Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will headline this year’s Taste of Rushcliffe food festival, in conjunction with Copper Café West Bridgford.
The French TV star will provide a cooking masterclass and question
and answer session as part of Rushcliffe Borough Council’s annual event
that returns to Central Avenue in West Bridgford from 10am to 4pm on
Saturday July 13.
The appearance will complement a fabulous range of local food from
over 40 growers, makers, cooks and businesses from across the Borough on
the market.
Mr Novelli said: “I am extremely delighted to be part of the Taste of
Rushcliffe Food Festival and I look forward to meeting many of the
local residents and traders.
“During my interactive demonstration I will be showcasing a selection
of delicious, healthy, sustainable dishes which will be easy for people
to go home and recreate.
“This promises to be a fun event for all the family and I for sure, cannot wait.”
From fantastic rare breed meats to tasty pies, preserves and
pastries, the Taste of Rushcliffe is a showcase of the huge variety of
food, drink and talent that the Borough has to offer.
Plus there will be further great cookery demonstrations, more
masterclasses and children’s activities of a cookery school and food
science lab. This will include biscuit making, jelly explosions, pizza
making and rocket building.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Executive Manager for Communities Dave
Mitchell said: “We welcome Jean-Christophe as a familiar name to food
lovers and to what should be another great event that highlights our
great lifestyle here in Rushcliffe.
“We can’t wait to see what he rustles up in the masterclass and what our local outlets have on offer to tantalise our tastebuds.
“This food festival is all about helping our local businesses become
more recognised and giving event-goers a chance to sample the wide range
of delicious local treats available.”
The event also coincides with the annual YouNG Summer Market, which
highlights young entrepreneurs and performers from across Rushcliffe.
A tattoo and piercing studio in Huthwaite has become the first
Ashfield business to achieve an excellent five-star hygiene rating.
Eternity Tattoo and Piercing Studio ltd of Sutton Road, Huthwaite
recently proudly accepted the award for their high standard of hygiene
within their practice. The business hosts multiple services within the
property from beauty treatments and nail treatments by Michelle Wesson,
hair extensions by Amanda Shepherd and sun bed tanning services, all
under one roof.
Nottinghamshire’s Hygiene Accreditation Scheme, introduced across the
county last year, aims to improve and maintain hygiene standards within
the tattoo and piercing industry.
In doing so, it aims to minimise the risk of infection and infectious
disease arising from treatments associated with the industry.
The scheme was designed by Environmental Health Practitioners from
eight Local Authorities from within Nottinghamshire, following
consultation with tattoo and cosmetic piercing practitioners in the
local area.
Sarah Barsby, Business Owner of Eternity ltd, and her husband Carl
Barsby, Studio Manager were very happy to receive the top rating as it
highlights the attention to detail the team pride themselves on.
They said: “It’s fantastic that we have been able to achieve this
accolade and we’re really proud to be the first in Ashfield to do so.
The industry is forever changing and hopefully it will prompt other
studios to do the same.
“There can often be grey areas within the industry so although this
scheme is currently only voluntary, we hope it will one day become
mandatory just like food premises. That way the general public will
experience high quality services every time.
“We believe that Eternity Ltd is a studio with a difference taking
the industry from back street to new age top high quality standards of
multiple services and urge other studios to follow suit when it comes to
this scheme.”
Carol Cooper-Smith, Service Director for Place and Communities said:
“It’s fantastic that a business in Ashfield has reached the highest
standard of hygiene. I’m sure there are more businesses out there who
are capable of achieving a five-star rating.
“I would like to congratulate Sarah and Carl for the continued hard
work they put into making their establishment as safe and clean as
possible.”
Other businesses in Ashfield can apply to be rated as part of the
scheme by getting in touch with Ashfield District Council’s
Environmental Health Team on 01623 450000.
Lexy Walton-Godfrey, 29, from Nottingham made a New Year’s resolution to take part in her first ever Resolution Run in aid of the Stroke Association on Sunday 5 May at Markeaton Park in Derby. She made the decision to sign up after having a stroke, just 17 days after giving birth to her new daughter. Lexy had her stroke in March this year and was left with Aphasia, problems with swallowing and short term memory loss among other cognitive problems.
Lexy said: “I am proud to be running in the Resolution Run as a stroke survivor. Having a stroke completely turned my life upside down. My husband and two daughters, one of who was only 17 days old at the time, had had a lovely day together when I had the most intense feeling ever. It felt like a huge magnet was pulling me down to the floor and I had an excruciating pain in the right hand side of my head.” “My husband noticed me and I was trying to shout ‘help me’ but no words would come out. After being rushed to hospital, doctors could only point to my C-section as a risk factor. Following my stroke I became quiet and reluctant to speak to people. I was embarrassed because my speech was slurred and I couldn’t say certain words. Stroke fatigue has also been hard to deal with, especially with two young girls to care for too”. Lexy now feels lucky to be alive and wants to thank the Stroke Association for their support.
She continued: “Following my stroke, I don’t feel angry, I feel calm and extremely grateful for everything I have. I feel lucky to be here and able watch my daughters grow into beautiful strong women. I’m also lucky that I have a husband who has been my rock through all of this” “I wanted to raise money for the Stroke Association, who helped me through some dark times and to raise awareness among my peers and new mums. If I can help just one person, I will be happy. I will be running the 5K with my six year old daughter and my best friend and her child too”
Lucy Burnip, Community and Events Fundraiser at the Stroke Association said: “A Resolution Run is exactly that – a resolution for the New Year that counts. It’s the ideal event for people in the area who want to do something fun together, while getting more active in 2019. “In the UK there are around 100,000 strokes every year. Our latest research (i) shows that by training and taking part in a Resolution Run, you are helping to lower your stroke risk. The funds raised by each runner means we can reach out to more stroke survivors and their families to offer the support that they may need to rebuild their lives. On behalf of the thousands of stroke survivors and their loved ones that we support every year, I just want to say thank you.” “Research from the charity shows that many strokes could be prevented if people made some simple lifestyle changes.
Introducing physical activity into your routine is just one aspect of a healthier lifestyle required to reduce your risk of stroke. Monitoring (and managing) your blood pressure, eating a more balanced diet and stopping smoking can all significantly reduce your stroke risk. The money raised through the Resolution Run in Derby will help the Stroke Association to fund vital research and support people affected by stroke in the region.”
Last year participants raised over £633,000 for the Stroke Association This year the charity hopes to raise over £850,000 to continue supporting stroke survivors and their families throughout the UK. Entry fee is just £16. All runners receive a technical running t-shirt and medal. For more information about entering or volunteering at the Resolution Run, visit www.resolutionrun.org.ukemail resolution@stroke.org.uk or call 0300 330 0740.
We cannot open a magazine these days without reading about yoga; but why all the fuss and what’s it all about?
Yoga is an Indian philosophy that dates back thousands of years. The Sanskrit word yoga means unite and it was practised to create the union of the physical body, mind and spirit in order to reach enlightenment. Different paths of yoga were created in order to reach this state. One of these paths was called Hatha yoga and its purpose was to develop the body in preparation for further spiritual practice. These days, particularly in the west, we practice Hatha yoga. Classes largely focus on health and fitness but still with attention on how we feel in both our bodies and minds. This is achieved using physical exercises (asana), breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation and relaxation.
Yoga really is for everyone and teachers are taught to be inclusive and modify postures to suit the needs of individuals. However, classes are available for different abilities.
If you have mobility issues, you can try yoga in a chair or a gentle yoga class. Some classes specialise in teaching children and also senior citizens. At the other end of the scale, Ashtanga yoga is a more physically challenging, fast flowing yoga. Yoga is also not meant to be competitive and students are encouraged to listen to their bodies.
The benefits of yoga are immense. It helps us to relax, release tension from our bodies and to deal with stress. It gives us energy, makes us stronger and more supple. It can also complement other forms of exercise, by using the muscles in a different way. Yoga is often recom-mended to alleviate physical symptoms of certain health conditions. If you are looking for a class suitable for your needs, local publications and websites such as www.localyogaclasse.co.uk, list classes in your area. For further information contact Jackie Hart at jemyoga7@gmail Tel 0781 667 9919.
A team of 20 women and men from the Sawley Slimming World group have pledged to put their best steps forward in the Treetops Hospice Care sponsored Starlight Strut on Friday 17 May.
This will be the second year running the ‘Sawley Slimmer’s’ have taken part in the sponsored 5k and 10k walk which starts and ends at intu Derby. To celebrate its tenth year, the Starlight Strut will have a carnival-theme and is open to men, women and children to take part, Treetops, based in Risley, Derbyshire provides nursing care and emotional support for adults and their families in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Jo Thompson, the group’s consultant, said:
“For us, the walk is a way of doing something good as well as bonding the group and promoting being healthier – something we actively promote as part of the Slimming World message. We’ve all started to build up our walking and most of us are aiming to complete the 10k route. “There’s always such a good atmosphere on the night and it’s really well organised. You can often end up walking with people that you don’t know and everyone is always friendly.
Amongst the Sawley Slimmer’s team is Emma Tyler, 39yrs from Long Eaton who took part in the Starlight strut for the first time last year. Both Emma’s parents received support from Treetops as she explained: “I’ve always been proud of supporting Treetops – it’s a place that’s special to us. My dad had MS and he went there for respite for quite a long time. He really enjoyed going and it also gave my mum some time as well which was nice.
“My mum went to the carers’ meetings and after my dad died, she started volunteering on the hospice reception hospice. “It’s nice to be able to do something to say thank you for supporting our family and taking such good care of them.” Lorraine Ray, events fundraising lead at Treetops said: “It’s great that the team are keen to get involved again and raise money for the charity. We always get fantastic feedback about how much fun the Starlight Strut is from everyone who takes part, from the walkers themselves and from all the volunteer marshals.
“We’re aiming to encourage over 600 men, women and children to sign up this year and help us raise valuable funds so we can continue to support local people and their families.” Those interested in signing up for the Starlight Strut can register online at www.starlightstrut.com.
Treetops current services include Support and Information, Wellbeing Space, Hospice at Home nurses and Therapeutic Services including counselling, art therapy and complementary therapy.
Evidence suggests there are five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing. If you give them a try, you may feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life.
What is mental wellbeing? Sarah Stewart-Brown, professor of public health at the University of Warwick and a wellbeing expert, says: “Feeling happy is a part of mental wellbeing. But it’s far from the whole. “Feelings of contentment, enjoyment, confidence and engagement with the world are all a part of mental wellbeing. Self-esteem and self-confidence are, too.
“So is a feeling that you can do the things you want to do. And so are good relationships, which bring joy to you and those around you. “Of course, good mental wellbeing does not mean that you never experience feelings or situations that you find difficult,” says Professor Stewart-Brown. “But it does mean that you feel you have the resilience to cope when times are tougher than usual.”
It can help to think about “being well” as something you do, rather than something you are. The more you put in, the more you are likely to get out. “No-one can give wellbeing to you. It’s you who has to take action,” says Professor Stewart-Brown.
Five steps to mental wellbeing Below are five things that, according to research, can really help to boost our mental wellbeing: • Connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships. Learn more in Connect for mental wellbeing. • Be active – you don’t have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life. Learn more in Get active for mental wellbeing. • Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for that cooking course, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike? Find out more in Learn for mental wellbeing. • Give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it’s a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks. Learn more in Give for mental wellbeing. • Be mindful – be more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness “mindfulness”. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges. Learn more in Mindfulness for mental wellbeing.
Rutland County Museum is getting ready to celebrate five decades as one of the County’s favourite visitor attractions. The Museum, in Oakham, tells the story of Rutland’s history, archaeology and geology, and was officially opened by the Duchess of Gloucester on 12 May 1969. This followed ten years of passionate campaigning and fundraising by local charity Friends of Rutland County Museum to establish a dedicated heritage centre for Rutland.
To celebrate its 50-year anniversary, Rutland County Museum is holding a series of special events, displays and exhibitions – starting with a ‘Get Creative’ Family Day on Saturday 11 May and leading up to the unveiling of a newly aquired historical artefact, which will go on public display for the first time in October. October also marks the 60th anniversary of Friends of Rutland County Museum, who continue to support the Museum by raising funds for the purchase of new exhibits. The Friends intend to hold their own anniversary celebrations at the Museum in October. “Our members are all incredibly proud of the role that the Friends have played in helping to establish and support a county museum for Rutland. Having initially campaigned for ten years to have the Museum opened, it is hugely rewarding to reach such a significant milestone. Fifty years is a tremendous achievement and shows just how popular the Museum has become among visitors and all of us who live in Rutland.” Sir Laurence Howard KCVO OBE, President of Friends of Rutland County Museum
Rutland County Council are custodians of Rutland County Museum and maintain and run the building as one of their cultural services. “It’s fantastic that we’re celebrating 50 years of Rutland County Museum. The Museum isn’t just an historic building; it’s part of the local community and an important link to the past. We’re starting the anniversary celebrations with a ‘Get Creative’ Day because the Museum is a family attraction that’s enjoyed by visitors of all ages. It’s not just somewhere to learn, it’s also a place to have fun and we hope lots of you will come along to join in the celebrations.”
Rob Harbour, Deputy Director for Places at Rutland County Council Rutland County Museum’s 50th anniversary Family Day takes place on Saturday 11 May 2019 and will be supporting the national Get Creative Festival, with free arts and crafts activities for children aged four and older. As part of its 50-year celebrations, the Museum will also be using social media to count down a list of 50 historical artefacts that span the centuries. The countdown will highlight many of the hidden treasures which make up the Museum’s archive of more than 12,000 objects. Follow Rutland County Museum on Twitter and Facebook to find out more.
Rutland County Museum is one of the most popular free attractions in the East Midlands and welcomed more than 18,000 visitors last year. The Museum is open from 10am until 4pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
For more information about upcoming events and activities as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, visit the Rutland County Museum website https://rutlandcountymuseum.org.uk, email: museum@rutland.gov.uk or call: 01572 758440.
LOVE, SEX, ART AND TRAVEL are just some of the themes covered in a new exhibition, ‘Discover A Life Without Limits’, about to be launched at Eastwood’s D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum. Looking at the life of one of Nottinghamshire’s most famous rebel writers, D.H. Lawrence, prepare to be surprised and inspired by a life that was anything but ordinary. Museum and Collections Officer, Carolyn Melbourne describes the exhibition as “exploring the many different ways that Lawrence defied expectations, broke boundaries and challenged conventions.” Choosing from topics including sex, travel, religion and his social circles, visitors are invited to explore Lawrence’s extraordinary life and to vote on what they would like to find out more about. The outcome of the voting will help influence upcoming exhibitions.
‘Discover a Life Without Limits’ will run from 12th April until 26th July 2019. The exhibition is free to visit during the museum’s opening hours with a public launch event taking place on the 12th April from 4pm till 7pm. Also new for 2019, are a series of special events and a family friendly programme, with parents and tots storytelling sessions and ‘Gin & Gaslight’ evening tours. So whether you’ve read any of Lawrence’s works or not, the birthplace of one of the country’s most controversial authors has something to interest everyone. As well as guided tours of the museum, visitors can now choose self-guided admission (the self-guided option is FREE for all Broxtowe residents).
To claim your free self-guided tour of the Museum, please bring proof of address and experience the humble beginnings of a literary legend. Self-guided tours are available Tuesday – Saturday, 12.00pm – 4.00pm; no booking is required. The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10.00am-4.00pm, in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AW.
For more information, or to book onto guided tours, call the Museum on 0115 917 3824 or visit the Museum Website https://www.lleisure.co.uk/d-h-lawrence-birthplace-museum/
Norfolk is a diverse county with fantastic coast and different landscapes, visitor attractions and things to do.There’s also plenty of events going on. With so much to do it’s hard to narrow down the long list of reasons to visit. Brilliant visitor attractions Norfolk has adventure playgrounds such as BeWILDerwood and Go Ape. You can meet animals at Banham Zoo, Wroxham Barns, Amazonia and Thrigby Hall and dinosaurs at Dino Adventure Park.
Discover more about the natural world at Pensthorpe and Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden. There’s Norman Castle Rising and Norwich Castle; stately homes such as Sandringham, Holkham, Blickling, Felbrigg and Houghton; and Norfolk has wonderful museums too. Seaside resorts for family fun Norfolk has amazing seaside resorts that offer flip-flop family fun! In Great Yarmouth there’s the Golden Mile and Pleasure Beach.Cromer has the last end-of-pier theatre show in Europe. Hunstanton has trips to see the seals and plenty to amuse
Great Yarmouth Great Yarmouth is famous as a family holiday destination, bursting with fun things to do, activities for all, shows and attractions stretching along the fabled Golden Mile and the huge expanse of pristine beach As well as being East Anglia’s premier beach resort, Great Yarmouth also has a fabulous maritime heritage and a port famous for once being the hub of the herring industry. Great Yarmouth’s Golden Mile is a paradise for people who enjoy seaside entertainment at its best. Indoor and outdoor entertainment venues line the promenade and there are rides and attractions for all ages along the seafront.
You can play adventure golf, ride on giant snails, enjoy freshly-cooked doughnuts, fish and chips or an ice cream, and then head off for a ride on a scream-inducing rollercoaster or take in a superb show or go racing. The Greater Yarmouth area contains wonderful countryside, charming villages, the scenic Breydon Water, and a quieter but no less appealing seaside resort in Gorleston-on-Sea and the vibrant village resort of Hemsby. Visitors have been coming to Great Yarmouth since the late 1700s and the resort is now one of the most popular in the UK for day trips, weekend breaks and longer holidays, offering all the character of a traditional seaside trip but with a very modern twist.
There are more than 15 miles of sandy beaches within the Greater Yarmouth area, all with gentle slopes that make bathing a delight, from the marram dunes of Winterton-on-Sea and Hemsby in the north to cliff-backed Hopton-on-Sea in the south.
Cromer Cromer is famous for the eponymous and world-famous Cromer Crab – a fresh brown crab which you can find in many establishments throughout the town, in salads, sandwiches, dressed or in their shells. The reason Cromer’s crabs are so tender and sweet is that they grow slowly on the chalk reef just off the coast (Yes, really! A reef!).
The town doesn’t have a harbour, so the fishing boats are hauled up on to the shingle by the cobblestoned Gangway. Nearby is the Henry Blogg Museum, named after the town’s most distinguished lifeboatman. Above the family-friendly beach, you can explore the town’s tight streets, the church of St Peter and St Paul with its wonderful stained glass and 160ft tower (the tallest in Norfolk), and the Cromer Museum where you can learn about the town’s fishing, trading and seaside history – or just simply enjoy the peaceful mini-parks and gardens. Oh yes, and the little subject of our amazing Deep History Coast, home to mammoths, hyaenas and lions! Broadland and the Broads
Norfolk is possibly most famous for the man-made Broads, a National Park with over 125 miles of navigable lock-free waterways set in beautiful countryside and studded with charming and picturesque towns and villages. The big skies and sparkling landscape of marshland fields, feathery reeds and tangled woodlands are a perfect canvas for adventure and relaxation – time to reflect, space to explore, a magical opportunity to enjoy a fabulous break. This is the Venice of the East – in fact, the Norfolk Broads has more miles of waterway than the Italian city! It also has more waterways than Amsterdam!
The Broads National Park offers visitors an experience unlike any other, both on its rivers and lakes, and alongside them, on peaceful paths and cycle ways. Without a doubt, the best way to discover the Broads is by boat. So much of the Broads can’t be reached by road that days – and nights – afloat become a real adventure, with hidden places, perfect fishing spots and close encounters with wildlife at every turn.
The famous Broads motor cruisers have been holiday favourites since the 1930s, and today’s boats have all the comforts of home on board, so even if you prefer to visit during the quieter, cooler months, you’ll have a cosy base for your explorations. With fresh air, sparkling water and wide horizons by day, and wonderfully dark, starry nights, a boating holiday on the Broads is an unforgettable experience.
There are plenty of places along the meandering waterways for you to moor up and hop out to explore pretty villages and market towns, or to stop at a welcoming pub. Beaches – miles and miles of unspoilt sand Norfolk has 90 miles of unspoilt coast (93 when the tide’s out) with cliffs, marram grass-tufted dunes and tidal salt marshes. Most of all though, it has pristine beaches ideal for swimming, playing games and building sandcastles.
On the east coast, there’s Gorleston, Gt Yarmouth, Winterton, Sea Palling, Horsey and more. On the north Norfolk coast Cromer is great, Brancaster is huge and Holkham/Wells has been voted the best beach in Britain! Norfolk is possibly most famous for the man-made Broads, Britain’s Magical Waterland and National Park, over 125 miles of navigable lock-free waterways set in beautiful countryside and with many charming and picturesque towns and villages – and even mentioned in David Bowie’s Life on Mars!
The big skies and sparkling landscape of marshland fields, feathery reeds and tangled woodlands are a perfect canvas for adventure and relaxation – time to reflect, space to explore, a magical opportunity to enjoy a fabulous break.
An Ashfield private landlord has been ordered to pay over £12,000 after failing to improve her property to a liveable standard. Nottingham Magistrates’ Court heard, Yvonne Rose of Wigston, Leicestershire had been issued a notice in November 2016 requiring her to make external improvements to the property and another in February 2017 requiring works to be carried out to fix the serious hazards within the property. The property was initially brought to the Council’s attention in 2014 following complaints from the tenant. Officers found serious disrepair including missing windows, no heating system, dangerous electrics and no fixed kitchen facilities. Council officers immediately prohibited the use of the property.
Despite officers repeated attempts to discuss the works required to bring the property back into use, it remained in an empty and derelict state. Following the issue of the notices a further inspection was made in June 2018.
It was deemed, that with the exception of some minor works the property remained in a state of disrepair. In sentencing Yvonne Rose, the magistrate at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court found that she had deliberately failed to comply with the statutory notices.
In view of the time scale of events and the prolonged duration of broken promises, they found that the harm to the amenity of the community was considerable and had increased over time.
A fine of £8250 was imposed on Rose and she was ordered to pay £3957.32 to Ashfield District Council after pleading guilty. Paul Parkinson, Director of Housing & Assets at Ashfield District Council says “We have extended the powers open to our enforcement teams and this result shows the Council’s commitment in bringing rogue landlords to justice. This outcome should act as warning to all rogue landlords in the district that poor and squalid housing is not acceptable and we will use all means at our disposal to enforce the law including, fines, courts and prosecutions.”
