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Summer fair at Tin Hat Centre

Posted onPosted on 26th Jun CommentsNo Comments

The Tin Hat Centre, Selston, will be marking the 21st anniversary of the centre and community garden opening with a free summer fair on 1st July, from 10am to 2pm.…

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TV stars charity match appeals for prizes

Posted onPosted on 26th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Businesses are being urged to get involved in a charity football match that is raising money for four good causes. The annual Frenbot Mansfield Charity Football Match, which was launched…

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Helping Cubs to be seen

Posted onPosted on 26th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Cub Scouts will be seen more easily seen on outdoor activities thanks to the generosity of two companies. Supply Technologies, which has a UK depot in Burton Upon Trent,…

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Hospital trust praised for clinical research

Posted onPosted on 26th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has achieved the bronze standard of a globally-recognised accreditation scheme for clinical research. The trust, which manages King’s Mill, Newark, and Mansfield Community hospitals,…

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International accolade for exceptional nursing

Posted onPosted on 26th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Two outstanding nurses have been presented with a prestigious award to acknowledge the exceptional care they provide to patients. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s Lisa Nixon and Ryan Inumerable…

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Invitation to join bridge club

Posted onPosted on 25th Jun CommentsNo Comments
Invitation to join bridge club

South Mansfield and Blidworth Bridge Club is welcoming players of any standard to its sessions. Regular meetings start at 7pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at South Mansfield Community Centre,…

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Tribute acts to headline Ashfield Day

Posted onPosted on 23rd Jun CommentsNo Comments

Ashfield District Council’s summer extravaganza event, Ashfield Day on Sutton Lawn, is back with a bang for a second year. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, 5th August,…

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Military veterans celebrated by Amazon teams

Posted onPosted on 23rd Jun CommentsNo Comments

The teams at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton and Kegworth are celebrating Armed Forces Day (24th June) by paying tribute to the veterans and reservists from the services community who…

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Business students celebrate end-of-year accolades

Posted onPosted on 23rd Jun CommentsNo Comments

Students on business courses at West Nottinghamshire College have been applauded for their successes and achievements throughout the academic year. An evening awards celebration saw learners receive accolades across a…

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First cricket festival is a winner

Posted onPosted on 22nd Jun CommentsNo Comments

The inaugural Women’s and Girls’ Festival of Cricket at Farnsfield Cricket Club was a great success with many people having a go at the sport for the first time. International…

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Helping hospital patients sit comfortably

Posted onPosted on 22nd Jun CommentsNo Comments

Patients at King’s Mill Hospital will benefit from a more comfortable experience in the Welcome Treatment Centre clinic, thanks to funding from Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. It has provided 17…

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Snooker stalwart steps down after 50 years

Posted onPosted on 22nd Jun CommentsNo Comments

At the 2023 annual meeting of the Mansfield Mechanics Institute Snooker Club, long-time member Ian Gibson bowed out — retiring from the game and club he had played, served and…

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Chatty Café launched in Rainworth

Posted onPosted on 21st Jun CommentsNo Comments

Tackling loneliness and isolation is the aim of a new community café that has opened in Rainworth. The Social Action Hub, on Kirklington Road, has launched a Chatty Café, part…

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Doorcerts retains ISO 9001 quality mark

Posted onPosted on 21st Jun CommentsNo Comments

Doorcerts, the UK manufacturer of fire doors and frames, has retained certification for its quality management systems. The company, which was in Ripley, Derbyshire but is now located in Stanton…

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Celebrating Armed Forces Day in Mansfield

Posted onPosted on 21st Jun CommentsNo Comments

People in the Mansfield area are being given the chance to show their support for the Armed Forces as part of a national celebration. Mansfield's Armed Forces Day, organised by…

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Romo Community Fund returns

Posted onPosted on 21st Jun CommentsNo Comments

Sutton-based textile and wallcovering business Romo is continuing its work to give back to the community. The Romo Group, a family-run business, has extended its community fund for a third…

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Ashfield looks Stateside for trade links

Posted onPosted on 21st Jun CommentsNo Comments

Ashfield District Council hosted a delegation from Mentor City Trade Initiative (MTI) in Ohio, USA. Mentor, a city in Cleveland, has a strong manufacturing and retail focus, along with research…

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Have your say on new Maker Space

Posted onPosted on 20th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Ashfield District Council is asking residents to have their say on what machines, workshops, and equipment they would like to see in the new Maker Space in Sutton. The former…

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Helping town centre businesses improve shop fronts

Posted onPosted on 20th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield District Council has reopened the application process for town centre businesses to apply for grant support to improve shop fronts and enhance their building’s design quality. The Mansfield Townscape…

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Films in the park this weekend

Posted onPosted on 20th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Film lovers are expected to flock to Selston Country Park this Saturday for Ashfield District Council’s free open-air cinema day. On Saturday 24 June from 12pm-8pm visitors can enjoy two…

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Carnival a Caribbean celebration

Posted onPosted on 19th Jun CommentsNo Comments

A project to highlight the contribution to Mansfield life and culture of the Windrush generation was highlighted by the success of the town’s first carnival. Thousands of people gathered in…

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Learning about Royal British Legion

Posted onPosted on 19th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Neil Davidson, chairman of the Clipstone and Forest Town branch of the Royal British Legion, gave a talk about the history of the legion from its onset in 1921 to…

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Schools chief headed to new career saving lives

Posted onPosted on 19th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Former Mansfield headteacher Tony Warsop has swapped the classroom to follow his dream of working for the ambulance service. Tony was headteacher of the Flying High Academy at Ladybrook, Mansfield,…

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Rotary help for hospice service

Posted onPosted on 19th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Sutton Rotary president Danny Thompson presents a cheque on behalf of the club to Lisa Todd, fundraising innovation manager at the John Eastwood Hospice Trust, Sutton. The cheque will buy…

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BEM award for community hero

Posted onPosted on 17th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Community champion Gillian Hagen says she could not believe it when she was awarded a British Empire Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours. Gillian, 73, known as Gilly, has been…

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All change at top of Fidler & Pepper

Posted onPosted on 16th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Fidler & Pepper Lawyers, which has offices in Mansfield and Sutton, has announced a change in leadership. Chief executive Mark Slade (pictured right) is now chairman and chief technology officer,…

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Creative talents and colourful careers ahead

Posted onPosted on 16th Jun CommentsNo Comments

West Nottinghamshire College’s Level 2 Make-Up Artistry students have been producing some vivid and eye-catching designs in recent weeks, impressing tutors with their breadth of creativity and skills. A work…

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Gearing up for the future

Posted onPosted on 16th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Engineering and mechanics students were treated to a visit from a £165,000 state-of-the-art truck. B. Taylor and Sons Transport Ltd, part of Taylor’s Transport Group, Huthwaite, visited learners at Academy…

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Mark Leeson – A wizard of Oz!

Posted onPosted on 15th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield hairdresser Mark Leeson has been named International Hairdresser of the Year 2023 at the Australian Hairdressing Industry Awards. Awards organiser Mocha Group owner/publisher Linda Woodhead said:  “Mark has inspired…

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Helping male survivors of domestic abuse

Posted onPosted on 15th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Equation, a leading provider of domestic abuse services in Nottinghamshire, has been awarded accreditation by national body Respect UK for its helpline and support service for male victims. The charity…

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Ladies’ Day celebration

Posted onPosted on 15th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Woodhouse Probus Club hosted its summer Ladies’ Day meeting at the Hostess Restaurant, Sookholme, including a presentation by Steve Allen on History With A Difference. His illustrated and musical…

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Regional joy for Sutton swimmers

Posted onPosted on 14th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Sutton Swimming Club (SSC) members had a successful East Midlands Regional Long Course Championship, with personal bests achieved and many swimmers making finals. Swimmers represented the club or swam on…

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Next generation success at funeral firm

Posted onPosted on 14th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Two embalmers at Independent fifth-generation family funeral firm A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service have passed the British Institute of Embalming (BIE) examinations - a three-year, nationally- recognised qualification, taking…

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Mansfield Choral Society to host summer concert

Posted onPosted on 14th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Choral Society’s summer concert, Harmony On Stage, will be held on Saturday, 1st July at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, Mansfield. It will feature well-known opera choruses and medleys from musical…

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The Power of Variety in Digital Platforms

Posted onPosted on 13th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Over the past decade or so, the entertainment sector has changed almost beyond all recognition. From in-person cinema screenings, physical media like CDs and DVDs, and brick-and-mortar gaming venues, the majority…

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Films in the Park returns to Ashfield

Posted onPosted on 13th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Ashfield District Council is bringing Hollywood to Selston Country Park with a day of Films in the Park at an open-air cinema screen on Saturday, 24th June, from 12noon-8pm. Two…

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College awarded Carer-Friendly Employer status

Posted onPosted on 13th Jun CommentsNo Comments

West Nottinghamshire College has been awarded Carer-Friendly Employer status for its work to support staff who have unpaid caring responsibilities outside of work. The accreditation from Nottinghamshire Carers Association (NCA)…

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Academy archivist needs help with photo mystery

Posted onPosted on 12th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Magnus Church of England Academy’s archivist, Roger Peacock, is asking for the public’s assistance in clearing up some mysteries surrounding a photograph contained in the Newark school’s archive. The image,…

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Countdown to Mansfield Carnival

Posted onPosted on 12th Jun CommentsNo Comments

The final preparations are taking place for Mansfield Carnival, which will take place in and around Mansfield Market Place on Saturday, 17th June. The town crier’s bell will ring at…

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Free trees offer to schools

Posted onPosted on 9th Jun CommentsNo Comments

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day, Veolia, in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, is asking schools to help them grow their network of orchards across the county.…

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Rock art celebrations make an impression!

Posted onPosted on 9th Jun CommentsNo Comments

The discovery of Ice Age rock art in 2003 put Creswell Crags on the map as one of the world’s most significant prehistoric sites. The 20th anniversary was marked by…

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Shakespeare in Titchfield Park

Posted onPosted on 9th Jun CommentsNo Comments

People are being invited to take a picnic to watch Oddsocks Productions’ unique take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing at Titchfield Park, Mansfield, on Sunday, 2nd July, from 5pm.…

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Construction under way at new Maker Space

Posted onPosted on 8th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Construction work has commenced on a new Maker Space in the former Department for Work and Pensions building (DWP) in Sutton, breathing new life and opportunities into the disused building.…

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TIS secures long-term contract extension

Posted onPosted on 8th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield-based TIS, an independent life safety and security systems integrator, has agreed a new 10-year service and maintenance contract with ExtraCare Charitable Trust, the not-for-profit retirement village developer for over-…

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Success for Taylor’s Trucksport in Italy

Posted onPosted on 8th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Taylor’s Trucksport Racing Team made a good start to their debut season in the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championshipwell with two top 10 finishes, writes Paul Horton. The team…

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College celebrates ‘Good’ Ofsted result

Posted onPosted on 7th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College are celebrating following the publication of its latest Ofsted inspection report – which has graded it Good with areas of outstanding provision, and…

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Electrical tips for a secure living environment

Posted onPosted on 7th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Tony Bradley, from ACB Electrical Notts, who works across Mansfield and Ashfield, shares valuable tips and guidelines to help you maintain electrical safety within your home.   Regular Electrical Inspections:…

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Work placement pays off for students

Posted onPosted on 7th Jun CommentsNo Comments

The careers and employability team at West Nottinghamshire College have celebrated the opportunities that students experience through work and industry placements. Local employers consistently support students with enhancing their employability…

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National award for innovating college home

Posted onPosted on 7th Jun CommentsNo Comments

A project aiming to help students with learning disabilities and/or disabilities into independent living has been rewarded for its innovative use of technology. Portland College’s Maples SMARTHome Project was named…

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Unique dog training programme launched

Posted onPosted on 7th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Two Mansfield men have launched a new residential dog training programme in Mansfield. Matt Clark and Justin Sheppard say they have a passion for revolutionising the industry and want to…

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Ofsted’s Good rating for improving school

Posted onPosted on 6th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Staff and students at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy have celebrated a significant milestone in the school’s history after it was rated Good by Ofsted for the first time. Inspectors praised leaders’…

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Fundraising charity ball tribute to Cazi

Posted onPosted on 6th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Determined fundraiser Mike Farley is keeping the memory of his late wife, Cazi, alive while continuing to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Mike, 67, of Ravenshead, who was head…

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Dancing away at Party on the Market

Posted onPosted on 5th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Deputy Mayor Craig Whitby has thanked all partners and residents for their support following the roaring success of Party on the Market. On Sunday more than 5,000 visitors from…

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Beach coming to Mansfield at open pop-up event

Posted onPosted on 5th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Students from Inspire College and the latest cohort of volunteering programme, Takeover, will be bringing the beach to Mansfield this June at the programme’s next public pop-up at MyPlace. The…

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Youngsters soak up learning about water

Posted onPosted on 5th Jun CommentsNo Comments

Pupils in Mansfield enjoyed getting creative to learn about the water cycle — and a £76m project that aims protect their town from flooding. Through fun interactive sessions the Trent…

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Sign up to join Charity Swimathon 2023

Posted onPosted on 2nd Jun CommentsNo Comments

Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington is again hoping to take part in Mansfield’s fifth annual Charity Swimathon. The event has so far raised more than £16,000 for local charities,…

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Talented youngsters shine at Fostering’s Got Talent

Posted onPosted on 2nd Jun CommentsNo Comments

Eight talented young people took to the stage to showcase their skills at a special celebration for Nottinghamshire’s foster children and fostering families. Fostering's Got Talent, organised by Nottinghamshire County…

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André Rieu on screen at Mansfield Odeon

Posted onPosted on 1st Jun CommentsNo Comments

World-renowned violinist André Rieu has become the gold standard for spectacular live shows across the globe. Every year tens of thousands of people from around the world make the pilgrimage…

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Season to remember for Meden Vale RFC

Posted onPosted on 30th May CommentsNo Comments

Meden Vale RFC ended the 2022/2023 season as runners-up in both the league and NLD Vase. They amassed more than 600 points in all competitions and played a brand of…

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Raising domestic abuse awareness

Posted onPosted on 30th May CommentsNo Comments

Council and charity leaders hailed the success of creating a benchmark for responding to domestic abuse in Mansfield, but emphasised this is just the beginning of the journey. A launch…

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From South Africa to ATTFE College

Posted onPosted on 26th May CommentsNo Comments

ATTFE College, Sutton, welcomed 16 South African principals from South African Public Colleges Organisation for a visit. The principals met the ATTFE leadership team and were given a welcome presentation…

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Music and more at Palace Theatre in June

Posted onPosted on 26th May CommentsNo Comments

Cabaret, ghosts, and detectives as well as music from the 50s, 80s and beyond is promised at Mansfield Palace Theatre in June. The biggest 80s party show to tour the…

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Winning artwork displayed on bin lorries

Posted onPosted on 26th May CommentsNo Comments

A student has designed artwork that is being displayed on the side of five Ashfield District Council bin lorries. George Quincey, who is in Year 9 at Quarrydale Academy, Sutton,…

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Triple celebration for KH Hair, Mansfield

Posted onPosted on 25th May CommentsNo Comments

There was a triple celebration for KH Hair, Mansfield, at the group’s annual award ceremony. The Mansfield salon was named salon of the year as well as collecting the salon…

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Wellow Maypole centenary celebrations

Posted onPosted on 25th May CommentsNo Comments

A village is celebrating 100 years of its maypole dancing celebrations over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Celebrations will take place in Wellow on Monday, 29th May, from 12noon to…

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National skills award for TIS apprentices

Posted onPosted on 24th May CommentsNo Comments

TIS Academy apprentices have been crowned Ultimate Apprentices in a national fire and security engineering competition hosted by Skills for Security at the NEC, in Birmingham. The competition challenges competitors…

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National award for midwives

Posted onPosted on 24th May CommentsNo Comments

Two midwives have been presented with a prestigious national award in recognition of going above and beyond in their roles. Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s recruitment and retention midwife…

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Old Meeting House events in June

Posted onPosted on 23rd May CommentsNo Comments

Free events open to all are continuing at the Old Meeting House, Mansfield, in June. Coffee mornings will be held on Saturdays, 10th and 24th June, from 10am–noon. At the…

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New look for Blidworth Library

Posted onPosted on 23rd May CommentsNo Comments

Blidworth Library has reopened after being closed for a refurbishment — and is looking forward to welcoming the community to its new space. A reopening event will be held on…

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Royal theme to Warsop Carnival

Posted onPosted on 23rd May CommentsNo Comments

Celebrating the coronation of King Charles III — and red, white and blue — are the themes for this year’s Warsop Carnival. Taking place on Sunday, 2nd July on the…

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Business awards shortlist accolade for Army veteran

Posted onPosted on 22nd May CommentsNo Comments

Farnsfield chartered financial planner Nick Onslow (above) is a finalist in the sixth annual British Ex-Forces in Business Awards. The event, which showcases talent in the UK’s Armed Forces community,…

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Celebrating the best in business

Posted onPosted on 19th May CommentsNo Comments

The Mansfield and Ashfield business community has celebrated the best of the best in an awards ceremony dubbed the best ever. Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 welcomed more than 250 guests…

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Preparing for careers in Armed Forces

Posted onPosted on 19th May CommentsNo Comments

A new course designed to identify and develop potential leaders for careers as a commissioned or non-commissioned officers in the armed forces is coming to West Nottinghamshire College. The one-year…

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Coronation Bear had pride of place

Posted onPosted on 19th May CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield District councillor Martin Wright was contacted by Jenny Marriott, asking where would be a suitable place to display a Coronation Bear she had created. Martin put Jenny in touch…

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Wellow Maypole centenary celebration

Posted onPosted on 18th May CommentsNo Comments

A village is celebrating 100 years of its maypole dancing celebrations over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Celebrations will take place in Wellow on Monday, 29th May, from 12noon to…

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Success story for Learning at Work Week

Posted onPosted on 18th May CommentsNo Comments

A reliability maintenance engineering (RME) area manager from Sutton is sharing his career story during Learning at Work Week 2023 (15th-21st May) with the aim of inspiring others to achieve their…

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New home for success story in hospital care

Posted onPosted on 18th May CommentsNo Comments

A former Mansfield Woodhouse care home-turned-hospital ward has been so successful in providing a solution to patient discharge pressures that it will remain — and transfer to a permanent home…

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Plant and Garden Fair is blooming

Posted onPosted on 18th May CommentsNo Comments

Ashfield District Council’s annual Plant & Garden Fair is back for a 29th year this weekend. Visitors will be able to shop for a wide variety of plants, flowers, garden…

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Showing love for Mansfield Market

Posted onPosted on 17th May CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Mayor Andy Abrahams is calling on people to show their support for Mansfield Market, saying it could be the breeding ground for the next rags-to-riches success. As part of…

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Palace to host first holiday camp

Posted onPosted on 17th May CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Palace Theatre is running a week-long workshop, from Monday 14th to Friday, 18th August - its first Theatre Holiday Camp. The workshop will be an opportunity for children aged…

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Portland College Spring Fair this weekend

Posted onPosted on 16th May CommentsNo Comments

Portland College’s well-known Spring Fair is back on Sunday, 21st May, from 11am to 4pm. There will be children's entertainment, craft and gift stalls, plants, food and much more. If…

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Students join Harry with their eye for design

Posted onPosted on 16th May CommentsNo Comments

Commercial design students have brought their fashion sense and reimagination skills to a retro clothing stall at West Nottinghamshire College. Collaborating with former student Harry Squires, who runs Mansfield-based Credible…

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Youngsters arrow in on heritage with sculpture

Posted onPosted on 16th May CommentsNo Comments

A giant oak arrow wood sculpture, created by Rainworth schoolchildren as part of a community project, has been unveiled. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust revealed the new sculpture at Rainworth Heath Nature…

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Water safety assemblies make a splash

Posted onPosted on 16th May CommentsNo Comments

The importance of learning to swim, as well as tips and guidance on how to stay safe in water, was the theme of special assembles at primary schools in Mansfield.…

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Summer of Sports directory launched

Posted onPosted on 15th May CommentsNo Comments

A new directory has been launched to showcase sporting activities across Mansfield, Ashfield and Sherwood this summer — and make people more aware of local sports clubs. The Armchair Club,…

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Charity backs surgeon’s work

Posted onPosted on 15th May CommentsNo Comments

The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, which works to help breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, has used its funds to buy equipment for a surgeon. The BoNew…

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Miracle link for new additional needs charity

Posted onPosted on 13th May CommentsNo Comments

A local support group for parents and carers of children with additional needs is merging with a well-established registered charity. Send United, which started on Facebook, has become Little Miracles…

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Fun day brings vital funds for wildlife

Posted onPosted on 12th May CommentsNo Comments

A Pleasley-based wildlife centre is due for a small windfall thanks to the efforts of animal care students at West Nottinghamshire College. The students, who are based at the college’s…

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The Comedy Store this Saturday

Posted onPosted on 11th May CommentsNo Comments

The Palace Theatre, Mansfield, has revealed the line-up for The Comedy Store this Saturday (13th May), led by MC Dave Williams. Tadiwa Mahlunge has been billed as one of the…

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Advice for all at college’s weekend event

Posted onPosted on 11th May CommentsNo Comments

A Saturday information event is on the horizon at West Nottinghamshire College to give both 16-to-18 year-olds and adults a chance to find out more about college life and studies.…

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Eurovision fever at care homes

Posted onPosted on 10th May CommentsNo Comments

Residents at Lawn Park Care Home, Sutton, — including Jack, pictured below — and The Sycamore & Poplars Care Home, Warsop, are joining in Eurovision fever with their own take…

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Future jobs insight for computer scientists

Posted onPosted on 10th May CommentsNo Comments

Guests from the world of digital, creative and IT careers brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the computer science curriculum at West Nottinghamshire College, to help showcase the…

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Swimming clubs awarded council grants

Posted onPosted on 10th May CommentsNo Comments

Three swimming clubs in Mansfield have been awarded a total of £1,000 council funding. The Rebecca Adlington Swimming Award is handed out annually in acknowledgement of Rebecca’s success at the 2008 Beijing…

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Jack celebrates 103rd birthday

Posted onPosted on 9th May CommentsNo Comments

Farnsfield man John Carr, known as Jack, was treated to a birthday cake and a card by staff at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, where he celebrated his 103rd birthday while…

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NHS showcase attracts hundreds

Posted onPosted on 9th May CommentsNo Comments

NHS recruits received on-the-spot job offers at a second successful ‘Step into the NHS’ careers showcase in Mansfield, attended by more than 300 people. The ‘Step into the NHS’ event,…

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Royal celebrations in the forest

Posted onPosted on 9th May CommentsNo Comments

To celebrate the coronation, Dukeries u3a joined in the RSPB-organised event at Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe. Members provided information on the group to interested passers-by, while singers and ukulele players joined…

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Youngsters create buzz at village library

Posted onPosted on 5th May CommentsNo Comments

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy pupils worked with an artist to create a clay bug permanent artwork that will eventually go on display in their village library. Ellie Booth, of Inspire…

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Open day at Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club

Posted onPosted on 4th May CommentsNo Comments

 Mansfield Lawn Tennis Club is holding a free open day on Saturday, 20th May, from 1pm to 4pm. There will be the chance to play on the courts and receive…

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Truck racing team aiming for European success

Posted onPosted on 4th May CommentsNo Comments

Huthwaite-based Taylor’s Trucksport Racing Team’s start of the season is just around the corner for them as they prepare for their debut in the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship,…

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Statue tribute unveiled to town’s mining past

Posted onPosted on 4th May CommentsNo Comments

A bronze statue tribute to Shirebrook Colliery and the town’s mining heritage was unveiled at a special community event. The statue, designed by famous sculptor Peter Walker, has taken pride…

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Opening the doors to growth at Doorcerts

Posted onPosted on 3rd May CommentsNo Comments

Stanton Hill-based Doorcerts, a manufacturer of fire doors and frames, has appointed Sarah Armson as commercial manager. Sarah, who has already spent 17 years in the fire door industry, joins…

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First diagnostics centre for county gets go-ahead

Posted onPosted on 3rd May CommentsNo Comments

Plans to create a ‘one-stop shop’ for patients to access NHS tests and investigations have received a vital boost after proposals to bring Nottinghamshire’s first Community Diagnostics Centre to Mansfield…

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Get involved with first Mansfield Carnival

Posted onPosted on 2nd May CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Carnival promises a full day of free family fun with live music, activities, crafts, food, face-painting, walkabout entertainers, a Caribbean-themed market — and a carnival parade. The inaugural event…

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Bat and Chat group returns for over-50s

Posted onPosted on 2nd May CommentsNo Comments

For the first time since the pandemic, weekly free table tennis sessions for people aged 50+ have returned to the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield. Catering for those looking for…

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Success in business and community

Posted onPosted on 2nd May CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Building Society announced a 9.6% growth in mortgage assets and a post-tax profit of £1.9m at its annual meeting. Alongside its commercial success, the society was also proud to…

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Ran London Marathon for My Sight

Posted onPosted on 2nd May CommentsNo Comments

A former Mansfield woman raised thousands of pounds for charity when she completed the London Marathon. Juliet Bacon, the daughter of Mansfield solicitor Paul Bacon and his wife, Christine, ran…

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Variety on stage at Palace Theatre in May

Posted onPosted on 28th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Well known faces, well-loved songs and new shows all feature on the bill at Mansfield Palace Theatre this May. Betty Legs Diamond is taking a sabbatical! She has packed up…

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Play area opens at leisure centre

Posted onPosted on 28th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Work has been competed on a new children’s play area at Ravenshead Leisure Centre. FCC Communities Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that gives grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities…

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Mansfield woman wins national beauty pageant

Posted onPosted on 27th Apr CommentsNo Comments

It was third time lucky for Mansfield woman Chloe-Rose Adkin when she was named Miss Galaxy 2023 — after twice finishing runner-up in the national finals. Now Chloe-Rose, a sales…

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Could you be a hospital governor?

Posted onPosted on 27th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs three hospitals including Newark, is inviting local people to attend a virtual event to find out more about the role of a governor. The…

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Springtime treats at salon fundraiser

Posted onPosted on 26th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Hairdressing and beauty therapy students at the Revive salon at West Nottinghamshire College brought pampering and prizes to guests at their Easter fundraiser. Students at the Derby Road-based salon raised…

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Career opportunities work wins top praise

Posted onPosted on 26th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Students and staff at West Nottinghamshire College highlighted its work to provide high-quality education, training and career pathways when Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson MP visited its campuses. The Labour…

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Rotary recognises Ukraine support

Posted onPosted on 25th Apr CommentsNo Comments

A special event took place at Mansfield Civic Centre to recognise local support given to Ukrainians now living in the area following Russia’s invasion of their homeland last year. The…

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We are the champions!

Posted onPosted on 25th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Hockey Club 4th XI are celebrating a terrific season after finishing champions. They topped England Hockey Division 10 North East after a thrilling end to the campaign. After a…

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Gareth Gates headlines Party on the Market

Posted onPosted on 24th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Pop Idol star Gareth Gates (pictured) is to headline this year’s Party on the Market in Mansfield on Sunday, 4th June. Organised by Mansfield BID and Mansfield District Council, with…

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Mansfield Odeon to screen Eurovision final

Posted onPosted on 24th Apr CommentsNo Comments

For the first time the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final show will be broadcast live into cinemas across the UK - including Mansfield Odeon. Hosted this year in Liverpool by…

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Stallholders wanted for hospice Dog Paw-ty

Posted onPosted on 21st Apr CommentsNo Comments

The John Eastwood Hospice is hosting a fundraising Dog Paw-ty in its car park at Mansfield Road, Sutton. There is still room for stallholders from local businesses on a dog…

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College holds open evening to seek new recruits

Posted onPosted on 20th Apr CommentsNo Comments

West Nottinghamshire College is seeking "enthusiastic individuals with industry skills and knowledge" to work in a range of teaching and support roles. The college, which has campuses in Mansfield and…

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Let us know about your coronation events

Posted onPosted on 19th Apr CommentsNo Comments

The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 6th May. Charles acceded to the…

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Fundraising for Amazons

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Skegby fundraisers Sharon Cooper and John Cooper hosted another garden party fundraiser in aid of the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group. The Amazon charity, which helps breast cancer patients at…

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Social housing design competition shortlist

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A competition to design a major social housing scheme in Mansfield’s White Hart Street area has resulted in a shortlist of five entries being invited to go through to the…

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Beacon of help for homeless

Posted onPosted on 19th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield District Council has allocated £11,000 to a pilot project to better support vulnerable people. The money will fund a 12-month initiative at the town’s Beacon Project, a long-standing support…

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Electric vans for Mansfield posties

Posted onPosted on 18th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Diesel vans at Royal Mail’s Mansfield Delivery Office have been replaced by electric ones as part of the company’s drive to reduce emissions. As well as the 82 new vans,…

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Green library project grows

Posted onPosted on 18th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Schoolchildren from Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy will have the opportunity to work with an artist to create a permanent artwork in their village library garden on 21st April. It is…

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Improvements at Sutton Cemetery

Posted onPosted on 18th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Further improvements are being carried out at Sutton Cemetery by Ashfield District Council. This includes a deep clean in April and the replanting of flower beds. The council’s Community Safety…

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Retailers join radio scheme in crime fight

Posted onPosted on 17th Apr CommentsNo Comments

A Shop Watch radio scheme launched in Kirkby by Ashfield District Council and Nottinghamshire Police is attracting support from retailers. They have been given new radio systems that link directly…

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Music theme to annual Heritage Day

Posted onPosted on 17th Apr CommentsNo Comments

The 10th annual free Heritage Day at Mansfield Library, organised by Inspire, will include activities and attractions such as local history displays, the chance to find out about family history,…

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A More Confident Me – New project offers support

Posted onPosted on 17th Apr CommentsNo Comments

A new initiative is getting under way to support residents in Mansfield, Sutton, and the Dukeries feel healthier, happier, confident and connected. A More Confident Me, run by Academy Transformation…

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Award nomination for FOOD clubs initiative

Posted onPosted on 14th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Schemes to tackle food poverty in Mansfield have been shortlisted for a national award. Since 2020, Mansfield District Council has been operating a series of FOOD (Food On Our Doorstep)…

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Leading way for domestic abuse help

Posted onPosted on 14th Apr CommentsNo Comments

A top accreditation for supporting victims of domestic abuse has been awarded to Mansfield District Council. It has become the first local authority in Nottinghamshire to achieve the Domestic Abuse…

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Careers event to shine light on NHS roles

Posted onPosted on 14th Apr CommentsNo Comments

A NHS recruitment event that attracted almost 700 people wanting to start their NHS career is to return in April, as local hospitals combine with West Nottinghamshire College and Nottingham…

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New store opening in centre

Posted onPosted on 13th Apr CommentsNo Comments

A new store selling exclusive, handmade jewellery opens in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre, Mansfield, on Saturday, 15th April, at 11am. Once upon a time says all its items are…

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Students go to great lengths to be pool safe

Posted onPosted on 13th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Students on the Level 2 CIMSPA Practitioner Professional Sport Fitness course at West Nottinghamshire College have just earnt themselves a skill for life and a route into new jobs. That’s…

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Summer concert at Warsop church

Posted onPosted on 12th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Local ladies’ ensemble Sempre is joining Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir for a summer concert at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Warsop. The concert is on 24th June,…

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Pub closes for refurbishment

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The Golden Eagle pub in Mansfield is undergoing a £115,000 refurbishment and will reopen on 24th April. The refresh will see tables added to the pub’s bar area. Marston's said…

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Nominate a charity to receive share of £1m

Posted onPosted on 12th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Residents in Nottinghamshire can nominate a good cause to receive £1,000 as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards. Now in its fifth year, the Movement for Good Awards will…

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