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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 & Newsletter info 2

Sherwood News and Information 3

Looking Good Feeling Great 4 - 5

Our Young and Our Future 6

House and Home 7 - 9

Security and Safety 10 - 11

What’s On Sponsored Section 15 - 18

Corporate Business 20 - 21

Caring Community 22

The Rainworth Reporter 23 - 25

The Blidworth Focus 26 - 28

Ravenshead News 28

Village Voices 29

Strengthening Communities 30

More Local News 31

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Hi everyone and welcome to this “loving” February issue of the

sherwood Community Newsletter.

Traditionally, the 14th is the day to propose to your sweetheart or express your hidden love to someone by cards or fl owers.... romance isn’t dead.

How about taking out your loved one for a candlelit dinner or a trip to the theatre or cinema? Why not splash out on a dozen red roses for this special day - to show how much you care.

Let’s face it - with winter still hanging on we need something to warm our hearts and keep us going until spring.

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Put your feet up, have a brew and a biscuit while settling down to a good read of this month’s newsletter.

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Time to make your voice heard, last week I sent a letter and survey to every home in Bilsthorpe and Eakring asking how

people felt about proposals to build a waste disposal site known as the ‘Bilsthorpe Energy Centre’ on the former colliery site at Bilsthorpe Business Park. I would fi rst of all like to thank those of you who have already completed and returned the survey and give a nudge to those who have not had the time to get theirs back in the post yet. I will make sure the County Council are aware of all comments made.It is important to me, as your MP, that I represent the views of the people who live near this proposed project. This is why I want to hear from as many of you as possible!This application has been met with a mixed response but it is fair to say so far there is signifi cant local opposition however there are good and bad points to consider. Peel Environmental, the company behind this application, are seeking planning permission to build a waste disposal facility that will accept up to 120,000 tonnes of residual nonhazardous waste each year from across Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas. A technology called plasma gasifi cation is to be used and will generate

electricity for export to the national grid.I have been told that this site once operational would provide up to 40 jobs in the area however there may be negative factors such as increased lorry movements and noise.When I have received all the survey responses back from local people I will take them down to Nottinghamshire County Council’s planning department to ensure that these people’s views are taken into consideration as the application progresses.If you have any concerns regarding the ‘Energy Centre’ please write to the county council making your thoughts clear.For further information regarding the planning application please visit:

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We must make sure the Planning Authority, (NCC) is fully informed of public opinion before they make a decision on whether to proceed.

If you wish to respond to this article, want more information or to arrange an interview with Mark Spencer please contact direct via: James E Sharpe, Offi ce Tel Number: 0115 968 1186 or Email: james.sharpe@parliament.uk Note these are not the views of The Sherwood as per our disclaimer page but a report from our local MP Mark Spencer

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Vintage Valentine: Lingerie To LoveFashion by Natalie

Back in the days of Marilyn Monroe and

Grace Kelly, lingerie was designed to create the perfect shape for form fi tting clothing as well as to make ladies look gorgeous. While we’ve not quite forgotten just how important well-fi tting lingerie is to the look of our dresses and two piece ensembles, today’s utilitarian spandex doesn’t quite capture the same glamorous feel. Thankfully, this season the high street has responded with gorgeous, intricate detailing and retro shapes that are perfect for wearing underneath even our most spectacularly fi gure hugging garments.

Here are our top tips for fi nding those retro-inspired pieces and achieving that gorgeous vintage boudoir look this Valentine’s Day.

Lace, lace, lace. The vintage look is all in the details and delicate lace is beautiful when layered over satin for form fi tting pieces or used to provide soft, subtle edges. When minimal support is needed, or for small cup sizes, lace bras are elegant and natural. The soft, lightweight qualities of this traditional fabric feel comfortable and relaxed against the skin. Flattering too, lace edging provides barely there but indispensable coverage to minimal panties or the fi nishing touch to loose French knickers worn under free-form garments.

High-waisted. Briefs cut low on the leg and high on the waist were all the rage in the hour-glass era of

the 1940s and 50s and now they’re coming back. High-waisted briefs fi t incredibly well under dresses and can help to fl atten the tummy. They also look great with a matching bra, drawing attention to the narrowest part of the waist. Meanwhile, that plain, spandex look is cast aside by a satin fi nish or lacy detailing. Impressively fi nished high-waisted briefs have found their way

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Methods used in the classroom. Often, schools put on a short course for parents. These are extremely useful and will explain how to use methods such as chunking, grid method etc.If your child’s school do not offer this type of help, other agencies may do so. Brighter Futures will be more than happy to help you through the fundamentals of methods used.Understanding what is expected of your child will go a long way towards making homework and any support given a more pleasurable experience for both child and parent. The dread of “can you help me with my homework?” will be banished. You will feel confi dent that you are helping your child to understand the methods used in the classroom.Good luck to all parents and learners in your future endeavours.Remember you can do it!www.brighterfutureseducation.co.uk

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Children’s Book Review: Peppa Pig: My GrannyRelease: 6th FebruaryJoin Peppa Pig and her brother George in this delightful storybook all about their Granny.Peppa and George’s granny is very good at many things, from playing games to gardening. Peppa and George love their granny very much and this funny storybook is perfect for sharing with grannies everywhere.ISBN-13: 978-0723288619 Amazon £3.74

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Supporting Your ChildAn important event for all parents if the school ‘Parents Evening’. Many parents will be pleased and proud of their child’s achievements whilst some of you may be a little disappointed and worried how to support your child. What can be done to ensure that you are supporting your child to reach their full potential?Ensure that you know if your child has any homework. If so, ensure that it is done in plenty of time and not left until the last possible moment. Sunday night syndrome only ensures that everyone gets stressed and it can ruin a lovely weekend.Ask your child’s teacher what you can do to support your child’s learning at home. Many teachers are only too happy to give advice.Many parents are easily confused by some terms used in literacy/numeracy.Are you up to date with current methodology? Do you know how to tackle grid method, Dochunking or number lines? Do you know how to tackle phonics?If the answer is NO- then ensure you know what these terms are and how to work through these methods that are so familiar to your children.There is plenty of help and advice out there to ensure parents are up to speed. Look at help guides on the internet. There are some very useful “How To” guides available.Ask if your child’s school offer sessions to help parents understand and work through

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Reluctant Gardener: FebruaryQuick tips for the month of freezing Feb!• Dig over the beds and borders

mixing in organic material, if the ground is not frozen. Forking the soil aerates and brings pests to the surface for the birds.

• With the risk of frost and snow leave the vulnerable plants protected with fl eece and raise pots off the ground a little using a brick or pottery stands.

• Apply a generous application of dry mulch to young trees and shrubs to protect their roots from freezing conditions.

• When the ground isn’t frozen, start new beds and borders - marking shapes with sand trickled from a plastic bottle, also start removing the top layer of growing vegetation and dig the ground over.

• Remember not to let rotting damp leaves accumulate around alpine plants - they will suffer if left damp too long. Leaves on lawns not taken by worms can be cleared up too.

• During a settled few days, clear paths of weeds, check walls, clean and insulate greenhouses and ensure your heaters are working. Insulation just using bubble wrap will make a difference to your heating bill.

• Clean and repair your garden tools or send to a repair-person to service them. Book the lawn mower in for a service and check garden furniture for any rot, especially at the base of the legs.

• Paint sheds, fences and trellis with wood preservative (animal friendly) using a stiff brush or a modern sprayer to do the job quicker and can get into awkward shapes.

• Don’t forget the birds - some peanuts, fat balls and other treats will help them during this time of scarce food. Avoid bread as this lacks the energy content to help birds survive, but is better than nothing.

• Looking forward to Spring now, lighter nights and perhaps some warmer sunny days too.

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Sort through music and DVD collections. Purge things that no longer suit your families interests. Organize what is left in an attractive manner. Sort books and magazines. Donate or recycle ones that no longer suit your families interests.Wash hard plastic children's toys with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry. Launder stuffed toys. Donate or store toys that your children have grown too old for.Wash switch plates.Wash walls and trim as needed.Wash doors and knobs.Wash fl oor registers and other vent covers.Clean fl oors.Care of www.imperfecthomemaking.com

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Following a recent car thefts in our area, Nott’s Police have some reminders you’re your vehicle protection: • Ensure your vehicle is locked and secure.• Don’t leave valuables on show in your vehicle. That old coat on the back seat may be worthless, but a thief won’t know that or that the pockets are empty. • Don’t leave your wallet or mobile phone in your car even if you’re just nipping somewhere for a few minutes. It only takes a thief seconds!• Park your car in your garage or on your driveway if possible and try to park your vehicle in a well lit area. • Don’t leave your keys in your vehicle when you are not in it. • Activate your alarm and immobiliser if you have one.• Make use of security devices such as steering locks and other devices. For additional home security advice please refer to our Securing your vehicle guide. (Link to fi le) Further crime prevention guides can be found on our website http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/crime-prevention-guides If you would like any further help or advice please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or visit our website: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk If you have information about any crime or see anyone acting suspiciously in your area please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101. In an emergency, for example where life is in danger or a crime is in progress please call 999

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Please be aware that we have received a report from a local farm in the Newark area, informing us of phone calls they have received and believe to be a scam. On this occasion the caller claimed to be PCSO Tom Paxton from Newark Police Station. The caller advised that they were calling regarding a community scheme they were setting up to help stop youths vandalising farms. The caller asked for a contribution and said that for this the farm details would be added to a publication. Please be advised that Nottinghamshire Police do not cold call in order to request money for advertisements. Nottinghamshire Police do not have a magazine. Please also be advised that any representative from Nottinghamshire Police should always state their full Name, Job Role and give their contact details. The representative should also give the person they are calling the option to call them back through the main Nottinghamshire Police switchboard to authenticate their call.If you are suspicious of such calls and are unable to authenticate the call you are advised not give out any personal details, bank details or funds. Nottinghamshire Police work closely with Action Fraud which is a one-stop reporting centre handling all reports of Fraud in the UK. If you’ve received similar calls and think you’ve been scammed, ripped off or conned, you should report it to Action Fraud. Action Fraud can be contacted online by visiting their website or via telephone on 0300 123 2040.

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YOUR CHANCE TO VISIT THE POLICE CELLS - VOLUNTARILY!

Nottinghamshire’s Deputy Police and

Crime Commissioner, Chris Cutland, is leading a campaign designed to see more members of the community in police custody cells – but voluntarily.Ms Cutland is the

lead fi gure on the Commissioner’s Independent Custody Scheme, which is managed by the PCC’s offi ce. The Scheme, which has received local and national acclaim, is seeking new members, willing to visit the force’s custody suites to check on the conditions and welfare of those in custody.Independent Custody Visitors make unannounced visits to the cells where, in addition to inspecting the facilities, they can ask to meet detainees before making a report on their fi ndings.Ms Cutland explained: “This scheme provides confi dence in the system. It gives an impartial and independent viewpoint on the way detainees are being looked after, and highlights any shortcomings or problems with the facilities.“Custody visitors tell me that it is an interesting job, and I think it is reassuring for the public and the custody staff to know that the custody cells are subject to an objective external opinion.“If there is a problem or complaint, most issues are dealt with

at the time. However, more serious issues are forwarded to the police to resolve and the outcome is reported back to me.”The scheme and the visitors are totally independent and the role includes talking with those who are detained, checking the suites for cleanliness, making sure there are adequate stocks of supplies and raising any issues which may need to be addressed whilst detainees are in custody.Ms Cutland added: “The role provides a unique opportunity to give a transparent and impartial assessment of the situation in the cells and both the Commissioner and I are proud of the scheme’s achievements.” To apply, you must be over 18 and live in Nottinghamshire. Although this is a voluntary role, expenses are paid and naturally full training is given. Visits take place at the Bridewell in Nottingham as well suites in Newark and Mansfi eld. More information and application details by telephoning 0115 844 5998or emailing jackie.nash@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Further information on custody visiting can also be found at the Independent Custody Visiting Association’s website at http://www.icva.org.uk/Contact the Offi ce of the Police and Crime Commissioner, County Hall, NG2 7QP, 0115 967 0999 ex 801 2005, or email nopcc@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

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The Atlas Discovery Holiday Company offers a true taste of the beauty and culture within the amazing country of Morocco. With its vast breath taking views of the Atlas Mountains through to the tantalising smells of the delicious spices in the city souks. The coast offers the opportunity for the feel of the delicious sunshine on your skin and the hidden traditional villages give a feel into the cultures that make Morocco so special.

Our holidays are unique because we offer a true journey into Morocco - whether you choose a rejuvenating retreat, a cultural experience or a challenge through the Atlas Mountains or Moroccan Sahara.

Be confident you will experience ‘A True Journey’.

Moroccan people are truly warm and friendly and you will experience a genuine welcome from the moment you reach Marrakech airport.

With highly experienced and qualified Moroccan Guides you will not only be assured full safety but also a journey of a country that they love and in turn you will leave sharing their passion. The Atlas Discovery is a British Based Business with a strong ethic mission statement based on employing local Moroccan people and supporting village community life.

Our Business team unites a group of both Moroccans and Europeans who understand our desire to offer ‘a true journey’ for you and support our mission statement.

l Airport transfers & travel for our holiday toursl Hotel and all Tour Accommodation*l Delicious, traditional, fresh and nutritious mealsl A range of exciting & optional leisure activitiesl Explorative walks, historical visits & challenging experiences as per appropriate tour itinery

l Visits intro the true heart of Moroccan peoplel And a true journey into Morocco and/or your life

*Single room supplement for some tours Accomodation is hotel, gite or tent as per itinery

Our inclusive tours include:-

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These unique holidays provide the opportunity to relax, rest and leave not only refreshed but rejuvenated to face the world you have left behind. We aim to provide the perfect atmosphere for you to feel renewed, meet other like minded people and allow your true potential to emerge in a unique way. Our retreat holidays are set in the quiet coastal resort of Sidi Khaouki, Eassouria offering a selective and optional programme throughout consisting of:

l Life Coaching Workshops to support you with personal and /or business choicesl Yoga /or Light morning jogging to prepare you for the beautiful day ahead in body and mindl Excursions by either by foot, camel or transport visiting traditional picturesque villages with breathtaking views, and local towns with exciting souks and historical monumentsl Tantalising ‘sleeping up the stars’ with moonlight barbecues and star gazingl Optional extras including spa & massage or horse riding on the beach

The retreats are suited for single people, couples, families and small groups as we aim to form a holiday community encouraging visitors together to share meals, join in fitness sessions get involved in group workshops and enjoy friendly walks and tours. The Retreat also offers lots of time for individual relaxation whether reading, walking, or simply lying by the pool.

Our Retreat holidays are limited to 12 places and our programme runs from May 2014 –August 2014. Dates online

For more information or to book contact: 01623 795 623Email: sales@theatlasdiscovery.com www.theatlasdiscovery.comThe Atlas Discovery Holiday Company Ltd, Sterling House, 32 St John Street, Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 1QJ

These unique style cultural holidays include:

l A welcome stay at a traditional Moroccan hotel with a complimentary monumental tourl A night in the beautiful Village of Ouzoud famous for its cascading waterfalls and monkey sanctuaryl Three nights stay in an exquisitive hotel in the peaceful mountain village of Ait Bougmaz Vallee renowned for it’s breathtaking views l Plus lots of time throughout to visit the souks enjoy relaxing strolls or just simply unwindOur cultural holidays are ideal for single people, couples or families and small groups.

Our Cultural holidays are limited to 14 places and our programme runs throughout September 2014. Dates online

A programme of walks and climbs throughout the Anti Atlas, Saghrou mountain and the Moroccan Sahara to suit various fitness levels. Our experienced and qualified Guides are happy to personally support you with your choice of tour. Realise your goals with The Atlas Discovery.Our Soft Challenge holidays are limited to 14 places and our programme runs throughout November & December 2014. Dates online.

Retreat

Cultural

Soft ChallengeOpening

Offer from £449* Book by end February

2014

Prices from £499* 10% off for

family bookings**Our cultural holiday offers a genuine experience of

the fascinating past and present day to day life of Moroccan people. From the bustle of Marrakech - Morocco’s imperial city famous for its Koutoubia Minaret, Ben Youssef Medrassa (Coranique school), the Medina and Djemâa el Fna Square to the picturesque Atlas Mountain villages. offering an insight into traditional farming, small community manufacturing and family lives.

*Single room supplement may be charged **Family of 4 or more

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Calling Gardeners and Wildlife LoversAre you interested in the wildlife that visits your garden? Would you like to take a more active approach? If ‘yes’ to both then all you would have to do is spend a little time just sitting by your living room window watching the birds in your garden. You may not realise it, but you can take an active part in helping wildlife by going no further than your own armchair.

By participating in the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden BirdWatch scheme, you can monitor birds and other wildlife which visit your garden on a weekly basis. You then send your observations, either on-line or on paper, to the BTO and they analyse the data from the thousands of people who participate in the scheme. It couldn’t be simpler and you don’t have to be a serious birdwatcher to do it. As long as you are able to recognise common garden birds that is suffi cient knowledge to get involved.

So, who are the BTO? The British Trust for Ornithology is an independent charitable research institute whose work involves investigating the population movements and ecology of wild birds throughout the British Isles and beyond. It is they who have discovered and recorded the decline of the House

Sparrow, the increase of Goldfi nches and the spread of disease in Greenfi nches. On receiving the information submitted by garden birdwatchers from all over the country, the BTO analyses the data, the result of which alerts us to any changes in bird populations, either nationally or locally. Their fi ndings can reveal why birds visit gardens at different times of the year, how much supplementary feeding affects birds and what other factors infl uence their lives, e.g.cats, Sparrowhawks, disease.

I really encourage you to get involved in this project as you are not only helping towards our understanding of birds but you will also receive immense pleasure from recording them and, without doubt, you will learn a great deal more about your garden.

For more information visit their website on www.bto.org/gardenbirdwatch or contact them for a free enquiry pack, gbw@bto.org / 01842 750050, c/o Jean Parrott

Jean is a BTO Garden BirdWatch Ambassador for Nottinghamshire and is able to arrange talks to a wide group of people including gardening societies, natural history groups, WI, Rotary Clubs and U3A. If you would be interested in having such a talk, please contact Jean at jpbirds@talktalk.net / 0770 4809741

Local Walking Group

Newark & Sherwood D.C started an Initiative to get people fi tter, In 2009.

Blidworth Walking Group started with 6 walkers and now has walked with over 150 people, on average the group have from 10-20 people every Sunday morning.

Why not come join our group on these FREE and fun Walks in the Blidworth area.

David Smith who trained at Kelham Hall in walk leading, & also a 1st Aider now leads the walks every Sunday morning, Interested ? contact David Smith on 0795 254 9562 or alternatively leave your name and number on 0770 363 1816. You can also see our progress on Facebook, look for “Blidworth Walking Group”.

Thursday walking group with Sheila will resume in the warmer months.

Blidworth Walking Group started with 6 walkers and now has walked with over 150 people, on average the group have from 10-20 people every Sunday morning.

Why not come join our group on these FREE and fun Walks in the Blidworth area.

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Film Review: The Monuments MenRelease: Friday 21st FebruaryStarring: George Clooney, Bob Balaban, Jean Dujardin, Hugh Bonneville, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, John Goodman and Matt DamonBased on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. It would be an impossible mission: with the art trapped behind enemy lines, and with the German army under orders to destroy everything as the Reich fell, how could these guys - seven museum directors, curators, and art historians, all more familiar with Michelangelo than the M-1 - possibly hope to succeed? But as the Monuments Men, as they were called, found themselves in a race against time to avoid the destruction of 1000 years of culture, they would risk their lives to protect and defend mankind’s greatest achievements.

Book Review: Stay AliveBy Simon KernickOut Now

ONE WITNESSYou’re on a trip with your family, miles from anywhere. A shot rings out - and your whole life changes in an instant.

ONE SECRETA woman is racing towards you, chased by three gunmen. Although you don’t know it, she harbours a deadly secret. She’s in terrible danger. And now you are too.

NO ESCAPEYou’re running, terrifi ed, desperate to fi nd safety.

You know that the men hunting you have killed before.

And if they catch you, you’ll be next .

Gripping new race-against-time thriller by the best-selling author of Relentless, The Last 10 Seconds, Siege and Ultimatum

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Bilsthorpe Library 01623 870216Wednesday 9.30 am. - 1.00 pm.Friday 1.30 pm. - 5.00 pm.Saturday 9.30 am. - 1.00 pm.Blidworth Library 01623 793775Monday 9.00 am. - 12.30 pm.Wednesday 2.00 pm. - 6.00 pm. Friday 9.00 am. - 12.30 pm.Saturday 9.00 am. - 12.30 pm.Farnsfi eld Library 01623 883917Monday 9.00 am. - 12.30 pm.Wednesday 9.00 am - 12.30 pm.Friday 2.00 pm. - 6.00 pm.Saturday 9.00 am. - 1.00 pm.Rainworth Library 01623 791038Tuesday 9.00 am. - 1.30 pm.Friday 1.00 pm. - 5.00 pm. Ravenshead Library 01623 794634Tuesday 9.00 am. - 12.30 pm. 1.30 pm - 6.00 pm. Thursday 9.00 am. - 12.30 pm 1.30 pm - 6.00 pm.Friday 9.00 am. - 12.30 pm 1.30 pm - 5.30 pm.Saturday 9.00 am. - 12.30 pm.Library Mangers Ann Whitworth / Tracey Yeomans

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Marian of Blidworth (A song) There was a girl so fair of face

And her name was Marian of BlidworthShe loved to walk in a leafy glad

Yes her name was Marian of Blidworth.Chorus (repeated after each verse):

Fol de rol day rol day rol day oFol de rol day rol day di do

A young man sat up in a treeAnd he looked on Marian of Blidworth

He said 'I'd like that girl for me'As he looked on Marian of Blidworth

He jumped down from that tree so fi neAnd he asked fair Marian of Blidworth'Dear Marian will you please be mine?Yes he asked fair Marian of Blidworth

So off to church these two did goRobin Hood and Marian of Blidworth

And they were married at EdwinstoweRobin Hood and Marian of Blidworth

© Christine Michael

Come and sing with Daytime Voices! Rehearsals at Sherwood Methodist Church, Thursdays 2pm - 4pm. If you enjoy singing and would like to join a choir which rehearses during the afternoon then try Daytime Voices! Membership is open to all - no auditions! The choir sing a mixed repertoire from jazz and pop to more classical pieces. The ability to read music is helpful but not essential. All that’s really required is a love of singing and a sense of fun! Interested in joining? Why not come along and give it a try! Visit our website for more information: http://www.music-for-everyone.org/daytime-voices.html

Bruce Cameron Joins Fight Against CrimeBruce Cameron, a retired Nottinghamshire Police senior offi cer, has become the new volunteer Chair of the Nottinghamshire Committee of Crimestoppers, the only independent national charity helping to solve crimes.Bruce said: “Crimestoppers makes a real difference in the community. It empowers individuals to give information about criminals safely and anonymously. The volunteer committee is moving from strength to strength in promoting its service. I will help Nottinghamshire to reduce crime further by encouraging those who may be intimidated by criminals to contact us online or by phone.” “Volunteer committee members can develop a range of skills and experiences,” he added, “whilst using them for the benefi t of their local community. There are also opportunities to network with other like-minded volunteers.”Anyone interested in becoming a Crimestoppers volunteer can learn more on the national charity’s website – www.crimestoppers-uk.org – and then complete the brief, on-line ‘Volunteer Enquiry Form’.

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1st 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 9523724E-mail offi ce3@nottinghamshire-scouts.comMon, Tue, Thur & Fri 9.30am–5.00pm Wed 9.30am–2.30pmRegistered Charity 522441

Mansfi eld Triathlon Club Jordan Takes Off-Road Series Title

Mansfi eld Triathlon Club’s Jordan Boam claimed fi rst place in the East Midlands Off-Road Duathlon Series. The series consists of three off-road duathlons which take place at Clumber Park, Sherwood Pines and at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham. The events are run in age group categories and Jordan was the convincing winner in the 15 to 19 category securing the series win even before the fi nal race. The club had further successes in the series with Ian Burdis fi nishing strongly in 2nd place in the 40 to 44 category after an exceptionally tight series of races and Seamus Allison taking 5th in category in the 50 to 54 category despite a run of mishaps including crashes and a puncture. Katy Wilson, Daniel Wilson and Adam Ansty also competed for the club, each completing one race in the series and fi nishing strongly in each one. A duathlon consists of a run, followed by a bike section before a fi nal run, with series distances typically 5km, 16km and 1.4km for the fi nal run.The club’s recent successes continued with prolifi c top-three competitor Sally Hughes taking 2nd lady overall in the Turkey Trot marathon, completing the 13.1 mile course in just 1:30:19. Also running for the club was Ian Conn who achieved the exceptional time of 1:24:38 for 6th in category and Lorraine Garvey who posted a personal best fi nishing in 1:49:51.Meanwhile, the club entered a four-man team for the Bolsover 10k. First home for Mansfi eld Tri was Anton Newell in 45:50 delivering a welcome return to form following a spell away from running. Mark Price fi nished strongly in 46:47 just ahead of the chasing Neil Fryer in 46:54. Dale Swain completed the line up for the club breaking the tape in just 52:41. All club members fi nished amongst the top half of the 813 fi nishers.

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Top Ideas for Your Valentines Celebration

• Treats or Chocolates• Flowers - it’s got to be Roses• Jewellery• Spa Gifts• Night out at a show or fi lm• Special romantic meal - not a take-away!• Pampering gifts - scented candles or lingerie• Special Card or “email message”• Surprise Party/Proposal• A Weekend away

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Be My ValentinePopular sayings and poems

How did it happen that their lips came together? How does it happen that birds sing, that snow melts, that the rose unfolds, that the dawn whitens behind the stark shapes of trees on the quivering summit of the hill? A kiss, and all was said. ~Victor

Hugo

My heart to you is given:Oh, do give yours to me;

We’ll lock them up together,And throw away the key.

~Frederick Saunders

If I had a single fl ower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden. ~Attributed to Claudia Ghandi

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular? ~Author Unknown

Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever. ~Author Unknown

Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart. ~Author Unknown

A hundred hearts would be too fewTo carry all my love for you.

~Author Unknown

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Hi and welcome to our new looks corporate section in The Sherwood

Each month we will offer a few tips to keep your business busy in 2014. Also some great local businesses advertise

here to help you with specialist advice. Plus lots of networking events.Our magazine is perfect for low cost effective advertising and it works. So if you want to talk to us about how we could help you give us a call on: your number here Andy……Or if you currently advertise and want to make any changes again we are here to help. I am a qualifi ed and experienced marketing consultant so I can offer more than just placing your advert in for you I can make sure it hits the people you want to reach with the correct message.Check out our Aunty AIDA’s fi ve top tips for advertising that works this month:-Aunty AIDA is vital for all advertisers. The biggest mistake advertisers make is what is known as ‘profi le’ advertising

rather than ‘Call to action’ advertising. Only rich businesses can profi le advertise – all this does is raise awareness. What a business investing hard earned money wants is their phone ringing, customers coming to the stores and increased visitation to their website. So how do you achieve this:-

• A-Stands for Attention – Grab attention with words like FREE, Quality, Questions work great too if you are offering answers to people’s problems. A restaurant advert may say – Do you want to make your partner fall in love with you again on Valentine’s Day? Well book a delicious romantic meal now!

• I – Interest – Tell me more – they are offering quality goods, delivery on time for Easter, great descriptions and pictures – Ooh I am creating a picture of a beautiful home and you are putting good emotions into the advert – see a DFS advert if you want evidence. Lots of images of happy families

• D – Desire – Ooh yes I want that. I want my house to be beautiful for spring or a lovely lawn for the summer. I want everyone admiring my home including me!

• Action - Call now! Not tomorrow or next month – Put strong deadlines on your advert. This offer ends by Friday this week! Visit our website NOW to download a voucher for this FREE offer. By the way FREE’s even small are better than discounts – not easily fooled! Also please ensure your phones are manned and websites up and live.

Corporate Business Section for The Sherwood Area

IWB Celebrating Women in Business Now with over 300

local professional membersLadies at Lunch Thursday 13th February

Venue: Oakham Suite (Masonic Hall)Nottingham Rd, Mansfi eld NG18 4AE

Be part of a friendly, supportive, informative & inspirational women’s business group.

Regular Networking events including our monthly It’s Women’s Business Ladies at Lunch

• Delicious Buffet with Coffee / Tea• Informal business Atmosphere• Specialist / Premier Plus Member Presentations• £13 Premier Member, Guests £11.50 P+ Members

To Book the above event or Join our IWB Membership, call Diane Carter; Chair & Founder on 07916 245 367

Or email: diane@marathon-media.co.ukwww.itswomensbusinessclub.co.uk

Regular Networking events including our monthly

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Diary Dates for Networking Locally

Mansfi eld NetworkingVenue: Toby Carvery, Coxmoor Road, Sutton in Ashfi eldDate: Tuesday 11th & 25th FebruaryTime 7.30 am – 9 amCost: Only £5 for great breakfast and networkingNo booking requiredFederation of Small BusinessesVenue: Mansfi eld Manor Hotel & RestaurantCarr Bank park, Windmill lane Mansfi eldOpen to Members and Non MembersDate: Monday 10th FebruaryTime: 6.30 – 8pmCost: Complimentary – Call: 07711 315399 to bookWe are here to help build local business Diane Carter, Business EditorEmail: diane@marathon-media.co.uk

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Call 01623 594 176 www.fidler.co.ukLocal offices in Sutton-in-Ashfield & Mansfield

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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/Sherwood Forest Foodbank, Stable Centre Church Street Mansfi eld Woodhouse NG19 9JY, 01623 629665Dukeries & District Food-bank, Ollerton Methodist church Forest Rd, Ollerton NG22 9QS, 07716439740c/o Rev Hazel Robinson, Vicar of Blidworth & Rainworth27, St Peters Drive, Rainworth, NG21 0BE, Tel: 01623 475135

offi cer and help with any of the following jobs: • Re-tubing hearing aids and battery replacement• Greeting people using the service• Completing paper work• Giving advice and support to people to make the most of their hearing aidsWe will give you full training, expenses and all the support you need. One current volunteer says ‘It’s very satisfying to know that the two hours I give the charity each month benefi ts so many people. I love supporting and meeting new people so this role really suits me’. If you are interested or would like more information please contact: gayle.wand@hearingloss.org.ukheartohelp.nottingham@hearingloss.org.uk 01159427804

Can you help?Do you have a free hour or two once a month? Action on Hearing Loss (previously the RNID) has set up free hearing aid drop-ins around Nottinghamshire.It takes time to adapt to using hearing aids – getting used to new sounds as well as managing the hearing aids themselves and we are looking for people to help us run free drop-in clinics to support hard of hearing people in the local community. You can fi nd us at: Sherwood Methodist Church, 3rd Wed of the month 10am-11am. We are looking for people who can spare a couple of hours each month to support the local community

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Friends of Tippings Wood Well we’ve had the shortest day so the theory is we are heading

towards Spring. Its been mild but don’t forget the birds who can

still struggle to fi nd enough to eat in the cold conditions. It is

such a pleasure and a privilege to see the birds in your garden

and feeding them in winter improves their prospects of surviving

into the breeding season. However, it can be an expensive

business in these tough economic times so how can we still

continue? Make every grain count! Don’t put too much out at

one time as it goes soggy and mouldy. Big birds, like wood

pigeons and magpies and of course squirrels are so greedy

and hog the lot but you could use feeder cages so smaller birds

get a look in. A small amount of kitchen scraps, such as bread,

Rainworth Parish Council Chairman - Mark Buttery. Vice Chair - Linda Tift Winter has been pretty kind so far but keep the winter grit and salt handy as we still could get the bad weather rolling in. Bins are full but please remember this is for use on the highways not private property. Winter grit and salt can be purchased from builders merchants and DIY outlets and is very useful to keep at home and even in your car.

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

The Boundary Review consultation has now closed and both the Parish Council and many residents have registered their strong objections to proposals. We must now wait until March to see if the Community has been listened to.

Rainworth operates an open and transparent policy. We welcome and encourage residents to view the website or visit the offi ce where your questions and concerns will be answered.

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

Parish Council Meeetings. Thursday 13th.February 7pm. Thursday 13th. March 7pm

For Rainworth District Council news Please see the Blog at http://nsdcrainworth.blogspot.com or contact Cllr. John Bradbury tel: 07973 422839) or Cllr. John Middleton tel: 07980 981320)”

cake and apples are fi ne but avoid greasy or salty foods. Also,

avoid dried foods such as pasta, rice and dried fruits. You could

make your own suet cake by adding seeds and mealworms. If

you want to attract a great variety of birds they are attracted by

mealworms, sunfl ower and nyjer seeds, great sources of protein

to really give them a boost. And don’t forget water! Hopefully our

well fed birds will delight us in Spring with lots of healthy chicks.

If you would like to join us for a day please ring 07950 646620.

Be our eyes and ears and look after Tippings Wood. Report

criminal damage to the non-emergency Police number on 101.

They may not attend, but it is important to record any issues so

that further action can be taken.

Friends of Tippings Wood.

Art Classes.These art classes are aimed at adults of all ages and abilities who enjoy drawing and painting in a variety of mediums. Tuition is given or if you prefer paint your own thing we also help if needed. Materials are available to purchase. Held at Mansfi eld Woodhouse Mansfi eld, Tuesday 10-12pm and Thursday 10-12pm in Forest Town Mansfi eld. Come and join one of my welcoming, informal and friendly groups. Please contact Vivian for further details on 07880 924103

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Rainworth Miners Welfare Diary DatesMon: 8-10.30pm Sequence Dancing in Concert Room to live music, Admission £2 plus Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure Chest (Lounge & Concert Room)Tue: Pool League & Ladies Darts League (Home matches)Wed: 7.15-9.15pm Family Bingo, Great Cash Prizes & Raffl e. Children welcome with an adult.Thu: 3.30-5.30pm Irish Dancing (ring for details).8.45pm Darts Domino & Pool knockout + Card Bingo & Cash bingo- everyone welcomeFri: Occasional Sequence Dancing in Concert Room £2 admission (please check) plus Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure ChestSat: 8.00-10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffl e. Children welcome with an adult.Sun: ‘Quiz for Cash prize’ in Lounge Bar + Cash Bingo, Card Bingo & Treasure ChestNB From Friday 8th November “BIGGER & BETTER PRIZES on Snowball Bingo”. Guaranteed min pay-out £10 Line £25 Full HouseFANCY A PARTY OR CELEBRATION? – Room hire only £35 Members, £70 Non-members – up to 6 hoursKIDS PARTIES – Room & Bouncy Castle £30, Room & Disco £45 for 2 hours (£70 for both) For further details contact 01623 792495 or email. rainworthminerswelfare@unicombox.com

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 Mon: 7pm to 8pm (Term time only) St John Ambulance meet

Diary Dates for Rainworthfor training in fi rst aid and life skills. Boys and Girls and 10 to 16 years very welcome. Contact Trish Bayston 01623 652 096Wed: 2pm “Eyes Down” Bingo Snowball every weekSun: 12pm to 2pm Sunday Carvery £6 Adults, £3 Children, £5 Snr Citizens

St Simon and St Judes ChurchFri: 4.45-5.45pm 4th Rainbow Brownies - 5-7 year old girls. New members welcome. Pat Holmes: 01623 795239Art Group 1.45 – 3.30 pm £1.50 inc refreshments. All Levels

Rainworth Methodist ChurchTues: 6pm - Slimming WorldWed: 10am -12 Rainworth Leisure Art GroupWed: 6.15pm - Weight WatchersFri: 4.45pm Rainbows, 6pm Brownies (Term time only)Fri: 7.30pm GuidesSat: 9.30-12 Mansfi eld Society of Artists, 10-12 Coffee & NatterSun: 10.30am Family Service and Sunday SchoolSun: 6pm Evening service (as per notices)Surestart Sherwood West 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)Fri: 9.30-11am Wobbly Ones-suitable for toddlers 12-24 months, 11am-12pm Jelly Babies-suitable for birth-12 monthsEvery 2nd and 4th Tuesday in the month, 1.30pm to 3pm, Child Health Clinic and Breastfeeding Support Group

To amend any details or add new ones contact the editor: 07757115027 or via marathon.media@ntlworld.com

Rainworth & District U3A Has launched!We meet every 2nd Wed of the month

at the Phoenix Suite, Rainworth Village Hall, 10-12 noonUp and coming talks for the group:

February, 12th 2014“Eyes in China” “Taking blind tourists abroad.”

In your third age, retired or in part time employment.Do come along and join us.

Contact: 01623 795473

RBL Blidworth & RainworthWe would like to wish all our readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year - 2014 is the 100th Anniversary of the start of world war 1, this is not a celebration but a reminder of all those who have been killed and injured. WW1 was supposed to be the war to end all wars. The legion is there to help all our injured service men and women and their dependants and also the dependants of those killled; we are also here to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifi ce for our country and to ensure they are never forgotten.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

Please note that we (Rainworth, Blidworth and District branch) would be happy to come to any event you are holding during the year with our stocks (and wet sponges) and a stall to raise not only money for our Poppy Appeal but also to raise your awareness of the Royal British Legion. We are also willing to share any donations we collect with you, also our branch has a PA system that we could hire out to you for a very reasonable donation, please contact Jim below for details.

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. And please remember branches are always looking for new members to help us in

our work; and you do not have to be ex Forces Personnel to join, membership is open to all who are interested in helping the Legion.

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Olly Murs Tribute

Chocolates Cocktails Bubbly £2.50 Ticket or £3.50 on the

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Special Event in 2014/2015?Function Rooms FREE Hire

The Venue Sunday Carvery

Sunday Carvery 12pm to 2pm

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Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’Mon: Free Pool. . Sport on SkyTues: Dominoes Handicap starts 8:30. New players welcomeWednesdays. Bingo evening plus Stick 13 card games. Sport on SkyThur: Poker Night. Sport on SkyFri: Open 5:00 to 11:30 Live entertainment in Concert Room. Sticky 13 card game. Members draw. Sport on SkySat: Open all day from 12:00 Live entertainment in Concert Room. Sticky 13 card game. Sport on SkySun: Open all day from 12:00, Quiz and Sticky 13 cards plus Bingo. Sport on SkyFacebook: See Blidworth Miners Social Centre group. Contact Mark on: 01623 793361 (Club) or 07552 654111 (Mobile)Weekly EventsSureStart Centre - BopzoneTuesday Energy Club, Years 1-4, 3:00pm – 4:15pm focTuesday Street Dance, Years 3-6, Kelly Jepson (Qualifi ed dance teacher)4:15pm – 5:15pm, £2.00 per session, October 1st, 8th, 15thWednesday No clubs running Thursday Football Academy, Years 3 and 4, 3:00pm – 4:15pm, focThursday Football Academy, Years 5 and 6, 4:15pm – 5:15pm, focFriday Drama Club, Years 3 – 6, 3:00pm – 4:15pm, focFriday Karate, Years 3-6, Ran by David Kacperski (Qualifi ed Karate instructor)4:00pm – 5:00pm, £2.00 per session, October 4th, 11th, 18th 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 Club

Blidworth Doctor’s SurgeryWed: 9.30am Citizens’ Advice Bureau

Sherwood Forest Community ChurchThu: 2-4pm Art Class

Blidworth Methodist ChurchThu: 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/Thu: 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

Diary Dates for Blidworth

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 7pm - 9.00 pm every Tuesday evening. Cost £1.50 contact Jean Richards on 0623 795403 for further information

Ringwood Best Bitter (Cask) £2.25 per pint and Thatchers Gold Premium Cider at £2.75

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Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage SocietyOur fi rst meeting of the new year was a great success. It was our fi rst meeting in our new venue, The Function Room of the Blidworth Welfare complex. Thanks to Mark Tiplady, the manager of the Welfare who was very helpful and ensured the meeting went smoothly. Our main speaker of the evening was Tim Preston who gave us a comprehensive and amusing presentation about Wollaton Hall, the ancestral home of the Whilloughby family for 400 years. The Hall, on the outskirts of Nottingham, was built on the profi ts of early coal mining and is now owned by Nottingham City Council and is open to the public. It houses both natural history and industrial museums.After the break, Alan Higgins told us about the visits made by the African explorer and missionary, Dr Livingstone, to Newstead Abbey. The owner of Newstead at the time was Captain Webb who met Livingstone in Africa when ‘big game’ hunting. A strong friendship was formed and

Livingstone was persuaded to visit Newstead on a number of occasions and during one visit he wrote his famous book on the Zambesi and its tributaries. In later years Newstead was visited by Mr H M Stanley, who earlier had discovered Livingstone in Africa with the famous words, ‘Dr Livingstone I presume’.During the break there was a display of our archive photographs, our library books and history magazines. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 4th, in the Function Room of Blidworth Welfare, Mansfi eld Road, Blidworth. Our main speaker will be Val Henstock , a professional tourist guide talking about her life as a local ‘Blue Badge Guide’.

www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.ukEmail: blidworthhistory@virginmedia.com You can also follow us on Twitter @BlidworthHistory

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Meadow Rd and New Rd Pensioners Association - The Monday ClubHi everybody -the club and members are all OK, Not much happening apart from Monday meetings as usual,Winter blues are still with us. Only plans we have is our 27th birthday, To celebrate most members are going along for a lunch at the South Forest Restaurant at EdwinstoweSo for now, regards to everybody, Harry

BLIDWORTH & RAVENSHEAD PPGOur Patient Participation Group is a great way for patients to get involved in promoting the patients perspective on health matters. We are an active group, organising events to raise patients’ awareness in Blidworth, Ravenshead & Rainworth. Our role is to liaise with the healthcare team at our practice and to infl uence the development of healthcare services locally for our communities. We work closely with other local PPGs and present the local voice to NHS commissioners.Are you interested in getting involved? - PPG meetings are bi-monthly at Blidworth surgery. The next meeting is the AGM on Tuesday 18th March 5.00pm. For further information about the PPG contact Gilly Hagen Chair (Blidworth) e-mail gillyfl ower50@hotmail.com telephone 797138

Blidworth Art Club members at Blidworth Library in January, with "The Tunnellers" author Helen Dennis. Artists produced a feature wall for others to add local history pictures and pictures about The Tunnellers to. This can be seen at Blidworth library. For details about joining the Children's Art Club (which is free) email jonrea@hotmail.com

Blidworth Parish Council (BPC)BPC wish all residents a Happy New Year. It’s diffi cult to remember where it went. As for BPC, 2013 was the most successful of recent years. Blidworth in Bloom had its most successful year to date – Blidworth Oaks Primary School won Gold Award for their work on the Allotments, fl ower beds & also planting fl owers outside the Community Centre. The village won Silver, plus a Special Award for our War Memorial Garden. On Remembrance Day Parade, the War Memorial & garden looked brilliant & everything went like clockwork.

The Annual Switch on Event at the Welfare followed by

the Annual Pensioners Party at the Welfare was a busy week. Over 90 Blidworth Senior Citizens came to the Pensioner party & had a great time, with good entertainment from Blidworth Oaks & Joseph Whitaker schools.

Finally, we felt the Christmas Lights this year were excellent and we plan to improve these for this year.

Blidworth Parish Council, Belle Vue Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0RD

c/o Geoff Stocks, Clerk to the Council, Tel/Fax: 01623 490358

Offi ce hours: Mon 9am – 4pm Thurs 9am – 4pm

www.blidworthparishcouncil.org.uk

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Cornwater ClubJess Plaskett has been a Cornwater Club member for nearly ten years and confesses that joining the club back in 2004 was the ‘best thing she has ever done”. When Jess fi rst joined she was on crutches waiting for a hip replacement and was struggling to move around. A friend of hers had seen a leafl et about Cornwater Club in the Doctors’ surgery and had shown it to Jess, who initially was reluctant to take it any further. However, after a visit from Loris Lester who ran the club at the time, she agreed to come along for a session — she has never looked back.Attending the club has improved Jess’s health. She enjoys her time at the club. Jess has many friends at the club whom she looks forward to seeing and chatting to. Jess is pictured with fellow member, Gordon Turner, with their latest artistic creations.Jess has been able to volunteer as an escort on the bus, helping other members on and off and escorting them to their doors. She is an avid knitter and has produced many items which we have sold at our various fundraisers. She also makes great

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Ravens Lodge ScoutsFor more information on activities contact:

Dave Shardlow Group Scout Leader, tel: 07971562235, email: GSL@larchfarmscouts.org.uk. Reg. Charity 504994

marmalades and jams, which she donated to us and we have sold to generate funds.Jess is now alarmed to discover that due to cuts in funding we may be forced to reduce our services. To try to prevent this we will be launching our Save our Club Appeal and asking the local community to support us. Please look out for our appeal letter and consider helping Jess and our other members, if you are able. Thanks you.Media Contact: Melissa Blythe, 07854 156826 or email melissa.blythe@ntlworld.com

Bards at BlidworthSt. Valentine’s Day began in the 5th Century to commemorate the story of a martyred priest who believed that young people should marry for love. The Emperor Claudius wanted such marriages banned. Bishop Valentine was subsequently imprisoned and then beheaded. The ritual of sending a card which declared love seems to be based on a story in which the priest sent a little note to the jailer’s daughter which simply said ‘from your valentine’ - having fallen in love with her.Love is probably the most written about subject in the world both in poetry and in song and many a folk song tells of unrequited love.There is a tendency to think of romantic love when the word is used, but there are many forms of love other than this: love for one’s children, relatives, close friends and even for humanity itself. There was an outpouring of love at Nelson Mandella’s funeral. Archbishop Desmond Tutu refers to ubuntu, which at the very least, refers to the wholeness of our species. The movement for Peace and Reconciliation refl ects compassion which in turn refl ects love for All. Contemporary phrases used by poets and musicians: Peace; Spread the Love; Respect... foster an outlook of living and working for a world where people care because they are essentially loving beings and the word can spread through poetry and song. We see this all around us if we care to look at basic kindnesses that people are committing every day, every

second, but many an editor will focus on a negative story with an aggressive headline, with what seems to be the excuse that ‘this is what people want’. Are we sure about this? Do we have to believe all of what the papers say? How do negative stories affect the mind and our subsequent outlook on life? Does the negative become ‘normal’ - more acceptable than the positive?I was recently at ‘Jack’s (John Richardson’s) funeral. A lovely, kindly man and such a talented musician. What a massive crowd of people turned out! There was overwhelming warm-heartedness in the atmosphere. I heard the priest say that Jack and his wife fell in love when they were 17 and had a long and loving marriage. An iconic fi gure at Mansfi eld folk club and beyond and his legacy will live on because of love for this local man will make that possible.Christine Michael, http:www.thynkspublications.co.uk

1st Blidworth (St, Mary's) Brownies If you feel you can offer your services please contact Brown Owl, Kathy Straw 01623 490920.

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give of their time. All members in this group have diffi cult daily challenges and the Thursday Club provides stimulation and contact with others for members and a few hours rest for their carers.

Hunching up close at the Thursday Club photo left.

Rotary membership is friendly, fun and fulfi lling and perhaps you would like to know more about Rotary?

For further information, please contact Mary Brown President, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest on 01623 825607 or email sherwoodforestrc@btinternet.com or visit www.rotary1220org/she

Rotary Club of Sherwood ForestOur 33rd Proms Concert was a huge success. We thank all businesses and Jones & Co who sponsored our Concert, and members of the public who came to hear us and join in. This year our performers were joined by ‘Community Voices’ but the singing by pupils of Walesby Primary School stole the show with their very young boy soloist who took everyone’s breath away. Your generosity raised over £2,000 and an additional £349.17 was raised by the ‘Pennies from Heaven’ collection. This extra money now enabled our Rotary Club to pay for 5 AquaBoxes to be sent out to the Philippines Disaster. The water pump in an Aqua Box can turn dirty water into drinking water and there was plenty of interest shown in this simple equipment that can save many lives following a natural disaster. Walesby Primary School has now invited us to come to their school to demonstrate to the pupils how an AquaBox gives hope to people who have lost

everything.

Walesby Primary School Choir

photo left.

Charitable Christmas Collections – Thank you to all who gave generously by supporting Rotary at both the Edwinstowe and Ollerton Christmas Lights ‘switch on’ and at our store collections at Asda & Tesco. Our stalls at the Christmas Markets had Handmade Christmas Decorations and Chocolate Christmas Trees. With your help we are able to give help to others and we thank everyone who made these events possible. Special thanks must go to Tilly, the Donkey whose appearance gained much fun and admiration particularly from the children who were surprised to fi nd a Donkey ready to neigh Happy Christmas!

The Thursday Club – Christmas for our Club would not be the same without our Christmas visit to the Thursday Club’s Christmas Party and to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas! Each year some of the money Rotary raises during the year is given to buy presents for those who weekly meet at the Thursday Club and the volunteers who week in, week out,

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.

Farnsfi eld & District RBL

If you wish to know about the work of the RBL please contact Trevor for more info.

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

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Blidworth -St Mary’s 1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9 am2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9 am2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8 amMidweek - 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

Run by Sherwood Forest Community Church in Blidworth

Call Mike on 01623 797763

St Andrew’s Mission Church, The Cresc, 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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Church Article: At this time of year our thoughts turn to love. We use the word a lot in general conversation: ‘I love this colour’, ‘I love X Factor/Coronation Street/Pointless’, ‘I love my Mum’s meat and potato pie’.‘Love’ is everywhere it seems! The word trips off our tongue almost fl ippantly. But love is much more than this. These words written by Khalil Gibran express something of what love is:

Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself. Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; For love is suffi cient unto love. When you love you should not say, ‘God is in my heart, ‘but rather, ‘I am in the heart of God.’ And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it fi nds you worthy, directs your course. Love has no other desire but to fulfi l itself. But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires: To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. To know the pain of too much tenderness. To be wounded by your own understanding of love; And to bleed willingly and joyfully. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving; To rest at the noon hour and meditate love’s ecstasy; To return home at eventide with gratitude; And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips. Rev Hazel RobinsonVicar of Blidworth & Rainworth

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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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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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Emergency Contacts:Emergency Contacts:Police/Ambulance/Fire Call 999

Non-urgent Police calls 101

BLIDWORTH Police Station contact: 07595 007 505

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