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Three Kirkby schools came together for a special event as part of an initiative to give youngsters the capacity to handle anything life throws at them. Helen Whitney, chief executive…
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At the 2020 Nottinghamshire Relay County Championships at Harvey Hadden, Sutton Swimming Club came home with three winners’ trophies as well as other medals. The older Sutton girls (above) won…
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Mansfield District Council said council tax bills for 2020/21 have started arriving at homes but it would be as flexible as possible for those whose income or circumstances are affected…
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Leisure centres managed on behalf of Mansfield District Council by Mansfield District Leisure Trust, and operated by Serco, are remaining open across the district for now. Serco said it would…
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Mansfield District Council is signposting businesses in the district to the latest advice from the government on its £350bn support for the economy in light of COVID-19. The smallest businesses,…
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Save the Children has added resources for parents to use with their children whilst the schools are shut during the Covid-19 crisis. The resources include: *How to speak to kids…
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Wright Vigar Accountants has opened a new office in Mansfield, which it said would strengthen the firm’s presence in North Nottinghamshire. The announcement followed its recent acquisition of Bull Payne…
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Members of any of the Inspire libraries across Nortinghamshire can access a wide range of eBooks, eMagazines, eAudio and eNewspapers online for free. Find out more at inspireculture.org.uk/eresources
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Mansfield-based 3P Direct has been given planning approval to extend its existing site on Millennium Business Park, Mansfield. This extension will see storage space doubled for the print and packaging…
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Two Mansfield sportsmen will represent the region at a special event to celebrate 400 years since the Mayflower sailed from Plymouth. The Mayflower was an English ship that transported the…
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Ashfield District Council said following government advice, "and in order to help protect employees and residents", council offices will be closing to the public. Watnall Road, Hucknall, will be closed…
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Education consultants in Ashfield have launched a free online service to help children and everyone have access to fun and engaging learning while they are off school or self-isolating. Kip…
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The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to think about how they will care for their animals if they need to stay at home with suspected symptoms of coronavirus. The latest…
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Coun Jason Zadrozny, leader of Ashfield District Council, has praised the community spirit as people offer to help during the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “Members, officers and Lee Anderson MP…
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A Mansfield bingo club helped its oldest member celebrate her 101st birthday. Lilian Meredith has been going to Apollo Bingo since it opened 23 years ago. Despite her age, Lilian…
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Mansfield Rotary Club has supported the charity work of Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest Amy Sunderland. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Amy at…
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A pilot bus service in Mansfield is to form part of a review of services in the county. The pilot scheme, providing evening services to Mansfield town centre from Ladybrook…
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Mansfield Museum and Mansfield Palace Theatre have closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The theatre said it would be contacting people regarding refunds/credit notes for shows in order of their…
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Following the Government’s call to tackle the spread of coronavirus Covid-19 by reducing social contact, Newark and Sherwood District Council is closing the Palace Theatre, Newark. It is also closing…
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The Academy Transformation Trust Further Education College [ATTFE], based at Sutton, has launched a caring initiative to help its learners, staff and the communities it serves during the uncertainty over…
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All Inspire events and activities planned at libraries through Mansfield and Ashfield - and beyond across Nottinghamshire - have been cancelled until the end of April in response to government…
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An open day and job opportunities event at Huthwaite switchgear firm AF Switchgear, which was to be held in conjunction with West Nottinghamshire College’s apprenticeship service – Vision Apprentices –…
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The toddlers group that normally meets at Henley Hall, St Mark's Church, Mansfield, is suspending its operation for the time being. If you have an event that has been cancelled…
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Mansfield Town Football Club has closed One Call Stadium until at least Friday, 3rd April, because of the coronavirus scare. A statement said: "The well-being of our staff and supporters…
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The new Thrifty Thursday pre-loved and craft market, which was due to start at The Towers, Mansfield, on Thursday 2nd April, has been delayed because of the Covid-19 virus. Thrifty…
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Public services students from West Nottinghamshire College swapped the classroom for Liverpool’s docks. The group of 25 students were fortunate to be able to see HMS Prince of Wales, one…
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Ashfield Citizens Advice and Nottinghamshire Mind are to provide support for clients visiting Citizens Advice with problems that also affect their mental health — thanks to community funding. As a…
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Discovering how babies are delivered on board a plane and dealing with conflict and emergency evacuations on a flight were just some of the topics discussed with travel and tourism…
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Mansfield Swimming Club entered 32 team relay events at the County Championships’ final session at Harvey Hadden. Winning medals were: Mixed 9/10 freestyle — 2nd, Harry Cummings, Riley Matthews, Jessica…
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Mansfield District Council said it was temporarily changing the way it delivers services from Tuesday, 17th March, in line with current advice from the Government. A statement said: "The council…
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If you have an event that has been cancelled because of the coronavirus situation, email [email protected] and we will post the details on here and our social media pages. Radio…
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The local talking news magazine, The Echo, which is normally distributed to blind and partially-sighted people in our area every two weeks, has suspended production during the Coronavirus scare. If…
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Kirkby-based educational resources supplier TTS Ltd is supporting schools and teachers as they begin to prepare for potential Coronavirus school closures. Free to download, the curriculum-focused independent learning packs offer…
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Mansfield Rotary Club has presented a cheque to support the work of a Mansfield charity fundraiser. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Emily Plant,…
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Sutton-based Lindhurst Engineering has been nominated as a finalist in a national competition highlighting the best in UK engineering and manufacturing skills and innovation The Enginuity Skills Awards 2020 will…
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Mansfield Central Library is hosting a series of dementia-friendly screenings of classic films and musicals. Each screening at 2pm will have an interval with free tea, coffee and biscuits. Admission…
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Determined Mansfield beauty queen Amy Sunderland has continued to raise money for Dementia UK since smashing her £5,000 charity target earlier this year. Amy, the reigning Miss Mansfield and Sherwood…
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Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme has donated £300 to The Breach House Project to support the development of a browsing library which will celebrate local writer, DH Lawrence. The…
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Caring teenager Taylor Birkin has said thank you to all the people who supported his charity skydive to mark his 16th birthday. Taylor has raised more than £500 for the…
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A caring Mansfield Woodhouse woman who has devoted her life to volunteering for charities and giving something back to the community since 1973 has received one of Nottinghamshire’s highest awards.…
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Felley Priory at Underwood will be open to the public on Sunday, 19th April, as part of the charity National Garden Scheme. Organisers said the garden, which can be visited…
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Volunteers with specific skills are being urged to come forward and help the Sherwood Forest Foodbank. Mansfield District Council said it was exploring ways that it could support the organisation,…
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Inspirational children and young people who have overcome adversity were honoured at Mansfield Rotary Club’s annual Courage Awards. Now in its 29th year, the event was hosted at Portland College,…
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Life Church South Mansfield are hosting two family events. There will be a Mother's Day Family Service on Sunday, 22nd March, which will include a gospel illusionist. It will be…
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Mansfield Rotary Club has continued its work to support local worthy causes. The president of the club, John Bilzon, handed over a cheque to Sally Beely, president of Mansfield Lawn…
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Ashfield District Council has thanked residents for getting involved in the third successive BIG Ashfield Spring Clean — and promised a similar summer initiative. Tonnes of bagged side waste were…
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A charity that gives disabled people the chance to go horse riding has thanked supporters for helping it make the switch from Rainworth to Kings Clipstone — and appealed for…
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One of the UK’s largest switchgear manufacturers will be teaming up with West Nottinghamshire College’s apprenticeship service – Vision Apprentices – to offer careers advice on a range of vacancies…
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Employees at Mansfield solicitors Shacklocks have created and taken part in a variety of imaginative and fun experience days to raise £700 for local not-for-profit initiative TenFifty. TenFifty — a…
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Mansfield-based firm The Print & Packaging People (3P Direct Ltd) has launched a new UKPrinting.com website. The site, which has been in development for more than a year, includes several…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ Finance Department are celebrating after being shortlisted in the prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Value Awards. The awards recognise the outstanding dedication to improvement and celebrate the…
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Trent Peek, managing director at Mansfield-based print and creative agency CCM Group, will be swapping his comfortable commute to work in his car to face the elements by cycling 40…
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A local education success story has been praised by the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson. He visited Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy, Sutton, and met headteacher Kaye McGuire,…
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A campaign has been launched to keep alive social activity groups for lonely older people. The groups and other initiatives are run by Ashfield Voluntary Action (AVA) and its Ashfield…
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Soroptimist Mansfield and District held their annual January quiz at the Oakham Suite, Mansfield. The event raised more than £700 towards the two charities being supported by president Sue Manchester…
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An ex-catering student turned Michelin-starred chef is returning to his roots at West Nottinghamshire College’s Refined restaurant in Mansfield to cook a six-course extravaganza. Lee Smith (pictured right), who graduated…
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A high stepping Mansfield nurse will be leading the fundraising efforts for Sport Relief at Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre on Friday, 13th March. Head of nursing Elaine Bodle will be…
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Residents in Nottinghamshire have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charity by recycling their waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The items were left at the 12 recycling centres…
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Children at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy have been making acts of kindness a routine part of their school day in a plan to promote a strong community spirit. Head teacher…
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Sutton-based shopping centre Idlewells has been named as a finalist in the social impact category at this year’s Property Awards. The annual ceremony is hosted by Property Week — a…
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St Lawrence’s Church, Mansfield, is hosting an Easter coffee morning on Saturday, 4th April, from 10am to 12noon in the Church Hall. Stalls will include Easter novelties, fancy goods, cakes,…
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A Kirkby youngster has won her school a cabinet to house a defibrillator. Year 6 Greenwood Primary and Nursery School pupil Athena Ashford came top in a Leon’s Legacy competition…
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Work has started on a £310,000 Mansfield District Council scheme to turn an under-used tenants’ meeting room into three council homes. Supported by a grant of £65,384 from Homes England,…
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Nearly £15,000 is to be shared out among 24 local good causes in the latest distribution of the Robin Hood Lottery Community Fund. The Mayor of Mansfield, Andy Abrahams, said:…
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Citizens Advice Ashfield has secured two years funding from the Energy Redress Scheme, run by the Energy Saving Trust, to help vulnerable people in Ashfield become more fuel efficient and…
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Volunteers are needed to support a project that aims to help restore historic buildings in parts of the town centre to their former glory. Mansfield Revived aims to help the…
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Baily House Care Home in Mansfield has been chosen by residents and their families as one of the top 20 care homes in East Midlands on a review guide. There…
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Early years childcare providers in Nottinghamshire will receive a £1.7m funding boost in 2020-21. The increase in early years funding was approved by the county council following a government announcement…
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An eclectic music festival taking place in Warsop is bringing a rainbow nation of acts to the stage at the Black Market venue on the 28th March. Mac-Stock, the annual…
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The restrictions and safety measures introduced in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are affecting practices around funerals and funeral homes. Winston’s Wish, the first charity to establish childhood bereavement…
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The 45th annual Mansfield Rotary Junior Showtime final took place in front of a capacity audience at Mansfield Palace Theatre. The overall winner was Liam Jackson, 16, from Directions Theatre…
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A special island for wildlife has been installed at a popular pond in Sutton. Following concerns for wildlife at Calladine Pond on the Ashfields estate, the Ashfield District Council has…
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A range of services aimed at preventing rough sleeping and supporting those affected in Nottinghamshire have been awarded £837,000. Ashfield District Council submitted a bid on behalf of all the…
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A hospitality student at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, is being applauded once more after succeeding at the national heats of a prestigious catering competition. Patrick Murray, 19, of Selston, discovered…
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THE number of coronavirus cases is continuing to rise – sending ripple effects across the globe as health organisations work to contain and treat the outbreak. In order to restrict…
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There is a rare opportunity to explore an aspect of Mansfield Museum’s collection completely unknown to most visitors. From Saturday, 29th February to Saturday, 29th August it will be displaying…
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Renewals for the £30-a-year Mansfield District Council's garden waste service brown bin service are due now and customers are being urged to sign up and pay online by direct debit…
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The John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton, is hosting a Spring Fair on Saturday, 28th March, from 10am to 12.30pm. There will be stalls including tombola, craft, cakes, plants, books, toys and…
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With the Government set to increase teachers’ starting salaries to £26,000 this year and £30,000 from 2022, you’ll be well rewarded for a demanding and highly satisfying career. But navigating…
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Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, visited two local projects on Wednesday (26th February). He spoke to staff, volunteers and people who use The Beacon Project, a charity that helps…
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At the final day of individual competition at the 2020 Nottinghamshire County Championships at Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre, Nottingham, Sutton Swimming Club again came away with medals galore. In the…
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A resident at Richmond Care Home, Shirebrook, has returned to the kitchen she once managed. Dorothy Townsend, 87, was formerly head cook at the care home in Shirebrook. She became…
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Respected UK touring company Ballet Theatre UK is bringing its latest production, Giselle, to the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, as part of a UK tour. Giselle is a tragically romantic tale…
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The latest awards from the Mayor's 500 Fund in Mansfield have seen 15 good causes receive grants. The fund again attracted a large number of applications and among the successful…
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Youngsters at a Mansfield primary were given the chance to show their love and creativity on Valentine’s Day — and be part of a special birthday card. The Mighty Creatives,…
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An exhibition of young scientists’ experiments and research has been on show at West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield. Learners on the BTEC Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (Forensic Science) have been…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals is supporting its staff and patients’ health and wellbeing by taking over a local 5k Parkrun on Saturday, 29th February. The free event, taking place at 9am…
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Determined teenager Emily Plant has continued her work to raise money and awareness for the charity Coeliac UK — collecting more than £1,000 through a special event in February. Sixteen-year-old…
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Conveyancing specialists at Fidler & Pepper Lawyers have launched a new department, specifically to act for builders who are selling new properties on new homes developments. The Commercial New Homes…
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Visitors to the Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, will be able to get a 3D experience of the forest like never before following the go-ahead for a £10m project to…
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A Sutton vehicle repair centre has expanded to create a dedicated ADAS — Advanced Driver Assisted Systems — centre. ADAS are the cameras/radars developed to help drivers stay safe but,…
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A Junior Parkrun, a 2k weekly event for juniors aged 4-14, is coming to Berry Hill Park, Mansfield. But before it can start, the organisers need your help to raise…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been rated by colleagues as the best NHS Trust in the Midlands, according to findings of the latest National NHS Staff Survey. The…
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The biggest achievers of 2019 in Ashfield are being sought for an annual awards night. The Discover Ashfield Awards will recognise achievements throughout 2019 and nominations in both Junior categories…
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JLS star and TV presenter JB Gill is coming to the Post Mill in South Normanton to talk about his life, career and faith. South Normanton Community Church is hosting…
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Fitness and nutrition specialist Carl Bramley has realised his dream of opening his own studio. Carl, from Clipstone, has opened CB Fitness, which is located next to the sports hall…
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Mansfield Building Society has launched the search for its 2020 Community Star. Groups and charities from across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are encouraged to nominate volunteers who deserve recognition for their…
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An arts and crafts market in the Old Meeting House Schoolrooms, Mansfield, proved so popular last year that it is returning again. It will be held on Saturday, 28th March,…
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Caring Mansfield beauty queen Amy Sunderland has broken her fundraising target for Dementia UK — and the money is still rolling in. Amy (above) was crowned Miss Mansfield and Sherwood…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre has a wide variety of tribute acts coming up with something to suit all tastes – from pop to rock and heavier. Coldplace are first to light…
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A fitness equipment business has celebrated its 30th anniversary by announcing a major distribution partnership with an award-winning virtual reality fitness machine - Icaros. Fitness Options, based in Kirkby, supplies…
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Student mechanics at West Nottinghamshire College have expressed their pride having seen refurbished ambulances which they have worked on, make it on a mission to The Gambia. Back in 2017,…
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A local man has come up with a unique idea to help raise money for the Royal Air Forces Association — a charity that provides welfare support to current and…
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Magician Richard Jones, the winner of Britain's Got Talent and a British Army soldier, is bringing his show to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Friday, 28th February, as part of a…
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A new bleep system for parents who are waiting for their child to come out of an operation has been developed at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton. It will ensure that…
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A new housing development off Davies Avenue in Sutton is set to see a road named after a fallen local soldier. Lance Sergeant David Greenhalgh, of the Queen’s Company 1st…
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A £50,000 crowdfunding appeal has been launched to back an ambitious plan to continue a transformation of the former Co-op building in Stanton Hill into a boxing gym with a…
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Stuck for things to do with the children over the February half term break? You could visit Nottinghamshire County Council's schools holiday page to find out more. Among the events…
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Come rain or shine, families in Nottinghamshire can look forward to a week of fun-filled adventures at National Trust properties this February half-term. Jo Armstrong, from the National Trust, says:…
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A singing firefighter who performed on prime time television has helped residents to celebrate the first birthday of a Mansfield housing development. Andy Quinn, who works as a firefighter in…
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A care assistant at HC-One’s Berry Hill Park care home in Mansfield has received a Kindness in Care Award after being nominated by a resident at the home. Jean Lowe…
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A unique service at St Mary’s Church, Blidworth, celebrated a first this year. The Rockings service — which celebrates the baby boy born in the village nearest to Christmas Day…
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While most of us were scraping ice from the windscreens in January, travel and tourism students from West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield, were enjoying a canoe trip down the river in…
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Players, parents and coaches from a Blidworth football team have done their bit to help local homeless people — by raising more than £500. Blidworth Welfare FC under-9s raised the…
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Baby, pre-school and Swim Academy swimming school, Puddle Ducks, is celebrating 10 years of teaching thousands of local children to swim. Puddle Ducks holds sessions at Every Sensation, Sutton; Fitness…
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At the February meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Warsop, members heard about the work being done by a charity in Africa. Pam McConnell, from the Bolsover Inner Wheel…
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Sutton Lawn has welcomed a new junior Parkrun for four to 14-year-olds. The free four-lap 2k event for juniors, hosted every Sunday at 9am, allows youngsters to walk, jog or…
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Mansfield Palace Theatre will be lighting up the sky as Coldplace, the world’s leading tribute to Coldplay, use Xylobands for their UK theatre tour. Xylobands is an ingenious LED wristband…
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Silent movie extracts filmed in the grounds of Newstead Abbey are to feature in the latest show by Mansfield Operatic Society (MAODS). Their production of Singin’ In The Rain will…
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Mansfield family portrait photographer Serena Lamb has been named a finalist in the Xperience 2020 Photography Awards. The awards, run by the Xperience Group, attracts thousands of entries from professional…
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Soap star and former Doctor Who star Louise Jameson is directing a suspense-filled show at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield. Crime and Comedy Theatre Company are presenting the psychological thriller Revenge…
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Mansfield’s 776 Gymnastics Academy received the Large Club of the Year and Young Leaders of the Year awards at the annual East Midlands British Gymnastics Awards at Loughborough University. Having…
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Staff and students in the hospitality team are toasting a student’s national competition success with an Irish coffee with a twist. Level 3 Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership student Patrick Murray…
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Mansfield Swimming Club starred over the first two weekends of the Nottinghamshire ASA County Championships with personal bests, finalists, medal winners and junior champions. Alfie Silver (pictured) led the way…
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Mansfield MP Ben Bradley visited the Little Beauty Barn on Little Barn Lane in the town to offer his support for apprentices during National ApprenticeshipWeek. He met Sue Haywood and…
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Actress Jade Byrne is bringing her one-woman stage show about living with Type 1 diabetes to The Old Library, Mansfield, on 26th March. Theatregoers can pay what they want after…
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Major work is continuing to reshape the visitor experience at King’s Mill Reservoir. The Mill Waters project has included improving an historic viaduct, cafe and the Sutton reservoir. Future work…
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Yeoman Park Academy in Mansfield Woodhouse has been shortlisted for two accolades at the Autism Professional Awards. Sharon Savage, who has worked at Yeoman Park for 32 years, has been…
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Fundraisers Margaret Howlett and Di Milner have continued their support for Fountaindale Special School. The duo presented the specialist SEN school with £2,000 raised through sales from their George’s Army…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals - which runs King's Mill Hospital, Sutton; Mansfield Community Hospital; and Newark Hospital - has been rated above the national average in all areas of the latest…
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A new service at King’s Mill Hospital is helping patients who would normally need to stay in hospital for intravenous antibiotics get home quicker — meaning they can get back…
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The Mansfield and Dukeries Irish Association is holding its St Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Forest Town Arena on 17th March. The festivities will start in the afternoon and will culminate…
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Public sector organisation Scape Group has raised £17,629 for Alex’s Wish, an East Midlands-based charity that raises funds to invest in clinical trials and clinical research with a view to…
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AN OPTICIANS in Sutton is celebrating National Apprentice Week this week (3-9 February) with optical assistant apprentice, Ruth Orton. Ruth, 17, started her apprenticeship at Specsavers in the Idlewells shopping…
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A care company based in Mansfield Woodhouse that has been rated outstanding for caring has expanded into the Worksop area. Officially founded in 2013, domiciliary care company Respectful Care aims…
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Barlborough NHS Treatment Centre has received top marks in this year’s Patient-led Assessment of the Care Environment (PLACE). The centre was rated at 100 per cent for cleanliness and for…
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Shakespeare’s Globe on Tour is coming to Sherwood Forest in June as part of a national tour. The company of eight actors will offer audiences a trio of plays, which…
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Mansfield adult gaming centre, Merkur Cashino, marked its relaunch after a £200,000 refurbishment by inviting existing customers and local shoppers to its relaunch party. There was live entertainment, cash giveaways…
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AN OPTICIANS in Mansfield is celebrating National Apprentice Week this week with their high achieving apprentices, past and present. Last year the store supported three employees through their apprenticeships, and…
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People with a terminal illness in Blidworth, Rainworth, Ravenshead, Mansfield, Ashfield, and Newark and Sherwood - and their families - can now access a home call-out support service provided by…
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A grieving husband’s mission to raise awareness about a little-known killer disease will see him spread the word at Mansfield Rotary Club. Phil Godfrey, of Solihull, is travelling the country…
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Meden School student Evan Lord was independently nominated by two of his teachers for a Teachers UK competition to win a day behind the scenes at Mansfield Town Football Club.…
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Mansfield healthcare assistant Teresa Williams (above) more than doubled her fundraising target when she had her head shaved for Nottinghamshire Hospice. Teresa, who works at the hospice, has so far…
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Students from Sutton Community Academy have unveiled their artwork at Idlewells Indoor Market. A-Level photography students were given the opportunity to produce community artwork for display in the Indoor Market…
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A Mansfield primary school has been handed a cash boost from a leading regional housebuilder to help fund a new playground. Intake Farm Primary School and Nursery has been awarded…
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Athletes from Sutton Swimming Club starred at the Nottinghamshire County Swimming Championships. Held at Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre, Nottingham, the second weekend of action saw nine Sutton swimmers claim medals…
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A Sutton-based enginering company born out of adversity is flourishing into the 2020s as it celebrates 30 years in business. ECS Engineering Services, on Fulwood Road South, produces everything from…
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This Spring will see the return of the UK’s muddiest fundraising event for little ones – Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children. Created in partnership with Entertainment…
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A team of police and mental health professionals who respond to police incidents when members of the public are experiencing a mental health crisis will feature in a Channel 4…
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Host families are urgently required to host homestay international students, attending state and private schools, for Ardmore Education. Students stay in the UK for from one to two weeks up…
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People with bulky waste items and large electrical goods they want to get rid of can take advantage of another Mansfield District Council campaign to spruce up the district. The…
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Citizens Advice Ashfield is expanding its outreach and mobile service — and including more GP practices and medical centres. Based in the Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre, Kirkby, since 2015,…
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Mansfield Building Society has raised £17,243 for Macmillan Cancer Support over three years — trebling its original £5,000 fundraising target. The money raised will help people in Mansfield, Ashfield and…
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A Shirebrook school which has launched a series of free cultural activities to bring its local community together has hailed its first event was a success – and it is…
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A free, easy to use app providing a new way of accessing a wide range of county council services has been unveiled. Nottinghamshire County Council said two thirds of residents…
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West Nottinghamshire College’s Revive hair salon was the venue for the second time this month for a charity fundraising initiative. Joel Martin, from Langwith, was the second person to undergo…
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Sherwood Forest Hospitals - which runs King's Mill Hospital, Sutton, and Mansfield Community Hospital - will be celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, from 3rd to 7th February, by recognising members of…
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New mums have praised King’s Mill Hospital for the care they received during the birth of their baby, according to a recent patient satisfaction survey. New data from the Care…
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The Star Trust charity has helped six East Midlands causes through its latest donations. The trust was set up six years ago to raise money for small to medium-sized charities…
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The BIG Ashfield Spring Clean, part of Ashfield District Council’s commitment to make the district a cleaner place to live, work and visit, is returning in February. The council is…
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To help parents keep their children entertained throughout the February half-term holidays, Pets at Home, Mansfield, is once again offering its fun and free interactive My Pet Pals workshops, every…
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Nottinghamshire Community Heroes is seeking nominations for onward to thanks people who go the extra mile for a neighbour, an organisation or a local community. Chairman Kevin Rostance is appealing…
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The Elvis Years, featuring Mario Kombou from the highly-acclaimed West End musical Jailhouse Rock, is to play at the Mansfield Palace Theatre on Friday, 14th February. Six decades after Elvis…
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Anyone with a little time to spare who is considering volunteering is being urged to think about helping NIDAS deliver its bespoke services to local families affected by domestic abuse.…
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Law firm Banner Jones raised £1,000 for John Eastwood Hospice after its Mansfield-based team participated in the company’s annual Free Wills Month. Running for the fourth successive year, as part…
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An innovative project that will help up to 30 rough sleepers off the streets of Mansfield is to start this spring. Mansfield District Council has been awarded £310,628 from the…
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Mansfield MP Ben Bradley has been elected chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Sport. It meets regularly in Westminster to discuss issues affecting sport at every level —…
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Need a Coldplay fix and disappointed they’re not touring with their new album, Everyday Life? Then head to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Sunday, 23rd February, where you can see the…
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Rosemary Wilson hosted Mansfield Inner Wheel Club’s International Working Day and prepared lunch for members. Members and a few guests spent the day sewing, knitting, crocheting, packing bundles and bags,…
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Principals from two colleges almost 3,000 miles apart have met to look at the different styles of education curriculums, administration and management between the UK and Estonia. West Nottinghamshire College…
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Up-and-coming athletes in Ashfield are being given the opportunity to receive funding from a local leisure provider as part of its athletes mentoring scheme. Everyone Active is urging aspiring sports…
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West Nottinghamshire College is working in partnership with Job Centre Plus to bring a range of free study opportunities to unemployed people who may be considering a career in hospitality…
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A Mansfield primary school has been crowned the best in the East Midlands at the annual Kellogg’s breakfast club awards. Asquith Primary School was chosen by a panel of judges…
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Diabetes UK is looking for people from across the region to take on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim22, between 22nd February and 22nd May. The charity said: "Discover…
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Voluntary and community groups across Nottinghamshire have been urged to apply for the latest round of grants as part of a county council scheme to support grassroots projects. The council…
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FIFTY cans of spray paint were used to create a new 65ft long art mural, depicting a timeline of local history. A group of young people and a professional graffiti…
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The National Trust at The Workhouse, Southwell, is launching a new collaborative art exhibition on Saturday, 8th February. 'Do It Different' is the result of an alternative art school run…
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There will be an Enchanted Fairy Trail again at Rufford Abbey Country Park, from Saturday, 15th February to Sunday, 1st March. The trail is returning from 10.30am to 4pm, costing…
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Print and creative design agency CCM has created a new management structure and is kicking off 2020 by welcoming four new employees in new roles to reach future growth plans.…
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Not sure about joining a Leisure Centre? "Will I enjoy it?," “Can I do it?” ‘Will I get on with the other people?” “Is it expensive?” Sound like you?! Keep…
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Following consultations in September, Ashfield District Council has further developed its plans for a new leisure centre in Kirkby. The council said the consultations with the public showed that 93%…
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Mac-Stock, the annual music festival that takes place at The Black Market in Warsop, is back on 28th March with a stellar line-up of indie, punk, folk, hip hop and…
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The Old Meeting House, Mansfield, is hosting the latest in its series of musical events on Saturday, 15th February. There will be an organ recital by Thomas Williams, organist and…
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Birchall Racing has looked back on their hugely impressive 2019 racing season – claiming third overall in the FIM Sidecar World Championship, while successfully defending their Sidecar TT crown by…
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Two Mansfield fundraisers are continuing their missions to support charities and work towards representing the town in the USA later in 2020. Miss Mansfield and Sherwood Forest Amy Sunderland has…
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The popular show Legends of American Country is set to come to the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, on Friday, 7th February. The show features four singers - Joe Moore, James McGarrity,…
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Sutton Swimming Club started 2020 as it finished 2019 — with success. Hosting its first competitive gala of the new year at Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton — the annual Free…
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Not sure about joining a Leisure Centre? "Will I enjoy it?," “Can I do it?” ‘Will I get on with the other people?” “Is it expensive?” Sound like you?! Keep…
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Mansfield Building Society is celebrating 150 years of serving savers, borrowers and the local community with a raft of events throughout 2020. Officially formed on 18th January, 1870, following a…
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Caring teenager Taylor Birkin is to mark his 16th birthday this month by tackling his first skydive to say thank you to a charity. Taylor will be raising money for…
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Extra social work staff will be brought into the Emergency Department at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, to try out new ways of integrated working to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. The…
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A highly-experienced educationalist and former senior Ofsted inspector has spoken of his ambitions for West Nottinghamshire College after becoming the final addition to its new-look senior leadership team. Matt Vaughan…
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A former semi-professional footballer whose wife died from breast cancer has been honoured with a sporting award after raising thousands of pounds for charity in her memory. Steve Walker, 36,…
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Mansfield District Council has been awarded an official seal of approval for its CCTV service. The certificate of accreditation by the service's national ruling body, the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, means…
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Oddsocks Productions will pull on your strings with a new, heart-warming and comic adaptation of Pinocchio as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations with a performance at Mansfield Palace Theatre…
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The Children's Society is holding a coffee morning in St Lawrence's Church Hall, Mansfield, on Saturday, 15th February, from 10am to 12noon. Stalls will include cakes, raffle and tombola. Admission…
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Two friends and work colleagues are to host a charity football match for a third successive year in 2020. Craig French and Russell Talbot, catering consultants at Full Circle Employment…
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Research into leisure provision in Warsop has identified key areas for improving the health and wellbeing of residents. The Living Well in Warsop study, funded by Sport England and Mansfield…
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A charity set up by a Mansfield Woodhouse family to support those suffering from losing a child is to stage its third annual ball. Missing Piece, The Child Loss Charity,…
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The Rotary Club of Ravenshead and Blidworth has thanked those who supported its Santa Sleigh and helped to raise £4,790.65. A spokesman said: “The Rotary Santa’s Sleigh made its annual…
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