The High Life Magazine for Mansfield and Ashfield – August 2013

Hello and welcome to the amazingly hot edition of The High Life Magazine for Mansfield and Ashfield. With temperatures hitting almost 30 degrees it has been fabulous to see everyone in beautiful summer clothes, walking around smiling, enjoying chilled drinks in cool bars and basically life with the sun out seems so much nicer.The Robin Hood Festival approaches and it is fabulous to have this celebration on our doorstep. See our regular feature ‘Editor’s Interview’ with John Knight, Committee chair for Culture at NCC on pages. 10&11 to find out more about what is happening and also the recent heritage bid aiming to boost this fabulous treasure in our local area. Please go and support the events and encourage friends and visitors to attend. Let’s shout about the great Sherwood Forest, its history, its current day in relation to how beautiful the countryside is and the future plans. We should ‘stand proud’.

Following on from the March East Midlands Action-4-Business Exhibition at Mansfield Civic Centre we have a follow up on the 16th October – a great platform for businesses and a brilliant means for you our readers to come along and find out more about the local area. Watch this space for more details closer to the date I hope you enjoy our fashion pages with great ideas of lovely summer clothes to wear whilst enjoying this fabulous heat wave. However, drink lots and ensure you keep your eye on any neighbours that could be vulnerable. Plus lots of high factor sun cream!

Take care and see you in September – Ooh on the way to Autumn!
Diane Carter,