1. science
2. ecology
3. waste management
4. recycling

Issue 106
nottsinfocus
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GOING THE
EXTRA MILE
A District Nurse from Aspley is to be
awarded The Queen’s Nurse title
By Gemma Allen
Margaret Pitt, District Nurse
and Practice Teacher at the
Eastwood Clinic in Nottingham,
has been given the prestigious
title of The Queen’s Nurse
(QN) by community charity,
The Queen’s Nursing Institute
(QNI).
Margaret has been a nurse
since 1975 when she began her
training at the age of 18 and
still has an immense amount of
passion for patient care today.
It has always been a vocation
of hers and the only thing she
has ever wanted to do. Margaret
explains: “I was involved with
the Red Cross from about 6
years old and I think my passion
for it stemmed from that as
well caring for my grandmother
when I was young.”
The title indicates a
commitment to high standards
of patient care, learning and
leadership. Nurses who hold the
title benefit from developmental
workshops, bursaries,
networking opportunities, and a
shared professional identity.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Marathon Of
Appreciation
The daughter of a leukaemia survivor is
running the London Marathon to raise
money for the Clinical Haematology Unit
at Nottingham City Hospital where her
father received his treatment.
See the full story on page 4…
Facelift For Hucknall
The long-awaited Hucknall town centre
improvement scheme is set to go ahead,
having been given final funding approval
by the Department for Transport.
The investment will mean that Hucknall
can look forward to a revitalised town
centre, with sections of the High Street
pedestrianised, and new roads and
junctions to reduce congestion in the town.
See the full story on page 9…
Confusion Or
Laziness?
Recycling is something that we
should all do to help the environment
and prevent the use landfill, it’s been
something that has been expected
of us for many years but is it getting
too confusing?
Washing out tins, cutting the window
out of an envelope and finding out if
something can or can’t be recycled,
it appears that a lot of people are
getting confused and annoyed with
the whole process.
I wanted to find out some of the
general thoughts on recycling in
Nottinghamshire, whether you do it,
if it’s too confusing and if we
would benefit from having just
the one bin.
See what the locals said on page 4…
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the
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IF YOU’VE GOT A STORY
Wollaton
Robbery
Detectives are appealing
for information after two men
threatened residents in their Wollaton
home on Wednesday 11 February
before stealing their valuables.
Nottinghamshire Police were called
just after 8.05pm to an address in
Ringwood Crescent after the masked
men entered the kitchen of the
house and threatened the two male
occupants, aged in their twenties.
The occupants were left shaken but
otherwise uninjured following the
burglary during which two laptops,
a wallet, jewellery and two mobile
phones – an iPhone 5S and a Nexus
– were stolen.
Police are now appealing for anyone
with information to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Pete Hammond
from Nottinghamshire Police said:
“This was a particularly violent
incident where two men have been
threatened in their own home,
before hundreds of pounds of their
belongings were stolen. We need
anyone who was in the Wollaton
area and who may have noticed
anything suspicious to come forward
that could help us to identify those
responsible.”
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Loom To The Moon
The people of Nottingham
are being asked to help fulfil
a young boy’s dying wish this
half term holiday by joining
in his world record looming
attempt.
Five year old Skye Hall, from
Oxford, died in August last
year from complications
of his treatment for
medulloblastoma,
an aggressive and
each week, looming.
Sadly, Skye didn’t live to see
his wish fulfilled but his little
brother Jesse, aged 3, is
determined to continue
his mission and finish
this record-breaking
attempt with the help
of children and adults
from across the UK.
Skye’s family will
be taking a road trip
across the UK this
February and will
be stopping at Old
Market Square on
Friday 20th February
to spread the word and
hopefully get local people
to take part and donate to
the charity. Skye’s mum, Sally,
36, said:
“Even after Skye’s death, Jesse is
cancerous still receiving parcels of completed
loom bands to add to Skye’s super
brain tumour
loom. It’s so wonderful to know
which was
that he touched so many. People
the same type
across the UK have already been
of tumour as
Ashya King. He very generous in showing their
wanted to raise support, our ‘Looming army’ is
money to “help doctors make other currently more than 1,300 people.
Between us we have reached a
children better”.
distance of 25,693m of looms
Before Skye died, he launched a
but need to keep looming as new
‘Loom to the Moon’ fundraising
attempts are coming in all the
campaign to break the Guinness
time, so we want to be able to hold
Book of World Records for the
longest loom band. This idea was the record for as long as possible.
inspired by his favourite past time Loom to the Moon is coming to
an end this May so this road trip
whilst sitting in the Hyperbaric
really is the final push for us to
Oxygen Chamber (which
make our little boy’s last wish
mimicked a space ship) for hours
Gotham Lady’s Final Gift
The late Ann Petchell from Gotham
has left a £10,000 gift in her will
to the Nottingham Breast Cancer
Research Appeal. Ann, who passed
away on Christmas Eve 2013, was
so determined to make sure the
appeal received the money that she
even wrote a special letter to be
read alongside the terms of her will.
Ann’s gift was recently presented
by her goddaughter, Katy Mills.
life in the Nottinghamshire village
of Gotham. After spending most
of her adult life on her own, she
married her husband, Ray in later
life.
With no children of her own, Ann
was delighted when her lifelong
friend, Nadine Williamson,
asked her to be godmother to her
daughter, Katy.
“Ann was like a second mum to
come true. We would love as many
people as possible to join us in
creating loom bands and learning
more about the charity’s work in
the process.”
More than 350 children a year in
the UK alone, face the devastating
news that they have a brain tumour
but less than one per cent of cancer
funding goes towards research
into brain tumours, the number
one cancer killer in children and
teenagers. In Nottingham there are
24 children diagnosed each year
with a brain tumour.
What’s
On Near
You?
Newark
Lego Links
Saturday 21st February 10:00am –
12:00noon
Free. Come and play for free at
Newark Library at our Lego Links
Club for children aged 5 to 18 years.
See what you can construct in 2 hours.
Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens.
West
Bridgford
Family Astronomy Workshops
Friday 20th February 10:00am –
1:00pm
Free. Learn to locate major stars,
constellations, planets and galaxies
and discover what astronomical events
are coming in the next few months.
Suitable for ages 7+, adults and
accompanied children welcome,
booking advised.
Call 0115 981 6506 or email
[email protected]
West Bridgford Library, Bridgford
Road.
eye of research leader and
Consultant Clinical Oncologist,
Dr Stephen Chan and his team.
But despite endless rounds of
radiotherapy, chemotherapy and
other types of medication, Ann
didn’t lose her zest for life – or her
sense of humour.
Katy adds: “I’ll never forget her
sister in law, Julie Fletcher’s
wedding. Julie was also suffering
from cancer at the time, so in
typical style, Ann decided to put
on a show of solidarity. Having
lost her hair to chemotherapy, she
was wearing a wig to the wedding,
until she stood up in front of
Katy Mills’ cheque presentation to Dr Chan
everyone, whipped it off and loudly
proclaimed “This is me!” to the
She said: “My godmother was
me.” says Katy, “She was on her
startled guests”
extremely grateful for the care
own for a long time, so everyone
Sadly, Ann’s irrepressible will to
and treatment she received and
was really pleased when she
live suffered a lasting blow when
wanted to give something back.
married Ray in later life. When Ann her husband passed away. Just six
I’m delighted to make this donation became ill with ovarian cancer,
months later, Ann died in hospital
in her memory to the Nottingham
which later spread, it was Ray who following a fall at home. However
Breast Cancer Research Appeal so cared for her until his death in June her respect and gratitude for the
they can continue their fantastic
2013.”
care she received from Dr Chan
work in providing the best possible During her 16 year battle with
and his team stayed with her to the
care for cancer patients.”
cancer, Ann took part in a number
end and will live on in her generous
Ann was born and lived her entire
of clinical trials under the watchful donation.
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THIS GIRL CAN
To celebrate and mark
International Women’s Day
on Sunday 8th March Sport
Nottinghamshire are opening
a 4 week additional round
of Sportivate specifically for
female projects taking place
within Nottinghamshire for
delivery between May 2015 –
March 2016.
Sportivate provides funding
to encourage those aged 11-25
years to engage and stay in
physical activity through a
series of sessions. Funding
can be used for facility
cost, equipment, incentives,
marketing and any training
needed!
To encourage more females
across Nottinghamshire to
get involved and through the
Sport England THIS GIRL
CAN programme applications
are invited from 8th March.
Sportivate is looking at
targeting females who haven’t
previously engaged in physical
activity or do so but to a limited
degree at present.
What can you offer as a
club or organisation to help
increase the number of females
engaging within sport and
physical activity and in turn
increase your membership /
participation?
For an application form please
contact Sarah Williams on
07766 012229.
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The Big Snore Returns
The Big Snore
charity sleep
out has been
rescheduled and
will return to
Mansfield Town
Football Club
at 8:30pm on
Saturday the 7th
March.
All participants
previously
registered are
invited to sleep
out again and
have been
automatically
signed-up to
the event by
Framework, the
charity organiser.
Event registration
is also open to
new volunteer
rough sleepers
wishing to sleep
under the stars,
fundraise and
reflect on the
difficulties of
homelessness.
The 11th annual
Big Snore hopes
to receive an alltime high number of participants
The event, originally arranged
due its new and bigger home at the in January was postponed due
One Call stadium.
to extremely severe weather
Know Your Strengths
overnment
reforms to
GCSEs and A
Levels, which
start to take
effect from
September
2015, continue to cause confusion
amongst parents and students.
Nottingham Girls’ High School
Head, Sue Gorham, says that the
focus should be on how these
changes can impact now on subject
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recognise that at this time of year
students are faced with important
decisions about which areas of
study to pursue at GCSE and
A Level. This is nerve-racking
for students and considering the
recent reforms, is a testing time
for schools. There’s still a lot
of uncertainty and some of the
changes are not easy to understand,
but we are here to advise students
and to walk parents through the
minefield of subject selection. It’s
important that students receive the
support they need at school and
at home so they understand their
individual strengths and how to
expand their horizons so they keep
all doors open to them.”
For A Level choices forwardthinking is crucial. Some
university courses require certain
A Level subjects which can
ultimately affect a student’s career
path, so thorough research on
university courses is vital even at
the selection of A level subjects
stage.
choices, particularly at GCSE
Students moving on to GCSE
level. Subject choices previously
are advised to complement core
selected by students because of an subjects such as English, Maths
emphasis on coursework submitted and Sciences with a modern
throughout the year, are being
foreign language and a subject in
phased out.
the humanities before looking at
Sue Gorham said: “We fully
their remaining choices.
warnings and the
charity adhering a
commitment to the
health and safety
of participants,
including a large
proportion of
children.
Framework are
encouraging
participants to
get in touch via
fundraising@
frameworkha.org
or 0115 970 9561
if they have been
automatically
registered for
the Big Snore in
March and cannot
make the event.
If you would like
to know
more, or take
part in the event
visit www.
frameworkha.org/
bigsnore
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IF YOU’VE GOT A STORY
Confusion Or
Laziness?
Barking
Mad
A Stapleford couple were ordered
to pay an £160 fine recently after
pleading guilty at Nottingham
Magistrates Court to a noise
offence under the Environmental
Protection Act 1990. They were
also ordered to pay a victim
surcharge of £20 and £1096.75
costs to Broxtowe Borough
Council.
Mr and Mrs Yates of Pasture
Road, Stapleford were served
with a Noise Abatement Notice
in December 2013 following
the identification of a Statutory
Nuisance in respect of excessive
dog barking. The defendants, Mr
and Mrs Yates have 6 dogs residing
at their premises.
There were over 50 recordings
capturing barking and howling and
2 breaches specifically at 00:33 on
Sunday 20 July 2014 and 23:42
on the same day. The volume and
intensity of the dogs barking and
howling on each occasion was so
severe and intrusive to be identified
as sufficient to constitute a breach.
ecycling is
I wanted to find out some
something that
of the general thoughts on
we should all
do to help the
recycling in Nottinghamshire,
environment
whether you do it, if you
and prevent
think it’s too confusing and
the use landfill,
if you think we would benefit
been something that has been
from having just the one bin. it’s
expected of us for many years
but is it getting too confusing? It
seems that what you can put into
your recycling bin is dependent
Jade Rigby, Gunthorpe
“Everyone should do it, the people that don’t
do it are just lazy. There are places to take
other things like clothes and shoes, it’s just
finding the time to do it.”
Stirl Paling, Edingley
“I recycle wherever I can and I do agree
that for whatever reason, not enough
people are doing it.”
on where you live, which to
many people is a barbaric idea as
recycling should be the same no
matter where you are.
Washing out tins, cutting the
window out of an envelope and
Katy Seymour, Carlton
“I don’t agree with the statement that people
aren’t recycling, I always do it properly and
so do all of my neighbours.”
Sabrina Brooksby, Basford
“I get such a small bin for the size of
my family, it’s ridiculous and as for
recycling it’s just confusing because it’s
different wherever you go, it should
all be the same.”
finding out if something can or
can’t be recycled, it appears that a
lot of people are getting confused
and annoyed with the whole
process.
It costs Nottinghamshire County
A Marathon Of
Appreciation
The daughter of a leukaemia survivor is
running the London Marathon to raise money
for the hospital department where her father
received his treatment.
Laura Rushforth is taking part in the event on
26 April 2015 in aid of Nottingham Hospitals
Charity, with the money she raises being
Sarah Littlewood, Stanton-On-The-Wolds
“I pay for a commercial bin so I don’t
have to recycle, it’s done by the council
presumably. If everyone was able to have
one you wouldn’t have this problem of not
recycling and things being in the
wrong bin.”
Laura and Stephen Rushforth
Kay Foulkes, Burton Joyce
“I do recycle but it’s very time
consuming and a bit of a hassle.
I do think recycling is getting too
confusing for some people.
donated to the Clinical Haematology Unit at
the City Hospital.
Laura’s dad, Stephen Rushforth, from
Newark, was diagnosed with chronic myeloid
leukaemia in 1994, when Laura was less than
two years old. Thanks to his treatment at the
City Hospital the disease was kept under
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By
Gemma Allen
Here are some of
the opinions that
I came across…
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Council £20m a year to dispose
of waste that is not being
recycled, this is clearly a huge
cost and definitely one that could
be lessened. It has also been
predicted that our County will
run out of landfill within as little
as five years. On the one hand
it makes you wonder why more
people don’t recycle properly but
on the other hand if it is getting
too confusing to recycle then it’s
understandable why some people
are taking the
easier option
of simply not
doing it.
It is possible for
you to buy an
industrial bin
where you can
control until December 2012, when
Stephen’s condition suddenly worsened.
Laura was 20 at this time and in her
final year of university, and she says the
diagnosis hit her hard.
Stephen had to undergo rigorous
treatment in the form of chemotherapy,
radiotherapy and eventually a bone
marrow transplant in June 2013.
Laura said: “Knowing he was in hospital
and in such a bad way was such an awful
thing to think about, and it was on my
mind a lot of the time.
I went to visit him once
and I genuinely didn’t
recognise him, he
looked like a different
person, so frail and
unwell. The staff were
fantastic with my dad,
they were always so
kind. They let us use
the family room, which
was important to us.
They saved his life
and for that I am ever
thankful.”
To sponsor Laura
please go to www.
uk.virginmoneygiving.
com/LauraRushforth
Nottingham Hospitals Charity has
a new, simpler Freepost address
– making it even easier to get in
touch with us or make a donation to
your chosen area of Nottingham’s
hospitals.
The new address is simply: FREEPOST NUH CHARITY
No further information is needed on the envelope and
no stamp is required. You can use this address to contact us or
send in a cheque if you wish to donate to any
area of the Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham
City Hospital, Nottingham Children’s Hospital,
Hayward House Palliative Care Centre or Ropewalk
House hearing centre.
put everything in it, whether that
be for food, paper or glass.
This to me seems like a
logical way of getting rid of
your rubbish, all of it is sorted
through at a waste point and if
everyone was given use of this
service then it would end the
whole recycling malarkey.
Unfortunately you do have to
pay a lot more for this service
as it isn’t something that the
Council provides.
Golden Shepherds Pie
This is a great recipe for getting children to eat vegetables without them noticing. This
recipe will feed 8-10 people so if you’re cooking for less, make in two dishes and
freeze the second dish, or freeze in individual portion containers.
Serves: 8-10
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil;
• 4 onions, peeled and roughly chopped;
• 1.35kg minced lamb;
• 2 level teaspoons tomato puree;
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or thyme;
• 2 level teaspoons yeast extract|marmite;
• 50g plain flour;
• 2 x 400g canned chopped tomatoes;
• 500ml water or meat stock;
• 1.35kg potatoes, peeled and chopped;
• 500g carrots, peeled and chopped;
• 100ml warm milk;
• 50g butter;
• 50g red Leicester cheese, grated;
• A sprig of herbs.
Method:
1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook onion until golden brown. Add the
meat and cook for a further 5-10 minutes. Add the tomato puree, herbs, Marmite,
Worcestershire sauce and flour. Cook over the heat for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a
saucepan and add the chopped tomatoes, water or meat stock, cover and allow to
bubble gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, cook or steam the potatoes in a pan of water for 20-25 minutes or until
soft. Add the chopped carrots to the potatoes for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Drain
well and return to the pan. Mash the potatoes with the carrots and add the warm milk
and the butter, and beat until fluffy and smooth.
3. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) mark 4. Put the meat mixture into an ovenproof
dish or individual freezer dishes. Top with the potato and carrot mixture and sprinkle
with the Red Leicester cheese, decorate with a sprig of rosemary. Cook for 35-40
minutes or until golden and bubbling.
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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.
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NOTTINGHAM
CHOIR
21 MARCH 2015
HOLDING A LOCAL EVENT?
HARM O. NIC
CALL 01159 314380
21 March 2015
Albert Hall, Nottingham
7:30pm
Mozart
Mass in C Minor
Mendelssohn
Psalm 95
‘Kommt, laßt uns anbeten’
Haydn Representation of Chaos
Beethoven Leonora No.3
Conductor:
Richard Laing
Soloists:
Katie Trethewey, April Fredrick
Matthew Minter, Angus McPhee
Orchestra da Camera
Tickets: £14.00, £17.00
Concessions: £12.00, 15.00
Disabled & Students: £6.00 Accompanied children FREE
Available from:
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0115 941 0543 (cash or cheque only)
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our web-site, or on the door if not sold out.
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Registered charity no: 231548
Too Many
Living With
Diabetes
A ‘call to action’ has been issued to seek
new and improved ways of tackling one
of the East Midlands’ biggest healthcare
challenges – diabetes. The National
Diabetes Information
Service has stated
that over 280,000
people with the
condition live in the
East Midlands and it
currently costs nearly
£65 million every year
in medicines alone.
Almost 60,000 of
those people live in
Nottinghamshire.
The East Midlands
Academic Health
Science Network
(EMAHSN) has
issued the call for
proposals, with
significant funding
set aside to support
innovative projects
related to the
prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of
diabetes.
EMAHSN’s call for
proposals aims to
identify innovations
that can be quickly spread throughout
the region, helping reduce diabetes and
ease treatment, all with the focus on
improving patients’ lives.
The call has been issued to organisations
from the NHS, third sector, social
services, industry and academia, and
it follows on from the region’s second
‘Innovation Exchange’ event, which took
place on 27th January 2015. Support
could include:
Funding for innovative
•
products and services
• Market entry and expansion support
services
• Networking and information provision
• Sign-posting and advice to help
companies engage with the NHS.
Focusing on prevention, diagnosis and
treatment, the event in Derbyshire was
attended by over 150 people who are
experts in the area of diabetes, including
representatives from the NHS, patients,
universities, diabetes charities and
industry.
Diabetes is one of the priority areas of
focus for the EMAHSN, an organisation
that brings partners together to address
major health challenges. In addition
to diabetes other areas include cancer,
stroke, liver disease, mental health and
obesity.
Launch Event
Looking to make artwork more
relatable to the people of Nottingham,
5 dots is a new, contemporary art
collective starting-up in Nottingham’s
Cobden Chambers this Spring. They
will be opening their doors on the 28th
February at 11am, followed by a launch
event, with music and complimentary
drinks, from 6pm to 8pm the same day.
Shortly and sweetly, 5 Dots’ aim is to
get art on Nottingham’s walls. Founders
Leigh Hancock and Christopher J. S.
Smith, both Nottingham based artists
and recent Nottingham Trent University
graduates, are passionate about the
city’s art scene and want to break down
any barriers that exist between it and
the people of Nottingham.
Getting
Stuck In
Staff and pupils from Colonel Frank
Seely School were joined by Dr
Saoirse Tracy from the University
of Nottingham and members of
the British Society of Soil Science
in a tree planting ceremony to
commemorate the International Year
of Soils 2015.
Soils are such an important part of
our ecosystem but often neglected.
Our soils are under threat from
development, pollution and
compaction but without healthy
soils we would not be able to grow
the crops we need to survive not to
mention the huge number of species
that live on or in our soils. It is hoped
the Rowan tree planted will serve as a
reminder of the importance of soils to
our survival.
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Facelift for Hucknall
The long-awaited Hucknall town
centre improvement scheme is set
to go ahead, having been given final
funding approval by the Department
for Transport.
Transport Minister Baroness
Kramer announced recently that the
DfT will provide £8.5m of funding
which will help transform the centre
of Hucknall.
The investment will mean that
Hucknall can look forward to
Southwell’s
New Bishop
The new Bishop of
Southwell & Nottingham says
he is energised by the thought
of working with churches “to
create a more hopeful society
in which everyone has an equal
opportunity to flourish”.
The Rt Revd Paul Williams was
announced as the new Bishop
during a press conference at
The Nottingham Emmanuel
School.
Bishop Paul, who is currently
the Bishop of Kensington, said:
“I am thrilled at the prospect of
joining an outstanding diocesan
team committed to advancing
the mission of the church for
the benefit of all who live in the
city and county of Nottingham.
It’s clearly an exciting time to
be moving to the county and
I look forward to getting to
know people and playing a full
part in helping the city fulfil its
compelling ambitions, as well
as addressing the challenges
that communities face across
the region.”
a revitalised town centre, with
sections of the High Street
pedestrianised, and new roads and
junctions to reduce congestion in
the town.
The project is being led by the
County Council and work is due
to start in August this year, with
expected completion in January
2017. The DfT will fund £8.5m
of the £12.9m project, with the
remainder being funded by the
Country Council and Ashfield
District Council.
The scheme aims to reduce
congestion, create an attractive
shopping centre, attract new
retailers and promote the
regeneration of Hucknall.
It will also incorporate flood relief
measures designed to improve some
of the problems that have been
experienced in the town in recent
years.
As part of the revamp a new road
from Station Road/Ashgate Road to
Baker Street/Annesley Road will be
built, taking thousands of vehicles a
day away from the high street.
This will allow a pedestrian
zone to be created along the high
street between Baker Street and
Watnall Road, providing a safe
and attractive environment for
pedestrians, including wheelchair
users.
Smaller Bins
Proposal
Dropped
Nottinghamshire residents need
not worry about their bin size
being reduced as the County
Council has decided not to
pursue their original plans which
were purposed in line with the
recent budget cuts.
The suggestion was one of the
proposals included in the recent
Budget consultation, aimed
at helping the Council make
Raising Funds Through Remembrance
A Nottinghamshire funeral firm
has handed over a cheque for
£2,000 to an East Midlands
hospice after raising the money by
encouraging friends and families to
remember loved ones.
The Eastwood and District Funeral
Service has donated the money to
which is based in Nottingham
Road, Eastwood, invite customers
past and present to drop by and
leave a message of remembrance
on a label, which was then hung
on the funeral home’s tree in return
for a £1 donation.
The money raised was then
Maggie Deere, community fundraiser for Rainbows (centre) receives a cheque for £2,000 from
Anthony Topley and Joanne Hutsby, from the Eastwood and District Funeral Service
the Rainbows Hospice and Young
Children following its annual
memorial Christmas tree campaign
in December.
The campaign saw the company,
collected together with
proceedings from similar schemes
run at the company’s sister
branches, the Kimberley
Funeral Service in Kimberley
and Gillotts Funeral Service
branches in Stapleford and Heanor,
Derbyshire.
It was the eighth time that the
company, which also made a
donation to take the total up to
£2,000, has run the Christmas tree
scheme.
Joanne Hutsby, a partner in the
business, said: “Once again we
had a tremendous response to
our remembrance Christmas tree
savings of £77m over the next
three years.
The idea would have seen the
Council working with a local
district or borough council
to look at the feasibility of
reducing the size of general
waste bins in order to
encourage greater recycling.
However, the County Council
has withdrawn the proposal
after listening to feedback from
the consultation.
“We always knew that the
proposal would be controversial
and, indeed, it turned out to be
the most unpopular idea in our
Budget proposals,” said Coun
Jim Creamer, chairman of the
County Council’s environment
and sustainability committee.
“We’ve listened to what people
have said and recognise that
this proposal caused genuine
concern for households and
there was little response from
districts wishing to participate
in the trial. However, we have
to do something. It currently
costs the County Council £20m
a year for disposing of waste
that is not being recycled.”
With some forecasts suggesting
that the county will run out of
landfill within as little as five
years, new options must be
found.
scheme and we are delighted to
be able to present the proceeds
to Rainbows. The hospice plays
an extremely important role in
looking after young people from
across the East Midlands and it is
an extremely worth cause.”
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What’s On
Near You?
Bingham
Sensational Science
Thursday 19th February 10:30am –
12:00noon
Free, no need to book! Half term
fun at the library with science based
stories and crafts and added alien
goo! Suitable for ages 7-11.
Bingham Library, Eaton Place.
Hucknall
Work Club
Thursday 19th February 3:30pm 5:30pm
Free. Help and support with CVs, job
applications and interview skills.
Hucknall Library, South Street.
Kirkby-inAshfield
Craft and Chatter
Friday 20th February 10:00am –
12:00noon
Free. 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
Bring your project, have a chat, meet
new friends and enjoy a cup of tea!
Kirkby Library, Ashfield
Precinct.
Sort Out
Your Sleep!
The Sleep Council has for many a year designated
March to be National Bed Month. As Spring
approaches and we get into spring cleaning, ‘out with
the old, in with the new’ mode, it’s an appropriate
time also to be thinking about giving grotty old
mattresses their marching orders - and invest in a
better night’s sleep with a comfortable new bed.
The Sleep Council’s simple bed MOT (Mattress
Obsolescence Test) can help to determine if your bed
has had its day - and night!
If you answer ‘Yes’ to three questions, you’re not
getting the best possible night’s sleep. Five or more
‘Yes’ answers and it’s time to buy a new bed.
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Sneinton
Steps Forward
by the City Council since the Localism
Act in 2011 set up provisions for
neighbourhoods to produce their own land
use plans, called Neighbourhood Plans.
Neighbourhood Plans are planning
Residents in Sneinton could have a lot more documents written by the local
say on what goes on in their neighbourhood. community which can be used, for example,
Nottingham City Council is set to give the
to set out where new development should
go ahead for a Neighbourhood Area and
go and what it should look like. When
Forum to be set up for Sneinton.
complete, the Sneinton Neighbourhood
The decision – due to be made at the City
Plan will be an important factor in the
Council’s Executive Board meeting on
determination of planning applications in
24 February 2015 –means the Sneinton
the area.
Neighbourhood Forum can formally be set
The decision on whether to approve the
up. This is a first step towards preparing a
proposed Neighbourhood Forum and
Neighbourhood Plan for the Sneinton area. Neighbourhood Area for Sneinton follows
This is the first application for a
a public consultation on the plans in
Neighbourhood Forum and Area received
autumn 2014.
An Enchanting Mix
of Disney Royalty
Disney On Ice presents Magical Ice
Festival adds an extra performance due to
phenomenal sales!
• Is the bed seven years old or more?
• Do you ever wake up with
neck or back ache?
• Is the mattress cover torn or stained?
• When lying in bed, do you feel springs or
ridges beneath the surface?
• When moving in bed do you hear creaks,
crunches or other suspicious noises?
• Do you and your partner roll towards each
other unintentionally?
• Is the bed too small to give an undisturbed
night’s sleep?
• Is the divan or base uneven or sagging?
There’s never been a better time to bag yourself a
new bed, take advantage of National Bed Month and
get yourself a proper night’s sleep!
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Sleep Council - The Anatomy of a Lie In
First Disney On Ice show featuring
much-loved sisters Anna and Elsa from
the number one animated film of all time
Disney’s Frozen to visit the UK
Due to huge demand, the show has added
an extra performance on the 7th May
Eighteen extra performances were
previously added nationwide
Tickets for the latest Disney On
Ice spectacular Disney On Ice
presents Magical Ice Festival
have only been on general sale
since November 2014, but due
to huge customer demand, an
additional performance has been
added to the Nottingham show.
The show has sold so well that
it is already the best-selling
Disney On Ice show to appear in
Nottingham, after fifteen years of
performances.
For further information and to
purchase tickets, please visit:
www.disney.co.uk/disney-on-ice/
magical-ice-festival/tickets.html
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The Meadows
Links With
China
A primary school in The
Meadows is one of the first in
the country to use Chinese social
media to break barriers and forge
links with children in China.
Welbeck Primary will use China’s
own version of Facebook and
Twitter – Weibo – to share photos
and stories when it becomes the
first primary to twin with a school
in Nottingham’s twin city in
Ningbo.
The relationship is another
important link between the two
cities. Jinshan Primary is in the
Yinzhou district in Ningbo, where
the University of Nottingham
has one of its international
campuses. This year Nottingham
will celebrate its 10th twinning
anniversary with Ningbo.
Western social networking sites
are not allowed in China, so
Weibo will allow pupils to show
each other what life is like in their
two cities.
The twinning relationship will
focus on Year 4 pupils and the
majority of communication will
be via letter and Chinese social
media. The Confucius Institute
is running further workshops
and courses at schools across
Nottingham during the Chinese
New Year festive period.
Executive Assistant for Schools
Councillor Sam Webster said:
“This new relationship will
help to broaden the horizons of
Nottingham children and make
learning more exciting. They
will be able to communicate
with and learn about a different
and fascinating culture, better
preparing them for life in the
increasingly global world of the
21st Century.”
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Under The
Hammer
A number of Nottinghamshire
properties will go under the
hammer in an online property
auction later this month.
The properties - put up for
auction by John Pye Property in Mansfield, Huthwaite,
Sutton in Ashfield and West
a two-bedroom
apartment
within excellent
distance to local
amenities. The
property has
attracted a lot of
interest.
John Pye is now
encouraging
sellers to enter
their property
amount of interest in residential
into the next online auction,
properties – including London
which will be held at the end
investors, and potential buyers from of April.
overseas.
The company is extending its 0%
This not only reflects the rise
Seller Fee offer for this auction,
in popularity of property
combined with a free property
auctions online, but also shows
auction appraisal. Contact John
an increased level of confidence
Pye Property on 0115 970 60 60 or
Kensal Court, West Bridgford
Bridgford offer exciting
opportunities for both first time
buyers and investors.
Richard Reed MRICS Head of
Property at John Pye Property
Auctions, said: “Selling through our
online auction, we achieve a huge
in snapping up residential and
commercial property as an
investment proposition.”
An attractive buy-to-let opportunity
in West Bridgford will also be
going up for auction with a guide
price of £97,500. The property is
email: [email protected]
For buyers John Pye will be
holding its next online auction
between 24 February and 3
March 2015. To see the February
auction properties, visit www.
johnpye.co.uk
Carlton Male Voice
Choir & Cantamus
In Concert
Nottingham Albert Hall
Saturday 25th April 7.15pm
Carlton`s Annual Festival
Concert, which is held at
the marvellous Albert Hall
Nottingham, provides the
of music to remember.
Tickets are £12.50 and are
available through the website
www.carltonmvc.org
Alternatively you can call John
(01623 633881) or Gordon
(0115 8440158)
showcase for the choir to unveil
its new repertoire which this year Carlton Male Voice Choir
ranges from Bizet to Cole Porter is currently looking for
beginners and experienced
and from Mascagni to Pharrell
singers to join the choir in the
Williams.
many concerts being planned in
The concert presents the
the UK and overseas. Wives are
best in musical talent including
invited to travel with the
the winner of the Carlton
choir too.
MVC Music Makers Trophy
Musical Director, Terry Moore
for 2015 and raises funds which
would like to hear from you.
enable us to support a number
Call on 01623 471401 or
of charities, many of which are
local and small- scale. This year 01623 633881. Choir website
www.carltonmvc.org
we are thrilled to be sharing the
stage with the internationally
renowned,
multi-award
winning
Cantamus
Nottingham is set to become a global beacon
Girls Choir
for sustainability as part of a new wide-scale
on a night
and pioneering initiative to modernise the urban
environment and cut CO2.
The city is one of just nine in Europe – and
one of only two in the UK – which has been
selected to receive funding for a unique project
to improve energy performance, establish new
low-carbon transport and implement smart
technologies which will be the subject of
international research.
Nottingham was selected for funding due to
its healthy track record in delivering green
initiatives and the project will build on the city’s
existing reputation as one of the cleanest and
least car-dependent cities in the UK.
The project will receive £5 million funding from
the European Commission and is expected to
lead to visits from policymakers and interested
experts from around the continent.
The project is led by Nottingham Trent
University in partnership with Nottingham City
Council, Nottingham City Homes, Nottingham
Energy Partnership, Sasie Ltd, a Nottinghambased renewable energy company, and Infohub
Ltd, a system solutions SME.
A Global Beacon
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Working On Changing Lives
olice and Crime
Commissioner
Paddy Tipping
was on
hand at The
Changing Lives
‘Reach Out!
Celebration’ Event 2015 to mark
the achievements of nine young
women aged 16-25 who have
completed a course specially
designed to help them plan how to
change their lives.
Part of a national charity, the
Changing Lives’ centre in
Clarendon Street provides
structured learning, group work
and person-centred support
to reduce the risk of sexual
exploitation, substance misuse and
offending.
WHERE
YOU ARE
Hucknall
Alison Madge, owner of Oasis Hair
& Beauty in Hucknall, has raised
£1,643 to help breast cancer patients
being treated at Nottingham’s
hospitals and beyond. A breast
cancer survivor herself, Alison is a
former patient of Dr Stephen Chan,
head of the Breast Cancer Research
team at Nottingham City Hospital
and Consultant Clinical Oncologist
at the Nottingham Breast Institute.
Alison has now been in remission
for more than four years. And since
buying Oasis Hair & Beauty three
years ago, she’s marked Breast
Cancer Awareness Month every
year by ‘going pink’. Each October,
the salon is completely transformed
into pink, with pink balloons,
feather boas and lights around each
window. The staff dress up in pink
clothes and pink cupcakes – donated
by a local cake shop – go on sale.
This year saw an added twist with
a sponsored chest wax, bravely
undertaken by Dane Arnold, a
Hucknall man who was nominated
by his mum, Sue. At £5 a strip, the
chest wax raised £80, which was
added to the fundraising total. Other
activities included a raffle, as well
as ‘Name the Doll’ and ‘Guess
the Number of Sweets in the Jar’
competitions.
Changing Lives reaches out to
people experiencing problems
that include homelessness and
addiction, and its Women’s
Services help vulnerable women
and girls with a wide range of
needs.
Ciara Smyth, Changing Lives
Programme Manager, said: “We
are always encouraged to see the
changes that can be achieved by
women who access support and
are able to make positive changes
in their lives. At events like these,
we share these positive real life
stories, that with the right support,
at the right time, people can and do
change their lives for the better. We
are proud of the women we work
with and are pleased that they have
been able to find a way forward
that will bring them happiness and
fulfilment.”
Changing Lives provides a variety
of support for women in the
Criminal Justice System, which
includes education, training and
employment programmes in local
prisons. They also run group work
for those at risk of offending or
sexual exploitation, and offer
counselling and volunteering
opportunities.
Making A Real Difference
A new TV ad
campaign has
launched to find
foster carers.
around 490 children needing foster
care. Tom and Helen were approved
to foster over seven years ago with
The 30-second commercials will
in need of foster care throughout the Nottingham City Council. “We
asked ourselves not why should
be aired in a TV and radio campaign East Midlands region.
we, but why wouldn’t we? We have
backed by local councils in the
The collaboration comes as local
East Midlands. The ads will also
authorities face growing competition always felt a strong connection with
Nottingham and a desire to serve
feature during ratings-winning game from independent fostering
our city.” With their birth children
shows such as The Chase
agencies. Authorities sometimes
Coronation Street and Emmerdale
fans will see a slice of real-life
drama in a series of prime-time
television adverts which aim to
encourage more people to become
foster carers.
and Tipping Point.
Fostering teams within nine local
authorities want to use the power of
television to help find a loving home
for children of all ages. There are
currently more than 4,000 children
use agencies (and pay significantly
higher fees) to place children
when they cannot find a match
with a carer they have recruited
themselves. Recruiting more
‘council approved’ foster carers will
help not only help reduce costs in
these difficult economic times but
councils are better placed to offer
local support and have expertise at
matching carers with children which
are in their care. This also means
that foster carers are offered more
regular, consistent placements.
Cllr Mellen, Portfolio Holder
for Children’s Services at
Nottingham City Council
praised the collaborative
approach and said: “Councils
are facing similar issues and are
increasingly looking for creative
ways to widen their pool of carers
to give children the best start in life.
This partnership approach
has enabled councils across the
region to consider TV advertising
- a channel normally out of reach
due to cost factors - to help raise
awareness.”
The adverts illustrate how people
can make a real difference to
children’s lives and focuses on a
family who have become foster
carers.
In Nottingham City alone there are
grown up, Tom and Helen felt they
had the time and space to offer to
others needing help; especially
teenagers.
“Nothing really worthwhile is
ever easy. Fostering teenagers
is a challenge but is incredibly
rewarding as you find ways of
building trust, love and seeing
young people thrive. In the process
as foster carers we have also grown,
developed and learnt so much about
ourselves and have built some
amazing relationships along the
way.”
Well regarded in their community,
Helen and Tom are supporting
the council’s mission to find more
loving homes by encouraging others
in their network to find out about
fostering.
The 30-second adverts will appear
on ITV Central East, Anglia West
and Yorkshire Belmont over two
weeks - with the same script also
being used for a radio advert to be
broadcast on Capital, Heart and
Lincs FM.
Nottingham City Council’s Fostering
Team hope it will encourage
potential foster carers to find out
more at www.spaceforachild.com or
by calling 0115 9151234.
Watch the you tube video at http://
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Speaking
Up For
Patients
Nottingham University
Hospitals (NUH) has welcomed
the recent publication of a
landmark report encouraging
the NHS to do ever more to
support staff to speak up and
raise concerns to create a
stronger patient safety culture.
Peter Homa, NUH Chief
Executive, was an advisor
for the ‘Freedom to Speak
Up Review’ team, led by Sir
Robert Francis QC, which
was an independent review
into creating open and honest
reporting culture across the
NHS.
Welcoming the publication of
the report, Peter said: “This is
a landmark report, which sets
out the next steps in the NHS
routinely welcoming staff who
raise concerns as something
to be valued and treasured.
Quite simply, if managed
well, speaking up and raising
concerns improves the safety
and wellbeing of both patients
and staff. We encourage a
culture of openness at our
hospitals. We have an active
programme to encourage our
staff to raise concerns.”
WHAT’S ON
Mansfield
It’s better with books!
Free. Love books? Then come
along to this insightful session
where you’ll find out about
‘bibliotherapy’ and how reading
is not only enjoyable, but good
for us. Take home a reading
recommendation based on your
tastes! Booking advised. Call
01623651337or email mansfield.
[email protected]
Mansfield Library, Four Seasons
Centre, West Gate.
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Ringing In
The Changes
The wedding market in the East
Midlands is starting to gain
momentum once again according
bookings in place for the coming
season at the AA Rosette winning
venue.
to one Nottinghamshire-based
hotel group.
Revenue from wedding bookings
this year at Kelham House
Country Manor Hotel in Newark
is predicted to increase by 20 per
cent on 2014, with a string of
This projected increase in revenue
comes as the luxury
independent group
carries out extensive renovation
works to the second hotel in its
portfolio, Cockliffe Country
House in Burntstump
Country Park. The 17th
century former hunting
lodge and farmhouse will
see its bedrooms, restaurant,
conference and wedding
facilities transformed
as part of a careful
refurbishment, in keeping
with its original features.
For more information on
Kelham House Country
Manor Hotel visit www.
kelhamhouse.co.uk. For
more details on Cockliffe
County House, please see
www.cch-hotel.co.uk.
Gedling’s
New Ranger
vehicle will be managed by the
council’s parks and street care
team who support the countywide emergency response
provided by Nottinghamshire
County Council.
Gedling has a new ranger for
The purchase of the vehicle is
flood and ice danger. Gedling
part of an on-going strategy
Borough Council has invested
to help improve emergency
in a new emergency response
responses. It coincides with the
vehicle that will be able to
setup of a local flood forum to
spread grit during snowy
weather, tow vehicles and supply help support local businesses
sandbags in flood-affected areas. and the council’s push for a
£30,000 investment into flood
The four-wheel drive Ford
risks around the borough, by
Ranger van can drive over
the Environment Agency and
flooded areas and can tow a
self-deploying gritting box. The Nottingham City Council.
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A Grown-Up Campus
With a Vibrant Life
Riseholme is part of Bishop
Burton College, one of the
finest Colleges of its type in
the UK. All of the staff are
passionate about the success
of students, helping each and
every individual reach their
full potential. In an Ofsted
inspection last academic
year, Riseholme College was
Agriculture and
land-based
engineering
Riseholme’s Agriculture
students are introduced
to commercial farming
practice from day one.
The emphasis is on
developing animal
and crop husbandry
skills through hands-on
practical activities in real
working environments.
The College has
partnership arrangements
with several local farms
including Leverton Farms
and Lockwood Estates
who provide students
with the opportunity to
experience large scale
arable farming practice.
Livestock including
dairy, beef, sheep, pigs
and alternative livestock
enterprises, are all used
to develop the technical
and employability
skills demanded by the
industry. Students assist
with lambing at Bishop
Burton College which
has a commercial flock of
Texel crosses. Students
also get the opportunity
to train for additional
competence-based
qualifications required by
the industry. The wellequipped engineering
workshops at Riseholme
include specialist
areas for welding and
fabrication, machine
tools and small engines.
Ewan Morgan
Jack Lanyard
“Riseholme is more hands on than any other
college, it’s more interactive and I can transfer
the skills that I learn here directly into my work.”
Liam Clayton
“The teachers are really helpful and if we ask to
try something new they are always happy to do it
with us there and then.”
education for the land based
industries for more than 50
years and it is with pride that
the College is being taken into
the 21st century, with a new
campus in one of the UK’s most
important agricultural counties.
At Riseholme you will find a
grown-up campus atmosphere
with a vibrant student
social life.
The College is situated on a
beautiful parkland campus
just three miles north of the
vibrant city of Lincoln. The
campus is surrounded by
200 hectares of parkland,
broadleaved woodland,
farmland and landscaped
gardens.
The grounds are home to
a variety of wildlife including
rare species of dragonfly
and butterfly and more than
60 species of birds and wild
mammals.
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Arboriculture
Arboriculture (Trees
and Timber) students
use a wide range of
technical skills, and
specialist tools and
equipment to perform
pruning operations
at ground level and
aerially. Students gain
experience of work
with trees maintained
for landscape and
amenity purposes in
local gardens, parks
and more populated
settings. The College’s
arboretum and
surrounding parkland
provide an invaluable
resource for students’
to develop their
identification skills,
but the majority of
practical work is
conducted on local
estates.
The arboriculture and
forestry industries are
closely related and to
improve their career
prospects in both
fields, students are
trained for the specific
competence-based
qualifications required.
found to provide Outstanding
Outcomes for learners. Students
are set challenging tasks,
building on and extending their
learning, making them ready
for work. As 94% of students
progress to employment or
Higher Education, you can
see that the practical hands-on
approach really works.
Riseholme combines vocational
experience with academic
studies in a setting that
provides students with a unique
opportunity for their studies. It
has been the site of training and
“I actually enjoy coming to college every day,
it’s a lot more practical here than I imagined and
because it’s relaxed you learn a lot more.”
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Equine
Meg Coates
“I’m an outdoors kind of person and hate being
stuck in a classroom so Riseholme is perfect for
me! We get to climb trees, go on trips and have
fun whilst learning.”
George Jenkins
“You have to be able to push yourself, there
are moments of fear when climbing trees with a
chainsaw but overall it’s really rewarding. It’s an
adventure every day!”
With the vibrant surroundings
and innovative means of
teaching, Riseholme College
really is the place to be to
further your education.
Animal Management
The College’s purpose-built Animal
Unit, which is located in the Rural
Science Centre, houses a wide range of
familiar and exotic species. Students
have the opportunity to work with cats,
dogs, rabbits, reptiles, tropical and
temperate fish, birds, insects, spiders
and molluscs. Exposure to a range of
species enables students to explore
different career options, which can be
further developed through the work
experience component of their courses.
The commercial dog grooming parlour
allows students not only to hone
their grooming skills, but also to gain
first-hand experience in customer care
and business practice. With increasing
public awareness of animal welfare
issues, the need for well-trained and
qualified staff within the diverse
Animal Care industry has never been
greater.
Morgan Bell
“I was offered a place at the Anglia Ruskin
Univeristy in Cambridge and I’ve been offered
a job as a veterinary nurse through a work
placement I did as well, so I will be employed as
soon as I finish the course!”
The College’s Equine Centre includes
two American style barns, a DIY
yard for students, three schools and
a demonstration hall. All facilities
are carefully managed to ensure that
students get plenty of hands-on practice.
Highly qualified riding instructors
provide intensive training sessions with
small groups of horses and riders, both
on the flat and over fences, on a weekly
basis. Our equestrian teams compete
with those from other colleges and the
College sponsors major equine events.
Beth Revill
Students get the opportunity to work
“I look forward to coming to college
with events teams and gain an insight
every day! It can be hard work but I
into event management. All students
thoroughly enjoy it, enough so that
undertake regular yard duties to
I’m staying on to do my degree here
supplement their work experience and
as well.”
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England’s second largest county is
an outstanding area of ever-changing
landscapes and exciting scenery
shaped by a rich tapestry of fascinating
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 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.
If you’re looking for high quality
education then
you certainly
don’t need to look
any further than
Lincoln, with a
range of great
opportunities
to further your
education it’s
the ideal place to
set your sights
and expand your
horizons.
Shopping within
the city is diverse
with well known
high street chains and individual
local boutiques and businesses. Visit
the Bailgate for a unique shopping
experience or the city centre for a buzz
of activity and shopping.
Find out about the regular farmer
and craft markets or visit the Central
Market for fresh produce, crafts,
fabrics and more.
Staying here doesn’t mean you have
to stay in the hustle and bustle of the
city, explore the surrounding areas and
find a place to stay that you can get the
most from. Whether it’s a weekend by
the coast, the highly reputable night
life or a step back into the history of
the city, you’re sure to find something
to keep you busy and entertained!
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Enough
Around The
Earth TWICE!
Smoke-Free
Rushcliffe
Rushcliffe has signed a
countywide declaration to show
its support to reducing the
harmful effects smoking has
on communities. The Borough
Council is joining forces with
Notts County and Nottingham
City Councils in signing the
declaration.
The declaration commits
organisations that sign to
help reduce the debilitating
side-effects smoking causes
people.
Rushcliffe is developing a
smoke-free play area project in
ver the last year,
budding pilots in
Nottingham have
flown 50,000
miles, far enough
to fly around the
Earth twice.
These amateur aviators have also
jetted in and out of hundreds
of airports all over the world
without even leaving Nottingham
at SimSpot, the East Midlands’
premier flight simulator based in The
Cornerhouse.
Since SimSpot opened in January
2013, visitors have flown around
80,000 miles with trips to airports as
far flung as Hong Kong, Sydney and
Cape Town.
SimSpot’s simulator allows you to
fly a Boeing 737 with the guidance
of a qualified pilot. The experience
is so realistic that real and trainee
pilots visit to practice their skills
in the sky. Real thrill seeking
visitors can recreate a range of flight
scenarios from adverse weather
conditions to engine failure to test
their nerves.
Further details on SimSpot can be
found at www.simspot.co.uk or the
Twitter and Facebook pages.
West Bridgford. New signs will be will work with local schools to
put up in the play areas stating that let children design a smoke-free
they are smoke-free. The Council poster for display.
Belvoir Fruit Farms
has bottled the crisp fresh taste of
English Cox’s Apples to produce
a refreshing, sparkling new Cox
Apple Pressé which, because
it contains no added sugar, is
wonderfully balanced without
being overly sweet.
The new Cox Apple Pressé is
a first for Belvoir, however,
as it contains no added sugar,
and instead, a little grape juice
provides the necessary sweetness
to temper the natural sharp kick
from the real pressed Cox apple
juice.
And the result? A truly refreshing,
crisply scented Pressé, delicious
served chilled over ice for a lovely
soft drink that conjures up English
orchards awash with soft, frothy
apple blossom but with the sharp
sting of a bee!
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Smoke Free Cars
Stop smoking in cars with children
ottingham City
Council has
welcomed news
that regulations
will be put in
place to prevent
smoking in
private vehicles carrying under 18s
in England.
The Council is also backing
the new Public Health England
campaign to highlight the hidden
damage that secondhand smoke
in homes and cars can cause
to children’s health, which has
launched this week to coincide
with the legislation.
Councillor Alex Norris, Portfolio
Holder for Health at Nottingham
City Council, said:
“We fully back the new legislation
which will prevent anyone from
smoking in their car when a young
person is present from the start
of October. For most people it is
common sense that they wouldn’t
smoke around children at all, let
alone in a confined space like a car,
but it simply isn’t fair on a child
for their health to be put at risk
by being exposed to secondhand
smoke – this law will help protect
your young people from those
dangers.”
Secondhand smoke is particularly
harmful to children as they
breathe more rapidly and have less
developed airways. Children being
exposed to secondhand smoke
results in more than 300,000 GP
consultations and 9,500 hospital
admissions every year.
Professor Dame Sally Davies,
Chief Medical Officer said:
“The passing of regulation to
make smoking in cars carrying
under 18s illegal is a significant
victory for protecting children’s
health from secondhand smoke.
Smoking just a single cigarette
in a car exposes children to high
levels of air pollutants and cancer
causing chemicals like arsenic,
formaldehyde and tar.”
The Smokefree Homes and Cars
campaign highlights that many
parents are often unaware of the
damage smoking in the home and
car causes to children’s health, and
encourages them to quit.
Prime
Location
The Nottingham business
and employment landscape
has received a boost with the
recent news that private sector
recovery, a big up-lift in rates
of new business formation
and rising skills levels are
cementing the city’s growing
status as a prime location for
business.
Nottinghamshire Residents
Facing Tax Increase
Royal Approval
Residents in Nottinghamshire
could be faced with an increase
of 39p per week on their Council
Tax bill if the proposal gets the go
ahead.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s
Full Council meeting will debate
increasing Council Tax by 1.99%
when it meets on 26 February.
The Council’s Finance and
Property Committee have
approved the proposal which
would see bills increased by an
average of 39p per week and raise
over £16m towards protecting
some services from the impact of
Government funding cuts.
Councillor David Kirkham,
Chairman of Finance and
Property Committee at
Nottinghamshire County Council,
said: “We believe a modest Council
Tax rise - 39p per week for the
average household in the county - is
a price worth paying if it means
avoiding deeper cuts to vital services,
especially those to the most
vulnerable in our communities.”
The final budget, including the
increase in Council Tax and
changes to the initial plans
following the consultation will
be decided by Full Council on 26
February.
Further information on the
Council’s budget proposals and
financial position is available at
www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
budget
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By Gemma Allen
Margaret has worked for
Nottinghamshire Healthcare
since it began in 2001 and despite
multiple offers of managerial roles,
she’s maintained her devotion to
direct patient care because this, to
Margaret, is more important than
promotion or money.
She told the Nottinghamshire in
Focus: “I wanted to stay at the
patient’s bedside which is why I
have never gone into management
after all these years, I wanted
to stay patient focused and
I’ve managed to maintain that
throughout my career. Education
was a route that I could take to
keep me with my patients but
develop me further, so I went on
to develop my skills in that area
which has got me where I am
today.”
Margaret has been and still is a
well loved and respected District
Nurse; there are hundreds of letters
of thanks from patients, all of
which are still kept in a safe place
and just goes to prove this point.
Margaret only found out about
the award a month ago and was
thrilled when she came home
to a letter telling her that her
application for the award had been
successful.
“I was thrilled.” Said Margaret, “I
had to read it twice to make sure I
wasn’t going mad!”
Three testimonials were sent to the
QNI, from a patient, a colleague
and her manager. This as well
as Margaret’s career history and
personality all contributed to the
award and Margaret wants more
nurses to apply for themselves.
Margaret explains: “I spent a lot
of years working very hard to
achieve the very best I could and
to be recognised for that is very
gratifying. It’s also the opportunity
to network with likeminded people
and to help develop the service.
I also want to promote district
nursing because I don’t think it
gets the recognition it should.”
The Spring Awards ceremony
will be held on 11th May and will
be attended by around 100 new
Queen’s Nurses, bringing the total
to an estimated 700 across the UK.
Margaret commented: “I would
like to say a huge thank you to
everyone who has supported me
this far because without their
support, this wouldn’t have
happened. I would also like to urge
Nurses to apply for The Queen’s
Nurse title, you deserve to be
recognised for the work you do
and it’s so easy to apply.”
Enhancing Riseholme
Showground Campus
Bishop Burton College and
architectural consultants, CAD
Associates, have announced that
planning permission for phase
two of the secondary campus at
Riseholme Showground has been
approved by West Lindsey District
Council.
Phase two will incorporate a
number of new buildings to further
enhance the College’s curriculum
across the existing site and the new
campus. These will include:
• Food & Agri Food Science
Centre
• Health & Nutrition Centre
• Sports & Health Science Centre
• Animal Behaviour Centre
The campus will be further
enhanced with an all-weather
surface for Multi-Sport
Performance Testing.
The new facilities will help sustain
and grow land-based education
in Lincolnshire, contributing to
the local economy and providing
businesses with the skills they need
to remain competitive up to date.
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I Can, You Can, Together We Can
Southwell Holy Trinity C
of E Infant School has
an outstanding team of
teachers and support staff
who ensure that the children
achieve their full potential
in a caring and stimulating
learning environment.
The school is rich in history,
built over 150 years ago,
with a Victorian building
bursting with character. We
have two main classrooms,
with a third smaller class
and a library area where
children can learn in smaller
groups. We also benefit
from an adjacent 150 year
old cottage converted for
educational use during the
school day; and providing
a welcoming and cosy
environment for our daily
After School Club.
Children can start in the Early
Years Foundation Stage at
Holy Trinity from the term
after the one
in which they
are four. They
spend one
or two terms
attending
part time
(depending
on when
their birthday
falls) before
becoming full
time in the
September.
Part time
children
may attend
for up to
five sessions
per week,
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday
and Thursday mornings
and Tuesday afternoon.
Additional sessions are
social and charity events.
The Headteacher, Mrs
Marie Thompson, would
be delighted to give you a
tour of this happy and high
achieving school and to
answer any questions you
may have.
available if parents wish, at a
very reasonable rate.
At Holy Trinity we love to
learn through our rich and
varied Creative Curriculum.
The children give input
to the topics they are
interesting in learning about,
which the teachers then
bring to life with practical
learning experiences in
the classroom, outdoors,
specialist visitors and field
trips.
Parent feedback during
our last Ofsted inspection
described the school as
‘a hidden gem’. A very
welcoming and active PTA
successfully raise funds to
enhance the experience of
the children, and support
our family ethos with regular
If you would like to find out more about
Southwell Holy Trinity School you can call the office on
01636 812067 or email the school at
[email protected].
Alternatively why not take a look at the innovative new
website: www.southwellholytrinity.notts.sch.uk
EXCELLENT EDUCATION
Carlton le Willows Academy has
served the community for over sixty
years with each generation of students
richly benefitting from the excellent
education on offer.
Academy staff aim to provide a
safe and caring environment where
all people are valued. Alongside
an outstanding record of academic
success, the school offers a broad
curriculum and comprehensive range
of sporting, social and enrichment
opportunities that encourage students’
all round development.
Head teacher Craig Weaver explained:
“Our aim is to provide nothing but
and around the school site.
the best for each of our pupils so all
Ofsted inspectors also noted a strong
can experience success, make positive sense of community in the school – a
key aspect of school life which is
fostered right from the start. It said:
“Students show great commitment to
helping others including fundraising.
Such activities, along with positions
of responsibility and opportunities
for decision-making, result in
their excellent personal and social
development.”
On admission to the Academy,
contributions to the school community students are put into one of four
and go on to become responsible,
houses and a mixed age form group,
independent members of society.
where they will remain until they
“Our students know they come to
leave. This system of vertical tutoring
a happy school where academic
is a key contributor to the promotion
standards are high and where
of cohesion across the school in
discipline, hard work and learning go supporting positive relationships and
hand in hand with respect, courtesy
helping to form a sense of belonging.
and kindness.”
Carlton le Willows, which became
This ethos was backed up by
an academy in April 2011, also has
inspectors during the latest Ofsted
a purpose-built sixth form centre
visit when pupils were praised for
offering a comprehensive curriculum
their ‘outstanding’ behaviour and
of both academic and vocational
attitudes to learning, both in lessons
courses.
“Carlton le Willows is an outstanding place to learn and work, but the best way to
appreciate that is to come and see us in action. You are welcome to visit any time.”
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Exciting cities,
historic places rich
in heritage, stunning
countryside and
beautiful coastlines,
there are UK holiday
destinations to suit
everyone.
the bustling
city life of
London and
the dramatic
coastlines
of the North
East.
England is
home to 21 of
Britain’s UNESCO
England is the biggest country World Heritage Sites ,
in Britain and is home to
including Hadrian’s Wall
the largest city in Europe.
in the North East, Stonehenge
It’s also home to over 600
in the South West, Canterbury
miles of beautiful coastline
Cathedral in the South East and the
and some of the world’s top
Tower of London and Maritime
tourist attractions. England
Greenwich in London . You can
is divided into 9 distinct
also find all 7 of Britain’s Heritage
regions, each with its own
Cities in England.
unique personality, history
In every region of England
and culture - from the rolling there are hundreds of fantastic
hills of the Cotswolds and
attractions to enjoy. As well
charming Cornish villages to as London’s world-famous
attractions,
you’ll find
historical sites
like Stonehenge , ecological
attractions such as the Eden
Project and great family
attractions ranging from
zoos and safari parks to
picnic spots and beaches.
So no matter what kind of
holiday you want, you’ll find
the perfect destination in
England.
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La
Snowdrop walks at Deene Park
The Christmas and New Year
festivities are a distant memory and
the forthcoming summer feels like an
age away during these short, frosty
February days. Gloomy days which
most of us would rather
avoid by staying under
the duvet or assuming the
pose of a couch potato.
But while we are still
in hibernation mode the
world outside is stirring;
waking up to the fact that
spring is definitely on its
way.
The first strains of the
dawn chorus can be
heard as day breaks on
the horizon, leaf buds are
starting show on the trees
and carpets of snowdrops
quietly announce new life
in the garden.
At Deene Park swathes of
these delicate flowers, of
all varieties have shaken
off the winter blues and are saying
‘hello world.’ The spectacular
display includes ‘Pusey Green
Tip’ distinctive by its bold green
markings on the outer petals and
‘Blewbury Tart’ which resembles
a Victorian ball-gown; two among
a cast of thousands and both in
abundance in the grounds and
gardens of Deene Park. They are
not alone! Keeping them company
shy, delicate beauties for yourself.
The gardens are open from Sunday
22nd February until Sunday 1st
March, 11am until 4pm. Admission:
Adults £4.00. Children: F.O.C.
are a variety of other early flowering
plants and shrubs such as hellebores
and crocus, scented viburnums and
winter honeysuckles. Why not shake
off your winter blues; step into our
garden this February and enjoy these
Deene Park can be found off the
A43, 12 miles from Stamford and
6 miles north east of Corby. For
further information: Email: info@
deenepark.com. Tel: 01780 450278.
Website: www.deenepark.com
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ISSUE 105 CROSSWORD ANSWERS
ANSWERS ACROSS
1 Kilt 3 Vocal 10 Heart 12 Tear 13 Semtex 14 Exist 15 Cottage 16 Robin 17 Pull 19 Each 21 False alarm 24 Peep 27 Towbar 28 Cover-up 30 August 31 Spot 33 Rain 34 Lock 35 Flea 38 Trains
39 Kick-off 40 Aviary 42 Hush 44 Hit the sack 47 King 48 Weir 52 Forty 54 Goulash 55 Twice 57 Venice 58 Char 59 Cedar 60 Motor 61 Vest
ANSWERS DOWN
1 Kiss 2 Limbo 3 Vixen 4 Comical 5 Lotto 6 Check 7 Steak 8 Steeple 9 Troll 11 Author 18 Text 20 Habit 21 Fortress 22 Envy 23 Lark 25 Paste 26 Backpack 28 Chick 29 Proof 32 Porch 35 Frisk
36 Scot 37 Bone 41 Yoga 43 Surgery 45 Island 46 Apricot 48 Witch 49 Quack 50 Shark 51 Steam 52 Fever 53 Tribe 56 Gent
1 Twelve morning
exercises (5,5)
6 Field furrower (6)
11 Grossly fat (5)
12 Fresh talent (3,5)
13 Dark haired woman (8)
16 Empire ruler (7)
18 Pencil rubber (6)
19 Gold swimmer (4)
20 Spaghetti (5)
22 Main body artery (5)
24 Flow back (3)
25 Abbreviated
numbers (3)
26 Spider or scorpion (8)
28 Smouldering coal (5)
29 Plug a hole (4)
30 Baked dough (5)
31 A complete stop (10)
35 Man just married (10)
39 Rants and rages (5)
40 A tangle in string (4)
41 Give a welcome to (5)
42 Male breeding horse (8)
43 Historical period (3)
44 Australian land bird (3)
45 Helicopter propeller (5)
47 Open and obvious (5)
49 Icy rain (4)
50 Road material (6)
51 Revolving drum
raffle (7)
54 Newcomer (8)
57 Disease-causing
organisms (8)
58 Computer post (1-4)
59 Corruption in
politics (6)
60 Craving for sugary
food (5,5)
1 Paint crudely (4)
2 Rocket take-off
platform (9-3)
3 Mud or grime (4)
4 Parking area (4)
5 Kiwi land (3,7)
6 Primrose-like plant (10)
7 Poorly nourished (8)
8 Ring to secure cask
staves (4)
9 Ridicule and mock (4)
10 Draught ale holder (4,6)
14 Issue from clouds (9)
15 Early evening meal (3)
17 The conscious self (3)
20 Mail sack (7)
21 Fall guy (9)
22 Encourages wrong (5)
23 Jewish leader (5)
27 Beforehand (2,7)
32 Pudding (7)
33 To fancy (4,1,5,2)
34 A double (9)
35 Dictator in ‘1984’ (3,7)
36 Done without skill (5)
37 Go or come in (5)
38 Thousandth of a
metre (10)
39 Horny-snout beast (10)
42 Right for the
purpose (8)
46 Celestial sphere (3)
48 Tedious routine (3)
52 Castle trench (4)
53 Nocturnal hooters (4)
54 Strongbox (4)
55 Oxidisation on metal (4)
56 Sign of chickenpox (4)
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One In A Million
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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.
By Gemma Allen
Mothering Sunday, sometimes known as
Mother’s Day, is a day to show our love
and appreciation for our Mothers and
Mother figures, such as Grandmothers
and Mother-in-laws.
This year it falls on Sunday 15th March
so there’s plenty of time for you to think
about doing something special for the
person that gave you life and has loved
you unconditionally.
A popular pass time for Mother’s Day
is to pay your Mum a special visit with
a bunch of flowers and a card, as simple
as this gesture seems, it really makes
a difference.
It’s about
recognising the day and thanking your
Mum, but more importantly making sure
she knows just how much you love her.
For me, Mother’s Day is extremely
important as my Mum is the person
that raised me and has made me into
the woman I am today. She’s become
my best friend and no matter how old
I get she is always the person I turn toshe’s one in a million. When I need the
answers that nobody else can provide, a
hug that nobody else can give me or the
reassurance that truly matters, there’s
only one person that can tick all of the
boxes and that’s my Mum, something
I’m sure a lot of people can relate to.
This is what makes Mother’s
Day so special, it’s a chance to
go the extra mile and really
make your Mum feel
special and appreciated
for everything that she
has done.
Whatever you
decide to do this
Mother’s Day, you
can be sure that she
will appreciate any
gesture whether big
or small.
Love and appreciate
your Mum for all
that she is and all that
she does, not just on
Mother’s Day but all
year round!
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AN INCREDIBLE
AFTERNOON
Nottingham Forest full back Eric
Lichaj says he had ‘never been a part
of anything like’ the recent 4-4 draw at
Blackpool.
The Reds were pegged back in injury
time after a second half which comprised
seven goals, a penalty and a sending off.
And Lichaj’s bemusement at what had
occurred was evident when he spoke to
the media after the match.
He said: “I don’t think I’ve ever been
part of a game like this one. For one,
the pitch wasn’t very good for us to
play our usual game. I’ve never played
on anything like this in my life.
I didn’t want to pass it back to Darlow
because it was really risky and the ball
was bobbling up on Henri’s knee at
times. It was a difficult day but in the end
we should have done better, we should
have had three points instead of one. I’ve
never been a part of something like this
and hopefully I never will again!”
Forest were seconds away from making it
nine points from nine under Freedman’s
guidance.
And, while The Reds were disappointed
not to secure their third victory in a row,
Lichaj is pleased with the progress he and
his teammates are making.
He said: “Seven points out of nine
means we’re looking up the table
instead of down now. Hopefully we can
keep putting points on the board and you
never know come the end of the season.”
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