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September 2015
Mansfield architect noteworthy
NEW nurses get together at the Nursing Welcome Day.
Tonic for nurses
SHERWOOD Forest Hospitals held its first Nursing Welcome Day for the trust’s latest recruits. More than 30 newly-qualified nurses are set to start work later this month after graduating from universities in Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicester and Derby. The day gave the new employees the opportunity to tour their future ward, meet their line manager, ask HR questions and look round King’s Mill Hospital. Louise Curtis, one of the new starters, said: “It was great to be able to come along to the hospital and meet staff there as well as the other new starters. I am excited about joining the trust and am looking forward to this next chapter in my life.” The day has been developed as part of the trust’s drive to recruit more qualified staff and will be held annually.
Work at Old Town Hall
ESSENTIAL work to maintain and restore parts of the Old Town Hall in Mansfield has started. The work, which is costing around £550,000, includes rebuilding chimney stacks, refitting the majority of the roof, replacing stonework and repointing the lime mortar on the outside of the building, as well as restoring period features within rooms. New floors will be installed in the connected shop units. Mansfield BID has moved out of the building and into Clumber House, Clumber Street. Council staff will also be moving into Clumber House, but the front desk inside the Town Hall remains open. The council is looking at options for the future of the building to ensure it is put to good use and contributes to the regeneration of the town centre. Coun Dave Saunders, portfolio holder for regeneration, said: “The work is due to be completed by late December, and we are working hard to make sure this year’s Christmas lights switch-on can go ahead in November with minimal disruption.” The car park at the back of the building will be closed until December. The fountains in the Market Place will not be in use while the work is carried out.
CONSERVATION experts from Nottinghamshire County Council and Mansfield District Council have welcomed news that a famous Mansfield architect could become the face of the new £20 bank note. Fothergill Watson, born in 1841, was responsible for designing a huge range of buildings, including the former Mansfield Cattle Market building. He is among 592 names from more than 30,000 nominations being considered to replace economist Adam Smith on the new £20 note. David Littlewood, historic environment officer at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “His work has left a rich architectural legacy of the Victorian period and 48 of his surviving works are now listed buildings.” Mark Wilkinson, principal conservation and heritage officer at Mansfield District Council, added: “His work is still evident in Mansfield today, including the former bank on Church Street that is now part of The Swan, the double-gabled building adjoining and to the rear of the old Town Hall, the offices for Harrop White, Vallance and Dawson Solicitors in Albert Street, the former Cattle Market Tavern on Nottingham Road and a large family villa within the Crow Hill Drive Conservation Area.”
RUNNERS set off at the start of the first Reach Mansfield 10K.
Raceday success
RUNNERS and spectators filled the streets of Mansfield for the first Reach Mansfield 10K, helping to raise money for good causes. Organisers hailed the event, created in place of the Mansfield Half Marathon that ended in 2011 after 30 years, a success with 631 runners taking part. It was put together by local charity Reach Learning Disability with Mansfield 2020 Business Development group, Mansfield Harriers and Mansfield District Council, and attracted charity runners and elite athletes competing in the AAA County Championships. The race was won by Mansfield Harriers’ England international Mark Johnson (44), of Mansfield. in 32 minutes 10 seconds. He said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed myself and thank spectators for all their support and organisers for such a fantastic event, which is sure to put Mansfield on the map. (Continued on back page)
Japan jamboree adventure Celebrating heritage of town centre
THIRTY SIX Scouts and four adult volunteer leaders, pictured, from Nottinghamshire took part in the World Scout Jamboree in Japan. They joined 4,000 other Scouts from across the UK and 30,000 from nearly every country in the world for two weeks of
activities, fun and making new friends. The UK Scouts first stayed in Tokyo for three days before travel to the jamboree site near Yamaguchi City. The jamboree included seven days of activities with modules based around global develop-
ment, a peace programme at Hiroshima, exploring nature, and the Crossroads of Culture and City of Science (COS). The COS programme is aimed at deepening understanding of advances in science and technology and the benefits and problems associated with it.
MANSFIELD is taking part in the national Heritage Open Days weekend. Events in the town centre on Saturday, 12th September include a craft market in the Market Place, from 10am-2pm, and fun craft and Lego activities for children with an architectural focus in Mansfield Museum. The museum will also be relaunching the Mansfield Heritage Trail in which visitors will be able to find some of the town’s well known and hidden architectural gems. Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s history, architecture and culture, offering people the chance to see hidden places and try new experiences. Buildings open to the public include Bridge Street Methodist Church; the Old Meeting House Unitarian Chapel, Walkden Street; St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Church Side; and Mansfield Quakers’ meeting house, Rosemary Street.
To book a craft stall, contact Nicola Harvey at nharvey@Mansfield.gov.uk
� FOR more details of events at the Quakers meeting house and the Unitarian Chapel, see page 15.
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