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July 2017
Jumping to help women THE i-Jump Trampoline Park, Mansfield Woodhouse, joined with Sport Nottinghamshire to create Mansfield’s This Girl Can campaign as part of the nationwide movement. It aims to encourage more women to break down any barriers that are stopping them from taking part in sport and exercise. More than 60 women took to the trampolines at i-Jump at the launch. i-Jump manager Steph Grayson said: “It’s fantastic this campaign is coming to Mansfield and helping local women see the value of exercise and the fun that can be had as well.”
Clean-up success PUPILS and staff from Wynndale Primary School, Mansfield, with Mansfield district councillor Bill Drewett (above) took part in the International Clean Up Mansfield Day — a worldwide initiative led by Mansfield District Council. More than 50 schools, community
groups, businesses and volunteers joined in the event together with Mansfields across the USA and Australia. Coun Andrew Tristram, portfolio holder for the environment, said: “What an amazing effort.” p SEE page 25 for report and more photographs.
Win tickets to family festival
THE Gloworm Festival, sponsored by RBS, is returning for a second fun-filled weekend of music, entertainment, arts and more at Clumber Park on 19th and 20th August. NewsJournal readers could be there for free in an easy-to-enter competition. p SEE page 2
BLUEBELL Wood Mansfield supporters’ group members with frontof-house staff at the theatre.
Oh yes they did!
FUNDRAISERS collected nearly £5,000 for a children’s hospice at Mansfield Palace Theatre’s pantomime last Christmas — bringing the total raised over six years to £33,157. Peter Pan audiences donated £4,982 for the hospice at Bluebell Wood, North Anston, which cares for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. The theatre’s cultural services manager, Andrew Tucker, said: “The theatre and hospice share similar aims — both are filled with laughter and love, giving families
the chance to relax, take a break and have fun. We are proud that working together has seen £33,157 raised.” Melanie Rose, community fundraiser at Bluebell Wood, said: “The theatre, its audiences and our Mansfield fundraisers have raised a fantastic amount.” The theatre has hosted volunteers and families from Bluebell Wood at relaxed performances of pantomimes, helping to create specifically-adapted shows for children with autistic spectrum conditions, sensory and communication disorders and learning disabilities and other conditions.
Celebrating the work of our volunteers
LEAH Anderson received the Andy Wallace Memorial Award from Sophia Cox.
VOLUNTEERS across the Mansfield district were celebrated at an annual awards ceremony. The Mansfield Volunteer Awards — organised by Mansfield District Council and Mansfield Community and Voluntary Service (CVS) — said thank you to all those who make a difference to their communities. Seven awards were presented during the event at the John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Sookholme. The chairman of the Mansfield Volunteer Awards steering group, Mick Beresford, said: “The awards evening is a terrific occasion and a wonderful opportunity to praise our unsung heroes, who volunteer year in and year out because they care about people and their local communities.” The ceremony was organised by a steering group of tenants, residents and volunteers, who were supported by officers
from Mansfield District Council, Mansfield CVS and Nottinghamshire County Council. The awards were held in partnership with Ladybrook Enterprises Ltd, Mansfield Community and Voluntary Service, Mansfield District Council, Mansfield District Tenant and Resident Volunteers, Mansfield Woodhouse Community Development Group, and Nottinghamshire County Council. Margaret Morris, of the Old Mansfield Woodhouse Society, was the winner of the Outstanding Volunteer Award, which was presented by Coun Joyce Bosjnak. She has been volunteering for more than 45 years, taken thousands of photographs showing Mansfield Woodhouse through the decades, put on exhibitions, delivered the group’s calendar and organised stalls. Those at the awards ceremony were told: “She is a very determined lady. Her local knowledge and determination is outstanding
and Mansfield Woodhouse has a richer heritage because of the commitment to the volunteering work she has done.” Leah Anderson, of the Bellamy Saturday Club, received the Andy Wallace Memorial Award for an individual volunteering in the community from Sophia Cox, Efficiency East Midlands events and communications officer. Leah, a resident of the Bellamy Road estate in Mansfield for more than 50 years, identified a need among mainly older residents and set up a social group for companionship, support and enjoyment. The winner of the Emily Dawes Memorial Award for a paid worker in the voluntary sector was Claire Brookes, the finance officer at Hetty’s. Her nomination said she also volunteered every week in the Hetty’s charity shop and went the extra mile to help others. (Continued on page 11)
MARGARET Morris, right, receives the Outstanding Volunteer Award from Coun Joyce Bosjnak.