Mansfield & Newark
While Nottingham is known for its connection with Robin Hood, the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre is actually nearer Mansfield, and is a great place to start before setting out on an exploration of this ancient royal hunting ground. Newark-on-Trent dates back to medieval times, and is dominated by the impressive castle ruins that overlook the town.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Mansfield & Newark (Peak District & N Midlands) include Clacton-on-Sea, East Retford, Edwinstowe, Farnsfield, Great Moulton, Kirkby in Ashfield, Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, New Ollerton, Newark, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Ollerton, Oxton, Rainworth, Rampton, Ravenshead, Retford, Rufford, Southwell, Southwell/Newark, Sutton in Ashfield, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Teversal, and more.
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
