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August 2016
Big road race returns
WALKING footballers outside One Call Stadium, Mansfield.
A sporting first for Mansfield
MANSFIELD held its first walking football tournament at One Call Stadium, the home of Mansfield Town FC, organised by Shaun Hird, sports development officer at Mansfield District Council. Teams from Heanor, Hucknall, Wakefield and Mansfield took part on a league basis in wet conditions, playing each other twice, with the top two meeting in the final. Mansfield Senior Reds won seven and drew one of their eight matches before defeating Derbyshire League champions Heanor 3-1 in the final to become the first Mansfield walking football champions. Organisers thanked the district council for organising the event and Mansfield Town for allowing use of its facilities. p MANSFIELD’S Paralympic stars on the road to Rio, see back page.
THE Mansfield 10k returns for a second year on 21st August and will again be supporting Reach Learning Disability, which helps adults with learning difficulties. Anna Joyce, of Reach, thanked Mansfield District Council for its support, saying: “It is so encouraging that the council is so fully behind this event. It will not only be beneficial to people with learning disabilities in Mansfield but to the town as a whole.” McDonald’s, Slimming World and Mansfield Building Society are also among those backing the event. McDonald’s franchisee Jacqui Moore, who runs three restaurants including the one on West Gate, Mansfield, said: “As a local business owner, it’s great to see events like this taking place in Mansfield.” Runners, who will all receive a medal, will complete two laps, starting and ending in the Market Place. Mayor Kate Allsop said: “We’re glad to support such a worthy charity and to be working in partnership on such a fantastic event for our town. We encourage as many runners as possible to sign up. “There are a limited number of places and, with places running out quickly, we advise booking sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.” For further information and to register visit www.mansfield10k.co.uk
BACK row, from left, Stephen Thrower, Emma Lowe, Ella Heath, Isabella Lukic and Hafizur Rahman. Front, Julie Horton, chairman of governors; Yos Iwanczuk and Philippa Smith, of Hays Education; headteacher Carl Atkin; Alan Hughes, acting chief executive of The Evolve Trust; and trust director Dean Temple.
Students’ success MORE than 300 students were praised at The Brunts Academy’s annual celebration of achievement evenings. The academy, lead academy of The Evolve Trust, held its celebrations at Mansfield Palace Theatre, where students received awards for academic, extra-curricular and pastoral achievements and efforts over the past year. Nine students were also presented with special awards — Directors’ Integrity (sponsored by The Evolve Trust), Janice Addison Award (former chief executive and executive principal) for outstanding effort and progress, and the Headteacher’s Award for outstanding achievement. The audience over the two evenings were treated to 14 acts that showcased (Continued on page 8)
Howzat for special visit
£100,000 win is a high note Curtain up on
Win tickets to soul concert
Estate agents help hospice
Win tickets to tribute night
STAFF at Leaders estate agents in Mansfield have raised money for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. Colleagues at the Eakring Road branch took part in fundraising events in support of Children’s Hospice Week. They joined staff at Leaders offices nationwide, collecting £20,000 for Together For Short Lives charity, which supports Rainbows. Kate Golding, corporate partnerships manager at Rainbows, said: “The support from everyone at Leaders is fantastic. At Rainbows, we are delighted to be getting a share of the £20,000 raised nationally for hospices across the UK.”
charity help
FORMER England and Nottinghamshire cricketer James Taylor answered questions about the heart condition that recently ended his playing career in a special assembly led by Channel 5 cricket presenter Mark Nicholas at Oak Tree Primary School, Mansfield, as part of Yorkshire Tea National Cricket Week.
MANSFIELD Hospital’s Theatre Troupe has presented £4,000 to four causes from the proceeds of its panto earlier this year, Robin Hood And The Babes In The Wood. The recipients were Papplewick RDA (Riding for the Disabled), Edwinstowe Helping Hands, Dementia Care and The Brunts Academy, Mansfield.
A PAIR of tickets too see Chairmen Of The Board featuring Ken Knox and Company at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, can be won. p See page 15.
FOUR pairs of tickets to see a tribute to Ed Sheeran at One Call Stadium, Mansfield, are up grabs in a competition. p See page 2.
RADIO listener Aaron Cooper, (30), of Warsop, scooped £100,000 with the biggest competition on radio, Who’s On Heart, when he correctly guessed Heather Small as the secret celebrity that thousands of listeners across the country had been trying to identify for several months. The M People singer joined in the celebrations (above) with a surprise visit to the Heart studio to present Aaron and his family with their prize.
Aaron said he would spend the money on taking his two young children on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disney World, USA. “I’m still in shock. I’ve been listening every day, and just can’t believe I’ve won. Thanks to Heart, this £100,000 is going to change my life,” he said. Heather said: “I’m thrilled for him. It has been wonderful to celebrate with him and his family.”
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