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Have you signed up to buy your Robin Hood Lottery tickets yet30 local good causes, including Mansfield CVS, Home Start and Millside Radio,  have signed up to benefit from the new local lottery which will be drawn for the first time next month. More organisations are welcome to register their interest at www.robinhoodlottery.co.uk.  Causes need to be local to Mansfield and directly benefiting the residents of the district. The Robin Hood Lottery website, where residents can buy tickets, will be available from 27 March 2018 in time for the debut draw on 27 April 2018. Players have a 50-to-one chance of winning one of the prizes, which include the £25,000 jackpot, other cash prizes and three extra tickets. The weekly draws will see 60p from every £1 ticket going to charities, voluntary organisations and other good causes that work in the area. With the National Lottery, only 28p from every £1 spent on a National Lottery ticket goes to good causes. Among the causes which have signed up are the anti-drug education programme DARE which was inspired by a similar scheme in Mansfield's sister city Mansfield, Ohio, in the USA.   Meanwhile ticket buyers can register online and set up regular payments to buy tickets and choose which good causes they would like to support. Those who do not select specific causes to support will see their ticket share go into a general pot which will be shared out among all the causes registered. Good causes can receive thousands of pounds per year from the lottery fund. Executive Mayor Kate Allsop encouraged local people to get involved and support local causes by buying a ticket: “This is an excellent opportunity to give local good causes an rize in the Robin Hood Lottery, too. We've been overwhelmed by the number of causes registering and we encourage more to sign up online."  From each £1 ticket, 60p goes to local good causes. nother 20p goes to the prize fund, and 20p is for running costs and VAT.  Gatherwell, a lottery management company, is running scheme, on the council's behalf.

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WESTMINSTER Comes to WarsopThe Palace of Westminster will be closing to allow a restoration and renewal programme to tackle the significant work that needs to be done to protect and preserve the heritage of the Palace of Westminster and ensure it can continue to serve as home to the UK Parliament in the 21st century.The 1,100-room Palace dates from the mid-1800s and is now one of the most iconic and significant buildings in the world. The previous building was devastated by fire in 1834 but the oldest part of the Parliamentary Estate, Westminster Hall, built in 1099, survived and is still in use today. The Palace is now a Grade I listed building and, with Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church, forms part of the UNESCO Westminster World Heritage Site.As a result of the pending restoration project, the Government have been looking at alternative locations to carry out it's day-to-day business. A number of sites were investigated during the process of selection. However, The thoughts of many MPs was that the new location should reflect historical events and a decision was eventually made to reuse a former parliament site.We can now reveal that the site chosen is close to the site of the Parliament Oak, on the Warsop Parish boundary.

The Parliament Oak is situated on the A6075, Peafield Lane at the corner of the crossroads of Coach Road and New Building Drive. It is thought to be c.1200 years old and hence probably the oldest tree in Sherwood Forest. In its heyday, it marked the Hell Dale Gate entrance to the deer park of Clipstone, a much favoured hunting place for Royals from 1180 - 1830. Many large oaks defined the parameters of the park, with a fence running from tree to tree. This park was the sole reserve of Kings, who would stay at nearby King John’s Palace and woe betide anyone caught trespassing or poaching therein!The tree acquired its name from the Parliaments which are said to have been held here. The most famous of these is King John who, while hunting in the forest, was informed by a messenger of a revolt and an insurrection in the north of England. He then hastily summoned a parliament to meet under this tree which subsequently gave it its name.The Parliament was a massive undertaking and with accommodation at King John's palace being stretched beyond capacity- the Chancery and its Clerks had to stay at the nearby village of Warsop.

The Parliament Oak may well have been named after this event- perhaps it was named so because the Clerks and Chancery had to pass under its mighty boughs on the way to attend the Parliament from their quarters at Warsop.There is also a report in the "Manor of Warsop Perambulation Document of 1816", that the Ancient Barons met King John here in order to present him with the details of the Magna Carter, later signed at Runnymede. One further royal story links this oak with Edward I. It tells of the King calling Parliament to meet here when on his way to Scotland in 1290.MPs will be moving into their temporary accommodation which will be erected on farm land near to the site of the Parliament Oak.A spokesperson from The Parish Council of Warsop commented:"This is fantastic news for our district as Warsop will be firmly put on the map as a prime location for the entire nation. Being the central hub for Government business will mean that Warsop will be at the forefront of national developments and this will secure its place in the history of Britain".A high ranking official who must remain unnamed due to the official secrets act stated:"We are delighted that after months of research we have been able to select a fitting temporary location for parliament to meet during the restoration. We chose this location because it has a long tradition of parliaments and with it's close proximity to the A1 and M1 means it is perfect for transportation links. "We are waiting news as to whether a helipad can be installed on the Carrs for the Prime Minster and other VIPs. However, we do not envisage this to be a problem as we are aware that helicopter landings have been a feature in previous Warsop Carnivals."For more information please read the Editor's Letter on page 2.

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General Tasks and Garden MaintenanceNow the soil is warming up and things are starting to grow, add general purpose fertiliser before covering with mulch especially in borders, the fruit and vegetable patch and containers. If you have already mulched, draw it back (if possible), tease the soil a little, add fertiliser and replace the mulch.Carry on removing moss and weeds from paths, terraces and drives.Make new beds and borders - mark the shape with sand trickled from a bottle, remove the top layer of growing vegetation and dig the ground over, incorporating as much organic matter as possible. If you are making a bed in the lawn, remove the turf – if you dig it in the buried grass will regrow.Clean and repair your garden tools, book the lawn mower in for a service and check garden furniture for any rot. When it is warm enough, treat sheds, fences and trellis with wood preservative; brushes and rollers are fine for most things, however a sprayer is well worth buying for tricky projects such as woven panels!Now is the time to wage war on slugs and snails. They love tulips and delicacies such as the delicious young shoots of delphiniums and the like, so use pet-friendly slug pellets, and drench the ground around hostas with liquid slug killer to exterminate slugs below the surface. Keep an eye out for snails and pick them off - what you do with them is up to you. Birds are your friends here - flat stones artfully located are useful accessories for birds to practise their snail catching techniques.

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Most of us take for granted that when we turn on the tap, clean, fresh water will come out to fill up the kettle for our next cuppa! Are you aware that, if fracking is allowed to go ahead in our area, the quality of that life-sustaining fluid could be under more threat? According to a recent report by the Environment Agency (EA), “The State of the Environment: Water Quality”, we are facing a number of risks to our freshwater system, one of which is fracking. The report states:“Fracking for shale gas could bring risks to the quality of both surface and ground waters as well as placing a new demand on water resources in some areas. The main concerns involve accidental spills or leaks, particularly if these should occur in the subsurface."The onshore oil and gas industry has a long history in England but strong regulation around techniques such as fracking will need to continue in order to minimise such risks.”There are several issues worthy of note in the above statement:Firstly, the gas industry may have a long history in England but High Volume Hydraulic Fracking is a new technique to the UK. The existence of “strong regulation” which will adequately protect the people and the environment has been shown by several studies to be highly debatable! Indeed, why “minimise such risks” when we can get rid of them completely if we DO NOT FRACK!Secondly, there is much evidence available online which shows just how prone to flaunting current regulations the oil and gas industry can be: permit breaches; frequent applications to vary planning conditions rather than comply with them and infringements of safety and health regulations abound. Indeed, the one and only frack to have taken place in England, at Preese Hall, Lancashire in 2011 which caused earth tremors leading to well casing damage, highlighted how poorly the regulations were adhered to when it took 12 months after the event for required notifications to take place. Lastly, to expand on the risks referred to, both water quality and supply could be impacted from processes carried out by the shale gas industry. Each time a well is fracked, millions of gallons of fresh water is used. The chemicals added to the water and the toxic, radioactive flow back waste subsequently released from the shale, greatly increase risks of water and environmental contamination both on the surface and subsurface. With no proven process of cleaning the flow back waste to a good enough standard to release back into the hydrologic cycle, huge quantities of water could be permanently spoiled, putting further demand on our water supplies which are already under pressure from current levels of demand and pollution.The EA is telling us that our water is at risk: we should be taking note. So should the government!

Threats to Water QualityThe EA report highlights several problems facing our water quality and supply in addition to the risks from fracking, namely: chemicals; plastic and other pollution; demand from a growing population; climate change and emerging chemicals being found in surface water (antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, oestrogens and other pharmaceuticals and insecticides).It states:“Nearly half of groundwater bodies will not reach good chemical status by 2021. For groundwaters protected for drinking water, nitrate levels were responsible for 65% of failures to achieve good chemical status.”This is the water quality situation now, before any pollution or demand from the shale gas industry is added to the mix! Our area is already classed as a “Nitrate Vulnerable Zone”.

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The report suggests several courses of action that can be taken in trying to reduce the impacts of pollution including:• Farmers being more careful in the use of pesticides and fertilizers.• The public reducing the amounts of household chemicals and pesticides used and not putting these or fats, oils and greases down the drains.• Minimizing the use of single use plastics.

Plastic PollutionOur waterways are being harmed through the accumulation of plastics – drinking bottles, plastic packaging and micro plastics are harming the animals that live in water environments through entanglement or ingestion. The plastics break down to form tiny particles and can release toxins into the water, both of which can then enter the food chain – this is widespread in freshwaters as well as the marine impacts that we have seen so much of on the TV. Micro plastics have been found even in areas where little pollution would be expected. In a 2017 study, 72% of European drinking waters sampled were found to contain micro plastics.

INEOS – Plastics and Chemicals ManufacturerAs most folk who have looked into the threat of fracking will know, the company wanting to establish a gas field across our area with prospective drill pads every mile or so in every direction, wants the gas mainly as feedstock for its petrochemical plant in Grangemouth. What do they make? Plastics and chemicals!Ineos is Europe’s number one producer of ethylene, a plastics raw material and chemicals, notably chlorine. Their Grangemouth plant was the top industrial polluter in Scotland from carbon emissions in 2016 according to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency. Scottish Green Party called them a “dinosaur firmly stuck in the fossil age”. “Beaches around Scotland have been polluted by hundreds of thousands of tiny plastic “nurdles”. As small as lentils, these multi-coloured balls are the building blocks of plastic products – and they are made by the petrochemical giant, Ineos, at its Grangemouth complex.” HeraldScotland.com, December 2017.Ineos now want to industrialize huge swathes of our rural areas, bringing increased HGV activity, air pollution and the risk of water contamination in an attempt to secure gas supplies to make more plastic and chemicals. If they have any gas left over, it will be sold at market rates. It will not give us the cheaper prices seen in the US because our gas supply market is completely different. At the moment, Ineos import shale gas from the US. They have obtained PEDL licences in England, and plan to drill for their own gas supply to reduce their costs and increase their profits. Find out more about Ineos and their involvement in fracking in the YouTube video “Ineos, Fracking and You” by Frack Free TV.So we have the EA advising the public to reduce their use of household chemicals and single use plastics whilst the government supports the development of the shale gas industry, directly increasing risks from plastic pollution, chemical spills, water contamination, climate change and air pollution!

Impact of fracking on water suppliesWorryingly, fracking would bring a high risk of groundwater pollution as our area is heavily faulted geologically and riddled with old mine workings, both of which raises the risk of well casing failure and contaminants reaching the aquifer. Our area is in a groundwater protection zone - it directly feeds into the aquifer which supplies drinking water to approximately 8 million people. A gas field across this area could mean hundreds of wells being drilled directly through the water aquifer. The millions of gallons of fresh water used per frack has toxic chemicals and silica sand added to it to hold open the fissures in the rock and aid gas extraction. The resultant toxic, radioactive waste that stays underground can percolate through cracks in the rock or along fault lines that could facilitate it reaching aquifers. The rest flows back to the surface with no infrastructure to handle treatment or disposal, creating as yet unresolved issues of storage of radioactive, chemical waste and the permanent loss of millions of gallons of fresh water. What impacts could this have on existing users and the environment? Our farmers already struggle with low water table issues during dry summers. When clean water is so vitally important to the survival of all species, can we be so careless with it as to allow an industry that will permanently extract and pollute so much of it for the foreseeable future? Isn’t this ecocide?

If the EA are asking the public to reduce the chemicals and plastics they put into the environment, surely it is time the government was prepared to do the same by abandoning their plan to frack England.

Going against adviceThe government has published two reports in recent months which address the need for clean, sustainable development: Clean Growth Strategy; 25 Year Environmental Plan and now the EA’s Water Quality report. Their report, Gas Security of Supply, showed if anything, a lack of need for shale gas, only as a diversified source. Yet it is still supporting shale gas, continuing our dependence on dirty fossil fuels and bucking the trend toward renewables. Only last year, local government bodies, health institutions and universities were running a national clean air campaign, asking folk to take action to reduce the amount of air pollution they create, yet numerous scientific studies show shale gas processes create health-damaging air pollution and cause greenhouse gas emissions!If you think that this is simply wrong, that the government should not be supporting the development of shale gas extraction, going against advice from environmental and health agencies and allowing corporations to risk harm to our precious countryside for profit, please join our campaign.

Frack Free Warsop warmly invites you to a screening of

THE BENTLEY EFFECTCommunities can fight back against

fracking corporations and WIN! This film follows the activities of one

community in Australia that did just that.

Wednesday, 25 April, 2018 - 7.00pmThe Oaklands Centre,

Oakfield Lane, Warsop NG20 0JEFree entry, donations gratefully received!

TAKE ACTION AGAINST FRACKINGEveryone who disagrees with allowing the development of fracking in England, please take action. Tell our elected representatives we don’t want fracking here or anywhere! Write to:• Our MP, Ben Bradley• Notts County Councillors (fracking-related planning decisions will be made at County level) and Local Councillors • Theresa May, Prime Minister• Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial StrategyIf you want to take more direct action:• Protest at the gates of Misson and Tinker Lane, Blyth drill sites• Join in local fund-raising events and demos• Object to all fracking-related planning applications• Research the effects of fracking and raise awareness of what you find by having a discussion with friends, family, neighbours or groups you may attend. Not everyone knows about the fracking threat facing us and our environment – let’s change that!Frack Free Warsop meets at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in the back room of The Plough, all anti-frackers welcome! Follow us on Facebook!

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WARSOP PARISH COUNCIL

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Warsop Parish CouncillorsCHAIRMAN - Councillor John C Allin,11 Gleadthorpe Cottages, Netherfield Lane, Meden Vale, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 9PE.Tel: 01623 842758 Email: Johnmavisa@googlemail.com

VICE-CHAIRMAN - Councillor Jen Cockroft, 20 Bainbridge Road, Market Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0ND. Tel: 07712694303 Email: jennifer_cockroft@yahoo.com

Councillor Andy Wetton,(also Nottingham County Council and Mansfield District Council) 11b Sherwood Street, Market Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 OJP. Tel: 01623 842138 Email: andywet29@gmail.com  or cllr.andy.wetton@nottscc.gov.uk

Councillor John Kerr,(also Mansfield District Council)8 King Road, Market Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0BH. Tel: 01623 845315 Email: jkerr@mansfield.gov.uk

Councillor Joy Brealey, 5 Leeming Close, Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0QU. Tel: 07789515922 Email: joybrealey@googlemail.com

Councillor Sean Dale, 31 Princess Avenue, Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0PY. Tel: 07962986169 Email: seandalecllr@gmail.com

Councillor Linda Davis, 5 Wood Street, Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0AX. Tel: 07527836522 Email: lindamedavis@outlook.com

Councillor Sharron Adey, (also Mansfield District Council)170 Beck Crescent, Mansfield, Notts. NG19 6SW. Tel: 07988756095 Email: Cllr.adey@gmail.com

Councillor Roy Butler, 6 The Hawthorns, Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0DP Tel: 01623 842605 Email: butlerroy240@gmail.com

Councillor Debra Barlow 64 Marples Ave, Mansfield Woodhouse, Notts. NG19 9HB Tel: 01623 378121 Email: debra.1965@icloud.com Councillor Andy Burgin, (also Mansfield District Council)57 Sycamore Street, Church Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 0TL Tel: 07843 675765 Email: aburgin@mansfield.gov.uk

Clerk & Proper Officer - Mrs Amanda Cooper,Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 3pm Warsop Parish Council, Town Hall, Church Street, Market Warsop, Mansfield, Notts. NG20 OAL. Tel: 01623 846011 E-mail: AMANDA (theclerk@warsopparishcouncil.co.uk)

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Members of the public are welcome to all meetings. To be held upstairs in the Council Chamber

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Mon 19th March Mon 16th April Mon 21st May Mon 18th June

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Warsop PreceptYou may recall that we consulted on your views about the future of services provided by The Parish Council. From the responses, it was clear that you wished us to maintain that provision. As such, it was necessary to increase the precept. During the February meeting of the Parish Council, councillors voted to increase the precept by an annual charge of £5 per Band D property. This represents an annual increase of 17% - but in reality is only 10p per week. (Lower banded properties will pay less but higher bands will cost more).

The increase will ensure that the council are able to maintain the services we currently do. An amount of the funds will be ring fenced each year to ensure future maintenance costs for the Town Hall are covered.

Mansfield District Council will be publishing details of the council tax costs for residents shortly.

For further details of how The Parish Council of Warsop supports the area through use of the precept, please contact the Clerk to the council.

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INTRODUCTION TO SPEAKING ITALIANWaiting for information from Tutor

INTRODUCTION TO SPEAKING FRENCHWaiting for information from Tutor

SPANISH BEGINNERS This course will introduce you to the Spanish language using everyday words for everyday items like milk (leche) sugar – azúcar . Our Tutor is Maira Cortez who has been teaching here for several years and is highly respected by all her students.

SPANISH IMPROVERSLearn how to speak Spanish with Maira, our very own Spanish speaking tutor from Guatemala. No need to be afraid Work at your own speed in a relaxed safe environment.

SPANISH ADVANCEDLearners who wish to enrol on this course need to have attended our other courses on Spanish or have regularly been speaking Spanish either as part of their occupation or have lived in Spain.

FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOPLearn how to trace your family History using the internet and CD’s, learn how to produce certificates using publisher and build your family tree it maybe you are new to family history and do not know where to start or look for information

SEWING & MAKING CLOTHESLearn tips and tricks to create beautiful garments. We are going to make samples of your work using step by step instruction sheets. This course will teach you the basics of using sewing machines showing different techniques to seam and hem garments, adding pleats, frilling and inserting a zip.

*WE ARE TAKING BOOKINGS FOR FOLLOWING COURSESMakaton, Understanding Special Needs (ideal for anyoneworking with children).

Please note beginners courses will only run ifminimum number of 6 students enrol and turn up to course.

Next steps and advanced courses will only run if minimum of 10 students attend. We work really hard to try and get a wide range of training courses to run locally at Warsop Town hall, so please show your appreciation and come along.

Let us know if there are subjects we do not run but you would like to be available.

*Please Note Resource Fees may be payable on some courses: ALL LEARNERS MUST PAY THIS WHETHER ON BENEFITS OR NOT

Current HOURLY course fees West Nottinghamshire College and Academy Transformation Trust / ACLS £3.00 - Workers Educational Association £3.80 per hour.

Changes to how late enrolments on W. E. A. coursesLearners who wish to join a course. Providing that the date on which the student joins the course still qualifies the WEA for Skills Funding Agency

funding, late joiners can join a course subject to educational considerations regarding the course content (including whether it is accredited or not) and whether the student is likely to achieve worthwhile learning outcomes from the remaining sessions. The full course fee is payable by late joiners. In the event that a late joiner subsequently wishes to withdraw from a course the Refund Policy applies and the first session

they joined from should be used as the start date when applying the Policy and refund criteriCourses may be free if on most benefits or if total household income is less than £15,236.00.

Information correct at time of going to print.

The Friends of ThynghoweThynghowe and the forgotten heritage of Sherwood

Every April since 2005, The Friends of Thynghowe have walked to Hanger Hill in the footsteps of the folk who took part in the perambulations of the boundary of the Manor of Warsop. Everybody is welcome to join us on Saturday 21st April for this guided walk as we celebrate the ancient tradition of assembling on the hill and visit other historic sites in the forest. We will recall stories from the past of the forest and celebrate the Viking assemblies that took place on Thynghowe a thousand years ago. We will meet at Budby Pumping Station from 9:45, starting the walk at 10am. This walk is about 3 to 4 miles and will take about 4 hours. No need to book, just turn up. Wear robust footwear, bring a drink and some lunch.An authentic menu for lunch could be bread, cheese and ale as the account of the 1816 Warsop perambulation includes:

“… upon this Hanger Hill according to ancient custom Bread and Cheese and Ale brought from Warsop were given away to a number of Persons from Warsop who had Assembled there and also to a number of Boys who ran Races for it stood upon their heads in the crosses which were dug as Memorials of the Boundary particularly Francis Wardley a boy about ten years of age who won the race ...”.Advance notice of another of our main events. Over the weekend of 12th and 13th May the brilliant re-enactors of Regia Anglorum will return to Sherwood Pines for the Viking Spring Thing. Experience life in Sherwood during the Viking Age in the living history camp and watch superb combat action in the arena.

www.thynghowe.org.uk www.facebook.com/Thynghowe

You can find out about our activities from our website and Facebook page and you can email us on thynghowe@warsopweb.co.uk or contact us by phone on 846281.

The Vikings of Sherwood project is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Warsop Wives Group 

As for everyone with events planned the adverse weather conditions upset our programme for February and March.However, we are now looking forward to getting back on track for April and May! Our event dates include:April 10th Pub Games April 24th A speaker on Coal MiningMay 8th Our annual Band Concert at The Methodist Chapel in aid of Charity.May 22nd We are getting together to celebrate The Royal Wedding.

EMBRACING SELF CARE FOR LIFE Self care is about keeping fit and healthy, understanding when you can look after yourself, when a pharmacist can help and when to get advice from your GP or another health professional.If you have a long-term condition, self care is about understanding that condition and how to live with it.

Tel. 01623 845694 Meden Vale • Tel. 01623 843521- Warsop

MEDEN MEDICAL SERVICESMeden Vale and Warsop

Warsop Men's Probus After a short business meeting, President Hugh Ashton welcomed Mr Trevor Louis, who was a guest of member Mr Geoffrey Hounsome, to the latest meeting. Brian Booth gave a talk about his trips to Portugal, illustrated by computer generated slides, and the Roman history in the area he was visiting which had only recently being discovered and appreciated. Brian is a keen metal detectorist and he, with his Portuguese friend, found many Roman artifacts .After a short comfort break in the Stable Bar, 19 members had lunch in the Fitzherbert Room. Hugh Ashton, President

Roll on RoLoOn the evening of 8th February, we celebrated the success of RoLo - Rotary working alongside the National Lottery Big Warsop Community Chest, at our weekly meeting at The Hostess Restaurant.Since its launch in 2013, over £38,000 has been awarded to local groups, charities and community projects, including a £12,500 contribution from the Rotary Club of Warsop, Shirebrook and District.Over 50 organisations in the Warsop area have been awarded grants, the majority of which have been either community groups or groups working with children and young people.Joining us for the evening were members of the Big Warsop Community Chest committee and to help us celebrate we were entertained by the fabulous Voices of the Vale choir (pictured right) and then later we heard from some of the organisations that had received grants - including Hetts Lane Holiday Club, Infotech, Oaklands, Warsop in Bloom and St Theresa’s Community Café - about how the money had helped them.

Members of the Big Warsop Community Chest committee

Raise your heads high and take another look at this. Did you know that Meden School 6th Form came top in Nottingham-shire County School League. YES TOP.Warsop feel proud.The spotlight is on Warsop thanks to young people.I am soon to be a governor of Meden School and I am also an enrichment leader as part of a team who bring our children out every week into the local community. The aim of the group is to make our town a better place to live and give the young people of Warsop a feeling of pride.Also there is still chance to get involved in the Parish Council's ten year plan. If you are interested, get in touch with me at Warsop Town Hall.

Meden Vale Green and Open Spaces Calendar of Events Summer 2018. Last week I had a great meeting with Andy Hollis and Steve Horne regarding pulling my green projects together for Netherfield Ward. Several projects currently running in Meden Vale were discussed and will be further developed as my 5 year plan for Netherfield Ward. These include:1. April 2018 - Rolling out Litter to Money project across the parish. 2. April- June 2018 - Park development. New play equipment. 3. May 2018 - The Bottoms. Repainting the picnic benches and fences. 4. June-July 2018 - The Bottoms. Designing a nature trail.5. 28/29 July - Camping Weekend. Annual event NEdFest. Not The Edinburgh Festival on The Three Lions camping field. 6. 2019 - Linking the National Cycle trail to the new Meden Park County Park. .All volunteers contact Cllr. Adey on 0708875695

Cllr. Sharron Adey Warsop UpdateA gentle reminder from me as I look across the snowy garden and read the paper.

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The Importance of WillsLocal Member of Parliament Ben Bradley met with Mansfield based solicitors Fidler & Pepper to discuss the importance of getting a Will written by a professional, and encourage Mansfield constituents to consider getting a professional will writtenMr Bradley is backing a drive by Mansfield law firm Fidler & Pepper Solicitors to encourage more and more people to make sure they have a will in place.The law firm wants people to speak to their own lawyers about making sure their last wishes are recorded properly. Currently, figures show that around 60 percent of adults do not have a will in place. During the meeting between the firm and the MP, whose office is just around the corner from Fidler & Pepper, Mr Bradley was made aware of the potential consequences of not having a will. He was also told of how Fidler & Pepper are often asked to help put right wills that have either been written incorrectly, or have been downloaded from the internet.Speaking of the visit, Mr Bradley said:"It was great to meet the team from Mansfield's Fidler & Pepper Solicitors and talk to them about the importance of wills."They told me some horror stories about circumstances where people thought they sorted out their will with unqualified providers and it's gone horribly wrong. It's worth knowing that right now this area is

not regulated, so you should make sure you get your advice from a professional source you're happy with"Richard Howard, who heads up the wills team at Fidler & Pepper said: “It was good to hear that Mr Bradley understood that we want people to have their wills written by professionals, or at least double-checked by experts.“We help people with wills, but there are a lot of other firms locally who do too so there is little reason why people cannot get a will written. As we have said many times before, having a will in place can save time, money and heartache at a time when people are often feeling sad at the passing of a loved one.”Richard added :"There are also fundraising initiatives during the year where people can have a will professionally written but they donate the fee to charity instead. Schemes like WillAid and Notts Hospice’s, 'Make Your Will Month' are two initiatives that Fidler & Pepper, and other firms, get involved with".

Ben Bradley's New YouTube Channel Mansfield MP launches YouTube Channel in bid to encourage young people to engage with politicsLocal Member of Parliament Ben Bradley has launched a new YouTube Channel, as part of his ongoing effort to encourage youngsters in and around Mansfield to engage with local politics. "I want to get young people re-engaged with politics”, Mr Bradley said, "I think its so important that youngsters take an interest in politics, not just nationally but locally as well, and I’m really keen to engage with them as much as I can.""I think the best way to do that is to be as open and approachable as possible. I’m out and about in the constituency every week, I hold fortnightly surgeries as well as 3 days a week drop-in’s at my office, and one a week in Warsop, and myself and my team are as contactable and open as possible.""I think one way politicians should be engaging with youngsters is using platforms they actually use, such as social media. I post on Facebook every day, whether that be updates from the House of Commons, what I’m doing in Mansfield, or anything else relevant to the constituency. I also have a Twitter and Instagram where I regularly post updates."

The Mansfield MP was recently made Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party, being responsible for encouraging Youth Engagement with politics. Alongside his social media presence, Mr Bradley has also been visiting local schools and colleges, sports clubs and community youth groups, as well as previously meeting the Mansfield Youth Mayor. Over the last two months, Mr Bradley has also visited the two main local Universities, The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, to discuss how Mansfield students are supported and encouraged into higher education.

New Customer Hub for Mansfield Civic CentreSignificant building works are taking place at Mansfield Civic Centre to transform the ground floor into a shared digital hub for self-service and reception for Mansfield District Council and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) customers. The new shared hub will provide improved facilities for customers who will be able to access a range of council and DWP services in one location.  In order to create the new hub, from Tuesday 6 March for ten weeks, the reception area will be split in two to allow for the refurbishment.During this time, customers who need to visit the council's Housing desk and Revenues and Benefits counter will need to use the Chesterfield Road entrance to the Civic Centre. The normal reception service for enquiries and visitors will also be available from this entrance during the work, while a temporary reception will be in place in the Civic Quarter via the Rosemary Street/car park entrance. The temporary reception can be used for all general enquiries, Licensing, Planning, Environmental Health, lost dog releases, Nottinghamshire County Council forms and applications, document check and drop off and all business customers.The Homeless Prevention team and Homefinder service will be based at the Citizens' Advice Bureau on Regent Street. All phone numbers will remain the same.   The Civic Quarter will remain unaffected for events and its café will be open on weekdays. Public meetings will still go ahead and a temporary walkway will give direct access to the Council Chamber from the Rosemary Street/car park entrance. The car park at the Civic Centre will be open as usual and signs will be in place to direct members of the public. Some visitors will need to walk from the car park on Rosemary Street to the Chesterfield Road entrance using the public footpath. Extra help will be available for people with mobility difficulties, please ask our reception staff for details. Temporary public toilets will be provided outside the Civic Centre.From Monday 12 March, all DWP services including the assessment centre and Job Centre Plus will open to the public at the Civic Centre. Any visitors coming to the DWP will have to use the Chesterfield Road entrance at the Civic Centre until the new reception opens in May.  Sarah Troman, Director of Communities at Mansfield District Council, said: “We will provide additional support for customers who need to access face to face services but I would encourage customers to go online for information, payments and reporting issues. Our contact centre will not be affected. “We would like to thank our customers for their patience during the refurbishment."   The improved facilities for customers will provide access to council services, housing and DWP enquiries all within the same shared space. There will also be new self-service points, where customers will be able to apply, update or process a range of DWP and council grant and benefit applications. There will be a Job Centre, fitness for work assessment centre, finance and back office functions.

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ARTISTIC WARSOPThis month, we are featuring the work of local artist Isabelle Amante, whose paintings, pictured below, were inspired by the River Meden and Warsop Woods

If you would like your artwork featured, please email a good quality image of your artwork saved as a jpeg to warsopnews@gmail.com

The French artist, who move to the UK in 2002, has lived in Warsop since 2011 and has sold many paintings across the UK, United States, Australia, Germany, Italy, Belgium and France. Isabelle has also exhibited her work in London and Hong Kong as well as Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. Her first exhibition was in Mansfield Museum in 2004.

Isabelle has also sold several paintings for commercial projects including: Whetherspoons, The Stag and Pheasant, Mansfield, The Samuel Hall, Nottingham, The Lady Chatterley, Eastwood, Nottingham and the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel in Trinity Square, London.Visit www.isabelle-amante.com to see more.

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WARSOP MOBILITY & DAILY LIVING CENTRE

6-8 HIGH STREET • WARSOP • NOTTINGHAMSHIRETELEPHONE: 01623 847100 OR 01623 627565

Local People Serving The Local CommunityTrading since October 1996. We have over 15 years experience, being the first Mobility dealers in the Mansfield area. Fully fitted repair centre at Forest town. Trained Staff who can assess the needs of the elderly / disabled.

We don’t just sell scooters!

Call in and see our display of:l Stairliftsl Riser recline chairsl Electric Bedsl Wide fitting slippers and shoes l Bathlifts & bathing solutions l Seating & comfort furniturel Walking aidsl Incontinence productsl All Weather clothingl Mobility scootersl Walking sticksand much much more!

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Meden School Mini Bus

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Please ask for Steve Mounsey.

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Unique Users

Number of bookings by user

bookings were made between 22 April 2016

and 26 May 2017

Mini Bus Bookings

57

MINI BUS BOOKINGSbetween 22 April 2016 and 26 May 2017

12different groups or

organisations used the mini bus

Church Vale Primary School

26

9 Welbeck Lions FC

7 Warsop Scouts

4 Rotary Club

2 Big Warsop

2 Jigsaw

2

1

1

Nicola Sissons1

Probus1

Warsop FC1

Birklands Primary School

Market Warsop Girls FC

Warsop Air Cadets

Unique Users

Number of bookings by user

bookings were made between 22 April 2016

and 26 May 2017

Mini Bus Bookings

57

MINI BUS BOOKINGSbetween 22 April 2016 and 26 May 2017

12different groups or

organisations used the mini bus

Church Vale Primary School

26

9 Welbeck Lions FC

7 Warsop Scouts

4 Rotary Club

2 Big Warsop

2 Jigsaw

2

1

1

Nicola Sissons1

Probus1

Warsop FC1

Birklands Primary School

Market Warsop Girls FC

Warsop Air Cadets

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Steamed up glass?Doors or windows letting the cold in?The Warsop Window Doctor is what you need! I provide all repairs and maintenance for window, doors & conservatories.

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Have You Signed up for Garden Waste Collection?Mansfield District Council’s garden waste collection service is gearing up for the forthcoming season.The service runs from April 2018 to March 2019 and costs £30 a year for 22 collections - which represents a cost of £1.36 per collection. It costs £15 for each extra bin, up to a maximum of four bins. Cllr Andrew Tristram, Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: “This year-round doorstep service for garden waste represents excellent value for money."As well as saving residents the time and effort of bagging up their waste and making trips to the tip, it also helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill."In addition, if household garden waste is composted on a large scale it reduces the volume of greenhouse gases produced, so it really does help the environment.”Collections take place fortnightly from April until November, with monthly collections running from December to February, returning to fortnightly collections in March to deal with the start of garden clearing activity in the spring.The Garden Waste brown bin can be used for: • grass cuttings • hedge trimmings • leaves • small branches and twigs • plants • weeds • cut flowers.Invoices for the new season are going out to all existing customers and for those who have signed up to pay by Direct Debit, the first payment will be taken on 10 March. From 19 March, information packs and bin stickers for 2018/19 will be sent to customers who have paid for the service.  Mansfield residents who wish to use the garden waste collection service this year and have not yet signed up will be able to register online at www.mansfield.gov.uk/gardenwaste.The annual cost of the service remains the same at £30, regardless of when people sign up to the scheme, so residents are urged join now to get the most out of the service.New customers can pay for the service at PayPoints outlets, at the Post Office, online at www.mansfield.gov.uk/payments or by using the council’s automated 24-hour telephone payment line 01623 428632.The first collection for the 2018/19 year will start from Monday 2 April 2018. • There will be no variations to normal Mansfield District Council waste collections over the Easter period but the rounds may start a bit earlier so householders should ensure their bins are out for collection by 6am rather than 6.30am. 

The scheme is being run in partnership with Feel Good Gardens, a community interest company based at Sherwood Pines, and the council's housing department, as part of a wider council strategy to improve the health, wellbeing and lifestyles of its residents, particularly older men who often suffer from loneliness and social isolation.Weekly 'work parties' on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 2.30pm began this month guided by Feel Good Gardens and people are being encouraged to turn up and grab a spade. Complete gardening beginners are welcome.Cllr Barry Answer, Portfolio Holder for Housing, said: "What we are hoping is  that this community garden will improve the lives of local people, both by providing exercise and the chance to meet new people, and also in healthier eating. What could be better for you than growing your own free organic fruit and vegetables? "Social isolation and loneliness can literally be killers and they are especially common among older men, leading to poor physical and mental health and a higher risk of disability, as well as poor recovery from illness, and even early death."Men often find it more difficult to talk about their problems and the aim of community gardens are to provide places where people

can come together, share skills and develop a sense of purpose and achievement."   Clare Heyting, Feel Good Gardens' Horticultural Ranger, added: "This is therapeutic horticulture in a friendly accessible and supportive space. It has long been known that gardening is a really healthy pastime - both physically and mentally. Just being outside in the fresh air with other people is good for you."We help bring people together to plant and care for the garden and we can even run occasional cookery demonstrations which help the gardeners learn how to use the produce they have grown."We hope it will appeal to people who want to develop a new hobby, become healthier, and meet like-minded people. "The advantage of it being communal allotment means it is less daunting than having the responsibility of taking on an entire allotment. It is a fun and easy way to access nature and the green spaces on your doorstep."The council intends to expand the scheme and open other community gardens in other parts of the district in the future.To find out more, see www.feelgoodgardens.org or call Clare on 07866 364400.

Community Garden to Ease LonelinessA new Community Garden has been set up at Mansfield District Council's Bull Farm allotments in Shaftesbury Avenue to tackle the issue of social isolation among residents.

Council Backs Housing Plan for Old BreweryMansfield District Council is helping to bring forward plans to redevelop the old Mansfield Brewery site to provide much needed rented housing in the town.The landmark site off Littleworth has been derelict for 15 years after the brewery went into liquidation in 2001. The council is keen to facilitate development of the site as part of its wider strategy of regeneration and raising the image of Mansfield as a good place to live, work and visit, and has taken the decision to reduce the land charges associated with the former brewery and to remove further barriers to development. Wise Living Homes Ltd, has come forward with plans to acquire a large part of the site and build 75 private rented apartments of one to four bedrooms. The council has agreed a reduced Land Charge fee in return for

specific conditions to be met, including the site progressing within six months and completing within 24 months of planning approval. Cllr Roger Sutcliffe, Porfolio Holder for Finance, said: “We don't own this site and have been waiting for a long time for a third party to come along and do something with it."It is really important that this key brownfield site is given a new lease of life and this housing plan is a serious regeneration scheme for this part of the town so we want to do everything we can to bring it forward."Cllr Sutcliffe made the delegated decision on this matter on 26 February.

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NIDAS is a registered charity, and our main aim is to help people experiencing domestic abuse.  What services do we provide? Support for women Tel: 01623 683250Support for Children Tel: 01623 683250

For information go to our website www.nidas.org.uk

Domestic ViolenceDon’t Suffer in SilenceTHERE IS HELP FOR YOUl Women & Children l MenNottingham 24 hour freephone Mens Advice Line: domestic violence helpline: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

0808 800 0340 0808 801 0327In an emergency, please phone the Police: 999

PCKev Parsons

Police Team Contact Detailsl PC Kev Parsons Tel: 101 ext 805 3177 • Mobile: 07970 183213 Email: kev.parsons@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

l PCSO Dee Eyre 7297 Tel: 101 ext 805 3177 • Mobile: 07595 074 127 Email: deanie.eyre@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

l PCSO Katharine Spowage 4279 Tel: 101 ext 805 3177 • Mobile: 07971 784174 Email: katharine.spowage4279@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

Warden Contact Detailsl MDC Warden Steve Davis  Tel: 07973 543 786 Email: sdavis@mansfield.gov.uk

l MDC Warden Adrian Tinklin  Tel: 07791 481678 Email: atinklin@mansfield.gov.uk

PCSO 7297Dee Eyre

WardenSteve Davis

WardenAdrian Tinklin

Mansfield District Council - Anti Social Behaviour TeamTel: 01623 463377 Web: asb@mansfield.gov.uk

Please remember that if you are reporting a crime you need to contact Mansfield Police Station on 101 or in the event of an emergency to ring 999.

PCSO 4279Katharine Spowage

Four separate incidents were considered by the magistrates’ court.  Two members of the public gave evidence that the driver had put their safety and that of their unborn baby at risk as a result of his driving.  Another member of the public gave evidence about the taxi driver distressing her colleague by being intimidating and making a racist remark.  Written evidence was considered by the Magistrates detailing a further incident of driving and failing to provide his name when asked, responding with “Eric Cantona” and a fourth incident was considered where the taxi driver had intimidated a passenger by accusing her of theft of his wallet. The taxi driver’s appeal was dismissed by the magistrates who found that he was not fit and proper to hold a licence. 

Council Takes Action Against Taxi DriverA taxi driver whose licence was revoked by Mansfield District Council has had his appeal dismissed at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Thursday 8 March 2018). Mr Appleton aged 55, had his licence revoked in July 2017 for being intimidating, aggressive and putting members of the public at risk by his driving manner.

The magistrates found that the Licensing Authority’s decision to revoke his taxi licence was correct. Mr Appleton was also ordered to pay a contribution towards the council’s legal costs.Jacqueline Collins, Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer at Mansfield District Council said: “I would also like to thank those members of the public who took the time and trouble to report  their concerns to the council and give evidence at court.  Without their assistance Mr Appleton would still be operating as a taxi driver.  The safety of the public is a paramount consideration for the licensing authority and we will not allow this to be compromised.  Mansfield District Council requires the highest standards for all drivers and will not hesitate to take action against those failing to meet the required standards.”

Additional Funding to Tackle Highway IssuesMansfield Mayor Urges Nottinghamshire County Council to Tackle Local Traffic Issues.Mansfield's Executive Mayor Kate Allsop along with Councillor Martin Wright Leader of the Independent Group at MDC and Councillor Stephen Garner, Leader of the Independent Group at Nottinghamshire County Council, went to see for themselves some of the issues caused by traffic congestion at the junction of the A60 Nottingham Road and Park Lane, which provides access to Mansfield Leisure Park. At certain times of the day the area becomes gridlocked, with traffic stopping across the junction, blocking movement in all directions. Mayor Allsop, Cllr Wright and Cllr Garner have been liaising with Nottinghamshire County Council colleagues at the highest level to urge them to address the highways issues in Mansfield. Mayor Allsop said: “We have listened to the concerns raised by our residents and are aware of their frustrations. I am told regularly how long it can take to turn into or out of Park Lane at peak times. If traffic

remains a problem, people could avoid the area. We don’t want people to by-pass our town, we want Mansfield to be a destination of choice, a great place to visit and shop and enjoy leisure time.” The County Council has confirmed additional funding to help resolve the bottle neck. Conversations with the County Council reveal that some initial work has been carried out and further work to review the phasing of traffic signals is still to be undertaken. The first intervention will be live by the end of March. Mayor Allsop added: “We understand that further work is scheduled, but we are urging the County Council to do this as a matter of urgency. Having good traffic and transport links makes it easier to get around, and helps to make an area more attractive to visitors and investors. These are important considerations if Mansfield is to continue to thrive and attract businesses and visitors.”

Mansfield shopkeeper Fined for Fan Noise NuisanceA Mansfield shopkeeper has been ordered to pay more than £2,650 for creating a noise nuisance at his Ladybrook convenience store.In a case heard at Derby Magistrates' Court on 28 February 2018 and prosecuted by Mansfield District Council, Dharma Susanthan, formerly of Somersall Street, was found guilty in his absence of two breaches of an abatement notice for noise nuisance from a fridge ventilation fan on the roof of his business. Magistrates fined him £660 for each breach of the abatement notice and ordered him to pay £1,265.81 costs and a £66 victim surcharge. The court heard that neighbours to Dharma Susanthan's convenience store in Ladybrook Lane had complained to the council about noise from a fan which was ventilating a fridge that contained non-perishable food and could have been switched off. He was

prosecuted after failing to take adequate action to stop the noise.  After the case, Cllr Bill Drewett, Portfolio Holder for Safer Communities at Mansfield District Council, said: "This was a case that was completely avoidable if the shop proprietor had taken simple action to stop the noise created by this fan. I hope this case underlines the need for people to take abatement notices issued by the council seriously."The Environment and Public Protection teams will be monitoring the store to ensure the proprietor complies with the notice."

St Peter & St Paul’sThe Parish Church of Warsop with Sookholme

Sunday Morning8.30am Holy Communion10.00am Holy Communion activities are provided for children of all ages11.30am Holy Communion at Sookholme on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month.

Sunday Evening1st Sunday in March, June, September and December - 6pm

Hope and Remembrance Service

Weekday Communion Services10.00 am Anglican Communion

in the Methodist Chapel on Clumber Street

Please note that communion can be arranged at home for those unable to get to church.

Parish Centre Bookings For Wedding and Baptism bookings please call-in at the Parish Centre 6-7pm on Tuesdays.

Mrs Pamela Stevenson our Parish Administrator works from the office in the Parish Centre on Tuesdays from 3.30pm to 6.30pm and on Thursday’s between 9.30am and 3.30pm.

We can handle general enquires in person by phone 01623 842165 or by email office@warsopparishchurch.org.uk.

Rector: The Rev’d Angela Fletcher The Rectory, Church Rd, Church Warsop Tel: 01623 843290

Curate: The Rev’d Jennie Sharpe Email: revdjenniesharpe@gmail.com Tel: 01623 629614

Reader: Miss Pat Brewin 8 Burnt Oak Close, M/Woodhouse Tel: 01623 424116

Cemetery opening hoursMonth Opening Times Opening Times Closing Times Mon -Fri Sat, Sun and Mon -Sun Bank Holidays InclusiveMay 8.30 am 9.00 am 8.00 pmJun, Jul 8.30 am 9.00 am 8.30 pmAug 8.30 am 9.00 am 7.30 pmSept 8.30 am 9.00 am 6.00 pmOct 8.30 am 9.00 am 5.00 pmNov, Dec 8.30 am 9.00 am 4.00 pm

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC WARSOP CEMETERY If you have any complaints regarding the Cemetery please contact:

Sally Curtis, Registrar of Cemeteries 01623 621811

Churches Together - Wiggly Worship Takes place in the Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul on the second Wednesday of each month 1pm - 2.45pm. All families with pre-school children welcome

Coffee Shop 10am-2pm • Charity Shop 11am-1pmLunch will be served between 12-1.30pm

We offer you an opportunity to meet friends, enjoy a meal, snack or just a drink, to find out what is happening in the Parish or just relax.

COFFEE & CHARITY SHOP Every Tuesday WARSOP PARISH CENTRE (The Tudor Barn)

FUNERALS 16th February 2018 Ken Wright 86

16th February 2018 Sheila Yates 81

16th February 2018 Nellie Housley 85

19th February 2018 Henry Staley 71

23rd February 2018 Eddie Dobb 85

24th February 2018 Ian Parker 58

26th February 2018 Cynthia Parsons 86

26th February 2018 Pamela Jepson 72

27th February 2018 Irene Nettleship 87

28th February 2018 Jean Mitchell 85

BAPTISMS 25th February 2018 Maizie-Jo Gibbons

25th February 2018 Reuben Ray Beswick

REGISTERS FOR WARSOP PARISH CHURCH

Parish Church 200 Club

Places are still available for those who wish to join the 200 club. Call Jenny on 01623 842487 for more information.

A total of £230 was given out in prize money.

The winning numbers in the January draw at the Stable Barn were:

1st prize (£100) 2nd prize (£70) 3rd prize(£30) 4th prize (£30)

97 216 214 296

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He welcomes all under 5s and their carers on the

second Wednesday of each month from 1pm – 2.45pm.

We start with some play and craft activities, some

singing and story-time and end with snacks for all.

Wiggly has moved to St Peter & St Paul's Church this year

Our next dates are:Wednesday 14th MarchWednesday 11th AprilWednesday 9th MayWednesday 13th JuneWednesday 11th JulyWiggly is especially excited about the April date as he thinks this could be the Easter holidays and he is hoping to see many of his wiggly friends who have gone to school. You know how excited he gets so he really hopes to see you in April and at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in August.The August date for the Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be announced later.

The Warsop, Meden Vale & District Branch

The Royal British LegionDROP-IN CENTRE

WARSOP TOWN HALL1st Friday of each month, 10am to 12noon

We can help with:• Compensation Claims• Inquest and Bereavement• Care Homes

• Help Around the House• Financial Problems• Returning to Civilian Life• Dementia Care

For more information please ring: 07889 181026 or email: rblwarsop@gmail.com

We provide practical support to serving men and women, veterans (ex-Service of all ages) and their families. Explore how we can help you and get in touch for advice, information and guidance. We can also help provide breaks for carers, families and children. (Fully confidential service)

We're here to serve you.

01623 842165

The Parish Centre Including

The Tudor Barn

A venue for meetings both regular and occasional

Ideal for all your special functions• Bar Facilities

• Self Catering

To book the Parish Centre or to make an enquiry call:

ROOM HIRE

SMALL ROOM AVAILABLE in Meden Vale Methodist Church

Would suit a small group up to 25Ideal for Mother & Toddler, Weight Watchers etc.

Tel: Geoff Pickering on 845222 for more details

ROOM FOR HIRE• With fully equipped kitchen • Capacity 100

• £6 per hour • Ideal for children’s parties etc.• Interested in starting up a new group?

Woodside Hall • Church Warsop Community Centre • Church Warsop

ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE at Warsop Methodist Church

For information call Edwin Tattersall

Tel: 01623 843504

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The Oaklands CentreOakfield Lane • Warsop

Call: 01623 844034

Available for hireAn ideal venue for all your conferences, Social events,Meetings and Training sessions.• Available day or evening• Large fully fitted kitchen • Separate lounge area• Capacity, 200 (140 seated) • Bar facilities are availableBusiness lunches for conferences, training sessions and away days are also available.

Superintendent Rev: Richard Tanner Tel: 01623 823192 Minister Rev: Debbie Keegan Tel:01623 825469 Deacon Dave Keegan Tel: 01623 825469

Warsop Meden Vale1st April 10.15am Mr. D. Pollitt    Service @ Warsop

8th April 10.15am Service @ M. Vale Rev. B. Smith Holy Communion

15th April 10.15am Dcn. Dave Keegan  Service @ Warsop

22nd April 10.15am Service @ M. Vale Mr. B. Richmond

29th April 10.15am Rev. A. Spencer Service @ Warsop

8th April - 6.00pm Sectional Service @ Rainworth

22nd April - 6.00pm Easter Offering Service @ Bridge St. Mansfield

WARSOP/MEDEN VALE METHODIST CHURCH

SERVICES 2018

THE ROYAL BRITISH

LEGION

News update by:Pete Hopkins – Membership Secretary Tel: 07889 181026 Email: Warsopmedenvale.memsecretary@rbl.community Web: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/warsopFB: facebook.com/WarsopPoppy/

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Great Pilgrimage 90A big thank you goes to all those who have made a donation towards Warsop and the surrounding area being represented, at the Royal British Legions biggest Remembrance event since 1928. With some offline donations, as well as the crowd funding donations we are only £140 short of our £1000 target.Donations can still be made on our crowd funding page, or by ringing me on the number below. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/warsop-gp90Non-Legion members can join in the celebrations by going on one of the parallel tours. Anyone joining one of these tours will be in Ypres on the 8th August.www.legerbattlefields.co.uk/ww1-tours/rbl-remembering-wwi

Did you know – Help and advice for BeneficiariesHELP WITH DISABILITY BENEFITSIf you're a Legion beneficiary and you're suffering from an illness or injury - or you care for a beneficiary who suffers from an illness or injury – the Legion can help you to claim the state disability benefits that you're entitled to. COMPENSATION ADVICEIf you have suffered an injury or illness due to Service and wish to claim compensation, the Legion can help you through the process. GRANTSThe Royal British Legion can provide support to serving and ex-Service people and their dependants who are suffering financially, including those who need urgent assistance to get through a temporary crisis, such as homelessness.

Drop-inApologies, out March Drop-in was cancelled due to the inclement weather.The April Drop-in will be on Friday 6th at Warsop Town Hall, 10 to 12 noon. (1st Friday of every month).Anyone needing help or advice can just drop in at the town Hall on the 1st Friday of every month between 10am and 12noon, or ring 0808 802 8080 between 8am and 8pm 7 days a week.

Next meetingOur next meeting is on the 9th April at 7.30 pm (2nd Monday of each month). Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Carr Lane, NG20 0BN. Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings and potential members do not have to be serving or ex-serving to join.Catholic Church

of St. Teresa’s Market Warsop

Catholic Dioceses of Nottingham

St Teresa’s Church HallAvailable for use for all suitable functions:Birthdays, Baptism & Wedding parties etc.Enquiries to:  David Pearson 01623 846153

Parish Priest : Father J KyneThe Presbytery, 3 Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 7AB telephone: 01623 623458 websites: www.saint.joseph.org.uk www.stphilipmansfield.comemail: spnmansfield@hotmail.co.ukAll enquiries, including baptisms and marriages, to Father John directly. Funeral Directors contact the Parish Priest directly.

Sunday Mass is celebrated at 10.45am

For more information please contact:St Teresa’s RC Church, Ridgeway Terrace, Warsop, NG20 0LXEmail saintteresascatholicchurch@gmail.comTwitter @stteresachurchWebsite www.saint-joseph.org.uk/st-teresas/

GA Townroe & SonFuneral Directors Eric TownroeHigh Street, Warsop MBIE Dip FD

Pre-payment plan available. A family business offering to the bereaved a complete, courteous and personal 24 hour service.

Call: 01623 842455 Day or Night

Sue Barnes and family would like to thank friends and neighbours for all their help and kindness during Joe’s illness and since his death on 2nd December 2017.Also, thanks to Pat Brewin for conducting the lovely service at Mansfield crematorium.

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WARSOP Footpath & Countryside Group

FREE Weekly Health Walks Rufford Country Park conducts a weekly health walk every Monday afternoon (Except Bank Holidays) starting at 2pm. We meet in the Craft Centre Courtyard at the Abbey end of the park. The walks are FREE, open to all, last about an hour at a fairly gentle pace in the varied scenery of Rufford. The walk is followed by tea/coffee and biscuits (small donation appreciated). For further information please contact Steve at Rufford rangers on 01623 821335 or email steve.koefoed @nottscc.gov.uk

Sherwood Foragers Walks Every Wednesday Morning starting at 10.00am.

We are a friendly group aimed at encouraging people to get walking. All walks are led by trained volunteer leaders, on a variety of routes from each of our two meeting points.

FREE In Step Walks A fun way to improve your health and make new friends.

For more information telephone: 07951 968366 for the Sunday walks 07951 945407 for the Monday walks 07563 702547 for the Thursday walks

In Step Walks - 2018 Day Date Time Venue Grade

Sunday 01 April Easter No walk

Monday 02 April Bank Holiday No walk

Thursday 05 April 10am Bestwood Country Park Strenuous

Sunday 08 April 10am Shirebrook Wood Moderate

Monday 09 April 10am Thieves' Wood Moderate

Thursday 12 April 10am Woodhouse Trail Moderate

Sunday 15 April 10am Cuckney Moderate

Monday 16 April 10am Farnsfield Strenuous

Thursday 19 April 10am Whaley Thorns Moderate

Sunday 22 April 10am Teversal Trail Moderate

Monday 23 April 10am Rowthorne Moderate

Thursday 26 April 10am Fountaindale Moderate/Long

Sunday 29 April 10am Palterton Strenuous

Monday 30 April 10am Blidworth Bottoms Moderate

Buggyfit Classes It’s not just a walk in the parkBuggy classes which are held at Sherwood Pines are designed to help mums get back into shape after their new arrival as well as to enjoy a walk through the woods to help burn calories. A fun, fitness class for mums and babies.The classes run every Friday from 1.30pm - 2.30pm.The cost is £3 a class or only £2 with Discovery Pass.

Mums should book on 01623 822447

• Vicar Water, Clipstone Meet at car park off the B6030 road at 10am

• Church Warsop Meet at Tudor Barn, Warsop Parish Centre 10am

• Edwinstowe Meet at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre car park 10amCar Shares will leave from The Sidings, Woodhouse at 9am

For further details contact:Christine Johnson, Walk Leader on 01623 428578

Our Secretary can be contacted on 01623 846281.WF&CG is a community group whose members share an interest in the countryside. We maintain the public footpath network in Warsop, we undertake conservation projects and we provide information about the local environment. www.wfcg.org.uk

During April, the countryside really starts to come to life. Cowslips should be flowering early in the month and during the last few days the first bluebells and early purple orchids may be appearing. A couple of my favourite flowers that can usually be spotted on The Carrs are the snake's head fritillary and water avens.

Butterflies will be appearing in increasing numbers. Peacocks, small tortoiseshells and brimstones may be seen in the early part of April with orange tips, speckled woods and small whites fluttering around later on.Although Warsop's network of public footpaths offers some of the best walking in the area, there are also many nearby sites that also offer fine walks. The car park at Pleasley Pit is the starting point for several interesting routes. One option is the walk along former railway line of the Teversal Trail to the visitors centre (maybe stopping there for a cup of tea) and returning along the Skegby Trail. There are views of the upper reaches of the River Meden from the Skegby Trail. On a recent Footpaths Group walk we walked from Pleasley to Hardwick Hall via Norwood and returned along the Rowthorne Trail, although this walk may be even more enjoyable in less muddy conditions! A third alternative is to wander around the Pleasley Pit country park and nature reserve where you may even have a view of Hardwick Hall from the restored pit tip without having to walk all the way there! The cafe at the colliery is open most mornings.April is usually the quietest month of the year for our work programme. Our hedge and scrub management tasks will have been completed ahead of the birds choosing their nest sites and the grass along Warsop's paths will not yet be ready for its first cut. However, if we look closely there will be seedlings of Himalayan Balsam that will need removing from alongside Warsop's waterways.The Warsop Footpaths & Countryside Group AGM will be held on the last Tuesday of April at 7pm. Please contact us if you would like to attend.For our April walk, we will be joining The Friends of Thynghowe on Saturday 21st April for their annual guided walk to Thynghowe when the ancient tradition of assembling on the hill will be celebrated after visiting other historic sites in the Forest. Meet at Budby Pumping Station from 9:45 to start the walk at 10am. This walk is about 3 to 4 miles and will take about 4 hours. No need to book, just turn up. You may wish to bring a drink and some lunch. Check our Facebook page facebook.com/Warsop1816 for more details.

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Snake’s Head Fritillaries

Easter Bunny Breakfast Robin Hood's Wheelgate Park Saturday 31 MarchJoin the Easter Bunny and friends at Wheelgate Family Theme Park this Easter to add that extra special magic to your child’s day. Join Wheelgate for a yummy breakfast experience, heaps of fun.www.wheelgatepark.com

Eggciting Easter Egg HuntFriday 30 March - Sunday 1 April 2018 10am - 3pmGreen's Windmill. Tickets: £5 per childFor ages 3+. Find the eggs to win amazing prizes! Explore Green’s Windmill and the community garden for their hidden eggs during Easter Weekend and win a bumper prize pack.No need to book, just drop in! Proceeds go to the Green's Windmill Trust.www.greensmill.org.uk

Easter 'Egg-spress' Steam SpecialsSunday 1 April - Monday 2 April - 10am - 5pmTickets: Adults - £12, Children - £6 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) - £30Historic steam services on both Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Kids will meet the Easter Bunny on the train and receive a small chocolate gift. FREE heritage bus rides to picturesque destinations. Minature and model railways open plus cafe, gift shop openand children's play area.Also featuring Heritage Diesel sevices with Protoype HST 41001 on Saturday 31 Marchwww.gcrn.co.uk

OUT & ABOUT This Easter

Easter at Mr Straw’s House27th March - 14th April 2018 | 10.30am - 4pm£2 Plus Standard Admission Take a wander around Mr Straw’s House this Easter.Florence Straw contributed a range of ornaments and trinkets to the large collection of everyday objects cared for at Mr's Straw's, and some of her woollen pompom birds have been causing quite a stir. They have invited some of their friends round and these fluffy little chicks are running amok in the house.Can you help work out where these naughty animals are hiding as you explore the house on your tour?Stay a little longer this Easter to enjoy the gardens as they spring back into life. Take a look into the greenhouse and see Walters’ cacti collection. Take a peek into the Washhouse and the kitchen and explore our outdoor spaces. If the weather is warm enough, enjoy a cup of tea from the tea room with a book from the second-hand bookshop.Please note that Mr Straw's House is closed on Sundays and Mondays and that admission is by timed ticket.Please telephone to book your visit 01909 482380.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mr-straws-house

Newstead Family Fun DaySaturday 7 April 2018Tickets: £10 (max 3 FREE kids per paying adult)Head to Newstead Abbey for a fun day whatever your age - with plenty of activities and trails to suit all ages.Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where children are free to explore; the Fun Day is all about families. After discovering the Abbey, children can have further fun running around the grounds and gardens. Make Newstead Abbey your home for the day!www.newsteadabbey.org.uk

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Edwinstowe and The Dukeries Lions Club

Presents

GrandFashionShow

South Forest Complex, Edwinstowe, NG21 9JF

Tickets £5 (Inc. A Glass of Wine or Soft Drink)

GreatBrandsAtDiscountedPrices!!!(Sizes from 8 to 30)

Tickets Available From

Steve on 07779 338887, orJon on 07581 265531,

or wendyamckean@hotmail.co.uk

The Rotary Club of Warsop, Shirebrook & District

Senior Citizens EveningWednesday 16th May 2018

At The Oaklands WarsopFeaturing Lily Taylor WardFood • Bingo prizes • Bar availableTransport can be arrangedBook now as places are limited

For more information or the reserve your place telephone Rotarians: Graham Goff on 01623 843224 or Geoff Milnes on 01623 844021

theWoodend Pub & Carvery01623 361520 • 07542 078482

Any local bands that need practice either morning, afternoon or evening

please ring Matty to arrange time.

We are now a sky multi screen venue with 3 sky boxes so you won't miss any of your favourite sport 

The Woodend Carvery

Every Sunday 12-4pm

£5.95 Adult • £3.50 KidsChoice of 3 meats & 13 veg

including mash and roasties.Full coeliac carvery and deserts

available on request. Also gluten free pale ale and

gluten free Peroni lager Take away carvery available.

Please bring your own plate or it will be served in a plastic takeaway box.

Every Friday NightKaraoke Disco with DJ Jonno & BingoPlus great drinks offers on bottles and cans

Every Saturday NightBingo quiz & open the box

FREE Function Room Available

We also offer a choice of hot or cold buffets at very competitive rates

Find us on Facebook @the wood end pub and carvery church warsop

THEOAKLANDSCENTRE

SPRINGFAYRE5THMAY2018

10am–12pmMany stalls including handmade cards,

homemade cakes, crafts and much more Refreshments including bacon rolls

To book a table or for more information telephone 01623 844034

All proceeds towards The Oaklands Centre Registered Charity 512326

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WARSOP LIBRARYOPENING HOURS Monday CLOSED CLOSEDTuesday 9.30 - 1.00 2.00 - 5.00Wednesday 9.00 - 1.00 CLOSEDThursday CLOSED CLOSEDFriday 9.30 - 1.00 2.00 - 5.00Saturday 9.30 - 12.30 CLOSED

Adult EventsCraft and ChatEvery Friday 2.30-3.30pm. Term time onlyAre you into crafts and would like to share your ideas, meet people, have a chat and maybe be inspired to learn a new craft? Bring your current knitting masterpiece, card creation or whatever craft you have on the go and come share your knowledge and have a cuppa!

Book DeliveryDo you, or anyone you know, enjoy reading but can no longer visit the library? We can bring books, available in large print or as spoken word, to your home on a fortnightly basis free-of-charge. To find out more contact Warsop Library and speak to a member of staff.

Children EventsRattle, Rhyme & RollFor under 5’s every Tuesday 2.15–2.45 pm, term time only. Joining in with songs and rhymes helps little ones with their co-ordination and improves vocabulary. It’s good fun too! Meet other parents and make new friends. The library staff look forward to welcoming you!

Finger Puppet Craft Bomb Tuesday 29th May 2.30-3.30pmAge 4+ Adult Supervision required.Come down to Warsop Library and get creative in our finger puppet craft. Make some with friends or family and you can make your own little puppet show after!

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETYMeetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, at 7pm at the “Swing” (Vale Hotel), Warsop Vale. The evening includes, a talk by a guest speaker, a raffle and lively discussion with other members.

Everyone Welcome - Please Come Along

Carers and Partners Social

Group (CaPs)The Carers and Partners Group is for anyone caring for a relative at home of any age or ability and in

need of care for any reason. If your partner is already in full time care but you feel the need for support

then you also are welcome. The group has renamed itself CaPs (Carers and Partners

Social group).This is a few hours when we can gather together and share some fun time and food. We open the

doors to the Stable Barn in the Parish Centre at 11am when you are invited to take tea and coffee. We have a shared lunch at 12 noon followed by some relaxation and seated yoga for

those who wish to participate. We finish with tea and cake and are ready for home around 3.30pm.

Our current ‘addiction’ is sharing and listening to our old vinyl records, and remembering some very good times, oh and

inevitably some singing, but not a lot! As the first Monday in the month for April and May

are both Bank Holidays the group has decided to move their meeting to the 2nd Monday in the month for April and May.

So we will meet on:- • Monday 9th April • Monday 14th May • Monday 11th June • Monday 2nd JulyFor further information please call Mary on 01623 844720

• Child Health Clinic Have your baby weighed and chat to a Health professional and Children’s Centre staff. • BABES Baby And Breastfeeding Encouragement & Support • Baby Massage and Baby Yoga A relaxing and stimulating experience for you and your baby You will need to book a place, please ask for details• Bumps, Babbling Babes Stay & Play session for parents-to-be and families with children aged 0-12 months. • Wonderful 1’s A Stay & Play Session for children aged 12-23 months, • Stay & Play Parent & child play & socialisation for children aged 0-5 years.• Getting Ready For Nursery Children and their parents will be invited along to this transition group the term before their 3rd birthday.• Incredible Years Behaviour management for children aged 3+ years.• Strengthening Families Behaviour management for children aged 10+ years. (Limited places available, please ask for details) • Adult Learning Please ask for details of what courses are on offer this term • Volunteering Increase your skills & knowledge volunteering with us• Wiggly Worship Parish Church of St Peter & St Paul on the second Wednesday of each month 1pm - 2.45pm. All families with pre-school children welcome.

For further information on any of the above please contact us on 01623 847766

WARSOP FOOD SHAREPlease take donations of food items to The Plough

Donations of jars, packets or tins every day after 12pm. Fresh food inculding vegetables, fruit and bread Friday only

Co-op has a donation bin near the check out For those in need call in to

The Plough every Friday 2pm - 4.30pm

Breakfast at The Plough Every Monday 10am

For veterans and serving men and womanRetired or serving firemen and police

Wives and partners welcome

Both projects suggested by Cllr Sharron AdeyPut into action by Paula and Mark, hosts at The Plough

Market Warsop Football Club A Charter Standard Community Football Club for young

players of all ages and abilities!

Training and playing at probably one of the best home grounds in the county, The John Fretwell Sporting Complex, Market Warsop Football Club are long established in the district & exist to support young players to achieve their potential in sport. We are a family friendly club with ful-ly qualified and DBS checked coaches playing their part in supporting grassroots football in your local area.

Call us on 07925107277 to find out how you can join us!

Stop press: New U7’s development squad now training & U14’s (Yr9)looking for committed players!!

Training and playing at probably one of the best home grounds in the county, The John Fretwell Sporting Complex,

Market Warsop Football Club are long established in the district & exist to support young players to achieve their potential

in sport. We are a family friendly club with fully qualified and DBS checked coaches playing their part in supporting grassroots

football in your local area.

Call us on 07925107277 to find out how you can join us!Stop press: New U7’s development squad now training & U14’s

(Yr9)looking for committed players!!

WELLINGTON CLOSE • WARSOPOpen Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1pm to 3.30pm when we play bingo and serve tea, coffee and biscuits. Once a month we have a social evening with a meal etc.

The Kabin

If you are interested, please contact any member or just call in at the centre.

Are you interested in sewing, quilting, embroidery, knitting, crochet,

felting or any other forms of textile craft? Then come along to the meeting of the

Stitching Station at Edwinstowe's old railway station.

(The old station's access  is opposite the Dukeries Hotel, next to the Chinese takeaway.)

A joint venture between crafters from Warsop and Edwinstowe and all are welcome, regardless of skill or experience.

Session take place on Wednesdays from 10am - 1pm, cost £3.00

titching Station

Every Tuesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm • £3.00For more information call Paul Robinson on

01623 843726 or 07734 393935or just come along on Tuesday

Warsop LibraryHigh Street, Warsop NG20 0TA

01623 842322warsop.library@inspireculture.org.uk

Carr Lane Park Family Sports Sessions

As part of their community sports project funded by Sport England, Mansfield District Leisure Trust

will be bringing FREE family sports sessions to Carr Lane Park during school holidays.

The sessions,which are suitable for all ages, will include a mixture of football, tennis, circuits, soccercise and parachute games.

We want to encourage adults as well as children to get involved, so bring the whole family! No booking is required – just come

along, wearing suitable footwear and comfortable clothing.

For more information, please contact Carolyn on: T: 07718 194 711 • E: carolyn.hallam@serco.com

Tuesdays 1 - 2pm - dates are as follows:

20th Feb • 10th April • 29th May31st July • 21st August • 30th October

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ALL ABILITIES ARE WELCOME TO COME ALONG. For details on training sessions, please visit our

Facebook page ‘Welbeck Welfare FC Under 13 Ladies’ or call Dave 07446896285 or Paul 01623844222

GIRLS FOOTBALLWould any girls under 13 like to play for the local football team?

Girls will currently be in years 6 or 7 (years 7 & 8 from Sept)

We meet every other Friday afternoon in Mansfield 1pm - 3pm. We are a friendly group who sing for

fun, relaxation and enjoyment. We charge a modest fee to cover expenses.First two trial sessions free ....come and join

us and have an enjoyable two hours...

521... MIXED SINGING GROUP

...FOR THE OVER 50’s

For more information please ring Jenny on 01623 835946

For more details please contact Hazel on 01909 483345

Email us at welbeckestatesband@hotmail.co.ukor visit our facebook page

www.facebook.com/8805986052& website www.welbeckband.com

Welbeck Estates Brass BandNEEDS YOU! ANY AGE ANY LEVEL

INSTRUMENTS PROVIDEDWe are currently recruiting new brass players to join our

happy & friendly band in our new rehearsal room.

ADULT CLASSES & PRIVATE LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE.

at Egmanton Village Hall Every Saturday Ballroom, Latin & Salsa classes NATD & ISTD qualifiedUnder 7’s- 9.30-10.30amOver 7’s- 10.30-12.30pmFor more details contact Jil on: 07790 601 877

DANCE CLASSES

WARSOP MEN'S PROBUS CLUBThe club is a long established luncheon club meeting once a month on a Wednesday at the Parish Centre. The club has a programme of interesting talks, discussions and the occasional outing. Use is made of the Stable Bar before sitting down to a well prepared and reasonably priced meal.

THE CLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBERSIf you are interested in becoming a member please telephone: John Hosty (Sec) 01623 467590 or Hugh Ashton (Pres) 01623 846748

To book call:01623 845406 - Mornings01623 846765 - Evenings

WARSOP & DISTRICT AGE CONCERN

Age Concern holiday to LYTHAM ST. ANNE’S

(NEAR BLACKPOOL)Staying at the

Monteray Beach Hotel9th - 13th April 2018

(Monday – Friday)5 days / 4 nights

Bed breakfast & evening mealLocal pick up points

Full itinerary of days out£235.00 per person

No single room available only twin/ double rooms

"What a difference a day makes!"Yesterday slushy snow and seemingly no end to winter and today we have glorious sunshine and the temptation to leave off a couple of thermal layers.  However, we have only missed one practise night due to inclement weather.  Our far flung members travel from Newark,  Worksop,  Mansfield Woodhouse,  Warsop   and Mansfield  and all points in between in order to make music together.  What a hardy and loyal set of singers.We rehearse every Wednesday evening from 7-30pm. until 9-15pm. in the Concert Hall at The Dukeries Academy in Ollerton.  This is best accessed via the Leisure Centre entrance and car park.You can find out more about the Choir on our website.www.thedukeriessingers.comand on Facebook,  Twitter and on YouTubeOur Diary DatesSunday 22 April 2018  We are singing to celebrate St. George's Day at St.Giles' Church in Old Ollerton.  This is a great family fun day and we can indulge in performing all the patriotic songs we can find.Saturday 12 May 2018   We are presenting a concert at Farndon Parish Church.  Singing here is such a joy as we have so many friends in the community.We still have three engagements to confirm with Weston Church, a joint concert with Newstead Abbey Singers and the R.A.F.A. Club Newark.Please contact our Concert Secretary Phil on 01623 822070 if you would like to book the choir for your fund raising , charity  or celebration event.  He would be delighted to hear from you.Have a lovely Spring as you Tip Toe through the Daffodils!  (Bit early for Tulips!)

DUKERIES

Your Loca l Choi r

ingers

Jan Towler

THE OAKLANDS Oakfield Lane • Warsop

01623 844034 – Alison – OAKLANDS01623 843381 – Brenda - CHARITY SHOP

Bingo Evenings

3 games of bingo plus flyer and refreshments £5.00Telephone 01623 842080 for more informationAll proceeds towards the Oaklands Residential Bungalows

Spring FayreSaturday 5th May 2018 - 10am - 12pmStalls are available at £10 eachRefreshments including bacon rolls will be availableMain proceeds towards The Oaklands Centre

Memory Lane Cafe Come along for a cuppa, a chat, some old songs, quizzes and games. All welcome - No chargeTuesdays 1pm - 3pm. Dates include:

Registered Charity 512326

Monday 4th June Monday 2nd July Monday 6th August

Monday 3rd SeptemberMonday 1st OctoberMonday 5th November

3rd April 20181st May 201829th May 201826th June 201821st August 2018

18th September 201816th October 201813th November 201811th December 2018

If you would like more information about the services we provide please contact: Laura Ainsworth, Adult Support Co-ordinator

Tel: 0115 942 1985

Drop in Clinic If you require:• New batteries • New ear mould tubing• Advice on equipment • Opportunity to meet others• Advice on how to use and clean your hearing aids• Information on hearing loss and all the services that can help youThen come along to our planned hearing aid clinic at:

Warsop Methodist ChurchClumber Street, Warsop, Mansfield, Notts NG20 0LU

The clinics are run on a monthly basis 10am – 12noon Please call for date of next clinic

Hearing Aid Clinic

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Warsop Carnival 2018 BEST OF BRITISH

Warsop Carnival8th July 2018Would you like to get involved with

your carnival? If so then contact

the Carnival Team on

07552 219 947 warsopcarnival@yahoo.co.uk

to find out how you could help.Volunteers are needed to ensure

the future success of our carnivals