1. pets
2. dogs

Issue 105
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HOSTING
ROYALTY
It’s been a right
royal occasion at
The Cornerhouse in
Nottingham as the red
carpet was rolled out to
welcome a very special
guest.
Nottingham’s premier
leisure and entertainment
complex played host to
Prince Harry on Tuesday
3rd February as he
attended a film premiere
at Cineworld in the
venue.
The Prince met local
teenagers who had
created and starred
in a new film entitled
Guillemot based on their
real-life experience.
The film is supported by
The Royal Foundation,
which was set up by
Prince Harry and the
Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge, and forms
part of a project to
improve opportunities
for young people and cut
violence in the St Ann’s
area of the city.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
100 Years Old And
Still Keeping Fit!
At one hundred years old, Stan Partridge
from Trowell is proof that you’re never
too old to exercise. Stan celebrated his
100th birthday on 26th January but still
manages to keep fit by taking part in
exercise classes each week.
See the full story on page 6…
Let The Romance
Commence…!
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and no
matter how many times it passes us by
it’s still very much hit or miss. It’s rather
like marmite, you either love it or you
hate it! Nottingham residents have been
put on the spot to see what they think
about Valentine’s Day!
See the full story on page 11…
Man Guilty of
Bogdan’s Murder
An unemployed man who killed a
Polish housemate has been found
guilty of murder.
Robert MarcinkiewiczSzukowski, 27, was recently
found guilty of killing 21-yearold Bogdan Nawrocki.
He was sentenced to a total of
27 years for the murder which
took place in a house in Osborne
Street, Radford.
In a three week trial Nottingham
Crown Court heard that Bodgan
was a vulnerable man who had
been trafficked from Poland to
Nottingham in March 2013.
See the full story on page 4…
Read the full story
on page 3…
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A Very Important Pup Rolling Out The
A VIP – very important pup –
visited local guide dog owner,
Nathan Edge, at Mansfield Town
Football Club to say thank you
for setting him on a journey to
becoming a guide dog.
Nathan, from Mansfield, raised
£5,000 to name the puppy, which
he called Sammy after Mansfield
Town Football Clubs’ mascot
Sammy the Stag.
Guide Dog puppy Sammy is now 5
months old but has already learned
many of the basic obedience
commands that will be used when
he goes out into the world as part
of a Guide Dog partnership.
Although this is Sammy’s first visit
to see Nathan, Nathan has heard all
about his progress over the last few
months since he raised £5000 to
choose his name.
Nathan said: “It was really exciting
to meet Sammy. It was also great
to meet his puppy walker Peter and
to find out all about the training
and what his personality is like.
These little things bring us closer
to the whole
process and
it’s fascinating.
Being a guide
Suzanne Green, centre manager
at The Cornerhouse said: “It was
a real honour to welcome Prince
Harry to The Cornerhouse and it
was very exciting to see him in
Nottingham and at our venue. The
team here have been very busy
over the last few weeks making
sure everything was just right for
the visit and it was also difficult
keeping it a secret for so long.”
Suzanne added: “We are also
really proud to be able to support
local projects like the Full Effect
programme and the work the team
there do with young people in
the St Ann’s area. It’s great that
projects like this get support from
The Royal Foundation to help raise
their profile and improve life in
their communities.”
It is the third time Prince Harry
(l to r) volunteer Peter, guide dog pup Sammy, Sammy the Stag & Nathan Edge
in their lifetime.
If you would like to find out how
you could Name a Puppy please
call 0845 372 7424 or email
[email protected]
(l to r) Nathan Edge, Sammy the Stag, guide dog pup Sammy & volunteer Peter
Helping Wounded Soldiers
nitted breathable
prosthetic
sleeves are
being developed
by Nottingham
Trent University
researchers in
an agreement with the Ministry of
Defence to improve the comfort
of injured military personnel by
preventing ulcers and stopping
the uncomfortable build-up of
perspiration between an amputee’s
residual limb and the prosthesis.
The Advanced Textile Research
Group at the university has used
3D knitting technology to produce
seamless and breathable sleeves,
worn between the residual limb
and the artificial limb, which
prevent sweat from being trapped
in the prosthesis. Seamlessness
is also important, as seams in a
sleeve can cause discomfort and
pressure necrosis – damage to
skin tissue caused by sustained
pressure.
Professor Dias’ research team
received nearly £66,500 from the
Defence Science and Technology
Laboratory (Dstl) under a Centre
for Defence Enterprise contract to
develop the concept and prove its
worth to the Ministry of Defence
(MOD). On the strength of those
results, Dstl is also funding the
next phase. That will see the
University’s team work closely
with personnel from the Defence
Medical Rehabilitation Centre
(DMRC) at Headley Court to begin
user trials which will help develop
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Red Carpet
impaired person’s life forever. I’m
extremely grateful to everyone
who helped me to raise this money
including the support I received
from Mansfield Town FC.”
It costs £50,000 to support a Guide
Dog partnership from the birth of
the pup to when it retires. Guide
Dogs receives no Government
funding for this service. Without
the generosity of public donation,
we would be unable to support the
4,600 Guide Dog partnerships in
the UK.
Guide Dogs promises to supply
every guide dog owner with a dog
for as long as they need one. Some
people may need six or seven dogs
THE JUMPS
ARE BACK
SUNDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Award For
Bravery
dog owner
myself I know
how Sammy will
go on to change
a visually
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a breathable and comfortable
sleeve to address the problems
with present sleeves.
The technology also has the
potential to improve the quality
of life for amputees in the general
population.
“Providing opportunities to ease
the burden and improve the
quality of life for injured service
personnel is a priority for DMRC.
Developments such as a breathable
sleeve are crucial in achieving our
aims.”
Two officers who desperately
tried to save a man’s life whilst
their own safety was at risk
received the Ged Walker Award
at the recent Nottinghamshire
Police Awards.
At the end of a long shift in
December 2012, PC Amanda
Renshaw and PC Steve
Pridmore were called to a
domestic assault report at an
address in the isolated village
of Elkesley. On arrival they
found a severely injured man
lying in a semi-unconscious
state. Their efforts to comfort
the man and administer first
aid were complicated by the
fact the attacker was still in
the home. Whilst helping the
victim the officers were able
to keep the attacker - a man
with severe mental health
issues - away from the scene
in a separate room until the
ambulance arrived 50 minutes
later.
Sadly the injured man died
from his injuries but the officers
were praised for their efforts
which prevented any further
attacks and would undoubtedly
have helped comfort the victim
in his final moments.
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HRH Prince Harry at The Cornerhouse in Nottingham
has visited the Full Effect project
in Nottingham in the last three
years but it’s his first trip to The
Cornerhouse, which comes on the
back of a multi-million revamp at
five of the restaurants in the venue.
Crash
Victim
Named
Kirkby In Ashfield
Stepping Up
Current prosthetic sleeves are
constructed from textile fabrics
coated with an impermeable sheet
of silicone rubber. Consequently,
sweat is not transported away
from the skin and accumulates
within the sleeve which needs to
be emptied.
Wing Commander Alex Bennett
PhD FRCP, Head of Research,
DMRC Headley Court, said:
Kirkby in Ashfield could soon
be known as the place to buy
‘England’s Best Sirloin Steak’
as local butcher ‘Barlows’
has made it through to the
final stage of the inaugural
‘EBLEX Quality Standard Mark
Excellence Awards 2015’.
Barlows entered the
‘Independent Retailer’ category
in England’s Best Sirloin Steak
Over £3.5million has been spent
in the last few months revamping
almost half of the restaurants in
The Cornerhouse and there is still
more to come and Suzanne hopes
Harry enjoyed his visit.
She added: “He
seemed to enjoy
the film and it
was great to see
so many people
turn up to The
Cornerhouse to
get a glimpse
of him and of
course, he is
welcome back
anytime.”
competition and its ‘Sirloin’
was one of just 12 steaks in the
category to achieve a prestigious
Gold Award.
From those, only the best three
sirloin steaks were selected to
go through to the final, which
means that Barlows has a good
chance of being crowned winner
of the Independent Retailer
category.
A 21-year-old woman who
died in a crash on the A610
Eastwood recently has been
named as Abbie Chambers from
Heanor.
Abbie was the pillion passenger
on an orange Suzuki Bandit
motorcycle. The 21-year-old
male driver, from Ilkeston,
sustained serious injuries
and was taken to the Queen’s
Medical Centre. He is still
receiving hospital treatment.
The collision happened at
around 2.50pm, approximately
450m from the A6096 Giltbrook
junction.
The three motorbikes and a car
involved were all travelling
outbound towards the A608
Langley Mill junction.
Anyone who saw the vehicles
involved around the time of
the collision should contact
police on 101 or Crimestoppers
anonymously.
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IF YOU’VE GOT A STORY
Man Guilty
of Bogdan’s
Murder
An unemployed man who
killed a Polish housemate has
been found guilty of murder.
Robert MarcinkiewiczSzukowski, 27, was recently
found guilty of killing 21-yearold Bogdan Nawrocki.
He was sentenced to a total
of 27 years for the murder
which took place in a house in
Osborne Street, Radford.
In a three week trial
Nottingham Crown Court
heard that Bodgan was a
vulnerable man who had been
trafficked from Poland to
Nottingham in March 2013.
Although he led a chaotic
lifestyle, working different
jobs and living at numerous
addresses in the Radford area,
Bogdan was extremely close
to his sister Monika Iwanska
and visited her and her family
every day.
But his visit on Sunday 5
January 2014 was to be the last
time they saw each other.
Monika then reported him
missing on 11 January 2014
and despite a large scale police
and media operation Bogdan
was never found.
In April 2014 forensic officers
discovered significant traces of
Bogdan’s blood during a search
of a house in Osbourne Street.
It was accepted in
Court that he had been
subjected to a prolonged and
violent attack.
Bogdan had previously been
living at the address with
Marcinkiewicz-Szukowski but
a row over house rules and
an item alleged to have been
stolen by Bogdan escalated.
The court heard that
Marcinkiewicz-Szukowski
along with others, who
have not been charged,
carried out a prolonged assault
on Bogdan. The amount of
blood lost had caused Bogdan’s
death and he had been
hidden away, believed buried
somewhere.
Despite numerous appeals
and a £5,000 reward Bogdan’s
body has not been found.
Detective Chief Inspector Tony
Heydon, who led the enquiry,
said: “Although
he was trafficked into the
country Bogdan Nawrocki’s
death was not at the hands
of those who abused his
vulnerability. Instead he was
inhumanely murdered at the
hands of people he would
have considered acquaintances,
who planned the attack and
laid in wait for him. Ever since
he was reported missing on
January 11 2014 Bogdan’s
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Get Busy Buggy
Walking!
Do you enjoy keeping
active? Are you looking
to give something
back to the local
community?
Broxtowe Sport may have the
perfect answer for you as they are
on the look-out for enthusiastic
volunteers to become community
walk leaders and back markers for
their Buggy Walks.
Buggy Walks are run between
April and July and help new mums
keep fit and make friends in two of
the Borough’s picturesque nature
reserves, all completely free.
Volunteers are vital to enable the
group to run successfully, taking
registers and ensuring walks take
place safely
Walks take place at Colliers Wood
on Mondays from 10.30am and at
Attenborough Nature Reserve on
Tuesdays from 10.30am, all between
April and July. Volunteering is
flexible and walk leaders can help
out as little or as often as they are
able.
Broxtowe Sport are also running a
free walk leaders course on Thursday
26th February between 9.30am and
4.30pm at Bramcote Leisure Centre
for those who would like to gain a
qualification in walk leading. Book
is essential.
Volunteering has many
benefits including
It’s fun and enjoyable.
Provides satisfaction and a sense of
achievement.
Provides experience to add to
your University, College or Job
application.
It looks good on your Curriculum
Vitae (CV).
family have had to live without
knowing what really happened
to him. Even today they have
not been able to say a proper
goodbye to him nor give him the
MUMS AT THE COLLIERS WOOD BUGGY WALK
Opportunity to meet new people and
make new friends.
Learn and develop new skills.
Great experience (especially for
those looking to work with children).
It can provide a reference for future
employment. For more information or to book
your place, contact Broxtowe Sport
on 0115 917 3572, email sport@
broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.
broxtowe.gov.uk/volunteer and
complete the online application
form.
funeral he deserves. I know they
join me today by appealing to
anyone who might know
where Bogdan’s body is buried.
If you know something it is
not too late to come forwardfor Monika’s sake and out
of respect for her brother’s
memory. The reward for
information still stands and my
officers are ready to listen to the
information you may have.”
Victim, 21 year old Bogdan Nawrocki
Marcinkiewicz-Szukowski found guilty of murder
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Fighting
Homophobia
Children and teenagers across
the Midlands are being taught
about lesbian, gay, bisexual and/
or trans (LGBT) issues by a new
group tackling homophobia in
classrooms.
Out in Education is a student-led
not-for-profit originating at The
University of Nottingham, which
delivers workshops, lessons
and assemblies about what it
means to be LGBT at primary
and secondary schools. By
discussing stereotypes, cyberbullying, and relationships, the
project aims to educate and
combat homophobia at a young
age.
Out in Education is the
brainchild of Lucy Wake,
who set up the not-for-profit
organisation in 2013 while still
a student at The University in
Nottingham. Lucy said: “We have had
heard from teachers who are
now comfortable to come out in
their school environment without
fear, or even just tackle the
endemic bullying. We have been
specifically mentioned in Ofsted
reports and are looking forward to
expanding further this year.”
Out in Education received
Cascade funding, a grants
programme supported by
donations from The University of
Nottingham’s alumni and friends.
The project is fast expanding
beyond Nottingham. They now
have a base at Nottingham Trent
University, with another at
Loughborough University to be
opened this month. The project
operates by setting up bases at
Students’ Unions across the UK
to create a network of students
each going out into their own
communities, with the aim of 20
bases by the end of 2015.
Sarah Lee, Achievement
and Equality Manager,
Nottinghamshire County Council,
said: “It was an absolute pleasure
many victories so far as an
organisation: we have received
emails from teachers saying
that pupils have become
empowered enough to create a
LGBT Network of their own,
some have come out, others
are just more tolerant. I’ve also
working with Lucy Wake and the
Out in Education team. Lucy’s
enthusiasm is infectious and her
commitment inspiring. She was
a real hit at our conferences this
year and I think delegates learned
a lot from what she shared. The
work is so desperately needed.”
FOSTERING IS
CHANGING
WHERE
YOU ARE
Kirkby In
Ashfield
Kirkby in Ashfield could soon
be known as the place to buy
‘England’s Best Sirloin Steak’ as
local butcher ‘Barlows’ has made
it through to the final stage of the
inaugural ‘EBLEX Quality Standard
Mark Excellence Awards 2015’.
Run by EBLEX, ‘England’s Best
Sirloin Steak’ is one of three
competitions to make up the newly
launched Quality Standard Mark
Excellence Awards 2015. Along
with ‘England’s Best Innovative
Steak’ and ‘England’s Best Steak
Pie’, the awards recognise steak
products that deliver excellent
eating qualities and the highest
levels of customer satisfaction both
in and out of the home.
Butchers, supermarkets and
caterers throughout the country
sent in entries to be judged by
meat industry experts in all three
competitions, but only the highest
scoring made it through to the final.
Barlows entered the ‘Independent
Retailer’ category in England’s Best
Sirloin Steak competition and its
‘Sirloin’ was one of just 12 steaks in
the category to achieve a prestigious
Gold Award.
From those, only the best three
sirloin steaks were selected to go
through to the final, which means
that Barlows has a good chance
of being crowned winner of the
Independent Retailer category.
Mansfield
Mansfield District Council is
introducing changes to Council Tax
discounts on empty properties.
From 1 April 2015, full Council
Tax on empty properties that are
substantially unfurnished will
be payable after three months
instead of the current six months. A
discount of 75% will apply for the
first three months. It is estimated
that this change will affect around
600 properties.
An Empty Council Tax Premium
of 50% will also be charged when
a property has been empty for two
years or more. This means that the
owner will be required to pay the
full Council Tax, plus an additional
50%. This will affect an estimated
200 properties.
The changes follow on from a
consultation carried out by the
Council at the end of last year,
when questionnaires were sent out
to owners who currently receive
a discount on empty properties.
A random sample of Council
Taxpayers was also canvassed
to establish their views on the
proposals.
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Squash the Myths, Know the Facts
I can’t foster if I’m single
Park Foster Care is currently looking for new foster
carers across Nottinghamshire and East Midlands.
Deb Reid, Recruitment
Coordinator says: “There are
nearly 9000 children in the UK
alone who are in need of foster
families and there is a particular
need for local carers in your area.
In my experience there are lots of
people who have thought about
fostering for quite a while but have
not known who to talk to or have
ruled themselves out of becoming
foster carers because they don’t
think they would be considered.
My job is to give advice and
guidance about fostering in an
informal way so people can find
out about becoming a foster carer.
I’ll be attending the Nottingham
Job Fair on 20th February to
answer any questions you might
have about becoming a foster
Park’s
Training &
Support - A
Foster Carers
Perspective
‘I have been fostering for
Park Foster care for over 4
years and during that time I
have cared for a number of
children at the higher end of
attachment disorder.
I attended the Park
Parenting Approach training
course, which gave me a
much deeper insight into the
emotional needs of looked
after children. The course
was very informative and
I felt much more equipped
for dealing with the day
to day complexities of the
children I had in placement.
However as the children’s
needs changed so did
my need for support and
guidance which I received
from Park on a one to one
basis at home.
I feel I’ve been given more
confidence in my ability
to foster more challenging
children with the knowledge
that if I have a situation
I feel I am struggling
with, I can make a phone
call or send an email and
will receive helpful and
constructive advice very
quickly.
Park Foster Carer
carer. Fostering
has changed
over the years
and Park provide
an exceptional
support package
to its foster
carers including
competitive
fostering
allowances,
unique on-going
free training
and high levels
of support such
as 24/7 on call
service. Your
never alone with
Park’s support.
There is a national
shortage of
foster carers so
if you have a
genuine interest in the welfare of
children, have a spare bedroom
and can provide a vulnerable
child or young person with a
good experience of family life,
supporting them through some
difficult times, we would love to
hear from you”.
About Park Foster Care
We are a medium sized
Independent Agency with a small
and friendly team of staff who are
really proud of our foster carers.
We fully support them in their role
and celebrate daily the difference
that they make to children in care.
Our main offices are based in
Cheshire and we support carers
across the East and West Midlands
with localised team support and
various training venues. Our
team comprises of our Head of
Service, Team Manager, Learning
and Development Manager,
administrators and a great team of
foster carers.
Achieving an ‘Outstanding’ rating
from Ofsted we work together with
over 70 local authorities in the
central region of England where
Oh yes you can. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Some children in care do particularly well with either a single
female or male carer. The main criteria is that you’re over 21 and
have a spare bedroom.
I can’t foster if I haven’t got
childcare experience
Having some childcare experience can be useful to the fostering
role but it’s not essential. We have foster carers coming from
all sorts of voluntary and working backgrounds such as care
workers, police officers, nurses and taxi drivers. We match foster
children based on their individual needs with our foster carers.
The Fostering Process takes ages
Although it can take 4-6 months, your journey of becoming a
foster carer is fully supported by our friendly team at Park Foster
Care. A dedicated social worker will work with you and your
family and complete a Form F assessment (about your life story)
which is submitted to a fostering panel for approval.
I’m too old to foster
No you’re not! We encourage older people to apply as we value
your life experiences. Over 55’s, we would love to hear from
you too.
demand for new foster carers is
Why not come along to
particularly high. We acknowledge
one of our upcoming
that by being foster carers you
fostering events and
make a remarkable difference to
workshop,
for more info visit
a child’s life, unlocking their full
our website:
potential and opening their lives to
opportunity.
www.parkfostercare.com
We recruit carers from many
different backgrounds and
cultures. You may be single,
married or in a partnership; you
might or might not have your own
children. Don’t rule yourself out!
If you have thought about fostering
and would like to consider a
rewarding career where you can
make a real difference please
contact us:
T: 0800 169 4552
Email:
[email protected]
TEXT the word ‘FOSTER’,
your name and
postcode to 60777
So if you have a spare bedroom/s,
room in your heart and the time to
care for and make a difference to
a child’s life I would love to hear
from you.
I can’t foster as I don’t own my own home
Yes you can. More and more people rent their homes these days
so whether you rent or own your home we would like to hear
from you.
DON’T RULE YOURSELF OUT!
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HOLDING A LOCAL EVENT?
Inequalities
In Child
Safeguarding
Why are children from poor
neighbourhoods more likely to
be subject to a child protection
intervention than those living
in better off areas? And is
deprivation the primary cause?
Researchers at The University
of Nottingham are involved
in a major new research
project to study inequalities in
child welfare systems across
the UK.
Nottingham is among six
universities which are
partners in the new Centre
for Communities and Social
Justice (CJS), led by Coventry
University and funded with
£550,000 from the Nuffield
Foundation.
The project will compare
disparities in child safeguarding
in England with Northern
Ireland, Scotland and Wales
where child welfare systems and
intervention rates differ. It will
then explore potential reasons
for the inequalities in rates
across the UK.
Since 2008 there has been an
86 per cent increase in the
number of children being
investigated over child
protection concerns in
England.
And the number of children
spending time in care each year
has increased by 10,000 since
2010.
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100 Years Old And
Still Keeping Fit!
At one hundred years old, Stan
Partridge from Trowell is proof that
you’re never too old to exercise. Stan
celebrated his 100th birthday on 26th
January but still manages to keep fit
by taking part in one of Broxtowe
Borough Council’s Movement to
Music classes each week.
A World War II Veteran, Stan,
who lives at one of the Council’s
Retirement Living schemes has been
attending the classes for the past three
years to help keep him fit and healthy,
as well as giving him an opportunity
to socialise with other residents.
Movement to Music Instructor,
Amy Godsmark said: “Stan is
always enthusiastic and the
sessions have really helped
him stay fit and keep his
independence. He’s a very
popular resident and says
how much he enjoys
the social aspects of the
classes as well. I enjoy
teaching these classes
because every day is
different and the ladies
and gents at class really
enjoy taking part.
Movement to Music
classes are suitable for older
people or those with mobility
problems. The classes use a
mixture of exercise techniques, seated
and standing, stretching, core stability
and Pilates all to both
retro and modern music.
Taking part in exercise is important
for all ages and abilities. Adapted
exercise such as walking sports and
seated exercise enables all to take
part, whatever your ability. Exercise
helps to prevent conditions such
as heart disease, osteoporosis,
diabetes and reduce the risk of
stroke. It also helps to prevent falls
by as much as 54% and can enable
you to
continue with
everyday tasks, as well as preventing
mental health issues keeping you
feeling great!
Broxtowe Borough Council’s
sports development team,
Broxtowe Sport, work with a
variety of different partners to
provide exercise opportunities for
people of all ages and abilities,
including a range of adapted exercise
sessions.
For more information or for other
exercise options please contact
Broxtowe Borough Council on
0115 917 3572,
email [email protected]
or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/
ezexercise
Good News
For Bluecoat
Academy
Conservative candidate
for Nottingham South, Jane
Hunt, and Prime Minister,
David Cameron, have
welcomed the news that
Bluecoat Academy will
receive funding for its school
buildings.
This money will be used to
ensure that Bluecoat Academy
has the facilities to deliver the
best education, so that pupils
can fulfil their potential and
get on in life.
Stan Partridge, Movement to Music Instructor, Amy Godsmark and fellow resident Gladys Halnon
Stan Partridge
and Movement to
Music Instructor,
Amy Godsmark
Success For Mansfield Mum
are absolutely brilliant.
Positive Outcomes have helped
me to boost my career prospects
while still working, because
the training is always carried
administration with Positive
ansfield mumout ‘on-the-job’ which means I’ve
of-two Kelly
Outcomes last year.
been able to juggle
Hallam has
She is has now undertaken
learning, earning and being
revitalised her
further training with the Positive
a mum.”
career in the
Outcomes, this time an advanced
But Kelly doesn’t plan to stop
property industry apprenticeship in management,
training and improving her skills
by completing
which she is due to complete in
anytime soon.
a management apprenticeship with April.
She added: “I have already
leading national training provider
Kelly said the support she
spoken with Isabel regarding
Positive Outcomes.
has received while doing her
apprenticeships has meant she can signing up for a level 5
Kelly, 29, now works for Lasting
Impressions Property in Southwell further her career prospects without Management NVQ once I have
Road West in Mansfield as an
taking a chunk of time out of work completed my current qualification.
This will enable me to progress
estates manager, having completed to retrain.
even further in my career.”
an NVQ level 3 in business
She said: “I think apprenticeships
Learn From The Masters
Chilwell Karate School teaches
Shotokan karate three times a
week at the Chilwell Olympia
Sports Centre, offering structured
classes to children and adults
from beginners to black belts.
producing many competitors who
have represented Great Britain
in both European and World
Championships.
The chief instructor is sensei Pasq
Mura 6th Dan and has won gold
medals at World, European and
National levels. In addition to
this, world renowned Japanese
Master Shiro Asano 9th Dan, chief
instructor of Shotokan Karate
International European Federation,
regularly teaches at the school
so your achievements will be
recognised worldwide.
Progress at Chilwell Karate School
The experienced and enthusiastic
is marked by the belt system,
instructors are there to help you in which takes the beginner from
achieving your goals, ensuring that a white belt through a variety of
you get the very highest benefit
colours until black belt. Testing for
from your karate training.
each new level, generally every
The School was founded in 1974, three months, is a good exercise in
making it one of the longest
setting and achieving goals.
established clubs in Nottingham
Training in Karate is a great
with the very highest success rate, way for both boys and girls
to achieve fitness and focus.
Some parents may think they
also provide violence, but that
is a myth according to experts.
Karate actually helps teach self
discipline and socialisation skills,
in fact many parents whose
children have attention deficit /
Arrest After
Woman’s
Body Found
A 24-year-old man has been
arrested and is being questioned
in connection with the death of a
woman in Nottingham.
The woman’s body was discovered
at an address in Magdela Road,
Mapperley Park on Wednesday
afternoon (4 February 2015). Police
are continuing their enquiries at the
scene.
The victim has been formally
identified as 47-year old Julie
Semper. Her death is currently
being treated as suspicious.
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
report great success with these
programs because the self control
and concentration are exactly the
skills underdeveloped in AHDH
children.
If you want to get involved
or find out more, you can call
07789095467 or visit www.
chilwell-karate.co.uk. Alternatively
why pop in for a free introductory
session?
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West
Bridgford Young people and adult volunteers
in West Bridgford have welcomed
the completion of a new Joint Cadet
Training Centre.
The centre, based on Wilford Lane,
has been constructed on an adjacent
site to the former Cadet hut and
can now be used by up to 80 young
people and adult volunteers from
the Army Cadet Force (ACF) and
Air Training Corps (ATC) at any
one time.
East Midlands Reserve Forces and
Cadets Association (RFCA) has
project managed the construction
of the building. Martin Capewell,
Head of Estates at East Midlands
RFCA, said: “The centre includes a
new training hall, fully interactive
lecture rooms and plenty of room to
store essential training equipment.
We are delighted the new facility
is now ready for the Cadets to use.
There have been a few delays along
the way, but I know now the centre
is ready for use the Cadets will begin
to enjoy the new facilities straight
away.” The Cadet organisations will begin
using the centre later this month.
The centre will be used by the
West Bridgford Detachment of
Nottinghamshire ACF and 209 (West
Bridgford) Squadron ATC. To find out more about joining the
ACF visit www.armycadets.com To learn more about joining the ATC
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Bird Box Prize
Giveaway!
Encourage the
birds during
National Nest
Box Week
National Nest Box Week takes
places from the 14th – 21st
February and it’s a chance for
everyone to encourage birds into
their garden to roost. With this in
mind, Veolia (Nottinghamshire
County Council’s waste
organised by the British Trust for
Ornithology, is to get nest boxes up
in local areas, not only to protect
the wildlife we already have, but
to encourage even more birds to
brood in our backyards. The week
is an important one for all the birds
we have in the UK, from Sparrows
to Owls!
As more trees are cut down, birds
lose their homes, so putting up
boxes is a great way of helping our
winged friends - and it’s thought
there are now between five and six
million boxes across the UK!
For your chance to win a free bird
box please email
nottsenquiries@
veolia.co.uk
with your full
contact details
before the
12th February.
Winners will be
notified on the
13th February.
Don’t worry if
ottingham’s
you’ve never
largest
put up a bird
independent
box before, an
insurance
information
broker, Russell
sheet will be
Scanlan,
posted with your box and there are
dropped in to
lots of hints, tips and monitoring
Nottinghamshire Hospice to pass
advice available at the official
National Nest Box Week website. on a year’s worth of fundraising to
the local charity.
There to represent the entire
staff team, Connie Burbidge and
Mike Dickinson, shared their
experience of twelve months of
Skipton Building Society’s
fundraising events with the team
Grassroots Giving programme was
at the Hospice. Mike Dickinson,
launched in 2013 to mark its 160th
Sales & Marketing Director at
anniversary. The programme also
Russell Scanlan explained: “We
advises groups on how to become
stronger and more efficient, with free used the whole of 2014 to commit,
as a business, to a series of events
downloadable resources which can
be found on the Skipton Grassroots with the intention to raise a
significant level of cash. The hope
Giving website (http://www.
was to make a real difference to a
skiptongrg.co.uk/free-resources/).
charity.”
If you or anyone you know would
The firm’s donation of £2,906.30
like to take part in this year’s
competition then please get in touch will help pay for Hospice at Home
nurses to provide overnight care
with the Society via @SkiptonBS_
for 20 patients, who have life
GrG or email emma@skiptongrg.
limiting and terminal illnesses, in
co.uk. The deadline for entries is
their own home.
12pm on the 16th March and the
Tina McTighe is Nottinghamshire
winner will be announced on the
Hospice’s Corporate and Event
23rd March.
Life Changing Care
contractors) are offering 10 free
bird boxes to Nottinghamshire
residents. The idea behind the week
Calling All Budding Photographers!
Skipton Building Society is looking
for amateur photographers to help
capture images of their 161 winning
community groups that were
awarded £500 funding in this year’s
Skipton Building Society Grassroots
Giving scheme.
Society’s websites and throughout
their various social media channels.
The Society hopes that through
this competition they can also
help to raise the profile of local
photographers and showcase their
talent.
Newstead Needs You
Joanne Coates 2013 Winner
The Society would love to showcase
as many of its 161 winning groups as
possible to help raise awareness of
the fantastic work being carried out
in communities throughout the UK.
Last year’s competition was won
by a London based photographer,
Joanne Coates, 25, who has been
asked to help judge this year’s
competition. She will help decide
which of the photographers’ images
best capture the essence of the group
and reward the winner with a £200
gift voucher of their choice.
Not only will the winner be
rewarded with vouchers but they
will also get the chance to have
their photographs showcased in
national press, Skipton Building
Joanne Coates, last year’s
photography competition winner
said: “The Grassroots giving
photography project is a great
platform to get involved with.
It’s an innovative and inspiring
process for community groups.
Once I found out about grassroots
I couldn’t wait to be involved, the
whole experience was a great. I
loved the diversity of the winning
groups, and the chance to see the
difference that the money truly made
to their community projects. Since
winning last year’s competition I’ve
had three exhibitions in London,
hosted two photography fairs
and shot season previews for L.K
Bennett.
Newstead Abbey is holding
a Volunteer Recruitment
Open Day on Saturday 21
February from 11am to 3pm
to recruit volunteers to help
out at the beautiful historic house
and park.
The event is a chance for
people to drop in throughout
the day and learn about
volunteering opportunities.
Museum staff and volunteers
will be on hand to show people
around the site and answer any
questions.
There are a range of volunteer
roles to choose from, in the
Abbey itself as well as in the
gardens.
Volunteers are always needed
for the family events to support
educational activities and
tours. Training and support is
provided to volunteers and it
can be a good way of gaining
Fundraiser: “On behalf of all the
patients, volunteers and staff at
Nottinghamshire Hospice, I would
like to thank Russell Scanlan
for their incredible support. We
couldn’t function without the help
of the business community, and
cannot thank the team at Russell
Scanlan enough for choosing
Nottinghamshire Hospice as their
charity of the year.”
Opening Up
On Mental
Health
Nottingham City Council has
recently been inviting colleagues
to learn more and open up about
mental issues, as part of an
innovative ‘Story Shop’ event
marking Time to Talk Day.
In an event run in conjunction
with Nottinghamshire
Healthcare, the County’s
mental health, intellectual
disability and community
physical health provider,
people who have had
mental health issues and
experiences have been
sharing their personal
stories on a one to
one basis to increase
understanding about
mental health, encourage
conversations and tackle
stigma.
City Council employees
booked in to have a session
with the storytellers, getting
an opportunity to listen to
their experiences and ask any
questions.
The City Council has made
improving mental wellbeing
in Nottingham a Health and
Wellbeing Board priority, and
signed the Time to Change
pledge in December to tackle
mental health stigma as an
organisation.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare
service users have been be
talking about a range of different
experiences and conditions
including dealing with
depression, and psychosis.
You can find about more about
the national on www.time-tochange.org.uk.
Left to right: Mike Dickinson of Russell Scanlan; Betty Jadeson; Jo Polkey, Hospice at Home Manager; Mohinda Eataora;
Julie McTighe, Corporate & Events Fundraiser; Patricia Hemmingway and Connie Burbidge of Russell Scanlan
experience, building confidence
and meeting people with similar
interests.
To find out more information
about volunteering at Newstead
Abbey, please contact a volunteer
coordinator on 0115 8762205 or
email Volunteer.programme@
nottinghamcity.gov.uk or
visit the website: http://
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
museumprojects/
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Chance for local
schools to win
helicopter visit
ottingham
Hospitals
Charity has
launched a
fundraising
competition for
local schools,
with a visit from an air ambulance
as the prize for the three schools
that raise the most money.
The initiative aims to engage
primary and secondary schools in
Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire
with the charity’s Saving Lives
Helipad Appeal, which is raising
£3 million to build an onsite
helipad at the East Midlands Major
Trauma Centre at Queen’s Medical
Centre (QMC).
‘We’re targeting schools in
Nottinghamshire as that’s where
the QMC is located, and schools
in Lincolnshire because that’s
where many of the air ambulance
patients come from,’ explains
Daniel Craggs, Senior Community
Have Your
Say On NHS In
Nottinghamshire
Fundraiser at Nottingham
Hospitals Charity. ‘We want to get
the message out there that the new
helipad at QMC will serve patients
from across the East Midlands,
and particularly rural areas such as
parts of Lincolnshire.’
Nottingham Hospitals Charity is
asking each school that takes part
in the competition to raise as much
as they can for the Saving Lives
Helipad Appeal.
The three top fundraising
schools will be rewarded with
a visit from the Lincolnshire &
Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance,
giving children the chance to look
inside the helicopter and ask the
pilots and paramedics questions
about their work.
The project has got off to a good
start, with four schools already
signed up to take part: Birkbeck
College in Lough, Lincolnshire,
and South Nottinghamshire
Academy, West Bridgford Infant
cardiovascular condition or are
already in treatment for certain risk
factors like high blood pressure or
high cholesterol.
The County Council is planning
to continue to offer the mandatory
Nottinghamshire County Council
NHS Health Check service through
would like your views on new
all GPs in the County, but also
plans for how the Council
to provide additional services in
commissions the NHS Health
workplaces and community venues
Check service across the county
from April 2016, with an intention to target sections of our community
that statistically are at higher risk
to widen the offering to target
more people from harder to reach of developing potentially life
threatening conditions, but who are
communities.
also less likely to engage with GP
An NHS Health Check is a short
practices.
risk assessment with a health
professional that identifies people How to respond
at risk of developing heart disease, The views of individuals and
organisations in Nottinghamshire
stroke, diabetes, kidney disease
can help shape how NHS Health
or certain types of dementia, and
Check services are delivered. You
helps them take action to avoid,
can have your say by completing
reduce or manage their risk of
a short survey on the consultations
developing a serious condition.
section of the County Council
People aged 40-74 are eligible to
website, or by returning a paper
be offered an NHS Health Check
every five years provided they do copy available in any County
Council library.
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podiatry treatment for
patients whilst they undergo
haemodialysis, with the aim of
reducing the number of lower
limb amputations, has been
launched at three sites within
Nottinghamshire County by
podiatrists working for Health
Partnerships.
Recent research, jointly
undertaken between renal
research staff at Nottingham
University Hospitals (NUH)
and Alison Musgrove,
advanced podiatrist for Health
Partnerships, found that 20% of
diabetic patients on dialysis have
had a lower limb amputation,
with half of those having lost at
least one leg.
Many of these patients were
found to have mobility problems
which meant a struggle to
access community podiatry
services, which aim to treat
foot problems and ultimately
prevent amputation. Combined
with the large time commitment
of having dialysis 3 or 4 times
a week, sometimes for up to 6
hours a day, they were finding
it difficult to attend community
clinics, or arrange convenient
home visits, in order for them to
have vital podiatry care.
Lisa Metcalf, specialist
podiatrist for Health
Partnerships, suggested the
new model of care at an Invest
2 Lead programme, the Trust’s
highly regarded Leadership
Development Programme.
The idea attracted sponsorship
from Paul Smeeton, Chief
Operating Executive of Health
Partnerships, and a trial began in
October.
The new service is offered at
Kingsmill, Lings Bar and City
Hospital, in the dialysis units run
by NUH.
The trial is due to end in
February, at which point the
impact of the service will be
reviewed, and patients will again
be invited to give their views.
If it is found to be effective,
podiatry on the dialysis units
may then become a permanent
fixture!
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Let The Romance Commence…!
By Gemma Allen
Valentine’s Day is on the
horizon and no matter how
many times it passes us by it’s
still very much hit or miss. It’s
The traditional way of celebrating
Valentine’s Day is over a candlelit
dinner after being wooed with a
box of chocolates and a bouquet of
flowers, but in today’s economic
I wanted to find out your
thoughts on Valentine’s
Day, here are some of the
local views I came across…
School and Mellers’ House at
Nottingham High School in
Nottinghamshire.
If your school would like to take
part in the competition, please
contact Daniel Craggs on 0115 924
9924 extension 70246 or email
[email protected].
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Service
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Tasha
Castell, East
Bridgford
“It’s a bit of
a commercial
day but we still
celebrate it but we
don’t spend loads
of money. It’s more
about making an effort
and being together having a
nice day.”
Jamie Yorke
and Katherine
Anne Prince,
East Bridgford
rather like marmite, you either
love it or you hate it!
For those of you that are in
love it’s meant to be a day
of romance, flowers and
chocolates and for those of
you living the single life, it’s
traditionally meant to be the
day for your secret admire to
surprise you and declare their
undying love for you, or the
other way round of course!
I personally love Valentine’s
Day, I think it brings out the
romantic side in both you that
you simply don’t have time to
show every day, let’s face it,
we can’t be sweet and loving
all of the time! (Especially
during a lover’s tiff!)
Gifts aren’t the be all and end
all, that’s just a perk to the day
but a nice card with loving
words is the one thing that
everyone appreciates.
climate not everyone can afford
to shell out on posh nosh and
trinkets. Don’t feel pressured to
spend loads of money and WOW
your other half, just make the
most of the day and remember the
romance that first brought
you together.
Anthony Tuntstall, Radcliffe
“You can tell someone you love them every
day, there doesn’t need to be a special day for it.
You could buy a present every day, I just
choose not to!”
“Valentine’s Day
is really romantic
and lets you show how
much in love you are with
each other, I think it’s great
having a day dedicated to love. We
always celebrate Valentine’s Day
with gifts and make sure we always do something.”
Students Launch Nottingham News Website
A new website which features all
the latest news, sport and weather
for Nottinghamshire has been
launched by Notts TV News after
being created by student interns
from Nottingham Trent University’s
Centre for Broadcasting and
Journalism (CBJ).
The students will now work
alongside journalists from the Notts
TV newsroom to report on breaking
news stories, while also covering
the more unusual and interesting
aspects of life in the city, from
Nottingham Forest, to tram delays
and what’s on at the Royal Concert
Hall. The website also features a
‘Notts Says’ section to give the
people of Nottinghamshire the
chance to have their say on what’s
important to them.
What’s On
Near You?
Gedling
Gedling Borough Council will
be celebrating the Chinese New
Year – the year of the sheep –
with a grand lantern parade and a
children’s craft event.
The council is inviting families
with young children to celebrate
the Chinese New Year by taking
part in making Chinese lanterns
which will be paraded around the
Arnot Hill Park Lake to mark the
end of the event.
Children will be able to take part
in a host of indoor arts and crafts
with a Chinese New Year theme,
including making lanterns and
costumes. Children will also be
able to listen to Chinese stories
during the afternoon and The
Seven Stars Praying Mantis Kung
Fu team will perform a traditional
Chinese lion dance.
The event runs over two afternoon
sessions, the first is 1pm-2.30pm
and the second session is 3pm4.45pm. The lion dance will
commence at 2.45pm followed by
the lantern parade around the lake
at 5pm.
Saturday 21st February at Arnot
Hill Park, Arnold.
Booking is essential as places are
limited. To book a place online
visit www.gedling.gov.uk.
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Everything Under One Roof
you can put your feet up
and let someone look after
you for a change. Icon Hair
and Beauty has been at The
Cornerhouse for 12 years and
has a reputation for quality
service and value for money.
If you haven’t yet tried it why
not pop in and see what’s on
offer?
The Cornerhouse is home to
Do you want a day or night
mouth will be watering. You
a 14 screen cinema as well
out but without the hassle of
don’t have to indulge in a
as IMAX offering you the 3D
walking from place to place
three course meal though as
experience, definitely worth
in the current horrendous
there are a number of places trying if you haven’t tried
weather? Why not take away offering light bites, snacks and it before! Fancy a night of
the hassle of the bustling
sandwiches as well! With 13
city streets and head to The
eateries to choose from there
Cornerhouse in Nottingham
is sure to be something that
city centre? It’s got everything you can all agree on!
you need to keep you busy
If you fancy treating
and entertained and it’s
guaranteed to keep a
smile on everyone’s
face!
From beauty
treatments to
comedy clubs
and adventure
golf to night
clubs, there
is certainly
something for
everyone and
with it all being in
the one place, you
can’t go wrong!
If you’re feeling hungry you
yourself to a
will truly be spoilt for choice,
pampering session
whether it’s Italian, Mexican
there’s a hidden gem
or Chinese I guarantee your
at The Cornerhouse where
comedy?
Just the Tonic
Comedy Club has
been entertaining
Nottingham since 1994
and will certainly have
you in fits of laughter! It’s the
perfect place to be whether
it’s family, friends or just the
two of you.
Budding adventurers need
look no further than The Lost
City. Featuring two indoor
18-hole adventure
golf courses, it’s the
perfect place
for an epic
adventure
whether
it’s a date
night, family
day out or
perhaps a
party with a
difference.
Start your
journey in
the bar then
find you inner
‘Indiana Jones’
on the themed
courses. It’s a barrel
of laughs and a great
place to
unleash your
competitive
side!
If you have
ever fancied
yourself as a
pilot, take
a look at
Simspot
which
allows you
to take
off from
Heathrow
and land in
Hong Kong without
even leaving Nottingham!
The flight experience is great
as a gift but also makes for a
brilliant day out for everybody.
For the party animals out there
there’s even a night club, The
Forum is Nottingham’s premier
1000 capacity live venue
and club attracting
the wild and
wonderful
from
across
the
city.
When
the rest of
The Cornerhouse
says goodnight, this
club is just waking up to
welcome you until the early
hours of the morning! Keeping
the venue company is the
Genting Casino offering you
a night out with a difference.
With a bar serving a great
range of drinks and a late
licence until 6am, here you
can enjoy the very best
gaming experience with
friends and family.
Situated in Nottingham city
centre, The Cornerhouse
really does have every aspect
of a great day or evening
out. Whatever the weather
and whoever you want to
go with, there is something
for everyone here and
plenty to keep you busy.
Why traipse around a cold
and busy city when there’s
everything you need here
under one roof?! Visit www.
cornerhousenottingham.co.uk
- Get Active
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Grave Concern
For Abandoned
Dogs
recently reported an increase in
dogs which have health problems
Valentino was tied up and
abandoned in a Stapleford
Cemetery on 26th January 2015
but thanks to a member of the
public who alerted Broxtowe
Borough Council’s Neighbourhood
Wardens it is hoped he will soon
be on the mend and be re-homed.
The black and white Terrier Cross
was suffering with an eye problem
and sadly the vet advised that he
needs to have his eye removed.
To help towards the cost of the
eye operation, Babbington Rescue
Centre are holding a funding
raising sale on Valentine’s Day,
February 14th to help raise money
for the surgery. The sale will
take place between 11.00am and
3.00pm.
Valentino is just one of the many
dogs who arrive at Babbington
Hall Rescue Kennels that have
health issues. Illness is often
the reason why these animals
are abandoned in the first place
as owners struggle to afford the
treatment required.
Babbington takes rescue dogs from
all over Nottinghamshire and have
how to adopt a stray visit www.
babbington-rescue.org.uk
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that need treatment. This adds
extra expense to the already oversubscribed service.
The Neighbourhood Wardens try to
reunite lost dogs with their owners
but those that are not reclaimed
or that are abandoned by their
owners undergo an assessment
for suitability for re-homing. If
successful they will then be placed
for adoption. This is Valentino’s
only hope now!
For more information about
Broxtowe Borough Council’s
Neighbourhood Wardens visit the
website at www.broxtowe.gov.
uk/wardens or for information at
Babbington Rescue Kennels and
Despite a gloomy outlook in
the recent figures from the
Local Data Company survey,
which stated that 1 in 5 shops
in the North now stands empty
(compared to 1 in 10 in the
South), Nottingham’s city centre
vacancy rate has continued to
drop steadily over the past three
years.
The number of empty shops has
decreased by 29% since it was at
its worst in February 2013, and
a bigger drop has been reported
in the number of long term
vacancies, classed as units which
are empty for over four years,
which have reduced by a massive
42% in the past 12 months.
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The Perfect Place
England’s second largest
and exciting scenery shaped by
county is an outstanding area a rich tapestry of fascinating
of ever-changing landscapes heritage, passionate people and
intriguing traditions.
Lincoln is dominated by the
iconic towers of Lincoln
Cathedral but if you venture out
of the city you have a beautiful
array of destinations. The
Visitors can immerse
Lincolnshire
themselves in history, heritage
coast
oston
Traditional
Markets
and culture including the town’s
famous Wednesday & Saturday
large traditional markets,
established for more than 450
years. The market place has
recently been enhanced and
is a bright, airy open space
great for pedestrians, the
markets themselves and other
activities such as craft fairs. It
is surrounded by a medieval
network of lanes hosting many
independent shops, cafes and
eateries and many national
retailers in the more prominent
shopping areas such as
Pescod Square.
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.
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A Safe
Environment
Bransby Horses is a leading rescue centre for abused
or neglected equines that have suffered at the hands
of humans. Our mission is to provide unconditional
rescue in cases of
genuine need and
to provide a safe
environment and
excellent resources
to deliver successful
rehabilitation
programmes.
In 2014, the Charity
rescued 105 animals
from horrible
situations – from
a tiny foal beaten
viciously by a gang of
youths, to two young
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ponies attacked with
fireworks. We are very
fortunate to have the resources, skills and support to
provide a second chance to these poor animals.
Our Lincolnshire sanctuary is also a Visitor Centre
and we are open to the public 365 days a year. Our
visitor feedback is excellent and in 2014 we were
awarded the Trip
Advisor Certificate
of Excellence. If you
are planning a visit
to us, please see our
calendar of events at
www.bransbyhorses.
co.uk , where you can
also learn more about
Norman was attacked with lit fireworks
our work in welfare.
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Countryside Extravaganza at
the Lincolnshire Showground
Countryside Lincs
Sunday 29th March from 10am to 4pm
Lincolnshire Showground,
Grange de Lings, Lincoln, LN2 2NA
Visit the Showground for
Countryside Lincs, a fun packed
extravaganza about food, farming
and the countryside this Easter
holidays. Families will have the
chance to step into six different
indoor and outdoor zones to make,
bake and explore life on the farm.
Countryside Lincs welcomes some
of the local producers, crafters,
farmers and businesses to one
place to inspire young minds about
Lincolnshire’s heritage.
Watch traditional crafts people at
work creating bug house hotels,
candle making, felting and yarn
spinning from the professionals.
Be entertained by falconry
demonstrations, a farrier at work
and the parade of hounds.
Take a trip to the Farmyard to
meet Lincoln Red cows, Lincoln
Longwool sheep, goats, shire
horses, chickens, rabbits and
guinea-pigs and
the farmers that
care for them!
Take a peek
into the life of
the experts in
the interactive
zone, with free
workshops
including the
NFU ‘Let’s
Talk Farming’
roadshow,
where you can
meet Annabelle
the ever-popular
model dairy
cow and might
even experience
chicks hatching
with The Happy Chick Company.
See a master at work, Pete
Welbourne make fresh bread
from local flour and whizz up
some fresh vegetable soups with
Ruth from Wooden Spoon and
Whisk.
With six hours of nonstop indoor
and outdoor entertainment,
Countryside Lincs is a must-
Bring your family along for a real taste
of the countryside this Easter.
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With fun things to make and do, demonstrations,
and plenty of things to see; from tractors and machinery to
animals. Come along for an action packed
day out for all the family.
Advanced Ticket Prices
Family £16
Adult £6
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do this Easter. Advanced
tickets are on sale from www.
lincolnshireshowground.co.uk and
ticket outlets. Tickets will also be
available on the gate.
Home-produced burgers and
refreshments will be available to
buy on the day, alternatively you
can bring a pack up to eat in our
picnic area.
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2 luxury suites Ideal for
your conferences & meetings
Southview Park Hotel has an excellent choice of self
contained conference suites to accommodate any
number of delegates from 8 to 300.
From the magnificent Trafalgar Suite offering an
impressively versatile space to the Hamilton Suite for
the smaller conference or meeting. Southview Park Hotel
provides the perfect venue for conferences, seminars,
launches, fairs and all types of corporate events.
Hamilton Suite
Trafalgar Suite
Call the Hotel Reception on:
01754 896 060
Visit us online at www.southviewparkhotel.co.uk
Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2LA
Creating Amazing Memories
Perched on the ‘drier
side of Britain’ Skegness
is a seaside resort that’s
small enough to offer a
friendly atmosphere, but
large enough to provide
hours of entertainment
for young and old alike.
The long and wide sandy
beach features
donkeys for
riding
which makes it a great place
to bring the family. Fancy
something a little bit special?
Walk along the front at
Skegness and it’s a wonderland
of family friendly attractions
all day long. Karting, ten-pin
bowling, crazy golf are just
some of the activities thank
will keep you
amused.
Head into
town
and
bar or a top quality meal in
one of the fine restaurants
available.
Skegness Pier is great for
stretching your legs and
taking in the sea air. Whilst
on board you can try your
hand at ten-pin bowling or zap
your fellow holidaymakers
at Lazer Quest. If you’re in
need of some jolly good fun
then try out the Jolly Roger
Adventure Golf course. Step
back in time at Village Church
Farm, the second oldest
building in Skegness and get
a glimpse of what life would
have been like in the 1800s.
And no visit to the seaside
would be complete without a
mention of Britain’s all time
favourite take-away meal
- fish and chips and oh boy
have there are plenty of cafes,
there restaurants and
are
takeaways
a host
for you to
of shops
sample.
and cafes to drop
into. At night you can choose
between the big name shows at
the Embassy Theatre, a visit to
the cinema, a drink in a trendy
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VISIT US ONLINE
Toolkit For
Tenants
Wednesday 4th February 2015 was National ‘Rent
Freedom Day’ and Nottingham City Council used
the day to highlight the work it does to improve
the quality and management of private rented
property in the city.
The City Council recognises the concerns and
issues faced by private renters and has launching
a new online ‘Tenant Toolkit’ to help improve
tenants’ renting experiences.
Available at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
tenanttoolkit, the Tenant Toolkit provides
information, advice and guidance about a range of
topics, including:
• looking for a property • viewing a property
• moving into a property • maintaining a tenancy
• leaving a tenancy
• renting in shared accommodation.
Nottingham City Council supports good landlords
and good tenants and the new toolkit offers a clear
understanding of what is expected of them both for
the tenancy to be a success.
The Tenant Toolkit is the latest in a series of City
Council initiatives to support private tenants and
landlords, with other recent successes including
the development of the Nottingham Standard,
a rogue landlord campaign, the introduction
of additional licensing for homes in multiple
occupation (HMOs) a year ago and work with
Housing Aid to prevent homelessness.
To access the Tenant Toolkit visit
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/tenanttoolkit.
www.nottsinfocus.co.uk
CROSSWORD
(Answers in Issue 106)
Murder Investigation
Detectives have confirmed that a murder
investigation has been launched after the death of a
man in Nottingham.
The victim died following a fight in Thurland Street
just before 4am on Sunday 8th February.
A total of seven men have now been arrested in
connection with the incident and remain in police
custody.
ISSUE 104 CROSSWORD ANSWERS
ANSWERS ACROSS
1 Funfair 5 Rip-off 8 Oversee 10 Mild 11 Barber 12 Farce 14 Lea 15 Flowerpot 16 Tank 17 Feud 19 Reverse 22 Prang 24 Redhead 26 Newt 28 Brown 29 Carton 31 Exhume 33 Tavern 35 Butter
38 Roomy 39 Shot 40 Plaster 43 Puffs 45 Mustard 47 Ache 49 Door 50 Capricorn 53 Ash 54 Hound 55 Unkind 56 Diva 57 Immense 58 Turtle 59 Referee
ANSWERS DOWN
1 Female 2 Fame 3 Rodeo 4 Mea time 5 Rebate 6 Partner 7 Fire engine 9 Ship 13 Veteran 15 Five 17 Frank 18 Drat 20 Riot 21 Idle 23 Abolish 25 Adult 27 Well-off 28 Bear 29 City 30 Rival
32 Grapefruit 34 Nuts 35 Barmaid 36 Toss 37 Stone 39 Soda 41 Armchair 42 Barn 44 Florist 46 Cradle 48 Handle 51 Pram 52 Order 54 Haze
1 Highland skirt (4)
3 Loudly spoken (5)
10 Cabbage centre (5)
12 Saline drop (4)
13 Powerful plastic
explosive (6)
14 Live from day to day (5)
15 House in the country (7)
16 Redbreast (5)
17 Force of gravity (4)
19 All individually (4)
21 Not a genuine
danger (5,5)
24 Spy through a hole (4)
27 Trailer pull-rod (6)
28 Political smothering
(5-2)
30 Eighth month (6)
31 Particular place (4)
33 Drizzle (4)
34 Fasten with a key (4)
35 Pet parasite (4)
38 Railway vehicles (6)
39 Soccer match start (4-3)
40 Bird enclosure (6)
42 Quietness (4)
44 Go to bed (3,3,4)
47 Principal chess piece (4)
48 Low controlling dam (4)
52 Two-score (5)
54 Hungarian stew (7)
55 Two times (5)
57 Gondola city (6)
58 Do paid house
cleaning (4)
59 Fragrant conifer (5)
60 Drive along (5)
61 Upper undergarment (4)
1 Smacker on the lips (4)
2 W Indies pole dance (5)
3 Female fox (5)
4 Funny (7)
5 Bingo (5)
6 Examine for accuracy (5)
7 Rump or fillet (5)
8 Church spire (7)
9 Scandinavian goblin (5)
11 Literary writer (6)
18 Written words (4)
20 Trait (5)
21 Castle (8)
22 Jealousy (4)
23 Hovering songbird (4)
25 Wallpaper adhesive (5)
26 Tour with a rucksack (8)
28 Young bird (5)
29 Clear evidence (5)
32 Front door shelter (5)
35 Body search for
weapons (5)
36 Caledonian (4)
37 Skeletal part (4)
41 Hindu meditation (4)
43 Invasive medical
treatment (7)
45 Corfu or Crete (6)
46 Downy stonefruit (7)
48 Woman of magic (5)
49 Cry of a duck (5)
50 Loan swindler (5)
51 Water vapour (5)
52 Soaring body
temperature (5)
53 Native group (5)
56 Honourable man (4)
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Radleigh’s One Move scheme helps to
lighten the load at Mansfield’s Berry Heath
A scheme launched to help lighten
the load for home buyers looking
to sell their existing properties is
expected to drive further sales at
Radleigh Homes’s new Berry Heath
development during 2015.
The company, which is building
30 quality three and four-bedroom
houses on the development, off
Briar Lane, said that its Radleigh
One Move initiative is proving to be
a success with customers who are
already on the housing ladder.
One of the most comprehensive
schemes of its type available, it
takes much of the legwork out
of the selling process because
Radleigh’s own staff deal with
estate agents on behalf of their
buyers, arranging valuations,
marketing their existing property
and keeping them abreast of
developments.
Then, when the sale goes through,
the company will offer to pay the
estate agents’ fees, legal fees and
even stamp duty.
At the same time, Radleigh will
give buyers further peace of mind
by reserving their chosen plot for
them, meaning that their dream
home is taken off the market until
their property is sold.
Alison Mansfield, head of sales
and marketing at Radleigh Homes,
said that the Radleigh One Move
scheme is proving to be extremely
popular at Berry Heath, with a
number of buyers having already
signed up and reserved their sites.
And she said that sales are further
being helped by the Government’s
Help to Buy scheme, whereby
buyers can move in after putting
down just a five per cent deposit,
with the remaining purchase price
met via a mortgage and a 20% loan
from the Government.
It means that buyers’ monthly
repayments can often be less than
the cost of renting an equivalent
property, with one of Radleigh’s
three bed Milldales, for example,
potentially costing as little as
approximately £415 a month.
Mrs Mansfield said: “Nothing beats
the feeling of preparing to move
into a new home, but that feeling
is tempered for many buyers by
the fact that selling their existing
property can be a complicated and
stressful process.
“We introduced our One Move
scheme for just that reason and it
is proving to be extremely popular
at Berry Heath, where we have had
a lot of interest from people who
already own homes elsewhere in
Mansfield and want us to look after
to be able to offer them to our
customers.”
Buyers have eight weeks to sell
their homes once an asking price
has been agreed but if they do not
Brailsford
their sales on their behalf.
“I would certainly expect us to be
looking after plenty more sales as
we move into 2015. Schemes such
as Radleigh One Move and Help to
Buy can make all the difference to
buyers looking to move into their
dream homes and it’s wonderful
Ground and Berry Hill Primary
School and within easy driving
distance of the A60, M1 and
Clipstone Forest.
Every property has been designed
that the homes will be six times
more energy efficient than older
style properties, while each one
comes with a 10 year
NHBC warranty, offering peace
Lullington
manage to secure a sale, Radleigh
will move them onto another plot or
refund their reservation fee in full.
Berry Heath promises to be one of
the most sought-after developments
in Mansfield due to the quality
of the properties and its location,
close to King George V Recreation
to maximise space and will feature
quality Porcelanosa tiles in the
bathroom, soft-closing drawers and
cupboard doors in the kitchen units,
a wardrobe to the master bedroom
and TV/BT points in virtually every
room in the house as standard.
State-of-the-art materials also mean
of mind.
More information about Berry
Heath and Radleigh One Move is
available from the development’s
marketing suite, which is open
from Thursday to Monday,
10.30am to 5.30pm, or from www.
radleighhomes.com
Discover Three
Storey Luxury
The stunning four bedroom Brailsford at Berry Heath features a superb living
space on the ground floor and a fabulous master bedroom dedicated to the
top floor with En Suite.
Only six are available at this select development and with prices starting at just
£189,995 it’s a brilliant opportunity to purchase a four bedroom luxury home.
Your journey begins here:
Call: 07794 198 659, or visit our Marketing Suite, Briar Lane, Mansfield, NG18 3HS.
Open Thursday to Monday 10.30am to 5.30pm
www.radleighhomes.co.uk
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Care
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What is Fostering?
Why should
you consider
Fostering for
Treehouse
Care?
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The White Post Inn is conveniently situated between Mansfield and
Newark and only 7 miles from the Sherwood Forest Visitor's Centre.
We offer the ideal place to stop and relax to enjoy great pub food
and drink in beautiful surroundings. Choosing from our extensive
menu that includes steaks, salads, a selection of vegetarian dishes
and a range of sandwiches as well as a choice of chef’s
daily specials.
Families are welcome and we have an external
children's play area to entertain our
younger guests in addition
to a separate heated
patio area.
Quality Care In The
Heart Of Mansfield
Having opened its doors in
September 2014, Baily House
is the most recent care home
for the elderly to open in
Nottinghamshire.
John Walton, Director at
Woodleigh Care said: “We are
thrilled that the home is now open
and we are expanding our service
of care across Nottinghamshire.
Our residents are settling in well
and taking full advantage of the
facilities on offer. We are pleased
that we can offer this specialised
level of care to all our residents,
so that whatever needs they have,
be it due to long term illness,
dementia, loneliness or old age,
they and their family can be
assured of top quality capable
support.”
As a modern purpose built care
home, Baily House has been able
to incorporate the latest research
and best practice into its design;
spacious bedrooms all are en-suite
with showers, secure gardens
allow space to garden or wander
with plenty of places to sit, cosy
bathrooms, comfortable lounges
and dining areas, a coffee shop
and hairdressers.
But it is noticeable how the staff
make a huge difference to the lives
of the residents. All of the staff
have been carefully recruited and
trained and all having had wide
experience in caring for others.
The commitment of this particular
home comes through their sister
home, Woodleigh Christian
Care, a nursing home located on
(L-R): Gail & John Walton (owners),
The Mayor of Mansfield Mr Tony Egginton
and Manager Samantha Cavanagh
stay, lunch or just simply have a
look around. The manager will
be on hand to discuss what the
resident needs and what care can
be provided to meet individual
requirements.
Baily House welcoming its first resident Mrs Jean Gent
Norfolk Drive, which is just off
Chesterfield Road, both of which
are part of the Woodleigh Care
Group which has been providing
the very best care in Mansfield
since 1988. The philosophy is to
provide care for the whole person,
meeting emotional, physical and
spiritual needs. Although the
philosophy of care is based on
Christian principles, people of any
faith are welcomed.
Prospective residents and their
families are encouraged to visit
the home or perhaps have a trial
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Baily House Care Home
Botany Avenue, Mansfield,
Nottingham NG18 5QN
01623 620719
[email protected]
www.bailyhouse.co.uk
Woodleigh Christian
Care Home
Norfolk Drive, Mansfield,
Nottingham NG19 7AG
01623 420459
[email protected]
www.woodleighcare.co.uk
and need a safe place
to live. Sometimes
their parents may be
in need of a break, or
experiencing health
problems.
We need carers for
children of all ages.
These children require
care and nurturing,
Fostering is looking
fairness, clear guidance
after someone else’s
child in your own home; and need to feel safe
this could be for a few and experience fun.
days or for several
years.
Our carers state
Children need to
that they feel 100%
be looked after for
supported, 365
many reasons; some
days a year.
are in conflict with
their parents, or need
guidance to get them We offer excellent
‘back on track’. Others training for all our carers
and staff who are
have suffered harm
dedicated and skilled in
supporting foster carers,
with an emphasis on
therapeutic behaviour
management.
You do not have to
have any initial formal
qualifications. It might
be that you have raised
your own children
or you have work
related experience.
You should be able
to communicate
with children and
young people, and
have patience,
perseverance,
tolerance,
understanding, a sense
of fairness and fun.
This might be the right
career for you!
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Keeping Them Busy
Wondering
how to
entertain the
kids during
the February
half term and
looking for
cheap or free
things to do?
When halfterm arrives,
parents all
over start wondering what to
do with their little darlings -
What’s On
Near You?
Clifton
Chinese New Year Story/Craft
Activities for children of all
ages and their carers. Come
along and join in the fun!
Thursday 19th February at
11am
FREE ENTRY
For info call 0115 915 2945 or
e-mail radford_lenton.library@
nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Clifton Branch Library
Southchurch Drive
Clifton,Nottingham
NG11 8AB
What’s On
Near You?
Newark Palace Theatre
and how to keep it cheap.
But there are loads of things
to do if you keep your ear to
the ground, and much of it
is free.
Your library will certainly have
something to keep children
entertained but if you would
prefer to do something as a
family, why not head to a local
country park or go all out for this
half term and make the seaside
your destination.
There are plenty of activities
to keep the little ones busy,
from movies to crazy golf and
parks to zoos, take a look at
what’s on offer and remember
the busier you keep them the
more relaxation time you get
to yourself when they are fast
asleep after all the fun!
Sunday 15th February, 1pm & 3.30pm
Fans of Channel 5’s hugely popular children’s
TV show Milshake! will be thrilled to see a brand
new stage show- Milkshake! Live ‘Party Party’
on the road. Hosted by 2 Milkshake! Presenters,
the show’s stellar line-up includes Little Princess,
Bananas in Pyjamas, Noddy and Tessie Bear,
Bello from Jelly Jamm, Milkshake’s very own
Milkshake Monkey and many more!
As the preparations for Milkshake Monkey’s
surprise birthday party get underway, all the
guests are busy with their very special party jobs!
But what happens when Milkshake Monkey
disappears? The presenters will get the audience
up on their feet, dancing and singing to find him in
time for the party!
To book tickets call box office on 01636 655755
or visit www.palacenewark.com
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Art Inspiration
In The Garden
reative children
and young
people are
invited to get
out into the
garden to seek
inspiration for
Nottingham in Bloom’s annual art
and photography competitions.
The theme of the 2015 art
competition is ‘All Seasons
In Bloom’ to encourage
young artists to explore
the garden, park
or countryside all
year round. The
photography
competition
theme is ‘Nature
And Encouraging
Wildlife In The
Garden’.
Both competitions
are again sponsored
by Capital One,
whose staff will help to
shortlist the entries. The
competitions regularly attract
over 1,000 entries from young
people who live, go to school or
are members of community groups
in Nottingham.
Stuart Mather, Community
Relations Manager for Capital
One, said: “We are proud to
support the competitions and
hope they will encourage children
to take inspiration from plants,
flowers, fruits and wildlife all
through the year. It’s a great way
for young people to showcase their
creative talents. Over the years
we have had some really fantastic
entries that have gone on to be
used for posters, Christmas cards
and publications. The winners in
2012 even had the opportunity to
meet the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge during their visit to the
city.”
Shortlisted pictures and photos
will be displayed at the open day
at the Nottingham City Council
Nursery, at Woodthorpe Grange
Park, on Saturday May 9th when
the public can vote for their
favourites. Winners will receive
gift vouchers
to be presented
at an awards
ceremony at the
nursery in July,
and the winning
pictures will go
on to represent
the city in the
East Midlands
in Bloom
competitions.
Photographer
Tracey
Busking For
Donations
Janet Richie and Sue Lockwood from Bingham
Methodist Church presented staff at QMC’s Major
Trauma Centre with a cheque for £802.29, to be
donated to Nottingham Hospitals Charity’s Saving
Lives Helipad Appeal. Janet and Sue raised the
cash by busking outside the church at Christmas
time – Sue played the piano whilst Janet sang –
and by encouraging members of the congregation
to donate money instead of sending Christmas
cards. The Saving Lives Helipad Appeal is raising
£3m to build an onsite helipad at QMC, to help
speed up transfer times for critically-injured
patients being taken to the East Midlands Major
Trauma Centre by air ambulance. You can find out
more at www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk.
Whitefoot is also offering a
photography workshop for one of
the winners and their classmates.
Councillor Malcolm Wood,
Chair of the Nottingham in
Bloom Working Group, said:
“Thank you to Capital One
for their ongoing support,
which enables these popular
and worthwhile competitions to
continue and grow. I am delighted
to see that many schools in the
city have inspirational gardens
that have provided the children
with a wealth of opportunities to
produce excellent paintings and
photographs. In recent years we
have been particularly pleased
to receive so many photos
featuring wildlife, which
have required patience as
well as skill on the part
of the photographers.”
For an entry
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UNBEATEN RUN
Kasheme Walton’s eighth
goal in ten starts handed
Nottingham Forest’s Under
18s their ninth win in 11
games in a battling 1-0
victory over league leaders
Huddersfield Town on
Saturday afternoon.
The Reds confidently
stretched their magnificent
unbeaten run that began on
November 1 and Walton’s
81st-minute strike saw his
side to the familiar feeling
of success at The Nigel
Doughty Academy.
Youth Cup ties and he had
the opening opportunity
of the game carved out by
Worthington as the hosts
began productively. The
centre back stretched to
connect to an outswinging
corner to head just wide of
Tadhg Ryan’s post.
The Terriers sit top of the
league table but they were
struggling to have a say in the
early stages and Thomas fired
over following threatening
attacking play from Walton.
The latter’s forward partner
Gerry McDonagh continued
to cause a problem with his
back to goal, scrapping with
Huddersfield’s centre halves
to allow time for midfield
runners Matty Cash and Otim
to move up the pitch to cause
damage.
The visitors grew into the
game as the half went on
and Fraser Horsfall will
have wished he had the
opportunity again, failing to
get on top of a header after
being left free from a corner.
Diminutive winger Jack
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Kevin MacDonald made
five changes from the
starting line-up that
impressively dismantled
Burnley in the FA Youth
Cup last 16 tie at The City
Ground in late January,
with Andreas Karo,
Jermaine Worthington,
Elvis Otim, Luke Thomas
and Walton given the
chance to shine.
Alex Iacovitti has started
in all three of Forest’s FA
From
Notts To
Wembley
Notts rider Keith Stewart is
raising money in the Football
League challenge.
He is back raising money for
Prostate Cancer, but this time
he’s added an extra 200 miles to
the challenge held in June!
Stewart will be riding
alongside Nottingham Forest
fan Graham Hubbard and they
will start their challenge in
the city centre, riding down to
Wembley.
There they will join over
200 cyclists from around the
country to start the 150-mile
trip to Amsterdam, so a total
of an incredible 350 miles in
four days!
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Boyle played in galloping full back
Jack Senior who rifled across the
face of the goal to send out a warning
before Reds keeper Tim Erlandsson had
to be at his best to deny Danny Kane’s
effort.
The second period brought a livelier
away side looking for revenge after
MacDonald’s men ran out 2-1 winners
in the reverse fixture back in early
December.
Decision-making looked like it would
decide the encounter with both sides
lacking in the final third when it really
mattered.
McDonagh drove forward and unleashed
an effort from 20 yards that went over
before the Irishman squeezed a shot away
that was saved after good work on the
right-wing from the energetic Otim, which
typified Forest’s frustrations.
But just as the match looked as if it would
fizzle out towards the end, the in-form
Reds showed gritty character to believe in
their attacking abilities and took the lead.
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Kyle Dixon
Departs
Notts
County
Notts County have agreed to terminate the
contract of young midfielder Kyle Dixon.
Dixon, who came through the youth ranks at
Meadow Lane, signed a new contract with the
club last summer but suffered an ankle injury
in pre-season that limited his involvement in
the first team early on in the campaign.
On his return to fitness the 20-year-old
headed out on loan to Boston United, where
he caught the eye with some impressive
displays for the Vanarama Conference North
side.
Dixon will now be free to sign for another
club after returning from a loan spell with
AFC Telford and terminating his deal with
Notts, which was due to expire at the end of
the season.
Everyone at Notts County would like to wish
Kyle Dixon well with his future career.
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