August 2015 We’re all going on a summer holiday Greenwood Community Awards Recognises Volunteers from Warsop and Woodhouse Three individual volunteers from Warsop and Mansfield Woodhouse were recognised with Greenwood Community Awards (Thursday 2nd July) at Rufford Country Park, Ollerton. Greenwood Partnership Board Chair, Councillor John Knight Corinna Brown presented the awards to community groups and individual FO Yeoman Hill Park, Adult Volunteer (Female) volunteers, for outstanding contribution towards improving the environment. He praised volunteers in his welcome speech: “We will Corinna Brown is a volunteer at Yeoman Hill Park and the group says only notice when Friends groups aren’t around that they do such a they could not have done without her in their very busy centenary marvellous job.” year. She was instrumental in obtaining funding for all their activities Nominations had been received from groups and organisations for She submitted successful bids to Veolia, Boots, Greenwood environmental work carried out over the last year working towards Community Forest, Notts County Council, Comic Relief, The Jones the creation of Greenwood, Nottinghamshire’s Community Forest. Trust, Mansfield Building Society and Mansfield District Council. One Hundred and thirty guests enjoyed a review of achievements Once the funds were in place, she worked tirelessly to make all Nottinghamshire County Councillor John Knight, Greenwood by volunteers and organisations presented by Friends of Brinsley of these activities successful by contacting schools, company Partnership Chair and Corinna Brown, Friends of Yeoman Hill Park Headstock’s Colin Barson, Chair of the Friends of Greenwood representatives and service providers to garner support. She also Community Forum. liaised with a history student who was putting together a historical exhibition and an artist who is creating a public sculpture. Twelve awards were presented on the night to volunteers from all areas of Greenwood and included awards for individuals and teams All of these activities have enhanced the park, some in lasting ways of all ages and abilities who take part in conservation tasks or work others in less tangible ways but all have inspired even more people behind the scenes. and community groups to use Yeoman Hill Park. It was certainly a remarkable and memorable centenary year. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of an engraved spade to Friends of Greenwood Community Forum Chair, Colin Barson, who has presented a review of achievements every year Steve Horne since 2005. Colin will step down as Chair of the Forum this August. Warsop Footpaths Group, Adult Volunteer (Male) He said: “I have been involved for fifteen years and have relished As volunteers go they don’t come better than Steve Horne. If he every one of those years. Being the Chair of such a worthwhile and isn’t planning the next Friends of Thynghowe event or out pulling valued group has been a pleasure and a delight”. balsam, he is installing waymarkers or clearing vegetation with the He added: “Tonight has been another successful and enjoyable Warsop footpaths group. Steve is a key member of the Friends of evening and I will leave with a spring in my step after hearing about Thynghowe. He doesn’t hold a formal position but the treasurer, some inspirational stories. Congratulations to every one of the secretary and chairman would all struggle if Steve wasn’t there to award winners, it’s always very pleasant to know that you are valued lend a hand. His enthusiasm for archaeology and local history shine by your peers and that your efforts have been recognised.” through whenever talking to people about Sherwood. He gives talks, leads walks and more. He attends events to display the work of the groups he is involved with, recruit members and help enhance Greenwood Award people’s understanding of their environment. Steve’s computer skills enable him to manage the Friends of Thynghowe website, emails, Facebook, collate information about Winners of Warsop and events, fill in funding bids and keep track of accounts. His map wizardry is amazing. Mansfield Woodhouse This year, he has helped remove rhododendron from Thynghowe, a rotten job made easier by his enthusiasm for completing the Liam Skillen task. Steve has destroyed the population of Himalayan Balsam at Friends of Hornby Plantation, Young Volunteer Award Shirebrook Wood. In 2013, Steve and his team removed 17,000 Steve Horne, Warsop Footpaths Group and Amy Chandler, plants on the river Meden. Forestry Commission The Friends have asked us to say thank you for the breath of fresh air that is their youngest volunteer. Liam Skillen is 16 years old. He took over the role of secretary at short notice in 2014. He has discharged Table of winners: his duties with commitment and expertise, arranging meetings, Greenwood Awards winners 2015 Group Award District producing agendas and producing well presented, clear and concise minutes. The quality of his work and the way he communicates at Ray Basford Walk & Talk Walking For Health (Male) Broxtowe meetings is most impressive. Margaret Sutcliffe Friends of Colliers Wood Events Volunteer Broxtowe His whole family have been involved with the Friends of Hornby Chris Allin and Paul Naylor Newstead & Annesley Country Park Team Effort Gedling Plantation since 2009, joining initially to take part in conservation Corinna Brown Friends of Yeoman Hill Park Adult Volunteer (female) Mansfield tasks and also contributing to community events. With his sister, Mark Etches Maun Conservation Group Behind the scenes volunteer Mansfield Kate they have given the group a ‘modern’ approach to publicity by Sheelagh Holland Instep Walking For Health (Female) Mansfield bringing them into the social media world of Facebook. Copy deadline for the Steve Horne Friends of Thynghowe The results of this were seen last April when the first Xplorer event August 2015 issue is: was organised in Hornby Plantation. There was an excellent turnout & Warsop Footpaths Group PLEASEAdult Volunteer (male) NOTEMansfield undoubtedly due to improved and innovative publicity! Liam Skillen FO Hornby Plantation MondayYoung volunteer 6th July Mansfield2015 He is an excellent example of the benefits of young people being Sherwood Foragers Sherwood Foragers PleaseWalking email For Health your Group advertising Newark or editorials & Sherwood to involved with a Friends group; he has brought new ideas and Dawn Meakin North Notts College TaniaEducation Barlow Award at the new emailNewark address & Sherwood/Bassetlaw below: enthusiasm, breathing new life into the group and The Friends say North Notts College he is an inspiration to them all. Land Based Students Rufford Country Park [email protected] Volunter Team Newark & Sherwood/Bassetlaw Leen Valley or for further information telephone Tania on: 01623 846011 Copy deadline for the Conservation Volunteers Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers Biodiversity Award Nottinghamshire PLEASE NOTE September 2015 issue is: Also nominated and receiving certificates Monday 3rd August 2015 Kate Allen Friends of Kings mill Reservoir Adult Volunteer Ashfield Please email your advertising or editorials to Brierley Forest Visitor Centre Brierley Forest Park Trust Team Effort Ashfield Tania Barlow at the new email address below: Derek & Janet Hunter and Sandra Watkinson Friends of Moor Pond Wood Team Effort Gedling [email protected] Bestwood Thursday or for further information telephone Tania on: 01623 846011 Conservation Task Group Bestwood Country Park Team Effort Gedling Page 2 August 2015 GARDENING MONTHLY... Every Thursday 8am - 2pm Editor’s Letter Back from a relaxing week on a Rhine cruise with my mum, we had an amazing time on board Serenade II the service was fantastic, the staff just couldn’t do enough and the food was delicious starting with a buffet breakfast, 4 course lunch, afternoon tea, 4 course dinner and late night snacks, needless to say I need to start my diet like NOW!!!! The weather was sunny everyday with General tasks and temperatures soaring to 40+ degrees. Back to earth with a bump, the carnival is over and from what I heard it was a fantastic day, shame I garden maintenance missed it! Don’t think I’ll get away with it next year! Your Local Market Not much to report about the town centre, except The most important thing this month is to enjoy your offering high quality produce that another business has closed, Rooftop lettings garden; heady scents, glorious colours, an abundance of at affordable prices have moved to Mansfield Woodhouse. fruits and vegetables and hopefully more sunshine. What Come along and grab yourself a bargain!! Editor, Tania Barlow could be more enjoyable and satisfying than surveying [email protected] the results of your hard work throughout the year? Promote Your Business Watering Remember to water and feed your plants regularly, especially those in hanging R&S Lawnmowers by Advertising in baskets, pots or containers as well as climbers and roses growing against a sunny wall. Service and Repairs Many a plant will not recover from a drought, so water regularly and do not resort to FREE collection and prompt attention feast and famine. arsop Water hydrangeas with hydrangea colourant for true blue hydrangeas next year. & District News Tel: 01623 842419 W If possible, set up an automatic watering system for your vegetable plot, borders and The best way to reach local people and even containers. They are worth their weight in gold and can work on a sensor system promote your business is to advertise locally. that detects how dry the soil is. Once you have one you will wonder why you did Warsop & District News is one of the largest not install one years ago. Going on holiday will no longer involve wondering if your free local publications in the area. precious plants will survive a dry spell or paying someone else to hold a hose! Cuckney 6,000 papers are printed If it stays warm and dry, water saving strategies include using bathwater and washing and distributed every month.