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Welcome to the May/June issue It’s been an extremely busy few months, as the nights have become lighter and the days longer, there’s so much more to fit in!

In this issue we have a quick look at the Open Studios Notts, where our local artists open the doors of their studios and we can take a peek at the unique places where the creativity flows free. So make a little time to explore and meet the fantastic creatives in your neighbourhood.

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The festival season is upon us, starting from now and running right through until the end of summer. Whether you love music, arts, dance or food (who doesn’t love food?), there are lots of events from full weekends with camping to single days of fun. Regardless of the weather, grab your wellies and a picnic and head out.

This time of year it feels great to refresh your interiors, Kelly Roden from Meliora in Bawtry has some ideas on how to create that boho-chic festival vibe indoors in our home and garden section, and Teresa Bovey has some tasty tapas awaiting us on p.70.

Speaking of food, it was interesting to learn how fermentation of food and preserves can have many healthy benefits that you might not have considered, in our article from Lindy Wildsmith, a tutor at the School of Artisan Food.

For those in need of a little relaxation, TLC and de-stressing, look no further than our article on stress by Nicola Hunt and some wonderful tips on self massage to sooth aching muscles from Peter Rixham. Perhaps you’re looking to plan a perfect escape somewhere soon, we have Sharon and Kerrie from The Travel Diamond at hand to help, but if you’d rather explore nearer to home, Sally Outram leads the way on a walk around the beautiful village of Everton.

We have a new, huge announcement to make too. Companies and individuals across the region will be able to enter our inaugural Food & Drink awards. It will be an amazing few months, culminating in a prestigious awards ceremony with 18 categories up for grabs along with that long deserved recognition of being the best of the best in the region. All the details you need and information on how to sign up can be found at fad.madeinn.co.uk We hope you enjoy this issue, it’s always great to meet everyone in the area and find out about all the great things that make North Notts the fabulous place it is.

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Inside This Issue 70

News & Events

Health

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The Local Roundup

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Game, Set & Massage

The latest news from across the

Peter Rixham, Retford Sports

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May Events

to self massage sore muscles.

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Open Studios Notts

region.

Celebrate the Open Studios throughout May and June.

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June Events

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Festival Fun A few of the fantastic festivals in the area over the next few months.

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Stressing The Point

Nicola Hunt discusses

on our daily lives.

Duke's Wood’s Best Kept Secret Erin McDaid tells us about Duke's

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Wood, a perfect hiding spot and one

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Bringing Back Clumber’s Bridge We find out how the National Trust

wardrobe this season.

Food & Drink 66 Fermentation & Preserves Lindy Wildsmith, talks about her

course on fermentation and pickling.

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team is working to raise money and

delights to tempt your tastebuds!

bridge.

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Boho Vibes & Festival fun

Travel & Leisure 76

Travel Diamond help to inspire our

shares some ideas on how to create

readers to find the perfect escape.

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Is Your Message Loud & Clear?

Ronnie Harris, VJH Marketing,

explains the importance of branding.

Exploring Everton Take a stroll around Everton with

Business 56

Your Holiday In Safe Hands…

Sharon and Kerrie Clayson from The

Kelly Roden from Meliora, Bawtry, Boho chic in your home.

Tantalising Tapas Teresa Bovey has a few tapas

how they will restore this beautiful

Home & Garden

Fashion Updates A few fashion ideas to update your

of the area's biggest secrets.

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the causes and impact of stress

Fashion & Beauty

Features 20

Massage, has some great ways

with travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram.

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North Notts People Meet Paul Wilkinson MCIEEM, the

Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

News

News

The local roundup

Rebecca Adlington Unveils New Water Ride

'I Love Mansfield' Loyalty Card's 2nd Anniversary

Two-time Olympic gold medallist swimming champion, Rebecca Adlington, helped unveil a new family water ride at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest with the help of children from the Sherwood Colliery Swimming Club.

It's celebrations all round for the 2nd year anniversary of Mansfield BID's 'I Love Mansfield' loyalty card.

Mansfield BID is proud of the

local offers to ‘keep the pound

success it has seen since

round’ and promote a ‘Shop lo-

The ride is the fourth of its kind

the start of the loyalty card

cal’ scheme to ensure the town

to be introduced to Center

scheme.

continues to thrive for its next

Parcs, with Elveden Forest,

generation of visitors. Member-

Woburn Forest and Longleat

Over the past two years the

ship is free to take advantage

Forest unveiling new water rides

scheme has grown to ensure

of and utilise the savings added

and water play areas in their re-

it covers all access includ-

by your local businesses.

spective Subtropical Swimming

ing physical access via four

Paradise’s in the last four years.

VoucherPoints located in and

Everyone

Center Parcs says the rides

around the town centre (Four

working hard this year to en-

have been a big hit, with thou-

Seasons

Centre,

dorse the amazing loyalty card

sands of guests taking to rafts

The Mansfield Library on West

scheme and to help to attract

and gliding down the ride with

Gate,

Inter-

new members to take advan-

their families each day.

change, and West Notts Col-

tage of the town centre offers,

lege), and virtual access via its

encouraging people to remem-

very own dedicated website

ber that it is all free.

Martin Dalby, Center Parcs

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Shopping

Mansfield

Bus

involved

will

be

CEO said: “We’re absolutely

the new ride and meet some of

(www.ilovemansfield.co.uk).

delighted to be opening this

the children who now swim at

Not to mention the mobile app

If you would like to sign up for a

unique and exhilarating family

the Sherwood Colliery Swim-

(I love Mansfield Card).

‘I Love Mansfield’ loyalty card,

raft ride, Tropical Cyclone, at

ming Club, the club she used

Sherwood Forest this spring,

to swim for. “Building children’s

In the last two years there has

any of the VoucherPoint loca-

along with new family and tod-

confidence in the water is so

been over 500 offers available

tions or download the free app

dler water play areas for guests

important and this new ride

for members to take advantage

on your mobile device.

of all ages to enjoy.

and these new water play ar-

of within Mansfield's bustling

you can pick up a card from

eas, are fun for everyone from

town centre. The ambition of

For details contact the BID team

Rebecca Adlington OBE said it

really young children, right up

Mansfield BID was always to

on: 01623 633939 or email:

was a pleasure for her to open

to young adults,” she said.

promote local business and

enquiries@mansfieldbid.com

New Mayflower Pilgrims Museum John Robinson and The Mayflower Pilgrims Exhibit at the Mayflower Hub in Gainsborough will be officially opening in May. The unveiling will be at 1pm on the 11 May, where everyone is welcome to see the new exhibition and at 2pm there will be entertainment with a Mayflower themed dance performance from The Imagination Museum: Mayflower 400, suitable for all ages. Visit: www.imaginationmuseum.co.uk for further details.

Graphic design company, Createinn Ltd, were thrilled to be chosen as the team to design and install the exhibition. Managing Director Jon Rogers, said: "It has been a real pleasure to be able to be part of this and we are thankful that we were chosen to design and bring to life the history of the journey of the Maylower Pilgrims. It has been wonderful to learn more about the history behind it all and we hope that everyone that visits enjoys their experience."

News

Retford Half Marathon

£1.5 Million Makeover

Well done to everyone that entered the Retford Half Marathon.

Bassetlaw Hospice is set for a makeover to provide additional facilities.

On the 10th of March over 1,200

The hospice, that provides pallative care

entrants took part in the Retford

for patients who have been diagnosed with

Half Marathon and Fun Run,

cancer or a progressive long term condition,

organised by Retford Athletics

currently has only six beds available to

Club. It is a key fixture for

patients. The building work will bring two more

seasoned runners from across

beds for patients and also two new relation

the region and for those who

rooms, with features such as a kitchenette,

are taking part in their first half-

bed and ensuite. There are plans to remove

marathon. We managed to catch

the existing conservatory and create one

a few of the fantastic runners as

large space for families and additional space

they crossed the finish line.

will be dedicated to therapy and treatment rooms. This work has been paid for in full by fundraising and with huge thanks to those who have supported the charity.

Zero Waste A new zero waste shop called Vert, will be opening soon in Retford.

The new shop will be offereing a variety of dried foods in state-of-the-art dispensing systems to help reduce plastic packaging.

Eco friendly options for other everyday items will also be available. For more details visit: the facebook page: @Zerowasteretford

Retford In Bloom

A Retford Civic Society Initiative is inspiring beautiful blooms in Retford.

Gardens throughout Retford

throughout the summer, but it

display, Best Community Envi-

are now bursting with colour as

is the floral displays provided

ronmental Project, and Primary

and Bassetlaw Museum. En-

we move into spring. It is also

by individuals which will be

School and Secondary School

tries should be received as

time for plans for this year’s

judged and rewarded by the

- schools may submit any gar-

soon as possible with the dead-

Retford in Bloom competition.

Retford in Bloom panel.

dening or growing project they

line being Saturday, 13 July.

are involved in and/or they can

The show that illuminates Retford with floral delights during

This year the competition will

take part in our potato growing

You can also place your nomi-

the summer months.

be judged in late July/early Au-

competition.

nations by contacting Derek

gust. Nominations or entries

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Square, the Denman Library

Turner, coordinator of Retford

A visit to Kings’ Park at any

are sought from members of

Entries are limited to those with-

in Bloom.

time of the year is a reward-

the public for inclusion in the

in the boundaries of the town

Call: 01777 702929 or email:

ing experience and Bassetlaw

following categories: Best front

and may be made by complet-

retfordcivicsociety@hotmail.

District Council are sure to pro-

garden, Best floral shop/busi-

ing an entry form – collect and

co.uk, with the subject: Ret-

vide us with wonderful displays

ness front, Best public house

return to The Hub on Cannon

ford in Bloom.

The 2017 winner, Jéréme Crow.

Winning The Open The Harley Open biennial art competition saw over 550 entries this year!

The judges consisted of The Harley Gallery and Foundation’s expert curators and trustees. The best 105 chosen pieces are now on display as part of The Harley Open 2019 and will run alongside ‘A Painted Conversation’, an exhibition by The Harley Open 2017 winner, Jéréme Crow. www.harleygallery.co.uk Sisters by Tracey Keeping - winner of the School of Artisan Food Prize.

The Harley Prize was shared between two pieces, ‘250 Years of Circus’ featured here by Susan Dodd and ‘Islanded Tent’ by Joanna Whittle.

Lisa Gee director of the Foundation, along with curator Derek Adlam and the winners. On the far left, Susan Dodd, and far right, Joanna Whittle.

Omlette Arnold Bennett by Mark Elsmore winner of the Welbeck Farm Shop Prize.

News

Worksop Railway Café International Women’s Day Worksop Railway Café commemorates International Women’s Day. Friends of Worksop Station

shown on her own, from 1915,

member,

and a group photograph of

Richard

Allsopp,

seems to have an endless

women porters in 1946 show-

knowledge

Worksop

ing: Mrs V Caulkwell, Miss A

Railway Station and, to com-

Newstead, Mrs Bulmer, Mrs

memorate International Wom-

Mabel Philips, Mrs F Spacey,

en’s Day on Friday 8 March, he

Mrs J Malkin and Mrs F Press-

was able to produce two his-

wood.

about

toric photographs of women These are examples of where

porters.

the women of Worksop were Paul

Maina,

Chair

of

the

Friends group, which is part

able to contribute significantly in the railway industry.

of the North Notts and LinPartnership,

Northern held a Women in Rail

agreed to display the photos in

event in Leeds on Monday 4

the Railway Café at the station.

March and are currently pro-

The photos were of Miss A

viding apprenticeship oppor-

Newstead, a woman porter

tunities.

colnshire

Rail

Blessed Be Newark The larger than life actor Brian Blessed made an appearance in March at the Palace Theatre Newark.

We hope that you didn't miss the chance to see Brian Blessed at the Palace Theatre in Newark, where he spent the evening telling stories and anecdotes about his life. Don't worry if you missed the booming voice of the man himself, there's still plenty of dates left across the country to catch the show.

Image courtesy of the Palace Theatre and National Civil War Centre.

Lemur Conservation At Yorkshire Wildlife Park An innovative project to save critically endangered lemurs is taking shape thanks to the support of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation.

A new school and research

projects where land clearing

65% complete and buildings

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near

centre are almost built as part

and hunting have devastated

to house research workers are

Doncaster. The park’s rang-

of an international programme

lemur populations.

well advanced and, in a boost

ers raise funds for YWPF’s

to the economy that will en-

support of lemur projects at

The project is run by the AEE-

courage local support, there

the walk-through reserve Le-

CL, a charitable consortium of

first ecotourists have visited

mur Woods which is home

The Foundation, based at

European zoos and universi-

the centre to witness blue-

to red-bellied and ring-tailed

Yorkshire Wildlife Park, has

ties, dedicated to lemur con-

eyed black lemurs in the wild.

lemurs.

granted the project £5,000

servation. It operates in the

“It is great to see the project

per year for the next three

remote north-west reaches of

making progress and already

The park is also home to some

years to fund conservation

the Indian Ocean island, col-

making a positive difference

of the most endangered and

laborating with local commu-

to local life,” said Cheryl Wil-

beautiful species in the world,

nities to raise awareness of the

liams, Foundation trustee.

including Amur Tigers, leop-

to support the species in their native Madagascar.

ards, polar bears, giraffes,

importance of conservation, build schools, fund school-

“The scheme’s success is

lions, African hunting dogs

teachers, restore forests and

crucial to the survival of the

amongst other animals – and

improve the economy.

species whose numbers have

the charitable activities of

dipped to below 1,000."

the YWPF support these en-

A school at Antafiabe, on the

dangered species in the wild

edge of the Ankarafa Forest,

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foun-

as well as welfare projects

Sahamalaza National Park, is

dation is a charity based at

around the world.

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Mayflower Pilgrims Walks A new book that guides people along walks through Pilgrim country in North Notts has been written by a Retford-based writer and photojournalist.

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ally Outram, who readers of Made will know from her regular guide to walks in the area, has been working on the Mayflower Pilgrims Walks’ book for nearly four years, and launches the guide later this year.

The book is a collection of circular walks, suitable for all abilities, which follow the path of the Mayflower Pilgrim Trail.

The routes explore historic sites which are associated with the pilgrims. Visit tranquil, quintessentially English villages, rivers and canals, see the abundance of wildlife, flora and fauna, and encourage visitors, International and local, to experience our beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside.

The walks also include places to stay, eat, drink, bus routes, taxis, car parks, museums, shops, building of historical and architectural interest, support and celebrate local tradesman, businesses, and the local economy.

“It showcases Pilgrim Country at its best,” says Sally. “Many of the Pilgrims originated from the villages in and around the district, which offers a wealth of heritage and history, the walks embrace the very essence of the journey the founding fathers of the new world took."

TV Presenter and Producer Andrew White, will be filming with Sally in June, for the popular outdoors television se-

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ries, Walks Around Britain, which has a worldwide audience and will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase North Nottinghamshire and the history of the Mayflower Pilgrims.

The book’s walks include: Babworth (where Richard Clifton was Parson and the spiritual home of the Mayflower Pilgrims) Sturton-le-Steeple (The birthplace of John Robinson), Littleborough (along the route most likely taken by Pilgrims), Scrooby (Home of William Brewster), Clarborough, Clayworth, Retford, Bawtry, Austerfield, Gringley to name but a few. They vary in distance from an easy two mile to around seven miles, for those with a little extra time.

As well as writing the book, Sally will also be offering guided walks from her Mayflower Pilgrims Walks book, which are also offered in her new tour and North Notts Destination Experience, for Mayflower 400; Pilgrims, Mice & Kings, and there will the opportunity to enjoy one of baRnby’s of Blyth, bespoke and delightful ‘Posh Picnics’ as an addition to the guided walks, to enjoy along the way, during the summer months.

It’s a 1-2 day tour, which will take visitors on a journey through time, exploring Mayflower destinations across North Nottinghamshire, including Babworth Church, Scrooby Church and the historic Pinfold, where you will see the new Pilgrim 400 apple tree, enjoy afternoon tea

and a guided talk at Hodsock Priory, take a tour of the caves at Creswell Crags, and with extra time, visit the Iconic Sherwood Forest or Clumber Park.

And to compliment the book and tours, Sally has also produced a Mayflower Pilgrim Cookbook entitled ‘Waste Not Want Not’. This book will showcase the recipes of Sally’s grandmother, Violet Myers, who was a former housekeeper and cook to Babworth Hall and WI member. Sally was handed down a large collection of recipes along with memoirs and diary entries, including some ‘forgotten’ dishes that have a significant connection to the local area and the New World.

The main ingredient of each recipe is apple, and these will be linked to a new apple variety, called the Pilgrim 400, newly discovered and cultivated by Nottinghamshire horticulturalist, and BBC Radio Gardening presenter, John Stirland. The book will feature extracts from Violet’s diaries/notes, accompanying recipes to dishes cooked, photography/illustrations and useful snippets of household tips and information. Recipes will include forgotten dishes, chutneys, preserves, cakes, remedies, homemade beers, cordials and household tips.

Both projects are in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council and in association with the Mayflower 400 and Pilgrim Roots. To find out more visit: www.sallyomedia.com

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Four Nations Commemoration

By Dr Anna Scott, Heritage Consultant & Chair of the Pilgrim Roots partnership. create a broad cultural programme in multi-

ple locations, to bring visitors to the UK to explore the past along the national Mayflower Trail, and to increase awareness of this pivotal event in all four nations."

“The story of 1620 is complex with multiple

perspectives but is one which is relevant now more than ever,” said Michele Pecoraro, Executive Director of Plymouth 400, Inc.

The way the story is being told is different than past commemorations because each

of the four nations involved are at the table together for the first time. The cultural conLeaders of the Four Nations: Charles Hackett (Mayflower 400 UK), Paula Peters (Wampanoag Advisory Committee), Michelle Pecoraro (Plymouth 400 Inc), Michael Roumen (Mayflower 400 Leiden).

Next year’s 400th anniversary of the

ciety in Boston. North Nottinghamshire is a

America involves partners across four

partnership and the Pilgrim Roots regional

Mayflower’s voyage from England to nations: the UK, the Netherlands, the USA

and the Native American Wampanoag.

Their commemorative programme plans were recently announced, with a joint

member of the Mayflower 400 UK Compact

partnership of places connected to the history of the Pilgrims and their lives before the historic Mayflower voyage.

event held in Boston, Massachusetts.

All four nations were united in their pas-

Representatives from the national May-

to celebrate shared values of freedom, de-

flower 400 UK partnership, Leiden 2020 in

Holland, Plymouth 400 Inc (US), VisitBrit-

ain, American Ancestors, and the General Society of Mayflower Descendants met at

the New England Historic Genealogical So-

sion to commemorate the anniversary and

mocracy, humanity, and the future. Charles Hackett, Chief Executive Officer of May-

flower 400 said: “This project explores

centuries of shared history between Britain,

Holland and America. It is an opportunity to

tributions and traditions that began with the interaction of the Wampanoag and English

peoples have significantly shaped the building of America but until now, this complex

story was told from a narrow perspective.

For the first time the Native voice is included

and the fact that the story begins with the indigenous people who had lived on this

continent for thousands of years and are still here today.”

North Nottinghamshire’s important role in that story will be featured in the new Pilgrims

Gallery in Bassetlaw Museum in Retford,

starting with the Pilgrims’ Midlands’ roots as well as exploring their lives and journeys abroad, thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Work continues at the new Gallery, as it is

transformed into an exhibition space featuring a recreated 17th century study telling the story of leading Pilgrim William Brewster

from Scrooby, and a contemporary space

telling the wider Pilgrims’ story. A new website and 40-mile circular Pilgrims Trail are also are also being developed.

Pilgrim Roots To find out more about Pilgrims Roots news and events visit: www.pilgrimroots.org

www.mayflower400uk.org

www.bassetlawchristianheritage.com

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The Porsche Team Grows

Porsche Centre Nottingham announces second driver for the 2019 Porsche Classic Restoracing Championship.

Porsche Centre Nottingham

is delighted to announce that

Ashley White will share the responsibility of racing along with Wayne Minogue in the

restored 986 Boxster race car in the upcoming 2019

Porsche Classic Restoracing Championship.

Ashley was a fundamental part

of restoring and maintaining the 986 Boxster throughout

the 2018 championship. He has plenty of experience and

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Please contact a member of our team on: 0115 9860911 or email:

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Meet The New Porsche 911 In March, Porsche Centre Nottingham was delighted to welcome over 230 guests to its 911 preview event, Made were invited along to see the brand new car make its appearance.

Michael Mason, Centre Principal and Nick Perry, PR Manager at Porsche Cars Great Britian, presented the new 911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S models.

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The Maserati Levante In terms of high end SUVs, they don’t come more luxurious than the Maserati Levante MY19.

engine

reached new levels of sportiness in the

cific front grille with double vertical bars,

introduction of a new 350hp V6 for the UK

sions, which have also been a source of

piano finish on GTS and Trofeo. Charac-

engine. Available in the UK later this year,

port exterior. The elegant, sport-oriented

Maserati

launched

the

V6

Levante SUV in 2016 and MY19 saw the

as well as the launch of a twin turbo V8 the V8 engine brings the Levante on top of its class in terms of outright performance, driving

dynamics

and

exclusivity.

inspiration for the restyling of the GranSrestyling is focused on the lower front fascia and the rear bumper.

Abundant space for five passengers, fine

On the new V8 versions and on the GranS-

of-the art human machine interface and

in the lower fascia feature a more aggres-

selection of premium materials, statefront - rear passenger compartments in

sheer harmony are some of the first class features in the cabin of the Levante.

The design concept of the Levante com-

bines coupé lines with interior space for

port badged Levante, the side air intakes sive design, defined by two aerodynamic

wings that give a sense of further stability, visually “pushing” the weight of the car’s

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Duke's Wood's Best Kept Secret A fascinating history on your doorstep, Erin McDaid tells us about Duke's Wood, the woodland that provided a perfect hiding spot and one of the area's biggest secrets in World War II. Erin McDaid, Head of Communications & Marketing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

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ituated almost right in the middle of the county close to the village of Eakring, Duke’s Wood Nature Reserve has a fascinating history.

As well as being a haven for wildlife and a place where visitors can connect with nature, the site has a surprising link with Britain’s efforts to win World War II and a story that features monks, American oilmen and a wonderfully creative cover story – or what could today be described as ‘fake news’.

Whilst the woodland is now cared for as a nature reserve by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, it owes its existence, at least in part, to the discovery of oil and the creation of the UK’s first onshore oilfield. Whilst many woodlands across the UK were felled to provide timber for the war effort the trees of Duke’s Wood helped prevent the oilfield being discovered by enemy planes flying overhead. The oilfield was considered so important that the American oilmen, known as ‘roughnecks’ who came over to open up the field and train locals were billet with the monks at Kelham Hall and the rumour spread that they were here to act as extras in a film! The role that the oilfield and the men who worked there played in keeping the war effort going during difficult times and the Duke’s wood field is often described as the best kept secret of the war.

A bronze statue of a roughneck, commissioned to mark the contribution of the American oilmen, is now located in the Sculpture Garden at Rufford Abbey Country Park. A glass fibre replica can still be seen at Duke’s Wood. A collection of artefacts relating to the site’s oil producing past was previously housed in a building on site. This collection has now been relocated, rather fittingly, to Kelham Hall.

The statue that stands proudly in Duke's Wood.

Cowslips at Duke's Wood.

Photo courtesy of Michael Louden.

The area around Duke’s Wood went on to produce around two million barrels of oil between 1939 and 1966 and some of the pumps, or ‘nodding donkeys’, have been retained and preserved as a link with the site’s industrial past. Each spring they are surrounded by a profusion of cowslips, which have thrived due to the deposition of minerals used around the wells and as part of the drilling process.

The wood was donated to the Wildlife Trust in 1992 by BP and today visitors can enjoy a delightful mix of flowers, birdsong and insects such as butterflies amongst the woodland cover and more open glades.

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The reserve, which includes the adjacent Pudding Poke Wood covers just eight hectares but it sits within a much larger mosaic of woodland, which is a remnant of the ancient woodland which once grew on the eastern edge of Sherwood Forest.

The remaining woodland, together with Mansey Common, also cared for by the Wildlife Trust and other adjoining woods in private ownership are known as Redgate Wood are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

The wood has a mix of oak, ash, hazel and birch trees, with most of the elm that once thrived here lost to Dutch elm disease. Beneath the main canopy of mature trees guelder rose, dogwood, wild privet and elder can be found, all providing food, shelter and nesting sites for an array of woodland birds including blackcap, garden warbler and spotted flycatcher.

Great spotted woodpecker and jay are also regularly seen.

Woodland glades are home to species that prefer damp conditions such as angelica, bugle, meadowsweet and the locally uncommon pendulous sedge and areas of grassland contain wild flowers such as meadow vetchling, bird's-foot trefoil, oxeye daisy and common spotted orchid as well as the locally rare grass vetchling.

A total of 24 species of butterfly have been recorded, including common blue, comma, peacock, brimstone and gatekeeper and the increasingly rare wall brown. Both white-letter and purple hairstreaks have also been noted. Moths of interest include barred hooktip and the emperor.

Roe deer and stoat also occur but are rarely seen. As well as providing animals with places to drink, the ponds in the wood provide a refuge for frogs, newts and many species aquatic insect – especially dragonflies and damselflies.

One of the best times to visit is the spring when both woodland flowers such as bluebells, wood anemone and dog violet can be seen in profusion and the dawn chorus of bird song begins to build to a crescendo.

The entrance to the reserve is off the minor road to Eakring, which leaves the A617 near Kirklington, east of Mansfield but those looking to enjoy a long walk can access the woodland across Mansey Common off the Robin Hood Way long distance footpath.

For further details visit www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

The nodding donkey at Duke's Wood Notts, Photo courtesy of Charles Langtree.

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Bringing Back Clumber's Bridge

An act of vandalism caused extensive damage to the 250 year old bridge at Clumber Park last year. We find out how the National Trust team is working to raise money and how they will restore this beautiful bridge.

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adly damaged by an act of vandalism just over a year ago, Clumber’s iconic stone bridge, which spans the park’s great lake, is now being fully restored to bring it back to its former glory.

It was the side railings of the bridge and balustrade that bore the brunt of the damage, which took place last March, causing extensive damage to the 250-year-old structure. There was an immediate outpouring of emotion from members of the public, many sad to see the iconic bridge they have known for so long in such a state.

For many the bridge has plenty of sentimental value, with generations of people having memories directly associated with it. From couples using the bridge’s backdrop for wedding

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photos, to family and friends taking snapshots of their days out at Clumber, the bridge really has become a firm favourite amongst visitors of all ages.

The decision then, to rebuild the bridge, was an easy one for the team at Clumber, and preparations for the project began almost immediately.

Support engagement manager at Clumber Park, Torri Crapper, said they started drawing up plans as soon as the news broke.

“It was one of the easiest decisions for all of us. So many visitors feel so strongly about the bridge and the role it plays in their days out – however unconsciously prior to the vandalism.

The National Trust exists as a charity, to protect special places forever, for everyone. For us there was never any doubt that reinstatement of the bridge

to its former glory was the right thing to do.”

Scaffolding was put up around the bridge in the middle of April and the first stage of the restoration has already begun. Expert stonemasons are among those already on site.

Robert Brough, building surveyor at The National Trust, said May will see onsite work begin, “There should be signs of scaffolding being erected and contractor mobilisation. We would hope that this would be setting up of the site compounds, ensuring access, familiarisation and getting ready to get started on the big rebuild.”

The cost of the repairs comes in at around £500,000 and Torri is heading a team at Clumber that hopes to raise additional money for further work to be carried out on the bridge.

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The Bridge befiore it was vandalised, image courtesy of Clumber Park, The National Trust.

“The insurance will pay for the physical rebuild of the bridge and that’s around half a million pound, and on top of that our fundraising challenge is for £20,000, which is for additional work such as the re-pointing underneath, the parts you can’t really see.”

will be repaired but he majority will need replacing.

petrographic analysis, provenance and matching of the sample.”

The conclusion was that a close match could be found using Cadeby stone from Cadeby near Doncaster.

A large part of the stonework was recovered from the river by the Notts Police diving team, who used some of their training days to hunt for the pieces.

The pieces were then laid out on pallets so that every piece could be analysed to check on suitability for re-use.

The project team has gone to great lengths to ensure the bridge will look as close to the original as possible once the work has been carried out. The British Geological Survey tracked down the type of stone used originally, which has allowed the team to source stone that is as close a match as possible in terms of both visual appearance and mineral content - even the replacement railings will be made from moulds of the originals.

It is the larger pieces of masonry that have survived most intact, such as the plinth stones, coping stones and the die stones that separate each section of balustrading. The slender balusters have suffered most damage, around 170 of these have been lost in total – some

Robert explains: “The main problem with sourcing stone to repair the bridge is that the Steetley stone, used originally, is no longer quarried. We sent a sample of bridge stone to the British Geological Survey based at Keyworth in Nottingham for them to carry out

“The original workmanship was of high quality and the bridge is Grade II listed and an important part of Clumber’s Ducal past,“ said Rob, “therefore it is crucial that the work is undertaken to a high standard using appropriate materials and techniques. Inevitably where new stone is introduced it will look new and sharp at first but this will weather down over time.

“It has been vital throughout the work we have been undertaking so far to ensure that we reflect the original workmanship in our Grade II bridge - from the stone matching, to ensuring the correct look and feel of the stone we will be using.”

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Expert stone masons have been working on site already, and stone from Cadeby Stone, near Doncaster has been found to be the best match so far to repair the damage.

Torri said it remained inevitable that the stone used will look new compared to the original 200 year old bridge.

“As this new stone is introduced it will look really new for visitors, however as this weathers over time it will begin to fade into the original stonework, looking less new and shiny. It would have been amazing to reuse some more of the original stone, however the scale of damage has meant it was impossible to reuse the original stone in its entirety.”

The groundswell of support for the project has certainly not gone unnoticed

by Clumber, far from it. The team has been working to actively encouraging visitors and supporters of the park to get behind the restoration project, which they have done in droves.

“The support we have received from the local community and the public has been absolutely superb and the love that we’ve felt in times like this has been great,” says Marketing and Communications Officer, Benedict Mason. “It was an awful thing to have happened, but it really brought home to us how much this means to people.”

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Volunteering and Community Involvement Manager Clare Sarris, says people have also been coming forward with their own experiences and memories of the bridge.

“The bridge was such an emotive subject.

We had people sending in their wedding photos and stories of the first time their children had walked over the bridge.

We’re hoping to work with a creative to document the restoration and we also want the stories and pictures from local people. This is a physical restoration and very technical and interesting, but it is also an opportunity for us to engage with people like myself who were brought up locally and see Clumber as their park and have lots of happy memories here.”

Local groups and organisations have also come forward with offers of support. Welbeck Abbey Brewery, for example, has produced a special beer, which is currently being sold around pubs in north Nottinghamshire to help raise further funds for the bridge restoration, while The Worksop Society of Artists has contributed paintings and drawings the did of the bridge before and after the damage.

Through out the year there will be a series of ways visitors and members of the public can get involved. From scaffold tours, taking part in some of the toolbox talks to learning more about how the park works with Lime with the contractors, there will be a number of ways people can see for themselves what work is being carried out. There will also be an opportunity to get further involved in a two-day heritage skills showcase in August.

“Towards the middle of the year we would love to hear more about the memories visitors and the public have of the park and the bridge and would welcome any photos, pictures or stories visitors may have,” said Torri. “At the end of the year join us for the reopening and participate in the short story competition – 200 words flash fiction – get your thinking caps on now.”

For more information on the bridge restoration project and the events taking place, visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park

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www.nottinghamshirecounty-

of the rising stars of London's flour-

of Henry Vlll’s fifth wife Catherine

tute of Oil Painters in 2004 and is

show.com

ishing contemporary jazz scene. A

Howard. No booking required.

based in New York. Kip Combes,

rare chance to catch a remarkable

Free admission, donations wel-

Richard’s father, was a president

and unique voice of the Interna-

come. Currently work is in pro-

of the Worksop Society of Artists

Great Nottinghamshire Local

tional stage. (Under 18s to be ac-

gress to restore a beautiful but

and a prominent figure on the lo-

History Fair

companied by an adult). Booking

neglected ornamental ‘Blind Ar-

cal art scene renowned for his

Mansfield Central Library,

essential £10. This performance

cade’ an astonishing decorative

watercolours. He took up paint-

Mansfield

is available at other Libraries. See

feature in St Cuthbert’s Chapel.

ing on his retirement and special-

11am-3pm

www.inspireculture.org.uk for list-

Tel: 01909 475934.

ised in local scenes.

Historic craft demos, pop-up

ings. Call: 01623 677200. Email:

museums, virtual reality mining,

ask@inspireculture.org.uk

12 May

bassetlawmuseum.org.uk 17-24 May The Nightingales By Peter Quilter

18 May

and more, all at this year's Great

15 May

Retford Little Theatre, Retford

Family Arts Workshop “Space

Nottinghamshire Local History

Heritage Talk “The Story

7.30pm

Junk Sculptures Craft Bomb”

Fair. Join Inspire Nottingham-

Of Creswell Crags”

It is the 1950s and this charming

Worksop Library

shire Libraries for this free day

Worksop Library

comedy introduces the Night-

10.30am-1.30pm

2pm

ingales, members of a theatri-

Join in with the get Creative

Creswell Crags is a picturesque

cal family who perform more at

Festival at an artist-led Craft

14-18 May

limestone gorge with caves once

home than they do on the stage.

Bomb workshop. Come along

South Pacific

called home by a variety of Ice

This is a very funny, touching

and make Space Junk Sculp-

Acon Theatre, Worksop

Age animals, Neanderthals and

showbusiness comedy, burst-

tures from lots of different recy-

7pm & 2pm (Sat)

humans. With a rich archaeologi-

ing with one-liners and lovable

cled and craft materials and be

Award Winning Worksop Light

cal record, the site also contains

characters. Produced by Barry

prepared to boldly go where no

Operatic Society are back this

the only Ice Age rock art in the

Nicholls. For details call the box

Craft Bomb has gone before!

May with another iconic musical,

British Isles, placing it side by

office on: 01777 702002, email:

Free. Suitable for all.

South Pacific.

side with the art caves of Europe

boxoffice@rlt.org.uk

www.acorntheatre.net

like Lascaux. Come to hear the

www.rlt.org.uk

model railways, Victorian selfies

out for all the family.

15 May & 19 Jun

in what was once the extreme

18 May

Newark Air Museum

Tiny Spa

northern frontier of the Ice Age

An Evening With Frank Bruno

One day event to celebrate the

Spa at Ye Olde Bell, Barnby Moor

world. Tickets £3. Adults. To

Newark Showground, Newark

70th anniversary of the Canberra

We open exclusively once a

book call: 01623 677200 or:

The Legend, Former WBC World

aircraft. This event will take place

month from 4.30-7.30pm for

www.inspireculture.org.uk

and Heavy Weight Champion.

on and will be centred around the

Tickets: £50 per person, includ-

extensive collection of Canberra

youngest guests (5-10 year olds)

15 May

ing: Two course meal, auction,

aircraft and cockpit sections.

and their ‘responsible adult’ to

An Afternoon At Worksop Priory

raffle and disco. VIP meet and

The day will also mark the 20th

spa together. £75 for 1 adult and

Spend an afternoon enjoying

greet tickets: £100 per person.

anniversary of the Tribute to the ⮑

an event designed to cater our

30

18 May Canberra Saturday

fascinating story of how we lived

Events

From Coast To Town COME & MEET

A seaside rendezvous in May with Rebecca Lardner and a nostalgic rendezvous with Leigh Lambert in June.

REBECCA LARDNER

Trent Galleries, Newark and Im-

SATURDAY 11TH MAY 1.00-3.00pM

exciting two months ahead wel-

ages Galleries in Retford have an coming two leading artists into their galleries. On 11 May Rebecca Lardner is making a personal appearance at Trent Galleries, Chain Lane, Newark 1pm-3pm where Rebecca will introduce a previously unseen collection of witty and whimsical originals alongside irresistible limited editions which portray coastal life and lifestyle with quirky humour and technical panache.

NEWARK GALLERY 3 Chain Lane, Newark Nottinghamshire, NG24 1AU 01636 646 426 sales@trentgalleries.co.uk

Each stylish and vibrant piece in Rebecca’s new collection crystallises a moment in the life of a busy fishing village with an upbeat, quirky charm that perfectly captures the mood of the new south west.

MEET LEIGH LAMBERT SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 1pm - 3pm at Images Galleries

This event represents an opportunity to meet one of the UK’s most celebrated talents, so if you would like to meet Rebecca give Emma a call on 01636 646426 for more information and to pop your name on the guest list.

On 22 June Leigh Lambert is making a rare personal appearance at Images Galleries, Carolgate, Retford 1pm-3pm. This is an exciting opportunity to enjoy the most comprehensive collection of original and limited edition art from Leigh and will feature brand new limited editions.

At Images Galleries it’s not very often that an artist has such a huge impact on the gallery. Leigh’s art

RETFORD GALLERY 51 Carolgate, Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0LN 01777 706700 imagesartgalleries@gmail.com

touches people and evokes memories of special places and family times. Leigh takes a keen interest in the history and memorabilia of the days when kids could be kids

and so you will often see chopper bikes, football, cricket and bogies (trolleys) being played in the streets.

Many of Leigh’s pieces evoke memories of a carefree and safe childhood and they will remain a memory to be treasured. The combination of Leigh’s talent and the lovely heart warming stories behind his art make his pieces all the more intriguing and collectable, along with the quirky and funny titles.

Leigh’s one man exhibitions have been an outstanding success and the queues of collectors waiting to speak to him at his events are testament to his popularity. If you would like more information, give Wendy a call on 01777 706700 and we can pop your name onto the guest list.

Events

bringing to life the greatest myths

2pm-2.30pm

space explorer for the day and

Aviation Site back in 1999, which

and legends from story, stage

Talks featuring the current exhibi-

take on the space themed trail

was the forerunner of Cockpit-

and screen in a lively concert

tion ‘Mr Wyse and his remarkable

around the grounds. £1 per trail,

Fest. The aim of Canberra Satur-

featuring Star Wars. The Force

collection’. Discover a little bit

from the Visitor Centre.

day is to attract visiting Canberra

Awakens, Hansel and Gretel and

more about objects on display

www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

cockpits and displays to Newark

Danse Macabre.

during these two talks lasting

Air Museum’s site.

Tickets: sales@windblowers.com

about 15 minutes each. Free. No

26 May & 23 Jun

www.newarkairmuseum.org

Call: 0115 9410543

booking required.

Trust 10

www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

bassetlawmuseum.org.uk

Clumber Park, Worksop

19 May

23 May

See the beauty of the seasons

Flower Pod's Garden, Bracken-

Fun Dog Show

Bassetlaw Hospice Lunch

changing on this free monthly

hurst, Southwell

Clumber Park, Worksop

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa,

10k trail run through the wood-

10am-4pm

10am-3pm

Barnby Moor

land paths of Clumber Park.

Tina Aram, will be leading a series

Enjoy an afternoon full of every-

11.30am

Please check the website for

of flower arranging workshops

thing canine related in this fun-

Guest speaker Meridith Towne

more details.

over the next few months. Funds

filled dog show at Clumber Park.

‘Confessions of an Edward-

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

raised will help fund Flower Pod’s

Registration for event runs from

ian shop-a-holic’. A selection of

work with adults with learning

10am–12pm, £1 per dog, per

home and lifestyle stalls. £25 per

26 May

disabilities. All the workshops will

class. Normal admission applies.

person.

Classified: Operation Clumber

be hosted in the beautiful straw

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Contact Debbie: 01777 710444

Park – The Arrival Of Nellie

www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk

Clumber Park, Worksop

Canberra event at the Gateway

18 May Flowers@home

bale building in Flower Pod’s

10am-4pm

garden. refreshments included.

19 May

£60 per person. A lovely Flower

Family Lunch With Prima Party

24 May

The official launch of Clumber's

Pod chilled day with a pot of tea,

‘Wonka Chocolate’

Bat Walk

latest project, classified: Op-

treats to eat and beautiful British

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa,

Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe

eration Clumber Park, with the

garden flowers to work with. Us-

Barnby Moor

8.30pm-10pm

arrival of Nellie, a life-sized rep-

ing flowers grown at Flower Pod

Themed Family Sunday Lunch

Did you know that a pipistrelle

lica of Churchill's trench digging

create a design for your kitchen

Party fun for the children with

bat can devour over 3,000 midg-

machine. There will be entertain-

and one for the cosiest room in

'Prima Party' whilst the adults

es a night, and baby bats cling to

ment, traditional games and vari-

the house. For details and book-

relax over Sunday lunch.

their mothers when mum flies in

ous scheduled walks, making it a

ing, call: 01636 918271 or email:

Call 01777 705121

search of food? An evening walk

fun filled day for all the family.

tina.aram@reachuk.org

www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk

to learn more about the bats of

Normal admission applies.

Sherwood Forest and their as-

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

19 May

21 May

sociation with the world famous

Idle Valley Bird Walk

Ruby Wax - How To Be Human,

ancient oak trees here. This

27 May

Idle Valley Nature Reserve,

Palace Theatre, Newark

event involves a gentle stroll of

Fun Dog Show

Retford

7.30pm

approx. 1.5 miles and finishes in

Thoresby Park, Newark

9.30am-11.30am

£23.50. In Ruby Wax's spectacu-

the dark. Please bring a low pow-

10am-4pm

Join local bird enthusiasts for a

lar new show, she's joined by a

ered torch and insect repellent

A fun dog event with demonstra-

walk around Idle Valley Nature

monk, Gelong Thubten, and a

is recommended. Not suitable

tions, activities and a dog show

Reserve. Please bring your bin-

neuroscientist,

Ranpura.

for wheelchair users. No dogs.

in the afternoon. Food and drink

oculars and walking boots.

How To Be Human is the show

Capacity. 16 £7.50 (£6 for RSPB

stalls to keep you going, a doggy

www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

you need to help you upgrade

Members) Not suitable for under

photo booth, dog accessories

your mind as much as you've up-

8s. Booking essential; please

stands and a vet stand with mi-

19 May

graded your iPhone.

book via EventBrite or in the Visi-

cro chipping and advice! Dogs

The Nottingham Symphonic

www.palacenewarktickets.com

tor Centre.

must be on leads at all times.

www.visitsherwood.co.uk

www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

Ash

Wind Orchestra –

32

9am

Myths & Legends

21 & 25 May

Thoresby, Newark

‘Brief

25 May-2 Jun

27-31 May

3pm – 5.30pm

nese Blue And White Porcelain’

Space Trail

Big Birthday Club

The

& ‘Cleaning Museum Objects.

The Courtyard, Thoresby Park

Creswell Crags

Wind Orchestra is delighted to

Tricks Of The Trade.’

10am-4pm

9am-3pm

present Myths and Legends,

Bassetlaw Museum, Retford

Out of this world fun. Become a

*After-club club from 3pm-4pm

Nottingham

Symphonic

Encounter

With

Chi-

(drinks, fruit and colouring sheets

a contact number and the name

provided), Creswell Crags is ex-

and ages of everyone taking

cited to announce the return of its

part to reserve a space. Tickets,

amazing activity days for children

£3.50, to be paid on arrival at

this May Spring Bank holiday,

Visitor Centre. Sessions last for

with the arrival of the Big Birth-

30 minutes.

day Club! With a different theme

www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk

each day, there are the perfect activities for children aged 7-12.

29 May

Each day from 9am-3pm, with

Whittling In The Woods

an optional after-club club be-

Sherwood Pines

tween 3pm-4pm, where children

10am-3pm

will be supervised and provided

A day at the secluded bushcraft

with colouring activities, fruit and

camp learning traditional green

squash (extra charge per day).

woodworking skills. Learn safe

Children must provide their own

saw and knife techniques as you

packed lunch for the days. Prices

make your own tent peg and mal-

are being finalised as this goes to

let before moving on to more ad-

press, so please keep an eye on

vanced projects such as a butter

Creswell Crag's facebook page

spreader or coat hook. £20 per

for details as they are confirmed.

child. An event for families. Chil-

www.creswell-crags.org.uk

dren must be aged 8+. Booking and payment in advance. To book

29 May

email: karina.thornton@forestry-

Wonderdome Experience

england.uk. Call: 0300 0675463

The Courtyard, Thoresby Park

All Mine Cakes

9am, 9.45am, 10.30am, 11.15am

29 May

& 12pm

Mad Hatters Tea Party

To tie in with our space trail we

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa,

are providing a mobile space

Barnby Moor

show inside a 360º immersive

£10 per child inc themed refresh-

inflatable cinema. Once inside

ments Booking essential. Chil-

you will learn about space and

dren must be accompanied by

It was launched in 2013 to bridge a gap in the market for quality cakes,

astronomy through this exciting

an adult.

which in turn allowed almost everyone to enjoy a treat no matter their food

and interactive show. Places are

Call 01777 705121

intolerance, allergy or dietary preference without compromising on the taste

limited. pre-booking isessential,

www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk

and texture of free from cake.

All Mine Cakes is a multi-award winning cake baking business based just outside Southwell.

email: info@thoresby.com with In July 2018 a dream of owner Hayley’s to open a tearoom became a reality and All Mine Cakes by the Lake was created. The tearoom is located next to

For the latest events and much more, visit:

www.innorthnotts.co.uk If you have an event you’d like to share with Made we’d love to

hear from you. Email: hello@madeinn.co.uk or call: 01777 712609 Although we endeavour to ensure that all of the events listed here are correct it is advisable to check before the event in case of alterations or planning changes.

www.madeinn.co.uk

a beautiful fishing lake, if you enjoy cycling, running, walking or dog walking, All Mine Cakes is just moments from the Southwell Trail, a perfect location for a piece of cake and a cuppa.

It is open Wednesday to Sunday (including BH Mondays) and serve a breakfast menu and they have just launched their new lunch menu on weekdays only at this time. All Mine Cakes serves 200 degrees coffee, Bird & Blend Tea.co or if you simply fancy a mug of Yorkshire tea they have it covered.

To discover more about All Mine Cakes by the Lake please visit:

n," oo s ou y o see "Hope t Hayley

www.allminecakes.co.uk or call 01636 813333,

Events

Open Studios...

Open Studios Notts celebrates the county’s artists, makers and creators through May and June 2019

Bill Ming, Sculpture, Mixed Media, 8-9 June, 10.30am-5pm Wood figures carved and stained in gestural positions. Mixed media collage and assemblages in a constructed series.

The Gables, Barnby Road, Newark NG24 2NE www.billming.com

Ann Robbins, Ceramics 5-6 May, 10am-5pm Beautiful, functional reduction-fired pottery made in Scrooby using cobalt and tin glazes.

Kirkby House, Scrooby DN10 6AD ann@bawtry.net

Artists, makers and creators across Nottinghamshire will again be opening their studios to the public through May and early June 2019, to showcase the county’s strong creative community. Over 250 artists will be taking part with coverage from Misson in the north of the county to Sutton Bonnington in the south, Brinsley to the west and Thorney in the east.

Every genre of artistic endeavour will be on display including ceramics, furniture making, jewellery, textiles, photography, painting, mixed media, sculpture, glass work, wood carving, print making, creative writing and more. Many venues will have demonstrations and have-a-go activities, as well as the opportunity to meet artists and creators in person and see where and how they work.

Photographic exhibitions at Retford, Mansfield Central and Beeston library galleries, showing artists and makers at work, will run from 27 April to 6 June, thanks to our partner, Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries, and photographer Neil Pledger.

Look out for the Open Studios Notts brochure, available in Inspire libraries and other outlets around the county, such as tourist information points, museums, cafes and independent shops. The brochure lists all the events, art trails, participating artists and venues and includes a map so you can find them.

Susan Isaac Painting, Sculpture 25-27 May, 10am-5pm I paint and sculpt in a loose figurative style, using oils, watercolour and clay.

High Farm, 20 Main Street, Upton NG23 5ST www.susan-isaac.co.uk

Follow Open Studios Notts on Facebook: @openstudiosnotts and Twitter: @OSNotts.

There is also more information about the events on the OSNotts website: www.osnotts. co.uk.

The Open Studios initiative is organised and coordinated by the volunteers of Open Studios Notts, which operates on a not-for-profit basis and is supported by Nottinghamshire County Council, Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries, and Nottingham City Council.

Imagery on this page courtesy of Neil Pledger and Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries and Tina Bettison.

Events

To find a full listing of the studios that are open for visitors across the region visit: www.osnotts.co.uk Listed below is a taster of the galleries that will be hosting events and exhibitions and also the studios to visit and the workshops that are available for you to take part in. Have a fantastic time in May and June at the Open Studios Notts, we are sure that you'll discover something amazing.

Ann Robbins, ceramicist Hilary Cartmel, sculptor

25-27 May

photography. No experience or

27 May

Tina Bettison & Jules Wheat

special equipment is necessary.

Paper Mache With Philip Cox

beloved@thebarn, 79 King Street,

Just bring yourself, a notebook

10am-4pm

Southwell. NG25 0EH

and a camera (your smartphone

Create your own paper mache

10am-5pm

is fine). £85 pp including light

sculpture with this country’s

Tina Bettison and Jules Wheat

lunch and refreshments. Book

most experienced card and pa-

are the artists in residence show-

before 15 June for early bird price

per artist! Last year Phil ran a re-

ing their work and sharing their

of £75 pp.

ally successful workshop at the

processes. Demonstrations and

To book on the above courses

Dovecot Gallery using card. This

taster sessions each afternoon.

email :hi@belovedsouthwell.uk

year he will be leading a coloured

Call: 07778 014466 www.belovedsouthwell.uk

paper workshop. £40.

25-27 May & 1-2 June

www.philipcox.co.uk

Dovecot Gallery, Styrrup Workshops

Poplars Farm, Styrrup DN11 8NB

2 June

11 Jun

The Dovecot in Poplars Farm

Drawing Buildings With Cath Ray

Exploring the World of Colour

will host work by several art-

10am-4pm

An introduction to the colour

ists including Hilary Cartmel

In the morning session, par-

wheel and colour mixing for the

and Michael Johnson (who have

ticipants will be taken through

effects you want in all areas of life

worked in the studios here for

various drawing techniques and

(not just art). Lisa Newport will be

over 25 years). Work will include,

excercises and shown how to

delivering this workshop. Lisa is

Ann Robbins, Judy Stevenson,

draw buildings in perspective,

a true colour expert – she knows

Penny

Eason,

including architectural features

how to mix it up for sure.

Cath Ray, Phil Cox, as well as

such as round windows, arches,

running workshops over the two

dormer windows, chimneys and

18 Jun

weekends where you can roll

roofs. After lunch, the afternoon

Art-based Journalling

your sleeves up and get crea-

session will involve sketching

10.30am-4.30pm

tive. These include printmaking,

from the various old buildings

Playing with different ways to

3D construction and drawing.

surrounding the courtyard area

create artful and art-based jour-

Workshops will take place during

of the Dovecot. All materials will

nals including painted back-

the course of the Open Studios

be provided, but participants

grounds, textures, stamps, col-

– please consult the website for

are welcome to bring their own if

lage, quotes, tear-sheets and

details and booking information.

they prefer. The day will provide

more. No experience necessary.

Refreshments in the Garden.

an opportunity to conquer any

All materials provided. £85 pp

Ample parking on the roadside or

fears of drawing buildings as part

including light lunch and refresh-

in the yard.

of a constructive learning group,

Cawley,

Carol

ments. Book before 10 June for

Penny Cawley, painter

and to develop an appreciation of Workshops

how we see (and put down on pa-

26 May

per) our built environment. £55.

23 Jun

Silver Ring Making With

All materials provided.

Walking In Wonder – Seeing Be-

Victoria Billingham.

yond The Obvious

10am-12pm, 12-2pm, 2-4pm

To book on the above courses

10.30am–4.30pm

Create your own ring in silver in a

email: dovecotgallery@gmail.com

The focus will be on really no-

two hour session at The Dovecot

or call: 01302 618095

ticing and connecting with the

Gallery in Styrrup. £25 includes

www.dovecotgallery.co.uk

world around us through walk-

materials.

ing, contemplative writing and

www.victoriabillingham.com

early bird price of £75 pp.

Philip Cox, sculptor

Imagery on this page courtesy of Dovecot Gallery.

Judy Stevenson, ceramicist

Events

! y o J r o F p J um

June 1 Jun

mystical Nightjar also known

Light bites available on the night

in the Mauritshuis' at The Hague

Forest Bathing At

in folk law as ‘the goat sucker’.

or reserve a table in the Bistro

Gallery, an art museum in The

Sherwood Forest

Prepare to be amazed at the

from 5.30pm.

Hague,

Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe

sound of a male bird ‘churring’

Call 01777 705121

home to the very best of Dutch

Various times.

at dusk and with a bit of luck you

www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk

golden age painting. This com-

Unwind from daily stress, relax

will be treated to the sight of him

and connect back to nature all

displaying and defending his

5 Jun

includes Vermeer's 'Girl with a

over again. A unique experi-

territory. Involves a walk approx-

‘A View From The Plinth:

Pearl earring ' and several paint-

ence and a beautiful way to

imately of 2.5 miles. Not suitable

A Review Of Contemporary

ings by Rembrandt.

immerse yourself in the thera-

for wheelchair users, persons

Public Sculpture'

peutic powers of the woodland.

with mobility issues, pushchairs

Civic Centre, Carlton-in-Lindrick

8-9 Jun

Learn about the latest medical

or under 12s. This event will fin-

11am-12pm approx.

Clumber Park’s Wartime Weekend

research in to the health and

ish in the dark so please bring a

Lecture by Mary Yule. Arts Soci-

Clumber Park, Worksop

well-being benefits of spending

low powered torch and insect

ety Dukeries. The lecture offers a

10am-5pm

time under the canopy of trees,

repellent. Due to the sensitivity

light-hearted but critical review

Clumber Park's Wartime Week-

with our expert partner Holistic

of wildlife. No dogs. Not suitable

of public sculpture today. Since

end allows visitors to experi-

Healing Therapy. The three hour

for under 8s. Book via Event-

antiquity, sculpture has trans-

ence glimpses of the roles of the

session will be run by an expe-

Brite or in the Visitor Centre.

formed public places, celebrating

property in the Second World

rienced practitioner, who will

www.visitsherwood.co.uk

and commemorating people and

War, with living history displays,

events - at it's best, reflecting the

fun activities, great entertain-

guide you to relax and connect

and

is

pact, world renowned collection

with the natural world via mind-

2 Jun

spirit of the age. Contemporary

ment, food, drink and traders.

fulness, grounding and the use

Flint Knapping

public sculpture is more diverse

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

of the senses. Book via Event-

Creswell Crags

and often aims to meet political,

Brite or in the Visitor Centre in

There will be demonstrations on

social and corporate agendas.

person. Not suitable for chil-

site of flint knapping.

However, it often provides an en-

10-16 June Men's Health Week

dren. £25 per person (£20 RSPB

www.creswell-crags.org.uk

livening and sometimes contro-

The focus for 2019 will be the

versial focus for our public spac4 June

impact of inequality and depri-

es. Free parking. For details on

Colours Charity Fashion Show

vation on men's health.

the lecture programme, the study

However you choose to spend

1 Jun

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa,

day or the society, call Suzanne:

your week, make it one that

Nightjar Walk

Barnby Moor

01909 290488 or Gill: 01909

Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe

7pm

counts, perhaps a new start for

540506 or visit: www.theartsoci-

a new healthier you. We wish

8.45-11.00pm

Charity show for Bassetlaw

ety.co.uk/Dukeries

you a fabulous and healthy

Tonight we go in search of the

Hospice. Tickets £5 per person

The 3 July lecture will be 'Women

week.

Members). www.visitsherwood.co.uk

36

Netherlands,

Events

8 Jun

Musical Theatre New Youth The-

Europe. Visitors can browse

sent and Future personnel of the

Idle Valley Wildlife Watch Group:

atre. Seussical is based on the

and buy everything from gar-

Armed Forces. The event starts

Natural Jewels

works of Dr. Seuss and weaves

den planters and sculptures to

at 9am with a free breakfast for

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Retford

together his most famous tales

bowls, pie dishes and teapots.

all Veterans and Serving person-

10.30am-12.30pm

and characters from at least 15

You can talk directly to the mak-

nel. Throughout the day there

Outdoor fun for 8-12 year olds.

books. The show follows the ad-

er to find out how a piece was

will be displays from the Army

This month we will be looking at

ventures of Horton, an elephant

made and the inspiration behind

and Air Cadets and also local

dragonflies and butterflies.

who one day hears voices com-

it. For further details visit:

Youth Organisations.

www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

ing from a speck of dust. He dis-

www.earthandfireceramicfair.com

www.armedforcesday.org.uk

covers that within this tiny speck 15 Jun

exists the smallest planet in the

22 Jun

22 Jun

Books And Reading “Booklovers’

universe! Some characters fall in

Retford Armed Forces Day

Children And Families

Café With Mahsuda Snaith”

love, some have adventures and

Retford

“Nick Arnold – My Horrible Life”

Worksop Library

some save the world!

10am-3pm

Worksop Library

4.15pm

www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk

Retford Armed Forces Day is

11am

a mixture of Static and Mobile

Meet Nick Arnold, author of the

displays to thank the Past, Pre-

multi-million selling hit Horrible

Join Mahsuda Snaith talking about her newly-published sec-

19 Jun

ond novel How to Find Home;

Heritage Talk “Sherwood Forest:

the story of a homeless woman

Outlaws And Villains”

who goes on a Wizard of Oz

Worksop Library

style adventure from Notting-

2pm

ham to Skegness. Celebrate

Using the most recent results

National Reading Group Day

from the Sherwood Forest Ar-

with brilliant book chat from a

chaeology Project, and years of

rising star of UK fiction. Mah-

historical research, Andy Gaunt

suda Snaith’s debut novel The

from

Things We Thought We Knew

cal Services CIC will take you

Mercian Archaeologi-

won her a place on the Observer

through the history, archaeol-

new Faces of Fiction 2017 list.

ogy, landscape and people of

Tickets £5. Adults. To book call:

Sherwood Forest. Learn about

01623 677200 or book online:

the Forest Law, courts, foresters

www.inspireculture.org.uk

and keepers, the medieval land-

y a D s ' r e h t Fa

⮑

scape, villages, towns, palaces

16 Jun Father's Day Happy Father's Day to all of those great Dads out there!

and people of the forest. Then hear about the outlaws in this captivating talk that really brings the medieval landscape to life.

Tickets £3. Adults. Booking es-

James Usher has an exquisite range of Montblanc gifts that are perfect for Father's Day. Classic and timeless, these are the gifts that will be a true joy to give and to use for a lifetime.

sential - call: 01623 677200 or go to the What’s On section of

16 Jun

the Inspire website to book on-

Fathers Day BBQ With Steel Band

line www.inspireculture.org.uk

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, Barnby Moor

21-23 Jun

12pm onwards

Earth & Fire International

Caribbean shirts and shorts day!

Ceramic Fair

Served in the gardens £32 under

The Harley Studios, Welbeck

8s eat for free.

Courtyard

Call 01777 705121

10am-5pm

www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk

Earth and Fire International Ce-

Top: Le Petit Prince & Aviator, cuff links, money clip and tie bar.

Above: Meisterstück Le Petit Prince Doué Classique ballpoint pen and Meisterstück Le Petit Prince Classique fountain pen in dark brown precious resin with platinum coated rings.

Below: Le Petit Prince & Aviator, Meisterstück Le Petit Prince and Aviator fountain pen, notebook and cuff links.

ramic Fair is one of the country’s 18 & 19 Jun

premier ceramic events show-

Seussical The Musical

casing over 135 potters from

Mansfield Palace Theatre

across the UK and mainland

James Usher 26 & 27 Guildhall Street, Lincoln, LN1 1TR Call: 01522 527547 Email: info@jamesusher.co.uk

37 www.jamesusher.co.uk

...especially for you

6 issues for only

£15

Science series. Find out about

ness and is not suitable for per-

his horribly amazing books,

sons with mobility issues, push-

hear about how he became a

chairs or young children. It will

writer and discovered the scary

involve a walk of approximately

secrets of science. Get ready

1.25 miles before the glow worm

to join the fun with an interac-

colonies are reached. This event

tive quiz and some horrible ex-

will finish in the dark so please

periments! Suitable for children

bring a low powered torch and

aged 6+ and their families. £1

insect repellent is recommend-

per child. Accompanying adults

ed. Well behaved dogs on leads

free. Booking advised - call:

are welcome. Capacity, 20. £7.50

01623 677200 or book online:

(£6 for RSPB Members). Not

www.inspireculture.org.uk

suitable for under 8s. Booking essential via EventBrite or in the

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24 Jun

Visitor Centre.

Plants As Food And Medicine

www.visitsherwood.co.uk

(Food For Free) Creswell Crags, Creswell

29 Jun

10am-3.30pm

10 Year Anniversary Party

Join Dr Patrick Harding for a

Creswell Crags

day school looking at useful

Full details of the event are still

wild plants. Illustrated talks on

being finalised but Creswell

plants for food and drink and

Crags is holding a huge celebra-

also about plants with medicinal

tion of the 10 year anniversary

properties. Includes trips out to

of the Centre opening. This will

look at wild plants and to learn

be a great family day out, the

how to identify them. There will

day will include games in the

also be specimens, medicines

meadow, food and drink and the

and a display of useful books.

chance to meet the team here

£24pp. Tea and coffee provided.

at Creswell Crags. Come and

Call: 01909 720378 to book.

share with us our 10th birthday

Places are limited.

celebrations.

www.creswell-crags.org.uk

www.creswell-crags.org.uk

29 Jun

29 Jun

Glow Worm Walk

The Rocket Man

Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe

Palace Theatre, Newark

9.30-11.30pm

7.30pm

Join us on an evening wander

Entertainers are proud to pre-

in search of a luminescent in-

sent The Rocket Man: a tribute

habitant of Sherwood Forest;

to multi-Grammy Award-win-

the glow worm. Our guided walk

ning legend and superstar, Elton

will take you in search of fe-

John. Join us on a musical jour-

male glow worms, who emit an

ney, charting the rise to fame of

atmospheric green glow when

one of the biggest selling artists

patiently awaiting the arrival of

of all time. Combining breath-

their mate. Sightings are not

taking vocal and piano perfor-

guaranteed but being out in the

mances, flamboyant costumes

forest as darkness descends is

and a dazzling light show, all

an opportunity not to be missed!

accompanied by an outstanding

Please note, this event involves a

band and backing vocals. This is

walk of approximately 2.5 miles

a tribute show.

in length and therefore requires

www.palacenewarktickets.com

a certain amount of physical fit-

29 Jun

29 Jun

Pretty Muddy Kids, Pretty Muddy 5k

Armed Forces Day. Fly In & Family Fun Day

Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

Gamston Airport, Retford

10am - 11am (kids) 10.45am - 4pm (5k)

10am – 3pm

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our bril-

Visiting aircraft have been invited to join in

liant muddy obstacle course just for the

to support armed forces day. A family fun

little ones. They can take on the obsta-

day open to the public. All armed forces

cles, crawl through the mud pit and have

members will have free parking and free

fun with friends, all the while helping raise

landing fees for the day (Just present the

valuable funds for life-saving research.

armed forces ID on the day.)

Booking essential. Just for kids. Please note, children must be at least 1.2m tall.

30 Jun

£10 per child.

Family Lunch With Prima Party

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant

‘Fairy Tales’

5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, Barnby Moor

the A-frame, crawl through the mud pit,

Themed family sunday lunch. Party fun for

have fun with your friends and raise valua-

the children with 'Prima Party' whilst the

ble funds for life-saving research. Booking

adults relax over Sunday lunch.

essential. Enjoy a fun, friendly event with

Call 01777 705121

your friends and family. This event is for

www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk

anyone over the age of 13. Adult £19.99.

Child £10.

30 Jun

To book call: 0300 1230770. No dogs.

Race for Life - 10k or 5k

Cancer Research UK. Email: rfl@cruk-

Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

raceforlife.co.uk. Call. 0203 425 9350

11am - 1pm

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

You can run, walk or even dance your way around the course. The Clumber Park

29 Jun

route is very scenic and picturesque,

The History Of Queen

mostly flat and is made up of a mixture

Starring Magic

of forestry tracks and tarmac roads. You

Majestic Theatre, Retford

will not be short of beautiful countryside

7.30pm

on which to feast your eyes. You couldn't

From “Seven Seas of Rhye” to “Made in

ask for anything better. Race for life 10k -

Heaven”, Magic will take you on a musical

Adult £19.99. Child £10. Race For Life 5k -

journey through the History of Queen.

Adult £14.99. Child £10. To book call: 0300

Now with a new line up including a dy-

1230770. No dogs. The start line is on the

namic new lead vocalist, Taylor Payne,

front field near to the visitors centre, next

join Magic with their new show starting in

to the lake. See Race for Life's website

January 2019.

for full details: www.raceforlife.cancerre-

www.majesticretford.org

searchuk.org.

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Enter the emporium of the unexpected at Elizabeth and Stevens to find something a little different for Father's Day. You can browse the whole range in the showroom

at Markham Moor, or for an idea of the selection available visit the shop online. Whatever your

price range there will be something to inspire you from small gifts, gadgets and homeware to unique pieces of furniture and garden sculpture.

www.elizabethandstevens.com Call: 01636 822000

Email: info@elizabethandstevens.com.

The Showrooms, Great North Road, Markham Moor, DN22 0QU

At The Movies!

The latest cinema releases and live screenings of major exhibitions, famous operas and the best theatre at the Savoy Cinema in Worksop.

Visit www.savoyworksop.co.uk for full listings of your most awaited movies and live screenings not to miss.

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Screenings 14 & 28 May All My Sons

By Arthur Miller and directed by Jeremy Herrin. Broadcast live from The Old Vic in London, Academy Award-winner Sally Field and Bill Pullman star in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama All My Sons. America, 1947. Joe and Kate Keller are a success story, but nothing lasts forever and their contented lives are about to shatter.

21 May Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Swan Lake comes to cinemas with a fresh look for the 21st century. This thrilling, audacious and witty production is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corpsde-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm.

24 May Onwards Rocket Man Relive the magic in the making of Elton John starring Taron Egerton as the superstar in the making.

8 Jun Take That Greatest Hits Live Take That and get ready to party at your local cinema as Gary, Mark and Howard bring their huge 2019 Greatest Hits tour live to the big screen for one night only! With front row seats, you’ll be a part of the action as Gary, Mark and Howard journey through Take That's incredible music history.

18 Jun Pirates of Penzance

This season we recommend...

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24 May - Aladdin 24 May - The Secret Life of Pets 2 5 June - X-Men: Dark Phoenix 21 June - Toy Story 4

All imagery courtesy of Savoy Cinema.

From the English National Opera, Oscarnominated filmmaker Mike Leigh makes his operatic directorial debut with Gilbert and Sullivan's much-loved comic masterpiece.

A band of soft-hearted Cornish pirates, a love story and a very amusing time to be had by all.

11 & 16 Jun ROH Romeo & Juliet Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers encounter passion and tragedy in Kenneth MacMillan's 20th-century ballet masterpiece.

ELIZABETH & STEVENS Emporium of the Unexpected

www.hallfarmwildbirdsupplies.co.uk

01636 821232

HALL FARM WILD BIRD FOOD SUPPLIES & COFFEE LOUNGE

“Hedgehogs are waking up and need your help”

Through our love and passion for décor, be inspired with our unique, stylish and unusual product lines for use in your home and garden or to give as the perfect gift.

You can choose from our huge range online or visit our showroom where we also have fabulous lines not available on the web.

Showroom Openings Daily 9am-5pm (closed Sun) Great North Road Markham Moor, Nr Retford Notts, DN22 0QU

www.elizabethandstevens.com info@elizabethandstevens.com

01636 822000

Retford Golf Club Classy Venue, Affordable Prices With fabulous food, wonderful views, ample free parking, full disabled access, and a deserved reputation as the friendliest golf club in the county, Retford Golf Club is a favourite venue for Weddings, Discos, Parties,

Receptions and family Celebrations.

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Straight Seed Wild Bird Feed Fat/Suet Products Mealworms Nestboxes Wildlife Habitats Feeders Accessories Chicken Feed

The Grain Store, Wandnall Lane, Weston, NG23 6SY (behind the Great Wall Chinese Restaurant)

Mon-Fri: 7.30am - 5pm

Sat: 8am - 3pm

Sun: Closed

Our fabulous food will amaze, and our superb facilities will impress.

The views from our large balcony will inspire.

The prices at our full-service bar will please.

Our experienced staff will ensure that your event is hassle-free, and a complete success.

Our top-class facilities are open to anyone.

Also look out for our quiz nights, poker nights, period music nights, comedy nights, and more!

And it’s a great place to play golf too, our many Fiddles ensure a welcome for all new members.

Contact us to discuss your plans for a party, disco, function or celebration.

Retford Golf Club Brecks Road, DN22 7UA 01777 703733 or 07817 227 824

office@retfordgolfclub.co.uk www.retfordgolfclub.co.uk facebook.com/retfordgolfclub

Events

Armed Forces Day Mansfield will be paying its annual tribute to all the Armed Forces, past & present on Sunday 30th June 2019 from 10am to 3.30pm and you are all invited!

T

aking place in the Market Place, Mansfield town centre, celebrations to honour all the forces starts with a parade from The Buttercross area of West Gate from 10.15am. Led by the Mansfield District Corps of Drums, the parade will march down West Gate to the Market Place where the Drumhead will take place prior to the opening ceremony. Free waving flags can be collected from The Mansfield BID stall, organisers of the event, from 9.30am ready for the parade.

There will be representation from all the Armed Forces, cadets and associated charities on the market place with your chance to find out more about them.

Everyone is invited to leave a personal message of thanks for anyone known to have served or is serving in the forces, which will be displayed on the giant ‘I Love Mansfield’ heart. Many of the town centre businesses offer a discount to the forces a list of these will be made available on the day.

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Enjoy fantastic live entertainment from Mansfield's own locals, The Moonshiners and some great dance music from the fabulous dance band - The Ashby 'little' Big Band. There will be free activities to enjoy, including facepainting, activity booklets and a lovely market, with over 40 food, drink and gift stalls.

This year it is a pleasure to announce that there will be an authentic Spitfire plane on display with the opportunity to find out more about this iconic plane and those brave men who flew it. It is a proud moment too, as Mansfield has been selected for an RAF memorial Flypast by a Dakota plane sometime during the celebrations.

Join in this great day out to say 'Thank you' to all the Armed Forces. 'Thanks and Fun' is organised by the Mansfield BID on behalf of the town centre with support from Mansfield DC and match funding from the MOD.

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Festivals

From May onward 2019 promises to be a year of fun at the festivals. So keep an eye out for some fabulous events near you. North Notts and beyond has it all from food to forestry, and retro to classical; there is a weekend of excitement just waiting for you. Grab your wellies and your picnic blanket and enjoy.

Major Oak Woodland Fest Celebrating all things woody on the 8-9 June at Sherwood Forest.

Stroll the leafy paths of Sherwood Forest

Whether you’re a woodworking enthusiast,

traditional woodland crafts. Visit the mighty

outing, join us under the ancient oaks for

National Nature Reserve, and find out about Major Oak and learn how this former Royal hunting forest is managed today.

Meet craftspeople, watch demonstrations and try your hand at some age-old forest skills.

love local crafts, or just want a fun family a great weekend. This is a free event. Car

parking charge applies. Organised by the Sherwood Forest Trust and RSPB.

For details visit the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, or call: 01623 677321.

Gate To Southwell Festival Roots Acoustic Music Festival In Southwell, 6-9 June, Southwell Racecourse.

Amazing international roots and acoustic

music” festival. Plus there’s Sunjay’s Tribute

beautiful market town of Southwell, Notting-

ebration.

and Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young are

There will be plenty of new and well seasoned

Gate To Southwell Festival, joining an eclec-

will present a perfectly eclectic mix of more

music festival on the edge of the historic and

hamshire. Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel among the headline names at this summer’s The Dutch harmonies of SYA (Suddenly Years Align).

Topping the bill will be Los Pacaminos and supporting them, tall in the saddle, there’ll be the award-winning young Californian bluegrass band Blue Summit.

tic international line-up that already includes

Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys, Skipinnish, Nancy Kerr, Blue Rose Code, Gordie MacK-

eeman & His Rhythm Boys and many more brilliant folk roots and acoustic music artists.

This year’s festival kicks off with a wildly western theme on 6 June. A host of top America-

na acts will get the party started at Southwell Racecourse. Building on this theme, Gate To

To Buddy Holly and a special continental cel-

acts to enjoy, over the four days, Southwell

than 50 roots, world, acoustic and folk acts

across four stages plus ceilidhs, dance sides, comedy, street theatre, poetry and, of course, top class children’s entertainment. Gate To

Southwell 2019 promises to be another winning mix of music mirth and mayhem, hopefully without the mud. With more artists still

being lined up for this “incredible festival” (according to Irish singer, Cara Dillon).

Southwell will also be marking the 50th an-

Ahead of this year’s festival, there’ll also be

of Summer 1969; a specially created 'house'

Southwell over the May Bank Holiday week-

niversary of the famous Woodstock Festival band plus guests will perform iconic songs from the ground-breaking “peace love and

the 'Decorate The Gates' competition in end. For full details and to purchase tickets visit: www.gtsf.uk

Festivals

Gainsborough Special Summer Festival A weekend of gardening and foodie fun is being planned in Gainsborough this June with activities taking place across the town.

The Gainsborough Garden and Food Fes-

ised in partnership by West Lindsey Dis-

ing with other local partners on something

day 9 June, with a packed programme of

RR Events and the team from Marshall’s

sure there will be something for the whole

tival will be held on Friday 7 June to Sun-

demonstrations and a range of traders from the popular Continental Street Market event, as well as a host of local and regional producers.

Special celebrity guests throughout the

trict Council, Gainsborough Town Council, Yard. The popular Continental Street Market event is planned along with local grow-

ers and producers, which will sit alongside the busy weekly Gainsborough Market.

Cllr Sheila Bibb, Chairman of the Pros-

three-day event will include the Michelin

perous Communities Committee at West

CBeebies presenter Katy Ashworth. Mad-

planning a packed weekend with lots go-

Star Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli and the

ame Zucchini, from Britain’s Got Talent, will also be running some fun children’s

workshops. The event will take place in

Lindsey District Council, said: “We are ing on throughout the three days of the festival and I hope to see lots of people out

really new and different for the town. I am family to enjoy.”

Centre manager at Marshall’s Yard, Ali-

son Shipperbottom, said: “This will be Gainsborough’ts first Garden and Food Festival and we are really looking forward

to showcasing some great local producers as well as putting on some fantastic entertainment and demonstrations throughout the weekend.”

supporting the event.”

To find out how your group of businesses

and Church Street in the town centre, with

Cllr Judy Rainsforth ward councillor for

son Shipperbottom on: Alison.shipperbot-

Marshall’s Yard. The event is being organ-

the festival. “We are delighted to be work-

Market Place, Market Street, Lord Street

additional activities and entertainment at

Gainsborough, is also looking forward to

can get involved with the event contact Alitom@marshallsyard.co.uk

www.marshallsyard.co.uk

Events

Retro Festival

Retro Festival is back this year with 2 shows! The fabulous festival will be accessible for Retro lovers all over the UK, being at both Newbury Showground in August and also at Newark Showground on the 7-9 June!

There is plenty planned to keep visitors en-

weather permitting. Festival goers can

Festival. And this year’s event, on 7-9 June,

to fit the occasion - booking in early is ad-

tertained and amused at this year’s Retro

is set to be the biggest yet. It has become a popular festival on the circuit with family fun planned across the whole weekend.

visit the onsite salon, to have a hair style vised as the spaces fill fast! Lastly there’s

camping available for those who are ready to rest and relax after all the fun!

Retro Festival at Newark Showground has

There will be a fantastic selection of cater-

cles, 200 stalls and even fly pasts. These

Grills to good old fashioned Fish ‘n’ Chips,

over 40 live acts, over 1,000 classic vehiare just a few reasons why it is now the

largest festival of all things vintage in the world, last yeat it boasted over 50,000 people attending across both festivals.

Visitors will have the chance to have a

whirl on the dodgems, jump and jive at a tea dance and set their senses alight at the

burlesque cabaret show. There will also be

the chance to adore the classic and vin-

tage cars on display; browse the vintage clothing and retro treasures on offer with stalls a plenty.

ing from Chinese to Mexican, Traditional and vegetarian cuisine. To wash it all down

there will be a wide selection of ales, ciders and beers, not forgetting soft drinks

and hot beverages too! There will also be

the chance to try a pint of speciality ale produced by Marston’s brewery especially

for Help The Heroes charity. (A fixed fee

will be donated directly to the charity by SHC Bars and Marstons). For something

more civilised The Spitfire Pavilion will be serving a traditional afternoon tea, scones

with jam, strawberries and cream, brownies, cakes… the list goes on.

Some of the best vintage talent in the UK

The huge success and the support that

has an awesome lineup this year with it’s

has also helped others in an amazing way

will take to the stage. The Black Hangar lively rock and roll stage. Some of the main acts include Stompin’ Steve and Dawnie,

Glenn Darren and the KrewKatz, The Star-

lights, The Downtown Daddyo’s, The BSides, Phil Haley and his Comments, The

Outsiders, Shane and the Korrados, The

Blazin Aces, The Moonshiners, The Sidekicks and Jive With Style.

Retro Festival has gained over the years

by raising money to support charity. This year Retro Festival will continue this by raising money to support the children's

charities, the Children’s Heart Association and the Children’s bereavement Cen-

tre, and has raised over £80,000 over the years, all from charity t-shirt sales and kind donations from festival goers.

The Alternative Stage is all things 60’s

For tickets, more about the festival and live

a few. Across in the Spitfire Pavillion, Miss

val's charity support visit:

Mod, including northern soul, ska, to name

Nicola Ann will be the host for the week-

end, with a great line up of music, dance and cabaret.

The Showground will be a buzzing hive of

retro goodies to explore. A shopping vil-

lage, stalls, activities, vehicles, fairground

rides, plenty to see and places to eat, with

airshows being part of the entertainment,

acts as well as details about Retro Festiwww.retrofestival.co.uk

7/8/9 JUNE 2019 WINGS• WHEELS • SPEED • STEAM • MUSIC • DANCE • BANDS

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Newark Festival

Festivals

Ellis Mather Group presents Newark Festival. 14-16 Jun, Riverside Park, Newark Newark Festival is thrilled to announce that iconic rock band Razorlight will this year headline the Saturday of Newark’s eagerly awaited threeday summer event. The band will be performing all their hits and will

be joined at the Festival by very special guests Lightning Seeds and

The Feeling. To have three bands of such standing on the same night is an absolute blast for Newark and means that the Saturday night will

be the best Newark has seen! Friday night will be an incredible pop

and dance lineup and the free family fun day will be returning due to popular demand.

The 2019 Newark Festival also unveils the Ellis Mather Group as its

naming rights partner, with the Tuxford based e-commerce and magnet specialists signing a five-year deal joining long standing festival

partners Newark Town Council, Liz Hobbs Group, and local businesses

Barcode Warehouse, Duncan Toplis, Inizio, Team KnowHow and Future Prospects.

For further details and tickets visit: www.newarkfestival.co.uk

A GREAT WEEKEND FOR ALL THE FAMILY STARTS HERE!

6PM ON FRIDAY TO 11PM ON SUNDAY

DAY & WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE LIVE MUSIC EVERY DAY at THE BLACK HANGAR ROCK N ROLL STAGE, THE ALTERNATIVE 60’s STAGE & THE VINTAGE SPITFIRE PAVILION & STAGE AEROBATIC FLYING DISPLAYS ALL THE FUN OF A VINTAGE FAIRGROUND SHOPPING VILLAGE Incl. RETRO/VINTAGE MARKET, HELICOPTER RIDES, VINTAGE & CLASSIC CARS AREA, CARAVANS, HOT RODS, MILITARY VEHICLES, RE-ENACTORS, STEAM ENGINES & MINIATURE STEAM, AUTOJUMBLE, KIDZ ZONE, FOOD & BARS, PUBLIC CAMPING SITES, SOUNDS, MUSIC & DANCE FROM THE 30’s to 80’s

www.retrofestival.co.uk

Pikes & Plunder Annual Civil War Festival 5-6 May, Newark

Hundreds of Civil War re-enactors will descend on the historic town

of Newark this early May bank holiday! Visit on the 5-6 May to see the clock turned back to the mid-17th century for the 5th Annual Pikes and

Plunder Civil War Festival. The remarkable Queen's Sconce - built in 1644 - will be the stunning venue for musket fire and fighting, whilst

Newark Castle hosts major living history displays, bringing the period vividly back to life. Plus, more events will be held throughout the town! www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com

East Midlands Chilli, Artisan & Beer Festival 12-14 July, Orchard Farm, Rolleston, Notts NG23 5SJ

Chilli, artisan and beer festival. Demonstrations, food and drink stalls,

children activities and live music. Day and weekend camping available.

For details visit: www.em-chillifest.co.uk

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Made In North Notts Presents The

Food & Drink Awards 2019

A new event for 2019 is set to make more than your tastebuds tingle. Join Made in the quest to find north Nottinghamshire’s finest in food & drink.

Nottinghamshire has such a rich variety of food and drink business, local produce and artisan expertise, we think it is

time it's celebrated. Are you one of the crème de la crème we are looking for?

We are inviting companies and individuals within the food &

drink industry to put their names forward and become part of this huge celebration of our fantastic home grown food and drink scene.

North Notts Food Festival

A cornucopia of food, fun and celebrity chefs is about the arrive in Worksop on the 25th July!

North Notts BID is delighted to invite

Brian Turner CBE is said to be one of

visitors to the inaugural North Not-

Britain’s much loved and well-known

tinghamshire Food Festival which is

chefs having trained at Simpson’s in

taking place on the old Market Square

the Strand, The Savoy, The Beau Ri-

in Worksop on Thursday 25th July be-

vage in Lausanne and Claridge’s be-

tween 10am–5pm.

fore opening his own establishments.

Having been on the first ever Ready

As part of the BID’s theme of ‘experi-

Steady Cook Show, Turner served

ence’, this new free to attend event

nearly 15 years on the very success-

aims to attract people into town to en-

ful programme as well as many ap-

joy a cornucopia of activities including

pearances on This Morning, Satur-

live demonstrations by celebrity chefs,

day Morning with James Martin and

children’s baking activities, competi-

more recently his own shows ‘A Taste

tions and entertainment. All this is

of Britain’ and ‘My life on a plate’ on

complemented by a delicious mix of

the BBC. Brian plays an active role in

artisan food market stalls from which

initiatives to encourage young people

visitors can smell, taste and buy from

to come into the wonderful hospitality

an appealing array of local goods.

industry.

Brian Turner CBE and Dean Edwards are confirmed to do two demonstra-

But the day is not all for foodie adults.

tions each on the day in the marquee

‘Go Bake’ will be inviting children be-

on the square.

tween 4-11 to have a go a bread mak-

So whether you are a chef, grower, producer, seller, maker, baker, brewer, pourer, slicer, dicer, drinker or eater, have a

look at our website, enter yourself for nomination or nominate those who you think should be rewarded for being a wonderful part of the food and drink industry in our region.

Look out for Made's Food & Drink Awards details coming soon. Be a part of the celebrations.

fad.madeinn.co.uk

ing and cookies whilst teaching them Bristol-born Dean became a house-

about healthy eating and the School

hold name, cooking family-friendly

of Artisan Food will be demonstrat-

recipes on ITV’s Lorraine after regu-

ing Ice-cream making. Entertainment

lar appearances on ITV’s This Morn-

will also be on hand in the shape of

ing in 2009, where his cheerful per-

the boys from ‘Liver Cottage’, who will

sona made him a huge favourite to

guarantee to even bring a smile to the

millions of viewers. After coming

sour dough!

second in BBC’s MasterChef Goes Large in 2006, he changed his life

For those up for becoming the ‘Great

radically, leaving his job as a digger

North Notts Baker’, take part in the

driver to pursue his love of cooking

cake baking competition all entries

and food. Dean’s ethos on food is that

are welcomed and all ages can par-

it should be achievable, simple and

ticipate. Entries to be judged on the

above all taste fantastic. His passion

day and put on display. Younger visi-

for food is infectious and he’s spent

tors can also compete by creating their

years inspiring home cooks up and

very own animal from fruit and vegeta-

down the country to get back into the

bles.

kitchen and enjoy the cooking experi-

Made Food & Drink Awards 48

ence. An author of three cookbooks,

For a full schedule of demonstration

Mincespiration, Feel-Good

Fam-

times and a list of stall holders plus

ily Food and Cook Slow, Dean will be

entry details for the competitions visit:

happy to sign books on the day in be-

www.northnottsbid.co.uk/category/

tween demonstrations.

latest-news.

Festivals

Southwell Music Festival

Grand symphonies, intimate chamber music, celebratory choral classics and soulful folk music: Southwell Music Festival has something for everyone! And it’s all presented in the town’s beautiful historic locations including Southwell Minster itself, the mediaeval State Chamber next door and the 18th century stage at the Old Theatre Deli.

In only five years the festival

and overseas to make the very

tional reputation and raised

toric town.

has acquired an enviable nathe profile of the Nottingham-

best music in our beautiful, his-

shire town.

“Each year we aim to give our

The festival was founded by

and unexpected and I am par-

former Minster head chorister Marcus Farnsworth, who is now a successful professional

singer and the festival’s Artistic

Director. He says: “The festival brings together a handpicked

ensemble of around 100 lead-

ing professional singers and players from across the UK

audiences

something

fresh

ticularly excited by this year’s festival firsts – from a spectacular symphony concert pre-

senting the drama and beauty of Mendelssohn and Mahler,

to a special late night folk concert in the Minster with re-

nowned Scottish fiddler Aidan

O’Rourke and award-winning

WIN

A Pair Of Tickets For The Opening Symphony Concert To win this fantastic prize all you have to do is email: madeprizedraw@southwellmusicfestival.com With the subject: Made In Southwell State your name and contact number.

Good Luck! The competition closes 28 June 2019 Marcus Farnsworth, professional singer and the festival's artistic director.

pianist, organist, and improviser, Kit Downes."

The

major

Saturday

night

choral and orchestral concert presents the music festival's

mer winner of the BBC Young Musician prize. She is accompanied at the piano by one of

today’s most sought-after accompanists James Baillieu.”

first Handel oratorio – Israel

Southwell Music Festival 2019

operatic showcase for the out-

including a percussion-based

in Egypt. This dazzling, semistanding Festival Voices also marks the return of the bril-

liant Festival Baroque Sinfonia performing Handel’s glorious orchestral score on authentic period instruments.

“Talking of dazzling virtuosity,

we are also thrilled to present a celebrity recital featuring the violinist Jennifer Pike – a for-

is an inclusive music event, Family Concert, an opportu-

nity for choral enthusiasts to

Come and Sing Handel, and free Fringe concerts across the town. More than 30 events take place during the six days of the festival and nearly half are free.

For details visit: www.southwellmusicfestival.com

Southwell Music Festival Wednesday 21 – Monday 26 August

The best of classical music in the heart of Nottinghamshire

“There’s no such thing as disappointment at the Southwell Music Festival – except when the tickets sell out.”

Whether you are looking for a great day out or to immerse yourself in a special concert, Southwell is the place to go over the August Bank Holiday.

Nottingham Post

• An international ensemble of 100 top professional musicians • Sublime chamber, choral and orchestral music www.southwellmusicfestival.com

Home & Garden

Nottinghamshire Gardens Open To Visitors From May! There's a bumper crop of gardens open to visitors from this May, so when the sun is shining don't miss out on these inspirational landscapes near you.

May is a busy time for the Nottinghamshire National

The National Garden Scheme is also well known for

Garden Scheme as 16 gardens are open and wel-

providing wonderful refreshments for garden visi-

coming visitors. May also coincides with its ‘Gar-

tors, no visit would be complete without tea and a

dens and Health week’ which runs from 11-19 May,

slice of cake!

the aim of which is to encourage people to visit a Spring Bank House,

private garden as an act of self care, as George Plumtree, Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme, explains: ‘Visiting a National Garden Scheme beautiful garden is an incredibly restorative, calming and enjoyable experience, enhancing

Images courtesy of The Open Garden Scheme.

For all the latest information on the Open Gardens in this area visit: www.ngs.org.uk

well being and relieving stress’.

5 May

27 May

16 Jun

• Capability Barn,

• Group Opening,

• East Meets West,

Gonalston Lane, Hoveringham,

Hallam Gardens and Wildflower

85 Cowpes Close, Sutton in Ashfield.

NG14 7JH. 11.30-4.30pm

Meadow, NG22 8AX. 1-5pm

NG17 2BU. 2-5pm.

Syerston, Newark, NG23 5NA.

Holmes Lane, Walkeringham,

84 Kirkby Road, Sutton in

1-5pm

Gainsborough, DN10 4JP.

Ashfield. NG17 1GH. 12-5pm.

• Long Acres,

Norwell Nurseries. A jewel box of over 2,500 different beautiful and unusual plants set in a one acre plantsman’s garden, with feature Mediterranean, North American and alpine gardens. Nationally renowned nursery open with over 1,000 plants for sale. Some wheelchair access, plants for sale, refreshments, parking and National Plant Collection.

6 May & 22 Jun

12-4pm

• Spring Bank House,

16 Jun

• The Old Vicarage,

1 Jun

Halam Hill, Halam, NG22 8AX.

• The Echium Garden,

Crink Lane, Southwell.

12-4pm

Walled Garden, Thoresby Park,

NG25 0TJ. 2-5.30pm.

12 May

Newark. NG22 9EP. 12-4pm

• Bridge Farm,

2 Jun

Norwell Wood house, Newark,

• Broadlea,

NG23 6NG. 1-4pm

North Green, East Drayton, DN22 0LF.

• Park Farm,

23 Jun • Hopbine Farmhouse, Main Street, Ossington.

NG23 6LJ. 2-5pm

2-5pm.

• Ossington House,

• 5 Burton Lane,

Moorhouse Road, Ossington.

• Church House,

Whatton in the Vale, NG23 9EQ.

Hoveringham, NG14 7JH. 1-5pm

NG23 6LD. 2-5pm

12.30-4.30pm.

19 May

• Hunters Moon, Gonalston Lane, Hoveringham,

9 Jun

• Whitwell Open Gardens, High Street, Whitwell, Worksop.

S80 4QZ. 2-5pm (8 gardens).

NG14 7JH. 1-5pm

• Flintham House,

• Ivy Bank Cottage,

Main Street, Flintham, Newark.

30 Jun

The Green, South Clifton,

NG23 5LA. 1-5pm.

• Beesthorpe Hall Fam,

• Norwell Nurseries,

• Flintham Hall, Flintham, Newark. NG23 5LE.

Woodhouse Road, Norwell,

1-5pm.

1-5pm.

• East Markham Open Gardens, Church Street, East Markham.

Newark, NG23 7AG. 1-5pm

Caunton, Newark. NG23 6AT.

NG23 6JX. 2-5pm

• The Chimes,

26 May

Heronridge. NG5 9LG. 1-5pm.

• Norwell Gardens,

Hall Lane, Papplewick,

60 High Street, Sutton on Trent.

NG15 8FE. 2-5pm

NG2W3 6QA. 1-5pm.

(8 gardens)

• Papplewick Hall,

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• Holmes Villa,

37 Glenorchy Crescent,

• The Poplars,

NG22 0SA. 1-5pm. (4 gardens).

Newark. NG23 6JX. 1-5pm.

Please check times and details before visiting on: www.ngs.org.uk

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Home & Garden

Boho Vibes & Festival Fun Kelly Roden, owner of Meliora Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms in Bawtry has a few ideas to bring your home up to date in the upcoming summer months, adding some colour and bringing out those summertime boho festival vibes.

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fter hibernating all winter, what better time to freshen up our interior spaces. Lighter nights and brighter days truly do lend themselves to throwing the doors and windows open and letting some lovely fresh air into the house. I always feel like our home is a little drab after the winter and once the spring clean is done, I like to look for ways to add something new and different to the house.

This year a festival boho vibe has really caught my eye. Lots of unique and exotic prints, throws perfectly disheveled, an abundance of greenery, relics, knick knacks and handmade collectibles from travels far and wide. For me a boho home is about curating a home that tells a story - to draw guests into conversation about the items placed upon the vintage market furniture finds.

A quick way to transform any room is to add some wallpaper to a feature wall from a bold print by Mind the Gap or an Analglypta painted in an earthy or metallic colour, to really evoke the true boho feel.

Rugs are a brilliant way to break up a room and add a splash of texture, a patterned monochrome berber really can add that festival vibe. This is something easily overlooked and forgotten about.

Kelly Roden Meliora Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Tel: 01302 711007 www.meliora.uk

Email: info@meliora.uk

There are some wonderful bath mats around in similar prints too to bring this feel into every room of the home.

Plants are huge for 2019 and if like me you aren’t too good at keeping, the real thing alive there are some fabulous faux plants available – a beautiful hanging macramé plant holder with a trailing string of pearls plant is the perfect way to add that laid back festival summer vibe to any room.

In the kitchen and dining room, mixing chair or stool styles along with hanging plants and open wooden shelving is a great way to update these areas. We have recently refreshed worktops and tiled splashbacks in a client’s kitchen, which was a brilliantly quick and easy way to update the kitchen particularly if utilising a patterned tiled. Encaustic and cement tiles can really add character to a room.

Mixing colours, lovingly layering patterns and combining furniture styles really is the way to make this style work – nomadic in style and truly about adding your own character into your space and don’t forget the most important bit a well stocked wine cooler/beer fridge. What festival is complete without a cold beer (or two)…

Home & Garden

Southwell's Treasure Trove A

n ‘Aladdin’s cave’ and a ‘treasure trove’ - two descriptions that have recently been used to describe Carnill and Company, an exciting lifestyle retail experience and interior design business located in the stunning minster town of Southwell. Opened in April 2103 by Richard Carnill, the company has expanded over the last six years, doubling its retail space and developing the interior design service across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands.

Richard’s background is in the fashion industry, working in London for over 25 years. His true passion is interior design and he is delighted to now be fulfilling a lifetime ambition. “I feel very fortunate to have my own business and to be working in the world of interiors. I love what I do and I hope it shows.” One only has to read some of the customer reviews and testimonials

on the company’s website to know he needn’t worry in that regard.

Richard seems to excel as the curator and collector of a range of products that somehow appear to have been effortlessly put together. The shop is an evolving mix of both the exciting and unusual and it doesn’t disappoint. “I never buy anything without having seen, touched or held it and I do not follow seasonal trends. I am very focussed and only buy what I like and would have in my own home. By working this way I can stay true to my design aesthetic and present my selection of products with conviction. I believe people appreciate that.”

The interior design side of the business is growing and Richard’s design services are highly sought after. “I love helping people with their interiors. People sometimes have become a bit stuck, or they do not have

the confidence to move forward with their own ideas. I can provide an objective view and give the validation they may require to achieve their goals. It is flattering when people contact us about a project either via our own website, through Houzz or simply by visiting us in the shop as they obviously like what we do.”

Carnill and Company are renowned for their customer service. Providing a high level of customer care gives them an advantage over their competition and the ever-looming threat from the internet. “I am blessed with a fantastic team who understand the concept of what I do and who support me every step of the way.”

Enjoy the wonderful experience of visiting Southwell and see what Carnill and Company and the rest of the town has to offer. You won’t be disappointed.

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Business “Brand: the meaning people attach to you and your offering.”

Is Your Message Loud & Clear?

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Ronnie Harris, VJH Marketing, discusses the importance of branding.

hen thinking about brand, many people go straight to designing a new logo and a fancy website that lists endless services or products and often fail to mention the most important element of their business – making a real difference to the client.

You are in business because you offer a unique service or the perfect product to fit the needs of your client. It’s important, therefore, that you create a strong and consistent brand message, which you communicate clearly to your potential audience.

Help them make the connection with your offering and why they should use you.

Customers buy from businesses they know, like and trust. They Know (recognise) the brand, Like the brand message and Trust the brand to deliver on its promises. Think about where you choose to shop, or the car you drive. Chances are you made those choices because you Know, Like and Trust the brand.

Do your customers Know, Like and Trust you?

A strong, consistent brand message, which revolves around your passion and your Why (see Made Magazine, Issue 9), will help your clients get to Know, Like and Trust you.

Strong brand message (Your Voice) Be clear what you are offering and especially how you can help your clients. Remember, when potential clients look at your marketing, their thoughts will be ‘WIIFM?’ - What’s In It For Me?

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Let your target audience know what sets you apart from others in your niche and, most importantly, the benefits of working with you.

Consistency Unity and consistency across your brand is the key to winning new clients. If you’re sharing bright, crazy-coloured photos on Instagram but using soft, calming tones on your website, your followers may not recognize you as the same person or the same brand.

Reflect your brand in your visuals as well as your messaging.

For example, Cadbury purple instantly triggers thoughts of their chocolate just by seeing the colour. The goal is for your potential clients to see an image or read something and know immediately that it came from you and your brand.

Every element of your brand should be complementary: your tone of voice, mission, and design should flow fluidly and feel like one entity for your clients to start recognising your brand.

You are your brand!

Ronnie Harris • VJH Marketing ronnie@vjhmarketing.com 07970 752660 www.vjhmarketing.com

Business

North Notts Business Awards

Business Womens Awards

A Rio fiesta styled evening was enjoyed by

without the incredible support of our share-

a 240 members of the business community

holders who trust and believe in us. It also

The fourth annual North Notts Business Wom-

at this year’s North Notts Business Awards,

wouldn’t be possible without our fantas-

en Awards, has been launched and is now

held at the North Notts Arena. The evening’s

tic team who deserve enormous credit and

open for entries. Encouraging female entre-

annual celebrations were co-hosted by pro-

thanks for their hard-work, professionalism,

preneurs to enter these prestigious awards,

fessional speakers Steve Judge and Olga

dedication and loyalty – all vital traits that

head judge, Amanda Legate, from RAL Asso-

Geidane, and opened with a show stopping

have made J-Flex the success it is today”.

ciates, said “This is an excellent opportunity to

performance from Retford’s championship

celebrate the outstanding entrepreneurial flair

Latin dancers, Oliver Johnson an Alessia An-

Guests dug deep into their pockets on the

amongst North Nottinghamshire and Basset-

driani.

night to contribute to the charity raffle and a

law. I would like to encourage as many ladies

record £1,190.00 was raised for the Aurora

in business to share with us their successes

Wellbeing Centre in Worksop.

and business journeys which will be an inspira-

Two Special Recognition Awards for Services to Business were posthumously awarded

tion to others.”

to the late Matthew Murphy of Ilett & Clark

The full list and photos of winners for the

Solicitors and Dan Terry and presented to

north Notts Business Awards 2019 is avail-

The North Notts Business Women Awards re-

their families. The top award of the night, the

able to view on the business awards website

main free for all local business women to enter

Alexander Calder Financial Ltd Company of

www.northnottsbusinessawards.weebly.

and the forms may be downloaded directly

the Year Award, was won by Retford based

com or on Facebook via @NorthNottsBC.

from the dedicated website. To download

J-Flex. Managing Director, Sam Kirk, said:

the awards entry forms, nominate and vote

“I am delighted and incredibly proud of our

The region’s business awards will celebrate

for your favourite firms or to buy your tickets

achievements over the last 12 months. This

10 years in 2020 and will open for entries in

for the Awards Ceremony visit: nnbwawards.

award recognition would not be possible

the Autumn of 2019.

weebly.com

As a start up, if you’re not sure what you’re looking for, it’s good to have someone to help out.

A trusted friend.

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For the future.

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Health

Game, Set & Massage.

Peter Rixham, Retford Sports Massage, has some great ways to self massage sore muscles with the help of the humble tennis ball.

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sing a tennis ball, as part of a ‘Myofascial release Self-Massage' routine can bring relief to painful muscles in your, back, calves, feet, hands, shoulders, and thighs. All you need is a tennis ball and just a few minutes a day! You can treat yourself whenever you need and wherever you are.

What Is Myofascial Release?

Myofascial release is a type of physical therapy/massage technique that targets tension held in your fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue that supports and surrounds your muscles. The technique involves applying pressure to the trigger points or ‘knots’ in your fascia, to gently relax your muscles, releasing tension and tightness.

Booking an appointment with a physical therapist trained in Myofascial Release would be the ideal option, but if availability or space in your busy schedule won't allow then invest in a tennis ball and try out the following:

General Tips For Tennis Ball Myofascial Release • Start slowly • Listen to your body • Don’t press in too deeply • Deeper is not necessarily better • Set up a regular routine/time slot If you are in any doubt that Myofascial Release with a tennis ball is right for you or you have got the technique correct

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always check with your massage therapist. Here are a couple of techniques to get you started:

How To Use A Tennis Ball For Back Relief Upper back - for up to a minute: • Lie down on the floor • Place two tennis balls on either side of your spine, between your spine and your shoulder blades • Slowly move your upper back so that the tennis balls gently massage your muscles.

Lower back - for up to a minute: • Lie down on the floor.

• Place two tennis balls, one on either side of your spine, between your ribcage and your pelvis.

• Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor.

• You can also move your hips from side-to-side to enhance the Myofascial Release.

Great for Quadratus Lumborum. The quadratus lumborum (QL) is the deepest abdominal muscle. It’s located in your lower back on either side of the lumbar spine. It starts at your lowest rib and ends at the top of your pelvis. It’s common to have pain here because you use this muscle to sit, stand, and walk.

How To Use A Tennis Ball For Aching Feet • Take off your shoes.

• Take 1 tennis ball and place it on the floor.

• Gently place the arch of your foot on the tennis ball and roll the ball along the length of your foot.

• Do not place all of your weight on the tennis ball. You do not want to stand on the tennis ball.

• Do this for up to a minute on each foot.

Fabulous for Plantar Fasciitis. If you step out of bed and find it painful to put weight on your feet as you stand up, chances are you could have a restriction in the fascia running along the underside of your feet. A common sign of this condition is that the pain goes away as you walk about throughout the day, due to the fascia being gently stretched. Many people find that using a tennis ball first thing in the morning starts the stretching process and enables better movement.

How Much Pressure?

This is an ongoing question with remedial massage. We all have very different tolerances and preferences and finding the right balance is key. Not too fluffy, yet not too intense. ‘Not everything that hurts is therapeutic, but not every therapeutic procedure is painless!’

With self-massage you are in control.

Remember that when you use a tennis ball to relieve your muscle and joint soreness, it’s important you start slowly and gently.

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Health

Stressing The Point Nicola Hunt, Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist & Coach discusses the causes and impact of stress on our daily lives and explains the skills we should learn to rebalance our bodies and minds.

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rom boardroom to the school gates we can hear conversations about stress. “I’m so stressed, I’ve got a million things to do and so many deadlines” and the most common response heard is “me too, I have a billion things to do and need to be in three places at once”. What we rarely if ever hear is the response “I’m really busy too, but I take time to take care of myself and make sure I don’t get stressed by the busyness of my life”.

We know that too much stress is bad for mental and physical health, yet overhearing so many conversations, you could be forgiven for thinking that there was a gold medal for the most stressed person, as we subconsciously compete to show how busy and stressed we are.

We all lead busy lives, juggling demands that come at us from many directions; work, home life, children and ageing relatives. Technology and social media enables us to be connected to the world, and to the people making these demands, providing a means for these demands to come at us 24 hours a day.

Not all stress is bad; there are different

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types of stress. Good stress, or eustress, is the excited feeling we get when something good happens, a surprise party, a ride on a rollercoaster.

However even good stress can become bad stress if we get too much of it, think of adrenaline junkies and burnout. Acute stress is what we feel with an unexpected unpleasant event. Our bodies go into fight or flight mode, that surge of energy, and we use this to get through the ordeal or event. That fight or flight response is there to keep us safe. For our ancestors this meant running away or fighting the animal at the mouth of our cave. In modern day it’s that burst of strength and speed to move out of the way of a car heading towards us. Think of stories of people lifting cars off a loved one.

Think about the stress of an impending deadline or test we need to study for.

Without stress to drive us we may not do the work or turn up to the test. Stress can help to keep us accountable for our actions; it can motivate and inspire us. But the important factor of acute stress is that it’s followed by a period of relaxation or lack of stress that allows the body to return to balance.

Chronic stress is not good for us. The body’s response to stress is regulated by our nervous system. Our autonomic nervous system has two branches, the sympathetic nervous system which is responsible for the fight or flight response and the parasympathetic nervous system known as the rest and digests response. When we are stressed our sympathetic nervous system is active, and stress hormones, cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline, get released. Whilst in the short term these can be a positive response, prolonged raised levels of stress hormones cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure which can lead to heart disease; it can cause damage to muscle tissue, depress the immune system, affect sleep and metabolism, leading to digestion and stomach problems and weight gain, and affect the functions of our brain such as memory, planning, problem-solving, which is often described as having a foggy brain, and can lead to anxiety and depression.

So knowing that stress is bad for us we need some tools in our toolkit to deal

Health with it. Stress is about perception, if we perceive something to be a threat, then as far as our physiological responses are concerned, it is a threat. Whilst to one person a rollercoaster ride is exciting and thrilling, to another it is terrifying and dangerous. It is the perception that it is a threat that causes the threat response. This means that the threat may be thoughts just as easily as it may be a stray dog barking and growling at us. It is much more likely that the chronic stress we may suffer is an accumulation of emotional and psychological stress rather than prolonged physical risk.

We need to consider how well we take care of ourselves and the physical stress we subject our bodies to. Our bodies need nutritional food and fluid at regular intervals. Skipping breakfast or lunch because we are in a rush or too busy to stop to eat creates a physical stress for our body. So eating regularly nutritious meals is an important way of taking care of ourselves and reducing stress.

Cutting back on sleep because we have too much to do, working late and getting up early to get everything done puts our body under physical stress, which makes us less effective at getting everything done. Prioritising time to sleep is an important way of taking care of ourselves and reducing stress.

Our bodies are designed to move and inactivity can lead to aches and pains and poor posture. Keeping active and exercising helps to use up the stress hormones and helps our body to return to a balanced state of sympathetic and parasympathetic control.

But the most common stress in modern life is the emotional and psychological stress that we are under. The constant feeling of being under pressure to get everything done, the negative chatter in our head judging us and informing us of our weaknesses. So how do we deal with this type of stress? How do we learn to still our mind and reset the balance of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems?

American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr is most famous for his serenity prayer “grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Changing how we view things, learning to accept rather than fight against the things we can’t change can help reduce the levels of stress we are exposed to each day.

However you react to the bus turning up 10 minutes late the bus will still be 10 minutes late. Becoming angry, frustrated, pacing up and down at the bus stop, muttering under our breath is not going to change the time the bus turns up. All it will do is add to the stress you experience that day.

"Not all stress is bad stress; there are different types of stress."

Learning the skill of changing your mindset, of accepting sometimes things don’t go to plan and there is nothing you can do to change that, can help to reduce your day-to-day stress. Learning to quieten the negative chatter in your head, to speak to yourself less harshly and less critically can reduce your stress levels. Would you speak to a good friend the way you speak to yourself, and if you did would you have many friends left?

Mindfulness can help us to live more in the moment, to ground ourselves in the present and reduce the negative chatter in your head, the constant worrying and what if-ing. An easy way to start using mindfulness is to use the app Headspace which is recommended by the NHS to help our psychological and mental health.

Another simple but very effective way of rebalancing the activity in the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system and reducing the stress response and stress hormones is by breathing techniques. Focusing on our breathing, being aware of where the breath moves into our body, the

movement of our ribs and the feel of the breath leaving the body, slowing the breathing and deepening the breath helps to move us physiologically into a more parasympathetic state. This can be done quite simply by just sitting or standing quietly and focusing on our breathing, and can be done frequently throughout the day, taking a mindful minute to reset our bodies stress levels.

How do we know these techniques work? Whilst stress levels cannot be measured, blood tests can measure the levels of stress hormones in our body.

However blood test are invasive and not readily available. A simpler way of assessing our body’s state of stress, or the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic control is to look at heart rate variability. Heart rate variability is the difference or variability of the length of time between each individual heartbeat. The more variability the healthier and less stressed we are, the less variability the higher our sympathetic output and levels of stress hormones. There are now several easily accessible apps for phones and tablets that, combined with a chest strap that records heart rate or an ear clip, can measure our heart rate variability. Most of these apps also include guided breathing to enable you to increase your heart rate variability through slowing and deepening your breathing, reducing your sympathetic output and increasing the parasympathetic.

We cannot eliminate stress from our lives, and indeed we would not want to.

However we do want to reduce chronic stress to prevent the harmful effects this has on physical and mental health.

Looking after ourselves physically and mentally helps to reset our stress hormone levels preventing acute stress from developing into chronic stress and preventing or reducing the psychological and physical damage it can cause.

Nicola Hunt MCSP Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

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Food & Drink

Fine Fermentation & Perfect Preserves Made meets Lindy Wildsmith, tutor at the School of Artisan Food, about her course on fermentation and pickling. Lindy, specialist in foods both British and Italian, is a writer, teacher, cook and translator, and tells us a little more about perfecting preserves.

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here’s much more to pickling than meets the eye, but thankfully at The School of Artisan Food, there’s Lindy Wildsmith on hand to show us how not to get into a pickle when preserving. And it turns out its actually quite an easy thing to do, if you know how.

“I teach traditional preserving and the fermentation of vegetables. It’s a process of using microbes to prepare and preserve foods – predominantly vegetables,” Lindy told Made when we caught up with her recently.

Those vegetables include the likes of celeriac, asparagus, garlic, chilli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, cauliflower and onions, to name a few. And, according to Lindy, the results are not just tasty, they have health benefits to.

“These preserved foods benefit the digestive system and the gut, where conventional medicine fails for a lot of people,” she says.

When Lindy is not teaching classes at the School of Artisan Food, she runs The Chef’s Room fish and cookery school in Wales where she teaches regu-

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larly with Franco Taruschio, founder of the Walnut Tree Inn. As well as pickling and preserving, she specialises in modern British and regional Italian food and is the author of acclaimed artisan food book Cured, which explains techniques and recipes for anyone to learn how to create the wonderful range of textures and flavours from curing in all its variations. This is only one of the books that Lindy has worked on, there are a range of others, some of which focus on pickles and preserves and more recently, a book in 2017 on raw and seared meats.

Under her guidance at the School of Artisan Food, Lindy shows people more about the practical preserving processes and highlights the importance of using high quality ingredients. She believes that in today’s society too many foods are sterilised, which can mean that the food loses most of its goodness, where as the fermenting process is all about preserving foods by drawing out the moisture while retaining all of the good bits.

“What I think has gone wrong in our system, in the UK and many other countries, is actually that we’re sterilising everything, and in the sterilising and pasturising of everything you’re actually kill-

ing the good bacteria as well as the bad bacteria, whereas the fermentation of vegetables preserved the lactic acid, the good bacteria.

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“There are two ways of drawing this out of the veg. Cabbage, for example, is absolutely full of lactic acid, so all you need to do is throw salt at it and massage it, and the lactic acid is drawn out of the cabbage – and it makes enough liquid to preserve the cabbage and this is how sauerkraut works. Each batch of pickled veg can be made and fermented, allowing you to preserve until it’s just right for your taste buds.

“Whatever you ferment using this system, it starts off by being very sweet and it tastes basically like a salad,” says Lindy. “So you have this jar of salad that you can just constantly draw from and eat. The longer you keep it the more it ferments and over time it becomes stronger and stronger. You can keep it for up to six weeks at room temperature, and you learn, over time, just how you like it. Some people like it really acidic and strong, so you would leave it for six weeks, before you refrigerate it.”

Salt is the main ingredient to use on cabbage-based preserving, while it's brine that is used on other vegetables.

“Now, traditionally all these preserves and ferments, were made in massive containers and barrels, so if you have a kitchen garden yourself, you can still make them in big quantities.

But most of us just have a fridge in the kitchen to use for storage, so when I teach these crafts, I tend to ask people to use maximum one litre jars, that’s mainly so people can get them home as well. I suppose if you are real devotee a three litre jar is a good thing and it can be kept topped up.”

Lindy’s passion for good food and high quality ingredients is evident in her course and if you would like to learn more about making your summer favourites from the garden last all year around, then this is definitely the course for you.

Lindy’s next course, ‘Introduction to Fermentation and Pickling’ is on at The School of Artisan Food on 13 May. To find out more on this course and the other courses that the School of Artisan Food have available visit: www.schoolofartisanfood.org

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The Art Of Fermentation An Evening with Sandor Katz 18 Sept. 6.30pm - 9pm

Perfect Summer Brews At the start of this year Welbeck Abbey Brewery began a new range of Foraged and Found beers, as summer approaches the owner Claire Monk is planning a speciality beer every month!

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a self-taught experimentalist, the New York Times calls him “one of the unlikely

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With increased interest in the relationship between fermented foods and gut

health, this is a unique opportunity to learn from a true pioneer and expert.

This special evening event is one of a series to mark The School of Artisan Food’s tenth anniversary celebrations.

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and looking at for some time. She says

she’s found there is a move, for some people, towards lower alcohol beers

and different combinations of tastes and slightly more unusual ingredients.

The range of beers is centred around

Other beers to look out for throughout the

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July - Respect Your Elders!

sustainable production and reducing unThe School of Artisan Food is delighted

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Tantalising Tapas In this issue Teresa Bovey, food demonstrator & home economist, has a few tapas delights to tempt your tastebuds and a lemon tart dessert that will definitely put some zest into your mealtime!

Food & Drink

Parma Ham Courgette Rolls

Fillets Of Seabass With A Polenta Coating

Simple and extremely tasty!

Ingredients 3 large courgettes, sliced lengthways into thin slices.

1 tbsp olive oil 250g ricotta or sieved cottage cheese 6 slices Parma ham, halved lengthways 4 tbsp pesto To garnish: rocket, plum tomatoes, grated parmesan, extra virgin olive oil for drizzling and black pepper.

Method 1. Brush courgettes with olive oil and cook in a griddle or frying pan for 1-2 mins each side. Leave on a plate to cool.

2. Spread 1 tbsp ricotta over one side of the courgette slice, top with the Parma ham, 1 tsp pesto and a few rocket leaves.

3. Roll up enclosing the filling and arrange on a serving plate.

4. Garnish with rocket leaves, cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

5. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

Serves 4

Ingredients 8 small sea bass fillets, skinned and cut into half lengthways finely grated rind of a lemon 225g polenta 30mls olive oil 15mls butter 30g mixed fresh herbs eg. parsley, chervil and chives Salt and black pepper To garnish: lemon wedges and fresh parsley Method 1. Place the lemon rind, polenta, mixed fresh herbs, salt and pepper into a polythene bag. Shake to combine and then spread the mixture out onto a flat plate.

2. Press the polenta onto the fish and leave to chill for 15 mins.

3. Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan and gently fry for 2-3 mins each side.

4. Garnish the fish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges Serves 6-8

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Perfect Accompaniments

Mr & Mrs Fine Wine recommend the perfect wines to compliment your meal.

The perfect accompaniments for a spanish night in, entertaining guests or just to treat yourself and your family. Here Mr & Mrs Fine Wine have chosen a white Rioja to fit nicely with the tapas dishes, a rich red Garnacha and a Pinot Noir alongside the spicy chorizo and a light sparkling prosecco to fizz alongside the zesty lemon tart.

Enjoy!

Spanish Style Potatoes & Tapas Dishes Lopez de Haro Blanco, Rioja, Spain - £9.99 Patatas Bravas would work perfectly with a white Rioja and Lopez de Haro Blanco certainly ticks the box. Great ripe fruit notes on the nose are nuanced with oak characters from the barrel, both providing balance to any spicy or salty dish.

Chickpeas & Chorizo dishes Sierra de Enmedio Garnacha, Spain - £9.49 Sierra de Enmedio is a rich and pleasant red that makes a great versatile pairing for a night of Spanish cuisine! 100% Garnacha, this is almost dangerously easy drinking with delicious fruitiness for under £10!

Sileni Selection Pinot Noir, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand – £11.99 No need to stick entirely to Spanish wines. Try a Pinot Noir with hints of ripe cherries and rich red berries. Bright and lingering flavours on the palate. With the fruitiness perfectly cutting through the saltiness of Spanish hams, this is a great pairing to tapas with chorizo!

Lemon Tart Nani Rizzi Millesimato Extra Dry DOCG, Veneto, Italy - £19.99 Ever thought about having a sparkling wine with dessert? This vintage quality prosecco is fresh and elegant with beautiful citrus and pear flavours that would pair wonderfully with lemon tart.

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Chick Peas With Chorizo Ingredients Use a can of drained chickpeas if short of time.

250g/9oz Chickpeas, soaked in water overnight, rinsed and boiled until soft.

1 large onion coarsely chopped 100g diced chorizo 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley chopped 1 mild red chilli finely chopped Method 1. Drain the chick peas 2. Sweat the onion in the olive oil, add the chilli and chorizo and cook for 5 mins.

3. Add the chickpeas and paprika, cook for a further 5 mins.

4. Stir through parsley and serve.

Serves 4

Spanish Style Potatoes A perfect accompaniment to all tapas, Patatas Bravas Ingredients 500g potatoes (peeled weight) cut into 2cm chunks 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 cloves garlic crushed 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper salt Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC Gas 4.

2. Steam or microwave the potatoes for 6-7 mins.

3. Drain and spread out to dry on a double thickness sheet of kitchen roll.

4. Pat them with extra kitchen roll to get rid of any excess moisture.

5. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl.

6. Add the potatoes and toss gently to coat.

7. Put the potato chunks in a roasting tin spreading them out well so that they crisp up when cooked.

8. Put into the oven and roast for 20-30 mins.

9. Serve warm.

Serves 6-8

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Lemon Tart A zesty and refreshing lemon tart, add some berries and summer fruits of your choice.

Ingredients 120g shortcrust or sweet pastry Filling: 3 lemons 3 eggs 90g caster sugar 125ml whipping cream To serve: fresh summer fruits Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200ยบC/Gas 6.

2. Roll out the pastry and line an 8 or 9 inch / 20-22cm fluted flan ring. Brush the base with a little egg white.

3. Place a sheet of baking paper in the flan tin and pour in some baking beans or rice and bake blind for 15-18 mins.

4. Remove the flan from the oven and take out the baking beans.

5. Reduce temperature of oven to 180ยบC/Gas 4.

6. Grate the zest of the lemons and squeeze out 125mls juice.

7. Break eggs into a bowl, whisk in the sugar and lemon juice and zest, followed by the cream.

8. Pour the mixture into the tart case and bake for 18-20 mins until set.

9. Leave to chill and dust with icing sugar before serving with summer fruits.

Serves 6-8

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Sunshine & Spa At Ye Olde Bell No matter what the weather, the sun is always shining when you visit Ye Olde Bell!

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s we head into the warmer months and the nights get lighter, there’s nothing better than enjoying the last rays of sunshine with a cool drink in hand.

Many have their insider tips for the best places in the region to enjoy alfresco dining and drinking. However, Ye Olde Bell may not be their first thought.

Set against the backdrop of the countryside, the hotel boasts beautiful English country gardens, which are a haven of peace and tranquillity. In summer months its contemporary Mediterranean-style Garden Terrace Bar adds to a spectacular setting for an alfresco drink. With an extensive wine, beer and cocktail list and an impressive specialist gin menu complete with a variety of tonic options, guests are sure to find a tipple to take their fancy.

Those who have been to a wedding at Ye Olde Bell may already be familiar with the extensive gardens. The outside space makes a truly memorable location for a couple’s big day as it does for a variety of other events. The fairytale Oak Pavilion is the ideal place to say "I do" and romantic twinkling lights make the setting even more magical.

For those looking to relax, the spa features a fantastic outside space to unwind, regardless of the weather. It has numerous heated loungers, groups can sit in the giant apple lounger and

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the alpine inspired lodges all have warming fire pits. Guests who fancy an alfresco dip need not worry, the heated pool means guests can enjoy the water outside regardless of the temperature and with butlers on hand to cater for every need spa goers can enjoy a drink outside or even in the pool.

The Herb Garden Brasserie also has a stunning outside dining space so guests can dine alfresco.

Forget escaping to distant shores, this summer guests can experience a taste of the Balerics at the spa.

The award winning spa is set to host a series of bespoke Ibiza inspired parties. The events throughout the summer include inhouse DJ on the decks playing chill out and Ibiza anthems, the spa is decorated with disco balls, pink sparkly carpets and the pool is filled with inflatables. Speciality dinner is also on offer.

The first Ibiza night will be held on June 28th.

On selected Fridays guests can unwind after a busy week at the Serene Twilight Spa. The perfect start to the weekend the bespoke evening sessions include three and a half hours in the spa and a selection of delicious canapés. Sessions start at 5.30pm.

For further information visit: www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk or call: 01777 705121.

Sunday Sunday Lunch Lunch Sunday Sunday Lunch: Lunch: 12.30pm-4pm 12.30pm-4pm £30 £30 for for 33 courses courses with with coffee coffee Under Under 8s 8s eat eat free free

Themed Themed Family Family Sunday Sunday Lunch Lunch Each Each month month we we now now offer offer complimentary complimentary entertainment entertainment by by ‘Prima ‘Prima Party’ Party’ for for the the children children in in an an adjoining adjoining area area whilst whilst the the adults adults relax relax over over coffee coffee or or another another drink drink or or two! two!

Sun Sun 19 19 May: May: ‘Wonka ‘Wonka chocolate’ chocolate’ Sun Sun 30 30 June: June: ‘Fairy ‘Fairy Tales’ Tales’

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Your Holiday In Safe Hands…

Holiday specialists, Sharon and Kerrie Clayson from The Travel Diamond help to inspire our readers with their knowledge and advice on finding the perfect escape.

With over 50 years combined experience across the industry, holiday planning for Sharon and Kerrie is more than a job it’s their passion.

Every holiday created for customers is a true joy. Each and every holiday is planned as if it was their own.

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hoosing a holiday is an exciting time, and it should be.

It’s one of the highlights of the year. Perhaps it’s a special occasion that requires extra planning, an escape from the everyday or just as importantly, your regular family holiday.

One of the big decisions and also the first step is deciding where to go. We are here to offer inspiration and advice and take all the worry away by planning and organising the details.

Using a trustworthy travel agent ensures you can relax knowing everything will be taken care of and the holiday you’ve worked all year for will be perfect.

We are here to help. If you know what you’re looking for, as an independent ABTA agent we have the flexibility to source the best supplier ensuring your holiday is confirmed at the best available price. If you are in need of a bit of inspiration, we have plenty of suggestions waiting for you including many personal recommendations.

The Travel Diamond. A dream holiday made ‘just for you’.

The Travel Diamond is a small owner managed agency based just outside Retford, with access to hundreds of the best and most trusted suppliers and tour operators. The Travel Diamond works with well-known tour operators as well as specialist suppliers that are carefully selected to create bespoke package holidays, protected financially with the Mid-Counties Cooperative ATOL license through whom our business is bonded.

Sharon Clayson Personal Travel Agent/Director The Travel Diamond 01777 818185/ 0781 0091901 Sharon.clayson@thetraveldiamond.co.uk www.thetraveldiamond.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheTravelDiamond/

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Travel A selection of the different type of holidays we have waiting for you, but there are no limits; Bespoke Adventure & Safari Holidays

Winter Wonderland

Self Drive

An African safari or a Machu Picchu trek, a desert night under the stars or a culinary tour - Explore by bike or boat, try horse-riding and camel trekking. Find unique ways to see new destinations.

You don’t have to be a winter sports enthusiast to enjoy a snow-covered break. Enjoy a trip in search of the Northern lights, take in a quaint Christmas market or delight the children with a visit to Santa at home in Lapland.

If you wish to be totally independent and travel at your own pace plan a self drive itinerary. There are some iconic drives to consider; The Great Ocean Road, The Pacific Highway and Route 66 to name a few.

Golden sands always appeal and can be found around the world, with some of the finest dotted across Europe. Venture further afield to the tropical beaches of the Indian Ocean or the Caribbean, when the weather turns a little cooler closer to home.

Weddings & Honeymoons

Great Rail Journeys

Tie the knot overseas! What could be more romantic than saying I do on an exotic beach, or if you are marrying at home choose the most unforgettable honeymoon as a way of finishing off your wedding celebrations.

City Breaks

Multicentre Holidays

There are some unforgettable cities relatively close to home, ideal for a short break. Cities overflow with history, culture and exciting new experiences.

Specialising in bespoke holidays the combinations are endless. Why not add a few days in a city pre-cruise, then a relaxing beach stay on the return leg.

Combining a city and a beach can make for the most rewarding break.

Travelling overland allows you to kick back and relax whilst taking in the scenery. We can plan your whole journey by train or include an iconic rail journey in your itinerary. Consider one of our favourites such The Rocky Mountaineer in Canada, The Blue Train in South Africa, The Palace on Wheels in India or the iconic Orient Express.

Beach Holidays

River Cruise River cruises have become a hugely popular way to explore the globe whilst relaxing along some the world’s greatest waterways.

Family Holidays Modern family getaways keep our younger travelers enthralled. From allinclusive beach holidays to cruises and winter sports, we will ensure your destination is family friendly and try to inspire those young minds.

Luxury Holidays Luxury has a different definition to everyone. For you it may be a deluxe all-inclusive hotel with private butler or a hideaway in the African bush watching the wildlife, a fabulous 6 star cruise or a night in an Igloo. We cater to your every need.

Ocean Cruises Sail from port to port enjoying the cultural delights each has to offer, before you cast off relaxing with onboard luxury and head to your next stop. Consider whale watching in Iceland, see the penguins in Antarctica or sail under the Sydney Bridge to the Opera House, all without repacking your suitcase.

Touring Holidays A touring holiday can be planned with a private driver or as part of a group.

Escorted tours can offer tour leaders and specialist guides so you can put down the guidebook and leave it in the hands of an expert.

Villa Holidays Villa holidays offer a great opportunity for friends and family to unwind and spend some quality time together. They are available worldwide, close to beautiful beaches, or even close to attractions such as Walt Disney World. They can make the perfect base, with many coming with private pools and all your creature comforts.

Holiday At Home Staycations can be as rewarding as jetting off far from home. There are some great places to stay in right here in the UK. Why not consider a hot-tub lodge, house boat or tree house for your break.

There's always the more traditional hotel or holiday park experience too.

Last Minute Holidays When you find yourself with an unexpected week and want to get away, we’ll find you the best deals available.

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Exploring Everton Let this seasons warmer weather inspire you to take a stroll around Everton with with travel writer and photojournalist Sally Outram.

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verton is without doubt, one of north Nottinghamshire’s prettiest villages. Located between Retford, Bawtry and Gainsborough, this ‘chocolate box’ village nestles delightfully; close to the wooded Barrow Hills and the tiny Hamlets of Harwell and Drakeholes, with stunning far reaching views across some of Nottinghamshire’s most beautiful rural countryside.

The village was originally a Danish settlement, known by the name of Efor-tun, and stands on the edge of the old Roman road; which ran from York to Lincoln, crossing the River Trent at Littleborough and most probably the path of the Mayflower Pilgrims. The historical ambiance is evident. Around every corner, and along each lane, the sense of a bygone era is foremost.

Both Everton and Harwell were originally part of the ‘Hundred of Bassetlaw’ or ‘Wapentake’ which covered the north of the county and is now Bassetlaw District. Traditionally a farming and agricultural community, the village has seen many changes over the years, due to demographic growth, yet still retains its countryside charm and continues to thrive.

Dating back to the 11th century, the Holy Trinity Church, with its tall impressive tower, stands in the centre of the village.

Herringbone stonework can still be seen, and there are two intriguing carvings on one of the beams of the chancel, one of

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an incongruous face thought to be of Pagan origins known as ‘Seamus na Mogarie’ (tongue poker), and another of two mice.

Inside the south porch is a beautiful Romanesque tympanum (decorative sculpture) which is located over the doorway to the church. The Churchyard is part of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Blue Butterfly Scheme, comprising of a diverse range of wildflowers, which sustain and support a wealth of wildlife.

Such a delight in the Summer months. A must to visit!

The area is also designated as a SSSI, as are the nearby Barrow Hill Woods, a heavily forested woodland, which is an absolute treat to explore. The site is a mixture of grassland and scrub established on highly permeable sands of glacial origins. The views from the top of the woodland track are panoramic and beautiful and is the perfect place for peaceful and quiet contemplation. There are various pathways and tracks through the woods, easy to follow and explore. I’d advise a little extra time to enjoy this magical place.

On your return to the village, you can’t help but notice the pretty cottages dotted along intertwining lanes, all leading to the heart of the village, and of course the pub!

Lace those boots up and don’t forget your camera!

Happy rambling!

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The basics Distance:

4½ Miles.

Severity: Easy.

Gradient:

Approx time:

Mostly flat, one steep woodland climb 1 Hour 50 mins/2 hours approx (allow for

exploring).

Stiles: Maps:

Path info:

Start point:

None.

OS Explorer 279 Doncaster.

Tracks, woodland paths, road (take extra care on roads).

Blacksmiths Arms, parking on roadside.

Refreshments/Toilets:

Blacksmiths Arms and Sun Inn.

Directions 1. Starting from the Blacksmiths Arms,

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You will see an intersection of paths,

the Green, towards Chapel Lane. Once

the track which branches off to the right,

at Chapel Lane, turn left, then continue

shortly after entering the wood.

continue along Ferry Lane, away from

walking along the lane until you reach a grassy track. Follow the track to the top corner of the field. You will see two large

which all lead through the woods. Take

6. The path climbs steeply through the

woods, continue along bearing left to

stones and tracks. Take the signposted

the highest part of the woodland. (You

field edge path and continue onto a nar-

can take any of the footpaths, which are

row grassy track. Proceed along until

great for exploring this beautiful section

you reach a road.

of the walk). At this point, bear right along

2. Turn left at the junction and continue to

walk along the road out of the village of Harwell, towards the main road. Turn right along the footpath, which runs along the main road and walk for approx-

a gravelly path, Notice the view point on the right of the path, a welcomed stop to admire the views from the bench.

7. Continue along, you will see a wooden

gate, go through this and emerge onto a

imately 1 mile (1.6km) towards the village

country lane, (Pinfold Lane), which leads

of Scaftworth. (Use caution as can be a

back to the quaint hamlet of Harwell.

busy road at times).

3. Shortly after the turning into Scaftworth

8. At the end of the lane, turn right, and proceed along Village Street, passing

Village, the main road becomes a dual

Mansfield Farm, turn left into Harwell

carriageway, at this point, turn right and

Lane, continuing until you reach Chapel

continue along a wide track, which is

Lane and the village, where you can ei-

signposted Byway.

ther further explore, or return to your

4. Proceed along to the end of the surfaced track, then turn right, by the large tree

and follow the narrow footpath up into the woods.

parking location.

9.

The Blacksmith Arms pub, welcomes

walkers, muddy boots and muddy paws!

Perfect for a tasty pint and a bite to eat, after this lovely walk.

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North Notts People There are so many individuals across our region that make North Notts the wonderful place it is for us all to enjoy. We'll be meeting some of our North Notts locals to ask a few questions to get to know our fantastic North Notts people better.

In this issue we meet Paul Wilkinson MCIEEM, the Chief Executive of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

What is your earliest childhood memory?

Foraging for chestnuts with my dad and

What skill would you like to master?

A second language, probably Spanish.

grandad in the forest behind my grandpar-

What annoys you?

ent’s home in Clipstone. We’d walk through

Littering.

the woods, with my grandad’s dog, looking

If you could go back in time, who would you visit and why?

I’d love to chat with Charles Darwin, to hear about his inspirational travels and the revolutionary thinking that led him to write On the Origin of Species.

for chestnuts which he’d then open with his

What makes you happy?

pocket knife and we’d carry the nuts home in

Singing – I’m in two a cappella groups and

our pockets ready to be eaten later.

love singing in harmony as part of a group of

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

people.

To fly.

If you could have any job in the world, what would it be and why?

What is the farthest you have been from home?

I’ve just started as the Chief Executive of the

New Zealand.

Which three words best describe you?

Optimistic, Helpful, Fair.

What was the last book you read?

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

What is your favourite film?

Empire Strikes Back.

What is the best gift you've ever received?

A hot air balloon ride from my wife.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, which means securing nature’s recovery and inspiring peo-

What should every person try at least once in their life?

ple about the wildlife they can see in their

A sky dive.

I’m leading an organisation that’s all about

daily lives – so what else would someone who loves wildlife want to do?!

What is your favourite place to eat in the area and why?

Who has been your greatest inspiration?

Sir David Attenborough.

– it has delicious fresh food and one of the

What is the best advice you've been given? - Did you take it?

best views in the county!

Don’t ask anyone to do something you

Idle Valley Nature Reserve café, near Retford

What is your favourite way to spend a weekend?

wouldn’t be prepared to do yourself – yes, I try to.

garden, town or countryside, especially if our

What are you most looking forward to in life?

country walk ends up in a lovely rural pub.

More travel – the world’s a big and interest-

Spending time with my wife and dog, in the

Tell us something people would be surprised to know about you?

ing place and I want to see as much of it as possible!

I used to be in the Nottinghamshire County Swimming squad (several years before it was joined by the wonderful Becky Adlington!)

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