Residents living near a proposed wind farm on the outskirts of Mansfield will be able to learn more about the scheme as details are displayed at a public exhibition, later this month.

The developers of the scheme, npower renewables, will be holding a public exhibition, displaying images of how the proposal could look as well as having staff on hand to answer any questions people may have about wind power.

The exhibitions will take place at the Rainworth Miners Welfare from 11am to 4pm, on Saturday October 29th and Sunday October 30th. Admission is free and all are welcome.

In addition to this, a second issue of the Wind Power News newsletter will be included in the Recorder on October 20th for properties in Rainworth and Blidworth. The newsletter answers some of the most common questions asked by local residents since the publication of the first issue. It can also be downloaded from the project website at www.npower-renewables.com/mansfield.

npower renewables developer Cath Stevenson said: "We aim to keep those living near to the site as informed as possible and hope that issue two of the newsletter answers most of the questions and addresses many of the comments people have. But, if it doesn't, then we are holding public exhibitions later this month."

Ms Stevenson continued, "At the exhibition we will have computer generated images of how the current wind farm design could look against the existing landscape - something we have found people are particularly interested in. npower renewables staff will also be there to talk through the displays and answer any questions about this project or wind power in general."

• Public exhibitions will be held at Rainworth Miners Welfare, on Kirklington Road. 11am-4pm
• The proposed wind farm on the outskirts of Mansfield is for 5 turbines, capable of meeting the average annual electricity needs of up to 4,300 homes

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