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The SherwoodMonthly Community Newsletter

www.sherwoodcommunitynewsletter.co.uk The Editor. Tel: 07757 115 027 Email: marathon.media@ntlworld.com

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Hello from The Sherwood Newsletter Hello from The Sherwood Newsletter Hello from The Sherwood Newsletter Editor: Andy Jones a local resident Editor: Andy Jones a local resident Editor: Andy Jones a local resident

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Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:

Introductions & Invitation to Get Involved 2

News and Information 3-4

Our Young and Our Future 5

Looking Good Feeling Great 6

Caring in our Community 7

House and Home 8-9

More House and Home 12-13

What’s On Sponsored Section 10-11

Marathon Media; Building Local Businesses 14-16

The Rainworth Reporter 17-18

The Blidworth Focus 19-20

The Village Voices 21

Strengthening Communities 22

More Local News 23

DEADLINES for LOCAL NEWS and FEEDBACK contributions to The Sherwood NewsletterThank you to those who keep emailing regarding local news, events and feedback. Please address to the Editor; email: marathon.media@ntlworld.com Postal address available on request. Deadline for news articles for the next edition is Friday 13th of Sept. Please keep sending information so we can keep the newsletter ‘hot and fresh’ Advert requests and payments by Friday 13th of Sept. Any feedback or news must be supported by name & address, that can be withheld on request. Contact: Andy, Editor: 07757 115 027.

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Welcome to the Sizzling August edition of the Sherwood Newsletter. What a month in July - no need to go outside the UK for a holiday, just pull out the BBQ, sun lounger and parasol and read the Sherwood with a cool glass of something - lovely!

Our Editor in Chief - Diane went to the Farnsfi eld BBQ for the RBL and found them all reading the Sherwood - A camera appeared and the photo on the front page shows them “loving the Sherwood” (Diane is not wearing the cammo gear!). Anyone who would like to volunteer their group to go on the front page - let us know and we will be over with the camera.

Pick up your bow and arrows and head over to the Robin Hood festival in sherwood Forest - it’s a great annual family event from the 5th to the 12th of August. Enjoy this issue and tell your friends how good it is - or if not pleased tell us!

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Foundation Trust, was one of those hospitals singled out for comment. I am sure you will recall the stories of failings by King’s Mill Hospital. For example, it has now well-known that between 2004 and 2010, there was confusion for dozens of women about whether they had the right test results, and therefore the right treatment as well. There are two things that need to be said about this report, and the failures at King’s Mill. First, the reason these failures were allowed to go on for so long was because information was suppressed. Whistle-blowers throughout the NHS were not supported for exposing failures but were effectively told to shut up. Secondly, managerial failings meant problems were not solved. Rather than prioritise patient care, managers focused on ticking boxes. This is not just a problem for patients: clinical staff – the doctors and nurses who do excellent work every day – are often frustrated too. They are rightly focused on patient care, but they are regularly forced to spend too much time dealing with bureaucracy. In both cases though, there is some cause for hope. King’s Mill, as well as Newark Hospital in the Sherwood Forest NHS Foundation Trust, was already improving its standards before the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, put them on special measures last Tuesday.

We can’t be complacent. When Professor Keogh’s team arrived at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, one of the most signifi cant problems they discovered was a backlog of complaints. Complaints to hospitals are the most effective way to fi nd problems and to solve them. We need to move on from a culture of secrecy and cover-up to a culture of constant public oversight. It is vital that, at those times when we need the NHS most, we are confi dent that the treatment we receive is of the highest quality, and that the level of care is delivered with the compassion and care we would expect. For more info or to arrange an interview with Mark, contact: James E Sharpe, offi ce: 0115 968 1186,Email: james.sharpe@parliament.uk

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Sherwood News and Information

Police Commissioner praises high-level work to tackle business crime but warns more is needed

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping has held talks with business leaders to discuss the county’s strategy for dealing with business crime.

Speaking to business leaders at Mansfi eld 2020’s breakfast meeting today (July 27), Commissioner Tipping said Nottinghamshire Police is at the forefront of efforts to reduce business-related crime and its impact on the local economy and is represented in a range of national arenas. This includes the role of Deputy Chief Constable Sue Fish as Business Crime lead at the Association of Chief Police Offi cers, and Inspector Richard Stones as director of the National Business Crime Forum which has its data sharing hub at Ashfi eld School. Commissioner Tipping told retailers that business crime is not exclusive to any one county or police

force area and as such should be recorded under a single defi nition, something which is expected to happen very shortly in Nottinghamshire.“We can’t fi ght business crime unless we know the true scale of the problem so we’re asking all police forces to tag business crime on their crime recording systems so that we can accurately measure offending patterns,” he said. “We’re also asking retailers in Mansfi eld and beyond to become more involved in local crime partnerships to share their experiences and identify possible solutions but understandably they want to see value from their membership and results.

“We all know the challenges that Mansfi eld has faced and the task in front of us. Businesses know that investment and growth takes place in a safe and secure landscape. I’m pleased that Nottinghamshire Police is seen as leaders in this fi eld but I know there is still much to do.”

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Our Young and Our Future1st Rainworth and Blidworth Scout GroupOpen to Boys and GirlsMeet at St Andrews Mission Hall The Crescent BlidworthMeeting TimesBeavers age 6-8 Mondays 5-30 6-30Cubs age 8-10and a half Mondays 6-45 8pmScouts age 10 and a half – 14 Wednesday 7-15 9-15Sections meet in school term time only.For more details contact: Telephone 0115 9523617 Fax 0115 9523724 E-mail office3@nottinghamshire-scouts.comMon, Tue, Thur & Fri 9.30am–5.00pm Wed 9.30am–2.30pmRegistered Charity 522441

Children’s Book Review: How to Babysit a GrandadBy Jean ReaganWhen your grandad rings the doorbell, it’s babysitting time! This is a hilarious and accessible picture book about a child spending time with his grandad. Written in a how-to style, the narrator gives important tips for ‘babysitting’ a grandad, including what to eat for snack (anything dipped in ketchup, ice cream topped with cookies, cookies topped with ice cream), what to do on a walk (find lizards and dandelion puffs, be on the lookout for puddles and sprinklers), and how to play with a grandad (build a pirate cave, put on a scary play).isbn: 978-1444915884Amazon approx: £10.79

Mansfield Triathlon Club Hughes Conquers Ironman Nice

Mansfield triathlete Sally Hughes (photo) took 8th in category at the punishing Ironman Nice long distance triathlon. The Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile open water swim and 112.5 mile bike stage through the mountains of the Cote D’Azur followed immediately by a 26.4 mile run. The final run took place along the famous Promenade des Anglais where cold water showers had been installed to cool the runners in the extreme Mediterranean heat. Sally completed the course in just 11 hours, 18 minutes and 15 seconds to join the growing ranks of Mansfield Triathlon Club’s ironman distance competitors.More locally, seven club members were involved in the Nottingham Outlaw half ironman distance. The 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike stage and 13.1 mile run were based at Holme Pierrpont with the bike route striking out into the Nottinghamshire countryside to take in Southwell and East Bridgford and Car Colston. Highest placed for Mansfield was Lorraine Garvey who was placed 8th in category finishing in 5 hours, 51 minutes and 10 seconds. First for the men, taking 11th in category was Ian Conn in 4:48:04.Continuing the theme of extreme sports Chris Holmes took first overall in the Balanced Performance multi-events series of races held at Colwick Park. The series consists of 400m swim, 1500m swim and Aquathlon (750m swim and 5k run) held in quick succession. Chris took first place in both the 400m and 1500m swim and finished in fourth place in the aquathlon, taking just 59:22 for all three events and establishing a new event record in the process having posted the fastest swim times in all three events.

Activities to entertain the kids (and adults!) all summerInformation about hundreds of leisure, cultural and fun activities to keep kids entertained throughout the school holidays is now available in the summer What's On Guide.Mansfield District Council, Mansfield District Leisure Trust, Mansfield BID and Four Seasons Shopping Centre are putting on a whole range of FREE and low cost events and activities to keep the whole family entertained over the summer holidays.The Guide includes information about activities in Mansfield Town Centre (including a beach), workshops at Mansfield Museum, as well as multi sports activities and arts and crafts activities.The summer of fun begins now and activities will be running across the District until 3 September.The Guide can be downloaded from www.mansfield.gov.uk/whatson It is also being handed out to local schools, leisure centres and community centres. It gives details of the

full schedule of events and activities including dates, times and locations. Cllr Roger Sutcliffe, Deputy Mayor, said: "This summer is jam packed with fun events and activities to keep all ages entertained and I hope that everyone will enjoy and make the most of the activities on offer."

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Mansfi eld Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors McGregors Corporate are to support Jigsaw Support Scheme for a second year running and have pledged to raise £3,000.Jigsaw Support Scheme is a registered charity which provides a range of social care projects that enhance independence and can vastly improve people's quality of life. Commenting Chris Holder said, “Jigsaw step in to provide help and support to those who often fall out of the mainstream routes for care support. In cases of fi nancial abuse they are able to offer support for the victim which may include helping them with being re-housed away from the abuser, help to set up new banking facilities and, when required, assistance to help victims become better educated on how to budget and manage their own fi nancial affairs.”Last year, Director Chris Holder ran the Ikano Robin Hood Jigsaw’s Fundraising Manager Ginny Cullen added, “I have developed a great relationship with McGregors Corporate. I am really pleased they have recognised the good work Jigsaw does in the community and we’ve been delighted to support Chris in his fund raising efforts.

Newsletter Collection PointsWhilst 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 locations below.

However, if you do not receive a copy you can collect one at the following:-

Rainworth: The Venue, The Library, Rainworth Miners Welfare, Rainworth Village Hall, Local Churches and Libraries, The Nisa Southwell Rd, The Londis, Preston rdSt John & St Judes Church, Local Doctors & Dentist.

Blidworth: The Miners Welfare, Community Centre, The Library Rookwood Community Centre, The Post Offi ce, BJ BakeryBilsthorpe: Miners Welfare & Village Hall. Edwinstowe & Ravenshead Library

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Food-banks - You can helpYou can help support the valuable work of local foodbanks by donating tinned or packet food as well as by fi nancial support. If you need help yourself you can fi nd more information out from the Trussell Trust website http://www.trusselltrust.org/

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WARNINGBogus builders on

the Steal!Elderly Residents are being warned there is a dodgy builder stealing from properties in the Sherwood AreaThe culprit is driving a blue transit type van with 2 letters on the side and the word “Builder”. If you are asked “do you want some work done” then if you suspect this is the person, politely refuse and take down the Van reg and call your local police on 101 to report your suspicions.

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Reluctant Gardener: AugustWell, summer is now in full swing and hopefully you will fi nd some time to enjoy your garden. If your lavender has fi nished fl owering, it can now be cut back and kept in check, this will encourage it to grow new shoots, use a hedge trimmer or shears for the job. Take any cuttings you want before trimming. You can also take cuttings this month of shrubs and herbs and tender perennials such as sage, rosemary, curry plant, hyssop, and rue.

Continue to dead head roses and cut off any suckers which appear, rambling roses can be cut back once they have fi nished fl owering.

Be careful mowing the lawn if the grass is browned and stressed – you may end up killing it altogether. Try and water, but be mindful of leaving the sprinkler on and don’t water in the midday sun – do it early morning or in the evening.

Now is the time to trim your wisteria, shorten all long shoots, which are growing out from the main branches by cutting back to fi ve or six leaves. Unwanted growth on wisteria can be removed to keep the climber under control.

Keep watering your hanging baskets and tubs as they can dry out very quickly in warm weather.

August is the latest you can sow beetroot for an autumn harvest and if you have planted vegetable such as courgettes now is the time to harvest them, use a sharp knife to cut off at the stem and harvest when about 4ins long.

Strawberries have fi nished, but Rhubarb, blackberries and other fruits are ripening and will be ready for a summer pudding.

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What’s On Aug/SeptAugust - 7th SeptemberCREEPY HOUSE - summer reading challenge - read 6 books and get stickers leading to a medal. Open to children 4 to 11 years in libraries across Nottinghamshirewww.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/librariesCounty Youth ArtsThe Old Library, Mansfi eldEvents and activities for young people aged 13-19 yearsSunbrella Festival August 10-4pm Weekdays, FREEYoung Falconers ClubRufford Abbey country park10am til noon Sundays (Charge applies) Children 8+ can handle and learn about birds of prey from owls to hawks. Professional falconerinfo@hawksofsteele.co.uk07709 312 881Saturday 3 August

11am – 3pm: RSPB at Sherwood

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Robin Hood Festival: FREE Admission (cars £5)

A host of merriment including archery, jousting and jesting throughout the week. Good family fun.

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Tuesday 6 August – Sunday 8 September

10.30 am – 5pm Tuesday to Sunday

David Measures Exhibition

Rufford Abbey Country Park FREE

David Measures was the fi rst to paint live butterfl ies and fl ight and was inspired by the natural world

Saturday 24 – Monday 26 August

11am – 4pm Knights in The Forest

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Step back in time to visit the camp of the medieval Knight Hospitalers. Watch demonstrations of chain mail making, basket

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Experience the sights, sounds, emotions and humour of wartime Britain; swing dancing, wartime cooking, military drill demonstrations, harvesting by Land Army girls and heavy horses, junior boot camp and a hilarious puppet show.

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Local Walking GroupNewark & Sherwood D.C. Walk for Life Gov. Initiative Why not come join our group in this great FREE and fun initiative in the Blidworth area, but welcome to all

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Book Review: Bones of the Lostby Kathy Reich

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The judges were given a whistle-stop tour of the District's parks and open spaces, including Mansfi eld's Green Flag award winning Titchfi eld and Carr Bank Parks, as well as the many and varied fl oral displays in the town centre. The judges were also taken to Asquith Primary School where pupils led them around numerous planting projects on the school grounds.

The judges were given a special In Bloom Portfolio which detailed a large variety of activities that have taken place over the past year thanks to the friends of the parks, community groups and local nature reserves.

The judges also assessed nature conservation,

sustainability, permanent planting and cleanliness of the District.

Portfolio Holder for the Environment Mansfi eld faces competition from Northampton in the cities category. The results will be announced at a ceremony in Skegness in September. Winners from the East Midlands in Bloom competition may then compete for the Britain in Bloom title.

Last year, Mansfi eld was awarded silver in the small cities category.

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Free family law clinics in Southwell from Tallents SolicitorsOn Tuesday evenings from July, Tallents Solicitors will be running free, drop-in family law clinics at their Southwell offi ce from 5-7pm. Family lawyer, Andrew Stout commented:

“We believe it is often very diffi cult for some people to attend appointments during offi ce working hours and we want to offer a more fl exible arrangement to our potential clients by opening a free drop-in family law clinic on Tuesday evenings in Southwell.

“We hope this will allow people with family law issues who work, or are otherwise occupied, during the day to come and see us for clear, unbiased family law advice.”

FREE FAMILY LAW ADVICE FOR ALL

The clinic will be staffed by two experienced

Assistant Solicitors from Tallents’ Family Department – Lisa Turner and Alex Kolak. Both have extensive experience in dealing with a full range of family law issues that arise upon separation such as divorce, fi nances, children issues, and issues that affect co-habiting couples.

Andrew continues:

“At Tallents, we have always offered a free 30-minute family law consultation at each of our offi ces and we hope that our free Southwell drop-in evening clinic will allow people, who are unable to make appointments during offi ce hours, to access the family law advice they need at a time convenient to them.”

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August 2013 FSB - The next meeting of Mansfi eld and Ashfi eld Branch will be on Monday 12th August6.30pm to 8.30pmVenue: The Manor Hotel, Windmill La, Mansfi eld, NG18 2AL,M2020 Business BreakfastThursday 26th SeptemberTime: 7.15 – 9 am.Venue: The Civic Centre, Chesterfi eld Rd, Mansfi eld NG19 7BH.To book: www.mansfi eld2020.comLadies at lunch IWBThursday 22nd August 10am to 3pmOakham Suite, (Masonic Hall). Nottingham Road, Mansfi eld NG18 4AEPremier Plus Members £11.50 Premier Members £13.00 Note: FREE ParkingTuesday Networking 6th August 2013 @ 7.30am The Toby Carvery, The Watermill, Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfi eld, Notts, NG17 4NEContact Sford@coreifa.co.uk

August 2013

Diary Dates for Business Events

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Rainworth Miners Welfare Diary DatesMon: 7.45–10.30pm Sequence Dancing £1.50 Admission, bingo, card bingo & ‘Open the Box’ (lounge & concert room)Tues: 7.30-11pm ‘Blitz’ modern jive lessons & dance to follow £7.00 admission (please call club to ensure the class is on)Wed: 7.15–9.15pm Family bingo. Great cash prizes & Raffl e. Children welcome with an adult. Thur: 3.30 - 5.30pm Irish dancingThur: 8.45pm Darts & Dominoes knockout (names by 8.45pm)Fri: Occasional Sequence Dancing (please check), £1.50. Bingo and Card Bingo as usual (Lounge and Concert Room)Friday nights for - ’Artistes in the Lounge’Sat: 8 - 10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffl e. Children with adult.Sun: 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 hoursKIDS PARTIES—Bouncy castle £30, Disco £45 for 2 hours (£70 for both)

The VenueRoyal 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 ChurchFri: 4.45-5.45pm 4th Rainbow Brownies—For 5-7 year old girls. New members welcome. Call Pat Holmes on: 01623 795239Art Group 1.45 – 3.30 pm £1.50 inc refreshments. Painting or drawing – any skill level. All welcome

Rainworth Methodist ChurchFri: 6pm 3rd Rainworth Brownies. Details phone: 01623 629879

Surestart Children’s Centre, Rainworth water road. Families can contact us on 01623 499900 to confi rm details of groups or if they are running during the school holidays.Mon: 9 -11.15am Lakeview Toddler & Baby Group - open to all (call to confi rm )Wed: 1.15-3.00pm Busy Feet-open to all (please call to confi rm during the holidays)Thur: 1.15-3.00pm Toby's Twos Group -suitable for children 24 months+ (Term time only)Fri: 9.30-11am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months, 11am-12pm Jelly Babies-suitable for birth-12 monthsTo amend any of the above details or add new ones contact the editor: 01623 795623 or via dianecarter@marathon-media.co.uk

Diary Dates for Rainworth

Special Event in 2013/2014?Function Rooms FREE Hire

Friends of Tippings - Wood Volunteers Urgently Needed !!!

Thankfully a ‘Hit Squad’ from the Greenwood Team have had a day strimming the footpaths and around the benches. Also some much needed maintenance has been done as well. However, with large areas of the site being very overgrown it appears to have attracted deer with a number of sightings and more regular sightings of the fox family. A big ‘Thank you’ to several volunteers who have come forward. We are now looking at how to proceed with reforming the group and will contact you. But we still need more volunteers, even if it is just a couple of hours now and then. When Autumn arrives we will be chopping back and lighting the bonfi re. And who doesn’t like a bonfi re? Dog walkers and other users are doing a grand job collecting litter. All of this helps keep the site tidy. Would you like to be a ‘Friend of Tipping Wood’ ? Do you have an hour or two once a week to help maintain the site? Tippings Wood belongs to the community. Let’s do our best to keep this valuable asset for our community. If you can help please ring 07950 646620 or email tifty2@msn.com

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If anyone would like to know more about the Royal British Legion or any of the items mentioned above please contact Jim Filby: Mob:07768 742111 or email jim@fi lby.info.

For Rainworth District Council news Please see the Blog at http://nsdcrainworth.blogspot.com or contact Cllr. John Bradbury (9 St Peters Drive – tel 07973 422839) or Cllr. John Middleton (14 St Judes Way – tel 07980 981320)”

Rainworth Parish Council Chairman - Mark Buttery. Vice Chair - Linda Tift Painting of the railings has been delayed due to the wet weather but will be completed over the summer months.

Roadworks are fi nished on South Avenue but further roadworks are scheduled several weeks on Kirklington Road from Cross Drive towards the ‘Sherwood’.

NCC continues to keep up with its grass verge cutting schedule.

The Parish Council maintains open spaces it is responsible for and will continue to carry out interim cuts to grass verges but can only do in 30mph zones.

OAP Xmas party has been scheduled for Wednesday 4th. December, 2013

Continue to report potholes and streetlights either directly to the Highways Department at NCC on 0300 500 8080 or to the Parish offi ce.

Councillors are in and out of the Parish Offi ce daily and always happy to assist with any problems, as is our Parish Clerk, Dawn Jones who can be contacted on: 01623 490259 or rainworthpc@ntlbusiness.com.

Rainworth Parish Council, Rainworth Village Hall, Kirklington Road, Rainworth. NG21 0JZ

Offi ce hours. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-2pm

Hill View Surgery – Rainworth

Call 01623 550105 for further information or email ppghillview@virginmedia.com

Commemorative Visit to - Foncquevilliers1st July 1916 was the fi rst day of the Battle of the Somme, and a day which proved to be the worst in the history of the British Army, when 60,000 casualties were recorded on that day alone. Many were men of the Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment) and, in particular the 1/7th Battalion, known as the Robin Hood Rifl es. This unit was involved in a diversionary attack at Gommecourt; of the 627 that went ’over the top’ only 90 returned.

For many, their last resting place is the Commonwealth War Graves cemetery in the tiny French village of Foncquevillers, just 2 kms from Gommecourt and about 20 kms south-west of Arras. For the last 30 years, representatives of Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force, the last unit ever to wear the Robin Hoods cap badge, have been visiting the village for a commemorative service in the cemetery on that day. Over those years, the size of the visiting party has dwindled from a coachful to just four senior offi cers. However, for the last three years, the party has again been swelled by the presence of the newly formed Robin Hood Cadet Band, which has been so successful that they have been invited to play for the next fi ve years at the famous dusk ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

This year’s party again included the usual stalwarts of Colonel Roger Merryweather, TD DL of Southwell, Lieutenant Colonel Trevor Wilds from Farnsfi eld and Colonel Peter Walker and Captain Eon Booth from Ravenshead. Colonels Merryweather and Walker are former Commandants of the Nottinghamshire Army Cadet Force and Lt Colonel Wilds is a former Deputy Commandant. An invitation has been extended to the French villagers to attend a service at Southwell Minster next year to commemorate the start of the First World War. c/o Trevor Wilds

BLIDWORTH & RAVENSHEAD PPGWe are a small group of patients who represent patients registered at the GP Practice at Blidworth & Ravenshead. All patients are welcome to attend our meetings to learn more about the PPG’s role, and how important patients contributions are to GPs’ in helping them understand the needs of patients in respect of healthcare locally. Following changes brought about with the new Health Bill, patients have a greater say about their healthcare. To reinforce this for our patients, members of the PPG have a vital role to play in informing and developing the effectiveness of the Newark & Sherwood Clinical Commissioning Group in providing an adequate service for patients. Gilly Hagen our Chair is a volunteer Patient Leader for the area. Being involved ensures patients can learn more about The Practice and what is happening locally and in the Newark & Sherwood Area via the – www.blidworthandravensheadsurgery.co.uk - or fi nding out about local events etc via our noticeboards at the surgeries.

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Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’Monday: Salsa Class “Salsacise” at 6pm with Ace Salsa. (see full advert page 5). Also Free PoolTuesday: Dominoes Handicap starts 8:30. New players welcome.Wednesday: Bingo Night plus ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card GamesThursday: Poker Night from 8:00Friday: Live Entertainment, Members Draw and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card GamesSaturday: Live Entertainment and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card GamesSunday: Quiz Night and ‘Sticky Thirteen’ Card Games

Private Room available for HireFor Birthdays, Meetings, Anniversary & Wedding Celebrations

Contact 01623 793361 (Kevin) or 0788 7977350 (Dave)Weekly Events

SureStart Centre Tues: 9.15-11.15am Homestart Group-open to all (please confirm during holidays) Tues: 1.30-3pm Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months (Term time)Wed: 1.30-2.30pm Jelly babies -for babies 0-12 months (confirm during the holidays)Tues: 2.30-3.30pm Child Health Clinic-open to all Thur: 1-3pm Family Play Session-open to all (please confirm during holidays)Fri: 9.30-11am Blidworth Oaks Toddler Group £1.00 per family (Term time) Fri: 2-3pm Rhyme Time (Term time only)

St Andrew’s Mission HallTues: 2-3.30pm Bingo with Stephen Fox Tues: 5.30-7pm 1st St Mary’s Brownies (term time) Tel Kathy Straw 490920

Wed: 6.30-8.30pm Needlecraft ClubBlidworth Doctor’s Surgery

Wed: 9.30am Citizens’ Advice BureauSherwood Forest Community Church

Thu: 2-4pm Art Class Blidworth Methodist Church

Thu: 6-8pm Teen Drop in Club (11 - 15yrs) (Term time only) Fri: 10.30-11am Toddler Church (Term time only)Fri: 11-12.30pm Parent Support Group (Term time only)

The Drill Hall (New Rd)Mon/Wed: 7-9pm Army Cadet Force

Belle Vue Playing FieldTues/Thu: 7pm FC Training (17+ new players welcome)To amend any of the above details or add new ones contact the editor: 01623 795623 or via dianecarter@marathon-media.co.uk

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Blidworth Reading GroupMeet at 4-00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Blidworth library to discuss our chosen book of the month.

Blidworth & Rainworth Women’s Institute (W.I.) Meet at the Blidworth Methodist church hall on the 1st Thursday of every month at 7.30. Call Mary on 01623 799095 for details.

Blidworth Art Club (Adult Group)Adult group, meets at the Methodist Meeting room, Main Street, Blidworth at 7.30 - 9.00 pm every Tuesday evening. Cost £1.00 contact Jean Richards on 0623 795403 for further information

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Bards at BlidworthWriting poetry should involve, what has often been referred to, as a dip into the unconscious and a shoring up in appropriate words, that which we wish to express. I have often heard poets say of their work - ‘I don’t know where that came from but it just came into my conscious mind’. Linking left brain with right is involved in the process. This is something we have discussed at Bards at Blidworth along with the awareness that we can all create poetry in different ways. Reading a poem on the page is quite a different experience from hearing a poem read by its author. A remarkable poet in the group is George Wilcockson, who lost both his hearing and his sight some time ago. He creates his poems in his mind, learns them off by heart and then recites them to his audience and stores them all in his head. He, and his own little production team, have recently produced a beautiful little pamphlet book The Silent Wolf and many congratulations to George, and his team for doing so.

Poetry is a great healer but a nice cup of tea and a biscuit and a chat with a good friend can work a few miracles too!Christine Michael, http:www.thynkspublications.co.uk

Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage SocietyOur July meeting had Gordon Asher talk about his days as a surveyor and rent collector. A dry subject but in fact hilarious and enjoyed by all.Chairman, John Smallwood reported on behalf of ‘Friends of Blidworth Windmill’ regarding its preservation. Afterwards Alan Higgins continued his presentation of Commemorative Stones, this month it was the Joseph Whittaker Memorial stone and the memorial erected by Mr Whitaker for the Egyptian Nightjar that was shot in Thieves Wood. It happened to be the fi rst one ever to be seen in the UK and at the time, only the second Europe!For our next meeting our speaker will be Victoria Preece, talking about the children of Southwell

Workhouse and Alan Higgins will continue his presentations of local interest.Meeting in August starts 7 pm. We meet on the fi rst Tuesday of the month at the Methodist Chapel on Main Street, Blidworth. New members are always welcome; just turn up on the night. Normally a small charge of £2 which includes refreshments. If you have any photographs of the village and its people that we may copy and add to our archive we would be most grateful. If you would like more information please contact me, Dale Smallwood, Secretary, on 01623 479978 or visit our website. www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.uk, Email: blidworthhistory@virgin.com You can also follow us on Twitter @BlidworthHistory

Blidworth Parish Council (BPC)1. BPC & Blidworth Welfare are organising a Food Fare / Gala on 29th September 2013 from 12 noon to 4pm @ Blidworth Welfare . We are now inviting entrants from local producers of quality food / drinks /fungi . We have arranged for a children’s entertainer to attend . For further information please contact BPC on 01623490358 or email blidworthpc@btconnect.com

2 . Bloom – Judging took place on Tuesday afternoon of July 2nd . Thanks to our Parish Council Bloom Organisers , Blidworth Oaks School , Welfare , Cadets & other volunteers , plus our Parish Handyman , the village looked as good , if not better than ever before . A tremendous amount of work went into this project , which will hopefully bring more well deserved awards .

Blidworth PC, Belle Vue La, Blidworth, Notts, NG21 0RD c/o Geoff Stocks, Clerk to the Council, Tel/Fax: 01623 490358, Offi ce hours, Mon 9am–4pm Thur 9am–4pmwww.blidworthparishcouncil.org.uk

Meadow Rd and New Rd Pensioners Association - The Monday ClubHi everybody the club and members are all okay Monday meetings go on as usual. Recently members were joined by a few friends and went on day out to Bakewell for a bit of retail therapy, it was market day the sun shone for us and Bakewell was very busy on our way home we called and had a carvery meal at the Moorlands hotel on the Sheffi eld road fi nished the trip very nice.As the Newsletter has Gardening as a theme this month, we have a few gardeners in our membership, although dare I say getting on in years, we have Mrs Margaret Richards who’s got a garden to be proud of on New road,although she has her son John who does all the heavy work. also we have Ken and Molly Cooper. Ken makes sure there is vegetables in the kitchen and Molly does the fl ower borders, Molly also has a very good Strawberry bed much to the delight of some of our members.And then there is Aubry Musson who untill recently looked after area around the war memorial. It was always a pleasure to drive or walk by.Finaly we have Mrs Margaret Gladwin who tends her plot next to our HQ at Rookwood ( photo ) A very small and pretty thing and her garden is good as well!So there it is, well done you guys proud to know youRegards Harry

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Rotary Club of Sherwood ForestNew President for the Rotary Club of Sherwood ForestThe new Rotary year begins for President Mary Brown and her team. Mary is looking forward to embracing the role. At the changeover meeting Mary said it was an honour to be selected as President and she hoped to continue the fun and fellowship we have whilst fundraising for those less fortunate as ourselves both locally and overseas.Before Past President Tony Crowson handed over the reins to Business Consultant Mary, awards for the past year were given. Stella Herbert was voted the Rotarians Rotarian and the President’s vase was awarded to John Richards for all his hard work and support given over the past year.Mary’s team, this year are Laura Harmer-President elect, John Richards-Junior vice president, Stella Herbert secretary and Tim Wildgust Treasurer.The annual Open Gardens was a bit of a wash out this year, good for the gardens but not those walking around or those that opened their gardens for us. Thanks to all those and everyone who helped. photo - group shot of new offi cers.Tony Crowson President, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest www.rotary1220org/she 01623 825607 sherwoodforestrc@btinternet.com

Farnsfi eld & District RBL“A welcome break in the dull weather greeted several hundred local people who enjoyed a fi ne evening of fun, entertainment and good food at the annual Armed Forces Day Barbeque organised by the Farnsfi eld & District Branch of the Royal British Legion. Mr Philip Pedley was once again kind enough to provide the venue in his garden and outbuildings at Old Manor Farm on Main Street.

A large number of local people took advantage of the fi ne Summer evening and came along to enjoy a feast of excellent food, washed down with Jugs of Pimms, and lively musical entertainment provided by ‘Frankie’ and “Refl ections”. The courtyard provided an ideal place to dance and enjoy the happy atmosphere. The event is held to

promote the charitable work of the Legion in support of the Armed Forces and a double quilt, handmade by Mrs Dulcie Corser and donated to the Branch, was raffl ed during the evening. Thanks to the generosity of a number of local individuals and businesses the prize draw was also very successful with prizes ranging from shooting and fi shing lessons, whisky and wine to days out at various local attractions. Mrs Cynthia Carr, chair of the Organising Committee said “We were blessed with a lovely evening and tremendous support which made all the hard work worthwhile. We are very grateful for the fantastic support we get from local people and we are pleased that they came along, enjoyed themselves and supported us in such numbers”.

The Branch was also represented at the Halifax Bomber Memorial on the outskirts

of Farnsfi eld where the annual service was held to mark the anniversary and honour the memory of the 7 young crew members of a Halifax Bomber which crashed on the site whilst returning from a sortie over enemy territory in July 1944. The Branch Standard was paraded as were those of 1260 Squadron Air Training Corps and the Mansfi eld Branch of the Royal Air Force Association. The Sea Cadet Corps was represented by a party from TS Newark Castle. The Service was conducted by Reverend Peter Graves and the congregation included Mr & Mrs Alan Knight, relatives of one of the crew members, who had driven up from their home in Devon to attend.”

C/O Trevor Wilds, Chairman, Farnsfi eld & District Branch (BR0264) Royal British Legion. 01623 882521

Blow your Trumpet!We are Sherwood Forest Brass band and are based at Clipstone welfare and offer free tuition to all ages wanting to learn a brass instrument. We are totally self funding and work hard at concerts and contests to raise funds to support our work. As a training band we mostly attract youngsters but occasionally we have older people wanting to re-learn or come back to their music. We rehearse every Monday at Clipstone welfare at 6.30pm for beginners and 7pm for everyone else. All are welcome to come along and have a listen and a toot! Our ages range from 7 through to 70!!c/o Sam Heartfi eld, PR Offi cer Sherwood forest brass.

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Church ArticleA group in our church recently tried this quiz based on Charles Schultz philosophy - the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. The outcome was really interesting and thought provoking, and supports the view that in terms of making a difference; people don’t care how much you know – until they know how much you care! Try this yourself – it really makes you think!1. Name the fi ve wealthiest people in the world2. Name fi ve Gold medal winners from the 2012 Olympics3. Name the last fi ve winners of Miss World4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize5. Name the last six Academy Awards winners for best actor and actress 6. Name the last decade’s Sports Personalities of the YearThe point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second rate achievers, they are the best in their fi eld. But the applause dies, and awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten, accolades and certifi cates are buried with

their owners.1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school2. Name three friends who have helped you through a diffi cult time3. Name fi ve people who have taught you something worthwhile4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special5. Think of fi ve people you enjoy spending time withThe lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care. You may not feel like you’re the most successful, the most infl uential or the richest person in the world, but if you care you are probably making a greater impact than you imagine. Keep loving, keep serving and keep caring – and only God really knows what a difference you are making!Remember – there will be people – who if they did this quiz – would put YOUR name down!REUBEN JOHNSON

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Strengthening Communities

Blidworth -St Mary’s 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9.15am2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9.15am2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8.00amMidweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew’s MissionMonthly, Last Saturday in month 10.00am Coffee Morning St Andrew’s.1st Sunday in month 12.30pm Holy Communion St Andrew’s Mission

Rainworth -St Simon & St Jude1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion 10.30amMidweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am Monthly: 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 7.00pm

Sherwood Forest Community Church “Sunday morning worship at 10am. Please visit our website for details of other events. www.sfcc.org.uk”

Methodist Church Sunday Services Morning Services Evening ServicesBlidworth 10:30am Blidworth 6.00pmRainworth 10:30am Rainworth 6.00pm Farnsfi eld 10:15am Farnsfi eld 6.15pmBilsthorpe 10.30am Note: Evening services are not every week, please check the notice boards. C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister

St George’s Catholic Church, RainworthSunday Service 9.00am

Weekday MassFri 7.00pmHolyday of Obligation: 7.00pm

ConfessionsFri 6.15 - 6.45pmSun 8.30 - 8.50am

Exposition of the Blessed SacramentFri 6.15 - 7.00pm

Other Devotions see Newsletter

St Patricks Catholic Church Forest TownSaturday: 6.30pm (Vigil Mass)Sunday: 10.30am (Sung Mass)Weekday MassMon & Thur 9.00amTue: 7.00pm Wed 11.00amSat 10.00amHolydays of ObligationEve of Holyday 7.00pmConfessions: Sat 9.30-9.55am, 5.45-6.25pmExposition of the Blessed SacramentTues 6.30-7.00pm Sat 9.00-10.00am

Services at ST PETER’S ChurchThese follow the general pattern: Sunday: 8.00 am - Holy Communion (traditional language).9.30 am - Parish Communion (Common Worship) or occasionally Service of the Word.11.00 am - Morning Worship or Family Communion6.00 pm - Choral Evensong Prayer (Book of Common Prayer) alternate SundaysEvery Wednesday: 10.30 am - Holy Communion (CW) in the Church Lounge.SUNDAY SERVICES: HC = Holy Communion 8 am, PC = Parish Comm. 9.30 am. MW = Morning Worship 11am, FC = Family Comm. 11 am, CE = Choral Evensong 6 pm.

Church Services

Problems with Debt?Did you know there is a FREE

CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE SERVICE available?The MONEY ADVICE CENTRE

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Call Mike on 01623 797763

St Andrew’s Mission Church, The Crescent, Blidworth Talk & Tea - 3rd Monday in each Month, 3.00pm - 4.00pm Light Refreshments and chat for any in need of company and conversationSuggested voluntary donation of £1 to cover costs.Contact Rev Hazel Robinson 01623 475135

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Emergency Contacts:Police/Ambulance/Fire Call 999

Non-urgent Police calls 101

BLIDWORTH Police Station contact: 07595 007 505

Local contacts

Rainworth Health Centre, Warsop La, 01623 794293

Dentist 01623 798611

Blidworth Surgery: 59 Mansfi eld Rd 01623 695461

Ravenshead Surgery: 30 Longdale Ave 01623 795461

Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane, 01623 791038

Joseph Whitaker School: 01623 792 327

Useful Contacts

Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90, www.samaritans.org

Childline: 0800 1111

NHS Direct: 0845 4647 or Online: http://www.nhs.uk

Age UK: 0800 00 99 66

Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03

Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247

FRANK: 0800 77 66 00

Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100

Shelter: 0808 800 4444

Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020

Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444

Citizens Advice Bureau: 01623 627 163

Newark & Sherwood Homes: 01623 860 740

N&S District council: 01636 650 000

Mansfi eld District Council: 01623 463 463

Nott’s County Council: 0844 980 80 80

We would like to advertise YOUR business if you offer an emergency service. For example:

Electrician, Locksmith, Glazier - see page 2 for contact.

Community First Responders - Save a local life by joining this valuable service. Call Tony Machin on 01623 796295

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More Local NewsJigsaw Charity WalkWe would like to say a big thank you to everyone who sponsored and/or took part in our charity walk last month. We are pleased to report that, despite the inclement weather, a group of about 20 of us plus dogs set sail to complete our sponsored walk in aid of our chosen Charity of the Year, Jigsaw Support Scheme from Mansfi eld. We were thrilled to attract clients from as far away as Belfast and Glasgow and with the support and encouragement of Blidworth Walking Group, we enjoyed a scenic stroll around Sherwood Pines. We were delighted to raise a total of £250 which, with gift aid, means a total of £312.50 will be donated to Jigsaw. Ginny Cullen, Fundraising and Communication Co-ordinator for the Charity said “ This is a tremendous effort and will enable us to put on 10 training sessions for our volunteers and workers”.

The 3½ mile walk that took the group through Sherwood Pines was led by Linda Elliott and the Blidworth Wallking Group. The Walking Group started walking in the local countryside in October 2010 with just 9 walkers, since then the numbers have grown to over 100 people.

Kay Stammers, Business Development Manager

Email: kay.stammers1@ntlworld.com, Tel: 0115 9665079

Website: www.itmakessense.net

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