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Nottinghamshire YMCA have pledged up to £1.5 million to help launch the proposed sports and community village in Newark.

The £8.5m project includes after-school clubs, a family cafe, a climbing wall and sports facilities.

A six-lane athletics track has now been confirmed, with support from England Athletics.

Nottinghamshire YMCA says that many stakeholders continue to

have their say, helping to shape the formal planning application due to be submitted in the summer.

Craig Berens, director of operations and programmes at Nottinghamshire YMCA, said: “We are committed to delivering a truly unique and multifunctional space in the shape of the sports and community village in Newark.

“It is an incredibly exciting project to be involved with, especially for our YMCA which has been

committed to improving health and wellbeing in communities for so many generations.

“As a testament to Nottinghamshire YMCA’s commitment to the project, we are prepared to match funds contributed by charitable trusts up to the total of £1million. In addition to this, we also pledge to match funds up to £500,000 from direct contributions.”

Nottinghamshire YMCA hopes that the proposed match funding

will encourage other prospective funders to participate in this exciting inter-generational and collaborative project in the heart of Newark.

Todd Cauthorn, operations manager for Children, Young People and Families at Nottinghamshire YMCA said: “The space and scope of the site means that we can build something that really brings together a huge number of local people.

“Families, sports clubs and individuals will all find something of interest. I’m really looking forward to being a part of it.

“We are extremely grateful to everyone who has showed their support so far, and look forward to meeting many more members of the community in the months to come.”

Nottinghamshire YMCA hope to submit a formal planning application by summer 2017 and to start site work by the end of the year.

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Plans to build 350 new homes at Fernwood Meadows South - on land to the east of Fernwood in Newark - have been brought forward by the housing developer Larkfleet Homes

The site at Fernwood has been allocated for development in the Newark and Sherwood District Council Core Strategy Development Plan, which was adopted in March 2011.

The new development would include a mixture of private and

affordable properties, ranging from one to five-bedroom homes for families, first-time buyers and the elderly.

A letter has been distributed to local residents providing information about the proposal, along with details about a public exhibition.

Hannah Guy, planning manager at Larkfleet Homes, said: “The proposed new development at Fernwood will help meet growing national and local housing needs.

“We are keen to consult fully with local people about our proposals before we submit a planning application and would like to encourage residents to share their views by completing a feedback form.”

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Students from the Magnus Church of England Academy in Newark have been gaining valuable food industry qualifications.

This has been possible because of a very successful collaboration on the training with Newark’s Bakkavor Deserts.

Lisa Mckeon, head of food at Magnus, said that students gained experience of a professional working environment in the intensive two-day training at Bakkavor’s Jessop Way site.

“The off-site training gave students a mature and independent attitude towards this qualification and gave them a chance meet professionals in the work place,” she told The Local News.

The students achieved the HABC (Highfield Awarding Body for Compliance) Level 2 award in food safety in catering.

This demonstrated competence in the working environment and safe handling of food from field to fork.

“Now this certificate can go on their CV, making them a more attractive prospect to potential employers,” added Lisa.

“It has also given the students an insight in terms of their theory work for catering GCSE and of working in the food industry.”

Caron Brooks, head of HR at Bakkavor, said: “We were really

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“We thought it was a great idea to work with this age group.

“It is particularly important because they are at a stage of thinking about future careers and in all, 31 students took part at our Learning Academy in Newark.

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Kinga Lukaszewicz helped to train the students and said: “It was a good experience not only for the students but also for us.

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Year 11 student, Monica Zon, added: “It was a really good and concise course.

“We had everything we needed there and went into much further detail and also saw it in practise.

“It was nice to work outside of school and to be treated just like the other staff.

“It was all very professional and the training officers were really nice too.”

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Paul Carlin, of Newark, has written a book called ‘A Soldier’s Return’, which is a ghost story with its roots in the First World War.

He told The Local News: “I have always really enjoyed fiction, set against the First World War and ghost stories.

“I particularly enjoy the traditional ghost stories.

“Stories set in an atmospheric, creaking old house where a malevolent ghost lies in wait for any who enters.

“The spark for this story came at a creative writing class I attended.

“Postcards were handed out and we were asked to write 500 words on any subject connected to the picture on the card. My card depicted an old railway station, so I got to work.

“I decided to write about a governess who was travelling to a country house to look after a child orphaned in the First World War.

“In many ways, the story came before the characters. However, the lives of people living around that time and the effect upon them of the war has always been of interest.

“A Soldier’s Return reflects the changes in all walks of life to many of those living at that time.

“I have tried to reflect this whilst telling the characters’ respective stories.”

Paul Carlin was born in 1960 and he divides his time, as far as possible, between home in Nottinghamshire and France.

A Soldier’s Return is Paul’s first novel and was published by Austin Macauley.

It is available to purchase from Amazon and all good bookshops.

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With headquarters in London and New York, Austin Macauley Publishers have established itself as an energetic and innovative independent trade publisher.

Publications range from historical romances to celebrity autobiographies; from illustrated children’s tales to in-depth technical manuals; from hard-hitting thrillers to meditative poetry.

Newark author Paul pens First World War book Bumper year for Oxfam in NewarkThe Oxfam Books & Music shop in Newark had a terrific year in 2016, increasing its contribution to the charity by an amazing 50% on the previous year.

Manager, Liz, said: “We are so grateful to everyone, donors, customers and volunteers alike, for their generosity. Now we need to do it all again in 2017.”

One major success for the shop was the sale of Nick Drake’s first LP that sold for £700 to a customer from Nottingham. The record was discovered in a donation by Kate Murrell, the former manager, who still volunteers with the shop. She was very excited by the find and spent a great deal of time researching it in order to do the best for Oxfam.

The shop at 18 Cartergate is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 4:30pm and staff are always delighted to receive donations of books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl, which can be collected. If you’d like to have a look behind the scenes, they are holding taster sessions on Friday 14th April. Drop into the shop to book your slot, or call 01636 705851 for more details.

A local academy has raised over £200 for St Barnabas Hospice following a successful carol concert held at St Wulfram

Walton Girls’ High School students, inlcuding Newark’s Abby-Faith Baker, proudly presented the donation to Janie McCormick from St Barnabas Hospice during one of their lunch breaks.

St Barnabas is a local charity which provides support to adults living with life-limiting illnesses and their families - and is Walton’s chosen school charity for 2017.

The choir service was organised by Walton pupils and featured performances from their Chamber Choir, as well as musical interludes from a number of the students.

The event, which was hosted by St Wulfram’s Church in Grantham, was a resounding success.

The pews were packed with members of the public joining parents, staff and governors for a fantastic experience.

Janie McCormick, from St Barnabas, said: “We are incredibly grateful for every donation we receive. As a charity, we need to raise £5.5 million per year to continue the services we provide

and every donation really does help us so much.”

Caroline Saxelby, principal at the school, said: “The Walton ethos encourages working with the local communities and our students

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Four members of staff at the Newark office of independent estate agent Alasdair Morrison and Partners have achieved 50 combined years of service and experience in sales and lettings.

The estate agent’s sales manager Dawn Cox realised the achievement when she recently celebrated her 14th anniversary of working at Alasdair Morrison & Partners.

She told The Local News: “When I hit my anniversary, I quickly realised that our combined years of service actually added up to a much greater achievement.

“It was the same as a golden anniversary in fact.”

Combining with Dawn’s 14 years of service as sales manager are Wendy Potts, a valuer negotiator with 12 years.

There’s also Deb Simpson, the lettings manager of 13 years and Jane Owen, lettings administrator for 11 years.

Looking back over her estate agency career, Dawn said: “Over the last 14 years, I’ve seen the job of an estate agent change quite dramatically.

“In the beginning, we would work with buyers to agree a sale or a let

and then wait for the solicitors to complete the transaction.

“However, today our role is so much more critical as we are now the main contact between all parties in the sales and lettings process.

“We keep the property transaction on track right right through to the completion.”

Dawn attributes the fantastic success and staying power of the Golden Girls at Alasdair Morrison & Partners to their continuing passion for the job.

She added: “Our unwavering desire to continually improve our local knowledge and expand our property experience means that our customer service levels are always exceptional.

“Our clients know they can expect and rely on a very high standard of service from the whole team.”

Alasdair Morrison, who himself has worked as a chartered surveyor in Newark and Southwell for over 35 years, said: “Loyalty, dedication, integrity and trust are the key to the firm’s success.

“This has been shown in the golden service offered by everyone at Alasdair Morrison and Partners.”

Nine-year-old Nottingham Forest fan Jack Lee-Brown is now the proud owner of a shirt signed by striker Ross McCormack after netting it in a competition.

McCormack, 30, is currently on loan at the Championship club from Aston Villa.

Jack, from Newark, attended a presentation at the West Bridgford branch of The Nottingham building society.

The youngster received the autographed top from the man himself (pictured below).

City Ground season-ticket holder Jack attends games with his parents and two brothers.

Throughout the 2016-17 campaign he has been consistently collecting reward stickers as a member of the Junior Reds club.

His haul of stickers made him eligible for a prize draw.

When his name came out of the hat he was given the chance to meet McCormack at The Nottingham.

The society have been supporters of Forest via their Nottingham Forest saver account for over 10 years.

On coming back down to earth after his encounter with one of his idols, Jack told The Local News:

“It was great to meet him, I am really happy.

“My family and I are all really big Forest fans, so this has made our day.

“It really is a good idea that The Nottingham is very much involved with Nottingham Forest.

“They really care about being part of the community.”

People wanting to find out more about the Nottingham Forest Saver Account can visit their local branch, or log on the website via thenottingham.com/savings.

The Nottingham were founded in 1849 by a group led by Samuel Fox (1781–1868), who was a prominent local grocer.

The purpose of the society was to promote the construction of a better class of dwellings, suitable for the working and middle classes.

Their remit was also to provide a safe and profitable place for small savings.

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Every 2nd Monday Inner Wheel of Newark meet at Kelham House from 7pm.

Every 3rd Monday Parkinson’s group meet from 2-4pm at the Salvation Army Centre, Church Centre, Mead Way, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3GA.

Every Tuesday Balderton Art Group meet from 10am until 12noon at the Flowserve Bowls Club Room off Hawton Lane in Balderton. Telephone Mary on 01636 682083 or send an email to robert.prabucki@gmail.com for more details.

Every Tuesday and Thursday Newark Athletic Club meet at Grove Leisure Centre (seven years up to adult). Call Alex on 07742 736082 or visit newarkathletics.co.uk.

Every 1st Tuesday Newark Aphasia/Stroke Group meet from 11am to 1pm at Parsons Mount, Kings Road. Call Gordon Flowers on 01636 688188.

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday Muskham Art Group runs from 9:45am to 12:15pm at the Village Hall, South Muskham. Call Jo Longmire on 01636 605875.

Every 3rd Tuesday Newark & District Flower Club meet at 7:15pm at Highfields Private School. Call 01949 688536 for further information.

Every 4th Tuesday Newark Patchwork Group meet from 7:30pm at Newark Library. Call Pam on 07739 578943 for further information about the group.

Every Wednesday Tai chi runs from 1:15pm to 2:15pm at the Balance Studio. Please email karen@mabconsultants.co.uk for more information.

Every Wednesday Pelham St Bridge Club meet from 7-10pm. Telephone Michael Craven on 01636 673293 for more details

Every Wednesday RAOB (Buffs) from 12noon until 2pm at the Football Club, Collington. Contact 07850 001252 to find out more.

Every Wednesday Newark Town Band meet from 7-9pm. For more details email newarktownband@hotmail.com.

Every Wednesday Bellringers meet from 7:30-9pm at St Mary’s Church, Newark.

Every Wednesday and Sunday Newark Ninjutsu (7-9pm) at Riverside, Farndon. Contact Kiyth Fotitt kiyth@newarkninjutsu.co.uk for more details.

Every 1st Wednesday Newark National Farmers Union meet at Newark Showground. Call 01636 499716 or send an email to newark@nfumutual.co.uk.

Wednesday fortnightly Newark Country Music Club. Call 01636 671540 for details.

Every Thursday RAOB (Buffs) from 7:30pm until 9pm at the Roaring Meg, Barnyby Road, Newark. Please contact 07850 001252.

Every Thursday Busy Boots Line Dancing (1:45pm-3:15pm) at Scout Hut, Balderton. Call Diane on 01476 576823.

Every 1st Thursday Newark Palace Women’s Institute meet at 10:15am at Knights Court in Newark.

Every 1st & 3rd Thursday Fosseway Writers meet from 7pm at Knights Court Diane. For more details call 01636 705952.

Every 2nd Thursday Newark U3A meet at the Community Hall at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Boundary Road at 2pm. For more details visit the website newark-u3a.org.uk.

Every 2nd Thursday Winthorpe Women’s Institute meet at 7:30pm at the Winthorpe Village Hall. Call 01636 679960 or email spalmer452@virginmedia.com.

Every Friday Over 50s exercise class at St Giles’ Church Hall from 9:15am to 10:15am. For more details please call Jo Walker on 07954 575889

Every 1st Friday Newark Business Club meet from 7am-9am at Everyday Champions Conference Centre. Please email chairman@newarkhub.co.uk.

Most days & evenings Newark Town Bowls Club open from 10am to 9:30pm on London Road. Call 01636 700644 in advance for availability.

Most evenings Balderton Bowls Club. Please call Bob Weall on 01636 672259.

NEWARK AIR MUSEUM Sat 20th and Sun 21st May Hastings & Shackleton 40th anniversary weekend at the Newark Air Musuem. A two-day event to commemorate 40 years since these iconic aircraft arrived at the museum. This will also involve the Lincolnshire’s Lancaster Association. Normal admission rates apply.

Sat 17th and Sun 18th June Cockpit-Fest & Aeroboot at the Newark Air Musuem. This annual gathering provides the perfect opportunity for the public to view a diverse range of visiting aircraft cockpits. Normal admission rates apply.

Sat 12th and Sun 13th August A 1940s weekend at the Newark Air Musuem. A follow-up event from the successful 2015 Victory Days weekend, with an American focus to reflect their operations from RAF Balderton. Normal admission rates apply.

Saturday 14th October Indoor Aeroboot/Aerojumble aviation & avionic sale. There will be 48 sellers tables, all hosted inside Display Hangar 2 amongst the aircraft at the museum site in eastern Nottinghamshire. Special discount admission rates apply, open to everyone to attend.

Newark Air Museum, Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY Tel: 01636 707170 www.newarkairmuseum.org

Newark Libray - Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate. Telephone 01636 70396604/04/2017: Children’s Spring Craft from 2:15pm to 3:15pm. Have fun making crafts with Vanessa. 05/04/2017: Song, Rhyme and Story Time from 10am until 10:30am. Join us and listen to your favourite stories and sing your favourite nursery rhymes.08/04/2017: Library Lego Club from 10:30am until 12:30pm. An opportunity to socialise and make friends while building with our lego and there’s building bricks for younger children.13/04/2017: Children’s Spring Craft from 2:15pm. Have fun making crafts with Helen.26/04/2017: Crafy Natter from 10:30am until 12noon. Share your ideas and crafts with our friendly group.29/04/2017: Special Saturday Rattle Rhyme and Roll from 11am until 11:30am. Bring along your babies and toddlers to enjoy songs and rhymes together.

Balderton Library - Main Street, Balderton. Telephone 01636 703930 Saturday 1st April (9:30-11:30am): Lego Club.Monday 3rd April (2:30-3:30pm): Crime/Thriller Reading Group ‘Mayhem’ by Sarah Pinborough.Thursday 6th April (2:15-2:45pm): Rattle, Rhyme & Roll for under-5s Tuesday 11th April (2:30-3:30pm): Books Fizz Reading Group ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion.Thursday 13th April (2:15-2:45pm): Rattle, Rhyme & Roll for under-5s.Friday 14 April: Good Friday - the library will be closed. Saturday 15th April (9:30-11:30am): Lego Club.Monday 17th April: Easter Monday - the library will be closed. Tuesday 18th April (2-3pm): Crafty Corner for adults.Thursday 20th April (2:15-2:45pm): Rattle, Rhyme & Roll for under-5sSaturday 27th April (9:30-11:30am): Lego Club.

Easter Egg Hunt at Rufford Abbey - Saturday 1st to Monday 17th April: Keep the kids amused this Easter holiday with the ever-popular Easter Trail at Rufford Abbey (pictured above). The Easter Bunny has been out and about, hiding eggs in the park. Pop into visitor information in the Abbey Stables and buy a trail leaflet for just £1.

Robin Hood at The Palace Theatre Newark - Friday 7th and Saturday 8th April: Don’t miss the fun and frolics of the Easter extravaganza starring Gareth Gates and Graham Cole at The Palace Theatre Newark (pictured right), Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1JY. For more details visit palacenewarktickets.com.

Fairy and Goblin Walk at Sconce and Devon Park - Friday 14th April Join storytellers Lord George and Lady Esmeralda on a guided fairies and goblins walk around the park and woods. Hear tales of fairies and goblins that live in the park, find fairy doors and meet some unexpected magical folk. Starting at Rumbles at 2pm. Free family activity at Sconce and Devon Park, Boundary Road, Newark, NG24 4AU. For more details visit the website by logging onto sconceanddevonpark.co.uk.

Lady Boys of Bangkok at The Palace Theatre Newark - Wednesday 19th April Energetic, exotic, eclectic and completely unpredictable - those sensationally glamorous Lady Boys of Bangkok are ready to whoop it up in Britain with a dazzling new production of the country’s most popular touring cabaret show ‘Who Runs The World’.

It takes place at The Palace Theatre Newark, Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1JY. For more details visit palacenewarktickets.com.

Martin Turner (ex-Wishbone Ash) at Lowdham Village Hall - Friday 21st April: An evening of classic Wishbone

Ash music and beyond. Wishbone Ash were formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve Upton, who arrived in London in 1969 to embark on their musical journey. Intent on creating a musical sound that was rich in texture and melody, Martin Turner envisaged the band’s innovative harmony-guitar hallmark and guitarists Ted Turner and Andy Powell were recruited via a now legendary Melody Maker advert.

This show will feature a rare performance of Wishbone Ash’s seminal 1972 album ‘Argus’ performed in its entirety. ‘Argus’ achieved a number-two UK album chart position and won UK music press Album of the Year awards. For more details visit the website martinturnermusic.com.

The Newark Flower Show at Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY - Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd April: This year’s garden show is packed with flowers, plants, shrubs and trees.

The great thing is that you can speak to the experts and growers at the show, who can give you advice on how to keep your flowers in great condition.

Purchasing at the show can save you pounds and every year thousands of visitors return to the show to buy all their plants for the forthcoming summer.

An example of what you can buy is pictured bottom right.

Open from 10am until 5pm and entrance is adults for £5 (online price), senior citzens admission is £4.50 (online price) and children go free (online price).

All about dogs at Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY - Saturday 22nd April: With many exhibitors showcasing everything canine, entertainment, fun dog shows, competitions,

family entertainment, meet the breeds and expert advice. It’s the perfect event for you and your dog

Northern Military Expo at Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, NG24 2NY - Sunday 23rd April: With over 200 trade stalls selling Militaria and 4x4 gear - from vehicles, books, manuals, parts, uniforms, radios, medals and much more. Dedicated area to display and sell impressive vehicles - £20 per space.

Jasper Carrott Live Stand-Up Show at The Palace Theatre Newark - Tuesday 25th April: Back by popular demand. Jasper Carrott’s Stand-Up does what it says on the tin. Jasper is back to his very best, mic in hand regaling the audience with his inimitable stand-up routines before introducing his musical compatriots that have been rockin’ audiences all over the world. Don’t miss the unique show that gives the opportunity to see and hear great legendary artistes belt out at night of fantastic songs and Jasper back where he belongs.

Pikes and Plunder: Annual Civil War Festival at the National Civil War Centre - Sunday 30th April: Over 300 civil war re-enactors will descend on Newark as the clock is turned back to the mid-17th Century for the third annual Pikes and Plunder Civil War Festival at the National Civil War Centre, Newark Castle and Sconce and Devon Park.

Newark Spring Food Fayre - Sunday 30th April: To coincide with and support the Civil War weekend events, there will be a specialist food fayre with some 50 stalls in the historic setting of Newark Market Place.

Out and About: Dates and events from around your region

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