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President David s charity walk for well-known Nottinghamshire activity centre raises more than £16,000
A caring pensioner has raised thousands of pounds for a well-known Nottinghamshire venue to enable it to continue running after a ‘very challenging year’.
Thursday, 27th May 2021, 6:09 pm
David Huxley, 78, president of the board of trustees at outdoor activity centre and campsite, Walesby Forest, raised £16,200 by walking 108 miles along the Robin Hood Way to help boost the woodland accommodation’s coffers.
“I’m absolutely blown away by the generosity of everyone who donated, £16,200 is a fantastic sum that will make a real difference to Walesby Forest,” he said.
Mark Fletcher MP and Tourism Minister Oliver Dowden MP
Since his election Bolsover MP Mark Fletcher has campaigned to raise the profile of the area’s tourism potential. There are a number of incredible hotspots in the Bolsover constituency, including Creswell Crags, Bolsover Castle and Hardwick Hall to name just a few.
During Oliver Dowden MP’s visit Mark had the chance to highlight the tremendous potential the Bolsover constituency has for creating jobs in the industry.
Mark said: “It’s been great to have Oliver come and visit Bolsover Castle to see the brilliant tourism potential we have here in Bolsover.
Cultural Recovery Fund grants given to support Newark Palace Theatre, National Civil War Centre, Newark Castle and National Holocaust Centre
| Updated: 17:55, 01 April 2021
Funding of £78,000 has been granted to organisations in Newark and Sherwood in the latest round of the government s Culture Recovery Fund.
They are among 2,700 cultural and creative organisations nationally to receive a share of £400m to help their recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Newark and Sherwood District Council has been given £47,500 for its heritage and cultural services, including Newark Palace Theatre, National Civil War Centre Ââ Newark Museum, and Newark Castle and Gardens.
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The money will allow re-opening and the development of the cultural programme including increased use of Newark Castleâs gardens, as well as creating opportunities for local artists and arts practitioners.
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