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Caring Community 14

The Rainworth Reporter 16 - 17

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Ravenshead News 20

Village Voices 20 - 21

Strengthening Communities 22

More Local News 23

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Hi everyone and welcome to this May edition of the Sherwood. With Summer just around the corner, what better way to look forward to the holidays than by having 2 Bank Holidays in one month! Our Easter Egg Hunt last month was a big success and we had many entries -all correct! The lucky winner is on page 9 - well done.

Our main competition for this month is the chance to win tickets to see Boyzone at the Forest Live concert in sherwood Pines - so make sure you enter this great competition to see them - or just buy your tickets to guarantee you see them or the other great acts appearing from 12-14 June.

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Mark Spencer MPSherwood MP Mark Spencer Working Tirelessly to Save Jobs at Local PitAs many of you will know we have been hit with the devastating news that UK Coal intend to close Thoresby Colliery over the next 18 months.

I have visited the colliery many times since becoming an MP, both above ground and below. In November last year the chancellor and I visited Thoresby to announce the government’s commitment to fund the concessionary coal allowance, this valuable allowance is paid to former miners to provide help with their heating bills. Many retired colliery workers would have lost this entitlement had the government not stepped in and defended their interests, and I am very proud to have stood up and helped the people I represent.

Therefore I was very disappointed to hear that we may lose 90 years of history and many jobs if the colliery closes. There is still a great deal of coal at Thoresby but unfortunately the price of coal dropped so rapidly in recent

years that keeping the pit open just isn’t economically viable at current market prices.

I have been engaging in talks with UK Coal, the Union of Democratic Mineworkers, the Government and investors to try and fi nd a solution to this crisis. Keeping the pit open for a longer period may allow the price of coal to rise again making it fi nancially viable to continue on the site. This will only be possible if work continues on the next face beyond the one they are working now. UK Coal have assured me of their commitment to fi nd a solution to allow the pit to stay open for as long as possible.

It is worth pointing out that negotiations and discussions are ongoing and it is still a very fl uid situation so I will endeavour to get the best possible circumstances for our

pit and for my constituents.

I can assure local people that I continue to work every hour I can fi ghting to protect jobs at the site for as long as possible. As always if you would like to chat to me or have any issues or queries please drop me an email at [email protected] or call my offi ce on 0115 968 1186.

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Competition to Win Boyzone tickets at Forest Live!A chance to win a pair of ticketsQ: Which Special Guest is Supporting Boyzone at Forest Live?Answers: [email protected] or by text to 07757 115 027 closing date: 20th MayForest Live takes place June & July every Summer. An eclectic mix of acts perform in seven spectacular forest locations around the country as part of the annual concert series arranged by the Forestry Commission.

Woodland clearings are temporarily transformed into a concert arena creating a safe and relaxed atmosphere for gig-goers. Forest Live is an independent programme organised by the Forestry Commission bringing music to new audiences without commercial branding or sponsorship. Income generated from ticket sales is spent on improving the forests for both people and wildlife.

Forest Live in this region takes place in Sherwood Pines Forest, near Edwinstowe and this year’s participating acts are Boyzone with special guest Kian Egan (12 June), Jessie J (13 June) and Paul Weller (14 June). Further info from: www.forestry.gov.uk/music and tel 03000 680400.

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Brighter Futures Education Feature by Jill BatorTop Tips for Time ManagementWith GCSE and A Level examinations season here, one of the most crucial parts of studying and preparing for examinations is to help our children manage their time appropriately. This isn’t always easy in a world of mobile communications, social networking and other distractions in the summer such as (hopefully) good weather and sporting events on the television. There are 1,440 minutes in a day which should give our children plenty of time to study in but with so many “time bandits” encroaching on ours and their time below are some top tips with help with time management:

● Switch off mobile phones when studying. This also provides something to look forward after an hour or two of studying to see who has been in contact and what is happening in the world. ● Encourage children to get a good night’s sleep. It can be

really diffi culty to concentrate when tired and learning is therefore disrupted. ● Allocate a set time of the day for studying and stick to this. ● Let others know not to contact or disturb your children when

they are studying. ● Work out with your child how long they can concentrate

before needing a break. A suggestion is 30 minutes study followed by a 10 minute break. ● Encourage your child to use a record book or diary. Creating

a calendar or programme of study will clearly identify the times for work and the times for fun. ● Find out the best time of day for learning for your child and

help them plan their study calendar around this.Remember, we are all individuals and learn in different ways so our children may not fi nd the study techniques you used useful. Talk to your child and fi nd out what works for them and then help them allocate time for study.

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The Brownie groups in Blidworth and Rainbows in Rainworth are in need of volunteers to fi ll a wide range of rewarding roles. Guiding gives girls and young women in Blidworth their own space to have fun, build friendships, gain valuable skills and be themselves with other girls.

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YO U T H Z O N EChildren’s Book Review: Tiger Has a Tantrum - A book about feeling angryBy Sue GravesPublication Date: 15 May 2014Tiger is in a terrible mood. He has been angry with everyone all day. Then Monkey accidentally chooses the book that Tiger wanted and Tiger has a full blown tantrum in the library. How can Miss Bird help Tiger to manage his anger, and how can he make up with his friends?This series introduces children to different emotions and behaviour. A fun story featuring fantastic characters is backed up by suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together.Hardcover: 32 pagesPublisher: Franklin Watts (15 May 2014)ISBN-13: 978-1445127743 Amazon £10.99

Easter Egg Hunt for younger readersDid you spot there were 18 Eggs?2 Chocolate Easter eggs were won by: Ellie Bowler aged 6 who was the fi rst lucky winner picked - but well done to all who entered as you all got the right answer.

Ellie Lives in Ravenshead, attending the Abbey Gates Primary School and was helped by her mum to fi nd the hidden Easter Eggs.

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The Plan has been updated by Paddy Tipping.At the heart of the Commissioner’s plans are the views and experiences of victims and citizens who, together with partners across the county, have told him what help and improvements they want to see. He is determined to give residents and businesses a bigger voice in policing to lead to safer communities, improved trust and confi dence in policing and value for money services.The Commissioner’s Plan is Built on:

● His election pledges ● Seven priorities that you have helped him to identify ● Supporting actions aimed at reducing crime and which, in turn,

lead to fewer victimsA Vision for a Safer Future:The Commissioner’s vision is to be The People’s Commissioner by giving victims and citizens a bigger voice in policing to achieve a safer Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.This also involves winning improved trust and confi dence in policing and ensuring value for money policing services.Achieving his vision means:

● Reducing crime and antisocial behaviour ● Ensuring fairer treatment of victims and citizens ● Using public resources wisely.

Election Pledges for Reducing Crime:The Commissioner has already set the wheels turning on his election promises. They will, however, continue to be a pivotal part of his plans for achieving safer communities.His pledges are to:

● Campaign against Government funding cuts to Nottinghamshire’s policing budget

● Improve Community Policing by taking on 150 extra Police Offi cers and 100 Police Community Safety Offi cers

● Work in partnership to reduce antisocial behaviour by 50%

● Give extra priority and resources to domestic violence and crimes against girls and women

● Ensure that victims of crime are treated as people, not cases, and that Victim Support is properly funded

● Be fair, honest and protect taxpayers’ moneySeven Priorities for Tackling Crime:The Commissioner has identifi ed his seven top priorities in his Plan with help from communities, businesses, partners, victims and crime and local citizens.They are all about addressing crime and the issues arising from crime, supported by detailed actions and activities for dealing with them.They include tackling particular problem areas with the valuable help of partners in the communities.The priorities are:

● Protect, support and respond to victims, witnesses and vulnerable people

● Improve the effi ciency, accessibility and effectiveness of criminal justice processes

● Focus on local areas most affected by crime and antisocial behaviour

● Reduce the impact of drugs and alcohol on crime and antisocial behaviour

● Reduce the threat from organised crime ● Prevention, early intervention and reduction in re offending ● Spending your money wisely

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Book Review: Mr MercedesBy Stephen KingRelease Date: 3 Jun 2014

A cat-and-mouse suspense thriller featuring a retired homicide detective who’s haunted by the few cases he left open, and by one in particular - the pre-dawn slaughter of eight people among hundreds gathered in line for the opening of a jobs fair when the economy was guttering out. Without warning, a lone driver ploughed through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes. The plot is kicked into gear when Bill Hodges receives a letter in the mail, from a man claiming to be the perpetrator. He taunts Hodges with the notion that he will strike again.

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Film Review: Postman Pat the MovieFriday 23rd May 2014 Directed by: Mike DisaStarring: David Tennant, Rupert Grint, Jim Broadbent, Stephen Mangan, Peter Woodward and Enn ReitelMovie Synopsis: We all love Postman Pat who made fame as the cuddly animated character helping folks in Greendale, whilst out delivering the mail, assisted by Jess his B&W Cat. This veteran postman fi nds his beliefs challenged after he enters a TV talent show competition and mayhem results as the mail company fi nds a substitute for Pat as he chases his dream…. with hilarious consequences.

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Di’s Travels; April Visit to Marrakech, Morocco - the bustling ‘red city’ aflame with colourful souks, story tellers on every corner, winding spice filled

alleyways and traditional time spent music everywhere you go.

Food has to be at the heart of many a holiday and certainly at Marrakech airport many travellers return carrying a large brown round pot with a pointed hat style lid? A ‘tagine’ is at the heart of Moroccan cooking both the name for the delicious dish and the pot in which the meal is made. For a taste of Moroccan cuisine see our Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/theatlasdiscoveryholidaycompany) for a traditional lemon chicken recipe and follow us on Twitter ( @atlasdiscover )

For those that are following my business travels you may recall another favourite of mine are the freshly prepared honey filled pancakes- upon this visit a much needed treat after a Gatwick Easy jet night flight arriving at Marrakech Airport at 10.30 am. I have recently discovered www.flightcentre.co.uk; both ABTA and ATOL registered who offer a price beat deal and we are happy to direct our clients to their team, especially great for late bookings! A beautiful fresh day met me and after excitedly (and crazily) picking up a hire car at the airport, I set off to meet up with the Atlas Team. However it was the biggest Moroccan holiday of the year so I shakily drove thorough a mix of pipping yellow taxis, families of at least 3 on a moped, street vendors, bicycles and of course a few donkeys! Hey when in Morocco do as the Moroccans do and just pip your horn and go!

Marrakech is a ‘step back in time’ city and visitors come from all over Europe; with a recent increase in worldwide travellers. Britain’s are the 3rd most popular visitors now following France and Spain. People do feel safe and I certainly am always happy to wander the medina, taking a break in one of the central cafes and watch this different world go by.

We would love you to join us on one of our Atlas Discovery Tours and whether you choose

a Retreat Escape, Cultural Discovery or a Challenging Adventure through the Saghrou Mountains or Sahara Desert all our tours start from Marrakech. We offer either a two or three night stay in a central city Riad, with beautiful open air gardens and a swimming pool. Plus many of our Riads offer a delightful spa and massage*

Marrakech, Morocco’s imperial city is famous for its Koutoubia Minaret, Ben Youssef Medrassa (Coranique School) the Medina and the Djemaa el Fna Square. We do not take you to the city centre oil clinics a favourite with many tour operators as we support the Titrate Oil Cooperative, a small village project managed by a Moroccan lady called Imane who works with ten widowed ladies to produce a 100% bio oil, renowned for its internal digestion and external anti aging benefits. This offers these ladies an income for a better quality of life. See you next month for my next adventure and an insight into the Moroccan Real Life.

Diane Carter The Atlas Discovery ‘A True Journey’

*Not included in holiday package

For those that are following my business travels you may recall another favourite of mine are the freshly prepared honey filled pancakes- For those that are following my business travels you may recall another favourite of mine are the freshly prepared honey filled pancakes- upon this visit a much needed treat after a Gatwick Easy jet night flight arriving at Marrakech Airport at 10.30 am. I have recently discovered www.flightcentre.co.uk; both ABTA and ATOL registered who offer a price beat deal and we are happy to direct our clients to their team, especially great for late bookings! A beautiful fresh day met me and after excitedly (and crazily) picking up a hire car at the airport, I set off to meet up with the Atlas Team. However it was the biggest Moroccan holiday of the year so I shakily drove thorough a mix of pipping yellow taxis, families of at least 3 on a moped, street vendors, bicycles and of course a few donkeys! Hey when in Morocco do as the Moroccans do and just pip your horn and go!

Marrakech is a ‘step back in time’ city and visitors come from all over Europe; with a recent increase in worldwide travellers. Britain’s are the 3rd most popular visitors now following France and Spain. People do feel safe and I certainly am always happy to wander the medina, taking a break in one of the central cafes and watch this different world go by.

We would love you to join us on one of our Atlas Discovery Tours and whether you choose

from Marrakech. We offer either a two or three night stay in a central

Minaret, Ben Youssef Medrassa (Coranique School) the Medina and the Djemaa el Fna Square. We do not take you to the city centre oil clinics a favourite with many tour operators as we support the Titrate Oil Cooperative, a small village project managed by a Moroccan lady

Diane Carter The Atlas Discovery ‘A True Journey’

*Not included in holiday package

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Our Moroccan Holidays offer a true taste of the beauty and culture within this amazing country of Morocco.

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The Atlas Discovery is a friendly organisation offering a personal service to our clients. All guests are welcomed by a member of The Atlas Discovery Team at the airport and we are with you throughout the tour. Our holidays offer a community environment as you are encouraged to enjoy meals, walks and tours together, reassuringly you will always have a familiar face around you and get to know many new ones too.Morocco is an amazing country that will tantalise all your senses; with its vast breath taking views of the Atlas Mountains through to the delicious smells of the aromatic 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 insight into the cultures that make Morocco so unique.

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Hi to all you IWB members and of course to any 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 - Join me on [email protected] club is for YOU to help YOU develop and grow YOUR business but of course we offer fun, friendship, inspiration and motivation.Don’t forget all out specialists are here to provide you with the vital support you need whether business, personal or 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.

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4 Introducing New Members

6 Vouchers and Special Offers

20 Premier Plus Membership

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14 Prenup Agreements

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18 Support for Women at Risk

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Hi to all you IWB members and of course to any 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 - Join me on [email protected] club is for YOU to help YOU develop and grow YOUR business but of course we offer fun, friendship, inspiration and motivation.Don’t forget all out specialists are here to provide you with the vital support you need whether business, personal or 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

Contents 3 Our Silver Specialists

4 Introducing New Members

6 Vouchers and Special Offers

20 Premier Plus Membership

Business Features7 Taking a Duvet Day?

14 Prenup Agreements

A Holistic Approach16 Are You Stressed?

Features8 The Highest Height at the

Lowest of Low

18 Support for Women at Risk

From Harm- Chris Cutland

19 Ladies at Lunch Dates

It’s Women’s Business Offer10% off the JuneMoroccan Retreat* With FREE Relaxing Reviving MassageSee Page 12 for Details of this Introductory Offer*Book Online and put ‘IWB Retreat offer’ in message box

Inclusive

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£499 during

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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

Hearing aid clinicsSome of you may be aware that the Hear to Help hearing aid clinics were under threat of closing due to funding issues. However, I can now confi rm that The Ear Foundation are planning to take the project over and that the Hear to Help clinics will continue. This is fantastic news not only for us but for everyone who uses this service.

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● Opportunity to meet othersThen visit our planned Hearing aid clinic at:Rainworth Miners Welfare, Kirklington Road, Rainworth,NG21 0JYOn: Last Thursday of the month 1pm - 3pm29th May 26th June 31st July 28th August 25th September30th October 27th NovemberIf you would like more information about the services we provide please contact Laura Ainsworth, Adult Support Co-ordinator on 0115 942 7804.

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Friends of Tippings Wood Volunteers Urgently Needed!

Sadly, we no longer have an active ‘Friends of Tippings Wood’ group. Age defeats the best of us! The fi rst priority is to keep footpaths open and the site free of litter. Please collect litter, even if it’s not yours and cut overhanging branches if they are a hazard. We will be arranging a ‘hit squad’ to deal with pressing issues. Are you a ‘Friend’? Can you help? We will be looking at training courses to encourage volunteers to join the group and keep Tippings Wood accessible to the community.Please ring 07950 646620 or email [email protected]

Rainworth Parish Council Chairman - Mark Buttery. Vice Chair - Linda Tift We have numerous complaints about speeding cars. Please report car registrations to either the police or the Parish offi ce. Advance Notifi cation of Road Closure in Blidworth/Rainworth for Resurfacing Works. B6020 Mansfi eld Road, Blidworth / Warsop Lane, Rainworth. Temporary prohibition of driving from SATURDAY 21st. June 2014 to SUNDAY 6th July 2014.Alternative travel route via Southwell Road East – Mansfi eld Road – Old Rufford Road – Baulker Lane – Dale Lane and vice versa. Please plan your alternative travel route. 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 scheduled roadworks for Southwell Road are delayed - still no confi rmation of a start date. 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 [email protected]. Rainworth Parish Council, Rainworth Village Hall, Kirklington Road, Rainworth. NG21 0JZ Offi ce hours. Monday, Wednesday, Thur and Fri 9am-2pm.Annual Parish Assembly Thursday 15th. May 7pmParish Council Meeting Thursday 11th. June 7pm

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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. [email protected]

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 for training in fi rst aid and life skills. Boys and Girls and 10 to 16 yr very welcome. Contact Trish Bayston 01623 652 096

Diary Dates for RainworthWed: 2pm “Eyes Down” Bingo Snowball every weekSun: 12pm to 2pm Sunday Carvery £6 Adults, £3 Children, £5 Snr Citizens

St Simon and St Judes ChurchThur 9.15am -11.00am term time. Ladybird Toddler Group. All welcome. More info contact Rebecca on 07500044863Fri: 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 GroupTo amend any details or add new ones contact the editor: 07757115027 or via [email protected]

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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 PoolWed: Bingo Evening plus Sticky 13 card gamesThur: 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.welfareContact Mark: 01623 793361 (Club) or 07552 654111 (Mobile) Email: [email protected]

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, Thursday Football Academy, Years 3 & 4, 3 – 4:15pm, focThursday Football Academy, Years 5 & 6, 4:15 – 5:15pm, focFriday Drama Club, Years 3 – 6, 3pm – 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 ClubBlidworth Doctor’s Surgery

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)Bards Poetry meeting - Sat 17th May 10-12pm Blidworth Library. Poetry workshop, readaround and cuppa! Free entryTo amend any of the above details or add new ones contact the editor: 01623 795623 or via [email protected]

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

Wide selection of draught beers Wide selection of draught beers Wide selection of draught beers Marston’s Smooth Bitter at £2.30 Marston’s Smooth Bitter at £2.30 Marston’s Smooth Bitter at £2.30 and Becks Vier at £2.55 per pintand Becks Vier at £2.55 per pintand Becks Vier at £2.55 per pint

Hey - 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 actsIn the grounds you can be active and play Cricket, Football and Bowls.Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blidworthminers.welfare

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Blidworth Miners Welfare Social Centre and Function RoomTelephone Club: 01623 793361 or Mark (Mobile) 07552 654111

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Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage SocietyApril’s meeting, our main speaker, Kevin Topham, talked about oil production at the Dukes Wood oil fi eld at Eakring. In the midst of WWII we were desperately short of fuel for the war, the USA sent 42 oil workers and three sets of oil drilling equipment. Within the year they were producing enough fuel grade crude oil to start planning the invasion of mainland Europe.After the break, Eric Hall continued our presentation of archive photographs. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, 6th May, in the Function Room of Blidworth Welfare, Mansfi eld Road, Blidworth. Following this Alan Higgins will present a number of previously unseen photographs.Our next 3 meetings will be;6th May - Mr Clarke - The Pentrich Uprising.

3rd June - Ian Morgan - Within sight of The Gibbet.1st July - Mr Stammers - The Victorian & Edwardian Seaside.We start at 7 pm. Ample parking is available and new members are welcome; just turn up on the night. There is normally a small charge of £2 which includes refreshments. If you have any photographs of the village and its people that we may copy for our archive we would love to hear from you. For more information please contact us through our website. www.blidworthhistoricalsociety.co.ukEmail: [email protected] You can also follow us on Twitter @BlidworthHistory

Local News - Blidworth FocusLocal News - Blidworth FocusLocal News - Blidworth FocusBlidworth Parish Council (BPC)Our regular Fair will be here again at Sherwood Avenue Playing Field from May 8th to May 11th inc.

Blidworth in Bloom – we are trying to achieve the same level of excellence as last year (or better) with all our fl oral displays throughout the village, but to achieve this we desperately need additional voluntary help. Even an odd hour or so per week would help take the strain off our stalwarts . Please contact our Clerk if you can help – 01623490358.

Blidworth Food, Craft & Horticulture Show on 24 August 2014 at Blidworth Welfare & Social Centre. Pitches are only £15 & we recommend you book your place early to avoid disappointment. Please bring your own display table / equipment & also a Gazebo if you have one. Applications are invited from a wide variety of crafts people to offer their goods to a wider audience. BPC is now working with Blidworth Community Association to make this a much bigger & successful event. Book your place by contacting our Clerk on either:- blidworthpc@btconnect .com OR 01623490358 (please leave a clear message). There will be a wide variety of activities for both children & adults throughout the day.

Blidworth Parish Council, Belle Vue Lane, Blidworth, NG21 0RDc/o Geoff Stocks, Clerk to the Council, Tel/Fax: 01623 490358Offi ce hours: Mon 9am – 4pm Thurs 9am – 4pmwww.blidworthparishcouncil.org.uk

Blidworth & Ravenshead PPGA big `Thank You’ to Carolyn and The Ravenshead Swing Band for the brilliant night of entertainment in March at The Sherwood Forest Community Church, at our fund raising night for the defi brillator fund. We hope we can have a similar event later this year.

We have a Quiz Night at Ravenshead Village Hall on Friday 12th September, so watch this space for more information. Our next planned event will be `Warm, Well & Wise’, a multi-agency event providing information and advice to people in our communities on 7th July, 2014. At our AGM last month we had several new members to welcome to the PPG. We are eager to recruit more members from the Ravenshead area. We now have two Co-Chairs one from each village. Ann Wharmby is from Ravenshead and her contact number is 07914116459, Gilly Hagen is from Blidworth and her contact number is 07816933429 or gillyfl [email protected]

If you are interested please give us a ring. As a group we are eager to give patients a voice in the development of local healthcare. We are advocates for local healthcare at meetings with the NHS and other relevant groups in Nottinghamshire and nationally. PPG meetings are bi-monthly at Blidworth surgery, and any patient is welcome to attend. The next meeting is on Wednesday 7th May 2014, at 5.00pm. For further information about the PPG contact Ann Wharmby 07914116459 or Gilly Hagen telephone 07816933429

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

Meadow Road and New Road Pensioners Association - The Monday Club

Hi everybodyThe club and members are all okay. The usual plans for outings are ongoing, with our fi rst one being a bit of retail therapy at Retford, a very nice market town and well worth a visit.At this stage I would like to take this opportunity to thank our members for digging into their pockets to help raise

fi nancial support for a young Blidworth man Oliver Pratley who wants to fulfi l a dream to compete in the World Championships in Mexico in November 2014 Oliver is a paralympic athlete who swims for the GB Swimming Club and has numerous honours for his talents in the swimming pool, so good luck to Oliver and his family for any success in Mexico.Once again many thanks. Regards to everybodyHarry

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King John Returns to Sherwood

The year is 1214 and King John is staying at his

royal palace at Clipstone. Will the local Barons and the descendants of the Viking warrior farmers accept his new laws and taxes ... or will they refuse to pay and be outlawed?

Following the success of last year’s Viking Spring Thing, The Friends of Thynghowe and The Forestry Commission welcome the spectacular Regia Anglorum re-enactors back to Sherwood Pines. Over the weekend of 17th and 18th May they will create a living history camp, whilst in the arena the confl icts of 1214 will be acted out. Watch the king, barons and knights mounted on

horseback recreate local events from 800 years ago.

This is a free event. The usual Sherwood Pines car parking charges apply, £1 for an hour or £4 for the whole day. The living history camp will run between 10am and 4pm with arena displays throughout the day.

Come along and discover more about the remarkable past of Sherwood Forest!

More information on www.thynghowe.org.uk and www.facebook.com/Thynghowe

The Friends of Thynghowe are a local history group investigating the past of the Forest in the parishes of Warsop, Clipstone, Edwinstowe and Budby. We are keen to share the stories from the history of Sherwood with everybody.

The Cornwater Club Great great grandma Evelyn Christmas celebrated her 100th birthday at the Cornwater Club with family and fellow club members on Wednesday 2nd April.Evelyn was greeted by members and

volunteers singing her “Happy Birthday” and was presented with an array of cards and fl owers. A very spritely lady for her age, Evelyn took part in the usual Movement to Music activity and enjoyed her favourite meal of fi sh and chips, cooked by Cornwater Club cook, Julie Hannah. Evelyn’s daughter, Irene, brought a cake and champagne to toast the birthday girl! During the afternoon, Evelyn enjoyed

a spot of dancing to some of her favourite tunes.Evelyn Christmas spent most of her life in St Albans where she met and married her husband and they raised a family together. She moved to Ravenshead fourteen years ago, after her husband passed away, to be near her daughter.

Evelyn became a Cornwater Club member soon after it ran its pilot scheme in 2001; she is one of the longest serving members. Evelyn said she “had a fabulous time”. Celebrations will continue at the weekend when Evelyn will be taken out for a meal by fellow family members.Media contact: Melissa Blythe 07854 156826 or email [email protected]: Evelyn with her telegram from the Queen.

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Rotary Club of Sherwood ForestThis month we have given out £500 to two groups that help the young people of Edwinstowe. Responding to requests from help from the 1st Edwinstowe Scouts who are busy raising much needed money to provide a safe and secure place in which to keep their equipment. They wrote to Rotary to see if we could help them out. The 1st Edwinstowe Scouts play a very valuable role in the Edwinstowe community and the Scouts and Cubs spend evenings learning new skills with the reward for being presented with badges that are sewn onto their uniforms. Such early learning together forms part of valuable education teaching and preparing young boys and girls for their adult place in the community. Many Cubs and Scouts go on to become the leaders of tomorrow and Rotary were delighted to present them with £250 towards their new storage facility.

The 1st Edwinstowe Scout Group with Jayne Fielding (second left) and Mary Brown seated (photo above)

The other group Rotary were delighted to give £250 are the 2nd Edwinstowe Brownies. It is 100 years since the Brownie group were formed and they are celebrating their 100th Birthday by taking 24 girls on a pack holiday to Mablethorpe

in May. The young members are fi nding many ways to raise suffi cient money for them to go and Rotary has helped with a donation towards the cost of transport. Both the Brownies and Scouts are helping themselves raise money by taking part in our Spring Prize Draw where they are able to keep the majority of the money raised through their raffl e ticket sales.

Brown Owl Linda Broom holding up the cheque for £250 presented by Mary Brown (photo above)

One of our Club evenings this month was at the Bengal

Spice Indian Restaurant on Forest Road Ollerton. Members and friends chose from a special menu and profi ts from the evening went to The Rotary Foundation our Charity that provides matched funding for charitable projects

organised by clubs.

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“One of the many problems faced by the volunteers whose excellent work supports many of our charities, including the Royal British Legion, is that they sometimes fi nd themselves stifl ed by so called “red tape”. Many of the rules and regulations that were obviously intended for people in business, to protect their staff and their customers, also apply in many instances to the work that the volunteers do, e.g. the former CRB checks for people working with children. Many volunteers sometimes think “it’s too much fuss and I can’t be bothered” which, of course is a shame.No such sentiments from this Branch though, when it was pointed out that those members who will be “fl ipping the burgers” at our annual Armed Forces BBQ (to be held on Sat 21 June, tickets from Cynthia Carr on 01623 792332) need to comply with the current rules on food safety. To this end, nine members attended a Food Safety course held recently and run by branch member Margaret Baggott of Ravenshead. We are hopeful that all of them have passed the course and can wear their chef’s hats on the day, safe in the knowledge that the food they serve will be wholesome and healthy.If you wish to help out on the day in other ways, the easiest thing to do is become a member of the branch. We meet on the fi rst Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm at Farnsfi eld Cricket Club and you don’t have to be ex-service to join.”C/O Trevor Wilds, Chairman, Farnsfi eld & District Branch (BR0264) Royal British Legion. 01623 882521

Bengal Spice Manager H and President Mary (photo above)

Does your community group or charity need support? The Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest may like to help you but we need to know who you are for us to consider giving help. Rotary would like know of groups or individuals who may benefi t for support from our Charity. To learn more about our help this community or how to join Rotary to help others please contact

on 01623 825607 or email [email protected] or visit www.rotary1220.org/she

Mary Brown President, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest

For further information, please contact Mary Brown President, Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest on 01623 825607 or email [email protected] or visit www.rotary1220org/sheb

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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 RavensheadThese 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.Details, updates and reports on our website:www.stpeterschurchravenshead.co.uk

Church Services

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As the weather starts to turn warmer (hopefully) and the season of spring merges with the summer many people

start to think about doing work in their gardens and homes. There is something very satisfying about deciding to tackle a job, whether that be cleaning out the cupboards in the kitchen, weeding a fl ower bed or building a conservatory. Even better is getting to the end of the job and sitting down with a celebratory cup of tea (or whatever) and giving yourself a pat on the back!

The Bible tells us that when God made the world he declared it to be good and stopped and had a rest (it doesn’t mention anything about a congratulatory cup of tea, but I like to imagine it!).

I like the idea of celebrating the achievements of life and jobs well done, not just the big ones, but the small ones as well. We don’t have to wait for particular occasions to celebrate, but can make the everyday things in life into a cause for joy.

Rev. Hazel Robinson

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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Emergency Contacts:Police/Ambulance/Fire Call 999 Non-urgent Police calls 101BLIDWORTH Police Station contact: 07595 007 505 Local contactsRainworth Health Centre, Warsop La, 01623 794293Dentist 01623 798611Blidworth Surgery: 59 Mansfi eld Rd 01623 695461Ravenshead Surgery: 30 Longdale Ave 01623 795461Rainworth Library, Warsop Lane, 01623 791038Joseph Whitaker School: 01623 792 327Useful ContactsSamaritans: 08457 90 90 90, www.samaritans.orgChildline: 0800 1111NHS Direct: 0845 4647 or Online: http://www.nhs.ukAge UK: 0800 00 99 66Asthma UK Advice line: 08457 01 02 03Domestic violence helpline: 0808 2000 247FRANK: 0800 77 66 00Stroke Helpline: 0845 303 3100 Shelter: 0808 800 4444Macmillan Cancer line : 0808 808 2020Severn Trent Water: 0800 783 4444Newark & Sherwood Homes: 01623 860 740N&S District council: 01636 650 000Mansfi eld District Council: 01623 463 463Nott’s County Council: 0844 980 80 80We would like to advertise YOUR business if you offer an emergency service. For example:Community First Responders - Save a local life by joining this valuable service. Call Tony Machin on 01623 796295

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