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Hello from The Sherwood Inside this issue: Newsletter Editor: Diane Carter and Introductions & Invitation to Get Involved 2 Sub Editor: Andy Jones both local residents with local businesses! News and Information 4-6

Our Young and Our Future 8-9 HI and Welcome to the June edition of The Sherwood - YOUR local community newsletter here to offer you up to date news, Looking Good & Feeling Great in 2012 10 - 12 information and events in your area. What’s on in the Sherwood Area 10-16 By the time you probably receive this you will be enjoying your Diamond Jubilee Weekend and please send us your village/street Countdown to the Olympics 17 - 18 party photos for printing in the next edition. Also not long now until FREE Indoor entertainment section 19 - 22 the Olympics and see our Torch Relay Route on page 16 I am very excited as I have 2 tickets for the Olympics semi final House and Home 24 - 25 athletics so I will be hitting London soon. I won't be staying Marathon Media; Building Local 26 - 29 overnight - I think most hotels may have tripled their prices so be Businesses hopping on the train. The sun is at last shining so I hope you get the chance to get out your sunbed, rub on the protective cream and sit outside to read The Rainworth Reporter 30 - 31 this edition of the Sherwood Community Newsletter our 5th The Blidworth Focus 32 - 35 Anniversary Celebratory edition. Still a long way to match the Ravenshead News 36 Queen with 60 years but never one to hide from a challenge. The Village Voices 37

Have a lovely June and see you in July.

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Credit & Debit Cards Now Accepted 4 Sherwood News and Information Mark Spencer MP Sherwood Update

The Government launched a campaign to highlight the risks of undiagnosed lung cancer, urging people to go and see their GP if they have had a cough for more than three weeks. It is one of the horrors of modern life that cancer touches so many of our lives, whether directly or by affecting our loved ones. This summer I will be riding (I want to say attempting but let’s stay positive) 170 miles for Breast Cancer Research. If you would like to increase the pressure by upping the sponsorship, you can send a cheque made payable to “The Strawberry Ball” to my office: Under One Roof, 3a Vine Terrace, Hucknall, Notts, NG15 7HN which would be received with grateful thanks. I want to support this charity because research and early diagnosis are so important, something which was really brought home to me recently when I was contacted by a constituent, whose best friend was told by her GP that she could not have a smear test because she was only 22. She had to go to a private clinic for the test and has since been diagnosed with cervical cancer, has undergone a hysterectomy and is enduring a course of intense chemotherapy and radiotherapy. While incidences of cervical cancer among young women under 25 are rarer than for those in their late twenties, they are by no means freak occurrences, and my constituent put me in touch with the Mercedes Curnow Foundation, a charity calling for a reduction in the age of smear tests in England from 25 to 20 in line with the rest of the UK, following the death of Mercedes at 23 from cervical cancer. I was delighted to join them recently to hand in their petition of over 120,000 signatures to Downing Street (see photo). I have also written to the Rt Hon Andrew Lansley MP, Minister for Health, highlighting the refusal of some GPs to perform smear tests on women below the age of 25, and to encourage a positive ‘opt-in’ policy for women aged between 20 and 25. I completely understand that the need for universal testing for those aged between 20 and 25 may not be borne out by statistics, but what has horrified me not just as a politician but as a husband and a father, is that a young woman who was taking an active interest in her health, was refused a simple test by her GP which might have saved her the trauma and anguish of having to undergo a hysterectomy at 22. I am not persuaded by arguments that the procedure or possible ‘false positives’ are so traumatic that women in their early twenties should be denied the opportunity to allay their fears, and I do feel that the Government must be clear as to why the test is available to women in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland at 20 but their English neighbours must wait another five years. Broad-brush politics is rarely positive and I am not proposing universal testing for under 25 year olds, but I do feel that the ramifications of cervical cancer, particularly when diagnosed late, are sufficiently devastating that those displaying symptoms early should not be turned away for doing the right thing. As women of this generation are so aware of the symptoms of breast cancer, I would ask you to educate yourself as to the symptoms of cervical cancer and do not assume it’s an old woman’s disease: it really could save your life. 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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Rainworth Riders — Pushing pedals for Charities

We are a local group of cyclists and this year we have changed our name to Rainworth Riders.

When we started up we had a meeting to choose a charity that was like us, local. It was suggested by Sandra Overton from the Venue that we do a sponsored cycle ride for John Eastwood hospice, so we decided to cycle from Rainworth to Skegness on Saturday 14th of July.

This year we are restricting the number of riders to a maximum of 14 as all the riders are local to this area and we know each other. We will be setting off at about 9am.

We have been helped so far this year, firstly by the Potters Golf society and Sandra. Also thanks go to John Eastwood Hospice for allowing us to use their logo. Rainworth Welfare for the loan of their minibus to PRIZE competition bring all the riders back after the cycle ride and Norman Ticket Winners (pair of Adult tickets) Baker (at Burgh-le-Marsh) for letting us have the use of Under 16’s free the sports hall after the ride.

Riders for this year are: Question: Where is the Event Venue Phil Alsop, Simon Dickie, Mark Beres, Mick Trench, Lee Answer: Ferry Farm, Hoveringham Wilson, Jono Wilson, Billy Learmonth, Dean Learmonth, Adam Whitworth, Ant Hawson, Tom Bray and Richard Winners are: Giles. Backup riders: Tony Daniels, Pat Limb, Mick Griffiths and Jeff. Mrs J Dickson Mr John R Dopson After the cycle ride we will be having a presentation night at The Venue on the 13th October. Congratulations from the Sherwood

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Do you have a hobby you would like to share? Could you support a small group of people to try a new activity? Do you like organising events or activities? Then you could be just the sort of person we are looking for! Volunteers needed for a new local service We are in the process of setting up a new service which aims to encourage and enable people we work with to get out and meet people, try different activities and help to build their confidence . Newark & Sherwood House-hold is part of Framework Housing Association. The people we work with often have little confidence to deal with day to day issues and can find it difficult to get out and about. That’s where you can help. We are currently recruiting volunteers who would work with our staff to support people in the Newark and Sherwood area. There are lots of different ways in which volunteers can offer support, so if you’ve got some time to give, and feel you have some skills and experiences that we could use, we would love to hear from you. All our volunteers receive training and support. If you would like more information on volunteering opportunities, with Newark & Sherwood House-hold, or within Framework as a whole, please contact our office on 01636 672854 or e-mail us at [email protected]. For more information on Framework’s services check out the website: www.frameworkha.org

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The End of Contracting Out in 2012 Its a little known fact we have a second state pension on top of our basic state pension in the UK. This is paid for from National Insurance Contributions (NIC). Many years ago it was called the Graduated Scheme, then it changed to SERPS in the late 1970’s and now it is the State Second Pension (S2P). Many people ‘contracted out’ to have their National Insurance payments paid into their own pension. On 6th April, contracting out ended for personal pensions but not for ‘final salary’ pension schemes. Your ‘protected rights’ funds will automatically be converted to ‘ordinary’ pension rights, just like premiums you have paid in. It will still be possible for final salary pension schemes to be contracted out, thus using your National Insurance to subsidise the company pension. Those benefits converted to ‘ordinary pension rights’ will no longer be required to offer a 50% spouse’s pension when purchasing an annuity. This change will mean those looking to annuitize could benefit from greater choice. It could also mean changes to the death benefit prior to retirement, as protected rights benefits where bound by an irrevocable trust and be liable to inheritance tax. This means nominations can now be changed and it would be a good time to review wills and or death benefit nominations. This announcement to the change in pension legislation is a firm reminder of the importance to understand not only how you will benefit from your pension in your lifetime, but also how our loved ones will continue to benefit after your death.

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Samworth Church The Joseph Whitaker School Young Engineers Academy Students Club moved into ‘top gear’ recently – when they were handed a cheque for £1,646.00 by the Perform Blidworth Community Association! ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ The club, which helps youngsters, learn about electronics, mechanics and construction while Samworth Church Academy students in Mansfield have building a racing car, wowed audiences at the NEC performed the ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ musical to packed in Birmingham earlier this year when they showed audiences for three consecutive nights. off their car to thousands of visitors. The car, which The students from year groups’ 7 to 11 all combined their acting, has been made from scratch by our Young Engineers, came second in a dancing and singing skills to deliver a polished performance to National competition at the NEC and the group are now hoping to students, staff and parents at the Academy. The shows were compete in the prestigious Greenpower Challenge event. accompanied by a live band and drew on many skills to achieve ‘Constructing this fantastic car has been a real labour of love and we the final performance involving 50 of the Academy students. think we’ve got a unique design – but we need to raise money to buy the Phil Smith, Director of Music at Samworth Church Academy said tools we need and equip our new workshop,’ said Phil Worsley, teacher he was delighted with the professional feel of the show. He said, of Design Technology and leader of the Young Engineers Club. “All of the students rose to the occasion and really deserve to be ‘That’s why we’re so grateful to the Blidworth Community Association for proud of their achievements. There are many skills and donating this amazing amount of money to the club. It will be a real help responsibilities that students accomplished to bring all of the to us – and hopefully we can move on to the next stage of our challenges of such a big show to the stage. The three evenings Greenpower Challenge campaign to be the best in the country!’ were a complete success and the students should be very proud of their abilities.” Pictured presenting the cheque to Mr Worsley and the Young Engineers are John Allen (Chair) and Barbara Rainford (Secretary) of the Blidworth Photograph back row left to right: Audrey played by Community Association. They were joined by Headteacher Rob Martlew Lauren Polimos, Mrs Mushnik played by Amy Brown, Orin and Deputy Headteacher Dave Gratton. played by Aaron Phoenix, and Seymour, played by Tom Day. Seated are C/O Heather McFaull, Marketing Officer, The Joseph Whitaker School dancers Kineisha Pointon (left) and Amelia Knight.

Mansfield Triathlon Club Fleur Takes First at Duston Mansfield Triathlon Club junior Fleur Beilby (9) took first place in the TriStar 1 category at the Duston triathlon. The Northampton based event consisted of a 100m swim, 1.6k cycle and 800m run. In the difficult, wet conditions, Fleur broke the tape in just 17:07, producing an outstanding performance to beat off strong competition for her first gold medal position finish, a result that augers well for the rest of the racing season.

The club’s adult members produced a series of impressive performances at the Ashbourne Duathlon taking three 2nd places, a 3rd and a 4th place. The race was held over a 12k run, 40k hilly bike leg and a final 4k run. Conditions were appalling, with athletes battling windy and very wet weather in the often exposed Peak District countryside. Despite this, the Mansfield Tri cohort put in a tremendous effort. Dean Cross finished in 2:16:51 to take 2nd in category whilst Pete Orme (2:29:28) and duathlon regular Sally Hughes (2:42:33) also took 2nd in category. Jayne Broomham took 3rd in 2:55:57 and Helen Scott took 4th in just 2:46:28.

Meanwhile the club fielded a strong team for the Sheffield Lord Mayor’s 10k. Gary Scott led the Mansfield team, recording just 39:17 which was good enough for 3rd in category. Chris Martin finished in 41:48 closely followed by Anton Newell in 44:54 and Mark Price in 49:17. Sarah Kaye completed the course in 54:17 for 5th in category and Sonia Insley came home in 1:03:40.

The club was also well represented at the Lincoln Sprint Triathlon, race one of the three-race Midlands Sprint Triathlon Series. A sprint triathlon consists of a 400m swim, 24km cycle and 5km run. First in for Mansfield was Chris Shooter in 1:14:11, followed by Dave Oakton in 1:20:48 and Becky Wager in 1:28:21. Daniel Wilson finished in 1:32:47 with Michael Bird completing in 1:44:06. The club was also represented by Johnny Dunne in 1:45:39 and Zoe Jones in 1:47:41.

In other races Clive Buck and Sarah Hutchinson completed the London Marathon in 3:25 and 3:32 respectively whilst Paul Tibble (1:49:44) and Tony Wood (1:55:30) put in strong performances at the Caythorpe Canter half marathon.

Photo: Fleur takes first at Duston 9 Our Young and Our Future

Children’s Book Review Zoe Beans - Pants on the Moon! Chloe & Mick Inkpen Take a trip into space with Zoe and Beans!

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Blidworth Under 10’s, can they do the triple? Surely not...... So Blidworth Welfare Under 10’s managed to defeat some of the best teams in Nottinghamshire on their journey to the final of the Notts Shield FA Knock Out Competition. Vernon Park was undefeated for over a season and so our boys arrived for the match, away from home, with some trepidation, but a penalty scored by Edward Burton secured the win. By the time Blidworth reached the semi-final they had played and won against teams from across Nottinghamshire whom they had not played before, and were drawn against a more local rival from the Kick Start League. Under the coaching of Scott Chadburn, the boys play great passing football, using the strengths of every player on the pitch. They have grown stronger defensively as the season has progressed and pulling goals out the bag is a skill the squad have developed, a winning formula that everyone hoped would bring about the right result at the final. The final was played at Calverton Football Club on Sunday 15 April against Carlton, a team we had heard were unbeaten for almost two seasons, we decided not to tell the boys! As the players walked onto the pitch the Carlton parents and supporters sounded hooters and cheered, they were up for the match and feeling confident. A shaky start found Blidworth losing 1-0 before they were half way through the first half, the boys needed to settle down, have confidence in their own style of play and let their football do the talking. Still 1-0 at half time. Into the second half and momentum started to build for Blidworth, you could feel a goal would come but would it happen or would they simply run out of time; defence needed to stay strong, conceding another goal remained a possibility but was simply not an option. A breakthrough came half way through the second half, Blidworth’s passing play that they have become known for built to a superb goal headed in by Kyle Chadburn, 1-1, GAME ON. Suddenly, Blidworth stepped up a gear, now they believed they could do it, winners of the Notts Shield and being crowned “Best Team in Nottinghamshire” was in their sights, but time kept ticking on, who would survive if the game went to extra time?! With only minutes to spare, play was end to end, an opportunity came and the Blidworth boys seized it, back of the net by Edward Burton. With 4 minutes to go would Carlton grab another goal and force extra time, did they have it in them? The final whistle blew, the boys had done it – from 1-0 down they had let their own style of football take them to victory, 2-1. Here they are: winners of the Notts FA Shield and the title “Best Team in Nottinghamshire”. Coach Scott Chadburn, Back Row, left to right: Edward Burton, William Godson, Joseph Parker, Lewis Godson, Connor Ward. Kneeling left to right: Reilly Hodgkinson (Mascot), Joss Kawolski, Kyle Chadburn (Captain), Dillon Hodgkinson, Kian Sketchley. The team camaraderie and the passion to win is captured perfectly with Kyle Chadburn (Captain), Kian Sketchley, Will Godson and Lew Godson, being jumped on by Goalkeeper Joseph Parker, celebrating when the final whistle blew. But how were Blidworth doing in the league? The League title was firmly in their sights as the boys remained undefeated, then suddenly one very wet and muddy Sunday morning the wheels fell off the bus. Quite unexpectedly, the boys didn’t perform to their usual standard, was it the pitch or the style of play of the opposition, who knows but a defeat that day meant that points were slipping away and the opposition were catching up. The boys really needed to win the next match and secure the league title before it slipped from their grasp. That next match was yet again against their old rivals (now known as Blidworth Reds). Once again the boys rose to the challenge and were worthy winners (3-1) of a well played match that was good to watch with 2 goals for Dillon Hodgkinson and 1 for Connor Ward. The league title was secure, won by 6 points. Thanks to Andrew Cashin, the Blidworth Reds Coach who sent a message to all the players after the match saying “Congratulations to the boys who are worthy winners of the game and the league title; the league table doesn’t lie, you have been the best team all season. Well Done”. But is it possible that Blidworth Under 10’s could actually secure a triple crown? They are defending champions of the Four Seasons Knock Out Cup, and, as we go to press, are building up to the final on Sunday 29 April, this year being played at Field Mill. Playing against the team they defeated to win this title last year, and so with an old score to settle, can the Blidworth boys pull it out the bag one last time? We will have to see.... 10

Looking Good and Feeling Great in 2012

Get a Body like Bond – and be a Fed up of dieting?

If so then read on…..the majority of the Gastric Band ‘HIIT’ on the beach! Hypnotherapy Ever wondered how James Bond actor Daniel Craig gets clients who come to our Hypnotherapy now available in shape for the role? Well, Newark and Sherwood practice have been on every diet District Council is bringing the same training regime to possible, only to put back all the weight its leisure centre fitness suites to help you Shape up for they’ve lost and more besides once they Summer. start eating ‘normally’ again. All of the fitness instructors and Blidworth, Dukeries, It’s a vicious circle because generally diets Grove and Southwell leisure centres have been trained in HIITs (High Intensity just don’t work long term, a dieter’s weight Interval Training). HIITS is a way to burn more calories, lose more fat and goes down then up again, we call it yo-yo improve your cardiovascular fitness level while spending less time in the gym. It dieting and this is a situation which leaves involves short intervals of maximum intensity exercise, such as sprinting, people disappointed, and disillusioned. All separated by longer intervals of low to moderate intensity exercise. Because it that hard work for nothing. involves briefly pushing yourself beyond the upper end of your aerobic exercise zone, it offers you several advantages that traditional steady-state exercise When you’re on a ‘diet’ you are limited to (where you keep your heart rate within your aerobic zone) can’t provide. points or calories and certain foods are Best of all, HIIT increases the amount of calories you burn during your exercise restricted or banned. You feel deprived of session and afterward because it increases the length of time it takes your body certain things and feel guilty for even thinking to recover from each exercise session. Packing so much exercise into a short you might just have one of your forbidden space means you get more out of a shorter gym session – perfect for fitting in foods. And what happens when you feel deprived? Right, you during your lunch break. want it even more. It causes metabolic adaptations so you use more fat as fuel, improving your athletic endurance as well as your fat-burning potential. Muscle loss associated The Clem Turner Hypnotherapy Practice has a Weight with weight loss is also minimised. Management Programme that is proved, tried and tested. We help people to achieve their goal weight and become healthier Be prepared to push yourself past the upper end of your aerobic abilities, using and happier without any reference to a diet – in fact the word maximum effort, not simply a higher heart rate. ‘diet’ is NEVER used. Believe it or not – we encourage you to eat Our instructors can devise a tailor-made programme to ensure you see the what you want when you want and by using Hypnotherapy we results your workouts deserve, providing you put in the hard work. are able change unwanted, unhealthy eating patterns, replacing HIITs is available to Activo members and regular them with the desire to eat healthy nourishing foods that are fitness suite users. Ask our customer advisors for good for you. So, by eating what you want when you want it you more information or book a slot to work out your will get rid of your excess weight and then keep it off forever. regime, and get that Body like Bond! If you’d like to know more about how to reduce your weight safely WITHOUT DIETING please give me a ring on 01623 See page 5 advert for more details 556234 or 07960788093, Margaret Turner, Clinical Hypnotherapist

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‘Back’ to Work Advice from Health on Hand Mansfield on the perfect PC posture

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The well equipped workshop in Blidworth provides the opportunity for men to work together on a range of woodworking and DIY projects and to share and develop their skills. The workshop produces a range of handmade wooden items for the home and garden including bird tables, ornaments and children’s toys and a selection will be available for sale on the day, with all proceeds used to support the project.

The ‘shed’ at 4 Boundary Court, Burma Road Industrial Estate, Blidworth NG21 0RT will be open from 10.00am – 3.00pm. There will be wooden items for sale and orders can be taken for bespoke items. Everyone is welcome to visit the project and refreshments will be available.

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historic and once-in-a-lifetime occasion. We have been busy Olympic Torch Arrives in Nott’s planning with our partners to ensure as many people as possible can see the Olympic Torch in Nottinghamshire and As Nottinghamshire prepares for the exciting make it a day to remember.” arrival of the Olympic Torch, Nottinghamshire County Council is planning Superintendent Mark Holland, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: ahead to ensure its safe passage through "The Torch Relay, as with everything else connected to the the county and help local communities enjoy London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is a celebration the celebrations. of sport, but we need to ensure any event that attracts large

numbers of people passes off safely. That will be our top The county council, as the local highway and traffic authority, priority for the duration of the relay in Nottinghamshire, and we has been working on the plans in close cooperation with will be working with our local councils to make sure that partner agencies, including Nottinghamshire Police and happens. relevant district councils, as well as LOCOG (the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games). "Our advice for anyone planning to watch the relay and cheer

on the torch bearers is to get to your chosen vantage point in Agencies have been working together to ensure that roads good time and consider how you intend to travel there. Parking along the route will be clear on June 28, while at the same will inevitably be limited in those areas where the torch time minimising disruption to residents and businesses alike. bearers will be running, and there will be delays on some Residents and businesses directly affected by the torch relay roads to allow the torch convoy to pass through. Please note will be sent a letter advising them of how road closures and the road closure times in your area, so that you can plan your parking restrictions will affect them. Road signs will be in place journey or any other activities with the least possible two weeks before the day the relay arrives in Nottinghamshire. disruption." The torch arrives in the county on day 41 of the relay around On 28 June the Torch will travel through the districts of the UK ahead of London 2012, and there are 11 locations in Bassetlaw, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood and Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire (plus Nottingham City Centre) where the with the respective local district and borough councils also part torch will be carried by torch bearers and be on public view. In of the plans. The county council is keen to ensure that all between those locations the torch will be transported in a residents and businesses on or around the Torch Relay route convoy of vehicles and will not be on public view. understand the impact of planned road closures and are given Local people intending to line the route are encouraged to plan appropriate advice to allow them to make alternative their journey in advance and allow plenty of time. People arrangements. seeking to travel may also consider walking to work or cycling on that date. For more details about the Torch Relay, and maps of which Coun Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council communities in Notts the torch visits on its route, visit: said: "I am very much looking forward to June 28. It is a www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/sportforall 18 Countdown to the Olympics

The London 2012 Olympics – possible to tap into the national pride surrounding this event, you just need to don’t fall foul of the ‘branding ensure that your activity is legal. Before police’ you commit to an expensive marketing The Olympic Games, the largest sporting campaign or a large print run, speak to an experienced solicitor event in the world is coming to the UK this and take their advice.” summer, but stringent restrictions have been Stephanie Whitchurch joined Tallents in April 2012 and has a wide put in place to protect official Olympic range of litigation experience including: commercial disputes, civil sponsors’ brands and broadcasting rights, disputes and employment law. She is handling all litigation matters which will affect every business in the UK. for the firm following the retirement of Phillip Harding in May Stephanie Whitchurch, an experienced litigation lawyer who 2012. For more information, contact Tallents on 01636 671881, recently joined the legal team Tallents in Newark, explains Tallents Solicitors, 3 Middlegate, Southwell potential Olympic pitfalls for business owners. www.tallents.co.uk Stephanie says: “The International Olympics Committee (IOC) requires all bidding governments to commit to introducing additional bespoke legislation regarding the use of Olympic branding to secure and protect the Games’ sponsorship. “As such our government passed the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act in 2006, which, when combined with the Olympic Symbol (Protection) Act 1995, offer a special level of protection above that given by usual copyright or contract law. A breach of these acts is not only classed as a civil grievance, but is also a criminal offence. “For businesses who have not paid to be official Olympic sponsors, this means that they could be breaking the law by using certain words or phrases, or by implying they are associated with the Games in anyway.” Stephanie continues: “Businesses cannot use the word ‘Olympics’, the five-rings symbol or the Games’ mottoes. Additionally, certain expressions which include two of the following words: ‘Games, Two Thousand and Twelve, 2012 or Twenty-Twelve’, could also be considered a breach if they are combined with: ‘London, medals, sponsors, summer, gold, silver or bronze. “Small businesses often rely on advertising creativity to give them an edge against larger corporate businesses, but by taking advantage of the excitement surrounding the games and referring to the Olympics in any of their marketing campaigns, small businesses could be unintentionally breaking the law.” Says Stephanie, “The rules are complex and stringent, but it is

We’ll Meet Again at Samworth Church Academy wife and I love to give others the opportunity to share in that knowledge that Samworth Church Academy hosted a collection of rare World War II we have built over the years of collecting and researching. The students at artefacts in Mansfield this week when the ‘We’ll Meet Again’ mobile the Academy were enthusiastic and many came back after school with museum turned up in a military vehicle, bursting at the seams with genuine parents and grandparents and that is what makes it all worth it for us. We treasures. hope that we can deliver the same sort of experience to many more schools in The mobile museum, brainchild of husband and wife team Paul and Linda and around Nottinghamshire; we had a great time at the Academy.” Britchford is a labour of love that has toured schools in Lincolnshire for the The Academy staff also took part in the spirit of the event by wearing 1940’s last two years. However the visit to Samworth Church Academy in dress and the Academy Chef John Cusworth also produced authentic meals Mansfield was their first venture into Nottinghamshire. Jane Thompson from from the time for everyone to try such as spam fritters and corn beef hash. Samworth Church Academy said the event had been an enormous success Samworth Church Academy are planning a larger event next year with with staff, students and visiting members of the community. “The mobile museum is a real WOW event for students as they get to handle historical ‘We’ll Meet Again’ mobile museum to give students, staff, parents and artefacts rather than gaze at them through a glass case. It has a really positive members of the community a greater opportunity to see and handle the effect on their ability to absorb history and to understand what the war meant treasures on show. Photograph left, Callum Green and photograph right, to the people that played a role in it. Now our students are enthused to left to right: Eka Dare and Georgina Potter continue researching new topics with a greater feel for the past than ever before.” Paul Britchford, museum owner said that delivering history directly into the hands of students was the culmination of a lifetime of collecting. Whilst allowing students to handle the museum pieces, Paul and Linda deliver all lessons on the day, drawing on their vast knowledge of the period, covering many topics. “I have always been passionate about history and in particular World War II and started collecting when I was eight years old. Now my 19 FREE weekend entertainment pull out section Book, DVD and TV review page sponsored by AV4HOME

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The newsletter was set up 5 years ago by myself; Diane Carter the Editor within my business of Marathon Marketing as a form of corporate social responsibility. I was then and still am very passionate about the local area and could see degeneration and many businesses struggling even then with marketing & promoting their businesses. I wanted to offer a competitively priced platform with the ethics of local residents supporting local businesses who in turn could fund an informative community newsletter.

Also I felt that from the history of the local village as a former pit village and with the breakdown of many families, (not only locally but regionally & nationally), there were small groups or individuals within the community that were isolated, lonely or just lacking the knowledge of where they could get support, join clubs & organisations or simply find out more about what was happening locally.

All I wanted to do was offer my small part and after trekking around Rainworth for several weeks to encourage business interest we set up the Rainworth Reporter in March 2007. At this stage can I offer a heartfelt thank you to these businesses who supported me then and many still do today.

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In January 2011, a decision was taken to amalgamate the Rainworth Reporter, The Blidworth Focus and The Village Voices into one, The Sherwood Community Newsletter as it stands today.

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NNN Business Group in affiliation with Adkin Sinclair Chartered Accountants. & Marathon Media PR, Publishing & Marketing Consultancy. Visit www.adkinsinclair. & www.marathon-media.co.uk 28 Marathon Media— Building Local Businesses Welcome to The It's Women's Business Club IWB Extravaganza Thursday 17th May Successful Celebration of Business Women The 1st ever local It’s Women’s Business Exhibition Extravaganza took place on Thursday 17th May at the Towers Corporate Suite, Mansfield. The doors opened at 10 am with the cutting of the ribbon by Diane Carter, Chair & Founder alongside Gold sponsors; Lynda Croome of Sterling McCall Wealth Management and Sue Leadbeater of Andrew & Co Llp Solicitors. There was a fabulous buzz of excitement as the ladies and of course the gentlemen who also attended, networked with in a relaxed environment with the exhibitors and other guests. Visitors enjoyed the various seminars offering vital personal & business information, motivation, inspiration, guidance, support style and confidence building and even a closing session on ‘Feng Shui’ for business success. t’s Women’s Business Group loves to party and following the morning seminars exhibitors & guests were treated to a glass of bubbly and a delicious lunch with a short celebration speech by Chair Diane Carter. Diane stated “IWB was set up to encourage ladies to work together to support each other in business. Many of us have lots of pressure in our lives not only within our own business or chosen career but also to care for The Opening Ceremony children or older relatives, run a home and of course be a ‘Superwoman’ o ten promoted by the media. We can work together offering understanding, flexibility and therefore help build not only our businesses but our friendships and business relationships. It’s Women’s Business was started in June 2010 and now prides itself on 270 local professional members. You can join whether a business owner or professional business person by Photo L to R - Lynda Croome, Diane Carter emailing Diane on diane@marathon- and Sue Leadbeater media.co.uk for further instructions. Thank you to those who attended both exhibitors and guests. Also a massive thank you to The Towers Management and Staff who offered an excellent service, professional hosting and delicious food. We will certainly be using their venue for our next event.

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Friends of Tippings Wood Blossom is out but taken a hammering from the rain RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE and wind but we really did need a good rainfall after a prolonged dry spell and it is good to see the pond full Great facilities for Weddings with Canada geese and the swans. The Bluebells are birthday parties, anniversaries etc beginning to flower, although not as successful as we had hoped so may need to consider planting some Catering and disco available more. Strimming will start soon, as will pruning Concert Room Hire (up to 250 people) from £35 bushes back to keep the paths clear. The cuckoo has Bouncy castle from £30 been heard and there are reports of some fox cubs. GREAT PRICES - A SUPERB Certainly, there has been a big increase in the wood CELEBRATION pigeon and magpie population. Caring for the site is not just about trees. It is about creating an Call: 01623 792495 environment for wildlife to thrive in and the community Kirklington Road, Rainworth to enjoy. So, it is particularly pleasing to know that both are doing just that. A Big ‘Thank you’ to the mystery litter pickers. It is already looking better. Keep telling us about what you see as it keeps our records up to date and makes us all appreciate just Rainworth Youth Centre what a success Tippings Wood is and how it has Rainworth Youth Centre is run by the Rainworth and Blidworth Detached Youth Project and developed over the last 12years from a pit tip to our in less than a year we have turned a youth club that engaged just 6 young people per own Country Park. There have been a number of week, into a centre that now engages 30 + Under 12's and 15+ Over 13's each week. We complaints about anti social behaviour and damage to also record interactions with over 10 young people through detached work on the site, especially as there has been increase in average each week. We are running education programmes in the day from the Centre for motorbikes on the site. young people and adults through a learning provider called www.thirdstar.co.uk (All the Please report any criminal damage or your concerns DYP volunteers work or are training with Third Star, including myself) as part of DYP's social to the non-emergency Police number on 0300 300 action strategy to reduce anti social behaviour, increase economic well being as well as 9999. They may not attend, but it is important to engage young people. record any issues so that further action can be considered. Job club for local residents on Mondays from 1.30-3.30, Youth, Community and Play Bob Clifford, Team Leader, Tippings Wood. training for 14+ in on Tuesday + Wednesday 10.00 - 5.00pm (various courses, including Volunteers are always welcome. We meet every Maths, English and ICT), Junior Youth Club (Under 12's) Wed 5.30 - 7.30 Senior Youth Tuesday in the Warsop Lane car park about 9.30 - Club (Over 12's) Thursday 6.30 - 8.30 10.00am Please 07950 646620 to confirm where we Detached Teams patrol Rainworth and Blidworth on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. will be working. 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

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Hi there Rainworth Folk. John Middleton and John Bradbury your N&S Mark Buttery, Chairman Rainworth Parish DC Councillors for Rainworth.

Council. email [email protected] The Government has brought in some very serious News from the Parish of Rainworth. amendments to the Benefits regime but the At our recent Annual Council, outgoing changes to Housing Benefits will have the greatest John Middleton and John Bradbury chairman, Cllr.Linda Tift gave a report effect on tenants- whether private or tenants in about council activity for the previous social housing. year. Although 2011/2012 had been a very satisfying year with much being It must be stressed that notification of any changes is the responsibility of the achieved, Cllr.Tift was not seeking re- tenant and not that of the Landlord or Housing Association. If there are any cases election as Chairman. Cllr.Mark Buttery was voted in as where it is found that a tenant has not advised of any change and an overpayment Chairman, with Cllr.Tift as Vice Chairman. ‘Many thanks’ to results then the tenant will be liable for arrears for as many years back to when the all residents who have responded to the street lighting omissions started proposals. The Parish Council has submitted a strong Are you aware that if you have any non-dependent relative living with you your objection to the plan to switch off lighting on Southwell Road. Housing Benefit will be reduced by an amount relating to their income ranging from Staying on Southwell Road, the new speed restriction of a deduction of £11.74 for anyone who is not working and not on Job Seekers 40mph is now in place from the bridge to Tippings Wood. Allowance if under 25 and if claiming JSA if aged over 25? Please note that this for White lining has been refreshed and signs replaced. Don’t be each person living with you! caught out!! Speeding is dangerous and this stretch of road A non-dependent is someone who normally lives with the Housing Benefit claimant has seen many accidents as well as pole axing the post box such as an adult son, daughter, relative or friend. Boarders, sub-tenants and joint on a number of occasions! The County Council has made tenants are not non-dependents the first cut to the grass verges with 4 more cuts and Are you aware that if you have any unused bedrooms in your house and are below strimming to be done throughout the summer. The Parish state pension age again you will, in future, suffer deductions from your Housing Council will carry out intermediary cuts as necessary but it is Benefit? as well to remember that the cutting of the verges is a safety and visibility issue. They are not meant to look like a Housing Benefit rules allow: manicured lawn or a bowling green!! Sherwood Parade is · One bedroom for each adult or couple living as part of the household. finished and looking quite smart apart from the graffiti, which · A child under the age of 15 is expected to share with another child of the same should be removed soon. Hopefully, you will all be enjoying gender, while children under 9 are expected to share with another child regardless Jubilee celebrations and looking forward to more summer of gender. weather and Olympic success. Enjoy your outside space but · A bedroom for a carer is allowed where they provide over-night care to a person use some common sense and consideration for other with disabilities. residents and neighbours. And remember that most of If you are considered to be under occupying then under occupation by one bedroom Rainworth has a NO drinking in the street legislation, will result in a 14% deduction in Housing Benefit and if by two or more bedrooms a empowering the Police to take alcohol away. deduction of 25% There is also one other change being considered and that is what is being called Any Parish Councillors available meet informally on Universal Credit under which JSA, Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income Support Wednesday mornings in the Parish office (income related) and Employment Support Allowance (income related). All this will about 10ish and welcome any residents to come in for a be paid directly to the tenant a month in arrears and it will be the tenants cuppa. responsibility to ensure that all the rent is paid to the Landlord. This will start in

October 2013 for new claimants and from April 2015 for existing claimants. If in Linda Tift, Vice Chairman, Rainworth Parish Council. Also, your Newark & Sherwood District Councillor. doubt ask at the experts at Housing Benefits section at NSDC (01636 65000) Email [email protected] mobile 07950646620 We have now set up a Blog where we can go into more detail on items we are Dawn Jones, Parish Clerk, 01623 490259, covering in the Sherwood. It also gives us the opportunity to post up-to-date [email protected] information as we have to submit our copy for the “Sherwood” a good 4 weeks in The Parish Office is open Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri 9am-2pm advance. We can also expand on topics when needed Next Parish Council meetings: Thur 14th. June, 2012. 7pm. You also have the opportunity to make your own comments; all comments are Thursday 12th.July,2012. 7pm. moderated, but, unless you state that you do not want your comments published, Next Police Surgeries: Wednesday 13th. June. 10.30am. your comment will be added to the Blog. Wednesday 11th.July. 10.30am. 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 the Village Hall. We will work for all of you! John Bradbury & John Middleton John Bradbury, 9 St Peters rive Rainworth, email: [email protected] Tel: 07973 Royal British legion Rainworth, Blidworth & District 422839. John Middleton , 14 St Judes Way Rainworth, email: [email protected] Tel: 07980 981320 Branch meet at The Venue every First Thursday of the month at 7.30pm and HELPING THE PRACTICE HELP YOU everyone is welcome C/O Mike Steel. [email protected] Chairman. Royal British Legion. Ring: 01623 797975 for more info Don't forget, we can be contacted via reception or e-mail if you wish to raise any concerns. c/o Dave Ball

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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 Men in Sheds OPEN DAY 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 Saturday 16th June Child Health Clinic-open to all 2.30pm-3.30pm 10am to 3pm Thur Family Play Session-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) 1.00pm-3.00pm at Boundary Court, 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 Burma Rd Ind Est. Blidworth St Andrew’s Mission Hall Tues Bingo with Stephen Fox 2.00 - 3.30pm Sale of handmade Tues 1st St Mary’s Brownies (term time only) Tel Kathy Straw 490920 5.30 - 7.00pm wooden items for Wed Needlecraft Club 6.30 - 8.30 pm the home and garden Blidworth Doctor’s Surgery Wed Citizens’ Advice Bureau 9.30am Activities and demonstrations

Sherwood Forest Community Church Thu Art Class 2.00pm - 4.00pm Refreshments available Blidworth Methodist Church Thu Teen Drop in Club (11 - 15yrs) (Term time only) 6.00pm - 8.00pm FREE ENTRY Fri Toddler Church (Term time only) 10.30am - 11.00am Fri Parent Support Group (Term time only) 11.00am - 12.30pm Everyone Welcome The Drill Hall (New Rd) Mon/Wed Army Cadet Force 7.00 - 9.00pm Belle Vue Playing Field Part of Men’s Health Week

Tues/Thu FC Training (17+ new players welcome) 7.pm Registered Charity 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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Blidworth Parish Council th Blidworth Carpets 1 . Fair – started on Thursday 17 May – despite the wet weather, very well attended, only one complaint – please give us your comments & any feedback. Vinyl floors & Window Blinds 2. Jubilee Event 5th June – arrangements almost complete A Family Business built on Reputation

– All Stallholders can arrive on site with their gazebos to set after 12.30 ready for 2pm start .  Competitive all year round prices 3 . Proposed new QE2 Diamond Jubilee Multi-Use  Supply & Fitting Project – full details to follow next week .  Quality Products & a Professional Service 4 . BPC AGM 17 May – Elected Officers, Chair Peter Brooks , Vice –Chair Phil Merry . Tel: 01623 490301 5 . Annual Parish Meeting – 26 April – very well attended or visit our shop for individual support & advice. by several village organisations – including School Cheerleaders – great to hear what all Local Groups are up 63—65 Mansfield Rd, Blidworth to . 6 . Blidworth in Bloom – some displays already done , Well Dressing to be done by school children with Flowers donated by Plantstyle. Blidworth Art Club 7 .Blidworth Garden Competition – Posters & Entry Forms (Adult Group) to hopefully be available by say 28 May – with judging in Mid We are an adult group and we meet at the Methodist July. Meeting room, Main Street, Blidworth at 7.30 - 9.00 pm every Tuesday evening. Cost £1.00 including tea and biscuits. New members are always welcome - please contact Jean Richards C/O Geoff Stocks, Parish Clerk, Monday 0900 - 1600hrs, on 0623 795403 for further information Thursday 0900 - 1600hrs, Telephone & Fax 01623 490358

Blidworth & Rainworth Women’s Institute (W.I.) The Bards at Blidworth Meet at the Blidworth Methodist church hall on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30. Come and join in our One of our founding members, Carol Haynes, died recently after suffering small friendly group. from cancer and we would like to pay tribute to her for her support in the Call Mary on 01623 799095 for details. It's not all jam initial stages of our development, starting at Longdale Craft Centre and then and Jerusalem! at Blidworth Library. Always modest, kindly and compassionate, Carol C/O Mary Ledger offered help in whatever way she could. A very special person. She leaves two sons, Ben and Chris - the most precious people in her life:- http://www.thynkspublications.co.uk/carol-haynes AWAKENING Chris Pearson, is having a booklet published by Thynks Publications this year and we hope to have some book launches to promote the collection entitled Entrance to Pleasure. Nose to the rail, the child surveys the scene with enthralled gaze bewitched by sights and I wonder if it will be a 'Blazing June' this year! We usually get hot days during exam time for sounds, students. The British weather gives us plenty of material for writing poems on this familiar topic of conversation with its variables. scared, enraptured, and all things else between. We’re never quite the same when life The Bards at Blidworth group are looking to publish its second anthology of poems in the Bards dumbfounds. at Blidworth and Beyond Anthology 2012 later this year and is looking forward to an eclectic mix of subjects and styles to follow on from the 2011 collection which is listed on Amazon and The music swells, the curtain rising high showcasing some of the work from the group and from friends beyond Blidworth itself:- reveals another world of make-believe http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bards-Blidworth-Beyond-Anthology-Poems/dp/1900410494 we all have occupied, wondering why Many thanks to Diane for her boundless energy and support. reality can so deceive.

We are gathering supportive friends who live further afield from Blidworth, including Ian For now she needs her cuddly, soft toys more Henery, Walsall's first Poet Laureatte, (http://www.ianhenerypoet.com/ ) who has asked to be and bedtime stories soothing her to sleep. one of our Bards and am honoured to include him in this year's anthology. Prizewinners in Her future still awaits, time to explore various Thynks Publications' poetry competitions will be included too. this glimpse of heaven she will forever keep.

We hope to set up some poetry readings in local libraries and to invite folks who have poems And though the path ahead lies straight and keen, hidden away somewhere (!) , to come along and join us, dust off their poems and share them a beam of hope will light the way, unseen. with us. The regular group meets every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am at Blidworth Library and a welcome is given to anyone who wants to come along and see what we are up to and join © Villia Bullock in if they would like to share their poems or have a go at writing. We are a friendly lot!

Good wishes to All!, Chris, http://www.christinemichael.org/bardsatblidworth

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Blidworth & District NEW ROAD & MEADOW ROAD PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION (Monday Club) Historical & Heritage Society The club and members are all good, not much happening at the

At our May meeting members moment apart from our usual Monday meetings at our Rookwood welcomed speaker Peter close HQ Hammond back again. His fascinating talk was ‘The Shortly, members and friends are going on a short Monday to Origin of Everyday Sayings’. ‘Not enough room to Friday break to wales ( Llandudno ) hope the weather is kind to us swing a cat’, ‘Three sheets to the wind’, Batten down Plans to celebrate the queens diamond anniversary are going on, at the the hatches’ and ‘At loose ends’, all had their origins same time two of our members th th from the sailing ships of the 18 and 19 centuries. are about to celebrate there DIAMOND WEDDING so from all of us ‘Snuff it’ and ‘Dead ringer’ were connected with the congratulations to Ken and Molly Cooper burying of the dead! He also covered many of our local Reports of the two celebrations will have to wait till a later edition sayings that would only have been spoken and regards to everyone Harry understood by people who had been brought up and lived in our locality. For example, ‘Ayagorrawiya’, means literally, ‘Have you got her with you’ but said to BLIDWORTH & RAVENSHEAD PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP ask where the wife was! Peter’s information and stories (PPG) were both enlightening and amusing. This is a group of patients who represent the patients of the local GP During the refreshment break members were able to chat Practice at Blidworth & Ravenshead. All patients are welcome to attend our to Peter and give him some of their own sayings to add meetings to learn more. So come along and see what we are doing to to his collection. Examples from the Society’s photo support our GP Practice to improve and develop healthcare and well-being locally. archive were also available for members to view. th We meet bi-monthly alternating our meetings between the Blidworth and Our next meeting will be on Tuesday 5 June when we Ravenshead surgeries. will welcome Carol Barstow from the Bromley Library in Our group is urgently in need of a minute’s secretary. The role requires Nottingham whose talk will be on ‘Meals in Georgian someone to take the minutes at our meeting and write them up. This task Times’. Carol will bring along food samples to taste and would take around 4 hours every other month. Interested will be wearing the costume of the period. then please contact me for more information. We meet at 7 pm at the Methodist Chapel on Main Contact Gilly Hagen Co-Chair (Blidworth) Street, Blidworth. Parking is available at the rear. New e-mail [email protected] – telephone 797138 members are always welcome, just turn up on the night. Date of next PPG Meeting it is on June 27th from There is a small charge of £2 which includes 6.oopm at Ravenshead Surgery. C/O Gilly Hagen. refreshments. If you have any photographs of the village and its people that we may copy and add to our archive we would be most grateful. Should you require further information please contact Dale Smallwood, Secretary. Telephone 01623 479978 or visit our website. www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.uk

NORDIC WALKING AT NEWSTEAD ABBEY IN AID OF THE KYNAN ELDRIDGE FUND

A Nordic Walking Taster Session was held at Newstead Abbey on Sunday 21st May in aid of the Kynan Eldridge Fund. The event was organised by Pip Bateman of Holistic Health in Newstead and all proceeds were donated to the Fund. The Kynan Eldridge Fund was set up by Anne and Peter Eldridge of Ravenshead in memory of their son who was killed in 2005 and offers one-off grants to local young people using music to develop their full potential. Anne and Peter, who are both keen Nordic Walkers, were delighted with Pip’s generous offer to support their charity. Despite the chilly day, many visitors enjoyed themselves by ‘having a go’ at Nordic Walking and taking advantage of the neck and shoulder massages offered by Pip’s team. The raffle of a bottle of champagne was won by Helen Beardsworth of Ravenshead. If anyone wants any further information on the Kynan Eldridge Fund, please visit www.eldridge- slee.co.uk or contact Anne and Peter on 01623 793533. 35

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We Are Pleased To Announce The Opening Of Our New Branch at Blidworth At, 83-85 Mansfield Rd, Blidworth. ( Opposite Blidworth Community Leisure Centre ) Other Branch's At, The High Street, New Ollerton & Wellow Road, Ollerton. 36

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R BIRCHMORE Ravenshead Based

Inner Wheel GARDEN & HARD LANDSCAPING SERVICES Club of  Regular maintenance - lawns, hedges, borders etc  Hard landscaping - driveways, patios & paving Ravenshead  Trees, fencing & garden clearance

Overseas Coffee Reliable & hardworking Morning. The ladies of For a FREE no-obligation quote Ravenshead Inner call Ricky on 07791 562632 Wheel Club pulled out all the stops on the th 10 May, by dressing up Family Fun Day Saturday 16th June, in Red, White and Blue 10:00—2:00 for our Jubilee Coffee Morning. Judy’s husband 2012 promises to be a year of fun and games, with the Alan put up bunting celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Britain hosting the Olympic Games. outside the house and even though the wind blew, it stayed up, letting With this in mind, we would like to enter into the spirit people know which house to go to. by hosting a mini, It’s A Knockout competition, as part The ladies had baked some of our Fun Day. We have a number of teams from throughout the community; we will announce our final scrumptious cakes to sell and to line up next month. have with their coffee. Cards which had been made by hand were We will also have our usual complement of children’s games, stalls, tombola’s and much more. quickly sold, we had a Teddy whose we hope to see you there. name you had to guess, this was won by Irene Chapman who chose the correct name of George. There Volunteers – We need you!! was also a splendid show of Raffle The Cornwater Club is an old people's charity which is based in Ravens- prizes which had been donated. The head, but has members from many parts of Nottinghamshire. Our aim is to Jubilee Cake which was also raffled prevent social isolation of older people and to provide friendship and stimu- this was won by Margaret Craddock. lation through physical and mental activity, thus allowing our members the Total profit made was £314., which opportunity to stay in their own homes longer. will be donated to overseas charities. The Club is run by a professional manager who is assisted by a support The next event on our Inner Wheel worker, however, they are unable to offer such a high quality service with- agenda is a Strawberry Feast to be out the help of a dedicated team of volunteers. We are looking for more held at 5 Swinton Rise, Ravenshead volunteers to assist at the club, which runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday on the 16th July. Tickets are still from 10:00 – 2:30 at Ravens Lodge, Main Road, Ravenshead. Duties in- clude chatting to members , serving them tea and coffee on arrival and as- available for anyone wishing to sisting the support worker with the many activities which run thoughout the attend tel.623827. Let’s hope the day. weather is kind, warm and sunny so we can sit in the garden and enjoy If you have a few hours to spare during the week and afternoon tea! would like to help out at one of the sessions we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you. Susie Parry-Williams Club Correspondent Please contact Maxine Dakin, Club Manager on 01623 491159

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HERO GETS A HELPING HAND

Local man John Banister was a Leading Stoker Mechanic in the Royal Navy during the Korean War in 1950 when he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for his actions when his ship, HMS Comus, was bombed by two enemy aircraft. He was working in the Boiler Room when the bomb exploded, killing one his colleagues, and John took charge of taking the necessary action to make the ship safe after the Your Local Friendly, Reliable attack. John was presented with his medal by Her Majesty the Queen during one of the first Private Hire Company investitures she presided over following her accession to the Throne in 1952. John went on to For 1-8 Passengers complete a full 22 years Service with the Royal Navy serving all over the World. After his Naval Airport & Coastal Runs career John went on to become a Security Officer and worked for the Evening Post for a Wedding Venues number of years. He is a long serving and active member of both the Royal Naval Association Any Occasion Catered for and the Farnsfield Branch of the Royal British Legion and lives in Rainworth with his wife Moreen. For Further Information please Contact Recently John, who is now 83 years old, lost quite a lot of his mobility due to a long term Tel: 01623 798330 medical condition and this has been having detrimental effects on his quality of life. His case Mob: 07815118705 was taken up by Legion Caseworkers and he has now taken delivery of an electrically powered scooter, which has given him the ability to get about much more easily. Unfortunately with the Mark Truman passage of the years John had also mislaid the Citation for the Distinguished Service Medal. Research was carried out by members of his Legion branch which lead to contact being made Email: [email protected] with Mark Spencer, the local MP and fellow Legion member, who was able to assist John in getting copies of the original paperwork, including the Citation from the National Farnsfield Parish Council Archives. http://www.farnsfield-pc.gov.uk/ Speaking after a test drive on his new scooter mailto:[email protected] Contact the Council, The Village Centre, New Hill, John said ‘I am so very grateful to all those who Farnsfield, Nott's NG22 8JN. Tel: 07970 880479 have done so much to help me sort out these things. I was becoming very dependent on Moreen to get about and I missed walking the Edwinstowe Parish Council dogs or going to the Library. Now I can get Meetings: All take place in the Council Chambers at 7.00 p.m. around the village and do the things that I need Edwinstowe Parish Council, Village Hall, Mansfield Road Edwinstowe, Nott’s, NG21 9NJ to do which is great. To have a copy of the tel: 01623 824243, email: [email protected] Citation is very important too not just for me but for my family’. Photographs show John driving his new scooter C/O Nigel Caldicott BILSTHORPE MARK SPENCER MP FOR SHERWOOD BAIT & TACKLE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO ATTEND HIS CONSTITUENT’S ADVICE SURGERY AT BILSTHORPE VILLAGE HALL Maggots £2 per pint

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Church Article Local Church Services I must confess I am not the sporty type. In my heart I would love to run a marathon, in my head I know I never Blidworth -St Mary's will. But this year we, as a nation, will be focusing on the 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9.15am athletes taking part in the Olympic games. These men 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9.15am 2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8.00am and women have trained long and hard to represent their Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew's Mission country. They will be at the peak of their physical fitness Monthly and hoping to achieve the reward of an Olympic medal. I Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning St Andrew's Mission admire their dedication and perseverance; they are doing 1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St Andrew's Mission something I could only ever dream of.

Rainworth -St Simon & St Jude But whilst I may never run a marathon or win a medal 1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am there are some things that I can do (and dare I say do 3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am quite well?) For example: I can whip up a meal from the 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion 10.30am left-overs in the fridge in a jiffy. I can get through the Midweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am Monthly: 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 7.00pm ironing basket amazingly quickly and on a good day I can work out what is going on in a rugby match (with a little help from my husband). Methodist Church Sunday Services Morning Services Evening Services Thankfully we are all unique and we each have different Blidworth 10:30am Blidworth 6.00pm talents. The Bible tells us that this is how it was meant to Rainworth 10:30am Rainworth 6.00pm Farnsfield 10:15am Farnsfield 6.15pm be. We all have a valuable part to play in our families and Bilsthorpe 10.30am communities and not surprisingly we are all good at Note: Evening services are not every week, please check the notice boards. something. C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister

The Olympic games were established to celebrate, not just St George's Catholic Church, Rainworth athletic prowess, but also the diversity of life and the Sunday Schools ideals of peace, unity and friendship. These are still Confessions St Patricks Nursery & Primary important today. While we may not be in the medal- 8.30 am - 8.50 am 01623 478090 Mass - 9am All Saints winning league we can all aspire to these values. We can Weddings & Baptisms by Arrangement. Parish Priest: St Patricks, recognise the uniqueness of each individual person, Forest Town, Tel: 01623 622705 www.stpatricksandstgeorge.org celebrate the things that each of us can do, and make our communities rich, vibrant places to live.

Sherwood Forest Community Church c/o Hazel Robinson, Vicar of Rainworth and Services November Sundays Morning Worship with communion 10.00 am Blidworth The Alpha Course is on Tues eve at 7.30pm.Call 797733 for details.

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

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LOCAL SPORTS NEWS Emergency Contacts: Police/Ambulance/Fire Rainworth Miners' Welfare Football Club Services 999 For fixtures visit the local website: http://uk.soccerway.com/teams/england/rainworth-miners-welfare-fc/ PC 505 Annette JOHNSON Beat Manager for Blidworth & Rainworth area Rainworth Miners Welfare Final League position Based at BLIDWORTH Police Station can be contacted on: 0300 300 99 99 / 0759 507 4428 19th Rainworth Miners Welfare FC Played 42 Points 41

Visit the Soccerway website for fixtures and final league tables The Nottinghamshire Police Force new http://uk.soccerway.com/teams/england/rainworth-miners-welfare-fc/ non-emergency number – 101 is now live.

Blidworth Miners Welfare Football Club For Fixtures and Weekly Game Reports visit Local contacts www.blidworthfocus.wordpress.com Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop La, 01623 794293 Blidworth Welfare Final League Position Dentist 01623 798611 12th Blidworth Welfare Played 30 Points 32 Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane, 01623 791038 http://www.football.mitoo.co.uk/TeamHist.cfm? Joseph Whitaker School: 01623 CI=126555&DivisionID=17089&TblName=Matches&LeagueCode=CENTM2011 792 327

Useful Contacts Blidworth Welfare U 10’s FC Div One http://www.kickstartyouthfootball.com/Tables.aspx Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org Final league position and Premier league Cup Childline: 0800 1111 League Position NHS Direct: 0845 4647 Online help at: http://www.nhs.uk/NHSDirect Position 1st Blidworth Welfare U10’s Played 14 Points 37 Age UK: 0800 00 99 66 Premier League Cup Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03 Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247 Position 1st Blidworth Welfare U10’s Played 6 Points 15 FRANK: 0800 77 66 00 Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100 Emergency Domestic - Just call Shelter: 0808 800 4444 Steve H Plumbing & Heating Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020 01623 640195 or mob: 07973 965492 Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444 Joe Overton Locksmith Citizens Advice Bureau: 01623 627 163 No call out charge 07792 604020 Newark & Sherwood Homes: 01623 860 740 Stephen Flemming Plumbing & Heating N&S District council: 01636 650 000 Tel: 01623 489736 or 07968 135443 Mansfield District Council: 01623 463 463 Nott’s County Council: 0844 980 80 80 Atkinson Electrical Tel: 01623 490892 or mob. 07598 260006 We would like to advertise YOUR business if you Express Locksmiths Mansfield offer an emergency service. For example: 24/7 Emergency locks: 07973 899 816 Electrician, Locksmith, Glazier Call our Advertising Dept on: 01623 404299 JJ Lewin Plumbing and Heating See the panel to the left for contact details No call out charge 01623 795829 07968 066664 Community First Responders Save a local life by joining this valuable service. THE SMALL PRINT Call Tony Machin on Whilst we believe the work practices of our advertisers are of a high standard and 01623 796295 we make every effort to establish their reliability and stability, we cannot check the standard of work offered by them. We cannot accept any liability whatsoever as a result of your using any of the advertisers in the newsletter. In addition, letters and articles supplies for inclusion in this newsletter are the opinion of the writer and not ourselves. We will not publish any item considered to be abusive, rude, defamatory or threatening. If at any time you wish your article to be anonymous please state so clearly.

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