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On the 5th September the new memorial was dedicated in the grounds of St Simon and St Jude's Church in Rainworth. The Dedication was led by the Rainworth, Blidworth & District Branch of the Royal British Legion.

The service was led by Rev Hazel Robinson and the Homily was given by the Archdeacon of Newark, the Very Reverend; Nigel Peyton.

The Lord Lieutenant of Nottingham; Sir Andrew Buchanan BT, unveiled the Memorial and wreaths were laid out after a 2 minute silence. Article continued on page 9

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Hello to all our regular readers and welcome to Hello from The Sherwood Inside this issue: our new readers. Yes, we Newsletter Editor: Diane Introductions & Invitation to Get Involved 2 have listened to our Carter a local resident with advertisers and News & Information 3 information providers and a local business! took the decision to Looking Good & Feeling Great Winter 2010 4-5 amalgamate the 3 former newsletters; The Rainworth Reporter, The Blidworth Focus and The Village Voices and formed one Our Young and Our Future 6 - 7 great big news filled local community newsletter –hence ‗ The Sherwood‘. We are The Rainworth Reporter now hitting 10,000 homes and have expanded to additional areas of Bilsthorpe The Blidworth Focus plus we have decided to deliver to 2,000 homes in Ravenshead. 8 –13 PLUS from January you will be receiving a copy of ‗The Sherwood‘ FREE to The Village Voices your door, every month! Ravenshead News This month‘s Sherwood edition is packed with local news, ideas of how to get fit, What’s On Locally & in the Surrounding 14—19 look good and keep healthy. ‘Our Young and Our Future‘ pages offers details on Area childcare and news from our various local schools. We have kept some individual village pages to update you on your village‘s personal news, plus a great general Making a House a Home 20—21 ‗What‘s On‘ section. Church Services, Bonfire Nights, Dance Classes—plenty to keep you warm and your spirits lifted through the cold winter months. Plus a Marathon Media; Building Local Businesses 22—25 touch into Christmas with details of where to buy your Christmas trees, a fabulous pantomime and some seasonal services. Local Vacancies 26 We have some fabulous local businesses without whom this magazine would not Christmas is Coming 27 be here for you, so please support them as much as you can. Which reminds me—if you are a business owner, or considering starting up—visit Marathon Media; Strengthening 28—31 our unique 4 page business supplement for lots of advice and support-plus local Communities job vacancies. So please celebrate with me, this new step into the future and I A Healthy/Sporty Village & Emergency hope you enjoy ‘The Sherwood’. Thank you. Diane The Editor. 32 Numbers.

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It has been great getting out and about during the summer break and Party Conference season. Two of my favourite visits were to Abby Gates School in Ravenshead and Hallam C of E School (see photo). I had a tour of both schools and it really is good to see the work being done by our teachers and their governors. I am continuing to press the Secretary of State on school funding, especially putting the case for Joseph Whittaker and Dukeries College. I’ve been talking to the good people of Sherwood for over two years now, knocking on doors listening to the issues that worry or frustrate them. While you never know exactly what you’re going to get after you’ve rung that bell, I can always guarantee that a few key topics will come up and one of those is our benefits system. We have a great tradition in our country of supporting the vulnerable, particularly our children and that is a tradition worth celebrating. There is however no denying that we have found ourselves in the ridiculous position that for some, it is more profitable to live off the state than it is to go to work. That isn’t fair. The Coalition has announced dramatic changes to our existing system. One of the driving campaign points of the Conservatives before the election was to take control of our benefits system; to address some of the unfairness that has become inherent with Housing Benefit; to ask higher earners to forgo their child tax credits but most importantly to make sure that it pays to work. The Teacher in the photo is The changes involved can’t simply be about taking Graham Cullen away, Government needs to give opportunities to those who want to work. We will be launching a Work Programme, which in 2011 which will put an end to the situation where anyone who can work will be able to sit at home on benefits doing nothing. There will be much better back-to-work support available to claimants, but if they refuse to use that support, they will lose their benefits. We’ve also looked at a way to make the benefits system simpler: to make it more P.S Just a quick note to let you know, that I accessible to those who need support but to protect the taxpayer from those seeking to received quite a few calls from my previous exploit the system. The Universal Credit is based on a simple premise – that work should advertisers. So here‘s hoping for a few more pay for everyone in all circumstances. At the moment people who are receiving benefits and are doing some work are in the in the new colour edition. bizarre situation. If their employer asks them to do more hours at work they will lose 95p Thanks again, the editor in every pound as their benefits are reduced by an amount almost equal to their increased pay. Nobody is going to do more work for in effect 60p/hour. Under the new system, that can no longer happen. Instead, state support will taper away at a constant rate as people work more hours or move up the income scale. I think Chris Grayling summed it up when he said “The desire for radical change to our welfare system is to be found right across the coalition. A welfare state is not somewhere that people should live – unless circumstance has made it impossible for them to work. Instead it should be a ladder up which people climb. To escape the cycle of deprivation and poverty that has dogged so many of our communities over the past, long thirteen years.” I’m proud that this Government has started to take the bold steps necessary to reform a broken system and to make life fairer for hard working families. With these changes, I hope I will no longer be faced with residents telling me that they know someone who is receiving disability allowance, playing golf twice a week, driving a better car than then and holidaying in Spain every year while they work six days a week flat out trying to make ends meet. I hope our young people will be encouraged to find work in a system that encourages them to aspire and that we can strike the right balance between support and dependency and most of all, I hope that Britain’s families at last feel that they have a Government that protects and understands their interests. My surgeries continue to be every 2nd Saturday of the month in Hucknall and 4th Friday of the month at Dukeries College, Ollerton. We are also doing a special Ravenshead drop in coffee morning at the village hall on Saturday 20th November 10 am to 12pm. To make an appointment please call the office on 0115 9681186. Mark

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Edited, Produced and Distributed by MARATHON MEDIA 6 Our Young and Our Future The Joseph Whitaker School Goes Bananas! HEATHLANDS OUT OF A Creative catwalk SCHOOL CLUB ‗Trash Show‘, West End-style sketches,  Various sessional /full day care for 2,3, & 4 award-winning poetry and music from new Year olds band ‗Element‘ –  A combination of Breakfast Club, The these are just a few of Caterpillar Pre-School, Heathlands Nursery, & the exciting initiatives students from The After School Care. Joseph Whitaker  Excellent competitive rates! School shared in Green Bananas, an HEATHLANDS HOLIDAY CLUB Book Eco-Schools and now for future holidays. OPEN TO ALL! Fairtrade Event on 20 Many fun activities - in and outdoor, on and off site July. Students have worked hard all year to promote a fairer and more both pre -planned or own choice. Full or Half-Days. ecologically sound way of life – and those ideas came to fruition Tel: 07758617361 to speak to one of our in an event designed to celebrate their achievements. caring team. Students were also given the chance within school to design a CD cover for a collection of ‗Eco-Songs‘ written and performed by our talented musicians, and to enter a poetry competition with an ‗eco-friendly‘ theme. Dazzling dances, videos of a recent trip by several members of staff to Ghanaian schools and an array of New School Year – New Eco Garden – New Time Capsule Fairtrade refreshments completed the lively line Members of the school council, together with -up on the night. Mrs Elsie Smith and Mrs Carol Wright, ‗The Eco-Schools and governors, at Blidworth Oaks Primary School, Fairtrade Evening was Blidworth today buried a time capsule in their designed to recognise, new eco garden. They are pictured inspecting promote and celebrate the contents before securing the lid and burying all the fantastic work it. the students of this Each of the school‘s classes and the foundation school have put in to unit have made a contribution to the box. They the Fairtrade and Eco- have put in some of their art work; some of their schools initiatives,‘ said topic work; a school jumper; pictures of the Andy Naslas, co- recent visit of Gordon Brown, Prime Minister ordinator and Teacher during the election campaign; a copy of the of PE. school prospectus, details of the school Charlotte Bird, co- governors and a book detailing the adventures ordinator and Teacher of the school‘s travelling bear, Hartley, who is now retired. of Geography, added: Hartley has also gone in the box. ‗It also draws attention The new eco garden has been created in the space between the school playground and the to the natural links with newly completed school hall. New trees, grass and wild meadow flowers have been planted and PSHCE, International spring bulbs will go in soon. School links and Global The new school hall and multi-use games area are a welcome addition to the school‘s facilities. Citizenship. It was a It is a better space for physical education activities and sports; all the children can attend really exciting end to assembly together and there are enhanced facilities for drama productions. the school year for our Head Teacher, Mrs Celia Lassetter said eco-friendly students!‘ We are delighted with our new building, which was completed over the holidays and we are looking forward all the new learning and events that it will facilitate. Article c/o Joseph C/O Paul Matthews, teacher. Blidworth oaks School, Blidworth. Whitaker School, Rainworth Also present teachers Mr Matthews and Miss Carlyle, Children in photo front row L --> R Joe Marshall, Jay-J Stockton, Katie Watson, Corey Pointon-Gullett, Jordan Smith, Eleanor Shaw, Alisha Davidson

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A petition containing over 850 signatures calling upon the Government to re-instate the Building Schools for the Future programme for schools affecting children in the Sherwood Constituency was presented on Friday (24th) to the Sherwood MP, Mark Spencer at this surgery at the Dukeries Complex. The petition was signed by residents and parents across the Sherwood Constituency who are concerned that the funding for the rebuild of Joseph Whitaker Comprehensive School, Dukeries Community College, Garibaldi School and the Minster School has been withdrawn by the new Conservative Government. The buildings are in poor condition, except for the Minster, which has been rebuilt, but part remains to be done. Bill Bates, a parent of pupils at Joseph Whitaker presented the petition, together with Glenn Bardill, a town councillor from Ollerton. Bill pointed out that considerable work had gone into the planning of the rebuilds, which were scheduled to start soon. Governors, staff and pupils at each school had contributed ideas for the facilities in the schemes. Expectations had been high and were now dashed. Promises to supply netbooks to new starters at Joseph Whitaker this September had been revoked. Bill Bates said “This is a short sighted decision from the new Government, These projects were in the first phase and almost at starting point and the preparatory work has been wasted. Pupils have been greatly disappointed. The withdrawal will have a negative impact on construction firms in the area and will put the economic recovery in doubt. It shows a lack of commitment to the education of our children” Glenn Bardill said “Everyone is very cross, the decision not to rebuild the Dukeries comes after the withdrawal of funding for community resources at the complex by Notts County Council. It is a double whammy.” Emilie Oldknow, parliamentary spokesperson for the Sherwood Constituency, who helped collect signatures said “Schools are at the heart of our communities. The Labour Government doubled the budgets for primary and secondary schools and we have seen major improvements to both buildings and academic results. The rebuild of these secondary schools was the next step in the process.” Article C/O Sherwood Constituency Labour Party. Contact: Bill Bates 07973488963 Emilie Oldknow 07736067464 Photo: Glenn Bardill and Bill Bates at Dukeries Community Complex.

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Parish News I am sure the police will have RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE covered this but I would like to Great facilities for Weddings urge everyone to take safety and birthday parties, anniversaries etc security very seriously in the coming months when the clocks go Catering and disco available back. Have done a bit of a survey Concert Room Hire (up to 250 people) from £35 of lighting columns but residents Bouncy castle £30 Disco need to report any not working to GREAT PRICES - A SUPERB Dawn in the Parish Office. Get CELEBRATION their boilers checked and make sure they are ready Call: 01623 792495 for the winter ahead although hopefully it won't be anything like last winter. Grit boxes have been filled Kirklington Road, Rainworth but these are for all residents to use on roads and pavements and not for householders to empty for their own use on their properties. Grit can be purchased from builders merchants and DIY outlets. Hi there Cam-PAIN-ers, C/O Linda Tift, Labour District Councillor representing Rainworth at Newark & Sherwood. Tel: 01623 796336 or email:[email protected] We have just finished the second To contact Rainworth Parish Council. Call Dawn week of the Incinerator Inquiry. on: 01623 490259 And what an exciting week it has been! It would be good to give you a highlight, however, there Rainworth Parish Council News have been so many!

The next four meetings of the Parish Council, Wednesday 6th. was the Community Evening. Many people made commencing at 7pm at Rainworth Village Hall are as submissions and over 30 people spoke. Special commendation follows: 11th November 2010, 13th January 2011, 10th to 12y ear old Georgia Jones who started the evening with February 2011 and 10th March 2011. an amazing and passionate presentation, written by herself and The next two monthly Police Surgeries with PCSO delivered with a clear voice. Deb Walker will be held on 18th November 2010 10am It had quite an impact on everyone. Not least, Graham Machin, to 11am, and 9th December 2010 10am to 11am in the Notts. Wildlife solicitor, who was visibly moved. Parish Office at Rainworth Village Hall. Carriageway maintenance will commence 24th Local residents, nervous, not used to public speaking, still pulled November 2010 on Southwell Rd East between out all the stops to make the most of a long awaited opportunity to Station Rd and Cambridge Close for approx one to be heard. Their presentations represented a broad range of ages two weeks. Some disruption may occur for residents and backgrounds but covered all the arguments and some different living within this area but hopefully this will be kept to points. The general consensus the PAIN Campaigners view point a minimum. was the same WRONG SITE WRONG TECHNOLOGY. A new landscape improvement scheme adjacent to Paddy Tipping, our previous Labour MP and long time supporter of Churchfield Drive is soon to be implemented, this will PAIN spoke, as did Martin Wright, County Councillor for include new trees and planting, fencing and a Mansfield. Shlomo delivered a moving presentation on behalf of the ―welcome to the Parish of Rainworth‖ sign. late Allen George Tift. Linda Tift paid homage to a community that Unfortunately the 2010 ―Best Kept Garden had come together to not only fight the planned incinerator but also Competition‖ had to be cancelled this year due to lack to for the right to have a say and at the very least to be listened to. of entrants. If you are a keen gardener and proud of It was a very emotional evening and expertly chaired by the Public your plot, please consider entering the competition Inspector, Rupert Grantham. next year. Article C/O Linda Tift. Finally we would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Rainworth Parish Council. P.S. from Linda: Although John Bradbury and Linda Tift, were present, they were there as supporters of PAIN and NOT in their Regards Dawn Jones Clerk to Rainworth Parish official capacity as Rainworth Parish Councillors. Council tel: 01623 490259 There was no further representation from Rainworth Parish Council

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RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE Events: Mon Night 7.45–10.30pm Sequence Dancing £1.50 Admission, bingo, card bingo & ‘Open the Box’ (lounge and concert room) Tues Night 7.30-11pm ‘Blitz’ modern jive lessons & dance to follow £7.00 admission Wed Night 7.15–9.15pm Family bingo. Great cash prizes & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult. Thurs Night 5.30-9.00pm Karate classes - For all ages Thurs Night (in Lounge Bar) —Darts & Domino knockout competition with prizes. Names down by 8.15pm. Entry Fee for Darts and Dominoes. Fri Night 7.45—10.30pm Modern sequence Dancing, £1.50 Admission. Bingo and Card Bingo (Lounge and Concert Room) Sat Night 8 - 10.30pm Family bingo & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult. FREE colouring books & crayons Sun Night—Sequence Dancing (concert Room) £1.50 Admission. Quiz (Lounge Bar) and 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) NORTHERN SOUL - Last Friday in every month - 8 pm to 12.30 am - £3 entry - payable on the door. ZUMBA Dance/Fitness exercising Class—Thursdays 8.30pm to 9.30pm—£3 entry on the door RAINWORTH VILLAGE HALL Events: Ballroom & Sequence Dancing—Friday & Sunday 8—10 pm—Dancers Welcome Learn How to Paint and Draw Anything!—Step by Step instruction with local artist. Contact R.V.H. The Big Training Company— Enhance your Computer, Maths and English skills. Tues and Thurs. 10am to 4pm Details call: 01636 705174 Royal British legion—meet at Potters Snooker Club 1st Thursday of the month—8pm call: 798844 4th Rainbow Brownies—For five to seven year old girls. Held at St Simon & St Jude’s Church. Friday 4.45—5.45 pm. New members welcome. Call Pat Holmes on: 01623 795239 3rd Rainworth Brownies meet at Rainworth Methodist Church at 6m on Fridays. More details please phone:01623 629879 Hire our facilities for your family functions, business events. Bar available, also bouncy castle and children’s parties The Venue Karaoke Night on Friday 12th November starting at 8.30pm, £50 prize for best singer. TO AMEND ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT EDITOR ON: 01623 795623 OR EMAIL: [email protected]

Continued from front page.. Armistice Service On Thursday 11th November at As a local community project it is fitting that the 11am there will be an Armistice Rainworth memorial should be sited in the grounds of St service at the Rainworth Simon & St Judes Church. The Memorial is dedicated to all those who memorial at St Simon & St have fallen in the service of our country. many conflicts were not Jude‘s Church. Muster at 10.40 classified as wars such as; Malaya, Borneo, Palestine, Cyprus, Suez, am Northern Ireland, Aden - to list a few. There are no names on this Remembrance Sunday Service memorial as individual names can be seen in the Book of On Sunday 14th November this branch of the Royal Remembrance, always on display inside the Church. British Legion will be attending the Remembrance The Memorial unveiled is the Sunday service this year at the Blidworth Memorial result of a lot of planning and in Blidworth. Muster at 10.30 am fundraising and it is to the C/O Mike Steel. Chairman. Royal British community's credit, with the help Legion. of the Nottingham Building Better Rainworth & Blidworth District Branch of the Communities, local Councils and Royal British Legion Meet at The Venue, formerly Councillors, local businesses and Potters on the first Thursday of month at 8pm. many individuals, that the project target of £12,000 was reached. Ring: 01623 797975 for more information

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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community

New Road and Blidworth Carpets Meadow Road Pensioner Vinyl floors & Window Blinds Association A Family Business built on Reputation (The Monday Club)  Competitive all year round prices

 Supply & Fitting Hello from the Monday  Quality Products & a Professional Service club. Since our last publication the garden party held on Tel: 01623 490301 our member Mrs Margaret Richards‘s garden went or visit our shop for individual support & advice. very well. All raffle prizes where claimed. Meetings were held as usual at Rookwood centre membership 63—65 Mansfield Rd, Blidworth as usual is full.

On the 5th of July we had a party to celebrate a Blidworth Community Association milestone birthday (80th) for our member and lifelong resident of Blidworth Mr Ernie Buchanan It has been nearly two years since the association has moved back into the (many happy returns Ernie). No trips to report. But centre. During this period, owing to the facilities of the building not being one planned for October to Leicester, for a bit of suitable for the existing groups of users, most have had to move on to retail therapy. other premises. It has been necessary for the centre to adjust it’s purpose All the best c/o Harry Allcock and remit. To follow this change, the association is assisting with funding Photo: Mr. Ernie Buchanan celebrating his 80th for other local groups. birthday Financial grants have been made in the previous financial year to: BLIDWORTH TENANTS AND RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION £200 Blidworth Parish Council Report. BLIDWORTH WELFARE FOOTBALL CLUB £850

Blidworth in Bloom. At recent Presentation of Awards BLIDWORTH & DISTRICT HISTORICAL & HISTORY CLUB £700 Ceremony at Northampton, Blidworth achieved the following :- 1. Fox & Hounds P.H.- Silver Gilt Award . 2. In this financial year, grants have been made to: Aubrey Musson – Gilt Award – For all his work at War BLIDWORTH OAKS PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL £2000 Memorial/Well Area Sites & 3. Blidworth Village – Bronze BLIDWORTH WELFARE BAND £1500 Award . Congratulations to all concerned . Arrangements BLIDWORTH WELFARE FOOTBALL CLUB £605 are already in hand re ways & means to improve our BLIDWORTH PARISH COUNCIL £364 presentation next year . This enabled the T&RA to set up under a new committee, it assisted the Switch on Event – Sat. 27 Nov 2010. 2pm – 5pm at Blidworth Football Club in the setting up of their under 19 team in the Blidworth Welfare & Fire Station .We are planning for the previous financial year and their under 8 team in this financial year. The Christmas Lights to be switched on at 4pm . Historical & Heritage group were helped in their start up capital expenses and running costs. Blidworth Oaks Primary & Nursery School were helped BPC Annual Pensioners Party Wed 8th Dec 2010 at in the cost towards Ecoscape mulch for all seasons usage of their secure Blidworth Welfare – arrangements will soon be made for outdoor area. The members were in agreement that Blidworth Welfare lists to be available at BPC Office, Community Leisure Band be given £1500 towards running costs in this financial year. The Centre , Library , Rookwood Close & Marklew Close . As Parish Council were reimbursed £364 towards the cost of planting and well as a traditional hot dinner, etc, vegetarian meals may upkeep of the 4 hanging baskets on the Centre`s frontage. be ordered & available this year . It is anticipated that the Association will provide funds to add to the

Winter Baskets – we are currently in process of arranging existing Xmas lights on the Centre`s frontage and to provide funding for for winter baskets being provided for this year . the winter planting of the aforementioned hanging baskets.

Geoff Stocks. Clerk to Blidworth Parish Council We, as an Association, are committed to assisting local groups if and when Blidworth Community Leisure Centre. Belle Vue Lane. we can. Therefore, if you are a local group, please feel free to approach Blidworth. Office hours Monday 0900 - 1200hrs the committee of the Association. Thursday 0900 - 1600hrsTelephone & Fax 01623 490358

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

Blidworth THE BARDS POETRY GROUP Neighbourhood We look forward to poets and creative writing people to come and join our little group at Blidworth Library on 3rd Saturday of the month at 10am to 12pm. so that we can gradually Watch Scheme expand. Whether novice or professional, everyone is welcome.

Details of future meetings can be obtained from the Arthur Radford becomes more and more prolific with his poems and stories and always has a BNW members only section of our forum twinkle in the eye as he injects humour into his work and thereby into the group. http://blidworthnw.myfastforum.org/ . Jan Bebbington produces some stunningly evocative poetry and is always self-effacing despite We would like to remind members that our being a naturally skilful poet. Jan will be leading some of the workshops for the group. area scheme (Bassetlaw) has re-launched its Villia Bullock writes some remarkably insightful and beautifully synthesised poetry. website www.bnwa.org.uk . Please take a look if you have access to a computer as it George Wilcockson's when speaking his poetry (George has some deafness and blindness) has a always has useful crime prevention tips and most melodious voice and this adds a special dimension to his poems). warnings. Everyone writes for different reasons and the uniqueness of each person's work is exciting. Although still a long way off we will Some write to simply express themselves, for therapy and healing, to share thoughts and ideas be looking for volunteers again in December with other people and some look towards publication. We look to encourage! to ensure that the local rotary club "Santa and sleigh" gets a safe passage round the Website: http://christinemichael.org/bardsatblidworth village Contact Christine Michael C/O Blidworth Neighbourhood Watch [email protected] Scheme

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Local News from the Village Voice Community

Farnsfield parish council news Photography at Egmanton Mansfield Road Development The Wednesday morning photography classes at Egmanton have restarted and new The proposed development of 33 Affordable houses on Mansfield joiners are always welcome. This is a particularly friendly and supportive group Road opposite The Spinney has been refused outline planning learning from a professional tutor and supporting each other. It’s a challenge to permission by Newark & Sherwood Planning Department. make the most of your camera, but usually someone gets the hang of each new The development caused much concern as was evidenced with idea and everyone helps each other. The first two hour class starts at 9.15am and two large public meetings. The overwhelming opinion of the covers general photography skills such as composition and the best camera settings residents was to oppose and they formed an action group which for each shot. The second class is two hours from 11.15am studying photo co-ordinated the representation to the District Council. processing - using the computer to file and improve the photos you have taken. The opposition was supported by Farnsfield Parish Council. There are frequent opportunities to join with the tutor’s students from other Although the Parish Council supports the principle of providing classes in the district and go on photographic trips and events. Affordable Housing, as surveys in 2004 & 2008 recognised, this For more information, please call 01777 871171 or see specific location was not seen as suitable. www.egmantonvillagehall.org.uk Alcohol Exclusion Over the years Farnsfield has been subjected to incidents of damage where both public and personal property has been RBL SUCCESS AT SOUTHWELL PLOUGHING MATCH damaged often as the result of groups gathering, consuming large quantities of alcohol and then embarking on drunken sprees. Members of Farnsfield and Rainworth Branches of the Royal British Legion teamed There is a proposal to introduce an alcohol exclusion zone in the up to run an recruiting and information stand at Southwell Ploughing Match which village which will mean that the police will have additional powers was held on Carr Banks Farm in Farnsfield this year. to challenge those drinking in public. The public consultation has taken place and after ratification by Ably supported by the County Secretary, Richard Dodge, the team set out to inform Newark & Sherwood it should come into force this autumn. the public about the valuable work the Legion does and to encourage support. Details will be in our next publication. During the day a number of new members made application to join various local The John and Nellie Brown Farnsfield Trust branches of the Legion including the new local Member of Parliament, Mark Providing financial help for the people and organisations in Spencer who has applied to join Calverton and Woodborough branch. Farnsfield and the surrounding area. It was with deep regret that we heard of the death of Nellie Visitors to the show were encouraged to support various initiatives that support the Brown. However, her name will live on through the work of the serving and ex-service community and information packs were handed out to Trust. interested individuals. Public generosity was also apparent to with the amount Assistance may be made available for the following: collected in donations was well up on that of previous years. The promotion of sport and physical education Individuals who may be experiencing difficulties Nottinghamshire County Secretary of the Legion, Richard Dodge said 'The effort Sponsorship of talented individuals that was made by local branches has been richly rewarded by the reactions of the The provision of facilities, services and equipment for health care public. We have new members, increased awareness and raised funds for our vital Educational projects work. We are extremely grateful for the wonderful support we have received at The Trust needs the co-operation of the public in identifying the Ploughing Match'. people, organisations and projects it might support. Can you help? Continuing their 75th Anniversary celebrations Farnsfield Branch will be holding a If so, please telephone John Brown on 882350, David Harvey on Race Night at the Old Reindeer Inn at Edingley on Tuesday 9th November. The 883643, Joan Hiller on 882347, Heather Johnson on 882268, Frank proceeds of this event will be going to this years Poppy Appeal. Tickets are priced Reynolds on 882274, Peter Teather on 882808 or Alan Dodd on at £10 which includes a carvery meal. The branch is also organising a Christmas 882574. Dinner at Farnsfield Cricket Club on Saturday 4th December. Tickets for this event Bowling into the night. are priced at £25. Tickets for both events are obtainable from Cynthia and Derek One of the most recent beneficiaries of support from the John and Carr on 01623 792332. Nellie Brown Farnsfield Trust was Farnsfield Bowls Club. To coincide with their Golden Jubilee this year the Trust supported the addition of an indoor bowls facility and extension to the club Anyone wishing to know more about Legion Membership should contact Nigel pavilion. Caldicott on 01623 883368 or by E mail: [email protected] ‘So bowls in the village will not go into hibernation and members will not have to travel to keep their eye in through the winter,’ commented Stan Chadwick. ‘We can roll up right through the year.’ Farnsfield Village Centre Parish Council Meeting – Oct 26th 7.30 p.m. at the Village Centre. Fun Songs Games, Stories, Crafts & Cakes To book the Village Centre please contact Jane Cowlishaw on The Churches of Farnsfield invite pre-school and primary age 01623 882214 or by email to [email protected] children and their families to To book the Acres Football Pitches contact Bob Reeves on 01623 882265. Access to the ground and changing facilities is by prior The Happening booking only. Keys will be collected from and returned to The Every month in the Village Plough Inn. Contact:01623 882214

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Local News from the Ravenshead Community

COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS

Every year about 160,000 people in Great Britain and Ireland die unexpectedly from sudden cardiac arrest. Ravenshead, Blidworth and Rainworth Community First Responders are trained to deal with this sort of situation and can help to buy vital minutes until a Paramedic or an Ambulance arrives. The training is to nationally recognised standards, verified by the East Midlands Ambulance Service. It includes Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the use of oxygen and, most important of all, the operation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The electric shock given by this can often cause the heart to start beating again. AEDs are safe and not Ofsted Visited Longdale Nursery School and Children‘s Centre complicated to use. in Ravenshead and awarded them ―OUTSTANDING " yet again! We work locally on a rota basis and are activated by the

Ofsted Inspectors arrived in July to inspect the care and education offered at Ambulance Service and insured by them. We are sponsored by Longdale Nursery, and awarded the ―outstanding‖ grading in every area the Rotary Club of Ravenshead and the Sarah Ellen Ball Trust. We across the board, for a second time. They said ―Children settle very well in are also grateful to the Ravenshead Parish Council and the the nursery and receive an excellent level of care because the qualified staff Parochial Church Council who have assisted us financially. work closely with individual children and their families.‖ ―Successful liaison In common with most voluntary organisations, we suffer from with parents and carers contributes to improvements in children‘s low numbers and we are currently unable to offer the level of achievement, well-being and development.‖ Parents/carers speak very highly cover that we would like to. about the nursery and state that the key strength is the well-established New members are always welcome and this particularly applies experienced staff team and the wonderful outdoor facilities. The lovely outdoor play area with the covered area and physical equipment offers all to Rainworth where for some time there have been no children some wonderful experiences. The outdoor play facilities for all volunteers. The commitment is not onerous. Initial and children are outstanding and children really benefit from this as they are refresher training takes only a few days each year and is generally allowed to free flow both in and outdoors as they choose. Children have tailored to suit your availability. lovely warm relationships with the staff and have lots of fun with them. There are monthly meetings to discuss updates and any problems Babies settle very well when left by their parents and demonstrate they feel we have encountered, but attendance at these is not obligatory, safe and secure with the staff. Children play lovely together and have definite A rota is compiled monthly and you are asked to provide your friendship groups in place. Children can access a very wide range of availability to be on-call, it can be for as little, or as much time as resources to help them positively explore and value differences and you can spare. similarities in the wider world. So if you are willing and able and would like to be part of this Highly effective partnerships between providers, parents and other agencies worthwhile and valuable community service, please get in touch ensure individual children‘s needs are met and their protection assured. Staff with Tony Machin on 01623 96295, are very aware of how to support children with special educational needs and email: [email protected]. have excellent systems in place in order to fully support a child. There are opportunities for the nursery school children to participate in French, Spanish, yoga, music and ballet lessons. The children are currently Ravenshead News Invite involved in the designing and completion of the new sensory garden (which If you have any local events to publicise, then please let we have been able to achieve with the support from ―Breaks in Partnership‖). Successful steps are taken to self-evaluate its provision for children and the the editor know and we nursery demonstrates an excellent capacity to make continuous can include it on this local improvement and sustain its existing very high standards. community page.

Jane Rushby (Nursery Manager) says ―to achieve outstanding once is amazing but to achieve it twice is highly honorable, I am very proud of my staff team who have worked very hard in maintaining our high standards and The Venue are extremely dedicated to their careers. Kirklington Rd

The Nursery caters for children 6 weeks to 13 years with fully qualified, Rainworth. experienced staff chosen for their caring, friendly and professional manner. Tel: 01623797975 There is a newly refurbished extensive outdoor area. The Nursery is open 51 weeks per year 7.30 am – 6.00pm. For further information you can call the nursery 01623 491919 or to view the complete inspection report online go to: http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/Ofsted-home/Inspection-reports.

It is well worth driving out of town for your child to attend this lovely nursery! Go and see for yourself why they were awarded ―outstanding‖ by Ofsted.

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Blidworth Miners‘ Welfare Social Centre

Tel: 01623 793361

Why not come along and join in with our football, cricket or bowls teams? Or simply relax with a drink in our new bar over a game of darts, dominoes, pool or bingo?

(See lots of regular events on diary dates centre)

Beers from £1.90 per pint

LIVE entertainment at weekends

Function Room with Bar Now Available

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Rising to the top!

Two talented athletes at The Joseph Whitaker School are now setting their sights on international success after picking up gold and bronze medals at the UK School Games in Gateshead.

David Lagerberg [Year 12] and Chris Clarke [Year 11] travelled to the prestigious championships on 2-5 September to compete against 1600 youngsters – and put in a simply stunning performance. David improved on his bronze position at the recent English Schools Athletics Championships, beating the top- level competition to take gold in the 400m. Chris, who is currently receiving coaching from former Olympic shot-putter Geoff Capes, took the bronze medal in this event. ‗It was a great experience,‘ said David. ‗It was an honour to be selected to compete and I‘m really pleased I improved my race. Chris and I competed against the top young athletes from all over Britain and I was honoured to be the team captain for the boys.‘

Chris and David are now planning to concentrate on their GCSE and A-Level studies over the winter as well as training for international events early in 2011. Well done to both our outstanding athletes! Article C/O Joseph Whitaker School, Rainworth.

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FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATIONS Blidworth & District Historical and GIVEN Heritage Society TELEPHONE OFFICE:01623 462072 MOBILE: 07971 839345 We held our monthly meeting on Tuesday October 5 2010 at Blidworth Methodist church. 25 members and guests enjoyed contributions from John and Dale Smallwood, who updated the society on the wells and water sources of Blidworth, and an update from Derick Wilson on his project researching Blidworth airfield. Eric Hall is currently compiling a history of farms over the last hundred years in the district and informed members of his progress. There was also a contribution by member Jim Filby who has an ongoing project recording the graves and headstones in Blidworth churchyard. Two of our guests on the evening, Ian and June smith formerly of Colchester, and now living in Blidworth, brought along a letter from a Blidworth soldier who lodged with Mr Smiths parents in 1939 as the barracks at Colchester were full. the letter was from the soldier’s mother thanking them for looking after there son so well before he was posted abroad to fight in world war 2. Our next meeting will be held in the same venue on Tuesday November 2nd. All new members and guests are welcome. Also any memorabilia or photographs relating to Blidworth and Rainworth are needed by our society, and they will be collected and returned to the owner a.s.a.p.

C/O Secretary John Durkin. For more information call Bill Hutton; 01623 484189 18 What’s on Locally and in the Surrounding Areas

Lindhurst Wind Farm—a Potted history of our local renewable energy source

Work started on 16th January 2010 on the site between Rainworth and Blidworth on land that is part of Lindhurst Farm — most people only really started to notice the site when the first turbine tower was erected during August and the remaining four turbines were erected and generating power by the 10th of September The power generating turbines are managed by RWE Npower Renewables and the average power generated will service 5400 homes, the equivalent of 9 megawatts of electricity output (1.8MW per turbine).

Being the tallest in the UK, each turbine stands 125metres high, the equivalent height of only half that of the Eiffel tower (276m)! At present they are the tallest in the U.K. Built by Vestas in Europe the turbines are the V90 model.

Planning permission for the wind farm was approved by N&S D.C. in September 2007 by an 8:3 majority. This was after months of consultation with many reasons given as to why the farm was a hazard to wildlife and people and a much needed additional energy generating source.

A further approval has been granted to erect another 5 turbine wind farm near Bilsthorpe, but only after initial approval was rejected for 7 turbines on the site at Stonish Hill.

The reason we need additional ―Green‖ sources of energy is put by Npower in a quote from their website: ―Lindhurst Wind Farm will make an important contribution to achieving Government targets for renewable electricity generation and it will help in the battle against climate change by offsetting the release of the main green house gas, carbon dioxide, which would otherwise be produced by traditional fossil fuel-burning energy generation‖.

Some myths were dismissed as reasons why the turbines were a bad idea — some of these include:

―The wind does not blow all the time‖ Power stations produce electricity for about 50% of the time due to breakdown, repair and maintenance, ―Wind power is not the complete answer to our energy needs‖ True, wind farms of part of a solution and as offshore farms are less slightly, but much more expensive, a mix of both types are needed are needed and the contribution from these energy sources is cleaner and safer than coal, gas or nuclear power stations. ―Turbines are a health hazard‖ Wind generation produces no emissions, harmful pollutants or waste products. In 25 years of wind generation, with 68,000 turbines now worldwide, there are no significant reports of health issues. This includes Denmark, whose turbine density is 30 times that of the UK. The DTI (now BERR) has commissioned an independent study in response to public concerns about low frequency noise. This concluded that there is no evidence of health effects arising from infrasound or low frequency noise generated by wind turbines. (Source: Hayes McKenzie report on Noise arising from Wind Farms) The contribution from these energy sources is cleaner and safer than coal, gas or nuclear power stations.

More myths and truths can be found on the internet and continue to be a hot debate from both sides. This article is partial towards wind power and may not reflect the views of all local residents, supporters or opponents of renewable energy sources. C/O local resident in Rainworth (name withheld)

MOUNTAIN LIONS

The Edwinstowe and Dukeries Lions were very proud to dedicate their annual race night to two exceptional young men, This year on Monday the 14th of June, Oliver Millington and Adam Chambers set off on an adventure of a lifetime. The FIVE PEAKS challenge was an idea that began three years ago as both lads realised they shared ambitions of greater things during the Duke of Edinburgh’s award. They both agreed on doing something to raise funds for CANCER RESEARCH UK. It took some time after to get the full idea of tackling the highest mountains in Wales, Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. And travelling between them entirely by sea kayak was finally set in stone. www.the5peakschallenge.com was then established. They approached local councils, groups to raise funds for kit and awareness of the challenge, It was one of these PR exercises that LION Steve Scall got involved, Steve was very impressed by the boys and presented his thoughts at one of The Edwinstowe and Dukeries Lions regular meetings, It was agreed to dedicate our annual race night to them, The boys set off in May of this year and two and a half months later after covering 5 countries completed their extraordinary feat. The RACE NIGHT was so successful that we were able to present them with a £1000 .00 cheque on the night ( Lion president John Whit- lam presenting to Oliver and Adam ) We are hopeful to increase this amount when the rest of the funds are collected, Oh and by the way the Lions always need your help for these great projects, why not find out more or even come to one of our meetings , we have loads of fun and raise lots of money for our LOCAL community, Please contact Jon Yarwood on 07980 768681 for more details 19 What’s on Locally and in the Surrounding Areas

RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE TRUST ANNUAL COMMUNITY BONFIRE & FIREWORKS DISPLAY

To be held on the Sports Ground opposite the Welfare

SATURDAY 6TH NOVEMBER 2010 FREE ADMISSION

Bonfire to be lit at 6.30pm Fireworks Display will commence at 7.30 pm

FAIRGROUND Plus other attractions including: Hot Dog, Burger & Drink Stalls

Disco in the Welfare Concert Room Afterwards

Children Welcome if accompanied by an adult

The Welfare would like to thank all the people and organisations who have contributed to this event.

Rainworth Village Hall is taking bookings for 2011

Family Functions, Wedding Receptions and Business Meetings Bar available Seating for 160 people, smaller rooms available We have a slot for New Year’s Eve Dec 31st 2010 Tel: (01623) 490382 Kirklington Road, Rainworth, Notts. www.rainworth-village-hall.co.uk Bar also available

Toxic algae suspected in local dog deaths FRIDAY 29TH OCTOBER Ten dogs have died in the last two years after walks in Sherwood Forest. Local areas such as Vicar water, Blidworth woods and Clumber Park have been linked to poisoning from blue-green algae. Scientists have tested water samples and found toxic levels present, which were slightly below the “scum” forming threshold, so not easily seen in the water. Dogs who have been in the water and ingested or licked their fur would have been exposed to this deadly algae and caused severe illness or death as seen by local vets. Blue-green algae is part of a natural ecosystem that builds up during the summer and produces the problems at the toxic levels in water. A level of 20 parts per billion of blue-green algae is The Venue enough to kill a dog, which can be affected if it swims in the Kirklington Rd water, drinks it or licks the water off its fur. Rainworth.Tel: 01623797975 Dog owners are still avoiding these areas and should be especially PRIZES for Best Male & Female Outfit careful to keep dogs from water sources in the forests and parks.

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BONFIRE SAFETY WARNING

Firefighters are warning householders and gardeners to take great care this summer when burning rubbish in their gardens.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called to several recent incidents where residents have needed hospital treatment for burns, after trying to light bonfires in their gardens. On each occasion, the resident has poured flammable liquid over the rubbish after it has been lit. This has immediately ignited, leaving them with burn injuries. Station Manager Craig Dooley, at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: ―This is the time of year when people will be tidying their gardens and clearing the rubbish. We want people to do this safely, and our strongest advice is to never use an accelerant, such as petrol or paraffin, on the bonfire – especially after it has been lit.

―It is easy to think that your attempts to light the bonfire have failed if it doesn‘t immediately catch light, but often you can‘t see the fire developing underneath. Throwing lighter fluid or another flammable liquid onto the bonfire will immediately send flames shooting out, quicker than you can move out of the way.‖

The Government‘s public services website ―directgov‖ – www.direct,gov.uk – has information about bonfire safety which includes the following tips: Build the bonfire away from sheds, fences and trees. Don‘t build it too big, and make sure it is stable. Don‘t burn aerosols, tyres, canisters or anything containing foam or paint which may produce toxic fumes or explode. Don‘t use petrol or paraffin to get the fire going – it may get out of control quickly. Never leave the bonfire unattended. Keep water nearby in case of emergencies. Spray the embers with water once it has died down, to stop it re-igniting. Consider composting and recycling as an alternative way to get rid of garden waste. C/O Craig Dooley, Station Manager at The Venue Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. Kirklington Rd Rainworth.Tel: 01623797975 For the full article visit www.rainworthreporter.wordpress.com

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Diane Carter, Editor of Marathon Media & Managing Director of Q. What is No Nonsense Networking? Marathon Marketing A. A group of local businesses who meet once a month Welcome to our business section of Q. What is the Purpose of the Group? ‘The Sherwood’. A. To meet like minded business people For any new readers, this section is To form and build business relationship here to offers lots of advice, support For fun, friendship and support and various subjects relevant to Q. Is there a Membership Fee? being in business at whatever stage. A. Optional £25 Membership but no obligation to join! Also for our regular readers you may Q. What are the Membership Benefits? notice some changes here with the A. Numerous, including: introduction of the sponsorship by the No 1. The opportunity to do a business presentation at the Nonsense Networking Business Group in partnership with the Clem Turner Hypnotherapy Practice and Keith Knights Accountants. Due to their group support we can now invest more money and time into offering you even 2. Low cost advertising within the NNN section of ‗The more information. Sherwood‘ Thank you to Keith Knight of Knights Accountants and Clem and Margaret 3. FREE articles in NNN section of ‗The Sherwood‘ Turner of the Clem Turner Hypnotherapy Practice for supporting me with 4. FREE data of all members to promote your business this new project. These are fantastic business colleagues and I can 5. Opportunity to place special offers/promotions on our recommend their services to you. What is No Nonsense Networking? information site FREE Please see the details of our great local group on page 22— 23 and the 6. And so many more benefits of joining! Q. WHY NOT COME ALONG ? A. WHY NOT!!! Do Not Quit My words of encouragement to you at the moment are ‘Positive Positive Positive’. Your business can succeed. Feel Like your are Swimming Against Roger Neale the Tide—Well you haven’t Drowned Yet! Perkeo Systems Ltd As you will see, we have had to ‘diversify’ in the current climate with our Tel No: 01623 857 972 new ‘The Sherwood’ community newsletter. You may need to make Website: www.perkeo.co.uk changes, adjust your product, considering adapting your services, even look at costs and your competitors!

If you want any advice or guidance I am happy to offer you a free coffee Diane Carter and a chat. If you wish to discuss any of your advertising once again, Marathon Marketing Company Ltd please call or email me—we are more than just a newspaper or advertising Tel No: 01623 404 299 directory—we are here to help you. Website: www.marathon-marketing.co.uk Plus we have many specialists on board to help answer your questions. Many of you have sadly been made redundant but took a brave step to run your own businesses and Keith Knight or ‘on-board’ Accountant has Shirley Skeels been taking us through the stage by stage process of setting up a business. Sense Financial Solutions Ltd See his article this edition on the choice of ‘Sole Trader’ or Limited Tel No: 0780 129 0172 Company and the various implication. Website: www.itmakessense.net Plus we have Tallents Solicitors here to answer any legal implications and Sherwood Solutions should your office or business technology need a repair or refresh! Keith Knight Knights Accountants Have any questions give me a call on: 01623 404299 or Tel No: 01623 404 291 email: [email protected] Website: www.knights-accountants.co.uk Marathon Marketing Company Ltd www.marathon-marketing.co.uk Name and address can be withheld at request Clem & Margaret Turner Hypnotherapy Cognitive Behaviour Practice Tel No: 01623 556 234 Website: www.clemturner.co.uk

Our unique ‗Building Local Businesses‘ supplement is sponsored by No Nonsense Networking Local Business Group. In Partnership with Knights Accountants and The Clem Turner Hypnotherapy Practice Clem Turner Knights Hypnotherapy Clinic Accountants 23 Marathon Media— Building Local Businesses Business Breakfast Meeting This months NNN FREE article is c/o member Thomas Jeppesen entitled... ‗Back‘ to Work & Start Up Support Group Whether at home, work or on the move, more and more of us are spending large parts of the Tuesday 9th November and day using a computer. The Mansfield Tuesday 14th December 2010 7.30 am—9 am Chiropractic Clinic has some advice to keep in Only £5.00 for attendance including breakfast mind at the start of each working week:

Scared You May be Made Redundant? Thinking Of Starting Your Own Business? At your desk: Want to Promote Your Business? Meet Like Minded People? • Always take the time to adjust your chair. • Your seat should be adjusted so that your feet Come and join us at the friendly and informal No Nonsense Networking Group are flat on the ground or on a foot rest, ensuring there is a slope from your hips to your knees and To book please contact: Diane Carter, Chair on: 01623 404299 your eyes are level with the centre of the computer Or email:[email protected] screen. NNN is a well established business group Relax when sitting into your chair, making sure you No formal dress code required have your bottom against the seat back and your shoulder blades are touching the back rest of the chair. • Arms should be flat and your elbows level with the desk or table you are using. Use a seat with arm rests. • Take regular breaks. Never sit at the computer In partnership with for more than 30 minutes; less if possible.

Clem Turner At home: Hypnotherapy Clinic • If using a laptop, invest in a stand or docking station to place it on (or put in on a box), as this ensures the screen is at eye level. Get an external Knights Accountants keyboard and mouse, making it much easier to use the laptop in a ‗back friendly manner‘. • Invest in the best possible seat you can afford, get one that provides the most adjustability and support.

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Tallented solicitor takes part in Talented Coaches Programme

Tallented family law solicitor, Andrew Stout, is finding that his talents will now extend beyond the realms of the legal world into the world of rugby, as he has been selected to participate in Nottingham Sport’s Talented Coaches Programme. Now in its third year, the Programme iden- tifies a few select talented sports coaches across the region, and across a number of disci- plines, and works with them to improve the levels of coaching excellence within Nottinghamshire. Andrew already coaches the Nottinghamshire Under 9’s rugby team and he has found his coaching training also comes in useful when dealing with stressful situations as a family lawyer based at Tallents in Newark. He says, “Family law is inherently a very pressured environment and emotions often run high in matrimonial proceedings but I’ve found that my coaching skills naturally transfer across into my legal work allowing me to drawn the best out of people and help Sherwood Solutions Ltd find the right solution for them.” To improve his rugby Your Local Sherwood Area coaching skills, Andrew will be mentored by a coach from Leicester Tigers Rugby Club over the coming year, and he will Computer Care and Repair receive additional training to help him improve further. He Specialists will also meet with other talented coaches and sportsmen from across the region to learn additional skills from them, Laptops Fixed such as fitness, training, health, nutrition and diet. Andrew PC’s Repaired says, “In whatever I do, be that law or sports, I’ve always Home Networking wanted to excel and this programme will really help me be- New Builds come a better coach for the rugby team I work with. It’s also Virus Removal very exciting to be able to meet some of the UK’s elite Data recovery & Hard disk cloning. Quotes for full coaches and get hints and tips from them.” system builds, laptops or system upgrades to the latest Windows Se7en operating system, or just increasing Pete Forster, Sports Development Officer for Nottingham- speed for business or gaming. shire County Council said, "I think Nottinghamshire County Council’s sports service can be proud of the Talented Sherwood Solutions LTD Coaches Programme, it offers great support for volunteer Expert repair and care sports coaches, who give up so much time and energy for C&G Qualified IT Practitioner their respective sports. “It has opened doors for coaches on the scheme and really helped move their coaching careers Call: Andy on 07757 115 027 forward whether they are level 3 or just starting out on their coaching journey." www.sherwoodsolutions.co.uk

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE STATUS OF A SOLE TRADER V LIMITED COMPANY?

1. They are both legal entities in their own right. If you are a Sole Trader YOU are the business, but in the case of a Limited Company THE COMPANY is the business and you are the merely the owner and/or employee of the company. The obligations therefore become more orientated to the Company regulations and as an individual you will subject to them. 2. The liability of a Sole Trader is UNLIMITED whereas that of the Limited Company is limited to the UNPAID element on any ISSUED shares together with any personal guarantees given. 3. Limited Companies have a much higher administrative burden than Sole Traders because of the need to comply with regulations by the Inland Revenue and the Registrar of Companies etc. SMALL CAN BE BEAUTIFUL 4. You can shelter tax more efficiently with a Limited Company because unlike Sole Traders it pays Corporation Tax at (currently) 21% on profits, after salaries, of up to £300,000. The Sole Trader pays tax at the relevant rate applicable to the size of the profit which will shortly be as much as 50%. The sheltered profits can be distributed at a later date, say, by dividend which currently does not attract National Insurance Contributions. CERTAINLY A PLUS POINT FOR THE COMPANY

To sum up it is probably better to go for the Sole Trader route as a start up business with a small turnover and not a lot of time to attend to the red tape issues, BUT you do have to be aware of any issues which indicate Limited Company protection or profile is a better option.

SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

There is no substitute for professional help in any aspect of the above and because this part of being an entrepreneur is likely to be the cheapest you need to get it right if you want to succeed in the future.

If you want to discuss the best option for YOU, Call Keith Knight on: 01623 404291 For a FREE initial consultation.

Business Support and Advice

Business Link – provides access to information, advice and support to start, maintain and grow a business. Why not register to receive our regular eNewsletter containing details of events and funding for your area? Call: 0845 058 6644 or access our website www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands

NBV – provides local advice and training for people considering self employment. Call 0115 970 5550 or visit www.nbv.co.uk

Newark & Sherwood D.C. Enterprise Scheme: Information, grants, workshops for new & expanding businesses. Tel: 01636 655277

Your Local Library Information

2nd Nov Blidworth Library—David Coleman 90 children visiting from Blidworth Oaks school for mining talk and to dress up as ―Scruffy miners‖. Talk to adults 2pm 6th Nov Blidworth library/Bilsthorpe library Children‘s craft activities 10-11am 8th Nov Blidworth Library—Reading group meeting 2-3pm !0th Nov Bilsthorpe Library—-Reading group meeting 2-3pm 4th Dec Blidworth Library/Bilsthorpe Library—-Children‘s craft activities 10-11am 7th Dec Blidworth Library—-Children‘s Christmas Bedtime stories. Hot milk and cookies. Bring a teddy. Wear your pyjamas. 5.30-6.30pm 17th December Bilsthorpe Library—Christmas carols with 11th session Brunts School children 4-5pm 21st Dec Blidworth Library—Candlelight carols 6-7pm with Paul Ridgewell

We also have regular one-to-one I.T. sessions at Bilsthorpe, Blidworth, Farnsfield, Rainworth libraries and Rhyme, rattle and roll for under 5‘s. Poetry and local history groups meet for monthly sessions. Join our Farnsfield book club.

Join our new reading group sessions at Bilsthorpe and Blidworth libraries. For a limited time we have two microfiche readers for the public to use at Blidworth library free of charge to trace your family history.

EVERYONE WELCOME. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE. JUST A SMALL CHARGE FOR ADULTS FOR REFRESHMENTS.

C/O Ann Whitworth Bilsthorpe/Blidworth/Farnsfield/ Rainworth Libraries

Rainworth Miners Welfare Social Club

Presents

The TaleGate Theatre production of:

‗DICK WITTINGTON‘

For One Night Only

THURSDAY

23rd December 2010

7.00pm

ADMISSION (ticket only)

Members: £3.00 Non-Members: £5.00 Children: £1.50

Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult

Tickets on sale at the Welfare from 1st November 2010

FABULOUS DECEMBER Christmas Services CHRISTMAS DIARY and Events

Sat 27th November 10.00am - Friday 10th fantastic CABARET NIGHT 4 Course Meal 12.00noon Christmas market St with 2 great live entertainers: Zany laurianna and the Andrew's Mission Hall Blidworth handsome Paul Michaels BOOK EARLY! Sun 5th Dec 4.00pm Christingle service St Simon & St Jude's Church Wednesday 15th is Christmas Bingo. Sat 11th Dec 10.00am -12.00noon Christmas Market Eyes Down at 2pm ALL WELCOME St Simon & St Jude's Church Thursday 16th is our renowned Sun 12th Dec 4.00pm Tree of Memories St Mary's ‗Christmas Special‘ Church Sunday 19th is our Christmas Carvery Sat 18th Dec 4.00pm Living Nativity St Mary's Church Friday 24th Christmas Eve Party Sun 19th Dec 6.00pm Carol Service with Tree of Saturday 25th Christmas Day—Open Lunchtime for Thanks St Simon & St Jude's Church Drinks 12—2pm Fri 24th Dec 4.00pm Christingle St Mary's Church Friday 31st New Years Eve Party & Buffet Fri 24th Dec 6.00pm Crib service St Simon & St Jude's Church BOOK NOW FOR ALL THESE FABULOUS Fri 24th Dec 11.30pm Midnight Mass St Mary's CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR EVENTS Church Fri 24th Dec 11.30pm Midnight Mass St Simon & St Jude's Church Sat 25th Dec 10.00am Holy Communion Service St Simon & St Jude's Church The Venue Sun 26th Dec 9.15am Holy Communion Service St Kirklington Rd Mary's Church Rainworth.Tel: 01623797975

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Local Church Services The True Reason for the Season Blidworth -St Mary's 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion Everyone and everything around us seems to be gearing up for another 9.15am Christmas at a frantic pace. But, have you ever stopped to consider 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship what its all about? 9.15am There’s an old story told of a Scottish farmer who refused to believe 2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8.00am the Christmas message. The idea that God would become a man was Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am absurd in his view. However, one evening as he relaxed at home on his St Andrew's Mission farm – a strange thing happened. The weather had been deteriorating Monthly all day and now as night fell a snowstorm set in. Suddenly there came Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning a loud thump against the window – another and another! The farmer St Andrew's Mission ventured outside into the blizzard to see what was happening. There in 1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St the farmyard he discovered that a flock of migrating geese, blinded by Andrew's Mission the snowstorm, were crashing to earth all around him. Rainworth -St Simon & St Jude Feeling sorry for the geese, he set to work trying to get them int0 his 1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am barn where they could shelter overnight. But despite his best efforts he found he couldn’t drive them in – lead them – nor tempt them with 3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am food – to enter the barn. 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion In frustration he exclaimed, “Why don’t they follow me? Can’t they see 10.30am it’s the only place they can survive the storm? He thought for a Midweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am moment and then realised they weren’t going to follow a human. In Monthly desperation he said to himself, “The only way I could save them is if I 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 8.00pm became a goose – then they would follow me and I could lead them to safety!” The Memorial services Than, it struck him! What he had just said went round and round in his mind, “If only I could become like one of them, then I could save St Simon & St Jude's Church Rainworth them.” At last, he understood the true reason for Christmas. That 4.00pm 31st October God, out of love for mankind, became a man in order to save us! There in the snow he fell to his knees and worshipped him. St Mary's Church Blidworth The life, death and resurrection of Jesus has shown the human race just 4.00pm 7th November how much we mean to God. Why not discover the true reason for the season and join us at one of the local churches as we celebrate “God became Man” this Christmas. Methodist Church Sunday Services C/O Paul Johnson. Pastor at Sherwood Forest Community Church Morning Services Evening Services Blidworth 10:30am Blidworth 6.00pm Sherwood Forest Community Rainworth 10:30am Rainworth 6.00pm Farnsfield 10:15am Farnsfield 6.15pm Church Services Bilsthorpe 10.30am Sunday 19th December 10:00am "Celebrate Christmas" A family service with Children‘s items. Coffee & mince pies Note: There are not evening services every week, please check th the notice boards for details. Sunday 19 December 6:00 pm "Carols by Candlelight" All C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister your favourite carols. Coffee & mince pies St George's Catholic Church, Rainworth Saturday 25th December 10:00am "Christmas Day Family

Sunday Schools Service" CONFESSIONS St Patricks Nursery & Sunday 26th December Boxing Day - no services Primary 8.30 am - 8.50 am 01623 478090 Christmas Fayre Saturday 13th November 10:00am - 3:00 pm MASS- 9am All Saints Light lunches being served HOLY DAY MASS 7pm 01623 474700 C/O Paul Johnson Sherwood Community Church

Weddings & Baptisms by Arrangement. Parish Priest: St Patricks, Forest Town

Tel: 01623 622705 www.stpatricksandstgeorge.org

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Men In Sheds

The Shed: a man‘s personal space, a safe haven from the stresses of life for some, for others a place in which to get creative. The Shed now, however, is taking on a new lease of life in Blidworth, as a social hub for older men in north Nottinghamshire.

Age UK Nott's, formerly Age Concern, have set up a new initiative called ‘Men In Sheds‘ where warehouse space has been converted into a well equipped workshop for men over the age of 60.

The workshop gives men the opportunity to come together, put their skills to good use, learn new ones and generally put the world to rights over a cup of tea.

The ‗shed‘ has already produced a range of items including bird boxes and children‘s toys which have been sold to support the work of Age UK locally.

If you are interested in getting involved or would like to donate tools or materials, contact Mick Connelly on 0787 2839570.

Honey Bees at Ransom Wood LOCAL LIBRARY We have been inviting the local RSPB group this year to our site for, amongst other things, bird species and moths. They have been visiting every Friday since the start of the year and have so far recorded 57 bird CELEBRATION species, including 7 nationally or locally endangered or rare birds, including th th the Woodlark. We also have a healthy range of Raptors including Peregrine Blidworth library recently celebrated its 40 birthday. On Wednesday 29 Falcon, Sparrow hawk, Common Buzzard, Red Kite, Barn Owl, Tawny owl September we held a celebratory afternoon for members of the public, and Little Owl, all of which could be potentially affected through the food past and present members of staff. It was a delightful afternoon with tea, chain. coffee and of course plenty of cake. A lot of reminiscing took place of how times had changed in the library service over the years. Local groups were I believe this is at least in some part to our part in the Green corridor involved in displaying their work including The Womens Institute, Historical scheme of which the proposed site is supposed to be part and is holding up Society and Poetry Society. the usefulness and wasting to some degree, the investments, that have Special events took place, including the launch of a new Saturday morning gone into the rest of the project. The four Moth nights so far have revealed craft session for children, a Bedtime Stories evening with milk and cookies, over 200 species of moth. I have also in the past weeks seen plenty of Margaret Dickinson author visit, a Manga evening and poetry readings. common lizards. Thank you to all the staff for making the celebrations a success.

We have just agreed to start a Forest School here in a partnership from Ann Whitworth and Tracey Yeomans March next year, using existing buildings for lecture rooms when neces- Library Cluster Managers sary. We have just had 85,000 honey bees delivered and they are happily feeding off the heather on the Rainworth Bi-pass (which is presently being smothered by gorse and new growth birch.)

We had three double decker coach loads (who were split into three groups and very well managed) of students come to our Forest School open day on Friday, which shows the potential interest that our project has. I would like to think that if students in their late teens are excited by learning about bushcraft and conservation, then all generations will love and benefit from the large regional park we would like to see on the borders of Mansfield.

C/O Charles Cannon Ransom Wood

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Local Police Update Blidworth Cannabis Cultivation - Blidworth Industrial Estate. Thank you to all concerned for assisting the Police with this large scale production. 97 mature plants were seized and destroyed and the professional set up was dismantled. One person has been arrested and two further arrests are scheduled to take place. This could not have been achieved without the help of our Community. Oak Avenue - Quad and off road motorbike nuisance. A quad was seized by the Police following numerous complaints about it being ridden on the pavements along Oak Avenue. The offender was interviewed and dealt with at the Police Station. This was a direct result of your calls coming in so please continue to report these anti social occurrences. Blidworth Library - New Lane. Anti Social Behaviour. Young people are climbing on the roof and causing problems congregating at night. Please let us know of sightings and we will continue to pay attention to that area. Thorney Abbey Road - Anti Social Behaviour. We have received information of young persons intimidating a vulnerable male residing within this location. Whilst we are investigating the names already put forward, please report anyone you see causing harassment alarm or distress to others and remember names and descriptions as it all helps with future prosecutions. Sherwood Avenue. Off Road Motorbike Nuisance. This continues to be an issue. The previous owner of the Jolly Friar Public House used to give permission for riders of motorbikes and quads to use his field. This is now NOT the case. There is a new owner and whilst the property is not being used as a Public House, the permission has been withdrawn and it is an offence to use the footpaths and fields around this area, to ride the mechanically propelled vehicles. You will be faced with a warning and if you are found on there again within 12 months, you will have the vehicle seized under Police Powers. Belle Vue Lane. School Parking. Parents, please be more considerate when dropping off or collecting your child at school times. Residents should not have to report that they are blocked into their own drives or that they cannot push their buggies and or wheelchairs along the pavements because your vehicle is parked half way across the pavement! You can be issued a fixed penalty notice for unnecessary obstruction if found to be doing this. I warn this on each update so please do not be surprised or upset when that time comes and a fixed penalty ticket is issued to you or someone you know. Bogus Telephone Calls. Please be cautious when answering the telephone to unknown persons. We have had an increase where persons are claiming to be ringing on behalf of insurance companies and wanting to reimburse overpayments. This has then resulted in the caller being asked for the long digits across a credit card and the security number at the rear of the card. The last incident was an alleged overpayment of council tax. Please report anything suspicious to us on 0300 300 99 99. DO NOT give out any card details. On a brighter note.... The Community Football Event ~ Police versus Blidworth Residents took place at the Blidworth Miners Welfare on Sunday 10th October 2010. I trust you all enjoyed this community event. All proceeds from the raffle will go to the GAME ON Project that is held at Joseph Whitaker and supports the young people with Football activities each year, that relies totally on outside funding. Watch this space for more details of the results of the event. See Rainworth Match below and details on www.rainworthreporter.wordpress.com Rainworth Briar Close, Diamond Avenue, Hatfield Close - Anti Social Behaviour. Thank you to all residents who called in at the end of August regarding the party of youngsters that decided to overspill onto the streets. Luckily no offences occurred and the male in the Yellow Citroen Saxo has been warned regarding his driving antics. St. Simon & St. Judes Church. Thank you for the invitation and to be with all those involved in the dedication service that took place on Sunday 5th September, it was a fantastic turnout and a poignant time for all to share. On a positive note, 6 young females were stopped and spoken to by our team who were gathered around the rear car park. Although these individuals were just talking, they were sat amongst broken glass bottles, used condoms and litter. These females were mature and sensible and listened to our advice on finding a more suitable location to socialise. Please if you do see groups of young people gathering around the church grounds at night, can you contact PCSO Deb Walker on her mobile number below. Little John Drive - Arson. At 03:47 hours on 31/08/2010 a house was deliberately set alight. Luckily all occupants were unhurt. Please be vigilant and report any suspicious activities around you. 0300 300 99 99 or in the event of an emergency 999. Lake View Primary School, Python Hill Primary School. Parking issues. Parents, please be more considerate when dropping off or collecting your child at school times. As per the Blidworth issue re Belle Vue Lane – the police are aware of the resident‘s concerns and the fixed penalty tickets could be issued! Station Road, Preston Road. Suspicious Activity. During the evening and early morning of the 07/09/2010 a resident woke to find a male shining a torch through her bedroom window of her bungalow, there were two more incidents reported similar to this around the same period of time. Although no offences took place, be aware of leaving windows open and gates to your property insecure. Please do not ever be afraid of ringing the control room to report incidents such as these, one resident did not report this until the next day as she thought she was wasting our time. We need to be able to build up a pattern of incidents and locations so look out for each other and use the number 0300 300 99 99 or in an emergency 999. Amethyst Close -Suspicious Activity. At 17:22 hours on 03/09/2010, three white males in a white pick up van were observed to be taking photographs of houses around this area before driving off. No offences occurred at this time, but please continue to ring in about issues you are concerned about. Rufford Avenue - Anti Social Behaviour. At 19:50 hours on 14/09/2010, young males were seen to be throwing stones at vehicles and properties. No names were passed on this occasion but having dealt with numerous young person earlier this year, please do not let this area become a target once again, observe and report it. Any names, addresses and descriptions will help us to detect any offences. Bogus Telephone Calls. Please see note in Blidworth report and advice.. Rainworth Community Football Event ~ Police versus Rainworth Residents is well on the way to being set up. Details of the location and times will be announced by PCSO Deb Walker as soon as possible. We are hoping that it will take place on Saturday 6th November 2010. Posters are being printed with the details within the next two weeks and pasted amongst the shops and public places. Please see more details on our information site www.rainworthreporter.wordpress.com This is a community event and all are very welcome.. In my absence please contact: Deb Walker on 0759 507 4421 (Rainworth area) or PCSO 7956 John Arins on 0759 507 4258 (Blidworth area) Their email addresses are: [email protected] [email protected] PC 505 Annette JOHNSON Beat Manager for Blidworth & Rainworth area. Based at BLIDWORTH Police Station 0300 300 99 99 / 0759 507 44 28 [email protected]

‗The Sherwood‘ would like to thank Annette and her team for taking care of our villages and wish her well with her operation and her recovery.

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Continued...... Subscribe FREE now to ―It‘s Women‘s Bilsthorpe: Business‖, to ensure Anti Social Behaviour Issues has seen a dramatic reduction you do not miss out on especially on Maid Marion Avenue. Of course there is still ASB our monthly edition. Please email: happening in the area, reportedly on Crompton playing fields, so the beat team will be actively [email protected] patrolling the named areas. Two youths were arrested for stealing lead from the Village Hall roof and FREE ladies It‘s Women‘s Business both were charged. Handbag Diary 2011 for first 50 subscribers. Stay organised. Also a man has been arrested for the Diesel thefts from HGV's at Inkersall Grange Farm. Thank you for your intelligence in these matters. Also why not visit our information site on: Farnsfield: There has been an increased level of car crime over the past couple of months in itswomensbusiness.wordpress.com Farnsfield. The sharp increase has been partly due to the fact that Wheelgate Park and Whitepost to offer feedback and get involved in Farm had a spate of car attacks during the peak period where a number of offenders have been our forums. New website live soon! arrested, but also reports of criminal damage in the village itself. Plus we have an ‗It‘s Women‘s Station Lane Criminal Damage. A male from Forest Town was arrested last week for the criminal Business‘ social networking group on damage that occurred on Station Lane, Farnsfield and has admitted the offences and been ordered to ‗Linked in‘. Membership is free and repay the costs of the damage and issued a police caution. fun! It has been brought to my attention that over the summer holidays there has been young people camping in the acres field and leaving litter. I have been to visit these young people on a number of occasions and took all details of all people present. I have warned them all re: litter issues and they started to bring black bin liner bags to clean up after themselves. Speaking to local residents, it is quite clear that they don't mind them camping out along as they clear up the mess after themselves, which has been done on the last few occasions I have seen them. Hopefully now with them back at school and the cold nights drawing in, this will be the last we hear of it until next year.

Distraction Type Burglars – please be aware of these. There have been reports of door to door sales people going around selling kitchen type products such as dish cloths etc, which could be linked to distraction type burglaries. Please contact the beat team if you require a "we do not purchase items at the doors" sticker. PLEASE DO NOT THROW AWAY YOUR NEWSLETTER

Any suspicious activity you would like to report can be done via the none emergency telephone PASS ON TO A LOCAL OUTLET, number - 0300 300 99 99 Or via the Beat Team on: PC Gary Sipson 07525 226 575 PCSO Liam NEIGHBOUR OR FRIEND OR KEEP Batey 07525 226 758 IT TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE! RECYCLE ALSO WHEN FINALLY or PCSO Charlotte Appleby 07595 009 276 C/O PCSO Liam Batey. Nottinghamshire Police. OUT OF DATE. Thanks Diane Editor

Heart Felt Plea for the Orphaned Children of Ghana September/October edition..

―I would like to thank you all, for not only taking the time to read my article on "Ghana Appeal" but for the positive response you have given. Your donations will help many children, with clothes, toys and the money donated. I will admit that I did hope for a response but I am taken back with the kindness you have shown‖.

If anyone would like more information or to be involved please contact me on 01623 483990 or email; [email protected]

Classified Section C/O Sarah Smithurst Crimestoppers Co-ord Officer Telephone 01623 483990 Mobile 07800994326 www.nottinghamshire.police.uk

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PC 505 Annette JOHNSON Beat Manager for Blidworth & Rainworth area Based at BLIDWORTH Police Station can be contacted on: 0300 300 99 99 / 07747 155 417 Local contacts Support Your Local Teams Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop Lane: 01623 Blidworth Welfare Football Club 794293 Back Row L-R;Bradley Wells, Bob Shaw (coach), Mick Gould (coach), Kieran Wells, Dentist 01623 798611 Jonny Upton, Brett Marshall (Manager), Paul Stanhope, Carl Haslem, Jason Edwards, Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane Dave Issott, Rick Wheatley, Jamie Allan, Mark Frost. 01623 791038 Front Row L-R;Dean Rick, Craig Gould, Ricky Chambers, Nathan Hollingsworth, Tom Useful Contacts Mallinson, Lee Bowler, Steve Carty. Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 For Fixtures and Weekly Game Reports visit www.blidworthfocus.wordpress.com www.samaritans.org 'Wrens prepare for Northern Premier League with Great Season Childline: 0800 1111 NHS Direct: 0845 4647 Ticket Discounts’ Online help at: http:// Celebrate Your Local Team Success www.nhs.uk/NHSDirect Rainworth Miners' Welfare Football Club are competing next Age UK: 0800 00 99 66 season at their highest level ever, following their promotion to Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03 Division One South of the Northern Premier League. Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247 Admission charges in the new league will be £6, with FRANK: 0800 77 66 00 concessions at £3. But the Wrens are offering season tickets at Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100 £80 (£40 concessions), which represents a massive saving over Shelter: 0808 800 4444 the 21 home league matches, (if all league matches are Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020 attended), of £46 (£23). We would like to advertise YOUR business if you So why go out of the village for your football? Support and be offer an emergency service. For example: Plumber ,Electrician, Locksmith, Glazier proud of your local team? For further details or to obtain your Call our Advertising Dept on: 01623 404299 season ticket contact club secretary Les Lee on 01623 490053 or 07740 576958. UP THE WRENS! For fixtures visit the local website: Newsletter Outlets http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/rainworthminerswelfare We now deliver to approx. 10,000 homes in the Sherwood area. However, if you do not receive a copy you can collect one at the following outlets:- Rainworth: The Lurcher , The Venue, Rainworth Local Football Team? Miners Welfare, Rainworth Village Hall, Local Send your fixtures and information to the editor for Churches and Libraries, Gossips, the Local Doctors & inclusion on this page for FREE Dentist. Blidworth: The Miners Welfare, Blidworth Community Centre, The Blidworth Library, Rookwood Community NEW YORK Centre, Doctors, Churches, Hairdressers Wish me luck as I run the New York Marathon on the 7th Surrounding Area: Check your local Library, Church, November. The £3,000 sponsorship has been raised on Doctors, Community Centre and Hairdressers. behalf of Charities; Get Kids Going and Portland College Sports Department. Thanks to Carol and Ron Newton who organised the Or online at the following:- Mansfield‘s Got Talent events to raise this money. Thanks to the Judges, www.rainworthreporter.wordpress.com the Venues, the Local Businesses who donated raffle prizes and auction Also see: www.blidworthfocus.wordpress.com items. Also see: www.thevillagevoices.wordpress.com All it takes now is for me to pound 26 miles in New York. So if you see Thanks Diane, Editor. Marathon Media me in my final training running the local streets, wish me luck. Watch this If you would like to be an outlet please contact me so I space for details of how it went in the January edition. can bring along some newsletters. Thanks Diane Editor

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