Coronavirus: New foundation ready to help charities and community groups

Charities and community groups in Newark and Sherwood can apply for individual grants of between…

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Launch of new council service to support isolated people and coordinate relief efforts during Coronavirus crisis

A new email address and phone number have been launched to help any isolated Nottinghamshire…

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Online homecare platform offers help

Yoopies, a large online homecare platform, is encouraging communities to help those who need it…

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Coronavirus update from Newark and Sherwood District Council – March 24

In line with the latest Government advice, Newark and Sherwood District Council said it is…

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Coronavirus: Advice for home-working for SMEs and their staff

THE rapid onset of the coronavirus globally has meant that many small and medium enterprises…

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RSPCA provides emergency service during coronavirus lockdown

The RSPCA is providing an emergency-only service to animals through the coronavirus crisis in the…

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Coronavirus: Recycling centres close

Nottinghamshire County Council has closed its 12 recycling centres. A spokesman said: “We regret to…

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Coronavirus: Recycling centres close

Nottinghamshire County Council has closed its 12 recycling centres. A spokesman said: “We regret to…

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Home owners reminded to keep houses secure as clocks go forward

Following government advice that people should stay home, Co-op Insurance is urging people to remain…

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Milton Jones bringing new show to Palace Theatre

Forget James Bond, Jason Bourne, Ethan Hunt – there’s a new spy in town. And…

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Contact people who may be struggling with their mental health

The coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into uncertainty and constant news updates about the…

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Dedicated patient helpline set up at Sherwood Forest Hospitals

Sherwood Forest Hospitals, which runs Mansfield Community Hospital; King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton; and Newark Hospital…

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Coronavirus: Community and volunteer hub for Newark and Sherwood

A community and volunteer hub has been set up across Nottinghamshire to create a support…

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Coronavirus: Sherwood Forest and Rufford Abbey country parks close

Nottinghamshire County Council has announced that it will be closing all country park sites across…

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Coronavirus: Recycling centres advice

Nottinghamshire County Council said all 12 of its recycling centres across the county remain open…

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Why not write a letter to a lonely resident in care home?

If you are bored while self-isolating or just feeling the need to spread some joy,…

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Coronavirus: Fun educational activities to keep children’s brains ticking

As it sinks in that most schools probably won’t re-open until September, parents of young…

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Coronavirus: Gate To Southwell Festival cancelled

The Gate To Southwell Festival has been cancelled because of social distancing measures to stop…

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Newark architects say luxury lodges at new venue complete

Works have now completed on a series of luxury holiday lodges at popular events and…

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Calor offers £85,000-worth of grants to rural communities

Off-grid energy supplier, Calor, is calling on rural community projects of all shapes and sizes…

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Coronavirus: Take on 5k for Rainbows without leaving the house

As people in Nottinghamshire are being asked to stay at home, Rainbows Hospice for Children…

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Coronavirus: Fun activities for children

Save the Children has added resources for parents to use with their children whilst the…

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Bleasby neighbours celebrate lottery win

Ten people in Bleasby are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky…

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Council makes pledge to combat racial prejudice

COMBATING anti-Semitism and the persecution of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers was the focus of a…

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Coronavirus: Newark and Sherwood District Council support for businesses and residents

Newark and Sherwood District Council said it was keen to support its business community and…

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Coronavirus: Community donations to help over-70s

A housebuilder that has given monthly donations to community groups for the past five years…

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Coronavirus: Charity sets up initiative to help dog-owners

UK-registered charity Underdog International has set up an initiative that redeploys its volunteers and resources…

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Coronavirus: How to care for your pets staying at home and social distancing

The RSPCA is encouraging pet owners to think about how they will care for their…

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Coronavirus: Council closes theatre and leisure centres – helpline planned

Following the Government’s call to tackle the spread of coronavirus Covid-19 by reducing social contact,…

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Coronavirus: Inspire cancels all library events until end of April

All Inspire events and activities planned at libraries throughout Nottinghamshire have been cancelled until the…

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Shed delight for school

Pupils at St Mary’s School, Edwinstowe. were jumping for joy after a new shed was…

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Talk to Rotary club

Karen Wakefield, Ollerton and Boughton town clerk, gave a fascinating insight into the inner workings…

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Palace Theatre seeks memories of the past for centenary celebrations

The Palace Theatre in Newark is celebrating its 100th birthday this year and, as part…

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Dean of pioneering training college to be new Bishop of Sherwood

The Rev Dr Andrew Emerton, Dean of St Mellitus College, has been appointed as the…

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Rotary award for Army veteran

The Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest has presented its annual Robin Hood Award for services…

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Rufford Abbey gardens talk to historical society

The speaker at Blidworth and District Historical & Heritage Society’s March meeting was Pete Smith,…

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£85,000 worth of grants to rural communities

Off-grid energy supplier Calor is again calling on worthy rural community projects of all shapes…

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Blidworth Library opening hours extended thanks to partnership with parish council

Blidworth Library users can enjoy extended opening hours and additional services thanks to a partnership…

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From streets of Romania to Newark and a Crufts win

A dog rescued from the streets of Romania and now living in Newark has won…

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Border Collie from Newark a winner at Crufts

Elsa, a three year old Border Collie, and her owner, Nicci Hindson, from Newark, won…

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Poorest pensioners missing out on Pension Credit, says charity

Nearly 82,000 pensioner households in the East Midlands are being forced to choose between heating…

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Normanton Hall gardens to open to public

Normanton Hall is to open to the public as part of a national charity scheme.…

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Sherwood Forest Hospitals finance team in running for national award

Sherwood Forest Hospitals’ Finance Department are celebrating after being shortlisted in the prestigious Health Service…

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National Trust welcomes ‘The Women’s Quilt’ to The Workhouse

A patchwork quilt commemorating the lives of women who died because of domestic violence will…

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Greener Southwell day of action

A programme of environmental work focusing on a Greener Southwell has been lined up for…

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Students get real about farm safety with Yellow Wellies

Farming students are being given a virtual reality introduction to farm safety training at Nottingham…

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Calling apprentices and students

WorldSkills UK, the education and skills charity, is looking for talented people from across Nottinghamshire…

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Survey of housing needs in Newark and Sherwood

A survey is being sent out to 13,500 homes throughout Newark and Sherwood this week…

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Council signs pledge for wider mental health support

Breaking down the stigmas attached to issues of mental health in the workplace and encouraging…

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2 for 1 tickets for Military Wives

To celebrate the release of comedy drama Military Wives, Showcase Cinema de Lux Nottingham is…

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RNIB makes accessible books free for children on World Book Day

To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday (5 March), the Royal National Institute of Blind…

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£1.7m funding boost for young children’s care in Nottinghamshire

Early years childcare providers in Nottinghamshire will receive a £1.7m funding boost in 2020-21. The…

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Charity recycling campaign sparks donation of £1,100

Residents in Nottinghamshire have helped to raise more than £1,000 for charity by recycling their…

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Pilot bus service will shape future of services

Pilot bus services are to form part of a review of services in the county…

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Coronavirus: Will I get paid if I self-isolate?

THE number of coronavirus cases is continuing to rise – sending ripple effects across the…

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Kindness on timetable for school’s pupils

Children at Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy have been making acts of kindness a routine part…

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National Careers Week, 2nd-7th March: So you want to be a primary school teacher…

With the Government set to increase teachers’ starting salaries to £26,000 this year and £30,000…

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Join garden recycling service for a greener district

Households in Newark and Sherwood are invited to become greener and to save on trips…

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Southwell property celebrated as the oldest council house in the district

A council property built in 1920 in Southwell has been celebrated as one of the…

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Helping rough sleepers

A range of services aimed at preventing rough sleeping and supporting those affected in Nottinghamshire…

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Protecting wildlife in Newark

Newark-based manufacturer Centrum Pile and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust are continuing their collaboration to protect wildlife…

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Further support for businesses affected by flooding in Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire County Council has announced details of a government scheme to support the recovery of…

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Video: Sherwood Forest and Rufford Abbey country parks on target to become the world’s first 5G ‘Connected Forest’

Visitors to the Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, will be able to get a 3D…

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Keeping ancient tradition alive

An ancient tradition will be kept alive for a 375th year on Sunday, 8th March.…

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National award for work on underage drinking

TACKLING underage drinking and helping to improve the lives, health and wellbeing of young people…

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Sherwood Forest Hospitals is rated best trust in Midlands

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been rated by colleagues as the best NHS…

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Cinema to screen premiere of Military Wives

THE red carpet premiere of comedy drama, Military Wives, will be screened live at Showcase…

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February half-term adventures with the National Trust

Come rain or shine, families in Nottinghamshire can look forward to a week of fun-filled…

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Belvoir Castle opens its doors to region’s businesses

FROM conferences and teambuilding to product launches and exhibitions, Belvoir Castle has launched its brand-new…

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Teddy bears travelling the world to raise money for RAF charity

A local man has come up with a unique idea to help raise money for…

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Hungarian art on display at Southwell Minster

The Dean of Southwell, the Very Rev Nicola Sullivan, welcomed visitors to the launch of…

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Fund launched to continue the campaign to make Newark and Sherwood Cleaner, Safer and Greener

A new grant fund has been announced with the aim of working with town and…

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Rockings baby joy as tradition continues

A unique service at St Mary’s Church, Blidworth, celebrated a first this year. The Rockings…

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On the ball to help homeless people

Players, parents and coaches from a Blidworth football team have done their bit to help…

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Hospice extends its night support service in the home

People with a terminal illness in Blidworth, Rainworth, Ravenshead, Mansfield, Ashfield, and Newark and Sherwood…

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Newark gymnasts the best in the East Midlands

Newark’s 776 Gymnastics Academy received the Large Club of the Year and Young Leaders of…

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Sherwood Forest Hospitals rated one of the cleanest trusts in the country

Sherwood Forest Hospitals – which runs King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton; Mansfield Community Hospital; and Newark…

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Charity arranges funeral of Newark war veteran Jim Auton and ‘true friend of Poland’

A highly-decorated Newark RAF veteran who took part in a major Second World War operation…

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Extra care village moves a step closer

WORK is under way to create a multi-million pound extra care village in Boughton. The…

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Council welcomes new staff as housing service returns

Staff at Castle House, Newark, have welcomed new colleagues as the district council’s housing service…

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Newark and Sherwood – a great place to live

Newark and Sherwood has been listed as one of the UK’s best place to live,…

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New CEO for schools’ trust

A new chief executive has been announced for Diverse Academies Trust, which runs Tuxford Academy…

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Free app to help people access Nottinghamshire County Council services

A free, easy to use app providing a new way of accessing a wide range…

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Free Pets At Home woodland-themed workshops in half-term holidays

To help parents keep their children entertained throughout the February half-term holidays, Pets at Home,…

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Making wishes come true

Public sector organisation Scape Group has raised £17,629 for Alex’s Wish, an East Midlands-based charity…

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Mums praise King’s Mill Hospital’s care

New mums have praised King’s Mill Hospital for the care they received during the birth…

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Peppa Pig’s Muddy Puddle Walk for Save the Children returns for nurseries and families

This Spring will see the return of the UK’s muddiest fundraising event for little ones…

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Senior role at college for Barnby man

A highly-experienced educationalist and former senior Ofsted inspector who lives in Barnby, near Newark, has…

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Glass recycling on the way to Mansfield

A free kerbside glass recycling scheme is on the way to Mansfield. Letters providing more…

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Exploring Sherwood Forest makes Britons top 50 bucket list experiences

Exploring the beauty of the Sherwood Forest in is one of the most popular experiences…

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Overseas students need host families

Host families are urgently required to host homestay international students, attending state and private schools,…

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Join council leader for Facebook Live discussion on Towns Fund

Newark has been chosen to receive up to £25m from the government-awarded Towns Fund –…

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Sherwood Forest Hospitals celebrates apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week

Sherwood Forest Hospitals – which runs Newark Hospital, King’s Mill Hospital, Sutton, and Mansfield Community…

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Mental health work featured on TV series

A team of police and mental health professionals who respond to police incidents when members…

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Newark charity among beneficiaries from Star Trust donations

The Star Trust charity has helped six East Midlands causes through its latest donations. The…

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Looking out for community heroes

Nottinghamshire Community Heroes is seeking nominations for onward to thanks people who go the extra…

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Mission ‘impastable’: Southwell pupils challenged to build spaghetti bridges

Directors of local housing developer Stagfield Group and contractor nmcn tasked school pupils to create…

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Take on 5k for Rainbows without leaving the house

People in the East Midlands can now take on a virtual 5k challenge for Rainbows…

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NFU Mutual launches national award for postgraduate agricultural students

The NFU Mutual Charitable Trust has launched its 2020 Centenary Award for postgraduate agricultural students…

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‘Do It Different’ with The Workhouse

The National Trust at The Workhouse, Southwell, is launching a new collaborative art exhibition on…

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Historical timeline depicted in new graffiti mural

FIFTY cans of spray paint were used to create a new 65ft long art mural,…

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Countdown to Gate To Southwell festival

There will be an eclectic and international line-up at this summer’s 14th Gate To Southwell…

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Free trees for parish councils

Newark and Sherwood District Council’s free trees initiative for residents proved extremely popular. That part…

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Still time to apply for county council funding

Voluntary and community groups across Nottinghamshire have been urged to apply for the latest round…

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Hospice film shortlisted for national accolade

Last year celebrities came together to help Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People create…

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Call to celebrate community champions

National charity Living Streets is asking people to nominate local groups or individuals who have…

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Crowdfunding appeal shares out crisis cash

A crowdfunding appeal fund set up to help vulnerable people in the Mansfield area during…

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