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Issue 114
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REPRESENTING
NOTTINGHAM
| 14 - 20 April 2015
West Bridgford girl is one of 24 budding army cadets
competing nationally to win an expedition trip of a lifetime
By Gemma Allen
Nine national finalists will win
a place on a two-week expedition,
with one crowned overall CVQO
Duke of Westminster Award winner
at House of Lords ceremony on
30th June. CVQO is a vocational
education charity in the UK that
provides an alternative route to
employment and higher education
for its learners.
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16 year old Grace McDonald of
209 Squadron Air Training
Corps, West Bridgford, could
be one of the nine national
finalists with a chance of winning
the two-week exhibition to
South Africa. There were 200
people originally nominated, so
even getting this far is a huge
achievement in itself.
Grace found out she had been
selected when she was coming out
of an exam.
She said: “I saw my name
mentioned in an online post and
couldn’t believe it at first, but here
I am! A couple of days later I got a
letter in the post addressed to my
rank, which I thought was quite
amusing, but it was a great surprise
and everyone knows me in the wing
(cadet unit) now.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Fundraising Success
Supporters of Autism East Midlands took
to the Tesco Express store in Top Valley,
Nottingham recently to raise much needed
funds for the local charity.
From 10am-4pm volunteers assisted willing
customers with their bag packing at the
checkout and received plenty of generous
donations from customers.
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Benefit Fraudsters
Two women from Carlton and Ravenshead
have been caught illegally claiming benefits.
The pair received a two month custodial
sentence suspended for 12 months and a
community order for 12 months, respectively
for fraudulently claiming Housing and
Council Tax benefits.
Read the full story on page 4…
Grace McDonald from West Bridgford, second from the left on the front row wearing a number 20 jersey
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Mountains of Mail
Two Nottinghamshire residents have
been sent a mountain of mail in the
post equivalent to their own body
weight in the past two years.
These extreme examples show the
pressures that residents across the
county are facing from organisations
bombarding them with junk post
– with the victims sometimes
receiving between 18 and 20 letters
a day. Legitimate mail is often lost
among the junk, leading to missed
appointments.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s
Trading Standards team has revealed
the shocking statistic that 70kg of
junk mail has been removed from
two homes in the county.
Read the full story on page 21…
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Fundraising Success
upporters of
Autism East
Midlands took
to the Tesco
Express
store in
Top Valley,
Nottingham
recently to raise much needed
funds for the local charity.
From 10am-4pm volunteers
assisted willing customers
with their bag packing at the
checkout and received plenty
of generous donations from
customers. In total the day
managed to raise £248.82.
Head of Income Generation,
Melanie Howard said:
“I’m absolutely delighted the
day was such a success. Special
thanks to Tesco Express
for allowing us to collect there
and a big thank you to all our
volunteers who assisted on the
day including; Hazel & Nic
Daubeney, Ash Brown,
Becky Hardy & Cathy &
Harry Jenkins”.
The event came at the beginning
of World Autism Awareness
Week and was the first of various
fundraising activities organised by
the charity to raise support
and awareness at this key
time.
For information of any upcoming
collections and events, or even if
you’d like some support with your
own fundraising idea,
please get in touch with
fundraising@autismeastmidlands.
org.uk
Autism East Midlands offers
a wide range of services
designed to
support people
affected
by autism
including;
play and leisure
services for
children and
young people,
a specialist
school, outreach
and supported
living services,
as well as
residential and
flexible day
services for
adults with
autism. Autism East Midlands
also provides specialist training
for parents and professionals
and operates one of the very few
autism-specific diagnostic and
assessment centres in the country.
Harry Jenkins lending a hand for Autism East Midlands
Tackling
Burglary
Sue Fish said: “Reducing
burglary is a priority of Nottinghamshire
Police.
A lot of effort has gone into tackling
what is a devastating and intrusive crime
and we are pleased to see that work
bearing fruit. In recent years we have
Fewer homes are being burgled
made great strides in tackling burglary
in Nottinghamshire according to
through research into crime trends,
statistics released recently
targeted, intelligence-led operations - both
The end of year performance figures for
uniformed and covert - as well as robust
the last financial year show there were 408 offender management.”
fewer home burglaries in Nottinghamshire Between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2015,
in 2014/15 compared to the previous year the Force recorded a rise in all crime of
– 4,482 in 2013/14 and 4,074 in 2014/15 – 5.8 per cent. This included a 79.4 per cent
a reduction of 9.1 per cent.
rise in rape offences (up to 687 in 2014/15
During the same period robbery has
from 383 in 2013/14) and a 67.9 per cent
also fallen by 6.1 per cent from 1,075 in
rise in other sexual offences (up to 489 in
2013/14 to 1,009 in 2014/15.
2014/15 from 720 in 2013/14).
Deputy Chief Constable
However, the rise in these figures is
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Family
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20th April, 4.00pm - 5.00pm.
Free.
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Group for children aged 5-7 and
their parents and carers
Beeston Library, Foster Avenue,
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largely a consequence of new system of
recording crime which Nottinghamshire
Police adopted more swiftly than many
other forces.
Deputy Chief Constable Sue Fish
said: “We would not want people to
see these figures and worry that there
has been a steep rise in rapes and sexual
assaults in Nottinghamshire today.
The rise is in no small part down to
offences having occurred some time
ago and now, because of the increased
confidence of victims in a police
investigation, people are having the
confidence to report those crimes to us.
This is a welcome development and
shows people have faith they will
be listened to, supported and a full
investigation will be carried out to bring
perpetrators to justice.”
Backing
the NHS
Lydia Davies-Bright, green
Party Parliamentary candidate
for Sherwood launched her
General Election campaign
by speaking out against
privatisation of the NHS at the
People’s NHS March.
She took the opportunity
to challenge the Labour
candidate’s stance of the NHS,
pointing out that it was the
Labour party who began the
privatisation of the NHS.
Lydia Davies-Bright said:
“The Green Party is the only
Parliamentary party that backs
a fully publicly owned NHS &
is the only party for the people.
The NHS is the most important
public service that we have
and should be fully funded and
none of the funding should be
directed towards profit making
organisations.”
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Nottingham’s
National Winner
Year 12 Nottingham Girls’ High
School student, Yifei Painter, beat
off tough competition from over
2,000 students across the UK to be
crowned national champion in the
TARGET jobs National Schools’
Challenge 2015. Organised in
partnership with leading employers
including PwC, Deloitte, Atkins
and many others, the event is
designed to identify the talented
leaders of the future and highlight
how important it is for UK
businesses to engage with schools.
More than 2,000 school and
college students registered
for the Challenge and took an
online intelligence and skills
test, designed by testing experts
Cut-e, and were ranked on their
region’s leader board based on
how well they performed. The
top 10 students from each of the
UK’s 10 regions made it through
to the final, where they took part
in practical activities including
individual and group exercises
to test their decision making,
creativity and business awareness.
Yifei said: “I’m really thrilled to
have been named as the national
winner. It was a challenging
process and fellow students who
took part were tough competition
but everyone at my school was
really supportive and I think
everyone involved gained really
their company’s school leaver
valuable experience from it. It was opportunities and take part in
a brilliant opportunity to meet and valuable networking.
talk with some of
the top recruiters
and understand
what prospects
could be out there
for me when I
finish my studies.”
First place
prize saw Yifei
win £1,000 for
Nottingham
Girls’ High
School and £500
for herself. The
National Schools’
Challenge was
organised in
partnership with
AECOM, Atkins,
BDO, Capgemini,
Deloitte, Grant
Thornton,
McDonald’s,
PwC, Skanska and
Wragge Lawrence
Graham & Co
Representatives
from each
organisation
attended the
final to answer
students’
questions about
hildren from
Nottingham
are this month
being given
a gardening
challenge to
help raise
money for a national charity.
bibic, which helps children
and young people with
conditions affecting their social,
communication
and
learning abilities, are asking
youngsters from the city to grow
the ‘fattest sunflower face’.
Mary Matthews, Fundraising and
PR Manager for bibic, explained:
“Last year we ran a competition
for children to grow the smiliest
plants around and it was so
popular that we have decided to
run it again. We’re asking green
fingered children to get involved
and grow the
A Challenge for Charity
sunflower with the fattest face and
the seeds youngsters will use have
been bred especially to have large
flower ‘heads’.”
Bibic has joined forces with virtual
garden centre www.potterandrest.
co.uk and the company has kindly
donated packets of the special
sunflower seeds for any youngsters
who would like to take part.
The competition is also a
fundraiser for bibic through a £1
donation, which people will be
asked to make when they order
their seeds.
bibic helps children and young
people aged from six months
to 18-years-old with conditions
affecting their development and
learning abilities to achieve their
potential for a happier and more
fulfilled life. All entries must be submitted
via email before midnight on
September 30th 2015 to hello@
potterandrest.co.uk with the entry
form and a photo of the sunflower
attached to the email.
There are two titles to be won –
Regional Winner and National
Winner. The five regional winners
will each receive a £10 Potter &
Rest voucher and a certificate.
The National Winner will be the
entrant whose sunflower ‘face’
was recorded as the largest and
they will receive a certificate and
a £50 Potter & Rest voucher. The
overall winner’s school will also
be presented with a £50 Potter &
Rest voucher.
For more information, please call
bibic on 01458 253344, visit www.
bibic.org.uk, follow the charity
on Twitter at www.twitter.com/
bibic_charity or log on to http://
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Keeping You
Charged
Zone car park elevator lobby
and near the toilets on the upper
mall.
ree-to-use,
secure phone
chargers are
being installed at
intu Broadmarsh
and intu Victoria
Centre, as part
of the largest shopping centre roll
out by ChargeBox - the world’s
leading secure, out-of-home,
mobile phone charging company.
These new phone
chargers will benefit
local shoppers who will
be able to browse in
both intu Broadmarsh
and intu Victoria Centre
while their phones are
charging, allowing for
a relaxed shopping
experience.
WHERE
YOU ARE
Nicola McCabe, marketing
manager for both centres,
said: “We are so excited to
be rolling out these
phone chargers in
Nottingham, which will be there
to help our shoppers at no extra
cost. Having a full battery provides
people with a peace of mind and
helps them to tweet, text and make
calls
while making very important
shopping decisions!”
At intu Broadmarsh, the
chargers will be located near
the lifts on the upper mall and
on Listergate Square - while at
intu Victoria Centre you will be
able to find them in the Blue
Fruit Smoothies
Smoothies are great for using up fruit that needs rescuing and is
on the turn. Children love to make them and it is a great way of
ensuring they eat their 5 a day. With the hot weather on the way it’s
also the perfect refreshment, especially if you add ice into the mix!
SERVES: 4 glasses
Each securely locked charger box
has a choice of connectors and will
work with most Apple, Android
and Windows phones.
House of Fraser
customers looking
for additions to their
Spring/Summer
wardrobe will be
taking inspiration
from NCN’s
Fashion Retail
students.
The group
were
challenged
to choose
pieces from the
Nottingham
store’s new
collections and
style models for
a fashion shoot,
with the final
pictures being
used to create a ‘lookbook’ for
fashion savvy shoppers.
The shoot took place in NCN’s
own TV studio, supported
by the college’s Digital
Photography students
and hairdressers from Bliss
salon.
As part of their brief, the 25
students were asked not only
to think about their looks,
but also how their selection
might fit into a wider in-store
merchandising campaign, such
as; window dressing, point
of sale displays and range
planning.
NCN’s Fashion Coordinator
Jo Ellison said:
“The students absolutely loved
it. It gave them a real insight
into life as a professional
stylist and really challenged
them to come up with
imaginative ideas.”
The number of job roles
available in merchandising,
buying and retail management
in the East Midlands is set to
rise by 6.5% on average by
2017, according to figures
from EMSI (Economic
Modelling Specialists
International), so it’s a great
time for young people to
take their first steps into the
industry.
Cowboy Trader
INGREDIENTS:
100g raspberries
400g over ripe peach slices - cut off any soft bits
200ml raspberry drinking yoghurt
METHOD:
Sieve the raspberries if you prefer a pip free smoothie.
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour
into glasses and serve.
Veolia, (Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste contractors), are encouraging Nottinghamshire residents to make
the most of their leftovers with the help of the Love Food Hate Waste campaign. Cutting down on food waste could
save the average family with children £700 a year. Anyone who has looked at
their trainers and wondered if
they can go for that run or go
to that exercise class can take
inspiration from Broxtowe
Borough Council’s “I can”
Champions who are inspiring
others and getting active in
2015.
Styling it Out
Gedling
Two women from Carlton and
Ravenshead have received a
two month custodial sentence
suspended for 12 months and a
community order for 12 months
respectively for fraudulently
claiming Housing and Council
Tax benefits. Susan Hopkins, 56, from Carlton
pleaded guilty to two offences
of allowing her husband to fail
to give a prompt notification of
a change of circumstances. The
court ordered the couple to repay
£18,636.42 of Housing Benefit
and £3,313.27 of Council Tax
Benefit back to the council and
pay £80 victim surcharge and
£270 costs.
Melissa Minion age 24, from
Ravenshead, pleaded guilty to
three offences relating to failing
to declare to Gedling Borough
Council and the Department
for Work and Pensions, that her
partner Neil Ball, who was in
remunerative work; lived with
her whilst she claimed benefits
as a lone parent at an address
in Ravenshead Nottingham
between January 2013 and
January 2014.
Miss Minion fraudulently
received a total of £9,262.64 in
Income Support and Housing
and Council Tax Benefits of
which all must be repaid. Miss
Minion was also ordered to pay
a £60 victim surcharge and £330
prosecution costs.
If you know someone who
you think is claiming benefits
fraudulently, please contact the
council on 0115 901 3970 or
email housingbenefits@gedling.
gov.uk
With half the UK
population visiting an
intu shopping centre each
year, the phone chargers
are expected to prove very
popular with shoppers.
Across 15 centres, intu
will have capacity to
charge one million mobile
phones per year.
I Can…
Can You?
The Trading Standards team in Notts
have welcomed news of a court decision
that a car salesman has been fined and
ordered to pay compensation for mis-selling
vehicles.
The County Council’s Trading Standards
team had brought a number of charges
against Craig Boddy, 32, from Newark
under the Consumer Protection from Unfair
Trading Regulations Act 2008.
Boddy pleaded guilty recently to five
charges under the Act at Nottingham
Magistrates Court and was ordered to pay
£1,500 compensation, £1,500 costs and a
£750 fine.
His company, Bowbridge Car Sales,
based in Newark, was dissolved last year.
As then director of the company, Boddy
admitted the charges in court, all contravening
the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading
Regulation Act 2008.
Hannah Stocks from Trowell
The Council’s Sports
Development Team, Broxtowe
Sport has officially launched
its #icancanyou? Campaign
and has enlisted the help of six
champions to help encourage
local people to get involved in
sports activities in the area, no
matter what their age or ability.
As part of the campaign,
Broxtowe Sport will be running
a number of competitions and
giveaways including goody
bags, free event entries and
the chance to win an annual
Vitality Fitness Membership
and Broxtowe residents can
send in their own #icancanyou?
photos.
To get inspired, watch the
campaign video at www.
broxtowe.gov.uk/sport or
visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/
exercise4me to find out about
the latest sport and exercise
opportunities for children and
adults in the borough, from
local dance groups, bowling
greens and sports clubs to
walking groups and more.
What’s On
Near You?
Southwell
Dyslexia in Action Open Day
28th April, 10.00am 4.00pm.
Free.
Prior to a new outpost of
Dyslexia in Action opening
in Southwell Library on
Tuesday afternoons. The new
outpost will be available to
adults, children and students.
Southwell Library, King
Street, Southwell
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Helping the
Homeless
Be
the First…
Local cricket teams in
Broxtowe Borough can
take advantage of the newly
developed cricket facilities
at Inham Nook Recreation
Ground, just in time for the
2015 cricket season which starts
next month.
Both Junior and Senior cricket
teams are invited to use
Broxtowe Borough Council’s
refurbished site, off Pearson
Avenue, Chilwell which has
been enhanced with a full range
of new sports and outdoor
facilities to create an excellent
facility for the local community
to use.
The site has a number
of benefits for cricketers
including:
• Refurbished sports
pavilion and car park
• New sports field
drainage
• High standard of wicket
and outfield
• Dedicated on
site attendant during
match days
• Easy access from
the A52
The refurbishments have been
completed thanks to £250,000
worth of funding from NET.
The 2015 cricket season on
Broxtowe sites starts Saturday
2nd May and finishes Sunday
6th September.
For more information, please
contact Broxtowe Borough
Council on 0115 917 3625,
email [email protected]
or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/
leisure
A week long decorating course
will provide opportunities for
residents of homelessness
charity ‘Framework’ to
refresh their bedrooms and
practice skills that could
help them to find work in
the future.
Representatives of
decorating contractors
Bell Group UK will
launch training this
week with a number
of service users living
at Elizabeth House in
Gedling. The service
caters for 21 people aged
from 16 upwards, all of
whom have experienced
homelessness as a result of
troubled lives.
The workshops will teach basic
DIY skills, allowing volunteers to
prepare, paint and finish walls
of their rooms.
Creative Young Carers
Young carer Jamie-Lee Brookes painting her design at intu Victoria Centre
Inventive works of art are on
display at the temporary
walkway at intu Victoria
Centre – all of which have been
designed by young carers from
Nottingham. intu worked in partnership
with Action for Young Carers
Nottingham (AYCN), and arts
charity CREATE last year to create
a mural for the walkway, which
has now been installed at intu
Victoria Centre.
The centre will be celebrating the
hard work of the young people
involved in the project during a
VIP evening, which will include
a viewing of the walkway,
refreshments and treats as well as
a sneak peek behind the scenes at
the centre.
Upon arrival all the youngsters
will be welcomed by Nigel
and Nicky Goulder, CEO of
Create – who were both hands on
during the practical sessions and
helped with painting the designs
last year.
During the behind the scenes
tour, the young carers will be
able to see how the remodelling
work is progressing and gain an
understanding of how the finished
centre will look.
The team at intu Victoria Centre
will also provide the visitors with
a rare behind the scenes tour of the
centre.
The temporary walkway can be
found next to Millie’s Cookies
on the lower mall, and exits onto
Milton Street. Car Wash Chaos
A total of 17 people arrested
on suspicion of violent disorder
in connection with a disturbance
at a car wash in Nottingham
recently have been bailed until
July, pending further enquiries.
The motive for the disorder
remains unclear.
Nottingham City Council has
secured a three-month closure
order for the site of the disorder,
the Auto Clean car wash in Canal
Street.
The order, granted by
magistrates, has been obtained
under the Antisocial Behaviour
Crime and Policing Act 2014.
It prohibits anyone from
accessing the site. Anyone who
contravenes the order risks a six
month prison sentence, a fine or
both.
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Beer & Cider
Festival
isitors to
Eastwood’s
D.H.
Lawrence
Heritage
Centre can
enjoy the
Early May bank holiday next
month with a special Pop Up
Beer and Cider Festival, all in
aid of Springs, Nottingham,
a local charity which
supports people with learning
disabilities.
Supported by The
Nottingham Brewery, six
local breweries will showcase
their local ales and ciders at
the event on Sunday 3rd May
from 12.00pm until 6.00pm,
including The Mallard
Brewery, Carlton; Milestone
Brewery, Newark; Magpie
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Brewery, Nottingham; Blue
Monkey Brewery, Giltbrook
and The Naked Brewer,
Westwood.
Whilst the adults enjoy
sampling the breweries
offering, there will be
activities for children
including a bouncy castle and
face painter between 12.00pm
and 4.00pm. There will
also be performances from
folk band ‘The Hagg Farm
Conspiracy’.
The D.H. Lawrence Bistro,
at the D.H. Lawrence
Heritage Centre, who also
provides training for adults
and young people with
learning difficulties, will
be open on the day with a
selection of drinks and
cakes on offer.
Fitness Challenge
This year’s 5K and 2K Fun Run is
on Friday 17th April 2015, starting
at 6.30pm and is a fantastic
opportunity for both new and
experienced runners to challenge
themselves and enjoy the great
outdoors taking in the paths, trails and
scenery of Bramcote Hills Park. The
event is expected to attract over 300
describe how good it makes me feel.
I’ve not been able to really compete
over the last few years,
but by becoming a running leader
runners from the Borough of Broxtowe
and helping at the group in Brinsley,
and beyond.
it has given me the opportunity
Steven Capewell, a former winner of
to put my skills to use and help
the Bramcote 5K and one of Broxtowe
other people.”
Sport’s “I can” Champions has overcome For more information please visit
a number of injuries over the past few
the website www.broxtowe.gov.uk/
years but it hasn’t stopped him taking
sportsevents or contact Broxtowe Sport
part in these local events.
on 0115 917 3572 or email sport@
He said: “I really enjoy running and can’t broxtowe.gov.uk
WHERE Action Packed Skaters
YOU ARE
Wollaton
A 22-year-old man was banned
from driving for 18 months recently
following a crash in December 2014
in which his car struck a pedestrian.
Sam Clarke of Trowell Avenue,
Wollaton, admitted charges of
careless driving, driving with
defective tyres and driving without
an MOT.
As well as the disqualification,
Clarke was also fined £340 and
ordered to pay £85 in costs.
The crash occurred in Trowell Road,
Wollaton, in December 2014.
#DeDay
Wednesday 15th April is
#DeDay, marking the final
push to get young people
aged 16-24 registered to vote
by 20th April ahead of the
General and Local Elections on
7th May.
In Nottingham, Bite the Ballot
has teamed up with GameCity
to run a unique voter registration
drive.
Potential voters are invited to
come and enjoy a ‘Voter Advice
Studio’ in the lobby space of
the new National Video Game
Arcade in Hockley from 11am to
3pm on Wednesday 15th April.
The National Ice Centre and its
many skaters have been selected
for a major new TV series for
CBBC.
The ten part documentary series
named Ice Stars follows the action
packed life, on and off the ice, of a
group of determined young skaters
living in and around Nottingham.
Made by production company
Drummer TV (School for Stars
and My Life: Born Lucky and
Peter’s Circus), Ice Stars will
capture the highs and lows for
the young skaters as they juggle
home, school and friendships
with a life on the Ice, striving to
be the best in a sport they love.
The series will look to explore the
world of skating from first timers
to future Olympians and discover
that whether it’s Ice Hockey or
Synchro, Figure or Speed Skating,
Dance or Jumps, it is a competitive
world that requires dedication and
sacrifices not just for the skaters
themselves but often for the
whole family.
The series has been
commissioned by Cheryl
Taylor, Controller
of CBBC and the
Executive Producer
is Kez Margrie
who says:
“The
passion and commitment of these
young people is remarkable. Going
behind the scenes at the ice rink
opens up a whole new world of
hard training with highs and lows,
which pushes their dedication
to the limit and forges strong
friendships.”
The series is being filmed on
location at the National Ice
Centre in Nottingham until
May. Ice Stars is being made
for CBBC by Drummer TV, the
Executive Producer for CBBC is
Kez Margrie and the Executive
Producer for Drummer TV is
Tamsin Summers. The series is
being directed by Steve Crowhurst
and is a 10 x 30mins commission.
Ice Stars will be shown on
CBBC later in the
year.
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Where there’s a Will,
there’s a way!
If you die without a will, there are
certain rules which dictate how the
money, property or possessions
should be allocated. This may not
be the way that you would have
wished your money and possessions
to be distributed.
Unmarried partners and partners
who have not registered a civil
partnership cannot inherit from
each other unless there is a will, so
the death of one partner may create
serious financial problems for the
remaining partner.
If you have children, you will
need to make a will so that
arrangements for the children
can be made if either one or both
parents die.
It may be possible to reduce the
amount of tax payable on the
inheritance if advice is taken in
advance and a will is made.
If your circumstances have changed,
it is important that you make a
will to ensure that your money
and possessions are distributed
Why is it
important
to make
a will?
according to your wishes.
If you are in any doubt as to
whether or not you should make a
will, you should consult a solicitor
or a Citizens Advice Bureau who
can give you lists of solicitors.
Who are executors?
Executors are the people who will
be responsible for carrying out
your wishes and for sorting out the
estate. They will have to collect
together all the assets of the estate,
deal with all the paperwork and
pay all the debts, taxes, funeral and
administration costs out of money in
the estate. They will need to pay out
the gifts and transfer any property to
beneficiaries.
Who to choose as executors…
It is not necessary to appoint more
than one executor although it is
advisable to do so, for example, in
case one of them dies. It is common
to appoint two, but up to four
executors can take on responsibility
for administering the will after a
death.
Getting a copy of the will
when probate has been
granted
When someone dies,
the person who is dealing
with their estate (for example,
money and property) must
usually get authorisation
to do so from the Probate
Service. If there is a will, this
authorisation is called a grant
of probate.
When probate is granted,
the will is kept by the
Probate Service and any
member of the public can
get a copy.
What is probate?
Probate is a legal
document. Receipt of
probate is the first step in
the legal process of
administering the estate of a
deceased person, resolving
all claims and distributing the
deceased person’s property
under a will.
“There is no point in leaving a will?!”
Wills, or lack of one, have formed
the basis of many fascinating
stories. From the cobbles of
Coronation Street to the Jones’
two doors down, wills have made
and shattered lives, torn apart
families and created billionaires.
We all have a keen interest in
other peoples’ affairs, especially
when things go wrong, but when
it comes to our own affairs we
seem to take a much more relaxed
approach.
The impact of not leaving a will
can have devastating effects on
those you leave behind, but still,
almost two-thirds of people in the
UK do not have a valid will.
So why don’t more people
make a will?
For some people it’s because
they do not like thinking about
their own mortality; others think
their nearest and dearest will
automatically inherit their estate
without the need for a will.
If you die without a valid will
your estate will be distributed
according to the
governments’
intestate rules:
meaning some
or all of your
estate may go
to people whom
you never
intended to
benefit.
Many people
say “there is no
point in leaving
a will, all I
have is debt”
but you may be
surprised! You
may be entitled
to benefits from
work; many
people have life
assurance on
their mortgage
or, if you died
suddenly due to
an accident then
your loved
ones may
be entitled to compensation.
Also personal gifts may not
be valuable in terms of money
but can often mean the world
to the loved ones whom you
leave behind.
Wills are not solely about
passing on your assets either.
You can include specific
funeral arrangements and
appoint someone as an
executor so they have the
authority to tie up your
affairs properly. Without this
authority it will make it a
struggle for your loved ones
to administer your estate,
adding an extra burden at an
already very stressful and
worrying time.
Making a Will is a practical
way to ensure that your loved
ones receive what you would
wish and enables them to
navigate the grieving process
free of any unnecessary worry
and distress.
Who wouldn’t want that
for their family?
For more information on
making a will please contact
Hopkins Solicitors on
01623 468 468.
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Egg-cellent
Success!
A “Design an Easter egg” drawing
competition for children using
Mansfield bus station has been a
huge success.
In total there were 37 entries
received, with nine winners chosen
from four age groups – each of
them receiving a chocolate Easter
egg and certificate recognising
their achievement.
As a special surprise, however, the
winning designs were turned into
40cm tall, three-dimensional eggs
by the bus station’s in-house artist
Shoun Gilder who is responsible
for the annual Christmas display.
The eggs are now proudly
displayed on top of each
information totem at the bus
station, complete with the
certificate recognising the winner.
They will remain in place until the
end of the month when the winners
will be able to take them home.
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Under The Hammer
A stunning Grade-II listed former
water pumping station used
for weddings, conferences and
serviced offices near Newark is
going under the hammer in an
online property auction this month
(April).
The sale of Blackburn House
is being managed by John Pye
Property and is set to generate
significant interest in commercial
property investors and developers
owing to its size, location and
historical appeal.
Set over four acres of grounds
located in an idyllic setting on
the edge of Sherwood Forest, the
converted water pumping station
is an ideal venue for large-scale
events with easy access to the
A614, A57 and A1.
Starting at a guide price of
£650,000 the five-storey property
is in excellent condition and has
been well maintained with space to
further grow the leisure facilities.
John Pye Property launched its
online auctions in 2014, offering
zero per cent seller fees and free
property appraisals. The company
has recorded a 94 per cent increase
in lots between its first three online
property auctions.
This sale is one of 30+ investment
opportunities nationwide which are
going under the hammer as part of
John Pye’s latest online property
auction which is being held
between 28th April and 5th May
(ends from 12 noon).
To view this property contact
John Pye Property by emailing
[email protected] or
contact 0115 970 6060
Sophisticated Living
Students in Nottingham have
stormed into the brand spanking
new and innovative properties
no Bridlesmith Walk just
weeks after the building was
launched.
The 20-bedroom luxury
student development situated
in Bridlesmith Chambers has
been fitted out to an extremely
high specification, including
flat screen TVs, sophisticated
kitchen appliances and modern
furnishings throughout.
Improving Troubled Lives
Five simple policy changes
could revolutionise support
for people whose lives have
been blighted by multiple and
complex needs – that’s the
focus of a campaign launched by
a leading regional homelessness
charity.
Framework, based in Nottingham,
has helped tens of thousands of
homeless and vulnerable people
over the last 40 years. But it has grown increasingly
concerned about the numbers
of people living what it
calls Troubled Lives – those
experiencing combinations of
mental ill-health, substance misuse,
reoffending and homelessness.
The Simple Change for
Troubled Lives campaign
proposes five simple changes
that, taken together, would help
people leading Troubles Lives and
reduce their cost to the rest
of society.
The Five Actions are:
• Support people with multiple
and complex needs using tried
and tested solutions
• Amend the rules on
access to social and
health care to stop excluding
this group
• Invest in specialist housing for
those who need it
• Make welfare work for
people living Troubled Lives
• Join up policy where it affects
people living Troubled Lives
by thinking about the impact
on this group before decisions
are made.
Vince, 48, is somebody who
lived a Troubled Life for
around 30 years. He has now
completely changed his life and
is working full time to
help homeless people in
Nottinghamshire.
He explained why he is supporting
the campaign: “My problems
have been around homelessness,
persistent reoffending, substance
misuse and mental illness.
My offending started at a
very young age and altogether
I have served 17 or 18 prison
sentences in total which have
had a very detrimental impact on
my life.
It’s difficult to help people like
me because we’ve not just got one
problem – we’ve got a multitude of
problems so breaking that cycle is
very hard.”
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IF YOU’VE GOT A STORY
Players
Needed!!
Two Nottingham-based firms
are on the hunt for players for
a charity squash tournament
being held on Friday 15th May
at Nottingham Squash Rackets
Club (NSRC) in The Park.
Commercial property consultants
Innes England and accountants
Smith Cooper are organising the
event to raise funds for Cancer
Research UK and are hoping
to attract players of all levels
to come along to not only raise
money but to enjoy an active
afternoon of networking.
The event will start at 12 noon
with a light lunch followed by
an afternoon’s play. After play
players will enjoy an evening
buffet in the NSRC bar during
which the winners will be
announced and prizes given
out. The event will close at
approximately 7pm.
To include a team, firms must
have five players and each team
must include one novice and one
female and male player. Each
team is guaranteed to play at
least four matches.
The event organisers are looking
for up to 20 teams to enter and
NSRC will be offering some
coaching sessions prior to the
event for those who wish to have
a go, or brush up on their squash
skills before the day.
The cost per team is £25,
including lunch and evening
buffet and all proceeds will go to
Cancer Research UK.
To register a team please contact
Nick Hargreaves at NSRC at
[email protected] or Tim Garratt
at [email protected]
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WHERE Celebrity Visit
YOU ARE
Mansfield
Voters can find out about the three
candidates hoping to secure their vote
in the Mayoral election.
A booklet is being delivered to every
registered voter in the district.
The booklet will arrive at homes on
16th and 17th April, a few days before
postal votes are delivered to all those
who have registered to vote by post.
The booklet contains information
about the election, the role of Mayor,
the voting system and how votes are
counted. Each candidate has provided
information about themselves and
their manifesto for Mansfield district.
REPRESENTING
NOTTINGHAM
Grace McDonald from West Bridgford
Continued from the front page…
By Gemma Allen
The candidates have all been
nominated by their cadet units in
recognition of their desire to help
those around them, overcome
personal challenges or demonstrate
community spirit.
Guy Horridge, chief executive
of CVQO, said:
“This year’s standard has
been extremely high and it will
be particularly difficult to
select those worthy of a place
in the final nine, let alone the
overall winner.”
awareness
programme and
learning about
the country’s
history. Grace
Those lucky enough to win a place won’t be finding out if she made
on the South Africa expedition
the spot for another two weeks
will be working with local schools, but we can all certainly keep our
taking part in an environmental
fingers crossed for her.
Pedestrian Friendly City
Nottingham City Council is
set to consult on proposals to
pedestrianise part of Station
Street as part of wider proposals
to improve the environment
around the station and links to
the city centre.
The plans would significantly
improve the public realm alongside
Nottingham Station to complement
its recent £60m upgrade. They
also tie in with wider plans to
enhance the approach to the city
centre from the station, including
improvements to Carrington Street
and Collin Street and the proposals
Pupils at Hollygirt
entry was picked as the
School will be treated to
winner out of more than 20
a celebrity visit from a
entries countrywide. The
former Blue Peter presenter grand prize is to be a visit
after they won a national
from Helen Skelton, TV
competition as part of
presenter and former Blue
this year’s Red Nose Day Peter presenter, who will
activities.
come to the school and talk
The competition, organised about her achievements as
by the Independent
well as the importance of
School’s Association
Red Nose Day as a national
(ISA), required schools
charity initiative.
to submit photos of their
Helen will visit the school
pupils’ ‘funniest faces’ and on Friday, April 24th.
‘wackiest hair’
from Red Nose
Day plus a 250
word summary of The motorist who was killed in a
crash on the A1 early on Saturday
what the school
11th April has been named as
did to mark the
49-year-old Richard Armitage,
day.
from Leeds.
Hollygirt’s
Mr Armitage died when his Audi A5
car collided with the rear of a parked
HGV in a lay-by off the southbound
carriageway, close to the Ranby exit,
at around 6.20am. He was pronounced
dead at the scene. The female driver
of the HGV was uninjured. No one
else was involved in the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or
has any information about it should
telephone the East Midlands Serious
Collision Investigation Unit on
0115 9670999 ext 800 2225.
for improving Broadmarsh
shopping centre and car park.
The pedestrian environment will
be a continuous paved
area taking the whole width
of the existing pavements
and roads, used elsewhere
to successfully calm traffic
speeds and create spaces where
pedestrians are safely given
priority. The layout will be flexible
A1 Fatality
to accommodate different needs,
give options for outdoor café
seating areas and other uses to
activate the whole area.
The relocation of taxis onto
the second floor of the multistorey station car park would be
complemented by clear signs in
the station and allow easy, same
level covered access through the
new concourse.
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Start Something
Beautiful
National Gardening Week was
launched four years ago by the
RHS and since then has grown
into the country’s biggest
celebration of gardening.
Thousands of people, gardens,
charities, retailers, culture and
heritage organisations and groups
get involved and you can too.
The aim of National Gardening
Week is to encourage people and
organisations to come together and
help keep their neighbourhoods,
environments and shared
spaces beautiful through
gardening. The RHS
will be running projects
throughout the week
as well as providing
resources and guides
around this theme and
encouraging others to
contribute ideas, hold
events or exhibitions
and run activities.
Events and activities
are being run up
and down the
country. From
beginner’s
workshops to
guided walks,
face painting to
garden parties,
there’s something
for everyone and
everyone is invited.
Find out what’s on
by visiting www.
nationalgardeningweek.
org.uk.
Why not get
involved?
Would you like to throw
a garden party, love your
neighbourhood park or think
your local street could do
with a tidy up? Well if so, you
can get involved in National
Gardening Week by running
your own event. No matter
how big or small your idea,
it’s worth getting involved.
There are plenty of things
you can do yourself or with
your family to get into the
spirit of National Gardening
Week. From building a pond,
to making rhubarb jam, just
explore the great outdoors
and make your garden the
place to be.
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Jobs for April:
• Keep those pesky weeds under control;
• Protect fruit blossom from late frosts;
• Tie in climbing and rambling roses;
• Sow hardy annuals and herb seeds;
• Start to feed citrus plants;
• Increase the water given to house plants;
• Feed hungry shrubs and roses;
• Sow new lawns or repair bare patches;
• Prune fig trees;
• Divide bamboos and waterlilies.
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National Pet Month
Older pets and older people will
share the spotlight during National
Pet Month – April 1 – May 4, 2015
This year’s theme - Pets and
the elderly: enjoying later years
together – will shine a light on the
positive impact pets have on the
elderly and highlight the need for
forever homes for older pets.
Pet fans across Britain are being
urged to join in this nationwide
celebration of pet ownership
which will see all kinds of fun,
pet themed events taking place up
and down the country from April
1- May 4 to raise money for UK
pet charities.
National Pet Month Chairman
Michael Bellingham explains:
“This year’s
theme also asks
us to consider
the benefits of
providing a
forever home for
an older pet, often
overlooked for
rehoming in their
later years, so we
are hoping that
together the great
British public can
help us provide
much needed
support to our pets
in need.”
National Pet
Month, now in
its 26th year,
encourages people
of all ages to
celebrate life with
pets and support
a UK pet charity
of their choice
either by attending
or organising a
fundraising event.
Thousands of animal fans help
spread the key messages of
responsible pet ownership, the
mutual benefits of living with pets,
the role of pet care specialists
and the value of working and
assistance companion animals.
As well as all kinds of fabulous
competitions for schools, pets
and owners, hundreds of fun and
educational events take place
around the country – from cake
bakes, dog walks and veterinary
open days to art exhibitions, fancy
dress parades, pet shows and lots
more in between.
If you love pets and would like
to be part of this year’s exciting
National Pet Month campaign then
check out www.nationalpetmonth.
org.uk and sign up as a supporter.
It’s free and only takes a minute.
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Mansfield To
CELEBR
Huge Purple Flag Party Planned
A treasure hunt with
great prizes, street
performers, a stunning
light box exhibition, a
flash mob dance, a colliery
band and an evening
market are among the vast
array of attractions on offer
at Mansfield’s Purple Flag
party on Saturday, April 25th.
The town library is playing
host to a health and beauty
show featuring products
and services from high
street retailers including
Boots, Harmony Health,
Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins
and M&S. The Museum will
have two exhibitions by the
famous Jonny Wright and on
stage at The Palace Theatre
is The Addams Family
Musical.
Those involved in staging the
event say that people who
don’t know Mansfield town
centre – including ones that
live and work in the area –
have an outdated view of
what it is like and what it has
to offer.
And, they say, the party
will help show what a great
place Mansfield is for a
night out by using venues
and bringing activities
together on one night that
are available in the town
throughout the year.
The Purple Flag party is a
celebration of Mansfield
being awarded Purple
Flag status. After years of
hard work and partnership
collaboration an application
was made to the
Association of Town and City
Management (ATCM) for
Mansfield to be considered
for the award.
Two weekend visits were
made by assessors to
Mansfield and paperwork
providing evidence of
achievements in the town
was submitted. As a result
Purple Flag status was
granted to Mansfield in
November 2014.
Celebration of the
prestigious standard,
which is granted to
towns that offer
an entertaining,
varied, safe
and enjoyable
night out, is
expected to
attract lots of
attention and
provide visitors
with a bumper
package of
entertainments,
most free of
charge.
Mansfield Business
Improvement District (BID)
Manager Sarah Nelson who
led on the work says: “The
town is starting to shake off
its reputation as a place to
avoid in the evenings and
the Purple Flag party will
add to this, showing just how
much Mansfield has to offer.
“Visitor numbers are
increasing as more
people realise there
is a wide range of
activities to enjoy in
a safe and friendly
environment. The
Purple Flag status
underlines this.
“We hope to see lots of
people enjoying the party –
everyone is invited and we
encourage them to come
along and tell
their friends too!”
Work to gain the Purple
Flag award was led by a
team set up in 2013 and
involving representatives
from Mansfield Association
of Licensed Venues (MALV),
Mansfield BID, Mansfield
District Council, Mansfield
Partnership Against Crime
(MPAC) and the police.
Many other organisations
which contribute to the town
centre experience have also
played a role in the work.
Mansfield is now entitled to
fly the Purple Flag for two
years, subject to a successful
“light touch” assessment
after 12 months.
Full details of the Purple Flag party are
details/updates will also be posted
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own Centre
RATIONS
WHAT IS
PURPLE FLAG?
Purple flag is an accreditation process similar to
Green Flag Award for parks and Blue Flag for beaches.
It leads to Purple Flag status for town centres that
meet or surpass the standards of excellence
in managing the evening and night-time
economy.
Being awarded the Purple Flag means
a comprehensive set of standards,
management processes and good
practice examples designed to help
transform town and city centres at night
have been met by that town or city. It
indicates that the applicant town or city
has an entertaining, diverse, safe and
enjoyable night out.
The team steering the Purple Flag work
in Mansfield involved representatives
from Mansfield Association of Licensed
Venues (MALV), Mansfield BID, Mansfield
District Council, Mansfield Partnership
against Crime (MPAC) and Notts police. Many
other organisations which contribute to the
town centre experience helped too including our
fantastic businesses.
Steel pan band
WHY CHOOSE MANSFIELD?
ü We have something great for all ages,
budgets and tastes;
ü We are a safe, welcoming, friendly,
fun town;
ü We are easy to get to and from;
ü We have history and tradition;
ü We have an amazing selection of shops,
bars and restaurants.
Glow and Fire performer
Flash mob dance
Get the party started with
this great sound!
Be enlightened and amazed by our energetic and
thrilling performers
Come to meet Mr Mango from
We can’t say where or exactly when; be in town
to make sure you see it!!
Fashion & Health Show
Evening market
End of show Purple Party
Come and see the latest and upcoming trends thanks
to local businesses including Boots, Harmony Health,
Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins and M&S.
Over 40 stalls full of
food, drink, craft
and more!
Come along and finish the early evening celebrations
with a colourful After Show Party. Amazing bands to
enjoy; loads of fun, energy, singing and dancing.
Time: 5pm – 5.45pm
Location: Bus station
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Location: Mansfield Library, West Gate
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Location: Market Place/Westgate
Time: 6pm – 8.30pm
Location: Market Place
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Time: 7pm to 10pm
Location: The Old Library, Leeming Street
There are many more activities happening throughout the evening, a full list of events is available at www.mansfieldtowncentre.co.uk
on the Mansfield Town Centre website www.mansfieldtowncentre.co.uk and
on twitter feeds including @Mansfield_BID, @MDC_news and @yourMPAC.
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What to do…
The Best Kept Secret
A stunning County with plenty on offer,
there is an array of entertainment and a vast
amount to do throughout Lincolnshire, all
celebrating what Lincolnshire has to offer.
Lincolnshire offers a diverse selection of
exciting attractions, activities, events and
festivals for all the family as well as
miles of peaceful scenery, nature
reserves and wildlife to enjoy.
It is this colourful variety that
makes Lincolnshire an exciting
destination for visitors of all
ages and interests.
The Lincolnshire coast
has many family resorts
and for those with nature
at heart, the Wolds is a
finely cherished landscape
with national importance.
Lincolnshire is the heart
of rural England with
countryside walks, intimate
venues and stunning artwork
galleries. It’s certainly the place
to be for a fantastic time.
There’s so much on offer in and
around Lincolnshire, you may need
more than just one day to explore!
Whether it’s a weekend by the coast, the
highly reputable night life or taking a
step back and discovering its history and
culture, you’re sure to find something to
keep you busy and
entertained!
Feed the animals at farm
parks where you can cuddle
rabbits and goats and have a ride
on a tractor while learning about
the history and traditions of the
countryside.
On rainy days find an indoor
play barn with ball ponds and
safe play areas and let your
children wear themselves out
while you sit and enjoy a drink.
Enjoy a visit to one of
the animal sanctuaries in
Lincolnshire - donkeys, horses,
hedgehogs - and do your bit to
help look after them.
Take a ride on a steam train
and enjoy the nostalgia of
times gone by.
Explore The
Outdoors…
If you enjoy fresh air, space
and tranquillity, try hiking
along the Viking Way, or
strolling along the inspiring
Tennyson Trail.
You could go cycling (or
walking if you prefer) along one
of the trails and circular routes
criss-crossing Lincolnshire’s
waterways network.
Lincolnshire has some of
the finest fishing waters in
England, both for novice and
experienced anglers. If you
enjoy golf Lincolnshire has
over 50 golf courses to choose
from so you won’t be stuck for
somewhere to go!
Calling All Gardeners!
With Spring finally here, green fingered
gardeners will be glad of the assistance
available at Walkers Bulbs.
From daffodils to tulips and indoor
hyacinths to alliums, here you will
certainly find a variety beautiful flowers
to put the spring back into your house
and garden.
Leading this division is Johnny
Walkers, who is a name synonymous
with Daffodils. Some might say he is
obsessed but he says it’s just because
bulbs are in his blood.
Johnny worked with his parents and
attended Horticultural College before
flying the coup to prove his own way in
Daffodils
are often
dismissed
due to the
amount we
see bursting
through in the
Spring months
but they are beautifully suited to
naturalising and planting in large,
generous drifts. There are a number of
different varieties, so don’t think that a
daffodil is just a daffodil; they are much
more than just that.
Walkers Bulbs are the mail order
subsidiary of Taylors Bulbs the UK’s
leading supplier of bulbs to the trade.
the bulb world. Johnny helped establish
a quality assurance scheme for a group
of English bulb growers and part of his
responsibility involved advising growers
from Cornwall, Norfolk and Lincolnshire
on bulb production techniques and
maintaining quality standards. The work
of this group was so successful that
by the time Johnny left the group was
exporting over 5,000 tonnes of daffodils
per annum to countries all over the world
However, circumstances now meant
that Johnny could finally indulge his
true passion – Daffodils. So he left his
full time career and started his own mail
order business selling specialist Daffodil
varieties (and other Spring bulbs) to
narcissus lovers around the country.
In 2003 Johnny was formally recognised
by the Daffodil Society who made
him an Honorary Vice-President in
recognition of his years of work in
maintaining daffodil quality standards
and also for his endless efforts in
promoting these gorgeous blooms.
Walkers Bulbs will be
exhibiting a variety of
daffodils at the Harrogate
Spring Show later this
month and the Chelsea
Flower Show in May where
they have already won 23
consecutive gold medals.
To find out more or to place an order you
can visit www.bulbs.co.uk or if you have
any questions you can call the helpful
team on 01406 426 216.
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TEN FAVOURITE SPOTS
1. Lincoln Cathedral
and Castle
Few cities can offer such stunning
examples of Norman architecture
just steps away from each other. The
Cathedral, one of Europe’s finest
Gothic buildings, and Lincoln Castle sit
opposite each other across a medieval
cobbled square. The Cathedral is also
home to the famous Lincoln Imp - join in
A Family
Favourite
the fun and try spotting the cheeky little leaves turn lemon yellow.
imp frozen in stone. Buy a joint ticket for
7. Catch a movie at one
entry to both buildings.
of Britain’s most unusual
2. Visit Stamford
One of the country’s finest Georgian
stone towns, and England’s greatest
Elizabethan stately home, Burghley
House, which for the last four
centuries has wowed visitors - whether
Elizabethan royalty or globe-trotting
tourists.
3. Think Lincolnshire is flat?
Fairground showman Billy Butlin
set up his first camp here, while
Skegness was one of Britain’s first
seaside resort towns - and still
amongst the most popular. Beaches,
amusements and good old-fashioned
fun… no wonder it’s such a family
favourite, come rain or shine. But
don’t be fooled. It’s not all bucket
and spades. Perfect for bird watchers
and nature lovers, Lincolnshire’s
Natural Coast is one of Lincoln’s
best secrets!
How about some good old-fashioned
family fun at the seaside? Welcome
to one of Britain’s best-loved family
seaside destinations. Fun days out
and traditional family resorts are
what holiday memories are made
of. Golden sands, blue flag beaches,
white-knuckle rides and funfairs...
Skegness, Mablethorpe and
Cleethorpes have everything families
expect from a perfect day by the sea.
Think again, the rolling chalk hills and
wooded valleys of the Lincolnshire
Wolds are a joy at any time, but visit
in May and join in the annual walking
festival, with many walks free.
4. Great British
seaside holidays...
Have long been popular on the
Lincolnshire coast, but how about beach
kite surfing at Skegness and Cleethorpes
or watching motorcycle sand racing at
Mablethorpe?
cinemas.
Showing films since 1922, and tucked
away in woodland at Woodhall Spa,
the Kinema in the Woods uses a rare
rear-projection system – and still has a
1927 Compton Cinema Organ that rises
from the floor during intermissions on
occasions.
8. Sign up as a
crewmember on a
journey of discovery
At the National Fishing Heritage Centre,
Grimsby, and ‘set sail’ on a recreation
of a 1950s voyage to fishing grounds,
complete with authentic aromas and
moving deck.
9. Experience the sights,
smells and sounds of a real
Second World War Bomber
Command airfield
At the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage
5. Cycle past Lincoln Red
cattle and Curly Coat pigs… Centre – and even get the rare chance
Oh, and a Viking long ship. Find them
on the Water Rail Way, a traffic-free
cycle path along the former Lincoln to
Boston railway, and on The Spa Trail,
near Woodhall Spa.
6. Walk through the
Lincolnshire Limewoods
Britain’s greatest concentration of
ancient small-leaved lime woodland –
and a special treat in autumn when the
to taxy down the runway in a Lancaster
Bomber.
10. Join in medieval
re-enactments and
costumed guided tours
Of Gainsborough Old Hall, one of
Britain’s best-preserved timber halls,
where founder of Methodism John
Wesley preached and the Mayflower
Pilgrim Fathers worshiped.
Kangaroo Kicks!
Showgoers can expect kangaroo
kicks from The Kangaroo Kid
as Lincolnshire’s popular county
show gears up for two days of high
adrenaline family fun when the
attraction comes to Lincolnshire
Showground in June.
Tickets for the prestigious
Lincolnshire Show are now on sale
and easier than ever to get hold of
with the launch of the Show’s new
website.
This year’s main headline
attractions at the Show on 24th
and 25th June include The
Kangaroo Kid - a stuntman from
Brisbane who will be rocking the
Clydesdale Bank Main Ring with
his quadbike antics by performing
some of the most dangerous stunts
possible.
Keen birdwatchers will be able to
enjoy Cuerden Falconry, a display
of the world’s most wonderful
birds including owls, hawks and
eagles.
Crowds will also be amazed by
talented
horse
riders and their
show jumping
skills in the
main ring and
a chainsaw
sculpture
show in the
countryside
ring will
see wooden
sculptures
created using
a chainsaw, in a
matter of minutes.
Britain’s
Sexiest
Farmer
Things are about to get hot at this
year’s show as Britain’s Sexiest
Farmer joins the judging panel.
This year ‘Show Chic’, sponsored
by Lincolnshire based evening
wear, Red Carpet Ready, will be on
the lookout for Lincolnshire’s best
dressed at the show on Thursday
25th June – with George Grant
on the judging panel.
The competition, ‘Show
Chic’, encourages attendees
to dress in their best attire
for the Lincolnshire Show
to be put forward to win
some fabulous prizes. The
judges will select one lucky
winner who will be crowned
the winner of ‘Show Chic’ and
two runners up.
For more information and to
purchase your tickets online please
visit www.lincolnshireshow.co.uk.
Award
Winning
Website
The fun and interactive new
website for the Lincolnshire Show
has won a prestigious award at the
first Lincolnshire Digital Awards
recently.
Talented designers behind
the new website, Root
Studio, were awarded with
‘Innovation in Web Design’ for
the colourful and educational
re-brand of Lincolnshire Show’s
website as the showground gears
up for this year’s show on 24th
and 25th June.
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Get off to a great start
Mablethorpe Illuminations 2015
Liners. Street Theatre will be
roaming around the town so
watch out for those mischievous
characters. We are pleased to
welcome the sensational Russell’s
Circus as the headline act for this
years event, who will wow you
Judy, Twist and Make, with lots
with their dynamic choreography.
of street theatre throughout the
The evening will finish with a
day and Mablethorpe’s very own
magnificent firework display.
Tennyson Players who are back to The event is being organised and
perform their latest work! Along
funded by Magna Vitae Trust for
with music on the beach, there will Leisure & Culture in partnership
be something to do for the whole
with East Lindsey District Council,
family!
Mablethorpe Town Council and
SATURDAY 25TH JULY 2015
Mablethorpe Central Promenade
The schools have broken up and
the summer holidays are upon us.
Get off to a great start by packing
yourself and your family up
for a day at Mablethorpe where
celebration’s for the summer
will kick off with the annual
Illuminations event, set to take
place on Saturday 25th July 2015.
From 10am, you will be able to
browse round a crafty street market
on the high street, visit all the
shops that the town has to offer and
wander down to the beach to get
involved with the sand sculpting
with Love Architecture. Watch
out for the stilt walkers, punch &
And the fun doesn’t stop
there! Ensure to get yourself a
comfortable spot on Mablethorpe
Promenade as from 7pm, the
evening will come alive with
music on the beach from Louise
Chapman, local band Klout, solo
artist Will Silver and the fantastic
roaming band Mr Wilson’s Second
Mablethorpe Area Partnership
Community Interest Company.
*Programme information is correct
at time of printing. However, East
Lindsey District Council reserves
the right to alter the programme or
to substitute facilitators at events if
circumstances make it necessary.
www.magnavitae.org
Lincoln’s Historic Guildhall
If you are in search of the history
and elegance of the city of
Lincoln, you need look no further
than Lincoln’s Historic Guildhall.
The Guildhall and Stonebow, an
early 16th century town building,
impressively stands right in the
middle of the High Street in
Lincoln and is one of several
beautiful historic sites in the city.
The Stonebow
is situated at
the southern
gateway to Roman Lincoln. The
gateway has stood for more than
1800 years, although the present
building was
not completed
until 1520. The
Guildhall still
plays host to
full Council
meetings and
City Council
events. It stands
proudly above
the Stonebow
and is the
official home of
the Mayor.
The Guildhall
houses
numerous
pieces of regalia, including
the Richard II
sword,
Elizabeth I Charter, Mayor’s
Chains of Office and the Mayor’s
posy ring and much more.
Guided tours of this interesting
historic building are available
on Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays and Saturdays at 10.30
a.m. and 2.00 p.m. and are free
of charge.
If you have any questions
about tours or would like to
book a private tour, contact
Kate Fenn, Chief Executive’s
PA & Civic Manager on
01522 541 727.
Alternatively you can email kate.
[email protected].
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Boosting
Our Bus
Fleet
Nottingham will become home
to the UK’s first all-electric Park
& Ride bus service when 13 new
vehicles boost the city’s electric
bus fleet to 58.
Funding for the buses comes
from a £1.4m grant from the
Department for Transport
Green Bus Fund with an
additional £2.1m raised from
the City Council’s Workplace
Parking Levy.
The buses will use electricity
sustainably generated from local
waste incineration and PV panels
to run and also for their heating.
The City Council placed the order
with Chinese manufacturer BYD
and the buses will start operation
in 2016. These will be used on
Park & Ride services to and from
the city centre from the Queens
Drive and Racecourse Park &
Ride sites. The Linkbus service is
already the largest electric bus fleet
in Europe, saving the City Council
around £18,000 in fuel costs each
year when compared to standard
diesel buses. The vehicles produce
zero emissions, apart from their
diesel-powered heaters. The total
fleet costs £14million, with around
half being funded through the
Workplace Parking Levy, matched
with Green Bus Fund rounds and
additional contributions from the
Local Sustainable Transport Fund
and the Local Transport Plan.
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Mountains of Mail
Two Nottinghamshire
residents have been
sent a mountain of
scam mail in the post
equivalent to their own
body weight in the last
two years
These extreme examples
show the pressures that
residents across the county
are facing from organisations
bombarding them with junk post
– with the victims sometimes
receiving between 18 and 20
letters a day.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s
Trading Standards team has
revealed the shocking statistic
that 70kg of junk mail has been
removed from two homes in the
county – giving an insight into the
work they are doing to support
people whose lives are being
blighted by such mail.
Most of the mail is junk but it
is usually delivered amid the
legitimate mail they are receiving
in the post, meaning residents
can then miss vital hospital
appointments or important bills
as they wade through the stack of
phoney correspondence they are
sent.
Sharon May, Nottinghamshire
County Council Trading
Standards Officer, said:
“It is heart-breaking to see people
receiving this amount of post.
In two cases we have removed
Mansfield
Murder Mystery Play
“Hamlet, Revenge”
70kg of mail from homes in
Nottinghamshire – equivalent to
the weight of an adult.”
Trading Standards has no
powers to intercept mail
being delivered through people’s
doors, but nationally postal
companies are working with
Trading Standards officials
to try to address the scale of
junk mail being distributed in
the first place.
People can reduce unsolicited mail
by registering with the Mailing
Preference Service by calling
0845 7034 599 or visiting
www.mpsonline.org.uk.
Likewise, unsolicited telephone
calls can be reduced by calling
0845 070 0707 or visiting
www.tpsonline.org.uk
Residents concerned that a friend
or neighbour is a victim of a
scam should contact the Citizens
Advice Consumer Service on
03454 04 05 06.
23rd April, 2pm
Free.
Come along and solve the
mystery of who murdered
actor, Jack Hughes! Celebrate
WORLD BOOK NIGHT with
staff from Mansfield Library
as they “murder/perform”
this play. Tea/coffee will be
available.
Mansfield Central Library,
Four Seasons Centre,
West Gate
Historic
Abuse
Nottinghamshire Police has
confirmed an inquiry has
commenced to investigate a
number of individual allegations
of historic abuse affecting
ten former children’s homes
or residential premises in the
County of Nottinghamshire.
The Operation Xeres team is
investigating a small number of
complaints of historic physical,
emotional, mental and sexual
abuse reported by people who
were in care for a variety of
reasons, but who are now adults.
The inquiry is looking at
individual allegations relating to
people aged under 18, both male
and female, ranging between
1940 and the 1990s at Skegby
Hall, the former Whatton Young
Offenders Institution, Repton
Lodge in Worksop, Laybrook
in Mansfield, Berry Hill Open
Air School in Mansfield, The
Ridge in Mansfield, Amberdale
in Stapleford, Ashley House in
Worksop, South Collingham
Hall, and Cauldwell House in
Southwell.
None of the allegations relate to
the premises’ current use.
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Get Into Golf
It’s not an
understatement to say
that exercise is a miracle
cure for health and
wellbeing – and playing
golf is a great way to
tap into the amazing
benefits of keeping
active.
Whatever your age you can
reap the health benefits of
exercise on the golf course.
So whether you’re a deskbound twenty something or
looking to get out and about
more now you’re retired –
getting active with golf is
one of the best ways to stay fit,
active and healthy through
your lifetime.
An average game
of golf will see
you walk briskly
for around six
miles. This will
easily achieve the
recommended
150 minutes
of moderate
exercise a week
recommended by
the NHS to keep
healthy.
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NEW TO
GOLF?
Try a taster session,
they normally last around
an hour and it gives you the
chance to really get to know
the sport and see if it’s
something for you.
There’s also the option of
a beginners course which will
teach you the basics, from grip
and posture to golf etiquette and
how to play a full game. The
time and cost varies depends on
where you go but on average
it’s normally around 5 weeks
for £25. Alternatively you can
look for the option to learn golf
in a day, usually lasting around
5 hours it’s the same as the
beginner’s course but rolled
into one day.
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Oakmere Golf
Course’s refurbishment
Oakmere have
completed phase 1 of
their £1million redesign and overhaul of
both of their courses.
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Golf also offers all the known
weight-loss benefits of walking
Golf burns off more energy combined with the toning
and muscle strengthening
than you’d think: playing an benefits of swinging the clubs
18-hole game of golf uses at and carrying or pulling your
least 900 calories.
golf bag.
You’ll also have fun while you
play golf. Rather than clockwatching in the gym or on the
treadmill, exercise is transformed
into an enjoyable activity and you
are more likely to stick with it and
reap the benefits.
Golfing Myths
1- Golf takes all day to play - Golf can take no longer than any other hobby or pastime, there
are quicker ways to play the game that fit in with busy lifestyles in which two hours is now the
span for most leisure activities such as going to the cinema, dinning out, playing tennis, bowling,
going to the gym.
2- Golf is a stuffy game - golf is no longer stuck in the Victorian age, most clubs nowadays are vibrant and
welcoming with a range of memberships to meet all lifestyles.
3- Golf is a game for men - Anyone can play golf, whether male or female and regardless of your ability. There
are some great female players such as Laura Davies and Paula Creamer.
4- Golf is an expensive game - It doesn’t need to be expensive, you can choose a course to learn for around £25
and buy a start up kit for as little as £200 or even eBay for around £50.
5- You need your own set of clubs - You don’t need equipment to get started, most golf centre will provide you
with clubs, just need to turn up in comfortable, casual clothes and trainers.
Oakmere have retained the services
of world renowned Golf Course
Architects Mackenzie & Ebert to
do a re-design of both courses,
change the layout, 9 hole par 3
Academy course & a new irrigation
system for all 3 courses. Mackenzie
& Eberts repertoire some of the top
courses in the world such as Port
Rush, Royal Troon, Turnberry etc.
These plans have been agreed and
the first part of
phase one
has
now
been completed with
holes 1,3, 5 & 11, given
the full Mackenzie &
Ebert makeover this
winter and two brand
new greens built on
the Commanders
course.
Daryl St John Jones,
Director of Golf at
Oakmere Park has said:
“This is a very exciting
time for members at
Oakmere Park, after seeing
the standard of work during
phase 1, the members are fully
supportive and behind the new
plans. As Director of Golf, my job
is to ensure minimal disruption
to the playability to both courses
whilst this work is being carried out
and this objective was successfully
achieved this winter.”
It is planned for all 18 holes of the
Admirals Course to be completed
and the new course layout in play
by 2018. The new Commanders
course layout should be in play by
2017 and the par 3 Academy course
open by 2019.
More than just a golf club!
Inspiring, beautiful breathtaking
views and a haven for wildlife,
Springwater Golf Club is a
thriving and friendly club and it is
not just for golfers!
The club in Calverton,
Nottinghamshire is set in 125 acres
of undulating Nottinghamshire
parkland and has been designed
and constructed to the highest
standards and provides one of the
county’s finest tests of golf.
You don’t have to be a golfer to
enjoy what this extraordinary club
has to offer.
As I was transported by Green
Assistant Manager in one of the
club’s buggies, I realised the extent
of the wonderful course and its
views.
How wonderful it would be to
hold a wedding celebration on one
of hills overlooking big skies and
some of Nottinghamshire’s finest
countryside!
I can imagine a line of golfing
buggies all decorated with
flowers and ribbons for the
couple and their guests with
champagne flowing. You would
certainly have some stunning
photographs.
The club is a popular venue for
weddings, conferences and private
parties. Not only that but anyone
who wants to treat themselves and
the family for a traditional roast
Sunday Lunch or meals throughout
the week can make a booking.
Consultant Manager Dave
Pullan said Springwater Golf
Club was more than just a
golf club.
He said: “This is a superb course.
The greens are second to none and
it could be argued that the 18th
par 3 hole is the hardest challenge
in the county. You wouldn’t find a
friendlier club in the area and we
offer a lovely varied menu open to
everyone. You don’t have to be a
member.”
Regulars to the club house say
their Wednesday morning breakfast
is a must and a habit very difficult
to break.
Anne said: “I like the comfortable
set up. We come from Carlton
and drive a bit to get here but it is
worth it! My husband is a player
at Mapperley but we love coming
here to relax and enjoy the lovely
food.”
Tel: 0115 965 4946
Dave.pullan@
springwatergolfclub.com
Paul.drew@springwatergolfclub.
com
www.springwatergolfclub.com
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Apprenticeships open
door to employment at The
University of Nottingham
Traditionally, university might not
be the first place young people
think about apprenticeships.
However, as one of Nottingham’s
biggest employers with over 7000
members of staff, the University
of Nottingham has offered an
Apprenticeship Programmes since
September 2012.
Claire Cawthorne, Apprenticeship
Programme Manager for the
University of Nottingham
explains: “The University is
committed to building strong
links with the local community
and recognises that a particular
problem in Nottinghamshire is
youth unemployment. We can
offer fantastic opportunities for
young people wanting to undertake
an apprenticeship.” She adds:
“The University of Nottingham
is renowned for its world class
teaching and research and it’s easy
to forget that to enable all of this
to happen we need a quality and
successful workforce.”
Cara Higginbottom, 18, apprentice
accounting technician said: “I
feel that the apprenticeship has
helped me develop my working
skills. I am able to work around
the different sections within
the finance department, gaining
valuable experience. I also attend
college on day-release and the
work I do at college makes more
sense to me when I do it at work.”
The University’s Apprenticeship
Programme offers more than paid
work experience and a nationally
recognised qualification. It has
worked hard to ensure there is a
good support system in place for
the apprentices.
Claire Cawthorne explains: “For
many apprentices it’s their first
full time job and for some it can
be a big learning curve. To ensure
each apprentice achieves their
full potential, they are assigned a
mentor within the workplace who
are a ‘friendly face’ they can turn
to for support and guidance. The
apprentices also get together every
month and work on developing
skills such as being an effective
team member, time management
and communication skills.”
“Whether, at the end of the
apprenticeship, they choose
to move on or stay with the
University, I want every apprentice
to have had a fully rounded
experience and a great start to their
future career.”
The University is looking to
recruit a number of apprentices in
September 2015. Details of the
vacancies will be available via the
National Apprenticeship Service
website, as well as http://www.
nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/home.aspx
within the next few weeks.
Make a Difference
This is your opportunity to
become a Professional
Homeopath– to make a real
difference to people’s health
and wellbeing!
Discover the vast benefit
to you of flexible part time
study to gain a new career
in Homeopathy.
The Homeopathic College of East
Anglia will give you the benefit of
gaining professional status whilst
helping yourself, your family and
future patients to enjoy better
health.
We are a vibrant professional
College established since 2002
within a beautifully restored
building conveniently situated in
the centre of Norwich.
Join us for ten weekends per
year to achieve a new career with
flexible working hours, a better
standard of living and to provide
your patients
with improved
health.
Whilst enjoying
the amazing
discovery of the
huge potential
of Homeopathic
remedies and
Homeopathic
treatment we
will also teach
you valuable
knowledge
about good
nutrition.
Good nutrition and a healthy
life style are fundamental to a
healthy body. We combine the
teaching of these subjects with
herbal remedies, supplement
knowledge and an introduction to
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Excellence in Teaching
Why you should study with
University Centre Peterborough
• We strive for excellence in
teaching
• We offer a supportive
environment for your development
• Competitive fees for degree
programmes
• Bursaries to support your
academic development
• Excellent employer links and
graduate opportunities
Our achievements:
• 92% satisfaction rate according
to the National Student Survey (for
Computing and Journalism)
• 82% of Archaeology graduates in
2014 achieved a 1st or 2:1 honours
degree.
• 100% of Engineering graduates
are currently in full time
employment or postgraduate
study – in 2014, 50% of students
achieved a 1st class honours
degree for the fourth year running.
• Some of our second year Crime
and Investigative students have
taken up placements at the Sexual
Referral Unit, Crown Court,
SOVA, various
solicitors and
Peterborough
City Council.
• Only
Peterborough
magazine is facilitating placement
for two to three Multimedia
Journalism students.
• The Construction Management
team have developed excellent
working relationships with
employers, including well
respected companies such as:
Princebuild, Larkfleed Homes and
Barhale.
•
First year computing students
initiated computer programming
clubs at a local school, which
continued to run weekly as part
of the Children’s University in
Peterborough.
Links with industry
“Comparethemarket.com as a local
employer of software engineers
sees huge value in engaging with
students in computer science.
Our industry is evolving rapidly
and it’s the responsibility of
a range of other complementary
therapies to ensure our graduates
are best placed to provide an
excellent health care service for
their patients.
Our college welcomes
applications from every walk
of life. This will provide you
with a unique and very special
opportunity to make new friends
whilst enjoying the common aim
of creating a caring professional
health care service.
Come and join us to gain
professional status and a rewarding
career.
Take a look at our web site
www.homeopathic-college.com
or ring for a chat today on
01603 665173.
professional organisations such
as ours to help demonstrate the
variety of roles and work available
along with supporting universities
to help keep content current and
aligned to business requirements.”
Alex Shaw, Compare The Market
“Education and learning are
crucial to growth and success and
can help individuals leap frog
the queue for the best jobs. The
more I work with UCP, the more
I am impressed with the courses,
facilities and focus that I see.”
Mike Greene, Entrepreneur
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