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Local News and Events
Road Closure in Edwinstowe
13th January 2021
B6034 Church Street, Edwinstowe – between its junctions with A6075 Ollerton Road and Forest Corner, will be temporarily closed.
This will be in place from:
08:00 hours Monday 1st February 2021 until 17:00 hours Friday 5th February 2021.
08:00 hours Monday 8th February 2021 until 17:00 hours Friday 12th February 2021.
The road will re-open Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th February 2021.
For full details, please click the link below.
Road Closure in Edwinstowe
13th January 2021
East Lane, Edwinstowe – between its junctions with Lynds Close and Lansbury Road, will be temporarily closed from 08:00 hours Monday 1st March until 17:00 hours Wednesday 3rd March 2021.
For full details, please click the link below.
Casual Vacancy For a Parish Councillor
31st December 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Section 87(2'lof the Local Government Act 1972 that one vacancy exist in the office of Parish Councillor for Edwinstowe Parish Council- Edwinstowe and Clipstone Ward.
The vacancy has arisen due to resignation and their term of office would have ordinarily expired in May 2023.
An election to fill the vacancy will be held if within 14 days* from the date below, TEN electors who are included on the Register of Electors at an address in the Edwinstowe Parish Council- Edwinstowe and Clipstone Ward, give notice in writing claiming such election to: -
The Returning Officer
Castle House
Great North Road
Newark
NG24 1BY
Please be advised that if an election is called, it will not be held until 6 May 2021, as all elections are currently postponed due to Covid-19.
If no such notice is given, The Returning Officer will notify the Parish Council, who may then fill the vacancy by co-option.
Big Garden Birdwatch Nature Detectives
30th December 2020
It’s nearly time for the world’s biggest annual wildlife survey.
This year the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place 29 – 31 January – count all the birds you see in your back garden or local greenspace.
Sharpen your birdwatching skills with our Nature Detective Pack. Containing a family activity, a survey form, certificate, a fun craft and gift, it’s the perfect way to get you ready for big weekend!
£1.50 per pack. Available 11am – 3pm on the following Saturdays and Sundays in January.
Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th January
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th January
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st January
For full details click the link below.
Conservation Volunteering Opportunities with Newark and Sherwood District Council
11th December 2020
For details on the park volunteering opportunities on offer in Sherwood please click the link below.
The Sherwood Forest Trust Receives Grant From Green Recovery Challenge Fund
10th December 2020
The Sherwood Forest Trust is one of the first environmental projects awarded a grant from the government’s £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
Defra announced grants between £62,000 and £3.8 million today, to help create and retain thousands of green jobs. The projects, spread across England, will see trees planted - 800,000 in total - and protected landscapes and damaged habitats such as moorlands, wetlands and forests restored, alongside wider conservation work. The projects will also support environmental education and connecting people with green spaces.
For full details please click the link below.
Newark and Sherwood District Council calls on residents to support local retailers
8th December 2020
Newark and Sherwood District Council is calling on residents to do their Christmas shopping locally this year, to help support the district’s retailers and high streets.
Many retailers have struggled to stay afloat, having been forced to close for long periods of time due to COVID-19 restrictions this year.
For full details please click the link below.
Eat Well - Cook Slow Project launches to help families cook healthy foods
7th December 2020
Sherwood & Newark Citizens Advice started to notice how families and individuals were struggling to feed themselves, exacerbated by the Coronavirus pandemic. Referrals to food access points like the food banks and the community action response teams across our district has dramatically increased. These issues can arise for a variety of reasons, but we have frequently seen clients with problems relating to employment, loss of jobs, debt and benefit issues.
Having seen the distribution of free slow cookers work so brilliantly in another area Citizens Advice want to roll this out across Newark & Sherwood.
For full details on the project and how to access it, please click the link below.
The Churches of Sherwood Forest
2nd December 2020
This Christmas, services will take place at St Mary’s, Edwinstowe and All Saints, Clipstone providing the national COVID restrictions allow.
We are also planning to live-stream most services from St Mary’s via our ‘Churches of Sherwood Forest’ YouTube channel. Further details can be found on our Facebook page.
Whatever the national restrictions may be at the time, we do hope that you can join us.
For full details, please click the link below.
St Mary's Edwinstowe Needs You
2nd December 2020
According to legend, Robin Hood married Maid Marion here and gave generously to others.
We at St Mary’s, encourage everyone to live generously too. We have an urgent need for generosity towards our Restoration Fund as we need to raise in excess of £10,000 but we recognise that giving to others with time and skills is equally valuable and important.
If you can we need your financial support via donations to 'Buy an Acorn' or to support Brian Hawkins & Michael Dickinson as they walk 50 miles of the Robin Hood Way, starting on the 6th December.
Donations can be made online via the links below or you can help by collecting sponsorships on the form provided below.
Happy Birthday Sherwood Forest Trust
25th November 2020
Celebrating 25 Years of great work for nature, culture and community
The Sherwood Forest Trust – the only charity entirely focussed on Sherwood Forest – is 25 years old this November. The Edwinstowe based charity plans a year-long celebration of what it has achieved and what it intends to do for the next quarter of a century.
For full details click the link below.
Shop Safely and Securely From Home
25th November 2020
Citizens Advice Sherwood & Newark have provided their top tips to help people across Newark and Sherwood shop safely and securely from home.
Since lockdown began in March we have seen an increasing number of clients turn to Citizens Advice Sherwood and Newark for help with consumer related issues. These have covered a range of issues but we have frequently seen clients with problems relating to buying electrical goods and warranties, second hand vehicles and frauds/scams.
For full details click the link below.
Would you Like to try something new with 14 hours of free training on offer
16th November 2020
West Nottinghamshire College is offering a fantastically diverse range of community courses for adults. You can learn new skills and ‘have a go’ at something you have always wanted to try, or choose one of our practical courses in home or car maintenance, first aid or IT and computing.
There are over 300 short community courses on offer and due to the difficulties and pressures that Covid19 has put on our communities, we are providing up to 14 hours of free learning for everyone, irrespective of their employment or benefit status, meaning there’s never been a better time to learn a new skill, take up a new hobby, improve your existing knowledge or retrain for a different career.
For full details, please click the link below.
Making The Most Of A ‘Mast Year’ in Sherwood
16th November 2020
Chief Executive of the Sherwood Forest Trust Charity, Patrick Candler, is a happy man. Every few years, oak trees produce a bumper crop of acorns – a natural phenomenon known as a “Mast Year.” This autumn the charity has been making the most of nature’s bounty. ‘2020 has been an awful year in many ways, but it’s been a bumper one for Sherwood Forest acorns. And we’re putting them to good use as we create our Sherwood Seed Store.’
The Trust – an independent charity based in Edwinstowe – carries out a planting programme each year with local schools, landowners and community groups, helping to increase the number of native trees in the Sherwood Forest area.
For full details, please click the link below.
Living our History - 400 Legacy Oaks to commemorate Nottinghamshire’s Pilgrims
10th November 2020
In a month that has seen the USA much in the news, The Sherwood Forest Trust have an exciting project to commemorate the Nottinghamshire / Lincolnshire / South Yorkshire links to the famous Mayflower Pilgrims, who helped to found modern America.
For full details please click the link below.
British Cycling - National Places to Ride scheme
9th November 2020
British Cycling is currently inviting expressions of interest from places that could potentially develop recreational cycling sites as part of its national Places to Ride scheme. Working with our partners at Harworth Group, we are in the process of submitting a grant funding application for a potential facility at Thoresby Vale on the site of the former Thoresby Colliery, Edwinstowe.
We want to engage members of the public as well as community groups, clubs and organisations in the area in shaping the proposals. Typically, we want to understand what people think of the current facilities for cyclists or people who may want to learn to ride in the area and whether something like this would potentially be a popular facility at Thoresby Vale.
We would be grateful, therefore, if you could take a few minutes to complete our survey via the link below and circulate it within your networks – it is open until 22nd November.
Please tell anyone else who may be interested in getting involved.
The Latest Guidance for the Newark and Sherwood Area
9th November 2020
New national restrictions
From Thursday, 5 November to Wednesday, 2 December national restrictions will apply across England to help stop the spread of COVID-19. For the full guidance and up to date restrictions, please visit the Government Website
What to do if someone has symptoms?
People who have symptoms of Covid-19 – a high temperature, continuous cough or loss of taste or smell – must self-isolate immediately and book a test online or by calling 119
Business support
Newark and Sherwood District Council is awaiting confirmation from central government on how financial support packages for affected businesses, under the new national restrictions, will be paid out. As soon as we have this information, we will publish an application form on the District Council website for businesses to complete. We anticipate that this will be available on Wednesday 11 November 2020.
Support for the clinically vulnerable
We know that many residents will seek the help from community groups around the district. It may be worth also knowing that the NHS volunteer responders may also be able to offer support. These can be contacted via the Goodsam App and can help with accessing food and medicine deliveries. The NHS volunteer responders can also be called on 0808 196 3646 between 8am and 8pm, 7 days a week.
If you come across anyone who needs more help, please refer them to the Nottinghamshire Coronavirus Community Support Hub by emailing enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk or calling 0300 500 8080.
Listening Line
Being isolated can be difficult for many people. The Listening Line has been set up by Newark and Sherwood CVS to provide a regular friendly chat over the phone with a dedicated befriender. The service has been designed to support residents who are feeling isolated and vulnerable. The line is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm and residents can call 0753 513 40 32 to speak with someone.
Citizens Advice Sherwood & Newark - Big energy saving winter
4th November 2020
We are living in uncertain times and saving money is important. Keeping your home warm shouldn’t cost a fortune. Saving money on your energy bills can make a big difference.
Last year the big energy saving winter campaign saw thousands of people across England and Wales save over £1 million on their energy bills.
Please click the link below for full details.
Sherwood Forest Art & Craft Centre
22nd October 2020
Support small businesses this Christmas and shop locally.
The Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre will have late night shopping from 4pm - 8pm on the following dates:
28th October
11th November
18th November
2nd December
9th December
For full details, please click the link below.
Citizens Advice Sherwood & Newark - 7 things to check if you’re at risk of redundancy
7th October 2020
Citizens Advice Sherwood and Newark has helped 150 people with employment issues since lock down. Entitlement to the furlough scheme, pay and entitlements, dismissal and redundancy are the top issues it has dealt with during the pandemic.
The Citizens Advice have put together 7 things to check if you are at risk of redundancy.
For full details, please click the link below.
Message from Newark and Sherwood District Council regarding important information on COVID-19 guidance in your area
2nd October 2020
Colleagues in Public Health closely monitor the data received from the NHS in relation to the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases across Nottinghamshire, including within the Newark and Sherwood district.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases within our local region specifically in the Ollerton, Rainworth, Blidworth, Edwinstowe and Sherwood area has increased significantly.
This demonstrates a significant increase from the same time last week and an increase from our position one month ago when Newark was on the Government’s Watch-List.
We are currently closely working with colleagues in Public Health to more broadly assess the impact of this recent spike to identify any other trends and understand the methods by which the virus is being transmitted in those cases.
We will support any action that Public Health colleagues recommend across the district and ensure we share such recommendations with our residents. It is important to remind all residents to adhere to the government’s guidance at all times – maintaining a 2m social distance, washing your hands regularly and wearing a face covering where required to do so.
It is vital that you get tested if you have any COVID-19 symptoms and then self-isolate until you get the results. At that point, further information will be given to you.
Whilst it can be difficult living alongside COVID-19 for many reasons personal to us all, we know that it isn’t going away anytime soon, and, as the national picture changes, we all have to continue to play our part and adhere to the guidance being issued.
To All Allotment Holders
24th July 2020
The Allotment Sub Committee held a site meeting and were very impressed by the high standards of many of the allotments.
If you are spraying your allotments, could you please make sure that there is no drift from the spray onto other allotments, especially in windy conditions.
We will remind our workers, should they have to come onto the allotments to spray vacant plots, to be aware of the same problem with the drift from sprays.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Forest Cemetery Car Park Signage
26th May 2020
New signage has been erected at the Forest Cemetery Edwinstowe.
Please can vehicles vacate the Forest Cemetery Car Park by 4pm as the barrier is locked at this time. Also, the limited car parking spaces are for the use of Cemetery visitors only.
For images of the new signs, please click the links below.
Silent Solution - contacting 999 but you can't speak
7th April 2020
What to do if you need urgent police help through the 999 service, but can't speak.
Dial 999
Listen to the questions from the 999 operator
Respond by coughing or tapping the handset if you can
If prompted, press 55. This lets the 999 call operator know it’s a genuine emergency and you’ll be put through to the police.
For more details please click the links below.
Edwinstowe Parish Council and the Coronavirus
6th April 2020
Edwinstowe Parish Council is having to adjust the way things are done on its behalf at this time of national crisis.
For full details on how, please click the link below.
Guidance on the use of allotments during this period of social distancing
31st March 2020
The National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners has put guidance on the use of allotments during this period of social distancing on their website.
For full details please click the link below.
Citizens Advice - COVID-19 Update
23rd March 2020
In light of current events, as of Monday 23rd March 2020 The Citizens Advice will be unable to offer a face to face service for the foreseeable future.
We will continue to offer advice by telephone and web chat.
For full details on services please click the link below.
Nottinghamshire County Council COVID-19 Update
20th March 2020
Please click the link below for the latest Coronavirus update from Nottinghamshire County Council.
Here to Help During the Corona Virus Crisis
20th March 2020
Should you find yourself in a desperate need for specific food, medicines or other important items, but are unable to leave the house, then the Edwinstowe community are here to help.
For full details please click the link below.
Support for Businesses and Residents
19th March 2020
For all the latest information on support available for businesses and residents from Newark & Sherwood District Council please download the press release via the link below.
Supporting our vulnerable and elderly residents who are self-isolating
19th March 2020
Edwinstowe Parish Council are working with local groups and organisations to help support our vulnerable and elderly residents who are self-isolating.
We want to create a list of volunteers and the help available, so this information can be passed on to local co-ordinators to support residents when needed.
If you are willing to help please tap on the link below and complete this simple form. Thank you for your continued support and take care.
Hello, if you are self-isolating postcards, I can help
18th March 2020
Edwinstowe Parish Council has printed and dropped off orange "Hello, if you are self-isolating postcards, I can help".
These are located at the CO-OP and Edwinstowe Pharmacy.
Please also print your own and place in shops and post through letterboxes.
Thank you.
Forestry England - Volunteer With Us
21st November 2019
Our wonderful volunteers help us improve the local Sherwood Forest Community Woodlands for the benefit of wildlife, visitors and the trees.
There are groups on Wednesday and Thursday every week, along with one session a month on Sunday. The sessions are for four hours but you don’t have to stay for the full session. Hot drinks and biscuits are provided.
Learn new skills, meet new people and help your local woodland!
For details please contact brian.pollard@forestryengland.uk
Frack Free Sherwood Forest and Edwinstowe
8th November 2019
Frack Free Sherwood Forest and Edwinstowe have released two articles - 'Isn’t it about time Fracking was banned?' and 'Is the Fracking Moratorium for life or just for Christmas?'.
Please click the links below to download the articles.
The Evergreen Club
31st July 2019
At the Abbey Road Community Centre The Evergreen Club meet Mon, Wed & Fri and play dominoes and bingo. We have regular meals in the centre using local caterers Tracey and Jason of Culinary Delight and often go on small trips.
We are a group of varied ages from 60s into the 90s and all very young at heart. Why not come along and join us.
Amenity Diary - June 2019
26th July 2019
Click the link below to find out what work has been undertaken by the Amenity Team in June 2019.
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
updated 9th June 2019
‘The Major Oak Woodland Festival’ has become a favourite Nottinghamshire event celebrating Sherwood Forest’s natural resources and traditional woodland skills. It took place this year on the weekend of 8th and 9th June, at Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve. Organisers were local charity the Sherwood Forest Trust and the RSPB, who manage Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre.
Visit Sherwood Website
The RSPB have released a new website promoting Sherwood Forest. Please visit the website via the link below.
Read the full story on our dedicated page via the link below.
Whats On at The Abbey Road Community Centre
updated 25th April 2019
Find out what activities and groups are at The Abbey Road Community Centre. For full details click the link below.
Have your say at Sherwood
15th March 2019
Staff at the new Sherwood Forest visitor centre are asking local residents for their thoughts on the future development of the site, particularly in telling Robin Hood’s story.
The team are busy developing the way they share Robin Hood stories with visitors, and want to find new and innovative ways of doing this.
It’s a big and important job at Sherwood to continue the legend, and they want to do it in ways that visitors find engaging and enjoyable – so please have your say!
Local residents are welcome to go along to the centre, speak to a member of the team and fill out a survey, or even easier, can go on-line and do it on the Sherwood Forest website
Residents may also like to know that the car park at the new centre will soon be open from 7.30am, in response to requests from dog-walkers and those heading out for an early morning stroll in the forest. Please check the website for details. There’s also full updates on the work being undertaken at the former visitor centre too.
Parking
14th March 2019
A police officer doesn’t have the powers any more to ticket for parking issues. We would now only report someone for an offence such as unnecessary obstruction and this has to be done with a driver present. So this method wouldn’t work with an unattended vehicle.
There would also need to be a full obstruction such as you physically couldn’t get past. If you are able to walk around the vehicle, either on the path or by crossing the road it isn’t an obstruction.
The only thing I can see there that would be a police issue is the vehicle parked in front of a gate. So for example if there was a parked car behind the fence and they couldn’t get out because of the parked car, I would advise that person to report this to the police at the time and it could then be dealt with. We have police powers to move the car if the driver /owner cannot be located and the person blocked in HAD to get out.
We obviously don’t deal with ‘what ifs’ I’ve had past incident where someone repeatedly complained about a fence/gate being parked in front of, but it was never actually used. So we obviously deal with individual incidents on the circumstances surrounding each one.
This looks to be a clear council issue. The area outside of the shops is a large area and it needs to be clarified between with the shops and council what the use of that area is actually for.
Parking on a pavement is NOT illegal outside of London.
Since 1974, Highway Code rule 244 has stated that drivers "MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement in London and should not do so elsewhere unless signs permit it."
The key things to note here are the words must not and should not.
In London, you must not park on the pavement, the must indicating there is legislation behind this rule and you could receive a fine for breaking it.
However, outside of the capital or “elsewhere”, the Highway Code states drivers should not park on the pavement, meaning it is advisory and not, therefore, backed up by any legislation.
Parking on a Junction is a breach of the Highway Code however the Highway Code isn't the law and responsibility of this would usually lie with the council. The Traffic Management Act 2004 allows local authorities to control parking enforcement on yellow lines, resident parking, public car parks and on-street parking. A Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) might be issued and enforced through the civil justice system, rather than the criminal justice system. Individual councils can make Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) to impose local bans on pavement parking - but few do this, and even fewer enforce them.
MIND - Mansfield & Ashfield Memory Support (MAMS)
31st December 2018
Mansfield and Ashfield Memory Support runs three days per week and is held at the MIND Centre on St John Street between the hours of 9am and 3pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
For full details, click the link below.
Dog Bins & Grit Bins in Edwinstowe
Updated 22nd June 2018
For the location of all dog bins and grit in Edwinstowe, please download the map via the link below.
The Cinnamon Trust
8th June 2018
The national charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets.
Does your dog miss his daily walk? If you are an elderly or terminally ill owner and would like some help please contact The Cinnamon Trust.
For full details please click the link below.
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid - Domestic Abuse Drop-Ins
1st May 2018
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid provide domestic abuse drop in sessions, providing confidential support and information for women by women.
Female Support Workers provide one to one information and support to women regarding domestic abuse issues. No appointment is needed.
For full details please click the link below or call The Farr Centre on 01909 533 610.
There is a 24 hour free phone helpline in Nottinghamshire for women experiencing domestic abuse / violence. To talk to someone about what you are going through or to get help to leave contact: 0808 800 0340
Join the Veterans Together Network
8th March 2018
Have you served in the armed forces? Are you over 65?
There are over 43,000 veterans in Nottinghamshire, so lets get together.
For full details on the Veterans Together Network please click the links below.
UK Government Smart Meters Rollout 2020
22nd February 2018
The Government is rolling out smart meters into all homes and businesses before 2020. However, research shows that a huge percentage of the population are still not aware of the options available.
Provided below are links to full guides for domestic and non-domestic smart meters.
Mansfield District Local Plan - Consultation Draft
8th January 2016
Mansfield District Council want to make sure that you have the opportunity to let them know what you think, so they are consulting on the Local Plan for a six week period. This is in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Town and County Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012.
You can make comments on the Local Plan Consultation Draft from 11th January 2016 to 22 February 2016. All comments received will be used to inform the Publication Draft of the plan which will be published later this year.
You can view a copy of the document at the Civic Centre, Chesterfield Road South Mansfield, NG19 7BH, as well as at all libraries across the district during advertised opening hours throughout the consultation period.
We are holding a number of public exhibitions, highlighting what is happening in various parts of the district. The timetable for these and full details of the Local Plan are available on the Mansfield District Council website via the link below.
Walking Routes around Edwinstowe
updated 30th November 2015
Please download the map via the link below for a comprehensive map of all the walks around Edwinstowe.
A new 5 mile circular walk along the River Maun and through Sherwood Forest has been added below.
Trading Standards - No Uninvited Caller Stickers
4th June 2014
If you would like a 'No Uninvited Callers' doorstep sticker, you can request one free of charge from Trading Standards via the following methods:
Nottinghamshire Alert is a messaging system that allows Nottinghamshire Police, Neighbourhood Watch and other public organisations to distribute messages concerning community safety to members of the public quickly and efficiently. It is a web-based secure system that allows authorised administrators, including Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Crime Reduction Managers, to log in and send messages to registered members. If you would like to receive all the latest information for Edwinstowe you can register Here.
The Facts About Fracking
15th August 2013
Nottinghamshire County Council is publishing a fracking factsheet for residents following a surge in enquiries prompted by recent media coverage on the issue.