The High Life - October 2013

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The High LifeMagazine for Mans� eld & Ash� eld area

October 2013

Editor’s InterviewJohn Sankey Chair Mansfi eld BID

A Positive FutureExam Result Success for Local Students

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COMMUNITY4 Youthzone7 Queen’s status for parks8 Editor’s Interview11 Healthy LifestyleCULTURE21 Film and Book Review22 Walk-4-lifeCORPORATE12 Corporate section12 Profi le Plus15 McGregors Charity Run16 Career ChampionsREGULAR FEATURES10 Gentleman’s Page10 X-Box 360 Game18 Femme Page19 IWB Club20 Fashion with Natalie21 What’s on Section22 Jo’s Jollies23 Photo Entry

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Hello and welcome to the October issue of

The High Life. Yes I am on ‘top of the world’ in the photo or should I say on top of Mount Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. That was my thrilling summer holiday experience and of course challenge.

Many of our local students faced great challenges before the summer with their various exams and our ‘stand proud’ stamp is given to them and the local schools and colleges for their fabulous achievements. Well done.

Our Editor’s interview this month is with John Sankey, Chair of Mansfi eld BID (Business Improvement District), highlighting the great achievements up to date including the recent WIFI for the town centre. The team are working really hard to constantly bring more visitors into Mansfi eld and we at The High life pledge to shop in the Centre and I particularly love the fruit stalls on the market, the various coffee shops and of course the variety of shops in the Four Seasons Shopping Centre. We offer a great fashion feature in The High Life and our commitment is to ensure all the retail outlets are in Mansfi eld or Ashfi eld, although stock cannot be guaranteed.

We support local business with our well established corporate sector packed with news, information and of course lots of diary dates for networking. A great platform for YOUR local business. See our advertising rates on page 31.

So have a great October collecting chestnuts, maybe trick or treating for Halloween or just wrapping up warm to watch the autumn dramas on TV. Just simply enjoy.

Diane Carter, Editor

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Students from All Saints’ Catholic School have had another tremendous year in their examinations. At A Level 83 students were entered for A Level and 100% of students achieved 2 or more A Levels, 17% of the grades achieved at A Level were at the higher levels of A*/A and 16% at AS Level, which is a mark of the hard work and determination of the students and the dedication and support provided by their teachers. At GCSE, 77% of students got a C or above in English, a 7 % improvement on last year and 75% of students got a C or above in maths continuing the trend of good achievement at All Saints’. We are particularly pleased with the further increase in the number of students who got A*\A and that 95 % of students got 5 good GCSES.Maureen Cobbett, Headteacher, said “I am very pleased for our students who have done very well. Their achievements are as a direct result of the commitment, determination and hard work of both staff and students with the support of parents and governors – a great team effort!”

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Brighter Futures Education Feature by Jill BatorNew BeginningsThe start of the new school year is upon us once again! A time to put away the fl ip-fl ops and pull on the school uniform again!For many it is a time of great change. New classes, a new school and even the start of an exciting career or university path.Whatever your child is doing during the next school year, be it a new school, the start of year 6, taking GCSE’s and “A” levels, make sure that they are laying down foundations for a really good start.Make sure that you are aware of what homework they may have and when it has to be completed for. Getting into a homework routine and not leaving until the “last minute” can get your child into good learning and revising habits. You will also avoid stressful “Sunday night” syndrome.For GCSE students, ensure that your child draws up a study plan and sticks to it. “Little and often” is the mantra. Encouraging children to develop a planned study routine will help when the dreaded exams come around.If your child is starting year 6, encourage them to practice skills in preparation for SATs in May.Don’t panic your child. Fun spelling games, puzzles and other exercises can help reinforce skills.Speak to your child’s teacher. Ask how you can help to support your child’s learning.Most importantly of all is to try to encourage a love of learning.Good luck to all students embarking upon new learning adventures this September.I feel sure exciting opportunities will be enjoyed by all!www.brighterfutureseducation.co.uk

College celebrates best-ever A Level pass rate

West Nottinghamshire College is celebrating another record

year for A Level results with its best-ever overall pass rate of 99.7% ¬– up 0.5% on last year. There were 950 exam entries at A2 and AS levels at the college this year, compared with 851 in 2011/12. Of these, 290 were at A2 level, which were taken by 140 students. The college achieved 100% pass rates in 20 out of 21 subjects at A2 level including English language, English literature, maths, further maths, law, history, geography,

media, fi lm studies, ICT, biology, chemistry, sociology, psychology, and government and politics. A third of students (33%) achieved A*-B grades – an increase of 5% from the previous year. High grades (A*- B) were achieved in all subjects, almost three-quarters of students (74%) achieved A*-C grades – up 12% on last year and A2 English language recorded a 100% pass rate for the seventh consecutive year.

Patricia Harman, Deputy Principal, said: “We’re thrilled by these superb results. Not only have we seen our overall pass rate improve for the seventh consecutive

year, our high grades have also increased signifi cantly. Our students have worked tremendously hard to get the results to progress to higher education either at university, here at college or embark on their chosen career.

Natalie Flint, 18, from Mansfi eld, was delighted to achieve A grades in English literature and media studies and a B grade in English language. She said: “It’s great I’ve got the grades I need to study linguistics at York St John University and don’t need to make any urgent phone calls.

Students celebrated record GCSE results at The Joseph Whitaker SchoolYear 11 students, parents and staff at The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth are celebrating the best set of GCSE results in the school’s history. Over 72% of students achieved at least 5 A*-C grades including English and Mathematics, while 85% achieved 5 or more A*-C grades in all subjects. Every student from the school achieved at least one A*-C grade.

Photo: Marina Papadopoulos (left) and Rebecca Bell (right) who gained a full set of A* or A grade GCSEs.

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Drama, music and art play important roles in the

lives of Wellovians, both as curriculum subjects and extra - curricular activities.As well as regular school drama and music productions, there are many opportunities for pupils to showcase their artistic talents through performances across our communities.We are able to offer Music and Art Scholarships for pupils displaying outstanding ability in these fi elds and actively encourage our pupils to follow artistic endeavours of their choice.Providing outstanding opportunities beyond the academic is the cornerstone of Wellow’s approach to delivering an all- round education.“I’ve now left Oundle and am on my gap year as a ski instructor

in Austria. I’ve very fond memories of my time at Wellow. I’ve made some great friends, who I’m still in touch with, and it gave me terrifi c opportunities both in sport as well as outdoor pursuits such as a trip to the Isle of Arran. I’m not an actor but who can forget Mr O’Kane’s school productions where everyone took part. Some very fond memories that will always make me smile” Max Buckland (Oundle )

Blue Peter visit Samworth Samworth Church Academy’s student run ‘The Balcony’ restaurant has attracted the attention of the BBC’s iconic program, Blue Peter, who fi lmed at the Academy this week for a program that will air in October.

This is the second time that the BBC has fi lmed the hospitality and catering students at Samworth Church Academy; earlier this year they were fi lmed live for BBC Breakfast.

Joining the students was presenter Radzi Chinyanganya, and he joined

Elisha Chell (photo below), Head Chef and Year 10 student at the Academy, to prepare a dessert. she said, “The students performed

fantastically well under the pressure of preparing, cooking and serving a three

course meal to a restaurant full of guests, especially with the added pressure of Blue Peter fi lming the whole event and also having their presenter Radzi take part in some of the work too! It was such an exciting and perhaps once in a lifetime opportunity for them. I am delighted with their achievements; they have really done themselves and the academy proud! They all thoroughly deserve their Blue Peter badges!”

Photo above: Radzi Chinyanganya (centre) with Samworth Church Academy students and teacher Mrs Davies (second left) taking part in fi lming with BBC’s Blue Peter in the Academy’s restaurant ‘The Balcony’.

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All Saints’ Catholic School The Best in Mansfield

All Saints’ Catholic School Broomhill Lane Mansfield NG19 6BW 01623 474700 www.allsaints.notts.sch.uk

Government league tables consistently show All Saints’ to be one of the highest achieving

schools in Nottinghamshire and THE BEST school in the whole of Mansfield.

95% of students gained at least 5 A*-C GCSEs last year.

If you want the best for your child then our dedicated staff team will do all they can to ensure they reach their potential. We expect students to

work hard in a disciplined environment where excellent behaviour is important.

A recent OFSTED inspection rated the school as good with some aspects being outstanding.

Inspectors noted that students enjoy learning and coming to school.

Many of our students and staff are Catholic but we welcome students of all faiths, or non,

equally.

You can find out more by visiting our website, contacting the school and by coming to see us at

our next Open Evening.

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Mansfield NG19 6BW

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Parks secure Queen Elizabeth II statusTo mark last year’s Diamond Jubilee

celebrations, four parks in the Mansfi eld District are now designated as Queen Elizabeth II Fields, which means they are now permanently protected so everyone can enjoy them for generations to come.

Outdoor recreational spaces permanently protected Queen Elizabeth II Fields

Challenge, operated by Fields in Trust, is a campaign to protect outdoor recreational spaces in communities all across the country as a permanent living legacy of the Diamond Jubilee and London 2012 Olympics.

The sites, which now have Fields in Trust status, are:

• Titchfi eld Park, Mansfi eld • The Carrs Park, Warsop • Carr Lane Park, Warsop • Peafi eld Park, Mansfi eld Woodhouse In addition to the Fields in Trust status, ASDA and

the Asda Foundation who are the principal partners of Fields in Trust's Queen Elizabeth II Fields Challenge, also donated a set of football goal posts, which have recently been installed on Titchfi eld Park.

Cllr Philip Shields, Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: "It is excellent news that we now have four sites in our District protected and retained for future generations. These sites are great examples of how local communities will benefi t from successful Diamond Jubilee Project and the 2012 Games.”

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Editor’s InterviewJohn Sankey Chair Mansfi eld BIDThe ‘I love Mansfi eld’ –stickers and badgers are renowned in our high street with the promotion now enjoying its 3rd year. The scheme is run by the Mansfi eld BID (Business Improvement District) offering discount initiatives whilst encouraging local residents and visitors to spend more in the high street.

We invited the Chair of the Mansfi eld BID; John Sankey to tell us a little more about the scheme and how you can benefi t as a reader or business especially in the run up to Christmas.

Q. What is a Business Improvement District (BID)?

A partnership between a local authority and the local business community that develops and takes forward projects and services that benefi t the trading environment.

BIDs are an investment in the local trading environment through the provision of added value services.

A BID sits businesses and local authorities around the table as equal partners working toward common goals. Identifying what issues and drivers are important to various stakeholders must be done through consultation, engagement and securing their participation in the BID development process.

Q. Why are BIDs needed?

BIDs support the long-term sustainability of town and city centres. This support is needed because town and city centres have been under increasing pressure since the development of out of town shopping and the over-provision of retail space which resulted in boom and bust cycles of the 1980s.

BIDs enable town and city centres to approach the management of the trading environment / public space in a proactive and planned way allowing them to gain and retain competitive advantage over the (often high quality) managed environment in shopping centres.

Q. Who pays for a BID?

Non-domestic rate payers within a BID area pay for the BID through a supplement in their rates bill. A BID proposal will state whether all rate payers will be charged or if the charge only applies to a particular group.

Q. How does an area become a BID?

Businesses will identify the area and the issues, and put together a proposal which should include delivery guarantees, performance indicators and management structure.

BID proposals are voted on by the non-domestic rate payers who will be responsible for paying the BID levy. Businesses must vote in favour of a BID in order for it to be established.

They vote in a postal ballot conducted by the local authority.

A successful vote for a BID must meet two tests. More than 50% of votes cast must be in favour of the BID and the positive vote must represent more than 50% of the rateable value of the votes cast.

A BIDs mandate is for a maximum of 5 years. A BID wishing

to continue beyond 5 years must reaffi rm their mandate through another ballot, based on a further proposal.

Q. So what has the Mansfi eld BID achieved up to date?

Retail ranking improved from 137 to 112 ? what does this mean

Town centre expenditure increased by 7.14%

Retail crime reduced by 11%

Leakage reduced by between 0.1% & 0.4% on neighbouring competitors

Empty properties below national average at 12.1%

Mansfi eld BID’s headline achievements:-

4368 patrol hours a year by BID ambassadors offering security, intelligence sharing and crime prevention advice

Two rapid deployable CCTV kits for businesses suffering ASB leading to convictions from this evidence

A Pop up shop generating the set up of a new business in town

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Access for business to free cardboard collection & better rates on gas, electricity and insurance

First town of this size to provide free Wi-Fi for visitor. Funding raised outside the BID Levy Average 4000 IP requests an hour

£10,000 given for Christmas lights every year

£5000 given for hanging baskets to enhance the town centre

Numerous successful events throughout the years for example

1000 plus people At Mansfi eld’s fi rst evening market

8000 plus+ at Olympic Torch relay project managed by BID

Great success with our ‘Summer Beach’

Valentines gala – footfall increase by

22.4%

Production of Town Centre Magazine and Evening Economy brochure – 10,000 copies issued to high footfall destinations throughout Nottinghamshire

4500 members of the ‘I Love Mansfi eld’ privilege card – merged with Trent Barton Mango card giving access to a further 50000 members

Access for maintenance and improvements for businesses – currently to date saved businesses over £32,300 collectively with improvements, PAT testing and cardboard removal. For example Fiddler and Pepper jet washing saving

them £6000

Negotiated with landlord and new business sale of derelict property due to be refurbished and reused by a new company

The Mansfi eld BID Team consists of; Sarah Nelson - BID Manager, Sue Rogers - BID Co-coordinator, Dave Wilson - BID Business Crime Co-coordinator, alongside Dave Dowson and Chris Raynor BID Ambassadors.

For more information contact: 01623 635675/633939 enquiries@mansfi eldbid.com http://www.mansfi eldbid.com

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Xbox 360 game Review: F1 2013The newest entry in Codemasters’ best-selling F1 series brings all the drivers, cars and tracks from the 2013 Formula One season, including the first appearance of Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes! As well as the chance to tackle an entire Season and take on the world with online multiplayer, Grand Prix mode returns, letting you take on a single race or a custom season as your favourite driver.F1 2013 also celebrates racing’s past with new F1 Classics mode. For the first time in the series, you can get behind the wheel as legendary 1980s drivers like Nigel

Mansell, Gerhard Berger and more. Take iconic cars from Ferrari, Williams and Lotus around historic tracks including Brands Hatch and Circuit De Jerez, all complete with commentary from the incomparable Murray Walker!Fans of F1’s past should grab the Classic Edition for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. As well as the 1980s themed content, you’ll also get to enjoy the action of the 1990s, with more classic cars, Imola and Estoril tracks, and drivers like Alain Prost, David Coulthard and more!

The Man’s Guide to Autumn Knitwear - Fashion by NatalieThere’s something you need to know this autumn: wool is versatile and it’s back, big time. This time-honoured

material is not only a cornerstone of the British farming industry but is fast becoming a vital cog in the menswear market. From the softest merinos to the roughest tweeds, wool can be dyed and woven

into a vast range of styles from fi ne, luxurious sweaters to robust cable knits and exemplary country jackets, making it the perfect fabric for ground breaking style and reinvention. Which knitwear trend will you favour this autumn?Are you the sophisticated businessman? If so, choose

a thin, luxury knit v-neck and wear over your crisp white shirt and tie. Soft grey works well with charcoal and black autumn-winter suits for a sleek look with just hint of Milk Tray Man. Try lambswool or

cashmere for super-soft wearability.For a quirky twist, the debonair nerd look has been made legendary by stars from Tinie Tempah to the cast of Glee. Think bright primary coloured knitwear over a checked or striped shirt. Don’t forget to add horn-rimmed glasses or oversize frames. Are you the boy who never grew up, the ultimate Christmas fan? If the answer’s yes, the alpine look is for you. Large knits with a homemade look emblazoned with skiers, pine trees or antlered beasts are the way to go in the lead up to winter. Tone the look down by choosing a neutral background such as blue-grey or muddy green.If turkey and all the trimmings is the last thing on your mind, avoid that Christmas pullover look with plain chunky cable knits in a subdued neutral palette. Not so cuddly now, think less Ron Weasley and more GI Joe as you enter the knitwear territory of military man. Go heavy on the knit and look for utilitarian touches such as lapel

pins, breast pockets and miniature epaulettes. Choose military colours from dark green to navy blue. Camoufl age shoes or boots complete the look.

Alternatively, rein in the rules and let the subversive in you take the lead with the goth take on knitwear. Oversize black and grey jumpers with saggy elbows and shoulders offer a contemporary, rebellious look taking inspiration from the heavy metal generation. Pair these with black drainpipe jeans or, for the

brave, leather trousers.If the folk melodies of Mumford and Sons are more your

cup of tea and you fi nd yourself yearning for the days of elbow pads and the classic British colours of the hunting, shooting, fi shing set, fear not, this traditional British knitwear look has been updated in bolder hues of red and green with throwback detailing. Heritage hark-backers should layer up knitwear with the

rough yet smart, unfi nished wool look of herringbone tweed.If you’d rather get back to nature than mingle with the gentry get in touch with the lumberjack in you. Layer athletic merino long-sleeved tees - a wool famed for its softness and temperature regulating qualities - under thick knits in an earthy, brown palette. Chunky collared cardigans with large buttons and a thick masculine knit have a hardy, masculine and homely feel. Wear with an open fi re and large slice of pie.Whatever the weather, keep it woollen this autumn and look for the mark of British wool.

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION:Grey Jumper and black leather trousers from TOPMAN, 0845 121 4519, www.topman.com

Brown chunky cardigan from BURTON, 0845 121 4514, www.burton.co.ukGrey jumper with white shirt and blue jumper with shirt and red trousers all Marks & Spencer

the menswear market. From the softest merinos to the roughest tweeds, wool can be dyed and woven

pins, breast pockets and miniature epaulettes. Choose military colours from dark green to navy blue. Camoufl age shoes or boots complete the look.

Alternatively, rein in the rules and let the subversive in you take the lead with the goth take on knitwear. Oversize black and grey jumpers with saggy elbows and shoulders offer a contemporary, rebellious look

brave, leather trousers.

pins, breast pockets and miniature epaulettes. Choose military colours from dark green to navy blue. Camoufl age shoes or boots

If the folk melodies of Mumford and Sons are more your cup of tea and you fi nd yourself yearning for the days of elbow pads and the classic British colours of the hunting, shooting,

been updated in bolder hues of red and green with throwback detailing. Heritage hark-backers should layer up knitwear with the

farming industry but is fast becoming a vital cog in the menswear market. From the softest merinos to the roughest tweeds, wool can be dyed and woven

into a vast range of styles from fi ne, luxurious

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Paralympic Stars World Champs Medal Haul RewardedParalympic swimming stars Ollie Hynd and Charlotte Henshaw had their most recent achievements recognised by Mansfi eld District Council at a Council meeting on Tuesday 24 September, as Mayor of Mansfi eld, Tony Egginton presented the pair with certifi cates.The swimmers had delivered more stunning performances at the IPC World Swimming Championships in Montreal, Canada, in August, winning a total of four medals.Mansfi eld District Council's Executive Mayor, Tony Egginton said: "Both Ollie and Charlotte had a fantastic year

in 2012 and have continued to achieve at the highest level in 2013. They are great ambassadors for sport and an inspiration to many. On behalf of the Council, I would like to recognise their success in Montreal and wish them all the very best for continued success in the future." Ollie and Charlotte are coached by Mansfi eld District Council's Swimming Development Offi cer, Glenn Smith, who has an excellent track record of coaching swimmers to Olympic and Paralympic glory.

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MethodHeat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. In a bowl, mix together the oil and spices. Add the vegetables and mix well. Spread over a heavy baking sheet and then roast for 30 min until tender.Spoon the cooked mix into a food processor or liquidiser with half the stock and process until smooth. Pour into a pan with the remaining stock, season and then heat until barely simmering. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Garnish with cumin seeds.Recipe from Good Food Vegetarian Christmas magazine, December 2006

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Name: Sally Callaghan-WettonBusiness Name & Role: Marketing Manager at Fidler & Pepper SolicitorsIntroduction: I am responsible for promoting our client and business legal services. I help clients to fi nd out more about the different services they need and how we can help them. This is through our website www.fi dler.co.uk, Facebook and Twitter, our leafl ets, local newspaper articles, Blogs and much more. My work covers all client services such as Property, Accident & Personal Injury, Employment, Landlord & Tennant, Divorce and Wills to name just a few. I also look after the promotion of business services such as Commercial Property, Employment Law & Debt Collection. I enjoy eating out, spending time with family and friends and hope to one day write an award winning novel!

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Grants to Prevent Business Crime in Mansfi eld and Ashfi eldIn a time of recession you may feel you cannot invest the amount of money you would like to in protecting your business premises. However, you should make it a priority to prevent it happening as it will cost you so much more in capital and time replacing the losses.

Through the ‘Ambition for Ashfi eld and Mansfi eld’ project, which is being delivered by the Ashfi eld and Mansfi eld Shared Regeneration Service at Mansfi eld District Council, some SME businesses in the two areas could be eligible to claim up to 50% of project costs with a grant between £1,000 and £5,000. The grant could assist with the purchase of capital expenditure on security measures such as CCTV, alarms, lighting and access controls if they are recommended by Nottinghamshire Police.

The scheme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and as a consequence is only available to businesses that are in premises which have B1, B2 and B8 premises use class. The scheme is not available to retail businesses or businesses occupying retail premises.

SSAIB Accredited Overton Electrical Services Ltd, based on Hermitage Lane Estate, Mansfi eld have worked with their clients for many years ensuring they have high standards of security. As part of their commitment to the local business community

they want to ensure all local businesses no matter what size are aware of this grant and take hold of the opportunity.

With a wide range of products including; CCTV, emergency lighting, access control, wired and wireless alarms you are guaranteed peace of mind. Also Overton offer the revolutionary WebEye video verifi ed alarm. With this individually tailored package, sensors are placed appropriately to suit your business need. As soon as there is any intrusion the sensor sets off an alarm to all ‘key holders’. Plus you get a video image so you can take immediate action and contact the police. This product is perfect for a wide range of businesses including offi ce units, conference facilities, and warehouses, building sites and even churches and museums. It can save you thousands on employing security personnel as ‘you are the eyes’,

If your business is located in Ashfi eld or Mansfi eld and you would like to obtain a copy of the Guidance and Information notes for the Business Crime Prevention Grant Scheme simply contact Caroline Lomas, Regeneration Project Offi cer, Mansfi eld District Council on: 01623 463174 or email: clomas@mansfi eld.gov.uk. If your business is eligible for support Caroline will attend your premises with Neil Repton, Pre Crime Manager of Nottinghamshire Police to complete a survey. Following on three quotes are required from security companies prior to the grant being approved.

For more information about Overton revolutionary WebEye product visit www.overtonwebeye.co.uk to discuss your business security call: 01623 632302

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Mansfi eld & Ashfi eld Branch MeetingMansfi eld Manor Hotel, Windmill La,

Mansfi eld, NG18 2ALBranch meeting - Monday 14 October

Mansfi eld Manor Hotel.Speaker: Diane Doran, Mansfi eld Manor will give a

presentation on the trials and tribulations of starting a new business. The format for all meetings will be the

same; registration, buffet and networking from 6.30pm, presentations & questions from 7.00pm, optional networking

from 7.45-8.00pm, close at 8.30pm.Venue

Meetings will be held at the Mansfi eld Manor Hotel, a location map is available on the booking page. Manor hosts

Paul Andrews and Diane Doran will be serving great hot food.

A warm welcome for FSB members and non-memberThe meeting is open to members (free) and non-member

(Usual fee of £5.95 will be waived).Book Your Place Today!

To book please visit the Eventbrite web registration page.https://mansfi eldashield0909.eventbrite.com

Meeting Contact: Steve Johnson, Branch SecretaryE: [email protected], M: 07711 315399

Businesses invited to apply for £5m UI4G grant funding Businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are still being invited to apply for signifi cant grant funding from our Unlocking Investment for Growth programme to help them expand and create jobs. UI4G will be of interest to businesses with a substantial capital investment project that will create long-term jobs but who can’t quite raise all the fi nance to purchase the necessary fi xed assets.The main criteria for assessment can be found at www.d2n2lep.org/UI4G Bookings being taken as local organisations are urged to meet the regulators at free event to help conquer ‘red tape’ problems. Organisations from across the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are being encouraged to attend a free event to put their ‘red tape’ questions to the regulators.Free to attend, this session on Wednesday October 9 at Derby Conference Centre will allow local organisations to informally engage with a wide variety of regulators responsible for areas such as licensing, trading standards, fi re safety and taxation. To book a place at the free event, go to www.d2n2lep.org/BBfA or www.dncc.co.uk/events

Would you like to attend a Networking Breakfast Club with a chance of meeting new business contacts? No subscriptions charges …. You only pay £5.00 for breakfast

We meet every 2 weeks on a Tuesday, starting at 7.30am at:-The Toby CarveryCoxmoor Road, Sutton-In-Ashfi eldNottingham, NG17 4NE

We will be meeting on 8th and 22nd October. We really hope you can make it. It will be great to see you there.

If you require further details please call Sue Ford on 07803 307766 or 0115 9203474 or alternatively contact us via Facebook and LinkedIn on the “Mansfi eld Networking Club”

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McGregors Corporate set £3k fund raising target for Ikano Marathon Team

A team from Mansfi eld Chartered

Accountants McGregors Corporate is

going to run individual races in the Ikano

Robin Hood Marathon which is taking place

on Sunday 29 September 2013, aiming to

raise over £3,000.

The team comprises staff from McGregors

Corporate who are aiming to raise over

£3,000 for Jigsaw Support Scheme, a local

charity that enables vulnerable people to

live better, safer, happier lives at home.

Vulnerability can happen to anyone, at

any time. A sudden illness like a stroke,

heart attack, a brain tumour or a road

traffi c accident can strike down a vigorous,

healthy person and devastate lives. When

that happens, Jigsaw is there for local people.

Running this year are: Karen Moon ,PA to the directors, Jason

Ward, Payroll Manager, Paul Moon, Karen's

husband, Chris Holder, Director, subject to

status of current ankle injury!

The team would be grateful for your help as

they aim to double our fundraising efforts to

reach our target of £3,000.

If you would like to help us, please pledge your

donation by visiting at fundraising page:www.

justgiving.com/teams/McGregors

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2020 the MLP has created ‘Career Champions’.By becoming a Career Champion a

business will be taking a pledge to commit to undertaking at least one activity each academic year which will support the employability skills of students within the Mansfi eld

Learning Partnership. Activities include:• Providing a work experience

placement• Leading a student Master Class• Mentoring students• Sponsoring an event• Giving a motivational speech• Sponsoring a student to attend a

Mansfi eld 2020 Breakfast Meeting• Providing career based top tips for

the Mansfi eld Learning Partnership website

Businesses who sign up to the Career Champions Pledge will be part of the Career Champions Hall of fame for that academic year, benefi tting from publicity along with an accreditation to support corporate social responsibility policies.Businesses who take the pledge will have the opportunity to use the Career Champion logo for that year on their corporate materials, along with a Career Champions certifi cate.What’s next?

If you would like to become a Career Champion contact Berni Dickinson at the Mansfi eld Learning Partnership.

Career Champions

Ashfi eld want to support young

2020 the MLP has created ‘Career Champions’.By becoming a Career Champion a

business will be taking a pledge

Berni Dickinson

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1. Gas Safety Certifi cates - if you have any gas appliances in the property they must be checked annually by a Gas

Safety Engineer. 2. Energy Performance Certifi cate - you must obtain a certifi cate

for the property and show a copy to your tenant. 3. Written Tenancy Agreement - if there is a written agreement

there is no dispute at a later date what the terms of the tenancy are. The written agreement will include details of how much the rent is, how long the tenancy lasts for and the terms you expect the tenant to abide by

4. Tenancy Deposit Scheme - any deposit (bond) taken must be protected in a recognised tenancy deposit scheme within 30 days of receipt and you must hand the tenant the prescribed information. If you don’t do this you will have diffi culty ending the tenancy and also your tenant can apply to Court for compensation.

5. Consent from Mortgage Company and Insurance Company - you obtain consent from your Mortgage Company and Buildings Insurer to let the property.

If you need any assistance with your tenancies please contact Rebecca Brough on 01623 448331.Litigation Department, Fidler & Pepper Solicitors

Business Group Leaders Meet at Vision West Notts College

The Nottinghamshire Business Engagement

Group is an information networking group co-ordinated by the County Council for Business Club Leaders in Nottinghamshire. It met last, at Vision West Notts College in Mansfi eld where presentations were given addressing; skills , training and apprenticeships by the Mansfi eld Learning Partnership. Initiatives by the College, the District Council, Mansfi eld 2020 Business Club and the Mansfi eld Area Partnership were described and members were inspired by the level of collaboration and excellence that had been achieved.

In addition; Wendy Moore, the Probation Employment Engagement Advisors spoke about the Probation Offender

and Employments Scheme outlining how employers can get involved in getting ex-offenders back into training and employment. Carolyn Spencer of The Federation of Small Businesses was there too promoting Small Business Saturday which will take place on December 7th and aims to increase awareness and footfall for small businesses.

Next time NBEG will hear from Mr Paddy Tipping the Police and Crime Commissioner as he feeds back on how he has spent his budget last year for business around the County and asks for ideas and input about budget setting for next year and Mr Roger Moors CEO of SEEM is going to talk about the £1 million made available by the government for Social Businesses.

If your Business Club rep doesn’t yet attend NBEG contact; [email protected]

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IWB Celebrating Women in Business Now with over 300

local professional membersLadies at Lunch Thursday 31st October

Venue: Oakham Suite (Masonic Hall)Nottingham Rd, Mansfi eld NG18 4AE

Be part of a friendly, supportive, informative & inspirational women’s business group.

Regular Networking events including our monthly It’s Women’s

Business Ladies at Lunch• Delicious Buffet with Coffee / Tea• Informal business Atmosphere• Specialist / Premier Plus Member Presentations£13 Premier Members / Guests £11.50 P+ Members

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Holidays – always a great British debate. Whether to choose to stay on home shores, fl y off to the sun or just have a ‘staycation’, a holiday is vital to keep you going through life’s tough times and as my Dad would have called it ‘recharge your batteries’.

As a family we really enjoyed our British seaside holiday this year, which is probably the most affordable option for anybody with school age children during the school summer break. Of course the great British ice-cream, beach and cream tea are simply wonderful but at the back of my mind is the Government’s move to tighten up on children having time off during term time, with fi nes for parents who take their children out, on the horizon.

I personally think that more families will be forced to swap foreign travel for a typical English seaside holiday, as they won’t be able to afford to travel abroad in the school holidays. Whilst there are many

many brilliant things about the great British seaside holiday, we are a relatively small island and there is a big world out there, just waiting to the explored.

I fully appreciate the argument for keeping children in school during term time, but I do worry that some children will now miss out on travel abroad completely as the prices are so ridiculously high during the school holidays – travel is a wonderful way to broaden the mind and experience new things. I also think that there are many more educational benefi ts of foreign travel which we shouldn’t underestimate, not-least religious tolerance and embracing of cultural differences.

Children need to be given reasons to feel confi dent about their achievements and life experiences and whilst I am in no way knocking the classic beach holiday when children get to be free and do their own messy things, as they get older, we as parents can promote new experiences which will build their self esteem and thirst for life and foreign travel is a way of doing

this.

I accept that not everybody can afford to take their children on foreign holidays but I do feel strongly that we should be allowed at least 1 week a year to plan out family holiday as we see fi t. There are all kinds of considerations for the average family: budget, colleagues’ holidays, time off work, religious considerations to name but a few and I think it’s a great shame that the options are being narrowed.

I won’t mention the obvious consideration when it comes to deciding whether we travel abroad or stay on home shores (the weather) as it seems churlish to knock this when we have had such a warm spell, but let’s just say when you are sitting in a caravan with 3 bickering children and it’s pelting it down outside, you might start to wonder ‘what if’ before you all get your cagoules on and go for a run on the beach regardless!

Jennifer Needham is BDM for Midlands Insurance: Contact: 01623 641 386

Holidays – always a great British debate.

Jennifer’s Leisure Blog

In this section of the magazine the focus is on the ladies. Our regular writer Jennifer Needham, sharing her High Life experiences.

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has teamed up with the store to offer two lucky readers a gift card worth £50 to spend in store.The store, located in the Four Seasons shopping centre, has undergone a fabulous makeover introducing new fashion, fragrance and beauty brands as well as a revamped new-look cafe. Beauty brands including Benefi t and Bare Minerals are now available, making it a must for beauty afi cionados. New concessions including Ted Baker have been added to the store’s existing Designers at Debenhams fashion range, which provides designer fashion at high street prices, to cater to Mansfi eld’s fashion lovers.To be in with the chance of winning one of the £50 gift cards, simply answer the following question...

What are the 2 new Beauty Brands Offered at Debenhams?Simply send your entry via email to Editor; [email protected] or text to 07916 245 367. Put on your name and telephone number pleaseEntries in by the 20th October please. Winners published in November High Life. Editors decision is fi nal.

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It’s Women’s Business Club - Nottinghamshire

INSPIRATION, MOTIVATION and ESSENTIAL ADVICE

All of the above qualities are vital for both the running and building of a business and IWB, Nottinghamshire’s leading organisation for ladies in business offers all this plus much more including fun and friendship.Passions were stirred at the September luncheon meeting held at the Oakham Suite, (Masonic Lodge), Mansfi eld, with a presentation offered by Councillor Kay Cutts the Conservative Leader for Nottinghamshire County Council. Kay shared how from the age of four she wanted to get involved in issues that mattered and often questioned issues portrayed in the media both locally and nationally. Through her belief in caring for people and wanted to ‘get the job’ done she started on the ladder into politics in 1972 when she was elected as a Parish Councillor for Normanton-

on-the-Wolds. Kay then served as the County Councillor for Radcliffe-on-Trent from

1989 and became the Notts County Council Conservative Group Leader in 2000. With personal life stories and incidents along the way the audience were enthralled with the experiences she shared and the obvious devotion she had for her position and local people.Members of It’s Women’s Business were invited to offer their feedback, with several concerns, relating to busy modern day life raised, including: the current draining on society of ‘blame cultures’, taking responsibility for one’s lives and the increased control, schools are displaying, over parent’s decision making for their child, such as ‘what goes in their lunch box’.Also members put forward concerns related to the media and how it affects our young people especially young ladies and also the problem of our binge drinking society.

IWB Nottinghamshire is an organisation that is open to anyone who either has their own business, looking at starting up or working within a company. IWB is a group that is serious about business, supports all the members and vitally offers a voice for women in business. With a specialist team on board including; Sue Leadbeater of Andrew and Co, a family lawyer; Christine Dove of McGregors, a tax and accounts advisor; Jo Godson a HR specialist at Fidler and Pepper; Alison Hollingworth from Steps Forward our Life and Business Coach; Jennifer Needham, our business insurance specialist with Midland Insurance Services; plus Margaret Turner to assist with anxiety, stress and build confi dence. A great team always on hand.Why not join us at the next meeting on Thursday 31st October for fun, friendly and informal networking with truly professional business ladies.Contact Chair: Diane Carter for more information by telephone on: 07916 245 367 or email:[email protected] or visit www.itswomensbusinessclub.co.uk

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Photos shows: Back row left; Jo Godson. Front row left to right- Margaret Turner, Jennifer Needham, Councillor Kay Cutts, Sue Leadbeater and Christine Dove alongside IWB Members

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About NatalieA local freelance journalist with a passion for fashion, I write for local news websites and blogs, specialising in lifestyle and popular culture. When I’m not writing I can usually be found with my head buried in the pages of fashion magazines, watching the latest catwalk shows or scouring the high street for the latest designer inspired looks. I love fashions infl uenced by the 1930’s, 40s and 50s. Think Peter Pan collars, A-line skirts and vintage patterns - that’s me

NOTE: Fashion page is based on local retail stores in the Mansfi eld & Ashfi eld area as part of our policy to buy local**we cannot guarantee stock

The Rise Of Rose: Autumn’s Fashion Dilemma. Fashion by Natalie

For too long there’s been a taboo about wearing pink. Young girls are frequently guilty of shunning the chosen colour of their childhood. While men relish their adult life dressed in boyish blues, pink has been decidedly absent from many high street trends. Until now.

The last time we saw an all pink ensemble it was sported by Imelda Staunton’s Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix. The sole

colour choice of this unpleasant character whose desire for popularity and persistent meanness left her collecting

kitten plates and carrying out acts of atrocity on her students,

it did not seem like pink was due a rosy comeback.

More than any other colour in our varied palettes, pink has been stereotyped. A

symbol of cuteness with a multitude of sweet and twee connotations, pink has long

been snubbed for its girlishness. With it’s childish associations in direct contrast with modern

ideas of womanhood, pink has become embroiled in a debate about sexism and femininity that has contributed to its style annihilation.

But with the recent revival of feminine styling - fl owing skirts, hemmed in waists and exposed midriffs - pink has gradually made its way back onto the fashion menu, fi rst trickling in amid the candy pastel palette of spring-summer 2012 before an unchecked take over this autumn.

Autumn’s new shade steers clear of vivid tones in favour of a subtle rosy hue reminiscent of fl ushed cheeks bracing the winter air on a cold day. This relaxed, dusky hue sits in the middle of a soft pink palette that shifts from icy pinks with an edge of sharp wintry white to peaches just a blush shy of nude and pale English roses with a delicate purple twinge. Subtlety is key here, yet there is a vitality about these shades that radiates personality.

Heavy woollen fabrics take this gentle summery colour through into autumn-winter with this winter’s staple garment the dusky rose coat. Oversize styles shun prissy in favour of clean lines and chic modernity, while knee-length coats with fl owing skirts have priceless vintage panache.

Rose penetrates all realms of fashion this season

from day to evening and even occasion-wear. Flimsy dresses that drape over the body in light silks or satins bring a sexy edge to the look while translucent gauzy fabrics blend femininity with romantic poise. Bolder fabrics from furs to PVC - with its shiny rain repellant glow - take rose to contemporary extremes while luxury

knitwear teamed with ultra-womanly pencil and A-line skirts are as sugary as this

look gets.

Neither are accessories immune to the rose treatment this autumn. Rose gold has been rising in popularity over the last couple of years with watches, rings and necklaces now readily

available on the high street. This year subtle tones of pink also invade the footwear and handbags markets to style an all rose look.

On the catwalk, models from fashion houses Lanvin and Nina Ricci sported all-rose ensembles but this dusky feminine shade can also work with existing wardrobes for day, evening or business. Worn with black, rose is both chic and dramatic while pale grey accessories provide a subtle variation.

Whether pink represents the depths of stereotyping or a means of embracing our femininity is open for debate. Pink will continue to divide shoppers but one thing is certain, a revival is coming and modern women are taking it in their stride. This autumn designers prove that today’s women can wear pink and be proud of it in fashion’s most refreshing about-turn.

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION:Pink blazer by Twiggy at MARKS AND SPENCERPink dress by Autograph and applique bag both MARKS AND SPENCERPink blouse and pink and black dress both from the Kardashian Collection at DOROTHY

PERKINS, 0845 121 4515, www.

dorothyperkins.com

popularity and persistent meanness left her collecting

kitten plates and carrying out acts of atrocity on her students,

it did not seem like pink was due a rosy comeback.

More than any other colour in our varied palettes, pink has been stereotyped. A

childish associations in direct contrast with modern

Autumn’s new shade steers clear of vivid tones in favour of a subtle rosy hue reminiscent of fl ushed cheeks bracing the winter air on a cold day. This relaxed, dusky hue sits in the middle of a soft pink palette that shifts from icy pinks with an edge of sharp wintry white to peaches just a blush shy of nude and pale English roses with a delicate purple twinge. Subtlety is key here, yet there is a vitality about these shades that radiates

Heavy woollen fabrics take this gentle summery colour through into autumn-winter with this winter’s

styles shun prissy in favour of clean lines and chic

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION:Pink blazer by Twiggy at MARKS AND SPENCERPink dress by Autograph and applique bag both MARKS AND SPENCERPink blouse and pink and black dress both from the Kardashian Collection at DOROTHY

PERKINS, 0845 121 4515, www.

dorothyperkins.com

satins bring a sexy edge to the look while translucent gauzy fabrics blend femininity with romantic poise. Bolder fabrics from furs to PVC - with its shiny rain repellant glow - take rose to contemporary extremes while luxury

knitwear teamed with ultra-womanly pencil and A-line skirts are as sugary as this

Neither are accessories immune to the rose treatment this autumn. Rose gold has been rising in popularity over the last couple of years with watches, rings and necklaces now readily

available on the high street. This year subtle tones of pink also invade the footwear and handbags markets to style an all

On the catwalk, models from fashion houses Lanvin and Nina Ricci sported all-rose ensembles but this dusky feminine shade can also work with existing wardrobes for day, evening or business. Worn with black, rose is both chic and dramatic while pale grey accessories provide a subtle variation.

life dressed in boyish blues, pink has been decidedly absent

Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix. The sole

rose to contemporary extremes while luxury knitwear teamed with ultra-womanly pencil

and A-line skirts are as sugary as this look gets.

Neither are accessories immune to the rose treatment this autumn. Rose gold has been rising in popularity over the last couple

and necklaces now readily

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When Helen Fielding fi rst wrote Bridget Jones’ Diary, charting

the life of a 30-something singleton in London in the 1990s, she introduced readers to one of the most beloved characters in modern literature. The book was published in 40 countries, sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, and spawned a best-selling sequel, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. The two books were turned into major blockbuster fi lms starring Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth.With her hotly anticipated third instalment, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Fielding introduces us to a whole new enticing phase of Bridget’s life set in contemporary London, including the challenges of maintaining sex appeal as the years roll by and the nightmare of drunken texting, the skinny jean, the disastrous email cc, total lack of twitter followers, and TVs that need 90 buttons and three remotes to simply turn on.An uproariously funny novel of modern life, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a triumphant return of our favourite Everywoman.

Amazon £9.49 Hardback ISBN-13: 978-0224098090

Film Review: Capt PhillipsRelease: 18th October

Paul Greengrass directs Tom Hanks in this intense drama based on the

true story of Captain Richard Phillips, the captain of the MV Maersk Alabama which was taken by Somali pirates in 2009. Hanks seems like a solid fi t for the principled captain, who hid his crew from the pirates and subjected himself to an ordeal on a lifeboat at the hands of his captors. Judging from the trailers, much of the focus will be on the adversarial relationship between Phillips and chief hostage-taker Muse (Barkhad Abdi), with cutaways to Phillips’s wife Andrea (Catherine Keener) as she watches the drama unfold. Tightly woven editing with a fast paced plot builds to an explosive fi nal ending.

What’s on October

Dracula: Wednesday 2ndFormby: Thursday 3rdVampires Rock: Friday 4th – Sat 5thSophies Academy of Performing ArtsSunday 6thHome Service: Wednesday 9thDancemania: Friday 11 & Sat 12thAlbert Herring: Sunday 13thA 60’s Night Out - Ivy League & Paper Lace: Thursday 17thMercury: Friday 18thHa Ha Holmes: Saturday 19thEssence of Ireland: Sunday 20thPostman Pat Live: Wednesday 23thMoonlight Serenade OrchestraThursday 24thAndy Parsons: Friday 25thJamie Allan: iMagician: Saturday 26thFestival of Remembrance: Sunday 27thDirty Dusting: Monday 28th & Tues 29thColdplayer: Thursday 31th

THE BISCUIT TINThe biscuit tin sits on the shelf

It’s too high for me to reachThere’s nothing better than Grandma

Getting it how for a treat The biscuit tin is old and worn

A sweet little girl and boyDecorate the old battered tin lid

Their dress is of ages old But only when the lid comes off

Can the magic come to lifeThe secret of the biscuit tinRevels the sweet delights

We’ll have them with a cup of teaLittle fi ngers poised out wide

This how ladies drink their teaWith a graceful elegance

Grandma keeps all my favouritesShe knows the ones I like bestThe knobbly Lincoln biscuits

I nibble with extra care Rectangular ones full of milkAnd the Nice are nice to eat

Best of all are the custard onesDunking makes the tea taste sweet

My Grandma has a biscuit tinIt’s too high for me to reach

But Grandma always gets it downWhen we have a cup of tea© Stevie Leigh Townsend

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Regular Feature: Jo’s JolliesA Summer Making MemoriesI love this time of year, Summers End, when the sun still shines some days but it really gets quite chilly in the evenings. And we can’t complain this year, can we? So we really have been able to make the most of everything this area has to offer from National Trust places such as Clumber Park and Hardwick Hall to Rufford Park and Sherwood Forest. We visited the Robin Hood Festival, the boys joined in with an impromptu cricket match, that turned into about 30 a side, organised by the dads of a group of families who had travelled to the festival from Leicester, and I got chatting whilst walking the dogs through the forest to a couple visiting from Australia.We have also had a go at Go Ape at Sherwood Pines, what an experience that was. The whole experience takes 2-3

hours and really tests mental concentration as well as physical strength and your appetite for heights. It was a summer treat for the football team, the boys all loved it, and the mums did too but rediscovered muscles they had forgotten they had!

We rounded off the summer back at Sherwood pines again, an afternoon barbecuing with friends and family, a game of rounders and a bike ride.

And so as the warmth fades a little from the sun we can start to think about Halloween, October Half Term and then before we know it Christmas, and everything all our local places will have on offer during these times. It is easy to fi nd out what’s going to be happening, just by checking websites. In the meantime, a good friend of mine posted something amusing on facebook that probably sums up the summer school holidays for many of us, Julie wrote:“with the summer coming to a close a quick summary: 11days camping, 6 days out, 5 play dates, 5 days with grandma, 5 BBQs, visits to the library, days at the cricket club, 2 sleep overs, a trip to the fair, a day at a theme park and ................about a dozen bottles of wine!”What a great summer!

Jo Godson is an independent Human Resources Specialist and busy mum who works in the Mansfi eld & Ashfi eld area.

Local Walks

Photos: Phil Evans, www.geograph.org.uk

Blidworth Woods - Approx 3 mile with hills

At this time of year the fungi and fruits are in the

hedgerows and forests, so it is a good time to get out with a bag and forage. Only pick fungi if you have the expertise to know edible from poisonous! Blackberries are easy to fi nd as Blidworth is covered in brambles. See the recipe in this issue for Blackberry jam.The walk includes most of the woods and covers just under 3 miles, although you can take short cuts if you choose.A word of warning if you have a dog with you - see the Animal Kingdom page to fi nd out precautions to take when walking in Autumn when harvest mites may cause problems.Horse trails exist in the woods so take care when out with younger children that they don’t wander off too far.You can park in the North, past the fox and hounds pub or in the car park off Longdale lane out of Ravenshead. Lock your car and don’t leave valuables on show - take them with you if you can.Enjoy the walk and look out for more local Sherwood Forest walks in the future.

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Useful ContactsMansfi eld District Council 01623 463463Ashfi eld District Council 01623 450 000 Nottinghamshire C. C. 01159 823823Nottinghamshire Police 01623 420 999Non emergency number 101Crimestoppers 0800 555 111Community First Responders 01623 796 295Nottinghamshire County NHS 01159 691 300Mansfi eld Citizens Advice 01623 651 177Job Centre Plus 01159 793 638Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service 01159 670 880Severn Trent Water 0800 783 4444Mansfi eld Community & Voluntary Service: phone number is 01623 651177 & website is www.mansfi eldcvs.org.Useful Websiteswww.mansfi eldtowncentre.co.ukwww.masp.infowww.mansfi eld2020.comhttp://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sutton-Town-Centre-Group/114801795199925 http://www.facebook.com/#!/Idlewells Plus visit The High Life online atwww.thehighlifemagazine.co.ukWe aim to achieve high delivery standards for the newsletter, if you have concerns please contact Diane immediately on: 07916 245 367

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October Photo EntryEditor Diane recently visited Morocco to climb Mount Toubkal. First, she trained hard in Derbyshire climbing Thorpe hill (left) and this prepared her for the ascent to the top of the mountain (right).

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