The Sherwood
Your Monthly Community Newsletter
November 2014
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4 Hello from The Sherwood Newsletter Editor: Andy Jones a local resident with a local business
Welcome to a packed edition of the Sherwood for November. We will just catch Bonfire night on the 5th, so take note of the safety tips to the right to have an enjoyable accident free evening. With Christmas approaching, the Rotary have released this year’s sleigh route and this is on page 29 in the newsletter please support these events and also contribute to the charitable collections if you can. Also this month sees the Blidworth Christmas Market and lights switch on event, taking place on Saturday 29th November. This promises to be a lively and entertaining day so mark it in your diary. Several local events are taking place across the Sherwood area and many have a festive theme. See the “what’s on” section for details, dates, times and fees if any. Our reluctant gardener has accepted colder months are here with good advice on how to keep your fruit, veg and plants healthy through these harsher times. So, switch on the table lamp, drag out the slippers, blanket and a small glass of your favourite tipple and enjoy reading this issue. Next month will be our Christmas edition and we hope to “stuff” it with good articles to read and advertisers who will be offering great services to our local community.
Andy Jones, Editor
Corporate Social Responsibility My Gift to You from Marathon Media Corporate Social Responsibility is a business’s initiative to assess and take responsibility for the company’s effects on the environment and impact on social welfare. The term generally applies to company efforts that go beyond what may be required by them legally. As the Director of Marathon Media I decided to offer as my “Corporate Social Responsibility” this complimentary newsletter to my local residents. I wanted to bring the community closer through offering news related to clubs, organisations and events whilst offering Local businesses a cost effective platform to advertise. I must always give a massive thank you to them for also taking their corporate social responsibility and supporting the magazine. I cannot encourage you enough to use these businesses. Please see this magazine as my gift to you- it is a nonprofit making side of the business and we do our uttermost to please all our residents and advertisers. We cannot give everyone a copy as ALL our money comes from advertising – no other source. We endeavour to produce as many copies as we can and distribute to as many houses as possible. If you do not get one the outlets are on this page.
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BONFIRE NIGHT SAFETY
On Bonfire Night it's safer to go to an organised display, but, if you are going to hold your own bonfire party, please follow the Firework Code & the simple bonfire safety rules: ● Make sure the bonfire is well away from the house, sheds and fences ● Never use accelerants, such as petrol or paint thinner, to start a bonfire ● Never leave the bonfire unattended Follow the Firework Code 1. Plan your firework display to make it safe and enjoyable. 2. Keep fireworks in a closed box and use them one at a time. 3. Read & follow instructions on fireworks, use a torch to read. 4. Light the firework at arm's length with a taper, stand back. 5. Keep naked flames, including cigarettes, away from fireworks. 6. Never return to a firework once it has been lit. 7. Don't put fireworks in pockets and never throw them. 8. Direct any rockets well away from spectators. More information about bonfire and firework safety is available at www.notts-fire.gov.uk
Newsletter Collection Points Whilst we strive to reach as many homes in the Sherwood area with our paid delivery team, unfortunately they may have to miss some premises. If you do not get a copy, please let us know and we will provide one to you. Remember you can also get a free copy from one of the locations below. However, if you do not receive a copy you can collect one at the following:Rainworth: The Venue, The Library, Rainworth Miners Welfare, Rainworth Village Hall, Local Churches and Libraries, The Nisa Southwell Rd, The Londis, Preston Rd St John & St Judes Church, Local Doctors & Dentist. Blidworth: The Miners Welfare, Community Centre, The Library Rookwood Community Centre, The Post Office, BJ Bakery Bilsthorpe: Miners Welfare & Village Hall. Edwinstowe & Ravenshead Library We aim to achieve high delivery standards for the newsletter, if you have concerns please contact Diane immediately on: 07916 245 367 DEADLINES for LOCAL NEWS and FEEDBACK contributions to The Sherwood Newsletter
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Sherwood News and Information
Mark Spencer MP It has been a really busy time for us recently. I managed to secure a visit from the Transport Minister, Claire Perry, and took the opportunity to show her the Mickledale Lane Junction and to discuss with her the possibility of extending the Robin Hood Line to Ollerton and Edwinstowe. On the Robin Hood Line extension, I think it is important to be very clear about what I think should happen. First, I think it would be such a massive boost to the local area if we could have passenger train services linking Ollerton and Edwinstowe to Mansfield and Nottingham. This would bring huge benefits in terms of creating jobs and bringing investment to the area. I have been involved in trying to achieve this since being elected in 2010. We got one step closer with the visit from Claire Perry, and I had a meeting with the Ollerton and District Economic Forum (ODEF) in Ollerton to discuss it further. The line itself already runs to these places and is used for freight and driver training so all that is needed is rolling stock and investment into new stations. The members of ODEF were able to put their questions to the Minister and the atmosphere was really positive. This Government is currently spending more on improving our railways than any other Government since the Victorian era and I will continue to push to ensure that we do not miss out on our fair share of this! Because the Government is electrifying huge swathes of railway across the UK this means that diesel rolling stock, such as carriages and locomotives, will become available very soon. This will allow us, in a cost effective way, to
operate a service. Obviously additional money is needed for upgrades and stations, and I can assure you that I am applying pressure to the Government to keep up this momentum. While Claire Perry was in the area I also took the opportunity to show her the Mickledale Junction by Limes Café. As many of you will know the large road works have now finished and the Junction has been ‘improved’ – I use the term loosely. While improvements to this junction are welcome, personally I think it needs to be completely redeveloped, and that the current plans don’t solve the problem and are a waste of money that could be better spent. That is why I will do as I have always done and lobby Nottinghamshire County Council to do a proper job on the junction. They have done Rose Cottage and others, and now let’s do Mickledale Lane and get it sorted. As always if you would like to chat to me or have any issues or queries please drop me an email at mark.spencer.mp@ parliament.uk or call my office on 0115 968 1186.
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House & Home Reluctant Gardener: November Lawns.
Continue to keep the lawn free of fallen leaves. Don’t walk on the grass if it is water logged or frozen. Walking on frozen grass can leave brown footprint shaped marks. If the weather is very mild and the grass is still growing you can cut it with the mower blades set high. When finally putting the mower away give it a good clean and spray oil on any moving parts. Fruit and Vegetables. Mulch fruit trees and bushes. If not already done put grease bands round both the trunk and stakes of fruit trees to prevent female moths climbing the trees and laying their eggs. Do not leave rotten fruit to lay on the ground around fruit trees as they will carry infection on to next year. Remove yellowing leaves from Brussels sprouts and stake up if they look liable to falling over. Snap the leaves on cauliflowers and bend them over the curd to protect them. Vacant patches in the vegetable garden can be dug over, weeding and working in well-rotted manure as you go. After digging you can either apply, mulch or sow a green manure such as winter rye. Clean garden canes and store in a dry place for use next year. Flower Garden. Plant tulip bulbs ready for spring. Select bulbs with different flowering times to prolong the flowering season. Put in any winter bedding as this is the last chance to plant wallflowers, bellis, etc. Remove stakes or supports as herbaceous perennials die back.
Cut back herbaceous perennials and lift and divide overcrowded perennials. Put fallen leaves in the garden in a separate compost bin or even a black bin liner to make leaf mould. Take root cuttings of perennials such as poppies, verbascum and phlox. Stop feeding pond fish and float a ball on the water so when a pond freezes over you can remove the ball and leave a breathing hole for the fish. Wildlife. If you don’t have a bird feeder, consider putting one up. Mix the seed and fat types to give variety and attract different species. Nijer for goldfinches, mixed seed for robins, peanuts for tits and fat balls for starlings. Keep the birdbath clean and topped up. Also keep it free from ice as water will be scarce for wildlife. At this time of the year birds will love trees and shrubs that still have berries such as pyracantha, berberis and sorbus. If you don’t have any berries then now would be the time to consider planting them ready for next year. If you have a bonfire for Guy Fawkes night please check that it is free of wildlife such as hedgehogs just before lighting it. Clean out bird nesting boxes ready for spring. Happy Gardening
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It has always been the case that parents are encouraged to try and agree an appropriate level of support for their children. Since 1990, if they did not agree, either parent had the option to go to the Child Support Agency where a simple formula was applied based on a percentage of the payers net income, depending on the amount of children being supported and the amount of overnight stays. In view of a multitude of difficulties it was announced last year that the CSA would be abolished. No new cases have been taken on by them since November 2013. The Government now wants parents to agree their child maintenance arrangements amicably or face a charge. Joseph Whitaker School Young Engineers The new scheme is the Child Maintenance Service. The main difference is that payments are to be calculated on gross pay rather than net and there will be fees to be paid. The paying parent will have to pay a 20% fee added to the calculated maintenance payment and the receiving parent will pay 4% to actually get the money. Any parent registering with the service will be charged an up front fee of £20. The addition of the Child Maintenance Service now means that there are three types of child maintenance schemes in existence and two authorities dealing with them. This is inevitably going to cause some confusion and it remains to be seen how smoothly the transition from one scheme to another will take place. Separated parents can use an on-line child maintenance calculator to work out how much maintenance payments would be if the scheme were used. This can be used as the basis for an
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Security & Safety HATE CRIME VICTIMS ASSURED OF SUPPORT Victims champion Chris Cutland has stressed the importance of victims of hate crime reporting all incidents to the police and to seek support. The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire was adamant that people should not suffer in silence but come forward. “This is a horrible crime that can cause deep distress and fear. I want to assure anyone who becomes a target that they will be taken seriously by the police, and that there is help available,”
she said. “Both the police and victim support services understand how damaging hate crime can be,” she went on. “They are keen to do all they can to put a stop to it and, at the same time, help those on the receiving end to recover.” Her comments underline the efforts of National Hate Crime Awareness Week which commenced last month. She pointed out that raising awareness of hate crime was a crucial step towards tackling its under-reporting, and ensuring that victims have the help they need. Nottinghamshire Police said that they will be launching their new operational guidance for police officers in the near future.
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Christmas time is soon approaching and with it comes the act of Burglary and theft. This year please be prepared and ensure that you start to look at your home security. Your local PCSO’s have a few crime prevention ideas along with property marking equipment. If you require such marking then please contact your local PCSO whose details are on the Nottinghamshire Police’s website who will be able to mark any property from lawnmowers, power drills to bicycles. Anyone in the Ollerton and Boughton area then please contact PCSO 6689 Gav Oxby on 07880900529 and I will be able to mark such property.
Is a cannabis farm funding organised crime in your community? Cannabis farms grow violence and organised crime in communities Cannabis can harm individuals and communities. When it is organised criminal gangs that are growing it, they can bring further crime into your neighbourhood. Human trafficking Sometimes people working in the ‘farms’ have been victims of human trafficking who are working there against their will or vulnerable members of the public intimidated into working for a criminal gang. You can tell if there is a problem Gangs don’t want to draw attention to the houses or flats they use as farms. They’re often quiet and unassuming and they can look just like any other home at first glance. However, there are signs that there is a cannabis farm in your area. In the space of four years, the number of cannabis farms detected by the police in the UK increased by more than 150%. We take information on cannabis cultivation from you anonymously. This campaign is supported by the Home Office and the National Policing Lead for cannabis. How can you tell if there’s a cannabis farm near you? ● A strong and sickly sweet smell ● Equipment to grow cannabis being taken into a house. For example, lighting and ventilation equipment.
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Film Review: The Homesman Release: 21st November Director: Tommy Lee Jones
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank, Grace Gummer, Miranda Otto, Sonja Richter, David Dencik, John Lithgow, William Fichtner, Hailee Steinfeld and Meryl Streep When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy (Hilary Swank). Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a lowlife drifter and claim jumper, George Briggs (Tommy Lee Jones), to join her. Together, they traverse the harsh Nebraska Territories marked by stark beauty, psychological peril and constant threat. A sprawling and thoughtful film, slow paced and meaningful insights on the harsh frontier from director Tommy Lee Jones.
Book Review:
Revival Release: 11 Nov 2014 by Stephen King
A spectacularly dark and electrifying novel about addiction, religion, music and what might exist on the other side of life. In a small New England town, in the early 60s, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to see a striking man, the new minister, Charles Jacobs. Soon they forge a deep bond, based on their fascination with simple experiments in electricity. Decades later, Jamie is living a nomadic lifestyle of barband rock and roll. Now an addict, he sees Jacobs again - a showman on stage, creating dazzling ‘portraits in lightning’ - and their meeting has profound consequences for both men. Their bond becomes a pact beyond even the Devil’s devising, and Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings. This rich and disturbing novel spans five decades on its way to the most terrifying conclusion Stephen King has ever written. It’s a masterpiece from King, in the great American tradition of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe. ISBN-13: 978-1444789171 £9.95 Amazon
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use have shock-absorbing systems. Bikes with suspension just up front, in the fork, are known as hardtails, while bikes with front and rear suspension are referred to as full- or dualsuspension bikes. Some cheaper mountain bikes and even some hybrid bikes have suspension forks. Unfortunately, inexpensive suspension systems work poorly and add weight and complexity, so it’s best to steer clear of them. Test the bike before you buy - There’s no substitute for a spin round the block or car park to get a feel for the fit and handling of your potential new bike. Many manufacturers organise demo days, where you can ride a range of their bikes. Ask about these at your local bike shops, especially at the beginning of the year when new models are being introduced.
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So what is Diane up to now?
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i so for those that know about my new venture; The Atlas Discovery Holiday Company I just wanted to offer an update into how things are going. For those that don’t know me or the business – well love to tell you about it. I am the owner of The Sherwood Newsletter and we are now in our 7th year. Andy Jones is the Editor and kindly takes care of things doing an amazing job.
So what is The Atlas Discovery? We are a local tour company organising holidays in Morocco. The business was set up after I visited Morocco to climb Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. There are lots of tour operators out there taking guests hiking and trekking, but they are mainly it seems, from France, Germany, Switzerland or Spain and I wanted to provide the opportunity for local British people to see the amazing sights I had seen and enjoy the wonderful experiences. Yes there are some larger companies offering similar tours but we pride ourselves on offering something unique. We take you ‘off the beaten track’ to areas often unseen by tourists. All our Moroccan, English speaking Guides are professional, qualified and experienced. We also have strong ethics to ensure they all get paid a fair wage and we try to put as much money as possible back into the villages we visit. Plus we offer great prices as we are a small company with low overheads.
What do I Do? Well I organise the tours from the UK. We are a British based, British registered Limited company with a Trust MyTravel bond for your peace of mind. This is a security all tour operators should have to ensure your money is in a safe
place. Fraudsters are sadly out there. I can assist in helping you choose the right trip for you as we offer a variety of tours including; cultural walking holidays taking you through beautiful lush valleys, Sahara desert treks with panorama scenery and mountain climbs with breath taking views. All our tours have varied ascents and stamina levels so please talk to me and I can offer guidance. In Morocco I will be at the airport to meet you wearing my ‘Atlas T-shirt’ alongside my fabulous team out there, to escort you to your hotel at Marrakech. Everyone who goes to Morocco has to visit the ‘red’ bustling city so we always ensure you get at least one night to soak up the ‘spicy’ atmosphere and visit the souks. I am with your alongside our team throughout your stay and you will always feel safe whether you are a solo traveller, couple or with a small group or family (suitable for older children only). We offer a community spirit so you never need to be alone but you can have as much space as you like. As you can see in this insert we have a fabulous winter sunshine ‘Relax & Chill’ holiday at one of my favourite seaside resorts; Sidi Kaouki near Eassouira, an undiscovered beach that hosts just a few Europeans and of course horses and camels to ride on the sands. Fancy an escape from Christmas and something different? Why not join us on a Sahara Desert Escape? Plus we have a new February date! Our tours start from £349 inc. So if you are looking at your 2015 holidays and want some fabulous sunshine, great scenery, fresh air and something different give me a call on 07916 245 367 or email me at dianecarter@theatlas-discovery.com Visit our website for more tours on www.theatlas-discovery.com and find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sherwood-CommunityNewsletter/1901695176635729
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your body to produce adequate melanin to aid you the next time you tan.
Safe Tanning in the Winter Sun
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o avoid risks when out in the sun and to achieve a safe sun-based tan, follow these tips for a healthy summer glow.
Wear Your Shades And A Hat
Exfoliate Your Skin To achieve the best possible tan outdoors, you must exfoliate before sun exposure. The act of exfoliation removes the dead cells from the uppermost layer of the skin and allows for fresh skin to appear. The removal of dead skin will also allow you to tan more easily because your tan will appear and fade evenly.
Wear SPF Sunscreen
To achieve an even tan, remember your shades and hat. The skin around your eyes is delicate especially to UV rays. Sunglasses labelled “UV absorption up to 400 nm” or “Meets ANSI UV Requirements” will block 99% of UV rays. A hat with a 2-3” brim can protect your ears, eyes, forehead, nose, and scalp all at once while you look stylish getting your tan. Although a baseball cap looks ideal, it only offers protection to the front and top of the head, leaving the neck and ears vulnerable to sun exposure. Photo: Moroccan
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Contrary to the beliefs of many tanning enthusiasts, you can still tan with sunscreen, and it’s better that you do. In fact, sun protection factor (SPF) extends the time you can spend in the sun without suffering additional skin damage. Higher SPF numbers therefore provide better protection against ultraviolet B “burning rays” (UVB) rays.
Do NOT Overexpose Your Skin To The Sun To get a healthy and glowing tan, do not overexpose your skin to UV rays. It is best to tan gradually by dividing your time under the sun evenly to reduce sunburn. Spending a whole day at the beach may give you a tan look for a day but it may very well leave you with sunburns when you leave. The best way to get a healthy summer glow is to tan in small doses. Half an hour to an hour under the sun a day will allow
The Great Sahara Desert Escape Our Inclusive Guided Sahara Desert Challenge Tour Offers a Selective and Optional Program throughout consisting of:4 First and last night stay in a traditional central Marrakech Riad ideally located for the bustling central Minaret and Souks 4 Overnight hotel stay at Ourzazate - the door of South Morocco; with a visit en route to Ait Ben Haddou, the location for many famous movies such as The Gladiator & Jesus of Nazareth 4 Visit to the Taourite Kasbah (Castle) one of Morocco’s most famous kasbahs 4 Light mountain treks prior to ‘stepping’ into the beautiful and never ending Sahara Desert sands with panoramic scenery and superb sunrise and sunset views 4 Plus plenty of time to relax and unwind; taking in the tranquility of the wilderness 4 Opportunities at the beginning and end of the tour to enjoy the pool, spa or simply relax in the gardens
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Our business club is going from strength to strength with new members joining on a regular basis. Since January we have decided to set IWB up as a ‘Members only Club’ as we believe that is the way forward to gain more commitment and therefore more business for you. I do kindly encourage you to bring along a guest for only £10 to our meetings and why not take along a few magazines wherever you go networking. Also please get involved in all our social media online; join our face book page, twitter us at @iwbusiness and we have a linked-in discussion group -
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So enjoy our magazine and if you want to read my story and come along to our ‘Retreat’ Escape for a great de-stress we have a fabulous deal below. Enjoy Spring and all it brings.
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For more information or to book contact our UK office on: 07916 01623 245 795 367 623 Email: enquiries@theatlas-discovery.com www.theatlas-discovery.com
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For more information or to book contact: 01623 07916795 245623 367 Email: dianecarter@theatlas-discovery.com www.theatlas-discovery.com
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What’s On - Sponsored by AV4HOME What’s on locally for November Winter Gift Market Saturday 8 - Sunday 9 & Saturday 22 Sunday 23 November 10am - 5pm Coach House Courtyard, Rufford Abbey Country Park, FREE Normal weekend parking charge applies Browse for that special Christmas gift or just treat yourself Christmas Paint a Pot, Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 November, 11am - 4pm, Rufford Craft Centre, £4 per mug, Get creative with glazes and paint your own ceramic mug that will be fired at Rufford for collection in time for Christmas.
Bring out The Star in You Great Home Income Opportunity Weekly Business Network Meetings Set up to Help You Achieve Your Goals
Oakmere Park Golf Club Oxton NG25 0HR Wednesday’s 7pm Call Julie Craggs for more information on
T: 07906 994331 or email julie.craggs1@btinternet.com
Facebook: homenetbiz/forever http://juliecraggs.myforever.biz/store Rainworth & Blidworth Branch of the Royal British Legion REMEMBRANCE DAY (Sunday 9 November) Blidworth: Our main parade with our Standard will take place in Blidworth. The Parade will march down main street starting at 10.30am on the road adjacent to the Methodist church; to be assembled at the War Memorial by 10.50am ready for the inspection by the Deputy Leutenant, with the service starting at 10.54. Rainworth: A mirror service will take place at the war memorial in the church grounds starting at 10.50am for those unable to take part in the service at Blidworth. ARMISTICE DAY (Tuesday 11 November). To remember Armistice Day (the end of World War one) we are holding a service at the War Memorial in the grounds of St Simons and St Jude’s starting at 10.50am, We have invited all the schools (Pupils and Teachers) in the area to attend this short service, anyone else who would like to attend is also invited to come along. If anyone would like to know more about the Royal British Legion or any of the items mentioned above please contact Jim Filby: Mob:07768 742111 or email jim@filby.info. And please remember branches are always looking for new members; and you do not have to be ex Forces to join, membership is open to all who are interested in supporting the Legion.
Santa’s Christmas Trail, Saturday 15 November -Wednesday 24 December 10.30am - 4.30pm. Starts at the Tourist Information Centre, Rufford Abbey Country Park £1 per leaflet Following the clues find your way through the park to the Mill and discover Santa and his elves’ lost decorations! Yuletide Treasure Trail Saturday 29 November -Sunday 4 January 11am - 3pm (every Saturday and Sunday) Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre £1 per leaflet Car parking charge may apply Enjoy some of the forest’s midwinter magic on this self-guided weekend trail around the Major Oak path, with a ‘sweet’ reward for all those who complete the clues. St Nicholas Arrives Sunday 30 November 11am Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre FREE Car parking charge applies The Sheriff of Nottingham is trying to stop Yuletide celebrations let’s hope Robin Hood is around to save the day! Come along to cheer for St. Nicholas as he arrives at his medieval grotto. Involves stunt fighting which may worry younger children. Sherwood Diamond Jubilee Finale Weekend Three days of celebratory events at Sherwood Forest. Sherwood Memories Exhibition Friday 5 - Sunday 7 December FREE A chance to see some treasured Sherwood memories sent in by visitors. Sparkling Sherwood Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December 6pm, 7pm, 8pm (timed tickets) Sunday 7 December 5pm, 6pm, 7pm (timed tickets) £2.50 per person See Sherwood’s ancient oak trees glisten as you walk through the illuminated forest. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are subject to availability, call 01623 823 202 Tree Dressing Day, Sunday 7 December 11.30am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm FREE (car parking charge applies) Join in the traditional custom of Tree Dressing. nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ Christmas
Sherwood Forest Rotary Proms Concert The annual Proms Concert at the Dukeries Academy Concert Hall at 7.00pm on Saturday 15 November. Once again we are delighted to announce that our main sponsors will be Jones & Co Solicitors of New Ollerton, Retford and Bawtry. Tickets are £6 and can be obtained from the Dukeries Academy on 01623 862363, participating musicians or any Rotarian. The concert will feature the Dukeries Academy and Community Bands, Walesby School Choir, Community Voices, Jonathan Price and Sarah Walster. This is a truly community concert and, as usual, the second half will be an opportunity for the audience to participate in the usual Proms songs. Come along and enjoy an evening of music and fun.
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Corporate Business Section for The Sherwood Area
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Hi and welcome to our new look corporate section in The Sherwood
ach month we will offer a few tips to keep your business busy in 2014. Also some great local businesses advertise here to help you with specialist advice. Plus lots of networking events. Our magazine is perfect for low cost effective advertising and it works. So if you want to talk to us about how we could help you give us a call. Or if you currently advertise and want to make any changes again we are here to help. I am a qualified and experienced marketing consultant so I can offer more than just placing your advert in for you I can make sure it hits the people you want to reach with the correct message. - Diane Carter Marathon Media
Mansfield and Ashfield Branch Meetings
All meetings will take place at Mansfield Manor Hotel, Windmill Lane, Mansfield, NG18 2AL 6.30pm until 8.30pm Join Richard Fuller, Branch Chairman & the Branch Committee For an excellent dinner networking and presentation: 10th November Branch AGM and Presentation from the Regional Chairman Melanie Ulyatt, FSB Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire The Mansfield & Ashfield Branch AGM 2014. To register please contact: Diane Doran, Branch Secretary E: mansfieldmanor@live.co.uk, T: 01623 452525
Local Business Women’s Group Christmas Market & Networking Lunch 20th November We would like to invite all local business ladies to come along and join us for our regular Ladies at Lunch business networking meeting at the Mansfield Manor Hotel, Carr Bank Park, Mansfield NG18 2AL. Our November meeting is going to be extra special with a Christmas market, light buffet lunch, networking and a guest speaker. Stands are £5 for Premier Plus Members and £10 for Non Members and all proceeds will go to our annual Charity; Southwell Pink Ladies Support Group, helping Ladies with Breast Cancer. It’s Women’s Business Club meet once a month to offer business support, build relationships, gain inspiration and motivation plus we have an informative support team of highly skilled and experienced specialists to help you within your business or chosen career whatever stage you are. image: freedigitalphotos.net_vlado
The Opportunity of N2N Network and develop your network Discover new business opportunities Gather expert advice from specialists Styles of networking to suit all Network across the region Easy to book meetings on line A mix of breakfast and lunch meetings All Breakfast Meetings start at 7:30am All Lunch Meetings start at 12:00pm Register below to attend a meeting for £10 (£5.00 for Mansfield Breakfast) (cash taken on the door) Mansfield Lunch meetings are held at: King & Miller, Kings Mill Road East, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 4JP
Next meeting 4th November
At the November meeting we will enjoy an after lunch short presentation by Jo Godson from Fidler and Pepper sharing her experience as a new ‘Go Mad’ Coach and working as a busy Mother for Fidler & Pepper Solicitors. The event starts at 12 with lunch served at 12.15. If you want to join us on this special Christmas event you need to book by the 10th November please, cost £5. Email: diane@marathon-media.co.uk or call for more information on: 07916 245 367.Visit www. itswomensbusinessclub.co.uk for more details
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Caring in our Community Haywood Oaks Care Home VACANCIES Available A professional, compassionate 24hr service, from people who care. Call 01623 797647 or visit jwhutchinson.co.uk 296 Southwell Road East, Rainworth, NG21 0EB
Mansfield Building Society funds Cornwater Club Art Class sessions The Cornwater Club, an older people’s charity, based in Ravenshead have received an award of £490 from The Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme towards the cost of 7 Art Class sessions including teachers fees and materials.
Happy, Caring, Safe & Friendly Home for Residents. Independence, Individuality & Dignity, Highly Respected at all times Private Rooms with Locks Passenger Lift Nurse Call in all Rooms Private, Peaceful Gardens Highest Standards of Decor 5 Star Home Cooking and Service Respite and Holiday Care Available
For Current Vacancies Please Call to Discuss on:
01623 795 085 or
email: enquiries@haywood-oaks.co.uk Kirby Close, Blidworth, NG21 0TT or Please Visit our Website
www.haywood-oaks.co.uk The Ear Foundation
Hearing and communicating in a technological era
Melissa Blythe from the Cornwater Club said: “We are very grateful to The Mansfield for donating these funds. The Club offers friendship and activities and prevents older people becoming socially isolated in their own homes.” The Mansfield’s Marketing Co-ordinator Mandy Whitten said “We are very pleased to help. These types of clubs are essential for our local community and provide enjoyment through learning new skills in a social environment.” Photo: The Mansfield Building Society’s Marketing Co-ordinator, Mandy Whitten with Maxine Dakin, Club Manager, Mark Cawood, Art Teacher and members of the Cornwater Club.
Food-banks - You can help You can help support local foodbanks by donating tinned or packet food as well as by financial support. Sherwood Forest Foodbank, Stable Centre Church Street Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 9JY, 01623 629665 Dukeries & District Food-bank, Ollerton Methodist church Forest Rd, Ollerton NG22 9QS, 07716439740 c/o Rev Hazel Robinson, Vicar of Blidworth & Rainworth 27, St Peters Drive, Rainworth, NG21 0BE, Tel: 01623 475135
Do you wear NHS Hearing Aids? Come along to our walk in hearing aid clinic for:
New batteries New ear mould tubing Advice on equipment Advice on how to use and clean your hearing aids Information on hearing loss and all the services that can help you
WHERE? Rainworth Miners Welfare, Kirklington Road, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0JY WHEN? Last Friday of the month 11am - 12noon ON?
28th November, 30th January 2015, 27th February 2015, 27th March 2015, 24th April 2015, 29th May 2015, 26th June 2015, 31st July 2015, 28th August 2015, 25th September 2015, 30th October 2015, 27th November 2015, For information on this service please contact: Laura Ainsworth, Adult Support Co-ordinator The Ear Foundation, 83 Sherwin Road, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2FB Tel: 0115 942 7804 Fax: 0115 924 9054 Email: laura@earfoundation.org.uk Web: www.earfoundation.org.uk
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Sandra at the Venue Presents
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Saturday 22nd November The Venue, Kirklington Road, Rainworth. Tel. 01623 797975
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Coming to the Venue
Congratulations Sandra at The Venue
Celebrating It’s 30th Anniversary from all at
The Sherwood Newsletter Join Them for a Special Celebration Event on Saturday 22nd November Only at the Venue Sandra offers a special invitation to all past & present staff old &New customers
FREE Fantastic Evening
Only at the Venue POOL EXHIBITION
The Greatest Female Pool Player 11 Times World Champion
Appearing 7th November at 8.30pm
YOUR CHANCE to play against a world champion in aid of MacMillan Cancer Charity. Come along and play the best entertainer in the game! PRIZES Register at the bar £2.50 to Play The Venue - Your local location for the perfect event The Venue, Kirklington Road Rainworth. Tel: 01623 797975
Thursday 4th December ‘Special’ 3 Course Christmas Lunch 2 Sittings 12 & 1.30pm Only £5.25 Book Early - Bingo Afterwards at 2.30pm Friday 12th December Christmas Cabaret Time 7.30pm for 8pm £20 4 Course Delicious Christmas Meal & Live Entertainment from Martin Gregory - Talented Vocalist & Guitarist --++++++-The Simon Trio - Irish Folk Band Group and Individual Bookings Welcome - Book Early Wednesday 17th December Afternoon Christmas Bingo Eyes Down at 2pm with Mr Nobby! Sunday 21st December The Venue Christmas Carvery With all the delicious trimmings £7 Adults, £6 Snr Citizens & £5 Children Limited Numbers so Book Early Christmas Eve Good Music Great Atmosphere Quiz - Disco Dancing - Late Bar FREE ADMISSION Christmas Day Open 12pm-2pm Friday 26th December BOXING DAY GAMES NIGHT Darts - Pool - Dominoes Draw at 8.30pm for all games £20 Prizes for each sport Also - Card Bingo, Music and Supper Saturday 27th December Local Live Band - Steel Monkey Free Admission Sunday 28th December Christmas Snooker Handicap 7.30pm Start CASH Prizes - FREE Tables New Years Eve at The Venue Entry Until 11pm by Ticket Only Tickets only £4 - GET YOURS NOW! Bar & Disco ‘til Late LIVE MUSIC from GLAMATIZE 70’s Glam Era Tribute Band New Year’s Day Open from 12pm ‘Til Late
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Rainworth Local News Rainworth Parish Council Chairman – Mark Buttery. Vice. Michael Jeferries Notice of road Closures in order to improve the sewerage system in Rainworth. Southwell Road east will be closed in stages from the end of August until February. The works are extensive and will cause some disruption. However, the work is urgently needed. Contact numbers: Mark Webster – Site Agent – 07773 802009, Rob Graham - Project Manager -07976 348797, Andrew Morley - Programme Engineer – 07789 903589 The OAP Christmas party is Monday 8th December. Tickets available to Rainworth Parish residents and can be collected from the Parish Office. Rainworth operates an open and transparent policy. We welcome and encourage residents to view the website or visit the office where your questions and concerns will be answered. The Parish office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday daily 9am -2.30pm. Parish Clerk, Dawn Jones can be contacted on 01623 490259 or rainworthpc@ntlbusiness.com Rainworth Parish Council, Rainworth Village Hall, Kirklington Road, Rainworth. NG21 0JP Parish Council Meeting Thursday 13th.November,7pm.
Concert Room Hire (up to 250 people) FREE Bouncy Castle £35 - Disco £40 (or both for £70)
For Rainworth District Council news Please see the Blog at http://nsdcrainworth.blogspot.com or contact Cllr. John Bradbury tel: 07973 422839) or Cllr. John Middleton tel: 07980 981320)” being seized and youngsters in cars being moved on. New signage is on order with the reminder to call 101,
Friends of Tippings Wood
the non emergency police number, if you see anything at
At the moment there are no volunteers prepared to keep the Friends of Tippings Wood group going. Greenwood are organising task days so look out for information on the entrances to Tippings Wood. We are now coming to an important time in woodland where trees can be cut down and overgrown bushes cut back.
all you consider detrimental to our community woodland and its users. The police may not attend but it is important to log every incident so we have a clearer picture. Would you be interested in being part of a new Friends of Tippings Wood group?
All of which helps to breathe new life into the woodland floor.
Contact: Mark Guy – 01623 822944 or 07917 836088.
Police regularly patrol which has resulted in several bikes
Lee Scudder on 07753 850758
Diary Dates for Rainworth Rainworth Miners Welfare Diary Dates Mon: 8-10.30pm Sequence Dancing in Concert Room to live music, Admission £2 plus Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure Chest (Lounge & Concert Room) Tue: Pool League & Ladies Darts League (Home matches) Wed: 7.15-9.15pm Family Bingo, Children welcome with adults. Thu: 3.30-5.30pm Irish Dancing (ring for details). 8.45pm Darts Domino & Pool knockout + Card Bingo & Cash bingo- everyone welcome Fri: Occasional Sequence Dancing in Concert Room £2 admission (please check) plus Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure Chest Sat: 8.00-10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult. Sun: ‘Quiz for Cash prize’ in Lounge Bar + Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure Chest NB From Friday 8th November “BIGGER & BETTER PRIZES on Snowball Bingo”. Guaranteed min pay-out £10 Line £25 Full House FANCY A PARTY OR CELEBRATION? – Room hire Now FREE. KIDS PARTIES – Room & Bouncy Castle £35, Room & Disco £40 (or £70 for both) For further details contact 01623 792495 or
email. rainworthminerswelfare@unicombox.com
The Venue
Royal British legion—Rainworth, Blidworth & District Branch meet at The Venue every First Tuesday of the month —at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome Mon: 7pm to 8pm (Term time only) St John Ambulance meet for training in first aid and life skills. Boys and Girls and 10 to 16 yr very welcome. Contact Trish Bayston 01623 652 096 Wed: 2pm “Eyes Down” Bingo Snowball every week Sun: 12pm to 2pm Sunday Carvery £6 Adults, £3 Children, £5 Snr Citizens
St Simon and St Judes Church
Thur 9.15am -11.00am term time. Ladybird Toddler Group. All welcome. More info contact Rebecca on 07500044863 Fri: 4.45-5.45pm 4th Rainbow Brownies - 5-7 year old girls. New members welcome. Pat Holmes: 01623 795239 Art Group 1.45 – 3.30 pm £1.50 inc refreshments. All Levels To amend any details or add new ones contact the editor: 07757115027 or via marathon.media@ntlworld.com
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Blidworth Miners Welfare Social Centre and Function Room Telephone Club: 01623 793361 or Mark (Mobile) 07552 654111
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ey - do you know about our social centre? Visit us and receive a warm, friendly welcome from the centre team. Why not meet up and have a chat, a game of pool, darts or dominoes in warm and relaxing surroundings. Enjoy live entertainment from featured acts In the grounds you can be active and play Cricket, Football and Bowls. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ blidworthminers.welfare
Blidworth Miners Welfare Social Centre The Family Club New Members Guests & Children Welcome
Situated on-site our Function room offers: ● Separate Private Room with Bar ● Space for 150 People (100 Seated) ● Ideal for Birthdays, Weddings, Celebrations ● Business Meetings, Seminars & Training Events See the list in the DIARY DATES for our Current Activities
SKY SPORTS SHOWN HERE
Wide selection of draught beers Marston’s Smooth Bitter at £2.30 and Becks Vier at £2.55 per pint
Diary Dates for Blidworth Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’ Daily: Sport on Sky. Ask us (or see Facebook) for details of our £2.00 per pint - Golden Goal offers. Mon & Tues: Free Pool Wed: Bingo Evening plus Sticky 13 card games Thur: Poker Night Fri: Open 5 to 11:30. Live entertainment in Concert Room. Sticky 13 card games and members draw. Sat: Open all day from 12:00. Live entertainment in Concert Room. Sticky 13 card games plus Chase the Ace. Sun: Open all day from 12:00. NEW! Varied quizzes!! Questions for all. Sticky 13 card games. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blidworthminers.welfare Contact Mark: 01623 793361 (Club) or 07552 654111 (Mobile) Email: davidalan.donaldson@ntlworld.com Weekly Events SureStart Centre - Bopzone Tuesday Energy Club, Years 1-4, 3:00pm – 4:15pm foc Tuesday Street Dance, Years 3-6, Kelly Jepson (Qualified dance teacher) 4:15pm – 5:15pm, £2.00 per session, Thursday Football Academy, Years 3 & 4, 3 – 4:15pm, foc Thursday Football Academy, Years 5 & 6, 4:15 – 5:15pm, foc Friday Drama Club, Years 3 – 6, 3pm – 4:15pm, foc Friday Karate, Years 3-6, Ran by David Kacperski (Qualified Karate instructor) 4:00pm – 5:00pm, £2.00 per session, October 4th, 11th, 18th St Andrew’s Mission Hall Tues: 2-3.30pm Bingo with Stephen Fox Tues: 5.30-7pm 1st St Mary’s Brownies (term time) Tel Kathy Straw 490920 Wed: 6.30-8.30pm Needlecraft Club Sherwood Forest Community Church Thu: 2-4pm Art Class Blidworth Methodist Church, The Drill Hall (New Rd)
Mon/Thu: 7-9pm Army Cadet Force Belle Vue Playing Field Tues/Thu: 7pm FC Training (17+ new players welcome) To amend any of the above details or add new ones contact the editor: 01623 795623 or via dianecarter@marathon-media.co.uk Blidworth Art Club (Adult Group) Adult group, meets at the Methodist Meeting room, Main Street, Blidworth at 7pm - 9.00 pm every Tuesday evening. Cost £1.50 contact Jean Richards on 0623 795403 for further information Blidworth Reading Group Meet at 4-00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Blidworth library to discuss our chosen book of the month. Blidworth & Rainworth Women’s Institute (W.I.) Meet at the Blidworth Methodist church hall on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30. Call Mary on 01623 799095 for details. Meadow Road and New Road Pensioners Association - The Monday Club Hi everybody The club and members are all fine as usual, Since our last publication things continue to be a bit quiet, apart from our usual Monday meetings at our HQ at Rookwood Close Recently members and a few friends had a social evening at our H.Q. Enjoying a pie
and pea supper supplied and served by BJ Bakery. On the same night we were entertained by three guys from Rainworth, John, Andrew, and Ian (The SImon Trio). A very enjoyable evening it was. Coming up soon, retail therapy, a trip up to Doncaster market. So that all for now Kind regards for everybody Harry
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Blidworth Local News
BLIDWORTH Christmas Festival Market and lights switch on Saturday 29th November 12-5pm: Blidworth Welfare
Handmade arts and crafts Local food and drink Mulled wine, hot chestnuts Santa’s Grotto Children’s entertainment Carols with the Welfare Band and Blidworth Oaks ChoirMusic with the Ragged Rascals
Santa arrives at 12.30pm, Tree switch on at 4.30pm. Free entry Event organised by Blidworth Community Association: for stall enquiries: bcavintagesummermarket@gmail.com
Santa brings magic to Blidworth
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t’s that time of year again! Blidworth Miners’ Welfare is flinging open its doors on 29th November to welcome Santa at the Blidworth Christmas Festival and Market.
Santa is planning to arrive at 12.30pm with a gift for every child in Blidworth. There will also be children’s entertainment with recreation education company, Third Star, putting on some great craft activities for kids. Adults will find plenty to enjoy as well, with an array of stalls selling everything from Christmas decorations and hand-made jewellery to mulled wine, hot chestnuts and gourmet coffee. There will also be cake sales, tombola and other fun provided by the many community organisations attending the event, including the Brownies, Scouts, Blidworth Oaks PTA, Cancer Research, Young Engineers, Cornwater Club and Rotary.
Music will be provided throughout the day, with eclectic folk music from the Ragged Rascals, well-known pieces from Blidworth Welfare’s Brass Band and carols from Blidworth Oaks’ School Choir. The day will close with a fantastic Christmas Tree Lights Switch-On at the Welfare at 4.30pm.
Entry is free so don’t miss your chance to come along to this great event! Organised by Blidworth Community Association, with welcome support from PALS, the event promises to add sparkle and magic to the start of your Christmas celebrations.
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Blidworth Local News Blidworth Parish Council (BPC 1. In the rush to get last month’s report out we reported mainly on the Blidworth in Bloom results etc. A week or so later we received notification, (with many apologies), from the Secretary of the East Midlands in Bloom Competition, advising that Blidworth Oaks School had also won Gold, which was fantastic news after all the work they have done following last a Silver last year. We believe that the number of Gold Awards given this year totals 14, of which Blidworth won 2 of these, a fantastic achievement, considering the total population taking part in this competition. Prior to our Parish Meeting in October, we held the Presentation of Awards Event for all Prize Winners. We also thanked Cllr Mrs Christine Dabbs for all her work & organising / advising everybody involved in this Annual Event. Coming soon:2. On 29 November 2014 – Switch on Event – this year there is a new format – BPC will now only be responsible for all the arrangements regarding the Xmas Lights (Switch On 4.30pm), Blidworth Community Association will now be running the Christmas Market etc. For hiring Stalls etc. contact either:email: bcavintagesummermarket@gmail.com or Mrs L Chadwick 07798941066. 3. This year’s Annual Pensioners Party will be held on Wednesday 3 December 2014 at Blidworth Welfare – more details next month. Blidworth Parish Council, Belle Vue Lane, Blidworth Geoff Stocks, Clerk to the Council, Tel/Fax: 01623 490358 Office hours: Mon 9am – 4pm Thurs 9am – 4pm
DR DALTON & PARTNERS PRACTICE PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG) GIVING PATIENTS’ A VOICE LOCALLY Our PPG has been busy this month at the flu clinics encouraging patients to join our Virtual Patient Group. This is an opportunity for all patients to be involved in developing local healthcare resources and having a say. By signing up they get information either via the internet on the practice website at – blidworthandravensheadsurgery.co.uk; or via the mail. The practice values what patients have to say. November is another busy month and we invite everyone to get involved in our forthcoming events. **** The first of these is an `Afternoon Tea’ event on Friday 21st November at St Andrews Church Hall Blidworth 2-4pm. Cost £1.50 per person, for a cuppa and a cake. Also importantly we have three organisations coming along to give patients advice and information about being a carer. Then `Healthwatch’ is speaking about improving healthcare and `The British Heart Foundation’ tells us more about how they can support people with heart conditions. Interested please book a ticket via Gilly on 07816933429, Kath794388 or Jayne 07801438688 We then move on to our major fund raising event for our defibrillators fund. QUIZ NIGHT with Pie & Pea supper (vegetarian option available) – Venue RAVENSHEAD VILLAGE HALL – Starts 7.15pm prompt – COST £8 Adults £4 Juniors. – Bar & Great Raffle.
Bards at Blidworth
We all like to believe in Angels. They are extremely important to us during times of trial and especially when we are going through grief. Different people have different ways of interpreting signs of angels. Some people even state they can see them. Some people believe if they see a white feather it is a message from their guardian angel that they are with them. I am one of those. The Songs of Angels, written by a wide range of authors is a poetry book full of warmth, love, lifting and of course Angels. You could almost feel the writers are angels themselves as they so want to give something to help the reader through their day. All the poems are beautiful but I especially loved Wendy Hall’s The White Feather and Rose Servitovsa’s Surrender. Plus, for a dose of pure inspiration read Arthur Carr’s No Limit to What You Can Do. A beautiful gift for family, friends and if someone needs uplifting. A treat too for yourself to treasure. The book is published by local Company Thynks Publications Ltd and you can purchase it from Amazon at £5.99p plus p&p, or email Thynks Publications for details of how to order: thynkspublications@yahoo.co.uk
All are welcome. - This will be a great night of fun. Bring a team along or yourself – Book a ticket via Ann 07914116459 or Keith 07933126137 or pick up tickets at Adcock Finances, Ravenshead or Blidworth Pharmacy. Remember as a PPG we are working with the practice to deliver what the population needs in respect of healthcare and to ensure they are able to access services they value by keeping patients informed about healthcare developments locally. INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PPG - Meetings are bi-monthly at Blidworth surgery. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 9th October at 4.30pm – Want to know more about us please come along *** for further information please contact: Gilly Hagen (Blidworth) (Co Chair): Tel: 07816933429 or email: gillyflower50@hotmail.com or Ann Giles (previously Wharmby) (Ravenshead) (Co Chair & sub-committee member for fundraising) Mob: 07914 116459
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Blidworth Local News Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society On October 7th the Society’s members and guests heard a presentation by Bill Taylor, an expert on the early railway lines of Nottinghamshire. He talked of how the line known as the Dukeries Route came into being and showed some excellent slides of old steam engines in the local stations around Edwinstowe, Ollerton and Shirebrook. Alan Higgins showed further slides of recently acquired photographs of old Blidworth. Without doubt, Alan’s
presentation is most popular and always very well received. During the evening, the Society’s book on the 1st World War was available to members and guests. The book is packed with stories of the Parish of Blidworth from before the Great War, through the war and afterwards up to the coming of the colliery in 1926. The cost is £10.00 plus £2.50 for first class postage and can be ordered from dalesmallwood@ ntlworld.com As usual, meetings are in the Function Room of Blidworth Welfare, Mansfield Road, Blidworth. Start at 7pm Our next three meetings will be; 4th November - Trevor Lee - Legends of
the Flickering Screen. 2nd December will be our Christmas meeting. 6th January - Steve Wright - Plough Monday There is normally a small charge of £2 which includes refreshments. If you would like more information please contact us through our website. www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.uk Email: blidworthhistory@virginmedia.com You can also follow us on Twitter @ BlidworthHistory
Edwinstowe Local News Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest
found themselves
money for the Hospice
without fresh
(£854) and City Hospital
drinking water
Breast Cancer Care
Rotary Annual Conference
following the
Unit.
– Llandudno: The annual
disaster in the Philippines.
District Rotary Conference
Our next Rotary Proms
held in the first week of
Concert is on Saturday 15th
October each year is a time of
November at 7.00pm at the
the year when many catchup
Dukeries Academy– See you
Photo right: President
with old friends and make new
there, tickets on the door!
Laura with Emma
ones.
This year there were a number of speakers who inspired us
Photo: President Laura Harmer & Rotarian Sue Bevan letting their hair down
Photo below: President Laura and the Tour de Force bikers
Vizor at Bluebell Wood Hospice
to spread the Rotary message
If you are interested in the
and the charitable work that
work of Rotary and want
Rotarians are doing in the
to learn more or how to
community and at the same
join Rotary please contact
time having fun and fulfilment
us on 01623825607,
helping others.
email sherwoodforestrc@
At our District Conference in Southport last year, a representative from Bluebell Wood
Many charities that the Rotary
Children’s Hospice,
support, had updates of where
impressed Laura with
money raised was spent
the philosophy and
helping those in need. There
care that the Hospice
were demonstrations from
gives to the children,
charities like Mercy Ships that
that she organised a
deliver medical aid in third
24 hour 165 mile bike
world communities where
ride through Derby’s
there are no hospitals and
and Nott’s. The ‘Tour
Aqua Box for people who
de Force’ to raised
btinternet.com, follow us on Facebook at ‘Rotary Club of
Sherwood Forest or visit www. rotary1220.org/she Laura Harmer President, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest – giving help to the communities of Ollerton, Edwinstowe and surrounding villages & overseas humanitarian causes.
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Ravenshead Local News Rotary Club of Ravenshead and Blidworth. Santa Sleigh Route for 2014 Monday 8th of December 6pm until 8pm Hillside Road, Kirkby Close, Lynnes Road, Andrews Drive, Farr Way, Green Close, Clare Hill.
Tesco
Look out also for our visits to Tesco, Oaktree Lane Store on Saturday the 20th, Sunday the 21st and Monday the 22nd of December 2014. All funds raised will be donated to our preferred local charities for this year.
Wednesday 10th of December 6pm until 8pm New Lane, Hilton Park, Keene Close, Meadow Road, New Road, Haywood Avenue, Saville Street (part), Aberconway Street, The Quadrangle, Lyndhurst Avenue, The Crescent, Bell View Lane
Monday 16th of December
6pm until 8pm
Saville Street, Grange Road, Thorney Abbey Road, Park Avenue, Robinhood Road, Sherwood Avenue, Harlow Street, Appleton Street, Aberconway Street, Belle View, The Crescent
The Cornwater Club
out with! “ The Eco dress section of Miss Mansfield challenges the finalists to make an outfit using existing materials and clothes to transform into an eco- friendly outfit. Sharon Baum, Shop Manager said “The Cornwater Club Charity Shop is proud to support this part of the event as it fits into our recycling ethos”
Laura Haynes, a Miss Mansfield Finalist has won the Eco Dress Section of the competition using clothing and materials from the Cornwater Club Charity Shop on Queen Street in Mansfield. Laura said “I thought it was fate finding a statement dress at the Cornwater Club Charity Shop which was in my exact size” The white wedding dress formed the basis of Laura’s design. She chose the Rainbows hospice as her preferred charity and decided to represent this in the dress by using a number of different coloured scarves, which she cut up and tied into bows. These were then attached to the train of the dress, creating a fountain of colour.
The Eco Dress will be on display at the Cornwater Club Charity Shop from midday on Thursday 23rd October 2014. C/O Melissa Blythe
Laura said “I’m so proud of how the dress turned out and ecstatic that it won best Eco dress of the night. It’s all thanks to Cornwater charity shop that I had such an amazing dress to start
Photo: Laura Haynes wearing her Eco Dress
Farnsfield Local News Farnsfield & District RBL At the Home Front 1939-45 exhibition at Rufford Country Park a fantastic sum of £302 for the Poppy Appeal was raised. Following on from the Poppy Appeal theme, Colonel Peter Walker, a past chairman of Nottinghamshire SSAFA, attended our latest meeting to present long service awards to a number of our Poppy Appeal collectors. They were: for 20 years – Philip Pedley, Tom Corser and Audrey Lockett; for 15 years – Kevin Topham; for 10 years - Siouxsie Welt-Fisher, Richard Guard and Nigel Caldicott; for 5 years – Rob and Cate Burrows, John Wildman, and Derek and Cynthia Carr. Remembrance Sunday parade and service is on Sunday 9th Nov, starting from the Cricket Club at 10.15am. Service at St Michael’s Church starts at 10.45am and all are invited to remember the fallen of both World Wars. Sat 13th December is our Christmas Party at Farnsfield Village
Hall, 7pm – midnight, with a buffet, bar and entertainment by ‘Lock, Stock and Who knows What’. Tickets, at £15, can be purchased from Cynthia on 01623 792332. Trevor Wilds, Chairman, Farnsfield & District Branch (BR0264), The Royal British Legion
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Local Church News Thought for the Month What a contrast in the weather! Just a few weeks ago we were enjoying those warm, sunny days of Summer, and as I write this we’re in the middle of a wet and windy patch. There have been changes in the countryside, too, with fields harvested and the leaves on the trees turning red and golden. The swallows have flown away back to warmer lands and the supermarkets are beginning to fill the shelves with mince pies, rich fruit cake and other seasonal fare. The changing seasons are a visible reminder of the change we live with all the time. Children are born and grow up and before we know it, they’re teenagers leaving school. Some change goes on at such a gentle pace that we hardly realize it’s happening. Suddenly we find that there are so many young people about – we’ve moved on and become the older generation! A teacher I know embraces change and finds it exciting, but when change comes suddenly it can be challenging. For example children moving away to college or for work, or the loss of a job, or bereavement – these events can bring changes that are not welcome. There are all sorts of adjustments to be made. One of the great messages the Bible brings us is the changelessness of God and his abiding presence through all the generations. There are stories of how God has rescued
and guided people down the ages and how, with him as guide, seemingly hopeless situations can become success stories. Before leaving his disciples Jesus said: ‘If you love me, you will keep my commandments…’ and he said that he would ask the Father to send the Spirit of truth, to be with them forever. Some of us may have change to face at the moment or we may feel uncertain about the future, and what it may bring. By taking each day one step at a time and asking God to be with us, we find that we’re not facing change alone. There’s the example of Moses: one moment getting on with his life and minding the sheep, and the next called by God to bring his people out of slavery! Or there’s the example of St Paul. He began by being completely against Jesus’ followers. But after meeting Christ on the Damascus road he became the great missionary of the early Church. Through all the changes they faced, we find that they did not face them alone. God was with them through it all. When we ask God to be our guide and companion we find that his promise to ‘never to leave us or forsake us’ is true. The falling leaves and darker evenings remind us that change is happening. When we trust in God we find that truly, his word is ‘a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.’ Rev Clare Tyack, Curate The United Benefice of St Mary of the Purification, Blidworth and St Simon & St Jude, Rainworth
Church Services Blidworth -St Mary’s 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9 am 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9 am 2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8 am Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew’s
Mission Monthly, Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning St Andrew’s. 1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St Andrew’s Mission
Rainworth -St Simon & St Jude 1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am 3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am
2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion 10.30am Midweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am Monthly: 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 7.00pm
Methodist Church Sunday Services Morning Services Blidworth 10:30am Rainworth 10:30am Farnsfield 10:15am Bilsthorpe 10.30am
Evening Services Blidworth 6.00pm Rainworth 6.00pm Farnsfield 6.15pm Note: Evening services are not every week, please check the notice boards. C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister
Sherwood Forest Community Church “Sunday morning worship at 10am. Please visit our website for details of other events. www.sfcc.org.uk”
St George’s Catholic Church, Rainworth Sunday Service 9.00am Weekday Mass, Fri 7.00pm Holyday of Obligation: 7.00pm Confessions, Fri 6.15 - 6.45pm, Sun 8.30 - 8.50am Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Fri 6.15 - 7.00pm Other Devotions see Newsletter
St Patricks Catholic Church Forest Town Saturday: 6.30pm (Vigil Mass) Sunday: 10.30am (Sung Mass) Weekday Mass, Mon & Thur 9.00am Tue: 7.00pm Wed 11.00am Sat 10.00am Holydays of Obligation, Eve of Holyday 7.00pm Confessions: Sat 9.30-9.55am, 5.45-6.25pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Tues 6.30-7pm, Sat 9-10am
Services at ST PETER’S Ravenshead These follow the general pattern: Sunday: 8.00 am - Holy Communion (traditional language). 9.30 am - Parish Communion (Common Worship) or occasionally Service of the Word. 11.00 am - Morning Worship or Family Communion
6.00 pm - Choral Evensong Prayer (Book of Common Prayer) alternate Sundays Every Wednesday: 10.30 am - Holy Communion (CW) in the Church Lounge. Details, updates and reports on our website: www.stpeterschurchravenshead.co.uk
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Emergency Contacts and Local Event Information Emergency Contacts: Blidworth Miners Welfare FC Fixtures November 2014 A
Sat 8th
2:00pm Real United
League
A
Sat 15th 3:00pm Hucknall Town
H
Sat 22nd 3:00pm Mickleover Royals League
H
Sat 29th 3:00pm Linby Colliery
League League
Rainworth Miners Welfare FC Fixtures November 2014 A
Tue 4th 7:45pm Mickleover Sports League
H
Sat 8th
A
Sat 15th 3:00pm Newcastle Town
League
H
Sat 22nd 3:00pm Tividale
League
A
Sat 29th 3:00pm Kidsgrove Athletic League
3:00pm Norton United
League
Five East Midlands Series Podiums for Mansfield Junior Triathletes Mansfield Triathlon Club’s juniors picked up five East Midland Series podium places to round off the club’s best ever season’s racing. The East Midlands Junior Series consists of nine races held across the region between April and September. In the boys’ Tristart category Jack Mottram took 2nd overall, Daisy Wilson was 3rd in the Tristart girls’ series in her first full year of racing. Matthew Woodhall achieved 2nd in the boys’ Tri Star 1 category In the hotly contested boys’ Tri Star 2 series Kieran Smith scored just 17 points below the eventual winner to cement his position in the East Midlands Inter-Regional Championship team. In the 15 to 19 year-old senior-series Jordan Boam took first overall to add to his two national medals, Midlands sprint triathlon series title, East Midlands off-road duathlon series age-group win and his qualification for the European standard distance duathlon championships in 2015. Also meriting a mention are Emelia Osborne and Chris Green who both achieved 5th place in the youth category, the highest combined placing ever achieved by the club in this category. Club secretary Claire Allison said, “This has been our best ever year of racing and is just reward for the hard work and commitment of all our young athletes Photo caption: Mansfield junior triathletes celebrate their achievements (back: Jack Mottram; left: Kieran Smith; right: Matthew Woodhall)
Police/Ambulance/Fire Call 999 Non-urgent Police calls 101 BLIDWORTH Police Station contact: 07595 007 505 Local contacts Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop La, 01623 794293 Dentist 01623 798611 Blidworth Surgery: 59 Mansfield Rd 01623 695461 Ravenshead Surgery: 30 Longdale Ave 01623 795461 Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane, 01623 791038 Joseph Whitaker School: 01623 792 327 Useful Contacts Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90, www.samaritans.org Childline: 0800 1111 NHS Direct: 0845 4647 or Online: http://www.nhs.uk Age UK: 0800 00 99 66 Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03 Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247 FRANK: 0800 77 66 00 Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100 Shelter: 0808 800 4444 Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020 Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444 Newark & Sherwood Homes: 01623 860 740 N&S District council: 01636 650 000 Mansfield District Council: 01623 463 463 Nott’s County Council: 0844 980 80 80 We would like to advertise YOUR business if you offer an emergency service.
St Andrew’s Mission Church, The Cresc, Blidworth
Talk & Tea - 3rd Monday in each Month,
3.00pm - 4.00pm Light Refreshments and chat for any in need of company and conversation Suggested voluntary donation of £1 to cover costs. Contact Rev Hazel Robinson 01623 475135
Problems with Debt?
Did you know there is a FREE CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE SERVICE available? The MONEY ADVICE CENTRE Run by Sherwood Forest Community Church in Blidworth Call Mike on 01623 797763
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