Out and about - Fairtrade for Bassetlaw spreads the word

The Corporate Plan- our contract withthe communityWelbeck project- meeting the demandsof the futureBassipaedia- how much do youknow about Bassetlaw?page 2 >> page 4 >> page 7 >>page 12-13 >>BassetlawnewsFabulous arts in Bassetlaw- details of what’s happeningduring the Annual Arts FestivalPublished by Bassetlaw District Council Summer 2010Elections 2010: Turn out high asBassetlaw was gripped byelection fever in May, withresidents going to the polls toelect a Member of Parliament andsixteen District Ward councillors.With 106 polling stations open across thedistrict and 300 council staff involved ina process that ran from 7.00 am on May6th until 3.20pm on May 7th, turn out washigh as Bassetlaw residents exercised theirdemocratic right to vote.In the General Election, sitting MP JohnMann was re-elected to serve a third termof office with a majority of 8251 on a turnout of 65%.The District Council Elections saw five newcouncillors elected in Carlton, East RetfordWest, Misterton, Worksop North andWorksop North-East. The turnout for theDistrict Elections was 63%.The results mean that the Conservativesretain control of the council with 25 seats,the Labour opposition has 20 seats andthere are three Independents.Bassetlaw VotesCouncillorWardCARRINGTON-WILDE, Robin (Lab) CarltonQUIGLEY, Wendy (Con)East Retford EastOXBY, Graham (Lab)East Retford NorthTROOP, Carolyn (Lab)East Retford SouthCAMPBELL, Ian (Lab)East Retford WestSIMPSON, Annette (Con)EvertonHART, Frank (Lab)HarworthFREEMAN, Jill (Lab)LangoldBRAND, Hazel (Ind)MistertonISARD, Keith Harold (Con)Tuxford and TrentWYNNE, Griff (Lab)Worksop EastPOTTS, David (Lab)Worksop NorthTOMS, Shirley (Lab)Worksop North-EastPRESSLEY, David (Lab)Worksop North-WestWANLESS, Chris (Con)Worksop SouthHOPKINSON, Brian (Lab)Worksop South-EastIan CampbellRobinCarrington-WildeDavid PottsShirley TomsHazel Brand1 Beckingham2 Blyth3 Carlton4 Clayworth5 East Markham6 East Retford East7 East Retford North8 East Retford South9 East Retford West10 Everton11 Harworth12 Langold13 Misterton14 Rampton15 Ranskill16 Sturton17 Sutton18 Tuxford and TrentFor a full list of Councillors, see page 2219 Welbeck20 Worksop East21 Worksop North22 Worksop North East23 Worksop North West24 Worksop South25 Worksop South East300 council staff were involved in the process of counting postaland ballot box voteswww.bassetlaw.gov.uk

2 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukWelcome…Bassetlaw is a great place tolive and that’s why we want toensure we have enough housing,more jobs and a better environment.On this page you can read all aboutthe Council’s plans to improve areasof Bassetlaw, regenerate the economyand develop our housing stock so thatwe can increase your satisfaction withCouncil services.There is great community spirit inBassetlaw and there are numerousinitiatives out there designed to helpyou. Read our community pages 8 & 9to learn about the Anti-rogue tradersdirectory and about the activities of theFairtrade campaign.We are also an active bunch in Bassetlaw,and we want to encourage fitness for all,find out how families can get fit togetheron page 17. Meanwhile the response tothe first ever Run for Life event in ClumberPark has been phenomenal, please seepage 16 for the full story.Last but definitely not least we want tomake sure that Bassetlaw is a safe placeto live and you can meet your new Victimand Witness Champion, Sally Potteron page 21 and find out what Sally willbe doing to help offer support to localpeople in tackling anti-social behaviour.If you have any subjects that youwould like us to cover in future issues ofBassetlaw News, please write tothe Editor.Mike QuigleyLeader of the councilA message from the EditorWelcome to the latest edition ofBassetlaw News. Now that theSummer is coming I am sureyou are all hoping for some sunshine.If the weather is good why not pop downto the Canch and check out the latestrefurbishment, or if you feel like dancing,then get along to the dance festivals takingplace in Retford and Worksop and join inthe fun. Of course there is always a priceto pay for fine weather, sunburn and waspstings being some of the more painfulones. Read our Sunsafe tips on page 16for sunburn free skin and learn how theCouncil can help you deal with unwantedwasp’s nests on page 5.If you are a business owner looking foroffice space then read about the worktaking place at Welbeck Abbey, which iscurrently attracting worldwide attentionwith its School of Artisan Food appearingon Radio 4 and Working Lunch. Fromformer school buildings through to thehistoric stables, we bring you the first in aseries of articles that tells you all about thework on the Welbeck project. Please readthe article on page 4 and if you have anyinteresting stories or facts about WelbeckAbbey please send them to us and we’llpublish a selection in the next issue.We are also pleased to announce thismonth’s competition winners as follows:Joseph Warden of Carlton in Lindrick wonthe £10 voucher for providing us with thenickname of UK Prime Minister, DavidLloyd George which was ‘The WelshWizard’ and Alice Jones of Harworth toldus that the farmer’s faithful dog in theCBBC series ‘Shaun the Sheep’ was Bitzer.Congratulations to you both.Please see pages 4 and 17 for details ofthis month’s competitions. This monthI’m also going to ask you to send in yourideas about what you would like to see infuture editions of Bassetlaw News, pleasewrite to me as we want to bring you thenews that you want to hear. Write to theEditor, Bassetlaw News, Bassetlaw DistrictCouncil, Queen’s Buildings, Potter Street,Worksop, Notts S80 2AH or Email: editor.bassetlawnews@bassetlaw.gov.uk.The corporateplan: ourcontract with thecommunityRegenerate the area: work on the piping and pump house for the new Canch fountain poolErnest Hemingway a famousAmerican writer once said “I liketo listen. I have learned agreat deal from listening carefully.Most people never listen”.Bassetlaw District Council will launch itsnew Corporate Plan in June. It has beenbased on listening carefully to what youwant. As a result we’ve learned that thereare four key areas we need to address.• improve customer satisfaction• regenerate the area and improve theenvironment you live inImprovements to the environmentImproved customer services• provide support to create a vibrantlocal economy• and improve your quality and choiceof housing.We believe that most people are proudto live in Bassetlaw and that many enjoya strong local identity. During 2010 to2013 we are going to increase our workwith people in the community to deliverprojects that encourage everyone to beproud of Bassetlaw.By working together we will be able tocreate a safe and attractive environmentfor people who live and work here and alsofor people who visit the area.We also want to encourage localbusinesses and organisations to worktogether to create a successful localeconomy, so that there are opportunitiesavailable for everyone in Bassetlaw.To make this happen we think that thebest way forward is to keep you fullyinformed about the work that we do.That is why we are starting indoors withcommunication workshops to ensure thatall of our staff has the right informationto help communicate effectively withyou. The more our staff learn about thepurpose of our corporate plan the betterplaced they will be to help and provide youwith information that helps to improveyour local community. The corporate planwill also be made available to the localpress and media.We know that our staff are ourambassadors; they represent the Counciland are there to listen to you and give youthe best advice that they can. And we haveexcellent and dedicated staff that worktirelessly to improve the community thatmany of them are proud to live and work in.We think Bassetlaw has a lot of goodpoints but we realise there is alwaysroom for improvement. What do youthink? Why not write and tell us aboutwhat’s good or bad in your opinion. Ifyou tell us we’ll promise to listen and ifneeded to we’ll take action to improvewhere necessary.Write to The Editor, Bassetlaw News,Bassetlaw District Council, Queen’sBuildings, Potter Street, Worksop, NottsS80 2AH or Email: editor.bassetlawnews@bassetlaw.gov.uk you can add your nameand address if you wish or just tell us thearea you live in.Improved quality and choice of housing

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 3Waste not, want notwith home compostingDo you like getting something for nothing? Bycomposting your kitchen and garden wasteyou can make your own fertiliser for thegarden instead of buying it.If you do not yet have a compost bin now is a great timeto get one as the price has dropped since last year, a black220 litre Compost Converter now costs only £14 plus £5delivery. You may also like to take advantage of the buyone get one half price special offer.Composting is a natural way of recycling, harnessingnatural processes rather than machinery and man-madechemicals. When you put your kitchen and garden wasteinto a compost bin it uses oxygen to help the wastedecompose naturally and no methane is produced, whichis good news for the planet.Putting kitchen or garden waste into an ordinary binmeans that it gets taken to a landfill site and is buriedalongside all kinds of rubbish and air cannot get to thewaste. Without oxygen the waste decomposes and inthe process creates methane, which is a harmful gas thatdamages the Earth’s atmosphere.If you want to save money and improve yourenvironment please order your home composter binonline visit www.bassetlaw.getcomposting.com or call0844 571 4444 for more details.Environment Services Officer Janette Walker showsoff the bigger and smaller compostersOh yes you can...The following items can all be composted and aresplit into two sections. Greens which are quick to rotand browns that rot more slowly to provide fibre andcarbon, which is important for creating air pocketswithin the mixture.Greens include tea bags, grass cuttings, vegetablepeelings, salad leaves and fruit scraps, old flowers andnettles, coffee grounds and filter paper, spent beddingplants, rhubarb leaves and young annual weeds.Browns are crushed egg shells, egg and cerealboxes, corrugated cardboard and paper (scrunchedup), toilet and kitchen roll tubes, garden prunings,twigs and hedge clippings, straw and hay, beddingfrom vegetarian pets, ashes from wood, paper andlumpwood charcoal, sawdust and wood chippings,wool, woody clippings, cotton threads and string(made from natural fibre), feathers, vacuum bagcontents, old natural fibre clothes (cut into smallpieces), tissues, paper towels and napkins, shreddedconfidential documents, corn cobs and stalks.Oh no you can’t…Don’t compost cooked vegetables, meat and dairyproducts (unless they have first been treated with aspecialist Kitchen Composvegeter), diseased plants,dog mess, cat litter or baby’s nappies, perennialweeds such as dandelions and thistles or weeds thathave seed head and avoid plastics, glass and metals.The perfect compost recipe1 Place your compost bin in an easily accessible fairlysunny site on bare soil or if on concrete put a layer ofpaper and twigs at the bottom.2 Add the ingredients, vegetable and fruit peelingsto teabags, toilet roll tubes, cereal boxesand eggshells.3 Fill up the compost bin with kitchen and gardenwaste. Make sure you have a nice mixture of greenand brown waste (refer to our shopping list)4 Pop it into the compost bin, wait nine to twelvemonths before using. During this time keep topping itup with green and brown waste.5 When it’s crumbly, dark, thick and moist and smellsearthy, it’s ready. Take a shovel full or two and sprinklegenerously on your borders, vegetable patches, patiocontainers and lawns.

4 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukWelbeck project, meetingthe demands of the futureThe Welbeck Estate where the ambitious Welbeck Project is helping to create a sustainable thriving communityWelcome to the first of a series of articlesabout the amazing work taking place atWelbeck to provide Bassetlaw with newopportunities for people to work, create and innovate.In 1882 Leonard Jack in his book ‘The Great Houses ofNottinghamshire’ wrote: ‘Welbeck is at once extraordinaryand magnificent. A quarter of a mile away from the housethere is the perpetual buzz of machinery, and a vastspace of ground covered with sheds, in which the newestmechanical inventions are in constant use’.Today, Welbeck is continuing with its tradition ofinnovation with an ambitious project that began in 2007to create a sustainable thriving community. Buildingsthat once housed horses, carriages, fire engines, cows andeven chickens are being transformed into buildings thatcan support rural-focused businesses, digital and creativeindustries, educational opportunities and creative arts.Known as the ‘Four Pillars of Welbeck’ this mixed use ofactivities will play an essential part in supporting economicregeneration within the community of Bassetlaw. Froma large publishing house to growing businesses, includinga garden centre, bakers, butchers, web designers, writers,actors, artists and students, the excellent facilities willinclude buildings that are designed to fit the owner’spurpose.This summer the stunning Carriage Court will open itsdoors to provide, over 9,000 square feet of office space.Once home to exquisite carriages it will now becomehome for either single occupancy or for individual officesuites. Sympathetically restored with everything you needto conduct your business including the essential highspeedbroadband access.Robin Brown, managing director of the Welbeck Estatescompany, said, “The Welbeck project has been set up toencourage diversification of the rural economy and tocreate new educational and employment opportunities.Part of the project will see 19th century heritage propertytransformed into 21st century cutting edge office space”.Welbeck is already home to some fantastic initiatives, suchas the Harley Gallery and accompanying artist studiosfor 30 artists and makers, the Welbeck Farm Shop whichopens daily and supports the community by selling localproduce, to the more recently formed School of ArtisanFood. This School shares its premises with an artisanbakery in the premises of the old fire station and exists toteach all aspects of artisan food production.In the next edition of Bassetlaw News we’ll be talking toGareth Kennedy, Director at the School of Artisan Food,and will introduce you to some of the students too.In the meantime if you are interested in renting someoffice space in this stunning location or just want to findout more about the Welbeck project in general please visittheir website: http://www.welbeckproject.com/ or contactthem by Email: enquiries@welbeckproject.comCompetition:Win a £10 voucherHow many chandeliers didthe underground ballroomonce have?Please send your answers along with your name,address and telephone number to: The Editor,Bassetlaw News, Bassetlaw District Council,Queen’s Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop,Notts S80 2AH or Email: editor.bassetlawnewsbassetlaw.gov.uk.The first answer drawn will receive a£10 voucher.The Workman’s friendWelbeck Abbey was founded as a religioushouse in 1140. It then became home tovarious owners until the 18th century,when the house passed through an heiress into theBentinck family and became the main seat of theEarls and Dukes of Portland.In the 1800’s the 5th Duke, who became Duke ofPortland in 1854, had several underground tunnels androoms built, with the tunnels reputed to have totalledseveral miles connecting various underground chambersand above-ground buildings. One tunnel is over onethousand yards long, leading from the house to the ridingschool and wide enough for several people to walk side byside. There is also a 53 metre long underground ballroom.Due to these substantial building projects, approximately15,000 men: masons, bricklayers, joiners and plumberswere employed on the estate, earning the 5th Duke thenickname of ‘the workman’s friend’. This work provided aliving for many of the locals and apparently new workerswere provided with a suit of clothes, a top hat, an umbrellaand a donkey!Today remaining stretches of a tunnel survive on eitherside of the nearby lake. The sites of skylights can be seenfrom the Robin Hood Way footpath which follows thecourse of the tunnel, and a masonry tunnel entrance canbe seen between two lodges at the north eastern limitof the park.After the Second World War, Welbeck was leased by theDukes of Portland to the Ministry of Defence and wasused as an army training college, Welbeck College, until2005. Today the Abbey is home to William (grandson ofthe 7th Duke of Portland) and Alison Parente.

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 7Free Farm FestivalEach year Bassetlaw Museum opens its doors tothe farm festival and this year’s event looks to be assuccessful as the previous ones.Enjoy some of the local produce on sale and watchrural craft demonstrations. It’s a great day out forall the family, so if you’re not busy on Saturday 26thand Sunday 27th June then you might want to joinin the fun.These must be the cleanest cows in Bassetlaw andno they are not real!Keep the kids happythis summer atBassetlaw MuseumAs we approach the Summer school holiday season,are you wondering how to keep the kids occupied?During the month of August Bassetlaw Museum hasarranged for a series of kids activities ranging fromclay sculpture making to screen printing. So why nottake the kids along to the museum in Retford, it is wellworth a visit.For more information please telephone 01777 713749or Email: bassetlaw.museum@bassetlaw.gov.ukIf you are a photography fan you will love the book published by Bassetlaw Museum entitled ‘A Colourful Past.The Autochromes of Stephen Pegler’ by Katherine Ashton and Derek Taylor. The book was officially launched atthe Museum towards the end of April.This picture shows the authors at the launch event with Colin Harding, Curator of Photographic Technology atthe National Media Museum. He has suggested that the Museum’s collection of over 600 Stephen Pegler imagesshould be classified as being of national importance.Pegler once lived in the house now occupied by the Museum and was one of the first commercial photographersto specialise in the Autochrome colour photography process. He travelled far and wide to capture both local andforeign people and landscapes documenting everyday life in Britain and beyond in the early 20th century.The Pegler Autochromes housed at Bassetlaw Museum are thought to be the largest collection by onephotographer in Britain today. The book is priced at £6.99.If you would like a copy of the book please contact Bassetlaw Museum on 01777 713749 or Email: bassetlaw.museum@bassetlaw.gov.uk.Mr. HollandPamela LightOh yes you can again!Making masks: always popular with the kidsBassetlaw Museum fun eventsfor kids in August 2010The kid’s activities include:16 August – Clay sculptures-castles and dragons17 August – Screen printing18th August – Magnificent masks19th August – Little crafts for little people20th August – Roman Day.For more information please telephone01777 713749 or Email: bassetlaw.museum@bassetlaw.gov.ukFollowing the enormous success of its firstpinhole photography workshop, the DistrictCouncil’s Bassetlaw Museum stagedanother one at the end of April. Both morning andafternoon sessions were fully booked.A pinhole camera is a light proof container with a holein one side that creates magical and amazing images.People taking part built their own pinhole camerasDominic Schadfrom drinks cans and exposed paper negativesthat they developed in a darkroom using eitherconventional chemicals or coffee!Some of the results are shown here.For details about similar events in the pipelinecall Bassetlaw Museum 01777 713749 or Email:bassetlaw.museum@bassetlaw.gov.uk.Sheryll Slaughter

8 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukCommunity groupsNew look forWorksop PoliceStationA new privacy booth will be included in arevamp of Worksop Police Station’sfront counter.Following consultation with the public acrossthe force, 83% of the public expressedthe importance of being able to speak tomembers of the police in private.Work has already started on the renovationsin Worksop which is the first station in theforce to receive a makeover.Wanted, wonderfultalent to work withprofessional actorsIf you are over 16 and have always wanted tobe on the stage, then now’s your chance.TaleGate theatre, an exciting company withinchildren’s theatre and theatre in educationare looking for talented, enthusiastic youngpeople within Bassetlaw to come and treadthe boards with their team of professionalactors and directors.As well as the opportunity to take part, you willalso get an insight into how a production isconstructed and developed.If you would like to take part in the open air,summer premiere of Alice in Wonderland atRufford Park between the 9th to the 15th August,2010, you will need to register your interest to beallocated an audition slot. Email your details tocommunity@talegatetheatre.co.ukOut and about - Fairtrade forBassetlaw spreads the wordThe Fairtrade for Bassetlaw campaign has not been sitting on its laurelsafter gaining the much coveted Fairtrade status. Letting people know that‘Bassetlaw is now a Fairtrade Zone’ is high on the agenda as many peopleare still not aware that we have gained this status. While awareness ofthe Fairtrade mark is high - a 2008 survey found 70% of the populationrecognises the FAIRTRADE Mark, up from only 20% in 2002, there is a bitof work to do, to reach these figures in terms of knowing that Bassetlawis a Fairtrade zone. But the action is well underway. Once the certificatesthat acknowledged schools, churches, flagship employers, retailers, cafes,community groups, workplaces were officially presented at BassetlawCouncil offices in March as reported in the last Bassetlaw News, DavidEllis as Coordinator for Flagship employers was ‘on his bike’ to presentcertificates to the Flagship employers A1 Housing, B & Q, Cooperativestores, Wilkinsons who have come on board to support the Fairtrade forBassetlaw campaign. An area with over 100,000 residents must have aflagship employer to meet the Fairtrade criteria.Patient raises £558for breastcare unit,Bassetlaw HospitalEast Markham Primary School pupils are enthusiastic about Fairtradeas a way of putting community cohesion into practiceAs a way of raising a more general public awareness that Bassetlaw isa Fairtrade Zone, the campaign joined in the revelry at Retford CharterDay. Their stall gave consumers a chance to learn about the Fairtradefor Bassetlaw campaign at the same time as tasting chocolate to see ifthey could detect any difference between a Fairtrade and non Fairtradechocolate. But as many consumers commented it’s not the taste that’simportant it’s the fact that producers of Fairtrade cocoa get a better pricefor their product and a premium for their community. It was also obviousto Fairtrade campaigners who helped at the stall that young people werealways the first to recognise the Fairtrade logo.Interestingly, the way the Fairtrade principles are so well known to youngpeople is that many schools are not only offering Fairtrade products at theschool but are including it in the curriculum. East Markham PrimarySchool is one such school amongst others, all listed on the Fairtrade forBassetlaw website.Head teacher, Jeremy Bingham and Chair of Governors, Stuart Eakin at EastMarkham PS recognised that a way to address the ‘Community Cohesion’part of the curriculum was to include activities on Fairtrade. Mrs. ChapmanYear 6 teacher enthusiastically involved her class in learning about Fairtradeprinciples by facilitating an interactive session with the children along withlocal Fairtrader for Traidcraft Kathy Cowbrough. The children were alreadyvery knowledgeable about fair trade issues and with Mrs. Chapman put theprinciples into practice during Fairtrade fortnight 2010 with a coffee andtea event selling Fairtrade products.Sandra Charles has raised £558 for theBreastcare Unit at Bassetlaw Hospital, from anEaster egg competition.Sandra, who works at Vow Europe in Sheffield,was diagnosed with breast cancer in December2009. She is still undergoing treatment andwanted to raise funds for the unit.Her colleagues in Sheffield and in other VowEurope offices across the region supported herwith staff from the Wakefield office bakingand selling cakes to raise funds.Sandra’s friends and colleagues arepictured at the cheque presentation (from leftto right) are: Michelle Wallace; Sue Grimshaw;Mr Ghulam Wattoo, Locum ConsultantBreast & General Surgeon; Sandra Charles;Carol Houston; Sally Richardson, BassetlawBreastcare Fundraiser; and Gloria Johnson.For further information, please contact HazelBrand, Communications Manager, on(01302 647009) or email at hazel.brand@dbh.nhs.ukB&Q staff, Dean Taylor, Alison Halliwelland Dave Horton receive the supporter’scertificate from Fairtrade campaignerVanessa CooksonVanessa Cooksoon shows thecompany’s supporter’s certificate toHarworth Co-Op staff Tina Fish, ClaireHoe, Nicky Eggleton and Paula Brazier

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 9and partners‘Elvis – forever inthe building!’On 17th April Carlton-in-Lindrick Centre andVillage Hall was the venue for a fabulousevening starring Michael Pass as Elvis.Around 120 people attended, and weredefinitely ‘all shook up’ with excitement!Michael, one of the UK’s top Elvisimpersonators had the audience in thepalm of his hand, working the tables andentertaining the ladies.A great performer he will, by public demand,be back again in July 2011.Ritz Entertainment finished the evening offwith the best disco ever and made it a realnight to remember.Happy Birthday to the AgeConcern Business DirectoryThe Age Concern Business Directory was 2 years old in May. Although stillyoung it has so far helped hundreds of older people find traders they can trust.A growing number of Bassetlaw companies make up the 250 businessesfrom across Nottinghamshire who have registered their details in thedirectory. Businesses who register are reputable companies who havesigned up to the Age Concern charter and are committed to excellentcustomer service. Any business who wishes to join the directory has toprovide two customer references, a trade reference and provide proof ofcurrent, valid and adequate insurance cover.If you need a plumber, builder or electrician and don’t know who to call,or if you are a business who would like to register their details on thedirectory please contact Age Concern on free phone 0800 011464 or goto their website www.ageconcernbusinessdirectory.co.ukMay Day Rattlejag Morris DancingThe 1st of May is observed in many countries tocelebrate the coming of spring while May Day orearly bank holiday.A traditional dance seen throughout themonth of May is Morris Dancing, whose originsare uncertain but has been around at leastsince the 15th century. A form of folk dancingunique to England, dancers use sticks, swords,handkerchiefs and bells during the dancing andare often seen on village greens in and in towncentres across the country.The Nottingham and Lincolnshire area can layclaim to being unique in the world of Morrisdancing. Rattlejag Morris dancing is local dancetradition based on the original North ShiresPlough Jags. The group consists of men andwomen who have revived and developed thedifferent dance routine to that of traditionalMorris dancers. Rattlejags use a variety of rattlesand shakers to give each dance its own distinctivesound, while other dances feature bellsticks towhich long ribbons are attached.Part of their programme includes three dancesdeveloped by Retford’s Broadstone Morris andthe group includes many members from Retfordwho can be found practising in the Church Hall,Grove Street.Every year Rattlejag Morris dancers perform onMay Day from 5.15 in the morning and as thedawn breaks songs are sung and dancing beginsto welcome in the long awaited summerMay Day long ago…In the past people would go out a-Maying beforesunrise in order to gather flowers and greenery todecorate their houses and villages, believing thatthe vegetation spirits would bring good fortune.Young girls would wash their faces in the dew ofthe morning to make them beautiful for the restof the year.The highlight of the day was the crowning of theMay Queen. In the North of England, the first ofMay was a kind of late April Fool’s day with criesof ‘May Gosling’ shouted out if you managed totrick someone.If you would like to see the RattlejagMorris Dancers in action they will beperforming during 2010 on:July 24th at Retford and Worksop ‘Dance inTown’ events, September 11 at the Retford Dayof Dance, Retford Town Centre 10.00 am and2.00 pm at Rufford Abbey Park.They will also be involved in Heritage week at theBassetlaw Museum during September.For more information contact: Jayne Roseon 01522 703510 or visit the website www.rattlejagmorris.org.ukRattlejag Morris Dancers celebrate the firstday of SpringBassetlaw CommunityCar Scheme funded foranother yearGreat news for the 1400 older people whocan’t use public transport and rely on theBassetlaw Community Car Scheme, in thatNottinghamshire County Council has agreed tofund community car schemes for another year.Bassetlaw Local Strategic Partnershiphave also agreed to provide £16,000 fortransport subsidy to offset the journey priceto Bassetlaw residents who are registeredwith Bassetlaw Community Car Scheme.The Bassetlaw Community Car Schemeprovides a service throughout Bassetlaw andcurrently provides over 600 essential trips perweek. There are currently over 30 dedicatedvolunteer drivers who provide journeys tomany older and vulnerable people.For further information about the schemeor becoming a volunteer driver pleasecontact JayneBullock, TransportManager, RetfordAction Centre on01777 709650.Only £60k more neededfor Kilton Oasis Centre andCommunity Gardens projectThe countdown has begun for the Kilton Oasis Centre and thecommunity gardens grand opening later this year.Extensive fund raising organised by the Kilton local church group has sofar raised the grand sum of £224,000 for the building of the Oasis Centreand another £98,500 for the park and gardens project. The Council haveinvested £26k to help support and develop the project which will includea range of facilities such as meeting rooms within the Oasis Centre.Only £60k is needed to complete the project and fund raising ideasfrom within the Kilton Community would be very welcome.If you live in Kilton and have some ideas for raising money for the Oasisproject, please contact Steve Williams; tel: 01777 711377; mobile:07882 797104; Email: steve@newliferetford.org.ukPoverty, inequality and therecession launchOn Wednesday 12th May Danny Dorling, Professor of HumanGeography, University of Sheffield joined in a discussion organisedby Bassetlaw’s SWAN, Social Welfare Action Network.Between 12 noon and 2.00 pm several people gathered in theAssembly Room in Worksop Town Hall to join in the interestingdiscussion organised by the group. The group work with voluntarysector community groups on issues relating to homelessness andwelfare issues such as problems with benefits, housing and health.If you would like to know more about the work of the groupplease contact admin@bvcs.org.ukFun down by the poolIn the run up to and during Easter BLPwho manage the Worksop, Retford andBircotes Leisure Centres organised a series offun sessions.Families joined in the fun swim sessions andskilled instructors organised poolside activitieswhich included athletics, racket sports, soccercamps, trampolining, basketball and more!Everyone who took part had a great time andGlenn Tolan, Head of Operations for BPL said,“The fun swim sessions were all about givingyoung people confidence in the water, as wellas helping them to keep fit and healthy.”For more information about leisure centreactivities please call your nearest venue:Bircotes 01302 743979, Retford 01777706500 or Worksop 01909 473 937 or visitthe BPL website at www.bpl.org.ukEaster fun for families at leisure centreswims sessions

10 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukPicnic in the ParkAs part of The Canch progress, expressions of interest are being sought frompotential tenants of the magnificent library buildingSheltered housingaccommodation availableThe team at A1 Housing desks in the Retford and Worksop One Stop Shops aredelighted to advise about sheltered housing in Bassetlaw.What is shelteredhousing…Sheltered housing was developed, andspecific buildings designed to provide asafe and supported environment andlow level support to single people andcouples over 60.Within the sheltered scheme, mucheffort is concentrated on preservingresidents’ independence and privacy, butin a community environment that canprovide support as and when needed.What it is not …Check the contact details for the articlebelow. I took them off the website, butmight not be the right contact point??Image: Add this poster from here?http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/pdf/A2%20BenefitsPoster.pdfDon’t hide under the bedclothes, sortyour housing problems out nowIf you are struggling to make endsmeet, don’t brush your problems underthe carpet. Get help as soon as you can.Bassetlaw residents will beable to picnic in the park thissummer as improvementscontinue to be made to The Canch.As well as a new state of the art fountainpool, complete with ten different waterjet features, work has been carried outon improving safety in the park. A newCCTV camera will be installed and aprogramme of tree works has beencompleted, offering better views ofWorksop’s historic priory.As part of the Canch progress BassetlawDistrict Council will be seeking expressionsof interest from potential tenants forthe memorial library building. This willbe an exciting opportunity to develop abusiness within the new park.Councillor Keith Isard, Portfolio Holder forCommunity Prosperity said:“The Canch is the green heart ofWorksop and I hope that local residentsand visitors alike will be able to takeadvantage of the facilities on offer thissummer. The Canch was neglected for fartoo long until we took over.”Although our vision for the Canch is nowbeing realised, there is more investmentto come. Look out for the next editionof Bassetlaw News, which will containThe great thing about gettingolder is that you have more timeto put your feet up and relax,more time to spend with friends andmake new ones and more time to getout and about.What you don’t have time for is lotsof housework, loads of DIY and backbreaking gardening! You want to enjoythe best years of your life with friends andfamily, you’ve got things to do and placesto see. Which is why more of you arechoosing to take advantage of shelteredhousing accommodation.Sheltered Housing is a fantastic choice forpeople who want an easier lifestyle. Thequality of the accommodation is excellentand they are designed to make it mucheasier for you to spend less time doingjobs around the house, so you can spendmore time joining in the many activitiesthat Bassetlaw has to offer. They are alsocheaper to heat which means you havemore money in your pocket to spendWe are a nation of animal lovers andthe majority of us are responsible dogowners. While there’s nothing betterthan a long walk with the dog, there’snothing worse than dog fouling.Despite claims that dogs are veryintelligent, there are certain things they justcannot do for themselves. One of these isto clean up their mess after themselves.Most dog owners take their responsibilityvery seriously and always clean up aftertheir pets, so that our parks, streets andwalkways remain safe and clean foreveryone. However, as in all walks of life,there are a minority of people who arenot so responsible.To ensure that we keep Bassetlaw aclean and pleasant place to live in, thedetails of an exciting new feature forThe Canch. We remain committed todelivering an improved and safer openspace that has something for everybody.”Work is also due to start on a new bridge,linking the fountain pool to the sportscourts. The Council is also committed todelivering new skate boarding facilities inthe Canch, with the present skate boardingramp in need of modernisation. TheCouncil will be launching a full consultationwith Young People in Worksop to see whatsort of Skate Park they want.Councillor Chris Wanless, Bassetlaw’sYoung People’s Champion commented:“A recent survey showed that a newskate park was a high priority for YoungPeople in Worksop. The current facilitiesneed replacing and we are keen to hearany thoughts and ideas for a new skatepark. We will be launching a consultationshortly but in the meantime you cancontact customer.services@bassetlaw.gov.uk with any ideas.”To find out more about the businessopportunity in the old Library buildingcontact alison.bagley@bassetlaw.gov.uk Potential uses could be a café orrestaurant to service The Canch.enjoying yourself.A major benefit is that help, if you needit, is available 24 hours, seven days aweek, which gives you extra security.Family and friends don’t have to worryabout you, and you don’t have to worryabout them worrying!In fact, it’s a great choice for peoplewho value their independence but atthe same time want the friendshipand security that a sheltered housingcommunity can provide.In the next edition we’ll be speakingto a couple of residents to find outhow they benefit from living insheltered accommodation.In Bassetlaw A1 Housing operates fivedifferent sheltered housing schemesacross the district and property is currentlyavailable. If you would like to find out moreplease contact the HomeFinder teamon 01909 533426 or 01777 713801 orEmail: customer.services@a1housing.co.ukDoggy do…but shouldn’tCouncil will soon be consulting the publicon suggestions as to what can be doneto help control dog fouling.For further information contact: JulianProudman on 01909 533219 or 01777713764 Email: julian.proudman@bassetlaw.gov.uk

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 11Get to know YOURCouncil…..You’reOne in a Million to UsDon’t hide under thebedclothes; don’t letit come to this!With a million customers ayear taking advantage ofover 400 services on offer,the message from Bassetlaw DistrictCouncil to it’s residents is clear, “Youare one in a million and we wouldlove to know you better.”On Wednesday 14th July BassetlawDistrict Council is inviting it’s residentsto their very first open day at WorksopTown Hall, giving customers theopportunity to find out more about theservices we offer – and lets the Councilfind out what matters to you.Staff will be on hand to provide:• Service displays• Information stands• Help and advice• Answers to your queries and questionsNeed help with a Wasp Nest? Noproblem. Need advice on housingbenefit? Sorted. Want to know what weare doing to improve the environment,local economy and quality of housing?Just ask.With the school holidays on the horizon,parents will be looking for ways to keepthe kids occupied. There are numerousactivities taking place within thesports and arts environment, such asour family fitness sessions at TuxfordComprehensive. At the other end ofthe scale for people whose family havefled the nest, there are lots of sportingactivities such as table tennis and newage kurling. Our sports developmentteam can fill you in on a range ofactivities from archery to volleyball.For those of you who are interestedin painting, dancing, and singing orbasically anything creative, our Artsstand will provide you with informationon how to get involved with your localpainting or dance classes.When you’ve had a chat with our staff,grab yourself a cup of tea and a biscuitand before you go don’t forget to enterour grand prize draw to be in with achance of winning a great prize.For more information pleasecontact Sarah Carter on 01909533473 or Email: sarah.carter@bassetlaw.gov.ukIf you are struggling to make endsmeet, don’t brush your problemsunder the carpet. Get help as soonas you can.The credit crunch has hit hard. A lot ofpeople have been affected by changes intheir financial circumstances, which arebeyond their control. Paying your rent,Council Tax mortgage, card payments andbills might be getting really difficult.If you are experiencing problems thebest thing to do is nip it in the bud assoon as you can. Whatever situation youfind yourself in, it is never too late to dosomething about it. You might be entitledto claim Council Tax and rent benefits andyou will certainly be entitled to free adviceon housing matters.If you are in financial difficulty and can’tpay your rent or your mortgage, pleasecontact our Housing Needs Team for freeadvice. Telephone: 01909 533490 ore-mail housing.needs@bassetlaw.gov.ukApplying for Housing Benefit and CouncilTax Benefit is free. Applications areprocessed quickly when all the informationwe need is there. We try to pay the claimwithin 48 hours of receipt.What you might get depends on yourhousehold weekly or monthly income.The great news is that certain types ofincome are ignored, such as childbenefit. Thresholds for pensioners are alsohigher than you might think.Ask for one of our benefit checkers tosee for yourself.So don’t delay. If you would like to makean application or just want to talk tosomeone please contact the BenefitsUnit on Telephone: (01909) 533198for appointments at Queens Buildings,Worksop or (01777) 713808 forappointments at Retford One Stop Shopor (01302) 743935 for an appointment atthe Housing Information Office, ScroobyRoad, Harworth.Email: customer.services@bassetlaw.gov.ukAdvice about financial difficulties can alsobe obtained from the Basssetlaw CitizensAdvice Bureau on 08448 563411.Online benefits calculatorIf you have access to the internet you can also complete an online benefitsentitlement calculator here: http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/benefitscalculator.htmNot a real eviction noticeHelp forheroesGet behind our troops and come along and support the Help for HeroesCommunity Fun Day, which is taking place on Saturday 14th August,12 noon until 4.00 pm at the Playing Field, Farr Park, Westgate,Worksop (behind the Farr Centre).There are many attractions onoffer including fairground rides,stalls, entertainment throughoutthe day ranging from children’sentertainment through to singersand dance troops, tombolas, a grandraffle, Nottinghamshire Mini Club,Refreshments, face painting, clothes sale,balloon race, Fire Service, Chippan fire demonstrations, and muchmuch more.....Two local Worksop Help for Heroesvolunteers Marie Townrow and KellyWhite are busy working hard, to ensurethe day is a great success, and to helpraise as much money as possible for agreat cause.Many local services and organisationsincluding Bassetlaw District Council,are working together with the Help forHeroes Volunteers to help make theevent as successful as possible. If you areinterested in getting involved either byhaving a fundraising stall, tombola, givinga donation or you have a family memberpass or present serving in our armedforces, and would like to get involvedplease contact either Marie Townrow on01909 482214/07754422017 or KellyWhite on 07800906006.

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14 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukGreen Guide to BassetlawDarin SmithJohn SmithWelcome to the Summer HolidayEdition of our Green Guide.The Bassetlaw Local StrategicPartnership Environment Sub-Group look at variousareas and issues within the District. The priorities ofthe Sub-Group are to promote and raise awarenessof environmental issues; to conserve and expandareas of open green space; promote recycling andthe reduction of waste; and to ensure cleaner andgreener public spaces across the District.We hope you find this useful and enjoy the varietyof events on offer. If you know anything elsehappening in your local area that we could add ina future ‘Green Guide to Bassetlaw’ publicationplease get in touch with us by telephone 01909533737 or 01909 533189 or alternatively viaEmail: cara.crossland@bassetlaw.gov.ukJordan BeardConnor Fox and Conner Spiller at an Idle Valley EventScott TillyDate Time Event Location Organisation Cost and Booking Additional Information27/07/2010 10.00 am - 12 noon Family orienteering Idle Valley Rural Notts Wildlife Trust £1.50 per child, adults free. Booking essential With a map and clues see what you can find.Learning Centrecall Sara Smith 01777 71394528/07/2010 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Things that creepand crawl29/07/2010 10.00 am - 12 noon Children’s session onbutterflies and beesTreswell Wood Notts Wildlife Trust £1.50 per person, under 3s free. Bookingessential call Ann Marie 01777 713940Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre29/07/2010 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm Hedgehog event Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre03/08/2010 10.30 am -12 noon Make a DifferenceDayIdle Valley RuralLearning CentreNotts Wildlife TrustNotts Wildlife TrustNotts Wildlife Trust£1.50 per child, adults free. Booking essentialcall Sara Smith 01777 713945£1.50 per child, adults free.Booking essential call Sara Smith01777 713945Booking essential call Sara Smith01777 71394504/08/2010 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Terrific Trees Dukes Wood Notts Wildlife Trust £1.50 per person, under 3s free. Bookingessential call Ann Marie 01777 71394004/08/2010 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm Wild ChildWednesdays04/08/2010 10.00 am -12.30 pmWild Child WednesdayWalks - Wet 'n' Wild05/08/2010 10.30 am -12 noon Water Safari Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre06/08/2010 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Picnic in the Park Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre07/08/210 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm James and theGiant Peach08/08/2010 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm Wildlife Watch -ActivityClumber Park National Trust Normal Admission Charges Apply,No Additional Charges.Booking Not NeededClumber Park National Trust Adult £4; Child £2;Family £10 2 adults, 3 children (5-16).Normal Admission Charges ApplyBooking Essential call 01909 544917Notts Wildlife TrustNotts Wildlife TrustBooking essential call Sara Smith01777 713945Booking essential call Sara Smith01777 713945Clumber Park National Trust Adult £13; Child £8;Family £34 2 adults, 3 children.Booking Essential call 01909 476592Idle Valley RuralLearning CentreNotts Wildlife Trust£1 per child. Booking essential callAnn Marie 01777 713940.Family event. Discover which tiny creatures make Treswelltheir home and take part in a mini-beast quiz.Find out more about butterflies and bees, and helprecord species found on the reserve.A family event to learn more about hedgehogs and howto encourage them in your garden. We will also makesome hedgehog homes.Children’s activity. Find out some of the things youcan do at home to make a difference and help theenvironment.Family event. Learn how to identify trees and take part infun art activities inspired by trees.Come and join in at these fun and informative wildlifethemed activities within the Conservation Centre forfamilies with children aged 11 and under.Fun and informative wildlife themed walks and activitiesfor families with children aged 11 and under.Children’s activity. Find out what’s lurking in the lakesaround the Idle Valley Rural Learning Centre.Children’s activity. Join Idle Valley for the big picnic, bringyour own food and follow the fun trail to find the picnicsite. There will be games for all to play.Bring along a picnic and chair and enjoy the shelteredand secluded surroundings of the Turning Yard at theMain Visitor Facilities. Illyria present David Wood'sadaptation, which captures all the fun and excitement ofRoald Dahl's superb children's classicChildren’s wildlife club (5 – 15 years old). Under 8s mustbe accompanied by an adult.10/08/2010 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Conservation Day Idle Valley RuralLearning CentreNotts Wildlife TrustBooking essential call Sara Smith01777 71394511/08/2010 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Terrific Trees Dukes Wood Notts Wildlife Trust £1.50 per person, under 3s free. Bookingessential call Ann Marie 01777 71394011/08/2010 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm Wild ChildWednesdays11/08/2010 10.00 am -12.30 pmWild Child WednesdayWalks - Mini beastmagic12/08/2010 10.30 am - 12 noon Woodland Workshop Idle Valley RuralLearning CentreClumber Park National Trust Normal Admission Charges Apply,No Additional Charges.Booking Not NeededClumber Park National Trust Adult £4; Child £2;Family £10 2 adults, 3 children (5-16).Normal Admission Charges ApplyBooking Essential call 01909 544917Notts Wildlife TrustBooking essential call Sara Smith01777 713945Family Event. Bring your wellies to head onto theNature Reserve to take part in some practical hands onwork to help wildlife. Suitable for 8+ year olds with anaccompanying adult.Family event. Learn how to identify trees and take part infun art activities inspired by trees.Come and join in at these fun and informative wildlifethemed activities within the Conservation Centre forfamilies with children aged 11 and under.Fun and informative wildlife themed walks and activitiesfor families with children aged 11 and under,Children’s Event. Children will get the chance to meeta tree, make fairy bracelets, and find out more aboutwoodland life.Volunteering with Nottinghamshire Wildlife TrustCome and have fun working on NWT reserves everyWednesday and on the first and second Sunday ofeach month. Meet 9.00 – 9.30 am and leave site by4.00 pm. For further information and details of tasksplease call Rob Atkinson, Northern Reserves Officer, on01777 713943 or 07764 188451.Alternatively, you can have fun working at the IdleValley Nature Reserve every Thursday and on thethird and fourth Sunday of each month. For furtherinformation and details of tasks please call JamesSimpson, Idle Valley Reserve Officer, on 01777 713944or 07969 202305; Email: jsimpson@nottswt.co.uk

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 15KidScornerWelcome to the Kids Corner page,especially for our younger readers.If you have any letters to send in orideas about what you would like to seeon this page, please write to: editor.bassetlawnews@bassetlaw.gov.ukSpot thedifferenceCan you find the5 differences?WIN£25.00Send your entry no later than 21st May 2010with all differences circled and attached toa sheet carrying your name address, school,age and telphone number to Bassetlaw News,Queen’s Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop S802AH. The winning entry will be pulled out of ahat on 28th May 2010.Winner of the spring issue competition isChantelle Woodhouse (12) of HarworthFun for youthSummer’s coming andthere’s plenty to doin BassetlawSummer is coming and there’s so much to do in Bassetlawincluding sporting activities such as football, rugby,hockey, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, fishing, icehockey, tennis through to singing, dancing, painting,drama and photography. These are just some of theactivities that you can join in to make new friends, get fitand have fun!To find out more contact Young People’s ChampionChris Wanless Telephone: 01909 487276 Email: chris.wanless@bassetlaw.gov.ukWalking is not boring!Who said walking was boring, it’s not! Have you triedplaying Spot the street where you walk along thestreet and look at who it’s named after? Sometimesthere are themes to the street names in an area(rivers, trees, kings and queens, towns). Can you spotany of these?What about trying out ‘Uphill and downhill’ as youwalk along, where you try to imagine what the roadwould look like completely flat and the building werenot there, could you draw a picture of it?Stroll, sketch and snap is also great fun where you lookfor landmarks near where you live – big and unusualbuildings or maybe things like statues or hills. Ifsomeone said to you “What does the area you livein look like?” these are the sorts of places you mightshow them. Can you draw these landmarks? You couldeven take photos of one part of them and see if yourfriends can guess what they are and where theywould find them.All the information above is available in the Walk4Lifebooklet which you or your parents can download fromthe Council’s website www.bassetlaw.gov.uk or contactAlex Porter on 01909 533468 or Email: alex.porter@bassetlaw.gov.uk. Also why not join in with the WalkingFestival taking place in June and join the RetfordGhostly and Ghastly walk or one of the many storywalks on offer.Cricket is for girls and boysOrdsall Bridon Cricket Club offers girls and boys the chance toplay cricket. The Boys junior section is thriving and now therewill be a girls’ junior section too, made up of girls from DunhamOn Trent, Ordsall, Carr Hill and Clarbourough.To find out more contact Gareth Jones (evenings only) on 01777 701403Did you know that cricket…• Cricket has been traced to shepherds in England who started playing theearly forms of cricket sometime in the 17thcentury.• In 1868 an Englishman called Charles Lawrence based in Australia puttogether a team of aborigines and took them to England. This was the firstever Australian tour to England.• There are 10 ways in which a batsman can get out in cricket: Caught,Bowled, Leg Before Wicket, Run Out, Stumped, Handling the ball, Obstructingthe field, Hit the ball twice, Hit Wicket, Timed out.• Early bowlers would bowl the ball underarm – and cricket records tell storiesof great underarm lob bowlers. Overarm bowling was initially illegal. It wasintroduced to cricket by a Kent cricketer, John Willes. He actually learnt itfrom his sister, Christina Willes who found her skirt was getting in the waywhen she tried to bowl underarm!By the way, England has won the 20/20 World Cup 2010!Kids aged 10 to 15 competition – Win a £10 voucherWho was the first man to wear a helmet in cricket,and in what year?Please send your answers with your name, age and address to the Editor,Bassetlaw News, Bassetlaw District Council, Queen’s Buildings, Potter Street,Worksop, Notts S80 2AH or Email: editor.bassetlawnews@bassetlaw.gov.uk.Young People’s Centres in BassetlawBircotes Young People’s CentreMonday 3.20 pm - 6.00 pm (Girls Group)Mondays 6.30 pm - 8.45 pmTuesdays 10.00 am - 12.30 pm Young ParentsWednesdays 6.30 pm - 8.45 pmLocated at: Whitehouse Road, BircotesContact Deb Drury (01302) 743 914Carlton Youth ClubMondays 6.30 pm - 8.45 pmTuesdays 6.30 pm - 8.45 pmThursdays 6.30 pm - 8.45 pmSundays - Awards NightLocated at: Lawn Road, Costhorpe,Worksop,Contact David Hamilton(01909) 733 764Misterton Young People’s CentreMondays 6.30 pm - 8.45 pmThursdays 6.30 pm - 8.45 pmLocated at: Youth & Community Centre,High Street,Contact Diane Johnson (01427) 890 466Retford Young People’s CentreTuesdays 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm (Girls Group)Wednesday (Link Club)Thursdays 6.30 pm - 8.30 pmFriday 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm (Diversity of Sound)Saturday 11.00 am - 2.00 pm Teenzone (drop-in café)Located at: Arlington Way, Retford, DN22 6EAContact Ann Pauk (01777) 712 017Retford OutreachMonday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pmFriday 6.30 pm - 8.30 pmValley Young People’s CentreMondays 3.15 pm - 4.45 pm Health Project6.15 pm - 8.15 pm Under 14’sTuesdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Junior Link Club & D of EWeds 3.15 pm - 4.45 pm after school support7.00 pm - 9.00 pm Senior Link ClubThursdays 6.15 pm - 8.45 pm Seniors ClubFridays 6.45 pm - 9.15 pm Seniors ClubSaturdays 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Link Club Arts Project(being developed)7.00 pm - 9.30pm Music Project (being developed)Contact Jo Down on (01909) 544 530Located at 39 Stanley Street, Worksop S81 7JQDetached Projects in BassetlawGatefordTuesdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Ashes Park AreaContact Jo Down (01909) 544 530KiltonTuesdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pmWednesdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pmContact Nikola Loydall (01909) 544 531MantonMondays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm @ Centre PlaceWednesdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pmContact Nicola Loydall (01909) 544 531Mobile Youth ProjectMondays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm ShireoaksTuesdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Langold,Wednesdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm ShireoaksThursdays 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm Youth Bus ForumContact Nikola Loydall (01909) 544 531

16 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukActive Bassetlaw Active Bassetlaw Active BassetlawBPL springsinto actionBPL’s Sooper Gleyn Davies, Steve Roberts, Rob Debenham and Stuart BetteradgeFrom April, BPL, a leading regionalleisure operator, has taken overthe day-to-day running of fourpopular leisure venues from BassetlawDistrict Council. This includes Bircotes,Retford and Worksop Leisure Centresand Kilton Forest Golf Course.To regular users of these popular leisurevenues, there will be no noticeable changeto normal operations. Customers will stillbe able to benefit from affordable fitnessmembership, swimming lessons, leisureswimming and a full great selection offitness classes.The partnership means BPL will expandits leisure portfolio by a third and increaseits staff members from 600 to 770, asall 170 staff employed at the venues willbe transferred across to BPL under TUPEregulations. This will ensure the veryhighest standard of customer service iscontinued at each site.Cabinet member for communityprosperity, Councillor Keith Isard, explains:“BPL has been appointed because of itsexcellent track record in managing andoperating a diverse range of services,from small community recreationcentres to large regional facilities, suchas the Metrodome leisure complex inBarnsley. We feel we have chosen the bestpartner for this project, with the ultimatebeneficiaries being customers using ourleisure venues in this region.”Steve Roberts, head of businessdevelopment for BPL, explains: “We aredelighted to be working in partnershipwith Bassetlaw District Council to continueto provide an excellent level of service tocustomers at these venues. This is a reallyexciting time for our organisation andwe are looking forward to enhancing theservices provided to users of these facilities.”Steve continues: “We are really excitedabout the opportunity to extend ourpresence into Nottinghamshire. Wesee this as a very positive move, bothfor staff who work at the venues andcustomers who use them. We will belooking to enhance some of the facilitiesover the coming months, as part of ourcommitment to continuous improvement.”BPL runs a further 12 leisure venuesin the South Yorkshire area, includingthe Metrodome Leisure Complex inBarnsley. Over the last 12 months, theorganisation has invested over £1millionin refurbishing and upgrading its venues.The organisation was established in 1999in order to provide sporting and leisureopportunities for local communities. Itsmission is to enrich lives through creatingenjoyable sport and leisure choices for all.For more information, visit the websiteww.bpl.org.uk.10 top sunsafe tips Race for Life, what aFamous actor Dustin Hoffmanonce said, “The two basic itemsnecessary to sustain life aresunshine and coconut milk”.With summer around the corner we will allbe hoping for some sunshine which offers agreat source of vitamin D. There’s nothingbetter than sitting in the sun with a cooldrink, having a picnic outdoors, a Sundayafternoon BBQ or a stroll along the beach.While the sun provides us with a lot ofpleasure, more than 90% of all skincancers are the result of exposure to theultraviolet radiation of the sun. Here aresome sunsafe tips to help keep you safewhile you have fun in sun.1. Always wear suntan lotion with a highSPF, apply it generously 20 minutesbefore you go out and, reapply aftertwo hours2. Pay careful attention to behind theknees, behind the back, and the tops ofthe feet, ears and nose…there’s nothingworse than a bright red sunburned nose!3. Try not to stay out too long in the sun,always wear a hat and drink plentyof fluids4. Try to avoid the sun between 11.00 amand 4.00 pm when it is at its strongestand cover up5. Cotton and linen are excellent fabricsfor hot weather – wear loose,light-coloured, lightweight, heatreflectingclothing.6. Hold fabric up to a light bulb to assess itsprotective potential. Material that blocksout the light will also shield you from UVrays. If you can see light through a fabric,UV rays can get through, too.7. Do NOT use sunscreens on babiesyounger than 6 months. Instead, usehats, clothing, and shading to protectsmall babies from the sun. Always reapplysuntan lotion generouslyand frequently on young toddlersand children.8. Research shows that sunscreen is mosteffective when applied liberally and lefton the surface of the skin. Do NOT rub itin thoroughly.9. Wearing protective sunglasses willprevent you from having cataracts whenyou grow old.10. If your sunscreen goes past its sell bydate – throw it out!Remember toslip, slop, slap…• Slip on clothes made of a closeweavefabric that cover the neck,arms and legs.• Slop on a Sun Protection Factor 30+water resistant sunscreen.• Slap on a wide brim hat that coversthe face, neck and ears.fantastic response!Thank you to everyone who hasvolunteered to walk, jog or runin the Race for Life 2010 atClumber Park on Sunday July 18th.The number of participants in the raceis set at a maximum of 3,500 and weare pleased to say that this figure hasnow been reached. If you could not joinin the race this year, there is always nextyear. However, we still need volunteersto help out at the event.This is the first time, since the race forlife events began 15 years ago, thata race has been held in the district ofBassetlaw. Thanks to the cooperationof the National Trust Clumber Parkand Bassetlaw District Council SportsDevelopment the 5 and 10km racewill help to raise funds for CancerResearch UK.If you would like to show your support,please come along on the day from10.30 am to help cheer on everyonewho has volunteered to take part.If anyone would like to help out atthe event please visit the Race for Lifewebsite: www.raceforlife.orgSend us your photosfrom the ClumberPark Race for LifeIf you are taking part we would loveto see photos from the Race for Life atClumber Park on the 18th July and we’llpublish a selection in the next edition.Please send photos with your name andaddress to the Editor, Bassetlaw News,Bassetlaw District Council, Queen’sBuildings, Potter Street, Worksop,Notts S80 2AH or Email: editor.bassetlawnews@bassetlaw.gov.uk.

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 17Active Bassetlaw Active Bassetlaw Active BassetlawBadminton, Table Tennis, New Age Kurling what do you fancy?Badminton, Table Tennis, New Age Kurling whatdo you fancy?Keeping fit is fun and there is a wide choice of activitiesavailable to you in Bassetlaw.Every Tuesday from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm at the mainsports hall in Tuxford Secondary School for just £3,anyone aged 16 and over can play beginner or improverbadminton. All you need is enthusiasm, some sports gearas the rackets and shuttlecocks are all provided.For the older generation a spot of table tennis every Fridaymorning at Clarborough Village Hall from 10.00 am to12 noon is proving to be so popular that the sessions arecurrently full, however there are discussions taking place toestablish a second session.Meanwhile down at Sturton-le-Steeple Village Hall NewFamily fitnesssessions at TuxfordSecondary SchoolEvery Monday during term time between 6.00 pmto 7.00 pm, adults and children can have great funexercising together.The Tuxford Fit4All sessions provide adults withfitness classes while their children enjoy fun fitnessactivities. At just £3.50 per adult and £1.00 per childit’s two hours of fun and fitness at a reasonable price.If you want to keep fit just dig out a t-shirt, someshorts and a pair of trainers and get yourself down toTuxford Secondary School one Monday night, you’llhave great fun getting fit with the family.For more information contact: Stuart Rodgers on07807072514 or Email: stu_rodgers@hotmail.co.ukAge Kurling fans gather together on Thursdays between2.00 pm and 4.00 pm. Following a successful ‘Come andtry it’ session earlier this year the group are now looking forother similar groups in Bassetlaw to set up some friendlymatches. New Age Kurling is a form of the original curlinggame, but adapted so that it can be played indoors on anysmooth, flat surface, such as a sports hall, rather than on ice.For 5 to 11 year olds theTesco FA Soccer Skills coachingat Retford Oaks takes place on Wednesdays at 4.00 pmto 5.00 pm for 5 to 7 year olds, and 5.00 pm to 6.00 pmfor 7 to 11 year olds. Launched in the summer of 2007,the nationwide programme, co-ordinated by The FA andfunded by Tesco and Sport England, has already providedsome one million children in England with top-qualityfootball skills coaching.Do you attend or runan exercise class oractivity group?As part of the Exercise on Referral programme,which aims to build confidence in taking moreregular sustained exercise as part of a healthylifestyle, we would like to hear from people inBassetlaw who deliver, attend or even know ofan exercise class in their area.Keeping active and getting healthy is so muchfun when you join in with other people and youget to make new friends too.You don’t have to be an athlete or super fit andyou don’t have to do anything you don’t fancy.Whether it’s line dancing, gardening groups,chair-based exercise or pilates there is always anactivity to suit you.For more information please contact Alex Porter on01909 533468 or Email: alex.porter@bassetlaw.gov.ukIf you are under age 16 or over 60 and like to swimthen there is free swimming available for you at all threeleisure centres for more information contact your localleisure centre.Whatever you fancy there is something sporting foreveryone in Bassetlaw. Please contact the Council’s SportsDevelopment team on 01909 534523.For more information please contact:Badminton – Rod Tyler Regional Officer BadmintonEngland Email: rodtyler@badmintonengland.co.ukTable Tennis – Clarbourough Village Hall on 01777 706800New Age Kurling – Sturton-le-Steeple Village Hall on01427 881458FA Tesco Skills programme - The FA Tesco Skills Coach:Mark Kearney on 07943 862295 or Email: Mark.Kearney@thefa.comIs your club listedin the BassetlawSports ClubDirectory?The Sports Club Directory provides youwith a list of all the organised sports clubsin Bassetlaw.If you run or a member of a sports club and wouldlike to be listed in the directory, then please contactSports Development on 01909 534523 or Email:sports.development@bassetlaw.gov.uk.Copies of the directory can be downloaded from thewebsite at www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sports.htmlMark’s 6 - triathlon challengeMark Ladyman, Bassetlaw’s Director ofCommunity services has signed up for agruelling triathlon for the next six monthsin aid of the NSPCC.Mark will be swimming up to 1 mile, running up to10 k and cycling up to 40 km. He has already takenpart in three triathlons at Skipton, Darlington andRother Valley and the races get harder and longertill he competes in the Leeds Triathlon in September.Bassetlaw News manage to catch up with him beforehis next gruelling round.BL News: Why did you choose to participate inthe triathlons?Mark Ladyman:I have participated in triathlons in the past - but quitefew years ago. I have always tried to keep relatively fitand this just seemed a good idea.BLN: What kind of training do you do forthe triathlons?ML: I try to swim a few miles each week, run around15 miles and cycle for four hours each week. Thankgoodness the light nights are here!BLN: Where do you do your training?ML: Mostly at the gym either in Worksop or SheffieldBLN: What kind of tips would you give to anyoneconsidering entering a triathlon?ML: Be prepared, start with the races which are not toodifficult, then slowly increase the intensity.BLN: How do you feel just before you start atriathlon competition?ML: To begin with I was very nervous, but as my traininghas progressed I feel a lot more confident that I willcomplete the race.BLN: How did you feel after your first triathlonin Skipton?ML: Totally whacked!BLN: Were you interested in sporting activities as achild/teenager?ML: Yes I have always played various sports, particularlyfootball, rugby and squashBLN: Who, if anyone, has encouraged/inspired yourlove of sports/triathlons?ML: There can now only be one - Eddie Izzard.BLN: What is/are your favourite sports?ML: There is no better sport to play than rugby, howeverage has caught up and I no longer play. So I enjoy beingthe perfect arm chair coach and watch any footie that’son the TV.BLN: Which famous sporting personality do youadmire most and why?ML: Lance Armstrong. Total professional and someonewho has gone through life threatening challenges andcomes back to be one of the all time sporting greats.BLN: Any other information regarding the triathlonthat you would like to add?ML: Get yourself a good bike!If anybody would like to sponsor Mark, please go towww.justgiving.com/Mark-Ladyman

18 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukRetford EnterpriseCentre on targetWork on the new Retford EnterpriseCentre will be completed by July andan official opening event is plannedfor September.This the new environmentally friendly £2.5 million RetfordEnterprise Centre will provide low-cost temporary officespace for start-up businesses in food, drink, logisticsand health care sectors. The centre is not just tacklingeconomic regeneration but also addressing the issuesof climate change. It has a wind turbine to generateelectricity, air source heat pumps, sophisticated insulationand grey water harvesting technology.People with start up businesses will be able to takeadvantage of a low rental offer and the office will beintensely supported with front of house reception staff,meeting rooms and training spaces.For more information contact Robert Wilkinson on 01909533230 Email: Robert.wilkinson@bassetlaw.gov.uk

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 19Leading theway witha leaderprogrammeThe leader programme launched bythe EU to help small rural businesseslearn more about diversifying offersgrants to support different aspects of ruralbusiness development.Jim Burley project manager for the Council’sLEADER programme deals with applicationsfrom within Bassetlaw for financial assistanceunder the LEADER scheme. To date, fromthe applications received. grants have beenawarded to a Bed and Breakfast businessfor refurbishment, an equestrian business forimprovements and a garden stone sculptorfor expansion of the business.To obtain these grants these businesseshad to prove to Local Action Groups, whoare made up of public and private partners,exactly what the money would be spenton and why. They also have to prove thatthe money the receive from the grants willbenefit the rural economy.For more information please contact JimBurley on 01909 533 230 Email: jim.burley@bassetlaw.gov.ukWorksop businesses working togetherBassetlaw still streets aheadin new business start upsOfficial Business Link start up figures for new businessstartups in the 2009/10 financial year show morenew businesses started in Bassetlaw than in anyother district in Nottingham, other than the City itself.Its total for the year of 97 is five more than the 92 for2008/2009. Broxtowe was the next best district with a total forthe year of 71 with Rushcliffe close behind with 69 and Newarkand Sherwood with 65. The City of Nottingham had 226 for theyear. Gedling was bottom of the log with 46.Commenting on the figures, Robert Wilkinson, the Council’seconomic development manager said, “The new businesseschoosing Bassetlaw in spite of continuing economic difficultiessays a lot about the confidence people have about the futureof the region. Between them these new startups have created198 jobs in the district compared with 160 last year. AcrossNottinghamshire there has been an increase in new jobs createdfrom 999 in 2008/09 to 1 299 in 1009/10.“At the same time it must be acknowledged that more than 8,500businesses received some form of advice and assistance from theNottingham Business Ventures and Business Link partnership –nearly double the 4 651 who benefited in 2008/09.“Unemployment in the last quarter of the 2009/10 financialyear seems to be remarkably consistent, as these figures showingJobseekers allowance claimants, released by Job Centre Plus show:District January 2010 February 2010 March 2010Bassetlaw 3.7 3.7 3.6Ashfield 4.7 4.8 4.6Broxtowe 3.4 3.4 3.3Gedling 3.7 3.7 3.6Mansfield 4.7 4.7 4.6Newark/Sherwood 3.0 3.1 3.0Nottingham City 6.2 6.3 6.2Rushcliffe 2.2 2.3 2.2These figures follow the national trend - 12 months ago the figures for Bassetlaw were 3.8%Backing Bassetlawlatest newsBassetlaw News spoke to Fiona Humpagefor the latest news on Backing Bassetlaw.Bassetlaw News: What are businessescurrently doing to Back Bassetlaw?Fiona Humpage: There are currently over 90businesses participating in the loyalty card schemethat has been in operation since September 2009. Insigning up to the scheme they are offering either adiscount or in-store promotion to entice shoppers intotheir stores. This is to encourage more footfall withinthe town centres.BLN: How can businesses get involved inBacking Bassetlaw?FH: Businesses can go to the website at www.backingbassetlaw.co.uk to apply on line or they cancontact me and I will go out and visit them.BLN: Why would businesses want toget involved?FH: To promote their businesses and encouragepeople to shop in their stores. This will create a morevibrant and thriving town centre.BLN: How do businesses benefit frombacking Bassetlaw?FH: Along with attracting more people to the townand more visits to their shops and businesses. Theyalso get media exposure through Bassetlaw News i.e.two free adverts and access to cardholders details topromote themselves directlyBLN: Where can businesses find out more?FH: By logging onto www.backingbassetlaw.co.ukor Email: fiona.humpage@bassetlaw.gov.uk or01909 533498.Businesses in Worksop will nowbe able to work closely togetherto help bring more business intothe town centre, through the Worksoptown centre business forum.Working alongside Bassetlaw DistrictCouncil monthly local traders lead thediscussions at meetings with the help ofFiona Humpage the Council’s EconomicPromotions Manager and Richard BlaggTown Centre Operations Manager.So far Worksop business owners havetaken part in a participatory budgetexercise in which £10,000 was allocatedto spend within the town centre. Proposalsthat have gone forward include payingfor 2 hours parking with the 3rd hourfree, which will now be costed to ensurethat it is viable and will apply to everyonethat has signed up as a loyalty schemecardholder. A small group has alsobeen formed to help Richard and Fionacoordinate Christmas 2010 activities.For further information contact FionaHumpage on 01909 533498 or Email:Fiona.humpage@bassetlaw.gov.ukBiz Ex event a great successOn May 27th the free Biz Ex event,at the National Fluid Power Centre inWorksop, attracted interest from peoplewho wanted to start a new businessthrough to those wishing to develop anexisting established business.People from across Bassetlaw andbeyond were able to network withcustomers and prospects to build strongand lasting business relationships.Buyer, seller and products all in thesame place at the same time.Business Link advisers were able to offervaluable advice throughout the dayduring 20 minute one to one sessions.Many businesses took the opportunityto showcase their products and servicesand there was a very interestingseminar on ‘What’s new withsearch engines?’The meet the buyer event provedpopular with an opportunity forattendees to have a one to one 10minute meeting with a maximumof 2 buyers, bringing buyers andsuppliers together to find out how localauthorities buy their goods and services.In the next edition of Bassetlaw Newswe’ll bring you pictures from the eventand feedback from attendees.For further information contact FionaHumpage on 01909 533498 or Email:Fiona.humpage@bassetlaw.gov.uk

20 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukNEW BACKING BASSETLAW BUSINESSESbabylove94 Bridge Street,Worksop,S80 1JA01909500140Fairtradeteas andcoffeesThe Crossing Caféopening hours are9.00am - 4.00pmMon & Sat;9.00am - 5.00pmTue to Fri(except Bank Holidays)Free refillsof same hotdrink after2pm onproductionof BassetlawShoppersLoyalty CardNewcastle Street, Worksop01909 473375www.thecrossing.co.ukTheDrawingRoom22 The Square,Retford,DN22 6DQ01777860077& Roscoe’sHairBeauty15 Ryton Street,Worksop,S80 2AY01909472274Barton DawesWorksopHomes & Gifts22 Ryton StreetWorksopS80 2AU01909486762BlingBoutiqueSHAPESHealth & Fitness19 RytonStreet,Worksop,S80 2AY(please note the shophas no landline)1st Floor8A Exchange StRetfordDN22 6BL01777 704100Creating a natural, spontaneous style whichcaptures your wedding day from start to finish.Taking photos of everything, including thoseimportant little details, family line ups, photos offriends, family and of course many shots of theBride and Groom.Contact me for details on my excellent rangeof packages to suit all budgets.Free canvas with all weddings.221 Carlton RoadWorksopNottsS81 7HS+44 (0) 1909 472 381+44 (0) 7525 944 722www.chrisjohnsonphotography.org.ukchrisjohnsonphotography@hotmail.co.uk10% discount with this advertChocolateConfettiMayflowerCottage,Clumber Park,S80 3BQ07887798614FREE CONSULTATIONS AVAILABLEOur aim is to provide a service tailored to suit your individual and company needs.We offer the following services:Payroll • Book Keeping • Self Assessment Tax Returns • VAT ReturnsYear End Accounts • Credit ControlIf you have a need for a service, not mentioned here, then contact us to see if wecan help. Based in Clarborough.Claire Weingaetner M.A.A.T07525 867684claire@focusaccounting.co.uk www.focusaccounting.co.uk10% discount for all `Backing Bassetlaw’ CardholdersGringleyGringo LtdMayflower Cottage,Clumber Park,Worksop,S80 3BQ01909808515Sunset Spa evenings1st & 3rd Thursday of every month£35 per person• Champagne & Canapes• 25 minute spa treatment• Full use of Spa facilitiesBook today by calling 01623 835333or see our website for further informationwww.clumberparkhotelandspa.comClumber Park Hotel and Spa, Blyth Road,Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire.(On A614 opposite Clumber Park)WIDE VARIETYOF MEN’S ANDWOMEN’S SHOES...including Skechers, Rocket Dog,Marco Tozzi and many more.Local stockist of Skechers ShapeUps - giving an all-over bodyworkout while you walk.JUST ARRIVED!A fantastic range of Charmsbracelets. Prices start at £12.50Introductory offer:Buy 2 charms, get 1 free!Charms are comparable to mostPandora style bracelets.PrideWomen’s & Men’s Clothing21 Bridge PlaceWorksopS80 1DT01909 530022WHY NOT PAY US A VISIT?Accessory Parties can be provided in thecomfort of your own home, your work place,or ask us about our charity eveningsPresent this advert and save 10%or produce your Backing Bassetlaw LoyaltyCard and save 20%Offer valid from 1st June - 31st July 2010 and is not inconjunction with any other offer.

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 21A “Remedi” to ease theafter effects of crimeJustice comes in many shapes and forms.Remedi is an independent charity thathas become one of the most experiencedorganisations in the UK in providing restorativejustice initiatives.Victims of crime are contacted by Remedi and given thechoice of how they would like to see justice done. Theycan choose between the offender undertaking unpaidwork in the community, or directly for themselves.This provides the victim with a practical solution tothe crimes committed against them, and providesthe perpetrator of the crime with the opportunity tosee firsthand the suffering they have caused by theiractions. It helps them to realise that they will have toput right the wrong they have caused. In other wordsit is their responsibility and no-one else’s and thishelps to give them an understanding of where theyfit in society and how they can become a good ratherthan a bad part of it.Remedi was formed in 1996 in Sheffield and beganworking in partnership with the NottinghamshireYouth Offending Service in 2008 , if you wouldlike to know more please visit their website: www.remediuk.org or if you have a project you think wouldbe suitable for community reparation, please Email:restorativejusticeteam@nottscc.gov.ukNew membersneeded for SaferNeighbourhood GroupsWhat do you think the priorities of the policeshould be in Retford? Should it be to address roadsafety, tackle antisocial behaviour or what?The Safer Neighbourhood Group (SNG) meetingsorganised by Retford Police for the East and Northside of Retford, involve local police, councillors,relevant council departments and local residents.Held four times a year they are a great opportunityfor residents to raise issues affecting theirneighbourhood and discuss joint ways of how tosolve the problem. The next meeting for RetfordEast, which covers Spital Hill, Whitehouses,Welham Road and adjoining housing estates ison Wednesday 14th July, 6.30pm, Retford TownHall for Retford North, Thursday 8th July, 6.30pm,Elizabethan School.For further information please contact PC 1755Steve Meredith at Retford Police Station on 0300300 9999 ext 807 7464 or mobile 07525226438.Victim and Witness support championsAnti-social behaviour is anyaggressive, intimidatingor destructive activity thatdamages or destroys anotherperson’s quality of life.We want Bassetlaw residents to havethe best quality of life possible. Wewant you to feel safe in your ownsurroundings and go about your dailylife without fear or prejudice.Unfortunately, people are oftenfrightened to come forward to reportanti-social behaviour as they areoften afraid that the person who iscausing the problem will retaliate withfurther intimidation. No-one shouldhave to live like that, which is why theVictim and Witness support systemhas been set up to help people bringtroublemakers to justice before it getsout of hand.In October last year the HomeSecretary announced the funding of£2.8 million to establish Victim andWitness champions in 85 priorityareas. Bassetlaw was one of themand we would like to introduce youto our new Victims and Awareness,Champion – Sally Potter and Victimand Witness Caseworker, IzabelaMajchrzyk.If you, or anyone you know, issuffering from anti-social behaviourwhich is affecting your way of lifethen don’t suffer in silence contactSally Potter, Branch Manager, VictimSupport on 01909 500 455or Izabela Majchrzyk on01909 533 432.How we’ll help you stampout anti-social behaviour...Provide observation sheets withguidance or a Dictaphone to recorddetails of incidents. We’ll regularlyreview this information and agree onwhat action can be taken• Keep you informed about your caseand provide you with updates (withintimescales agreed by you)• Contact you via telephone, email, letteror in person (as requested by you at anappropriate time to suit you)• Monitor your satisfaction with the waywe’ve handled your case• Offer to escort you to and from anycourt hearings• Offer you a familiarisation tour of thecourt prior to any hearing• Offer you the use of a private roomCaseworker Izabela Majchrzyk and Victim’s and Awareness champion, Sally Potter.(subject to availability) while at court(prior to and after the hearing in orderto discuss the case)• Ask the court (where appropriate) forspecial measures for vulnerable orintimidated victims and witnesses. Wewill support you and make sure youfeel comfortable and protected• We can also help if you are a victim ofdomestic abuse... Next day response once we get detailsof your case• Identify your support needs and discusshow these might be met, including aperson of the same sex referring you to aspecialist agency such as Womens’ Aid• Refer you to the Bassetlaw SanctuaryScheme, which will consider a range ofsecurity improvements to remain safein your own home.

22 www.bassetlaw.gov.ukYour Councillor’s Contact ListBeckinghamCouncillor K. Bullivant,35 High Street, Beckingham,DONCASTER,S. Yorks. DN10 4PD01427 848337ken.bullivant@bassetlaw.gov.ukBlythCouncillor T.E. Yates,Tudor Lodge, Babworth,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 8ET01777 860219terry.yates@bassetlaw.gov.ukCarltonCouncillor Mrs. V.A. Bowles,2 Chapel Gate, Carlton-in-Lindrick,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 9EN01909 540664val.bowles@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor R. Carrington-Wilde6 Cambria Terrace, Gateford Road,WORKSOP,Notts. S80 1UF01909 531093Councillor D.A. Hare,81 Windsor Road,Carlton-in-Lindrick,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 9BU01909 730720david.hare@bassetlaw.gov.ukClayworthCouncillor K. Sutton,Stanford House, Church Lane,Clarborough, RETFORD,Notts. DN22 9NA01777 709034kath.sutton@bassetlaw.gov.ukEast MarkhamCouncillor J.W. Ogle,Headon Manor,Greenspotts Lane, Headon,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 0RQ01777 248989john.ogle@bassetlaw.gov.ukEast Retford NorthCouncillor G.A.N. Oxby,64 Sandringham Road,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 7QW01777 703545graham.oxby@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor M.G. Pugsley,10 Camborne Crescent,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 7RD01777 706162mike.pugsley@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor A.A.D. Tromans,29 Welham Road,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 6TN01777 704819anthony.tromans@bassetlaw.gov.ukEast Retford SouthCouncillor B. Jones,28 Forest View, Ordsall,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 7UD01777 719315bryn.jones@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor Mrs. C. Troop,64 Ollerton Road,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 7TQ01777 703927carolyn.troop@bassetlaw.gov.ukEast Retford EastCouncillor J.W. Holland,27 Holdenby Close,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 6UA01777 711587jim.holland@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor Mrs. M.W. Quigley,80 Welham Road,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 6UG01777 704797wendy.quigley@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor M.W. Quigley M.B.E.,80 Welham Road,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 6UG01777 704797mike.quigley@bassetlaw.gov.ukEast Retford WestCouncillor P.C. Offer,5 Spruce Drive, London Road,RETFORDNotts. DN22 7JH01777 709319perry.offer@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor I.J. Campbell,81 Ordsall Park Road,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 7PQ07818 040232ian.campbell@bassetlaw.gov.ukEvertonCouncillor Mrs. A. Simpson,Mill Farm, Gringley Road,Beckingham,DONCASTER,S. Yorks. DN10 4QD01427 848844annette.simpson@bassetlaw.gov.ukHarworthCouncillor D. Challinor,31 Gilbert Road, Bircotes,DONCASTER, S.Yorks. DN11 8DL01302759537david.challinor@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor J.H. Clayton,6 Melbourne Grove, Harworth,DONCASTER,S. Yorks. DN11 8NY01302752367john.clayton@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor F. Hart,21 Mayfair Close, Harworth,DONCASTER,S. Yorks. DN11 8PY01302 744616frank.hart@bassetlaw.gov.ukLangoldCouncillor G. Freeman,1 Cross Street, Langold,WORKSOP,Notts.01909732337gillian.freeman@bassetlaw.gov.ukMistertonCouncillor H. Brand,Sycamore Lodge,Grovewood Road, Misterton,DONCASTER,S. Yorks. DN10 4EF01427891376hazel.brand@bassetlaw.gov.ukRamptonCouncillor J.B. Rickells,Home Farm,Torksey Street, Rampton,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 0HT01777248209jeff.rickells@bassetlaw.gov.ukRanskillCouncillor M.T. Gray,17 Willand Court,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 7GD01777700318michael.gray@bassetlaw.gov.ukSturtonCouncillor H. Burton,Church View, Middlefield Road,North Wheatley,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 9DA01427880751hugh.burton@bassetlaw.gov.ukSuttonCouncillor E.M. Yates,Tudor Lodge, Babworth,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 8ET01777860219liz.yates@bassetlaw.gov.ukTuxford and TrentCouncillor K.H. Isard,Water Meadows,Bevercotes Lane, Tuxford,NEWARK,Notts. NG22 0LQ01777872072keith.isard@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillors Mrs. S. Isard,Water Meadows,Bevercotes Lane, Tuxford,NEWARK,Notts. NG22 0LQ01777 872072shirley.isard@bassetlaw.gov.ukWelbeckCouncillor Miss M. Stokes,“The Forge”,Norton, Cuckney,MANSFIELD,Notts. NG20 9LP01623 842541mary.stokes@bassetlaw.gov.ukWorksop NorthCouncillor B. Barker,Kennels Farm Cottage,Great North Road, Barnby Moor,RETFORD,Notts. DN22 8QX01777 700987bill.barker@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor D. Potts,7 Windyridge, Everton,DONCASTER,S. Yorks. DN10 5BA01777 816222david.potts@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor Mrs. V. Wanless,12 Appleby Court,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 7QJ01909 487276vicky.wanless@bassetlaw.gov.ukWorksop SouthM. Bennett,18 Sparken Dale,WORKSOP,Notts. S80 1BL01909 476352michael.bennett@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor J.F. Smith,1 School Lane,Cuckney,MANSFIELD,Notts. NG20 9NB01623 842376julie.smith@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor C. Wanless,12 Appleby Court,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 7QJ01909 487276chris.wanless@bassetlaw.gov.ukWorksop EastCouncillor C. Entwistle,27 Coleridge Road,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 0QS01909 477343cliff.entwistle@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor J. Scott,12 Coleridge Road, Kilton,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 0QS01909 474322john.scott@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor G.J. Wynne,30 Blyth Road,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 0HW01909 473669griff.wynne@bassetlaw.gov.ukWorksop North EastCouncillor W. Graham,140 Sandhill Street,WORKSOP,Notts. S80 1SY01909 475094bill.graham@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor S.A. Greaves388 Carlton Road,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 7LR07805 386507simon.greaves@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor S. Toms,24 Beechcroft,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 0SX01909 483743shirley.toms@bassetlaw.gov.ukWorksop North WestCouncillor I. Jones,Malvern, Shireoaks Road,Shireoaks,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 8LU01909 482558ivor.jones@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor D.R. Pressley,15 Thievesdale Lane,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 0NG01909 480683david.pressley@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor A. Rhodes,24 Beechcroft,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 0SX01909 483743alan.rhodes@bassetlaw.gov.ukWorksop South EastCouncillor B. Hopkinson,18 Forest Lane,Manton,WORKSOP,Notts. S80 2QH01909 482245brian.hopkinson@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor J. Potts,47 Forest Lane,Manton,WORKSOP,Notts. S80 2QQ07880 788089josie.potts@bassetlaw.gov.ukCouncillor J.C. Shephard,“Tammela”,Church Lane,Carlton-in-Lindrick,WORKSOP,Notts. S81 9EH01909 540310john.shephard@bassetlaw.gov.uk

www.bassetlaw.gov.uk 23What's on GUIDE Events in the Bassetlaw area June - AugustMany of the events in Bassetlawin the next few monthscoincide with or are linked tothe annual Fabulous Arts In Bassetlawfestival, which runs from 17th to 24thJuly. These have been highlighted inbold in the list on this page.June 14th - June 27thBASSETLAW WALKING FESTIVALVarious Walks in Bassetlaw. See EventsList available from Tourist InformationCentres and LibrariesTel: 01777 860780June 19thAlice in WonderlandThe AcornTheatre,Worksop2.00 pm,7.00 pm.Tel:01909501817June 19thGIRL’S NIGHTMajestic Theatre, Retford. 7.30 pmTel:01777 706866June 19th70/80’S DISCOCarlton-in-Lindrick Centre. Tickets £8includes pie and peas.June 20thOPEN GARDENS – ASKHAMBetween Retford & Markham MoorFlower festival in church2.00 pm – 6.00 pm. £3.50Also evening opening June 23rd.6.00 pm - 9.00 pm.June 21st - Aug 15thTHROUGH OTHER EYES –CONTEMPORARY INDIAN ARTHarley Gallery, WorksopTel:01909 501700June 24thJETHROMajestic Theatre, Retford. 7.30 pmTel;01777 706866June 24thNUOVE MUSICHE – BAROQUE MUSICWorksop College Chapel, 7.30 pmTel:01909537100June 26th - 27thBASSETLAW FARM FESTIVALBassetlaw Museum, Retford10.00 am – 4.00 pmTel:01777 713749June 26th - June 27thCRESWELL CRAGSAnniversary FestivalTel:01909 720378June 26th - 27thCLUMBER PARK STEAM RALLY10.00 am –5.00 pm. Admission ChargeTel:0843 289 7616www.numberlevents.comJune 26thOPEN GARDEN – THORESBY HALLNear Ollerton. 10.00 am – 4.00 pm.(No children)July 26thThe Wind in The WillowsThe Acorn Theatre, Worksop 6.00 pmTel:01909 501817June 30th - July 3rdROMEO & JULIET –THE CLUMBER PLAYERSOpen-air Theatre, Clumber Parkwww.clumberplayers.org.ukTel:01909 7317781st July - 4th AugSALE OF PAINTINGSin café at the Crossing centre, WorksopArts SocietyJuly 3rd - July 4thOPEN CHURCHES’ WEEKENDVarious churches openthroughout BassetlawSee Leaflet for details and events availableat Tourist Information CentresTel: 01777 860780July 4thSHIRE OAKS’ 27TH ANNUALDUCK RACE2.30 pm, Shire Oaks Village GardenJuly 3rdBUTTERFLIESIdle Valley Rural Learning Centre, RetfordA training course to learn all aboutbutterflies and their lifecycles. £25 per person. Booking essentialTel: 01777 713 945July 3rdSWEET TREATSCookery Demonstrations – Clumber Park.1.30 pm, 2.30 pm & 3.30 pm.Tel: 01909 544917July 9th, 10th, 11thTUXFORD ARTS FESTIVALA celebration of the arts; give your sensesa treat.www.tuxfordartsfestival.co.ukJuly 7th - July 10thWHAT THE BUTLER SAWRetford Little Theatre, Retford7.30 pmTel: 01777 702002July 7th - July 10thTHE MOB PRESENT BEAUTYAND THE BEASTMajestic Theatre,Coronation Street, 7.30 pmTel: 01777 706966July 10thRETFORD FAKE FESTIVALLive Music All Day 1 - 11.30 pmRetford Rugby ClubGuns 2 Roses, New 2, Really Hot ChilliPeppers + 5 local support bands.Buy tickets online www.fakefestivals.co.uk£17 adults Children 7 – 17 £12.50 and sixand under free.11th JulyCLARBOROUGH WALKWalk down by the canal then enjoysoup and a roll at the village hall, FREEContact Zoe Wright on 01777 871482.13th JulyIDLE VALLEYStroll along the river Idle then enjoycream tea and strawberries back at theIdle Valley Centre, Cost £2 pp17 JulyMANTON GALAJuly 17th/18thFabulous Arts inBassetlaw getsoff to an amazingstart with theChesterfield CanalFestival, WorksopRugby Club10.00 am -5.00 pm daily,admission free.July 17thCONCERT WITH SHEFFIELDYOUTH ORCHESTRAThe Crossing CentreJuly 17thBEGINNING WITH POND DIPPING10.00 am - 1.00 pm, Idle Valley NatureReserve, RetfordContact: Rural Learning Centre,Trawl the water and see what you canfind hiding beneath. £10 per person.Booking essential. Tel: 01777 713 945July 17thCHARCOAL-MAKING WORKSHOP9.00 am - 3.00 pmVenue: Treswell Wood, Treswell, RetfordContact: Samantha ListerStudy the entire process of how tomake both barbeque and artist’scharcoal with local craftsman RayLister! £30 per person, bookingessential. BBQ lunch.Tel: 07791 544 061July 18thRACE FOR LIFEwww.raceforlife.org.uk - Clumber ParkTel: 0871 641 1111July 18thJuly 18thCountry Fair and Classic Car Show,Langold Counrty ParkTel Gill Freeman, 01909 732 337July 18thANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW,Sutton Cum Lound, 11.00 am,Tel: 07976696359July 24th - July 25thWILDLIFE WEEKENDWildlife displays, ConservationCentre, Clumber Park10.30 am – 4.30 pm.Tel: 01909 544917July 24thBASKET-MAKING10.00 am - 3.00 pm Treswell Wood,Treswell, RetfordMake your own egg or berry basketfrom locally sourced organic willow.£40 per person. Booking essential.Tel: 07791 544 061July 24thJOHN KIRKPATRICKThe Acorn Theatre, Worksop. 7.30 pmTel:01909 501817July 27thFAMILY ORIENTEERING AT IDLE VALLEYIdle Valley Nature Reserve, RetfordA fun walking trail around this beautiful sitelasting around 2 - 3 hours. Children mustbe accompanied.Begin your adventure between 10.00 amand12 noon. Booking essential.Tel: 01777 713 945July 29thBUTTERFLIES AND BEES AT IDLE VALLEY10.30 am - 12.00 pmFind out more about the wonderful worldof butterflies and bees. Booking essential.Tel: 01777 713 945July 29thHelping HedgehogsJuly 31st - Aug 14thSUMMER EXHIBITIONRyton Park School on MemorialAvenue, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm includingSundays, FREE admission,Worksop Arts Society.Aug 2nd - Aug 6thTHEATRE WEEK 2Acorn Theatre, WorksopAug 8thRURAL RIDES – GUIDED BIKE RIDESPower to the PeopleTuxford Car Park, adjacent The Sun Inn10.30 am (approx 3 hours)Tel: 0115 9773169September 17thLAST NIGHT OF THE PROMSCarlton-in-Lindrick CentreWith Whitwell Brass Band.Further details to follow.Darin Smith1.00 pm - 2.30 pm Idle Valley RuralLearning Centre, RetfordDiscover more about hedgehogs andhow to encourage them into yourgarden. Spaces are limited -booking essential.Tel: 01777 713 945

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