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Weekly News Digest

Wednesday 27th November 2024

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Nothing wishee-washee about Aladdin - a genius panto, full of magic
He’s back, oh yes he is! But entertainer Adam Moss is not behind you — he’s in front of you for the next five weeks as Aladdin, the annual panto at Mansfield Palace Theatre, begins its festive run ...

 
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Homes named in memory of Kirkby soldier
The mum of a Kirkby soldier killed in action in Afghanistan has visited a new Ashfield District Council housing site named in his honour. Diane Sheldon said it was a great honour for the 16-homes development on Central Avenue to be called Adrian Sheldon ...

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Swimming club making a splash for 120 years!
Imagine it’s 1904, in the Edwardian era. King Edward VII, the son of Queen Victoria, is on the throne, reports Edyta Cummings. People often think it was a time full of charm — long summer days, garden parties, and a sense of elegance. Looking back to the early ...

 
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Team Prom scoops four regional business awards
A fledgling Sutton business that overcame the challenges of the pandemic has grown to become a quadruple award-winning success story. Lisa Gadsby set up Team Prom in November 2019, helping year 11 girls to find the perfect dress to wear at school proms. Now ...

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Planetarium opening to the public
The wonders of the universe are being brought to life as a new £6.8m planetarium prepares for lift-off – opening to the public on Monday, 25th November. Sherwood Observatory Science Discovery Centre and Planetarium, Kirkby, welcomed its first visitors ...

 
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Rich seam of local history memories mined  for display
The rich history of the mining communities in Ollerton, Edwinstowe, and Bilsthorpe is being celebrated in a unique travelling heritage exhibition. Mining For Stories offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, featuring interviews with ex-miners and members ...

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Crematorium Christmas service tribute to loved ones
The annual Christmas Memorial Service at Mansfield Crematorium will be held on Saturday, 14th December in the Thoresby Chapel at 2pm. Photographs remembering loved ones will be screened during the service and there will be performances by Blidworth ...

 
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Oak Tree Leisure Centre shortlisted for major fitness award
Oak Tree Leisure Centre in Mansfield has reached the final of the National Fitness Awards in the Local Authority/Leisure Trust Gym of the Year category. The judging process for the National Fitness Awards consists of a series of written submissions combined ...

 
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Stepping out to back mental health support
Members of Mansfield Town Community Trust team are tackling a 77km walk over three days to raise money for mental health initiatives at the football club. Mitchell Scotford, Bradley Giles and Alex Cartwright (pictured) will walk from Huddersfield ...

 
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National award hope for care assistant 
A Mansfield woman is a finalist in home care provider Caremark’s UK award The Incredibles. Nicola Carter has been recognised as one of the country’s top 10 care assistants out of more than 5,000. Caremark said she stood out for her passion and commitment ...

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Women's views on local health services wanted
Women across Nottinghamshire are being invited to share their views on improving healthcare information and services across the county. The county council is running a survey to find out about women’s experiences of accessing health services and ...

 
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Bags of kindness from mental health service
The welfare team at West Nottinghamshire College have taken delivery of a kind donation from a Nottinghamshire mental health support service. Educational psychologist Chloe Harby, of information and support service NottAlone, joined the ...

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