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'What's On' in Ollerton, Boughton & surrounding villages -
007 EVENING
The Rotary Club of Sherwood Forest is pleased to announce an exciting James Bond 007 Themed Evening, to be held on Saturday 10th March at 7.30pm in the Jubliee Hall, Wellow Road, Ollerton.
Entrance by ticket only at £12 per person (includes live singer, disco, a welcome cocktail and sophisticated buffet).
Come as James Bond, Pussy Galore or simply dressed to kill!
Tickets on sale at South Forest Leisure Center and Bentley Bakers, Edwinstowe and Tony's Barber Shop, Forest Road, New Ollerton and
All Things Bride & Beautiful, Old Ollerton village.
Bring your own drinks and pop your own corks!
Further info: Laura.harmer@btinternet.com or 01623 825 607
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FOLK OPERA
The Pauper's Path to Hope at Thoresby Riding Hall Theatre, Saturday 4th February.
Doors open 7.15pm. Start time 8pm. Adult ticket £12 Child (under 16 years) £8.
A special performance of the folk opera commissioned by The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival & The National Trust Tickets and premiered at the festival in 2011. Proceeds to Southwell Care Project.
For further information: http://www.whatsonatthoresby.co.uk/events-3/event/the-paupers-path/
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AGM
Ollerton Jubilee Hall's Annual General Meeting, to which the public are cordially invited, will be held in the Hall on Monday 13th February 2012 at 7pm.
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DUKERIES SINGERS
Rehearsals are now in full swing, with excellent attendances from our choir members, who are preparing for the following concerts:
The Tudor Barn, Thursday 8th March - a return visit booked by the Ladies Probus Group.
Farndon Church, Saturday 21st April - this is regular booking every year.
Dukeries College, Saturday 28th April - a joint concert in the Dukeries Concert Hall, with a 50-strong male voice choir from Yorkshire. Tickets will be available for this fabulous event.
Laxton Church, Saturday 19th May - again a return visit.
Edwinstowe Village Hall - Saturday 30th June. Tickets will be availble nearer the time.
Please note we have plenty of dates available if you wish to book us for your fundraising, celebration, anniversary events, etc.
As a large choir, purchasing of music is an equally large and expensive problem. If there are any 'defunct' choirs or other groups who have copies of music which they no longer need & are willing to donate them to us, we would be most grateful. Please contact our Chairman, Alan Sinclair on 01623 823271
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MAY DAY AUCTION
Ollerton Jubilee Hall's annual May Day Auction will this year, take place on Monday 7th May, so if you have anything you would like to donate, please contact any committee member or bring the items along on the morning of the auction.
For bookings or enquiries, please contact Sandra, our helpful bookings secretary, on 01623 823577
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YARD SALE
Saturday 3rd March, 10am start, in the yard at 9 Newcastle Street, next to CHinK Charity Shop, Tuxford.
Books, pots and pans, electrical goods, furniture, kitchen goods, toys, cd's, cakes, jumble/clothes, bedding & curtains.
Proceeds in aid of CHinK (Children in Kenya). Reg. charity no. 1122874.
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NEW CRAFT CLUB
Ollerton St. Paulinus Church Hall, Wednesday mornings,
10am - 12noon, £2.50 per session.
The Craft Class is underway run by Liz Wearing - Liz would like to see more people at the class and everyone is welcome whether you are an absolute beginner or an experienced craft person, there is something for everyone to learn!
A range of crafts on offer from the traditional knitting and crochet to the more unusual Kumihimo (Japanese braiding) and Norwegian embroidery, with many others in-between!
If you enjoy handicrafts and would like to meet with other likeminded people, then why not come and join us?
For more details telephone Liz Wearing on 01623 837863.
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OLLERTON ST PAULINUS COMMUNITY & CHURCH HALL
ZUMBA continues to be successful and Nicola welcomes members of all ages to her Monday and Wednesday classes.
The YOGA class run by Sarah Hollis is open to all ages including pregnant Mums.
KARATE - Taught by Dave is a wonderful discipline for boys and girls of all ages, parents and non parents also wecome.
Mollie of WEIGHT WATCHERS welcomes both old and new members to the class held on a Wednesday at 6.30pm.
If there is any activity you would like to run at the hall or if you have any suggestions for a class, please ring Barbara Pepper on 01623 823004, as there are some slots available.
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WELCOME CENTRE
The Dukeries Welcome Centre is open for you on Mondays and Thursdays, 9.30am to 2.30pm.
On Mondays there is a new subsidised bus service picking up in Ollerton at Delacy Court at 9.30am and Clarkwood Crescent at 9.45am.
Price £3 - return journey included.
Door to Door service can also be arranged.
The Welcome Centre offers a relaxed social atmosphere with friendly staff and an opportunity to meet with new people.
A full day of activities and lunch is available for £5.55.
For further details please cotact the centre on 01623 860545 or Louise on 07972 839560.
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OLLERTON & DISTRICT ORGAN SOCIETY
Concerts & Dances
Our new season of concerts at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Hall, Wellow Road, Ollerton.
Our programme for the forthcomming months is:
2012
February 1st - Bill King
March 7th - Kevin Grunhill
April 4th - Matthew Bason
May 2nd - Brett Wales
June 6th - Joanne Naulls
Everyone welcome (members & non-members)
Entry fee: Members £4 and non-members £4.50 (including refreshments)
Concert dates are all the first Wednesday of the month.
On all Wednesdays, other than the first one of the month, we also have a dance at the Jubilee Hall.
Dances start at 8pm and entry is only £1.
For further information please contact Nan Cheshire (Concert Secretary) Tel: 01623 860874
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POLICE SURGERIES
The next Police Surgery at Ollerton Town Hall, Sherwood Drive, New Ollerton, when PC 2024 Colin Oakley will be available to answer your queries, is: Friday 9th March, at 1pm.
If you know you will be attending, please call in at the Town Hall (upstairs) during the previous week to book an appointment. Pc Oakley will still see anyone who attends who hasn’t made an appointment but they may obviously have to wait until he is free.
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SCOUTS AND GUIDES
Ollerton & Boughton Scout & Guide Activity Centre:
Please visit their website: www.ollertonactivitycentre.co.uk for information on current activities.
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STEAM RAILWAY
The Sherwood Forest Railway is now open every Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday at Warsop Windmill.
It is a real narrow gauge steam railway with coaches you sit inside.
The ride costs £1.00 each and starts at 11.00am from the popular picnic site.
The trip of about 30 minutes takes you on a scenic ride through the countryside.
There is also an adventure play area and an under 5’s play area and refreshments are available.
The location of the railway is at Warsop Windmill which is midway between Warsop and Clipstone next to the Sunday Car Boot.
Look out for the two white flagpoles at the beginning of the lane to the railway , go down the lane and under the bridge and you will see it on the right hand side before the fisheries.
For further information contact 01623 515339 or www.sherwoodforestrailway.com
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OWN A PONY FOR A DAY
Ever thought of owing a pony for a day? Take a look at the information below to see how the Dukeries Complex can help.
Horse Riding Facility Hire Charges:
Shared Lessons - £13 half an hour per person; £20 per hour per person.
Private Lessons - £30 per hour per person.
Group Lessons - £60 per hour per group.
Own a Pony Day - £30 for 5 hours per person (dependant on numbers).
Dukeries students - After school horse riding and horse care, £4 per session (advance bookings taken).
For Bookings please contact the Dukeries Complex: 01623 860545 and ask for Chris.
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IMAGINE ARTS
Local Art School, Imagine Arts, a private art school based in the heart of Sherwood Forest, is now running a monthly life drawing three hour workshop aimed at all abilities.
The workshop takes place every last Wednesday of the month.
For more information contact Imagine Arts on 07772 714155 or email info@imagineartsonline.co.uk
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EGMANTON VILLAGE HALL
Tuesday evenings 7:30pm - Yoga with Greg;
Wednesday mornings - 9:30am Photo processing skills, 11:30am photography skills.
The processing course is no longer suitable for beginners, but there are a few spaces on the skills course with the coming of summer and people taking breaks.
These will be allocated first come, first served.
Please call 01777 871171 to book or see www.egmantonvillagehall.org.uk for further details.
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NEW FITNESS CLASSES
Mature Movers - Gentle movement to music every Tuesday morning,
11-12 am at South Forest, Edwinstowe.
Kettlercise - Excellent fat burning/toning class using a Kettlebell weight, every Tuesday morning 9.30-10.30 am and every Wednesday evening 6-7 pm at South Forest, Edwinstowe. Suitable for men and women at any level of fitness.
All classes are taken by a very experienced mature instructor.
Please call Glenys on 01623 822730 for more information.
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BINGO NIGHT
Every Monday evening.
Ollerton Town Football Club will be holding a Bingo Night at Boughton Social Club, Hallam Road, 8pm start.
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BOUGHTON VILLAGE HALL
The carpet bowls club on a Monday afternoon 2-4pm would welcome new members if anyone is interested.
Monday afternoon - Bowls Club
Monday evening - Karate Club
Tuesday evening - Meditation
Wednesday evening - Line Dancing - Basic Beginers 6.30 - 7pm. If you would like to join us, just turn up.
Social Dancing 7 - 7.30pm; New - Dance Teach & Social Dancing till 9pm
Thursday afternoon - Luncheon Club
Thursday evening - Line Dancing - Basic Beginers 6.30 - 7pm. If you would like to join us, just turn up.
Teach & Social Dancing 7 - 9pm. Everyone welcome. For further details please ring 07594691999.
Sequence dancing is every 2nd Saturday in the month starting at 7.30pm.
The hall is available for hire/use on the following times: Tuesday daytimes, Friday daytime and evenings.
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SALSACISE AT LAXTON
Salsacise classes at Laxton Village Hall at 7pm every Monday.
New starters will find a warm welcome at any time.
If you already dance salsa or want to learn, there is a follow-on class which teaches dancing at 8pm.
You can bring a partner or dance with us.
Prices are £5 for one class or £8 for both.
Please call 01777 871506 to book in.
More information at: www.thesalsaset.org.uk
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WALESBY BABY & TODDLER GROUP
Walesby Village Hall, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
(Term Time 9.15am - 11.15am) (Holidays 10.00am - 12noon).
£2.50 per child and £1.00 extra for each additional child.
Lots of toys, baby area and outside section with sandpit.
Safe, friendly and relaxed environment.
First session FREE!
For further info contact Angela on: 01623 835600.
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NORDIC WALKING
Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Fridays 10.30am - 11.30am.
Nordic Walking is great for a full body workout and is good fun too!
£5 per session (20% discount with a Discovery Pass) booking essential.
Also, every Friday – Buggyfit, 1.30-2.30pm. FREE. Fun fitness class to help mums wanting to get back into shape. Baby comes too!
Contact Hannah on 07789 942599 or 01623 822447
or email hannah.darcel@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
For more info www.britishnordicwalking.org.uk
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LINE DANCING
Boughton Village Hall.
Classes on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
New Beginner Class, Thursday, 6.30pm
For further details ring: 07594691999
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OLLERTON LIBRARY
Forest Road, New Ollerton, Telephone 01623 860274
Opening Hours:
Monday 9.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm -5.30pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 2.00pm - 5.30pm
Thursday closed
Friday 9.30am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 1.00pm
FREE INTERNET ACCESS.
Have you always wanted to use a computer but don't know where to start?
Do you just want to keep up with the grandchildren?
Try our 1 hour taster sessions in computers. Basic Computers, Basic Internet, Emails, Family History.Call the above number to book a session.
Rattle, Rhyme and Roll:
1st Monday in the month, 6th February, 2.12pm - 2.45pm. For under 3's with parent or carer.
Rhymes, songs and fun. Everyone welcome, nothing to pay.
Crafty Kids Club:
2nd Saturday in the month, 11th February, 10.30am - 11.30am. Drop in craft sessions for ages 5-11 years.
Cutting and sticking with paper and card.
Word searches, puzzles and colourings too!
COUNTY CONTACT:
On Fridays a member of the County Contact Team is present all day to answer your queries on County Council sevices including Blue Badge applications, Free School Meals, Adult Social Care, permits for the Tip etc.
AND YES THE LIBRARY STILL LOANS BOOKS, TALKING BOOKS AND DVD's!
You may borrow up to 24 items on your card, including DVD's. Books are issued for three weeks with charges for items which are kept overdue. Talking Books on CD or cassette have a £1 charge for a three-week loan. DVD'd have a small rental feefor a one-week loan, overdue charges still apply.
Overdue charges are now payable by all adults including Senior Citizens.
Call in and read the newspapers, borrow a few books and relax for a while.
We look forward to seeing You soon!
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If you have a forthcoming event, fixture, production, prizegiving, etc., that you would like the local community to know about, then contact us by e-mail: rbt-newsdesk@tiscali.co.uk and we will not only insert it into the next issue of Roundabout Community Newspaper, but if you also incude a brief 'bullet point' version we will publicise it here 'on line' on this website, usually within 48 hours of us receiving your information.
Therefore, if your event is taking place prior to the normal publishing deadline date of 'Roundabout' (17th of each month), it will be available to be viewed by the local community here on our website in advance, giving those interested more time to respond.
As space is limited, please be sure to keep the 'on line' version of your forthcomming event etc., short & snappy!!