January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions.
It is a time for resolutions, new beginnings, and very cold weather.
5. All Saints
January 9, 2009. Pictured are members of All Saints R.C. School Cross Country Teams who took part in the Mansfield Schools Cross Country Championships at Berry Hill Park. Photo: Jane Hilton
6. Cooking club in Selston
Cooking demonstrator, Sharon Granger, left, Dillon Hayes, Leah Rouse and club co-ordinator Sarah Barlow, show off some of the ones they made during a taster session for a cooking club at Selston Infant and Nursery School in January, 2009. Photo: Anne Shelley
7. January, 2011
2011. Student builder Ryan Hudson went for the healthy option during Jumpstart January which was organised by the West Notts College Student Health, Welfare and Safe Guarding department, aiming to promote healthy eating and exercise amongst the construction students at their Logistics Skill Academy. The event was supported by staff from DW Sports Fitness including their assistant manager Oliver Pate, right, also pictured is student advisor Kirsty Betts. Photo: Anne Shelley
8. White Post Farm
2008. Piggy in The Middle! This spotty piglet was born in January 2008 at White Post Farm. Photo: Angela Ward