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Hello from The Sherwood Newsletter Inside this issue: Editor: Diane Carter and Sub Editor: Introductions & Invitation to Get Involved 2 Andy Jones both local residents with local businesses! News and Information 3
Hi and welcome to the February edition of the Sherwood Celebrate Your Local Community 4 Spring is in the air and already some daffodils are coming through! So Looking Good & Feeling Great in 2012 6 have we escaped the tough winters we experienced over the last 2 years and can we ‘mildly’ slip into the warmer Spring Season without slipping Our Young and Our Future 10 all over the roads? Ooh bad memories. What’s on locally and in the Area 12-17 Let’s offer a congratulations to our Community Award Winner for the Blidworth area; Linda Elliott, who runs the Blidworth Walking Group. The Sherwood Services for Business 18 See page 4 for details. I personally am a member of the Club and we have House and Home 23-24 a fabulous time every Sunday enjoying some wonderful walks and taking in some fantastic local scenery. So a big thank you to Linda from me for The Rainworth Reporter 29-31 getting me out of bed on a Sunday morning. No more hangovers! The Blidworth Focus 32-34 February is the month of love so ensure you love our local businesses and The Village Voices 36 really support them. It is through their input that we are able to offer you Ravenshead News 35 this informative newsletter keeping you up to date with news and events in the Sherwood area. FREE Indoor entertainment section 20-22 Please sit back and enjoy the magazine and feel free to send any news. See you in March Marathon Media; Building Local Businesses 26-28
Strengthening Communities 38 Enjoy! Diane Carter, Editor Sports, Last minute news and classified 39
LOCAL 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 the next edition is Friday 10th of February. Please keep sending information so we can keep the newsletter ‘hot and fresh’! Advert requests and payments by Friday 10h of February. Any feedback or news must be supported by name & address, that can be withheld on request. Contact: Diane, Editor: 07916 245 367.
Recently Made Community fund pot up for grabs for Nottinghamshire residents Redundant? Considering Local communities across Nottinghamshire needing a helping hand to fund small projects, activities or improvements in their area could be entitled to Starting Your Own a share of an annual £10,000 funding pot held by their local County Business? Councillor. The Councillor’s Division Fund aims to benefit organisations, groups or Visit our NNN individuals which are active in their community for one-off causes and the councillor decides which schemes in their ward should get a contribution. Business Recent grants include £250 for a Christmas party for local residents at a community centre, Section of the £1,000 to replace a charity shop’s glass frontage and £500 for an allotment group to Sherwood for develop a wild flower area. support and Councillor Reg Adair, Cabinet Member for Finance and Property at the County Council, said: " County Councillors are active in finding good causes in their ward for a share of their advice. Division Fund money. "However, we would encourage you to get in contact with your local councillor if you or See page 18 for all the your community group is struggling to find the money for a worthwhile one-off project or services, advice and activity.” County Councillors are only able to use their fund for causes within their ward. products we can offer you People wishing to put forward a request for a Councillors Division Fund grant should to help you build your contact their local County Councillor whose contact details are available by visiting the business. Council’s website at www.nottinghamshire.gov.ukor by telephoning the authority on 08449 80 80 80. For further information please contact Peter Saunders, Communications and Marketing, on 0115 977 3379.
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Happy New Year! New Year is always a time for reflection and resolution and I wanted to use this column to look at the progress that’s been made on the
biggest three issues you’ve contacted me about over the last year; the cost of living, helping local businesses and standing up to Europe. Your Local Friendly, Reliable There isn’t a family in Sherwood who hasn’t felt the cost of everyday living Private Hire Company creeping up: food is expensive (anyone else with hungry teenagers in the house will relate!) and we all felt the hit of Labour’s fuel duty escalator on our daily For 1-8 Passengers commutes. While the global economic horizon still looks troubled, there was Airport & Coastal Runs some good news here in the UK. Wedding Venues For many of us, especially anyone outside the City, driving is a necessity not a luxury, and the Any Occasion Catered for Chancellor has announced that he will be cutting fuel duty by cancelling the 3p duty increase Labour planned for this month and ensuring fuel duty from August 2012 will only be 3p higher than it is now. For Further Information please Contact When you take this with the cut in fuel duty at the last Budget, this means that from April this year, Tel: 01623 798330 fuel duty will be 10p lower than it would have been under Labour. That wasn’t the only household bill the Government looked and though and following the council tax Mob: 07815118705 freeze in 2011, we have giving one-off funding to local authorities to help them freeze council tax again for 2012-2013. Mark Truman
It was also high time we looked at the tax low and middle earners pay and I am delighted we have cut Email: [email protected] income tax for 25 million people with a rise in personal allowance in April which will pull 1.1 million workers out of income tax altogether. We have also given the biggest increase in the State Pension since 1948 and introduced the triple lock which means that State Pensions will be uprated by earnings, prices or 2.5% - whichever is highest. I’ll be honest: none of these changes are magic bullets, but each one is a way to put a bit more money back into the pockets of Sherwood residents. We all know how difficult times are and that only grown up decisions and responsible spending can turn the situation around. Many of you who run or work for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have written to tell me about the difficulties you have faced getting credit from your bank and as a local business owner myself I sympathise entirely. When running an SME, there is little more frustrating than either being denied credit or being granted a loan only to find your overdraft ‘trimmed’ with the other hand. This is a problem I have taken up personally with the Chancellor both in and out of the Chamber and will continue to do so. There is hope however as small businesses will benefit from £20 billion of cheaper funding and, under project Merlin, a 15% increase in bank lending. Finally and to the most incendiary issue of the year: Europe. I was immensely proud of David Cameron when he stood up to the EU last month by refusing to sign an EU treaty which was simply not good enough for Britain and would have seen us tied into terms which were unacceptable. Economically we all have an interest in a healthy Eurozone but that does not mean selling ourselves down the river and it certainly will never mean joining the Euro. Needless to say, I have only scraped the surface of last year’s correspondence (I have worked with almost 5000 of you!) but I hope that I’ve shown you, whatever your political persuasion, that despite the gloom of last year, there is some good news. I want to end by drawing your attention to one final change that came about last year which is the introduction of the new 101 Police number: the number to call when you want to contact your local police - when it's less urgent than 999. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As ever, if you would like to discuss this or any other matter with me, please do not hesitate to get in touch at [email protected] or via my constituency on 0115 968 1186.
For more information or to arrange an interview with Mark Spencer MP, contact: Madeleine Burns, office: 0115 968 1186, Email: [email protected] 4
Celebrate Your Local Community
Sherwood Community Newsletter Community Champion Award for Blidworth Goes to Linda Elliott a member of the Team at the Blidworth Community Centre
Congratulations from everyone at the Sherwood Community Newsletter.
The award has been given to Linda in recognition of her hard work in setting up and running the Blidworth Walking club. Linda was nominated for the award by Suzanne Shaw, a manager at the Community Centre
Suzanne stated: “Linda is running the club voluntarily from the Blidworth Community Centre with the encouragement of Newark & Sherwood District Council to endorse a healthier lifestyle? Linda puts so much effort into ensuring that everyone enjoys the walks and varies the areas and routes to ensure the walkers view lots of fabulous local scenery including; Blidworth Bottoms, The Southwell Trail and Sherwood Pines. The walk has brought together lots of the local community; young and old, single and families creating a massive group of new friends. She even organised a Christmas Party for the group. There are now around 30 regular attendees who enjoy walks around the beautiful local countryside.
Linda even got up early for the Christmas walk to hang chocolates on the trees to surprise the walkers. She has a fabulous, bubbly and friendly personality and all the walkers love her and when they heard about the nomination all wanted to thank her for her hard work. More details of how to join the group see page 6.
The Sherwood Community Newsletter will be running this award scheme throughout 2012 for various areas, (see listed below). If you would like to nominate a local person who has contributed to the Sherwood Community please contact the Editor (details below). This person could be someone who has raised funds for charity, run a local organisation or achieved personal success, for example in a sporting capacity. Deadline dates will be provided. The deadline for the March Ravenshead Award is Friday 10th February. The nominee must be seconded. Thank you
March: Ravenshead, April: Farnsfield, Endingly or Halam, May: Bilsthorpe, June: Edwinstowe, July: Forest Town Watch this space for your opportunity to nominate more local Community Champions… Note: All recommendations must come from advertisers or information providers and we will require a ‘second’ reference. The decision is made by the Editor and Sub-Editor of The Sherwood based on the information they receive. Please email or call for more details. Diane on [email protected] or call 07916 245 367. Thank you
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Newsletter Outlets Whilst we strive to reach as many homes in the Sherwood area with our paid delivery team, unfortunately they may have to miss some premises. If you do not get a copy, please let us know and we will provide one to you. Remember you can also get a free copy from one of the outlets below. We now deliver to approx. 11,000 homes in the Sherwood area. However, if you do not receive a copy you can collect one at the following outlets:- Rainworth: The Venue, Rainworth Miners Welfare, Rainworth Village Hall, Local Churches and Libraries, Gossips, The SPAR, The Archer, St John & St Judes Church, the Local Doctors & Dentist. Blidworth: The Miners Welfare, Community Centre, The Library, Rookwood Catering / Disco available & Experienced Staff Community Centre, The Post Office, The Venue—Your local location for the 3-Ways Garage, Doctors, Churches, Hairdressers perfect event Bilsthorpe: Miners Welfare and Village Hall. Forest Town Welfare. The Venue, Surrounding Area: Check your local Library, Church, Doctors, Public Houses, Kirklington Rd Community Centres and Hairdressers. Or online at the following:- Rainworth www.sherwoodcommunitynewsletter.wordpress.com Tel: 01623 797975 Thanks Diane, Editor. Marathon Media
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Why not come join our group in this great FREE and fun initiative in the Suffer with Back, Neck or Shoulder problems? Blidworth area, but welcome to all local Struggling to recover from a Sports Injury? residents. Linda, from the Blidworth Arthritic Knee or Hip? Community Centre, is leading this new venture and has built up a regular group of 20 walkers who meet every Sunday at 10am at the Leisure centre. 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. There is a different walk each week, dependent upon the weather and centre bookings. Promote your business to local people by NEW— Thursday walk at 3pm. advertising in the Sherwood Community EASY Walking to suit all Newsletter Interested contact: Linda Elliott at Blidworth 01623 466266 or go on the Over 50,000 Readers each month! Walk4Life website and click on Blidworth to find out more about the walks. Contact the Editorial team now!
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8 9 Skills Holidays has been your Winter by Arthur Radford local, family- run tour operator When winter comes to darken our sky since 1919. Welcome it to your heart For great scenes it will give to your eye Many are however And quietness to your ears unaware as to the breadth and variety of The naked trees silhouette the hillside view tours available. The As the weakest sun crosses lowly in the sky product range is The ever green holly leaves crackle in the idle wind being continuously reviewed and improved to Gives music to the woods keep our coach holiday program as fresh and The bulbs of wild flowers exciting as possible. Sleep soundly in the warmth of earth They do not fear the steps of human kind Passing by their slumbering beds
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Catering to all holiday seekers, there’s a vast Reverend Tony Porter. The service has become part of Blidworth tradition going from range of beach holidays and mini cruises through strength to strength over the years. In medieval times the to scenic, exploration and sightseeing holidays. ‘Rockings’ was performed as a way of helping people to understand the story in the Bible of Jesus being taken to the To celebrate the New Year, Skills are temple as a baby (Luke chapter 2) The ‘Rockings’ baby was offering £100 off per couple (or £50 off for brought to the church and rocked in a flower decked cradle individuals) on a range of European tours. before the altar. The ceremony fell out of use and was revived, with modifications, in 1922 by the vicar of the time Rev John th Lowndes and has continued ever since. The names of all the This offer ends Feb 29 ‘Rockings’ babies from 1922 onwards are recorded on the ‘Rockings Boards’ in the church. We believe that St Mary’s church is the only one in the country Call us to request our and possibly in Europe to continue this tradition. Please join us for this unique, special service. brochure or make a If you need any further information please contact Rev Hazel booking: 0845 666 55 44 Robinson, vicar Blidworth & Rainworth on 01623 475135 or via email: [email protected] [Advertorial] 10 Our Young and Our Future
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Mansfield Triathlon Club – 08 January 2012 Triathlon Club Celebrates a Year of Achievement
Mansfield Triathlon Club members recently celebrated a period of unprecedented success in what must rate as one of the club’s best ever years. Members recognised the achievements of colleagues during the annual presentation night held at the club’s base at Forest Town Academy. Hannah Shooter won Female Athlete of the Year and Club Achiever of the Year in recognition of her age group gold medal win in the European Championships in Spain in 2011. Ian Conn was awarded Male Athlete of the Year for his outstanding performances during the 2011 racing season and his completion of the Outlaw Ironman distance triathlon in Nottinghamshire in the summer. And Anton Newell was recognised for his outstanding and selfless contribution to the club over the years, winning Club Person of the Year. In the junior section Libby Coleman was awarded Junior Competitor of the Year, having come first in all her season’s races, winning her category outright in her first year of racing. Jade Walker was recognised for her determined and hardworking attitude to training by winning the Coach’s Award. The Most Improved Junior title went to Kieran Smith who improved throughout the year to finally take his first podium in his last race of the season. But the coveted Junior Triathlete of the Year was awarded to Jamie Parkin for the second year, in recognition of his racing performance, attitude to training and contribution to club activities. Joe Kibble took second place in the Junior Triathlete of the Year award with Cameron Stott taking third. Ian Conn and Lorraine Garvey opened their 2012 account with some excellent results in the Gerald Story Memorial 5 mile run. Held in Clumber Park on 2nd January, the race is a fund raiser for Cancer Research UK. Conn led the pack for 4 miles before relinquishing first place in the final mile, finishing just 20 seconds behind the winner in 30:53. In the winter sunshine and sheltered from the wind, Garvey broke the tape in 45:51, good enough for 13th woman. There were 150 finishers. Tri club members also gave a good account of themselves at the annual Bolsover 10k run. First home for the club was Ian Conn in 37:31 for 5th in category and 42nd place overall out of a total of 768 finishers. Next for the club was Gary Scott in 38:13 for 51st overall and 8th in category. Carl Jordan completed the race in 41:17, with Chris Martin achieving a PB in 43:44. Anton Newell and Dave Oakton completed the club’s line up finishing in 46:02 and 48:51 respectively. The club welcomes new members. Triathlon is not only a great way to get fit and healthy but is also very sociable. Details about the club and membership can be found at www.mansfieldtri.com or by e mailing [email protected]. Photos Ian Conn and Jamie Parkin receive their awards at Mansfield Triathlon Club’s annual presentation night. 11
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Four disused railway lines which served Bilsthorpe, Cotgrave, Calverton and Clipstone collieries are to be transformed into routes for walking, cycling and horse riding for the benefit of tourism, business and healthy lifestyles in Nottinghamshire. The County Council is purchasing the lines from Network Rail to help create better links between recreational attractions and other countryside routes across Nottinghamshire and into Derbyshire. These four routes will provide new links between Nottingham and surrounding towns to the east with forest and woodland sites in north Nottinghamshire, and safe crossing routes over the A614, A60 and A52. The Bilsthorpe and Clipstone lines will link the Southwell Trail with the National Cycle Route 6 and the Lower Linear Route which continues into Derbyshire, and create a route between the cycling and tourism attractions of Sherwood Pines and Centre Parcs in the Sherwood Forest area, Vicar Water Country Park at Clipstone and the forest north of Rainworth. The Cotgrave line will provide a new route between Cotgrave, Radcliffe on Trent and the Trent River path into Nottingham. The Calverton line will improve links from the north of Nottingham with National Cycle Route 6 to the south of Sherwood Forest and attractions such as Burntstump Country Park, Papplewick Pumping Station, Calverton Forest Park and Samson Wood. Having safeguarded the routes the expected cost to create the countryside links will be around £1.7m, which the Council is looking to fund mainly from external sources in the future. Councillor John Cottee, the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Community, said: "This is a one-off opportunity to make good use of four railway lines which have fallen into disuse and create valuable links between various towns and attractions across the county. "The new routes will not only benefit people using them for recreational purposes – they will bring an economic boost by attracting more tourists to the county. "They will also help reduce congestion by encouraging people to walk or cycle when making short journeys and improve access to employment and training opportunities in built-up areas for rural residents.” The Council currently has around 200km of recreational routes across the county combining off-road section and quiet lanes for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. For further information contact Peter Saunders, Communications & Marketing, on 0115 977 3379. NCC. 13 14 What’s on in the Sherwood Area
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Can You Help? Volunteers needed for local service
We are currently recruiting volunteers, who would work with our staff to support people in the Newark and Sherwood district. There are lots of different ways in which volunteers can offer support, so if you’ve got some time to give, and feel you have some skills and experiences we could use, we would love to hear from you. All our volunteers receive training and support.
Newark & Sherwood House-hold is a free housing related support service, (part of Framework Housing Association). Having a place to call home is extremely important but keeping a roof over your head isn’t always easy. There are lots of different reasons why this can happen but when things go wrong, some people need a bit of support to help them get back on track and get on with their life. Often people we work with have very low confidence so find it difficult to deal with day to day issues, or to get out and about. That’s where you can help.
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Edited, Produced and Distributed by MARATHON MEDIA 20 21 22 Your Local Sherwood IT Computing Advisor — Andy Computer Korner: MasterClasses Switching off old redundant devices like parallel port, serial port and floppy disk support is performed in these menus. The BIOS / CMOS settings. Expert settings like caching BIOS, Shadowing Video memory and When you switch on your PC, the computer uses a POST (power allocating IRQ’s should be left to experts. on self-test) to check device configuration settings and passes the You can protect the PC with a BIOS password (use with care), boot up (bootstrap) to the BIOS (Basic Input Output Settings) using check Plug and play devices are recognised and also see the CMOS settings to continue to start the computer. temperature of the cpu (and set a safety level) and fan speed settings to keep noise down.
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Next Month — Hard Disk drives and maintenance explained Andy
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If you hear a single “beep” this is usually a PASS of the BIOS check System Installs and the machine will attempt to boot up. If you hear other beeps— short and long, it will indicate an error code. You can check your Upgrades & Cleaning version of the bios codes (Ami-bios, Award, Phoenix etc) by Call for FREE advice searching online. These codes indicate where the error has occurred. Sherwood Solutions LTD The BIOS instruction software is stored on an non-volatile chip on New Builds, repairs, Fixes the motherboard called the EEPROM chip. Also CMOS (Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) RAM Stores your C&G Qualified IT Practitioner system settings and is maintained by a small CMOS (lithium CR2032) battery that lasts for about 10 years. If the computer Call: Andy on 07757 115 027 date and time keep resetting on boot up — this is a sign the battery needs replacing. So when we say “enter the BIOS” we www.sherwoodsolutions.co.uk really mean—enter the CMOS settings setup menu. If these settings are corrupt then they can be reset by removing the battery for about 30 seconds or using a special jumper (metal connector) on the motherboard to short circuit the settings and Time for Fun reset them to default.
To enter the CMOS / BIOS screens, when the PC is switched on, and Stuff the first screen usually offers to enter BIOS by pressing the F1, F2 or Del key. The screen appears similar to the one above. From here you can set passwords, load, optimum or default settings for the computer and more basic device settings. Some of these are critical to the machine being able to boot up so take care altering them. It does no harm looking at the menus as you can always A wonderful bird is the Pelican. press “esc” key and exit without saving. His beak can hold more than his belly can.
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CONSULTATION ON COUNCIL TAX FOR FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) is currently talking to local people about how much residents will be asked to pay for their fire and rescue services in 2012/13. The sum, which is levied through Council Tax, will be determined by the Fire Authority at its meeting on Friday 24 February. Last year the figure was pegged at the same level as the previous 12 months and the Authority received a ‘freeze grant’ from the Government in return. A typical Band D property resident paid £69.69 for the year. This year the Government is offering the ‘freeze grant’ again, in return for no increase in the Council Tax. As the grant is only for one year, Authority members have to consider whether they wish to accept that incentive, or if they believe it would make more prudent financial sense to increase Council Tax and sacrifice the ‘freeze grant’. Government funding accounts for half of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s budget; the other half is achieved through the local Council Tax. In 2012/13 the Service expects to receive £21.864 million from the Government, which is approximately £2.5 million less than it was given two years ago. Further cuts are anticipated, leading to a possible reduction of £8 million in funding by 2015.
2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 Three options for the Council Tax in 2012/13 are Council Total Council Total Council Total budget currently being considered, and NFRS is consulting on: Tax (per budget Tax (per budget Tax (per (£million) A 2% increase in Council Tax across all three years. annum) (£million) annum) (£million) annum) A 3% increase in Council Tax across all three years. 2% flat £71.08 £46.100 £72.50 £44.413 £73.95 £43.647 A 0% increase in Council Tax for 2012/2013, followed 3% flat £71.78 £46.332 £73.93 £44.888 £76.15 £44.378 by Council Tax increases of 3.5% in each of the
‘Freeze £69.69 £46.335 £72.13 £44.288 £74.65 £43.879 following two years. This will enable the grant’ Government’s ‘freeze grant’ to be taken. The effect on Council Tax (per annum) and the budget that would be achieved (when added to the Government grant) for each of these options is estimated as:
Further information can be found on the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service website, or can be requested by calling NFRS Headquarters on 0115 967 0880 or emailing [email protected] . All comments should be submitted by Monday 20 February. Elisabeth Reeson, Head of Corporate Communications, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, on 0115 967 5889, 07971 720014, or email [email protected] .
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Nottinghamshire County Council article – February 2012 There has been much news coverage recently about rising unemployment rates. I have personal experience of being unemployed and of benefiting from the support of others (a job club) which helped me to focus on what I needed to do to get a job and helped me with the practical aspects of searching for work.
Nottinghamshire County Council is working with other organisations to assist local people to gain work experience, to become an apprentice, to find work or to keep working. Projects include: Nottinghamshire Work Clubs: Work clubs give people the chance to meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share job hunting experiences and get advice on interview techniques, CVs and even volunteering opportunities. The Clubs are free and attendance is voluntary. They are being delivered on a self-help basis putting the running of the club in the hands of the members. For more information visit: http://www.nccesb.org.uk/nottinghamshire-work-clubs-introduction or Tel: 0115 9772042 Work Placements: This month sees the launch of a pilot project with Ingeus to offer work placements to the long term unemployed. For more information contact Tel: 0115 9772446 Wheels to Work: Wheels to Work Nottinghamshire is a transport solutions project which assists clients in accessing work and learning opportunities which they would otherwise be unable to access, due to lack of suitable public or private transport. The practical solutions offered include advice and travel planning, a moped loan, a delegated fund for individually- tailored solutions, including a cycle loan scheme. For further information Tel: 01623 727620 or www.wheelstowork.org Project 365: This partnership project led by JobCentrePlus, the Nott’s & Nottm Employment & Skills Board, City & County Councils and other key partners will support the Nottinghamshire workclubs, create work experience placements and apprenticeships and help to develop local enterprise clubs The Nottinghamshire Fit for Work Service: This free service helps people struggling with health issues which impact on their ability to stay in employment. Working with GP’s and other parts of the NHS, the service provides support and advice for both individuals and their employers to enable them to stay healthy and in work. For further information visit: www.nottsfitforwork.org.uk or ring 0115 9560 890 If you wish to discuss any of these initiatives please contact Trish Adams, Nott’s County Council on Tel: 0115 9772042 email: [email protected] Councillor Keith Girling, Nottinghamshire County Council To contact, email: [email protected]
Where there’s a will, there’s a way but beware the consequences of using unregulated will writers Recent research from Unbiased.co.uk reported that more than 29.5 million Britons are currently without a will and that 10% of people currently without a will believe their estate will go to the right people automatically. For those people who have taken the effort to protect their loved ones and write a will, Frances Kelly, Head of Wills, Trust and Probate at Tallents Solicitors, is concerned that they may have chosen their will writer based on cost alone. She says: “This year we have seen a significant rise in the number of ‘will writers’ advertising their fix-priced services to clients. However, the first annual report released this year from the legal ombudsman highlighted that 13% of the complaints they had received involved will writing. Tallents have been meeting the legal needs of clients across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire since 1774 and as a carefully regulated legal firm, this information concerns us greatly.” In his report, Chief Ombudsman, Adam Sampson said: “One service which crops up a lot is will writing. It is a service carried out often by will-writing firms who aren’t regulated. Because of this, customers are left with little means of redress when things go wrong.” Frances continues: “We at Tallents are very pleased that the government has been called upon to take urgent action to make sure consumers are not left confused and vulnerable by unregulated companies.” Both the consumer organisation Which? and the Law Society have also backed the ombudsman’s claims and called for more protection for consumers. Des Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society for England and Wales said: “It is also damaging to consumers because the unregulated providers are not insured, do not provide a compensation fund and are not covered by the legal ombudsman’s scheme for consumer redress.” Richard Lloyd, Which? Executive Director, said: “We want the government and regulators to wake up to the current lack of clarity and to provide a clear and straightforward route of redress for consumers.” In July this year the Legal Service Board announced a statutory investigation into the will-writing market after they estimated 180,000 wills are written each year by unregulated firms. The Chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel, Dr Dianne Hayter, said a will could have huge personal and financial consequences for families and proposed that will-writing should be made a reserved legal activity. Frances comments: “Recently we have heard some horror stories about people who have been approached by will-writing companies who employ high-pressure selling techniques, offer to write wills for extremely low or fixed-prices, who recommend themselves to be appointed as executors or who sell other services without full-advice, such as transferring home ownership to avoid care fees.” “You should always choose a professional to deal with your legal requirements. At Tallents, our solicitors and legal executives are regulated, have relevant qualifications, undertake continual professional development and training, and are fully insured. In addition, they will always take the time to guide clients through the will writing process and explore every option before making sure their final wishes will be carried out on their death. For peace of mind we always recommend using a regulated professional to write your will.” o Tallents Solicitors, www.tallents.co.uk
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6 Tips - Getting comfortable with Social Media by Fardad Amirsaeedi [email protected], www.icewire.co.uk Digital Brand Management Specialist
As soon as you mention Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin or SEO to the average person, you can expect the blood pressure to rise and the eyes role back in anticipation of being asked the question. “Which social media tools do you use? “ Many of you would like to say “all of them and I am loving it”. Well, some people do love it but very few use all of them. You will be relieved to know that the majority are “consumers” of social media or social networking but not “practitioners” of it.. What’s the difference? Well let’s put it this way, you may be one of the many millions of people who use Facebook to share your daily activity with family and friends but you may not be so adept at building a successful fan page for your business. If you recognise that pattern then you are not alone. The most successful social media tools as mentioned at the beginning of this article engage its consumers at the personal level until they become familiar and comfortable with the general features and benefits before moving them onto the more sophisticated elements which often lie in the business packages. The packages often come with tutorials and manual downloads or step by step video guides but all encourage you to get onto an adoption ladder leading to commercialised services. It would be understandable to think that it is all a marketing ploy but actually it helps to graduate the individual from “consumer” to “user” and then “practitioner”, which is the desirable and sensible way to grow using these media formats. Here are some tips to help you to move forward comfortably; 1. Only use tools/services you feel comfortable with and then master it. 2. Select the services that have good video tutorials and help facility. They can often be found on YouTube.com done by third party practitioners. 3. Don’t over stretch yourself. Your time is valuable. 4. Be patient and do a little but often. 5. Quality is better than quantity if you want to build relationships. 6. Don’t be afraid to get professional support to help get you started. It takes time to build a decent social network using social media but a healthy commitment should prove to give a return on investment and a patient approach will breed confidence before you know it. You will notice your confidence growing when other people start to ask you for advice. It may come as a surprise when it happens and particularly when you know the answer. It is at this time you will really begin to enjoy it. 29
News from the Parish of John Middleton and John Bradbury your Newark & Rainworth. Sherwood Labour District Councillors for Rainworth.
Hi there Rainworth Folk. The District Council is having to consider the new localism Firstly, some sad news. One of our Parish legislation which is supposed to devolve responsibilities and Councillors, Hilda Tagg aged 80years, has died, decisions to the local community. It is still unsure how this following many, many months of ill health. Hilda will affect us all at the moment, but we will keep you had worked for the NHS in nursing all her life. informed. She was a lifelong member of the Labour Party and had very strong opinions on everything! We are experimenting with a District Councillor's surgery to She was a great believer in the power of community and the difference people working and caring for one another could make. accommodate those who cannot manage to get to the Parish In later years, Hilda was a strong voice for the older members of Office during normal opening hours. our community and contributed to a balanced view on the Parish The first surgery will take place on Saturday 18th February Council. We have all benefited from Hilda’s straightforward, no 2012 in the Regent Room on the first floor at the Village Hall, nonsense approach. She will be sadly missed. The OAP party was a great success, as ever, with about 150 of you Kirklington Road from 10.00am to 11.30am. This has fully enjoying a visit from Santa, an excellent meal, bingo, raffle and disabled access entertainment. Many thanks to our vicar, Hazel Robinson, of St. As we said this is experiment at present but we would hope Simon and St Judes, for leading us in grace. to make this a regular, Many of you have made enquiries about the tragic events of Boxing possibly monthly, event Day. It would be wholly inappropriate to pass any comment as this is an ongoing police enquiry. Never the less, our thoughts are with John Bradbury & John all those involved and residents affected by this very sad situation. Middleton Lastly, the Scrap Metal Saga goes on with collections starting as early as 6.30am! Continue to report any incidents to the police as We will work for all of you! John Bradbury & John Operation Metallica is ongoing and it is very important that we get John Middleton and John Bradbury this annoying and sometimes not quite legal activity under control. Middleton Any Parish Councillors available meet informally on Wednesday John Bradbury, 9 St Peters mornings in the Parish office about 10ish and welcome any rive Rainworth, email: [email protected] Tel: 07973 residents to come in for a cuppa. 422839 Linda Tift. Chairman, Rainworth Parish Council John Middleton , 14 St Judes Way Rainworth, email: also your N&S District Councillor, [email protected] [email protected] Tel: 07980 981320 Dawn Jones, Parish Clerk, 01623 490259 [email protected] The Parish Office is open Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri 9am-2pm Next meeting. Thurs 9thFeb, 7pm, Thur 8th Mar 7pm Rainworth Village Hall NEW Adult Beginners Classes Waltz, Quickstep, HELPING THE PRACTICE HELP YOU Sequence Dances, Rock ‘n Roll Dr. Golshetti who has contributed so much to the success of Hillview surgery Friday 9th March 7.15pm will be leaving us at the end of January Sunday 11th March 7.15pm to concentrate more on research At Rainworth Village Hall studies. A great man & a great doctor who will be sorely missed, but we all wish him well in his new venture. Interviews for his replacement will follow shortly & an announcement will be made thereafter. Also, Dr. Also Salsa, Rock ‘n Roll, Foley has now joined us permanently from 3rd January. Ballroom & Latin Thanks to all who have participated in the recent patient survey which is Tuesday 6th March 7pm still ongoing. It is extremely helpful in maintaining & improving good patient care. At Farnsfield The Christmas Tombola was yet again a tremendous success & your Village Hall wonderful participation in raising funds will, as always, go towards providing better patient facilities. We expect to follow up this popular Learn in a Friendly Atmosphere activity with another one at Easter & hope we can rely on your continuing generosity & support. Tel: 01623 794443 As you may be aware, we are a small group that represent all Hillview patients & if you feel you would like to participate, please come along to Private lesson available any meeting to find out more. c/o Dave Ball
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Friends of Tippings Wood
Well we are doing very well with the weather RAINWORTH MINERS WELFARE compared to this time last year. Let’s hope it Great facilities for Weddings continues. It is a very confusing time with some birds birthday parties, anniversaries etc not being motivated to do their annual migration, spring bulbs and flowers trying to make an entrance. Catering and disco available The pond continues to look good and attracts the Concert Room Hire (up to 250 people) from £35 seagulls, ducks and heron. Do feed the birds in your Bouncy castle from £30 garden as food becomes short in the woods and GREAT PRICES - A SUPERB remember they need water too. Currently, we are on CELEBRATION a programme of maintenance and clearing out trees Call: 01623 792495 and vegetation to stimulate new and stronger growth in the surrounding area. Kirklington Road, Rainworth
Not much else to report at the moment other than look out for winter visitors, foxes and deer. Do you have an hour to spare? Out in the fresh air is exhilarating, bit of exercise and enormous amount of Royal British legion Rainworth, Blidworth satisfaction at what you can achieve. Great when the & District Branch bonfire is going on a cold winter’s morning as well! We are always looking for volunteers. If you would Mike Steele, Chairman of Rainworth & Blidworth like to join us for a day please ring mobile number 07950646620 to check when and where we are RBL expressed his extreme gratitude to the going to meet. Sherwood and the advertisers for the
Be our eyes and ears and look after Tippings Wood. donation and said “This will go along way Report criminal damage to the new non-emergency in improving the next poppy appeal later Police number on 101.They may not attend, but it is this year. Thank you” important to record any issues so that further action can be considered. C/O Mike Steel. Chairman. Royal British Friends of Tippings Wood. Legion. Ring: 01623 797975 for more info
Diary Dates 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 (please call club to ensure the class is on) Wed Night 7.15–9.15pm Family bingo. Great cash prizes & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult. Thur pm Irish dancing 3.30-5.30pm Thur Night Darts & Dominoes knockout (names down by 8.45pm please) Fri Night Occasional Sequence Dancing (please ring to check), £1.50. Bingo and Card Bingo as usual (Lounge and Concert Room) Sat Night 8 - 10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffle. Children welcome with an adult. Sun Night Sequence Dancing (Concert Room) £1.50 Admission. Quiz (Lounge Bar) and regular Bingo & Open the Box (both rooms). FANCY A PARTY OR CELEBRATION? —room hire only £35 Members, £70 Non-members—up to 6 hours KIDS PARTIES—Bouncy castle £30, Disco £45 for 2 hours (£70 for both)
At The Venue—Royal British legion—Rainworth, Blidworth & District Branch meet at The Venue every First Thursday of the month —at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome
St Simon and St Judes Church—4th Rainbow Brownies—For five to seven year old girls. Friday 4.45—5.45 pm. New members welcome. Call Pat Holmes on: 01623 795239
Rainworth Methodist Church—3rd Rainworth Brownies at 6m on Fridays. More details please phone:01623 629879
Surestart Children’s Centre, Rainworth water road. Families can contact us on 01623 499900 to confirm details of groups or if they are running during the school holidays. Monday 9.00am-11.15am Lakeview Toddler and Baby Group-open to all (call to confirm ) Wednesday 1.15pm-3.00pm Busy Feet-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) Thursday 1.15pm-3.00pm Toby's Twos Group -suitable for children 24 months+ (Term time only) Friday 9.30am-11.00am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months 11.00am-12noon Jelly Babies-suitable for babies birth-12 months
TO AMEND ANY OF THE ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT EDITOR ON: 01623 795623 OR EMAIL: [email protected]
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The Joseph Whitaker School’s annual dance Competition is always a spectacular event – but this year, the standard was higher than ever. Students (and a few brave members of staff) have spent months choreographing their fantastic routines, putting together unique music mixes and creating stunning costumes.
This year, Chantel Rogers-Banks (Year 7) impressed the judges with our first ever Irish Dancing at the school (photo right), while the ‘Fallen Angels’ performed a death-defying leap off the stage (photo left) which required nerves of steel, as well as wings!
This event has always been as popular with boys as it has with girls, and this year was no exception; the Senior Group winners included several boys from the sixth form performing a terrifying ‘Prison Break’ (photo far right) The finalists from the competition will have the chance to perform again on Monday 6 February and Tuesday 7 February in our Evening of Dance event at the school.
The Joseph Whitaker School hosted the Newark and Sherwood District Partnership Cross Country competition on 19 January – with some fantastic results for the school.
On a bitterly cold day students from local schools put in an amazing effort around the cross -country course to pick up points for their school. The Joseph Whitaker Year 10 and 11 boys triumphed in their category, picking up the most points. Well done to all the runners who braved the cold and represented their school! 32
Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community
Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’ Monday Salsa Class “Salsacise” at 6pm with Ace Salsa. (see full advert page 5). Also Free Pool Tuesday Dominoes Handicap starts 8:30. New players welcome. Wednesday Bingo Night plus ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Thursday Poker Night from 8:00 Friday Live Entertainment, Members Draw and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Diary Dates Saturday Live Entertainment and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Sunday Quiz Night and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games Private Room available for Hire – suitable for Birthdays, Anniversary & Wedding Celebrations and Meetings. Contact 01623 793361 (Kevin) or 0788 7977350 (Dave) for details. Weekly Events SureStart Centre Tues Homestart Group-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) 9.15am-11.15am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months (Term time only) 1.30pm-3.00pm Wed Jelly babies-suitable for babies 0-12 months (call to confirm during the holidays) 1.30pm-2.30pm Child Health Clinic-open to all 2.30pm-3.30pm Thur Family Play Session-open to all (please call to confirm during the holidays) 1.00pm-3.00pm Fri Blidworth Oaks Toddler Group £1.00 per family (Term time only) 9.30am-11.00am Rhyme Time (Term time only) 2.00pm-3.00pm St Andrew’s Mission Hall Tues Bingo with Stephen Fox 2.00 - 3.30pm Tues 1st St Mary’s Brownies (term time only) Tel Kathy Straw 490920 5.30 - 7.00pm Wed Needlecraft Club 6.30 - 8.30 pm
Blidworth Doctor’s Surgery Wed Citizens’ Advice Bureau 9.30am Sherwood Forest Community Church Thu Art Class 2.00pm - 4.00pm Blidworth Methodist Church Thu Teen Drop in Club (11 - 15yrs) (Term time only) 6.00pm - 8.00pm Fri Toddler Church (Term time only) 10.30am - 11.00am Fri Parent Support Group (Term time only) 11.00am - 12.30pm The Drill Hall (New Rd) Mon/Wed Army Cadet Force 7.00 - 9.00pm Belle Vue Playing Field Tues/Thu FC Training (17+ new players welcome) 7.pm This page is yours to update with any local events that are taking place in the coming year. Please contact the Editor to leave your details and information entry.
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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community
Blidworth Parish Council The major challenge facing Blidworth this year is the threat of large scale Blidworth Carpets expansion of housing on both green-belt and conservation area sites. The Parish Council issued a robust reply to the Land Allocation Proposals by Vinyl floors & Window Blinds Newark and Sherwood District Council which can be viewed at http:// A Family Business built on Reputation www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/blidworthpc under events and notices. The Parish Council have firmly backed making Blidworth a sustainable Competitive all year round prices community and allowing natural growth of housing to a cap of 5%. Residents Supply & Fitting and the Parish Council are committed to keeping up pressure on Newark and Quality Products & a Professional Service Sherwood District Council, to re-designate the allocation of housing to Blidworth. A meeting was held on Friday 6th January with Mark Spencer MP who has agreed to help Blidworth to fight for sustainable development. Tel: 01623 490301 Following this meeting a blog creating a community noticeboard has been or visit our shop for individual support & advice. set up for local people to chat, post notice of events, give details of achievements and to contribute to the profile of our village. The blog can be 63—65 Mansfield Rd, Blidworth found at blidworthtogether.blogspot.com. Please do support the campaign, add your comments to the blog and feed back to the Parish Council your views. On this note the Parish Council are reviewing how we get your feedback and views. We are looking at putting comments forms/cards in public venues Blidworth Art around the village to aid easier feedback. Hopefully you will start seeing these around in the library, the leisure centre and other venues very soon. The Parish Council are also looking at Club providing a more accessible web-site. We will post the new address as soon as this is finalised. (Adult Group) Plans for the Diamond Jubilee celebration are beginning to take shape. Please pass any ideas you We are an adult group and we meet at the may have onto us so that we can consider them. Methodist Meeting room, Main Street, Work is already starting on Blidworth in Bloom 2012. We hope to develop the Jubilee and Blidworth at 7.30 - 9.00 pm every Tuesday Olympic themes. Any volunteers would be very welcome. Please contact the Clerk Geoff Stocks, evening. Cost £1.00 including tea and if you would like to help in any way (small or large). biscuits. Fly tipping continues to plague our village. The Parish Council and police are working with private land owners where many of the problems are, to improve the problem. If you see any illegal New members are always welcome - activity of this kind or want to report tipped rubbish please either contact Newark and Sherwood please contact Jean Richards on 0623 district council or the clerk at Blidworth. Potholes have been sprouting like mushrooms. We have reported all those we are aware of. 795403 for further information Please let us know of any dangerous holes we may not have spotted. Lucy Chadwick Chair, Blidworth Parish Council C/O Geoff Stocks, Parish Clerk, Monday 0900 - 1200hrs, Thursday 0900 - 1600hrs, Telephone & Blidworth and Rainworth Fax 01623 490358 Women’s Institute (W.I.)
Meet at the Blidworth The Bards at Blidworth Methodist church hall on the At the time of writing we have just entered 2012 and I hope that it will be a year of Blessings for 1st Thursday of every month All. So much has been said of 2012 that is apocalyptic that there will be many who will be at 7.30. Come and join in our wondering what lies in store for the human race. Things will probably continue as usual - crises small friendly group. will come and go, as will lovely times and the majority of us will be here next year. Call Mary on 01623 799095 Many groups around the world will think in terms of doom, gloom and despondency. Others will for details. It's not all jam and Jerusalem! counterbalance heartily by advising us to dispel anxiety and fear - not an easy thing to do if you are C/O Mary Ledger a natural worrier but an essential thing to work on in order to be happy! I think it is a year when we can look deeply within our own self and feel for what is truly important in our lives. The majority of folk want to feel happy and to share happiness with those we love and care about. Perhaps nothing else really matters! I tend to think of Roger McGough's hilarious poem At Lunchtime in order to dispel negative imagery that we seem to be so bombarded with from the BLIDWORTH & media. The ridiculousness of the content of the poem seems to intend to cause a chuckle in the face of the gloomsters. Good to hear that Roger has been made President of the Poetry Society. RAVENSHEAD Writing poetry can be very therapeutic...a spilling out of anxieties in words..playing with PATIENT meanings...giving meaning to life itself and enabling equilibrium. Seeing the absurd in human REFERENCE behaviour can be a way in to writing the satirical and humorous. 'Laughter is internal jogging', I once heard someone say - it restores balance both within and without. GROUP
When we write and share poetry we share something bigger than ourselves - something that starts For further information from within us and reaches out for some sort of connection in others. I hope that there will be e-mail [email protected] or much sharing this year at Bards. We are proud of our little book (Bards at Blidworth and Beyond Anthology 2011) and hope that there will eventually be another to follow. telephone 797138. Christine Michael http://www.christinemichael.org C/O Gilly Hagen Co-Chair (Blidworth)
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Local News from BLIDWORTH FOCUS the Blidworth Area Community
Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society. Review of Bards at Blidworth and At our last meeting on Tuesday 3rd January we Beyond 2011 Anthology of Poems welcomed our speaker Lily Ann Dawes, whose talk edited by Chris Antcliff covered ‘Odd Laws of Old England’, forgotten laws that could still catch you out! She told us that many (listed on Amazon UK (or email [email protected]) old laws have never been repealed, for example Monthly poetry meetings at Blidworth were the genesis of a Christmas is still officially banned! Members were entertained by this recently published anthology ‘Bards at Blidworth and Beyond’. fascinating and amusing glimpse at our laws past and still present! The Bards’, established in 2009, have their writing augmented by Following this, refreshments were served and members were invited the work of friends from both near and far. While one contributor to view some of the Society’s archive of photographs. Members lives and writes in Rainworth, with his dog as a ‘critical friend’, brought in a variety of artefacts. Bob Bradley showed us some of the another evokes the rugged force of life on the Canadian West mining maps he has donated to the Society, Derick Wilson displayed Coast in his work. paintings of Blidworth he had found recently in a charity shop and The range of voices and genres will appeal to most tastes: some poets are already well established, with their work appearing in Joan Smith showed us a selection of old deeds, maps and auction varied magazines and anthologies. Other contributors are new to posters. the craft, finding inspiration and honing their skills through th Our next meeting will be on Tuesday the 7 of February and will meetings in the local library. Featured verse includes the winners cover ‘Conservation and Wildlife in Laxton’s Medieval Landscape’. of the ‘Bards at Blidworth’ Poetry Competition of 2009, while a Our speaker for the evening will be Stuart Rose, a Laxton farmer, recent retiree has presented a poem in celebration of World Book historian and conservationist who has lived all his life in the village. Day, 2011. We meet at the Blidworth Methodist Hall on Main Street on the first Some writing stems from the intense personal experience. Other Tuesday of every month at 7pm. Our membership continues to grow poets offer a thoughtful response to the natural world: snow falling; the lost music of pewit fields in springtime; reflections on a and new members are always welcome as are any photographs, fledgling fallen from the nest. Links to the locality range from the memorabilia relating to the Blidworth and district community and of warmth and intimacy of a local hostelry to the enchantment of a course, personal memories and stories. wild Friday afternoon in the windswept grandeur of Newstead
Please contact Dale Smallwood, Secretary, Abbey. C/O Connie Ball (Former Head of English at Brunts School) 01623 479978, [email protected] Blidworth fights mass build proposals Blidworth residents are putting up an impressive fight against the mass build proposals on the village’s green belt land and open spaces and in its conservation area. Newark & Sherwood District Council is currently assessing the huge response from Blidworth as part of the feedback on their proposals for land allocation for building across the district. At least 150 residents completed the feedback forms, hundreds more signed a petition and Blidworth Parish Council put forward a comprehensive case against the proposals for Blidworth. The campaign, which has the support of residents, the Save Blidworth Green Belt group, local MP Mark Spencer and the unanimous backing of Blidworth Parish Council is now pursuing ‘Sustainable Village’ status in an effort to cap the number of new builds at 5% representing approximately 60 further new homes in the village over the next twenty years. Jon said: “We now need residents to further lobby their District Councillors to push this proposal through and we plead with Newark & Sherwood District Council Leader Tony Roberts to support Blidworth with this when the decision on the plan is made at the end of March.” C/O: Save Blidworth Village contact is Jon Rea 07957202333
New & Meadow Road Pensioners Association (The Monday Club)
February has arrived and as I write there has been no problems weather wise over the Christmas and new year period. Monday meetings have been taking place as usual at our HQ at Rookwood close community centre. during January we held a party at our HQ to celebrate a milestone birthday for our member Mrs Enid Haggerty, (many happy returns from all of us ) who celebrated her 80th Birthday. Enid seen on attached photo.
Plans are also going ahead to celebrate our 25th anniversary, more on that in the following month, and with that in mind I would like to send on behalf of our members kind regard to all your readers. c/o harry
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Local News from the Ravenshead Community
R BIRCHMORE Ravenshead Based
GARDEN & HARD LANDSCAPING SERVICES Regular maintenance - lawns, hedges, borders etc Hard landscaping - driveways, patios & paving Trees, fencing & garden clearance Snow & Ice clearance - Domestic & Commercial gritting and salting services: driveways, paths, car, retail & industrial parks
St Peter's Gilbert & Sullivan Society are presenting "Utopia Reliable & hardworking Ltd" in the Village Hall, Ravenshead at 7.30 pm each evening For a FREE no-obligation quote from Monday 13th to Saturday 18th February, 2012. Adults call Ricky on 07791 562632 £10.00 Children under 16 - £5.00. Tickets will include a programme and refreshments and can be obtained from Box Office 01623 484091. There will be a Free Prize Draw. If you live in the Ravenshead, During recent years our Society have donated to the following:- Blidworth or surrounding area and Selston Music Festival, The Rainbows Hospice; A drum kit for a Special Needs pupil; St Peter's Church fund for a New Hall; would like to come and spend a day MIND and assistance with tuition fees etc. for up and coming at the Cornwater Club, we offer a local musicians. free taster day. Please contact the Club Manager,
C/O Nona Sheriston, Publicity Officer Max Dakin on 01623 491159.
Inner Wheel Club of Ravenshead RAVENSHEAD SUMMER PLAYSCHEME January Report 2012 we need your help! th Last Friday, January 13 our Overseas The Ravenshead Summer Play scheme is a local charity that provides a Organiser Joy, invited members to her home subsidised play scheme for children between the ages of 8 – 15 during the to help put together 45 Baby Bundles, 81 Joy first two weeks of the summer school holidays and has been offering this Bags and 3 Roy Bags. 13 members went to service for more than 20 years. This year the scheme was a great success the morning session, where Joy provided from the point of view of the children and the activities they were able to coffee and biscuits. Some of the ladies enjoy. However unfortunately due to lack of funds for various reasons, the stayed for lunch and enjoyed a glass of wine play scheme will not be able to run in 2012. with their soup and roll. In the afternoon 16 The Play scheme would like to invite you to offer help and support with ideas members helped and enjoyed a lovely cup of for raising money, attendance at our fundraising events and to help attract tea and cake to round off the day. It gives us new family members to the scheme as a large group of children will no all time to chat and catch up whilst we are longer be eligible to attend next year as they will be over 15. We are also doing our bit to help others in difficult appealing to local businesses to support us through sponsorship, raffle situations. prizes or other resources in kind. All support will be acknowledged and We have had some outside help with knitting publicised through our events, publicity and during the Play scheme itself. and crocheting 20 large blankets. These are The Committee is made up of local volunteers and we offer paid employment sent out to women in Addis Ababa to help to local young people during the two weeks of Play scheme at the keep them warm when they go to the Fistula Ravenshead Leisure Centre. Hospital, after having given birth. There is a two week programme of themed arts and crafts plus a range of We also rolled up 35 kilos of bandages; which other organised activities including baking, football coaching, sports are sent out to Leprosy hospitals. tournaments, mobile climbing wall, pet’s corner, etc. Trips include 10 pin Inner Wheel have a great social time together bowling, Laser quest, canoeing and horse riding. and help many charities here locally, Karen Turner has agreed to take on the role of Chair of the Committee for throughout the UK and some overseas. one year. We do need new committee members to help out please – we Our next meeting is in February, I am looking meet once a month for one hour. Many thanks to those of you that have forward to seeing our District Chairman who supported play scheme during the last year. is coming to join us. We can all have a good old chinwag again! C/O Jackie Hewlett-Davies, 01623 462627 Susie Parry-Williams, Club Correspondent
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Article to say thank you from Nigel Caldicott, Chair of BILSTHORPE TAXIS Farnsfield RBL in relation to LONG & SHORT DISTANCE cheque donation AIRPORT STATIONS “I am really pleased to hear about the donation which will be used to assist with the funding of our proposed community events this Royal Diamond Jubilee Year. At the present time we intend to hold a local event in the village and we are also involved in the planning of a Great Poppy Party at Newark in the Summer. These community events are designed to 01623 870356 raise the profile of the RBL, make the public aware of the services we provide, Obituary: A FOND FAREWELL encourage new members to join our ranks Philip Colledge 1921-2011 and encourage donations to assist us with Members of Farnsfield Bowling Club and the Farnsfield Branch our work. We aim to make the events as of the Royal British Legion joined forces to provide a joint Guard enjoyable as possible for those attending of Honour at the recent funeral of Philip Colledge a long time and the Farnsfield Village Garden Party member of both 0rganisations. The Colledge family were joined by a and our Armed Forces Day Barbeque are capacity congregation at Farnsfield Methodist Church to pay their respects examples of the events which we have to a kind, thoughtful and caring man. Born the 9th of 10 children in New Houghton in 1921 organised that the public support and, Philip moved to Farnsfield at the age of 8 and remained in the village for the rest of his life. more importantly, enjoy. Nottinghamshire Philip was called up to serve in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps during the Second World is regarded as one of the busiest areas for War and saw Service with the 8th Army in North Africa and Italy. He endured some the provision of Welfare assistance for the dangerous and challenging experiences particularly during the Italian Campaign. During his RBL so it is important that we continue to service abroad he entered into a wartime pen pal relationship with Eveline who he do all that we can to help those in need. eventually met in 1945. They became engaged the following year and married in 1949 and Your valuable assistance by publishing went on to have 4 children. He is survived by Eveline and 3 of their children. After being articles and by allowing us to become a demobbed he took up employment at Staythorpe Power Station and cycled to and from his sponsored charity this past year place of work and used his bicycle as a good way of keeping fit. In his spare time he was a demonstrates a keen and successful gardener and also an accomplished bowls player representing commitment to our cause Farnsfield Bowling Club on a number of occasions. The funeral service was followed by which is greatly interment at St Michaels and All Angels Churchyard in Farnsfield. appreciated. Thank you Farnsfield & District Branch meets at Farnsfield Cricket Club at 7.30pm on the First Tuesday very much for your support of each Month and welcomes visitors. C/O Nigel Caldicott
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This year is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Local Church Services Dickens (1812-1870), one of our greatest authors and a firm favourite with many of us. Have you ever thought how we so often use a ‘dash’ between the date someone Blidworth -St Mary's was born and the date they died? That little ‘dash’ is 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9.15am used to represent all the time they spent on earth – in 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9.15am 2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8.00am Dicken’s case 58 years. Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew's Mission I came across this little poem by an anonymous author, Monthly which makes us think seriously about how we spend that Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning St Andrew's Mission 1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St Andrew's Mission little ‘dash’ –
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning Rainworth -St Simon & St Jude … to the end. 1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am 3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am He noted that first came the date of her birth, and spoke of a 2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion 10.30am second with tears, Midweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am But he said that what mattered most of all was the ‘dash’ Monthly: 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 7.00pm between those years. For that ‘dash’ represents all the time that she spent alive on earth, and now only those who loved her know what that little Methodist Church Sunday Services line is worth. Morning Services Evening Services For it matters not, how much we own, the cars, the house, the Blidworth 10:30am Blidworth 6.00pm Rainworth 10:30am Rainworth 6.00pm cash. Farnsfield 10:15am Farnsfield 6.15pm What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our Bilsthorpe 10.30am ‘dash’. Note: Evening services are not every week, please check the notice boards. So think about this long and hard, are there things you’d like to C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister change? For you never know how much time is left (you could be at St George's Catholic Church, Rainworth “dash mid-range”) Sunday Schools If we could just slow down enough to consider, what’s true and Confessions St Patricks Nursery & Primary what’s real, 8.30 am - 8.50 am 01623 478090 And always try to understand the way other people feel. Mass - 9am All Saints And….be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more, and Weddings & Baptisms by Arrangement. Parish Priest: St Patricks, Forest Town, Tel: 01623 622705 www.stpatricksandstgeorge.org love the people in our lives Like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a Sherwood Forest Community Church smile, remembering that this special ‘dash’ might only last a Services November while. Sundays Morning Worship with communion 10.00 am So, when your eulogy is being read, with your life’s actions to The Alpha Course is on Tues eve at 7.30pm.Call 797733 for details. rehash….. Would you be pleased with the things they say about how you spent YOUR ‘dash’? Services at ST PETER'S Church Anon
These follow the general pattern: Sunday: In “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, the ghost of Jacob 8.00 am - Holy Communion (traditional language). 9.30 am - Parish Communion (Common Worship) or occasionally Marley laments what “might” have been different if only he Service of the Word. had spent his ‘dash’ in a less selfish and greedy way. 11.00 am - Morning Worship or Family Communion In the opening verses of John’s gospel, “In the beginning was 6.00 pm - Choral Evensong Prayer (Book of Common Prayer) the Word, (Jesus) and the Word was with God, and the Word alternate Sundays was God. He was with God in the beginning……In him was life, Every Wednesday: 10.30 am - Holy Communion (CW) in the Church Lounge. SUNDAY SERVICES: HC = Holy Communion 8 am, PC = Parish Comm. and that life was the light of men.” We are reminded of what 9.30 am. MW = Morning Worship 11am, FC = Family Comm. 11 am, CE = “can” be if we allow the light and life of Jesus Christ to come Choral Evensong 6 pm. into our lives, and thereby transform the outcome of our own “dash”!
Paul Johnson Pastor – Sherwood Forest Community Church
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