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The Sherwood
Your Monthly Community Newsletter
Dec /Jan
2014/5
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New Castlegate Office in Rainworth
The Sherwood offers
a warm welcome to
Castlegates Sales and
Lettings Ltd
Well what has happened to our
Rainworth Public Conveniences? No
doubt many of you, like myself were
taking a peep each time you passed but
hey wow we have a new business in our
village: Castlegate Sales and Lettings.
And doesn’t it look absolutely fabulous!
I decided it was time to pay a visit
to welcome them to our Sherwood
Community and once inside got an even
better surprise. With a stylish modern
seating and display area this is the
ideal showcase to sell or rent out your
property.
I spoke to Peter Mitchell, joint Director
of the business; (together with his son
Joe) to ask him why he chose to open
up in Rainworth. “We saw a need in the
area for a local agency. People can
come in and talk to someone who knows
the area well, understands what people
are looking for and as an independent
family run business we can offer a more
flexible, individual service.
So what really makes the difference
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I asked Peter, given that there is so
much choice these days when you
wish to sell or rent a property”? Well I
did ask the question?
“We do what we say we will do, we go
the extra mile. We try to exceed the
expectations of our clients. The biggest
point is that we are ‘Buy to Let’ property
owners ourselves so truly understand
the needs of our Landlords” stated
Peter. Also as Directors and investors
we work within the business so clients
always have hands on access to either
Joe or me.”
Furthermore from our personal
experience we understand what is
important to our clients,
Communication between agent and the
client is crucial- we always keep clients
updated
We are expert negotiators ensuring we
secure the best selling prices for our
client’s
All properties are widely advertised
on Zoopla and RightMove ensuring
maximum advertising exposure with
properties being advertised both locally
and nationally
The rental market is very buoyant
which ensures that property is tenanted
quickly.
Our Landlord guarantee property option
pays your rent even when the property
is empty so no rent arrears ever – ask
Emma in our office for more details
So that is five great reasons to use
Castlegate-now on your doorstep!
Castlegate have an opening sales
offer to sell your home for only £995
available to the 31st December 2014
Castlegate currently manage over 400
properties for their clients and they also
provide a sales service with a stronghold
of houses in the North Nottinghamshire
newsletter to my local residents. I
wanted to bring the community closer
through offering news related to clubs,
organisations and events whilst offering
Local businesses a cost effective platform
to advertise.
I must always give a massive thank you
to them for also taking their corporate
social responsibility and supporting
the magazine. I cannot encourage you
enough to use these businesses.
area. They pride themselves on being
able to negotiate the best selling price
for the client’s, so whether you are
already on the market and you need
fresh ideas to help sell your property or if
you are thinking of putting your property
on the market ready for the new year
then you need to act now Peter says
as our opening offer will end on the 31st
December 2014.
So pop in and take a look at the new
shop and then go inside and say hi to
their lovely friendly Sales Negotiator
Emma (photo below) who has been
specifically recruited for her local
knowledge to oversee the well being
of their clients in the Rainworth and
surrounding areas.
Castlegates set up their first agency in
Nottingham in 2010. Due to rapid growth
they expanded to Shirebrook and then
decided to venture into Rainworth.
We at the Sherwood wish them well and
their new building certainly gives our
local Rainworth town a great new look!
Diane Carter, The Sherwood
All information above kindly provided
by Peter Mitchell at Castlegate
please all our residents and advertisers.
We cannot give everyone a copy as ALL
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other source. We endeavour to produce
as many copies as we can and distribute
to as many houses as possible. If you do
not get one the outlets are on this page.
Thank you Diane
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Marathon Media
Please see this magazine as my gift to
you- it is a nonprofit making side of the
business and we do our uttermost to
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Hello from The Sherwood Newsletter
Editor: Andy Jones a local resident with
a local business
Welcome to this festive edition of the Sherwood read slowly as this issue will last until January.
We have articles to keep you sane, financially sound and
festively happy along with starting the New Year with a new you.
To keep handy, we have a pull-out 2015 calendar and you can
add the bin dates on the right and in the youth zone we have
included the school holidays through to July next year.
See the local village section for recycling trees after Xmas
and an appeal for community transport in Ravenshead. Also
there are many events for you to attend to get into the spirit of
Christmas and have a great evening’s entertainment.
The humble robin is explored by the BTO and especially for film
buffs, there is a review of the final Hobbit film trilogy - At last!
Enjoy this issue and please support all your local advertisers
who keep us going. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Andy Jones, Editor
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year from Di. Andy. Sam and all
the delivery team at The Sherwood
Local Christmas Services
St Mary's Blidworth
14th Dec Tree of Memories 4.00pm
24th Dec Christingle 4.00pm
24th Dec Midnight Mass 11.30pm
25th Dec - service at St Simon & St
Jude's church Rainworth
St Simon & St Jude's Rainworth
21st Dec 6.00pm Carol Service and Tree
of Thanks
24th Dec 4.00pm Christingle
24th Dec 11.30pm Midnight Mass
25th Dec 10.00am Holy Communion
Rainworth Methodist Church
Christmas Services
12th Dec 6.30pm - Christingle Service
14th Dec 10.30 - Favourite Carols
21st Dec 6 pm - Carol Service
Christmas Day at 10am - Family Service
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Whilst we strive to reach as many homes in the
Sherwood area with our paid delivery team,
unfortunately they may have to miss some
premises. If you do not get a copy, please
let us know and we will provide one to you.
Remember you can also get a free copy
from one of the locations below.
However, if you do not receive a copy you can collect
one at the following:Rainworth: The Venue, The Library, Rainworth Miners Welfare,
Rainworth Village Hall, Local Churches and Libraries,
The Nisa Southwell Rd, The Londis, Preston Rd
St John & St Judes Church, Local Doctors & Dentist.
Blidworth: The Miners Welfare, Community Centre, The Library
Rookwood Community Centre, The Post Office, BJ Bakery
Bilsthorpe: Miners Welfare & Village Hall.
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you have concerns please contact Diane immediately on: 07916
245 367
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Sherwood News and Information
Mark Spencer MP
We have had a frantic time recently
in Sherwood, I have been meeting
constituents, knocking on doors, delivering leaflets, working
locally and dashing off to London to speak in the House of
Commons!
One key issue that I have talked about a lot recently is public
transport. Public transport across Sherwood is something that
I have been working on improving since I was elected. Many
of you may remember earlier in the year when I embarked
on a trip around my entire constituency using only public
transport and the difficulties I had, although mainly due to my
cameraman not being able to read a timetable! The video is
on my website if anyone wants to see it.
That experience re-energized my long time ambition to look
seriously at what action can be taken to improve public
transport in places like Ollerton and Edwinstowe to make it
just as good as say Hucknall or Calverton. Well one project I
am working closely with government about is the possibility of
extending the Robin Hood Line to provide a rail link between
Ollerton, Edwinstowe, Mansfield and Nottingham.
I persuaded Transport Minister Claire Perry MP to come up
and take a look at the Robin Hood Line last month and we
had a very positive meeting with the Ollerton and District
Economic Forum (ODEF). I think this would bring huge
benefits in terms of jobs and bringing investment to the area.
The line itself already runs to these places and is used for
freight and driver training so what is needed is rolling stock
and investment into new stations.
I am keen to represent the views of local residents so I
hope to be sending out a survey to every house in Ollerton
and Edwinstowe asking for your opinion on this project.
This government is embarking on the biggest investment in
railways since Brunel’s time and I will make sure that we do
not miss out on our fair share of this!
Christmas is fast approaching and I will be attending a
number of Light switch ons including the Ollerton Christmas
Fayre so be sure to say hello if you see me! I do hope
everyone gets some time off to relax and celebrate over the
festive period.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As always if you would like to chat to me or have any issues
or queries please drop me an email at mark.spencer.mp@
parliament.uk or call my office on 0115 968 1186.
Mark
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House & Home
Reluctant Gardener:
December / January
The Frosts are here and the ground is
getting harder to manage – so here are
some quick things to do in the garden
over the months of December and January.
General Garden.
Plant tulip bulbs now. Select bulbs with
different flowering times to prolong
flowering.
Put in any winter bedding if this has not been
done, like wallflowers.
Cut back any herbaceous perennials, lift and divide those
that look overcrowded.
Take root cuttings of perennials such as poppies, verbascum
and phlox.
Make sure greenhouse heaters are working ok.
Lawn.
Remove fallen leaves from lawns and borders and compost
or bin liner to make leaf mould.
Don’t walk on the grass if it is water logged or frozen as this
can damage it leaving footprint marks.
If the weather is mild, the grass can have a long cut at about
1½” high.
When putting the mower away give it a good clean or send
for servicing.
Fruit and Vegetables.
Mulch fruit trees and bushes.
Remove rotten fruit on the ground around fruit as they can
carry infection on to next year.
Remove yellowing leaves from Brussels
sprouts and support if lopsided.
Vegetable garden for next year can be dug
over – mix in well-rotted manure as you go.
Clean garden canes and store in a dry place
for use next year.
Wildlife.
Put up a bird feeder, mixing the seed and fat types attract
different species.
Keep the birdbath clean and
topped up with fresh water.
Clean out bird nesting boxes not
only so they are ready for use in
the spring.
Remember birds will shelter in
boxes during bad weather.
Float a ball on ponds so if it
freezes, remove the ball leaving a
breathing hole for the fish.
Plant native hedging to give shelter
for wildlife.
Happy Gardening
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School Holidays
December 2014:
January 2015:
February 2015:
March: None
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May:
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July:
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December 25th, 26th
January: 1st
April: 3rd, 6th
May: 4th, 25th
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days etc at:
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school-search/?ShowAll=True
ere’s hoping that everyone has a great
Christmas and now that we are about to
embark upon a New Year, it’s time once again to
set new goals and targets for ourselves and our
families.
Many of our children/ grandchildren will have received electrical
gadgets such as e-readers, phones and tablets for Christmas.
Whilst most children are very “switched on” with all technology,
they seem in the main to use these gadgets for playing various
games. I am wondering how many of our children/grandchildren
will have requested books as a present?
My guess (hopefully, I’m wrong) will be not be as many as have
asked for some sort of electronic game.
The ability to read in my mind is one of the most important skills
that we acquire in life. I cannot imagine life without the ability
to read. Reading can be a great way to relax, be transported to
faraway places, escape the stresses and worries of modern life
for a few minutes, learn new things, be informative…… the list is
endless.
Children from an early age can benefit from becoming familiar
with books. The best way to introduce children to books is of
course the bedtime story. Many children enjoy the nightly ritual
of listening to a story and looking at the many lovely pictures that
story books contain.
The earlier children become familiar with the look and feel of
books the better!
Reading to your child from an early age will help your child to
expand their imagination, learn how letters and words are formed
and will help with writing, spelling and punctuation skills later on.
There are a great many popular books that are available in
e-book form. If this is the only way to get your child in to reading,
then it is a good way to use Christmas electrical gifts and improve
reading skills too. Many libraries now loan e-books as well as
traditional books.
Why not let me know your child’s preferred method of reading
their favourite books? Also, please let me know what your child
is currently reading. I am anxious to set up a list of popular
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Security & Safety
Get tough on shoplifting
Commissioner Tipping has invested more than
£20,000 into proactive work aimed at building
intelligence on local offenders and helping
to secure detections. He is also working with
most major supermarket chains as part of a
partnership approach driven towards making
Nottinghamshire a more hostile environment for
shoplifters.
Commissioner Tipping has committed £10,000
of funding towards Police and Business
Crime in Nottinghamshire (PABCIN) - a new,
privately-run, board which manages and
analyses intelligence relating to low-level crime and liaises with
shopkeepers and police to share information.
He has also committed a further £10,000 from the Prevent
funding stream to help fund three dedicated PCSOs to the
project to feed information into the system’s database and
improve detection capabilities. Early results suggest detections
are already improving.
The investment comes after the Commissioner funded 20 extra
electronic tags specifically for shoplifting prevention purposes,
demonstrating how seriously he regards the issue.
Commenting on the new measures, Commissioner Tipping said:
“It’s a common misconception that shoplifting is a victimless
crime. In reality, shoplifting can drive shops out of business,
especially small independent outlets which simply can’t afford
to absorb these losses into their costs. It also results in higher
prices for the consumer – something that impacts on us all.
“As Commissioner, I’m working
closely with retailers to challenge the
view that shoplifting is ‘inevitable’.
This crime costs the economy and
taxpayers an awful lot of money
and it should never be accepted or
tolerated.
“I believe prevention is the only
answer which is why we’re targeting
our work on intelligence-gathering
which will help us to stop shoplifting
before it happens. For this we need
the support of retailers and an
ongoing communication channel to
build a picture of the risk and threat.”
The Force has recently studied the offending patterns of 63
offenders which highlighted the limited benefits of prison,
especially where sentences are too short. As a response, the
Commissioner is focusing attention on the early part of the
offending cycle to stop the offence occurring in the first place.
In future, the Commissioner will be working very closely with the
Reducing Re-offending Partnership over the way shoplifters are
monitored to prevent them from entering shops. GPS tagging
can play an important role in prevention work but this requires
fine-tuning to enable alerts to be raised as soon as a potential
offender enters a retail territory – not when they leave their
house.
Contact the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner,
County Hall, NG2 7QP, 0115 967 0999 ex 801 2005, or email
[email protected]
Mobile Phone Safety Abroad
Your mobile phone is often a real treasure. You store
photos on it on family, friends, holidays and cherished
events. Not only may it contact all your personal numbers,
but often business numbers with emails from clients on a
regular basis.
So how come we treat it like an ‘accessory’? Leave them
on tables whilst we have coffee, stuff them in our bags or
just forget where we left them? They can almost be your
life?
So what are my top tips for taking your phone abroad:1. Always insure it – I thought travel insurance covered
it but NO. Check the deal and if not insure with the
service provider, checking it covers you abroad. Some
banks offer a ‘package’ as part of your account that
covers your mobile phone so might be worth asking.
2. Put a password or a pin on it
3. If your phone brand offers it use a location app –
Samsung offer ‘Find my Phone’. After all you may have
dropped or misplaced it. If stolen thieves often discard
sim cards immediately
4. Report as soon as possible even if it is difficult. Your
insurance may need a police report plus someone might
have handed it in
5. Always ring your service provider immediately to let them
know-see note below
6. Take an old phone with you for emergencies.
7. Always backup your phone to a third party device (PC)
- losing valuable data can be priceless. Only take a
personal or Pay-as-you-go phone abroad. Or use an
older spare.
8. Download your photos on a regular basis and if abroad
use a cyber café or dropbox / skydrive etc
9. Never give your phone to anyone to take a photo –
tourists/travellers can be criminals
10. Don’t put the phone in pockets or backpack pockets
even if zipped. Keep them as close to your heart as
possible - make it difficult for pickpockets.
Hey, let’s hope it doesn’t happen and I am sure it won’t. Just
play safe and have a fabulous holiday wherever you go.
Diane Carter, Director The Atlas Discovery Holiday Company
Ltd
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What’s On - Sponsored by AV4HOME
Garden Bird of the Month – The Robin
T
his month, the postman
will be delivering
Christmas cards through
our letter boxes. I wonder
how many of your cards will
have a Robin depicted on
the front?
The Robin is possibly
Britain’s favourite and most
well-known bird with its
bright red breast and almost
tame (to humans) nature.
Both male and female share
the same plumage but the
juvenile Robin has a brown
speckled breast and you will see over the months how this
develops gradually in to the familiar red breast we know. Unlike
many birds, both sexes sing but the female will stop singing
once breeding commences. Robins also sing during the night,
especially near street lighting, which has led some people to
think they have heard a Nightingale.
The mortality rate of Robins is quite high,
especially in severe winters, and about
40% of recently fledged birds will not
survive from one year to the next. So,
during the next few months do bear this
in mind and feed your visiting Robin with
its favourite foods. It will love mealworms,
cake crumbs and fine gratings of mild
cheese but it will also eat sunflower
hearts, mixed seed and suet if put out on
your bird table.
C/O Jean Parrott
Make your garden count! Jean is a voluntary ambassador
for the British Trust for Ornithology’s (BTO) Garden BirdWatch
scheme in Nottinghamshire. If you are interested in birds and
other creatures which visit your garden and like a free enquiry
pack or would like to arrange a talk for a group, please contact
her on 0770 4809741 or [email protected]
Photo: John Harding
In mild winters, Robins can start breeding as early as January
and may have up to three broods a year, though two is more
normal. Robins are well known for being very territorial. If
another Robin encroaches on their territory, they will first posture
by showing off their red breast and if this doesn’t frighten the
intruder, they will attack their opponent quite viciously, even to
the death. How different to the friendly Robin that follows you
around the garden while you are turning the soil.
Local Library Opening Times
Bilsthorpe Library 01623 870216
Wednesday 9.30 am. - 1.00 pm.
Friday
1.30 pm. - 5.00 pm.
Saturday 9.30 am. - 1.00 pm.
Blidworth Library 01623 793775
Monday
9.00 am. - 12.30 pm.
Wednesday 2.00 pm. - 6.00 pm.
Friday
9.00 am. - 12.30 pm.
Farnsfield Library 01623 883917
Monday
9.00 am. - 12.30 pm.
Wednesday 9.00 am - 12.30 pm.
Friday
2.00 pm. - 6.00 pm.
Rainworth Library 01623 791038
Tuesday 9.00 am. - 1.30 pm.
Friday
1.00 pm. - 5.00 pm.
Ravenshead Library 01623 794634
Tuesday 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.
Local Walking Group
Newark & Sherwood D.C started an Initiative
to get people fitter, 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 join our group on these FREE
Walks in the Blidworth area.
David Smith who trained at Kelham Hall in
walk leading, & also a 1st Aider, leads the
walks every Sunday morning, Interested?
Contact David Smith on 0795 254 9562 or
leave your name & number on 0770 363
1816. You can follow on Facebook, “Blidworth
Walking Group”.
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Film Review: The Hobbit (Part III)
Battle of the 5 Armies
Trolls & Orcs 100%
Guaranteed
Released: Friday 14th December
Director: Peter Jackson
Starring: Martin Freeman, Cate Blanchett, Hugo Weaving, Orlando
Bloom, Ian McKellen, James Nesbitt, and Stephen Fry
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic
conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield
and the Company of Dwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland
from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed
a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath
down upon the defenceless men, women and children of Lake-town.
Obsessed with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship
and honour to hoard it as Bilbo attempts to make him see reason.
But there are even greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the
Wizard Gandalf, the great enemy Sauron has sent forth legions of
Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain.
As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of
Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide –
unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself
fighting for his life and the lives of his
friends in the epic Battle of the Five Armies,
as Middle-earth hangs in the balance.
Book Review:
Killing for Keeps
By Mari Hannah
Release 4th December
THEY KNOW HE’S COMING.
Two brothers from the same
criminal family die within hours of
each other, five miles apart, one
on the edge of a Newcastle industrial estate, the other
in a busy A & E department of a local hospital, unseen
by the triage team. Both victims have suffered horrific
injuries. Who wanted them dead? Will they kill again?
Investigating these brutal and bloody killings leads
DCI Kate Daniels to break some rules, putting her
career as well as her life on the line.
As the body count rises in the worst torture case
Northumbria Police has ever seen, the focus of the
enquiry switches, first to Glasgow and then to Europe
ending in a confrontation with a dangerous offender
hell-bent on revenge.
ISBN-13: 978-1447246114 £14.88 Hardcover
Amazon
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Tips For Surviving
Christmas Stress
The following tips will help you
to beat stress this Christmas
and enjoy the holiday period
even more.
Tip 1 - Establish a Christmas
Budget at The Start Of The
Holiday Season. Christmas is
a time when you overspend
and then spend the rest of the
year worrying about it and how
you are going to pay it off. At
the start of the holiday season,
make a list of everyone you
need to buy presents for and
set yourself an affordable
budget. It's very easy to get
caught up in present one up
man ship, but avoid it and stick
to your budget, you will thank
yourself in a few months time.
Tip 2 - Get Yourself
Organised. Christmas is a very
hectic time so make sure you
are organised. Make yourself
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will really reduce your stress
levels.
Tip 3 - Know Family
Arrangements. Family is
one of the biggest sources
of stress during the festive
season. Whether it is due to
clashes within the family or the
sheer logistics and travelling
required to get together, it is a
very serious source of stress.
Make sure you know your
family arrangements well in
advance. Don't leave it to the
last minute, start planning as
early as you need to.
Tip 4 - Avoid People Who
Create Stress. There are
always people you feel you
should visit over Christmas
which cause you or your family
stress. These are people
who are best avoided as it
is not worth getting stressed
and spoiling Christmas. Visit
people because you want
to, not because you feel you
ought to. Spend the holiday
season with people you want
to be with.
Tip 5 - Make Travel
Arrangements In Advance.
Travelling at Christmas is
hectic and expensive. You
need to make sure all travel
arrangements are made as
far in advance as possible in
order to benefit from cheaper
prices and to ensure you
can get the tickets you need.
Remember, a lot of people
travel at Christmas, so make
sure you are well prepared
and plan to travel outside of
peak times if you can.
Tip 6 - Make Up With
People. Life is too short to
hold grudges and the time
comes when it is just too late
to make up. Take some time
out over Christmas to heal
past grudges and arguments
between you and some of
the people around you. Often
these arguments are a source
of stress and by healing them
you can reduce the stress.
Christmas is a time
for merriment and
enjoyment. Take some
time out and reduce
your stress levels so
that you can really enjoy
the festive season
The Atlas Discovery Cultural walking tour is
perfect for regular walkers who wish to travel
into new ground and get a taste of the culture
and lifestyle of areas often unvisited.
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lists of all the people you need
to buy for, all the food you
need and places to go. Start
your Christmas shopping early,
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Our Atlas Cultural Walking Tour of Morocco
Offers:
✔ First and last night stay in a traditional Marrakech City Riad
✔ A tour throughout the ‘red city’ of Marrakech renowned for its
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1 night in the beautiful Village of Ouzoud famous for its colourful,
cascading waterfalls and monkey sanctuary
4 nights in the lush mountain village of Ait Bougmaz Vallee, staying at
the picturesque Hill Top hotel famous for its breathtaking views
Delicious, freshly prepared Moroccan food served
Available
throughout your stay
To Book Online
A varied itinerary of walks and treks with
Limited
professional, English speaking Moroccan Guides.
* Flights not included & Single Room Supp may apply
Spaces
For more information or enquiries contact: 07916 245 367
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What’s on locally for December / January
Sherwood Diamond Jubilee Finale Weekend
Three days of celebratory events at Sherwood Forest.
Sherwood Memories Exhibition Friday 5 - Sunday 7
December FREE A chance to see some treasured Sherwood
memories sent in by visitors.
Sparkling Sherwood Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December
6pm, 7pm, 8pm (timed tickets) Sunday 7 December 5pm,
6pm, 7pm (timed tickets) £2.50 per person See Sherwood’s
ancient oak trees glisten as you walk through the illuminated
forest.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and are subject to
availability, call 01623 823 202
Tree Dressing Day, Sunday 7 December 11.30am - 1pm and
2pm - 4pm FREE (car parking charge applies) Join in the
traditional custom of Tree Dressing. nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
Christmas
Christmas at Newstead Abbey
Saturday 6 Dec 2014 and Sunday 7 Dec 2014
Christmas in the Abbey. Historic rooms will sparkle with
Christmas lights and displays. Christmas Craft Fair in the
Orangery and Cloisters. You can buy your Christmas tree in
the Courtyard. FREE parking. 11am to 4pm. Free entry to
the Cloisters and Orangery for the Craft Fair. Ravenshead,
Nottinghamshire, Nott’s NG15 8NA
Christmas Circus Skills Workshop
Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve
Edwinstowe Christmas Clowning, 14 December 2014,
11:30am, parking charge
Learn a few new party tricks to impress your relatives this
Christmas at our circus skills workshop.
For more information call 01623 823 202
A Tudor Christmas
Mansfield Central Library
Date 16 December 2014, 2pm
Free. Find out how our Tudor ancestors celebrated the great
winter feast, recreated in fascinating detail by living history
expert Samantha Glasswell. Booking advised, Tel: 01623 651
337.
Email: mansfi[email protected]
Decorate a Christmas Card
Rainworth Library: 23rd December 2014. 9.30am 12.00noon.
Cost: Free. Christmas Craft Activity for children and their
carers
Venue details: Warsop Lane, Rainworth.
Mediaeval Nottinghamshire with Nottinghamshire
Archives
Mansfield Library: 20 January 2015, 2pm cost: £3
Discover the secrets of mediaeval Nottinghamshire
at this fascinating illustrated talk featuring documents
from Nottinghamshire Archives. Delve into the past of
Sherwood Forest, explore stories of the mediaeval vicars
of Southwell Minster, and more.
Booking strongly advised, Tel: 01623 651 337
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Parts Sold
Collection & Delivery Available*
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New Year New You
Let Hypnotherapy
Change the Way you
Think about Food
Attempting to lose weight can
be a long, boring and a very
challenging journey and if you’ve
tried to lose weight by dieting
before then I’m sure you’ll
remember how frustrating it can
be.
Sometimes people get into a cycle
of dieting, losing some weight,
overeating, feeling guilty and then
dieting again. This is known as
‘yo-yo dieting’. When you ‘diet’
you are constantly telling yourself
“I can’t eat that” or “I want to eat
that but I shouldn’t” and it makes
the diet difficult to sustain and
often leads to failure.
There’s no doubt that you can lose
weight by following a strict diet but
the chances are, if you haven’t
changed your mindset around
food then you’ll probably put it all
back on again and usually more
besides.
By using Hypnotherapy you can
change the way you think and feel
about what you eat, so instead
of craving chocolate cake you’re
more than happy to eat a healthy
alternative. That might be hard for
you to imagine at the moment – a
world where you would happily
turn down your favourite food
for something healthier but with
the techniques we use you can
change your thinking patterns and
gain control over cravings in a
way that will help you to feel really
good about yourself.
Our five week Weight
Management Programme
will help you to lose weight
healthily and responsibly and
not only that but by targeting the
subconscious mind with powerful
suggestions you will develop a
positive relationship with food and
exercise.
If you would like to know more
about our successful methods or
to book an appointment please
phone Margaret Turner on 01623
556234
Clem Turner Hypnotherapy
Cognitive and Behavioural
Practice
Tips to Avoid a New Year
Financial Hangover
Christmas can be a fabulous
time but with increasing
pressure to
spend, it can
bring New
Year pain
and even
heartbreak. We
all want a good
time but act wisely and you can enjoy it
without hiding under the blankets when
the postman arrives with the credit card
bill in January
Here are a few tips from the Daily Mail
SET A BUDGET AND STICK TO IT.
• Find smaller, well-thought out presents
that people will appreciate and love
• Take cash out to buy presents so you
won’t be tempted to hit the plastic and
over spend
• Use discount codes and vouchers to
reduce costs
• Team up with friends and family to
take advantage of 3 for 2 or buy one
get one free offers
ARE YOU STILL TRYING TO
LOSE WEIGHT BY DIETING?
We offer you a unique tried and tested Weight
Management Programme which combines some of
the most up to date treatments available including
Hypnotherapy, NLP & EFT.
it really works!
Visit our web site to view our testimonials
www.clemturner.co.uk
Qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Margaret Turner can help you shed
that excess weight and because you will
have different food habits you are more
likely to keep it off!
The Clem Turner Hypnotherapy,
Cognitive and Behavioural Practice
Phone now for more details or
to book an appointment
Sutton-in-Ashfield: 01623 556234 or 07960 788093
Rosegarth Clinic Mansfield: 01623 658224
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• Ask family and friends to bring items to
help with parties and the ‘big lunch’ to
ease the stress on your pocket
I also have a few personal tips I know
from listening to different debt advisors
and experiences of myself and friends:• Expensive gifts do not replace love
– your children want you and your time
• It is hard for separated parents as
you feel under pressure to give more
but spoiling them with presents never
takes away the pain - don’t give guilt
gifts!
• Drastic plastic – Do not use store
cards unless you enjoy the discount
and then cut up and pay immediately –
the interest is way too high
• If you have a credit card already
and insist on using it check if there
is interest on purchases as you are
better using one that offers free
interest on purchases for a period and
then cut it up and pay it off. You may
have done a balance transfer from one
credit card to another for an interest
free payment period – but these often
charge for purchases- look at your
statements and agreements
Finally a warning from reading an article
related to Pay Plan* which offers free
help to those struggling with debt-the
average debt of their clients last January
was £16,789 which will take around nine
years to clear around one of the firms fee
free debt plans!!!
I would personally rather be wearing
a woolly scarf around my shoulders in
January than that debt!
If you are already in debt or need
assistance contact your local citizen’s
advice bureau. Contact for PayPlan is
0800280 2816 or www.payplan.com Or
see page 31 for local debt help..
*Details of Payplan from Daily Mail
‘Beware festive plastic isn’t so fantastic’
Credit Card article dated 19/11/14
Have a great Christmas and New Year!
Diane Carter Chief Editor The Sherwood
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Escape the Christmas Chaos!
Challenge Yourself in 2015 with an Atlas Sahara Desert Trek
Our Inclusive Guided Sahara Desert Challenge Tour Offers a Selective and
Optional Program throughout consisting of:4
First and last night stay in a traditional central
Marrakech Riad ideally located for the bustling
central Minaret and Souks
4
Overnight hotel stay at Ourzazate - the door of
South Morocco; with a visit en route to Ait Ben
Haddou, the location for many famous movies
such as The Gladiator & Jesus of Nazareth
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Light mountain treks prior to ‘stepping’ into the
beautiful and never ending Sahara Desert sands
with panoramic scenery and superb sunrise and
sunset views
4
Plus plenty of time to relax and unwind; taking in
the tranquility of the wilderness
4
Opportunities at the beginning and end of the
tour to enjoy the pool, spa or simply relax in the
gardens
Visit to the Taourite Kasbah (Castle) one of
Morocco’s most famous kasbahs
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Trek to Amda n-Omssafi
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other readers
Our business club is going from strength to strength
with new members joining on a regular basis.
Since January we have decided to set IWB up as
a ‘Members only Club’ as we believe that is the
way forward to gain more commitment and therefore more
business for you. I do kindly encourage you to bring along a
guest for only £10 to our meetings and why not take along
a few magazines wherever you go networking. Also please
get involved in all our social media online; join our face book
page, twitter us at @iwbusiness and we have a linked-in
discussion group -
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Business Features
Taking a Duvet Day?
Welcome at the airport by the Atlas Team who are with you7 throughout
Airport collection and transfers
during
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stay
Join me on [email protected]
A Holistic Approach
Thishotel,
club is for YOU
to help
YOU or
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business but of course we offer fun, friendship, inspiration
and motivation.
Delicious, traditional meals
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Don’t forget all out specialists are here to provide you with
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the vitaland
supportexperienced
you need whether business,
personal or guides
English speaking, qualified
Moroccan
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health – we believe in a totally holistic approach to your
business life – all three have to be healthy to work!
So enjoy our magazine and if you want to read my story and
come along to our ‘Retreat’ Escape for a great de-stress we
have a fabulous deal below.
Enjoy Spring and all it brings.
Diane Carter, Chair & Founder of IWB
For more information or to book contact our UK office on: 01623 795 623
It’s
Women’s
Business
The Atlas Discovery Holiday Company Ltd, Sterling House, 32 St John Street,
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1QJ
Offer
10% off the June
Moroccan Retreat*
With FREE Relaxing Reviving
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Corporate Business Section for The Sherwood Area
Hi and welcome to our new look
corporate section in The Sherwood
E
ach month we will offer a few tips to keep your business
busy in 2015. Also some great local businesses advertise
here to help you with specialist advice. Plus lots of networking
events.
40th Anniversary Christmas Dinner
Our magazine is perfect for low cost effective advertising and it
The Derbyshire Hotel, Fri 12 Dec, 7pm - 10pm
works. So if you want to talk to us
Our annual Regional Christmas Dinner. Packed with fun,
laughter and good news stories from 2014. The evening
includes a welcome drink, three-course meal, half bottle of
wine, entertainment and a gift!
about how we could help you give
us a call.
Or if you currently advertise
and want to make any changes
Tickets priced at £25 for FSB Members and guests.
again we are here to help. I am
a qualified 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. - Diane Carter Marathon
Media
For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.
co.uk/e/40th-anniversary-celebration-christmas-dinnertickets-12460707311
The Derbyshire Hotel, Carter Lane East, South Normanton,
Alfreton DE55 2EH, United Kingdom
Raising money for Southwell Ladies
in Pink at the IWB Christmas Market
& Networking Lunch
I
t’s Women’s Business Nottinghamshire, a
group of local professional business ladies,
recently enjoyed a fabulous networking lunch
whilst raising money for our annual, local
charity; Southwell Ladies in Pink, supporting
ladies with breast cancer.
The money raised came through the purchase of
stands for a Christmas market held at Mansfield
Manor Hotel, Carr Bank Park, Mansfield. The guests
enjoyed great networking over a delicious buffet
whilst browsing the stands for some great
Christmas gifts.
Following lunch Marion and Pat from the Southwell Support
Group offered an update into where recent donations had been
directed and how the group could get involved. We will certainly
be entering their very competitive March quiz.
Hayley from Hayley Eleanor Personal Styling delighted the
guests with a talk on how to ‘jazz’ up your day office/work wear
to go straight to party. With fun tips of simply adding jewellery, a
scarf and a change of shoes - away you go for a great look!
It’s Women’s Business Club meet once a month to offer
business support, build relationships, gain inspiration and
motivation plus we have a whole range of skilled people
attending to help you within your business or chosen career.
Our next IWB ladies at lunch is on the 29th January at the
Oakham Suite, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG8 4AE. You are
all welcome to come along as a first time guest for only £10 for
a lunch and networking plus a short helpful presentation for your
business, whatever stage.
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The event starts at 12 with lunch served at 12.15. If you want
to join us please email the Chair; Diane Carter on: diane@
marathon-media.co.uk Visit www.itswomensbusinessclub.co.uk
for more details
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Caring in our Community
Haywood Oaks
Care Home
VACANCIES
Available
A professional, compassionate 24hr service,
from people who care.
Call 01623 797647 or visit jwhutchinson.co.uk
296 Southwell Road East, Rainworth, NG21 0EB
Bank on Proper Safety Measures
Things your bank will NEVER ask you to do:
 Request your pin number, online bank account
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passwords either by phone or email
Send someone to your home to collect cash, bank
cards or anything else.
Ask you to email or text personal or banking
information
Send an email to a link to a page that requires you
to enter your banking details or login
Ask you to authorise the transfer of funds to a new
account or hand over cash
Call to advise you to buy diamonds, gold, land or
other commodities
Ask you to carry out a test transaction online
Provide banking services through any mobile apps
other than the bank’s official apps.
Many scammers claim to be from your bank
and that your account has been “hacked” or
compramised in some way in order to try and
extort details.... The banks never do this so treat
all such contact as FRAUD and delete and ignore!
Food-banks - You can help
You can help support local foodbanks by
donating tinned or packet food as well as by
financial support.
Sherwood Forest Foodbank, Stable
Centre Church Street Mansfield
Woodhouse NG19 9JY, 01623 629665
Dukeries & District Food-bank,
Ollerton Methodist church Forest Rd, Ollerton NG22 9QS,
07716439740
c/o Rev Hazel Robinson, Vicar of Blidworth & Rainworth
27, St Peters Drive, Rainworth, NG21 0BE, Tel: 01623 475135
Happy, Caring, Safe & Friendly Home for Residents.
Independence, Individuality & Dignity,
Highly Respected at all times
 Private Rooms with Locks
 Passenger Lift
 Nurse Call in all Rooms
 Private, Peaceful Gardens
 Highest Standards of Decor
 5 Star Home Cooking and Service
 Respite and Holiday Care Available
For Current Vacancies Please Call to Discuss on:
01623 795 085 or
Kirby Close, Blidworth, NG21 0TT
or Please Visit our Website
www.haywood-oaks.co.uk
The Ear Foundation
Hearing and communicating in a technological era
Do you wear NHS
Hearing Aids?
Come along to our walk in
hearing aid clinic for:
 New batteries
 New ear mould tubing
 Advice on equipment
 Advice on how to use and clean your hearing aids
Information on hearing loss and all the services that can help you
WHERE?
Rainworth Miners Welfare, Kirklington Road,
Rainworth, Nottinghamshire,
NG21 0JY
WHEN?
Last Friday of the month
11am - 12noon
ON?
28th November, 30th January 2015, 27th February 2015, 27th
March 2015, 24th April 2015, 29th May 2015, 26th June 2015,
31st July 2015, 28th August 2015, 25th September 2015,
30th October 2015, 27th November 2015,
For information on this service please contact:
Laura Ainsworth, Adult Support Co-ordinator
The Ear Foundation, 83 Sherwin Road, Lenton, Nottingham, NG7 2FB
Tel: 0115 942 7804
Fax: 0115 924 9054
Web: www.earfoundation.org.uk
Supported by:
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Rainworth Local News
Friends of Tippings Wood
Rainworth & Blidworth
Branch of the Royal British
Legion
I
Raised almost £7000 for the
poppy appeal during remembrance
Further details to follow in next edition
Testimonial
“I'm a new advertiser with The Sherwood
with my new business and I am really
impressed with how they have helped me
get my business up and running, great
customer service as I feel I can get in
touch anytime if I need any advice”.
Name and business withheld at request
Rainworth Methodist Church:
Weekly activities and Services
Tuesday 6pm Slimming World
Wednesday 10 - 12 Rainworth Artists
Wednesday 6pm WeightWatchers
Friday 5pm, Rainbows, 6pm Brownies, 7.30pm Guides
Saturday 10-12 Coffee Morning
Saturday 10am Mansfield Society of Artists
Sunday services 10.30am & 6pm when planned
n theory this is the time
of year that nature
goes to sleep. In fact it
is a time of regeneration, preparing for spring. The winter
work schedule of tree felling and planting, cutting back
overgrown hawthorn, hedge laying and fence repairs are
essential to healthy woodland maintenance. The provision
of wildlife habitats to protect vulnerable creatures through
the winter months plays a great part in the increase in both
numbers and diversity. Tippings Wood has certainly been
a huge success story on that score and forms part of the
wildlife corridor system to link up the fragmented remains of
Sherwood Forest. This is also the time of year when we see
some more exotic bird visitors to the site like Waxwings. Let
us know what you see. It helps provide an overall picture
of how things are going. Do you have an hour to spare,
enjoy fresh air, a bit of exercise and an enormous amount of
satisfaction at what you can achieve – why not volunteer.
Be our eyes and ears and look after Tippings Wood.
Report criminal damage to the non-emergency Police
number, 101.They may not attend, but it is important to
record any issues so that further action can be considered.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the users of
Tippings Wood.
Contact: Mark Guy – 01623 822944 or 07917 836088.
Lee Scudder on 07753 850758
Diary Dates for Rainworth
Rainworth Miners Welfare Diary Dates
Mon: 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, Children welcome with adults.
Thu: 3.30-5.30pm Irish Dancing (ring for details).
8.45pm Darts Domino & Pool knockout + Card Bingo & Cash
bingo- everyone welcome
Fri: Occasional Sequence Dancing in Concert Room £2
admission (please check) plus Cash Bingo, Card Bingo &
Treasure Chest
Sat: 8.00-10.30pm Family Bingo & Raffle. Children welcome
with an adult.
Sun: ‘Quiz for Cash prize’ in Lounge Bar + Cash Bingo, Card
Bingo & Treasure Chest
FANCY A PARTY OR CELEBRATION? – Room hire Now FREE.
KIDS PARTIES – Room & Bouncy Castle £35, Room & Disco
£40 (or £70 for both)
For further details contact 01623 792495 or
email. [email protected]
The Venue
Royal British legion—Rainworth, Blidworth & District Branch
meet at The Venue every First Tuesday of the month —at
7.30pm and everyone is welcome
Mon: 7pm to 8pm (Term time only) St John Ambulance meet
for training in first aid and life skills. Boys and Girls and 10
to 16 yr very welcome. Contact Trish Bayston 01623 652 096
Wed: 2pm “Eyes Down” Bingo Snowball every week
Sun: 12pm to 2pm Sunday Carvery £6 Adults, £3 Children, £5
Snr Citizens
St Simon and St Judes Church
Thur 9.15am -11.00am term time. Ladybird Toddler Group. All
welcome. More info contact Rebecca on 07500044863
Fri: 4.45-5.45pm 4th Rainbow Brownies - 5-7 year old girls.
New members welcome. Pat Holmes: 01623 795239
Art Group 1.45 – 3.30 pm £1.50 inc refreshments. All Levels
To amend any details or add new ones contact the editor:
07757115027 or via [email protected]
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Special Event in 2015/2016?
Function Rooms
FREE Hire
Weddings, Christenings,
Funeral Teas 18th/21st Birthdays,
Anniversaries
FREE Room/Table Decoration Available
Catering /Disco available & Experienced Staff
The Venue - Your local location for the perfect event
The Venue, Kirklington Road Rainworth. Tel: 01623 797975
The Venue
Sunday Carvery
At The Venue: Sunday Carvery
Delicious beef & pork roasts
12-2pm £6.00 Adults £5.00 Seniors
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The Venue, Kirklington Road
Rainworth. Tel: 01623 797975
Coming to the Venue 2015
‘Live Music’
24th January
LIVE BAND
The Kahunas
Classic Rock / Pop Band
February LIVE Entertainment TBA
Coming Soon
Friday March 13th
BROTHERHOOD
Tickets £2.50
Always a Great Atmosphere: The Venue, Kirklington
Road, Rainworth. Tel: 01623 797975
Coming to the Venue
Thursday 4th December
‘Special’ 3 Course Christmas Lunch
2 Sittings 12 & 1.30pm Only £5.25
Book Early - Bingo Afterwards at 2.30pm
Friday 12th December
Christmas Cabaret Time
7.30pm for 8pm £20
4 Course Delicious Christmas Meal &
Live Entertainment from
Martin Gregory - Talented Vocalist & Guitarist
--++++++-The Simon Trio - Irish Folk Band
Group and Individual Bookings Welcome - Book Early
Wednesday 17th December
Afternoon Christmas Bingo
Eyes Down at 2pm with Mr Nobby!
Sunday 21st December
The Venue Christmas Carvery
With all the delicious trimmings
£7 Adults, £6 Snr Citizens & £5 Children
Limited Numbers so Book Early
Christmas Eve
Good Music Great Atmosphere
Quiz - Disco Dancing - Late Bar
FREE ADMISSION
Christmas Day Open 12pm-2pm
BOXING DAY GAMES NIGHT
Darts - Pool - Dominoes
Draw at 8.30pm for all games
£20 Prizes for each sport
Also - Card Bingo, Music and Supper
‘Please arrive early as doors close at 10pm’
Saturday 27th December
Local Live Band - Steel Monkey
Free Admission
Sunday 28th December
Christmas Snooker Handicap
7.30pm Start
CASH Prizes - FREE Tables
New Years Eve at The Venue
Entry Until 11pm by Ticket Only
Tickets only £4 - GET YOURS NOW!
Bar & Disco ‘til Late
LIVE MUSIC from GLAMATIZE
70’s Glam Era Tribute Band
New Year’s Day Open from 12pm ‘Til Late
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Rainworth Local News
Rainworth Parish Council
Chairman – Mark Buttery. Vice. Michael Jeferries
Notice of road closures in order to improve the sewerage system
in Rainworth. Southwell Road east will be closed in stages
from the end of August until February. The works are extensive
and will cause some disruption. However, the work is urgently
needed. Contact numbers: Mark Webster – Site Agent – 07773
802009, Rob Graham - Project Manager - 07976 348797,
Andrew Morley - Programme Engineer – 07789 903589
Rainworth operates an open and transparent policy. We
welcome and encourage residents to view the website or visit
the office where your questions and concerns will be answered.
The Parish office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday daily 9am -2.30pm.
Parish Clerk, Dawn Jones can be contacted on 01623 490259 or
[email protected]
Rainworth Parish Council, Rainworth Village Hall, Kirklington
Road, Rainworth. NG21 0JP
Rainworth Parish Council wish you all a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
Next Meetings Thur 8th Jan, Thur 12th Feb 2015
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)”
Concert Room Hire (up to 250 people) FREE
Bouncy Castle £35 - Disco £40 (or both for £70)
Art Classes.
These art classes are aimed at adults of
all ages & abilities who enjoy drawing and
painting. Tuition is given or paint your own
thing. Materials are available to purchase. Held
at Mansfield Woodhouse, Tuesday 10-12pm
&Thursday 10-12pm in Forest Town Mansfield. Come and join
one of my informal & friendly groups. Contact Vivian for details
on 07880 924103
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 conversation
Suggested voluntary donation of
£1 to cover costs.
Contact Rev Hazel Robinson
01623 475135
RAINWORTH MINERS
WELFARE SOCIAL CLUB LTD
Christmas & New Year
Opening Times 2014/15
Bar Opening Times
Wednesday 24th December
Christmas Eve 11am - 11:15pm
Christmas Quiz, Snowball bingo
Card Bingo, T/chest in Lounge
Thursday 25th December
Christmas Day 12noon – 3pm Closed Evening
“Happy Christmas to Everyone”
Boxing Day 11am – 11.15pm
Disco in Concert Room 4pm – 10pm
Evening Bingo & Card Bingo in Lounge only
Saturday 27th December
11am - 11:15pm Evening
‘Family Bingo’ In Lounge as normal
Sunday 28th December
11am - 11:15pm Quiz, Snowball Bingo
Card Bingo & T/chest in Lounge only
Monday 29th December
11am - 11:15pm
Dancing in Concert Room, Bingo, Card Bingo
& T/Chest. Both Rooms as normal
Tuesday 30th December
11am - 11:15pm Normal opening hours
Wednesday 31st December
‘’New Year’s Eve’’ 11am - 1:00am
(Break 11.45pm to 12.15am)
To allow staff to see in the New Year
Last Orders 12.45 am
‘VINYL NIGHT’ 7.00pm TILL 1:00am Concert
Room, Admission by Ticket £2 each. On sale at
Bar
Bingo / Card Bingo (Lounge only)
Thursday 1st January
11am - 11:15pm Normal opening hours
‘’ We Would Like to Wish a Happy,
Healthy & Prosperous New Year to
all of Our Customers‘’
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Blidworth Miners Welfare Social Centre and Function Room
Telephone Club: 01623 793361 or Mark (Mobile) 07552 654111
©MMedia
Blidworth Local News
H
ey - do you know about our social centre?
Visit us and receive a warm, friendly
welcome from the centre team. Why not meet
up and have a chat, a game of pool, darts or
dominoes in warm and relaxing surroundings.
Enjoy live entertainment from featured acts
In the grounds you can be active and play
Cricket, Football and Bowls.
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
blidworthminers.welfare
Blidworth Miners
Welfare Social Centre
The Family Club
New Members
Guests & Children
Welcome
Situated on-site our Function room offers:
● Separate Private Room with Bar
● Space for 150 People (100 Seated)
● Ideal for Birthdays, Weddings, Celebrations
● Business Meetings, Seminars & Training Events
See the list in the DIARY DATES for our Current Activities
SKY SPORTS
SHOWN HERE
Wide selection of draught beers
Marston’s Smooth Bitter at £2.30
and Becks Vier at £2.55 per pint
Diary Dates for Blidworth
Blidworth Miners’ Welfare Social Centre ‘Weekly Events’
Daily: Sport on Sky. Ask us (or see Facebook) for details of our
£2.00 per pint - Golden Goal offers.
Mon & Tues: Free Pool
Wed: Bingo Evening plus Sticky 13 card games
Thur: Poker Night
Fri: Open 5 to 11:30. Live entertainment in Concert Room. Sticky
13 card games and members draw.
Sat: Open all day from 12:00. Live entertainment in Concert
Room. Sticky 13 card games plus Chase the Ace.
Sun: Open all day from 12:00. NEW! Varied quizzes!!
Questions for all. Sticky 13 card games.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blidworthminers.welfare
Contact Mark: 01623 793361 (Club) or 07552 654111 (Mobile)
Weekly Events
SureStart Centre - Bopzone
Tuesday Energy Club, Years 1-4, 3:00pm – 4:15pm foc
Tuesday Street Dance, Years 3-6, Kelly Jepson (Qualified dance
teacher)
4:15pm – 5:15pm, £2.00 per session,
Thursday Football Academy, Years 3 & 4, 3 – 4:15pm, foc
Thursday Football Academy, Years 5 & 6, 4:15 – 5:15pm, foc
Friday
Drama Club, Years 3 – 6, 3pm – 4:15pm, foc
Friday
Karate, Years 3-6, Ran by David Kacperski (Qualified
Karate instructor)
4:00pm – 5:00pm, £2.00 per session, October 4th, 11th, 18th
St Andrew’s Mission Hall
Tues: 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
Sherwood Forest Community Church
Thu: 2-4pm Art Class
Blidworth Methodist Church, The Drill Hall (New Rd)
Mon/Thu: 7-9pm Army Cadet Force
Belle Vue Playing Field
Tues/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 [email protected]
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
Blidworth Reading Group
Meet 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.
Meadow Road and
New Road Pensioners
Association - The Monday
Club
Hi everybody - The club
and members are all fine.
Recently a big birthday was
celebrated. One of our founder
members Mrs Margaret
Richards (photo) reached the
grand old age of 90 years
young. (Congratulations
Margaret)
To celebrate members were
treated to a Birthday Party at
our HQ. All had a good time so
many happy returns an many
more to come.
Regards to everybody
Harry
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Blidworth Art Club Help Local Author
Blidworth Art Club,
who meet monthly at
Blidworth Library,
worked with local
author, Helen
Dennis,on drawings
for possible inclusion
inside her new book
'The Tunnellers
Two'.
Artists were invited
to produce pictures relevant to the adventure story - the winning
pictures will appear in the new book with the winning artists each
receiving a free copy. The Tunnellers and Tunnellers Two are
set in and around Nottinghamshire, with the original adventure
starting in Blidworth.
For more information about Blidworth Art Club contact Jon
Rea [email protected]. The Tunnellers is available on
Amazon or see www.facebook.co.uk/TheTunnellers where the
date for The Tunnellers Two publication will be announced.
Remembrance Plaque Unveiled
O
n 9th November 2014, a Remembrance Planter in honour of
her son Andrew was unveiled by Mrs Jeannie Cutts & her
grandson.
Andrew Cutts was born on 8 January 1987 & was killed in
action on 6th August 2006 in the northern Helmand province of
Afghanistan. Mrs Cutts & her family & friends have worked very
hard to raise the funds for this planter in memory of him.
Blidworth Parish Council agreed with the idea and gave
permission for it to be situated on the corner of Haywood Oaks
Lane & Dale Lane, (used for last 4 years as a flower bed).
Blidworth Parish Council were pleased to help with this project
as the family & friends have raised £1,500 in the last few years
for the War Memorial Garden Trust, which has been instrumental
in the Parish Council winning several awards in the East Midland
in Bloom Annual Competitions.
Work on the project started on 26 October with local builder Nick
Taylor laying the concrete base, followed by the granite paving
stones.
The Planter itself was made by Malcolm Lane & Son from
Cropwell Bishop to the design & specifications of the family
throughout. Jeannie, her
family and friends would like to
thank everyone for their
assistance and help the in
completion of this project,
which the family will never
forget.
Book review : Coal Dust
and Confetti
“A really good poet with the command of
English necessary to bring alive these truths
about the mining community”. A section of
a review by Sally Evans (Editor of Poetry
Scotland) on the delightful book ‘Coal Dust
and Confetti’ book written by the poet; Sally
James.
I particularly loved the ‘Coal Queens’ stating
these good women should have a crown on
their head! I and ‘Coal Dust and Confetti’
bringing in the lifestyle of the wife of a miner.
But of course one cannot read the book without trying to understand
the life of a man who has to daily enter into a dark pit and I felt the
essence whilst reading “Engraved in Coal”
The harshness of a reality many may have experienced is harness
in the ‘Pit Accident’ and no doubt many a local person will have
experienced this or know a family or friend who has. You may even
have memories of a tragic loss.
A beautifully written listing of poems, by an author who dedicated the
work to the memory of her father; Jack Bould who started work at
fourteen years of age in the Lancashire Coalfields near Wigan before
moving to Blidworth Colliery where he worked for approximately 20
years. Review by Diane Snr Editor of The Sherwood.
ISBN-13: 978-1900410830 Amazon £5.99 or email thynks on how to
order: [email protected]
COAL DUST AND CONFETTI
A bride can be blemished
by smut in the sunshine,
a silver backed horseshoe
be a magnet for fate.
Pink flimsy flecked paper
will dissolve in the drizzle,
but a globule of dust
can congeal in the rain.
With slippers of satin
she trips down a dark aisle,
around her slim ankles
a glimmer of grime.
Specks mingle with love hearts
red blue and purple,
like the bruise on her arm
hiding under her sleeve.
Coal cannot sparkle
is no diamond in daylight,
beneath her white gown
curls the kick of a clog.
Till death do them part
grips a bouquet of lilies,
as a veil of white mist
descends on her face.
Coal and confetti
have scattered together,
like petals and ashes
and roses in flame.
Copyright © Sally James 2014
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Blidworth Parish Council (BPC
Remembrance Parade – Sunday 9 November 2014:- an
excellent, very well attended function, approx. 500 people,
including Lt. Col. David Sneath, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of
Nottinghamshire.
Pensioners Party - Wed. 3 December 2014 at Blidworth
Welfare: all arrangements are in place. The doors will be
opened at 11.45am once the tables, seating & settings have
been finalised.
Blidworth Parish Council, Belle Vue Lane, Blidworth
Geoff Stocks, Clerk to the Council, Tel/Fax: 01623 490358
Office hours: Mon 9am – 4pm Thurs 9am – 4pm
Bells of Remembrance
Bards at Blidworth & Beyond
Bell Ringers recently rang a quarter peel in
Blidworth church, remembering those who
fell in the Great Wars and in all conflicts
since. This left us all feeling sad and
grateful, especially at this time of year! But
it isn’t just in November, the Royal British
Legion and Soldiers Sailors Airforce Families Association SSAFA
work tirelessly all year round across the country helping all those
affected by the conflicts.
Were you in any conflict, a serving member in the forces or a
dependant of someone who served? There is help available
contact Royal British Legion freephone number 0808 802 8080,
all provide help and advice, www.britishlegion.org.uk/can-wehelp. SSAFA call 0845 241 7141 or the website www.ssafa.org.
uk/about-us/contact-us
A group of poets who meet at Blidworth Library on the 3rd
Saturday of the month. A collection of poems, by these
poets and friends of the group who stretch throughout
the U.K and beyond its shores, is now due out: Bards at
Blidworth and Beyond... 2014 Anthology of Poems. Some
members of the group have had their collections published.
I am delighted to have published the next book, another
collection of poems: Coal Dust and Confetti, by Sally James
(daughter of Jack Bould, former assistant manager of
Blidworth Colliery). See review and example poem on page
26.
DR DALTON & PARTNERS PRACTICE
PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP (PPG)
GIVING PATIENTS’ A VOICE LOCALLY
We are a small group of proactive volunteers working with
the community ~ for the community ~ passing on healthcare
information and accessibility of services.
If you feel you would like to become a
volunteer with our group, or would like
more information, please do not hesitate
in contacting either Ann (07914 116459)
or Gillie (07816933429) anyone is welcome to attend any of
our meetings and we meet bi-monthly at 4.30pm at Blidworth
Surgery. Our next meeting has yet to be arranged and will
take place in Jan / Feb 2015 and will be publicised in the
local media or newsletters.
With the end of 2014 almost in sight, we can look back over
the year with satisfaction in what we have achieved so far,
but not complacency, as there is still a lot of work to be done
for the benefit of all the community. In the coming year there
will be more activities, events and information to pass on for
Books published by Thynks Publications can be purchased
via Amazon UK or or email thynks on how to order:
[email protected]
the benefit of you all.
I am delighted to say we have reached our goal for the first
defibrillator for the practice, and our grateful thanks goes
out to all in the community who have supported us, along
with our thanks for their support to the Sherwood forest
community church members, the Ravenshead Swing Band
and B J Bakery, Blidworth, and our thanks also for selling
tickets for our events, Adcocks Financial, Ravenshead, and
Blidworth Pharmacy and to all those who displayed our
posters.
We feel it most appropriate as Christmas is the season
of giving, and what better gift is there than a contribution
towards saving a life ~ than to present a cheque to the
doctors for a defibrillator at this festive time. At the time
of going to print a date for this presentation has yet to be
arranged, but there will be a full report later.
Finally, all members of the group would like to wish everyone
good health for the coming year and a very happy festive
season. Ann Giles, Co-Chair PPG
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Blidworth & District Historical
& Heritage Society
The Flickering Screen in Ashfield was
the theme for the presentation by Trevor
Lee at our November 4th Meeting. Trevor
was really entertaining with stories of the
acts who played, the films shown and the
histories of Ashfield’s cinemas. During the
break members chatted with Trevor and
viewed photos from our archives.
Alan Higgins then showed slides of old
Blidworth and spoke of how one of the
village’s claims to fame is that it had the
first society in England that ran on ‘co-
operative’ ideals. The Society’s book
(£10+£2.50pp) on the WW1 was available
to members and guests. Many photographs
are unpublished and there is much to
discover about village life 100 years ago.
Book orders from
[email protected]
Next meeting on 2nd Dec is in the Function
Room of Blidworth Welfare, Mansfield
Road, Blidworth.
Following our Christmas meeting the first
three meetings of 2015 will be;
6th January - Steve Wright - Plough
Monday
3rd February - Franklin Bishop - The
Vampire of Newstead Abbey
3rd March
- Annual
General
Meeting
Start at 7
pm, please
be seated. New members welcome, just
turn up on the night. Small charge of £2
includes refreshments
If you would like more information please
contact us through our website.
www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.uk
You can also follow us on Twitter @
BlidworthHistory
Ravenshead Local News
Rotary Club
of Sherwood
Forest
More than just a
Walk
Well the Walk in the
Wood’s this year was again a massive
success with so many walkers taking part
and the after walk soup lunch being a
complete sell out. Over £700 was raised
by the event. Ravenshead & Blidworth
Rotary member Bob Jackson and his
team, bill this event as a fund raiser for
international charities,
in particular for Rotary
International’s ongoing
support for Aqua Box.
Did You Know
Each year hundreds
of these Aqua Box’s,
are sent to those in desperate need of
a supply of “Clean and Purified Filtered
Water”.
But there’s More
Currently Ebola is of great concern to us
all. In this respect the writer understands
that Oxfam has recently approached
Rotary International, requesting
more Community Aqua Box’s so that
Oxfam can ship them out to effected
regions. The filter system in these
boxes cannot only make dirty water
clean and drinkable, it can also
Young Persons Hospice, The Lincolnshire
& Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance, The
John Eastwood Hospice and other Local
charities.
And don’t forget our Rotary Santa’ out
on his sleigh in your area soon – see our
website for more details. www.rotary1220.
org/rav
Two New Members
remove the Ebola virus if present within
the water.
Ravenshead and Blidworth Rotary is also
fund raising for local charities.
This year’s Quiz Night was held on
the 8th November at St Joseph’s in
Sutton in Ashfield. With over 25 teams
participating it successfully raised
£1300.00 towards our president Raj
Chandran’s nominated local charities this
year, these are; Rainbows Childrens &
'The Woodman Notts' Christmas tree
recycling appeal.
Collection of your used Christmas
trees to be recycled will raise funds
to support a terminally ill child in the
Mansfield area. For a small donation
of £3 to cover cost of fuel and
machinery all profits generated will
contribute to the this year’s cause.
Chippings will be distributed to local homes, allotments and local
projects.
The Woodman is a small, local business, living in the area.
This month David and Sam, who live in
Blidworth joined our Rotary Club.
Why don’t you come and JOIN our club the only proviso is that you want to make
a difference to someone else’s life and
find friends and fellowship in the process.
Please contact us through our website
or via our friendly club secretary Mark on
01623 652472.
They will be collecting the trees by advance bookings
only. The trees will be collected the weekend of 3rd-4th
January starting at Ravenshead, Blidworth and Harlow
Wood on Saturday the 3rd then across Mansfield
areas. Sunday the 4th we will cover Southwell area
villages. You can leave your tree on your garden
(if out) and arrange payment with us when you to book your
collection.
Save yourself the trouble of making a mess in your car. Knowing
that your used tree is being put to a good use and that a charity
will benefit from this scheme hopefully will encourage you to get
in touch. The number is 01623 799240 or you can contact via the
website: www.thewoodmannotts.co.uk
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Ravenshead Local News
Rotary Club of Ravenshead and
Blidworth. Santa Sleigh Route for 2014
Monday 8th of December 6pm until 8pm
Hillside Road, Kirkby Close, Lynnes Road, Andrews Drive, Farr
Way, Green Close, Clare Hill.
Tesco
Look out also for our visits to Tesco, Oaktree
Lane Store on Saturday the 20th, Sunday the
21st and Monday the 22nd of December 2014.
All funds raised will be donated to our preferred
local charities for this year.
Wednesday 10th of December 6pm until 8pm
New Lane, Hilton Park, Keene Close, Meadow Road, New Road,
Haywood Avenue, Saville Street (part), Aberconway Street,
The Quadrangle, Lyndhurst Avenue, The Crescent, Bell View
Lane
Monday 16th of December
6pm until 8pm
Saville Street, Grange Road, Thorney Abbey Road, Park Avenue,
Robinhood Road, Sherwood Avenue, Harlow Street, Appleton
Street, Aberconway Street, Belle View, The Crescent
Ravenshead Community
Transport
Exciting Community Transport
opportunity for Blidworth
Please help our Community by showing your Support by looking
at the website www.ravensheadcommunitytransport.org or
Facebook Page and comment on the ‘Need’ and ‘Benefits’ it will
provide for Blidworth. Alternatively drop a line or email to Karen.
[email protected] or call our Customer Hotline 490888
Please help by showing your support
Ravenshead Community Transport have extended their
catchment area to include Blidworth and are looking at obtaining
Grants to support the introduction of door-to-door transport which
will be available for the whole community.
RCT have already introduced a new Service on Mondays &
Wednesdays to help to cover the loss of the 145. Timetables are
available in the Library, Health Centre & Post Office.
Community Transport would be available to Care Homes,
Schools and groups, to enable attendance at the Cornwater Club
(social club for older people) and for hire to various events .A
fully trained driver will be provided.
Farnsfield Local News
Farnsfield & District RBL
Bravery thanks – 64 Years on!
“A former sailor who saved his ship during the
Korean War and received the Distinguished
Service Medal for his bravery has been thanked by the
grandchildren of one of his shipmates for saving their
grandfather‘s life, 64 years after the event.
John Banister, now 86 years old and living in Rainworth, was
a Leading Stoker Mechanic aboard HMS Comus when it was
attacked by North Korean aircraft on 23 Aug 1950. The resultant
damage flooded No 1 boiler room and John’s actions in shutting
down the boiler whilst up to his neck in water, allowed the ship
to make it safely back to port in Japan, with the loss of only one
crew member, Jimmy Addison.
The story of John’s bravery recently appeared in the Legion
magazine, as he is the current vice-chairman of Farnsfield
Branch of the Royal British Legion. The article was read by
Commander Charles Wylie, OBE, RN from Fareham, who was
a boy seaman aged 17 manning the Bofors guns aboard HMS
Comus on the day of the attack. Commander Wylie’s young
grandchildren have written to John thanking him for saving their
grandpa’s life, saying “If you hadn’t done that brave thing, we
would not be alive or writing this letter to you right now. You are
very special and will stay in our thoughts forever.
Each year John plants a cross in the Garden of Remembrance
at St Michael’s Church, Farnsfield, in memory of Jimmy Addison
and he did so again this year.”
Trevor Wilds, Chairman, Farnsfield & District Branch (BR0264)
RBL
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Local Church News
A Dog is for Life – Not just for Christmas
Every year following Christmas, we are reminded of appalling
statistics of dogs given as presents, being rescued by RSPCA
and other agencies, because they were quickly abandoned as
unwanted gifts, despite us being regarded as a nation of dog
lovers!
C. S Lewis, in an attempt to explain the wonder of the Incarnation
– God becoming man in order to save mankind – wrote these
words:
“Lying at your feet is your dog. Imagine, for the moment, that
your dog and every other dog is in deep distress. Some of us
love dogs very much. If it would help all the dogs in the world
to become like men, would you be willing to become a dog?
Would you put down your human nature, leave your loved ones,
your job, hobbies, your art and literature and music, and choose
instead of the intimate communion with your beloved, the poor
substitute of looking into the beloved’s face and wagging your
tail, unable to smile or speak? Christ, by becoming a man,
limited the thing which to Him was the most precious thing in the
world: his unhampered, unhindered communion with the Father.”
The Apostle Paul wrote of the enormous cost that Jesus paid
in order to save mankind, when in his letter to the Philippians
he said, “Christ Jesus, who being in very nature God, did not
consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made
himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made
in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he
humbled himself and became obedient to death, even death on
a cross!”
Surely, this must rank as the greatest gift of love in all history –
and the most costly. If we are rightly appalled by the neglect of
Christmas gifts of dogs, surely we ought to, at least, consider
our response to God’s gift of love – Jesus Christ – at Christmas.
Why not join us at one of the local churches’ Christmas Services
and discover more about the wonder of the Incarnation?
On behalf of all the churches, may I wish you a very happy and
blessed Christmas, and pray that you might go on to discover
that, “Jesus is for life, not just for Christmas!”
Pastor Paul Johnson (Sherwood Forest Community Church)
Church Services
Blidworth -St Mary’s
1st & 3rd Sunday in month Holy Communion 9 am
2nd & 4th Sunday in month Morning Worship 9 am
2nd Sunday in month Holy Communion 8 am
Midweek - Wednesday Holy Communion 9.30am St Andrew’s
Mission
Monthly, 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 Jude
1st Sunday in month All Age Worship 10.30am
3rd Sunday in month Morning Worship 10.30am
2nd & 4th Sunday in month Holy Communion 10.30am
Midweek -Holy Communion Thursday 9.30am
Monthly: 1st Monday in month Holy Communion 7.00pm
Methodist Church Sunday Services
Morning Services
Blidworth
10:30am
Rainworth
10:30am
Farnsfield
10:15am
Bilsthorpe
10.30am
Evening Services
Blidworth 6.00pm
Rainworth 6.00pm
Farnsfield 6.15pm
Note: Evening services are not every week, please check the notice
boards. C/O Rev David Greenwood Methodist Minister
Sherwood Forest Community Church
“Sunday morning worship at 10am. Please visit our website for details of other events. www.sfcc.org.uk”
St George’s Catholic Church, Rainworth
Sunday Service 9.00am
Weekday Mass, Fri 7.00pm
Holyday of Obligation: 7.00pm
Confessions, Fri 6.15 - 6.45pm, Sun 8.30 - 8.50am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Fri 6.15 - 7.00pm
Other Devotions see Newsletter
St Patricks Catholic Church Forest Town
Saturday: 6.30pm (Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 10.30am (Sung Mass)
Weekday Mass, Mon & Thur 9.00am
Tue: 7.00pm Wed 11.00am
Sat 10.00am
Holydays of Obligation, Eve of Holyday 7.00pm
Confessions: Sat 9.30-9.55am, 5.45-6.25pm
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Tues 6.30-7pm, Sat 9-10am
Services at ST PETER’S Ravenshead
These 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 Communion
6.00 pm - Choral Evensong Prayer (Book of Common Prayer)
alternate Sundays
Every Wednesday: 10.30 am - Holy Communion (CW) in the
Church Lounge.
Details, updates and reports on our website:
www.stpeterschurchravenshead.co.uk
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Emergency Contacts and Local Event Information
Emergency Contacts:
Blidworth Miners Welfare FC December Fixtures
Tue 2nd, 7:45pm
Linby Colliery (H)
League
Sat 6th, 3:00pm
Belper United (A)
League
Sat 13th, 3:00pm
Mickleover RBL (H)
League
Sat 20th, 3:00pm
Hucknall Rolls Leisure (H) League
Sat 27th, 3:00pm
Southwell City (A)
League
Rainworth Miners Welfare FC Fixtures Dec / Jan
H Sat 6th, 3:00pm
Coalville Town
League
H Tue 9th, 7:45pm
Norton United
League
A Sat 13th, 3:00pm
Sutton Coldfield Town
League
H Sat 20th, 3:00pm
Stocksbridge Park Steels
League
A Fri 26th, 3:00pm
Carlton Town
League
H Thu 1st, 3:00pm
Sheffield FC
League
H Sat 3rd, 3:00pm
Goole AFC
League
January
A Sat 10th, 3:00pm
Romulus
League
H Sat 17th, 3:00pm
Stafford Rangers
League
A Sat 24th, 3:00pm
Spalding United
League
A Sat 31st, 3:00pm
Market Drayton Town
League
Loans you don’t have to pay back
Have you (or someone you know) borrowed money from a
person / ”mate” who also lends to other people and you have:
● Nothing in writing (no contract or
agreement of any sort)
● No receipts given, or no payment book
● You pay in cash, either weekly or monthly
● No obvious end repayment date (eg pay
me back at least £25pw until you’ve paid it
back – but there always seem to be unexplained extra charges
or interest added to the debt)
● Some sort of threat if repayments are not made, eg “we’ll tell
xxx that..…”, or “you need to watch out if you don’t pay...”
● Pressure to find the money to make repayments through some
sort of illegal activity
If some of the above apply, the loan may be illegal and, if so, you
wouldn’t have to pay it back.
Contact us for confidential advice, or Speak in confidence to the
Illegal Money Lending Hotline on 0300 555 2222
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 Mansfield 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
Newark & Sherwood Homes: 01623 860 740
N&S District council: 01636 650 000
Mansfield 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.
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
Anyone lending as a business (ie to several people) must
hold a licence. For more information about illegal loans, see
also: www.twitter.com/loansharknews, www.facebook.com/
stoploansharksproject, www.youtube.com/StopLoanSharks
Outreach Service Opening Hours:
Mon: Bilsthorpe (Surgery, 35 Mickledale Lane) 9:30am-12:30pm
Tues: Clipstone (Health Centre, First Avenue) 9.30am-12:30pm
Wed: Blidworth (Surgery, 59 Mansfield Rd) 10:00am-1:00pm
Fri: Southwell (Old Court House, Burgage) 10:00am-12:30pm
Or telephone: North Notts Advice Line, (0844) 856 3411
or (0300) 456 8369 from a mobile Mon-Fri 10am – 2pm
Or online at: www.advicenewarkandsherwood.org.uk
or www.adviceguide.org.uk
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