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Start off with lighter jobs as Active ageing in the garden! this will lessen the chance of muscle strain. Paul Burstow, Minister of State for Care Services has indicated that  When pruning, get as close as the awaited white paper on the reform of social care could include possible to the things you are schemes to help older people stay more active, by encouraging them pruning and avoid overstretching to reach the area you are to actively pursue hobbies, talents and interests such as gardening. dealing with. Invest in some long handled secateurs to reach plants and bushes that are beyond normal reach. 2012 has been designated the European Year for  Vary your activity by spending no more than 20-30 Active Ageing by the European Commission and the minutes on any one thing and make sure you take British Chiropractic Association (BCA) also wants to regular breaks. encourage older people to use activities such as and Thomas has some general advice too ...... gardening to help keep them fitter, as well as more  Stay as active as you can within your physical active and able. limitations. Some exercises that may seem daunting or only for the very fit may, in fact, be perfect in The BCA commissioned consumer research earlier allowing you to maintain fitness and mobility if done this year, the results of which highlight the need for at a ‘lower’ level. Adding just a few minutes of attention and action, no matter what age you may exercise or stretches to your daily routine could be be: of benefit (but always talk to your doctor before embarking on new  One in five (20%) aged 55 and over are most worried about exercises to make sure they are compatible with any known becoming less active as they age. medical conditions or symptoms).  48% of over 55’s admit that they are a lot less active than 20  Walking is a great way to stay active and the benefits years ago. underestimated. It is less strenuous on the joints than other forms  51% of over 55 year olds are currently suffering from back or neck of exercise but is weight bearing and so can help maintain bone pain with 33% of those complaining that they suffer daily and 24% density too. stating they have endured some kind of back or neck complaint  A moving joint is likely to be less painful than a static joint, so for more than 10 years. even simple movement, stretches or gentle exercises could help Thomas Jeppesen, from Health on Hand Mansfield, on St John relieve pain. Street, comments: “Remaining active as we age is important to  Promoting core strength and positive posture by doing our well-being and continued health. So, whilst our bodies start to StraightenUpUK slow down naturally, there are some simple everyday steps that  A series of simple stretches and exercises is a great idea. can be taken to help preserve your back and posture into your older years.” For further information or for a FREE active ageing assessment, Thomas recommends some top tips for older gardeners: please contact Health on Hand Mansfield on 01623 635333 or visit  Don’t wear clothes that are tight or could constrict your www.healthonhand.co.uk movement.  Gardening is like any other exercise; you need to warm up first.

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net 4 Sherwood News and Information Mark Spencer MP Sherwood Update

I have said to you before that for me one of the best bits of being an MP is being able to share Parliament, whether it be with schools and colleges or constituents and charities, and the 3FF, or the Three Faiths Foundation has been another brilliant way to bring voters into Parliament to engage with politics. Each year since I was elected, I have sponsored three students from various religious backgrounds through 3FF who describe themselves as running “education, engagement and action programmes that bring diverse communities together”. The idea isto engage young people early on both in politics and with other young people of different faiths and I’ve found the programme to be extremely positive. I think it’s really important to support organisations and charities like 3FF but I know locally that many smaller groups can struggle through all the red tape that seems to go alongside doing a good deed these days. I’m pleased to see that the Cabinet Office, who are responsible for the voluntary sector, are aware of the problem and I raised the issue of excessive paperwork and of unnecessary CRB checks with the Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd during Question Time last week. Nick Hurd has undertaken to reduce this burdensome paperwork and I hope that will take some of the pressure off; when people are trying to do the right thing and help their communities, it is only fair that Government does its best to support them. Now I would never like it to be said that I don’t pull my weight, and I hope I proved that with my participation in Macmillan Cancer’s Tug-of-War last week where the House of Common’s team pitted their combined tonnage against the House of Lords. I am delighted to say that we enjoyed a magnificent and undisputed victory as well as raising money for a brilliant charity. Any regular readers will know that cancer charities are a cause close to my heart and after losing a close friend to the disease last year, a group of us have decided to cycle from Whitehaven to Robin Hood’s Bay, coast to coast over a total of 170 miles to raise money for cancer research at the Nottingham Breast Institute. Various uncharitable comments were made when I announced my intention to friends and family but following a series of rather punishing training sessions (punctuated by the odd pub visit), I hope we’ll be ready to go. If you would like to sponsor me, you can do so through my Just Giving page http:// www.justgiving.com/Mark-Spencer-MP or you can donate £1 by texting “£1 FRWQ64” to 70070.

My surgeries continue to be held on the second Saturday of the month in Hucknall and the fourth Friday at Dukeries – please ring the office 0115 968 1186 – if you would like to make and appointment. For more information or to arrange an interview with Mark Spencer MP, contact: Madeleine Burns, office: 0115 968 1186, Email: [email protected]

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We have all seen James Bond asking the dealer for another “card” and taking the hand. He then smoothly collects his winnings, offers his appreciation to the dealer and walks out of the casino with the admiration of all onlookers.

Although a fictional character, we know Ian Fleming gave Bond intelligence and superior casino experience. So what has this got to do with investing? For many the thought of investing money at the moment is like entering the casino, but you are not James Bond and you probably don’t drive an Aston Martin.

For most keeping their cash where they can see it is the right thing for them, but what about the old saying “Buy Low and Sell High”. Are we not at the “Low” part of that phrase?

In keeping with the James Bond theme, how does he win at the casino? He considers the risk of losing against winning each hand and then bets accordingly. His tolerance is the level of risk he is prepared to take. Someone wanting to invest will be looking to do the same; however, their James Bond will be their fund manager and their tolerance of risk will be personal to them.

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New gym promotes fitness at The Joseph Whitaker School Students at The Joseph Whitaker School will now be able to shape up for summer – as a brand new gym opens its doors! The fantastic new facility officially opened on 18 May, and students who have been inducted are able to use the gym during Tuesday and Thursday lunchtimes. Facilities include cross- trainers, rowing and running machines in a spacious, air-conditioned environment. ‘This is a superb new facility for the school which not only enriches the PE curriculum but also aims to encourage a healthy lifestyle for students,’ said Head teacher Rob Martlew. ‘We already have lots of regular visitors to the gym who are enjoying the new facilities.’

Dressed for success! Students from Blidworth Oaks Primary School and The Joseph Whitaker School joined forces in a colourful challenge to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Over three days, the schools worked together to produce a stunning display of art and flowers which will sit proudly in the centre of Blidworth village. The project aimed to follow in the footsteps of the Derbyshire villages whose residents dress their village wells with flowers and mosaics each year – and now the ancient well in Blidworth is festooned with flowers for this special summer.

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Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest Stephen Flemming Open Gardens in Ollerton Village Plumbing and Heating st takes place on Sunday 1 July 2012 between 1.00 – 5.00pm. Entry Programmes £3.00 with a map & descriptions of the 12 gardens are  Design/Installation of heating systems. available from the Hop Pole car park and participating gardens. Visitors are given the  Design / Installation of bathrooms / tiling pleasure to wander round ordinary village gardens, see what other  gardeners do, get new ideas for their own gardens and even suggest what Unvented hot water systems. one reluctant Gardener might do! Along with visiting gardens there is  Underfloor Heating entertainment with local musician Chris Miggells, Stalls and Homemade Tea & Cake refreshments. All money Rotary raise will increase our support Landlord Certificates in the Community. Photo: Sylvia in her village garden

The Queens Diamond Jubilee lighting of the Ollerton Beacon: Sherwood All general plumbing and Gas safe Forest Rotarians worked closely with the Ollerton & Boughton Town repair work, from leaking Council to organise the lighting of the beacon at the Ollerton Pit Woods. registered. As several hundred people of all ages attended. Rotary Club members tap to full heating systems were delighted and privileged to take part in this historic event that was part of 4,200 beacons lit world wide in celebration of Queen Elizabeth ll Diamond Jubilee. Photo: Rotarians: Denise Buckley, President Sue Bevan, Buy with confidence registered Malcolm Bevan, Mary Brown and Brian Smith of OVRA at the Diamond Jubilee beacon lighting at Ollerton Pit Woods Tel: 01623 489736 President Sue Bevan, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest [email protected] Mob: 07968 135443 www.rotary1220.org/she 01623 825607 15 FREE weekend entertainment pull out section Book, DVD and TV review page sponsored by AV4HOME

Book Review: The Woman Who New Film Died Alot Release: Release: 12th July Hardback The Dark The BookWorld's leading enforcement officer Thursday Next is four months into an Knight Rises enforced semi-retirement following an assassination attempt. She returns home to Release date: 20th July Swindon for what you'd expect to be a time Starring: Christian Bale, Ann of recuperation. If only life were that simple. Hathaway, Gary Oldman.

Thursday is faced with an array of family When Commissioner Gordon problems - son Friday's lack of focus since his career in the stumbles upon a plot to Chronoguard was relegated to a might-have-been, daughter destroy the city from within, Tuesday's difficulty perfecting the Anti-Smote shield needed to thwart an angry Deity's promise to wipe Swindon off the face of Bruce Wayne gets back into the earth, and Jenny, who doesn't exist. action as the Batman. And that's not all. With Goliath attempting to replace Thursday at Waiting for him is the mysterious Selina Kyle and Bane, every opportunity with synthetic Thursdays, the prediction that a lethal adversary on a crusade to tear apart Batman’s Friday's Destiny-Aware colleagues will die in mysterious legacy piece by piece. circumstances, and a looming meteorite that could destroy all human life on earth, Thursday's retirement is going to be anything Eight years after Batman took the fall for Two Face’s but easy. crimes, a new terrorist leader, Bane, overwhelms Gotham’s finest, and the Dark Knight resurfaces to Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (12 July 2012) protect a city that has branded him an enemy. ISBN-10: 0340963115 ISBN-13: 978-0340963111 16 17 18 Marathon Media— Building Local Businesses No Nonsense Networking Business Group Venue: White Post Inn and Restaurant Date: Tuesday 10th July 2012 Time: 7.30 – 9 am

A warm invitation is offered to all Mansfield and Sherwood SME businesses to come along to the well established No Nonsense Networking Breakfast Business Group on Tuesday 10th July 12.

Following a warm welcome and introduction our 5 Minute ‘Member’s Hot Spot’ will be presented by Nancy Benn of Direct PA Services. Direct PA Services offers a freelance PA, administration &event organisation service. Nancy will be sharing her typical day as a virtual assistant within her business and offering how she can support you within your business simply ‘lightening the load’.

Following a break for networking & breakfast; Diane Carter from Marathon Media and Chris Adkin of Adkin Sinclair Chartered Accountants will be leading a media debate “The Big Question”. What is the current perception related to the Sherwood are economy and how are Recent Speaker Trevor Morley local businesses maintaining a positive spirit for growth & development?

Photo shows Trevor Morley of TM Financial & Management Solutions at the June NNN Meeting presenting a talk entitled “How to check whether your business is trading, cash positive and understanding the impact of ‘working capital’ on your cash”

NNN is committed to offering our members vital advice and guidance to support them with every aspect within their business.

To book call Diane Carter; Chair on: 07916 245 367 or email: [email protected] Visit www.nononsensejustnetworking.wordpress.com for more details

Councillor Keith Girling of Nottinghamshire County Council Nottinghamshire County Council is one of the first local authorities in the country to return to a committee system and I am pleased to be able to inform you that I have been appointed as the Chairman of the Economic Development Committee which met for the first time on 26 June. The priority for the committee is to support and, where appropriate, lead the development of the local economy. It will do this by ensuring the County Council has a connection with Nottinghamshire businesses, is responsive to local business issues and by working effectively with partners in both the private and public sectors. Nottinghamshire County Council is already actively:  Involved in the D2N2 LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership) particularly in the development of the Nottinghamshire Enterprise Zone  helping people to find work through the development of a network of work clubs across the county  supporting apprenticeships  developing the Local Broadband Plan to ensure all residents and businesses have access to superfast broadband  further developing our three innovation centres to provide excellent office accommodation and business support for new innovative businesses  looking at ways to enable businesses to access funding to enable them to grow  listening to local businesses to understand any barriers to growth  attracting investment to Nottinghamshire by working with the Invest in Nottingham team  promoting Nottinghamshire as a place to visit by supporting the work of Experience Nottinghamshire  working to ensure local businesses have an opportunity to secure business from the County Council and are well placed to do business with each other

To further develop this work we are currently developing a Growth Plan ‘Nottinghamshire: the Place to Do Business’ for the county for 2012-2025. It will focus on infrastructure development, competitive business growth, aspiration and talent (education and skills) and reputation and promotion. We will be working closely with the business community and local partners in the development of the plan.

Councillor Keith Girling, Nottinghamshire County Council

NNN Business Group in affiliation with Adkin Sinclair Chartered Accountants. & Marathon Media PR, Publishing & Marketing Consultancy. Visit www.adkinsinclair. & www.marathon-media.co.uk 19 Marathon Media— Building Local Businesses

Signing on the dotted line… Why a written contract should be at the heart of your business

Entrepreneurialism is very much alive and kicking in the United Kingdom today. It’s estimated that 2011 saw 20% more ‘start-up’ businesses than in 2010, and 2012 will continue to see a surge in people wanting to start their own companies and be their own boss. Jeremy Blatherwick, commercial lawyer at Tallents in Newark, considers one often-overlooked area vital to secure future business success - formal written contracts for business partners, suppliers and customers.

Jeremy says: “Setting up a business can be both exciting and nerve wracking in equal measures. Recently we’ve seen a surge in family members, friends and former work colleagues deciding to set up in business together which is a great way to try and shake off the current doom and gloom of the UK economy. “However, while all may be rosy now, sensible business owners will look to secure the future of their companies with formal written contracts.”

Jeremy continues: “Depending on the business need, the written contract may take several forms: partnership deed, shareholder agreements, contracts of employment, terms and conditions for sale, etc. An experienced commercial lawyer will be able to advise on the best written contract suited to your needs.”

But what are the potential consequences of not having formal written contracts? Jeremy explains: “Without a partnership deed the business will be governed by the Partnership Act of 1890. Unfortunately, this piece of legislation was drafted well over 100 years ago and often will not meet the needs of today’s business partnerships. “Anyone going into business together should set out the formalities of their business partnership, such as: obligations and responsibilities, rights and benefits, or what happens if one partner wants to leave the business.”

When dealing with suppliers, clients and customers, a written contract will protect your rights, ensure you get paid or receive the services or goods you have paid for, and will limit the commercial risks of doing business.

Jeremy comments: “It’s a common misconception that some people think that a formal contract only exists if it has been written down. In reality a contract can be made orally, or be proven by your dealings (on the phone, via email, sending text messages etc.) with your customer or supplier. Just because you haven’t signed a written agreement doesn’t mean there isn’t still a formal contract in place.”

Given the current financial climate, it may well be the start-up pioneers and entrepreneurs of Britain who will help to pull our economy out of the doldrums. Any sensible business-owner can protect their business with experienced legal advice.

Jeremy continues, “Our experienced commercial litigation team can help any start-up business get off to a flying start by advising on their legal rights, responsibilities and obligations. Let Tallents help you secure your business’s future.” Tallents Solicitors, www.tallents.co.uk

WARNING TO LOCAL BUSINESSES AFTER FIRE SAFETY PROSECUTIONS Business owners are being advised to pay greater attention to fire safety legislation following the prosecution of a national retailer at Mansfield Magistrates Court yesterday (30 May). A local retailer recently faced a total financial penalty of £32,984.17 including a victim sur- charge and full costs after pleading guilty to six fire safety offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Fire Protection officers from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service had visited the retailer in Mansfield in June 2011 and found that the fire precautions which should have been provided in the event of a fire were inadequate. This presented a seri- ous risk to the lives of customers and staff, so an Enforcement Notice was issued which required the deficiencies to be reme- died. When Fire Protection officers re-visited the premises in October 2011 they discovered that several breaches had been repeated, including the locking of fire exits. Today, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding all owners and occupiers of buildings of their legal responsibility to protect their customers and staff against the risk of fire and warning them that, where necessary, action will be taken against anyone found to be in breach of fire safety regulations. Ian Taylor, Fire Protection Group Manager at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: "We are here to provide advice and support to local businesses and are always willing to help to make sure they comply with the fire safety legislation. Howev- er, the public should continue to be reassured that we take any breaches of fire safety very seriously and will use legal sanc- tions where necessary." “In this case, my officers had previously spent some time ensuring that the retailer was aware of its responsibilities and duties to ensure people’s safety, and it is disappointing that they chose to continue to place people at risk from fire”. Further fire safety advice and guidance for all types of premises is available at www.communities.gov.uk/fire/firesafety/ firesafetylaw / and www.notts-fire.gov.uk .Help regarding fire safety in non-domestic premises is available from Nottingham- shire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety advice line, on 0115 957 5231 or email [email protected] . 20

Friends of Tippings Wood Not such a good year for the cherries so no sign of pie or RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE jam or vodka! Quite a number of trees are not looking so good so we have asked Greenwood to have a look. Will Great facilities for Weddings let you know the outcome. Blackberries, apples and birthday parties, anniversaries etc hazelnuts are next on the menu. Thank you for your continued litter picking and information about what you Catering and disco available see. More sightings than ever of the common spotted Concert Room Hire (up to 250 people) from £35 orchid. But what is a flower, wild or cultivated, or a weed? Bouncy castle from £30 Who knows? Perhaps the weed is just a flower in the GREAT PRICES - A SUPERB wrong place. Anyway, so many things have been in flower CELEBRATION and all are beautiful in their own right. The recent very wet spell has certainly encouraged everything to grow and we Call: 01623 792495 have a wealth of wild flowers. The banks of lupins have Kirklington Road, Rainworth been stunning this year as well as the cowslips and vetch. The pond is also very full at the moment so hopefully there will be some pond dipping this summer to see what creatures we can turn up. There have been sightings of deer and foxes and our colony of green woodpeckers grows ever bigger. They certainly like Tippings Wood!! Rainworth Youth Centre Remember, this woodland is for the community, for you Rainworth Youth Centre is run by the Rainworth and Blidworth Detached Youth and your family and friends to enjoy, so if you see Project and in less than a year we have turned a youth club that engaged just 6 anything that concerns you please report criminal damage young people per week, into a centre that now engages 30 + Under 12's and 15+ to the non-emergency Police number on 101. They may Over 13's each week. We also record interactions with over 10 young people not attend, but it is important to record any issues so that through detached work on average each week. We are running education further action can be considered. programmes in the day from the Centre for young people and adults through a We are always looking for volunteers to rake up the learning provider called www.thirdstar.co.uk (All the DYP volunteers work or are cuttings and prune back over hanging branches but training with Third Star, including myself) as part of DYP's social action strategy to through the summer months, the strimming season, we reduce anti social behaviour, increase economic well being as well as engage young have no regular schedule as we have to take advantage people. of the dry days. Job club for local residents on Mondays from 1.30-3.30, Youth, Community and If you would like to join us for a day please ring mobile Play training for 14+ in on Tuesday + Wednesday 10.00 - 5.00pm (various courses, number 07950646620 to check where we are and what including Maths, English and ICT), Junior Youth Club (Under 12's) Wed 5.30 - 7.30 we are doing. You just need sensible footwear and Senior Youth Club (Over 12's) Thursday 6.30 - 8.30 clothing band we provide the tools. Detached Teams patrol Rainworth and Blidworth on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Please check out our facebook /detached - youth project and website www.detachedyouthproject.org.uk

RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE Events: Diary Dates Mon Night 7.45–10.30pm Sequence Dancing £1.50 Admission, bingo, card bingo & ‘Open the Box’ (lounge & concert room) Tues Night 7.30-11pm ‘Blitz’ modern jive lessons & dance to follow £7.00 admission (please call club to ensure the class is on) Wed Night 7.15–9.15pm Family bingo. Great cash prizes & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult. Thur pm Irish dancing 3.30-5.30pm Thur Night Darts & Dominoes knockout (names down by 8.45pm please) Fri Night Occasional Sequence Dancing (please ring to check), £1.50. Bingo and Card Bingo as usual (Lounge and Concert Room) Sat Night 8 - 10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult. Sun Night Sequence Dancing (Concert Room) £1.50 Admission. Quiz (Lounge Bar) and regular Bingo & Open the Box (both rooms). FANCY A PARTY OR CELEBRATION? —room hire only £35 Members, £70 Non-members—up to 6 hours KIDS PARTIES—Bouncy castle £30, Disco £45 for 2 hours (£70 for both)

At The Venue—Royal British legion—Rainworth, Blidworth & District Branch meet at The Venue every First Thursday of the month —at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome

St Simon and St Judes Church—4th Rainbow Brownies—For five to seven year old girls. Friday 4.45—5.45 pm. New members welcome. Call Pat Holmes on: 01623 795239 St Simon and St Judes Art Group 1.45 – 3.30 pm £1.50 inc refreshments. Painting or drawing – any skill level. All welcome

Rainworth Methodist Church—3rd Rainworth Brownies at 6m on Fridays. More details please phone:01623 629879

Surestart Children’s Centre, Rainworth water road. Families can contact us on 01623 499900 to confirm details of groups or if they are running during the school holidays. Monday 9.00am-11.15am Lakeview Toddler and Baby Group-open to all (call to confirm ) Wednesday 1.15pm-3.00pm Busy Feet-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) Thursday 1.15pm-3.00pm Toby's Twos Group -suitable for children 24 months+ (Term time only) Friday 9.30am-11am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months, 11am-12noon Jelly Babies-suitable for babies birth-12 months TO AMEND ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT EDITOR ON: 01623 795623 OR EMAIL: [email protected] 21

Mark Buttery, Chairman Rainworth Parish Council. email John Middleton and John Bradbury your [email protected] N&S DC Councillors for Rainworth. News from the Parish of Rainworth. Rainworth District Council Many of you have contacted the Parish office about the The District Council's Management Options John Middleton and John Bradbury wanton destruction on Friday night of the three flowering documents are now being put out to public cherry trees recently planted on Sherwood Parade. What is consultation for a period of six weeks from June 18th. there to say? The community clearly want to see When this is finally voted on at Council the result will then be reviewed by an improvements in their environment but unfortunately Inspector in a Public Inquiry to be held at Kelham Hall later in the year and again you mindless vandal are set to prevent that. If you have any will have the opportunity to have your say. information regarding the damage, please contact the Parish Even if you have already written in about the plans you should write in again and let Clerk on 01623 4909259. The Police are also investigating. the District Council know your views - and could I suggest that you copy in all three District Councillors and the Parish Council. A big ‘Thank you’, to all residents who responded to the What they need now is the voice of Rainworth -Remember the consultation ends street lighting proposals. All comments have been recorded on 30th July and you must have your written comments in by then. and submitted, along with a strong objection from Rainworth Copies of the consultation will be found at Kelham Hall and at the Rainworth Parish Parish Council, to Notts. County Council. We have received Council Office where they can be inspected. All District Councillors will also have a an acknowledgement and the proposals are now being copy or find online at www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/adm reviewed. The Allocations and Development Management You also have the opportunity to make your own comments; all comments are document is ongoing and again your concerns regarding the moderated, but, unless you state that you do not want your comments published, number of houses, infrastructure , environmental impact and your comment will be added to the Blog. lack of facilities have been voiced in the strongest terms. We The blog address is http://nsdcrainworth.blogspot.co.uk By the way the next Councillors’ Surgery will be taking place on Saturday June 16th in will keep you posted on both issues but please hold on to the Village Hall. We will work for all of you! John Bradbury & John Middleton your comments for future reference. The Parish council has John Bradbury, 9 St Peters rive Rainworth, email: [email protected] Tel: 07973 been successful in their bid for more Village signs but they 422839. John Middleton , 14 St Judes Way Rainworth, email: [email protected] will take some time to appear. Many thanks to County Tel: 07980 981320 Councillors Geoff Merry and Martin Wright for the three tier flower planters on Warsop Lane and Southwell Road. Lastly, Rainworth Miners Welfare Pre-Season Fixtures what a superb Jubilee weekend Rainworth residents enjoyed, despite the weather having other plans! Rainworth Village The Wrens' full pre-season fixture list is as follows:- Tue, 10th July (6.45pm) Clay Cross Town (away) Hall, in partnership with the Parish Council and Newark & Sat, 14th July (3pm) AFC Mansfield (home) Sherwood District Council hosted an indoor street party. A Tue, 17th July (7.30pm) Scarborough Athletic (home) few days later Rainworth Miners Welfare was the venue for a Sat, 21st July (3pm) Boston United (home) grand celebration. We can now look forward to Olympic Sat, 28th July (3pm) Grantham Town (home) mania!! Enjoy your summer of 2012. Wed, 1st August (7.30pm) MANSFIELD TOWN (home) Sat, 4th August (3pm) Stocksbridge Park Steels (home) Tue, 7th August (7.30pm) Sutton Town (away) Any Parish Councillors available meet informally on Sat, 11th August (3pm) Matlock Town (home) Wednesday mornings in the Parish office about 10ish and Gate admission prices for all pre-season friendlies are £5, welcome any residents to come in for a cuppa. Linda Tift, concessions £3, and U16s £1. Vice Chairman, Rainworth Parish Council. Also, your Newark The season proper gets under way on Saturday, 18th August & Sherwood District Councillor. Email [email protected] mobile 07950646620 Dawn Jones, Parish Clerk 01623 HELPING THE PRACTICE HELP YOU [email protected] 490259, [email protected] The Parish Office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-2pm Whilst Dr. Golshetti's replacement has still to be finalised we meanwhile have a long Next Parish Council meeting: Thursday 12th July, 2012. term locum in place, Dr. Dighe, & he is helping to keep our appointment availability 7pm. Next Police Surgery: Wednesday 11th.July. 10.30am. very good. However, having had a disappointing number of missed appointments lately does make the situation more difficult than it need be. Our thanks as always go to those who have had to cancel & notified reception in plenty of time. We would urge everyone to think how wasted time through non-notification can affect Royal British legion Rainworth, Blidworth & District others seeking appointments. Branch We are once again seeking new members for the Patient Group & would welcome anyone who feels they would like to contribute & could spare just a little of their meet at The Venue every First time each month- we usually hold a meeting once a month & our next one is Thursday of the month at 7.30pm and scheduled for 5th July. If you are everyone is welcome C/O Mike Steel. interested why not come along & see Chairman. Royal British Legion. Ring: what we do on behalf of patients & 01623 797975 for more info practice? You would be made most welcome. c/o Dave Ball

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We are a non- profit community group who are fundraising for a Swimming Pool, Skate Park and Play Area in Rainworth.

Rainworth community pool closed in March 2011, the area now used for class rooms. We have the lease on a plot of land on Pit lane near the Rainworth Miners Welfare. Board of Trustees for a swimming pool, monitored concrete skate park & natural play area.

PUBLIC MEETING 16th August @ Rainworth Miners Welfare 7- 8pm Come along, look and comment on the first designs. We will answer any questions you may have Volunteers for the project wanted

FUTURE FUNDRAISING 1st September- Rainworth’s Got Talent at Rainworth Miners welfare All day event- Application forms available from the Miners Welfare. 20th October – Family Quiz night at Rainworth Miners Welfare More details to follow.

CONTACT DETAILS Swimming pool: [email protected] Rainworth Skatepark Association: [email protected] Together we are: www.notjustswimming.co.uk 23

Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community

Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’ Monday Salsa Class “Salsacise” at 6pm with Ace Salsa. (see full advert page 5). Also Free Pool Tuesday Dominoes Handicap starts 8:30. New players welcome. Wednesday Bingo Night plus ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Thursday Poker Night from 8:00 Friday Live Entertainment, Members Draw and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Diary Dates Saturday Live Entertainment and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Sunday Quiz Night and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Private Room available for Hire – suitable for Birthdays, Anniversary & Wedding Celebrations and Meetings. Contact 01623 793361 (Kevin) or 0788 7977350 (Dave) for details. Weekly Events SureStart Centre Tues Homestart Group-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) 9.15am-11.15am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months (Term time only) 1.30pm-3.00pm Wed Jelly babies-suitable for babies 0-12 months (call to confirm during the holidays) 1.30pm-2.30pm Child Health Clinic-open to all 2.30pm-3.30pm Thur Family Play Session-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) 1.00pm-3.00pm Fri Blidworth Oaks Toddler Group £1.00 per family (Term time only) 9.30am-11.00am Rhyme Time (Term time only) 2.00pm-3.00pm St Andrew’s Mission Hall Tues Bingo with Stephen Fox 2.00 - 3.30pm Tues 1st St Mary’s Brownies (term time only) Tel Kathy Straw 490920 5.30 - 7.00pm Wed Needlecraft Club 6.30 - 8.30 pm

Blidworth Doctor’s Surgery Wed Citizens’ Advice Bureau 9.30am Sherwood Forest Community Church Thu Art Class 2.00pm - 4.00pm Blidworth Methodist Church Thu Teen Drop in Club (11 - 15yrs) (Term time only) 6.00pm - 8.00pm Fri Toddler Church (Term time only) 10.30am - 11.00am Fri Parent Support Group (Term time only) 11.00am - 12.30pm The Drill Hall (New Rd) Mon/Wed Army Cadet Force 7.00 - 9.00pm Belle Vue Playing Field Tues/Thu FC Training (17+ new players welcome) 7.pm This page is yours to update with any local events that are taking place in the coming year. Please contact the Editor to leave your details and information entry.

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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community

Blidworth Parish Council

Blidworth Carpets

1 . Recent News : Children from Blidworth Oaks School , led by Shaun Walker , have made an excellent job of repainting Marriott Vinyl floors & Window Blinds Lane Play Area & Equipment – Many thanks for that . A Family Business built on Reputation 2 . Blidworth Diamond Jubilee Event : What a fantastic day this was for the village . BPC were delighted at the overall attendance from all  Competitive all year round prices ages of local residents . An excellent day all round with various Supply & Fitting attractions to keep everyone on their toes trying not to miss  anything . Fortunately , the weather held until we were closing  Quality Products & a Professional Service down .We estimate that over 1,500 people visited the event throughout the day . th Tel: 01623 490301 3 . BPC Garden Competition : To be judged on 29 June 2012 . or visit our shop for individual support & advice. 4 . Blidworth in Bloom: We have just been informed that the Judging Day will be Monday 9th July 2012 . As you have recently seen , lots 63—65 Mansfield Rd, Blidworth of work has already been done such as The Well Area , Library & War Memorial etc with help from Blidworth Oaks Children & Brownies . Further works will be completed in the next 3 weeks . 5 . Land Allocation : We have just received the NSDC Local Development Framework – Publication Allocations & Development Blidworth Art Club Management DPD . Details of the six week Representation Period (Adult Group) ending 30 July 2012 , can be found on our Notice Board on We are an adult group and we meet at the Methodist Mansfield Road next to Bus Stop opposite Doctors . Meeting room, Main Street, Blidworth at 7.30 - 9.00 pm every Tuesday evening. Cost £1.00 including tea and biscuits. Blidworth Parish Council, Belle Vue Lane New members are always welcome - please contact Jean Richards Blidworth, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0RD on 0623 795403 for further information C/O Geoff Stocks, Parish Clerk, Monday 0900 - 1600hrs, Thursday 0900 - 1600hrs, Telephone & Fax 01623 490358 Blidworth & Rainworth Women’s Institute (W.I.) Meet at the Blidworth Methodist church hall on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30. Come and join in our Statement about proposed House small friendly group. Call Mary on 01623 799095 for details. It's not all jam builds in Blidworth and Jerusalem! I would like to make a statement regarding the rumours being circulated C/O Mary Ledger verbally and via the internet. There are NO plans to build a road either at the rear of Forest Road, or across the Sherwood Avenue playing fields. Blidworth Welfare Band I have not “sold the Dale Lane allotments to fund a project”. It is not up to any individual member to make any such decisions. As part of their “Music in the Communi- There is a deed which prevents any sale unless a suitable alternative site is found and this has always been ty” scheme Blidworth Welfare Band gave the case a concert in Blidworth Town Library on

At a Blidworth Parish Council meeting the allotment association lease was renewed for a further two years. behalf of the local history society. The The allotment holders are further protected by laws which allow them a 2 year period for produce to reach band provided a sextet from the senior maturity before any changes can take place. band who gave a short recital of pieces The site has been identified as an alternative to building on land at the rear of Butler Drive. This effectively along with a talk about the development gives the parish council control over when this site could be built on – over the next 14 years i.e. to 2026. Please note this is not planning permission. If the land were sold any proposed new build would have to go of brass bands and the history of through full planning procedure. Blidworth Welfare Band. Band Manager Karen Cretney commented; “The local During the next 14 years there is the opportunity for electors to change the composition of the parish, district and county council three times and Parliament at least twice. library has been very proactive in en- Clearly, during this time the policies on building might well change for better or worse. Any decision to sell couraging local groups and have given would have to be made, (in consultation with the allotment association) by a parish council consisting of over a section of their valuable space to eleven members elected by parishioners. The monies raised from any such sale would be for the benefit of feature a collage of band photographs the parish and under the control of the parish. and newspaper cuttings to promote the Regarding the proposal at the bottom of Belle Vue Lane. (on the old Pit Car Park, adjacent to and NOT on band. We were very happy to support either of the playing fields). This is not a four storey building as pictured in the Chad. No funding has been the library staff by providing the music allocated from any source. Outside funders will not commit to any scheme unless planning permission has and commentary to supplement the been granted. The parish council has applied for planning permission and any future developments and display”. consultations will be published on the parish noticeboard or in the Sherwood Newsletter. Councillor Geoff Merry

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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community

Blidworth & District NEW ROAD & MEADOW ROAD PENSIONERS Historical & Heritage Society ASSOCIATION (Monday Club) At our June meeting members welcomed speaker Greetings to everyone from the club. Carol Barstow whose talk on meals in Georgian times was fascinating, informative and very tasty! as promised from the last edition we were Carol gave her talk in Georgian costume and provided members with samples going to have a busy few days, of food made by herself from recipes of the time. These included ‘wiggs’, a Firstly some members were joined by friends type of scone, ‘pyes’ and various puddings, many topped with lemon cream. for a five day holiday to Llandudno During the refreshment break members were able to chat to Carol, taste her weather was pretty good all week, The food and guess the use of the Georgian kitchen implements that she had hotel The AMBASSADOR was very good, and brought along. Examples from the Society’s photo archive were also available we were also lucky to see the for members to view. Olympic flame being carried along the promenade in Llandudno. The History Society exhibited a selection of old Blidworth photographs, The only thing to spoil our holiday was our th books and old colliery charts at the Jubilee Party on June 5 held on the leader Mrs Marlene Brailsford took ill and was playing field behind the Welfare. It was very well attended and many visitors admitted to hospital, came and reminisced about the village of long ago. she is now back home awaiting further Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 3rd July when we will welcome Tony treatment. Higton and colleagues from the Nottinghamshire Victoria Cross Society. The diamond wedding party went ahead for Their illustrated talk will be about Nottinghamshire people who were awarded two of our members Ken and Molly Cooper the Victoria Cross. It will be an opportunity to remember the bravery of our who were presented local people at times of conflict and should not be missed. After refreshments we will be screening a selection of recently found with a diamond wedding photo frame. photographs of Blidworth in the 1980’s. Some of these scenes will bring back Congratulations to the couple, who also had memories for most people who have seen Blidworth change over the years. there wedding blessed at Retford church We meet at 7 pm at the Methodist Chapel on Main Street, Blidworth. Parking were they made there original vows. is available at the rear. New members are always welcome, just turn up on the Also on the party theme members celebrated a night. There is a small charge of £2 which includes refreshments. If you have milestone birthday at our HQ at Rookwood for any photographs of the village and its people that we may copy and add to our our member archive we would be most grateful. Should you require further information Mrs Betty Poyser, and our treasurer Mrs Molly Cooper presented betty please contact Dale Smallwood, Secretary. Telephone 01623 479978 or visit with a bouquet of flowers ( many happy returns Betty ) Photos: Top, our website. Molly Cooper presenting bouquet, Bottom Ken and Molly cooper www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.uk regards to all your readers, Harry

The Bards at Blidworth Heavy Rain

This year, it is looking as though we have to catch hold of sunny days and treasure them.- I hold my Fields flooded, far out breath! along limitless, horizon, The weather can switch from sweltering to floods and cold all in a day as we have seen! No wonder that merge with flowing surge, the seasons and the weather provide so much material to wax lyrical about. waves in crescendo, Arthur Radford and George Wilcockson in the Bards group, seem to be our specialists on the subject. washing roadside grime, spoiling plunder If you are ever at a loss for conversation - refer to the weather! for scavengers. I met the late Ted Hughes at Writers Week in Listowel across the water, in County Kerry. A tall man, he read his poems with a gentle intensity. He captures the fierce power of the wind in the poem of the same Sheep bleat, forlorn, name:- “Wind” an excerpt below. nestle together for warmth, turning backs This house has been far out at sea all night, on wind and weather, resigned, mournfully indifferent. The woods crashing through darkness, the booming hills, Winds stampeding the fields under the window Bloated crops bruised, bent, Floundering black astride and blinding wet …. etc yield sacrificially to the greater strength, Every word seems to revel in the strength of the wind's power and how we can feel powerless in the face unrelenting, suspending harvest. of it. A poem about the weather in a completely different style is by Michael Flanders of Flanders and Swann fame:- “A Song of the Weather” an excerpt below. Humus thickly layered by ancient cycle, …...June just rains and never stops conduit transporting precious liquor, Thirty days and spoils the crops deep in the bowels of earth’s storehouse. In July the sun is hot Is it shining? No, it's not...etc © Jan Bebbington

Can it really be that we are facing drought and hosepipe bans? Our farmers wrestle so much with the weather and all of its ramifications while many of us are a step away from being in real communication with our little patches of the earth. Life in all of its forms is worth celebrating and respecting and poems are worth writing in whatever style befits the writer. Christine Michael, http://www.christinemichael.org/bardsatblidworth 26

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May/June activities GARDEN & HARD LANDSCAPING SERVICES  Regular maintenance - lawns, hedges, borders etc The ladies of Ravenshead Inner Wheel Club recently pulled  Hard landscaping - driveways, patios & paving out all the stops, by dressing up in Red, White and Blue for  Trees, fencing & garden clearance our Jubilee Coffee Morning. Judy’s husband Alan put up bunting outside the house and even though the wind blew, it stayed up, letting Reliable & hardworking people know which house to go to.

The ladies had baked some scrumptious cakes to sell and to have with their For a FREE no-obligation quote coffee. Cards which had been made by hand were quickly sold, we had a Teddy call Ricky on 07791 562632 whose name you had to guess, this was won by Irene Chapman who chose the correct name of George. There was also a splendid show of Raffle prizes which had been donated. The Jubilee Cake which was also raffled this was won by Margaret Craddock. Total profit made was £314., which will be donated to overseas charities. Volunteers – We need you!! The Cornwater Club is an old people's charity which is based in The next recent event on our Inner Wheel agenda was a Strawberry Feast held in Ravenshead, but has members from many parts of Nottingham- Ravenshead. Fortunately the weather held out for us, Joy had a large Marquee in shire. Our aim is to prevent social isolation of older people and the garden so all the tables and chairs were set up and under cover just in case it to provide friendship and stimulation through physical and men- rained. tal activity, thus allowing our members the opportunity to stay in their own homes longer. The food table looked resplendent with strawberries, cakes, tarts, trifle, The Club is run by a professional manager who is assisted by a cheesecakes and punch. Everyone had their own little plate of assorted bite size support worker, however, they are unable to offer such a high sandwiches, scone with strawberry jam and cream. There was a cake and quality service without the help of a dedicated team of volun- homemade jam stall, a raffle, a fruit machine game which was a clever idea of teers. We are looking for more volunteers to assist at the club, President Helen. The event raised a fantastic £606 which will go to Myasthenia which runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 – 2:30 Gravis, SENSE, and Overseas charities. at Ravens Lodge, Main Road, Ravenshead. Duties include Susie Parry-Williams, Club Correspondent chatting to members , serving them tea and coffee on arrival and assisting the support worker with the many activities which run through- out the day. If you have a few hours to spare during the week and would like to help out at one of the sessions we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you.

Please contact Maxine Dakin, Club Manager on 01623 491159

Photo below of Cornwater Club Members celebrating the Jubilee Food Fayre event at Mansfield

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Local News from the Village Voice Community

July will be a very busy month for the members of the Farnsfield Branch of the Royal British Legion who will be actively involved in a number of public events. Annual Armed Forces Day Barbeque at Old Manor Farm on Main Street in the village during the evening of Saturday 7th July. live entertainment from ‘Frankie’ and from ‘Harry’s Band’, a licensed bar, dancing and a Prize Draw. Supper is included in the price of the tickets which are available now through branch members or by attending the branch meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd July at Farnsfield Cricket Club. Your Local Friendly, Reliable The annual Halifax Bomber Memorial Service which is held at the Memorial on the Private Hire Company th outskirts of the village on 11am on Sunday 8 July. The service will be the last one For 1-8 Passengers conducted by the Reverend Peter Graves, the retiring Chaplain of the Branch. Follow Signs from NISA Supermarket on Main Street. Airport & Coastal Runs Poppy Party II, The Diamond Jubilee which is being held at Newark Castle Wedding Venues Grounds on Sunday 22nd July starting at 11am. Free entry family fun event which will feature a range of Any Occasion Catered for activities and entertainments as well as opportunities for the public to learn about the Legion and it’s essential work. For Further Information please Contact c/o Nigel Caldicott POWERFUL SUPPORT FOR POPPY PARTY II Tel: 01623 798330 Local British Legion Branches are busy organising a family fun event at Newark Castle Grounds on Sunday nd Mob: 07815118705 July 22 to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Free to enter, the event will run from 11am to 5pm and should include something for all the family Last years very successful event to celebrate the Legions 90th Birthday attracted over 4500 people. The Legion are keen to promote its aims and objectives and to Mark Truman encourage active members to enrol to assist the largest Military Charity with its essential work. Last year Email: [email protected] close to £750,000 was spent on Welfare support in Nottinghamshire and the Legion depends on its members to seek out anyone needing their help and support and to refer them to the Welfare team. This year’s event will include live stage entertainment, veteran Military vehicles, members of the Riders Branch of the Legion with their motorbikes as well as each Farnsfield Parish Council Branch producing stalls of interest and entertainment for the visitors including a http://www.farnsfield-pc.gov.uk/ challenge involving moving an egg using a mini digger. There will be dedicated mailto:[email protected] children’s entertainment and the Rolls Royce Brass Band will also be performing. Contact the Council, The Village Centre, New Hill, Farnsfield, Nott's NG22 8JN. Tel: 07970 880479 Strawberries and Cream are also on the varied menu. Chairman of the Organising Committee Bob Prewitt said “Last year the people of the Newark area were treated to a really different and enjoyable day out and their support for the Legion’s work Edwinstowe Parish Council was tremendous. We have seen a new branch established at Collingham in the last Meetings: All take place in the Council Chambers at 7.00 p.m. few months which is great. The demand for our help continues to grow so we must Edwinstowe Parish Council, Village Hall, Mansfield Road Edwinstowe, Nott’s, NG21 9NJ continue to recruit and to grow’ tel: 01623 824243, email: [email protected] Due to the charitable status of The Legion, an event like Poppy Party II would not be possible without the invaluable help of sponsors. When staff at Staythorpe Power Station became aware of the plans they generously offered £500 in sponsorship to help make sure that the event hit the right note. Representatives from Farnsfield & District Branch of the Legion went along to the Power Station recently to be presented with the cheque and to thank the staff for their BILSTHORPE generosity. The presentation took place in the Station Control Room where the state of the art BAIT & TACKLE Combined Cycle Gas Turbine electricity generation facility is controlled. Jackie Rogers from RWEnpower at Staythorpe commented ‘The company employs a number of people who have served in the Armed Services and having learnt what Maggots £2 per pint the Legion does it seemed only right to support their efforts and help make sure that Poppy Party II is a great success’. Photograph Ground Bait shows:- Brian from only Sturman presenting £1.99 the cheque to Trevor Wilds Carp Rod & Reel Deal £25 watched by (left to right) Middy Stockist Derek Carr, Nigel Tel: 07914 247420 Caldicott and Liam Rust 3a The Crescent, Bilsthorpe NG22 8QX 29

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Church Article Local Church Services Well, the Jubilee celebrations are over, Euro2012 is under way and may Open Churches Weekend please. be well on its way to finishing by the time you read this, and then the The historic parish church of St Mary of the Purification, Blidworth is taking focus will turn to the Olympics (as if we haven’t heard a lot about the part in the Nottinghamshire Open Churches Weekends. The church will be Games already). open on Saturday 14th July, Sunday 15th July and Sunday 22nd July between

10.00am - 4.00pm each day. There will be a display of the history of the As I’ve already been asked to take part in Olympic themed events, I’ve church provided by Blidworth History & Heritage Society, information about already had to do some thinking about it all. I’ve been struck by the the unique 'Rockings' service and on Saturday 14th July between 11am- difference between the vision that Baron Pierre de Coubertin had and 1.00pm the bell-ringers will be demonstrating their skills. Light refreshments the reality we have today. He thought sport could bring about will be available C/O Rev Hazel Robinson understanding between different cultures and would be a force for peace. He saw different ages and classes coming together for the sheer Blidworth -St Mary's enjoyment of participating: 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9.15am

2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9.15am “The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle, the 2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8.00am Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew's Mission essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.” Monthly Over 100 years later, after the most bloody century the world has Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning St Andrew's Mission known, we have racist chants and violence at the Euros, people 1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St Andrew's Mission damaging their bodies with illegal drugs because the need to win the gold is so great. How will we judge the success of TeamGB? - by the Rainworth -St Simon & St Jude number of medals won and not by the number of personal bests! Then 1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am there are the rules surrounding the events themselves - can we display 3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am the Olympic rings at a children’s holiday club? It’s not just at this level, I 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion 10.30am know of football referees in despair at the behaviour at children’s Midweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am matches where pushy parents query every decision that goes against Monthly: 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 7.00pm their team, even to the extent of attacking them. What example is that? Is winning the only thing that matters? What happened to taking Methodist Church Sunday Services part? What happened to having fun? Morning Services Evening Services Blidworth 10:30am Blidworth 6.00pm There is another way. The Head teacher at a church school said to me Rainworth 10:30am Rainworth 6.00pm recently that they felt it was important that every pupil had the chance Farnsfield 10:15am Farnsfield 6.15pm at some point to represent the school at some point while they were Bilsthorpe 10.30am there. This meant that they often didn’t put out the strongest team Note: Evening services are not every week, please check the notice boards. and knew that they were unlikely to win some competitions. I thought C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister that this was a great way of affirming every child. Is this the sort of school you would want your child or grandchild to attend? Is this the St George's Catholic Church, Rainworth example you would give the next generation of sports people? Sunday Schools

Confessions St Patricks Nursery & Primary 8.30 am - 8.50 am 01623 478090 I hope you enjoy the sporting summer. And much as I’m looking Mass - 9am All Saints forward to the Olympics and watching Usain Bolt make it look easy, I’m Weddings & Baptisms by Arrangement. Parish Priest: St Patricks, looking forward to the Paralympics more - they are closer to the old Forest Town, Tel: 01623 622705 www.stpatricksandstgeorge.org French Baron’s ideal and are just much more fun.

Sherwood Forest Community Church David Greenwood (01623 491474) Services November Sundays Morning Worship with communion 10.00 am The Alpha Course is on Tues eve at 7.30pm.Call 797733 for details. Problems with Debt? Services at ST PETER'S Church These follow the general pattern: Sunday: Did you know there is a FREE 8.00 am - Holy Communion (traditional language). 9.30 am - Parish Communion (Common Worship) or occasionally CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE SERVICE Service of the Word. available? 11.00 am - Morning Worship or Family Communion 6.00 pm - Choral Evensong Prayer (Book of Common Prayer) alternate The MONEY ADVICE CENTRE is run by Sundays Every Wednesday: 10.30 am - Holy Communion (CW) in the Church Lounge. the Sherwood Forest Community Church in SUNDAY SERVICES: HC = Holy Communion 8 am, PC = Parish Comm. Blidworth 9.30 am. MW = Morning Worship 11am, FC = Family Comm. 11 am, CE = Choral Evensong 6 pm. Call Mike on 01623 797763

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Police PC 505 Annette JOHNSON Beat Manager for Blidworth & Rainworth area Update Based at BLIDWORTH Police Station can be contacted on: 0300 300 99 99 / 0759 507 4428 Rainworth

999 Malicious Emergency Calls - On Preston Road, we are experiencing The Nottinghamshire Police Force new a number of hoax 999 calls from the telephone kiosk. We have been given non-emergency number – 101 is now live. names of those responsible and the juveniles involved will be dealt with accordingly. Please be aware that any kind of hoax call to an emergency service will be dealt with by the Police and persons can be dealt with by Local contacts means of a fixed penalty notice incurring a cost. If you witness any per- Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop La, 01623 sons you believe may be making these malicious calls, please contact us on 101 (Nottinghamshire Police) or contact Crime stoppers anonymously 794293 on 0800 555 111. Dentist 01623 798611 Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane, School Parking Please be considerate when dropping off or collecting your child from school, this continues to be a concern as we have received 01623 791038 an increase in calls regarding parents parking half on the pavements Joseph Whitaker School: 01623 causing an unnecessary obstruction, this can be dealt with by means of a 792 327 fixed penalty notice incurring a cost. Useful Contacts Next surgery dates for PCSO Deb WALKER to listen to any concerns that you may have are as follows: Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 Wednesday 9th July 2012 at 10-11am at Rainworth Village Hall www.samaritans.org Childline: 0800 1111 Blidworth NHS Direct: 0845 4647

Jolly Friar Public House The property is now fully sitexed and arrange- Online help at: http://www.nhs.uk/NHSDirect ments are being made for the tiding up of the land and the securing of the Age UK: 0800 00 99 66 perimeter. We continue to encourage people to stay away from the site and keep children off the area. Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03 Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247 Rocking's View. There are issues with anti-social behaviour around the FRANK: 0800 77 66 00 car park and the rear gardens. There is an ongoing investigation at one property involving noise. The Noise Abatement Officer from Newark & Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100 Sherwood District Council is working alongside the Housing Provider, the Shelter: 0808 800 4444 Police and the Anti-Social Behaviour Officer to issue red warning notices Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020 and to seek a warrant to seize the equipment making the noise. Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444 Next surgery date for PCSO John ARINS to listen to any concerns that you may have are as follows: Citizens Advice Bureau: 01623 627 163 Wednesday 18th July 2012 at 10-11 at Rookwood Close Centre. Newark & Sherwood Homes: 01623 860 740 N&S District council: 01636 650 000 Catalytic Converter thefts. We are Mansfield District Council: 01623 463 463 experiencing a high number of catalytic Nott’s County Council: 0844 980 80 80 converter thefts in local areas. We are do- ing all we can to catch the suspects but We would like to advertise YOUR business if you please follow the advice below to protect offer an emergency service. For example: your vehicle from being subject to crime: If you can, park your vehicle in a locked Electrician, Locksmith, Glazier garage when it is unattended Call our Advertising Dept on: 01623 404299 If it’s not possible to garage your vehicle, See the panel to the left for contact details park it in a busy, well lit area as close to your property as possible Community First Responders Consider installing a Thatcham approved alarm to your vehicle. Ones that activate if your vehicle is lifted or tilted are particularly effective Save a local life by joining this valuable service. Use a catalytic converter protection device or marking system Call Tony Machin on You will know if your catalytic converter has been stolen as your vehicles 01623 796295 engine will sound different. For help or advice, contact your local beat team.

PCSO 7956 John Arins, Neighbourhood Police Team, Blidworth Blidworth Contact Point, Dale Lane, Blidworth, Notts Mobile 0759 5074258, Non emergency number 101 (ext 856 3370

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