s creative director, Chris Wilkinson.

Decorating ‘BookBenches’ with scenes and characters from stories is a great way to inspire children to read more widely, while trails and events around the ‘BookBenches’ take reading out of the classroom into the community and encourage families to talk about and enjoy books.

The trail map will be available to download at: www.northnottsjourneys.co.uk, from Friday 18 June and printed versions will be available to pick up in shops and cultural institutions around North Nottinghamshire.

Book bench designs, including Ranskill Primary School, Wllko Worksop and Ye Olde Bell.

News & Events

Chatsworth Farmyard Awarded Rare Breeds Accreditation Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) has awarded RBST accreditation to Chatsworth Farmyard, recognising its important contribution to the conservation of some the rarest livestock and equine breeds native to the UK. Chatsworth Farmyard is home to a number of the country’s rarest breeds of livestock and equines, including Suffolk Punch horses, Shire horses, Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs, Bagot goats and Cream Legbar chickens, with British Landrace pigs and Eriskay ponies due to join them soon.

The award comes just as the familyfriendly farmyard and children’s adventure playground reopened this spring to visitors after several months closed in line with Covid restrictions. The garden is also open and the house will reopen on 18 May. The farmyard at Chatsworth in Derbyshire has provided agricultural education and entertainment for almost half a century, and the estate has a longstanding connection with RBST. Duchess Deborah, mother of the current Duke of Devonshire, served as RBST President and the Cavendish family are valued ambassadors for native breed conservation.

RBST is the national charity that works to secure the future of rare breeds of native livestock and equines. Chatsworth Farmyard

now becomes part of the 25-strong network of RBST accredited farm parks which take part in crucial conservation programmes, manage special breeding groups, and support education about rare breeds and why they matter.

RBST Chief Executive Christopher Price: “Native breeds have an important place in a future for farming where sustainable production goes hand in hand with the natural environment, but they are also an irreplaceable part of our rural heritage. For centuries these animals ploughed our fields, took our soldiers to war and powered our wool industry, it would be devastating if they disappeared, and Chatsworth Farmyard has been doing crucial work to support the survival of some of our rarest native breeds.

I am thrilled to welcome them to the network of RBST-accredited farm parks and I look forward to working with the team.”

been to discover that the Albion breed of cattle originated here in Bakewell. They were an obvious choice for us to have here and we hope to use them in our milking demonstrations later in the year. We were lucky to be able to source our two females and look forward to welcoming their calves in the summer. I am passionate about rare breeds and their conservation and look forward to sharing our journey and exciting new breeding programmes with our visitors.”

To find out more about the Farmyard’s reopening and how to book tickets visit: www.chatsworth.org/farmyard-playground

Melissa Underwood, Chatsworth Farmyard Manager: “Since joining Chatsworth Farmyard in September 2020 we have been increasing the numbers of rare breeds kept here. One of my best moments has

Newark Air Museum's Road To Reopening Newark Air Museum is on the road to reopening, opening the external displays at the museum on three days per week, typically Friday, Saturday and Sunday; this started in April, (with the option to switch from Friday to Monday on 3 May for the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend). This will be at a reduced admission rate to reflect the reduced number of exhibits that can be seen.

As part of this re-opening the Museum Shop will also reopen under the changes to non-essential retail and offer take-out

service will be offered from the Café.

After an assessment of aircraft conditions, the museum will instigate a cleaning programme for external exhibits, with the work being undertaken by the museum’s working members.

The initial aim is towards opening the internal displays at the museum on a normal basis, from 17 May; this will be in line with the relevant Covid-Secure Regulations, which may be subject to change.

Sadly, the museum has already

cancelled the Cold War CallUp event that was planned for May, 21.

An Outdoor Aeroboot/Aerojumble will be organised for 3 July, 21.

The Cockpit-Fest 21 and Aeroboot event has been rescheduled to take place on the August Bank Holiday weekend 28, 29 & 30 Aug, 21.

The museum still plans to run an Autumn 1940s Weekend event on 2 & 3 Oct, 21.

Please be aware ALL of these proposals are subject to

change by government legislation at any time. Please check with Newark Air Museums social media sites or visit: www. newarkairmuseum.org As a volunteer managed registered charity the museum relies on public admission fees, shop sales etc. to fund its operation and it has become ever reliant on the generosity of our visitors, volunteers and staff in these unprecedented and challenging times. Online donations can still be made via: www.justgiving.com/newarkairmuseum/Donate

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News & Events Holmefield Croft, image courtesy of Julie Davison.

Gardens To Visit

Nottinghamshire National Garden Scheme gardens open in May & June.

Local Gardens open for the National Garden Scheme.

These gardens are open by arrangement:

Gardens are now opening in England in support of the National Garden Scheme and locally there are some lovely gardens waiting to welcome visitors through the garden gate. These gardens featured are ‘open by arrangement’ which means visits are prebooked for a more personalised visit on a pre-arranged date, there are a range of dates available, so visitors can decide on their most suitable option. Please visit www.ngs.org.uk for more information.

May for two weeks.

2 Holmefield Croft & Lyndhurst 2 Holmefield Croft, Scrooby, DN10 6BS and Lyndhurst, Chapel Lane, Scrooby. DN10 6AE. Joint opening for two weeks in May. Two small village gardens in the vibrant village of Scrooby, one mile from Bawtry. In addition to the two gardens open there is a community dry garden and a pinfold garden next to the church which visitors are welcome to enjoy. 2 Holmefield Croft is a wrap around small garden with colour and interest in every area. Topiary shapes of Yew and Box frame an unusual shaped front garden with specimen tree and spring tulip display, leading to an L shaped rear garden featuring unusual shrubs and trees, six distinct small gardens, flower shed and greenhouse. Lyndhurst has been developed over six years from a blank canvas to have all year round interest, but especially wonderful in spring. Small garden packed with colour and unusual plants. Dog friendly, plants for sale, refreshments at 2 Holmefield Croft. £5 per person to include refreshments. To book please telephone 01302 719668.

a farmhouse. We have a small orchard and informal beds of spring/ summer flowers. Most of garden accessible to wheelchairs, some gravel paths.

16 May, 11am-5pm Ivy Bank Cottage South Clifton, Newark, Notts.

NG23 7AG. A traditional cottage garden, with herbaceous borders, fruit trees incl a Nottinghamshire Medlar, vegetable plots and many surprises incl a stumpery, a troughery, dinosaur footprints and even fairies! Many original features: pigsties, double privy and a wash house. Children can search for animal models and explore inside the shepherd's van.

Seats around and a covered refreshment area.

13 Jun. 11am-3pm. Pre-booking available.

Patchings Art Centre Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NU. Promoting the enjoyment of art.

Established in 1988, a 50 acre site with visitor centre in converted farm buildings. Each year a 4 day art festival has a national reputation. The grounds and gardens developed to inspire and encourage artists to paint in the open, whilst providing an enjoyable and tranquil setting for visitors. New for 2021 The Artists' Trail.

The Garden Visitor’s Handbook 2021, which lists all the gardens opening across England and Wales is now published and available to order online at: ngs.org.uk For more information please visit: www.ngs.org.uk Email: Julie.davison@ngs.org.uk or call: 07979 700979.

Nottingham NGS Photo Competition Help Put Nottinghamshire’s Beautiful Gardens In The Picture The National Garden Scheme team in Nottinghamshire is running a garden photography competition this year to celebrate the beautiful gardens they open, inviting high quality, eye-catching images and offering some great prizes. National Garden Scheme garden owners and garden visitors are invited to enter photographs under the theme ‘In the Garden’ The team publicist Julie Davison said that because of the beautiful gardens in Nottinghamshire they are keen to build a portfolio of pictures that help reflect the wonderful gardens on offer to visitors. And, with prizes and inspirational garden visits lined up, sharing your photos will be the icing on the cake.

Running from 1 April to 30 Sep 21 the competition has two entry categories: 1. Garden Owner

2. Garden Visitor Each entrant can submit two photographs to a maximum size of 8MB each.

"The postcard (below) which includes details of the competition on the reverse, will be available at our garden openings until September and we hope that all our visitors, whatever their age, will enjoy photographing the gardens and entering their images," adds Julie. "We look forward to receiving the entries, and to sharing them across our Nottinghamshire Facebook page with the winners appearing on the National Garden Scheme website later this year."

All entries must be submitted through the National Garden Scheme website which also includes the full terms and conditions: ngs.org.uk/ nottinghamshire-photography-competition

16 May. 2pm-5pm. Pre-booking essential.

27 Jun. 1pm-5pm Norwell Nurseries Norwell, Notts. NG23 6JX Jewel box of over 2,500 different, beautiful and unusual plants sumptuously set out in a one acre plantsman’s garden incl shady garden with orchids, woodland gems, cottage garden borders, alpine and scree areas. Pond with opulently planted margins. Extensive herbaceous borders and effervescent colour themed beds. Sand beds showcase Mediterranean, North American and alpine plants..

23 May. 1pm-4pm. Pre-booking available.

Upper Grove Farm Newark, Nottinghamshire. NG23 6NG. We are a country garden around

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31 May. 12.30pm-4.30pm.

Halam Gardens and Wildflower Meadow nr Southwell, Notts. NG22 8AX. Lovely mix of a very popular beautiful, well-known, organic, rural plant lovers' garden with clematis, striking viburnums amongst herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns, lots of pond life; contrasting with small wrap-around cottage garden and 6 acre wildflower meadow - part of an organic farm.

6 Jun. 2pm-5pm. Pre-booking available.

Primrose Cottage Beckingham, Doncaster, Notts. DN10 4NN. Old fashioned cottage garden.

Walled herbaceous border, well stocked shrubbery, many old roses, kitchen garden, summerhouse and greenhouse. Secret fernery and courtyard, herb garden, looking onto bespoke archway hosting many clematis.

13 Jun. 1pm-5pm. Pre-booking available.

Askham Gardens Markham Moor, Retford, Notts.

NG22 0RP Variety of pleasant English village gardens, with a flower festival in the church. Nursery House is a plantsman's garden, secluded and private; featuring an attractive water feature. Dovecote Cottage is an enchanting terraced cottage garden with amazing roses on the walls, perennial beds and attractive raised fish pond. Orchard House's back garden contains flower beds, shrubs, fruit trees, lawns, fish pond, raised beds with vegetables.

The Stables incorporates a fantastic hedged kitchen garden and large koi pond, herbaceous bed in the making and new colourful beds surround the house. .

For all the latest information visit: www.ngs.org.uk

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Doncaster Sheffield Airport Increases Community Investment Fund for Grassroots Charities Community groups given the opportunity to apply to a £10,000 project funding pot.

The airport owner and developer of the adjacent GatewayEast project, Peel L&P, has doubled its Community Investment Fund (CIF) value this year to £10,000. This gave more local community groups the opportunity to apply for valuable financial support in a difficult year, where local charities and community associations are under enormous pressure.

Eligible community groups applied to the Airport Consultative Committee (ACC), the organisation that manages the Community Investment Fund (CIF) on behalf of the airport and Peel L&P and that facilitates communication between the airport, local communities, councils, and businesses.

The funding is available to sustainable community pro-

jects, which are within a tenmile radius of the airport and not eligible for local authority or national funding, including voluntary community and self-help groups. Peel L&P and DSA are keen to support projects which share their company values of improving health and wellbeing, heritage conservation, environmental improvement and community cohesion.

Previous successful projects include new shirts for the 2021 cohort of Doncaster Schools Football Association of players AKA ‘Donny Boys’ and funds to move the Wadworth Maypole from its location at the edge of the A1 to a safer position in the centre of the village green. They are both great examples of those community organisations and pro-

jects eligible for support from the airport’s Community Investment Fund.

Robert Hough CBE, Chairman of Peel Airports, said: “The grant to move the Wadworth Maypole is one of the more unusual requests. However, as a focal point of the community’s heritage conservation and a central part of community celebration, it was a compelling request. We were pleased to support this historic part of the local community, particularly one associated with regrowth and renewal.”

“Donny Boys provide grassroots football for young players between eight and 16 years and we are proud to fund an organisation that supplies important health benefits and wellbeing for its young players.

We have been deprived of team sports during lockdown and we are delighted to kit out the next generation of young players and get them back to the sport that they love.”

Neal Biddle, Peel L&P’s Development Director for GatewayEast added: “We’re pleased to be able to extend the financial support for local charities that do invaluable work in the community and we’d encourage groups who meet the criteria and in need of a helping hand with their projects, to make an application.”

Applications are now closed.

Successful applications will be announced in early June.

More details and application form can be found here: flydsa. co.uk/about-us/community

Dip, dunk, toast, freeze, blitz and bake for Notts!

Get creative and help to reduce waste with Veolia.

In Notts, Veolia (Nottinghamshire County Councils waste and recycling contractors) are encouraging residents to reconsider binning a household favourite and help to reduce the 20 million slices of bread thrown away every day in the UK. Seasonal celebrations often include an increase in food purchasing, and then ultimately food wastage, but for the humble loaf all is not lost. Toast can be more than a buttery breakfast choice! The average person in the UK throws out more than half of a loaf of bread every month because it’s not used in time. It’s dough joke – one million slices of bread go in the bin every hour.

Top tips to: Make Toast Not Waste • Bread can be kept for longer by putting it in the freezer and be used straight from frozen, it will still have the same delicious taste.

• Get creative with your loaf, experiment with the tasty, convenient and affordable toppings and ideas such as Bunny shaped Toast.

• Turn those crusts and stale slices into bread and butter pudding.

• Don't forget to dip and dunk - Eggs should not be left out. They come in recyclable cardboard packaging, their shells can go into home compost bins, and their toasty soldiers help reduce bread waste.

Join us and lets #MakeToastNotWaste Lea Hawkes, General Manager for Veolia said: "During lockdown many turned to baking, we’re encouraging Notts residents to continue this trend by reducing their food waste and loving their leftovers.”

Based on seasonal surpluses a range of recipe cards aid the reduction in food waste all year round. Download your favourite at: www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire/ LYLseasonalrecipecards To find out more call 0203 567 4370 or visit: www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire

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Celebrating 10 Years Of Art In Notts Artists across Nottinghamshire are opening their studios through May and June to celebrate 10 years of Open Studios Notts. Studios will open virtually and where restrictions allow, they will open their doors for actual visits. The artists are listed on www.osnotts.co.uk where information about their virtual and actual open studios can be found on the artists’ profile pages.

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ver the last ten years, the Open Studios Notts initiative has supported over 1,120 artists. Around 500 individual artists have taken part, and around 650 have participated as part of a group.

Sherwood Forest Wood-Firing Society and Patchings at Calverton are two North Notts groups that have participated every year in some capacity.

Griffin and Sinclair are one of the two studios in Nottinghamshire that have participated in every one of the 10 years of Open Studios. The award-winning, family business was formed

by Lee Sinclair in 1974 with his wife Jill, and he was joined by his daughter Rosalind and her husband Daniel in 2013.

Their workshops are situated in beautiful 18th century outbuildings across from the family home in Laneham.

The other studio that has participated in all 10 years is Susan Isaac in Upton. Susan is a painter and sculptor, who has won many awards for her art

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and was a ‘wildcard’ winner in the 2020 Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year.

Potter, Ann Robbins, has lived in North Notts for over 40 years but only took up working with clay when she retired from business.

Ann has taken part in OS Notts on several occasions. She is a member of the Sherwood Forest Wood Firing Society and makes glazed functional pots.

Her studio is an old Victorian salting house, which stands in the orchard of her home in Scrooby.

The Dovecote Gallery and studios is at Poplars Farm in Styrrup. It is the sculpture studio of Hilary Cartmel and Michael Johnson, with guest artists also exhibiting in the gallery. The 270 year-old farm building was built as a productive part of the farming economy, and is a work of art in itself. Hilary and Michael have also taken part in OS Notts for a number of years.

First timers to Open Studios Notts this year include Michelle

Reader at Harley Foundation Studios and NeblinaArt, a rural studio and gardens. Michelle makes colourful and characterful large-scale sculptures from recycled household and industrial waste materials, encouraging people to consider both the environmental impact and the creative potential of the materials they throw away.

NeblinaArt is a voluntary organisation, a network founded by disabled artists, whose purpose is to promote the creation, enjoyment and appreciation of visual and performing arts through workshops, exhibitions and debate. The studio is a rural retreat in Rockley, which also has an emerging sculpture garden.

Whatever style of art you enjoy, there is an artist for you to discover or revisit. From painting to pottery, ceramics, sculpture, music, dance, jewellery, glass work, textiles, mixed media, photography, our region is full of creative endeavour and

inspiration. See page 26 to be inspired by our featured artist Emma Mayle at Stopped Stock Glass in Balderton, who is also taking part in this year’s Open Studios.

To celebrate the 10th anniversary, Open Studios Notts are encouraging you to participate too. As well as visiting the studios (online or in person), you can visit the Inspire 10 Years of Open Studios exhibitions in West Bridgford, Mansfield Central and Retford libraries and take part in the anniversary cake competition (see box for details).

For more information on all the celebrations for Open Studios Notts 2021 visit www. osnotts.co.uk and on social media: on Instagram @osnotts, Facebook @openstudiosnotts, Twitter @OSNotts and YouTube @OpenStudiosNotts.

For information about the Inspire Open Studios Anniversary Exhibition visit: www.inspireculture.org.uk / osnotts

Imagery courtesy of Open Studios Notts.

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Southwell Music Festival Returns Six days of exquisite music in the heart of Nottinghamshire.

Southwell Music Festival is pleased to announce its 2021 return with a programme of classical and choral music due to take place at venues in Southwell from Wednesday 25 Monday 30 August 2021.

The Festival has been gaining a national reputation with fans of classical and choral music. With many concerts taking place in the fine surroundings and acoustics of Southwell Minster, it offers a memorable experience for seasoned concert-goers and a warm welcome to new audiences, with the programme also featuring a family concert and a variety of free fringe events.

Southwell Music Festival Artistic Director Marcus Farnsworth said: “We are delighted to announce that the 2021 Southwell Music Festival will go ahead in August. The Festival will welcome world class instrumentalists and singers to Southwell after what has felt like a very long wait.

Cake Competition!

Since you can never have enough cake, especially for a birthday celebration, the team at OSNotts is inviting everyone, young and old, to get creative and make a special cake to share on social media in a virtual celebratory party.

You can make your cake in any way you like, draw, paint, sculpt, bake, knit, sew, collage, digital art, music, poems, song and dance, anything goes! Then photograph or video your creation and post it on social media using #osnottscake.

After the recent government announcements, it looks hopeful that we will be in a very different place in August to where we are now, and we will be monitoring the national situation closely to ensure we can present a festival that is stimulating, uplifting

and also safe for both audiences and performers.

Our Festival Friends have been tremendously supportive in helping us survive the pandemic. Our 2021 Friends Scheme will launch in March and we hope you will consider joining us. Your support will help us ensure a successful Festival in 2021 and to secure the future of the organisation.”

The full Festival programme will be revealed at a Launch event, due to take place on 28 May – look out for further details to be announced soon.

Sponsorship opportunities will also be available for local businesses wishing to show support for the Festival this year.

Members of the Festival Friends membership scheme will receive Priority Booking once the programme has been announced. Anyone is welcome to join the Festival Friends, with Bronze Membership costing £50.

Join the Southwell Music Festival email list for regular updates – southwellmusicfestival.com – or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, just search “Southwell Music Festival”.

Marcus Farnsworth conducts at the 2019 Southwell Music Festival. Image by Dick Makin.

If you include your name and category in the description on your post you could be in for a chance to win a prize in the birthday cake competition. Entries opened on Monday 19 April and close on Monday 14 June.

Competition categories are: A – practicing artist (i.e. someone for whom art or craft is their main income source) B – adult over 18, (not making income from art or craft) C – young person (over 12) D – child (under 12) Full details of the competition, the prizes and how to enter, visit the OSNotts website: www.osnotts.co.uk.

Winners will be announced on the OS Notts website and social media on June 28.

For more information on all the celebrations for Open Studios Notts 2021 visit www.osnotts.co.uk and on social media: on Instagram @osnotts, Facebook @ openstudiosnotts, Twitter @OSNotts and YouTube @ OpenStudiosNotts. For information about the Inspire Open Studios Anniversary Exhibition visit www. inspireculture.org.uk/osnotts.

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Empowering Communities The latest phase of development of Newark’s exciting new YMCA Newark and Sherwood Community and Activity Village has begun, with provisional completion set for spring 2022. Made gets the low-down on what’s in store for young people, families and sports clubs…

Groundbreaking Todd Cauthorn and YMCA CEO Craig Berens.

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he new Community and Activity Village complex is the YMCA’s impressive flagship project in Newark, based on Lord Hawke way off Bowbridge Road and, is already home to athletic track, a multi-use games area and two 3G football pitches.

As a non-profit charity with community needs at its heart, the core purpose of the YMCA’s multi-million-pound community investment will be to provide young people with a safe, caring and stimulating educational environment in which they can belong, contribute, and more importantly, thrive.

With a contract signed with RG Carter construction, the YMCA have now officially broken ground on the development of the main Village building and are working towards a provisional completion date of spring 2022. Planning permission is already in place for the entire project, which is being supported by a number of charitable trusts, community grants and fundraising events.

Dedicated to promoting youth development and social responsibility in the local area, plans for the Village’s main building will accommodate everything from youth training, education provisions

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Artist's impression of the Newark South-East elevation.

and childcare through to health and fitness facilities and a community hub.

The not-for-profit community space is driven entirely by the firm belief that everyone deserves a chance to benefit from a broad range of educational and activity facilities for health, wellbeing and development. It’s a belief and mission that reflects the core value of the YMCA. The Newark and Sherwood division stems back to 1871 when it was opened by a group of friends for people in Nottinghamshire, and it has been bringing positive support to communities ever since. In collaboration with Nottinghamshire YMCA, 2018 saw the launch of YMCA Newark and Sherwood as its own independent charity, shaped by local people with the aim to support local aspirations and challenges.

The concept of the Village is a clear testament to the commitment the YMCA is making to the area and follows an intense period of in-depth study and critical appraisal on the diversity of needs and challenges of the Newark and Sherwood communities. In particular, following national reports that alarmingly Newark and Sherwood has ranked as one of the worst areas in the country for

social deprivation, with some wards facing life expectancies a dismal ten years less than the UK national average.

The new Village will offer a lifeline to Newark and Sherwood and as such has garnered huge support not just across the region but on a national level. Regional supporters include Nottinghamshire County Council, Newark Town Council, Newark and Sherwood District Council and FCC Communities.

Including the existing facilities, the entire development will cost approximately £16.5m - with the second phase alone costing £11.5m. The project has benefitted from incredible input from various funding streams ranging from D2N2, Football Foundation together with their partners at the Premier League and The FA (on behalf of the government), and Triodos community investment initiatives to name just a few.

The team at the YMCA are also continuing to work with key stakeholders to secure essential funding to ensure the project benefits fully from its vision.

It’s a worthy example of how a truly collaborative venture will unlock lifeshaping opportunities for everyone in Newark and its surrounding areas.

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Plans for the site and interior of the Newark YMCA.

Local and surrounding communities are already enjoying some aspects of the space with huge excitement surrounding the site and its full opening in 2022. There are a number of outdoor facilities which are already open at the site, including 3G football pitches for community and club use, a multi-use games court and an athletic track, plus numerous community projects ranging from exercise sessions and childcare to YMCA Digital workshops for students at colleges and schools such as Newark Academy.

Plans for the Village will be on three key areas – healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. Within these key areas, facilities will include a dance studio, cycle track, canoeing, integrated health services, skate park, art studio, digital media suites, recording and rehearsal space, nursery, education spaces and a community café, amongst many others from a varied and exciting list in what promises to be a true gamechanger for the development of the community.

Some youth and family programmes have already begun, and these will be developed further to include a community training kitchen, adult education classes, youth-led community

projects, volunteering, college courses and apprenticeships.

councils and the community to ensure our ambitious vision becomes a reality.

Once finished, the Village will be able to support thousands of community members each week across all areas and facilities, expecting approximately 1,000 people on-site at peak times. Facilities will be open to everyone to use and be accompanied by integrated programmes and scholarship schemes.

"By bringing together opportunities in sport, arts, business, education, and mental health, we will be able to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of people across North Nottinghamshire and beyond.”

Pathways to education, qualifications and employment will enable learners to enrol on accredited courses with YMCA’s prospective education partners Lincoln College Group, Inspire, YMCA Awards and REAL Education. Apprenticeships will be core to the operation of the Village, integrating on-site accredited education and training with service delivery.

Todd Cauthorn, Executive Director for YMCA Newark and Sherwood explained: "This pioneering flagship project is unique in that it puts the future of young people first.

“It is a privilege to be working with so many fantastic community-minded partners, and we are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support we have received so far from funders, local

The Village itself is just a starting point as YMCA will be developing services across the wider district over the coming years to help energise local people to fulfil their potential.

By 2024, the YMCA plans to accommodate at least 38 new apprenticeships in areas such as childcare, sports, leisure, hospitality, admin, finance, HR and IT, and at least 1,200 learners per year in addition to providing at least 137 full-time equivalent jobs.

The plans are inspirational and will bring that vital injection of positivity long awaited by the youth of the Newark and Sherwood area.

Details on the development and planned facilities along with opening hours and events for the facilities already on site are available from: ymcanewarksherwood.org

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The Arts Society Dukeries Have you an interest in 'The Arts'? If so, our Society may appeal to you.

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ere at the Dukeries Society we offer our members and their friends nine excellent and varied art lectures each year, plus Study/Special Interest days.

As the name suggests, our Society covers a wide range of art topics and subjects such as paintings and the artists, statues and monuments, buildings from castles to stately homes, classical music and composers to more popular music, museums and galleries, all from the past to the modern day. We also have lectures in diverse topics too, for example a few of the past subjects have covered the Roman Empire, the Silk Road, needlework, clothes fashion and design, jewellery, glass ornaments, stained glass windows, theatre, photography, historical expeditions and art in advertising.

We are part of The Arts Society which has a global network of over 380 local societies.

The Dukeries Society began in February 1981 and now has around 170 members.

The Arts Society holds a list of approved, knowledgeable and entertaining speakers from which the programme of lectures are drawn.

Generally meetings Wednesday of most Centre, Long Lane, (Covid restrictions illustrated one-hour Sculpture at Cosby Beach.

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are on the first months at the Civic Carlton in Lindrick permitting) for an lecture, followed by

questions. For a less formal social side, our Society offers members and guests tea or coffee before the lecture. As these lectures cannot take place during Covid restrictions, and it may well be sometime before we can meet again in person, we are currently having lectures via Zoom.

In addition to the regular meetings, there are usually two extra Study/Special Interest days, when more time can be given to take an in-depth look at a particular topic. These days have three, one-hour lectures throughout the day, with time for a leisurely lunch. In the past, we have enjoyed a great variety of subjects, including the Chinese Imperial Court and costume of the Qing Dynasty, the changing face of fashion and jewellery with costume jewellery from Downton Abbey and the rebuilding of London including the Houses of Parliament.

Arts Society members receive a lovely glossy, informative national magazine full of interesting articles and notices of forthcoming events and exhibitions.

Through Zoom meetings, our members have kept in touch and in addition been entertained with electronic newsletters, art programmes on YouTube and joined other societies for their Zoom talks.

There are usually two, one day trips to places of special interest plus a four-night

holiday packed with artistic and historical places to visit, frequently including exhibitions and organised private tours.

Recent day trips have included Packwood House, Baddesley Clinton, Charlecote Manor Park Elton Hall and Castle Howard plus a visit to Birmingham with its Jewellery Quarter and City Museum/Art Gallery.

Members of the Arts Society have enjoyed short holidays to many places, including in recent years Eastbourne, Northumberland and Wales. Later this year we hope to run our Liverpool holiday with a stop at Nostell Priory on the way, a city tour, visits to several Galleries and Albert Dock, as well as site seeing to include Port Sunlight and Crosby beach.

A few members help with varied tasks to maintain and preserve 'The Arts' and our artistic heritage for the wider community and future generations.

Trails of Discovery For nearly twenty years many Societies have created 'Trails of Discovery' for their local areas. The first trails were made for children to follow in churches, but more recently there have been new initiatives in other places of worship and historic buildings, and also Trails around towns and villages. Memory Trails, designed for use by groups working with those who live with dementia, have also been made over Port Sunlight.

Upcoming Lectures 5 May Photographic Odyssey: 'Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition captured on Camera' 10.30 for 11am start.

Speaker: Mark Cottle.

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Antarctic expedition in 1914 his ship, the Endurance, was trapped and eventually crushed in the pack ice. After camping for five months on the ice, Shackleton’s men rowed to the remote Elephant Island. From there, Shackleton sailed for help to South Georgia over 800 miles away. Over three months later he returned to rescue the crew of the Endurance. Frank Hurley, one of the great photographers of the 20th century, was the expedition’s official Iconic and famous paintings from all eras are part of the lecture programme. Imagery courtesy of The Arts Society, Dukeries.

the last few years. They guide people living from dementia around a church with wording to prompt memories and discussion.

The Arts Society Dukeries has made several trails in this area, including a Memory Trail in Carlton in Lindrick and also a Village Trail at Scrooby. Children’s Trails in churches can be found at Cuckney, Edwinstowe, Blyth and Carlton in Lindrick. Discovering a historic place of worship and its artworks, artefacts and social history can be inspiring and prompt young people to explore the stories behind their local landmarks. It is a joy to see their curiosity come to light. Recently the team has created trails at Babworth, Scrooby and Austerfield churches to tie in with the Mayflower 400 Celebrations, and local school children and Brownies have helped to launch the trails.

One members' efforts have just been recognised with a national award from The Arts Society, for all her volunteering work on Trails of Discovery over a number of years both in the local and the whole of the East Midlands area.

Arts Volunteering The Arts Society Dukeries has always supported initiatives that encourage young arts projects in the local community under our Arts Volunteering wing. Over the last few years grants have been given to a number of schools and charities to develop a range of arts activities with primary aged children.

These have included a superheroes workshop with the siblings’ group at Bluebell Hospice,

print workshops with Ranby C of E Primary School, a papier-mâché workshop at Ramsden Primary school to create models of bugs and a grant to pay for sculpture workshops at Weston Park Art Gallery for all the children at Hallcroft Infants School Retford. Unfortunately this last project did not take place due to the current pandemic, but has been rescheduled and will take place whenever circumstances allow. Some members of the Arts Society have volunteered to take part in these activities and have worked alongside both the professional artists who ran the projects, staff in the schools and the children. Whilst having lots of fun and enjoyment, the children benefit by learning new skills doing the various activities and hopefully start their interest in the arts.

As we have been unable to work with schools during the pandemic, we have donated money to Nottinghamshire Womens' Aid for the purchase of art materials for the staff, who are doing Art Therapy with the many children, who use their services, after escaping or experiencing domestic abuse and/or violence.

Heritage Volunteering The Society is also closely involved in heritage conservation. Volunteers have helped in book conservation at Welbeck Abbey. Work at Mansfield and Doncaster Museums involves the recording and accessioning of artefacts.

For details on the Zoom lecture programme, call Chairman, Suzanne on 01909 290488 or visit: www.theartssociety.org/dukeries.

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narrative of an epic journey which captures with great artistry new and amazing landscapes within which a remarkable human drama is played out. The aim of the Lecture is to capture Hurley’s achievements as a photographer of the Antarctic in the first flush of human contact when it was still essentially terra incognita.

2 Jun 'The Mystery of Holbein’s Ambassadors' 10.30 for 11am start.

Speaker: Anthony Russell.

Hans Holbein was the first great mainland painter to spend much time in England and he brought with him a sophistication and skill with far reaching consequences for this island’s artistic development. His 'Ambassadors' is recognised by the National Gallery of London as one of its greatest treasures. It dates from a tradition in the arts when no object was without meaning and symbolism.

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Lecture studies this painting, looks at the detail, then considers the tempestuous circumstances of its creation and the hidden messages concealed within it.

Non-members can contact us and watch a zoom Lecture for £5.

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Pilgrim Roots News

Commemorative Tree Plantings Mark Mayflower 400 Sherwood Forest Trust continue their Mayflower 400 Legacy Oaks Scheme Dr Anna Scott, Heritage Consultant & Chair of the Pilgrim Roots partnership.

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ecent Pilgrims’ heritage news includes the commemorative planting of oak and apple trees, a new Mayflower-themed play area, a planting competition, and lots more online content about the Pilgrims’ story for you to enjoy from home.

On 17th March 2021, two special trees were planted in the grounds of one of the ‘Pilgrim Churches’, All Saints’ Church in Babworth.

Sherwood Forest Trust planted a Mayflower 400 Legacy Oak to mark 400 years since the Pilgrims’ voyage and Nottinghamshire’s rich history, symbolised by oak trees.

A Pilgrim 400 apple tree was also planted, cultivated by horticulturalist John Stirland after being discovered as a new, unmatched variety in a Nottinghamshire garden. Apple trees have been gifted to places connected to the Pilgrims’ story, locally and internationally. The Pilgrim Woman sculptures now installed in the Danum Gallery, Doncaster and on the Trent riverside in Gainsborough feature a Tudor woman holding an apple, after sculptor Rachel Carter and John Stirland were inspired to work together to mark the anniversary.

Sherwood Forest Trust launched their Mayflower 400 Legacy Oaks projects to plant 400 commemorative oaks late last year. Most were planted in the grounds of Hodsock Priory near Blyth in the ‘Pilgrim Plantation’, which may be well established in time for Mayflower 500 in 2120!

Guests at the planting of the Sherwood Oak at Babworth Church, Sir Jack Whitaker planted the tree.

the story from US and UK perspectives. A new ‘Facebook Live’ series launched in February, featuring Q&A sessions with Pilgrims’ heritage experts (recordings can be accessed online). There’s also a special short film titled ‘We Are Still Here’, exploring 400 years of Wampanoag history and how the arrival of European colonists forever changed their way of life.

The new trees at Babworth add to its already extensive Pilgrims’ heritage – the church is part of the wider regional Pilgrims Trail and attracts visitors interested in its history of religious non-conformity associated with Separatist leader Richard Clifton. The Pilgrims Trail starts in Retford’s Pilgrims Gallery at Bassetlaw Museum which, in line with the current national roadmap, hopes to reopen after 17 May. For current advice and updates from the Pilgrim Roots team, visit the pilgrimroots.co.uk website.

The Pilgrim Roots project recently announced 2021’s ‘Three Sisters Planting Competition’, open this year to individuals/families and schools/groups to grow corn, squash and beans. 2021 is the 400th anniversary of the First Thanksgiving in America, where the Pilgrims ate these crops which the Native Americans had taught them to grow.

In further enhancements to the town, a new Mayflower-themed play facility has been installed by Bassetlaw District Council in King’s Park, Retford. Bespoke ship-styled equipment has been designed for 3-14 year olds featuring nets, slides, game and search panels, stepping platforms, climbing walls and talk tubes, following community consultation in 2019.

The national Mayflower 400 programme continues to provide a range of interesting content online, exploring different aspects of

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Pilgrim Roots To find out more about Pilgrims Roots news and events visit: www.pilgrimroots.org www.mayflower400uk.org www.bassetlawchristianheritage.com www.imaginationmuseum.co.uk

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Visit www.bassetlawchristianheritage.com for details of wider faith events, heritage conferences and guest speakers and www.discovergainsborough. com/pilgrim-roots carries information on group tours and special events across the Lincolnshire part of the Pilgrim Roots region.

Alternatively, staff from the Pilgrims Gallery can coordinate with the churches to ensure they are open for independent travellers – contact details as below.

The International Mayflower Compact partnership was created to bring together 11 core UK member destinations across England, alongside the United States of America, the Native American community and the Netherlands.

The international Mayflower compact partners are united in their passion to commemorate the anniversary and to celebrate shared values of freedom, democracy, humanity and the future.

While on the Pilgrims Trail, you will pass interesting sites and beautiful countryside. Why not extend your stay with a picnic in Clumber Park, shopping in Retford or Bawtry, or lunch at the Tuxford Windmill. Other local attractions of historic interest are Rufford Abbey Country Park, Creswell Crags, Hodsock Priory and Mr Straw’s House in Worksop – to name a few!

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While visiting the Pilgrims Gallery, take a tour of the rest of Bassetlaw Museum: set in the beautiful Georgian Amcott House, the Museum boasts a rural heritage centre, archaeology room and costume display, as well as temporary exhibitions.

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All with their own unique story to tell about the part their location played in the Mayflower journey. There are over 30 million US descendants of the passengers and crew who sailed on the Mayflower. And the Mayflower 400 project aims to reach out to these descendants and other ancestral tourists to invite them to visit England.

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Visit www.bassetlawchristianheritage.com for details of wider faith events, heritage conferences and guest speakers and www.discovergainsborough. com/pilgrim-roots carries information on group tours and special events across the Lincolnshire part of the Pilgrim Roots region.

For many the story of the Mayflower is synonymous with Plymouth – on both sides of the Atlantic.

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A great place to start is at the Pilgrims Gallery at Bassetlaw Museum, Retford, where our friendly staff will be delighted to advise you on places to stay, eat and visit. There is plenty of local hospitality, but Retford is conveniently located at the crossing of the East Coast mainline (90 minutes from London and 40 minutes from York) and Sheffield-Lincoln line (around 35 minutes from both). A Pilgrim Roots tour can easily be incorporated into a wider tour of Britain.

For more information visit our website: www.pilgrimroots.org call: 07725 768388 email: isabelle.richards@bassetlaw.gov.uk or search pilgrimroots @pilgrimroots

We’d love you to share your trail journey with us! Please take selfies or snaps at the trail sites and post them with us. You could also ‘like’ our pages to see other people making their pilgrimage along the trail.

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Health & Fitness Wildlife Trust Nottinghamshire

Looking Ahead At Idle Valley Exciting times ahead for Idle Valley Nature Reserve and for visitors old and new.

Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

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’ve often used these pages to promote Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s largest site, the spectacular Idle Valley Nature Reserve near Retford. Yet as I write this piece, buoyed by the burst of colour offered by spring flowers and the sight of early butterflies on the wing, the extra daylight presented by the clocks going forward and the prospect of the end of the necessary but onerous ‘stay local’ advice – I’m truly excited about restarting my regular explorations of this special place in the weeks and months ahead.

The arrival of spring at Idle Valley brings all the delights you might expect of a large wetland nature reserve, such as the opportunity to admire the aerial acrobatics of swifts and swallows or the joys of seeing water birds rear their chicks. Amongst the species that migrate here for the summer include the many warbler that fill the reedbeds and scrub with wonderful song, including the reed warbler, willow warbler and grasshopper warbler.

As May arrives there will also be the distinct possibility of hearing your first cuckoo of the year and at Idle Valley Nature Reserve you will also have the chance to see and hear the turtle dove with the site being one of the species' last strongholds in the county. As spring rolls into summer visitors will have the opportunity to see the hobby, one of our smaller birds of prey, stalking dragonflies over the lagoons.

In addition to the birdlife for which the reserve is rightly renowned, there are plenty of opportunities to see fascinating butterflies and other invertebrates. Beneath the surface of the water there will be all manner of fish as well as eels – including young ‘glass eels’ that may have only just arrived back in the UK after more than 300 days drifting across the oceans from their hatching grounds. The River Idle is one of the rivers where conservation groups hope to see a revival in the fortunes of this threatened species and a special eel pass has been fitted between the river and the large sheltered Belmoor Lake at the southern end of the reserve to act as a haven for the fish.

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Now Open

Whilst not strictly ‘wildlife’ other creatures you are likely to see at Idle Valley are sheep and cattle from our conservation grazing programme.

Traditional breeds of cattle such as Lincoln Red and Long Horn and sheep breeds such as Hebridean and Herdwick do a great job of helping us to prevent large areas of grassland from developing into scrub and woodland and their calves and lambs always add interest for visitors each spring. One of the aims of our recent fundraising appeal was to extend sensitive grazing management to new areas of the reserve. This will help us create a more diverse mix of habitats to benefit a wide range of species, from insects to wildflowers thorough to small mammals and of course birds.

The ‘headline act’ for our recent appeal was the beaver and later this year we hope to be able to welcome at least four to help us keep important wetland areas clear of trees and scrub to provide feeding and nesting areas for birds and, indirectly, to provide good opportunities for bird watching. Whilst we’re sure that many will be keen to visit to see the beavers once they arrive I should probably point out that they are mainly nocturnal and pretty elusive. Your chances of spotting one will be quite slim, but there will certainly be more chance than there is at the moment!

Health & Beauty

The Wildlife Trust’s café at Idle Valley Nature Reserve is now back open between 10am and 3pm, 7 days a week.

The team are serving a selection of drinks and snacks to take-away and the charity plans to reopen the shop area as soon as possible. The toilets currently remain closed.

Updates about facilities and opening times can be found by visiting: facebook.com/ IdleValleyNatureReserve

The response to our appeal has been very generous and we are currently over 70% of the way to our ambitious £250,000 target.

Almost 3000 have also responded to our survey to solicit views on the beavers’ planned return and to gather information on local wildlife sightings. Well over 90% of respondents welcome the prospect of these charismatic and hugely beneficial ‘wetland engineers’ making a home at Idle Valley Nature Reserve.

With the prospect of a wonderful spring and summer of wildlife watching ahead, we are also delighted that we have been able to reopen the café for take-away service 7 days a week. We are now busy making plans to reopen our shop. Being able to welcome customers and visitors to support our conservation work through their café and shop purchases is vital to our long-term plans – so do call into to the café and shop if you’re visiting.

Like many parks, wildlife areas and other greenspaces, Idle Valley Nature Reserve has received its fair share of first time visitors over the past year with people forced to stay local and encouraged to explore options to exercise closer to home.

We very much hope that many of those who discovered the reserve during lockdowns will become regular visitors in the future. We look forward to giving them an increasingly warm welcome as and when we are able to fully reopen the café facilities and to restart our programme of walks and family activities.

Image opposite: Idle Valley view, Gee White.

This page from top: Cuckoo, Amy Lewis; Araniella cucurbitina on broom at Idle Valley, Gee White; Beaver, Nick Upton Cornwall Wildlife Trust; Eel, Jack Perks.

In the meantime, we would urge anyone that’s not yet discovered the delights of the Idle Valley Nature Reserve to take a look before the urge to head further afield kicks in. Just because we have the opportunity to return to our old habits and haunts doesn’t mean we have to. And, with a gem like the Idle Valley on your doorstep it’d be remiss to not give it a try for yourself this spring.

Further details about Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s other reserves across the county and the Bring Back Beavers campaign can be found at nottinghamshirewildlife.org

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Staithes Beck from North Side. Oil on Emma in the studio, image courtesy of Neil Pledger. canvas by Susan Isaac,

Arts & Culture

The Love Of Glass Glass artist Emma Mayle, owner of Stopped Clock in Newark, talks all things bright and beautiful as she presents her latest colourful collection of vibrant jewellery and contemporary interior pieces to Made.

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lass has been a popular medium with artists for centuries and has long been used in pieces for personal adornment. In fact the Egyptians were particularly keen on combining gold with coloured glass and gemstones, and it is renowned for offering a myriad of colours and tonal effects which help to make each piece unique.

“There is just so much you can do with glass”, Emma enthuses.

“Glass has this delicate fragility which makes it so enchanting” explains Emma, “and yet it can be bold, and this contrast I think is what makes it so popular. You can wear a piece that makes a statement or wear a delicate piece that will understatedly complement an outfit. The key is in choosing the right piece in line with the narrative of your day.”

Certain colours contain certain metal elements and you just never know how they will react with others in the kiln. This makes it an interesting gamble every time, and so an artist can end up with some incredible tonal effects and colour combinations.

“There are so many techniques and it is constantly evolving. You are always learning from the reactive nature and fragility of it, and the work becomes almost intuitive and sensory as you learn to work alongside the glass, and accept its relationship with the kiln.”

The versatility of glass as a medium is widely admired in the artist world, often creatively married with another elements such as wood or metal to produce some truly spectacular pieces that boldly achieve perhaps what other mediums do not.

For an artist it can be both exhilarating and challenging, and offer up endless possibilities.

Emma was first introduced to glass art after a number of work and life changes saw her embark on a new journey into the art of decorative crafts at Lincoln University, during which she experimented “Glass has this with stone, wood, glass and a number of other mediums. Whilst she quite liked the aesthetics delicate fragility which of metal it soon transpired that metal wasn’t so makes it so enchanting” keen on her.

“I just kept breaking the materials!” Emma laughs. “It just wasn’t for me. I did enjoy stone though, and I wouldn’t mind taking that up again at some point. But it was glass that really stole my heart.” Four years into running Stopped Clock, with a legion of fans and an inbox full of bespoke requests, it would seem there is no broken glass in this love story.

So why is it called Stopped Clock?

“Ah this stems from a phrase I find very empowering”, Emma offers.

“Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day. I just thought it was the perfect positive note for the business."

Interestingly though no clocks have yet been made in glass, although Emma assures us that this could well be on the cards any time soon, amongst a seemingly endless list of ongoing and new projects. These are busy times and Emma’s hands are certainly showing no signs of stopping!

Stopped Clock’s colourful jewellery line features distinctive bar necklaces and drop pendants, chunky rings, elegant bracelets and a variety of earrings suspended by studs, hooks and hoops. Each piece is lovingly hand made by Emma and goes through a variety of cold-working stages and dual kiln firings, and then the edges are refined carefully with a grinder to produce the signature clean lines and transparent straight edges which have made Emma’s pieces so popular. It is a lengthy process that requires patience aplenty. Thankfully Emma’s beautifully serene working studio at the bottom of her garden offers the perfect sanctuary to step back into a slower pace and enjoy the process in its own time.

“I find the work so therapeutic and yet energising,” Emma explains.

“I’ll sketch my ideas and then come down here and let the work flow as it needs to without making any set plans, and I’ll often have several batches of work each at different stages on the go, so I have the variety and yet no pressure to complete each piece at a specific time. I’ll put on some musical soundtracks, perhaps a nod to my classical upbringing with the piano, and just enjoy the squirrels for

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Emma's unique jewellery designs.

company. It’s my time to reflect and create, until I am required back on parenting duties of course!” she laughs.

Stopped Clock’s interior range is primarily inspired by pattern, particularly geometric shapes found in traditional textiles. Here customers can find a series of coasters, tea light holders and stand apart sculptural pieces, each in a wide range of bold and bright colours. Perfect for dotting around the house as colourful adornments or great gift ideas.

“I’ve always been a fan of geometric shapes and the bold use of colour, particularly blue at the moment as it is so calming and has so many wonderful tonal opportunities. Whilst jewellery remains my passion I have been busy with soap dishes, ring dishes and a whole host of interior pieces. And I am receiving different bespoke item requests” Emma explains, adding, “It’s always wonderful to hear from my customers and take on new projects that push my boundaries or require a new format or style. We are all always learning in our fields.”

In between juggling being a mother and creating gorgeous art, Emma is also spending her time helping out at Newark Academy, with after school crafts projects, which have been a perfect way to use up glass off cuts in mosaic making and other activities with the children. There has been an increased interest in people wishing to take up crafts so Emma is busy planning out the next course, and still finding time to be involved in local women’s group craft projects.

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“I guess I just love what I do and want to share this with other people” she smiles. “It’s lovely to see new people trying a skill or approaching a craft for the first time, and then really enjoying it.”

The acceptance that there is so much more to learn from glass art is something that is a key driver for Emma as she looks forward to the next phase in Stopped Clock. There’s a penchant to explore some longer term collaborations with other artists in metal and wood, having enjoyed a successful collaboration experience with a metal artist recently on a bespoke project, or to even start creating these combinations herself.

“I’d quite like to look at branching into bigger pieces, subject to new investment in equipment”, Emma muses. “I have plenty of space in my home studio to look at creating larger projects, possibly even some wall art. I am also feeling triangles at the moment. Don’t ask me why!" she laughs. “I’m in this phase of triangular exploration steering away from the more common rectangular style I usually favour.”

Square, rectangular or triangular. We’d say pretty rounded. There’s certainly no stopping Stopped Clock as it looks forward to another exciting year.

Stopped Clock studio will be opening to the public in May as part of Open Studios Notts 2021, for full details visit: www.osnotts.co.uk.

You can also shop online for Stopped Clock creations and Emma is available for workshops and one-on-one tuition. www.stoppedclockglass.com

Imagery courtesy of Emma Mayle.

Leisure About Town Girl

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Our Girl About Town reporter, Gemma-Louise King, brings you neighbourhood know-how and a round up of places, people and things to look out for, with of course the 'Made' sparkle.

In this edition it’s Southwell's time to shine…

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Location Location Southwell is one of Nottinghamshire’s most beautiful town gems. A vibrant minster and market town with an interesting history, a strong sense of community, and a broad range of facilities and amenities have continuously kept it high in the popularity stakes. Standing along the River Greet and just nine miles from Newark it offers an escapism from busier locations in the county but with enough to see and do all year round. It is also the very famous birthplace of the Bramley apple making it a slice of pie that many want to experience year on year.

Image opposite: Southwell Minster, image courtesy of Sally Outram.

This page, views of Southwell Minster and the grounds, Southwell Workhouse as well as the Bramley Apple Festival, imagery courtesy of Jon Rogers.

Festivals A real spot for social activity and festivals Southwell sees various successful events throughout the seasons. Look out for the annual Bramley Apple Festival, based inside the Minster which is everything Bramley Apple in all manner of food and drinks as well as cooking demonstrations.

The music scene is also buzzing with a superb classical event every year the Southwell Music Festival. Bookable events usually run throughout late August where locals and visitors to the town can enjoy concerts and performances. Visit: www. southwellmusicfestival.com

Explore Walking is certainly the best way to uncover Southwell’s beauty and heritage.

The Riverside Walk and Bramley Apple Trail are particular favourites, and it is worth exploring the main centre to admire the extraordinary heritage of some of the historic buildings. Be sure to visit The Workhouse, Southwell Minster, and call

by Southwell Racecourse which is a lovely venue whether you are a race goer or not.

If you are interested the history of the Bramley apple and its Southwell origins then take note that the original Bramley apple tree is at 75 Church Street, owned

by Nottingham Trent University as part of a scheme to keep the ‘mother tree’ alive for as long as possible.

A number of car parks (both pay and display and free) are conveniently distributed throughout the town and the Co-op supermarket has free parking for a limited time period. There are also plenty of cycling routes.

Another of our music favourites is the Gate To Southwell, running in September this year, an eclectic line-up of folksy, rootsy and acoustic music, find all the details here: www.gtsf.uk

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Gosia & Chris own Mr & Mrs Fine Wine, The Wine Bank in Southwell.

"We love our location in Southwell as we feel it really it is a gem in the centre of the country, full of Independent businesses, the best customers and a genuinely friendly, welcoming atmosphere to all. For shoppers its a dream, with so many varied businesses offering the best quality products and service, lots of parking - two hours free off Church St! Have to say we really do love being here and engaging with our customers, getting to know them and their tastes and when the wine bar is open the social side too."

Cafe & Cocktails Southwell is blessed with an extraordinary array of just about anything that takes your fancy in the drinks stakes, particularly independent coffee houses and tearooms and several rather wonderful established pubs. The Old Theatre Deli is a particular favourite with both locals and visitors, with a very yummy blackboard of goodies, speciality teas and coffees. Alfresco Cafe and Gossips Coffee House are two other notable social points.

If you are looking for a sophisticated place to enjoy one of the finest wine collections around then The Wine Bank, operated

by Mr & Mrs Fine Wine has everything you could wish for. They even have wine dispensers which you can buy tokens for!

I am certainly raising a glass to that. The beautiful timber building that is home to the Saracens Head is a focal point and is a wonderful place to meet up with someone.

The Full Moon Inn, The Hearty Goodfellow, Old Coach House, The Bramley Apple Inn, Crown Hotel, the Reindeer Inn, Admiral Rodney and The Piano Italian Cafe and Restaurant also rank highly for their drink selections, atmosphere and beautiful interiors.

In fact such is the number of exceptional drinking venues in Southwell that it is perfect for pub crawls, not that I am encouraging you of course!

The Wine Bank is open and often hosts events, so keep an eye out for special dates. Find their recommendations for Teresa Bovey's recipes in this issue on page 69.

Sunday Roast As with drinks and coffees, Southwell is coming up trumps. Trouble is; how to pick a favourite? I’m struggling here but I’d recommend the Refectory for more of a gastro Sunday offering, The Reindeer Inn for its super carvery, and La Parisienne which is often tipped as one of the best Sunday Roast servers in Nottinghamshire.

Many of the pubs in Southwell also serve meals and Sunday lunches in addition to their drinks fare. Most serve vegetarian options and there are a number of other delicious dining options around the town from casual to gastro.

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Retail Therapy Southwell is a Minster town, with emphasis on its exquisite focal point the Southwell Minster - the Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Nottingham and Southwell, and there are many references to this across the town, including the Cathedral Shop.

Let’s make no mistake though, religion and of course the apples aside, Southwell is brimming with independent shops, and has a wonderful eclectic feel as you walk along its quaint streets.

Bird Confectioners is known from afar, Paper Kisses has a super selection of greeting cards and gifts, The Hen House has everything you need for home improvements and F Doncasters butchers not only has a brilliant stock of meats but offers a true village-like shopping experience. If it’s antiques and interiors that take your fancy then Country Home Interiors has a great selection and Carnil & Co is a feast for the eyes.

Gigil & Bloom and Minster Flowers are both popular florists with lovely displays in their windows and outside their doors. If you are looking for hairdressing I particularly liked Ross Elliott Hairdressers with its colourful studio and the Bull Yard Barber Shop. MixMix Stories, Real Clothing and wardrobe at Southwell are just some of the town’s clothing stores and brides to be should pay a visit to Frances Day Bridal.

Soak offers vegan friendly, plastic free bathing products and The Chocolate Shop is a delicious delight.

There are far too many shops and businesses to list here but once you start to explore the back streets and windy lanes of the town you will be surprised at home many things there are to enjoy.

I also particularly like the quaint Harman’s Walk Arcade with its pretty blue facade and small stores dotted within.

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Our regular fashion feature writers Sarah and Lisa, Conscious Closet are on hand for fashion advice, they grabbed a few of the local 'must visit' fashion retailers for a few words...

Real Clothing owner Lucy is proud to source new and exciting brands which push you to try different looks. They are championing both dresses and loungewear this season, with hero pieces from Fabienne Chapot and LA brand Ragdoll.

Mix Mix owners and sisters Jane and Sally say it's time to ditch those joggers and enjoy dressing up again and the store is brimming with spring inspiration.

Not only will you enjoy carefully curated collections but you will receive the warmest of welcomes.

Last Night I Dreamt is a design-led contemporary jewellery boutique stocking an unrivalled family of British jewellery designers. Owner Rebecca is passionate about creating a magical and personal shopping experience for all her customers.

Studio Lingerie owner Julie is excited about their new lifestyle range from Lingadore, which is designed for an “everyday is special” feeling. The pieces look as good on the British beach as they do over jeans and a T-shirt for shopping.

See Sarah and Lisa's full feature on page 72 for all the latest trends and more on the local shops in Southwell too.

Imagery on these pages courtesy of GemmaLouise King. The Wine Bank imagery courtesy of Mr & Mrs Fine Wine, The Wine Bank. The fashion image courtesy of Last Night I Dreamt.

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e f i L n w To Ian Terry is the residential partner in the respected Land and Estate Agency practice of Smith and Partners specialising the sale of country properties within a 20 miles radius of Southwell. For Ian, the market town atmosphere, rich history and period architecture of the town are the best aspects of having a working base within Southwell, coupled with the ease of access to the surrounding countryside and larger regional centres.

Best thing about living and working in Southwell?

The atmosphere, history and architecture of the town is for me one of the best aspects of having my working base in Southwell. I never tire of looking at interesting property, particularly period homes and to work amidst such rich and interesting architecture is something I try not to take for granted.

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Southwell and the surrounding villages are blessed with so many appealing places to meet and socialise and all being well, they will soon be thriving and prospering once more as the constraints of the repeated national lockdowns are lifted and life returns to 'normality'. The combination of a good riverside walk and a social gathering at any of the numerous public houses in one of the villages along the Trent Valley is always an enjoyable experience.

Southwell’s USP Southwell and the historic Minster is a cultural and social hub for the County, holding events throughout the year such as Southwell Music Festival, the acclaimed Southwell Folk Festival, numerous race meetings at Southwell racecourse and so much more.

There are so many first-class independent retailers it would be unfair to mention one ahead of another, but collectively they are great envoys for the town and all that it has to offer. The atmosphere is similar to a holiday town and as a day out with friends and family it is well worthwhile, as a local resident I just have to remember not to take it for granted.

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Bag a Property The average house price for a threebedroom detached with garage is typically around the £385,000 mark, and there are also a number of luxury properties in excess of £800,000. There are many properties types available to suit most budgets.

Southwell is a prime choice location with excellent proximity to Newark and retains a higher end property market. Its high demand has ensured that its property prices have remained stable. There are several excellent schools in the area also which makes it sought after.

Green Spaces Southwell is blessed with a number of open green spaces interspersed beautifully with developed areas. The Powell Dyke Grasslands are of notable interest and now owned by Southwell Minster - they are the last remaining remnants of the Archbishop of York’s deer park.

The Community Orchard, which forms part of the Bramley Apple Trail, is always a delight and a drawing point for visitors interested in the Nottinghamshire’s most famous fruit, whilst the Riverside Walk is great for a leisurely stroll.

The War Memorial Recreation Ground is also a lovely space to reflect.

Reg Taylor’s garden centre is also home to a swan sanctuary, perfect for a family walk about, and the Workhouse has beautiful outdoor grounds.

Younger members of the community like to meet at the skate park. There is something for everyone.

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Past in the Present The name 'South Well' is first recorded in the charter 956AD, which granted the manor to Archbishop Oskytel of York.

But Southwell was already an ancient place - a Roman villa has been found to the east of The Minster, and it is possible that this is why the site was chosen for such an important church.

The centre of Southwell round the Minster was necessarily devoted to the church, but the satellite settlements of Easthorpe and Westhorpe, and the banks of the River Greet, had a population of families employed in industry and trade. Framework-knitting took hold in the early-eighteenth century alongside the traditional weaving industry. This gave rise to an impressive Arkwright-type cotton mill built on the Greet at Maythorne, just outside the town in 1784. When knitting hosiery suffered a setback at the close of the French Wars (1815) due to changes in fashion, smock making became an important local industry here and at Newark.

Meanwhile, Southwell had developed its first agricultural specialism, growing hops, which gave rise to a malting industry in the town. This also led to a large number of public houses, but these were not just for drinks, rather busy commercial and coaching centres, and places where a variety of groups met, from ‘gentlemen florists’ to pioneer trade unions. The ‘Saracen’s Head’ is the oldest of Southwell’s public houses and inns.

In addition to the Minster, there are a number of other historic buildings in the town, notably the impressive prebendal houses along Church Street and Westgate, and the town’s Methodist church. The old workhouse, built in 1824, was the prototype for many others around the country. It is now owned by the National Trust and recreates the appearance and conditions in the 19th century. It is a popular place for school trips and for families to enjoy a day out.

Nottinghamshire was in the front line in the Civil War (1642-49) and Southwell saw some of the action, particularly during the siege of Newark, when there were skirmishes through the country roundabout.

Southwell is steeped in history and still retains its historical charm. I picked up the Southwell Heritage Trail leaflet (from the Minster Centre) and not only was it a wonderful walk but it gives you an insight into the range of lost industries in and around the town.

This page and the bottom right page opposite, beautiful views of the greener parts of Southwell, images courtesy of Sally Outram.

To explore Southwell further you can find Travel Writer and Photographer, Sally Outram's regular walk in this issue on page 64.

Chesterfield Canal Trust

Heritage On The Chesterfield Canal The Chesterfield Canal is 244 years old. There are still lots of the original features to be seen. Here Rod Auton tells us about this wonderful heritage.

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he canal was opened 60 years before Queen Victoria came to the throne; 38 years before the Battle of Waterloo. It was constructed during the American War of Independence. It has seen nine kings, two queens and 72 changes of Prime Minister.

Historic England keeps a register of the nationally protected buildings and sites in the country. There are three different grades: • Grade I buildings are of exceptional, national interest (2.5% of all listed buildings).

• Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest (5.8%).

• Grade II buildings are of special interest (91.7%).

As you might expect, the Church of England has the most listed buildings, with the National Trust coming second. However, it might surprise you to know that third on the list is the Canal & River Trust, which owns and maintains most of the navigable canals in the country, including the Chesterfield Canal between Kiveton and the River Trent.

The depository at the canal wharf in Worksop is the only Grade ll* listed building on the canal. It is one of only 50 buildings on C&RT canals with this grade. It is more commonly known as the Straddle Warehouse because it is built right across the canal. You can see it from Bridge Place. It now houses a coffee shop and a gym, but at one time it was owned by Pickfords. If you walk underneath it along the towpath, you can see the trapdoor set into the bridge section

over the canal through which goods could be lowered into boats or raised up out of boats. Outside, the crane remains in place. It is most certainly worth a visit.

Whilst there may only be one Grade ll* listed building on the canal, there are plenty at Grade ll. The use of the word building can be misleading. In fact it covers all sorts of structures. Under Grade ll listings the canal boasts 23 locks, 14 bridges and 6 milestones plus one crane, one aqueduct and one boundary marker stone.

All but one of the locks are in two flights. The Turnerwood flight of seven locks runs from Shireoaks up to Turnerwood; the fifteen locks in the Thorpe flight run from Turnerwood up towards Kiveton. Don’t get confused by the fact that Turnerwood Double Locks are part of the Thorpe flight! All 22 locks are grouped together in just over a mile and are often referred to at the Giant’s Staircase. They include two double staircases and two triple staircases; these are when one lock leads directly into another without any intervening pound of water.

Our tripboat, Hugh Henshall, sometimes does one way cruises between Shireoaks and Kiveton Park traversing all these locks. It goes up one day and returns the next. Normally one of these trips take place towards the end of April when the woods are full of spring flowers, but of course this has not been possible for the last couple of years.

The most outstanding of these locks is the Thorpe Top Treble staircase. These were the first locks to be built on the entire canal.

At the time, 1772, there were very few working locks anywhere in

Left: Straddle Warehouse in 1967, RCHS, Kenneth Gardiner Collection.

Above: Trapdoor under Straddle Warehouse.

the country, so to build a triple staircase as your first effort on a new project was quite astonishing. Incidentally, Thorpe Locks Bridge, at the bottom of the staircase, is also listed.

These locks had fallen into a dreadful state but all 22 were restored in an incredible 54 week period in 2002-3. This would have been remarkable under any circumstances, but as they were all listed there were inspectors who were constantly checking the work which had to be done using traditional materials. The work has come to be regarded as a model of good practice and earned the Inland Waterways Associations’ Volvo Penta award.

If you decide to walk along this stretch (highly recommended) it is a good idea to continue to Kiveton Park. In doing so, you will pass three more listed bridges – Pudding Dyke Bridge, Devil’s Hole Bridge and Thorpe Sidings Bridge, finishing at the listed Dog Kennel Bridge. As if that wasn’t enough, Milestones 17 and 16 are also listed.

Elsewhere on the canal, there are more listed bridges. These are Dukes Bridge at Cinderhill, Chequer House Bridge at Ranby, Whitsunday Pie Bridge at Welham, Lecture Room Bridge at Hayton, Otters Bridge at Clayworth, Lady's Bridge at Wiseton and Swallow Bridge at Misterton. Of these, Lady’s Bridge is the most spectacular.

It carried the main drive to Wiseton Hall and so it is very ornate. It features a carving of a face, and so is sometimes called Man Face Bridge. You can see it by going to Drakeholes and walking up the canal away from the tunnel.

The aqueduct that is listed crosses over the River Ryton at Cinderhill.

It is surprising how many people cross this without realising that there is a river flowing under the canal. It is also the boundary between South Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire.

At Retford, below Town Lock and opposite the delightful Bay Tree Restaurant & Café, you will see a small basin with lots of boats moored. This is the Retford Mariners Boat Club. On the right, if standing on the towpath, you will see an ancient crane. This is a listed structure. Next to it there used to be a dry dock for repairing boats, but this has sadly been filled in.

All we are left with now on the eastern section of the canal are four Mileposts. Numbers 36 and 37 are at Clayworth, either side of the Retford & Worksop Boat Club. Numbers 40 and 42 are between Drakeholes Tunnel and Shaw Lock. Finally, there is a Boundary Marker Stone on the offside bank between Swallow Bridge and Misterton Top Lock.

We must not forget that there is a section of the canal which is in water in Derbyshire. Here the first bridge on the canal, Tapton Mill Bridge, and the first lock, Tapton Lock, are both Grade ll listed.

The bridge appears in lots of photographs because you can see Chesterfield’s famous Crooked Spire in the background.

Lastly, on the currently unrestored section of canal at the bottom of Norwood Locks in Killamarsh lies the listed Norwood Bridge.

The canal towpath is a delight to walk at any time of year for any reason, but may I suggest that a heritage walk might be fun. Can you collect all 47 of the listed structures?

From top: Thorpe Top Treble Locks. Thorpe Locks Bridge in 1996

by Christine Richardson. Thorpe Top Treble Locks and Bridge.

Chequer House Bridge, Ranby.

Rod Auton

Rod is the Publicity Officer for the Chesterfield Canal Trust which is campaigning to complete the restoration of the canal by its 250th Anniversary in 2027.

For further information go to www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk .

Imagery courtesy of The Chesterfield Canal Trust (various photographers).

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Clumber Park

The Ornamental Bridge – One Year On As restoration work neared completion on Clumber Park’s 250-year-old Ornamental Bridge last year, the National Trust closed its properties, as the UK entered its first national lockdown.

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year on, the park is once again full of visitors, birdsong and wildlife and the impressive restoration of Clumber Park’s Grade II* listed bridge can be enjoyed.

Visitors were also able to enjoy views of the bridge like never before, with the installation of a floating pontoon, giving the opportunity for guided tours as work progressed.

After vandalism destroyed much of the bridge in March 2018, the decision was taken to carry out restoration work alongside the necessary repairs following the incident.

Despite a year of challenges and uncertainty, Clumber Park was overwhelmed with the public’s support and countless entries to their writing competition; A Bridge of tales: Clumber Park’s New Chapter.

A fundraising appeal was set up to raise additional funds needed to complete the work, which included the 24-hour cycling challenge ‘The Big Push’, completed by Clumber Park staff.

A collaboration between Rodney Melville + Partners and Croft Building and Conservation saw new balusters created with precision stone matching at Cadeby quarry.

Reece Brown’s entry ‘The Magic Adventure’ won the age 10-13 category and his piece is shared in this issue. Speaking about his winning piece, Reece said: “I was so surprised when I heard I’d won one of the categories, I couldn’t believe it! It was really fun to take part and encouraged me to keep writing creatively.”

For details and current guidelines for visiting Clumber Park please visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park

Booking to visit:

To open safely, we’re limiting visitor numbers.

To avoid disappointment, please book your visit in advance, especially at busier times such as weekends and bank holidays. Please arrive within your 30-minute timeslot. You’re then welcome to stay until closing time.

To book please call: 0344 249 1895 Or visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park

The restoration of the bridge. Images courtesy of Instinctive Photography and Steve Bradley.

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By Reece Brown n one beautiful morning, there were two twins called Bob and George.

They slept in a double bed.

Their Mum and Dad came in and said" We're going to Clumber Park."

"YES!" shouted Bob and George together in excitement.

They got dressed and ate breakfast and got in the car. They drove to Clumber Park. They saw the beautiful and stunning ornamental bridge. They got out of the car eagerly. They went to hire four bikes. They cycled and cycled and cycled and cycled, until they reached the ornamental bridge.

"Look at that beautiful bridge!" said Bob stunned.

"Yeah" said George.

"Let's go and explore" said Bob. They went to the bridge together. But then they went down, down and down until they fell to the bottom of the bridge. Then they noticed that they were underwater. How were they breathing underwater?

They saw the glimmering bridge in the River Poulter. There were fish and an old shipwreck which had a portal. They went into the portal and it led them to a magical sea.

The Sea King exclaimed "HUMANS! " "What are you here for?" shouted the Sea King.

"We just found this portal and it led to you" they both said.

"WHY YOU HERE ANYWAY?" shouted the Sea King. " We thought it would be something exciting " explained George.

So they jumped out of the portal and cycled to the car. Then they drove back home. Hoping that the Sea King wasn't following them...

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Since launching DSA as their new base last year, Wizz Air have continued to announce ultra-low-fare flights to the most beautiful destinations in Europe. This Summer, customers will be able to enjoy affordable flights to their most popular destinations with a number of customers already booking flights with confidence to their favourite European holiday spots. Thanks to their Wizz Flex offer, customers are able to book now, and change flights later if needed. Wizz Air have also introduced discounted rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers, partnering with Randox.

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We recently asked our passengers what their hopes were for a holiday in 2021, and an astounding 89% said that they wanted to go on a beach holiday as opposed to a city break. A further 44% said that they hoped to holiday in Spain this summer, and with flights to places like Palma de Majorca as low as £27.99, a trip to the beautiful Balearics is an affordable option for many.”

Owain Jones, Managing Director, Wizz Air UK said: “We’re looking ahead to sunnier skies this summer and welcoming passengers back on board our flights from Doncaster Sheffield Airport. We know our customers are keen to get away once restrictions lift, as we saw last summer with our holiday routes. Passengers can be confident booking with us, thanks to our Wizz Flex offer and new travel insurance package, which includes COVID-19 cover. With our enhanced health and safety measures, we’re making sure that as soon as travel is possible again WIZZ is ready to take passengers to their dream destination for a wellearned getaway.”

Following the release of the new government road map, the UK has great optimism that a return to normal life is just around the corner. The current trajectory aims to have passenger planes returning to the sky from the 17th May onwards, news that has been greatly welcomed by airlines across the country. The industry has seen a significant surge in bookings already as the prospect of missing a second summer of holidays is something the British public hopes to avoid.

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ackling social media can often seem quite daunting, spending hours trying to think of the perfect strap line, finding the right image or just trying to create something that will stand out amongst the crowd. Sometimes as a small business you feel like you’re shouting as loud as you can but no one appears to be able to hear, or see you amongst the bigger brands or those who have an infinite supply of cash to boost their online presence.

and have a think about what you would like to achieve. Which area of your business needs a boost? What product would you like your audience to be aware of? Are there any special offers or competitions you would like to run? Once you have established this organise the imagery, is it direct and spells out the product or service? Would you like to do something to pique interest, a jokey post, a quote or an image that will make the audience feel a particular way to inspire them.

We’d like to let you in on a little secret – something that every sucessful social media guru knows. The art of being just that, social. Nothing creates more stir than being part of a group, being ‘tagged in’ being ‘mentioned’ or having infinite 'comments’.

The options are endless, once you have a plan in mind start, share, share and share, across every platform, direct emails if you wish, little tweets, big facebook posts, pretty Instagram pictures and all of this can be scheduled ahead so that you can spend a day setting up your social media activity and then sit back and let it roll. That way you can have a break from the screens, spend some time doing the other things you love. Perhaps even a break in the garden or a socially distanced meeting with colleagues or friends and family!

Perhaps your posts could cover the wonderful places you've seen and been.

The key to this is to just start, to be aware of your surroundings and keep in contact with your audience, make comments on their posts, like their photos and be a part of their presence. If you want to be noticed show that you are noticing others too. A little love goes a long way.

In this moment in time, it has never been more important to keep in touch and the online medium has taken over our relationships with friends, relatives and loved ones more than ever before – it has been the first point of call when something has happened, no matter what the event, no matter how big or small.

There have been group meetings, interviews, concerts and exhibitions all at the touch of a button and in the perfect comfort of home. These have been easily shared and have exploded across media channels, twitter, facebook and YouTube.

Now, onto YOUR social media. The thing we find works the best is to start with a plan. Look at the week ahead or even the month

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Sunshine In Southwell Travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram takes us on a beautiful and historical circular walk in Southwell.

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his is a beautiful and interesting walk, which begins in the heart of Southwell; a small market town in Nottinghamshire, which rivals many, with its idyllic setting and its historical past, can only be described as a true cultural gem.

Centre stage has to be Southwell Minister, it is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent examples Gothic architecture in the county, and has Cathedral status, which was given in 1884, it also boasts one of the finest Norman naves in Europe. The twin ‘Pepper Pot’ towers are absolutely striking and inside there are even more hidden treasures; the impressive brass eagle lectern being just one example. It originally belonged to Newstead Abbey, but during the dissolution of the monasteries, was hidden in the lake and was not re-discovered for another 250 years. Auctioned by the 5th Lord Byron, it was obtained for the Minster in 1805. This delightful ecclesiastical space is not just for quiet contemplation and worship; it is the heart of the community, attracting visitors from far and wide.

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Southwell is also home of the iconic Bramley Apple. The original tree is in a cottage garden on Church Street and is the source of the variety as we know it today. Loved all over the world, the Bramley Apple is celebrated by an annual festival which has been held at the Minster every October. Performers and musicians entertain you as you walk through the streets, it is very much a community and global event with visitors from around the world taking part in this wonderful celebration of the humble Bramley apple.

As you stroll through the town, notice The Saracens Head Hotel, it has a long and rich history dating back to the Norman Conquest of 1066 and was originally known as the Kings Head. Kings, nobility, legendary writers, and poets, including Charles Dickens, and Lord Byron frequented the inn; It is said, that King Charles spent his last night of freedom in the King Charles Suite, before surrendering himself to the Scottish Commissioners at Newark Castle the very next day.

The towns Industrial revolution is clearly evident throughout, and this walk encapsulates some of that. If you get the opportunity sometime; a visit to the Workhouse is a must. It was built in 1824 and its design set the standards for others in the country. This interesting building takes you on a journey through time where you can follow in the footsteps of the inmates, experience the conditions they endured and take part in interactive events, a place where the past comes to life, however because of restrictions it is temporarily closed until mid-August, and tickets will be required for entry.

This walk just keeps giving, with interesting mill buildings, historic houses, pretty streets, and walkways, and the beautifully tranquil River Greet, is an absolute haven for wildlife, with plenty of places to stop and admire all that nature has to offer. (look out for the exquisite flashes of blue and green of the Kingfisher, which can be seen darting and dipping along the river).

One of the best ways to discover and explore, this this wonderfully pretty, eclectic market town of Southwell, is definitely by foot! So, put on your walking shoes and enjoy!

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Directions 1. Our super little walk begins at Church

Street car park; you can park here free of charge for 2 hours, but will need to pay for anything over, using the pay and display. Leaving the car park, turn left and walk along Church Street, notice the wonderful classical Georgian architecture and the splendid Minister as you pass by. Continue along, passing Harvey’s Field, and Palace view on the right, until you reach the junction with Farthingate to your right, walk by the front of the Hearty Goodfellow pub on your left, and you will see Shady Lane to your left. Look out for Bramley Tree Cottage, as here is the birthplace of Southwell’s iconic and renowned Bramley Apple.

2. Turn Left at Shady Lane, walking by the side of the Hearty Goodfellow pub, continue along, crossing Potwell Dyke, until you reach Burgage Lane.

Here turn left and continue along the path, passing a car park and Becher’s Walk on your left. Proceed along for a short distance until you reach the junction with Burgage Green.

Cross over the road, turning right and continue along passing the War Memorial, where you turn right on to the Burgage.

3. Proceed along the road until you reach the cross roads. Here turn left and follow the path as it veers to the left around Burgage Green in a loop. Notice the imposing yet elegant stone gateway to the old House of Correction, which was built in 1808, replacing an earlier building close to the site.

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significant area is also synonymous with Nottinghamshire’s infamous Lord Byron, as the beautiful Burgage Manor was once his family home around 1804 for a few years. After taking a while to admire the wonderful buildings, continue the loop following the road to the right onto Burgage, which becomes Kings Street, where you will pass the Market Square on your right, and a delightful array of buildings and shops.

5. After a short distance you will reach a junction, the old Market Place, to your right you will notice the Old Theatre Deli, a superb spot to watch the world go by, and enjoy a bite to eat or a drink; and is also the place where Lord Byron was said to have participated in theatricals on the old stage.

6. Next you will see the historical Saracens Head, bursting with history, it is even reputed to have a ghost or two! Follow the path along, passing the Saracens Head, which then becomes Westgate. The Minster is to your left, such a magnificent view through the arch! Passing the arch, continue along Westgate until you reach Bishops Drive. Here turn left and proceed along, heading towards the Bishops Manor.

7. Finally, you will see a pathway to your left which takes you into directly to the grounds of the Minster, follow the path and take this opportunity to explore and visit this magnificent building, before you return to the car park, which is directly opposite.

Distance: 2 miles/3.2 km.

Severity: Easy.

Gradient: Mostly on the level.

Approx time: 1 hour, but allow extra for exploring.

Stiles: None.

Maps: OS Explorer 270

Sherwood Forest,

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Path info: Surfaced paths.

Start point: Car Park opposite

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Postcode: NG25 0HD. Dog friendly: Yes; on lead (don’t forget

to clean up after your dog).

Parking: Car Park opposite

Southwell Minster.

Parking is free for the first

two hours so you will

need to get a pay and

display ticket if you

anticipate a longer stay.

Nearest Food: There are many cafés and

other places to eat in

Southwell. The Final

Whistle on Station Road

is quirky, eclectic and a

must for railway

enthusiasts! The Saracen’s

Head on Westgate is

highly recommended as

are the Minster Tea rooms

in the grounds of the

Minster itself. The Old

Theatre Deli is perfect for

soaking up Southwell’s

unique ambiance.

(Check current restrictions for public amenities, pubs, and other places to eat)

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From Farm To Fork Made catches up with Paula and Matthew, owners of awardwinning Home Farm Produce, to get the low down on happy cows, delicious chops, and bringing life to the eco-system.

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Paula and Matthew at Home Farm.

Winners of the Artisan Producers Award at the 2019 North Notts Food & Drink Awards.

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ome Farm, on the outskirts of Retford, is a beautiful 350-acre family run farm, renowned for breeding top quality Limousin cattle for showing, breeding and the beef market. It has been home to Matthew’s family for over 70 years, who not only pride themselves in rearing their animals to the very highest welfare standards, but provide an incredibly happy place for their animals to live in as natural an environment as possible, and are now also turning their efforts to improving the natural eco-system on their land.

It’s a winning formula, with the family having built up a reputation for providing superb quality meat, whilst ticking a host of welfare boxes that have even seen vegan and vegetarian customer become loyal fans, purchasing meat for other family members - a nod to the evident happiness and care the animals experience on the farm.

There are also quite a few colourful rosettes dotting around - it would seem that Home Farm are not just experts in bringing juicy, delicious meat cuts to the table, but in showing their breeds at year round events. Something the Limousins enjoy as much as their owners!

These are proud beasts, with beautiful facial features, and a supreme stance - curiously combined with a surprising docility from the bulls - that makes them a crowd pleaser, or an award winner in this case.

Pigs are also calling the farm home, with Paula particularly proud of the breeding programme they have in place with their Gloucestershire Old Spots, Duroc Cross Saddleback and Large Black sows, and a Duroc boar. The result is the coverage of fat and taste you would expect from the traditional breeds whilst the Duroc adds an unusual level of marbling to the meat. Again, this has proven an awardwinning formula with the animal’s welfare at the forefront. The pigs roam freely in the woodland areas, spending their days rooting and wallowing, and doing exactly as a pig should do.

When we visited there were several litters of piglets - the latest only two days’ old - the little ones running happily around their woodland safehold - and it was clear that their mums were more than comfortable for the family, and even for us to get up close.

Another testament to the happiness and security the animals feel in their surroundings.

Add into the equation a mixed flock of around 50 hens and ducks, and the recent addition of four re-homed turkeys who now are happily making friends in the roost, Robin the pony, and a few dogs, and you have a full menagerie who all seem to co-exist in this charming sanctuary within the farm’s beautiful grounds.

When they are not rearing animals and running the farm like clockwork (alongside Matthew’s parents), which is quite a tractorload of work for the four of them plus just one helper all year-round, they are juggling parenthood to their two children Evie and George, and often up at night with calves or sows in labour, or on duty in the maternity halls. There was a gorgeous three-day old calf cheekily sticking his tongue out at us when we arrived who had been keeping them busy.

You would be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed with the workload and seemingly insufficient hours in the day. In fact it’s time that they both cite as the biggest challenge they face. That and money of

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course. Every plan, or idea, or improvement need funding, and man power.

In the midst of running the farm, Paula and Matthew can also be found in their 5* kitchen busy preparing their supreme home made pork and beef products ready for their customers and/or to take to local farm markets. It is clearly a passion and there is great deal of love put into making their products carefully by hand. They have also now initiated supply of their free range chicken, with a waiting list that is going to see us waiting for…well… quite a while!

The pigs are happy to help out clear areas, as well as maintain and fertilise the land too.

“Our customers know and trust us and our meets. How the animals are looked after, what they have been fed, and the quality and incredible taste of the meat. As soon as we announced the chicken we were inundated with orders, which is a testament to our other meat supply and proved track record in meeting high standards”, explains Paula.

“I think what differentiates us also is that we aim to keep our animals for as long as possible before they go to meat and give them the best possible life. By doing this it undoubtedly reflects in the tenderness and taste of the meat, unlike in mass produced markets where the animal is unhappy, pumped with chemicals, and slaughtered very young.“ We tried the pork pie and were really taken aback with the taste.

Something that has not gone amiss in the award stakes, with Home Farm Produce taking home a Great Taste Award for their streaky bacon in 2020 and a Silver in the British Pie Awards for their steak and onion pie.

“We’re proud of our meats”, smiles Paula “It’s an incredible feeling to know that you have reared your own animals, have provided food for your family, and have the assurance that the animals have had the best life. We can survive perfectly well on the meats and poultry/eggs we have here on the farm, and only have to source organic vegetables and fish to complement."

As if the couple were not juggling enough they are now driving forward their plans to move the farm into a new era of regenerative practice from the more traditional methods that have generationally prevailed.

It’s a vision they both share and are passionate about. For whilst their animals are outdoor reared in as natural and organic process and environment as possible they are keen to bring a new lease of life into the farm and support the eco-system.

It’s a move that follows an increasing interest in natural farming practice coming from both small hobbyists and larger industrial scale farmers and gardeners, with an appeal that is as broad as organic farming. At first glance you would say its initial appeal is for clean and safe food, but look closer and it certainly goes a lot further than that.

Regenerative farming will enhance and protect the environment from degradation, whereas unfortunately more traditional practice is a major culprit. You could say that this new regenerative or ‘conservation’ farming offers a holistic contact of food, health and environment that has both universal appeal across all segments of society.

“A healthy soil function will deliver essential carbon and ecosystem services” explains Paula. “I’m hugely passionate about implementing herbal leys for our cattle as these help with diversification of plant

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life, capture carbon, and improve the soil structure. It also offers an enriched diet for the cattle.”

A herbal ley is a complex seed mixture of grasses, legumes and herbs, which bring a range of benefits to forage, livestock health and soil fertility. Herbal leys can often include a mixture of up to 17 species, depending on the aims of the ley, location and soil type.

Paula and Matthew are implementing a mixture of chicory, kale, vetch and stubble turnips, amongst others.

“I guess you could say we are very unconventional in our approach, and follow very natural principles” Paula smiles. “ We are defying the traditional know-how and following our hearts with this. We want to ensure that we are protecting the soil through the addition of vital minerals from these plants, and our cattle who will benefit from weight gain and milk production, and ultimately in enriching life at every stage in the eco-system.”

There are still many hoops to jump in the farming community and there are those who are firmly set on the traditional practices that have often gone hand in glove with deep-rooted farming generations.

But the need for change and indeed the appetite for conservational

efforts is a driving force for farmers who want to bring a new injection of eco-conscious practice to the fold. By introducing herbal ley there is also no need for bought-in concentrates or artificial nitrogen, so there is a financial benefit also to add into the mix.

“More and more people are looking at doing farming differently. The government have introduced several environmental initiatives for farmers, which are rolling out in four years, so we will be looking at meeting this criteria. Now is the time for farms to appraise their land and practise.”

As Paula and Matthew look forward to bringing their eco-driven vision alive Home Farm Produce and Home Farm are going from strength to strength in welfare, breeding, showmanship, meat supply and supreme produce, and it is quite simply a wonderful place to call home.

To find out more on the animals, welfare and produce please visit: www.homefarmproduce.co.uk Meat and other home made items are available to order online or by telephone only.

Steve the lamb, one of the new residents on the farm.

New breeds of chicken are being added to livestock to add to the diversity and range available that all thrive on the farm.

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Natural pool and pond specialist Sarah Murch encourages you to have a go at digging your own garden pond.

IY Garden Pond Water brings a garden alive and installing your own wildlife pond is a hugely rewarding experience both aesthetically and ecologically.

Once filled the pond is a magnet for wildlife and an idyllic spot for relaxing beside the water.

So with the soil moist and easy digging and aquatic plants bursting into life, now is the perfect time to to start work on your own wildlife pond.

You don’t need a big garden for a pond. In fact one of the loveliest ponds I’ve constructed is only 1m2. But smaller ponds can be tricky. They lose water with evaporation in summer and temperature spikes on hot days cause a change in pH which encourages algae. And if you reach for the hose pipe to top up your pond on hot day you are asking for even more trouble! UK mains water is dosed with high levels of phosphorous meaning the water is nutrient rich. It’s like giving your pond a steroid and the result is an unsightly algae bloom.

But if you stick to the golden rules you will have a balanced wildlife pond with clear, sparkling water, attractive plants flowering around the edges and a wealth of wildlife including pond skaters, whirlygigs, waterboatmen, diving beetles, dragonflies and damselflies, pollinators, bats, birds, newts, frogs, toads, hedgehogs, and even the odd grass snake lining up to visit your pond throughout the year. And with so many of these species in decline in the UK you will be doing something good for the planet too.

So here are my top tips for installing a successful wildlife pond.

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Pond Position • Choose a sheltered spot with semi shade. Sun promotes algae growth and wind causes water loss by surface evaporation.

• Avoid overhanging trees which drop unwanted leaves and debris into the water.

Pond Construction • Mark out your pond and excavate the deepest section at least 1m deep. The greater your water volume the more stable your pond will be.

• Slope the sides gently up to a shallow marginal shelf around the pond edges keeping them 45 degrees or less for stability.

• Smooth the sides, remove sharp stones and spread a 50mm sand layer which protects the liner.

• Construct the pond edge- this can be a steel edge or flexible plastic fixed with wooden pegs, or simply bank the soil firmly to create a ring around the pond.

• Line your pond with pond fleece then a good quality liner such as butyl or EPDM, pleating it around the sides. Don’t trim the liner until the pond is filled.

• Next up I always install a 150mm layer of puddling clay over the liner as a planting substrate. Plant your aquatic plants into the clay, moulding it around the root ball which encases the soil and prevents nutrients leaching into the water.

• Decorate the edges with boulders, cobbles and gravel creating shallow pockets for wildlife to access the water safely. Birds will bath here and hedgehogs like to visit for a drink.

Pond Filtration While a filtration system is not necessary for a wildlife pond, drawing water from one end and returning it back via a foam filter and pump to the opposite end is beneficial. Consult a pond specialist for information on sizing pumps and filters.

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Left top: Planting up a wildlife pond, encapsulating the marginals in pond clay. Top right: Deep aquatic oxygenators growing under the water's surface. Bottom left: Native flag iris and water lililes flowering together in Ellicar's natural pool.Bottom right: A simple wildlife pond filtration system with water returning via a handsome frog.

Filling Your Pond The reason why so many ponds fail is because they are filled and topped up with mains water. The best way to fill a small pond is using rain water collected from a roof. Plan ahead and store the water so you have enough to fill your pond. If you can’t collect enough roof water a great solution is a small, reverse osmosis filter. It can be easily plumbed into a garden shed or kitchen unit. This purifies mains water leaving it inert and nutrient free so once filled you need to rebalance the water with a product called Optilake, which is easily done.

Another option is to fill a small pond with mains water and use a proprietary treatment to bind the phosphorous. A pond specialist will help with this.

For larger ponds installing a small pressure vessel with a phosphorous binding medium through which your mains water is plumbed gives you a continual source of low nutrient water for filling and topping up your pond and is well worth the investment.

Planting Your Pond As a guide aim to plant 50% of your pond with oxygenators. As they grow these deep aquatic plants absorb nutrients releasing oxygen onto the water and are vital for a successful wildlife pond. Choose a mix of native varieties such as Myriophyllum spicatum (spiked milfoil) Ceratophyllum dermensum (hornwort) Ranunculus aquatilis (water buttercup) and Potomagetum crispus. Purchase freshly harvested oxygenators during their growing season. Avoid lead wrapped bunches as lead is terribly poisonous to wildlife. Instead wrap the loose stems around pebbles, secure with a latex band and simply drop them into the pond where they sink to the bottom and root.

One of my deep aquatic favourites is fragrant Water hawthorn Aponogetum distachyos, it scatters pretty white flowers like confetti across the water’s surface in spring. But go easy on water lilies. They may look attractive, but apart from shading the water, lilies do little for a wildlife pond and even prohibit oxygentor growth.

Select smaller varieties such as white Nymphaea alba Virginalis, pretty pink Nymphaea Darwin, or dwarf red Nymphaea Perry’s Red. Sink the lily basket into the clay at the deepest part of your pond, sealing the root ball well.

Around the shallow edges plant a selection of native marginals which flower and attract pollinators. Choose yellow flag Iris pseudoacorus fringed with blue water forget me nots, Myosotis scirpoides and our ancient wildflower marsh marigold, Caltha palustris. Mingle fragrant water mint Mentha aquatica with pretty pink ragged robin, Lychnis flos-cuculis. For late summer flowers plant purple loosestrife Lythrum salicaria -bumblebees love those elegant spires of purple flowers. Avoid reeds and rushes which will spread and choke a small pond.

Finally mulch the edges with gravel to prevent the clay drying out as water levels fluctuate in summer.

Pond Maintenance

Spring: top up your pond with fresh oxygenators.

Autumn: net out leaves, cut back and remove water lilies and marginals. This prevents leaves and foliage decaying in the water and leaching nutrients.

Summer: Keep the water topped up during dry spells.

Winter: Service pumps and clean out filters.

If you like the idea of a pond but are worried about the digging here are a couple of less arduous solutions:

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Pond Tank A raised pond is a great way to gain water volume and avoid digging!

First dig out the deep section of your pond then build up around the edges with railway sleepers to create a tank.

Line the pond with epdm or butyl liner and trap this with a top layer of sleepers.

Plant as for a wildlife pond but do give the frogs a way up to the water.

Frog Pond Have you ever seen frog spawn in puddles in spring? Frogs actually prefer to lay their eggs in shallow water. An old sand pit makes the perfect frog pond sunk into a border where there is plenty of surrounding herbaceous foliage to shade young amphibians leaving the water.

Excavate a shallow area and sink your sand pit into the ground. Line with a butyl or epdm pond liner. Place around 100mm of gravel in the bottom of the pond and pile in rounded boulders and cobbles to create shallow planting pockets around the edges. These boulders allow wildlife safe access to the water.

Fill your frog pond with low nutrient water (rain barrel water is ideal) and plant it with native marginals around the edges and a few oxygenators in the deeper sections. Keep the pond topped up with rainwater during summer and watch the wildlife find it.

Wildlife Pond Golden Rules • Avoid mains water for filling and topping up – use rainwater or treated water instead • No fish – they upset the equilibrium • No surface water – this is too nutrient rich, slope the ground away from your pond edge • Avoid overhanging trees and remove any leaves from the pond in Autumn • Position your pond in semi shade • Plant 50% of the pond with native oxygenators • Plant the shallow edges with native marginals • Consider pond safety

Don’t worry if the pond dries up in late summer- the frogs will have left the water by then.

You can start it up again in early spring.

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. . . i d n a c S In this issue we look at Scandinavian style, here are the best tips and ideas from Kelly Roden, owner of Meliora Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms in Bawtry

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There is so much more than white walls but what is a better base to start with?

An authentic Scandi palette would have no more than four key shades and relies heavily on white and lighter shades, due to that area of the world having a lot of darker times of day and white and neutrals just reflect light better. Calm muted tones of white, grey, pale green and pink, colours that blend well with natural wood and are a key mark of Scandinavian design.

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Form meets function in Scandi design, where less truly means more. Where coffee tables double up as storage chests and benches have storage shelves, multifunction was key when housing was smaller and very expensive in Scandinavian countries creating furnishings with multifunction was key.

Furniture is beautiful but not ornate with a ‘less is more’ philosophy – think of simple, slightly radiused chair arms with tapered legs with a handcrafted nature to them.

A true predecessor to the mid-century modern style.

This is where we move into the ‘hygge’ section and start layering the space with comfort and cosiness, something taken very seriously by Scandinavians. Think smooth and supple leathers, woven rope, chunky cable knits, fuzzy sheepskins, and lots of homemade style ceramics. Using textures to create warmth over the simple forms created in the early stages of the designs.

The Scandinavian love of nature and the outdoors is well known and this can be seen in their home and design principles with the use of natural woods and stone.

The lack of stain and paint is a nod to a deliberate respect for the true nature of the material when wood is used by not camouflaging it. Shop for simple, beautiful, and pale woods to really nail this style.

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Simply Alfresco Beautifully simple dips, mousse and pâtés for your alfresco enjoyment by food demonstrator & home economist, Teresa Bovey.

Sardine Pâté

Smoked Salmon Pâté

Portuguese Tuna Pâté

Wonderfully tasty and tangy, a great nibble to share.

Perfect as a starter or a snack, quick and simple to make.

Often served as an appetiser before a meal in restaurants in Portugal and Italy

Ingredients 2 x 120g tins skinless and boneless sardines in olive oil 2 tsp capers, drained 100g low fat cream cheese with chive 1 tsp anchovy essence 1 tbsp lemon juice black pepper

Ingredients 200g smoked salmon Zest and juice of ½ lemon 150g crème fraiche or quark Salt and black pepper 1 heaped tbsp chopped chives Salt and pepper To serve Melba toast / crudites or rocket

Ingredients 2 x 185g tins tuna in brine, drained zest and juice of ½ lemon 142 mls thick yoghurt salt and black pepper to taste Method 1. Blitz all the ingredients together with a stick blender. Chill and serve with bread sticks, cured ham, cheese and olives.

To garnish: Caper berries, lemon wedges, salad leaves and crusty bread Method 1. Drain off the oil from the sardines.

2. Place the sardines into a small foodprocessor with the capers, cream cheese, anchovy essence and lemon juice and blend for 20-30 seconds.

3. Add black pepper to taste and then divide the mixture between 4 ramekins.

4. Garnish with caperberries.

5. Place the ramekins of pâté onto plates and garnish with salad leaves, lemon wedges and serve with crusty bread.

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Method 1. Whizz the smoked salmon, lemon zest and juice and creme fraiche or quark in a food processor.

2. Place into a medium bowl and season to taste.

3. Divide amongst 6 ramekin dishes and garnish with chopped chives.

4. Top with pickled cucumber and red onion and serve with melba toast.

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Pickled Cucumber & Red Onion Slices Ingredients 1/4 cucumber, very thinly sliced lengthways with a y peeler ½ small red onion, sliced very thinly 2 tsp sea salt 50mls white wine vinegar 50g caster sugar Method 1. Season the cucumber and red onion with sea salt and set aside for 30 mins.

2. Place in a sieve and rinse in cold water.

3. Place the white wine vinegar and caster sugar into a small bowl and microwave on full power for 1 min. Pour over the cucumber and onion.

4. Serve with the smoked salmon pâté.

Roasted New Potatoes with Garlic Aioli

Courgette Chips

Ingredients 500g small new potatoes 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp mixed dried herbs For the aioli: 4 tbsp mayonnaise 3 or 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients 1 large courgette 75g croutons or dry breadcrumbs Salt and pepper 30g grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg white, lightly whisked

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 160ºC Fan/Gas 4 2. Place the potatoes into a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.

3. Place onto a baking tray and bake for 20 mins.

4. Make the aioli – mix together the garlic and lemon juice. Stir in the mayonnaise and season to taste.

5. Remove the potatoes from the oven and press them with a potato masher so that the skin breaks in a few places. Drizzle over a little more oil and bake for a further 15-20 mins.

6. Serve with the garlic aioli.

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Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/ Gas 6.

2. Place a sheet of non-stick baking paper onto a baking sheet.

3. Trim and discard the ends off a courgette. Cut the courgette in half and then cut each half into 8 pieces.

4. Combine the breadcrumbs, seasoning and Parmesan and tip out onto a plate.

5. Coat the courgette pieces in the egg white and then the breadcrumb mix and arrange on the baking sheet.

6. Cook for 12-14 mins.

7. Serve with garlic aioli.

Makes 16 chips

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Asparagus Mousse The recipe below will make 1 Asparagus mousse. Double the recipe to make 2, quadruple to make 4.

Ingredients 55g trimmed asparagus (approx. 2 asparagus) 30 mls double cream 1 egg 1 tsp lemon zest ½ tsp chopped tarragon (optional) Salt and black pepper Serve with ready-made Hollandaise sauce Method 1. Preheat the oven to 150ºC Fan /Gas 3.

2. Cut the asparagus into 1 inch/2.5cm pieces and steam or cook in a little water for 6-7 mins until tender. Once cooked reserve a tip for garnish.

3. Place the cooked asparagus and the remaining ingredients into a small food processor and blitz until combined.

4. Stand a ramekin in a roasting tin filled with hot water.

5. Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekin dish and bake for 25 mins until set.

6. Once cooked garnish with the reserved tip and garnish with Hollandaise sauce.

NB. You can also use dariole moulds to bake the mousse and then turn them out once cooked but if you do, line the base with a circle of greaseproof paper and brush with butter before adding the mixture. I serve with a good quality ready-made Hollandaise sauce available from most farm shops but you may prefer to make your own.

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Sardine Pâté Barafakas Yfos White, Peloponnese, Greece. £13.99

Bright lemon-green in colour, this aromatic white wine blend has some lovely persistent aromas of exotic fruits, bitter citrus, jasmine and even rose accents. Dry in style, it is a wonderful combination of Gewürztraminer, Malvasia and Kydonits grapes - all perfectly suited for a strongly flavoured pâté. Aromatic wines are a great choice to enjoy with strongly flavoured fish dishes like this one because their high acidity enhances the distinct saltiness of the sardines. Add a few other grapes to the mix for extra elegance and you have a match made in heaven!

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Pinot Noir is always a fantastic wine to enjoy alongside roasted vegetables. Light in body, Pinot Noir has some fantastically earthy flavours that will sit nicely alongside the toasty roasted flavours of the potatoes. The breadcrumb and courgette combination here will offer quite a delicate fusion so you wouldn’t want the wine to overpower the food at all making this elegant red wine an excellent selection!

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Long-COVID & Fatigue Joanne Pritchard, Chartered Physiotherapist, Physio Pilates Retford.

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t the time of writing this editorial (13th April 2021) music, a warm blanket or your favourite fragrance may also help. there have been over 136 million confirmed cases Now it is spring I find just sitting in the garden, feeling the warmth of Coronavirus worldwide. What is perhaps less well of the sun, and listening to the birds, helps my mind and my body known is that of this 136 million, approximately 10% relax. If something doesn’t work for you, try something different! will have developed long-COVID. Recovery time from COVID-19 is different for every individual, and while many will have their Sleep – If you feel you need to sleep, then sleep! You are likely to symptoms resolved by 12 weeks, several will have ongoing issues need more sleep when fighting off the virus and when recovering. for longer; it is too soon to tell the long-term effects as this is still a relatively new condition. The most common symptoms of longMovement: Keep yourself moving a few times slowly each day. Be COVID are fatigue, breathlessness, and brain fog, but it can also gentle, but keep your body moving to help your circulation. This include muscle aches, headaches, anxiety, depression, chest pain can be as little as walking to the kitchen for a coffee. and heart palpitations. As fatigue is so common after any viral illness, this month I am going to focus Activity: This needs to be kept at low levels on the fatigue associated with COVID-19 until you have fully recovered; both physical “the slightest thing was an effort in a and how you can help yourself. and mental activity as they both use energy.

way I’ve never conceived before, it is the most fatigued I’ve ever been…. things like changing my bedding, I did in stages like one pillowcase and then later in the day I’d do another pillowcase, it was that kind of level of difficulty with day-to-day tasks”

Fatigue is a common symptom of any Nutrition: Keep eating and drinking as illness. It is the body’s natural way of normally as possible. If your appetite is low, fighting off an infection, and some people eat little and often, and increase your fluid will continue to experience fatigue for intake to keep hydrated. We need to drink at some time after the virus has cleared. least two litres a day.

(Humphreys et al, 2021).

This may include needing more sleep, feeling unsteady on your feet or finding Allow time: COVID-19 affects everyone it exhausting standing for long periods differently, so give yourself the time you of time. For some however, fatigue can develop into a long-term, need to recover. You do not need to have suffered severely from chronic illness, where performing normal daily activities, including the virus to have fatigue afterwards. Do not rush! selfcare and housework, are too challenging.

Have fun: It is important not to forget this! Practice some low It is so important if you have any viral illness, to rest until energy activities that you enjoy, like reading a book or watching TV you have recovered; this however is easier said than done! for a short period, then rest.

Expectations are high both physically and emotionally - to return to work for example or to look after your children. It is thought Progress: If you are improving, slowly start increasing movement that the risk of developing a chronic illness increases without the and activity. Start with resuming your daily routine of sleep, selfopportunity to properly rest and recover from your virus. care, eating and other daily activities; if this is too much then set yourself a new realistic routine for now. If you continue to improve So what is rest? It may not be what you are thinking! You need then start to build small amounts of light exercise and mental tasks to rest your body AND your mind. Watching TV, reading a book or into your routine. Mental tasks include everyday activities like using a phone or the internet is NOT rest. These require your mind checking your emails, writing a shopping list, or worrying about to process information and can worsen mental fatigue. Relaxation, other family members; you’ll be surprised how demanding these breathing or meditation apps may help you relax; or soothing can be; remember and rest between tasks!

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You may require longer off than you initially thought, and it may have to be a gradual return. Speak to your manager and your GP. When to seek advice: If your fatigue isn’t improving 3-4 months after having a virus, then you should ask your GP for advice.

Chronic fatigue clinics may be available locally and The National institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have developed rapid guidelines to facilitate setting-up multi-disciplinary longCOVID support services in the NHS. The majority of my tips and advice have come from the Yorkshire Fatigue Clinic in Leeds. If you are looking at the private route, make sure you choose a fully qualified and regulated healthcare professional who is trained in chronic fatigue management.

Joanne Pritchard BSc (Hons), MSc, MCSP, HCPC registered Principal Physiotherapist and Director Physio Pilates Retford. www.physiopilatesretford.co.uk References:

Yorkshire Fatigue Clinic (2020) Post-viral Fatigue - COVID19 YFC2020 V2 (accessed online: 28/02/2021) Humphreys H, Kilby L, Kudiersky N, et al. Long COVID and the role of physical activity: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2021: 11: e047632. Doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2020-047632 Published 10th March 2021 BMJ 2021:372:n136 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n136 Published: 22nd January 2021 Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country - BBC News (accessed online; 13/04/2021)

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Above: Real Clothing romantic wrap dress. Image courtesy of www.realclothingstore.co.uk, Southwell.

Apricot Gingham Puff Sleeve Dress. Image courtesy of: www.palonesofficial.com

“TRUE ROMANCE” Designers charmed with a romantic take on this season - soft natural pretty colours and garden floral prints. Floaty fabrics, frill details, embroidery and pretty collars. For prints think meadow flowers with colours such as pale yellow, bluebell, lilac, and fabrics like georgette, broderais and tulle. Mix these pretty outfits with romantic pearl jewellery and cute bags. And to save buying a new piece you can easily add a frill collar to update!

Mango knitted gilet. Image courtesy of Mango. shop. mango.com Cotton jumpsuit from Mix Mix, Southwell.

“70’S FEVER”

M&S wide leg jeans. Image courtesy of M&S. www.marksandspencer.com

Lots of collections gave a nod to the 1970’s. With print shirts, knitted tanks, jumpsuits, long kaftan dresses - and of course the key wide leg trouser. We saw patchwork, crochet, and 70's inspired prints.

Colours are warm sunset shades reminiscent of that era and mixed with lots of indigo. Denim is everywhere in wide leg jeans, button-down shirts, and the denim skirt making a comeback. Not ready to go the whole way? Then simply wear a paisley scarf in your hair and throw on a chain necklace and cool pair of Ray Ban's.

Mango babydoll collar blouse. Image courtesy of Mango. shop.mango.com

Follow us for style advice, wardrobe edits, and rental/fashion sale events: www.conscious-closet.co.uk  @consciouscloset.uk

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Shades of Blue...

Add some cool blue to your wardrobe this season... Check it out.

Top: Crew Clothing | Compact Poplin Check Shirt £65 & Ultimate Staight Chino Navy £75. www.crewclothing.co.uk. Bottom left: Crew Clothing | Whitfield Jacket £149, Long Sleeved Slim Windowpane Oxford Check Shirt £65, Parker Straight Jean £69, Classic Leather Belt £29, Chelsea Boot £115. www.crewclothing.co.uk. Bottom right: M&Co | Long Sleeved Check Shirt 24.99. www.mandco.com

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Main image: Crew Clothing | Mens Woodbury Jacket £149, Long Sleeved Classic Barton Plain Weave Check Shirt £65, Slim Chino £65, Suede Trainer £59, Boys Lw Jacket £34, Ls Casual Check Shirt £24 and Slim Fit Jeans in Indigo £24. www.crewclothing.co.uk. Shirt top left: FatFace | LS Netlfield Check Shirt in Fern Green. £49.50. fatface.com. Shirt top right: FatFace | FatFace Barrington Check Shirt in Indigo. £45. fatface.com.

Mix & Match Perfect for any occasion.

Fathers Day Ideas...

Here's to celebrating all things Dad on 20th June...

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From the top: Dune London Mens | Dune London Ojarn £25. www.dunelondon.com Dune London Mens | Dune London Iggi in tan £75. www.dunelondon.com Primark | Premium Ivory Textured Flat Cap £4. www.primark.com Dune London Mens | Dune London Blend. £85. www.dunelondon.com

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1. Crew Clothing | 3 Pk Sock Box Pinks Box £20. www.crewclothing.co.uk, 2. TK Maxx | Mens Blue Beaded Bracelet £14.99. www.tkmaxx.com, 3. TK Maxx | Tan Leather Watch Storage. £14.99. www.tkmaxx.com, 4. Very | Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS Running Watch with Wrist Based heart £129.99. Very.co.uk.

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Porsche Boxster Cup 2021 The Porsche Boxster Cup got off to a great start in Donington for the team from The Porsche Centre Nottingham.

The Posche Centre Nottingham is thrilled to be back in the Porsche Classic Boxster Cup this year with their two drivers, Ashley White and Matthew Gough.

Matt added, "I was really pleased with how Ashley and the car performed over the weekend and we already feel like we've made progress compared to when we last competed in 2019."

The team said, "Having previously run back in 2019 when the series was known as the Classic Restoracing Championship, as a centre we are very excited to get back out on track. The championship runs from April to October with the first race kicking off at Donington Park."

The next round is at Brands Hatch GP, Kent, 1st May, where drivers can have some fun fighting it out on the 2.4 mile circuit. This is folled by Snetterton on the 5th June, and Oulton Park, Silverstone, Brands Hatch and Snetterton again later in the year.

Ashley had a confident start and came through for the team with 5th position, he said, "After a great start in the race I was upto 4th place by the first corner. Holding fourth place and the faster class 1 cars coming through, I made a mistake allowing fifth place (Richard Forber) past.

You can keep up to date with the team and these fantastic races by following The Porsche Centre Nottingham on facebook @porschenottingham, or visit: www.porschenottingham.co.uk The Made team will be following too, you can find our latest Porsche Boxster Cup race videos on our YouTube channel Made Lifestyle.

"We made a few adjustments to the suspension inbetween the races and was once again ready for race two. Starting the second race from fourth.

"I was really happy with the progress we made with the car over the weekend. We managed to find nearly two seconds in the car over the day, my fastest lap of the day being 1:21.574!"

For further details contact: Porsche Centre Nottingham Tel: 0115 986 0911 www.porschenottingham.co.uk

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Images courtesy of Porsche Club Motorsport & Pendragon Head Office.

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Power & Agility Made's Kevin Ellis & Jon Rogers put the new Range Rover and Jaguar SUV's from Stratstone Nottingham to the test, and it was a tough decision deciding the a winner...

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hen Made was asked by Stratstone Jaguar/Land Rover (Nottingham) to test drive both the Range Rover Evoque Hybrid and the Jaguar I-PACE EV, we thought that putting them back-to-back might not be a great match. But as it turns out it was in fact the right thing to do.

Firstly, in terms of style, these smaller SUV’s fall into a similar class. Both of them look the part and both have been specified with options that will be attractive to a wide variety of customers, but as ever with our reviews we are interested in how they make us feel and I can tell you that these cars hit the spot, but in two very different ways.

The Evoque sits firmly with the pleasing design language of the Land Rover range and our Seoul Pearl Silver, with a black exterior pack and 20” black alloys certainly makes you proud to stand by the car. Inside the car was reassuringly familiar to the Defender we recently drove boasting three touch-screens and lots of connectivity, with both USB style ports available front and back to keep the family plugged in on long journeys. The comfort levels are as high as you would expect in a Range Rover - supportive seats and a great driving position. That feeling when you start rolling an electrically powered car, the smooth silky silence and ease of acceleration, is no comparison to a traditional engine car and with this Hybrid model the transition to the 1.5 petrol engine is seamlessly satisfying, and there’s plenty of power to boot from a relatively small engine size.

Two drivers, two cars. When the time to swap keys came, the smile on the face of the first of us to drive the I-PACE told a story.

Okay, let’s clear up this mechanical myth from the off. Yes! The accelerator pedal on the i-pace is directly linked and relative to the size of your grin. The I-Pace came to us in Caesium Blue, black pack and some gorgeous 22” diamond cut alloys, a pricey option but worth the amazing look they give. The interior has very similar tech to the Evoque, again three screens, one slightly smaller but doing the same job, connectivity in both the front and the rear and the same reassuring apple car play connection. Now back to that smile…. “be careful with the accelerator, it’s a rocket ship!” came the advice. That’s good advice! After tentatively pulling out into a busy town road the journey home happened to have some clear country roads, and a quick press of the ‘on/off’ switch confirmed the rocket ship comparison. This EV is rapid and lots of fun, you just need to drive it to experience the feeling of wafting swiftly along at (legal) speeds.

We drained the electrical power in the Evoque Hybrid after about 35 miles but it kept regenerating and giving short sparks of electrical satisfaction. The I-Pace came with an 80% charge and we topped it up for free at a local super-market and an hour gave us 40 extra miles which was enough for this test, but I would recommend a home charging station if you are using any EV regularly.

We would be happy to hang the keys to both these cars in our studio but they are two different propositions so ultimately buyers will need to decide what they need. The Evoque satisfies the need for an EV transition in your life and the I-PACE hits the full EV experience nail on the head!

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Top left: Jaguar interior and charge remaining screen. Left middle: The Jaguar I-PACE. Left bottom: Interior of the Jaguar I-PACE. Above top: The Range Rover Evoque Hybrid interior. Above: The Range Rover Evoque.

The I-PACE SE in Cawsium Blue with Meridian surround sound, Secure tracker pro, electronic air suspension, @@" style 5056, 5 split-spoke, gloss dark grey with contrast diamond alloys and fixed panoramic roof. Price £60,000.

The Evoque R-Dynamic SE 1.5 PHEV in Seoul pearl silver, 20" Style 5079 gloss black alloys, heated steering wheel, fixed panoramic roof, privacy glass and black exterior pack. £53,000.

For further details, please contact a member of the team at Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover Nottingham on 0115 672 5491 Quote 'Made'.

Alternatively visit www.stratstone.com to browse the range of Jaguar Land Rover offers online.

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You could become an RAF Supply, Storage and Distribution Specialist, responsible for the management of all RAF assets.

Pay during Initial Training £15,670+ After successful completion of Training £20,000+

Why not become an RAF Mover, planning and executing the movement of RAF personnel, aircraft and equipment by road, rail, air and sea.

• No experience required • Recruit up to the age of 47 • Must be resident in the UK for past 5 years

What about becoming an RAF Driver, operating many vehicle types, from Passenger Carrying Vehicles to Large Goods Vehicles, mobile cranes, as well as refuelling aircraft.

Benefits include: • A highly competitive and non-contributory pension • Subsidised Food and Accommodation • Dental and Health care • Free gym membership and access to a vast range of sports clubs • Adventurous training around the world • Discounts in high street shops

Or would you be better suited as a Logistics Chef, preparing hotel standard fine dining experiences for Military personnel.

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This issues top picks Here's a few of our top choices for your reading pleasure this May & June...

Philip: The Final Portrait

Breathtaking: Inside the NHS in a Time of Pandemic

Beeswing: Fairport, Folk Rock and Finding My Voice, 1967-75

In the Thick of It: The Private Diaries of a Minister

This is the story of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh - the longestserving consort to the longestreigning sovereign in British history.

It is an extraordinary story, told with unique insight and authority by an author who knew the prince for more than forty years.

How does it feel to confront a pandemic from the inside, one patient at a time? To bridge the gulf between a perilously unwell patient in quarantine and their distraught family outside? To be uncertain whether the protective equipment you wear fits the science or the size of the government stockpile? To strive your utmost to maintain your humanity even while barricaded behind visors and masks?

Guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson came of age during an extraordinary moment in British culture: it was 1967 and popular music was reflecting a great cultural awakening. In the midst of this, eighteen-year-old Thompson cofounded Fairport Convention and helped invent a new genre of music.

The explosive diaries of a former Tory Minister.

As Minister of State at the Foreign Office, Alan Duncan was once described as Boris Johnson's 'pooper-scooper'. For two years, he deputised for the then Foreign Secretary, now Prime Minister. Few are more attuned to Boris's strengths and weaknesses as a minister and his suitability for high office than the man who helped clear up his mistakes.

Helpful ideas on visitnorthnotts.co.uk The Visit North Notts website not only helps you to find local courses, classes and events it also has a guide to local food stores and farm shops, a guide to take away services and also a section of ideas for you and your family to keep you entertained.

Visit: www.visitnorthnotts and take a peek at what is happening in your area.

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For all things Porsche.

Breathtaking design, innovative engineering and a virtually limitless number of options to choose from. Contact us about the Porsche range, our Porsche Approved Pre-Owned cars, servicing, parts and Classic Porsche. Prepare to be inspired.

Porsche Centre Nottingham Electric Avenue Riverside Retail Park Queens Drive Nottingham NG2 1RS 0115 986 0911 info@porschenottingham.co.uk www.porschenottingham.co.uk