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 Bassetlaw celebrates its achievers
Bassetlaw District Council’s Achievers Awards returned this week after a three-year absence to recognise the accomplishments of people who have improved the lives of others in Bassetlaw.
This year’s awards, which last took place in 2019, acknowledged the personal achievements of individuals and groups, those who have dedicated their time and energies to improving their communities and those who have raised awareness and funds for charities.
The awards also recognise business achievements; sporting or group activities and those individuals who have overcome adversity to lead a normal life.
More information
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Government-funded courses in Adult Care available in Bassetlaw
North Notts College is pleased to offer a range of higher-level courses and apprenticeships from the newly developed Bridge Skills Hub in Worksop from April 2022.
The state-of-the-art facility will be host to North Notts College’s degree apprenticeships and higher-level skills training to local employers looking to develop their business and staff.
Apprenticeships being offered from The Bridge Skills Hub in April are:
- Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care
- Level 5 Leader in Adult Care
Employers in the care industry can now upskill their staff with Care Quality Commission (CQC) approved courses. Apprentices will:
- Develop top-tier skills in health and wellbeing
- Advance their skills in management, safeguarding, communication, leadership and professional development
- Achieve a Level 4 Diploma as a ‘Lead Practitioner in Adult Care’ or a Level 5 Diploma as a ‘Leader in Adult Care’
These higher-level apprenticeships are tailored to fit the demands of local businesses and are 95% government-funded (costing only £350).
More courses and apprenticeships will be offered from September 2022.
Invest in your staff, invest in your future.
Apply today. Visit www.nnc.ac.uk/bridge-skills-hub
or email enquires@rnntraining.co.uk
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Candlelit Vigil in Support of Ukraine
Bassetlaw residents will once again be showing solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine, with a Candlelit Vigil and fundraiser at 6:30pm on Monday 21st March at Retford Town Hall.
They will be joined by local civic leaders, including the Mayor of Retford, Cllr Carolyn Troop and the Chair of the District Council, Cllr Jack Bowker.
Retford Town Centre Chaplin, the Rev David Bean will lead prayers for peace, before a minutes silence and contemplation.
The Ukrainian Flag will be then raised and flown from Retford Town Hall.
There will be a collection and cake sale in aid of the Support Ukraine UK campaign and 10 Green Bottles in the Market Square will be open to support the event with profits going to the appeal fund.
Organiser Maria Ditch said: Our candlelit vigil is a way of showing solidarity and support for the people of Ukraine and raise money towards humanitarian supplies for those displaced by this horrific war. We will be sending pictures of the vigil and the Ukrainian flag flying from the Town Hall to friends and relatives in Ukraine and letting them know that we stand together.”
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 An ugly incident of fly-tipping in Bassetlaw has resulted in a local resident being issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) of £400.
In a joint operation between Bassetlaw District Council and WISE (Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement) evidence found in the waste lead officers back to the resident’s property, where they were confronted by enforcement officers.
Fly-tipping is a criminal offence. There is no excuse or justification for it and anyone caught fly-tipping could receive an unlimited fine, have their vehicle confiscated or face imprisonment.
If you witness, or come across any fly-tipping, please report this straightaway by filling in our online form.
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 A trio of Bassetlaw businesses and charities have been recognised for the outstanding service they provide to their customers and how they have helped to change lives in our district.
Throughout the month of February, the ‘Love Bassetlaw’ campaign asked Bassetlaw people and businesses to ‘spread the love’ by shopping local, supporting the high street and telling everyone why some of their favourite independent businesses and organisations are so amazing.
Inspired by Valentine’s Day, the campaign was a great success and gave local businesses across the district a platform share their stories, services and offers across social media. Love Bassetlaw also asked customers to share their experiences of why a business or organisation had won their heart.
Of the 66 businesses and organisations that were submitted, the three that received the most nominations were presented with unique heart-shaped awards at a ceremony this week.
More information and find out who won!
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