Tourism; Visitor economy; Robin Hood; Legends A much-loved Robin Hood and Lady Marian statue in Nottinghamshire has been restored to its original condition.  The bronze statue along Edwinstowe High Street needed intricate and highly skilled restoration work after Robin’s hand was so damaged that it no longer linked with Marian’s hand aka Robin Hood and Lady Marian from Notts Outdoors Nottinghamshire County Council’s outdoor and environmental educational services describes how the statue is a celebration of both legends and important to the local community and visitors alike “It’s wonderful to see this much-loved statue back to its original condition with Robin and Marian back to being hand-in-hand “This statue is a real asset to the county’s visitor economy and very popular among locals and the many tourists who visit Edwinstowe “We always point visitors in the direction of the village when visiting Sherwood Forest so we’re glad they’ll once again be able to see the statue in all its glory.” Hear more from Katie and Rob: Edwinstowe's Robin Hood & Marian statue restored The restorations were completed on Thursday 27 March by Antique Bronze Ltd a joint venture between Nottinghamshire County Council and SCAPE Home   News   Article Detectives investigating a serious assault outside a village pub have arrested a suspect The incident took place close to the Hammer and Wedge Club was punched to the head and remains in hospital with serious injuries Police have been carrying out inquiries and analysing CCTV footage of the incident and have now arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm with intent He remains in police custody for questioning said: “The victim remains in hospital with serious injuries and his loved ones have been made aware of this important step in our investigation “Although we believe this was an isolated incident it has understandably caused concern in the village “Officers have been working hard on the investigation and patrols have increased in the neighbourhood to provide reassurance and support the investigation remains ongoing and we’d still like to hear from anyone who was in the pub that night or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 Housebuilder Honey will build 114 new three- four- and five-bedroom homes in Edwinstowe after being granted planning permission for a £42m development the development is located off Ollerton Road and is part of the wider Thoresby Vale masterplan Homes by honey at Thoresby Vale will comprise 12 of Honey’s house types and include semi-detached and detached properties Thoresby Vale is a redevelopment masterplan to create a new sustainable community a local centre and up to 250,000 sq ft of commercial space Work at Homes by honey at Thoresby Vale is scheduled to start in September Honey anticipates that the first residents will move into their new homes in June 2025 said: “Homes by honey at Thoresby Vale will help satisfy the demand from those living in “We have seen significant interest from prospective buyers since announcing our plans and the development will deliver a range of new homes well suited to first-time buyers we look forward to starting works at the site and launching the first homes for sale which combine style substance and sustainability for the benefit of our buyers.” We offer an exciting opportunity in the East Midlands for companies to plan innovative advertising campaigns alongside consistently excellent reporting Our newsletters are sent directly chief executives managing directors and senior managers across the East Midlands with numerous companies from all sectors – from manufacturing to technology – benefiting from our mix of news and features Contact us: sales@blmgroup.co.uk By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information Accept The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Those attending an ancient ceremony hosted by none other than the Sheriff of Nottingham in Sherwood Forest should keep an eye out for mischief makers The Whitby Krampus Run returns to Sherwood’s RSPB reserve at Edwinstowe as part of the forest’s Wassailing Weekend on Saturday and Sunday January 18 and 19 The Sheriff and his nemesis Robin Hood are set to join forces to lead the ceremony where they will express their hopes for the health of the forest in the year ahead half-human figure which have been celebrated in Central and Eastern Alpine folklore for centuries The event begins on the Saturday with lantern-making craft sessions at the Visitor Centre in Forest Corner where the light-bearing lanterns will help to light the way back to the Centre from the Major Oak as the sun begins to set Guests can also make birdseed shakers to startle the Krampus the Sheriff will hold court down at the Major Oak joined by the Rattlejag Morris dancing troupe at around 2.30pm as the wassailing ceremony gets underway As the Krampus emerge from the shadows to claim the forest for the night visitors will set out on their lantern parade back the centre the Sheriff and Robin will return to lead a noisy parade through the forest to send the Krampus packing and other items to bang on the route back to the Major Oak Dressing up and wearing an interesting hat or another curious item of headgear is also encouraged The Sheriff will then complete the wassailing ceremony and whether the Krampus makes an appearance or not There will be performances from the Lady Bay Revellers Morris dancing group the Hucknall Ukelele Group and the Calverton Real Ale and Plough Play Preservation Society which will perform another of their hilarious traditional mummers plays at the Oak go to the reserve website www.visitsherwood.co.uk or follow the reserve’s Facebook page @visitsherwood although there will be a small charge for craft activities A housebuilder is set to start construction 114 houses after being granted planning permission for a £42million development Sheffield-headquartered Honey says its house types have all been designed to combine “style substance and sustainability for the benefit of buyers” and the development will include 12 different types of houses including semi-detached and detached properties The houses will also accommodate the Future Homes Standard which requires all new homes being built from 2025 onwards to produce 75 to 80% less carbon emissions as well as having electric vehicle charging points at every property Work at Homes by Honey at Thoresby Vale is scheduled to start this September with the first homes also expected to be released for sale this month It is anticipated that the first residents will move into their new homes in June 2025 said: “Homes by Honey at Thoresby Vale will help satisfy the demand from those living in Thoresby Vale is redevelopment masterplan to create a new sustainable community a local centre and up to 250,000 square feet of commercial space A realistic-looking gun was seized by police officers who stopped a drug dealer in his tracks after following his car Officers were heading along the A616 from Ollerton to Newark when a BMW 3 series driven by 30-year-old Zak Forman went past them at speed After turning their vehicle around they managed to catch up and stopped the vehicle just outside the village of Wellow Forman tried to hide a nitrous oxide cannister from the officers and when they searched the BMW they found an imitation firearm They also seized a large wrap of cocaine and a quantity of cash from within the vehicle the officers searched his home where they recovered thousands of pounds worth of cocaine and mobile phones which contained messages linked to drugs supply was subsequently charged following the vehicle stop He went on to plead guilty to supplying a Class A drug possession with intent to supply a Class A drug and having an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence Forman was jailed for three years when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday (September 11) said: “This case should serve as a warning to anyone thinking of dealing drugs and carrying a weapon — and that includes those who choose to carry an imitation firearm — that we treat reports of this nature extremely seriously and we will use the full weight of the law to put them behind bars "Forman has been brought to justice thanks to the diligence and determination of officers on patrol that day “He was behaving suspiciously and was trying to conceal things in the car — and as we discovered he had plenty to hide “The air pistol looked realistic and if it was used to commit other offences could clearly have caused alarm and concern “Class A drugs cause serious problems in our neighbourhoods and we won't tolerate dealers like Forman who make money from the misery of vulnerable users.” Detectives are appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries following an assault outside a village pub around 1.25am today (January 19) after the incident close to the Hammer and Wedge Club was punched to the head and has been taken to hospital with serious injuries Detectives are analysing CCTV footage and carrying out other local inquiries They are also asking anyone with information said: “A man has suffered serious injuries as a result of this incident and we are working hard to trace whoever is responsible “Officers are following a number of lines of inquiry and residents can expect to see a police presence in the area during the rest of the day “We believe this was an isolated incident but understand people may be concerned “We are now working to understand exactly what happened in the moments before “It is really important anyone who was in the area and has relevant information or footage gets in touch without delay to assist us in this “We believe there were a number of witnesses to the incident and we want to take their accounts of what happened.” Anyone with any information should call 101 This weekend towns and villages across the area will come together for the annual Remembrance commemorations services will take place at war memorials and in churches and communities will gather to watch parades of veterans and serving members of the armed forces A number of road closures will also be in effect to accommodate the events a parade will set off from the London Road car park at 10.45am to arrive at the War Memorial by Newark Parish Church on Appletongate veterans of the Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry will march alongside members of the Newark Branch of the Royal British Legion and representatives from ex-service associations will lead a civic procession from the town hall to the War Memorial at 10.45am where a wreath laying ceremony will then take place Reverend Chris Lion will read prayers before a two minutes silence is observed at 11am — a church service will then be held in Newark Parish Church at 11.15am will lay wreathes at the First World War Cross and the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery the parade will then perform a march past in the Market Place where the salute will be taken by Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford a representative of the Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and the president of the Newark Branch of the Royal British Legion The parade with then return to the London Road car park via the Market Place Bridge Street and Baldertongate — with the Newark Town Band providing musical accompaniment throughout the day Road closures will be in place from 7am to protect the route Baldertongate (from the London Road car park entrance) Barnbygate (from the Methodist Church) and Appletongate (from Mount Street) and the Market Place closed until the parade has finished at approximately 1pm London Road car park will also be closed to allow the parade to form Uniformed groups and dignitaries will begin to form up at the War Memorial on the Burgae in Southwell from 10.30am will then welcome attendees before wreaths are laid The bells of Southwell Minster will then be rung as the clock strikes 11am which will be followed by two minutes of silence and prayers with uniformed groups marching from The Burgage past the Market Place and towards the Minster where a service of Remembrance will then be held From 10.30am to 11.30am The Burgage and King Street will be temporarily closed to traffic for their whole length as will Westgate from the Market Place to entrance to Southwell Minster A parade through Ollerton will set off from the Town Hall on Sherwood Drive at 10.15am and proceed to the War Memorial Gardens on Newark Road Once at the War Memorial an outdoor service will be led by Revend Richard Hanford at 10.45am Wreaths will be laid and silence will be observed at 11am To accommodate the parade a number of roads will be closed to traffic from 9.30am to 11.30am Traffic will be temporaily stopped from driving along Sherwood Drive (whole length) Forest Road (from junction with Sycamore Road to its junction with Back Lane) Market Place (whole length) and Newark Road (whole length) Residents and participants will gather King Edwin school on Fourth Avenue from 9.20am The parade will then set off at 9.30am and head towards St Mary’s Church where a service will take place at 10am Following the service the parade will then reform and march towards the Memorial Gardens after which a Roll of Honour will be read and two minutes of silence will be observed at 11am including the youth organisations such as the Scouts and Brownies before the march continues back to King Edwin Music will be provided by the Thoresby Band throughout the day West Lane and Ollerton Road will all be closed to traffic throughout proceedings An outdoor only service will be held in Bingham Market Place The public are asked to gather from 10.25am onwards with a short parade in the Market Place due to take place before the Last Post is sounded and two minutes of silence observed 11am followed by prayers and the laying of wreaths at a temporary memorial in the square The ceremony is expected to last for approximately 40 minutes with a performance from Bingham Community Big Band headed by musician Tony Farrell under the 'buttercross' The parade will form up in the Market Place comprising of members from the Royal British Legion Bingham youth organisations including Toot Hill Army Cadets Also in attendance will be Commander Judith Swann deputy to the Lord lieutenant of Nottinghamshire and Union Street will be closed to traffic from 10.15am to 11.15am Many villages will also hold their own commemorations a parade will muster at the Balderton Post Office on Main Street at 10.15am the parade will then march to St Giles Church the parade will then reform and march towards the War Memorial where another service will be held at 11.55am Representatives of Newark Royal Naval Association The RAF Association; Balderton Scouts: Balderton Boys Brigade as well as representatives of Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire from its junction with London Road and Queen Street Services will also be held at All Saints in Coddington at 10.30am as well as at All Saints in Barnby in the Willows will march from the The Waggon and Horses to St Vincent’s Church at around 10am followed by an act of Remembrance and the silence at 11am A school where children are “at the heart of every decision” has received a positive Oftsed report St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Edwinstowe has been graded as good in all areas during their latest inspection by the education watchdog The report says the schoolchildren are “enthusiastic learners who are motivated and achieve well” it was added that they had “positive attitudes to learning” which is “reflected in their good behaviour in lessons and around school.” Parents and carers also told inspectors that there is a “strong sense of community” in the small but vibrant school Many also praised the school’s “caring and respectful culture” which they say enables their children to thrive said: “We are delighted to share the fantastic news that our school has received a positive Ofsted report “The report is a great reflection of the nurturing supportive and enthusiastic learning environment our children receive daily “Children are at the heart of every decision we make at St Mary’s and we are looking forward to continuing to inspire children to be the best they can be “We are committed to ensuring that all children at St Mary’s enjoy and cherish the time they spend with us “The children were fantastic ambassadors during the inspection and their families should be so proud of them “I want to say a huge thank you to our hardworking staff and to our supportive school community who by working in partnership with staff are ensuring the very best education and opportunities are available for our children.” The report highlights the school environment as a particular positive with inspectors noting “pupils benefit from the school’s idyllic location on the edge of Sherwood Forest Inspectors added: “The outdoor areas have been purposefully designed to make the most of the natural environment This aspect of the school’s provision supports pupils’ physical and mental health and well-being very well.” Early years provision is also reported to be a key strength and reading is prioritised across all year groups with children encouraged to develop a love of reading and books The school’s curriculum is described as being carefully designed to promote children’s development across all areas of learning They are full of praise for the interesting lessons and the care that they receive from staff,” said inspectors Staff were also praised for working well as an effective team able to skillfully prioritise children’s language skills and personal development The school promotes pupils’ broader personal development well with a range of extra-curricular and other enrichment opportunities which are designed to nurture pupils’ individual talents and interests Pupils are also well prepared as young citizens with a mature understanding of the importance of respect and equality Safeguarding and school Governance were each found to be effective with the report stating that “staff praise the new leadership and the consideration shown for their workload and well-being.” Home   Sport   Article Competitors from all across the continent will descend on the home of Robin Hood this weekend, for the 2024 Run Archery European Cup. Archery GB are this year hosting the cup at Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe, an area long associated with archery thanks to Robin Hood. More than 80 participants from across Europe will compete in the event — a new, growing discipline of archery which blends accuracy and athleticism. The competition will run from Friday, October 11, to Sunday, October 13, and among the competitors is two-time Olympian archer Tom Hall, who took a ninth place finish for Team GB in the Paris Olympic Games. Organisers Archery GB have teamed up with the RSPB, which manages the 450-acre Sherwood Forest reserve, Edwinstowe Cricket Club and Newark and Sherwood District Council, to bring the event to the world-famous Nottinghamshire woodland. Arran Coggan, head of sport development at Archery GB, said: “We are thrilled to invite the public to join us in this historic and enchanting location, known for its rich history and natural beauty. We hope that you enjoy your time with us, and we are sure that the event promises to be a remarkable gathering of talent, skill, and sportsmanship.” The event is free to watch — including the finals between 1.30pm and 3pm on Sunday, October 13, when the champions will be crowned — and spectators are advised to bring a camping chair or picnic blanket if they want to sit and watch. In Run Archery competitors run distances of up to four kilometres with their bow in their hands and shoot arrows over a distance of 18 metres in a secure range. The event at Sherwood Forest will include a mixture of individual, team, and mixed team sprint races, including relays. The sprint routes at this event will follow the boundary of the Edwinstowe Cricket Club ground in Forest Corner, while the four kilometre races will see competitors running around the cricket pitch, before joining the bridleway and Major Oak trail in the forest. Hollie Drake, RSPB senior site manager for Sherwood Forest, said: “We’re thrilled to have been selected to host this prestigious event in the Run Archery calendar. “It seems like a natural fit for this event to come to this special woodland, which inspired the stories and ballads of the world’s most famous archer. “We hope our visitors this weekend will be just as inspired to take up the sport themselves after watching some of the action.” who are immortalised in a bronze sculpture are missing part of an arm each.Nottinghamshire Police said they were investigating the "completely unacceptable" damage which was inflicted on the night of Halloween (October 31).Parish councillor John Peck said many residents had been left upset about the "iconic" statue and estimated it would cost upwards of £15,000 to repair "It's very distressing to residents in Edwinstowe they're concerned as it's an iconic statue that represents the village which is a gateway to Sherwood Forest We're very much attached to the Robin Hood legend," he said."When people found out local social media was going mad It's quite a serious bit of damage that will be extremely expensive to repair."This is not a simple job of sticking the hands back on It's a major restoration job."Mr Peck said he did not know how the damage had been inflicted but suggested it was due to "sheer stupidity" adding: "I think it was the cause of someone fooling around and climbing up on it I expect it was an instance of sheer stupidity."The sculpture was installed in 1998 as part of the restoration of Edwinstowe's high street and depicts both Robin Hood and Maid Marian kneeling towards each other and holding hands."I think it represents him asking her to marry him," Mr Peck said."We like to perpetuate the legend that they were married in our church which is hundreds of years old Lots of visitors come down and you see them every day having photographs and taking selfies." Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… A new Newark and Sherwood Gift Card has launched which can be spent in more than 70 businesses in the town centres Available as either a physical gift card or an e-card that can be added to digital wallets and it can be spent across Newark The card aims to make it easy for recipients to ‘shop local’ with a range of local shops Launched by Newark and Sherwood District Council the card is a local gift card option for a variety of gifting occasions end of term gifts to Father’s Day presents As well as being a local gift card option for residents the card can be used by organisations for employee rewards It is also hoped that the new gift card will encourage tourism within the district by showcasing a variety of local businesses cafes and retailers and making them accessible through a single gift card One business accepting the new gift card will be Shirt Sleeves Shop owner Henry Tacey said: "We think the Gift Card is a fantastic initiative to help increase footfall in the local shops “Shoppers will have a fantastic range of local businesses to use their Gift Cards with and we’re very excited to see the impact the Gift Card has “A big thank you to everyone involved and Newark and Sherwood District Council for their continued support of local business." Business owner Julie Thomason of Acorn Interiors in Edwinstowe that that the new gift card is a great way for consumers to support businesses and encourage people to use independent shops The Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is part of the multi-award winning Town & City Gift Card concept portfolio holder for Sustainable Economic Growth at Newark and Sherwood District Council explains: “This really is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to increase footfall and spend in their premises being able to give the gift of shopping locally and supporting our town centres as opposed to online shopping is something I feel really passionate about “We must do all we can to support our high streets and our local businesses and I know I will certainly be gifting these cards to my friends and family “I am proud that the District Council is funding this scheme to offer support to our local businesses and high streets “The gift card scheme is so simple to use and works through existing Mastercard systems so district businesses can accept the card with no additional equipment required “There is also no charge to businesses to be a part of the initiative either The Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is available to buy online at https://www.newarkandsherwoodgiftcard.com/ Businesses in the area who wish to find out more or sign up for the gift card scheme allowing you to accept the cards can email economic.growth@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk or sign up by completing an online form at: https://form.jotform.com/Miconex/universal-UK-mpl-merc said: “Shop local sentiment is extremely high in the UK with 98% of people in our 2024 research saying support for local is important to them The launch of the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card gives people a local gift card option that blends unbeatable local choice with support for local “And with digital gift cards overtaking physical gift cards in popularity for the first time in 2024 the Newark and Sherwood Gift Card is positioned for the future too.” An appeal has been launched by police to trace a wanted man Nottinghamshire Police is appealing for public help to assist them in tracing 37-year-old David Bush He is known to have links to Edwinstowe and Bilsthorpe and is wanted for a criminal damage offence and on a recall to prison Members of the public are warned not to approach him and to call 999 immediately if he is seen said: “We are working hard to track down this suspect as soon as possible and are appealing for the public to help us “If you have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts please call us immediately Information on his whereabouts can also be given via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” Schools across the county have received a donation of 90 educational construction books. The books titled — We Can Build — were designed for Key Stage two pupils and introduced them to the fundamentals of the built environment, offering a glimpse into the world of architects, engineers, and site managers. The books were donated by Barratt and David Wilson Homes and authored by construction industry graduates in the housebuilder’s ASPIRE Programme. The schools that received the donation are Barnby Road Academy in Newark, John Clifford School in Beeston, Gateford Park Primary School in Gateford, Robert Miles Junior School in Bingham, St Mary's C Of E Primary School in Edwinstowe, Brinsley Primary and Nursery School in Brinsley, Keyworth Primary and Nursery School in Keyworth, Dalesthorth Primary Academy in Sutton-in-Ashfield and Birklands Primary School in Mansfield. Anna Woolridge, deputy headteacher at Barnby Road Academy, said: “The books were widely enjoyed by the children and gave them a valuable insight into the world of work. “This is a great initiative which we hope will benefit even more children into the future.” This initiative has ignited the imagination of young learners, in a bid to inspire the next generation of professionals in the field. The total of profits generated from the sale of the books have been donated to The Prince’s Trust, a charity that helps young people connect with mentors, discover career opportunities and embark on pathways towards inspiring futures. Martyn Parker, sales director at Barratt Homes North Midlands, said: "Education is at the heart of our commitment to the communities where we build. We are thrilled to provide 90 copies of 'We Can Build' to schools across Nottinghamshire, near our developments. “These books are a gateway to knowledge, inspiration, and the world of construction. We hope that through this donation, we can spark the curiosity of young minds, encouraging them to explore the endless possibilities within the industry. “It's our way of investing in the future and giving back to the communities that have welcomed us.” Christie & Co has successfully completed the sale of two hotels in the Midlands Built around You.Your expert business property advisers Located in the Shropshire market town of Telford Hadley Park House is a Grade II listed property which has won many accolades over the years including TripAdvisor’s 2023 Traveller’s Choice Award The four-star hotel features 22 bedrooms and is a highly popular wedding and events venue The business has been purchased by a local businessman centrally located in the village of Edwinstowe Forest Lodge was under the same ownership for 17 years and has now been purchased by an overseas purchaser Regional Director at Christie & Co who handled the sales “We were pleased to complete our latest 2 hotel deals in the Midlands region The market for all types of hotels remains buoyant we would like to wish both owners success in their new ventures.” P: +44 7764 241 337 or E: david.lee@christie.com Visit our Business Search page to find out more about our current listings. 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