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Technology can give people with dementia help and support to remain independent, safe and socially involved. Carers may find it oﬀers them support and reassurance as well. Alzheimer's Society has produced a Dementia-friendly technology charter that provides more information about assistive technology and how it can help people. While assistive technology may not be suitable for everyone with dementia, for some people it can bring benefits that help them to live well with the condition, such as: • promote independence and autonomy • improve confidence and quality of life for a person with dementia • help manage potential risks in and around the home • help with memory and recall provide reassurance to carers and help them to feel less stressed For further information on assistive technology and the support oﬀered by theAlzheimer's Society please visit https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info. php?documentID=109

Do you know someone with dementia? Do you support someone living in the community with dementia? Then Beeston Memory Café is just the place for you! The Memory Café is a safe, friendly venue where anyone living in the community with dementia and those supporting them can meet. Cafe sessions include social activities, information and a chance to meet and get to know new people. The Cafe meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm Venue: Middle Street Centre, Middle Street, Beeston NG9 2AR For more information about attending the Cafe or volunteering, please contact us: Telephone: 07960398700 or email: beestonmemorycafe1@btinternet.com.

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NEW : Local teen Emma Snow writes about various topics and events each month in the Grapevine. “A voice for the young people in our Community”.

Hello 2016! By the time you are reading this, we are probably a few weeks into the New Year. A new year always seems like the perfect time to make changes to our lives; whether they are big or small. So, maybe this is a chance to review your New Year’s resolutions? Something that I personally struggle with, as I am sure many other people do, is how to be eﬃcient and staying positive when things may become a little too much. This could be trying to balance college work, friendships, family life, a job and extracurricular activities. This is something I am going to try to focus on myself during 2016. Being a young student in school, college or university, can often be much harder than most people first realise and it can take its toll. Research conducted by The Mental Health Foundation has shown that rates of mental health issues among children increase as they reach adolescence. Disorders aﬀect 10.4% of boys aged 5-10, rising to 12.8% of boys aged 11-15, and 5.9% of girls aged 5-10, rising to 9.65% of girls aged 11-15. This could be partly down to the stresses put on young people through the education system. It is so easy to become overwhelmed by the amount of work you may have to complete for a deadline, and stress can either help or

hinder. Too much, and you can’t function and become unproductive, but equally if you maintain a moderate level of stress, you are likely to be more productive. Stress can be dealt with in a number of ways, and coping methods differ from person to person. One of the main ways to become efficient and to prevent high levels of stress is to save time here and there. Saving half an hour throughout a day could save you 3 ½ hours over the duration of the week. Also complete work the day it is set, don’t leave it for the night before the deadline. This allows for plenty of time to resolve any issues which may be encountered. Another way which can help to reduce stress levels is to use time productively. When sitting down to complete a piece of work, allow a realistic amount of time to complete it. Eliminate any distractions, for example from social media, by turning off mobile phones and tablets. Then, put rewards in place for the work you have completed. This could be going out to visit friends, watching your favourite television show, or relaxing. Whatever you enjoy or find rewarding will be perfect. This should be motivational and help to complete the work efficiently, resulting in deadlines being met and positive outcomes being achieved. Another tip is to purchase a diary or notebook, as using one really does help with busy schedules. A busy schedule can become overwhelming if plans aren’t written down. This way, good time management is easier to achieve. Good planning is essential to prioritise work, whilst still leaving time for extra-curricular activities and socialising with family and friends. Hopefully these tips can help prepare you for the busy year ahead! Article by Emma Snow

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New Tree Edges Broxtowe Closer To 100,000 Target A new tree planted at Beeston Town Hall (Friday 4th December) has edged Broxtowe Borough Council one step closer to its 100,000 tree planting target by 2016. Tree Planting Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw assisted members of Beeston and District Civic Society in planting a Birch tree in the Town Hall grounds. The tree has been generously donated by the Society as a replacement for a dying lime tree and it is hoped the Birch will establish before the lime has to be removed. Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Environment and Economic Development, Councillor Richard Jackson said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are incredibly grateful to the Civic Society for donating this tree and they are just one of the local community groups and schools that we have worked with over the past few years to support tree planting in the borough. Protecting and enhancing the environment is a priority for the Council and I am so pleased that we have nearly reached our 100,000 target." Barbara Selwood from Beeston and District Civic Society said: "We are always happy to support tree planting initiatives and it is with great pleasure that the Society has had the opportunity to donate a tree which will be for the benefit of the people of Beeston.We suggested that a native species was chosen, preferably that has some visual interest as well as being a good habitat for wildlife. We are very proud to be contributing to Broxtowe Borough Council's target of 100,000 trees." The Council's Parks and Open Spaces team is already developing plans for their next project to improve the green spaces in the Borough.

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State Pension Top Up Increase your State Pension and get a guaranteed extra income for life with State Pension top up. You can get between £1 and £25 extra per week by making a lump sum payment before 5 April 2017. You must be entitled to the basic State Pension or Additional State Pension and be either: • a man born before 6 April 1951 • a woman born before 6 April 1953 You can download the State Pension top up information pack: www.gov.uk/government/publications/state-pension-top-up-booklet The Age of Loneliness If you missed the BBC documentary on loneliness last week, it is still available on iPlayer or go to www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06vkhr5/the-age-of-loneliness Silverlinks Silverlinks aims to enable older people who are facing life changing choices about their homes and living situations to make well informed decisions by connecting them with older volunteers who have already faced and dealt with a similar situation, such as having adaptations or downsizing. Through workshops and “teach yourself ” materials, it also aims to spread information about later life housing and care options so that older people can plan for the future and make their own, well-informed decisions about their living situations. For more information on how you can access these services please contact Mary Cann on 0115 859 9261 or email mary.cann@ageuknotts.org.uk Wollaton TAS ‘Take a Seat’ launches in Wollaton Following on from the success in Clifton and Bilborough, Take a Seat was launched in Wollaton on the 6 January 2016 at The Nottingham Building Society. Councillors Sally Longford, Sam Webester and Steve Battlemuch are supporting the campaign in Wollaton and already several businesses on Farndon Green, Middleton Boulevard and Bramcote Lane have asked to join the scheme.If you want to know more about Take a Seat visit, www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/article/30241/Take-a-Seat-Campaign or email sharice.chambers@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call 0115 8763445

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SCHOOLCHILDREN will help mark an historic day as they help plant the 100,000th tree in Broxtowe, reaching the Council’s target to plant 100,000 trees by 2016. Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw will join the Y5 children from Springbank Primary School to Plant the 100,000th tree in Jubilee Park, Eastwood on Thursday 4th February. The tree will be one of three large English Oaks and 100 smaller mixed native trees to be planted at the park at the event, with similar plantations will also be going in on sites in the four larger towns in Broxtowe – Beeston, Kimberley and Stapleford. “It is a great honour to be involved in this tree planting event,” said the Mayor. “Oak trees are one of the most well known and loved trees so it is fitting that we should mark such a momentous occasion by planting one to reach our target.” Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Environment and Economic Development, Councillor Richard Jackson said: “This event is a very proud occasion for both the Council and the Borough of Broxtowe and marks five years of hard work to achieve our ambitious target to plant 100,000 trees in the Borough. Protecting and enhancing the environment is a priority for the Council and I am so pleased that we have reached our 100,000 target.” Broxtowe is part of Greenwood Community Forest, which aims to increase tree cover in Nottinghamshire. Malcolm Hackett, Greenwood’s Senior Practitioner said: “Broxtowe’s target of

100,000more trees showed great vision for the district and completing the planting this month is testimony to a lot of work by the many local people who got involved. Greenwood has been pleased to support this eﬀort and we are looking forward to seeing these trees grow to their full potential and helping more people to enjoy their local woodlands and green spaces.” Trees are an intergal part of the British landscape and as well as their natural beauty, they provide towns and cities with shade and a cooling eﬀect in summer, absorb atmospheric pollutants and safely lock away the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. Trees and hedgerows support a huge range of wildlife, providing food and shelter along with a place to nest and hibernate. Over the past five years, the Council has undertaken tree planting schemes on parks, open spaces, roadside verges, burial grounds, housing sites and in town centres. In addition a great deal of support and encouragement has been provided to housing developers, Borough residents, community and friends groups to help plant more trees. The Council’s Parks and Open Spaces team is already developing plans for their next project to improve the green spaces in the Borough. For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 3507, email env@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/leisure

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75g each of dried borlotti beans, dried red lentils, dried green lentils, dried green split peas, dried small white beans (cannellini or toscanelli), barley 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 1 celery branch, thinly sliced 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced Fresh (or dried) thyme, bay leaves and sage 3 litres water Salt and pepper

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Soak the lentils, beans and barley overnight in cold water. (If you’re using pearl barley you won’t need to pre-soak it but it’s not as good for you nutritionally). Rinse the beans, lentils and barley thoroughly under more cold water. In a large pot, cook the vegetables and herbs in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add your beans, lentils and barley. Then add the water. Bring to the boil and reduce to simmer for about 45 minutes. Remove the stems of the herbs and the bay leaves. Serve with fresh, crusty Italian bread.

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Ingredients (serves 4-6 people) 2 leeks 2 potatoes 3 carrots Other vegetables according to your taste, eg: turnip, parsnip, celeriac, celery, courgette Olive oil Salt and pepper

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The Erewash valley lodge of the R,A,O,B, gle (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes under the grand lodge of England) the secretary Bro Bill Cutler roh. Bro Mick Cook, Bro Jim Roy roh two trustees went to Aldi in Long Eaton to pick up and pay for six hundred and fifty pounds worth of food for our charity The Food Bank Long Eaton. On the way there my wife Dame Linda Roy roh of the ladies glade who come under our banner said she would check the church to make sure it was the right place. Good job she did as they said they had no room! We told Bill and we could not think of any where else Dame Roy suggested the salvation army so we went to their main office in Chilwell they said they would be very grateful especially at this time of year. We went back too Aldi where bro Mick had his big van from his company HENRY'S OF BRAILSFORD Dame Linda and Bill and Mick loaded it and we delivered to the Salvation Army who thanked the lodge and its members for their generosity.

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10am to 12 noon on Saturday 12th March 2016 at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Stalls include cakes, crafts, Easter, bric a brac, tombola, garden, books and raﬄeAdmission £1 which includes entrance and refreshments. Pay on the door.All proceeds to The Help Appeal – raising funds towards the new helipad at the QMC.

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7.30pm on Wednesday 30th March 2016 at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton A illustrated talk entitled:‘1000 Miles to Chelsea' by guest speaker Sue Hayward Gold Medal Winner at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2008 and designer and project manager of the Stephen Hawking Garden for Motor Neurone Disease at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2010 Admission £5 to include entrance and refreshments. For tickets please call 0115 9284800 or pay on the door. All proceeds to The Help Appeal – raising funds towards the new helipad at the QMC

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NEW LAW FOR MICROCHIPPING DOGS BROXTOWE RESIDENTS ARE being urged to ensure their dogs are microchipped before a new law comes into eﬀect in April. On 6th April 2016, microchipping will become compulsory for all dogs and owners who do not microchip their dogs can be fined up to £500. To help, Broxtowe Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Wardens will be holding a series of free micochipping events across the borough where dog owners can turn up on the day to have their pets microchipped. Dates and locations are published on the Council’s website at www. broxtowe.gov.uk/microchip The new law is designed to help reunite owners with lost or stolen pets, promote responsible dog ownership and help relieve the burden on animal charities and local authorities of finding the owners of lost animals who are not microchipped. Private microchipping appointments are also available from just £10.00. For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 7777, email neighbourhood.wardens@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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Stapleford firm helps gives Notts charity’s caravan appeal a flying start A Stapleford firm has helped a Nottinghamshire charity’s bid to raise £25,000 to send families of children and young people with cancer on holiday oﬀ to a flying start. Hundreds of pounds raised at Gillotts Funeral Directors, in Derby Road, has contributed to an overall £1,500 donation made to the Ryan Lee Trust, which is based in Kimberley and wants to collect the cash to purchase and fit out a holiday caravan in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. The money was raised via the company’s remembrance Christmas tree appeal, which Gillotts staged at its Stapleford oﬃce last month, as well as at its funeral homes in Eastwood, Kimberley and Heanor. This week Gillotts partners Joanne Hutsby and Anthony Topley visited the drop-in centre to hand over the cheque to trust founder Deb Lee, who launched the charity when her son, Ryan, died in 2010 at the age of 15 after developing five brain tumours. The charity lends much-needed specialist living equipment that is not available on the NHS to local families, such as supportive seats, sensory lights, walking frames and adjustable vests, but now wants to buy the caravan – which it has called a Care-avan – so that they can enjoy a week away at the seaside. Joanne Hutsby, a partner at Gillotts Funeral Directors, said: “We have got to

know Deb and her team extremely well over the years and we know what a great and worthy cause the Ryan Lee Trust is. “The Care-avan has the power to make a huge diﬀerence to the families who will use it and we are extremely happy to give the fund a head start with the proceeds of our Christmas appeal.” Deb said: “We are extremely grateful to Gillotts for their kind donation, which represents a wonderful start to our Careavan Appeal. “The Care-avan will be properly fitted out and promises to become a much-needed lifeline for families who will be able to enjoy a well-earned break from the stressful treatment and hospital visits that become part of their day-to-day lives.”

From left, Anthony Topley and Joanne Hutsby, who are both partners at Gillotts Funeral Directors, handed over a £1,500 cheque to Deb Lee whose charity, the Ryan Lee Trust, wants to raise £25,000 to buy a holiday caravan for families of children and young people with cancer.

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Councils are to start issuing fines for parking in dropped kerbs.

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Councils are to begin issuing penalty notices to Nottinghamshire motorists who park their cars across dropped kerbs.

Tickets will be issued from Monday, December 14, and fines will be set at £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.

Nottinghamshire County Council says local district council oﬃcers will be given the power start issuing the fines from Monday, December 14.

The council added a vehicle does not have to be fully obstructing the crossing point area to get a ticket.

Peter Goode, the authority’s traﬃc manager, said: “Dropped kerbs are provided to help pedestrians cross the road, enable wheelchairs to pass from footway to carriageway and help visually impaired and blind people to know which direction to take. “Any part of a vehicle encroaching into the crossing area can create an obstruction.” Action will focus on giving penalty charge notices to vehicles that are obstructing pedestrian crossing points.

A civil enforcement oﬃcer can issue a penalty charge notice if any part of the vehicle is blocking the area. The Highway Code already advises drivers not to stop or park where a kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility scooters. Nottingham City Council already penalises drivers for parking on dropped kerb crossings. By Chris Breese, Notts TV and Stapleford Community Group

These often include lowered kerbs or raised carriageway to create a smooth crossing. Mr Goode added: “These crossing points are essential to assist all pedestrians when crossing the road and they are particularly important 48

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GREEN RESIDENTS REMINDED TO SUBSCRIBE EARLY TO THE 2016/17 GARDEN WASTE SERVICE BROXTOWE RESIDENTS are being reminded to subscribe early to the 2016/17 garden waste service so that they can be in with a chance of winning £100 worth of garden centre vouchers. Broxtowe Borough Council will deliver 2016/17 subscription letters to every household in the Borough over the next three weeks. For the first time the Council will be oﬀering one householder in February, March, April and May the opportunity of winning £100 worth of garden centre vouchers. A monthly prize draw will be undertaken by the Mayor from those subscribed to the 2016/17 service. The current subscription year ends on 3rd April and the good news is the subscription price will remain the same great value for 2016/17 at £30 for one bin and £10 for each additional bin. The Council’s garden waste service oﬀers many benefits for residents including fortnightly collections all year round, a sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative for garden waste disposal and avoids costly, time consuming visits to the local Household Waste and Recycling sites. Residents can pay for their subscription in the following ways: · Online - The quickest and easiest way to pay for a subscription is online by visiting www.broxtowe.gov.uk/gardenwasteform · Telephone - For single bin payments only using a debit card call FREEPHONE 0800 952 0040 select option ‘8’ and quote the Subscription Reference Number which can be found on the subscription letter that residents will receive shortly (Call charges for mobile networks may apply). For single and multiple bin payments using a credit or debit card call 0115 917 7777 select option ‘3’ followed by option ‘1’.

Subscription for 2016/17 starts on 4 April 2016 and will finish 2 April 2017. For full details of the waste and recycling collections schemes contact Broxtowe Borough Council on 0115 917 7777, email recycling@broxtowe.gov.uk, visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/recycling or subscribe to the Council’s ‘Email Me’ service to receive monthly gardening tips and updates on waste and recycling.

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Note from Stapleford Councillors Stapleford Councillors have taken the decision to combine all Stapleford CATs into one. This means that the Stapleford North CAT organised for 8 October is now cancelled, this was partially due to Pastures Road Community Church not being available. It is planned that meetings will be held at diﬀerent venues when they are available but Councillors felt that the Meeting Place is fairly central. All 6 Broxtowe Borough Councillors have been invited to attend the meetings. Councillors want to work together to serve Stapleford better. There will be 4 meetings held over the year, the dates for these are: Thursday 21st January 2016 · Thursday 21st January Thursday 21st April 2016 · Thursday 21st April Thursday 21st July 2016 · Thursday 21st July Thursday 20th October 2016 · Thursday 20th October Sent on behalf of Stapleford Councillors - Richard MacRae - Stapleford Community Group

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WAYS TO PAY YOUR COUNCIL TAX IT’S THE NEW YEAR and for many people, that means paying the final Council tax payment of the financial year. Broxtowe residents are being urged to get online to pay their Council Tax when the new bills are issued in March. The Council’s Cash Oﬃces will close on 31st March 2016 but there’s still a variety of ways that you can make Council Tax payments online, by direct debit, standing order or by telephone. You can pay for your Council Tax in the following ways: · The easiest and quickest way to pay is online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/payit · By Direct Debit – call 0115 917 7777 to set it up · Bank Standing Order/ Internet banking quoting: Sort code: 20-63-25 Bank: Barclays Bank Plc Account: Broxtowe Borough Council Account number: 80138770 to your bank · Telephone by calling the automated payment line on Freephone 0800 952 0040 For more information about diﬀerent ways you can continue to pay for Council Tax and other services, visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/payments, contact 0115 917 7777 or email customerservices@broxtowe.gov.uk

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TALES FROM THE SEA ENTERTAIN CHILDREN IN EASTWOOD PROFESSIONAL STORYTELLER SOPHIE SNELL will be entertaining local children at the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre on Mansfield Road, Eastwood this half-term as part of a special Tales From The Sea event on 17th February. Nottinghamshire may be a long way from the sea, but will whisk up a tale or two from those far distant shores we can only dream about, with a stranger coming to town with mysterious tales of sea monsters, pirates, seal maidens and even a sea-faring cat granted its dearest wish, Sophie will whisk up a tale or two to keep the kids entertained. The event is on Wednesday 17th February and there will be several drop-in sessions throughout the day at 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.

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Book Review by Clare Lyons The Reversal by Michael Connolly This was an intriguing book, and another new-to-me author to get to grips with. It is essentially a court room drama, but with a genuinely compelling set of characters and a few red herrings and surprises to keep the story going at a very strong pace. The main character is Mickey Haller, a well known defence attorney who is asked to work for the prosecution – immediately creating a good dramatic situation and a tension that lasts throughout the story. Then throw in working with an ex-wife or two and the tension builds! The story stood on its own, despite the fact that it does allude to other books that Mickey Haller is in. It is well written and easy to enjoy, despite being about the murder of a child; which is not overly graphic or needlessly bloodthirsty. The legal situations are interesting and the characters have enough ‘kept back’ that they remain believable and clear to imagine. It was a good story, well told. It also had a satisfying ending which certainly makes you want to read more. This is the third Mickey Haller book, and also features Harry Bosch who also has a series of books as the lead character, as well as other stand alone crime/ drama offerings by Connolly. As with most authors who write to a ‘pattern’ I suspect reading too many all at once could become a bit predictable, but the quality means that dipping in and out is well worth a go. Children’s Choice Superhero Phonic Readers – Ladybird Books We sometimes struggle to find engaging books for the discerning six year old boy – so were extremely pleased to find this set of ten new superhero books, based on phonics and building reading skills whilst also being great fun and very silly. Each book stands alone, and has a superhero (our current favourite is Zain Zoom) who has to use their skill to prevent some villainous activity. At the end of the story there are questions you can share to support understanding of the story, as well as other puzzles and ‘tricky word’ help. There is also a reward chart to complete once the child can read the book without help. These have been hugely popular in our house – although probably being read from memory rather than the words… www.letyourselfgrow.org 56

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Enjoy a ‘happiness trial’ with the Oddfellows Local friendship society Nottingham Oddfellows has shared its top five tips for feeling happier in later life. Said Karen Pye-Smith: “We’ve more than 200 years’ experience in helping people to get more out of life and to form lasting friendships, so we thought we’d share a little of what we’ve learnt along the way.” 1

Keep your brain busy. Challenge yourself with crosswords, start a course, catch a talk or play, or write a letter. Research has found that staying mentally active can increase your brain’s vitality. If anything, you’ll be impressed by your productivity and have fun along the way. 2 Help others. Not only does volunteering encourage you to mix socially, it can supercharge selfconfidence, self-esteem and life satisfaction. Millions of people over 60 (around 2.2m say the Royal Voluntary Service) help out with at least two different charities, citing one of the reasons as enjoying having a purpose in life. 3 Join a local club or society. More often than not, regular contact with those who share a common interest or hobby will result in meaningful friendships. Research has shown that people in mid to later years who have a wide circle of friends tend to be happier and healthier. 4 Get physical. There are so many rewards to regular exercise aside from keeping trim. It reduces many cardiovascular risks, including high blood pressure and heart disease. It also gives your mental health a boost, helping combat stress, anxiety and depression. Weightbearing exercise, such as running is also good to protect against osteoporosis. For the less mobile, ‘chairobics’ is a great option. 5 Seize the day! Society research revealed that one of the benefits to retirement was being able to shop during less busy hours and not having to leave household chores to the weekend. By using time more wisely, you can do more of what you love – including steps one to four! Karen added: “We can certainly help people on their way to achieving most of these points. We’ve 433 members who meet regularly to get involved in all sorts of activities, such as crafting, walking, playing scrabble, taking trips out and having meals together. We invite anyone, of any age to come along and give us a try – call it a happiness trial!” In addition to running social events throughout the year, Nottingham Oddfellows offers volunteering opportunities and care and welfare support to members who may feel lonely, unwell or who are facing other difficulties. For information on how to get involved, call Karen Pye-Smith on 01949 843727 or 07921821866 or email karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk.

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The Oddfellows, Oddfellows House, 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB. Tel: 0161 832 9361 Fax: 0161 832 3750

Beeston Camera Club will be staging their 61st Annual Exhibition at Beeston Library (upstairs). The Exhibition will run from 1st March through to 31st March. admission is free and the awards will be presented by the Lady Mayor Sue Bagshaw at 10:30am Saturday 5th March. There will be over 80 prints displayed showing the standard of our work. www.beestoncameraclub.co.uk

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This month‛s recipe submitted by Norma Fyfe from Trowell WI.

Weetabix Mallow Base 3 crushed Weetabix ¾ cup soft brown sugar 1 cup of coconut 4oz butter Method Melt butter and stir in all dry ingredients. Press into Swiss roll tin. Bake at 200 C for 20 mins. Mallow 1 cup of sugar ¾ cup cold water 1 level dessert spoon of gelatine Put all ingredients in a pan, slowly bring to boil for 3 mins. Cool, put in mixer and whip for 6 mins until it turns to mallow. Spread on cool base and top with melted chocolate.

Fifteens 15 glazed cherries – cut in two 15 marshmallows - cut in two 15 Digestive biscuits – crushed roughly 150g (one small tin) condensed milk 15g desiccated coconut Method Mix crushed biscuits, marsh mallows, cherries and condensed milk.Bring together in a roll and wrap in cling film. Put in fridge for about 1 hour or until hardened slightly. Cut into single portion slices and roll edges in coconut. Put into paper cases.

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Do you hear the people sing ? Sandiacre Male Voice Choir is formed of around 30 Gentlemen. We are looking for new members to join our ranks. You don't need to read music. We can help with that. You just need to enjoy singing. We meet once a week, and regularly perform to help local, national and international charities.

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Dates for your Diary Mothers Day Tours - Wollaton Hall

11am. Join us for a special guided tour of the magnificent Tudor Kitchens located in the below stairs regions of the Hall. Listen to intriguing stories and tales from our costumed tour guide as you find out what life was like at the Hall during tudor times. Booking is advisable. Tickets can be booked in the Courtyard Shop or by calling 0115 87 61057. Date: 6 Mar 2016. Starts at: 11:00am Cost: £5pp Location: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2AE

Mothers Day Treat At The Castle

Treat your mum on this special day to a delightful cream tea in Nottingham Castle Café. Scrumptious homemade cakes and a selection of sandwiches are all served with freshly brewed tea or coffee. Date: 6 Mar 2016 Starts at: 11:00. Cost: £20 (for two) Ticket: Booking essential on 0115 8761400 or Nottingham.castle@nottingham city.gov.uk. Location: Nottingham Castle, Off Friar LaneOff Maid Marian Way, Nottingham,NG1 6EL. Website: Nottingham.castle@nottingham

Meet The Ghosts At Wollaton Hall

Wollaton Hall is a beautiful Elizabethan House, built by Sir Francis Willoughby in collaboration with the architect Robert Smithson and completed in 1588. The name of the family changed over the centuries, but the Hall remained in the ownership of the bloodline until 1926 when death duties forced its sale. Today it is owned By Nottingham City Council and houses the cities natural history collection. It is noted as one of the most haunted buildings in Nottinghamshire. In this behind the scenes tour, there will be no gimmicks or fancy dress. The tour is lead by Kath George, a full time front of house assistant responsible for the unlocking and locking of the building. She has met some of the former residents, as have her colleagues both still in the service and those long gone. This tour brings in the stories of real encounters with the explainable happenings of Wollaton hall, and we will even give you a glass of wine to steady your nerves Date: 11 Mar 2016. Starts at: 19:30Cost: £15pp includes a glass of wine or soft drink Ticket: Tickets can be purchased direct through Madame Parboiled. Please visit the website for full details and for bookings.Location: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Wollaton, Nottingham,NG8 2AE Website: http://madameparboiledink.weebly.com/meet-the-ghosts-of-wollaton-hall.html

Dinosaurs!

Follow the Dinosaur trail around the Hall museum to see if you can find all of the hidden dinosaurs! Plus, take part in crafty fun from 10am - 12 noon daily as you create your own dinosaur badge, mask or mini dino! Date: 4 Apr 2016. Starts at: 10:00 Cost: £1 Trail £2 Crafts Location: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2AE Website:www.wollatonhall.org.uk

Robin Hood Easter Fun

Help Robin Hood and follow the clues to find the missing Easter eggs hidden around the Castle grounds. Find them all to claim a prize! Join in with make and take Easter crafts daily from 10am – 12noon. Kids can enjoy handling objects from our medieval collections daily 2 - 4pm. Date: 4 Apr 2016. Starts at: 10:00. Cost:£1 Trail £1 Crafts Location: Nottingham Castle, Oﬀ Friar Lane, Oﬀ Maid Marian Way, Nottingham,NG1 6EL. Web:Nottingham.castle@nottingham

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Dates for your Diary The Albert Hall Nottingham- To Russia With Love

Saturday 12th March 2016 Time 7:30 pm Price From £12 (Under 16’s £6) Box Oﬃce 0115 941 9419. Join us for an evening of Russian music - and a virtuoso violinist! Martyn Jackson returns to Nottingham to once again wow the NSO audience, in what is sure to be a stunning performance of Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No.1. Following on from his wonderful July 2015 performance of Tchaikovsky’s violin concerto, we are delighted to have Martyn back. His tremendous playing and engaging manner means this is a “must see” performance.The programme will start with the riotous fun of the Shostakovich Festive Overture, and be completed with the lush tones and melodies of Rachmaninov’s Symphony No.2 in E Minor – according to Classic FM one of the “10 best symphonies of all time”. The programme in full: Festive Overture – Shostakovich- Violin Concerto No.1 – Shostakovich Symphony No.2 in E Minor - Rachmaninov. To book enquiries@alberthallnottingham.com Phone: 0115 950 0411

Spring Sensation At The Albert Hall Nottingham

Date Sunday 13th March 2016 Time 3:00 pm Price £12.50 Student Concession £8.00 Box Oﬃce 0115 941 9419 Mansfield & District Male Voice Choir with their Guests Nottinghamshire Police Band and a superb group of young ladies known as The Singers present a celebration of popular music for your enjoyment.Tickets available from 01623 455373 or 01623 554824.

Concert Club- BBC Symphony Orchestra

Have you always wanted to see an orchestra live? Want to learn about classical music, but have been afraid to ask? Concert Club, run in partnership with Nottingham Royal Centre, is the thing for you! Enjoy a concert by one of the UK’s best orchestras preceded by a talk, workshop or listening session to ease you into how an orchestra works, what to listen out for, and how to relax and enjoy classical music. BBC Symphony Orchestra The BBC Symphony Orchestra will perform Ibert’s Bacchanale, Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Weber and Orﬀ ’s Carmina Burana. Workshop: 3 March, 6:30pm – 9:30pm Concert: 12 March, 7pm Date: 3 Mar 2016. Starts at: 18:30 Cost: Free (priority will be given to people who have not been to a classical concert before) Ticket: Book online. Location: City Arts,11-13 Hockley, Nottingham, NG1 1FH. Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/concert-club-bbc-symphony-orchestra-tickets20808068493?ref=ebtn

University Wind Orchestra

The University of Nottingham Wind Orchestra invites you to our Spring Concert featuring a selection of favourite wind orchestra classics. The highlight of the concert will be Philip Sparke’s Lindisfarne Rhapsody performed by talented young soloist third-year music student Aimee Channon. Originally commissioned for the principal flute of the central band of the Royal Air force, the Lindisfarne rhapsody celebrates the combination of Flute and Wind Orchestra in all its glory. From tranquil reflections to lively, memorable melodies this promises to be a performance to remember. Date: 12 Mar 2016. Starts at: 19:30 Cost £9 (£6 concessions, £5 UoN students).Ticket: Visit http://www.lakesidearts.org.uk or call 0115 846 7777 or email lakesidebox-oﬃce@nottingham.ac.uk Location: Nottingham Lakeside Arts,University Park Oﬀ Univesity Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2RD To advertise call 07854 990608 or visit our website www.beechpublications.co.uk GRAPEVINE-NG9 Feb MAIN 1 2016.indd 65

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Dates For Your Diary SCIENCE IN THE PARK 19 MARCH 11AM-4PM WOLLATON PARK Science in the Park is coming to Wollaton! We’ll have exhibits, activities and demonstrations from across the science spectrum and to suit all ages. www.nottsbsa.org/science-in- the-park-2016/ EASTER BUNNY HUNT 26 MAR 1PM HIGHFIELDS , NOTTINGHAM The Easter bunny is on his way but first see if you can find some of his friends hiding on the park. Each one has a special clue that solves a riddle. Meet near the boathouse up from the boating ticket office.Booking helpful, but not essential, by calling the Box Office on 0115 846 7777. EASTER CRAFT FAIR 26-28 MARCH 11AM-4PM WOLLATON HALL FREE ENTRY Hop down to Wollaton Hall and browse amongst an array of eggcellent craft stalls! Find unique gifts for friends or family, and treat yourself to some Easter goodies. EUROPEAN ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP 28 & 29 MAY OLD MARKET SQUARE TICKETS £10 - £12.50 ADULT, £7.50 - £10 CHILD Nottingham is proud to be the host city for the European Archery Championship, as it takes place in the UK for only the second time ever. 300 elite archers from across Europe will battle for their chance to qualify for Rio 2016.Watch exciting live archery in a purpose-built archery arena in the Old Market Square, Enjoy a European food and drink market along Long Row/Smithy Row too! Get tickets now www.euroarchery2016.com SPRING BANK HOLIDAY DOG SHOW AND CRAFT FAIR 1-2 MAY - 11AM-4PM Come and visit Newstead Abbey this bank holiday and enjoy the fantastic dog show put on by the Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre. Plus, enjoy the craft fair in the cloisters to round off your visit. WOLLATON PARK BAT WALK 5 MAY 7.30PM-11PM £7 ADULT £4 CHILD Join Sheila Wright and other Nottinghamshire Bat Group members for an escorted walk to see some of the seven species of bat that inhabit the park. The walk will be preceded by an illustrated talk about these intriguing creatures - the real stars of the night! Booking essential on 0115 876 1057.

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Libary Events ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY 6, 13, 20 APR 9.30AM-12.30PM £30; £10 DEPOSIT TO SECURE A PLACE Our popular three-part workshop returns. Designed to get you started in how to start your family history research, learn using a range of resources including census returns, civil registration and parish registers. Suitable for ages 18+.Advance booking essential. Email local_studies.library @nottinghamcity.gov.uk or call 0115 915 2873. HOW DO I DO IT? MAPS APPS SHERWOOD LIBRARY 18 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM BULWELL RIVERSIDE LIBRARY 19 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM HYSON GREEN LIBRARY 20 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM WOLLATON LIBRARY 21 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY 22 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM FREE Get from A to B as you navigate your way round Google Maps. Learn how to plan travel routes, search for address locations and find out the best way of getting to your destination in our interactive learning session. Advance booking essential. Email: enquiryline@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Suitable for ages 18+. HOW DO IDO IT? SKYPE & FACETIME BULWELL RIVERSIDE LIBRARY 3 MAY 10.30AM-12.30PM HYSON GREEN LIBRARY 4 MAY 10.30AM-12.30PM WOLLATON LIBRARY 5 MAY 10.30AM-12.30PM NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY 6 MAY 10.30AM-12.30PM FREE Find out about Skype and Facetime; the perfect way of keeping in touch from your smartphone, tablet or computer. Advance booking essential. Email: enquiryline@nottinghamcity .gov.uk. Suitable for ages 18+. HOW DO I DO IT? PINTEREST SHERWOOD LIBRARY25 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM BULWELL RIVERSIDE LIBRARY 26 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM HYSON GREEN LIBRARY 27 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM WOLLATON LIBRARY 28 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM NOTTINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY 29 APR 10.30AM-12.30PM FREE Discover the world of Pinterest;a place where people can go to get and share ideas, pictures and videos for any project or interestin their life. Find out how to use this creative online network and learn how to view pin boardsand to pin up your own ideas. Advance booking essential. Email: enquiryline@nottinghamcity.gov.uk. Suitable for ages 18+.

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Runners in Broxtowe are being urged to join 250 others in the local area to take part in a challenge with a diďŹ&#x20AC;erence this month, to help raise as much as possible for an armed forces charity, Forces in the Community and Nottingham Children's Hospital, which looks after sick children. Broxtowe Sport, Broxtowe Borough Council's Sport Development Team have teamed up with Virtual Runner to host the Badger Run where participants complete a 'virtual' 5K, 10K or a half marathon distance, picking the time, the place and the route they wish, all in aid of Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw's chosen charities, Nottingham Children's Hospital and Forces In The Community.Whether it's at the park, on the road, at a local parkrun or even on the treadmill in the gym, complete the challenge with friends, colleagues, family or solo.

January one year that was close to home which worked around my busy work and home life. I had been running for 2 years and I'd really caught the bug and needed a challenge. Councillor Bagshaw said: The badger is a symbol of Broxtowe and I'm so grateful to Susan for coming up with the idea of the Badger Run. We've already had 250 sign up to help support these worthy causes and I urge anyone else who would like to help to sign up today. The event costs ÂŁ10.00 to enter at www.virtualrunneruk.com. For further details and information please contact Broxtowe Borough Council (0177) 377 0110 or visit the Council's website. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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New Local Nature Reserve In Trowell Celebrations will take place at Pit Lane Recreation Ground in Trowell next week after it was designated as a Local Nature Reserve last year. Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw will join The Practical Conservation Volunteers and representatives from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, Broxtowe Borough Council and Trowell Parish Council at a short ceremony to celebrate the site’s new status on Tuesday 9th February at 11.00am. The former opencast site is a valuable link connecting five of the Council’s LNR’s within the Erewash Valley. It has grassland and young tree plantations which make it an important site for wildlife, as well as the people who enjoy a range of sports and outdoor activities on the site. The Council has a target of declaring new Local Nature Reserves and this will be the 15th site to be awarded the status in the Borough. Natural England’s guidelines suggest a minimum total area for Broxtowe of 107 hectares and the new site exceeds this target, bringing the total to 121.2 hectares in the Borough. Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Environment and Economic Development,

Councillor Richard Jackson said: The Council is committed to protecting and enhancing the natural environment for future generations and is delighted to add Pit Lane to its existing Local Nature Reserves. These important sites provide many benefits to local people including quality of life, health and well-being as well as providing opportunities for education, enjoyment and recreation, helping to attract visitors and preserve links with the local community’s past. A management plan has been prepared in partnership with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to consider ways of improving the site for wildlife without impacting on the many sports and recreational activities which currently take place. Local Nature Reserves are places with wildlife or geological features that are of special interest locally, which give people opportunities to study and learn about them or simply enjoy and have contact with nature. For more information, please contact Broxtowe Borough Council on (0115) 917 3643the or visit the Council’s website. www.broxtowe.gov.uk

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BROXTOWE BUILDING CONTROL MOVES TO EREWASH BUILDING CONTROL SERVICES provided by Broxtowe Borough Council has moved to Erewash Borough Council today (23rd November) as part of a new partnership between the two authorities to provide enhanced services. Whether you are a professional with years of experience or building an extension for the first time, Building Control will be an important part of helping to complete the project successfully and on time. Safety in and around buildings is of prime concern and the Building Control service helps make sure that your building project complies with building regulations, ensuring that standards are in place to protect you and anyone living or working in and around the building. Councillor Phillip Owen, Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning at Broxtowe Borough Council, said: “Meeting Building Regulations is extremely important to ensure that an acceptable standard of health and safety is achieved for people in and around buildings. This new partnership will be a new opportunity for both Council’s to improve the services they already provide to help ensure that customers get their building projects completed to their satisfaction.” For more information, please contact Erewash Borough Council on 0115 907 2221, email buildingcontrol@erewash.gov.uk or visit www.erewash.gov.uk To advertise call 07854 990608 or visit our website www.beechpublications.co.uk GRAPEVINE-NG9 Feb MAIN 1 2016.indd 71

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Carnegie Centre Available To Hire Are you looking for flexible space, to hold an event? The Carnegie Centre, Warren Ave, Stapleford, home of Stapleford Town Council is an ideal venue to hold meetings, arts events, exhibitions, consultation events, and similar. The elegant Council Chamber, suitable for formal Meetings, displays, corporate events and much more. The building is conveniently situated in the heart of Stapleford, just a short walk from bus stops serving Stapleford, Beeston, Nottingham, Derby and the surrounding area. There is a small on site car park and plenty of dedicated car parking nearby. Within the building there is the Council Chamber, an open plan Main Hall. The space is flexible, all chairs, tables, screens etc can be moved to facilitate specific needs and the Main Hall lends itself particularly to a theatre/cinema style design. The building is disabled user friendly and has tea/coffee making facilities. Coming soon will be the opportunity to rent short term office accommodation, ideal for organisations wishing to hold one-to-one interviews or small team building exercises away from the usual office environment. Also, office space will shortly become available for long or short term lease. So if you are in need of accommodation to hold an AGM, Host an Exhibition, Run Arts Events, etc or would like to rent more permanent office space: contact the Town Clerk at: staplefordtc@yahoo.co.uk for further information regarding the reasonable rates to hire the Carnegie Centre. Catering can be arranged and it may be possible to assist with staffing for events.

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Wives of the choir travel too, which adds to the active social life of the choir. Local members of the choir could assist you in transort to Carlton if needed. Terry is waiting to hear from you. Please give him a call. Tel: 01623 471401 or 01623 633881 See choir website: www.carltonmvc.org

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Friends of Colliers Wood celebrates Britain’s ancient yews Friends of Colliers Wood has planted a yew tree propagated from an ancient tree over a thousand years old as part of The Conservation Foundation’s We Love Yew campaign to protect Britain’s ancient yew heritage. The young yew is one of 800 being planted across Britain to celebrate this year’s 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta, when it is thought the Ankerwycke yew provided shelter for King John during its sealing at Runnymede. Great Britain has one of the world’s greatest collections of ancient yews, all far older than the Magna Carta and, often being among the oldest living thing in the landscape, can each tell their own story. It is hoped that Colliers Wood young yew will live for just as long and one day will be able to tell its own story of the area’s history to future generations. The We Love Yew campaign aims to raise awareness of Britain’s yew tree heritage, encourage better management for yews and regenerate the population.David Shreeve, director of The Conservation Foundation said, “We are delighted that Friends of Colliers Wood are supporting Britain’s yew heritage by planting this special sapling. Our ancient yews are a very special part of our environment and cultural heritage. Over the centuries many important events, including the sealing of Magna Carta took place under a yew tree, which being evergreen, was reliably dry. They have their own myths and traditions. The yew is also a tree of contrast. Whilst it is well-known to have toxic qualities, it has also provided treatment for cancer suﬀerers.”He continues, “Yews make very few demands, but do need a little bit of TLC from time to time. They can be older than anything else in the landscape, but often have very little oﬃcial protection. They are already visited by large numbers of enthusiasts, but we hope this new project will encourage people to learn about their local yew and its place in the history of where they live and ensure they continue to grow for hundreds - possibly thousands more years.”Individuals and groups can plant their own yew and find out other ways to take part in the campaign at www.weloveyew.org

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Do you want to share a story about your life and have it published in a book? Age UK Notts is running a free project for you to: • Learn about writing from a published author and editor • Share and write your story • Publish your story in a book Information session: 21st March 2016 from 1pm to 2.30pm (no booking necessary) 6-week course: Starting from 4th April 2016 from 1pm to 2.30pm To be held at: Age UK Notts Bradbury House 12 Shakespeare Street Nottingham, NG1 4FQ

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St Ge George’s Day Charity Ball and C I VIC NIGHT With music from

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