Grapevine Wollaton December 2022

Hello everyone,

Editors Note

We are now in the cold winter season, and as a community can we all keep an eye out for any elderly or housebound people?

It’s difficult in the best of times with the cold, but definately more so this year. Maybe invite neighbours around for a warm drink and a chat, or just pop round and check on their welfare. This year, there are lots of places in our communities that are opening up to create a warm space and somewhere to get a free hot drink or even a meal, a god send for a lot of people.

I have made a list of these places inside the Grapevine so have a look. I’m sure that anyone going along will be made welcome. This is a great offer of kindness, and these people that volunteer to help, would be rewarded to see people coming in. Go along and enjoy! This month there are no competitions to enter, but I do have some in the pipe line!

I have been inundated with entries for the last ones, so I will be trawling my way through all of them and will let the winners know soon. I would like to wish everyone Happy Christmas and a healthy and peaceful New Year.

Christine Christine Gough- Beech Publications- Editor

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Free bike repair and service hub opens in Stapleford

A new Cycle Hub opened its doors in Stapleford on Sunday 13th November, giving local people free access to bicycle repairs and services. The Hub is part of the Safer Cycling Scheme for Stapleford, one of six projects funded through the £21m Stapleford Towns Fund, which aims to encourage people to travel in a more sustainable way.Stapleford Cycle Hub, Ilkeston Road Rec Car Park, every Sunday, 9am-2pm. Drop in for free bicycle repairs, services and advice Tel: 07874353999

Located at the Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground Car Park, the Cycle Hub will be open on a drop-in basis to local people every Sunday from 9am – 2pm, when a trained RideWise mechanic will offer free repairs, servicing, route planning and general advice about cycling.

RideWise is a Nottingham-based charity that helps people to get around through walking, cycling and greener forms of transport. Over the last year it has helped over 1,000 people through its bike workshop at Lenton Abbey Park, with bike repairs, bike loans, cycle lessons, volunteering and work experience.

Helen Hemstock, RideWise Chief Executive, said: “We’re all really excited about the opening of this new Cycle Hub in Stapleford, which we hope will help people to get their bikes out of the sheds and made roadworthy. Our trained mechanics and volunteers will be on hand every weekend to offer free support to get people moving around in ways that are greener, cheaper and healthier!”

Ian Jowett, Chair of Stapleford Towns Fund Board, said: “With the cost of living so high at the moment, every penny counts. Cycling is a free way to travel, with loads of health, wellbeing and environmental benefits too. We’re really excited to be able to offer these free services to local people and encourage them to get back on their bikes, or even start cycling for the first time.”

MP for Broxtowe, Darren Henry, said: “Since my election as Member of Parliament I have been passionate about improving cycling opportunities in Broxtowe and I was incredibly keen to push for the Stapleford Cycle Hub to get up and running. This will be a great asset for the local community and I look forward to seeing more people in Stapleford take up cycling for both recreational and utility purposes, such as cycling to work or school, or to visit our local shops.”In addition to the Cycle Hub, in 2023/24 the Safer Cycling Scheme will also see the opening of 3km of new cycle routes around Stapleford, plus a cycle training facility on the Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, which will be an open and accessible, safe mini road network for people of all ages to practice cycling and build their confidence.

Foresight. Hindsight. Insight. It’s quite clear how much importance we place on sight. We’ve all come to recognise that a first-class optometrist will not only make your vision sharper, as a result of the prescription they determine you need, but will also help to assess your overall health, using your eyes to as an indicator of your general health. As eye-care technology has finessed, some optometrists have invested in decent technology, but some diagnostic equipment remains the preserve of dedicated eye-care departments in specialist hospitals such as Moorfields, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and Nottingham’s Queens Medical Centre. Those specialist facilities and teaching hospitals have previously been able to boast the best diagnostic technology, which High Street opticians could only look upon with envy... that is, until now. Beeston’s John Flynn Opticians, established in 1938, recently took delivery of its new Heidelberg Spectralis machine which is –without exaggeration – the best OCT scanner available for any eye-care practitioners and one which most dedicated hospital eyecare departments would covet. It’s one of just a handful of machines here in the UK and as Dr. Janjua says, it’s the gold standard for dedicated eye hospitals, let alone a High Street optician, providing him with unprecedented accuracy and clarity when making a diagnosis.

An OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) machine is used to take a 3D scan of the eye to allow a specialist to assess the health of the optic nerve, macular and to detect and monitor the progression of conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma.

John Flynn Opticians’ new machine, though, builds on this technology to create 4D imagery accurate to just a single micron – one hundredth of the width of a human hair.

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The system also uses artificial intelligence to track the exact position of successive scans, overlaying them precisely to check changes over successive months or years. Fast, contact-free and painless, the system can also send images to hospital departments for other clinicians to review in the event of a referral.

“We can use the technology to examine tiny details that help us to detect eye disease at the earliest stages, reducing the risk of sight loss and improving our patients’ lives,” says Dr Janjua.

Naturally technology is nothing without expertise, and so Dr. Janjua is committed to interpreting the results of a scan and explaining findings in an accessible way. With the highest quality diagnostic information comes the most accurate prescription, and alongside the very best ophthalmic lenses from across the industry – Zeiss, Nikon and Hoya –the practice’s state-of-the-art equipment is crucial, but only when used alongside the very best diagnostic skill and the provision of quality ophthalmic lenses and luxury frames.

The result is great service, clear vision and true peace of mind; a holistic service that’s clearly better at providing quality eyecare.

John Flynn Opticians provides eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses from its practice on Devonshire Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1BS, call 0115 925 5051 / 0115 939 2421 or see www.johnflynnopticians.co.uk.

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J. West

“I’d heard that the glasses were great quality and the service was great at John Flynn Optician. The staff have been very helpful and gave me all the facts I needed. I love the personal touch and that you don’t have to ask for helpit’s just given. I love my new glasses - the style, the colour, the quality - everything. Dan and Annette have been brilliant from the minute I walked in the door. They are very friendly and provided perfect service in every way. I will be coming back and will share my experience with others.”

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Meet Jack from Wollaton, a Specialist in Wildlife and Ponds.

My name is Jack Kacynski. I started J.K Conservation Projects in 2015 with the outlook of improving gardens and green spaces after I finished my Degree in Environmental Conservation. I recently started a separate website gardensofwildlife. co.uk to focus more on wildlife gardens and wildlife ponds. I offer many services with my businesses from design to completion of wildlife gardens, bespoke ponds, waterfalls and streams, sensory gardens, nature trails, rockeries and planting schemes to encourage more wildlife and to increase biodiversity.

Nature is at the centre of my heart and its more important now than ever to create habitats and to improve greenspaces.

I am determined to help people create the garden of their dreams and to create a thriving place for nature. Nature corridors need improving by creating wildlife gardens, ponds, planting trees and hedges, allows for a better future for wildlife.

Please visit my websites: www.jkconservationprojects.co.uk and www.gardensofwildlife.co.uk for more information and reviews. You can contact me on 07425524092.

Gardens Of Wildlife Specialist in Wildlife and Ponds

My Landscape Gardening Services:

• Advice on managing and improving spaces.

• Wildlife gardens and soft landscaping.

• Peace, meditation, sensory gardens.

• Garden design and planning.

• In-person design consultations.

• Sustainable garden makeovers.

• Raised beds, planters, and borders.

• Rockeries - design, creation and maintenance.

• Free quotes for small jobs and pond maintenance.

• Wildlife ponds, waterfalls and features.

• Garden pond design consultations.

• Pond maintenance and restoration.

• Creative use of bark and aggregates.

• Pruning - including fruit trees.

• Planting shrubs, hedges and trees.

• Conservation management.

• Traditional hazel fencing.

• Garden pathways.

• Soil improvement. • Garden trellis.

Money Saving Tips - Martin Lewis - Money Saving Expert

Wash more clothes less – and try a cooler setting

Try to do one fewer load of washing a week and make sure you fill up the machine each time. No more washing just one shirt or dress that you need for a big night out.You could also try doing your washing on a colder setting. By washing your clothes at 30°C and washing one fewer load each week, you could save £34 a year. Washing at lower temperatures will be fine for everyday cleaning, though you may need to set it slightly higher for tougher stains.Tumble dryers are one of the most expensive appliances to run, so minimise use,maximise load.You could save by avoiding using the tumble dryer where possible, as it's one of the most energy-hungry appliances there is. You're typically paying up to £1 a load, so drying clothes on an airer indoors (with a window open to avoid damp) or outside, to shorten or even avoid the tumble dryer completely, can heavily cut costs. The Energy Saving Trust reckons you could save £70 a year if you never use it. If you have Economy 7 or another tariff, where you get cheaper electricity at overnight, the Fire Service says you should never run your dryer whilst you are asleep, as it’s a common cause of fires in the home.

Don’t run your dishwasher half empty

It might be tempting to run your dishwasher when it’s only partially full, just to get your stuff clean, but it’s an extremely inefficient way to use energy.

If you wait till it’s full, you could manage one fewer run of the machine a week. According to the Energy Saving Trust, reducing your dishwasher use by one run a week could save £17 a year.And don’t rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher – you’re wasting hot water on a job your dishwasher is about to do.

Check if your fridge and freezer are too cool According to the Food Standards Agency, you should keep fridges at 5°C and freezers at -18°C. Don’t waste energy by having them set colder than this – it won’t make any difference to the quality of your food, just the size of your energy bill. Most modern fridges and freezers have temperature gauges that you can adjust yourself, so check your settings. If your fridge or freezer has a numbered scale, rather than a temperature gauge, you could buy a fridge thermometer for as little as £4 and check your temperature settings that way, to ensure they aren’t set too cold.

Use the microwave instead of the oven for smaller dishes

If you can use your microwave instead of the oven to cook certain foods, do. They use less energy than ovens because they only heat the food, not the air around it.To take the example of a 240g jacket potato, Sust-it calculated that cooking it in a 900-watt microwave uses 18% of the energy that it takes to cook it in a standard single (top) oven at 200°C. It would cost you 7p in the microwave, 37p in the oven – it’s about 80% cheaper.

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Tiles UK demolition paves the way for new £5m business and retail space in Stapleford.

A brand new £5m Enterprise Hub is on the horizon for Stapleford following the demolition of the old Tiles UK building on Derby Road. The Hub will be an exciting destination for independent bistro style food outlets with space to host vibrant markets, events,Councillor Tim Hallam and Paul Sweeney creative and functional activities on the ground floor, flexible office space for start-ups and existing business on the first floor, and a community roof garden terrace on the second floor.

It will be built on the current Victoria Street car park which will move to the cleared Tiles UK site. Victoria Street car park will not be closed until the new car park has been completed.

The Enterprise Hub is one of six projects being funded through Stapleford’s £21m Towns Fund, a Government scheme which aims to regenerate and revitalise towns across the UK.

Paul Sweeney, Vice Chair of the Stapleford Towns Fund Board, said: ''Local people told us it was important to them to bring the high street back to life. We have too many vacant and derelict buildings which has a negative impact on people’s perceptions of our town, as well as local pride.''

“ e Enterprise Hub project was designed to transform the town centre, to attract more people to come to work and shop, and enjoy their spare time eating, drinking and socialising too. We know this will breathe life back into our great little town and make it the place we know it can be.”

Milan Radulovic MBE, Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, said: “ is exciting new £5m Enterprise Hub will give people a vibrant working and living o er that will appeal to di erent people at di erent times. We want Stapleford to stand as a model for what a small town can achieve. We’ve seen the success of Beeston and know Stapleford has got what it takes too.”

Construction of the Enterprise Hub will begin once the new car park has been opened on Derby Road. The Hub will be open for business in 2024/25 – more information will be shared publicly when it is available.

WELCOME TO BEESTON WILDLIFE GROUP

Beeston Wildlife Group is a group of enthusiasts a liated to Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

VENUE: Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LP TIME: 7.30pm - 9.30pm ADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

Nov 21st 2022 BRITISH

FRESHWATER FISH Jack Perks

We have y-four species of sh in Britain but how much do we know about them? Jack, a regular contributoron Springwatch, uses photographs and video footage to enlighten us about our underwater wildlife such aspike, sturgeon, salmon and stickleback.

VENUE: Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LP TIME: 7.30pm - 9.30pmADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

Dec 19th 2022 THE OUTER HEBRIDES Nigel Slater is is wildlife on the edge of Britain. Nigel shows us ten islands packed with history, culture, mountains,beaches and weather! Discover more about this haven for eagles, corncrakes, otters and wild owers.

VENUE: Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LP TIME: 7.30pm - 9.30pmADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

Jan 16th 2023 AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 IMAGES Steve Lovell

Join Steve on a voyage around the world highlighting the best natural history, culture and stunning scenery from such places as Tanzania, Borneo, Australia, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe.

VENUE: Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LP TIME: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

ADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

Feb 20th 2023 MOTHS: BUTTERFLIES OF THE NIGHT Colin Watkin Moths are much maligned, but are equally as beautiful and fascinating as butter ies. ey y during the dayand night, have evolved to survive an army of predators and play an important role in the natural world.

VENUE: Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LP TIME: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

ADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

Mar 20th 2023 BLACK IS THE NEW GREEN Tim Sexton e site of the former Ru ord Colliery has been transformed into a large mosaic of heathland, grassland andwoodland. Tim looks at some of the species he has encountered during survey work undertaken over the last couple of years on the site: black is now the new green!

VENUE: Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottinghamshire, NG9 1LP TIME: 7.30pm - 9.30pm

ADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

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New Play and Fitness Areas Now Open at Pasture Road Recreation Ground, Stapleford.

On Saturday 29th October at 11.30am the Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor David Grindell officially opened the new play and fitness areas at Pasture Road Recreation Ground in Stapleford. The play area will benefit young people from the surrounding area, providing a safe place for outdoor play and exercise.The Mayor with football team on play area with coaches Young footballers from Pegasus Football Clubs’ under 7’s and under 8’s teams were there to put the new equipment to the test and meet the Mayor of Broxtowe. Pasture Road Recreation Ground also serves as the home ground of Pegasus, who have been based there since 1980. The Pegasus youth teams and clubs’ local connections were invaluable during the consultation phase of the project, which received almost 300 completed questionnaires from local people. Pegasus Football Club said, ''At Pegasus Youth Football Club 'Our Purpose' is to create happy memories through football. We take pride in having a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all, both on and off the pitch. We aim to play a positive role and make a difference in our local community. Throughout the week, players and their families from clubs from all over the Borough use the facilities at Pasture Road. We've seen already that the new play areas have been a big hit with those visiting the park, with coaches reporting that the play equipment is being heavily used and enjoyed by players and families from both the club and visiting teams.''

The completely refurbished play area comprises a selection of modern play equipment, all contained in a dog proof fence, with play provision all the way up from toddlers. Equipment includes swings, slides, a seesaw, climbing frame and roundabout, all designed to appeal to a wide range of abilities. An all rubber surface makes the area safer and more accessible, even in the wetter winter months. Outside the fence a large basket swing adds excitement and just next door an adult fitness centre provides opportunity for older members of the community to keep fit. The project cost almost £90,000, with generous grants of £49,500 from FCC Communities Foundation and £5,00 from United Living more than doubling the Borough Councils own funds. Councillor Helen Skinner, Portfolio Holder for Environment said “This fantastic play and fitness facility is going to make a real difference to those who use it, as well as the wider Stapleford community. We are extremely grateful to FCC Communities Foundation and United Living for providing funding as we would not have been able to deliver such an excellent project without their support.” Pasture Road Play Area FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.United Living is the Councils’ Housing Modernisation Partner.

Penny Horne, spokesperson for FCC Communities Foundation, said, “It’s wonderful to see something we have funded finally open and ready to make such a difference to both children and adults alike. FCC Communities Foundation is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that benefit local communities and this is a great example of what can be achieved.”

National Trust - Celebrate a loved one and dedicate a tree to them for just £5.

National Trust Plant a tree and you'll be helping to support our aim of planting and establishing 20 million trees by 2030. Over 125 years ago we set out to open up the natural world so everyone could explore vibrant green spaces like parks, woodlands and the countryside. Trees breathe life into our world, and it's vital we plan for the future of woodlands so we can tackle climate change, together. You can plant a tree for yourself, as a gift to someone special or in memory of a loved one. Whichever you choose, you'll help nature to thrive so that future generations can enjoy spending time in the shade of these beautiful giants. Donate £5 or more and you'll also receive a digital certificate by email, which you can keep for yourself or send to someone else.

For further details : www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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Music and Festival News

From Thursday 17th August through to Sunday 20th August 2023, Staffordshire’s Trentham Estate again welcomes some of the world’s biggest music stars following the success of this year’s music event Trentham Live!

The first of the headline acts for next year’s August weekend is OLLY MURS who closes the weekend’s events on the Sunday night.

KAISER CHIEFS announced as second headline act playing

on Saturday 19th August 2023.

Headline acts announced:

Act TBA – Thursday 17th August

Act TBA – Friday 18th August

KAISER CHIEFS – Saturday 19th August

OLLY MURS – Sunday 20th August

Tickets on-sale from Thursday 24th November fromwww.ticketmaster.co.uk/trentham

For more information and tickets on Trentham Live 2023, please go to –www.ticketmaster.co.uk/trentham-live

Please visit the following :

Website - www.ticketmaster.co.uk/trentham-live Facebook – www.facebook.com/TrenthamLive

Twitter – twitter.com/TrenthamLive

Instagram –www.instagram.com/trentham.live/

TRENTHAM LIVE 2023

Warm spaces Stapleford

Warm spaces are available in Stapleford this winter in the below locations.

Monday - Haven Church 10am -12, Stapleford Baptist Church 9.20am -4pm and Church at Montrose Foodbank 10-11.30am

Tuesday - Haven Church Foodbank 10-12 , Pasture Church 8.30 - 12 drinks and snacks , Salvation Army-12-4pm and a free warm meal

Wednesday - Haven Church and Community Café 9am -2pm , Church at Montrose Foodbank 10am -11.30am

ursday - Haven Church and Community Café 9 - 2pm , Helpful Bureau at St Helen's, 2 course meal £5 and Salvation Army- free warm meal

Friday - Haven Church Foodbank 10 -12, Helpful Bureau at Carnegie Centre 10-2pm Sunday - Sunday services at Haven, St Helen's, Pastures, Baptist, Salvation Army, Christ Church and Church at Montrose

St Barnabas Church, Inham Nook, Chilwell are o ering warm places this winter. If you’re looking for a warm and welcoming place to meet friends or family, or need somewhere this winter, St Barnabas Church will be open during the week at the below times for you to drop in, with free refreshments:

Mondays, 9am-11.30am - Community Cafe

Tuesdays 2pm-4pm - Foodbank Wednesdays 3.15pm-5pm - After school club, hot dogs and drinks(children must be accompanied by an adult ) Fridays, 11am-1pm - Soup and natter

Haven Church Foodbank: “Attention our faithful supporters and the general public... Please can you help... Our Food Bank is in need of carrier bags and bags for life!!! If you can donate, please bring in between 9am and 2pm Mon - Fri. Thank you in advance “ - Haven Church - Wadsworth Road, Stapleford NG9 8BD

Looking for friendship?

Isolation and loneliness can happen to anyone, at any time and at any age, and since the pandemic and lockdown many of us have felt this. But the good news is there are plenty of coffee mornings around, and groups to join locally!

Groups to join St Leonard’s Community Centre - Tuesday morning 10.00-11.30

British Legion for Hug a Mug coffee – Tuesday mornings from 11.00 onwards Kingswood (10.00-11.00) and Grangewood (11.00-12.00) churches hold coffee mornings on Wednesday mornings Wollaton Park Community Centre’s coffee (and cake) cafe is open on Thursday mornings 9.00-12.00.

Not everyone has the confidence or mobility to get out on their own but a recent project that has taken off is the Smile Project, which aims to provide befrienders for anyone who would appreciate a bit of support. This could be for a coffee and a chat once a week, or perhaps going to a group or event together to help break the ice, or even just a telephone chat now and then. It’s really up to the individual befriending relationship to decide what works best. And the service is for any age group too. Contact the Smile Project on 07985 554999 or befriending@groundworknottingham.org.uk – they’re always looking for volunteers too.

Many GP practices have social prescribers now, who can recommend all sorts of activities to help people who might be feeling cut off, so that might be worth thinking about. And if you’re a current or former carer, there’s a new Carers Coffee Hub at Wollaton Park Community Centre, run twice a month by a social prescriber, from 9.30-12.00. Contact the centre for more information. Do you need help with food and drink? Help is available locally

Foodbank - Wollaton -If you or anyone you know is struggling in the current cost of living crisis, there is a foodbank at Grangewood Church on a Friday morning from 10.00-12.00. Please visit and ask for help if you need it.

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Since 1975 The Helpful Bureau, a charity based in Stapleford have been helping over 55's and disabled people within the South Broxtowe and surrounding areas live safely and independently. We offer a variety of exciting day trips on our 16-seater mini bus.

The 'Grumpy Old Men' and 'Golden Girls' meet on alternate weeks and enjoy meals out, bowls, snooker, shopping and much more. Our Movement 2 Music class is suitable for all abilities and meet weekly at both Stapleford and Awsworth. The well known St Helen's weekly lunch club offers a twocourse meal and activity all for £5. We also run other social groups such as board games, re-connect Coffee Morning and craft club.

The Volunteer Transport Scheme is a fantastic service where our friendly volunteers are available to drive you to your social groups and appointments. We also have our Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle available if required. Our maintenance and gardening services are extremely popular due to their excellent reputation. From installing key safes to decorating and everything in between, you can be asured of a great service.

The Home Support Team are always on hand to help with all domestic chores and support you may require. We also have our befriending service which is vital in providing people with the friendship and support they may need.

At The Helpful Bureau we are always looking for new volunteers, if you feel you could spare some time (no matter how small) to help with transport, befriending or volunteering please contact Lauren in our office. If you would like to get involved in any of the activities and services or discuss volunteering, please call the office on (0115 9491175).

The Helpful Bureau, Carnegie Centre, Warren Avenue, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 8EY

Charities and Notts FA team up to tackle violence against women and girls.

A ground-breaking collaboration have come together in Nottingham to send a powerful message at the start of the FIFA Men’s World Cup that Domestic Abuse and violence against women and girls will not be tolerated.

Notts FA, Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP) and White Ribbon UK talked to guests from across the football community at the home of Nottingham Forest on 22nd November about ways we can engage with men and boys to end violence against women and girls.

In September 2022, Nottinghamshire FA named local Domestic Abuse charity, Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP) as its Charity of the Year. Since then, as well as working with Notts FA to embed a Domestic Abuse Policy, BWP have supported Notts FA in its work to gain White Ribbon Accreditation.

To acknowledge the start of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, Notts FA and BWP invited White Ribbon UK to the home of premiership side, Nottingham Forest, to talk about the opportunity football provides to engage men and boys with the White Ribbon Pledge. This year’s campaign, #thegoal highlights 11 traits men and boys can nurture to help create a world of equality and safety for women.

Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK, said "White Ribbon Day falling at the same time as the FIFA Men's World Cup gives the opportunity to reach many thousands of men and share a positive message that they can help end violence against women.

“We are delighted to have the support of our partners in Nottinghamshire, and namely Broxtowe Women's Project, Nottingham Forest FC and Nottinghamshire FA. together, we are all working towards #TheGoal of changing harmful cultures around men and sport so that together we can end violence against women once and for all."

BWP’s CEO, Colette Byrne, said: “Teaming up with Notts FA and White Ribbon UK during the World Cup gives us an unrivalled opportunity to engage with families across Nottinghamshire, and beyond. The White Ribbon campaign is all about speaking up, and challenging things that are said and things that are done. “There seems no better time, and way to engage men and boys to do this than through a game that is loved so much.”

Notts FA CEO, Elaine Oram, said: Nottinghamshire FA are delighted to have recently announced Broxtowe Women’s Project as our Charity of the Year. The aim is to raise awareness and send a strong message that domestic abuse will not be tolerated.

“We have the potential to reach thousands of participants involved in football and we believe we can really make a difference locally and spread the message to encourage people to take the White Ribbon promise and support #TheGoal.”

To find out more about Broxtowe Women’s Project please visit www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk, to find out more about the White Ribbon UK, please visit www.whiteribbon.org.uk

LeftMayor - David Grindell Elaine Oram Anthea Sully Collette Byrne Harry Lees-Manning, the Violence and Domestic Abuse Officer at Broxtowe Borough Council.

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Project Support Line: 01773 719111 BWP’s opening hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday Closed on Bank Holidays. If you need urgent advice please call the 24 hour free phone Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or phone the Police in an emergency on 999

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Above: Anthea Sully, Elaine Oram and Chris Harris

Love Food Hate Waste

Freezing food is a not only a great time saver, but helps to save pennies too. Look out for the bargain sales at supermarkets, check the sell by date, and if it can be frozen. There may be a few foods that can be frozen that surprise you!

Eggs, milk, cheese, even cake! – in fact, almost anything can be frozen. Pop a label on whatever you freeze remember to include the date.

Eggs - If you’re going to use them all straightaway, you can freeze them by cracking them into a sealable container. If you’re likely to need just the yolks or just the whites for a particular dish – you can also freeze the two separately.

Dairy - Milk: you can freeze in plastic containers – small ones work best, (and great as a standby), big containers take a long time to defrost and use up a lot of space in the freezer. Always pour a bit out before putting the lid back on, as milk expands when it freezes! Freeze it as soon as possible after buying and put it in the fridge to thaw out when you need it. Give it a good shake before pouring, and you must use it within 24 hours. Do not re-freeze. Cream: whip fresh cream and freeze in a plastic container (note: double cream freezes better than single).

Butter: freeze in cubes and add them straight into the saucepan when you’re cooking. Alternatively, defrost in the microwave in short bursts on a low setting.

Cheese: the easiest way to freeze cheese is to grate it first – then it’s ready and waiting for a quick and easy topping for all your favourite dishes.

Fruit and veg - Oranges do freeze well, as does much all fruit and veg. Having fruit on standby is great when you’re making smoothies.

Oranges, lemons and grapefruit freeze well cut into slices.

Plunge sliced apples into boiling water for a couple of minutes and then freeze them in a single layer, packing them into bags once they’ve frozen.

Vegetables. Parboil uncooked carrots for a few minutes and cool them in iced water before freezing them. You could even add carrot to a vegetable stock freezer bag along with onions and celery for stews or soups.

Potatoes.-Did you know that around 4.4 million whole potatoes are thrown out in the UK each day, making them one of the country’s most wasted foods? They can be frozen no matter how they’re cooked, and uncooked potatoes just need a 5-minute boil before they’re ready to be frozen too.

Rice - Many people think that you can’t freeze cooked rice, but you can! Simply cool it quickly by placing the container of rice in cold water, cover it and pop it into the freezer within an hour of cooking. Before eating, defrost the rice in the fridge and then reheat it until it’s piping hot before serving straightaway.

Herbs -Fresh herbs never seem to last long, and what’s more, they often come in big bags and you only use a small quantity. Instead of lettingthem rot, simply freeze them whole in bags, or chop them up and freeze them in water in an ice cube tray. You can add them into your cooking still frozen!

The freezer is also great for loaves of bread, packets of croissants, cakes and any other baked goods you’re not going to get through. You can pop a loaf of bread in the freezer and take a slice or two out at a time whenever you need bread. You don’t even need to defrost it – you can make sandwiches from frozen bread in the morning and they’ll defrost by lunchtime with the filling staying nice and cool. Ideal for the summer. You can also pop a slice of frozen bread in the toaster (just allow slightly more time than you would if you were toasting it from fresh).

Tip: Give sliced loaves a quick tap on a hard surface before freezing them – it’ll stop the slices sticking together! If you’re freezing cake, cut it into slices and put greaseproof paper between the slices so that you can easily take out a piece at a time.

Ducks are swimming in 2023 .

We couldn’t be happier to announce that after a two year break, due to Covid, our muchloved Duck Race will be back on 1st January.

All our ducks have been keeping fit and are rearing to go!

What a better way to meet family and friends over the festive season than at the Annual Duck Race.

Enjoy a warming cup of mulled wine with a mince pie, tea or coffee or a delicious hot donut. Have a go on our tombola with some lovely prizes to be won, for the little ones we have a Cuddly toy tombola with a prize every time. Some new stalls for 2023, including a face painter for the little ones...definitely worth a look!

What a fantastic start to the new year, socialising and supporting a local charity. This popular event is now in its 32nd year and is always a great fun day. It takes place at Manor Park Toton, courtesy of Broxtowe Borough Council and sponsored by Michael Key MOT, Servicing & Repair, Long Eaton.

We will shortly be contacting all local businesses and requesting that they participate in our ‘Corporate’ race – for just £25 they can sponsor a duck or 2 for the bargain price of £40. They will have a chance to win a prize to share around their employees. This race which takes place immediately before the main race has become a popular and integral part of the day!

We usually gather around 1pm and we aim to launch the ducks by 2pm. There is lots to keep everyone busy during the lead up to the race and we try to make sure that everyone who wants to purchase a ticket at just £1.50 can do so.

Tickets for the race will be on sale from November. So reserve yours early to avoid disappointment. They can also be purchased on line. Visit : www.ageuk.org.uk/derbyandderbyshire

For further details contact : Age UK Derby & Derbyshire 01773 766 922/07745 191777 or fundraising@ageukdd.org.uk

Green Tips Plant trees for FREE by adding a 31-second track to your Spotify playlists

Whenever you listen to a song on streaming service Spotify, the creator earns a small amount of money. There's a nifty project that is trying to use this process to help the environment. The scheme has created a 31-second track called This Song Plants Trees, which it hopes people will add to their Spotify playlists, and listen to occasionally. It's not actually a song –it's a voiceover talking about the project.We spoke to the founder, Matthew Gordon, who said for every 100 streams, This Song -Plants Trees will donate enough money to the Eden Reforestation Projects for one tree to be planted. For it to earn money, you need to listen to the full 31 seconds, without turning the sound down.You don't even need to pay for a Spotify subscription to use the service and listen to this track – there's a free version (you just have to listen to adverts every now and then). See Spotify MoneySaving tips for more ways to save. - Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert - www.moneysavingexpert.com

Grapevine Tips

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Baked Vegetable Polenta

Ingredients

300g quick-cook polenta

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed Small handful of fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

2 leeks

200g mushrooms

300g cherry tomatoes

Feta cheese, cubed Salt and freshly ground black pepper

*Top tip for making baked vegetable polenta

For extra flavour, use stock to cook the polenta in instead of water.

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/ Gas mark 6. Mix the dry polenta grains with the garlic and parsley. Into a saucepan, pour the polenta mix into the required amount of boiling water as stated on the cooking packet. Cook polenta until a smooth consistency is achieved. Then pour into a baking tray. Set aside to cool. In a frying pan, heat the oil and fry the leeks and mushrooms until tender.

Top the polenta with the fried vegetables and add the feta and tomatoes. Bake in the oven for 20mins until the polenta has risen and the cheese has started to melt.

Serve immediately.

Remembrance at Bramcote Hills Primary School

In the days leading up to 11th November, the children at Bramcote Hills Primary School have been learning about the significance of Remembrance Day and marking the occasion in a number of different ways. Understanding why the poppy is used as a symbol of remembrance, hundreds of children have made poppies out of clay and these have been displayed in a cascade near the entrance of the school. Others have created a poppy-covered cross, which is currently being displayed outside the Wollaton branch of the British Legion.

According to age, children have produced work on:

• What they can remember

• The impact on children of WW2, including evacuation

• The role of women in war

• The blitz through Art

• Poetry with support from the British Legion

• ‘In the Flanders Fields’ and ‘Where the Poppies Grow’

• A visit to Bletchley Park

Bramcote Hills Primary is a diverse school of nearly 420 pupils and the staff are proud to promote the children’s all-round development. Mrs Hewes (Assistant Head Teacher) said ‘We think it is so important to facilitate an understanding of Remembrance Day in the children. They benefit from seeing the significance of historical events.’ Mr Pete Taylor (Head Teacher) stated ‘Education is about developing good academic skills and also developing children as well-rounded individuals. We are delighted with the work the children have produced.’

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance crew awarded Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal

A special medal commemorating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been awarded to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) crew as well as other serving frontline members of the police, fire, emergency services, prison services and the Armed Forces.

On Friday 12th November, Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Toby Dennis, presented the prestigious medals to the crew which included doctors, paramedics and pilotsall who provide advanced care to the people of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire involved in life-threatening incidents every day.

After the ceremony, Toby said: “It has been wonderful to award the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals to such a dedicated team. These medals are a recognition of the unwavering commitment of all the crew in treating patients involved in the most serious of incidents.”

Acting as a token of the nation’s thanks, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal follows a long history of awarding medals to mark Royal Jubilees, with the first one awarded to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign in 1887.

LNAA’s Chief Pilot, Llewis Ingamells was delighted to be a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.He said “As a crew, we work together in difficult circumstances, and it is lovely for our team to be recognised in this way.”

LNAA Chief Executive Officer, Karen Jobling, shared the teams’ pride and added: “We are honoured to see our amazing doctors, paramedics and pilots recognised for their dedicated service, and very thankful to the Lord Lieutenant for presenting the Platinum Jubilee medals. Day and night, all our crew members serve our communities, treating patients in extreme life-threatening emergencies, 24/7.”

FREE Sporting Memories Club

A group designed for anyone who loves talking sport, ideal for anyone isolated, living with Dementia or similar or anyone who wants to meet like-minded people.

Time:10:00am - 12:00 pm every Friday

A new Sporting Memories Club is coming to Bramcote Leisure Centre! Do you love sport? Come along to the FREE Sporting Memories club at Bramcote Leisure Centre every Friday morning 10am-12pm.What will be happening? talk all things sport meet like-minded people tea/coffee & a chat light physical activity games Come alone or bring a friend/carer. No need to book, just turn up!

Bramcote Leisure Centre Derby Road, Nottingham NG9 3GF getactive@lleisure.co.uk 0115 917 3000 Address: -Bramcote Leisure Centre, Caretakers Bungalow, Derby Road, Derby Rd, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3GF, UK

Craft, Gift and Food Fair - Monthly market in Beeston, with a range of traders.

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm This event occurs every: First Saturday of the month, with a range of different traders from sweets and beauty products, to fresh bread and comics. Come along and support our local businessses and traders.

Stapleford General Markets, Walter Parker V.C Memorial Square, Stapleford. Time: 8am-2pm Every Thursday - Come along and support our local businessses and traders.

Beeston General Markets, The Square, Beeston , Nottingham. Time:9 am - 3pm, Weekly on Mondays and Thursdays . Come along and support our local businessses and traders.

Places of Welcome - No one has to feel alone in Beeston. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm- This event occurs weekly, every Friday. Are you living on your own or feeling isolated, new to the area or just struggling to meet people? Drop into Beeston Library on a Friday from 10.30 - 12.30 for a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find things out or just have a drink and relax. Everyone is welcome and stay as long as you like.

Beeston Library - Cafe Area Foster Avenue Beeston NG9 1AE

Cafe and Softplay -10 am to 2pm, at the Haven Centre- Wednesday and Thursdays. Come and meet other members of the community - Supertots are back at the Haven Church andCommunity Centre, Wadsworth Road, Stapleford Nottingham, Wednesday and Thursdays, more information call 0115 824 0287

Energy Money Saving tip

Don't heat your whole home when you spend most of your time in one room Make sure you control which rooms you heat, so you're not wasting cash heating empty rooms. You can simply go round the house and turn off the radiators in the rooms you don't want to heat.

Thermostatic radiator valves are an extra control which you can use to set the temperature of each individual room (other than where your main thermostat is).

When the temperature in that room rises above what's set on the radiator valve, it will stop water flowing through that particular radiator – the boiler will still be on to heat other rooms, but it will use less energy. Installing them and using them with your thermostat allows you to control the temperature room by room, and could save you around £55 a year on energy bills, but there will of course be an initial cost for the valves, which cost about £10 plus installation costs. Some also say that painting your radiators black can help them heat rooms more efficiently, but as far as the Energy Saving Trust is concerned, this is a waste of time and money (and paint).

Though do be aware that in some homes, colder rooms could lead to more condensation, which can increase the risk of mould.

Money Saving Tips - Martin Lewis - Money Saving Expert

Wash more clothes less – and try a cooler setting

Try to do one fewer load of washing a week and make sure you fill up the machine each time. No more washing just one shirt or dress that you need for a big night out.You could also try doing your washing on a colder setting. By washing your clothes at 30°C and washing one fewer load each week, you could save £34 a year. Washing at lower temperatures will be fine for everyday cleaning, though you may need to set it slightly higher for tougher stains.Tumble dryers are one of the most expensive appliances to run, so minimise use,maximise load.You could save by avoiding using the tumble dryer where possible, as it's one of the most energy-hungry appliances there is. You're typically paying up to £1 a load, so drying clothes on an airer indoors (with a window open to avoid damp) or outside, to shorten or even avoid the tumble dryer completely, can heavily cut costs. The Energy Saving Trust reckons you could save £70 a year if you never use it. If you have Economy 7 or another tariff, where you get cheaper electricity at overnight, the Fire Service says you should never run your dryer whilst you are asleep, as it’s a common cause of fires in the home.

Don’t run your dishwasher half empty

It might be tempting to run your dishwasher when it’s only partially full, just to get your stuff clean, but it’s an extremely inefficient way to use energy.

If you wait till it’s full, you could manage one fewer run of the machine a week. According to the Energy Saving Trust, reducing your dishwasher use by one run a week could save £17 a year.And don’t rinse dishes before putting them in the dishwasher – you’re wasting hot water on a job your dishwasher is about to do.

Check if your fridge and freezer are too cool According to the Food Standards Agency, you should keep fridges at 5°C and freezers at -18°C. Don’t waste energy by having them set colder than this – it won’t make any difference to the quality of your food, just the size of your energy bill. Most modern fridges and freezers have temperature gauges that you can adjust yourself, so check your settings. If your fridge or freezer has a numbered scale, rather than a temperature gauge, you could buy a fridge thermometer for as little as £4 and check your temperature settings that way, to ensure they aren’t set too cold.

Use the microwave instead of the oven for smaller dishes

If you can use your microwave instead of the oven to cook certain foods, do. They use less energy than ovens because they only heat the food, not the air around it.To take the example of a 240g jacket potato, Sust-it calculated that cooking it in a 900-watt microwave uses 18% of the energy that it takes to cook it in a standard single (top) oven at 200°C. It would cost you 7p in the microwave, 37p in the oven – it’s about 80% cheaper.

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Christmas in Nottingham

Christmas at Wollaton Dec 2022 - 1 Jan 2023

As twilight descends this December, Christmas at Wollaton takes over the hall and gardens, once again transforming the grounds into a magical wonderland with a brand new illuminated light trail, which is set once again to delight visitors of all ages. Plus, if you are Nottingham City Council resident you will once again enjoy a 10% saving on tickets for Christmas at Wollaton 2022. With limited discounted resident tickets available for each time slot. Just have your 8-digit council tax account number ready when booking and see the website for more details. For enquiries call: 0115 8763100

Opening Times -Christmas at Wollaton Hall 2022 - Dec 2022 - 1 Jan 2023

Winter Wonderland returns to Nottingham this Christmas season.

Festive fun seekers will be able to skate for 400m around the Old Market Square, metres above the crowds exploring the sixty stall Christmas market offering everything from handmade gifts to delicious food and mulled wine from local and international traders.

Nottingham Christmas - The Wheel of Nottingham

The Old Market Square - Nottingham

Tuesday 15th November - Friday 31st December 2022

Open 12pm – 10pm on weekdays and 10am - 10pm on weekends Last ride 15 minutes prior to stated closing time.

Good causes enjoy early Christmas treat

Charities and good causes across Notts will enjoy free tickets to the city’s latest festive extravaganza.

Kilimanjaro, organisers of lights trail Christmas at Wollaton at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park have donated tickets to local Notts charities, to gift to the people they help, their teams and volunteers.

The Christmas donation project was announced earlier in November and the event organisers where overwhelmed with over 100 applications for tickets. The 500-ticket giveaway has been split across 26 charities who will now be able to get the chance to attend the all new spectacular festive lights trail which opens on 2nd December.

The charities and causes chosen cover a huge range of organisations specifically young people, children, elder support, domestic violence, baby loss, palliative care, LGBTQ+, all receive tickets and are from the county, Nottingham and the local area.

One charity who will be receiving tickets is Clifton Community and Family Support Group, in Clifton, who run solely on volunteers and support families who are in short term need of a helping hand. Since they started 10 years ago, they have assisted families with food, clothing, household items and toys, helped victims of fire, flood, and burglary. The charity plans to bring along volunteers and people who receive support to enjoy the festive lights installation.

Another charity who will also be receiving tickets is Forever Stars, based in Beeston, who support families who’ve suffered a stillbirth or infant loss, who are sharing tickets to the families they support.

The Nottinghamshire Deaf Society serves deaf people across the county with a range of services including British Sign Language interpreting, welfare rights and supporting other deaf community groups. They will be taking volunteers and members to the trail to see the stunning lights.

Pam Williamson from When You Wish Upon a Star, based in Basford, grants the wishes of children living with a life threatening illness.: “Giving our children the gift of Christmas, and creating the forever important memories with their loved ones is what we do. This means so much, we’re so excited that this year they will be able to enjoy Christmas at Wollaton and we’d like to thank the team for arranging this for our children.”

Spreading kindness and the gift of visiting the breath-taking Christmas outdoor lights trail is very important to Christmas at Wollaton, and sharing a gift, that some may not otherwise have access to, after a difficult year for so many people. The festive lights installation, filled with bright lights, music, and an awe-inspiring atmosphere is sure to capture everyone’s hearts.

A spokesperson from event organiser Kilimanjaro explained: “Donating tickets to local charities is something we’re incredibly proud to be able to do for the first time this year. We were touched by the number of applications we received and would love to thank each charity for their incredible work within the community. We really hope these tickets will help create memories and experiences like this are so important to cherish.” In addition to those mentioned, the other charities that will receive tickets are: Beeston Rylands, Afro Caribbean National Artistic Centre, Footprint Conductive Education Centre, Nottinghamshire Hospice, Juno Women’s Aid, Rumbletums Café and Training Project, Notts LGBT+ Network, Bags of Blessings, The Bestwood Partnership, Nottingham Women’s Centre, TUVIDA, Children’s Bereavement Centre, Rainbow Parents Carers Forum, PASIC – Cancer Support for Children & Young People, Sunrise house teenage parent service Framework, L’Arche, The Peaceful Trust, Self Help UK,The ICCA, Harvest Army Church International UK, Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society, and The Little Ted Foundation.

The Christmas at Wollaton team would like to share huge thanks to all the charities that applied, and that work tirelessly, especially through the Christmas period to support those who need it most.

Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Culture and Planning from Nottingham City Council added, “We appreciate that our delivery partner, Kilimanjaro, has released over 500 free tickets to local charities. The Christmas at Wollaton light trail is a fantastic event and it’s great that volunteers and those helped by the charities can enjoy this festive experience.”

Wollaton Hall is one of the city’s most distinctive sites perched high above the surrounding park. Never normally open in the evening, the Christmas at Wollaton outdoor trail, is a unique festive experience for all ages and has become an annual tradition for many visitors and for many marks the start of the festive season. The installation team has now started work on site to create a thrilling display, with a brand-new trail for 2023 taking elements from previous designs and creating a stunning new display.

Christmas at Wollaton opens on from Friday 2nd December 2022 until Sunday 1st January 2023. For more information, visit. www.christmasatwollaton.org

Cafe and So play -10 am to 2pm, at the Haven Centre- Wednesday and ursdays. Come and meet other members of the community - Supertots are back at the Haven Church and Community Centre, Wadsworth Road, Stapleford Nottingham, Wednesday and ursdays, more information call 0115 824 0287

Haven Church Food Bank open 10am -12 Tuesday & Fridays more information call 0115 824 0287

Nottingham Childrens Centre Services - Under One’s Group - Mondays 9.45am - 11.00 at the Haven Church and Centre, meet other parents , make new friends, and share experiences whilst your little ones play and socialise. Wadsworth Road, Stapleford Nottingham, more information call 0115 824 0287

ere are new Jobs Clubs running fortnightly in Trowell and Nuthall for anyone looking for support with their employability. ese sessions will cover a range of topics to help you gain new skills and employment. ese sessions will be running fortnightly.

Trowell: Trowell Parish Hall, Stapleford Road, Trowell, NG9 3QA

STARTS 4th November, 12 - 2pm then every fortnight

Nuthall: e Temple Centre, Nottingham Road, Nuthall, NG16 1DP

STARTS 8th November, 10 - 12pm then every fortnight

Silver Surfers in Bramcote Company, Cakes and Computers

• Silver Surfers in Bramcote is a warm and inviting café-style club where you can take your first steps in using computers, tablets (like iPads) or smart phones. Or you can brush-up on the skills you already have

• Our friendly and approachable coaches can help you with many things such as browsing the internet safely, using your e-mail or online shopping.

• There is plenty of time to chat over tea, coffee and cake with people of similar age and needs. It is a place to make friends and to take those early steps in using computers and other devices.

Where: St Michael’s Church Hall, Church Street, Bramcote Nottingham, NG9 3HD (on-site parking available)

When: 1.00 – 3.00pm, every Thursday (optional low-cost lunch available from 12.30pm)

Why not give us a try? The first session is free and then £3 for each session after.

For more information contact us at: surfersbramcote@gmail.com

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The January Meeting of the Wollaton Natural History Society will be held on Wednesday, 18th January 2023. The Talk is entitled 'Beaver Update' by Kate Lemon, Regional Manager for Trent and Erewash DWT. Kate will update us on the progress of the rehabilitation of the beavers at Willington Wetlands.

We meet at St. Leonard's Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, NG8 2ND (opp. the library) at 7.30 p.m. Free to members, visitors welcome £3.00 on the door. For more information visit our website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonNaturalHistory, find us on Facebook or telephone our Chairman, Nigel Downes on 0115 9444671"

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Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention

If you need urgent crisis support, call the Nottinghamshire Mental Health Crisis Line on 0808 196 3779 (24/7) or the Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7 ).

If you need immediate help because you can’t keep yourself safe or have already harmed yourself, seek emergency help either by phoning 999 or by visiting your local A&E.

Preventing suicide is everybody’s business: one in five people have suicidal thoughts at some point in their life. Most of us may have been affected by suicide in some way either directly or indirectly. Suicide is not inevitable and can be prevented.

Self-harm is when somebody intentionally harms or injures their body. It’s often a way of coping and/or expressing overwhelming emotional distress. The severity of self-harm is not linked to the level of distress. Self-harm can affect anyone of any age. Self-harm can be a risk factor for suicide, but not everyone who self-harms will take their own life.It’s important not to make assumptions, but it’s important to let someone who selfharms know that it’s safe to talk about self-harm and suicide. Harmless provide support for people who self-harm and those close to them. You can call 0115 880 0280, or email info@harmless.org.uk. You can also call the Nottinghamshire Mental Health Crisis Line on 0808 196 3779 (24/7)

Losing Someone to Sucicide. Any bereavement can be very hard but losing someone to suicide can bring different challenges.

You don’t have to grieve for someone you have lost to suicide alone. It’s important to talk to people, and to seek support. The Tomorrow Project offers support to anyone bereaved by suicide, you can email info@tomorrowproject.org.uk or text on 07594 008 356. You could also: Speak to your GP

Speak to a friend, family member, work colleague, anyone else you can trust. Call the Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7), or message them by sending the text Shout to 85258. Contact Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide – Overcoming the isolation of people bereaved by suicide.

If you need urgent crisis support, call the Nottinghamshire Mental Health Crisis Line on 0808 196 3779 (24/7). If you need immediate help because you don’t think you can keep yourself safe, or have taken an overdose, phone 999. If you need immediate help because you can’t keep yourself safe or have already harmed yourself, seek emergency help either by phoning 999 or by visiting your local A&E.