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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
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