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Welcome
to Edwinstowe
A
vibrant and busy village in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire,
an ideal location to explore local attractions such as Sherwood
Forest with the famous Major Oak, Sherwood Pines with its excellent
cycle routes and paths and Clumber Park and Rufford Park with their
beautiful grounds to explore. Edwinstowe High Street is a two minute
walk from the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre and bustles with a variety
of individual and unique shops, where you can browse for that perfect
souvenir or gift, as well as butchers, bakers, newsagent and a supermarket.
Edwinstowe benefits from a wide range of services and activities that
cover all interests and age groups. Such a diverse range of activities
creates a community spirit as there is always something going on.
We have
now installed a forum on the website. Please
feel free to join. >>>>>
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Edwinstowe News and Events |
| Extravaganza
Friday 10th – Sunday 19th July 2009 |
| Edwinstowe
Extravaganza Friday 10th July 2009 – Sunday 19th July 2009.
Ten days of fun and games for all ages.
More information
and Timetable >>>
Contact
Details
Edwinstowe Parish Council – 01623 824243 edwinstowe.pc@btconnect.com
Edwinstowe Arts, Heritage & Festival Organisation –
leslie.ward@supanet.com
Sherwood Forest Craft Centre - 01623 824033 Church Rooms/Vicarage
- 01623 822430
Edwinstowe Library - 01623 822280 Edwinstowe Pre-School Playgroup
- 07989 892831
Edwinstowe Cricket Club - 01623 823548 Robin Hood Colts Football
Club - 01623 825933
Greens Outdoor Leisure - 01623 823599/820888
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| Free
Lantern Workshops |
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As part of
the Edwinstowe Extravaganza, there will be free lantern making
workshops in the Village Hall
Wednesday 8th July
2009 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Saturday 11th July 2009 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
and then a final session to finish off your lanterns
Tuesday 14th July 2009 in Edwinstowe Library 10.00 am - 12.00
pm
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| Edwinstowe
Through the Ages |
| On Wednesday
15th July 2009, Margaret Woodhead will be giving a talk on 'Edwinstowe
Through the Ages' in the Church Rooms 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm. Tickets
cost £2.00 and are available from the Parish Council and Edwinstowe
Library. |
| Best
Kept Village |
| Edwinstowe
has entered the Best Kept Village Competition this year and judging
will be taking place between Monday 8th June and Friday 26th June.
We have a long tradition of good results in this competition and
came second in our category last year. Once again, David, Andy and
Gary will be working hard to ensure the village looks as tidy as
ever. We'll keep you posted. |
| Edwinstowe
Summer High Street Festival 2009
- Thursday 16th July |
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This year there will be a farmers/craft market from 10.00 - 2.00
and an English Fete Event (with traditional games hoop-la etc) from
4.00 - 7.00 pm. The stalls will cost £5 each per session.
See more information
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| Nottinghamshire
Biological & Geological Record Centre (NGBRC) |
| Have you seen
any hedgehogs or other rare wildlife lately? If so, your record
is needed! Please contact Rob or Pete at the NBGRC on 0115 9153909
Email: nbgrc@ncmg.org.uk
or Derek Wilson (particularly for hedgehog records) on: 07780503399
Email: dwmrcvs@hotmail.com
- More details>>> |
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Sherwood
Forest Visitor Centre |
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The new centre
hopes to attract 25% more visitors which will boost the local
economy and create over 300 new jobs in the region. Plans for
the inside include a cafe and restaurant for up to 180 people,
gift shop, tourist information, an audio-visual visitor experience
and a range of flexible rooms for weddings, conferences, functions
or corporate use. Outdoor features will include a picnic area,
a children's play area and a large area for activities such as
jousting and theatre.
Website www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/sherwoodvisitorcentre |
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Local
Attractions
within 10 miles of Edwinstowe
Clumber
Park
Rufford
Country Park
Sherwood
Forest Country Park
Sherwood
PInes Forest Park
Sherwood
Forest Farm Park
Center
Parcs Holiday Village
White
Post Farm Park
Sherwood
Forest Trust
Sherwood
Forest Fun Park
Robin Hood Proposing
to Maid Marian
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