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Welcome to the Hello from The Sherwood Inside this issue: March edition of the Newsletter Editor: Diane Sherwood Carter a local resident with Introductions & Invitation to Get Involved 2 Community a local business! Newsletter. News & Information 3

I love this time of year when the weather starts to warm up and Looking Good & Feeling Great Winter 2010 4-5 the buds on the trees start to show. In a few weeks they will start to blossom and our first real signs of spring; the daffodils Our Young and Our Future 6 will be blooming – colour once again returning to our gardens! Thank you for your great feedback from the Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest Everything Weddings 7 feature in the February edition and our Sub-Editor; Andy Jones has been working hard to offer more details about our local legend. See page 18 for more history of The Rainworth Reporter 8-9 our fabulous local lands. The Blidworth Focus 10-13 We are also very excited at the Sherwood as we are celebrating our 4th birthday. As 14 many of you are aware we started with the Rainworth Reporter in 2007. This was The Village Voices set up as a 12 page magazine delivered to 1,000 homes in the local area with the Ravenshead News 15 aim then as it is now – ―To Build Local Businesses and Strengthen Our What’s On Locally & in the Surrounding Communities‖. 16–21 We now have a great team working on the 32 page full colour Sherwood Area Community newsletter; Andy Jones our Sub-Editor, Steve from Xpress Delivery Services and five young people in the area who all work hard to deliver the Sherwood Tourist Info 18 newsletters to your door. Thank you to them for their efforts. As the spring is in the air with the new blossom and excitement about the new Making a House a Home 22—23 season ahead, we at the Sherwood Community Newsletter are excited about our future and the future of the local villages. We want to continue to serve you for Marathon Media; Building Local Businesses 24-27 many years to come and want to sincerely thank those of you who advertise, those Marathon Media; Strengthening who offer information and those who enjoy reading our Sherwood Community 28-30 Newsletter. Communities

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GREAT NEWS AND FEEDBACK WELCOMED Thank you to those who keep emailing regarding local news, events and feedback. Please address to the Editor; email: [email protected]. Postal address available on request. Deadline for news articles for each edition is by the 2nd Friday of every month. Please keep sending information so we can keep the newsletter ‘hot and fresh’! Advert requests and payments by 2nd Friday of each month. Any feedback or news must be supported by name & address, that can be withheld on request. Contact: Diane, Editor: 07916 245 367.

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Edited, Produced and Distributed by MARATHON MEDIA 3 News and Information Mark Spencer MP Update History of Your Newsletter Calls for rethink on Fire Brigade budget cuts Started 4 years ago providing local news Mark Spencer, Member of Parliament for Sherwood today and community information specific to called for a Government rethink on the cuts being made to Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Services‟ budget. This local residents follows a meeting between Mark and the Chief Fire Officer for the area, Frank Swann.

The Rainworth Reporter Mark wrote to Bob Neill MP, the Minister responsible for Fire Services to ask March 2007 12 pages and 1000 copies for a more sympathetic settlement for Nottinghamshire. Mark said “Millions delivered locally. This gradually were wasted by the previous Government on the aborted scheme to move Nottinghamshire‟s services to a regional centre at Castle Donnington and we increased to 3000 copies in 3 years have been left with an outdated system which saw no investment due to the and to full colour September 2010 expected move. Nottinghamshire requires transitional funding to modernise its call centre and protect the services we all rely on. The Blidworth Focus In addition, current proposals suggest that pump numbers in the area will be cut from 36 to 30 within the county due to a dramatic reduction in call outs. May 2009 12 pages and 2000 copies Mark said “This is essentially a good news story in the sense that calls to fires delivered locally. This increased to 20 have gone down. However, I am keen to ensure that the reduction in pumps does not affect response time to our area.” pages in December 2009 and full “Firefighters and Retained Firefighters are concerned about the changes and I colour in September 2010. The focus met last week with crews from Edwinstowe and Arnold to see the fantastic was kindly inherited from previous work they are doing and to discuss their fears. I would like Government to producers, the Blidworth Focus reconsider the settlement but also for cuts to be directed towards efficiency savings and proper management of assets before hitting pump numbers. ” Forum Volunteer Team.

The Chief Fire Officer Frank Swann has said that he is happy to continue with public dialogue and intends to publicly consult before any changes are made. The Village Voices Members of the public are able to take part in a Government consultation on funding allocation until April 8th at the following address Started in 2010, 1000 copies www.communities.gov.uk/publications/fire/fireandrescuecontrolservices. delivered to Farnsfield, Edingley For more information or to arrange an interview with Mark Spencer MP, contact: Madeleine Burns, Mobile: 0777 198 1696, and Halam. Email: [email protected]

In January 2011, the amalgamation of the Rainworth Reporter, The Blidworth Focus and The Village Voices into one, The Sherwood.

To the present day, The Sherwood . Full colour 32 page Newsletter, 10,000 copies distributed throughout the Sherwood area, with a readership of over 40,000.

Also online information site (Blog) with the regularly updated news and also contains archives of previous copies for you to download.

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Newark and Sherwood D.C. Walk for Life Government Initiative.

Thank for the great response and all who have come along and got involved. Special thanks to the Sherwood Newsletter for publicising the walks for our local residents Please continue to join Walk4Life it’s free!

Why not come join in this great FREE and fun initiative in the Blidworth area, but welcome to all local residents. Linda, from the Blidworth Community Centre, is leading this new venture and wants to build up a group of regular walkers who meet every Sunday and enjoy a walk from 10 am – 12 noon. Linda is trained in first aid and has put a great deal of effort into getting this club off the ground. These led walks are completely free and are there to try and encourage the community and the less active into taking part and getting healthy. As these walks are free of charge to whoever wants to take part. Interested contact: Linda Elliott at Blidworth 01623 466266 or go on the Walk 4Life website and click on Blidworth to find out more about the walks. C/O Suzanne Shaw, Operational Manager, Newark & Sherwood District Council, Tel: 01623 466268 or email: [email protected]

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Winner of our last Loyal Business Advertiser Lottery is LA School of Dance See their advert on this page.

There is no more loyal lottery competitions this year, but The Sherwood would like to thank all Businesses for taking part and supporting your local newsletter.

Salsa is a great way to have fun, exercise and socialise. Salsa is a vibrant Latin dance driven by exciting music. As a dance it is low impact and engaging, far more interesting than any treadmill, step or aerobics class. Classes are relaxed and fun. It is not necessary to bring a partner. Men can be less enthusiastic, Ladies, drag him in and he will soon be dragging you in. Taking salsa lessons will equip you to join the amazing salsa dance scene. This scene is friendly and sociable with many dance nights most weekends.

Come and learn something new and make new friends. Acesalsa is run by husband and wife instructor team Cass and Amanda. They are a local couple who want people to discover the fantastic world of Latin social dancing. Acesalsa also teaches Merengue, Bachata and Cha-Cha-Cha. Check the Acesalsa Website www.acesalsa.co.uk . Join our Facebook group and have a look at the pictures of us out and about and the legendary parties we have held.

Cass is UKA certified as a Club Dance Salsa teacher. The UKA is the United Kingdom Alliance of Professional Teachers of Dancing.

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FAMILY SUPPORT WORKERS REQUIRED Home-Start Dukeries is a voluntary Organisation HOME-START committed to promoting the DUKERIES welfare of families with at least 1 child under 5 years of age. We are seeking based in Edwinstowe local people with professional skills to step require Family Support forward to be VOLUNTEER TRUSTEES. Workers. Unpaid positions but with generous travel We are urgently looking for a VOLUNTEER expenses. A great introduction to family support work TREASURER and someone with EXPERIENCE many of our volunteers gain employment. OF SOURCING FUNDING. We have a new course starting soon in your area. All volunteers are subject to enhanced CRB For further information please call tel: 01623 823353. checks in order to work with younger (Parenting experience is an essential requirement and all persons. volunteers are subject to enhanced CRB)

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In Partnership with In partnership with

The Mansfield District Youth Assembly update

In partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council helps manage the Youth Assembly in partnership with Mansfield District Council and aims to give young people a voice on issues that affect them.

December 14th and Feb 8th at the Civic Centre Mansfield saw the Executive group meeting of the Mansfield District Youth Assembly. The group consists of two representatives from each of the surrounding schools and youth clubs.

We are working with the Youth Mayor, Deputy Youth Mayor and Member of Youth Parliament In this joint partnership, we are assisting them to achieve the completion of their Manifestoes.

Their Manifesto consists of:  Prompting the positive image of young people  Provide more after school activities  Increasing the involvement of the Youth assembly and democracy  Cheaper transport for young people  Learning new ways to fun raise  Green issues to improve the use of and presentation of our parks

Currently the young people are interested in a campaign against the cuts to the Education Maintenance Allowance and have been involved in collecting signatures for a petition as part of the West Nott‟s college campaign. We are also involved in the march on February 12th against the cuts.

Our very intense debate was about cuts to E.M.A. If you have any issues and thoughts and would like the Executive group to discuss then maybe have them published please send them via email to Kelly Gibson [email protected] or email Sharron Adey [email protected] or telephone 07756563079

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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 & 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 Thursday 4.30pm to 5.30pm and 8.30pm to 9.30pm IRISH DANCING 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.

RAINWORTH VILLAGE HALL Events: Psychic Medium “Anastasia Knight” Thursday 24th March. See full advert on page 3. Tamla Motown and Northern Soul Event Saturday 2nd April, 8 til Midnight, doors open 7.30pm tickets see advert on opposite page. Ballroom & Sequence Dancing—Friday & Sunday 8—10 pm—Dancers Welcome The Big Training Company— Enhance your Computer, Maths and English skills. Tues and Thurs. 10am to 4pm Details call: 01636 705174

At The Venue—Royal British legion—Rainworth, Blidworth & District Branch — will stage their event on Saturday 11th June and also meet at The Venue each Thursday —8pm

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

TO AMEND ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT EDITOR ON: 01623 795623 OR EMAIL: [email protected]

Tamla Motown & HILLVIEW SURGERY - RAINWORTH Northern Soul Night at Rainworth Village Hall

Saturday 2nd April 8pm—Midnight There is a Patients Participation Group here that is Door Open at 7:30. Bar open. made up of volunteers whose aim is to provide two Price £3 a ticket, £4 at the door. -way contact between patient & practice by following up & responding to patients who may Tickets: From the Hall on 01623 490382 have any practice questions, comments, or or John on 01623 407149 concerns. Letters addressed to "PPG" can be left in reception - ensuring all contact details (name, address, telephone no. or even e-mail address) are enclosed Royal British legion—Rainworth, Blidworth to enable follow up. & District Branch The Group will also advise of other issues too, along with promoting fund raising events, etc. for Watch this space for new of our upcoming events. the benefit of practice & patients. We will stage an event on Saturday 11th June. Also, if you have some time to spare & would like Details to follow. to become involved, or come to a meeting initially to see what we are about, then please let us know Also we meet at The Venue each Thursday —8pm via reception. C/O Mike Steel. Chairman. Royal British Legion. C/O Dave Bell Ring: 01623 797975 for more information

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Rainworth Parish Council News

Thankfully spring is on its way and dark nights and cold RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE weather will become a distant memory. The extreme weather Great facilities for Weddings conditions caused many of our roads to develop pot holes and County Council are repairing these steadily but if you know of birthday parties, anniversaries etc any that require immediate attention please let us know. Catering and disco available If you are a keen gardener please get in touch. We hope to Concert Room Hire (up to 250 people) from £35 hold our annual ―Garden Competition‖ in the summer but we need more people to take part. Rainworth has many fantastic Bouncy castle £30 Disco gardens, so be proud of them and show them off. GREAT PRICES - A SUPERB Finally we would like to thank County Councillor Geoff Merry CELEBRATION for his kind donations for various projects in Rainworth and the Call: 01623 792495 support he gives to the residents of Rainworth and Rainworth Parish Council. Kirklington Road, Rainworth

Mrs Dawn Jones, Clerk to Rainworth Parish Council Tel: 01623 490259, Email [email protected]

Raised Beds! Manholes! Dog Fouling!

Hello to all readers from Mark Buttery and Mick Jeffries your Independent Councillors for Newark and Sherwood District Council. After lobbying Nott’s County Council for over 2 years Local advertising and applying to a clean up scheme, the raised beds on Kirklington Road have had a much needed clean up also on Southwell Road the over hanging trees have been works! Book this space trimmed back and the pavements are clear. In the last issue we said that the road resurfacing on in full colour £35 or 3 Southwell road was poor and we have got the manholes raised now so less impact on our cars. edition package for only Dog fouling is a big issue in our village and we urge all residents with dogs to please clean up your dog mess, £94.50!! also if anyone sees a dog fouling get in touch with the dog warden at Newark & Sherwood DC ON 01636 650000. We are still committed 100% to clean up our village.

To contact Mark, 07724977259 01623 430030 Mick, 07523132078 01623 793709

Hi there, Rainworth Folk. Firstly, very well done to those of you who supported the ‗Save our Forests‘ campaign. The government have announced that they will pause the sell offs for a few months. It‘s a start, but our forests are still in danger. If we keep working together, we can save our forests, our history and heritage forever, not just for a few months. http://www.38degrees.org.uk/save-our-forests Life in the Parish goes on and one major concern at the moment is the amount of dog fouling on footpaths and grassed areas. The Parish provide many bins to assist dog owners and it is irresponsible not to clear up after your pet. And it is no excuse if you don‘t see or choose to ignore the signs warning you of the penalties. Equally, there are plenty of bins for rubbish and there is no excuse for the amount of litter all over the village. For a better environment for all of us, just ‗Bag it and Bin it‘. The weather is holding fair at the moment and we are nearly into March so hopefully it will stay that way and we can goodbye to the long winter of colds, flu and bad weather. Some residents are already suffering and many more of you are deeply concerned about County Council cuts and how it will affect you. There is no easy answer, but rest assured your local councillors will continue to do their very best to ensure that our community gets the services we need. Don‘t hesitate to contact me if you have a problem you think I can help with. Linda Tift. 01623 796336 email [email protected] Labour District Councillor representing Rainworth at Newark & Sherwood DC. To contact Rainworth Parish Council, call Dawn 01623 490259.

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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community

Blidworth Parish Council Report Blidworth Carpets Now that the snow & ice has gone? We now have the five new Village Entrance Signs fitted, depicting the historic past of Blidworth. Our thanks go to NCC & their Local Improvements Scheme for this. Vinyl floors & Window Blinds Later this month under the very same scheme, the old smelly brick A Family Business built on Reputation bus shelter near Haywood Avenue should have been demolished & replaced by a modern shelter set further back, together with a new  Competitive all year round prices public seat, Information Boards & a sign to inform visitors of the main  Supply & Fitting attractions / facilities in this area.  Quality Products & a Professional Service Arrangements have been made Re: the Blidworth Garden Competition to be held again this year. The Competition will be judged on 18/19th June (for Informal Gardens Class only), & 2nd / 3rd Tel: 01623 490301 July 2011 (for all other classes). We aim to liaise closely with or visit our shop for individual support & advice. Blidworth Oaks School to encourage them to be involved in such a village scheme. As part of same we are also considering including a 63—65 Mansfield Rd, Blidworth class for home grown vegetables, (watch this space). All of this is timed to coincide with the East Midlands in Bloom Competition, which we will be entering, with judging to be held between 4th & 15th July 2011. We have invited students from Joseph Whitaker School to design a THE 'You can kill the body but not the soul' Blidworth Parish Council Logo for all our stationery, with an offer of BARDS A little drop of wine stands in a glass £50 for the winner, donated by Cllr G Merry from his NCC Members Like a bubble of hope left behind. Grant Fund. The entries will be independently judged by an external POETRY Headlines shout bad news. Misery sighs professional, who will then ensure the design meets the necessary GROUP The awful crimes of our times. criteria for commercial use. Doom, gloom, predictions of apocalypse At our next Meeting on 17 February 2011 we aim to present two local If cuts in library Makes us prisoners of thought. residents with awards for long & dedicated service to the village : 1. hours affect In this imagery we are caught Aubrey Musson for his tireless work over many years around the opening times on But people-power is erupting all around. Saturdays we Well Area at Main Street, & particularly for his exceptional work at The feudal lords are slipping into ground might be meeting the War Memorial Area on Main Street. 2. Ray Harris for his Like fossils of times past - they've had their day. at the Fox and outstanding 50 years of service as a Churchwarden at St Mary of the 'Times are a 'changing' I hear someone say. Purification following his war service. Hounds. Support The Soul of the Majority is collectively growing. At present we are involved with NSDC in an attempt to create a for your local There's a glass, not half full, but happily website for B.P.C. – watch this space. library is vital C/O Geoff Stocks, Parish Clerk these days. The overflowing. staff at the library Christine Michael Monday 0900 - 1200hrs, Thursday 0900 - 1600hrs are Telephone & Fax 01623 490358 kindly, knowledgeable and community-spirited. They serve us well! However, if the Saturday opening times at the library remain the Blidworth & District Historical and Heritage Society same then the April meeting on 16th will take place there. If you At our February meeting, which was attended by 26 would like to join the group do contact me for details:- members and guests, Stuart Rose gave a [email protected] tel - 01623 794068. presentation including rare film footage from the The first collection of poems by the group and friends beyond 1930s, Laxton - England’s last open field farming Blidworth is to be published later this year by Thynks Publications system. Also on the evening, member John Durkin Ltd: www.thynkspublications.co.uk Details to follow. gave an update on Blidworth Mill which has recently undergone http://www.christinemichael.org/bardsatblidworth some remedial work. Christine Michael Our next meeting will be on Tuesday March 1st at 7pm in the Methodist Church Blidworth, which will be our A.G.M. Our speaker on the evening will be Bill Richards who will recall Blidworth in the Blidworth Tenants and Residents Association 1920s and 30s. Now is the time to join the Blidworth Tenants and Residents Association All new members and guests are warmly welcome to our meetings which is already in being and its remit is to discuss issues which affect the which are held on the 1st Tuesday each month. Visit our website: whole community. If this is not debated and the possible www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.uk for information. implications ignored, the consequences may be not as you Enquiries to Secretary Jonn Durkin on 01623 430830 would like. Is doing nothing an option? JOIN US. Ring 01623 407149 to be advised of when we meet. Blidworth Tenants & Residents 2011 AGM is on April 14th at Blidworth Neighbourhood Watch Scheme 7pm. Venue is Rookwood Centre, Rookwood Close, Blidworth [near Tesco's] Details of future meetings can be obtained from the BNW members only section of our forum http:// At this meeting a new committee will be elected. This meeting is open to blidworthnw.myfastforum.org/ . all people residing in Blidworth and surrounding areas. John Allen [Chair] C/O Blidworth Neighbourhood Watch Scheme Tel: 07973 422 839

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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community

Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’ Monday Salsa Class “Salsacise” at 6pm with Ace Salsa. (see full advert page 5). Also Free Pool Tuesday Dominoes Handicap from 8:30 Wednesday Bingo Night plus ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Thursday Poker Night from 8:00 Friday Live Entertainment, Members Draw and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games 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 Mon Big Cook, Little Cook 9.30 - 11.30am Tues Homestart - open to all 9.30 - 11.30am Wed You Make The Difference 9.30 - 11.30am Wed Jelly Babies under 1s groups 1.30 - 2.30pm Thu Breast Feeding Support Group 9.30 - 11.30am Thu SureStart Family Play Session (toy library 1st and 3rd Thu 1 - 2pm) 1.00 - 3.15pm Fri Little Learners 9.15 - 11.15am St Andrew’s Mission Hall Tues Bingo with Stephen Fox 2.00 - 3.30pm Tues 1st St Mary’s Brownies (term time only) Tel Kathy Straw 490920 5.30 - 7.00pm Wed Needlecraft Club 6.30 - 8.30 pm Thu J.A.M. Club 5-7yrs, 6pm - 7pm, 8-10yrs 7.15 - 8.15pm Blidworth Library Wed Citizens’ Advice Bureau 9.30am Sherwood Forest Community Church Thu Art Class 2.00pm - 4.00pm Blidworth Methodist Church Thu Teen Drop in Club (11 - 15yrs) (Term time only) 6.00pm - 8.00pm Fri Toddler Church (Term time only) 10.30am - 11.00am Fri Parent Support Group (Term time only) 11.00am - 12.30pm The Drill Hall (New Rd) Mon/Wed Army Cadet Force 7.00 - 9.00pm Belle Vue Playing Field Tues/Thu FC Training (17+ new players welcome) 7.pm This page is yours to update with any local events that are taking place in the coming year. Please contact the Editor to leave your details and information entry.

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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community

Blidworth library 40th Anniversary celebration photos

Photographs Top left - 40th Anniversary Cake Top right - Blidworth Stories Middle right - Blidworth Poetry ―Bards‖ Bottom right - Bilsthorpe 11th Session Xmas concert 2010 Bottom left - Winner of Blidworth Library 1970‘s Competition Linda Spray (L) and Library Assistant Kate Wilkinson PhD

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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community

BLIDWORTH VILLAGE SIGNS New Road and Meadow Road Pensioners

There are five new signs as you enter the village of Association ( The Monday Club )

Blidworth. Everything at the club is ticking over nicely, membership as These depict, in part, the history of Blidworth and always is full. Back in January the club had been in existence are the result of funding received from for 24 years with Nottinghamshire County Council’s Local founder Mrs Marlene Brailsford, formerly the warden on Improvement Scheme (LIS). The church is St Mary Meadow Road, still leading the club. Marlene is assisted by our of The Purification which is mentioned in the treasurer, Mrs Mollie Cooper and a few member helpers. Doomsday book. The archer represents Will Scarlet The 24th birthday was celebrated by our members at The who is allegedly buried in the church grounds and Venue in Rainworth formerly Potters ( and what a nice venue it is ) the Head Stocks are taken from a picture of Staff there prepared and served 38 members with a three Blidworth Pit. The photographs of the church and course lunch which was followed by a few games of bingo. head stocks were supplied by me, Cllr Peter A Marlene was presented with a bouquet of flowers by a Mrs Brooks. Margaret Richards also a founder member ( well done Following several visits by me and Jan Pauley from Marlene ) see attached photo. Nottinghamshire County Council and discussions Also worthy of a mention, as spring is well and truly round the with Ian Fielding, sales manager for Malcolm Lane corner, is our HQ at Rookwood. The little garden is looking and Son Ltd, the layout for the signs was decided. good with a bit of TLC Further to this the wording across the bottom was by our member and decided by Blidworth Parish Council i.e. Welcomes resident at Rookwood Mrs Margaret careful drivers. Gladwin ( well done The next improvement to Blidworth will be the Margaret ) removal of the old bus shelter on Mansfield Road. This will be replaced with a more modern one. All the best regards There will also be a bench, three notice boards and Harry Allcock a finger post pointing to important places in Blidworth. This will also be funded by the LIS scheme. The picture below was taken on Haywood Oaks Lane and shows Cllr Peter A Brooks with two of the Agm April 11th at 11 am at Blidworth Community & silicon moulds used for the modelling of the new Leisure Centre. signs. Following the meeting on the 14th Feb by the BCA it was agreed that the AGM be held on April 11th; it is was also agreed that funding be made available to refurbish the area relating to the mosaic and memorial wheels on the frontage of the land appertaining to the Centre, this being taken into consideration for the Village in Bloom 2011 competition; co- operation between the Association, Parish Council and Susanna Shaw of Newark & Sherwood District Council will enable this.

Haywood Oaks School - 4 members expressed a desire to respond to an invitation from the school to see the play area that was part funded by the Association.

We are interested in local groups who wish to apply for funding.

Report and photograph courtesy of Cllr Peter A The Association can be contacted by e- Brooks mail: [email protected] and phone 01623 797359

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Local News from the Village Voice Community

Farnsfield & District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Farnsfield parish council http://www.farnsfield-pc.gov.uk/ A large contingent of Branch members formed a mailto:[email protected] Guard of Honour at the Funeral of Mrs Edie Contact the Council, The Village Centre, New Hill Quayle a very popular branch member who died Farnsfield, Newark, Nott's NG22 8JN recently. She is survived by her husband Jack, who is a former vice Chairman of the branch, and Tel: 07970 880479, Fax: 01623 882899 her son. A belated Christmas Dinner was enjoyed by members and their guests who dined in style at Farnsfield Cricket Club. Originally Farnsfield Local Historical Society scheduled for December last year bad weather forced the Calendar of upcoming events. postponement of the dinner. With a well supported raffle and live entertainment everyone who attended had a thoroughly good time. Wednesday 9 March 2011 AGM The meeting will include the showing of Bryan Roshier‘s DVD Mr Andy Gregory, County Vice Chairman of Nottinghamshire RBL, recording of various visits made by the society. This will be followed attended the last Branch Meeting to take soundings from members by another DVD made from cine films of village events from the about the wide ranging changes that are being proposed within the 1950′s and 1960′s. Legion. These changes are designed to modernise the Legion and Wednesday 6 April 2011 the way that it works and will help everyone stand 'Shoulder to Visit to Beverly Minster. Guided tour At 11.30 Shoulder with all who serve'. A lively and informative discussion took Wednesday 13 April 2011 place which raised a number of interesting points which will be taken forward. ―The Fourth Duke of Newcastle – unhappy reactionary.‖ Richard Gaunt from Nottingham University will speak about this C/o, Nigel Caldicott local landowner. Wednesday 11 May 2011 ―The Fitzherberts of Tissington Hall‖ Edwinstowe Parish Council Ruth Jordan will give an illustrated talk on the family and The Hall. Meetings Wednesday 8 June 2011 All meetings take place in the Council Chambers at 7.00 p.m. Visit to Tissington Hall Proposed Meeting Dates 2011 Guided tour at 11am to coincide with the Well Dressing there. Details 15th February 2011 to follow 15th March 2011

Monthly meetings every second Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Village Edwinstowe Parish Council Centre, New Hill. Village Hall, Mansfield Road

For more information please contact the Society or visit the website Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9NJ http://farnsfieldlhs.co.uk/ tel: 01623 824243 email: [email protected] Secretary, Judith Milnes contact number: 01623 882454

FARNSFIELD TENNIS CLUB Calling our New Readers in Edwinstowe COACHING SESSIONS AND TIMES SATURDAYS OPEN TO MEMBERS & NON MEMBERS 9.30 – 10.30 TOTS TENNIS 3-5 yrs If you have any local news or events you 10.30-11.30 MINI TENNIS RED AND ORANGE 5-8 yrs would like to see in the Sherwood Newsletter, 11.30– 12.30 MINI TENNIS GREEN 9YRS + TEENS ADULTS 12.30-1.30 Please contact the coach for further details please let the editor have details. See Page 2 WEDNESDAYS for details of how to submit news and 4-5PM MINI TENNIS RED AND ORANGE 5-8 yrs 5-6 PM MINI TENNIS GREEN 7-11yrs information 6-7PM JUNIOR IMPROVER 11-15yrs 7-8PM JUNIOR IMPROVER LEVEL 2 11-15YRS CLUB NIGHTS MONDAYS 6- 8.30 PM LADIES WEDNESDAYS 4 -9.0 PM JUNIORS THURSDAYS 6 - 8.30 PM MEN Farnsfield Village Centre FRIDAY 6 - 8.30 PM MIXED SOCIAL Fun Songs Games, Stories, Crafts & Cakes FREE TRIAL SESSION ON A SATURDAY. The Churches of Farnsfield invite pre-school and Individual coaching can be arranged with the club coach: Matt primary age children and their families to Benford tel: 07960727656. Club chair: Lesley Healy 01623 882252 The Happening Check on the progress of the mini tennis red and orange teams, Every month in the Village The junior Aegon teams and the Adult leagues on Contact:01623 882214 www.nottinghamshiretennis.net

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Local News from the Ravenshead Community

Rotary Club of Ravenshead Christmas Sleigh - Despite the appalling weather conditions of ice and snow before Christmas the generosity of local people provided over £2500 for local charities and support. We had to cancel four evenings but managed to complete all our other planned visits and our weekend at Oakfield Tesco. An big thank you to all our local residents. Aquabox- The ‘Walk in the Woods’ last October was, once again, very successful. The major part of the money raised, over R BIRCHMORE £500, was used to support the Rotary Aquabox scheme. This is a GARDEN & HARD LANDSCAPING SERVICES charity which provides clean drinking water in disaster areas. Aquaboxes  Regular maintenance - lawns, hedges, borders etc also provide a range of other  Hard landscaping - driveways, patios & paving necessities e.g. washing powder, first aid items, baby  Trees, fencing & garden clearance clothes, eating and drinking utensils, tools, string,  Snow & Ice clearance - Domestic & cotton sheets and so forth. Contact Bob Jackson Commercial gritting and salting 01623 793978 if you can provide any of these things. services: driveways, paths, car, retail Polio - We have involved our Club in the & industrial parks international effort to eradicate polio worldwide. In an effort to raise awareness we provided our local Reliable & hardworking schools with 500 crocus bulbs which were planted For a FREE no-obligation quote last autumn and should appear this Spring. Hopefully most will be purple to symbolise the colour of ink call Ricky on 07791 562632 dabbed on a child’s finger when they’ve been immunised. Many thousands of crocus bulbs have been planted across Britain for this particular initiative. The Robin Hood Activity Centre - We are supporting this brand new, local facility and hope that it will enable many young people to experience a residential stay Ravenshead and the opportunity to take part in an array of activities. It will also be possible to make bookings for family units located on site. th News Invite Plans are being made for a hog roast on Saturday 18 June 2011 when you will be able to have a really good look round and enjoy a fun day out. Keep an eye open If you have any local for further details. events to publicise, Contacts. The Rotary Club of Ravenshead is not a ‘closed’ shop. We would welcome anyone, without obligation, to any of our meetings and activities. This then please let the year the President is Richard Lord and the Secretary Paul Craddock. Please get in editor know and we touch if you are interested in supporting our work in the local community. can include it on this [email protected] 01623 653644, paul.craddock@ravenshead -rotary.org.uk 01623 467704 local community page.

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"Lythe and listin, gentilmen, That be of frebore blode; I shall you tel of a gode yeman, His name was Robyn Hode." -A Gest of Robyn Hode (An early printed Robin Hood ballad)

Love him or hate him? Robin Hood has been our country‘s best loved legend since the time of Richard the Lionheart and possibly earlier. Not much is written about Robin, where he lived, what his real identity was or even if he existed at this time history. Most people want to believe in the hero that robbed the rich to give to the poor, much like the loveable rogue played by Errol Flynn in the early films. But how much about Robin is true or just based on hearsay or ballads of the time, like the short extract from the Gest of Robyn Hode, above, that mentions him by name and others like Little John.

Romantics almost certainly borrowed feats and stories from other factual characters of the time, like Fulk fitzwarin, Eustace the monk and Herewod the Wake. As early as 1228 various names, were recorded, similar to Robin Hood: Robehod, Rabunhod and Hobbehod, by courts of justice who classified such people as outlaws. By the 1600‘s there had been as many as 200 references to Robin Hood‘s in existence. In medieval times not many people could read or write, so most stories were heard from minstrels or passed by word of mouth, making accurate historical references a difficult task. Several Ballads and Tales from the 15th century have mention of Robin: The tales of Robin Hood and the Monk , The Lyttle Geste of Robyn Hode, Robin Hoode his Death, Robin Hood and Guy of Gisborne and Robin Hood and the Curtal Friar.

One proposed candidate for Robin was an outlaw from Barnsdale (Wakefield, Yorkshire) called Hood, who may have died around 1247 and was buried at Kirklees. It is disputed because the date on the grave is incorrect when examined against the Roman calendar. Despite the lack of a definitive character, most historians accept that a person/s may have existed at the time of King John and King Richard, who may have been of noble birth (Robin of Loxley or the Earl of Huntingdon), Married Maid Marion (real name Matilda) in Sherwood Forest (Edwinstowe), Lived in Sherwood Forest (and Barnsdale or Charnwood forest), wore Lincoln green (scarlet was too expensive) and had a band of Merry men (about 12 to 140). His enemy was the Sheriff of Nottingham and Guy of Gisborne and he had a dislike of the rich Abbots or anyone who collected taxes. Colourful characters grew alongside his myth, including Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett (buried at Blidworth cemetery?) Alan a Dale and Much the Millers son.

King John was known to frequent our Sherwood area, the Kings palace at Clipstone, where he hunted from and Newark Castle where he died in October 1216 (reputedly poisoned).

I like to feel that although Robin was a local hero who was an expert with the longbow and sword, who robbed the rich to give to the poor, he never hid in the Major Oak and probably never knew Richard the Lionheart, but hey! He is our legend and we will not let anyone else use his name unless it is tied to Sherwood Forest.

Next issue I will look at local landmarks with ties to Robin Hood—whether genuine or not.

(some facts, dates and other info may be incorrect, blame the internet).

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Stuart Rose‘s programme of public walks round Laxton resume on March brings the first real Sunday March 13th. The first walk looks at Laxton after winter, indications that spring is on the meeting at the Visitor Centre at 10am to view the film introducing way so now is the time to prepare Laxton‘s unique three field system with it‘s Court Leet and Jury. for summer. The ravages of winter may have seen off some Walkers will set off about 10.30am for a walk of around 4 miles. This favourite shrubs and trees so now will visit all three fields, seeing the winter sown crops emerging, the is the time to replace them, our stakes positioned by the Jury in November and the new fallow field Ceanothus have suffered, if yours with its overwinter stubble. Under this stewardship scheme, the have too, don‘t dig them up just stubble has to be disturbed by 20th March to create a suitable yet, leave until April and they may recover. Divide and habitat for ground nesting birds such as the skylark. re-plant your perennials like hardy geraniums, Crocosmia (montbretia) hostas, solidago (Golden rod) Radio Nottingham have just announced their spring Big Day Out Astilbe & peonies; once your snowdrops have finished campaign, when museums and other attractions will be opening free flowering you can divide them up and replant of charge and welcoming visitors from far and wide. There will be a elsewhere; March is also a good time to prune walk leaving the Visitor centre at 10.30am that day and including a clematis, early flowering shrubs and roses. Feed the visit to the heritage Museum. roses after pruning and spray them to help them off to The second walk in the series takes place on Saturday 2nd April, a good start. Plant early flowering shrubs, Gladiolus also starting at 10am and focusing on the Mediaeval Landscape. bulbs, potatoes and onion sets. If you‘re planting These walks are free of charge and open to residents, friends and perennial plants don't spread then out here and there, visitors alike. We all know how easy it is to visit interesting places on plant them into groups for a more effective display. holiday but to never see what is on the doorstep, so if you have Now is a good time to move small shrubs and trees, been in Laxton a while and never taken a walk round the fields, why use some polythene to drag it where you plan to place not come along. it, put some well rotted compost into the hole before you plant your tree or shrub. Laxton History Group is exhibiting in ‗Life in North Nottinghamshire Past & Present‘ at Thoresby Gallery 18th February and 20th March. C/O Sue Jackson , Avid Free talks and film shows at the weekends. Stuart Rose will be Gardener & Broadcaster speaking about Laxton on March 13th between 3pm and 4pm. on Boundary Sound

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Exhibition and Talks on: Days to remember in ‘Life in March. Nottinghamshire, Past and Present’ 1st March St David‟s Day At Thoresby Gallery

An exhibition of collections and displays Shrove Tuesday on the from local history and community groups. 8th of March Friday 18th February until 20th March 2011

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th British Summertime Sunday 6 March, 2pm until 4pm th ‘The German Internees at Boughton Camp’ begins on the 27 when Irene Miller of Ollerton Yesteryear group shows a DVD with introduction and narration. Includes coffee/tea and biscuits. clocks will go forward 1 hour. Sunday 13th March, 2pm until 3pm The Wellow Maypole And don‟t Forget start, Janet Carr gives a talk on the subject of the history of Wellow thinking about Mother‟s Maypole and celebrations.

Day on the 3rd. April. Sunday 13th March, 3pm until 4pm Laxton History Society Stuart Rose, Clerk to the Gaits & Commons of Laxton Court So lots of opportunities to have a Leet will speak about „Laxton: England‟s Last Open Field Farming Village‟ celebration! Sunday 20th March, 2pm until 4pm ‘The Chesterfield Canal’ Dr Geraint Coles of The Chesterfield Canal Trust 1 ½ - 2 hours including coffee/tea and biscuits.

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Important areas to remember while cleaning There are several areas that need cleaning but often are left undone and forgotten. When these things are left undone the house can look much older than it really is and possibly cause some things (like the air conditioner) to breakdown sooner.

1. Appliance maintenance-These are things like the microwave, toaster, iron, and other appliances. Make sure they are all in proper working order and see that the cord is in good condition to assure proper fire safety. Additionally, clean any appliance that isn‘t used often. Defrost the refrigerator; clean the lint from around the dryer, check dryer hoses. 2. Vents (heating and cooling ducts) - this may require professional attention, but it can save a bundle of money in the long run on air conditioning bills. Replace filters, prevent vent blockage, and clean the fireplace for the last time before summer begins and its use is not needed for a while. 3. Outdoor areas - This is mainly the gutters, any outdoor furniture that might have been stored away for the winter, grills, and any landscaping that you might want done for the summer. 4. Exterior doors - This especially means the front door, it probably has been hit with plenty of winter dirt and grime in some way. It makes the house appear cleaner and newer if it is clean and approachable. 5. Windows-exterior and interior - Clean the window sills and areas around the window both on the outside and on the inside. Check for any necessary repairs that might need to be made as well. 6. Wardrobe overhaul - Clear out any unnecessary items from closets and organise them well. This will make room for any new things that you might want a place for in the coming months. Donate any unnecessary items to appropriate places.

Sit down with your favourite drink and/or invite family and friends and enjoy your lovely clean home. Don‘t let them make too much mess though or ensure they clean up prior to leaving?

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Mansfield are Come and join us at the friendly and informal warmly invited to the No Nonsense Networking Group meeting to be held Follow us on our Blog: on Tuesday the 8th www.nononsensenetworking.wordpress.com March 2011 at the White Post Restaurant, Ollerton Road, To book please contact: Diane Carter, Chair on: 01623 795623 Farnsfield 7.30 am – 9 am. Or email: [email protected] The February meeting offered great ‗top spots‘ where Jill Bator talked about her new business; Brighter Future Educations and the amazing success that Jill and her NNN is a well established daughter, (and partner in business) have achieved in a business group short time. No formal dress code required Our short ten-minute chosen workshop offer support and advice essential for your day to day running of the In Partnership with business; this month presented by Diane Carter on ‗Effective Networking‘. Clem Turner of the Clem Turner Hypnotherapy Practice Clem Turner offered a short introduction into a new on-line site called Hypnotherapy Clinic ‗Groupon‘ and the benefits to our attendees Chris Adkin of Adkin Sinclair Chartered Accountants offered a ‗Famous for Fifteen‘ member's presentation, Venue: The White Post Inn introducing various means of ‗planning and allowing for tax‘ to save your business money. Ollerton Rd, Farnsfield The No Nonsense Networking also offers ‗what is says on the can‘-lots of time to build better business relationships over light refreshments and all for only £6.50 members and £7.50 Non-Members. Q. What is No Nonsense Networking? A. A group of local businesses who meet once a month Membership optional but beneficial – see Q. What is the Purpose of the Group? www.nononsensejustnetworking.wordpress.com A. To meet like minded business people To form and build business relationship For fun, friendship and support Q. Is there a Membership Fee? A. Optional £25 Membership but no obligation to join! Q. What are the Membership Benefits? A.Numerous, including: 1.The opportunity to do a business presentation at the group 2.Low cost advertising within the NNN section of „The Sherwood‟ 3.FREE articles in NNN section of „The Sherwood‟ 4.FREE data of all members to promote your business 5.Opportunity to place special offers/promotions on our For more information or to book Call Diane Carter information site FREE on:01623 795623/07916245367 or 6.And so many more email:[email protected] Q. WHY NOT COME ALONG ? A. WHY NOT!!!

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WANT A CHANGE OF JOB? Choosing to Set-up in business? WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A PROSPECTIVE No matter what your motivation; whether a new idea, product or service; or if you are EMPLOYER seeking a change from your former employment, you may be looking to start in business for yourself. Right from the start you will need to consider how your business To remain happy and content or challenged in your should be structured in order to best suit the way you will operate. job you need to find the right Company to work for:- There are several alternatives to be considered and the two most common choices for The People individuals are between being self employed as a sole trader, and setting your The current employees can tell you a lot about the business up as a Limited company. Where two or more people intend to go in to Company. Ask them about on-going training, business together the choices include partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships, promotion and rewards. Working with talented as well as the Limited Company option. people will benefit you Each alternative provides for differing treatments for aspects such as: The Ethics and Culture You can earn great money but be very unhappy if  the tax and National Insurance that you pay you are in the wrong environment or wrong „work  the way that decisions are made in managing the business culture‟. You want to „belong‟ and „fit in‟ so consider  the records and accounts that you must keep not only what happens in the work environment but  the public disclosure of certain business information outside. Are there a lot of social parties, serious  your personal liability for business debts events you have to attend—how much time you are  the ways in which you can raise or borrow money expected to give!  the options when it comes time to sell or pass on your business The Company Principles In the coming months we will be running a series of articles examining some of the If corporate social responsibility is a concern for you relative merits of trading as a sole trader and as a Limited Company. In the meantime, then look at the community or charity involvement. if you would like to learn more about which structure may be best for you, please Is the company „Green‟? What is important to you contact Michelle Walker at Adkin Sinclair or speak to your own Accountant or Solicitor should make a difference to your choice of for advice. Tel: 01623 645243 employees.

The consequences of giving personal guarantees When starting up a business, it is quite common for the bank to request personal guarantees from the directors, and / or shareholders, of the business as additional security for the company’s borrowings and loans since the new business does not have a credit record. Because it is quite a common request, many business owners will sign a personal guarantee without a second thought. Alistair Millar, Partner at Tallents in Southwell, explains the consequences to business owners of not seeking legal advice before signing personal guarantees. Says Alistair, “A personal guarantee can have a very serious impact on a guarantor’s personal wealth and future security and should always be considered in conjunction with experienced legal advice. A personal guarantee is usually given for a set amount, plus interest, and is payable on demand to the bank should the company default on a loan agreement. A personal guarantee will allow a fledgling company to borrow money without additional charges on the business or its assets however, it also means that the bank can demand full payment from the guarantor in the event of any default. “Should the guarantor be unable to repay the bank in full, a bankruptcy order can be made against the guarantor and they could be forced to sell their assets to repay the amount owed.” Business owners who sign personal guarantees without legal advice, often do not realise that it is a ‘continuing security’, which means there is no agreed termination or end date to the guarantee. Alistair continues, “The guarantor cannot terminate the guarantee unless they are in a position to repay the whole outstanding loan amount that the guarantee is set against. Additionally, in some cases, banks will not want the guarantee cancelled unless they have equal, or greater security from elsewhere. Without the bank’s written confirmation of the termination of the guarantee, the guarantor may continue to remain liable for the loan amount, even if it is paid off in full.” Do not assume that signing personal guarantees as co-directors will equally spread the burden of the liability. In the event of default it is likely that the bank will pursue the director with the perceived greatest assets. Alistair finishes, “We always advise clients who are considering signing a personal guarantee to take legal advice first. Before they sign they must fully understand their total liabilities under the agreement and be comfortable with the consequences. An experienced solicitor will be able to limit the guarantor’s liability under the personal guarantee, or may be able to suggest alternative security for the loan.” For more information, contact Tallents on 01636 671881 Tallents Solicitors, 3 Middlegate, Newark, www.tallents.co.uk

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It‘s Women‘s Business North Nottinghamshire

What is It‘s Women‘s Business?

A new magazine to support and celebrate women in business. The monthly magazine offers advice, relevant articles, update of events, grants, workshops and such, alongside quality, competitively priced advertising.

What is it‘s purpose? Recognising a niche in the market for the ever increasing number of business women, we wanted to offer an interesting read, lots of information, but also a little spice, maybe even a raised eyebrow through a few controversial issues!

What it is not! This is not a feminist magazine. We believe in equality and rights for women, but recognise the strengths and weaknesses of both sexes. Businesses can advertise and readers can offer input, whether male or female.

Diane Carter. Editor. To receive your free monthly handbag sized luxury glossy magazine, email: [email protected]

JOIN OUR FREE PREMIER MEMBERSHIP TO RECEIVE YOUR FREE COPY OF IT‟S WOMEN‟S BUSINESS EVERY MONTH DIRECT TO YOU AT YOUR WORKPLACE Email me now on: [email protected]

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FITS, TRIPS and BROKEN HIPS

This applies especially to the older person. As we get older as the Duke of Edinburgh said recently “bits keep falling off.” In particular, balance and eye sight deteriorate, joints become stiffer, and there is a tendency to have faints and other blackouts. One of the most serious consequences of falls in the elderly are fractured hips. It is estimated there are approximately 76,000 cases per year with a cost of £1.4 billion, and double that cost if the social care is include following a fracture. As in most conditions prevention is the name of the game. There are medical conditions to treat and conditions within the home environment. It is essential that deficiencies in eyesight are recognised and treated: cataracts, glaucoma and retinal degeneration can cause insidious deterioration in eye sight and therefore regular eye tests are necessary to detect what might be treatable conditions. Balance is often poor in the older person. Poor balance might be due to degeneration in the nervous system, medication is a frequent cause of instability , especially sleeping tablets. Blood pressure treatments my cause a person to fall when they stand up; the blood pressure may fall too much and cause a faint. Diabetics on insulin are prone to blackouts if the blood sugar falls too low, possibly due to missing a meal. A common cause of dizziness is poor balance in the dark, it is called Rombergism. It is essential that an older person puts a light on when getting up in the middle of the night and in general their houses should be well lit. The older person is prone to black outs and faints due to unstable circulation.

Osteoporosis, softening of the bones, is frequent in the older person and a fall is more likely to lead to a fracture. Osteoporosis also often leads to poor healing of fractures and makes surgery more difficult. Unfortunately osteoporosis is often only diagnosed after a fracture. There is much to be said for a screening programme especially in post menopausal women. On the other hand the best prevention is regular exercise, especially walking; this toughens bones better than anything else.

The environmental causes include worn carpets and slip mats, especially on polished surfaces. Dogs and cats may be good companions. Walking a dog can be a great incentive to take exercise but may be a nuisance as causes of trips. An older person must not climb on chairs to reach into high cupboard. Kitchens must be designed with this in mind. The dangers of going out in icy conditions are obvious. A frail elderly person needs adequate supervision but not to be deprived of independence and self respect and not treated as 18 month old babies. An alarm system may be necessary to give confidence to the elderly person and their carer. The real tragedy is when and elderly person has fallen and not found for several days and may be has died of hypothermia and pneumonia. Observation by good neighbours can prevent some of these tragedies.

V. Leach , [email protected] Marathon Media appreciate the views of Dr Leach, but readers should consult their own GP if concerned and not change any medication. The views expressed are personal to the Author.

Home Library Service – volunteers needed!

Do you have some time to spare? FRIENDS OF TIPPINGS WOOD. Would you be willing to give an hour or two once a fortnight to Work continues stripping out diseased trees, mainly pine. Several help us to deliver the Home members of the public have approached us regarding purchasing the Library Service to housebound logs which we use to make wildlife habitats. Pine has a high resin readers? We are looking for content so would damage a wood burner. Burning any unseasoned volunteers to deliver the Home wood on an open fire could pose a potential problem to a chimney, Library Service to housebound and even more so with pine. When we fell other species it may be people living in Rainworth and something to consider and we will keep you informed. the Berry Hill area of Mansfield. There have been a number of complaints regarding motorcycles so The Home Library Service operates out of a just a reminder that there should be no unauthorised motor vehicles number of libraries in the county, and is run in on Tippings Wood. It is extremely dangerous to other users, partnership with WRVS. It is a well established especially children and where dogs are off the leash. There is a hefty service which aims to deliver books and other fine for anyone caught on either licensed or un-licensed motor library materials to housebound readers in Nottinghamshire. As WRVS provide insurance and vehicles. pay travel expenses, it is a requirement that all Please report any criminal damage or motor vehicles to Mansfield volunteers for the Home Library Service are Police on 01623 420999. members of WRVS. If you are interested, and As ever, we are always looking for volunteers. We meet every would like more information about how you can Tuesday in the car park about 9.30-10.00am. Come along! We are a become a member of WRVS, and help us to deliver friendly group and you will be surprised at how much you enjoy this valuable service, please contact Andrea Lowe, Community & Inclusion Manager, Nottinghamshire yourself. County Council. Contact details: Tel. 01623 795619 E-mail: [email protected]

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Local Church Services The Power of speech

I‘m sure many of you have been to the cinema to see ―The King‘s Speech‖ with Colin Firth staring as ‗Bertie‘ (King George the V1). This Blidworth -St Mary's film shows the importance of being able to communicate, and the 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion powerful effects that words can have on us. There is an old saying that 9.15am ‗sticks and stones can break my bones, but calling never hurts me‘. We 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship all know that this is not true, negative and harsh words can have a very damaging effect upon us that can last a lifetime if not dealt with, leading to 9.15am low self-esteem and insecurity etc. But positive words can have the 2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8.00am opposite effect – leading to the raising of self-esteem, confidence and Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am security in who we are. The power of speech to raise or lower moral is St Andrew's Mission well recognised. It has been argued that it only takes one negative comment to wipe out the value of ten positive ones! Monthly The ―King‘s Speech‖ illustrates that it‘s not only the content of the words Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning that‘s important, but also the ‗manner‘ and ‗tone‘ in which it is delivered. St Andrew's Mission ‗Body language‘ accounts for 55% of what others receive from our 1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St conversation, ‗tone‘ accounts for 38% and the actual words we use account for only 7% !! Andrew's Mission John‘s Gospel begins by saying ―The Word became flesh and dwelt Rainworth -St Simon & St Jude among us‖ (John 1:14) The ‗Word‘ clearly refers to Jesus Christ. The 1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am Gospel accounts go on to tell us of God‘s love for us, not only in the 3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am words Jesus used, but also in the manner in which he delivered them. The Gospels record many instances of crowds flocking to hear Jesus, and 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion the people try to get near enough for him to touch them. 10.30am The key point is this – God didn‘t just send us a message to say he loves Midweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am us – he sent his Son to show us how much he loves us. But knowing Monthly about something, and actually experiencing it, is very different. We invite you to come along to one of the local churches, especially as Easter 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 8.00pm approaches, as we once again celebrate God‘s gift of love in Jesus Christ our Saviour. Methodist Church Sunday Services Pastor Paul Johnson Morning Services Evening Services Sherwood Forest Community Church Blidworth 10:30am Blidworth 6.00pm Rainworth 10:30am Rainworth 6.00pm SPRINGING INTO A NEW YEAR AS DARE GOES NATIONWIDE Farnsfield 10:15am Farnsfield 6.15pm Bilsthorpe 10.30am What a difference a few months make! Note: There are not evening services every week, please Before Christmas the children‘s charity DARE check the notice boards for details. (UK) was struggling to come to terms with the C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister loss of sizable sponsors and a very gloomy prospect. Despite cutting overhead costs we

were in danger of being unable to deliver the St George's Catholic Church, Rainworth valuable Drug Abuse Resistance training in schools in the East

Sunday Schools Midlands beyond the end of the Spring Term. Thanks, however, to all those individuals and organisations that have rallied around us, CONFESSIONS St Patricks Nursery & including a number of Rotary Clubs and particularly a major rescue Primary package from the Linney Group and renewed support from Willmott 8.30 am - 8.50 am 01623 478090 Dixon, we are now not only in a position of financial security for the MASS- 9am All Saints current year, but are also able to project solvency in the following HOLY DAY MASS 7pm 01623 474700 years. This has enabled us to look to a national campaign in order to expand Weddings & Baptisms by Arrangement. our influence throughout the Country and reach as many young people Parish Priest: St Patricks, Forest Town as possible. Training is currently under way to provide new DARE Officers in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Durham and Cleveland, as well as Tel: 01623 622705 www.stpatricksandstgeorge.org new schools in Leicestershire and Rutland and prospectively in Northampton. Sherwood Forest Community Church If you would like to be part of this exciting development, either as a Services supporter or as a teacher/parent who would like to see DARE introduced into your school, or would simply like to know more, please contact me on 01623 494310 or [email protected]. Every Sunday 10.00 am Morning Worship Forthcoming Events: - DARE Golf Day at Coxmoor Golf Club: 1st April, 2011. Teams of four welcomed at a cost of £220 per team. If you are interested please contact [email protected] Oliver Wilson Golf Day and banquet: date to be decided. Watch this space. A Sponsor for 2011 by The Sherwood Community Newsletters

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BIG WINNERS REVEALED The Cornwater Community Club Over 250 people from across the county attended Nottinghamshire Young Farmers Annual County Cezanne has Competition! Ball to see the winners of three prestigious Art is one of the many competitions. activities the Cornwater Club Jo Turvey (22) from Lowdham was crowned Miss members enjoy. Twice a YFC after beating off stiff competition from 7 month, volunteer service other members. Jo has been a member for 8 provider Celia Smithson runs years and is the chairman of her club; judges the art classes at the Lodge which last the entire club praised her hard work and commitment to county session. Art has been a events. Natasha Hoggard (19) was runner-up passion of Celia‘s since she and Sofia-Marie Knight (18) was placed third. retired and she enjoys developing art projects for our Chris Frost (24) from Lowdham was thrilled to members. The latest project will run over four win the Mr YFC competition. He has been a sessions and has seen the members painting pictures member for 6 years and has put a lot of effort into of onions, apples and mixed fruit. The culmination of the organisation of the Newark and Notts County this project will be for the members to copy a work by Show. Josh Pargin (18) was runner-up and Cezanne, who himself painted many pictures of fruit Richard Hawkins (28) was third. Jack Tooley (20) including Apples, Pears and Grapes and Still Life with also from Lowdham was named Ambassador of Fruit . All the members thoroughly enjoy these sessions as not only do they develop their artistic the Year 2011; he has represented his club and skills but they can also link their work to that of other county at several competitions and is the current artists. county rally chairman. James Bust (23) was the runner-up. The Cornwater Club is an old people's charity which Lauren Clark, County Development Officer was offers friendship for older people and a variety of pleased for all the members who took part ―All activities to enjoy. If you would like to come and join, the winners should be very proud of what they please book a free taster day by contacting Maxine have achieved, every competitor was fantastic Dakin on 01623 491159. Transport available from and the job of the judges was made very difficult‖. Ravenshead and Blidworth. Nottinghamshire YFC has had a brilliant year and On Friday we will be launching our appeal for funds clubs are always on the lookout for new as we do have a shortfall. Chris Barnfather, will be members. If anyone is interested in joining, presenting us with a cheque for £1000. I assume that please contact Lauren Clark, this would be too late for this month's copy, would it [email protected] or ring 01636 672633. be something you would be interested in for the May/ June copy?

We are also arranging a Fashion Show on 4th March. I look forward to hearing from you. C/O Melissa Blythe, The Cornwater Club

From left to right: Andrew Young (County vice- chairman), Jack Tooley (Ambassador of the Year), Jo Turvey (Miss YFC), Sara Tyers (County chairman), Lauren Clark (County Dev. Officer) and Chris Frost (Mr YFC).

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SPORTY VILLAGE AND LAST MINUTE NEWS

Support Your Local Teams, Blidworth Miners Welfare F.C. Emergency Contacts: Police/Ambulance/Fire Services 999

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 Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop Lane: 01623 794293 Adults League Dentist 01623 798611 For Fixtures and Weekly Game Reports visit Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane 01623 791038 http://www.blidworthwelfarefc.com/index.html Useful Contacts www.blidworthfocus.wordpress.com Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org The Blidworth Welfare FC junior team are looking for two coaches who would like to manage our U7s and U8s teams next season. The teams are all ready Childline: 0800 1111 and help will be given to anyone who is not Level 1 qualified. NHS Direct: 0845 4647 Online help at: http:// Both teams will be playing in the Kickstart League where www.nhs.uk/NHSDirect everything is done for you, pitches, refs, nets etc. Its just turn Age UK: 0800 00 99 66 up and play. Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03 Please contact Roger Parkes on 07916331170 Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247 FRANK: 0800 77 66 00 Rainworth Miners' Welfare Football Club Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100 Shelter: 0808 800 4444 For further details or to obtain your Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020 We would like to advertise YOUR business if you offer season ticket contact club secretary Les an emergency service. For example: Lee on 01623 490053 or 07740 576958. Plumber ,Electrician, Locksmith, Glazier UP THE WRENS! Call our Advertising Dept on: 01623 404299 For fixtures visit the local website: Steve H Plumbing & Heating. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/rainworthminerswelfare Burst pipe to major leak? - Just call 01623 640195 or mob: 07973 965492 24 Hr. Emergency Call Out

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