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Nottingham from the Air

Photo by Robin Macey

Nottinghamshire set to benefit from new pothole filling machine

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This month’s aerial photo shows Goose Fair in October 2015. It is one of Europe's largest travelling fairs with a history that dates back more than 700 years. Today visitors to the fair can enjoy more than 500 attractions - from the latest white knuckle rides to the ever-popular family, children's and old-time rides. The photo was taken

by Robin Macey who is a member of Nottingham & Derby Hot Air Balloon Club. The club is currently looking to expand.

Members take turns being on the chase crew as well as flying in the basket. For further details about how to get involved phone 0115-8541028 or visit www.facebook.com/ ndhabc

County Council and Go Ultra Low partners take next steps to electric future

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£50million Boost for Ashfield’s Town Centres

Nottinghamshire County Council on standby to do its 'grit' Discover Nottinghamshire County Markham Moor and Newark. hours on the road, much of Nottinghamshire, and it is a high priority for Council is doing its ‘grit’ to prepare for the winter ahead as gritters prepare to go out on the county’s roads.

From 1 October, gritting teams will go on lowrisk standby from one of Nottinghamshire’s four depots at Gamston, Bilsthorpe,

The county council’s 30 gritting lorries will then be placed on full-time standby from 1 November until 1 April.

2018 saw gritting teams complete 59 gritting runs, spread 3,359 tonnes of salt and spend a total of over 400

this in the early hours of the morning.

Councillor John Cottee, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities and Place Committee, said: “Winter preparations are well and truly underway across

us every year.

“Our gritting teams face tough conditions year-on-year and are out on our county’s roads to ensure that Nottinghamshire is a safe place to live and travel through.

“The last few years have shown that winter weather can be unpredictable, and it is a high priority for us to be well prepared for whatever the conditions bring.”

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Ashfield

Photography Competition

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Nottinghamshire set to benefit from new pothole filling machine An innovative new machine is improving the way potholes and roads are being repaired in Nottinghamshire as part of a £1.75m investment in new highways equipment by Nottinghamshire County Council.

The Roadmaster has been out on the County’s roads this summer and has already made a big impact, allowing Via East Midlands, who

manages Nottinghamshire’s highways network on behalf of the county council, to make high quality repairs and ensure that less potholes develop on Nottinghamshire’s roads.

A successful trial of the machinery has been taking place and the county council has now agreed to purchase a brand-new Roadmaster to be delivered ahead of the spring.

The Roadmaster is an all-in-one spray injection chip patching system. It treats surface defects effectively, sealing the target area, filling cracking and removing potholes whilst regulating the surface. It produces a better finish and it reduces the likelihood of road repairs failing prematurely.

Councillor John Cottee, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities and Place Committee chairman at Nottinghamshire County Council said: “We’ve been delighted with the positive impact that the new equipment has had on our repairs so far, providing us with another tool to repair and prevent road surface deterioration in the County and significantly improving productivity.

“Road repairs and resurfacing is one of our top priorities and this £1.75m is a long-term investment to save more money further down the line whilst improving the quality of road repairs, increasing productivity and extending the life expectancy of our roads and is another example of our continuing investment in the network.

“The new Roadmaster we have on order is due to be with us by the spring. It has a higher specification than the machine we’re currently using, including an integrated roller to provide an even better finish.”

The Roadmaster allows relatively large areas of carriageway to be treated quickly meaning that teams can pull in more lower priority repairs in

the process, slowing down the rate at which our roads deteriorate and reducing the need for future re-visits to the same locations.

In addition, the council are introducing mechanised patching, where new and existing equipment will be used together to make patching of larger areas of road, where the road surface has suffered significant deterioration, economically viable and also carry out deeper structural repairs. This will improve the quality of ride for road users as well as the appearance.

The use of both types of equipment across Nottinghamshire will be prioritised and depend on factors such as the type of road and nature of the repair needed, with existing methods of repair continuing across the network.

The county council will continue with its existing approaches to

fixing potholes, including find and fix repairs using either Viafix or patching, ensuring the highway remains safe for road users.

“We repaired more than 115,000 potholes in 2018 following a harsh winter and almost 70,000 this year to date. Potholes are a major concern for residents and we’ve listened to this,” added Coun Cottee.

“These methods provide us with two new tools in our armoury when it comes to tackling and preventing potholes in the county, further ensuring that we can make the right repair at the right time.”

A £20m cash pot was set up by the county council in 2018 to invest in Nottinghamshire’s roads.

Rushcliffe bowls players celebrate as newly qualified coaches Members of a bowls club are celebrating after securing their first qualifications as coaches that will encourage more players to get involved in the sport.

Maurice Price, Richard Bailey, Val Finch, Sue Bailey, Meryl Hudson and Richard Teare from Rushcliffe Indoor Bowls Club have all achieved their Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Bowls.

The six members received support from Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Coach Scholarship Scheme last year with 50 per cent support towards the

training costs, match funded by the English Indoor Bowling Association.

It will mean they can now offer more coaching sessions and will be running taster sessions at their Rushcliffe Arena base in the coming months to recruit new members.

Deputy Leader Cllr Debbie Mason met the group to congratulate them on their first step of the coaching ladder.

The club’s Publicity Officer Irene Herod was delighted the players have now achieved the qualification.

She said: “This will really help more potential players of

all ages to get involved and come and have a go at the sport. Well done to the coaches, they can’t wait to get going and welcome more new players to the club.

“We offer friendly and league matches, internal competitions and social bowling sessions as well as coaching and a dedicated junior section.

“Anyone wishing to join us to have a taster session or to play in our local leagues should email irene.herod@btconnect.com or call 0115 933 5202.”

The news follows investment from Rushcliffe Borough Council last year that saw a new laser levelled floor and carpet to make games faster and fairer at the Arena facility.

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Plans to consult on

changes to Nuthall Bus Gate Nottinghamshire County Council’s Communities and Place Committee has today agreed proposals to consult with residents on plans to make changes to the current Traffic Regulation Order Bus Gate on Nottingham Road in Nuthall. The consultation will look at changing the operational times from 4pm to 6pm Monday to Friday to at all times and to include an exemption of residents who register their vehicles as part of a permit scheme. Councillor

John Cottee, Committee Chair for Communities and Place said: “The bus gate was first introduced in 2003 to provide priority for westbound buses at the A610 Nuthall roundabout during weekday evening periods.

“It currently consists of a short section of road which provides direct access to Nuthall roundabout from the junction of Nottingham Road and Roland Avenue at the edge of the Horsendale estate.

During the hours of 4pm to

6pm Monday to Friday, use of this section in a westbound direction by vehicles other than buses and pedal cycles is prohibited. “We know that many vehicles contravene the restrictions which causes significant delays for local people and bus operators and the County Council is keen to work to improve this.”

Councillors agreed today to undertake consultation with residents this Autumn with a view to changing the Bus Gate to become enforceable

County Council working closely with partners to help

protect Arnold homes and businesses from future flood risk With this summer’s excessive rainfall, Nottinghamshire County Council and partners have been working hard to protect homes and businesses from future flood risk.

In June, the Arnold area was hit with torrential rain when 92mm fell in just 3 days, more than the average rainfall for the entire month.

This excessive rainfall resulted in 24 homes and 20 businesses suffering serious flooding. As Lead Local Flood Authority, Nottinghamshire County Council worked closely with Gedling Borough Council and Severn Trent Water to react quickly and

offer assistance to all those affected. The County Council initiated and co-ordinated the emergency planning response and Gedling Borough Council and Severn Trent Water attended the site immediately following the event to assist residents and inspect drainage assets. Investigation work revealed that on the evening of the 12 June, a surface water storage area upstream of the event reached full capacity and broke its bank allowing excess surface water to run overland causing significant flood damage to properties downstream.

A number of properties were flooded internally and many gardens had garden sheds and fences damaged.

The area affected forms part of the wider Upper Daybrook

catchment which has been the focus of an in-depth study lead

by Nottinghamshire County Council, in conjunction with Severn Trent Water and Gedling Borough Council, after securing £99,000 of Local Levy funding in January 2018. It is hoped that the study, which is due to be completed at the end of this year, will identify ways to improve the surface water management system.

Councillor Phil Rostance, Vice-Chairman of Communities and Place Committee for Nottinghamshire County Council, said “We know flooding can be devastating for those affected and that’s why we are doing such an extensive study to identify how we can improve the flood management systems in place in Arnold to reduce the risk of something like this happening again and to ensure residents' homes and business properties are as protected as possible.”

24 hours seven-days a week.

If there is support for the new operating times of the bus gate, residents would be able to purchase a £25 annual permit for cars registered to their home address to allow them to continue using the route.

The benefits of the new timings would ensure reducing the impact of extra vehicles on the Horsendale estate by using Nottingham Road as an alternative to the A610 along with improving bus journey times.

Further information direct to local householders will follow with more information on how to get involved.

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Rushcliffe Borough Council joins

partners in commitment to better mental health Rushcliffe Borough Council has signed up to Public Health England’s (PHE) Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health to promote the wider health initiative. This will see the authority work closely with PHE to take significant steps towards the promotion of good mental health and the prevention of associated issues in Rushcliffe communities.

They are one of 74 organisations representing across all sectors that have now signed up to commit to action to make mental health a priority.

The Concordat will include drawing on the expertise of those who have experienced mental health problems and further identify solutions and promote equality for those who are seeking support. Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Debbie Mason and Chief Executive Kath Marriott were delighted to today receive acknowledgement from the PHE of the partnership.

Cllr Mason said: “We are proud to have partnered with Public Health England and committed to taking action on the promotion of good mental health and the prevention of mental health problems.

“Initiatives in Rushcliffe, such as Rushcliffe Roots, have already demonstrated our focus on positive mental health and this Concordat provides resources to assist us in our continued efforts across the Borough.” Lily Makurah, national lead for public mental health at PHE, said: “The Prevention Concordat for Better Mental Health exists to help communities prevent mental health problems and promote good mental health.

“Through local and national action across sectors we can all contribute to improving mental health and wellbeing, improve outcomes and reduce stigmas for everyone. “We’re delighted that Rushcliffe Borough Council have joined the growing list of signatories.”

The recently published NHS long term plan highlighted the need for a better balance between a system focused on detecting and treating illnesses, with one that also

predicts and prevents poor health, including mental health. Signatories to the Concordat recognise the need to contribute to improve mental health and wellbeing and reduce stigma and facilitating local and national action.

Notts County Council committed to reducing single use plastic Nottinghamshire County Council continues to reduce its reliance on single use, disposable plastic across the organisation as developments are underway for a new Corporate Environment Strategy. In March 2018 Nottinghamshire County Council unanimously agreed to reduce its reliance on single use plastics (SUP).

Over the past 17 months a number of changes have been implemented, particularly across Council catering outlets. The introduction of reusable coffee cups across Council building canteens has already resulted in a reduction in cup and lid usage of approximately 13,000 year on year. The reusable coffee cup scheme was incentivised for staff through introducing discounts for anyone using reusable cups rather than single use cups.

Biodegradable takeaway cartons, PET recyclable salad boxes and wooden stirrers for hot drinks have also been introduced across all Council sites. Furthermore, water machines within staff areas no longer have plastic cups available which will result

in reducing the annual usage of plastic cups by 40,000.

Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to continuing its reduction of SUP across its catering outlets, stating that all take away cutlery available in Council catering outlets will be biodegradable by the end of 2019. Nottinghamshire County Council Chairman for the Communities and Place Committee, John Cottee said: “As a local authority we are committed to reducing single use plastic. We buy products and services locally and want to encourage our supply chain and other public bodies to make a similar commitment.

“The dangers of single use plastic to our environment, especially our oceans, is a global concern. But small changes can make a real difference. Our residents actively recycle single use plastics and we will continue to work closely with Veolia, our waste contractors, to try and maximise the amount of plastic and other materials which can be recycled in the county. “We are currently developing

a new Corporate Environment Strategy with the intention of setting a carbon neutral target date for Nottinghamshire County Council.

This commitment will be integrated into our four-year plan ‘Your Nottinghamshire, Your Future’, with a strategy to be approved and implemented by Summer 2020.” Approximately 95% of all waste collected in the county is now diverted from landfill, with the majority or residual waste now sent for energy recovery. Veolia, Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste contractors, operate within strict legislative parameters and have full “Duty of Care” audit trails on all waste handled, ensuring that no plastic (or other waste) is released into the environment.

To find out more about recycling in your local area visit www.nottinghamshire. gov.uk/recycling.

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County Council and Go Ultra Low

partners take next steps to electric future Nottinghamshire County Council is working in partnership with Nottingham (lead authority) and Derby City Councils to deliver the Go Ultra-Low Programme which aims to create a major change in the number of ultra-low emission cars and vans on the roads. The objectives are to significantly improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions and create

opportunities for the growth of electric car manufacturing.

The Nottingham Go Ultra Low programme is funded by £6.1m grant from the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). Each element of the programme will be expanded into the county wherever this is possible. £2m of the grant has been has been earmarked for expanding the public electric vehicle charging

infrastructure to create an area wide network across Nottinghamshire, Nottingham and Derby area by 2020.

Locations that will form part of the charging network will be made publicly available for 24 hours every day.

Work is currently taking place to identify potential locations and assess their feasibility and a number of potential sites have been proposed

for inclusion in the electric vehicle charging network.

Currently, 91 public electric charge points have been installed in the county in thirteen different locations.

Two rapid electric vehicle charge points have recently been installed in the public car park at County Hall and it is proposed that more charging points are installed at suitable County Council properties, such as visitor attractions to expand the charging network.

In addition, work is under way to expand the County Council’s electric pool cars and vans.

Local businesses or voluntary organisations may be able to apply for grants of up to £25,000 to help pay for the installation of electric charging points at their workplaces for their staff and visitors. Additional advice or loans may also available to help organisations introduce low-emission vehicles into their fleets.

Councillor John Cottee, Communities and Place Committee Chairman said: “The County Council and its partners are committed to supporting the Go Ultra Low Programme to help make its ambitions a reality.

We are promoting the introduction and

Newark town centre lines up £25million regeneration boost!

Newark has been chosen to receive up to £25million from the government-awarded Towns Fund.

Led by Newark and Sherwood District Council, detailed proposals will now be drawn up with the local community, businesses and local leaders, to transform the town’s economic growth prospects with a focus on improved transport, broadband connectivity, skills and culture. The ambition is to ‘re-imagine’ the town, maximise the positives of its independent shops, tourist offer and assets and its historic centre and architecture.

Proposals will be drawn up to

address the severe effects of retail decline, vacant shops, anti-social behaviour, service an appropriate night-time economy and provide new residential and family offers to the town.

Council deputy leader and economic development committee chairman, Keith Girling, said: “We will be working on a regeneration programme which will match our vision and ambition to revamp and breathe new life into Newark town centre.

“We are looking forward to shaping our proposals with residents, businesses, shoppers in line with the central government’s new towns

fund deal, to re-imagine the town’s future development.”

Newark has been chosen as one of 100 places across the UK to have been invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-millionpound Town Deals.

In making the announcement Newark MP and Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick, said: “Ensuring that prosperity and opportunities are available to everyone in this country, not just those in London or our biggest cities, is at the heart of the mission of this government. “We want to level-up our great towns, raising living standards

and ensuring they can thrive with transformative investment in transport, technology, skills and culture.

“I will now work with local people from the 100 communities announced today to agree proposals to invest up to £25 million in each place.

I hope these deals will provide the investment and the impetus for long-term renewal ensuring each town can look to the future with a new optimism.”

use of electric vehicles, expanding the charging infrastructure on council premises for public use, supporting local businesses and voluntary organisations in environment, with the benefits introducing electric vehicles being enjoyed now and in the and charging points in their future.” workplaces. “ T h e advantages can be enjoyed by everyone: lower costs involved with the maintenance and upkeep of electric vehicles and fewer emissions which leads to significantly improved air quality. These improve ments will help us to create a more sustainable

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£50million Boost for Ashfield’s Town Centres Kirkby and Sutton town centres are set to receive a huge financial boost.

Each will receive £25million in news the Leader of the Council Jason Zadrozny has hailed as a long-overdue boost. For the last year we have been working with Martin Rigley MBE and the Discover Ashfield Board, alongside local businesses to promote our ambition.

Councillor Jason Zadrozny has praised Council officers for bringing together our Town Teams and creating confidence in our vision and plans for the future of our towns which are set to transform the future of

Kirkby and Sutton. Councillor Zadrozny said: “I am delighted that the hard work and ambition of our Council has been recognised with our successful bids.

“I have been working with Council officers over the past year to fight for much needed funding. Everyone knows that our town centres have been overlooked for too long.

When I took over as Leader of the Council improving our town centres was a main priority for us.

“This news is the culmination of a huge team effort from so many people. Make no mistake that without our

vision and ambition we would not be in a position to secure this once-in-a-lifetime funding, it is a long overdue boost.

“In Kirkby, this money is on top of the £14million for our new leisure destination including two swimming pools. In Sutton, we also have bids in for High Street Heritage Action Zone Fund of up to £3m and the Future High Streets Fund of up to £25m.

“With 1,800 jobs set to come to Summit Park in the near future and a many more exciting projects across the district, this really is ‘boomtime’ for Ashfield.”

Fly-tipping hits Retford high street Bassetlaw District Council took its campaign to reduce fly-tipping to Retford Town Centre with another hardhitting and thought provoking display.

The Council is highlighting just how much fly-tipping is dumped on its streets, in its laybys and on country lanes by displaying a collection of flytipping in prominent locations around the district.

Retford was the latest town to see just how much waste is dumped in Bassetlaw on average each day and officers were on hand to inform the public of how serious a problem fly-tipping is and what they can do to help tackle it.

On average, it costs the Bassetlaw TaxPayer more than £115,000 each year to clean up fly-tipping and between April 2018 and March 2019, there were 1,987 individual incidents reported and cleared.

Cllr Julie Leigh, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Bassetlaw District Council, said; “Unfortunately, flytipping is on the increase nationally,

especially in rural districts such as Bassetlaw, and the cost is being picked up by us the tax payer. Fly-tipping is a criminal offence and there is no excuse or justification for it.”

Through this campaign the Council is trying to spread the message that it’s ‘your rubbish and your responsibility’. Whether you dispose of it yourself at one of the Household Recycling Centres or pay someone to take it away for you, it is your responsibility to ensure that it is disposed of correctly.

Retford Ward members, have also committed their support for the campaign with Councillors Sue Shaw, James Anderson, Helen Richards and Claire Plevin all helping to highlight the negative impact fly-tipping is having on our community financially and the strain it has on our

services. They hope that this campaign will make people think a little more about how they get rid of their waste.

Residents and businesses who wish to use waste removal companies can check if they are properly licenced to dispose of their waste. Waste carrier’s licences can be checked on the Environment Agency website https:// environment.data.gov.uk/ public-register/view/index Residents can help to reduce fly-tipping by: • Taking their waste to the Household Recycling Centres. Residents can view more information about the items accepted at Household Recycling Centres by visiting nottinghamshire.gov.uk • Using a licensed waste carrier. If residents employ someone to remove their waste, they should always ask to see a waste carrier license

and ask for a receipt. If their waste is found to have been fly-tipped, residents could be liable for a fine of up to £5,000 and have to pay for the clean-up costs.

• Reporting fly-tipping. If residents see a fly-tip taking place, please try to collect the following information: The date, time and location of the fly-tip, the registration number and a description of the vehicle, a description of the person dumping the waste.

• Residents can report flytipping in confidence on the Council’s website, bassetlaw. gov.uk or by calling the Environmental Health team on 01909 533 533.

• Residents can also book a Bulky Waste Collection through the Council by visiting bassetlaw.gov.uk/ bulkywaste. Collections start at £12.50 per item and £9 for each additional item.

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Final consultation underway for Minerals Plan A six-week consultation A wide range of other sections of the plan and in the correct format. on the final approach to the Minerals Local Plan for Nottinghamshire is now underway. The Plan looks at what is needed for future minerals development in the county up to 2036, as well as the location of future sites and the social and environmental impacts of mineral working.

The consultation, which will close on Friday, October 11, 2019, will ask stakeholders including local residents, mineral companies and local councils, to consider the Plan and focus on whether it is legally compliant and considered sound. It will provide the planning policy blueprint against which all proposals for new minerals development will be assessed.

Minerals are used to build everything around us our homes, roads, schools and workplaces, as well as to generate the heat and electricity we need.

Nottinghamshire is rich in a wide range of minerals, including sand and gravel, gypsum and brick clay, whilst other materials such as building stone, silica sand, and oil are also prevalent.

minerals are vital for our manufacturing, food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries and agriculture.

Indeed, almost all aspects of our material well-being depend to one degree or another on minerals.

The Minerals Local Plan has already gone through a series of informal and formal public consultation stages.

This is the final draft before an independent examination is considered in spring/ summer 2020 which will lead to a decision by the Secretary of State. Following the Secretary of State’s decision, the Plan can then be adopted by the County Council. A guidance note on making representations is available on the County Council’s website and individuals and organisations are encouraged to submit representations online via our interactive consultation system as this will allow people to add representations to specific

Electronic or paper submissions will also be accepted. Councillor Phil Rostance, Vice Chairman of the Communities and Place Committee at Nottinghamshire County Council, said that people’s views were important so that the county council can strike the best balance between the wide range of local, environmental and commercial interests that mineral extraction proposals often affect.

Cllr Rostance added: “We have listened carefully to the needs of the minerals industry and the concerns of local residents to help us prepare an up-to-date Minerals Local Plan.

“Our aim is to ensure that our county can provide a steady and adequate supply of minerals over the next 16 years, by allocating the right number of quarries in the correct locations whilst providing adequate protection to communities and the environment.

“The latest formal consultation will be the final opportunity for people to give their views before submitting it to the Government for an independent examination. “I hope people will respond to make sure that we can achieve a sound and workable plan for the future.”

View the Minerals Local Plan here https:// www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-andenvironment/minerals-local-plan/new Guidance notes on the Plan https://www. nottinghamshire.gov.uk/media/2315448/ guidance-note.pdf

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Country park wins much loved status Gedling Country Park has been awarded a ‘much loved’ park status in a national competition to find the UK’s best park.

This summer's UK's Best Park award, organised by the Fields in Trust, has seen all-time high numbers of nominations and a record votes tally, with 36,832 park users casting votes to help decide the UK's Best Park 2019.

In the East Midlands, 17 local parks and green spaces were nominated for the award. These nominations were then championed by park users, communities, Friends of groups, landowners and elected representatives as part of the public vote.

Following close of voting, the top four parks with the most votes received the ‘Much Loved’ status that included Gedling Country Park. The park will receive a certificate to recognise

the support of the people who voted for it.

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said “I’m delighted Gedling Country Park has been granted 'Much Loved' status after it came in the top four parks in the entire East Midlands when the votes had been counted.

This award by Fields in Trust is yet another recognition of Gedling Country Park as a stunning jewel in the crown of Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands.

Thank you to all of you who took the time to vote for our beautiful park”

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Newark town centre lines up £25million regeneration boost!

Newark has been chosen to receive up to £25million from the governmentawarded Towns Fund, it has been announced today.

Led by Newark and Sherwood District Council, detailed proposals will now be drawn up with the local community, businesses and local leaders, to transform the town’s economic growth prospects with a focus on improved transport, broadband connectivity, skills and culture.

The ambition is to ‘reimagine’ the town, maximise the positives of its independent shops, tourist offer and assets and its historic centre and architecture.

Proposals will be drawn up to address the severe effects of retail decline, vacant shops, anti-social behaviour, service an appropriate nighttime economy and provide new residential and family offers to the town.

Council deputy leader and economic development

committee chairman, Keith Girling, said: “We will be working on a regeneration programme which will match our vision and ambition to revamp and breathe new life into Newark town centre.

“We are looking forward to shaping our proposals with residents, businesses, shoppers in line with the central government’s new towns fund deal, to reimagine the town’s future development.”

Newark has been chosen as one of 100 places across the UK to have been invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-million-pound Town Deals.

In making the announcement Newark MP and Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick, said: “Ensuring that prosperity and opportunities are available to everyone in this country, not just those in London or our biggest cities, is at the heart of the mission of this government.

“We want to level-up our great towns, raising living standards and ensuring they can thrive with transformative investment in transport, technology, skills and culture.

“I will now work with local people from the 100 communities announced today to agree proposals to invest up to £25 million in each place.

I hope these deals will provide the investment and the impetus for long-term renewal ensuring each town can look to the future with a new optimism.”

Shop front funding transforms businesses in Rushcliffe Businesses across Rushcliffe have transformed their appearance on the high street and made essential improvements to their shop fronts thanks to funding available from Rushcliffe Borough Council.

Business owners across the Borough have received support from the Shop Front Improvement Grant, which assists businesses to match contributions to improvements, up to the value of £5,000.

Recipients of the grant include Cut N Curl in East Leake who installed a new door and double-glazing and Scissor Happy in Bingham who invested in new signage.

White Rabbit Teahouse in West Bridgford also benefited, using artificial flowers to create a floral frontage for their Tudor Square property.

Any high street businesses based anywhere in Rushcliffe can now apply for the grant. Find out more about eligibility via the

authority’s website: https:// w w w. r u s h c l i f f e . g o v. u k / business/supportingbusiness/ businesssupport/ Piano Radcliffe in Radcliffe on Trent are also among those who have benefitted from the grant, installing a new awning along the shop front to allow visitors to embrace alfresco dining in the summer months.

Manager of Piano Radcliffe Katie Shaw said: “The Shop Front Improvement Grant contribution has enabled our valued customers to return to Piano time and again to enjoy surroundings as high quality as our food and service.

“The grant has helped us transform the area at the front of the business, really setting us apart as an

attractive place to eat and drink. “We would thoroughly recommend that any business making changes to their shop front consider applying for the support the grant can provide.”

Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Business and Transformation Cllr Andy Edyvean said: “I am thrilled that so many businesses have already taken advantage of this brilliant scheme that can assist with the renovation, redesign or general improvement of their shop front.

“The grant not only enables businesses to make necessary changes, but also offers the potential to rejuvenate their shop front and improve experiences for their customers.”

Social care work opportunities on offer at careers event

Job seekers and students from across the city and county considering careers in social care are invited to attend a specialised careers event next month.

The Social Care Experience is open to people of all ages from 12pm to 3pm on Tuesday, 8 October, at the Morningside Arena, Leicester.

The event, run by our Inspired

to Care team and Leicester City Council, aims to inspire people to consider a career in adult social care.

More than 30 employers from across the city, county and

Rutland, with vacancies in all areas of social care; including older people, mental health services and learning and physical disability services will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate the value of pursuing a career in care.

Those who attend will also get the chance to take part in workshops on dementia, autism and practical social care skills. There will also be interactive activities, demonstrations, a film and photography exhibition

and opportunities to talk to people in front line care roles about their roles and career journeys. Adult social care has a lot to offer and across Leicestershire people working in social care are making a real difference to people’s lives. “This event is an ideal opportunity to meet with experienced professionals who will provide an insight into working in the care sector.

“I would urge young people and adults to take advantage of the opportunities available.

Come along and find out how you might be able to move into work. Person:Councillor Richard Blunt, cabinet member for adult social care The Social Care Experience is not just for those looking to get into social care work now.

It also focusses on the future workforce. The morning will see around 300 GCSE and further education students attending to gain an insight into what it is really like to

work in care by taking part in activities and speaking to local care professionals.

By delivering a sector specific careers and recruitment event all in the same venue, we are able to inspire the younger generation to understand the great careers options available for them when they are ready to leave school, and also give our care providers the opportunity to advertise their current live vacancies to local residents. “Health care is the highest forecast expansion demand sector in our region, with 20,000 more jobs anticipated by 2023.

It is essential that we raise the profile of careers with students, parents and teachers to help our employers meet their staffing requirements in the future.

Person:Councillor Mustafa Malik, Leicester City Council’s assistant city mayor for jobs skills and communities

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New Range of Belvoir Ciders Celebrate Family Roots A selection of four new smallbatch artisan ciders, inspired by the Duchess of Rutland’s family connections with the Welsh Marches, is now on sale at The Fuel Tank in Belvoir Castle’s Engine Yard retail village.

International award-winning artisan cider producer Celtic Marches Beverages from

Herefordshire was specially commissioned to develop Belvoir Castle’s new offer.

The four ciders are each named after the Duchess and her three daughters.

Emma, Duchess of Rutland, explains: “I was brought up on the Herefordshire/ Radnorshire border and my daughters recall fondly childhood visits to their grandparents in Mid Wales.

So it was important to me to celebrate our heritage, as well as paying tribute to the exquisite cider apples produced in my family’s a n c i e n t orchards.

“As a young woman, I enjoyed my first taste of cider at the Three Counties

Show in Malvern; a lasting memory which brings us to this exciting endeavour. This family, female-led, artisan cider producer is the perfect pairing to celebrate each of the ladies who currently reside at Belvoir Castle. Each cider has been carefully crafted to reflect our very individual personalities. I am delighted with the result.”

The Duchess of Rutland Herefordshire Cider is a traditional apple cider, staying true to its roots in the Welsh Marches. It is meticulously balanced, with a rich apple nose, full body and is sophisticatedly smooth. RRP £4.95 per 500ml bottle.

Lady Alice Manners Mango cider is a blend of craft cider and exotic mango. Bursting with flavour, its lightly balanced sweetness gives it a tantalising finish. RRP £5.25 per 500ml bottle.

Lady Eliza Manners Strawberry & Lime cider offers complexity. A delicate balance of fresh strawberry sweetness is complemented by the citrus zing of the lime. Both flavours work

effortlessly to balance each other and are mellowed by the classic blend of cider apples.

RRP £5.25 per 500ml bottle.

Lady Violet Manners Wild Berries cider is full of the flavours of the quintessential British hedgerow.

With a deep crimson hue, a delicate strawberry nose and wonderful afternotes of the blackberry finish. RRP £5.25 per 500ml bottle.

Collette Cumbes, Account Manager, Celtic Marches Beverages Ltd, says: “It’s not every day that you get invited to create a range of ciders for a Duchess and her daughters. Creating the personalised cider flavours has been a lot of fun, with a great deal of involvement from their namesakes.

The artisan nature of our small batch production also resonates with the ethos of Belvoir Castle’s Engine Yard and its celebration of local producers and community.”

Celtic Marches Beverages Ltd is a self-sustaining cider farm with 200 acres of orchards producing vegan, gluten-free ciders, assigned Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) by the European Union to protect regional

foods that have a specific quality, reputation or other characteristics attributable to that area. The full range of Belvoir Ciders is now on sale in The Fuel Tank cafe and restaurant at Belvoir Castle’s Engine Yard retail village.

Discover Ashfield Photography Competition

Discover Ashfield promotes Ashfield in a positive manner. Increasing pride and aspirations within the community, improving the vibrancy of our town centres, encouraging and promoting inward investment and supporting the tourism and visitor economy in Ashfield.

If you are a local amateur photographer and want to help promote and increase awareness of Discover Ashfield then our photography competition is for you!

Ashfield is a great place to

live, work, shop and visit. We are looking for you to share your photographs that capture your experiences in Ashfield.

There are four categories to enter: • Well-being • People • Place • Business The images could capture your place of work, a community group or club, local event, sports club, historical site or one of our many outdoor spaces. Winners of each category will receive a £100

in high street vouchers and the best images will also feature on the Discover Ashfield web site, Ashfield Matters and other promotional material throughout the year.

You can enter up to a maximum of three photographs each being a minimum size of 2mb.

The closing date for entries is Friday 18th October 2019.

Winners will be announced on Tuesday 5th November 2019.

Enter now at: w w w. a s h f i e l d . g o v. u k / photographycompetition

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Keyworth Councillors’ Community Support Scheme Grants help local groups

Volunteer groups in Keyworth and the Wolds have been awarded funding from Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Community Support Scheme assisting a Young People’s Centre and local Women’s Institute Group with much needed investment for projects.

Cabinet members Cllrs Rob Inglis and Andy Edyvean and Cllr John Cottee, all ward councillors for the local area, each selected funding towards the Keyworth Young People’s Centre and Willoughby-onthe-Wolds Women’s Institute.

The Centre were able to purchase a new football table and games console, that were amongst the most wanted items by users and the WI were assisted with the cost of a day trip to the national learning centre in Oxfordshire.

Chris Seager, Youth Worker at the centre thanked the councillors for their support and funding, enabling them to buy new equipment that will assist further social and recreational activities for local young people.

He said: “Through the fund raising efforts of the young

people here and a partnership with our local councillors we were able to raise enough money to buy the new equipment for the centre.

“It has been a really great project from start to finish with a wide range of the young people getting involved.

“Because it’s something that has been chosen by them, they have a real sense of achievement and success from their efforts and hard work.

“Thanks again to councillors Inglis, Edyvean and Cottee for their support with this project!”

The Chair of the WI Christine Hull described the support as “fabulous”.

She said: “We were so grateful to receive a Community Grant funding from our three Borough Councillors.

“We could finally arrange this trip which had been previously financially restrictive for some of our members.

“We all had a truly fantastic day and we cannot thank

Council committed to supporting armed forces children with special educational needs and disabilities Nottinghamshire County Council is adopting the principles of a partnership between local authorities and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), to better support the children of armed forces personnel with special educational needs and disabilities.

The Council recognises that having a consistent education for children of Service

families can be a challenge, following the relocation of their parents, particularly where children have special requirements.

Councillor Philip Owen, Children and Young people’s Committee Chairman said: “Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to reducing, to an absolute minimum, the amount of time that children of Service Personnel are out of school.

I’m pleased that we are adopting the principles of this partnership between councils and the Ministry of Defence, which will help to achieve this. “ T h i s commitment is part of the C o u n c i l ’s ongoing recognition of the value

of the men and women who protect and serve the UK, who deserve the best possible service from local government.

We aim to ensure that the support their children receive is the very best it can be.”

The partnership includes a commitment to monitor the amount of time service children with special needs and disabilities are out of school in local authority areas, and to work closely with the MOD to confirm relocation dates as far in advance as possible.

The partnership also involves local authorities sharing assessments of children’s needs to ensure continuity of care. Where school places cannot be found that meet the needs of a child, the partnership works together to try and provide appropriate solutions.

It is intended that the new group will act as an example of best practice to all local authorities of how to support Service children with special educational needs and disabilities.

them all enough.” Cllr Inglis said: “We consider it very important to support ideas that encourage social interaction amongst local community groups. “In the Youth Centre’s case, we were delighted to provide a joint contribution from our Community Grant funds to ensure they could make the purchases.

“If any there are any other projects within our Ward that need a funding contribution we ask groups to contact us

at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk.”

Cllr Edyvean added: “We were pleased we could make the difference to one of our local WI’s that enabled them to visit their college and enjoy an informative day.

“They certainly deserve something back for all their voluntary and fundraising work in the community.”

Cllr Cottee said: “We know how vital funding can be to local groups so they can pursue their activities that

increase people getting out and about and active in their local communities.

“It’s great to hear feedback that the groups really value the contributions we were able to make.” The Community Support Scheme allocates £1000 to each Councillor to spend in their ward for the benefit of their community.

Individuals or community groups in Rushcliffe that may benefit from the scheme can contact their local Councillor.

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10 tips for healthy eating out Whether it’s lunch with work colleagues or an evening celebrating with friends, most of us tend to eat less healthily when we eat in restaurants, pubs and cafes. Senior Dietitian Victoria Taylor offers her tips for eating out without overdoing it.Believe it or not, it is possible to eat, drink and be merry without overdoing it. Here are my tips for having a good time while keeping an eye on your waistline and good health.

1. How often are you eating out?.

A one-off meal out probably won’t make any difference to your health in the grand scheme of things, so enjoy it.

However, if it’s one of many, consider carefully how it fits into your overall diet. This could mean having a lighter meal in the evening, like soup or a sandwich, if you had a big meal earlier in the day. Or you could choose the healthiest

menu options to make the meal fit into your normal diet, rather than just going for your favourites.

2. Check what’s on the menu Don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant to adapt dishes One of the best ways to ensure you make healthy choices when eating out is to check the menu before you arrive, whether online or in person. It means you can choose your meal without others influencing you. Many larger restaurant chains offer nutritional information online.

3. How many courses?

The tendency when we eat out is to have more than we would at home. Sticking to just one course once you see what everyone else is having is hard. Decide before you begin if you are going to have a starter or a dessert, and which one you’ll find easier to decline. Having a coffee or cup of tea while others have

a pudding is a good way to round off a meal, or you could share a pudding with others.

4. Adapt your dishes Don’t be afraid to ask the restaurant to adapt dishes.

It’s not usually a problem to replace chips with a jacket potato, salad or vegetables.

You can also ask for no extra cheese, butter or oil, and to put sauces in a dish on the side.

5. Portion control. A small portion of saladIt can be easy to eat more than you intended when eating out.

If you don’t want to feel too stuffed, consider a starter (perhaps with a side order of vegetables), instead of a main course, or ask for a smaller portion.

6. Keep it lean. Choose dishes which are based on lean proteins like chicken or turkey (where you can remove the skin) or lean red meats like fillet of pork or beef. Avoid fattier cuts of

meat like belly pork or rump steak and remove any visible fat like the fat around the edge of a chop. Watch out for battered and deep fried dishes - even if the contents are lean (like chicken, fish, tofu or vegetables) the coating means they will come with lots of extra fat and calories.

7. A bit on the side Having a coffee or cup of tea while others have a pudding is a good way to round off a meal. Having a good helping of vegetables with your meal will add vitamins, minerals and fibre and help you towards your five a day, but beware vegetables that come with added butter, cheese sauce or salt. Ask the server for more information and see if there are any healthier alternatives.

8. Be drink aware. Keeping alcoholic drinks within the guidelines is important, particularly if you are going to be socialising more than

stores, plus designer shopping outlets, regularly chosen by residents and visitors from the UK and abroad.

Many high-quality hotels and restaurants are listed. I searched for a restaurant that offers impressive cuisine and excellent service.

Myrtle Restaurant, located just off the world-famous King’s Road, adds an Irish influence to modern European cuisine. Myrtle Allen (19242018) was an Irish Michelinstarred head chef, writer, hotelier and teacher, who received numerous awards, including recognitions for Lifetime Achievements.

Proprietor and Head Chef is Anna Haugh. Anna is from Tallaght, Dublin and has approximately 20 years professional experience, which includes some 14 years working in London for celebrated and wellknown chefs. Anna’s

knowledge, skill and passion, for the culinary arts are exceptional.

Starters can include PotatoWrapped Clonakilty Black Pudding and Carrot Salad with Cais Na Tire cheese.

The Crispy Hen’s Egg Salad, Cashel Blue cheese dressing, arrives with grand presentation.

The complementing flavours are perfect for this starter choice, setting the taste buds for the following main course. Selections for mains have Oat-Crusted Hake from Cornish day-boats and Celeriac Pithivier, which are both very popular. The Roasted Beef Fillet, Burren Beef Stuffed Boxty proved an excellent choice for the main course. Served with tarragon and confit shallot jus, most certainly ‘Compliments to Chef’ are justly deserved.

Tender, succulent and flavoursome, this is a further regular selection for many diners. Desserts offer delights for everyone and include Dark Chocolate Tart, orange icecream. Passion Fruit Posset,

DINING AT: MYRTLE RESTAURANT

Chelsea is regarded as a most affluent area of South West London and is situated within the borough of Kensington

and Chelsea.

Sloane Square and Knightsbridge are amongst very popular locations, with exclusive

usual. Try not to exceed the recommended 2–3 units a day for women and 3–4 for men.

Don’t forget the calories that drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, can add. If you can, choose sugar-free drinks or water, and alternate these with any alcoholic drinks you are having.

9. Entertain at home. A dinner partyWe all enjoy eating out sometimes, but have you considered inviting family or friends round for a meal?

That way you can control what’s on the menu, and it’s

often cheaper, too. Ask your guests to bring a dish if you don’t want to be overwhelmed by cooking, although don’t forget to let them know if you want them to bring a healthier option.

10. Fancy a nibble?

Nibbles are always a very tempting option. It’s fine to indulge in a shortbread biscuit, or a chocolate sweet, but sticking to a regular pattern of meals and snacks will help to make sure you aren’t hungry between meals and help maintain your willpower.

grapefruit cream, oatcake, certainly does not disappoint and (reluctantly) brings the dining occasion towards a close. The Menu Du Jour is very popular and offers good value, with two or three courses and choices for each course.

Wines/drinks have an extensive range, with something for all palates.

Private dining is available, too. Many thanks to Sara for impeccable service throughout. A very much recommended restaurant.

Myrtle Restaurant 1A Langton Street, Chelsea, London SW10 0JL Tel: 44 (0) 20 7352 2411 Email: info@ myrtlerestaurant.com www.myrtlerestaurant.com

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the long haul holiday destinations where winter sun getaways will cost the least – and the most Long Haul Holiday Report ( w w w. p o s t o f f i c e . c o . u k / longhaul) reveals that while local price falls in half of 30 destinations surveyed will cushion the impact of sterling’s slide, UK visitors can expect to pay more than

last year in three-quarters of resorts and cities Tokyo, Cape Town and Bali offer the best value, but there are big falls in Antigua, 28 per cent cheaper than last year, and Dubai, where costs are down nine per cent

Far East favourites Vietnam and Malaysia feature in the best value top 10 but Thailand has fallen down the barometer table as prices rise 21 per cent in Phuket The impact of sterling’s slide in value has now extended beyond Europe into long haul holiday destinations, according to the 12th annual Post Office Travel Money Long Haul Holiday Report1, produced in partnership with long haul specialist Travelbag. While local price falls in half of the 30 destinations surveyed for the report will help to cushion the blow2, the weak pound means holidaymakers planning winter sun breaks can expect to pay more than a year ago in over three-

quarters of the resorts and cities featured.

The Long Haul Holiday Report barometer of costs for 10 typical tourist items, including meals and drinks, found that Japan (Tokyo), South Africa (Cape Town) and Bali (Kuta) remain the lowestpriced destinations. However, prices have risen in all three and Tokyo has regained the top spot from Cape Town.

The report names seven resorts where costs for UK visitors are lower than a year ago. Antigua tops that list and enters the 10 best value destinations in eighth place as a result.

Prices have fallen 28 per cent to £82, based on tourist costs in the island’s capital St John. Antigua is one of three Caribbean islands to register a fall in the cost of tourist staples.

The others are Saint Lucia (Rodney Bay, £110), which has risen eight places to 11th in the table after a 2.6 per cent drop in prices, and Tobago (Scarborough, £122), which moves up to 20th place with a 3.4 per cent fall. Prices

are also significantly lower in Dubai (Jumeirah Beach, 27th), down nine per cent to £150, while there are smaller falls in Mauritius (Grand Baie, 12th, down 2.1 per cent to £111), Vietnam (Hoi An, 4th, down 1.6 per cent to £75) and the Seychelles (down 2.3 per cent).

However, Mahé in the Seychelles (£188) remains the most expensive destination surveyed for this year’s report.

With the Rugby World Cup scheduled to start later this month, low prices in Tokyo are an encouraging sign for rugby enthusiasts planning visits to Japan during the tournament.

Although its barometer total has risen 4.7 per cent to £60, this is due to the weak pound because Tokyo is one of 15 destinations where local prices have fallen. Its moderate price rise means the Japanese capital has overtaken Cape Town to rate as best value in the 2019 report and is 42 per cent cheaper than in 2013 when the Post Office first surveyed prices in the city.

Cape Town, South Africa has dropped to second place

because its currency, the rand, has strengthened by 10 per cent year-on-year against sterling.

While local prices remain low, the weaker exchange rate means UK visitors are likely to find prices higher this winter. Despite this, Cape Town’s barometer total of £61 is less than half that in 11 other long haul destinations.

Although Bali (Kuta) has held on to its third position in the Post Office table, Travelbag researchers found that prices have risen by almost 13 per cent since last September and, at £72, the barometer basket now costs around £12 more than in the top two destinations.

Furthermore, fourth-placed Vietnam is hard on Bali’s heels and a 1.6 per cent fall in prices means that Hoi An (£75) has closed the gap and is less than £3 more expensive.

By contrast, Phuket in Thailand is one of two destinations in the 2019 survey where the Post Office found that prices have increased by over 20 per cent year-on-year.

A combination of rising local prices and the strong Thai baht have resulted in a 21 per cent increase in the prices that UK visitors will pay for tourist items in Phuket.

At £118, this has made Thailand 58 per cent pricier than Vietnam and 64 per cent more expensive than Bali and has seen the Thai island fall out of the top 10 destinations to 18th place. Elsewhere in the Far East, the Post Office found only small price rises in China (Beijing up 1.1 per cent to £119, 19th) and Singapore (up 2.8 per cent to £133, 24th) but an eight per cent rise in 10th-placed Malaysia (Penang, £89).

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Ruddington School creates permanent Walking Bus initiative A Ruddington school has reduce air pollution in the Rushcliffe Borough Council is made a trial ‘Walking Bus’ village and encourage local working with NHS Rushcliffe initiative permanent to help children to exercise more.

Clinical Commissioning Group and local community group Ruddington Mums on the programme that could now be replicated in other areas of Rushcliffe. Children from St Peter’s Junior School took part in their first ‘Walking Bus’ in June and now stroll to their school chaperoned by parents along a set route on a set timetable every school day.

The Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Debbie Mason said: “This is a wonderful volunteer led initiative and the responsible parents and guardians and their children must be praised for how they have embraced a more sustainable journey to school. “The scheme helps to alleviate traffic pollution and congestion issues in the village and it also gives the children a chance to exercise

in a controlled and supervised environment.

“We would encourage all schools in Rushcliffe to consider a method of active travel to school, such as walking or cycling so they too can reap the health and environmental benefits.”

Parent Laura Ratcliffe has liaised with local schools and volunteers to organise the initiative in Ruddington for

her two young daughters.

She said: “Our walking bus is an important part of many families’ mornings, providing children with a safe, healthy and reliable journey to school every morning.

“As we gain more volunteers we hope to explore new opportunities for our ‘Walking Bus’ to get even more children walking to school in Ruddington.”

Parents or guardians of children at St Peter’s Junior School in Ruddington can take part by emailing ruddingtonwalkingbus@ gmail.com Those interested in setting up a ‘Walking Bus’ in their town or village can email the authority’s Health Development Officer Alex Julian ajulian@rushcliffe.gov. uk.

Spooky Screenings coming to Sutton Sutton is set to turn spooky with a day of movies this October.

Following a successful summer programme of outdoor cinema screenings, Ashfield District Council is bringing two more to Sutton.

In partnership with Discover Ashfield, the Council is hosting the free to attend events on the Old Market Place Car Park, Sutton in Ashfield. The

event will be held on Saturday 26th October, kicking off with Disney’s Hocus Pocus at 2pm, followed by Hotel Transylvania 2 at 6pm.

Councillor Tom Hollis, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Health and Leisure said: “The outdoor cinema screenings we hosted across the District over the summer were a resounding success, bringing families out in huge

numbers. That’s why we’re very happy to be hosting more.

“Events like these are important as they bring communities together and also encourage footfall into the town centre.”

The screenings will be followed by the ‘Celebrate Halloween’ event at Idlewells Indoor Market on Thursday 31st October.

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Time for colder days and fright nights as Notts creeps into October As always there's still plenty to do in and around our fantastic City, so grab a mug of something warm and take a read of my pick of what's on...

Kicking it all off of course is the Goose Fair which returns to the Forest Recreation Ground to thrill and delight city residents and visitors with more than 500 attractions.

From the latest white knuckle rides for thrill seekers to the ever-popular family, children's and old-time rides ( 2-6 ) Dating back more than 700 years it is one of Europe's

largest travelling fairs. Dating back even further is the story of Robin Hood, join a unique immersive experience this October at Newstead Abbey (19) taking you back to a forest close to 12th Century Nottingham.

See local minstrels, artisans and characters.

Eat, drink and be merry. Learn a trade or two and meet the local man who would become a legend.

Prepare yourself for the scariest Halloween Nottingham has ever seen as Old Market Scare returns to the city for October half term.

T h e Halloweent h e m e d family fun begins on Friday 25 October 2019 and runs through to Thursday 31 October.

New for this year will be Horror Hotel, a live scare

maze in the style of a haunted Victorian hotel.

Visitors are invited to check in to the Horror Hotel - if they dare - where actors, dressed as spooky characters, provide the shocks and surprises as people navigate their way around the creepy old hotel.

This is a purpose built highend maze that offers new levels of fear across two floors and where the unquiet dead stalk the halls in a labyrinthine journey towards ‘Room 13’.

Join more ghostly goings on throughout the county with a Ghost Walk at Wollaton Hall (3/24) with stories of real encounters and unexplained happenings. For something a little less scary join their Pumpkin Trail (19 Oct 3 Nov). Voted the ‘most haunted building’ in the UK! Walk in the steps of those who were condemned, imprisoned and executed in years gone by at The Justice Museum (5,12,19,26 Oct) Meet the ghosts of Newstead Abbey (5,26 ) or little ones can join a monster hunt at Rufford Abbey (12 Oct - 3 Nov) Embark on an epic Halloween adventure with the Thoresby Academy of

Wizardry (19 Oct-3 Nov) and enjoy the frightfest atBelvoir Castle (28-31) There's also the annual Mayhem Film Festival at the Broadway Cinema (1013) with premieres, previews, special guests and midnight screenings, the festival showcases the best in horror, sci-fi and cult cinema, through feature films, short films and special events. And don't forget to pick up a Pumpkin at Maxey's Pumpkin Festival in Kirklington (5-31) Theres's plenty of activities, food, spooky gifts and the award winning Farm Shop.

Dark nights aren't just for ghost stories though - Explore the beautiful illuminated trail around Rufford Abbey's stunning gardens, marvel at the majestic trees and romantic ruins. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this magical environment. (18 Oct - 3 Nov) Now here's something I've always fancied trying; a fire walk! The sponsored event will help raise funds for the fabulous Maggie's Centre in Nottingham. Walk over hot coals to support people with cancer and their loved ones.

The fire walk takes place at Rushciffe Golf Club before their fireworks display so why not stick around for that too (26) There is so much choice when it comes to food and drink in Nottingham. I was invited along to the new Slug and Lettuce in the Market Square recently.

The venue which was for many years Yate's Wine Lodge has had a £415,000 refit and now looks completely different inside with botanical prints and neon hues. They offer a great menu including a traditional and alternative afternoon tea so why not give them a try.

The Beer and Cider Festival returns to its new home at the Motorpoint Arena ( 9-12) You can enjoy over a thousand different real ales (Not advisable in one go), two large outdoor areas, the Backstage Beer Garden, with brewery bars, food stalls and live music, and the Bolero Square Village which also offers bars, stalls and more live music!

There's also The Bramley Apple Festival to look forward to (19). Each year Southwell

celebrates the origins of the Bramley Apple. The festival attracts hundreds of local, national and international visitors.

A food and drink festival is held in Southwell Minster and incorporates all manner of apple-related products, fruit specialists, artisan producers and cookery demonstrations.

Throughout the town shops, businesses, Southwell Library, cafes, restaurants and local pubs take part in the occasion, with morris dancers adding to the atmosphere of this unique festival.

If you're a fan of artisan then you might want to give the Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle a visit to enjoy the hustle and bustle of market day (20). Expect a handpicked selection of food producers, handcrafters as well as the occasional street food vendors and entertainers!

Foodies can learn more about what they love at the School of Artisan Food. There are numerous courses taking place to make your stomach rumble including foraging (19-20), Beer and Cheese Tasting (13) and an Introduction to Patiseree (12).

What’s on at Carriages Carriages Café Platform 1 Newark Castle Station Newark NG24 1BL Tel 01636 676129 Tues 1st Oct - 2:30pm to 4pm - Free Event Departure Lounge Cafe An informal meeting to eat cake and drink tea and discuss death to try to take the fear out of the thoughts associated. Presented

by Hillary Rawson Fri 11th Oct - 2:30pm to 3:30pm- £5* Afternoon Talk “A walk around Dicken’s England” Presented by Dr. John Florance Sat 19th Oct - 9:30am to 11:30am - £15* “Mis-Guided Tour of Newark” “Don’t let facts get in the way of a good story” In an age where opinion is as valued

as fact this is a history tour, but not as you know it, and probably not exactly how it happened. So, keep your books and factual evidence, this is the complete (minus quite a lot of it) history of Newark! Includes Breakfast roll or cake and tea/coffee on arrival. Organised by Misguided Tours 24th 25th & 26th Oct - From 7:30pm - £15* Argent Theatre’s double bill We are very excited to welcome back Argent Theatre with 3 evenings of unmissable theatre.

This time with a double bill of: “Close to Croydon”

by Gillian Plowman and “Outdoor Pleasures” by Jean McConnell. Ticket includes interval table nibbles & Free parking. Presented by Argent Theatre

Fri 25th Oct - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - £5* “A Question of Identity” Author, book blogger and former psychologist, Anne Goodwin invites you to explore the concept of identity through extracts from classical and contemporary novels and from her first short story collection, Becoming Someone, wrapped up in a fun literary quiz. Presented by Anne Goodwin Thurs 31st Oct - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - £10* Halloween Night Poetry and literature evening with stories and more from Steve Cawte and Fiends (oops I mean friends!) Includes light bites. Organised by Steve Cawte Fri 1st Nov - 2:30pm to 3:30pm - £5* Afternoon Talk “More poems you learnt at

school” Presented by Dr. John Florance Sat 2nd Nov - 7:30pm/8pm to 10:30pm - £7* Live music An evening with Delicata.

Organised by Shirley Novak Sat 23rd Nov - 10am to 3pm - Free Event Christmas Market Our annual artisan market for beautiful gifts. Organised by Carriages Sat 23rd Nov - 7:30pm/8pm to 10:30pm - £7* Live music Fundraiser “Let summer come again” Organised by Shirley Novak Thurs 28th Nov - 7pm to 9:30pm - £10* Magic Fundraiser An evening of magic with David Fox. Presented by David Fox *Tickets available from Carriages

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Music lovers are going to enjoy this month too with so much to choose from. The annual Hockley Hustle takes place on 27th.

The Royal Concert Hall welcomes Aled Jones and Russel Watson (2), Roy and Buddy (21) Will Young (22) OMD (26) Van Morrison (28) and Shakespears Sister (31) There's a tribute festival taking place at Thoresby Hall (25-28) and if you're a fan of tribute acts then you'll love A Celebration of Luther Vandross (8), FastLove-A tribute to George Michael (19) You Win Again (27) and The Songs of Barry White (28) There's more music at The

Theatre Royal with visits from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (15 19 ) and The Sound of Music (29 Oct -2 Nov) There's drama in town as brilliant LIT continues at Nottingham Playhouse until 5th Oct and Prism, staring local lad Robert Lindsey (21-26 ) and what better way for kids to get their first taste of theatre than with The Gruffalo (10-13) This one sounds interesting - Pit your wits against JB Fletcher at Solve-Along-A Murder, She-Wrote, an interactive screening of the 80s classic at The Theatre Royal (28).

There's comedy coming to Notts too as Eddie Izzard

visits the Royal Concert Hall (9-10), Hancock & Co (14) and Andy Parsons visits The Playhouse (11) If you fancy something a little quieter then why not spend the evening under the stars at the Astronomy Star Party at Sherwood Pines (12 ). Spy the late autumn constellations in all their glory, along with colourful double stars, distant galaxies and sparking star clusters through powerful telescopes, or take part in a transformative wellbeing workshop.

Jamie Catto; founding member of nineties anthemic electronica band Faithless, is now leading inspirational workshops and

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one-on-one sessions.

‘Create your future’ takes place at the Crowne Plaza (11 ) The event is organised by the Sunita Passi Wellness Centre based at Belvoir Castle’s Engine Yard.

Jamie's talk is followed by a panel discussion with leaders from health, business and community and a Q&A with Elaine Godley, Laura Grant and Kate O’Brien.

Elaine is a well known Nottingham businesswoman.

Laura is the co-founder of freedomfoundationuk.org and Kate is a leading author.

Finally, time keeping has never been my strong point but a visit to The museum of Time

Keeping is always interesting - catch their celebration of all things vintage and retro at Vintage Times, featuring classic cars, pre-war radios, vintage clothes, restored jukeboxes, and much more.

Food will be available on site from Big D's BBQ and Grill, with Southwell School's Jazz Band performing in the ballroom (12) As always, don't forget the history right here on your doorstep.

You can learn all about it while taking

HUGH CORNWELL announces November & December 2019 – UK Tour playing

NOTTINGHAM – Rescue Rooms on Wednesday 27th November!

The Gig Cartel presents Hugh Cornwell Electric The Monster Tour.

'Golden Brown, Strange Little Girl, Always The Sun, Peaches, No More Heroes, Nice & Sleazy.....sound familiar?

All big hits, all great songs, all written and sung by Hugh Cornwell, the songwriter behind The Stranglers. He is the hitman and he’s back with a new album ‘Monster’ this Autumn on Sony Music.

Expect an opening set of prime solo songs, including picks from ‘Monster’, followed by a storming set of those iconic hits, sung and played by the man himself and his band.

'Just strap on your guitar and we’ll play some rock and rock'. You can’t miss it. The

hitman is back!.

The album ‘Monster’ is out now. HUGH CORNWELL November & December 2019 UK Tour Dates include: Tuesday 12th November: LIVERPOOL – Arts Club Wednesday 13th November: CARLISLE – The Brickyard Thursday 14th November: ABERDEEN – Lemon Tree

Friday 15th November: EDINBURGH – Liquid Rooms Saturday 16th November: LEEDS – Brudenell Sunday 17th November: BURY – The Met Thursday 21st November: HARPENDEN – Public Halls Saturday 23rd November: SOUTHAMPTON – 1865 Sunday 24th November: EXETER – Phoenix Tuesday 26th November: BASINGSTOKE – Haymarket Wednesday 27th November: NOTTINGHAM – Rescue Rooms Thursday 28th November: BURY ST EDMUNDS – Apex Friday 29th November: WOLVERHAMPTON / BILSTON – Robin 2

Saturday 30th November: SWANSEA – Sin City Sunday 1st December: GLOUCESTER – Guildhall Tickets for the above shows are available via the following: Box Office No: 08444 780 898 / Website – https://www. thegigcartel.com/Artistsprofiles/Hugh-Cornwell.htm For further information on HUGH CORNWELL, check out the following website / social media links: Website -​http://www. hughcornwell.com/ Facebook -​https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / hughcornwellofficial Twitter -​https://twitter.com/ HughCornwell You Tube Channel - https:// w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / u s e r / HughCornwellOfficial

one of the many tours around the city, such as The Nutty Nottingham tour, the Robin Hood Town Tour, The Peel Street Caves and many more... *Always check with the venue ahead and book if necessary. There is usually a cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise'

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Landlord fined £10,000 for failing to take action on hazardous property A Landlord has been fined including excess cold, fall and wellbeing of occupants contributed to the ill health of rent out are safe and fit for avoid court and provide a £10,000 and ordered to pay a further £5,700 in costs and victim surcharge after he failed to tackle serious hazards in a property he was renting out in Whitehall Road, Retford.

Bassetlaw District Council brought a prosecution against John Bragasik, of Meadow View, Big Lane, Clarborough, at Mansfield Magistrates Court on 12th September 2019 where Mr Bragasik pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice served under the Housing Act 2004.

The Court heard how Bassetlaw District Council was contacted by a Health Visitor who had concerns for the tenant and her children, including a nine-weekold baby who had been hospitalised with bronchitis.

Following a visit by a Council Environmental Health Officer, a number of hazards were identified in the property

hazards on the stairs, electrical hazards and fire risks.

The property suffered from uncontrollable draughts, missing radiators, an obsolete electric consumer unit with no residual current device protection, missing internal doors and defective floorboards at the top of the stairs.

The Council wrote to Mr Bargasik on the 12th December 2018 enclosing a schedule of works to be completed within 28 days.

On the 10th January 2019, with no works undertaken and no contact from the Landlord, the Council carried out a formal inspection of the property under Section 239 of the Housing Act 2004.

Using the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), the inspection revealed a number of category 1 and 2 hazards. These are hazards that have the ability to impact upon the health, safety

and visitors to a dwelling.

On the 15th January 2019 the Council served an Improvement Notice under Section 11 and 12 of the Housing Act 2004.

A subsequent inspection of the property on 5th March 2019 found that no works had been carried out. On the 8th April 2019, Mr Bargasik was invited to the Council Offices for a voluntary interview under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, but failed to attend or even respond to the Council.

The Landlord’s refusal to carry out any works and engage with the Council left the Authority no option but to proceed with a prosecution.

In sentencing, District Judge Taaffe remarked that this was a wholly avoidable situation and the property was a disgrace. He further commented that defects were material, there was a fire hazard and they could have

a child.

Councillor Simon Greaves, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council said: “Landlords have a duty to ensure that the properties they

purpose and that the wellbeing and safety of tenants are not at risk.

There were many opportunities for the Landlord to carry out the works needed,

safe property for his tenant and her children. I’d like to praise the excellent work of our Environmental Health Officers in successfully pursuing this case.”

The relationship is over, can I be forced to leave the family home?

Well this all depends on whether you are married or not. For the purposes of this article, any reference to marriage also includes civil partnerships.

Upon separation from any relationship, one of you will inevitably have to leave the family home which can lead to stress and uncertainty.

So what can you do?

If the family home is owned in joint names between you and your partner, both of you have the right to occupy the property and to come and go as you please. An individual’s right to occupy their property can only be overridden by a Court Order (sometimes called an ‘Occupation Order’) and/or bail conditions imposed by the Police if there is any ongoing criminal investigation. If you find that the locks to the property have been changed, then you may have been unlawfully evicted from the property which is a criminal offence.

If the family home is owned in your partner’s sole name

i.e. your name is not on the property title, then you will still have a right to remain living in the property - but your status will depend on whether or not you are married to your partner and requires more careful consideration.

Practical tip To ascertain how the family home is owned, you can order a copy of the title register from the Land Registry for a cost of £3 (online copy) or £7 for a copy posted to you.

‘Matrimonial Home Rights’ If you are married to your partner and the property is owned in their sole name, then you should consider applying for a ‘Matrimonial Home Rights’ Notice to be registered against the property title.

This ‘Notice’ confirms your right to remain living in the family home and prevents you from being evicted by your spouse/civil partner. But note, this Notice can only be applied for in respect of the family home and does not extend to any additional properties there may be e.g. a holiday home.

The right to apply for a Matrimonial Home Rights Notice does not just apply to properties that are owned, but any property where you have a legal right to live e.g. a rental property.

An additional benefit of registering Matrimonial Home Rights is that should your partner try to sell the property, any potential buyers will be warned of your right to occupy the property and this would normally stall the sale.

If you are not married, then you will not be able to apply for Matrimonial Home Rights Notice. Having lived in the property you will as a minimum be considered a ‘licensee’ and therefore in order to ‘evict’ you, a formal Notice to Quit would have to be served on you. Your legal status is a more complicated issue and you should immediately seek advice from a suitably experienced family law solicitor as soon as possible. You may also consider applying to the Court for an Occupation Order.

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3 Decor Tips For A Luxe And Cosy Christmas Dress up the home for Christmas in 3 easy ways - by using velvet, opulent marble, and DIY place settings for an occasion to remember.

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice, shares tips on how to achieve a luxurious and cosy ambience for the Christmas season.

1. Reach for a luscious material like velvet “Invest in a statement piece like a lush velvet sofa that will continue to impress long after the holidays are over,” says Rebecca. “Velvet is a gorgeously rich and sensual material that instantly evokes a luxurious vibe.

And it really shines in a jewel tone like emerald green for a touch of glamour in a modern living room.” With such a show-stopping sofa, a few simple accents are all that’s needed to cosy up the space.

“Add a soft throw to warm up those chilly nights and some cushions for extra comfort.

Guests will also look forward to lounging around with the addition of a handy drinks cart,” she adds. “Stock up on favourites like whisky, mulled wine and spiced rum that are great for sipping by the fireplace.”

2. Lighten up a room with opulent white marble Take Christmas dinner parties up a notch with a bold, beautiful marble dining table that adds a layer of luxury to any setting.

“White marble not only brightens up a room, it’s incredibly durable and its beauty will never go out of style,” explains Rebecca.

“Smaller homes may want to consider a round table with a central pedestal to free up leg room when gathering over festive meals.”

When it comes to dressing up a table for the holidays, look at little ways to add glitz and shine. “There’s no better time than the Christmas season to accessorise with metallics - use candle holders, napkin rings and even cutlery in gold or brass for glamour and warmth.

A fresh green wreath as a table centrepiece sets the tone and is a beautiful contrast against metal finishings and creamy marble.”

3. DIY personalised place settings for a memorable party Finally, DIY personalised place settings with guests’ names or photos, as fun décor touches that also show you care. “Luxury is in the little details. Print photos of each guest to be used as part of their gift wrap, or make a simple name display for individual place settings - they’re sure to be remembered and appreciated,” says Rebecca.

For those who prefer using natural elements, tie sprigs of holly with ribbon or scatter a few pine cones to create a festive and elegant setting. “This season is about enjoying the holidays, spending time with loved ones, and revelling in all the merry, festive vibes that come with it,” says Rebecca. “Remember to have fun while preparing your home, too!”

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Nottingham Winter

Wonderland 2019

Thursday 14 November Tuesday 31 December 2019 Old Market Square and Long Row Free Entry Christmas returns to Nottingham with the largest event in the East Midlands!

Best of all entry to Nottingham Winter Wonderland is FREE!!

Featuring your favourite rides, bars and shopping spots from previous years, this is the perfect place to soak in the Christmas spirit.

Christmas Market While away the hours browsing over 70 traditional, Bavarian-style stalls, searching for the perfect gift as well as sampling the delicious homemade and artisan cheeses, chutneys and chocolates on offer. This year’s Christmas market has been expanded, with something for everyone including plants, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion, retro style, Eco art, Lego art, Fair-trade, Continental food, local homemade stew and home accessories to offer the discerning visitor.

Ice-Skating & Rides Back by popular demand is the Toboggan Slide! Visitors can experience exhilarating fun while sliding down Kings Street in tubes! There will also be a variety of rides and attractions including: a traditional Carousel, Santa Toy Ride, Helter Skelter and everyone’s favourite skills

games, keeping not just the children but the entire family amused.

Why not relax awhile and take in the festive atmosphere while having a drink in the truly unique Helter Skelter Bar at this year’s event. The children can enjoy a slide down the traditional fun of our Helter Skelter attraction while you take a well earnt break.

Situated on Long Row, the Helter Skelter bar sells mulled wine, spiced cider and other hot toddies to keep you aglow as you take a break from your Christmas shopping.

Sur La Piste Bar | Ice Bar | Altitude Bar After all that, chill out with a drink (or two) in some pretty cool surroundings at the UK’s biggest mobile ice bar. Yes, the impressive Alpine Ice Bar is being brought back for 2019 with completely new sculptures, designs and theming to keep you entertained over a schnapps

or two. Did you know drinks are served to you in real ice glasses from the Vodka bar?

A carefully selected schedule of entertainment has been put together apres ski style in and around the bar with roving entertainers ranging from violinists to Club DJ’s who often mingle with the crowd, plus plenty more. You are more than welcome to bring in your camera for a memento of this special occasion; just don’t leave it lying anywhere as ice sticks!

The impressive Altitude Bar is an all-glass chalet, perched up high, offering panoramic views of the Christmas crowds below. With cocktails, table service and a private DJ, Altitude is the go-to winter bar at Winter Wonderland!

An online table booking service is available at the Sur La Piste bar – ideal for large groups or corporate parties (minimum spend per head applies)

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Christmas holidays and breaks

3, 4 or 7 night break arriving between 20th December and 27th December. Enjoy a perfect family Christmas break in the heart of the forest and spend Christmas Day or the Christmas holiday period at Center Parcs.

• Wake up on Christmas morning nestled in the forest, surrounded by the festive

atmosphere and the people you love • The village is still alive with all the Winter Wonderland activity so soak up the festive atmosphere, sparkling lights and Christmas joy • Make Center Parcs your new family Christmas tradition, all the family together in the same lodge

• Let us do all the cooking this year, join us for a fantastic Christmas dinner in one of our restaurants and forget the piles of washing up • A range of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy, from a Festive Treasure Trail to Christmas Jingle Roller Disco • Add some seasonal sparkle, pre-order a tree and

decorations for your accommodation • A spectacular firework or pyrotechnic (Woburn Forest only) display by the lake on Boxing Day • Finish the day, cosy as a family, in front of the log fire

Stockeld Park, Themed Attraction, Attraction, Garden/Environmental Attraction, Entertainment In the heart of Yorkshire is Stockeld Park, a place where magic is made and adventures begin. Nestled in a woodland within 30 minutes of Leeds, York & Harrogate, Stockeld Park is the home of adventures and original family fun.

Stockeld Park offers wonderful family days out across different adventure seasons and is open every school holiday. The adventure seasons are February Fun, The Easter Adventure, The Spring Adventure, The Summer Adventure, The Halloween Adventure, and The Christmas Adventure.

Each adventure seasons boasts many fun activities meaning no matter when you visit there is always a huge amount to do and see. Within the park there are themed adventure playgrounds, climbing nets, a covered ice-skating rink (roller blading rink during the warmer seasons), a big yew tree maze, the Enchanted Forest, a large picnic area,

amazing gift shop and café.

Phew! There are also other seasonal activities such as jumping pillows, pedal go karts and laser.

The Halloween Adventure kickstarts the winter season at Stockeld and it is the time when the park comes alive with spooky adventures for the Autumn half term.

Along with the fun activities such as the Enchanted Forest, the adventure playgrounds and the Snowflake Maze, there are a number of special things planned to provide you with lots of Halloween themed entertainment!

Come nightfall during the Halloween season comes Stockeld Dark! Stockeld pump up the scare factor and invite the brave to come and explore their eerier events!

Stockeld Dark is aimed at the slightly older (and braver) children and parents. During the Halloween season you can still go ice skating and try out the Nordic skiing.

Stockeld Park’s renowned Christmas Adventure is centred around the exquisite Winter Illuminations, you can see the award-winning Enchanted Forest come to life after dusk. The beautiful, ancient woodland is transformed into a magical winter wonderland filled with dazzling, twinkling lights and becomes one of the country’s largest and most creative light displays.

An enchanting experience for all ages! The yew maze becomes an illuminated snowflake maze in the winter season and is a unique and magical experience as it’s the only illuminated maze in Yorkshire! Along with the covered ice rink it’s certainly a festive day out!

What’s more, you can also hire a pair of Nordic skis and glide your way round the Enchanted Forest, it’s great fun and great exercise! Add to that, the wonderful Santa’s Grotto, the gift emporium

selling lots of different gifts and dazzling decorations, the tasty café and you are all set for a memorable winter’s day out! Not to mention the Christmas Trees! Stockeld

Park grow all their beautiful Christmas trees on the estate and they’re available to buy late November.

Stockeld Park is truly a magical place and is the

perfect place for a family fun day out – all year round!

For the full details on our events, prices and opening times please visit www. stockeldpark.co.uk

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Council takes action on dementia A new action plan to increase awareness and improve the lives of people living with dementia in Nottinghamshire has been signed off by the County Council’s Adult Social Care and Public Health Committee. The refreshed Dementia Action Plan aims to: • Make Nottinghamshire County Council a Dementia Friendly organisation – by delivering in-house Dementia Friends information sessions and

Putting the Individual

at the Centre of Care

encouraging staff to be trained as Dementia Champions • Support partners and communities to become Dementia Friendly – by sending information and extending the offer of the Age Friendly ‘Take a Seat’ campaign with local A.C.C.E.S.S. 2016 Ltd Home care – they put the individual businesses. • Promote healthy lifestyle choices Care Company has a clear at the centre of the care they that help people live well with dementia or outlook when it comes to provide. They are a home delay the onset of the condition, for example by promoting services and support available on the Notts Help Yourself website.

• Provide training and encourage the take-up of assistive technology for people living with dementia.

• Engage with people living with dementia by asking them what works well and what changes they would like to see.

• Identify, promote and deliver quality standards and best practice in services used by people with dementia.

• More tailored support to meet the needs of carers.

This new action plan demonstrates our commitment as a Council to supporting local people to live well with dementia and our role in encouraging partners and businesses to become more dementia friendly. There are almost 8000 over 65s with a dementia diagnosis in Nottinghamshire, so people can make a real difference by signing up to become a Dementia Friend.” Find out more about support and services for people with dementia: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/dementia

care company based in Sutton in Ashfield, covering the Ashfield area.

Heather and Jeanette, senior staff members at A.C.C.E.S.S 2016 Ltd, explained that the company promotes independent living, stability and peace of mind for all their service users, their families and their friends. They encourage full family participation in the development of the individuals care plan.

Manager, Sara, said: “Each of our service users are treated as individuals and encouraged to regain their independence and life in their community whether its trips out to local towns, garden centres, coffee shops or attending family member’s weddings, A.C.C.E.S.S facilitate it all.

“Our staff treats each individual like a member of their own family, they are interested in the person’s life so far and what they would still like to achieve, be it with a little assistance.”

Our clients are full of praise for the company. Their comments include: “Really grateful to the exemplary care given.”

“Nothing is too much trouble.”

“A.C.C.E.S.S 2016 Ltd always go one step and beyond to help.”

“The whole team are excellent at problem solving.”

“Helpful in all situations.”

“The care my brother receives is exemplary, great care is given to interpret his wishes and staff treat him in a dignified respectful way.”

For further information on how we can help your loved ones please call on 07434884161 A.C.C.E.S.S is now recruiting if you want to have the opportunity to come and work for our great team please call 07434884161

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New Local Home Care Organisation

Putting Vulnerable Children And Adults First An endorsed home care provider with family values, delivering care in the community 365 days a year.

More families than ever are turning to home care

rather than residential care, particularly when it comes to wanting to maintain the familiar surroundings for a loved one, in the comfort of their own home.

Honest Care understand, that living with and/or supporting a loved one through mental illness, disability or a terminal illness, can be physically and mentally challenging for all strain this can put on you and concerned as well as the varied your family members. challenges and the emotional Regulated by the Care Quality Commission, our specially trained team, have a passion for care giving, skilled in all aspects or care and complex needs.

Our staff are friendly, caring and above all, ready to assist in maintaining your every day needs and routines.

So whether you want someone to check in on you at various times throughout the day,

assist with personal care and medication, meal preparation, round the clock care and support for more complex needs or if its simply companionship that you need, shopping trips, domestic or continued involvement in hobbies and social activities, then trust Honest Care, putting YOU at the HEART of all that we do.

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Enjoy Christmas & New Year 2019 On The Shores Of Rutland Water! are on hand to take the worry and stress out of organising your particular event so why not give Louise and the team a call on 01572 725 157 where they will offer advice and details on all of our events.

Enjoy our 2019 Christmas Once you have reserved & New Year programme your event we will forward we have prepared for you. confirmation, and payment Whether you are celebrating with family, a loved one, friends or arranging the office party, we have just the event for you.

Festive lunch, Sunday Carvery, midweek/weekend Party nights, Christmas day lunch and our great value 2 day Christmas residential package.

Then to finish the year off in style, our New Year’s Eve Hollywood Ball.

Our Christmas booking office

details. For terms and conditions please refer to the back of the brochure.

We are able to offer exclusivity for your event subject to availability and dependent on final numbers. The dates shown are our most popular however additional dates are available.

Whatever the event we look forward to welcoming you to Barnsdale Hall Hotel and extend our very best wishes to you and all, for a very Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

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Top 12 Christmas Gifts

from Nottingham Independents Small Business Saturday is quickly approaching and with such an amazing array of Independent shops in Nottingham it’s easier than ever to shop local this Christmas. Here are 12 of our top picks for Christmas gifting this year.

1. The Comic Book Story of Beer£14.99 Page 45, Market Street

Shoppers come from far and wide to visit the famous Page 45 on Market Street, winners of our independent of the year competition not once but twice. The expertise and service really goes above and beyond here and with such a variety in store you can find something for everyone, including yourself of course!

2. Delilah Favourites Hamper- From £50 Delilah, Victoria Street The epitome of the foodie festive feasting gift has to be a hamper and you can choose delicious, ready selected favourites at Delilah for the foodie in your life.

3. Sterling Silver and Enamel Stags Head Cufflinks- £135 Carolyn Codd, Trinity Square For the gentleman in your life whether that be partner, father, son or self - these sophisticated sterling silver cufflinks are a sublime way to share that festive feeling.

4. Tatty Devine Gin Purse- £15.99 The Tokenhouse, Bridlesmith Gate Glitter and Gin! What could be more festive?

This beautiful Tatty Devine purse is ideal for a night out on the town and perfect as a gift or a Christmas treat for you.

5. Robin Hood

T-Shirt- £20 Dukki Gifts, St James’ Street Ay up Mi Duck! Dukki Gifts have an abundance of great gifts celebrating the unique dialect of Nottingham and for the Nottingham lovers out there this Robin Hood T-shirt is an absolute must have.

6. Baking Jars- £9.95 The Treat Kitchen, Wheeler Gate Christmas is the perfect time for baking with family and friends always around to wow. The Treat Kitchen have made baking even more fun with their all-in-one baking jars, with Belgian Millionaire Brownies as just one of the many options our mouths are already watering.

7. Sebastian Professional Hydre Gift Set- £29.90 Zullo and Holland, Upper Parliament Street

Award winning salon Zullo and Holland are renowned for keeping Nottingham’s tresses in check and with this gorgeous gift set you can cultivate perfect locks at home too.

8. Bespoke hampers made to order- From £20 The Cheese Shop, Flying Horse Walk. With an astounding variety of cheeses and other treats you can knock together a bespoke hamper, perfectly curated to the tastes of the giftee, in no time at The Cheese Shop.

9. KATANA Shoulder Bag- From £7 Bag Company, Wheeler Gate. This stunning genuine cowhide leather shoulder bag just shouts sophistication. Treat the lady in your life to this or one of many other fashionable bags from Bag Company.

10. Locally roasted fresh coffee- From £7 200 Degrees, Poultry. Coffee lovers rejoice! 200 Degrees coffee is all roasted locally and bursting with flavour, plus the simple packaging gives it a brilliant independent aesthetic, you won’t be able to find a better gift for a caffeine lover.

11. Valentino 100mm Pumps- £620 Gigi Botegga, Flying Horse Walk. Located in the beautiful Flying Horse Walk, Gigi Bottega is the place for high end fashion in the city.

With designers like Valentino and Versace it’ll be hard to choose which bag to get to go with these stunning Valentino pumps.

12. Belgian Chocolate truffles- £7.99 Andersons of Nottingham, King Street. And last but my no means least you can never go wrong with a box of delicious, decadent chocolates from Andersons, an eternal staple of Christmas gifting for a very good reason!

Want to know more about your family history?

Many people are For more information on 01773 822819 or email: curious about where contact Fiona fpbfamilyhistoryresearch.com their ancestors lived, what jobs they did, and how many children they had, but don’t know how to find out.

Fiona Boardman of FPB Family History Research can undertake research for you, using a range of sources to produce a full, illustrated report or a family tree chart. She also provides advice and support to those who have become stuck on their own research.

With Christmas fast approaching, Gift Vouchers are available in multiples of £25 - an ideal way to surprise a friend or family member.

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Top Tips on Toys this Christmas With Christmas rapidly approaching and children already circling their musthave gifts this year, Smyths Toys Catalogue has published their list of the top toys for Christmas 2018. Smyths reveal their broad range of gifts for children of all ages, from old classics like LEGO to the newest plush toy collections.

Paw Patrol Sea Patroller

PAW Patrol returns to the top toys list with this year’s Sea Patroller. Kids will love saving the day with Ryder with the land-to-sea rescue vehicle featuring flashing lights and a working crane for all rescue missions. Also includes a Ryder figure and his Rescue ATV. PJ Masks Deluxe Talking Figure 4-Pack

The PJ Masks Deluxe Talking Figure 4-Pack is the perfect gift for little superheroes.

Smyth’s set features Catboy, Owlette, Gekko and Romeo as 15cm poseable figures. Hear iconic phrases from the show by pressing the characters’ amulets!

Luvabella Doll

The unique Luvabella is making an impact this year! Luvabella is a lifelike interactive doll who responds affectionately to love by changing her expression just like a real baby. Luvabella is

capable of over 100 words and phrase, giggles when tickled, plays peek-a-boo and responds to her accessories.

Cozmo by Anki Cozmo is an intelligent little robot with a mind of

its own and a one-of-a-kind personality that grows the more it is played with. Cozmo responds to its environment and will nudge you when it wants to play! Drag and drop blocks help to make coding Cozmo’s functions accessible and fun for all children and adults alike.

Imaginext DC Super Friends Batbot Xtreme

The Batbot Xtreme is over 2 feet tall and packed with several epic features!

The Batbot Xtreme boasts projectile launchers, extendable wings, a hidden Batcycle, a lift for the included Batman figure and an awesome voice changer.

Squeeze the trigger to unleash a super-charged one-two punch!

Fur Real Roarin’ Tyler the Playful Tiger

FurReal’s adorable Roarin’ Tyler the Playful Tiger loves to play—as much so that when kids roar, he roars back! With over 100 sound and motion responses, he’s incredible

play value. The soft plush fur makes Tyler a super huggable friend for your child.

Bush Baby World Dream Tree

Bush Babies is the newest line of collectible plush toys.

The toys wiggle their ears, waggle their eyes, and come in their individual delightful hanging sleepy pods, and the Dream Tree helps kids give Bush Babies a home for their collection. The Dream Tree playset has seating for 5 Bush Babies and hanging loops for even more. It also has a basket lift, swing seat and light up flower crown for your inhabitant Bush Babies! The Bush Baby World Dream Tree comes with exclusive Bush Baby Niki in her sleepy pod.

Toilet Trouble Game A new family board game which is a game filled with suspense… Hasbro’s Toilet Trouble allows players to take turns s pinning the toilet paper roll, flushing the toilet handle in the hope that they don’t get sprayed with water from the game’s loo! Who doesn’t love toilet humour?!

Our Generation Healthy Paws Vet Clinic

Our Generation’s take on a classic veterinary clinic is a stunning, high quality playset for your children’s favourite dolls. The Our Generation Healthy Paws Vet Clinic features a waiting room, an exam table, and an X-ray light box that really lights up! It contains over 50 accessories, leaving the kids enjoying hours of imaginative role play fun.

Sky Viper Stunt Drone Drones are at the top of every

techie’s wish list. The Sky Viper Stunt Drone is a highquality model which is able to perform 8 breathtaking stunts at the touch of a button! Flight assist features include auto take-off, hover and land, while the included guardrails protect the drone whilst learning to fly it.

Thomas & Friends Super Station Thomas & Friends impresses once again with their Super Station, featuring over 10 metres of track, as well as iconic Sodor locations such as Tidmouth Sheds, Brendam Docks, Knapford Station and the Search and Rescue Centre, all in one set. With endless opportunities for different routes and, with room for over 100 engines and a new track design that will work with any Thomas engine, the Super Station is sure to impress!

L.O.L. Surprise Big Surprise The L.O.L. Surprise Big Surprise is a gift in which kids can discover 50 layers of surprises as they unbox their L.O.L. Surprise, uncovering new accessories and clues at every layer.

The glittery outer container can act as a purse or a display case once the gift has been unraveled, while the exclusive (or maybe rare) dolls inside have secret features, for even more surprise fun!

NERF Modulus Regulator NERF blasters allow children to create a blaster for any mission with the fully motorised Regulator. Three different firing modes can be chosen due to the SwitchFire Technology, while the included swivel handle and the 2 versatile barrel-scopes allow for blaster-customisation.

Laser X Laser-tag… at home! Laser X contains a 2 player pack which has everything needed for the first head to head match. The receiver vests will gradually change colour as they are hit… Get hit ten times and you’re out! This high-tech gaming experience comes with 2 Laser X blasters and 2 receiver vests.

LEGO Ninjago Movie Destiny’s Bounty Based on the LEGO Ninjago Movie, Destiny’s bounty, Master Wu’s flying ninja training base, is able to be the new platform for your children’s adventures.

With 7 minifigures, weapons and accessories this LEGO ship allows kids to either recreate their favourite scenes from the movie or imagine brand new adventures of their own!

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Thursday 5th December to Sunday 8th December 2019 If you want to get into the festive spirit you’ve come to the right place!

Lincoln Christmas Market is one of the oldest and most popular markets around, scooping award after award.

Over 250 market stalls line

the streets around the city’s stunning gothic Cathedral, whilst twinkling lights lead you through Castle Square to Victorian themed traders selling a wide range of festive food and drinks alongside handmade crafts and stocking

fillers; all of which is wrapped up in a friendly welcome.

The Christmas Market gives visitors and residents a truly festive experience, with a traditional, high quality event for all the family.

Santa’s Grotto 9th November - 24th December 2019 Tickets from £11.50 (includes £1.50 in fees per ticket) Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a visit to Santa... A chance for children to meet the man in red in person, and tell him their dearest wish. Come and hear

a festive fairytale, meet Father Christmas’s and his helpers, and receive a wee gift.

After a good break this year, a refreshed Santa is back to welcome you to his grotto.

With a bespoke Christmas Story for this “audience with”style Grotto, each child will also have the opportunity to

meet the man himself and receive a small gift.

Sessions are for groups of up to 20 children and begin every 30 minutes. You must buy a ticket for a specific time slot, either online or on the door, before entering Santa’s Grotto.

Photo memorabilia may be available to purchase after the session.

Flash photography may be used, please speak to grotto staff ahead of your session if you have any concerns.

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Christmas is a wonderful time in the Peak District and Derbyshire Christmas is a wonderful time in the Peak District and Derbyshire; the air is fresher, hot chocolate in a village café tastes better, country pubs seem cosier and the shops and markets are filled with potential presents and festive cheer!

So, what’s on this Christmas?

With so many inviting Christmas Markets, light switch-ons and special events happening, the Visit Peak District website is a great place to plan the Christmas events that you’d most like to go to!

Using our Itinerary Planner you can easily create your own personalised Christmas must-see list and make sure you don’t miss out on a single Christmas Market, Grotto or Christmas light switch-on! One of the major events to look forward to this festive season is Christmas at Chatsworth. The 2018 theme is a ‘Once upon a time’ and storytellers with the air of the Pied Piper will roam the halls enchanting visitors young and old as scenes from a selection

of favourite tales leap off the pages, from classics like Snow White and Cinderella to contemporary stories like James and the Giant Peach and Charlotte's Web. Love Christmas markets?

Check out our guide to the best local Christmas Markets in Derbyshire and the Peak District for 2018.

From traditional festive markets to food fairs and Victorian-themed events, there’s Christmas cheer to be found around every corner.

Chatsworth Christmas Market takes place from 16th November-4th December 2018, with a festive atmosphere and more than 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations – you’ll be sure to find perfect presents for all the family.

Bakewell Christmas Market has to be one of the best known Christmas Markets in Derbyshire and the Peak District, from 24th-25th November 2018, with over 80 stalls selling all sorts of Christmassy goodies, as well

as a Santa’s Grotto in the Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, Christmas time takes this already idyllic town and transforms it into a hub of festivity!

Matlock Victorian Christmas Market is another excellent

Christmas event in Derbyshire, with 200 stalls under two marquees in Matlock’s beautiful Hall Leys Park, you’re sure to find some unique local products and Christmas gifts. Happening over the first weekend in

Santa's Woodland Adventure at Bluebells Dairy Check in with our North Pole Elves at the ‘Candycane Express Departure Lounge’…. but first a test to see if you have the true Christmas spirit!

In the departure lounge Children and Adults can visit the ‘Sugar Plum Sweetie Shop’ and adults can enjoy a complimentary Mulled Wine!

Play Christmas board games, write a letter to Santa and add your Christmas wish to our wish trees whilst you wait to board the Candycane Express All aboard!!!

Follow the Candycanes down the path..you can’t go wrong!

Step aboard the Candycane Express and journey across to The Wood’s where Mrs Claus will warmly greet you all before going in search of Santa’s Woodland Cabin!

Follow the winding paths

through the Christmas trees where you will find Santa’s Woodland Cabin…

Enjoy a thorough 10 minute session with Santa in his cosy cabin as your children laugh and play with him and tell him their Christmas wishes…

Once they’ve had that special visit to Santa, it’s off to choose a Toy! Follow the Christmas

tree lined paths to the Toyshop where Children can choose whichever toy they would like! There’s something for everyone!

Hidden away in the Christmas Trees are some little Elves houses! Santa needs your helping in finding all them all!

The Baker Elf, The Shoemaker Elf, The Toy Elf and more!

Find their houses and mark them on your quiz sheet.

Head over to the stables to make some nutritious Reindeer food to take home with you and sprinkle on your garden to lead Rudolph to your house!

December, there’s also a Santa’s Grotto, light switchon and fireworks!

Christmas in the Peak District and Derbyshire is a wonderful time to visit.

There are Christmas events galore to enjoy including

festive fairs, Christmas markets, pantomimes, Santa special steam train rides, the impressive Chatsworth Christmas market, and who can resist a Christmas lights switch on!

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£74,000 refurbished gym in Redhill is fit for the future

£74.5K refurbishment incudes new equipment and facilities at Redhill Leisure Centre Following refurbishments at both Calverton and Carlton Forum Leisure centres last year, Redhill Leisure Centre has now also undergone a

refurbishment of its gym facilities now officially reopen.

The refurbishment is part of the council’s commitment to invest in its leisure facilities to support healthy lifestyles and improve resident’s health

and well-being. The gym will have new modern weight lifting and exercise equipment with something suitable for users of all abilities.

Advanced weight training and sport specific weight training options are available, including equipment that can load up to 500kg weights onto them, as well as machines with removable seating, which are more accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users.

All four of the council’s leisure centres as well as the Richard Herrod Centre, The Bonington Cinema and Theatre and Gedling Country Park have been given the CredAbility Kite status. This means that provisions are in place to suit the needs of disabled customers and also their carers. The Redhill refurbishment includes a new Boditrax machine. It measures fat percentage, muscle mass, metabolic rate and more,

to help track a weight plan progress and identify areas which can be improved on through specific exercises.

As well as new equipment, the gym has also had shock absorbing flooring installed and fresh decoration with LED lighting throughout to

give the gym a brighter and more exciting look. Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said; “We want to make sure that our gyms meet our residents’ needs and encourage more people to live a healthier lifestyle.

The refurbishment of Redhill Gym will give users access to the very best equipment, we’ve also made sure that the gym is accessible to all.

We want to encourage new members to join the gym and this refurbishment will help us do that.”

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LIFE COACHING? LIFE CHANGING! Overwhelmed?

Stressed?

Unfulfilled? Life coaching can help.

For many of us, life often seems to be a constant battle to juggle work and family, coping with the needs of children and aging parents. So often we struggle to see how we can make improvements and find it difficult to keep on track with plans we have made. This is where a life coach can help us move forward more quickly and productively than on our own.

According to Life Coach, Karen MacDuff, “Life coaching can create positive changes.

It helps people achieve happier, more fulfilled lives in which they can cope with their difficulties as well as unlocking their potential and realizing new ventures and achievements. Even small changes can have profound, positive, energizing effects on well-being, lifestyle and careers.� More people than ever are beginning to realise the benefits of working with a life coach to cope with their d i ff i c u l t i e s and achieve t h e i r aspirations.

For decades, life coaching was only

available to those in elite corporations or those who could afford the high cost of coaching sessions. Thankfully, life coaching is now becoming more mainstream and affordable. Using a variety of methods, including skilled questioning and visualization, coaches help clients challenge negative thinking whilst supporting and encouraging them to overcome obstacles and create positive changes.

All aspects of our lives can be helped, whether they be specific individual one -off problems, long standing difficulties or a desire to follow a dream. Truly remarkable things can occur through small changes and challenging misconceptions. Life Coaching can help us all to reconsider how we cope with our difficulties, and take back control of our lives: making time for ourselves and regaining a sense of purpose, calmness and wellbeing.

The author is a life-style development coach with additional specialisms in educational motivation and career transition.

She is also a teacher and writer of educational books. www.lifecoachkaren. co.uk info@lifecoachkaren.co.uk

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Let's Talk-Wellbeing Let’s Talk - Wellbeing is available in Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Leicester City and Leicestershire and Rutland. The service provides psychological assessment and treatment (talking therapies) for common mental health problems, which 1 in 4 of us will suffer with at some stage in our lives. This includes depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma and stress.

It is normal to experience changes in your mood and behaviour at times of stress and emotional upset. Your physical health may also affect your mood and stress levels.

If these changes continue to affect you, then the Let's TalkWellbeing service could help.

Treatment Our specialist practitioners use a range of approaches, including one to one appointments, group workshops, self-help books, leaflets, online and telephone support.

Support is provided at different venues in

the community, including GP surgeries and community centres. Therapies offered are based on National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines. They include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), counselling, Mindfulness Based CBT (MBCT) groups, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), guided self-help education and group therapies (see leaflet for more information).

The service is part of the national Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme.

Service opening hours Our office opening hours are as follows:

• Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm • Leicestershire and Rutland Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (please note that some sessions can be provided outside of these hours) • Leicester City Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm Accessing our service This service is available to people aged 18 and over in Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire, and people aged 16 and over in Leicester City and Leicestershire County and Rutland.

Poor sleep, weight gain, lack of energy and brain fog every day?

Is this you? Are you really overwhelmed by all the health advice??

Should you fast or remove certain food groups or count calories???

The suggestions go on and on!

What is the best advice – firstly it depends on what you want to achieve – your goal.

Is it better sleep, or is weight loss your goal, would you like more energy or less brain fog, all of these will improve your health dramatically. Our health & our children's health is really suffering and will have huge implications for us soon unless we do something NOW!! Have you heard about the Microbiome in your Gut? It is said to be your second brain and can have a

HUGE impact on every area of your Health! Would you like to hear about a different approach – it is a 21-day programme of sensible eating,

no fads or starvation! You will be fully supported and receive all the tools and information you need to make a change to your health and ultimately your life! This programme has been scientifically tested and clinically trialled on humans with amazing results and is all totally natural!

I'd love to hear from you to have a chat and see how I may be able to help you.

To claim your free call to discuss your situation and find out more about how this programme has already helped thousands of people, please text 'YES HEALTH' to 07730 128556 or call Claire.

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4 Healthy Weight Loss Tips Let’s face it: there is a huge amount of information online about how to shed the pounds and get in shape. Wading into this endless stream of advice can be both confusing and overwhelming.

And, when you take into account the new fads that seemingly pop up every day, the situation only becomes more dire. After all, who can keep up with all the raw food plans, prepackaged menus, and liquid cleanses that are constantly promoted in our social feeds?

The main problem with these very restrictive diets is that they only lead to short-term weight loss at best.

That’s because most people cannot maintain them consistently and end up giving up after a couple of weeks.

Losing 10 pounds a week on a fad diet may seem tempting, but it often results in unhealthy and unsustainable weight loss.

The real secret to healthy and successful weight loss is to adopt a lifestyle that you can maintain for the long run.

This involves changing your diet, following a regular workout schedule, and taking the right supplements for your body’s needs. With that in mind, here are 5 other tips to help you achieve your weight and fitness goals: Eat Better at Breakfast While all meals are important, breakfast is the most crucial one of all. That’s because it helps you start your days on the right track. A hearty, healthy breakfast will fill you up and give you optimal satisfaction for longer periods of time.

Your goal should be to eat between 400 to 500 calories at breakfast. Build a meal

that includes lean proteins (nuts or eggs), fibers (fruits or vegetables), and whole grains.

Say Goodbye to Added Sugar The main reason for most lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease is added sugars – especially from sugary beverages and soft drinks.

Processed foods in general contain a lot of added sugars and do not provide any of the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy. Instead, jump on Nutribullet bandwagon and replace sugary drinks with healthier, green smoothie options.

For most people, the fastest way to lose excess weight is simply by cutting out foods that are high in added sugars from their diet.

Keep in mind that many “organic” or “healthy” foods can also have very high sugar content, so reading labels should be a regular part of your shopping process.

Start Lifting Weights While changing your diet can help you lose a lot of weight fast, nothing beats keeping your body fit with regular exercise.

Your best option is to visit the gym at least three or four times a week, doing some warm up, and lifting some

weights. This form of exercise is ideal because it helps you burn off a lot of calories. It also keeps your metabolism from slowing down – a typical side effect of weight loss.

You can also speed this process up with a fat burning supplement such as the range available at www.myelite health.co.uk.

If lifting weights isn’t your cup of tea, then look for workout plans such as the massively popular Joe Wicks workout to get you moving in the comfort of your own home.

Cook More Did you know that research shows that cooking more meals at home can promote healthy eating and weight loss? Eating out is fun, but it should not be your daily go-to.

Instead, save the restaurants for special occasions and start eating more home-cooked meals. This is a great way of sticking to your healthy diet plan and keeping your weight in check.

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Freedom Eyecare Nottingham Freedom Eyecare Nottingham Ltd was formed in 2015 by Ann Hamilton and Stephanie Lipsey-Liu who are optometrists with a wealth of experience in high street, independent, hospital and domiciliary practice.

Having worked extensively in a variety of practice formats, we wanted to create a local company providing services to local residents who are unable to visit a high street practice.

By focusing our services in the local area, we can build lasting relationships with our patients, their care providers and relatives, and be their first port of call for all their eye care needs. You can be reassured that you will be tested by us the Directors (we do not employ locums).

Free from corporate pressures, sales targets and large overheads, we offer our patients a great service and believe in fair pricing.

We understand relatives concerns regarding the care of loved ones living on their own, with family, or in care homes. We always work with respect and dignity taking time to fully understand patients needs.

All our eye tests are carried out in comfort of your own home. We will bring all the equipment that we need to test your vision and check the health of your eyes thoroughly for conditions such as glaucoma, macular

degeneration and cataracts.

Don't worry if you have ​ a disability or medical condition, we are experienced in tailoring eye tests to meet individual needs.

If you would like to have a friend, relative or carer with you, that is no problem. We understand that it is reassuring to have someone with you to help ask any questions or discuss any concerns about your eye care.

At Freedom Eyecare Nottingham, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We understand that we provide professional eye care services to vulnerable members of society and we take our responsibility very seriously.

We ensure that our prices are fair and transparent and that our team are fully background checked to put our patients minds at ease.

We always carry identity cards with us and will never visit a home without prior booking.

We listen to our customers and are always happy to hear any suggestions, questions or comments. We'd love to hear from you, please get in touch with us today.

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How to get an upgrade on your honeymoon!

Getting married isn’t just about going on honeymoon, but it sure is an exciting plus to the whole shebang! But how do you go about milking the special occasion for all its worth? Everyone loves an upgrade and if you can’t get one when you’re going on your honeymoon then when can you? It’s the perfect opportunity to be pampered and spoiled, especially after all the stress of the wedding planning is over.

Calling first class!

There are so many moments where you might be able to wangle an upgrade when you go on honeymoon. The first is the flight.

This is a lot easier to accomplish if you haven’t booked a package deal through a high street travel agency.

If you’ve booked flights and

accommodation separately then turning up at the airport in your finest clobber, rather than like a scruff bag (albeit a very comfy one), is a great way to find yourself boosted up to First or Business class.

This is an important fact to consider as the area you want to be moved into is usually full of very well-heeled people. The next step is to arrive at the airport early. This gives you the best opportunity of nabbing any last-minute upgrades.

Don’t forget to check again when you reach the gate in case an upgrade has become available since you checkedin. Another hot tip for making it more likely to

receive an upgrade is to fly on a Saturday as this is when business travellers are usually at home, meaning you have less competition.

Tell the world you’re here for your honeymoon Once you’ve made it to your honeymoon destination the next step towards getting an upgrade is to tell everyone that you’re on your honeymoon!

It’s important to do this at the right time though. Telling businesses that you’re going on your honeymoon when you make the booking tends to hike the prices up. So, you’re better off waiting until

you hit the runway to mention that you’re newly-weds on honeymoon.

If you’re staying in a hotel then mention at check-in that you’re on your honeymoon and ask if there are any honeymoon suites available for you to upgrade to or if there is anything they can do for you to help make your honeymoon more memorable.

Then as you go about making your precious memories whilst you are away, you need to keep speaking up.

Tell everyone you meet that you’re there on your honeymoon.

You never know, it might lead to a couple of free glasses of champagne over dinner at any of the restaurants you might visit! The same can be said for any activities, excursions or day trips that you intend to do whilst you’re away.

Live like an A-lister Of course, before you even get to this stage you need to decide on where to go!

If you’re at a loss for ideas, other than knowing that you want the A-list treatment, then take a leaf out of @

RocknRollBride’s book. She says that ‘If you’re looking to really go all out on your honeymoon, to have a once in a lifetime experience and to truly live it up like a rock star, then the Maldives has to be top of your list.’

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Developer Announced for New Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Facility A new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) facility at Uppingham Community College has taken a step forward with the appointment of a developer to undertake the works.

Steele and Bray, which has been established since 1946 and has undertaken a widerange of projects across the private and public sectors, has been selected after a competitive tender process.

Work, to repurpose accessible areas of Uppingham Community College and transform it into a bespoke learning environment for children with SEND, is now expected to start in November 2019. Construction has been phased to ensure minimal disruption to children and young people at the school and to take advantage of key opportunities over the

Christmas holidays, when children are not on site.

“We are thrilled the new SEND facility at Uppingham Community College is heading in the right direction and a developer is now in place to bring this excellent and much-needed facility forward. The new facility will enable children and young people with SEND to be part of an appropriately designed and supported mainstream educational environment, enabling its new students to build a strong future and lasting relationships with their peers.” Councillor David Wilby, Cabinet Member for Rutland County Council The Government has committed £215 million of capital funding to help local authorities create new school places and improve existing facilities for children and

young people with SEND, in consultation with parents and providers. Rutland is to receive £848k Capital between 2018 and 2021 to

support the £700k Capital project and other projects.

“Our ambition to create a centre of excellence for SEND provision is soon to be realised.

Up until now this project has been predominately plans and drawings, and it will be excellent to see spades in the ground, as that means we will

soon be providing a bespoke learning environment for children with SEND.” Ben Solly, Uppingham Community College Principal

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Pupils delighted with their new £6.3m school in Bestwood Village The school dinners, the big classrooms and the rolling green fields outside are just some of the things the pupils at Hawthorne Primary School are loving about their new £6.3m school. The 420-place capacity school, which also has a 39-place nursery on site, is one of several new schools that has seen a multimillion-pound investment from Nottinghamshire County

Council.

Nine-year-old Megan said: “I absolutely love my new school. The dinner ladies are so friendly, and I love the school dinners, especially the sausages and flapjacks.

Jack, 8, said: “The classrooms are big, and we have huge windows, so we can see the pigs, cows and sheep outside.

Our old school was quite small, so we have so much

more space to run around in, my friends and I have had lots of fun already.”

Councillor Philip Owen, the county council’s chairman of Children and Young People’s committee, said the school was much needed in the area and he was delighted that the pupils had given it the thumbs up. Councillor Owen added: “Making Nottinghamshire a great place to raise a family

is a top priority for this council, and by investing in new schools we are investing in our children’s future.” Head teacher Rachel Jarvis thanked everyone involved with getting the school ready for the new academic year.

“The staff, pupils and parents are over the moon with the school and we are now looking forward to a busy autumn both inside and outside the classroom.”

Pictured at the new Hawthorne Primary School are from left head teacher Rachel Jarvis, Brody, 10, Jack, 8, Isabelle, 7, Megan, 9, Amy, 10, Leo, 10 and Cllr Philip Owen.

Sundown Adventureland Bet you’ve never heard a goat yodel or a potato talk, but you will at Sundown Market, and with your help all the animals in the musical pet shop will join in the chorus of their very own song. Explore the Rodeo Corral Indoor Play Area.

Then it’s all aboard the Rocky Mountain Railroad, but hold onto your hats folks, those pesky bandits are popping up everywhere.

Be careful not to wake the dragon as you enter the Lollipoppet Castle with all its smells of candy. Then it’s on to the Tractor Ride for a trip around the countryside before talking to the animals at Sundown Farm. Grab those bows and arrows and climb aboard Robin Hood’s Merry Adventure Ride to join Robin and his merry men as they travel through Sherwood Forest. Then it’s onto Crash Landings – our fantastic four storey indoor play area and café, climb and explore the jungle where you may get a surprise from a cheeky monkey or a slippery snake.

Run, swing and play in the bright and colourful Angry Birds Activity Park.

Take a spin on the Okie Yolkie Ride, fly on the Giddy Piggies Ride and bounce along on the WILD Ostrich Safari Ride. Don’t forget to sing and dance along with the Monkeys at Monkey Mischief and take your driving test with Mrs Bell on our latest ride the Monkey Mayhem Driving School.

Don’t forget about the fantastic Fort Apache Play Area in the remote western cavalry post of “Fort Apache” in the old American West. Everything is going on here, slides, tubes, tyres and much more. A good base for scouting around Sundown, but watch out for enemy attack from those outlaws. Ahoy there! Time to take to the Jolly Pirate Barrel Ride – but you better watch out, for who knows were those wicked pirates are lying in wait with a surprise or two! Don’t forget your buckets and spades – you’ll need them in Captain Sandy’s Play Cove.

Toddlers won’t want to leave the Storybook Village. Besides listening to their favourite stories, they will be able to join in as they try the chairs in the seven dwarf’s house and play the piano in the three little pig’s house. Grandma may be afraid of the

big bad wolf, but no one can be scared of the Mouse’s Tale where the delightful little friends whose lovely scenes lead us through the seasons to the magical all year round Santa’s Sleigh Ride through Santa’s traditional winter wonderland….. Hey, what’s that reindeer doing in bed!

When you’re ready for a break, take the kids for a snack or a treat in one of Sundown’s great Cafes or Shops where there are lots of goodies available.

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Frank Key Supports Arnold Hill Academy to Reach New Heights A Nottingham-based building supplies and plant and tool hire company has donated more than £2,000 to help students at Arnold Hill Academy complete their Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE)

expedition in Snowdonia.

Frank Key Group in Daybook is owned by Robert Sansom, a long term supporter of Arnold Hill Academy. He pledged £200 per student to cover part of the cost of taking part

(L-R) Ben C, Kat, Elodie, Ellie, Nina, Angus, Ben H, Zoe, Leo, James & Jonathan at Dolgam, Snowdonia.

in the Duke of Edinburgh expedition.

The whole expedition process costs £525 per person.

Twelve students planned and completed a four-day expedition across Snowdonia

National Park. The expedition is a vital component of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Roger Smith is Arnold Hill’s DofE Centre Manager.

He says: “The generous contribution that the school

received from Frank Key went a long way to making this expedition a reality. During the expedition, our students faced a real challenge that pushed them to the limit, both physically and mentally.

The skills they learned will benefit them greatly in years to come.

“The Duke of Edinburgh award is of huge value to young people in the jobs market. It provides a real point of difference, helping them to develop skills that will be useful in the workplace. It’s fantastic to see Frank Key investing in the future of our students.”

Robert Sansom adds: “It is a pleasure to continue our support with Arnold Hill School and its Duke of Edinburgh programme.

Helping the students take part in such a life-changing scheme is truly rewarding. We take great pride in investing in our local community and helping young people succeed.

A massive well done to all of those who took part; we are sure you have all developed valuable skills and made memories for life.”

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading achievement award for young people.

To achieve an award, students take part in a host of activities including volunteering, learning a skill, getting fit, taking part in a week-long residential and planning and undertaking an expedition in wild country. www.dofe.org.

Frank Key is an independent family-owned company with its HQ in the Daybrook, Nottingham and branches across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire. It has an ongoing programme of charitable donations and supports many local community groups and campaigns.

For more information about Frank Key, visit www.frankkey.co.uk.

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Home Improvement Tips This Autumn Autumn is a great time of year to perform important home improvements. Autumn creates plenty of predictable outdoor work, such as raking leaves and cleaning gutters.

However, there are a number of chores that are less obvious but just as important in order to get a house in tip-top shape before winter and to protect your family’s health.

3 Outdoor Home Improvement Tips. When the gardening season draws to a close this autumn, it’s time to begin working on projects outside of the house. This Old House suggests adding these tasks to this year’s home improvement list.

1. Walk and caulk – Reducing energy bills, preventing drafts and keeping critters out of the house in the winter starts with a fresh bead of caulk around windows, siding and joints.

Before it gets too cold, stroll around the entire exterior of the home and seal any potential air leaks.

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Maintain paths and walkways – Even if your walkway looks safe now, it will turn treacherous when slush and ice come this winter.

Take a weekend to level brick pavers or repair concrete.

3. Wash your home – Many homeowners don’t realize how dirty their house can get with all the dust, dirt and rain that a house is constantly exposed to. They can be given a face lift with a power washer.

3 Indoor Home Improvement Tips. Of course, no Autumn home maintenance checklist is complete without ensuring the inside of a home is safe, warm and cozy on cool nights.

Here are a few improvements that you can make to save money and improve health and comfort.

1. Cover windows – If your home has older windows, they could be a significant source of heat loss during the colder months. While installing new windows is the best solution, using plastic to insulate

drafty, single-pane windows can save considerable money and is a worthy fall home improvement.

2. Improve humidity control – Heating your home this winter is bound to dry out the air, leading to sore throats, bloody noses and even a greater chance of catching a cold or the flu. Help protect your family’s health and comfort this winter with a whole-home humidifier.

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Improve air purity and freshness – When Autumn begins, it’s also a good reminder that it’s time to replace air cleaner filters.

A whole-home air purifier can also trap fall allergens, bacteria and viruses, helping to keep families healthy all year round. Proper wholehome ventilation can also improve air quality by removing harmful air pollutants such formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and many volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

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How to groom a dog • Grooming your dog regularly is essential for his or her welfare, whether it’s done professionally or at home • Owners should get their dogs used to being groomed at the earliest opportunity, ideally as a puppy • If your dog is frightened of being groomed, it’s important you get a handle on the problem straight away • Dog owners should be careful when choosing professional dog groomers to ensure they’re reputable Why is it important to groom my dog? Grooming is vital to prevent your dog’s coat getting matted, as well as removing dead hair, dirt and dandruff. Brushing also stimulates the natural oils in the skin and fur, which helps make for a glossy, healthy coat. But grooming isn’t just about brushing your dog’s fur, it’s also chance to check for any unusual lumps or bumps, and give them a general health check. You can use it as an opportunity to check for any signs of fleas or ticks, inspect their teeth, eyes and ears and make sure their claws aren’t overgrown.

When should I start grooming my dog?

Grooming 2 The frequency of grooming sessions will depend on the breed of dog.

Owners should get their dogs used to regular grooming as early on in their life as possible, ideally as a puppy.

It’s important that dogs are happy and comfortable with grooming, whether this is done in the home or by a professional dog groomer.

By getting into a regular grooming routine with your dog, it also gets them used to this type of handling, and should make visits to the vets much easier.

How often does my dog need grooming? For a short haired, smooth-coated dog, grooming should be done at least once a week. A rough or long-coated dog will need much more regular grooming and will often require clipping to keep the fur at a manageable length.

Clipping can be required anything from every four to 12 weeks, with regular – usually daily – maintenance brushes and cleaning in between.

Terrier types and some other breeds may need ‘stripping’ rather than normal grooming to remove dead hairs in the coat as these dogs don’t shed hair as well as others.

Can I clip my dog myself?

There are a range of fur clippers on the market, but remember that professional groomers have had months of training and their job is not as easy as some people think it looks.

Unqualified DIY clipping not only runs the risk of your dog coming out the other side with an unintentionally extreme haircut, it can also result in injury to you or your pet - especially if you have a particularly lively or boisterous hound.

If you do choose to invest in your own set of dog clippers, ensure you do plenty of research before grooming your dog. Get specific instructions on the type of breed you have, use dedicated equipment with safety guards and, if using scissors, make sure they have rounded ends when tackling sensitive areas. It’s vital that you can keep your dog calm and under control when clipping is being done, so a second pair of hands may well be needed.

What are the best brushes or combs to use at home?

If your dog is nervous about being groomed, some encouragement with treats may help.

There are many different types of brushes on the market, so choosing the right one for your dog can sometimes be overwhelming. Different tools work better on different dogs, so it’s a good idea to ask your vet for advice on which brush would work best for your dog before any investment.

Pin brushes – good for smoothing out small tangles and removing dead fur from both the coat and undercoat.

These brushes have metal pins with rounded ends to make it

comfortable for your dog. The longer the pins on the brush, the better it is for dogs with longer, thicker coats.

Slicker brushes – these brushes have short, fine hairs on a flat brush and are suitable for removing knots from short to medium coat breeds, or those with curly fur. The pins are angled to avoid scratching the skin while brushing, but don’t apply too much pressure – and look out for any pins sticking out at the wrong angle. Rubber brushes – ideal for removing dead fur and massaging the skin to encourage natural oils to be released, which make a dog’s coat look healthy and glossy.

Grooming mitts – a useful tool for removing dirt and dead hair from short-coated breeds, but not recommended for dogs with medium to longhaired coats. Undercoat rake or de-shedding tools – these brushes are brilliant for gently removing the dead fur from a dog’s undercoat, while still brushing through the top coat and removing any dirt. These are particularly useful for dogs that moult frequently.

Bristle brush – these brushes are ideal for finishing off grooming, and for quick maintenance brushes in between brushes.

They brush through the top coat, removing dead fur and dirt while stimulating natural oil production.

How should I bathe my dog at home? It’s not always necessary to bath dogs, unless they are dirty or have skin problems, in which case seek your vet’s advice. Washing them too much can strip a dog’s coat of natural oils.

But if you are washing your dog at home, you can do this in a bathtub with a non-slip mat indoors or, if the weather permits, outside.

Remember to: • Detangle any matts before washing as they will only get worse during shampooing • Purchase a dedicated dog shampoo as human products have different Ph balances • Saturate your dog’s fur

with lukewarm water before applying the shampoo • Avoid the face, mouth and ear areas and sponge wash these with clean water instead • Massage the shampoo in for at least five minutes for a good, thorough cleanse • Ensure you rinse thoroughly as any shampoo residue can irritate your dog’s skin • Towel dry your dog or, if he or she is comfortable with a hairdryer, ensure it is put on a cool setting What should I do if my dog is scared of grooming or being brushed? A negative association can develop because the longer the period of time between brushes, the more uncomfortable it can be for them; the more out of condition their coat becomes the more unpleasant it can become for them to be touched or stroked, let alone bathed or brushed.

In extreme cases, this can then have a negative impact on the way they perceive human interaction altogether. So it’s crucial that you get a handle on the problem as soon as possible and tackle it in the right way that’s best for your dog.

If your dog is scared of being brushed, try taking a few steps back. Get out a few brushes but don’t use them, so your dog can just get used to them being around. You can also help them associate the brushes with something good by producing them at the same time as something your dog really likes, such as some really tasty food.

Gradually reintroduce brushing by touching your

dog very gently with a soft brush starting with short sessions, making sure you always reward him well for taking part! If problems with grooming persist, consult your vet for further advice.

How do I know if my dog’s nails need to be clipped? Seek advice from your vet on this,

but it’s often not necessary. If a dog is walked on pavements or roads, their claws naturally wear down. Occasionally the dew claws will overgrow as they don’t reach the ground during walking. Overgrown nails are more likely if the dog is lame or arthritic as this shifts weight-bearing.

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Millers Steering It Up Carlton Town 3-2 Frickley Athletic With a good opening to the season so far the team were upbeat about the visit to Stoke Lane from Frickley. The game again was to be another close affair with both teams struggling to break each other down. The first goal came ten minutes before the break when the visitors would manage to hit the target twice in two minutes. This stunned the Millers who reacted swiftly and came out in the second half with their reputation and unbeaten record to uphold.

With their pride dented for a short while the team would push and press the visitors and three goals in a twenty minute spell from Tyler Blake would rescue this one to keep the record intact.

Carlton Town 1-3 Worksop Town. After last week’s pulsating encounter the team would need to come out of the blocks flying to avoid a similar scenario of going behind. Unfortunately they didn’t and again would concede twice in two minutes

in the early stages of the first half. The ever reliable skipper Maddison would claw one back soon after the break to give the team some hope but that would soon diminish later in the half when the visitors would break against the run of play to score a third and give the millers their first taste of defeat this season.

Stamford 0-3 Carlton Town An evening fixture next down the A1 was to follow and this would turn out to be a real cracker. Stamford sitting

second in the league and unbeaten also were vigorous and intense with their play but Carlton were ruthless in defence stood firm and took everything that was thrown at them. Carlton would head into half-time with a two goal lead with goals from Smithson and Moore. The second half was pretty much the same as the first with Stamford trying to dictate but with two minutes to go the in form Blake would put this one to bed and bring the Millers back with the

points. Carlton Town 3-1 Newcastle Town. Next on the agenda would be another team that the Millers hadn’t seen in over a season and a fixture that is normally guaranteed to be a close call. Again the opposition proved tough and again Carlton would have to come from behind to take all three points with goals from the inspirational Ball and a brace from Tyler Blake.

Basford United 3-0 Carlton Town. Two days Later Carlton would take the short

trip across Nottingham to Greenwich Avenue where they would go down threenil to Basford United in the League Cup. This was another hard fought encounter, but the Millers would still put in another hard working shift for the watching crowd despite the expectancy in which a game the hosts were expected to win.

Carlton Town 2-2 Sheffield The next proposition for the Millers would be the newly revigorated Sheffield as our scheduled fixture with Leek Town was postponed due to their commitments in the F.A. Cup. Again Carlton would have to come from behind but would still show a stout determination to not be defeated against opposition that have also had a good start to their season. Opoku and Maddison were to get the goals in a game that neither side looked like winning but where both teams were to give their all.

Carlton Town 1-1 Spalding United. Back under floodlights and Spalding to the fore. For most of this one the Millers never looked like losing, and with a first half penalty from skipper Maddison would continue to cause the opponents a lot of worry. But with missed chances Carlton would rue this one and concede twenty-five minutes from time with the visitors gaining some reward for

their efforts and application.

On reflection a fair result but nonetheless disappointing that we didn’t take all three points on home soil.

Carlton Town 3-1 St Neots A home fixture in the F.A trophy beckoned next and the team would comfortably proceed to the next phase with a brace of headers either side of half-time from Ollie Clark and a Tom Maddison penalty later in the game. Despite the visitors pulling a goal back mid second half this one never looked in doubt.

With another good month behind us and the team now sitting at the top of the league we move on and will try to maintain the standards that have been set so far. We are all aware of how much effort, time and commitment that is needed and that will continue right to the very end with the group that are currently involved. Up The Millers !!!

Fixtures 5th October Chasetown (a) 12th October Biggleswade or Bedford Town (h) - F.A. Trophy

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On your side – Wear your club badge with pride for better mental health As part of the EFL’s partnership with the mental health charity Mind, bespoke ‘On Your Side’ pin badges have been produced in unique colourways of all EFL clubs so that fans can show their support for better mental health. Every year, one in four of us will experience a mental health problem. So that’s why we’re asking you to wear an On Your Side badge with pride, with proceeds of badge sales going toward Mind’s life-changing services.

You can buy yours directly from Mind here - shop.mind.org. uk/mind_efl_on_your_ side_badges.

The work does not stop

Nottingham Forest head coach Sabri Lamouchi was impressed by his side's 3-2 victory at Stoke City but has demanded further improvement from his players.

The Reds came out on top of an entertaining five-goal contest at the bet365 Stadium to go top of the Sky Bet Championship table but the head coach says his side still have some way to go to reach their full potential.

Speaking after the game, he said: "I thought we were lucky to come back into the game in the first half because it was a difficult start but we made the difference after half-time. I'm so happy about the result, the performance, the attitude of my players but the work does not stop here.

We must continue to improve.

"We're absolutely ready for the fight. We know we must play much better than we did tonight but at least we know this. I think Stoke have good players, and a good team, but tonight we have been able to take advantage that

they have made more mistakes in the game than us.

"I told the boys at half-time that it was important that we started to play our football in our rhythm, the way we know we can.

We gave Stoke too much time and too much space in the first half and when you do that in the Championship, you know you will get hurt. "To win away from home, at a difficult stadium like this, in front of 3,000 Forest fans is a great positive for us.

We must take confidence from this now and learn that we must control the game better, particularly when we are away from home.

"Being top changes absolutely nothing for me.

Of course I understand it is very nice for the club and for the fans but we are still so far away from the end of the season. We'll get to the next international break after Blackburn and Brentford and see where we are."

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Tribute to Forest Super Fan Dale Towle

I’ve been heaping praise upon the supporters of Nottingham Forest Football Club of late, and as a continuation of that theme I’d like to pay my respects to 39-year-old Dale Towle who passed away last week.

Dale was a lifelong season ticket holder at the City Ground and followed his beloved Reds all over the country too. He epitomised the word loyalty when it came to Forest and as you’ll see from the accompanying photographs, he lived life to the full.

When Sabri Lamouchi was unveiled as the latest, in a long list of Nottingham Forest managers, most of the club’s supporters thought “here we go again!” Admittedly, I was sceptical on hearing the news just 19 minutes after the departure of Martin O’Neill.

As my pessimism began to take hold It was it was thwarted by a ringing telephone and the voice of reason on the other end of the line.

My friend Dale Towle was always the very first to call or WhatsApp me whenever there was breaking news at Forest. By the time I’d put the receiver down, he’d managed, as only he could, to turn a negative into a positive and put a smile on my face.

I wanted to pay special

homage to Dale within this piece, not just to honour his passing, but to highlight the levels of commitment and affection he gave to his club season upon season.

Even during the malaise of the Fawaz years he’d be in his usual seat behind the dug outs in the Main/Peter Taylor stand. Rain or shine, good or bad owner, Dale was always there because it was a way of life.

How he made the away games is beyond me, getting home from his job as cellar manager at Ocean nightclub at 4.30am, then waking four hours later to board trains or buses to wherever the Reds would be playing. Some of the away trips I shared with him were hilarious affairs, a particular win at Hillsborough always springs to mind.

Dale loved a good photo with the stars too, it’s fair to say that he had quite a portfolio from his time on Sky Sports, backstage at Glastonbury and working in the night club.

Undoubtedly, the photo with his idle Stuart Pearce was the pick of the bunch. He dined out on that one for quite some time and I’m still extremely jealous!

The reference to Sky Sports highlights the time Dale, alongside a handful of other tricky trees, appeared on Soccer AM. As per usual, he was the life and soul of the place with his theatrics, much to the amusement of presenter Helen Chamberlain.

Dale even made it to number 44 in the UK charts back in 2003. He, alongside close friends Andy Hoe and Steve Hodgkinson (DJ Vimto) covered Build Me Up Buttercup, originally performed by the Foundations in 1968. What started out as a tongue in cheek, slapstick idea, almost saw the lads break into the top 40. At one stage they were above Westlife in the charts.

Despite all the razzmatazz of Sky and performing in the band, Dale’s love for his football club remained his number one priority. Given his seat’s proximity to the dug outs at Forest, he always managed to be in shot of the TV cameras at home games, much to the amusement of his mates who would always screenshot the pictures.

This season has given us

Forest fans real hope, just one league defeat at the time of writing sees Sabri Lamouchi’s men occupy 3rd position in the Championship table and things look promising.

Ironically, Dale’s last ever Forest match was the 3-0 cup win over Derby County; a match he wouldn’t have made but for the determination and love of his best friend Jay Withey.

There are s e v e r a l reasons why I was desperate to see Nottingham Forest win promotion this season, but the p a s s i n g of such a dedicated and beautiful human being such as Dale Towle has now taken precedence; “fly high Partyboy!”

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Steve Corry