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Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire Launches New Activity Centre The Ground Breaking Ceremony to celebrate the start of development of the new Robin Hood Activity Centre, Blidworth, Near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, took place on Saturday 21st August 2010. Sir Andrew Buchanan Bt the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and the President of Nottinghamshire Scouts, placed a time capsule in the ground under the main building in celebration of both 100 years of Scouting in Mansfield and 50 years of camping and activities at the Site. (The time capsule contains Scout memorabilia and items from other supporters of the project).

Speaking at the event, Chairman of Mansfield & District Scouts Gwilym Griffith said: “The Robin Hood Activity Centre will be one of the most valuable resources in the County and will provide activities for everyone, whatever their age and ability, providing a healthy and active lifestyle in our beautiful local environment.

We are honoured to be working with and receiving funding support from the „Aiming High for Disabled Children Short Break Project Team‟ from Nottinghamshire County Council. We are also very pleased to be having support from WREN, (Waste Recycling Environmental Limited) who is providing our full catering kitchen”.

The Robin Hood Activity Centre will offer a unique, fully equipped outdoor activity site attracting a vast range of visitors including; scouts and guides, youth clubs and community groups and school children and college students whether for leisure or educational trips. The site will offer indoor hostel style accommodation and external camping facilities plus the option of short or long term bookings, day centre availability and 24 hour sleep over sessions.

The Robin Hood Activity Centre is already taking bookings for 2011 and a new website offering more information can be viewed on www.robinhoodactivitycentre.co.uk

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Welcome to the September/ October 2010 Edition of the Hello from your Newsletter Inside this issue: Blidworth Focus. Editor: Diane Carter a local We are proud to be able to now resident with a local Introductions & Invitation to Get be able to offer you our FIRST business! 2 EVER FULL COLOUR Involved edition and we trust this is beneficial to our readers and of course our News & Information 3 advertisers and information providers, without whom we would not be able to offer you this newsletter. Looking Good & Feeling Great 4 Thank you to those who praised us for being brave and taking on some very sensitive issues within the village and surrounding areas and because of the respect that has been Our Young and Our Future 5 shown, we are going to continue to do this. What’s On Locally & in the The Wind Turbines are a very prominent subject at present, although people talk of the 6 -9 Surrounding Area „Rainworth Wind Turbines‟, I think they affect Blidworth too? Kindly Rainworth D.C., Linda Tift has offered some details and we have invited feedback from Npower. Pet Lovers 10 Hopefully we can offer this in the next edition. The news on the front page regarding the building of the new Robin Hood Activity Marathon Media: Building local 11-12 Centre should be a great attribute to the village bringing many visitors to Blidworth Businesses both from the local area and far afield. We are so privileged to live in the heart of the beautiful Sherwood Forest-a great attraction for our tourist industry. Making a House a Home 13 Congratulations to Alison Whitemore of Farnsfield who won our July „Fake That‟ Marathon Media: Strengthening Competition C/O Ransom Wood‟s Forever Green Party in the Park. The Question: 14-15 „Which Charity is the Concert supporting and the Answer „Dancing Eye Syndrome‟. Communities Alison had a fabulous time. So please sit back and enjoy the colour magazine and we A Healthy/Sporty Village & Last warmly welcome your feedback and articles. Kind regards. Diane Carter, Editor 16 Minute News Marathon Media

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Blidworth Parish Council Update

Blidworth Garden Competition June / July – regrettably cancelled due to lack of applicants (1) Blidworth in Bloom July - Members agreed the event went reasonably well , the Judges were again impressed with the War Memorial & its surroundings & were also very interested in some of the projects we are currently involved in , such as the new Village Shields which are intended to be promoting an interactive Community . Dog Exclusion Signs – we are informed by NSDC that the signs will be in place in the near future . Remembrance day Parade – please note amended date 14th November 2010 – with the Rainworth / Blidworth & District Branch of the Royal British Legion in attendance - apologies for the error . Vandalism – unfortunately the summer holidays have brought an increase in vandalism etc . We have recently had instances such as :- (1) - young boys aged 6 – 8 trying to smash electricity box locks @ MUGA Sherwood Ave Play Area , which is similar to the incident in November 2009 where repairs to same cost over £2000 . (2) A group of boys & girls aged from say 8 – 11 careering round Car Park @ Community Leisure Centre on a Monkey Bike ( small scooter with an engine ) until Police arrived . (3) – In last two weeks we have had two Infants Cradle Swing Seats broken at Marriott Lane Play Area & Community Leisure Centre Play Area . These cost over £100 each . All these repair costs are paid by Blidworth Parish Council and recovered from residents Council Tax .

C/O Geoff Stocks, Clerk to Blidworth Parish Council NEW Chairman of the Parish Council is Mr B Evans , 01623 490497, The Hawthornes , Mansfield Road NG21 0LR

The Wind Turbines C/O Labour District Councillor; Linda Tift “There will be 5 turbines. As I understand it they are the largest in Europe. However, I think there may be one in Belgium that is larger. The 2 chimneys th will be those of the incinerator standing above a shiny steel building Blidworth Library Celebrates Its 40 anniversary. reminiscent of a space ship. All set in a rural landscape. It is not too late for The current library building opened in 1970 replacing a tempo- people to object. They can look at the PAIN website or contact me 01623 rary service which had been operating from the Methodist 796336, [email protected] or Shlomo 01623 640134 , Church and Blidworth Colliery Welfare and cost £18,000 to [email protected] build. Since then it has issued an estimated three million books and now offers a range of services including DVDs, free internet There is an open evening at Rainworth Village Hall where people can voice their access and weekly children’s activities. opinions. There is no cross examination and there are no right or wrong The programme of celebration events includes: answers... The date is 6th. October, 6pm. sharp or people 13th September 2.00 p.m. Start of new library reading group. If can just you enjoy reading and talking about books come along to find out write. I hope residents will be shocked by the turbines and more really be horrified at the prospect of something else. Why 29th September 2pm—4pm Drop In for coffee and cakes to should Rainworth get it all?? celebrate the library‟s 40th anniversary 2nd October 10.00-11.00 a.m. New monthly library craft club for children 5-11 starts. 5th October 5.30-6.30 p.m. Bedtime stories for National Chil- The Wind Turbines –NPower dren‟s Book Week Plans were approved, originally in 2007, to energy giant Npower, to site five 19th October 2.15 p.m. Meet popular local saga writer Margaret 125metre high wind turbines at Lindhurst Farm, off Blidworth Lane, in a bid to Dickinson (author of books set in Lincolnshire and Nottingham- create greener energy for at least 4,700 homes. The proposal was agreed by shire) and find out more about her life and work Newark and Sherwood District Council who voted to allow the plans on 26th October 5.00-6.30 pm Manga mania! Come and have a go September 18th 2007, in line with recommendations from planning officers. at drawing Japanese manga cartoons with Emma Brindley from Apparently questionnaires or opportunities to put forward your opinion were Mansfield Manga Club sent out to local residents previously. We are awaiting feedback from Npower - 29th October 3.30-4.30 p.m. Teddy bear‟s picnic and stories. watch this space. Diane Carter. Editor Bring your teddy and some food. 2nd November 2.00 pm Meet “Pitman”. Former miner David Coleman talks about the old mining days and Blidworth pit All events are free apart from a small refreshments charge (no charge on 29th September) and all are welcome. As an added IRONING BY incentive throughout October anyone joining the library and borrowing three items (books or audio books) will get a free Pressed Express DVD voucher. For more details pick up a flyer from the library in September. CO Joanna Woodhouse. Dis-  FREE Collection / Delivery to all Areas trict Library Manager: Mansfield District. For  Fully Insured more information, call the library on 01623 793775. For more  Strict No Smoking Policy information about libraries visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/  Home or Office Collection libraries.  Gift Vouchers  20% Discount on Your First collection

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Is Your Bra a Pain in the Neck?

Most women when asked whether their bra fits immediately respond with 'of course'!! Chiropractor Helen Barton from the Mansfield Chiropractic Clinic on St John Street, Mansfield Say: „One problem we see in our clinic on a daily basis is women wearing obviously poor fitting bras.‟ Some common indications of a badly fitted bra are the straps falling off the shoulders or digging in, the under wire digging into the side of the bust, the back strap digging in, baggy cups or the bust squeezing out over the bra. Helen continues: „Some of the problems we encounter due to incorrectly fitted bras are neck and shoulder pain, mid back pain and chest pain as well as other posture related problems.‟ Many women find it embarrassing to go and get measured, while others refuse to admit that they are several cup sizes bigger than they thought. Helen said as a student, she visited her chiropractic clinician on a regular basis, commonly with posture related aches and pains. During one treatment she was pointed out that her bra didn't fit as well as it should. „I had never been measured and was still wearing the same size bra as I had during my teens. I was shocked to find I was several sizes larger than what I had been wearing for years.‟ If you think about it logically even if you are not that large the bust weighs a fair amount. We have to work against gravity and the back and shoulders take this strain. It is quite common for women to complain of pain at the top of their shoulders and in the mid back without realising their bra may be affecting this. Helen has also come across women who are struggling to correct their poor posture without realising that their bra is pulling their shoulders forwards. A bra should be firm but not tight across the back, the breast should fill the cup but not bulge over the cup and the shoulder straps shouldn't dig into the shoulders but should not slip of the shoulder. Do You Get Back, Neck or Shoulder problems? Have your spine checked! Call the Mansfield Chiropractic clinic on 01623 635333 to book your FREE Spinal Check!

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Being a Home-Start Volunteer. My inspirational journey began when I became a Home-Start Dukeries volunteer as I wanted to help people. During one training session another volunteer came to speak to us about volunteering and mentioned an access course in to Higher Education Initially my FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED feelings about Further Education were there as I wanted more from life, although at my age I felt I was too old to gain a new career and HOME-START DUKERIES based in Edwinstowe require feared failure. After being a volunteer for several months I had an Family Support Workers. Unpaid positions but with amazing feeling of satisfaction that gave me confidence and the generous travel expenses and loyalty bonuses. A biggest boost of my life. Seeing the progress of others is so fulfill- great introduction to family support work - many of ing and I hope that I will continue to help others for many years to our volunteers gain employment. come as a volunteer and in my professional career. I have just com- We have a new course starting in September 2010. pleted my access course with the most wonderful tutors at The For further information please call tel: 01623 823353. Dukeries College and I am currently waiting to start my University (Parenting experience is an essential requirement and course to study for a degree. Home-Start Dukeries support and all volunteers are subject to enhanced CRB) encourage volunteers like myself to take every opportunity to go on training courses. It has been very rewarding and I highly recom- mend volunteering for Home-Start Dukeries so that you to can feel In partnership with amazing and who knows where your journey will take you! Becky, Home-Start Volunteer

Mark Spencer new MP for Sherwood

The recent news that the Joseph Whittaker School will not be included in the Building Schools for the Future programme is of course incredibly disappointing news and I share the frustrations of staff, pupils and parents. Joseph Whittaker was an excellent candidate who worked extremely hard for the bid and there is no doubt in my mind that they would have greatly benefitted from this opportunity. This was a regrettable consequence of our current financial mess and it saddens me that projects like this are having to be sacrificed in order to straighten out the country‟s finances. It makes me incredibly angry that not one Labour Minister or Member of Parliament has apologised for the mess they left behind. Looking to the future, I have asked the Minister for Education what his plans are to help those schools who were hoping to be included in BSF and will be lobbying the County Council to provide at least some of the funding needed for the improvements at Joseph Whittaker. I think it‟s worth saying that if we could wind back the clock, the £5 million the County Council spent on bureaucracy and preparation for the BSF bid would have been better allocated in a cheque to Joseph Whittaker. In fact, it would have covered half the building costs. Cutting paperwork and red tape is such an obvious way to make savings and I‟m pleased that as a Government we‟re taking this challenge head on with this budget. We‟ve extended this to the Welfare State, making it a simpler system where the vulnerable and in need will be supported fairly. We have also however, taken a firmer line on those who currently claim benefits, could work but choose not to. At this time, everyone needs to pull together and if you can work, you should work, and the Government has a duty to support you in this. Creating jobs has to be the cornerstone of our economic recovery and we must make more opportunities in areas like Sherwood. I‟ve joined the All Party Parliamentary Group on Coalfields and will be working to support communities like Blidworth and Rainworth. The Devel- opment of Rufford Colliery into industrial units for example is the kind of project we should have been doing ten years ago and we need to catch up.

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Autumn— the season of change Local Church Services

By the time you read this, autumn, the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness, will soon be upon us. With autumn comes the time of harvest and the gathering in of crops. It is a good time to reflect a while on the St Mary’s and St Andrews beauty of creation and to be thankful for all that God has given us. It is also St Mary's Blidworth: Sunday 9.15am Holy an opportunity to ponder how we use the gifts and resources of the earth. Communion As I write this, at the beginning of August, the wind turbines are appearing St Andrew's Blidworth: Wednesday 9.30am Said on the horizon: tall, shining symbols of human ingenuity capable of Holy Communion & 1st Sunday each month producing electricity from the wind. A good way of providing power which literally doesn‟t cost the earth. 12.30pm Said Holy Communion St Andrew's Blidworth: Coffee Morning 1st Saturday There are many other things that can make a positive difference to our in the month 10.00 am -12.00 noon world: using our recycling bins, walking a short distance instead of taking the car, turning off lights when we leave a room. When we do simple things St Simon & St Jude's Rainworth like this we are honouring the gift God has given us by lightening our Sunday 8.00am Said Holy Communion & footprints on this wonderful planet and are helping to preserve its beauty for future generations. 10.30 Holy Communion (2nd Sunday each month an All Age service). C/O Rev. Hazel Robinson Thursday 9.30am Said Holy Communion St Simon & St Jude's church coffee shop is open Thursday-Sat 10.00-12.00. Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society C/O Rev Hazel Robinson

We once again would like anyone who has any old photos, documents or artefacts that they would be Methodist Church Sunday Services willing to loan or donate to the Society to contact Blidworth 10:30 am either Bill Hutton 01623 484189 or Eric Hall 01623 Rainworth 10:30 am and 6:00 pm 798028 and we will arrange collection. We would Farnsfield 10:15am and 6:15 pm appreciate anything related to the death of King (not every week) George V1, the Coronation, VE and VJ parties and wartime memories. Bilsthorpe 10:30 am We held our first meeting at our new venue, The Methodist Church hall, on

Tuesday 6th July which was well attended and all members were satisfied with our move. After the opening announcements we started with a short talk from C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister

Tom Murray regarding the book he is compiling about local people who served in the first and second World Wars. He is seeking any information regarding a St George's Catholic Church, Rainworth 'James Alton' who worked at Blidworth Colliery then left the pit to enlist in the Sunday Schools Royal Scots. If anyone can help, please contact Tom Murray on 01623 796572. CONFESSIONS St Patricks Nursery & Primary This was followed by an update from John Durkin on the latest information he 8.30 am - 8.50 am 01623 478090 has received regarding the Druids Stone, a project that has been ongoing for MASS- 9am All Saints some time. After a short break for tea/coffee Christine Dabbs gave a talk about HOLY DAY MASS 7pm 01623 474700 her research of her Family History which she has traced back to the 1700s. It all combined to make for a very interesting evening and prompted some lively Weddings & Baptisms by Arrangement. discussion on the topics raised. The meeting closed at 9.0pm. Parish Priest: St Patricks, Forest Town

Another well attended and entertaining was held on 3rg August at the Tel: 01623 622705 www.stpatricksandstgeorge.org Methodist Church Hall. Kevin Robson gave a talk with slide show on the history of Mansfield Trams and this was followed by an update from Tom Murray on his book on local residents that served in WW1 and WW11. We were pleased to welcome two new members and hope to see more newcomers in the future. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 7th September commencing at 7.0pm THE BARDS POETRY GROUP and our guest speakers will be Barbara Stubbs and Jill Walker who will regale us It is Bards at Blidworth poetry group meeting on 18th with the life and times of Haywood Oaks Farm. September at Blidworth Library for a „readaround‟ of poets work or favourite poems with a discussion to follow and a

cuppa and a biscuit. Time:- 10a.m. - 12p.m. Anyone who C/O Bill Hutton, Chairman would like their poems to be considered for entry in the Bards at Blidworth 1st Collection of poems to be published later this year please bring spare copies with name age and Meadow Road and New Road Pensioners short biography. The October meeting will be on October 16th Association (Monday Club). All Welcome. If and will involve a workshop to write a poem there and then followed by a short „readaround‟. Everybody welcome, interested in joining contact: Mrs Brailsford on: whether a novice or not!!! Attendance for both events is free. 01623 793168 Website: http://christinemichael.org/bardsatblidworth Contact Blidworth and Rainworth Women’s Institute: Christine Michael [email protected] want to know No meetings held in August. For Autumn more about the Bards Poetry Group and the varied guest attenders and speakers? View full article on meetings contact: Mary Ledger on: 01623 799095 www.blidworthfocus.wordpress.com

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Book Early for Christmas to be built and sited in the grounds of the St Simon Watch this space for & St Jude‟s Church. The Dedication Service will be th Events and Meal Offers on Sunday 5 September at the church at 11.45 am. This is a very proud moment for Rainworth. Formerly Potters C/O Mike Steel. Chairman. Royal British Legion. Rainworth, Kirklington Road, Rainworth Blidworth & District Branch

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RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE EVENTS:- Great facilities for Weddings Mon Night: 7.45—10.30 pm 50 50 Dancing, Bingo & „Open birthday parties, anniversaries etc the Box‟ Wed Night: 7.15—9.15 pm Family Bingo. Great Cash Prizes. Catering and disco available Raffle. Children allowed. Concert Room Hire (up to 250 people) from £35 Thurs Night—Darts & Domino Knockout Competition. Entry Bouncy castle £30 Disco Fee Applicable GREAT PRICES - A SUPERB Northern Soul - Last Friday in every month - 8 pm to 12.30 am CELEBRATION - £3 entry - payable on the door. Call: 01623 792495 Sat Night; 8—10.30 pm Family Bingo. Children welcome. Sun Night: Sequence Dancing plus regular Quiz and Bingo. Kirklington Road, Rainworth £1.50 Dancing Call: 01623 792495 Kirklington Road, Rainworth

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Weekly Events Sun Blidworth Miners' Welfare Social Centre Quiz Night (inc. 2 card games & beer raffle) Mon SureStart Centre Big Cook, Little Cook (3.11 08 - 15.12.08) 9.30 - 11.30 Mon/Wed The Drill Hall, New Road Army Cadet Force 7.00 - 9.00pm Tues Blidworth SureStart Centre Homestart - open to all 9.30 - 11.3am Tues St Andrew‟s Mission Hall Bingo with Stephen Fox 2.00 - 3.30pm Tues St Andrew‟s Mission Hall 1st St Mary‟s Brownies (term time only) - Tel Kathy Straw 490920 5.30 - 7.00pm Tues/Thu Belle Vue Lane Playing Field Football Club Training (17+ new players welcome) 7.pm Tues Blidworth Miners' Welfare Social Centre Jean‟s Dominos Handicap 8.30pm Wed Blidworth Library Citizens‟ Advice Bureau 9.30am Wed SureStart Centre You Make The Difference (8.10.08 - 10.12.08) 9.30 - 11.30am Wed SureStart Centre Jelly Babies under 1s groups 1.30 - 2.30pm Wed St Andrew‟s Mission Hall Needlecraft Club 6.30 - 8.30 pm Wed Blidworth Miners' Welfare Social Centre Bingo Night (inc. 2 card games) Thu SureStart Centre Breast Feeding Support Group 9.30 - 11.30am Thu Sherwood Forest Community Church Art Class` 2.00pm - 4.00pm Thu St Andrew‟s Mission Hall J.A.M. Club 5-7yrs, 6pm - 7pm, 8-10yrs 7.15 - 8.15pm Thu Blidworth SureStart Centre SureStart Family Play Session (toy library 1st and 3rd Thu 1 - 2pm) 1.00 - 3.15pm Thu Blidworth Methodist Church Teen Drop in Club (11 - 15yrs) 6.00pm - 8.00pm (term time only) Thu Blidworth Miners‟ Welfare Social Centre Poker Night Thu Check for Venue Apex Martial Arts Academy. 5.45 - 8.45pm Fri SureStart Centre Little Learners 9.15 - 11.15a Fri Blidworth Methodist Church Toddler Church 10.30am - 11.00am (term time only) Fri Blidworth Methodist Church Parent Support Group (term time only) 11.00am - 12.30pm Fri The Venue, Formerly Potters Karaoke Night 10th September Starts at 8.30 pm Fri Blidworth Miners' Welfare Social Centre Live Entertainment (inc. 2 card games) Sat Blidworth Miners‟ Welfare Social Centre Live Entertainment (inc. 2 card games & Lick It & Stick it Draw) Blidworth Library Space Hop Summer Reading to continue through Summer holidays until September 11th for children aged 5-9 years. Free events. Come along and join in the fun. Blidworth Library Rattle and Roll for babies and toddlers will resume on10th September for Blidworth Library

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To all Pet Lovers….. Your chance to take the lead in dog debate New powers to target irresponsible dog owners could Oscar Pet Food is here and will deliver FREE to your door, don’t pay through the come into force in the Mansfield district. Mansfield nose for your pets food, at Oscar quality does not have to cost more. Oscar Pet District Council is launching a public consultation on the food often saves people money without comprising on quality and with the introduction of Dog Control Orders and wants to know convenience of FREE home delivery. what problems, if any, local people have with dogs and The Oscar complete pet care service is about to arrive at your door and it would dog-related issues in their area. be well worth your while to have a good look at what Nathan Brooks can offer Dog Control Orders were introduced by the Clean you and more so your pets. With good quality complete pet food at a price you Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and give local can afford. authorities the option of introducing five different orders for the following offences: Nathan is your local North Nottinghamshire Nutritional Advisor and from previous experience working at his fathers dog training school and kennels to looking  failing to remove dog faeces; after his Border Collie Poppy is aware of how important it is to offer your pet  not keeping a dog on a lead;  not putting, and keeping, a dog on a lead when the highest level of care possible. directed to do so by an authorised officer; When he calls his first question might be “do you know what you are feeding  permitting a dog to enter land from which dogs are your pets?” then you can learn just what is available from Nathan’s very per- excluded; sonal, dedicated and convenient service.  taking more than a specified number of dogs onto Oscar Pet foods offer very high quality complete pet food, made in Britain, no land. artificial colourings or preservatives and when you add up what’s on the label it Owners breaching a Dog Control Order could be issued always add up to 100%. with a £75 fixed penalty notice. The Orders could be put in Some of Nathan’s advice is aimed at trying to help pets with skin, tummy or place across the whole district or just in defined areas joint problems, so if your pet has a problem contact him for some advice. such as parks, children’s play areas or cemeteries. On offer is a free no obligation “try before you buy” taste test with free nutri- In Mansfield district currently, dog owners are fined £50 tional and behavioural advice. Contact Nathan for a Pet Taste Test and you for dog fouling offences under the Dog Fouling of Land Act. Under a Dog Control Order this would rise to £75 and won’t be disappointed. c/o Nathan Brookes. Oscar Pet Foods bring the penalty in line with others already in place for offences such as littering and spraying graffiti.

The Council has not yet made a decision on which, if any, Dog Control Orders it may introduce. The purpose of this consultation is to get the views of local people and interested groups so that the Council can decide whether the Orders are necessary and proportionate.

The consultation is open until 11 September 2010. Forms can be completed on the Council’s website at www.mansfield.gov.uk/dogcontrolorders or by calling the Environmental Health Department on 01623 463 189.

C/O Rob Shirley, Snr. PR Officer Mansfield District Council.

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A NEW DIRECTION AND APPROACH TO BETTER BUSINESS

Diane Carter, Editor & Managing Director of Marathon Marketing Business Breakfast Meeting & Start Up Support Group Welcome to our business section of the Blidworth Focus. We Tuesday 14th September aim to support you with whatever stage you are at within your 7.30 am—9 am business; whether considering starting up, a sole trader, limited Only £5.00 for attendance including breakfast company, well-established business or maybe you have sadly been made redundant and are looking at alternatives such as Scared You May be Made Redundant? self-employment? Thinking Of Starting Your Own Business? We have a great team of specialists on board here to answer any questions:- Want to Promote Your Business? Shirley Skeels of Sense Financial Solutions offers regular advice on handling your Meet Like Minded People? finance correctly and planning for the future. See article page 12 entitled Come and join us at the friendly and informal “Retirement solutions to meet life’s changing needs” No Nonsense Networking Group Keith Knight of Knights Accountants provides us with lots of information related to tax and accountancy for your business. As many people are currently starting up in business due to the high rate of redundancies, he will be covering the step by step processes over the next few editions. See his first stage article below. Tallents Solicitors, our legal supporters offer various articles relevant to domestic or business legal issues or both. Please see their article re: Fit to Work, what every employer needs to know on page 12

If you have any questions you wish to ask our Specialist Business Advisors please th To book please contact: Diane Carter, Chair on: send via email to [email protected] by the 8 October. Please send your 01623 404299 name and address but these can be withheld at your request. Or

Have any questions give me a call on: 01623 404299 or email:[email protected] email: [email protected] NNN is a well established business group Marathon Marketing Company Ltd www.marathon-marketing.co.uk No formal dress code required

Setting up in Business— “SO YOU HAVE DECIDED TO TAKE THE PLUNGE AND GO INTO BUSINESS” WHAT TO CONSIDER NOW”.

Setting up a business is scary but exciting, however having been through the process of what you are going to do, it is now leads to the process of what you should do next. The first thing to do is to get as much advice as you can, from as many people as you can. People on your list should include:-  Government agencies such as Business Link and the Inland Revenue –yes even the dreaded enemy has a great amount of useful information on its internet sites, and of course, you will need to register with them at some stage (usually sooner rather than later)  Banks, these are extremely useful in start ups by giving advice on most commercial aspects of business.  Other people in Business, these can be extremely important if you wish to avoid a lot of pit falls, knowledge of which is gained mainly by experience.  Accountants, these are the most important (you would expect me to say that though), but we are the people who are instrumental in guiding you through the financial maze and hopefully to prosperity. The best piece of advice is always listen to advice, but weigh it all up before you act on it, and certainly the most important thing is to seek the advice of an accountant before you decide on which way you are going and how you are going to get there. Do not be tempted to take the first option offered; it may not be the one for you You will need to think seriously about the implication and reasons for choosing the type of commercial vehicle that will suit your business. You have the choice of sole trader or limited company. Each one will have its advantages over the other depending on the type of business you have and what profile you may need. As a generality the more the risk and/or the better the profile you need the more you would choose the limited company route. The simpler the requirements the more you would consider that the sole trader route would be best for you.

In the next edition we will look into the differences between sole trader and limited company status and how to set up the business whether as a sole trader or as a limited company. Article C/O Keith Knights of Knights Accountants.

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After making sacrifices through our working lives to save up a decent pension pot we owe it to ourselves to make good decisions about what to do with that money when we come to retire. Retirement is one of the most financially complex times of our lives, a strong argument for seeking out the professional expertise of an Independent Financial Adviser who understands the full range of options available.

Information sent to those nearing retirement tends to reflect an assumption that most will opt for a lifetime annuity, a type of plan that provides a regular income for life in return for giving up all their pension capital. It is important for them to understand that they have the right to shop around using the Open Market Option to find the highest-paying lifetime annuity.

With a difference of around 20 per cent between the worst and best paying, this is the very least most retirees should consider and making the wrong decision could add up to thousands over the course of a long retirement.

Stack the odds of making a good decision in your favour by using a Fit to work? What every employer needs to know professional adviser who From April 6th 2010 the current ‘sick note’ was been replaced with is tuned into this evolving a ‘fit note’. The new system entitled ‘Statement of Fitness for market. Work’ has been introduced by the Government to try and tackle absenteeism problems, which cost the UK economy an estimated To ensure you get the £100bn a year. Employment lawyer, Phillip Harding, of Tallents best advice on making Solicitors in Newark, comments, the most from your “Previously GPs could only comment that an employee was ‘unfit retirement savings for work’ but under the new rules the doctor can comment that contact Shirley Skeels at the individual may ‘not be fit for work’ or ‘may be fit for work and Sense Financial may set out comment to assist in a return to work’. This means that GPs can advise employers of the employee’s ability to return Solutions, the East to work under certain conditions, such as temporary working Midland’s premier Offer arrangements.” More Options Phillip continues, Independent Financial “The doctor can now comment on how the patient’s medical Adviser on 07801 condition will impact upon their ability to carry out their working responsibilities and also help the employee and employer engage 2901272 in a discussion about how the employee can gradually resume their previous role. This may entail a phased return to work, changes to duties or working hours or possibly physical changes to the workplace itself.” Employers are not legally bound to comply with the doctor’s recommendations but they must be careful not to fall foul of the Disability Discrimination Act, so it is wise to seek legal advice if unsure of what to do. Also, the changes do not replace the role of occupational health advisers in the workplace. Tallents can advise both employees and employers on their rights and legal position regarding the new ‘fit note’ system. Contact Phillip on 01636 671881 to arrange an appointment.

C/O Tallents Solicitors. For more information, contact Tallents on 01636 671881. Tallents Solicitors, 3 Middlegate, Newark. Tel: 01636 671881 www.tallents.co.uk

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SHAUN'S HANDYMAN SERVICES Blidworth Tenant and Residents Association Tallest Sunflower Prize Presentation Joinery Electrical DIY Decorating th 10 am -12 noon 4 September, at the Rookwood Centre.  NO JOB TOO SMALL Main event 11 am.  FRIENDLY & RELIABLE Any money made at the presentation to support the  COMPETITIVE PRICES Oliver Pratley Swimming  FREE QUOTE Fund. Tombola, raffles, Whether laying laminate floors to cakes and food, elimination cleaning patios!! bingo and other attractions. No time for DIY - give us a try! C/O John Allen Tel: 01623 Call Now: 07861 092 392 407149

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Vinyl floors & Window Blinds Decorating Services A Family Business built on Reputation City & Guilds Qualified  Competitive all year round prices  Supply & Fitting No job too Small  Quality Products & a Professional Service Concessions for OAPS Tel: 01623 490301 or visit our shop for individual support & advice. Tel: 01623 461466 63—65 Mansfield Rd, Blidworth Mob:07808465427

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VACANCIES Sportsman’s Evening

Blidworth Welfare Football Club require (Ladies Welcome) 2 people to assist our Head With ALAN KENNEDY Groundsman in maintaining their And comedian Billy Flywheel football pitch and stadium. At: Mansfield Civic Centre Matches are played on Saturdays with some midweek games throughout the On: Friday 1st October 2010 season. Arrival from: 7pm (starting at 7.30pm) Dress Code: Shirt & Tie/Smart This role involves preparing the pitch for matches, cutting the grass, marking out, Tickets only £35 each maintenance work and keeping the stadium (Buy a table of 10 and 1 goes free) and changing rooms clean and tidy. The price includes a 3 course sit down meal, a talk by During the summer months the pitch and Alan Kennedy, your comedian Billy Flywheel and a stadium have to be prepared for the selection of fundraising activities throughout the following season. evening…..

Please contact Terry Seymour on: Get a group of friends or work colleagues 07746245740 for further details together and come and have a great night out ————————- Tickets on sale soon, please contact Helen Willford on 07825 928223 or Alan Whitworth on: 07793 750946

www.blidworthfc.co.uk

1st Team Fixtures Date Home Away September (FA Vase) 4th Teversal v Blidworth 14th Blidworth v Clipstone Welfare 22nd Sutton Town v Blidworth 25th Blidworth v Ollerton 28th Blidworth v Newark Town October Visit www.blidworthfocus.wordpress.com Visit www.blidworthfocus.wordpress.com for regular updates

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GOOD NEWS Crime has dropped dramatically in Blidworth throughout the past 12 months. So far this year (at 05/08/2010) there were 59 reported crimes of all types in Blidworth beat area, a reduction from 100 in the same period last year.

Oak Avenue. I have left this intelligence on this update as this is continuing. The jitty between Oak Avenue and Dale Lane has been highlighted as an area where young persons are frequenting and are believed to be involved in drug and alcohol use. Empty alcohol bottles and evidence of drugs paraphernalia have been observed at this location. The telephone kiosk situated at the end of the jitty on Dale Lane, appears to be a meeting place where exchanges have been made. Please continue to report any suspicious circumstances or young persons drinking alcohol within this area. Blidworth & Rainworth are designated areas which means that drinking open vessels of alcohol in these public places is forbidden. The Police will seize any open vessels from any persons found in possession of these items regardless of their age. Blidworth Woods on Rigg Lane, Haywood Oaks Park and Blidworth Bottoms Park. A Police Operation jointly with Newark & Sherwood District Council and the Forestry Commission is currently ongoing where posters have been erected and Officers are conducting high visibility patrols in each car park and will be available to speak with residents and visitors. Dog Fouling. I have already issued a warning to one local resident who allowed his dog to foul on the grassed area of Dale Lane. Please do not let your dogs foul on public footpaths and do report anyone on 0300 300 99 99. A fixed penalty can be issued for this offence if witnessed by an Officer. Speeding. This continues to be a priority for Blidworth. A letter has been forwarded to the Highways department supporting the raised zebra crossing that has been requested on Dale Lane opposite the TESCO EXPRESS Store. The interactive speed signs are a welcome sight through the village, encouraging all to slow down. Mini Motors and Petrol Scooters. Belle Vue Lane and Lyndhurst Avenue Blidworth have been recorded as experiencing problems with children driving these mechanically propelled vehicles. I need to stress to parents and adults that children do not have a driving license, MOT or insurance to ride these vehicles on a public highway or where the public have access. The scooters/mopeds will be seized by Police under Police powers if they are found riding on them. on 05/08/2010 around the Leisure Centre car park where 5 young boys all under 11 years of age, riding around on a motorised petrol GOPED. One of the boys had already fallen off the scooter and injured his arm, a vehicle was narrowly missed and none of the boys were wearing helmets. The scooter was seized and will be destroyed. Please continue to report incidents and pass on any details of any individuals concerned. Please help your child to learn their telephone number to contact you in case of an emergency, most of these boys did not know their numbers and one had an injury. Belle Vue Lane. This continues to be a hotspot of anti social issues. Drug use is evident near to the entrance of the field adjacent to Tippings wood. Persons have been seen to drive vehicles to this location and meet up. The swing has been damaged on the play park and graffiti is on the increase around that location. There is evidence of drug use around the play area. The fencing panels that were erected along the boundary of the Industrial Estate and Belle Vue Lane has been damaged. The bolts have been removed near to the previous access route to the Industrial area. As the schools re open in September this road becomes extremely congested and there will be fixed penalties issued for unnecessary obstruction. The car park of the Leisure Centre seems to be a gathering spot for youths to kick a football around between the hours of 10:00pm and 01:00am, this is partially due to the security lights illuminating the area until 11:00pm at night, but is causing noise problems for the residents on Belle Vue Lane. If you know these people, please pass on the request to be courteous at that time of night and that the ‘MUGGER’ is only at the end of this road which is purpose built for this activity. Shop Thefts. Good news - stills were publicised from the CCTV of a female shoplifting recently at TESCO EXPRESS. The female has been traced and dealt with by the Police. On a note to all residents and retail outlets, there has been intelligence received that a black Frontera car displaying a registered number L335PBD is being used in and around Blidworth and Rainworth possibly in connection with transporting a male and female shoplifter. The offenders have struck twice at the SPAR shop in Rainworth so please be alert and report anything suspicious on: 0300 300 99 99 Grievous Bodily Harm. Good news - the male and female offender for the unprovoked assault on a female on Dale Lane Blidworth in April 2010 have now been charged with GBH (wounding) to Crown Court, thank you to all who came forward to help with this investigation. Gross Indecency. A male residing in Blidworth has been charged at Nottingham Crown Court on 16/07/2010 with 11 counts of gross indecency to his step daughter. He has received a three and a half year sentence. The property is currently being repossessed by Newark & Sherwood Homes. Marriott Lane Play Park. This play area is accessed by either New Lane or off Main Street and has suddenly become a race track for young drivers. 5 vehicles were sighted racing across the unmade roads which are causing the play area to be a no go for young people. Please be observant, take vehicle registration numbers and report them to the Police in order that we can stop this before someone gets hurt. Use the: 0300 300 99 99 number or email me with the details. If you wish to remain anonymous, please leave the details on Crime stoppers: 0800 555 111. Cannabis Cultivation. There has been and continues to be Cannabis cultivated within properties in and around Blidworth. We are keen to gather any intelligence from yourselves if you notice any of the following: a strong pungent herbal smell coming from a property that you may walk past or visit, a sharp rise or interference to your electricity supply or any other suspicions. Your service provider will be more than happy to assist you if you contact them and we will treat your call in confidence if you have any intelligence about a property close by to you. The most common method of cultivation is for an internal room to be prepared and heated to such a degree as to help along the plants to thrive. We will deal with every cultivation positively and need your help to deter this crime.

Surgery Dates: PCSO John ARINS will be available to speak to you about any issues or concerns you may have. Rockwood Close 22nd September 2010 and 27th October 2010 10 am – 11 am Blidworth Library -13/11/2010 10am – 11am

Thank you for your time once again, I will be available on the contact numbers and email below alternatively please ring 0300 300 99 99 to report any non urgent incidents. C/O PC 505 Annette Johnson. Beat Manager for Blidworth & Rainworth area. Based at BLIDWORTH Police Station. Tel: 0300 300 99 99 / 0759 507 44 28 or email: [email protected] C/O Annette Johnson, beat officer.

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SPORTY VILLAGE AND LAST MINUTE NEWS

Mansfield Got Talent Competition Raises £3,000! Emergency Contacts: For Once I was speechless!!!! Police/Ambulance/Fire

Local experts at Fund Raising: Carol and Ron Services 999 Fazey read the article in the July edition of the Community Newsletters in relation to my aim to raise over £2,000 for Sports Equipment for Children with Disabilities, by running the New PC 505 Annette JOHNSON York Marathon.. Beat Manager for Blidworth & Rainworth area Carol and Ron organised talent heats throughout Based at BLIDWORTH Police Station can be June and July at many local public houses and social clubs with the Grand Finale at contacted on: Forest Town Welfare, with over 500 attendees turning out to watch the 27 finalists, 0300 300 99 99 / 07747 155 417 ranging from dancers and musicians of various styles and ages! The final total of Local contacts money raised was over £3,000! Rainworth Health Centre: 01623 794293 It was an amazing evening with such a high standard of talent I am so glad I wasn’t one Dentist 01623 798611 of the 11 judges from supporting pubs and clubs, and amongst others; John B Tannen Mansfield Radio103.2, Lee Stewart- Maunside Community Radio- also semi- Rainworth Library: 01623 791038 professional singers; Cass, Andy Sissons, Paul Newton, dance instructor Helen Useful Contacts Shacklock, Tanya Walker Dukeries Ent. Agency, Tracey Lapko Sunnydale, Sandra Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 Overton The Venue,Sharron Daniels-Clippers and Vitto Pizzutti representing Trent www.samaritans.org Barton. Childline: 0800 1111 The winner who won £250 and a recording session with Maunside Radio was 32 year NHS Direct: 0845 4647 old Malin Myrstad, who performed two opera songs. Second prize went to eleven year old Luke Mann with his gymnastic dancing and third prize to singer; Alison Morley. Online help at: http:// I want to offer a sincere heartfelt thank you to all the entrants, the attendees at all the www.nhs.uk/NHSDirect events who I know made donations and bought raffle tickets, the judges who turned Age UK: 0800 00 99 66 out at the various heats all voluntarily and the individual public houses and social clubs Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03 – listed on my New York Marathon website: Also the local businesses who donated Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247 prizes for the auctions and raffles and to the local media for their promotional FRANK: 0800 77 66 00 supported. Pleas e see a listing on my New York Marathon information Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100 Site :www.newyorkmarathonmyblog.wordpress.com. Finally a massive thank to you Carol and Ron for all their amazing hard work and for Shelter: 0808 800 4444 supporting me with this challenge. Diane Editor Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020

Winners of Blidworth Miner’s Welfare Heat of Blidworth Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Mansfield’s Got Talent— Unique have been a We put forward the views and concerns of members who had contacted us Dance team for 5 years now at the Claire Louise school of Dancing in at the July meeting of the Safer Neighbourhood Group meeting. Next Sutton-in- SNG meeting is Monday 6th October at 6.30 pm at Joseph Whitaker Ashfield, They School. This is an open meeting for members of the public to attend. You range from 11- can put forward your views to both the Police, local authority 19 years of age and also take representatives and local councillors on issues that concern you. pride in At our Blidworth NW Natter in July we had an interesting talk on Identity Theft by Jon competing Walker. This was a midday picnic meeting to cater for those not liking meetings in public throughout the houses. At our August meeting the subject will be car crime. One of our members had her car year. They cloned earlier this year and hopefully will be present to pass on her pearls of wisdom gleaned also dance as a Street and from this upsetting experience. BBQ, weather permitting. Freestyle team. Details of future meetings can be obtained from the BNW members only section of our forum

C/O Claire Louise. Principal Claire Louise Malpass http://blidworthnw.myfastforum.org/ . We are getting reports of increased fly tipping in the area. If you see anyone dumping rubbish please get a description of the vehicle and registration number. Mini Motos, quad and off Newsletter Outlets road bikes are continuing to be a nuisance to residents and walkers in forestry areas. Please The newsletter is personally delivered every other report to police. month, if you do not receive a copy, you can obtain We would like to remind members that our area scheme (Bassetlaw) has re-launched its one at the following outlets:- website www.bnwa.org.uk . Please take a look if you have access to a computer as it always Blidworth Miners Welfare, Blidworth Community Centre, The Blidworth Library, Rookwood has useful crime prevention tips and warnings. Community Centre, Doctors, Churches, Members of NW are entitled to purchase crime prevention equipment at discounted prices. Hairdressers, or contact the editor for a copy. Shed / property alarms are available at £8 per unit and Select DNA property marking kits at £14 each. Or online at: www.blidworthfocus.wordpress.com We have obtained a supply of drug information leaflets from FRANK (available on request ). Also see: www.rainworthreporter.wordpress.com If you would like to help out and become a street coordinator please get in touch for a chat Also see: www.thevillagevoices.wordpress.com about what is involved. 07790096720. Although still a long way off we will be looking for volunteers again in December to ensure Thanks Diane, Editor. Marathon Media that the local rotary club "Santa and sleigh" gets a safe passage round the village C/O Blidworth Neighbourhood Watch Scheme

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