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Hartlepool boss Dave Challinor admits his side are going into the “unknown” against Notts County tomorrow after the Magpies’ Christmas fixtures were hit by Covid. Notts had been due to face King’s Lynn on Boxing Day but saw the game called off after a member of their opponent’s management staff contracted coronavirus. It has also meant that Notts’ game against Lynn on January 2 has been postponed and it has been the third time this season that Neal Ardley’s side have seen fixtures called off because of Covid. By contrast, Hartlepool were in action on Boxing Day as they beat Halifax to go above the Magpies in the table, but Challinor says the fact Notts haven’t played means they are unsure what to expect. “They’re still up and around it and can go above us with the games they’ve got,” Challinor told The Mail. “It’s a tough place to go in normal times and they haven’t played since the Stockport game in the league. We go into the unknown a little bit so we’ll have to adapt based on the team they name at 2pm. “A lot of what we’ll do in preparation will be based around video clips and a whiteboard. “We’ve started well the last two matches and the first bit of the game will be important. We know they’ll try and split and get around the back of us and have their centre-backs step in. “Hopefully it’ll be a good game with two teams looking to play and this storm whatever her name is isn’t still around to ruin the game with horrific winds.” Notts should feel fresh after their last game was against Morpeth in the FA Trophy a week last Saturday, but they do have numerous injury problems to contend with. Winger Callum Roberts is definitely absent after undergoing an operation to strengthen his stomach lining in a bid to solve a long-standing problem that has ruled him out since early November. Irish defender Damien McCrory is another absentee after he also required surgery on his right knee which looks set to keep him sidelined until late in the season. Wes Thomas could play some part with the striker having been ruled out of action recently due to personal issues. For Hartlepool, left-back David Ferguson is a doubt after clattering his shin in the win over Halifax, but Luke Molyneux and Luke Williams are in contention to start. from https://taxi.nearme.host/hartlepool-boss-dave-challinor-admits-his-side-faces-the-unknown-in-notts-county-nottinghamshire-live/
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Mansfield’s bid to one day become a university town has been dealt a major blow after the district missed out on millions of pounds in regeneration funding. Ben Bradley, Conservative MP for Mansfield, has confirmed that the town’s bid for the first round of the Future High Streets fund was unsuccessful – meaning the town will miss out on millions. Mansfield District Council had previously outlined its ambitious proposals for the first round of the funding, which included bringing environmentally-friendly living space into the town centre. The bid, revealed by the council in June, also proposed the re-imagination of Market Place to “increase dwell time”, as well as providing green space and re-purposing vacant town centre units. There were also plans to create the town’s first purpose-built student accommodation, with the council one day hoping to turn Mansfield into a ‘university town’. This came as part of the wider £50 million bid, which also encapsulated plans from the separate £25 million Town Deal fund. However, the Future High Streets bid put forward by Mansfield District Council has not been accepted by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government. An announcement was made by Newark MP and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick on Boxing Day, which saw Sutton-in-Ashfield awarded £6.2 million of its £9.2 million bid. Commenting on the news, Mansfield MP Ben Bradley described the announcement as a “missed opportunity” for the district. He said: “It’s a real blow that Mansfield’s bid was not successful. “I took every opportunity available to raise the bid with ministers and ensure the council received as much advice as possible. “Unfortunately, the Future High Streets Fund is a competitive process and Mansfield’s bid just wasn’t as strong as other places. “I’ve asked Government to offer us more help with future bids because clearly something was missing, or wasn’t ticking the right boxes from the council’s submission, which is a huge shame and a missed opportunity. “Whilst the news is clearly disappointing, it’s important to now focus our efforts on getting cash from other places. “We have the Town Deal, which doesn’t require us to compete with other areas like this one did, and the Levelling Up Fund. “I have been reassured by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, that his department will work closely with Mansfield District Council to help the local economy recover, adapt and evolve from Covid-19. “We need to be able to tick these boxes locally if we’re to take advantage. “I’ll continue to hold meetings with the council and ministers so we can submit the strongest bids possible.” from https://taxi.nearme.host/mansfield-misses-out-on-millions-of-pounds-in-announcement-on-high-streets-funding-nottinghamshire-live/
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Notts County manager Neal Ardley is keeping an open mind as to whether to delve into the transfer market after the club was rocked by an injury to Damien McCrory. McCrory needs surgery on the opposite knee to the one which was operated on in the summer which is a huge blow for the Irish defender who was pushing hard for a return to first-team duty. Ardley said he and the players were devastated to learn of the news given the former Burton defender’s popularity in the dressing room although it is hoped he will return before the end of the season. But with McCrory now set for an extended spell on the sidelines, and with Callum Roberts also needing an op, Ardley has not ruled out delving into the transfer market especially with the possibility of loan players Tom Walker, Matty Wolfe and Sam Graham returning to their parent clubs. “We’ll always look,” he said. “If Damien’s going to be out a long time, we will weigh up and see whether we need to bring someone in to strengthen in that position. “The games are going to come thick and fast once we we get into January and beyond. “We’ll be weighing up all the positions and where we need to strengthen where possible. “But you’ve got to try and do it the right way. You got to keep an eye on your budget and make sure that you’re not just throwing money at the problem every time. You have to find the right solutions.” Ardley said McCrory’s injury was huge blow to the player who has been a reliable performer for Notts since arriving on a free transfer last summer following his departure from Burton. But he has only been able to make two appearances this season which has been hampered by injury, but Ardley said he had his and the players’ full support. “Damien’s opposite knee to the one which was operated on after the first lockdown seems to have broken down,” said Ardley. “He’s an absolute warrior who’s battled, battled and battled to get back fit but when he tells you something’s not right, you know it’s not right because he’d play with a broken leg. “He’s going into surgery fairly soon and that could leave him out for anything between 6-10 weeks, depending on how serious it is. “It’s terrible news for him. He’s really down – I had a chat with him this morning (Tuesday). You never want to see someone who’s worked so hard to get fit struggling. “I hope we’ll see him play again this season. The lads love him and he deserves to be playing football.” from https://taxi.nearme.host/neal-ardley-reveals-transfer-plans-as-notts-county-rocked-by-damien-mccrory-news-nottinghamshire-live/
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Matty Wolfe is unsure of what the future holds when his loan deal from Barnsley ends in January, but admits he is loving being part of Notts County’s promotion push. Wolfe’s loan deal is due to expire at the beginning of next month but has seen first-team chances limited so far due to a combination of Covid and the form of Jake Reeves and Michael Doyle. But the midfielder offered a timely reminder of his talent in Notts’ 3-0 win over Morpeth in the FA Trophy which will give boss Neal Ardley plenty to ponder ahead of the festive schedule. Wolfe says he has not spoken to Barnsley about what their plans are, but he has been happy with how he has settled into life at Meadow Lane. “I love it here other than the long drives in the morning although I stay over quite a while,” he said. “All the lads, the staff, the manager, Greg (Abbott), they’ve been brilliant with me. “Given how the club is run, they really deserve to be a lot higher in the leagues. “I’ve not spoken to Barnsley really about it yet, but they just wanted me to play as much as I can. “If I am not playing then maybe they’d take me back or if I am in and around the squad then stay if I’m getting minutes. “We’ll see how it goes, but obviously the midfield is really good here. “Jake Reeves has been quality over the last couple of weeks and the same goes for Doyler. “Ruben Rodrigues is kicking on so we’ve got a good team.” Wolfe’s chances of securing a place in the first team have been hampered by Covid which saw the club forced to undergo a three-week break in late October after it ripped through 75 per cent of the squad. But just as they returned from their absence, Wolfe contracted the illness which meant he had spend a further 10 days in isolation. The midfielder said his own experiences with Covid was not as frightening as it could have been but said he did struggle with fatigue. “We had 10 days off and at the end of that break, I started to feel lethargic,” he said. “I had a test and it showed that I had it so I had another 10 days off. “It then took a week to get right and it’s been a long old month or two. “I just felt lethargic more than anything. I wanted to go running and I was questioning my motivation. “I just couldn’t get out of bed, but I feel strong, sharp and ready to go now.” from https://taxi.nearme.host/on-loan-barnsley-ace-matty-wolfe-unsure-on-notts-county-future-nottinghamshire-live/ Plans to allow families and friends to mix over Christmas will go ahead, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. Sturgeon said governments across the UK did “not intend to take away the flexibility” over Christmas. The discussions come after communities secretary Robert Jenrick said that it would be up to people to make a “personal judgment” whether they wanted to meet up with vulnerable family members over the holiday period. At Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson said it was right to “stress the importance of people taking care this Christmas”, particularly due to the risk of asymptomatic transmission of coronavirus. A decision by Midlothian Council to invest £13m in a local authority which has been described as “bankrupt” is being investigated by external auditors. Concerns over the multi-million pound loan to Croydon Council, which has declared a deficit of £67m, were raised by the council’s audit committee last week. A meeting of full council was told that external auditors Ernst and Young were carrying out a “wide-scope review” of its treasury management policy following questions raised about the investment. However, a call by provost Peter Smaill for a suspension of investments while awaiting a review of the advice used by the council in making its decision was rejected at a virtual meeting of the council. Councillor Russell Imrie told the meeting that “there is nothing askew at the moment” to support stopping investments ahead of the review’s findings. The full council meeting was presented with a report on the investment in Croydon Council after the audit committee instructed officers to bring it to councillors following its meeting last week. Croydon Council has issued two section 114 notices declaring it cannot pay its debts, estimated at £67m. Councillor Smaill called for an explanation of why the money was invested when the council’s policy was only to put money in “low-risk investments”. He said that Croydon Council had, by issuing the section 114 orders, effectively declared itself bankrupt, telling the council meeting: “It is the biggest collapse of any local authority in my lifetime.” The use of the term “bankrupt”, however, was objected to by some councillors, with John Hackett accusing Smaill of politicising the issue after his Conservative group issued a statement pointing out that Midlothian Council’s Labour administration had made the investment in Croydon – a Labour-run council. He said: “I am truly appalled at how you have politicised this, using it as an opportunity to attack the Labour Party.” This led Smaill to point out that he and fellow members of the audit committee had been criticised on the local authority’s own website following the meeting by council leader Derek Milligan for the language used while raising their concerns about Croydon. Cllr Smaill said of the comments, which have since been taken down, “it is highly inappropriate for the council to put on its website an attack on members of the audit committee”. Hackett said that councillors had faced questions from members of the public after the investment into Croydon was reported and called for more information to be published on the council website addressing how it invests its money. He said: “I have questions about this investment as well. I think it is perfectly right councillors ask how we were advised and how we got into this position. “The public is more aware of how council invests money. I think it is really important now that there is an increased interest we use it to educate people on how it works. “There is a perception that we have given £13m away. It is really important people understand this money is invested to come back as a return to benefit services to local residents.” The council agreed to send the report back to the audit committee along with the findings of the Ernst and Young review and hold a briefing with treasury management for all members ahead of the meeting. By local democracy reporter Marie Sharp from https://taxi.nearme.host/taxi-drivers-to-protest-at-holyrood-over-covid-support-stv-news/ Connell Rawlinson sends strong message to Notts County over title race Nottinghamshire Live12/14/2020
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Notts County defender Connell Rawlinson does not really care about Torquay United’s 11-point lead at the summit of the National League and insists his only concern is the clash against Stockport next Tuesday. The Magpies have serious ground to catch-up on the Gulls who have had a wonderful start to the campaign in which they have defied all expectation. It is feared that the gap is already too big to overhaul given their form with Notts currently trailing in third place in the division. But Rawlinson says it is far too early to be talking about the promotion race and feels it will only become an important topic when the season is in the home straight. “I don’t really look too far ahead,” he said. “People are talking about automatic promotion and the playoffs already. “We’re 12 games in. The season is over 44 games and I think if you if you start looking too far ahead you take your eye off what is right in front of you. “And what’s right in front of us at the minute is Stockport on Tuesday. “I don’t look any further than the next game. It’s all about winning that game, then winning the next game and putting points on the board. “And then when you get to around 10 or nine games to go that’s when you need to have a look at the table. “If you’re in touch with the leaders, you are leading or you’ve got a good solid position in the playoffs, then you’ve got something to chase down. “And I always say you’ll see the best of the better players when it comes down to the business end of the season when it really matters. “I don’t look at the league and I don’t look how many points up we’re behind so and so. I don’t really care about Torquay or Sutton. I’m just concentrating solely on on winning games for Notts County.” The Magpies had been due to face Yeovil this weekend, but the game was called off after the Glovers had a confirmed case of Covid in the camp. That has given Notts a free weekend to prepare for their clash against Stockport at Meadow Lane on Tuesday which will be screened live by BT Sport. Notts will be hoping to send a message out to the rest of the division against a side highly-fancied to challenge for a return to the Football League. The Magpies will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat to Boreham Wood in midweek, which was the first time they have conceded a goal in three games. Rawlinson has formed an excellent partnership with Ben Turner during that time and feels they complement each other well. “We’ve got a good understanding,” he said. “We play well together and what you’d like to call an old fashioned centre-halves. “We talk well, we’ve got good communication with the players around us. “Ben has a lot of experience and I’d like to think I’m a leader on the pitch as well. So I think it’s just shored us up a little bit at the back. “Last year we had a very good defensive record. And this year I want the best defensive record in the league. “We’ve had a little bit of a start-stop to the season and conceded some some silly goals off set-plays and mistakes. If we put them out over the period of the season, then it should bode well for the end of the season.” from https://taxi.nearme.host/connell-rawlinson-sends-strong-message-to-notts-county-over-title-race-nottinghamshire-live/ Sherwood mums frustration over cold classrooms as windows are kept open Nottinghamshire Live12/13/2020 Sign up to get all the news from Mansfield in your inbox every day!
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A mum has raised concerns over schools having windows open during cold weather after her daughters asked to wear more layers during lessons. Clair Jackson, of Sherwood, said it upset her to hear that her two daughters, aged six and nine, had been cold while in their classroom as temperatures dropped outside and windows were open. As part of the guidance during the Covid-19 pandemic and particularly from September following the full reopening, ventilation of school buildings has been a key part of keeping the virus at bay. Following a spell of wintry weather, Clair’s daughters had asked while getting ready for school if they could wear an extra pair of tights. “It was around November 26 and I think the weather had gone colder, and they asked for more layers,” Clair, 37, said. “I said ‘why? You’ll be red hot’, because I know the school has the heating on. But that’s when they told me they had been really cold. “When I asked why, they said because all the windows have to be open but I hadn’t even been told about it. “As soon as I found out, it upset me thinking I had been warm all day and they weren’t and I was frustrated the school hadn’t said anything. “If children have any symptoms, even a normal cold, they have to isolate but surely this can’t be helping.” Clair’s children attend Claremont Primary and Nursery School in Claremont Road, but the school is one of many carrying out this procedure. She said she raised the issue with the headteacher but was told staff were following Government guidelines and there wasn’t much they could do. “I went straight out and got them both thermal vests, extra tights, teddy coats and ear muffs and told them if they want to wear a coat in class, they can – I gave them permission,” Clair added. “I know they would never ask a teacher because they don’t want to get in trouble – they are good girls. “But I felt so guilty they had been cold. They’re just sat still and my youngest is only six, and some children feel the cold more than others. “The school said they would try to move them around more, but I think the whole thing is confusing and contradictory. “They even said they had the heating on high but what’s the point? It’s just going out the window.” The Department for Education outlined in its guidance to schools: “It is important to ensure it is well ventilated and a comfortable teaching environment is maintained. “This can be achieved by a variety of measures including natural ventilation – opening windows (in cooler weather windows should be opened just enough to provide constant background ventilation, and opened more fully during breaks to purge the air in the space). “Opening internal doors can also assist with creating a throughput of air. “To balance the need for increased ventilation while maintaining a comfortable temperature, the following measures should also be used as appropriate: “Heating should be used as necessary to ensure comfort levels are maintained particularly in occupied spaces.” Get our top stories sent to you every dayWant us to send you a daily round-up of our biggest stories, and breaking news alerts, direct to your email inbox? Sign up to our newsletter here. Clair questioned why windows being open was not being implemented in other places such as shops, adding: “Would those working in Government want to sit in an office all day with the windows open? “I felt so bad I nearly cried thinking about it and I think if letters had been sent out about it, some parents might not have brought their kids back or at least if they did, they would have been prepared. “I just want to be proactive about it, and I want to help bring attention to it. “I think the Government needs to rethink these guidelines because they may as well be having their lessons outside.” The headteacher at Claremont Primary, Robert Campbell, provided a statement on the issue. “The safety of Claremont children is our top priority and we’ve taken every step to ensure our school is compliant with national guidelines for Covid-19 since our pupils returned in the new academic year in September. “We’ve worked hard to do everything we can to make sure our school remains open in a way that is safe for everyone. “This includes keeping classrooms well ventilated. We understand the concern about open windows in the winter, but we have taken steps to mitigate this by closing them to a minimum distance, weather permitting, to allow air flow, opening internal doors where possible and by adjusting the heating accordingly.” Are you a parent with concerns about cold classrooms? Or do you work in a school trying to find ways around it? You can get in touch with your experiences by emailing [email protected]. from https://taxi.nearme.host/sherwood-mums-frustration-over-cold-classrooms-as-windows-are-kept-open-nottinghamshire-live/ Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.
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A generous Scot who volunteered to drive cancer patients to and from the Beatson Cancer Care Centre during lockdown has penned a moving open letter telling how it has changed his life. Kerr Girvan was made redundant from his job as an IT sales manager just before lockdown and thought he would be able to get another job fairly easily until the Covid crisis hit. The 49-year-old decided to offer his services as a driver to the charity Ayrshire Cancer Support in April in a bid to keep himself busy and soon realised it was ‘the best thing’ he’d ever done. The Ayr resident told how the experience was not only life-changing for him but also ‘life-saving and extending’ for the patients he met along the way. Kerr said: “I started working again recently, after 8 long months of unemployment. During that time, I didn’t improve my golf game too much but I greatly improved my outlook on life. “I did this by giving back. I volunteered as a driver for Ayrshire Cancer Support and I want to share that wonderful experience with you. “The Beatson Cancer Care Centre sits just off the top end of Great Western Road in Glasgow. Our initial trips were in early April, one week into lockdown. “After the slightly surreal and eerie drive up a deserted M77, we were greeted by a blizzard of cherry blossom on a bright spring day from the trees that line Glasgow’s longest and straightest thoroughfare.” He continued: “Cancer doesn’t discriminate between ‘us’ and ‘them’ – so neither should we. It’s a disease that will affect all of us and our families one way or another during our lifetime. “We are all in this together – ‘I’ wasn’t just the driver and ‘he’ or ‘she’ – simply just the passenger. These were journeys we took together. “There’s that word ‘journey’, a word so fondly used by today’s talent shows as a clichéd way of describing a life-changing traverse – usually from the heats to the semi-final, over two episodes. “The journeys we took were much more simplistic and thankfully less dramatic – a wee 39-mile jaunt up to the big city for the country mices of Ayrshire. “However, they were indeed ‘life-changing’ in the true sense of the phrase. Possibly not just life-changing, but life-saving and extending. “Think how amazing it can be to help save or prolong a life by just sharing a car with someone for a couple of hours. And so much more was shared on these drives. “As the year 2020 came into vision, it was something nobody could ever see happening. There were lost jobs, lost businesses and lost freedoms. At no point, however, on these journeys, was there lost hope. “The hope and positivity wasn’t just shared, it was invigorating and infectious. The stories served up touched the heart, the soul and the funny bone in equal measures. “There were no tears of sadness on offer, just tears of laughter. It’s hard to explain how much a lift someone can get by giving someone a lift.” He wrote: “So, I implore you, don’t do this for Ayrshire Cancer Support. Don’t do it for the patients, or the staff who need them there on time for their treatment. “Don’t do it for the relatives, the husbands, wives, mums, dads, sons, daughters. Do it for yourself. Be selfish. Be happy. Find a way for you to give back.” Kerr has now secured a job as a home delivery driver with Morrisons and continues to make a difference. Top news stories todayHe added: “I love being out on the road and helping people who can’t get out and about to get their own groceries. “Myself and all the drivers make sure to take time and ask the elderly or vulnerable customers if they need anything else or simple how they’re doing. “Sometimes we’re the only people they see from week to week. from https://taxi.nearme.host/scots-cancer-taxi-volunteer-pens-moving-open-letter-on-life-changing-journeys-to-the-beatson-during-lockdown-daily-record/ Notts County boss Neal Ardley reveals long pursuit of big player Tom Walker Nottinghamshire Live12/4/2020
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Neal Ardley believes Tom Walker’s quality in attack will help soften the blow of losing Callum Roberts to injury after landing the Harrogate winger on loan. Walker has signed until January 3 from the League Two side and will go straight into the squad to face Dagenham on Wednesday. His arrival completes what has been a long pursuit of the former Stockport wide man by Ardley who had hoped to sign the winger last season but he ended up signing for AFC Fylde. He then moved to Harrogate in the summer, but most of his 12 appearances have come from the substitutes’ bench prompting his switch to Meadow Lane in order to seek regular starts. And Ardley feels the winger, who scored nine goals in 24 appearances for both Stockport and Fylde last season, will help fill the void left by star winger Roberts who is sidelined through a groin problem. “I’ve liked him (Walker) for a while,” said Ardley. “I liked him last season. We’ve looked at him several times, but for various reasons not been able to get him. “We looked at him again in the summer. And then found out that Harrogate purchased him so you think you have lost the chance. “We’re not really sure where we are with Callum Roberts at the moment as we’re still investigating the process and how long it’s going to be. “But we’re sort of thinking that we might not have him back over the course of the next couple of weeks. “With nine games in the month of December, we thought we’d add Tom because one thing he has got at our level is an exceptional goal and assist record both for Fylde and Stockport. “With the way we play, we think he will certainly be a big player for us.” Walker can play on the right and the left-wing, but also as a number 10 which gives Ardley plenty of tactical options at his disposal. While he does possess similar traits to Roberts, who has been a pivotal player for Notts since signing from Blyth last January, Ardley says Walker is not an exact like for like replacement. “Obviously no two players are exactly the same,” he said. “He is very similar to Cal, in that he’s quick. “He’s got this running style that wouldn’t make you realize how quick he is. He’s got a lovely left foot, but he’s got a very strong right foot too. “He can play off the left or the right and he’s equally as comfortable on both sides. “Cal, I think, would prefer to play off the right. “Tom can go past people and he’s clever. He’ll buy into the responsibilities without the ball just like Cal, Enzio and Ruben have, so I’ve got no doubt about that and with nine games in the space of four weeks he’s going to be really important.” from https://taxi.nearme.host/notts-county-boss-neal-ardley-reveals-long-pursuit-of-big-player-tom-walker-nottinghamshire-live/ This stunning four bedroom house north of Melton which has just gone on the market has a long and fascinating history. The Forge, in Goadby Road, in Waltham On The Wolds, used to be a blacksmith’s forge before it was converted into a family home. It dates back to 1864, and served the local community as a blacksmiths for more than 100 years ago However, it was transformed by the current owners more than 20 years ago. They say the work they put in was a real ‘labour of love’ but they are now ready for ‘a new adventure.’ As well as four bedrooms, the house also has four reception rooms, one bathroom, walled gardens, a double garage and an abundance of character and original features. The actual forge is now a large living room with a high-vaulted ceiling and a solid maple floor, which came from the nearby Uppingham School. The room also contains the original fireplace and chimney, and has windows on every aspect. As well as a private walled garden, the main garden, which is on different levels, is landscaped and contains an apple tree that is at least 100 years old. The current owners said: “It’s been a labour of love over the past 23 years, there’s no doubt about that. “But, when we first saw The Forge, we immediately knew it had the potential for a large family house. “It was from a completely different era. ” It needed gutting and totally refurbishing, but it was one of those properties that, once you’d seen it, you just couldn’t leave it. “We did all the work ourselves. We re-used everything and anything we added had to be sourced vintage-wise, so it would fit in with the period of the house. “There are lots of other bits of history from other buildings here, too. “It didn’t happen overnight, and the house is better for that. “It’s been an adventure for us. “It was hard doing it ourselves, but also such an achievement, and that’s evident when you walk around. “Now we need a new adventure, but we feel as though we’ve left a legacy behind for another family to enjoy The Forge as much as we have, and to enjoy this village for what it is.” To see the full listing on Zoopla, go to Waltham on the Wolds, near Melton. from https://taxi.nearme.host/inside-an-old-blacksmiths-forge-that-could-be-your-new-dream-home-leicestershire-live/ |
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