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Lifesaving skills give students a boost

Posted onPosted on 27th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Lifesaving skills give students a boost

More than 50 students have been giving lifesaving training at West Nottinghamshire College this week. The training, delivered by St John Ambulance, saw music, media and computer science students gain…

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Diversity work with Razzamataz Mansfield

Posted onPosted on 26th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Diversity work with Razzamataz Mansfield

Britain’s Got Talent 2009 winners Diversity teamed up with part-time theatre school Razzamataz Mansfield to create a workshop for students. Razzamataz Mansfield and four other branches of the school, took…

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Mum’s the word for balloon contest winner

Posted onPosted on 26th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Mum’s the word for balloon contest winner

Seventeen-year-old Sutton student Courtney Hardwick was delighted to hear that her balloon, one of 500 released on Mother’s Day at Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton, travelled the furthest to win her…

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College to host creative arts expo

Posted onPosted on 26th Apr CommentsNo Comments
College to host creative arts expo

Some of the creative arts industry’s biggest and most influential players are set to feature at a Mansfield expo this summer, including an illustrator who has worked on the Harry…

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Park life for Berry Hill youngsters

Posted onPosted on 25th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Park life for Berry Hill youngsters

Mansfield’s Berry Hill Prim-ary School youngsters visited King George V Park in the town to help sow a wildflower meadow. Year 1 classes walked to the park, which is close…

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Students complete mountainous task

Posted onPosted on 25th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Students complete mountainous task

BTEC Diploma Public Services students and tutors have returned from an expedition training session in the Peak District. The challenge involved a two-day trek starting at Lady Bower Reservoir, venturing…

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Teens celebrate raising £1,700 for charity

Posted onPosted on 25th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Teens celebrate raising £1,700 for charity

A group of teenagers took part in adrenalin-fuelled games at a graduation with a difference whilst celebrating their achievements in completing a once-in-a-lifetime project. The group of 16 donned their…

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Showing love for Mansfield Market

Posted onPosted on 22nd Apr CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield Market will be celebrating this year’s Love Your Local Market campaign with a fortnight of fun and activities aimed at all the family. The entertainment, from Tuesday 17 May…

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Shopping bonus for Ashfield Homes resident

Posted onPosted on 21st Apr CommentsNo Comments
Shopping bonus for Ashfield Homes resident

Ashfield Homes resident Michelle Polglase was one satisfied customer after receiving an unexpected bonus when she filled in her customer satisfaction survey following work carried out at her home by…

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Cousins launch recruitment agency

Posted onPosted on 21st Apr CommentsNo Comments
Cousins launch recruitment agency

Two cousins have founded a national temporary construction recruitment agency based in Mansfield. Entrepreneurs Bradley Gough, (20), and Reece Davies, (24), are trying to get people in the local community…

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Puppy room pays off

Posted onPosted on 21st Apr CommentsNo Comments
Puppy room pays off

Visitors of the four-legged and furry variety were welcomed to West Nottinghamshire College last week for awareness raising and fundraising. Guide dog trainers, walkers and the dogs and owners themselves…

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Big road race to return

Posted onPosted on 20th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Big road race to return

The Mansfield 10k road race is to return for a second year in August. The event, created to succeed the former Mansfield Half Marathon, brought together local running groups, amateur…

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Kirkby Inner Wheel in tartan

Posted onPosted on 20th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Kirkby Inner Wheel in tartan

Eighteen Kirkby Inner Wheel members (pictured) met with around 2,000 others from clubs around Great Britain and Ireland at the organisation’s national conference in Glasgow. Association president Trish Douglas introduced…

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Sound advice for free

Posted onPosted on 19th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Sound advice for free

Leading dedicated hearing specialist Amplifon celebrated the opening of its new branch in Sutton’s Idlewells Shopping Centre by providing free drinks, goody bags and a tour of its state-of-the-art facilities.…

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Sponsors wanted for hair-raising skydive

Posted onPosted on 19th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Sponsors wanted for hair-raising skydive

Three Mansfield hairdressers are preparing to make their first parachute jump to raise funds for a national charity. Dawn Kershaw, Suzann Armstrong and Karen Berry work at Barnets men's barbers…

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Winning Abi’s on the right tracks

Posted onPosted on 19th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Winning Abi’s on the right tracks

A university-level student from West Nottinghamshire College is in the running for a national award which includes a cash prize of £25,000 and a bespoke mentoring programme, after presenting her…

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War convoy hero gets Russian medal

Posted onPosted on 18th Apr CommentsNo Comments
War convoy hero gets Russian medal

A former Mansfield sailor has received a prestigious Russian military honour, at the behest of Russian President, Vladimir Putin. Derek Albert Tilley is a veteran of the Arctic Convoys, which…

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Students are a law unto themselves

Posted onPosted on 18th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Students are a law unto themselves

More than 50 students from a Mansfield school were present in court in Nottingham. Year 10 students from Vision Studio School visited the city’s historic Galleries of Justice and got…

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New programme for Prince’s Trust

Posted onPosted on 15th Apr CommentsNo Comments
New programme for Prince’s Trust

The Mansfield Prince’s Trust is running a new Mansfield team programme from May in the 40th anniversary year of the organisation. Anyone aged 16 to 25 who wants to take…

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Free one-day market trader masterclass

Posted onPosted on 15th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Free one-day market trader masterclass

On Thursday, 28th April Mansfield District Council will be offering a free one-day market trader masterclass to encourage new stallholders to Mansfield Market. The masterclass is open to people who…

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Skills challenge comes to West Notts again

Posted onPosted on 15th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Skills challenge comes to West Notts again

Construction trainees are gearing up for a regional skills contest at West Nottinghamshire College this month. On Tuesday 26th April, over 70 competitors from 17 colleges in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and…

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Meet conservation cadets

Posted onPosted on 15th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Meet conservation cadets

Mansfield Sea Cadets joined members of the Maun Conservation Group, Mansfield, to make bug hotels and to go pond dipping at The Scrape on the Quarry Lane Local Nature Reserve.…

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Helping youngsters into the world of work

Posted onPosted on 14th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Helping youngsters into the world of work

Youngsters are being given support into the world of work as part of community initiatives being undertaken by contractor J Tomlinson in Sutton. The company is carrying out investment work…

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On the run in memory of father

Posted onPosted on 14th Apr CommentsNo Comments
On the run in memory of father

EDWINSTOWE man Nick Shaw (46) is aiming to raise more than £1,500 for deafblind children and adults by completing the London Marathon. Mr Shaw, manager of a taxi firm, is…

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Skills at work give students an insight

Posted onPosted on 14th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Skills at work give students an insight

Students from West Nottinghamshire College’s lifestyle academy had a varied taste of the world of work last week during their own industry week. Learners from the hairdressing, beauty therapy and…

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Sweet success for cake decorator

Posted onPosted on 13th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Sweet success for cake decorator

A Sutton cake decorator won an award for his two-foot high creations of Muppets’ favourites Kermit and Fozzie. It took Shane Bennett (24), 60 hours to make the cake, which…

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Rotary concert honour for teenagers

Posted onPosted on 13th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Rotary concert honour for teenagers

Three students from Ashfield School will be performing at a prestigious annual event organised by the local Rotary district. Elliott Hardy and his sister, Millie, and Jonathan Clarke were nominated…

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Top politician praises work at farm

Posted onPosted on 13th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Top politician praises work at farm

The Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham was left feeling humbled and inspired by his visit to Rhubarb Farm, Langwith. The MP toured the farm to see first-hand how the social…

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New look for Mansfield market launched

Posted onPosted on 12th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Mansfield District Council’s £100,000 regeneration project of its town centre market — new and improved stalls, a new layout and enhanced food court — has been officially launched. An array…

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Major award for hospital team

Posted onPosted on 12th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Major award for hospital team

The procurement team at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (SFHFT) — which runs King’s Mill and Mansfield Community hospitals — has won a prestigious award. It was named Procurement…

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Awards hope for council

Posted onPosted on 11th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Awards hope for council

Mansfield District Council has reached the final in four categories of this year’s East Midlands Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Awards. The council has been shortlisted for best new…

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Fashionable fundraiser

Posted onPosted on 11th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Fashionable fundraiser

The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group hosted a springtime fashion show at Bon Marché, Sutton. The models showed the latest fashions and there was a fundraising raffle. The event raised…

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All aboard the advice bus

Posted onPosted on 8th Apr CommentsNo Comments

Ashfield Citizens Advice is visiting locations across the area, providing advice and information from its new mobile information unit (pictured). Chief executive Kathryn Stacey said: “We know it can be…

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Bowled over by help

Posted onPosted on 8th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Bowled over by help

Blidworth Colliery Welfare Cricket Club has received £500 from The Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme. Christopher Gent, of the club, said: “We hank The Mansfield for these funds, which…

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Helping vulnerable girls in Africa

Posted onPosted on 8th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Helping vulnerable girls in Africa

A team of Mansfield fundraisers have smashed their charity target. Soroptimist International Mansfield made more than 160 sundresses for girls in Sierra Leone, surpassing their target of 40, as part…

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What’s in a name?

Posted onPosted on 7th Apr CommentsNo Comments
What’s in a name?

The construction of new homes at a Taylor Wimpey development in Rainworth has the site manager’s name written all over it — literally. The housebuilder’s Coupe Gardens development has been…

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Win tickets to Burt Bacharach tribute show

Posted onPosted on 7th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Win tickets to Burt Bacharach tribute show

Back To Bacharach at the Palace Theatre, Mansfield, on 13th May celebrates the timeless hits written by Burt Bacharach — and you could be there for free in this easy-to-enter…

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Building blocks for success

Posted onPosted on 6th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Building blocks for success

Two bricklaying students from West Nottinghamshire College have seen their construction skills rewarded at a regional competition. Burton and South Derbyshire College played host to the Regional Guild of Bricklayers…

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Win tickets to festival tribute night

Posted onPosted on 6th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Win tickets to festival tribute night

TOP tribute bands are to play at this year’s Newark Festival — and you could be there to watch them free. We have got a pair of tickets worth £30…

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Healthy week at primary school

Posted onPosted on 6th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Healthy week at primary school

Pupils at Asquith Primary School, Mansfield, had a week of health-themed activities. All Things Healthy included visitors giving presentations, trips out of school and teacher-led sessions. Seven classes visited the…

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School looks back to celebrate new home

Posted onPosted on 5th Apr CommentsNo Comments
School looks back to celebrate new home

Abbey Primary School's move to a new home in Mansfield has inspired a heritage project. Looking Forwards, By Looking Back has won a £59,100 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.…

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Why Aqua Boxes are vital

Posted onPosted on 5th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Why Aqua Boxes are vital

Local Rotarians have seen how vital supplies of water treatment units are organised for despatch to disaster-hit areas of the world. Seven members of Kirkby Rotary Club visited the Aquabox…

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Countdown to Mansfield Market relaunch

Posted onPosted on 4th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Countdown to Mansfield Market relaunch

Mansfield District Council’s £100,000 regeneration project to transform Mansfield Market is set to be fully operational from Tuesday, 5th April with a full day of entertainment scheduled for Saturday, 9th…

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Rare find at abbey

Posted onPosted on 4th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Rare find at abbey

Archaeologists have discovered pieces of what is believed to be a monastic copper scourge in the grounds of Rufford Abbey — one of only four in the country. Scourges, whips…

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Global celebration for academy

Posted onPosted on 4th Apr CommentsNo Comments
Global celebration for academy

The Samworth Church Academy in Mansfield has been accepted as a global member of Round Square — the first state school in Europe to join the worldwide network of 160…

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Fashion show in aid of charity

Posted onPosted on 1st Apr CommentsNo Comments
Fashion show in aid of charity

A charity fashion show and sale is to be held at Clipstone Welfare on 29th April in aid of the Mansfield-based Hetty's charity, which supports families across Nottinghamshire. The fashion…

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Getting on their bikes to save lives

Posted onPosted on 1st Apr CommentsNo Comments
Getting on their bikes to save lives

Fundraisers are planning a sponsored spin ride to raise money for a potentially life-saving defibrillator for Mansfield. It is being organised by Ruby Straw, of Sutton, and her fiance Dominic…

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New studio school chief unveils ‘vision’

Posted onPosted on 1st Apr CommentsNo Comments
New studio school chief unveils ‘vision’

The new principal of Nottinghamshire’s only studio school has unveiled his ‘vision’ for the pioneering education-provider. Chris Hatherall took over the reins at Mansfield’s Vision Studio School earlier this month…

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Bank’s new look helps Amazons

Posted onPosted on 31st Mar CommentsNo Comments
Bank’s new look helps Amazons

The Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group, which supports breast cancer patients at King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, was chosen to cut the ribbon to launch the new look at the Mansfield…

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Royal honour for former solicitor

Posted onPosted on 31st Mar CommentsNo Comments
Royal honour for former solicitor

Retired Mansfield solicitor Robin Wilson is among eight new Deputy Lieutenants, appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Sir John Peace. Mr Wilson, who will assist Sir John in his role…

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Engineering students prepare for success

Posted onPosted on 31st Mar CommentsNo Comments
Engineering students prepare for success

A regional skills competition designed to seek out some of the best engineering talents was hosted at West Nottinghamshire College. The college celebrated a medal win by 18-year-old student Rudi…

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Cooking for star TV chefs

Posted onPosted on 30th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Cooking for star TV chefs

Rainworth-born and educated chef Thomas Moody took part in the regional finals of the Roux Scholarship competition to find Britain’s best young talent in the kitchen. Thomas (27), who works…

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Teens make a difference

Posted onPosted on 30th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Teens make a difference

Young people who completed a National Citizen Service (NCS) programme graduated at a ceremony at Portland College, Mansfield. NCS gives 16 and 17-year-olds the chance to get involved in a…

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Committed to protecting patients

Posted onPosted on 30th Mar CommentsNo Comments

Sherwood Forest Hospitals has been labelled one of the bests Trusts in the East Midlands region for its success at vaccinating employees against flu Over 63 per cent of front…

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Elvis stage show coming to One Call Stadium

Posted onPosted on 29th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Elvis stage show coming to One Call Stadium

The 1861 Suite at One Call Stadium, Mansfield, is the latest live music venue to bring high-quality events and stage shows to Mansfield. It has revealed that the world-famous West…

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New homes for old hospital site a step closer

Posted onPosted on 29th Mar CommentsNo Comments
New homes for old hospital site a step closer

Plans to build 54 council homes for elderly people on the former General Hospital site are on course, following Mansfield District Council's successful application for planning permission. The council is…

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Celebrating apprentices

Posted onPosted on 29th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Celebrating apprentices

Mansfield mayor Kate Allsop praised the achievements of apprentices at a graduation ceremony, sponsored by Mansfield District Council, at Nottingham’s Albert Hall. She presented graduation certificates to apprentices, including some…

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Students step up to charity challenge

Posted onPosted on 29th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Students step up to charity challenge

There was a sense of energy at West Nottinghamshire College last week as staff and students generated cash for Sport Relief. A range of activities were organised to support the…

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Learn how to upcycle Easter packaging

Posted onPosted on 24th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Learn how to upcycle Easter packaging

Veolia (Nottinghamshire County Council’s waste management contractor) is encouraging residents to remember to reduce, reuse or recycle as much of their Easter waste as possible and are running two special…

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Ferret fundraiser

Posted onPosted on 24th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Ferret fundraiser

Kirkby Rotary Club staged a charity ferret race night at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Kirkby. President-elect Rotn Philip Hurt said: “It was a brilliant effort that attracted a record number…

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Shop For Schools returns at Four Seasons

Posted onPosted on 23rd Mar CommentsNo Comments
Shop For Schools returns at Four Seasons

The popular Shop For Schools initiative has returned to Mansfield’s Four Seasons Shopping Centre this week, giving 30 schools from across the region the chance to win big. Now in…

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Raising awareness of diabetes

Posted onPosted on 23rd Mar CommentsNo Comments
Raising awareness of diabetes

A campaign to increase awareness of diabetes and its affects is planned in the next 12 months by the Mansfield DiabetesUK Voluntary Group. The initiative was agreed at the group’s…

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Lessons in recycling

Posted onPosted on 23rd Mar CommentsNo Comments
Lessons in recycling

As part of a new Recycle For Nottinghamshire Education project, school pupils and community groups have visited a waste facility in Mansfield. They have found out how the county’s recycling…

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Council action over empty properties

Posted onPosted on 22nd Mar CommentsNo Comments
Council action over empty properties

Mansfield District Council is encouraging the owners of hundreds of empty homes in the district to find out how they can make the most of their property. A free event,…

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Easter chocolate gift to homeless

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Easter chocolate gift to homeless

Family-owned business gifts and promotional merchandise specialists Pellacraft is donating 100 Easter eggs to the homelessness charity Framework. The eggs will be handed out to service users of The Sherwood…

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Students have challenge figured out

Posted onPosted on 22nd Mar CommentsNo Comments
Students have challenge figured out

Key Stage 4 students from the Samworth Church Academy, Mansfield (right), took part in a national mathematics competition, run by the United Kingdom Mathematical Trust. It tested students’ subject knowledge…

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Knitting for the Queen’s 90th birthday

Posted onPosted on 21st Mar CommentsNo Comments
Knitting for the Queen’s 90th birthday

Mansfield District Council is rallying support from local knitters and crocheters to take part in a Royal Knit to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday this June. Eastlands Junior School, Meden…

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Early Easter fundraiser for homeless

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Early Easter fundraiser for homeless

Kind-hearted health and social care students from West Nottinghamshire College have been selling their Easter goodies to staff and students today to raise cash for the homeless. The level one…

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Charity lunch forges networks with business

Posted onPosted on 21st Mar CommentsNo Comments
Charity lunch forges networks with business

The Inspire and Achieve Foundation held a charity lunch network event hosted and supported by West Nottinghamshire College, Mansfield. The charity aims to help disadvantaged young people aged 16-24 into…

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Stags halt losing run

Posted onPosted on 19th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Stags halt losing run

Mansfield Town boss Adam Murray was full of praise for his players and the fans after the Stags held promotion rivals Portsmouth 1-1 at One Call Stadium on Saturday. The…

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Big Snore was big fundraiser

Posted onPosted on 18th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Big Snore was big fundraiser

More than 120 people took part in the 12th annual Big Snore event to raise awareness of the plight of Mansfield’s homeless as figures showed 40% more people were sleeping…

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Graduating apprentices take to the stage

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Graduating apprentices take to the stage

More than 40 people trained by Mansfield-based Vision Apprentices have celebrated their achievements at a glittering graduation ceremony. They were among 136 intermediate, advanced and higher apprentices to be honoured…

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Partnership formed to fill summer jobs

Posted onPosted on 18th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Partnership formed to fill summer jobs

A Mansfield recruitment company celebrating its 10th anniversary and a Forest Town firm have teamed up to try to fill around 70 vacancies. Essential Recruitment has formed a partnership with…

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Volunteering to help town centre

Posted onPosted on 17th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Volunteering to help town centre

A student who did work experience with Mansfield Business Improvement District (BID) enjoyed her time so much she is now a volunteer ambassador for the organisation. Tamara Robinson (18), from…

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Apprentices key to business expansion

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Apprentices key to business expansion

New research released to mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week has found businesses place apprentices at the heart of their plans to rise to the top and rank hiring…

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How to recycle unwanted paint

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How to recycle unwanted paint

A RECORD-BREAKING community scheme that gives householders the chance to clear their sheds, garages and cupboards of unwanted paint is making a return to Mansfield. From March 21st to April…

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Cleaning up for the Queen

Posted onPosted on 16th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Cleaning up for the Queen

Mansfield Sea Cadets and members of the Maun Conservation Group were joined by community volunteers for a litter pick at the Quarry Lane Local Nature Reserve, Mansfield, and the car…

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Mansfield 2020 Business Awards finalists revealed

Posted onPosted on 16th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Mansfield 2020 Business Awards finalists revealed

Mansfield’s longest-running business awards have revealed the list of finalists for this year’s awards. Winners will be revealed at the awards event on Friday, 29th April. Tickets are priced at…

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Boost for calligraphy group

Posted onPosted on 16th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Boost for calligraphy group

A calligraphy group that meets at The Tin Hat Centre, Selston, has received £400 from The Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme. Patricia Adlington, of the group, pictured with The…

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Car winner receives prize

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Car winner receives prize

A Shirebrook bus driver has swapped his double decker for a new car after winning a competition to mark the 40th birthday of the Four Seasons Shopping Centre in Mansfield.…

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Fundraising cyclists’ 48-hour challenge

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Fundraising cyclists’ 48-hour challenge

A Mansfield businessman is among a group of fundraisers set to cycle 500 miles in 48 hours for charities. Malcolm Hall, owner of Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies, and the team will…

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Thousands of thanks

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Thousands of thanks

THANKS to donations from customers, a local opticians has collected more than 20,000 pairs of specs for charity over the past year. Specsavers, Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton, has been gathering…

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Get in the picture this Easter

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Get in the picture this Easter

A Mansfield Woodhouse-based photographer is giving people the opportunity to enjoy a taster photoshoot on Easter Saturday, 26th March. Wendy Turner, owner of Affinity Photography, will be offering individuals and…

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Planting trees in park

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Planting trees in park

Friends of Yeoman Hill Park, Mansfield Woodhouse, were joined by pupils and staff from the Manor Academy to plant a copper beech tree, funded by the Greenwood Partnership, to create…

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Revving up for hospital run

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Revving up for hospital run

For the eleventh year in a row the Mansfield Roadrunners Scooter Club will be revving up for their charity ride to King’s Mill Hospital. The Eggs to the Mill convoy…

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Amazons support for hospital

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Amazons support for hospital

Members of the Amazon Breast Cancer Support Group present a 3D scanner and accessories to consultant breast surgeon Mr Jahan for King’s Mill Hospital. The equipment, which cost around £5,000,…

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Triple celebration for charity

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Triple celebration for charity

Mansfield-based charity APTCOO (A Place To Call Our Own) has won three awards in quick succession for its work with young people who have an additional need and/or disability. It…

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Awards for local heroes

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Awards for local heroes

A Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and a Mansfield District Council warden, who went beyond the call of duty to help an elderly woman who was twice the victim of…

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International influence

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International influence

West Nottinghamshire College has been sharing its education expertise with a group of academics from India. A delegation of assistant professors from universities and colleges in the southern state of…

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Drumming up support

Posted onPosted on 10th Mar CommentsNo Comments
Drumming up support

Portland College, Mansfield, has a new performance and recording studio for learners thanks to the generosity of fundraisers, led by Richard Fuller. Mr Fuller, of Kirkby-based County Battery Services, raised…

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Display your treasures at museum

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Mansfield Museum is giving collectors the chance to display their own treasures. To tie in with its year-long exhibition Mansfield Museum In 389¼ Objects, there will be a free dedicated…

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Let hospital know what you think

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Sherwood Forest Hospitals is asking local people to rate their experiences of King’s Mill, Newark and Mansfield Community hospitals. The trust is supporting the national public awareness-raising event Friends and…

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40th birthday celebrations at Four Seasons

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40th birthday celebrations at Four Seasons

The Deputy Mayor of Mansfield joined shoppers and colleagues at Four Seasons Shopping Centre on Wednesday (9 March) to cap a week of celebrations marking the centre’s 40th birthday. The…

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Planting for the future

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Planting for the future

Pupils from Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, visited King George V Park in the town to take the lead in planting a community orchard. Two classes of children worked in…

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New president for ladies’ probus club

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New president for ladies’ probus club

At the annual meeting of Mansfield Ladies Probus Club, Mrs Sue Kirk, left, was installed as president by immediate past president, Mrs Karen Troop. The group meets on the first…

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Sports quiz is a winner

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Sports quiz is a winner

More than £4,000 was raised for Mansfield and Ashfield sporting causes at a Question Of Sport-style quiz night. The annual event was staged by The Armchair Club at Mansfield Town…

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New hospital booking system

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Patients now have more choice and flexibility when booking, cancelling or rearranging their outpatient appointments thanks to a new system that has been introduced at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. The new…

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London calling for students

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London calling for students

Aspiring performing artists from West Nottinghamshire College saw two West End productions in one day as part of their annual study trip to London. A group of 36 students on…

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School gets back to nature

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School gets back to nature

Redgate School in Mansfield will be getting closer to nature, thanks to a donation of eco-friendly habitat huts for their school grounds from a building contractor appointed by Mansfield District…

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Celebrations begin at Four Seasons

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Celebrations begin at Four Seasons

Hundreds more shoppers are expected to join in the festivities when Mansfield’s Four Seasons shopping centre celebrates its 40th birthday this week. Following a successful weekend packed with party-themed activities…

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Rotarians’ help for hospices

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Rotarians’ help for hospices

Two children’s hospice charities have benefited from a Santa’s Christmas grotto created by a garden centre and run by a Rotary club. Rotn Paul Riley, president of Kirkby Rotary Club,…

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Nominate hero volunteers for awards

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Nominate hero volunteers for awards

Nominations are open for the annual Mansfield Volunteer Awards to reward local heroes in the community. The award are supported by Mansfield District Council, Mansfield Community & Voluntary Service and…

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Fundraising to save lives

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Fundraising to save lives

ST John Ambulance volunteers from Pinxton have raised £4,000 towards first aid equipment for their unit, including a defibrillator. Money was raised with the support of the community and businesses,…

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New director for Stags

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New director for Stags

Mansfield Town have announced that lifelong Stags fan Mark Burton, managing director of local company Ulyett Landscapes, has joined the club’s eight-strong board of directors. Writing in Saturday's match programme,…

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Businesswoman is community champion

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Businesswoman is community champion

Mansfield businesswoman Rachel Hall was crowned Community Champion of the Year at the East Midlands Chamber’s annual conference and Enterprising Women awards. Rachel — an owner and director of Hall-Fast…

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Win afternoon tea for two at Beau-ti-ful

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Win afternoon tea for two at Beau-ti-ful

Beau-ti-ful Home and Gift, Mansfield, is offering afternoon tea for two in its tearoom for the winners of this easy-to-enter competition NewsJournal competition. The homeware, gift shop and tearoom on…

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Students bridging employment gap

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Students bridging employment gap

A student networking event has been held for Brunts Academy teenagers to showcase their skills to 25 employers and professionals. The inaugural Brunts Student Networking event — featured live on…

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Charities combine for furniture service

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Charities combine for furniture service

The Cornwater Club’s charity shop on Queen Street, Mansfield, has expanded its service to include the free collection of donated furniture, through a partnership with the Peaceful Trust charity. The…

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Major boost for millennium green project

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Major boost for millennium green project

The Mansfield Woodhouse Millennium Green Trust has received a £10,254 funding boost for its project to develop the green. The green, on Welbeck Road, is managed for the benefit of…

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School spruce-up

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School spruce-up

Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy TAs Janet Perkin and Trish Butt get creative with painting after an overwhelming response to calls for volunteers to help spruce up their school. Staff from…

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MP congratulates company

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MP congratulates company

Ashfield MP Gloria De Piero visited award-winning business gifts and promotional merchandising business, Pellacraft to congratulate the company on reaching its 35th anniversary. Steve and Rosemary Pella started Pellacraft from…

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Children’s club fun at the double

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Children’s club fun at the double

This weekend will see the popular Buzzy B Club return to Mansfield’s Four Seasons Shopping Centre for a double-header of free, family-themed fun – just in time for Mother’s Day.…

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Charity donation thanks to festive trees

Posted onPosted on 29th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Charity donation thanks to festive trees

An annual campaign that encourages residents to recycle real Christmas trees has raised £1,150 for the Royal British Legion. Nottinghamshire County Council, in conjunction with Veolia, its waste management contractor,…

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Adventures in Berlin for students

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Adventures in Berlin for students

University-level students at West Nottinghamshire College have discovered more about Berlin’s rich cultural history during a study trip to the German city. A group of 15 students on the college’s…

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Military inspiration

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Military inspiration

"You can achieve anything in life provided you have the spirit, desire and determination to work hard” – these were the inspirational words from one of the Royal Air Force’s…

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Weight loss is new beginning

Posted onPosted on 26th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Weight loss is new beginning

Determined Emma Brown has overcome chronic health problems and launched a new career — after finally losing the excess weight that had blighted her for years. The 34-year-old, from Clipstone,…

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Designs on helping mercy missions

Posted onPosted on 26th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Designs on helping mercy missions

A Mansfield company is helping an organisation that provides humanitarian aid to put a smile on the faces of more vulnerable children living in the UK, Ireland and overseas. Business…

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School needs Tesco shoppers’ help

Posted onPosted on 25th Feb CommentsNo Comments
School needs Tesco shoppers’ help

Mansfield’s Abbey Primary School has appealed to Tesco shoppers for their help after it was chosen to receive a grant of up to £12,000 for an environmental project at its…

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Students inspired by football coach Jordan

Posted onPosted on 25th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Students inspired by football coach Jordan

Aspiring sports coaches in Mansfield have been getting top tips from an industry professional. Jordan Ferrer, community officer at Mansfield Town FC’s Football in the Community (FITC) programme, visited West…

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Toy sale boost for school’s playground

Posted onPosted on 25th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Toy sale boost for school’s playground

Berry Hill Primary School, Mansfield, raised £365 towards buying playground equipment through a toy tombola and raffle. The school council had been challenged to raise money by extended services co-ordinator,…

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Support for academy expeditions

Posted onPosted on 25th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Support for academy expeditions

The Dukeries Academy, Ollerton, has received £600 from The Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme. The money will go towards the academy’s work with Camps International to provide learning and…

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Nurses invited to music festival

Posted onPosted on 24th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Nurses invited to music festival

Twenty Macmillan nurses and members of staff from King’s Mill and Bassetlaw hospitals have been invited to be guests of honour at a two-day music festival in aid of Macmillan…

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Animal crackers for foodbank

Posted onPosted on 24th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Animal crackers for foodbank

Kirkby Rotary Club is presenting its Charity Ferret Race Night at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Kirkby, on Saturday, 19th March at 7 for 7.30pm. One of the good causes that…

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Sleep-out help for homeless

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Sleep-out help for homeless

More proceeds from a winter sleep-out by Kirkby Rotary Club and Ashwood Church in the town have been presented to the Mansfield Winter Shelter Project. Immediate past-president Roger Pursey gave…

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Magical fundraising for charity

Posted onPosted on 24th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Magical fundraising for charity

Academy Transformation Trust Further Education, based at Sutton Community Academy, supported Dawn, Dave and Evie Woodward in raising £501.87 through a Harry Potter party at the academy. The money will…

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Daniel back at Stags

Posted onPosted on 23rd Feb CommentsNo Comments
Daniel back at Stags

Mansfield Town have signed versatile winger Colin Daniel on loan from Port Vale until the end of the season. The left-footed former Macclesfield Town man, whose nickname is ‘Junior’, is…

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£20,000 raised for charity at awards

Posted onPosted on 23rd Feb CommentsNo Comments
£20,000 raised for charity at awards

Annesley-based procurement consortium EEM Ltd hosted the Building Communities in the East Midlands (BCEM) Awards. The not-for-profit organisation works with 55 housing providers and public sector bodies to help make…

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New gardening competition

Posted onPosted on 22nd Feb CommentsNo Comments
New gardening competition

A new competition has been launched by Mansfield District Council to find the best-kept garden and best school garden in the district. The competition is open to all residents and…

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Stags fans’ boost for youth set-up

Posted onPosted on 21st Feb CommentsNo Comments
Stags fans’ boost for youth set-up

Mansfield Town fans have donated £381.48 to the club’s youth team. Martin Shaw, who runs supporters’ website Stagsnet, is pictured, left, presenting the money to Stags director Steve Hymas. The…

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Stags freeze ticket prices

Posted onPosted on 20th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Stags freeze ticket prices

Mansfield Town have frozen matchday and season ticket prices for next season — and are considering reducing them — whatever division they are in. Owner John Radford, writing in the…

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Stags win thriller

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Stags win thriller

Mansfield Town manager Adam Murray has urged his players to relish the play-off battle after a thrilling 3-2 win over bottom club Dagenham at One Call Stadium on Saturday. The…

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Tribute to ex-Stags star

Posted onPosted on 19th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Tribute to ex-Stags star

A minute's silence will be held prior to kick-off tomorrow at Mansfield Town’s home match against Dagenham & Redbridge in memory of former winger Johnny Miller, who died yesterday, aged…

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Beans means a winning iBeani idea

Posted onPosted on 19th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Beans means a winning iBeani idea

A fledgling Warsop company is full of beans after winning major national deals for its unique product — an iBeani tablet bean bag stand. The unique stands are designed to…

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Triple success for opticians

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Triple success for opticians

A Sutton opticians celebrated a triple award success with a tea party in store and gift vouchers for team members. Specsavers, Idlewells Shopping Centre, attained the Investor in People (IIP)…

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Knit for the Queen

Posted onPosted on 19th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Knit for the Queen

Mansfield District Council is calling on knitters to take part in a Royal Knit to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday this June. Mansfield Market Place will be decorated using a…

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Pinders marks 70th anniversary

Posted onPosted on 18th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Pinders marks 70th anniversary

To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Mansfield-based opticians Pinders is running a series of charity events — and special promotions for customers. In 1946 Richard Pinder started the business at Queen…

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Helping owners of pets comply with new law

Posted onPosted on 18th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Helping owners of pets comply with new law

Mansfield District Council is offering support to dog owners by offering a reduced microchipping service for £10 per dog as compulsory microchipping legislation takes effect on 6th April. The new…

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NAPIT to lead the way at EcoBuild 2016

Posted onPosted on 17th Feb CommentsNo Comments
NAPIT to lead the way at EcoBuild 2016

Pleasley Vale-based NAPIT has announced it will again be joining industry leaders at EcoBuild 2016 following changes to the renewables sector. NAPIT will be exhibiting and contributing expert advice across…

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National role for consultant

Posted onPosted on 17th Feb CommentsNo Comments
National role for consultant

A consultant who works for the trust that runs King’s Mill and Mansfield Community hospitals has been appointed president of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH). Dr…

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Teenagers’ tribute to victims of Paris attacks

Posted onPosted on 16th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Teenagers’ tribute to victims of Paris attacks

Teenagers have drawn inspiration from the public’s response in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks, for a major Nottinghamshire youth festival this week. Unity, a group of young people…

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Challenge adds up for academy youngsters

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Challenge adds up for academy youngsters

The Bramble Academy, Mansfield Woodhouse, has teamed up with local business mentors to run an innovative maths challenge across all year groups during the academic. More than 200 children will…

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Museum to grow seeds from space

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Museum to grow seeds from space

Mansfield Museum is over the moon after being selected to take part in the Rocket Science project launched by the Royal Horticultural Society Campaign for School Gardening and the United…

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Samworth celebrates students

Posted onPosted on 15th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Samworth celebrates students

More than 60 prizes were given to students who showed either academic excellence, or contributed to academy or community life, at the Samworth Church Academy’s annual awards evening. Each of…

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Mission to India

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Mission to India

Four representatives from Kirkby Rotary Club are travelling to India to support National Immunisation Day, helping the fight to immunise thousands of children against polio. President Paul Riley; his wife,…

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Help wanted at pit trust café

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Help wanted at pit trust café

Volunteers at the Pleasley Pit Trust’s industrial heritage project are appealing for people to help at its café. They are asking volunteers to work on the day of their choice,…

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Brunts are NCS champions

Posted onPosted on 13th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Brunts are NCS champions

The Brunts Academy in Mansfield, lead school of The Evolve Trust, has been awarded Champion School status by National Citizen Service (NCS) for its commitment to the youth programme. The…

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On the march with George’s Army

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On the march with George’s Army

Two caring fundraisers have handed over a cheque for £3,500 to Fountaindale School, Mansfield — taking their total raised for the special school in the past five years to £15,000.…

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Tiny tots get sporty

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Tiny tots get sporty

Children at a Mansfield nursery are enjoying tailor-made activity sessions, thanks to sports students at West Nottinghamshire College. Three and four-year-olds who attend the college’s Butterflies Day Nursery have been…

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TV donation to hospice

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TV donation to hospice

Chesterfield-based Ashgate Hospicecare has received a £500 donation from The Mansfield Building Society’s Community Support Scheme to buy a TV for its day hospice. The Mansfield’s Chesterfield branch supervisor, Claire…

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Planting for the future

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Planting for the future

Pupils from The Flying High Academy, Mansfield, planted six fruit trees in the school grounds to help complement their new building. The school was helped by the Maun Conservation Group,…

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Mansfield prepares to Clean For The Queen

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Mansfield prepares to Clean For The Queen

Mansfield District Council is backing the national Clean For The Queen project and is seeking the public’s support for the biggest ever clean-up of the country, which will be taking…

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Blind football comes to Nottinghamshire

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Blind football comes to Nottinghamshire

Inspirational Mansfield man Nathan Edge, who went blind two years ago, is urging other people with major sight problems to give blind football a go as it comes to Nottinghamshire.…

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Harry Potter learning day

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Harry Potter learning day

Sutton Community Academy hosted more than 300 pupils and their parents from Hillocks, Leamington, Croft and St Mary’s primary schools for a family learning Harry Potter Day. Staff dressed as…

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Walking tall to help hospice

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Walking tall to help hospice

Mansfield Senior Reds over-50s walking football club have presented £757 to the John Eastwood Hospice, Sutton. They raised the money at a charity function, including a Michael Buble tribute act,…

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Appeal for help to trace pet Japanese Akita

Posted onPosted on 9th Feb CommentsNo Comments
Appeal for help to trace pet Japanese Akita

A Mansfield family are appealing for help after their pet Japanese Akita, Budo, went missing from their secure back garden. Fourteen-month-old Budo (pictured) was taken from St John's Place, Mansfield,…

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School celebrates bloom award

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School celebrates bloom award

Asquith Primary School has received a certificate to mark its silver gilt award at the Midlands In Bloom competition last year. The Mansfield school worked hard to improve its garden…

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Shortlisted for top housing award

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Shortlisted for top housing award

Mansfield District Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious housing award. The authority is in the last six in the outstanding local authority category at the Chartered Institute of Housing…

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Help Rotary on right royal clean-up

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Help Rotary on right royal clean-up

Kirkby Rotary Club and Ashfield District Council are joining forces, with sponsorship by Morrisons, to improve a garden border in a busy street in Kirkby town centre. The initiative is…

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Hospice asks for Wills legacy

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People making Wills are being asked to think about helping Nottinghamshire Hospice through a legacy. Last year, 913 volunteers gave their time to the work of Nottinghamshire Hospice, Nottingham. People…

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Keeper saves two penalties for Stags

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Keeper saves two penalties for Stags

Keeper Scott Shearer saved two penalties as Mansfield Town fought back to beat Morecambe 2-1 at a wet and windy One Call Stadium - their second 2-1 come-from-behind win against…

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Survey boost for Mansfield

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Survey boost for Mansfield

Mansfield District Council has welcomed the findings of a report that shows people in the district are among the most satisfied in England. The Office for National Statistics reveal happiness,…

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Top youth talent prepares for Showcase 2016

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Top youth talent prepares for Showcase 2016

Nottinghamshire’s answer to Britain’s Got Talent meets X-Factor returns this month with Showcase 2016! The annual music, film, dance and drama extravaganza is organised by Nottinghamshire County Council’s County Youth…

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TIS to back Headway Nottingham

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TIS to back Headway Nottingham

Mansfield-based TIS, one of the UK’s leading fire, security and communications specialists, has announced that it has adopted the charity, Headway Nottingham as its designated charity for the next 12…

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Midwife in national final for top award

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Midwife in national final for top award

A senior midwife from Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs King’s Mill Hospital, will find out this month if she has been successful in the UK’s most prestigious midwifery awards.…

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Search for recruits for graduate scheme

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Search for recruits for graduate scheme

Talented young people are being urged to join a Nottinghamshire programme that is helping boost opportunities and retain local skills. The appeal comes from Ashfield and Mansfield District Councils, who…

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New help for Service veterans

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New help for Service veterans

A new initiative to tackle loneliness among former Servicemen and women is to be launched by UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. Forces Friends will work with veterans aged 60 plus and…

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Sleeping out at Stags to help others

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Sleeping out at Stags to help others

A charity for ex-Service personnel said it was delighted with the efforts of people who supported the Stags Sleep Out. Local businesspeople braved freezing cold conditions and slept in cardboard…

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Flying the flag

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Flying the flag

Staff and students at West Nottinghamshire College have raised the rainbow flags across their campuses to support the beginning of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history month. The college’s…

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Jack is a champion

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Jack is a champion

A Sutton man has received an award from a London university research centre in recognition of his work in supporting children and young people with additional needs and/or a disability,…

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Running the London Marathon

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Running the London Marathon

Digital marketing consultant Mitch Brown, who works for South Normanton-based Purpose Media, is to run the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon on 24th April. He aims to raise £2,000 for…

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Nursing open day

Posted onPosted on 2nd Feb CommentsNo Comments

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to recruit experienced and newly-qualified nurses to further improve the quality of care provided to patients and reduce expensive agency costs. Registered…

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Stags sign Swansea full-back

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Stags sign Swansea full-back

Mansfield Town manager Adam Murray strengthened his defensive options with the addition of full back Daniel Alfei, on loan from Swansea City until the end of the season, after Nicky…

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Students leap on games design challenge

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Students leap on games design challenge

Interactive media students at West Nottinghamshire College have been set a digital challenge by a Nottingham-based gaming company. Fuzzy Frog, which was established seven years ago by chief executive Richard…

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Stags fans help hospice

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Stags fans help hospice

Members of Stags supporters group MSE, lifelong fans of Mansfield Town FC, decided to use their love of the game to raise money for charity. Their Christmas party at the…

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Brunts help homeless project

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Brunts help homeless project

The Brunts Academy, Mansfield, a member of The Evolve Trust, is working with The Hall Homeless Support Project in the town, which project provides a safe environment for homeless young…

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