Grapevine Wollaton and Bramcote Jan 22

GRAPEVINE

IN WOLLATON AND BRAMCOTE YOUR AREAS MOST USEFUL QUALITY LOCAL MAGAZINE Supporting the Community and Local business

THIS MONTH WIN TICKETS FOR F1 FEST MUSIC FESTIVAL in Berkshire HOOSIERS REEF - DODGY & more artists

JANUARY2022

WIN TICKETS FOR GLENN TILBROOK (SQUEEZE) AND MUCH MORE

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Editors Note Hello everyone, This month we have: The chance to win 2 tickets to see Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze) in Nuneaton next month. Also a giveaway of 2 tickets for the F1 Fest in Berkshire - Music Festival on the 9th July 2022, with Hoosiers, Reef, Dodgy and many more artists.

There’s also the chance to win one of two Mindful Colouring books, to help with the stress of today (it may help).

Do you have any craft fairs, fun days, walking events, community get togethers coming this year and you want let our readers know?

Grapevine are offering 4 lines of promotion at only £24 including VAT for a limited time only. Approx 56 -57 words - Non profit charity organisations free.

Please call 07854990608 or email: sales@beechpublications.co.uk Remember not everyone is on the internet, or use social media, so its an affordable way to promote your event .

New Businesses start ups - I have put together an affordable package to advertise within the Grapevine for all new businesses that have started up, or are ready to within the next few months. If this is you, please get in touch: 07854990608 or email: sales@beech publications.co.uk.

Until next month,

Christine

Christine Gough - Editor Grapevine Competition Winners: Mr Mrs Stanton - Justin Live Mr & Mrs Smith-Yeomans - Russian State Ballet of Siberia M. Richmond- Wilko Johnson Congratulations!

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Message from Councillor Richard MacRae. Following an application to FCC Communities Foundation, Broxtowe Borough Council has been awarded a grant of £49,500 for refurbishment work to the play area at Pasture Road Recreation Ground, Stapleford.

This, together with funding from the Council’s Pride in Parks Initiative and £5,300 from the Council’s Construction Partner United Living Property Services, will allow a major scheme to take place in late spring.

Following consultation last year, the scheme has been designed to include a range of inclusive and accessible equipment for children up to 14 years of age.

This is great news for the area and as one of the Stapleford North Ward Councillors I am grateful to the hard work of the Officers at Broxtowe Borough Council and grateful to all of those who took part in the previous consultation.

Councillor Richard MacRae Stapleford North Ward Stapleford Town Council Broxtowe Borough Council The February Meeting of the Wollaton Natural History Society will take place on Wednesday, 16th February 2022 . This is entitled "The Woodland Trust" by Ian Retson.

Ian last talked to the Society in 2004, but so much has changed since then and Ian will bring us up-to-date with the current situation.

We meet at St. Leonard's Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton NG8 2ND (opposite the Library) at 7.30 p.m. Visitors welcome at a cost of £3.00 on the door.

For more information visit our website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonNaturalHistory, find us on Facebook or telephone Chairman Nigel Downes on 0115 9444671."

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WINTER WARMERS Spiced Carrot and Lentil Soup Ingredients 2 x tsp cumin seeds Pinch chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 600g carrots, washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel) 140g split red lentils (red split lentils are by far the quickest to cook of the lentil family. They need no pre-soaking unlike many legumes and as they are split (the skins removed so they split naturally into two halves), they cook very quickly.

1litre hot vegetable stock (from a cube is ok) 1 onion chopped 1 clove garlic (optional) 125ml milk (to make it dairy-free, see below) plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve *You can also add some tomatoes if you wish Method 1. Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas.

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2. In another pan fry chopped onion and one clove of garlic 3. Scoop out about half of the spice mixture with a spoon and set aside. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 600g coarsely grated carrots, 140g split red lentils, 1l hot vegetable stock and 125ml milk to the pan and bring to the boil, add the onion and garlic mixture 3. Simmer for 15 mins OR until the lentils have swollen and softened.

4.With a stick blender or in a food processor whizz until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer).

5. Season to taste and finish with a large spoonful of plain yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices, or chopped parsley. Serve with warmed naan breads.

Make it dairy free For a richer but dairy-free alternative, use a can of reduced-fat coconut milk instead of the milk.

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Chicken and Prawn Pad Thai Ingredients

Method

125g dried rice stick noodles, broken in half (or plain noodles) 1 tbs sunflower or olive oil 200g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 2cm pieces 8 large green prawns, peeled, deveined 1 egg, lightly beaten 100g bean sprouts 1/2 bunch chives cut into 3cm pieces Chopped roasted peanuts(optional) and lime wedges, to serve PAD THAI SAUCE 2 tsp sunflower or olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 small red chillies, thinly sliced 1 tbs for brown sugar 2 1/2 tbs tamarind puree 1 tbs fish sauce 1 tsp light soy sauce

1.Cook noodles according to packet instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Set aside.

2.For the pad Thai sauce, heat oil in a wok over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and chilli, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.

Add the sugar, tamarind, fish sauce, soy sauce and 2 tbs water, and cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes or until reduced slightly. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

3.Wipe wok clean and add oil. Add chicken

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and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Add prawns. Cook, and turn for 2-3 minutes or until pink and cooked through. Push prawns to one side with chicken and add egg to empty side. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until just set.

4.Add bean sprouts, chives, cooked noodles and pad Thai sauce, and cook, tossing together, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

5.Divide between bowls and serve immediately, sprinkled with roasted peanuts and with lime wedges on side.

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Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (OHLG) Launched Broxtowe Borough Council will be administering two grant schemes, to support businesses in the Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation sectors or those businesses supporting these.

The first of these schemes is the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant and will be live for businesses, meeting the qualifying criteria, to apply for from 11 January 2022.

The scheme will close for applications on 20 February 2022 and all final payments must be made by 31 March 2022.

Businesses occupying hereditaments appearing on the local rating list with a rateable value of exactly £15,000 or under on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £2,667.

Businesses occupying hereditaments appearing on the local rating list with a rateable value over £15,000 and less than £51,000 on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £4,000.

Businesses occupying hereditaments appearing on the local rating list with a rateable value of exactly £51,000 or over on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £6,000.

Further information and the application form can be found on the Council’s Business Support page The second grant scheme will be to assist those businesses that support the Hospitality, Leisure and Accommodation sectors. The Council is still awaiting details of the allocation of this grant and will be developing the policy to support businesses as soon as this information is received.

In addition, the Council will also develop a Business Rates Discretionary Rate Relief called the Covid Additional Relief Fund (CARF), to support businesses that have not received any previous support but have been negatively affected by Covid-19.

This scheme will be developed over the coming weeks and further information can be found on the Council’s Business Support webpage .www.broxtowe.gov.uk Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, Milan Radulovic said: “The hospitality and leisure industry has been severely hit as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. These grants will hopefully go some way to supporting local businesses who need desperately need help and we hope to support as many as possible during these challenging times.”

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Support Groups.

The Helpful Bureau - Broxtowe Services for over 55’s or with a disability - Home Support covers virtually all domestic chores from sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, tidying kitchens, ironing, dusting, vacuuming, shopping, collecting prescriptions, sorting mail, preparing light meals, changing curtains, indoor window cleaning… The list goes on and on! - call 0115 9491175 www.thehelpfulbureau.org.uk Beeston Women’s Group-This friendly group encourages members to be involved and supported to take part in interesting and fun activities with occasional outings.

This weekly group is for women of all ages with varying levels of mental health issues to come together with others that understand. contact: 0790 840 8596, Wednesday mornings only, messages any time beestonwomens@yahoo.co.uk The group aims to reduce feelings of isolation and give members something to look forward to. New members are always welcome. A group facilitator is employed for group meetings. Meetings: Every Wed, 10.20 am - 11.45am, Middle Street Resource Centre, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2AR. Also weekly social meetings. £1.50 per year membership. Voluntary contributions for refreshments.

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Anxiety Management Group - meet first and the third Tuesday 7:00pm till 9:00pm monthly at the Sherwood Community Centre Mansfield Rd Sherwood For more information call Martha on 07948191093 or e:anxiety managementnottm@gmail.com Arthritis Action Nottingham Group meet at Saint Mary's church Wollaton Park NG8 1AF 2:00pm to 4:00pm. To find out more and book your place telephone 02037817120 or email info@arthritisaction.org.uk or web: www.arthritisaction.org.uk Lost Someone To Suicide? - self help support group for those who have experienced the loss of a family member or someone close. For more information call0115 9111661 Monday to Friday 12 mid day to 1:00pm or visit www.self-help.org.uk New Beginnings Art Group - community group for people unable to work due to long term health issues. No previous painting experience necessary. Meet Weds 1.30pm pm to 3:30pm at the Oasis Centre, Union St, Beeston NG9 2LU £20 per half term For more information call Caroline 01159251300 or visitwww.newbeginningsart.co.uk The Wolf Pack Project is a Nottingham based support group reaching out to younger people and adults, between the ages of 16 to 50 to help reduce loneliness andsocial isolation through our Buddy Scheme online, telephone and face to face, please contact: hello@thewolfpack project.org.uk or visit www.thewolfpackproject.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group if you’re affected by Prostrate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group.

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Mindful Colouring

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It’s so easy to rush through life without stopping.

Colouring is great for mindfulness as it reduces stress and tension by allowing the mind to get some rest at the end of the day. Colouring induces the same state as meditating by reducing the thoughts of a restless mind. This generates mindfulness and quietness, which allows your mind to get some rest after a long day at work. It can help with anxiety as it takes your mind away for a few minutes to focus on something else.It’s also an excellent way for adults to get a better night’s sleep as it’s a relaxing and away from the ipad, phone and computers.

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Chilwell memorial Hall 129 High Road, Nottingham NG9 4AT For meetings: beestonwi@outlook.com www.beestonwi.co.uk Trowell St.Helen’s Luncheon Club St.Helen’s Luncheon Club is held at Trowell Church Hall, on Nottingham Road, every Friday, excluding August and Bank Holidays. They meet at 11am for a 12 noon home cooked lunch.

The Club is open to over 55’s in the area – a nominal charge is made.

Trowell (WI) Ladies Choir The Choir was formed in 1970 and has always had non-WI members. We are a very friendly, lively group of about 14 ladies who enjoy singing. We entertain at local Care homes and some other events (sometimes WI) with a mix of light popular songs and the odd comedy sketch.

We practise on Monday nights 7.45 to 9.15pm at the Church Hall, Nottingham Rd, Trowell from the first Monday in September to the middle of July. We welcome any ladies who would like to come along to see what we do and think about joining us. There are no auditions and it is not necessary to read music – you will probably know the songs anyway. Ring Pat Wilson on 0115 9287051 if you would like more information, or to discuss how we can entertain you or your organisation.

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GRAPEVINE READERS! WIN 2 TICKETS FOR THE F1 FEST MUSIC FESTIVAL IN BERKSHIRE ON SATURDAY 9TH JULY 2022 A music and family entertainment festival announces star studded day.

Fi.Fest, Berkshire’s popular family-friendly music festival has announced its line-up for 2022 and its set to be a weekend of belters that will get everyone up and dancing.

Headlining the main stage, on Saturday 9th July 2022, will be famed English rock band Reef, along with pop rock superstars, Dodgy and the Hoosiers.

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Hoosiers will be making an appearance on Saturday evening, playing famed hits singles such as “Worried About Ray” and “Goodbye Mr. A”, raised huge expectations.

There will be high class bands and acts playing all day on the main stage with hours of entertainment on offer for local festival goers.

So far, other acts announced include The Leylines, Queen tribute act ‘Mission to Mercury’, The Brit Pop Boys, Daft and Back to the ‘50s.

Running alongside the music stage is Fi.Fest’s Kidzone which will be packed with entertainment, rides, free shows, a sand play park and so much more.

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“We were blown away by the support from the local community and the popularity of Fi.Fest means we can make it even bigger and better in 2022.”

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GLENN TILBROOK

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Glenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. But more than 40 years after he first answered an ad placed by Chris Difford looking for like-minded sorts to form the band that became the much-loved evergreen Squeeze, an ending is nowhere in sight.

Such is the continuing work ethic of a fellow who’s never been far from the action since Squeeze made their recording bow with the Packet Of Three EP in 1977.

Those humble three tracks led to such enduring pop classics as Take Me I’m Yours, Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Another Nail In My Heart, Tempted, Labelled With Love, Black Coffee In Bed, Hourglass (this could go on for a while...), not to mention landmark albums like Argybargy, East Side Story and Some Fantastic Place.

Squeeze’s demise in 1998 (though not permanent) saw Glenn embark on a solo career that spawned the albums The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook (2001) and Transatlantic Ping-Pong (2004), showcasing an ever-maturing songwriting talent.

Arguably, though, Happy Ending is Glenn’s most personal work to date, a series of evocative portraits of time, people and places, that included writing and vocal contributions by his own children Leon and Wesley, in addition to old friends Simon Hanson (Fluffers/reunited Squeeze drummer) and Dennis Greaves (Nine Below Zero, also Glenn’s compatriot in the side project band The Co-operative).

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Anyone who has witnessed Glenn on the live stage can attest to the properness of his doings, as it were. Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed load of grin-inducing great songs, there are few musicians able to connect with their audience on such an immediate and warm level. The ever burgeoning festival circuit is frequently enriched by Tilbrook the troubadour, whether he be leafing through the plentiful back catalogue of Squeeze or dashing off impromptu audience requests ranging from Jimi Hendrix to Tony Orlando & Dawn, and all points in-between.

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Derbyshire Mum Braves Mud and Cold In Endurance ‘Wolf Runs’ Runs For Treetops In Memory Of Beloved Aunty.

A Derbyshire mum has been taking a run on the wild side in memory of her much-loved aunt - throwing herself into endurance trail events to raise funds for leading end-of-life charity, Treetops Hospice.

Roxie Mawbey, 33, from Walton-onTrent near Burton, has raised more than £450 for the charity by taking part in gruelling 10k ‘Wolf Runs’ - tough events that involve mud, trails and obstacle running. Participants run, climb, jump, wade, crawl and even swim their way through a multi-terrain course.

Roxie, mum of Ellis, seven, has been taking part in the runs with her friend, Trice Davis, and dedicating her runs to her late aunt Emma Moore, who she says was “more like a sister”.

She says that she has been overwhelmed with the support and has nearly doubled her initial fundraising target.

“I hadn’t checked how much I had raised until after the last Wolf Run. Seeing how much my family and friends had donated, it just means everything,” said Roxie, who works at Measham Leisure Centre with Trice.

“Everyone knows what Emma meant to me. It’s just so nice that they would support me doing something that I wanted to do anyway, just for the fact that they know it means a lot to me, because it was Emma. I am just very grateful to them all, really. I think I am as mad as a hatter!”

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Roxie explained how she had always been extremely close to Emma, who was “so much more” than an auntie. The pair used to talk every other day on the phone, and Emma “could not do enough” for Roxie’s son Ellis.

She said: “The age difference between me and Emma was not an awful lot, probably about 15 years, so she was more like a sister growing up. I used to go and stay with her when I was little. When I went to university at Nottingham, I actually lived with her for a while, with her being in Sandiacre.

“She just could not do enough for people, and she was so friendly. Most people have got a couple of close friends and a few acquaintances. She had got about 100 of the closest friends. They were family as much as we were. My mum and I still meet up with her friends.

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later. This time it had spread and was too advanced to treat. Emma had recently met the man who was to become her husband, and with her latest diagnosis, their wedding was brought forward to September 2015. She died in April the following year.

Roxie said that throughout her diagnosis and treatment, Emma always remained cheerful and utterly selfless.

“Emma was always happy. She always said that she would rather it had happened to her than to one of us who had children.

She was very selfless like that. She said: ‘I’ve not got kids. I’ve got no-one dependent on me.’”

So, what made Roxie choose Wolf Run events to raise money for Treetops in memory of her aunt?

“Emma received care from Treetops Hospice and came for some lovely events to get spoiled, so this was my way of giving something back to the charity. I’ve always wanted to do a Wolf Run and if I set my heart to something, I will do it, and I just go hard core.”

Treetops Head of Community Relationships, Adela Appleby said: “Our huge thanks go to Roxie and Trice for tackling these fun but muddy challenges for Treetops. They have raised enough money to help pay for four nights of Hospice at Home nursing care for a patient who’s at the very end of life, who’s chosen to die at home.

“With kind support from people like Roxie and Trice, we can continue to provide our vital care to even more people in the community.”

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Treetops Hospice in Risley provides nursing care and emotional support for anyone affected by a life-limiting illness or bereavement in Derby, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

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THE SINGING REBELS Can't Sing? Won't Sing?

If you are among the many others that can't sing and your family and friends just ask you to stop, we have the “home” for you.

Jill and Sharon would like to welcome you to the THE SINGING REBELS, a group of friends who meet every first and third Tuesday of the month to sing together without prejudice and judgement, would you like to join us?

Pop along to St. Helens Church Hall, Frederick Rd, Stapleford NG9 8FN 6:30 pm to 9:30pm where you will be made most welcome. A weekly fee of £5 required to cover the cost of the hall hire and refreshments.

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Wollaton u3a Wollaton u3a is established for people in their Third Age (Retired, semi-retired or simply no longer have responsibility for children) to expand their interests in an informal and social atmosphere.We are pleased that our Interest Groups are now active again although some will take a break over Christmas and New Year.

We are also always seeking new Interest Groups so if you have a particular interest which you could share with others let us know and we will try to form a group..

If you would like to find out more about Wollaton u3a join us for a cup of coffee at Grangewood Methodist Hall on the first Friday monthly at 11.00am.

FREE TO NON MEMBERS “Speaker” meetings are held on 4th Tuesday monthly in St. Leonard’s Community Centre. Our forthcoming meetings are: On 25th January our speaker is Christine Shaw. Her talk is “The name’s Bond, James Bond” and will be accompanied by clips from the movies, as she talks about him and his adventures. On 22nd February our talk is by one of our members, Dr. John Dornan. His talk is “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Surgery”.New members are always appreciated. If you would like to learn more about us come to our Coffee Morning or one of our “Speaker” meetings where you will be very welcome.

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Only one entry will be accepted per person. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified.

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No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.

The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: Any photographic post to Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook of Beeston Light Night (29 January) accompanied with the competition hashtag (#alightinbeestonWIN) will be entered into this competition. Images may also be emailed to beestoncivicsociety@gmail.com, and include entrant’s name, contact details (mobile or email address).

The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control.

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The winner’s name will be available 28 days after closing date by emailing the following address: beestoncivicsociety@gmail.com Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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Winners will be chosen: by a panel of judges from Beeston Civic Society, Beeston Street Art, and Beeston Camera Club.

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Looking for a group to join that’s great fun?

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OPEN VOICES! • Especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties • Three groups • Three venues

Tuesday mornings 10am - 12pm at Beeston - Middle Street Resource Centre, 74 Middle Street NG9 2AR West Bridgford - St Lukes Church, Leahurst Road NG2 6GL Friday mornings 10am - 12pm at Sherwood - St Martin’s Church, Trevose Gardens NG5 3FU

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Make 2022 the year to go Green This January, Broxtowe Borough Council is asking residents to sign up for Green Rewards – it’s free, easy to use and by signing up you are joining hundreds of Broxtowe users who are spending a couple of minutes each day to tackle climate change in Nottinghamshire.

How does Green Rewards work?

Users are rewarded ‘Green points’ for logging actions which reduce their carbon footprint and can then be exchanged for vouchers. There is also a leaderboard which participants can use to monitor how Broxtowe is performing.

As part of Green Rewards, Broxtowe Borough Council is promoting small changes residents can make to make a big difference starting in January 2022.

How have Broxtowe users already made a difference?

Through participating in Green Rewards and carrying out a total of 5,000 green actions users have saved: 17 tonnes of carbon 77,000 litres of water 5 tonnes of residual waste 1603 single use items How can I make a difference?

The different actions that residents can take to earn points fall under 6 categories with Green Rewards – Travel, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Energy and Carbon, Get Involved, Consumption and Nature.

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taking your car (worth 100 points) – buses and light rail networks release fewer carbon emissions - consider travelling via the tram network which runs through Broxtowe from Toton Lane.

You can view the tram timetable: www. ram.net 2. Make sure you know what to recycle (worth 100 points) – putting incorrect items in your green-lidded bin can contaminate the rest of the waste and make it unrecyclable.

3. Find out exactly what you can recycle.

4. Shop locally (200 points) – locally sourced products are more carbonfriendly.

5.Visit green spaces across Broxtowe (100 points) – get out and about by finding your local Broxtowe parks and open spaces.

How do I join?

You can sign up by visiting the Nottingham Green Rewards website www. https://notts.greenrewards.co.uk/ and following ‘Activate Account’ on the homepage. All you need to do is enter your postcode and email address.

You can also download the mobile app through the Apple store or Google Play Store – search for ‘Notts; Green Rewards’.

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Do you recycle a lot?

Broxtowe residents can have the use of up to 2 free green-lidded recycling bins.

Order an additional re-cycling bin using our online Additional Bin Request Form https://selfservice.broxtowe.gov.uk/ What can go in the green-lidded bin?

Mixed Paper and Card Recyclable Items Can Recycle Can't Recycle Paper and cardboard Carbon/plastic/waxed paper Telephone directories and catalogues Laminated paper Envelopes (includes windowed) Padded envelopes Newspapers/magazines/junk mail Tissues Paper and kitchen towels Food residue Cartons Shredded paper Food tins and Drink cans - Please rinse cans before recycling Can Recycle Can't Recycle Food tins Foil Drink cans Metal screws/bolts/pipes Empty aerosol cans Oil and paint tins Chemical containers Large metal sweet tins Plastics Recyclable Items - Please wash and squash before recycling Can Recycle Can’t Recycle Milk and drinks bottles Plastic bags/bin lines/cling film Cleaning product bottles Food trays/fruit punnets Beauty product bottles Polystyrene Yoghurt pots and margarine tubs Plastic lids

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Want to find out more about recycling?

This leaflet is a general overview of kerbside recycling. If you have specific queries relating to your collection or other recycling services, use the contact details below:

Ashfield District Council Tel: 0800 183 8484 www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk

Newark & Sherwood District Council Tel: 01636 650000 www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Bassetlaw District Council Tel: 01909 534 501 or 01909 533156 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk

Rushcliffe Borough Council Tel: 0115 981 9911 www.rushcliffe.gov.uk

Broxtowe Borough Council Tel: 0115 917 7777 www.broxtowe.gov.uk

Veolia Environmental Services Tel: 0115 850 5900 www.veolia.co.uk/nottinghamshire

Gedling Borough Council Tel: 0115 901 3621 www.gedling.gov.uk

Nottinghamshire County Council Tel: 0300 5008080 www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/recycling

Mansfield District Council Tel: 01623 463 463 www.mansfield.gov.uk

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Tips on Recycling Recycling needs to left loose in your recycling waste bin, not tied up in bin liners or carrier bags. Bin liners or other plastic bags can stop the recyclables inside being ‘seen’ by the sorting machinery at the Materials Recovery FacilityPlant as it travels along the conveyor belts. This might sadly mean that your recycling efforts go to waste.

Bin liners can also get wrapped around the sorting machinery making it work less efficiently at sorting the county’s recycling.

Please make sure that all your recycling goes in your bin clean, loose and dry.

Home Composting Home composting your waste means that instead of binning your leftover food, you can use it to improve your plants and flowers. Not only will your general waste bin be less weighty, you can save money on fertilisers and compost for your garden by making your own! Research shows that 6.7 million tonnes of food is thrown away every year - costing the average family as much as £60 a month. Why not get something back for free by composting at home?Home composting benefits the environment - did you know that composting at home for just one year can save enough CO2 equivalent to all your kettle produces in a year, or your washing machine produces in three months?

Compost produced at home benefits your garden, adding nutrients, improving soil structure, maintaining moisture levels and keeping your soil’s pH balance in check.

Compostable “Greens”.

Animal manure with straw -Annual weeds - Bindweed -Bracken -Brussels sprout stalk- Carrot tops - Coffee grounds - Cut flowers -Fruit peelings and pulp - Fruit seeds - Grass mowings - Hay - Hedge clippings - House plants -Ivy leaves - Nettles - Old bedding plantsPerennial weeds - Rhubarb leaves - Seaweed - Soft prunings and plant debris -Tea leaves and bags Vegetable peelings and pulp Compostables “Browns”.- slower to rot down but provides carbon & fibre and allow air pockets to form.

Autumn leaves - Cardboard -Christmas tree - Cotton wool- Egg boxes - Crushed Egg shells Evergreen prunings -Hair -Natural corks -Nuts -Paper bags -Privet -Straw -Sweetcorn cobsThorny prunings- Tomato plants -Used kitchen paper -Vacuum cleaner contents -Wood ash

Certain things should never be placed in your compost bin.

Bread -Cans -Cat litter -Cigarette ends -Cling film -Coal ash -Crisp packets Dairy products -Disposable nappies- Dog faeces- Dog food- Drink cartons Meat and fish scraps -Olive oil - Plastic bags -Plastic bottles- Soiled tissues

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Waste No Food In 2022 Fruit is attractive and good for you, but it also goes off.

Banana’s and apples are the worst culprits. Often we are guilty of leaving them in the fruit bowl, they become withered and brown and then they’re discarded.

What a waste of food and money. Try giving them a new lease of life by using them in smoothies. If you haven’t got a blender, it really is worth investing in one , they come in various sizes and prices, shop around to get the best price.

A daily smoothie can offer a super convenient way to get your fruits and veggies in while also nourishing your body with many essential vitamins and minerals. The key is to maximize those benefits by focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods while avoiding added sugars as much as possible.

Children can be fussy with certain fruits or vegetables, a smoothie can be fun to make and drink!

The best fruits to blend are: Banana’s mango’s, peaches, pineapple, berries, soft fruit, and cooked hard fruit like rhubarb.

It’s worth looking in the supermarket fruit sections, as many sell fruit off at knock down prices and are still in date, especially bananas. A smoothie usually has the staple ingredients of banana, milk, and yogurt.

Ice is optional and add honey if necessary. You can also add a small handful of oats with the fruit. There are so many yogurts, and milk products out there to choose from, regular cow’s milk or a dairy-free alternative can be used.

If using a plant-based milk, here are some of the recommended ones to use: Oat milk – a good choice since it tastes the closest to regular milk and is super creamy, Almond milk, Soy milk, Coconut milk. Yogurt is actually a pretty crucial component to the smoothie formula.Not only is it thick and adds a wonderful creaminess to the mix, but it’s also got a slightly tangy bite that helps to balance out the sweet fruit.

Plain, unsweetened yogurt or Greek yogurt is preferred. However, if you like your smoothies on the sweet side, you can always try using a flavoured yogurt instead.

Plant and nut-based yogurt also work equally as well and can be used if on a vegetarian or vegan diet.

And the Apples left in the fruit bowl? Chop them up and use them for a apple crumble . Chop them in cubes, soak in lemon juice, and then add to salads.

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Struggling to make ends meet ? Free & cheap food near you There are food banks and community groups in your area are there to make sure you have enough to eat.

You will always have a warm welcome from them– Remember they are there as they want to help you.

Please don't feel ashamed to ask for help. Everyone deserves to have enough to eat.

Hope House, Boundary Road,Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2RF Mon 09:30 - 12:00 Tue Closed Wed 09:30 - 12:00 Thu 09:30 - 12:00 Fri Closed Sat 09:30 - 10:30 Sun Closed To find out about getting referred for food parcel or to make a referral for a food parcel please email: foodbank@hopenottingham.org.uk Phone - 03030401110 Website - http://www.hope-nottingham.org.uk/ Email - hope@hopenottingham.org.uk Foodbank - Bilborough Foodbank providing short-term emergency support with food and basic provisions, support and advice for those in need. Access via voucher…

Wednesdays 10-12 mid-day. Bilborough Library, Bracebridge Drive, Bilborough.

NottinghamNG8 4PN Foodbank Wollaton - Grangewood Church, Grangewood RoadWollaton, Nottingham NG8 2SJ. Fridays 10-12 midday Foodbank Chilwell - St Barnabas’ Church, Barncroft, Chilwell Nottingham NG9 4HU Tuesdays 14.00pm - 16.00pm Foodbank Stapleford St Haven Church, Wadsworth Road, Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8BD. Tuesday 10-12 midday and Friday 10-12 midday .

Foodbank Stapleford, Montrose Church Wadsworth Road Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8BD (Organised deliveries only at the moment.

Please contact Hope Nottingham office. PHONE - 03030401110 )

IF YOU NEED A FOOD PARCEL FOR YOURSELF:Please get a food voucher/referral first.

The best way to do this is to visit an advice centre. Alternatively:If you live in Nottingham City ring the City helpline 0115 915 5555 If you live in Broxtowe Borough please ring 0115 917 3802 for Citizen’s Advice who will provide financial advice and pass details on to your nearest foodbank.

If you live anywhere else in Nottinghamshire ring the county helpline 0300 500 8080 or if you need further guidance on how to get a food voucher/referral please call Hope Nottingham on 0303 040 1110

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Come with a friend Do you enjoy singing?

Would you like to be a member of a choir?

Open Voices is Music for Everyone’s latest community Reg. Charity No. 1153412 project. The idea is to provide especially designed singing sessions for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. Linking in with the expertise of Open Wings (based in Sherwood) and Reach (based in Southwell), MfE hopes to create a whole network of Open Voices singing groups in Nottinghamshire.

Come and try it for free. The first session you attend will be a free taster session.

After this, there will be a fee of £2 per session, covering everything you need, plus a ‘half-time’ cup of tea or coffee + biscuits! Subsidised places are available.

Interested? – please send us an email to: admin@music-for-everyone.org to let us know you are coming along, or just turn up at the first session.

Let’s get everyone singing!

These sociable groups are especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. The music chosen will be varied, with everything from pop songs to classics. The singing session will include a break for refreshments.

Come and sing with Open Voices!

Music Leaders: Victoria Barlow, Cliff McArdle.

Open Voices Beeston Open Voices Beeston meet on a Tuesday morning during school term time from 10.30am – 12.30 at Middle Street Resource Centre, Beeston NG9 2AR. The final session of each term will include an informal performance to friends and family.Full dates for 2021/22 are below.

How to get there:From Nottingham, the centre is very easy to find on public transport.

Any tram going towards Toton Lane stops at Middle Street, which is right outside the centre. Disabled access to venue is available.

Rehearsal dates – Beeston Open Voices Autumn 2021 23rd November 30th November 7th December 14th December

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NEWS FROM THE DIG IN COMMUNITY ALLOTMENT STAPLEFORD Last month we ran three Christmas willow wreath workshops and were blown away by how creative you all are! Thanks to everyone who attended and for Pulp Friction for keeping us all warm with hot drinks and snacks from the catering shed.

Dig In Recipe Of The Month Winter Tuscan Soup Serve 4 Ingredients 14oz tin Borlotti beans, drained and rinsed 250g (8oz) root vegetables 1 clove garlic crushed 1 medium onion 1 stick celery 100g (3-4os) winter greens 2 tblsp tomato puree 2 tblsp goose or duck fat , or cooking oil 2 litres of stock Method Peel and chop all veg except the greens to size of chunks you like in soup Saute with the garlic in the fat/oil until slightly softened Add tomato puree and stir Add stock & bring to the boil Add roughly chopped winter greens & beans, then simmer for about 10 mins and season If it tastes a little dull, a teaspoon of pesto or balssamic vinegar will lift it.

Serve with crusty bread.

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Karen‛s Tips for the Month 1. Sort out your seed packets what is out of date?

Cabbage and tomato seeds can last alot longer than on the packet and are worth trying next year. Parsnips and carrots are not!

2. Order your seed potatoes - or go to a “Potato Day”!

Where to find us: Albany Allotments Site. Pasture Road, Stapleford Nottingham NG9 8HZ (Near the Man of Iron Pub) Tel: 07943 700 302

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Dig In is Stapleford's very own community allotment, run by local people for local people. Based at the Albany Allotments site on Pasture Road, it offers lots of planting space, knowledge, experience, and the opportunity to get growing together in a friendly and helpful environment. It is open to all and it is completely free; all the tools, seeds, and everything you need to get gardening are provided, whatever your age or level of ability.

We have people coming to the site from a variety of backgrounds and with different levels of growing experience. It doesn't matter if you don't know where to start, volunteers help each other out and we all work together. We run regular Wednesday and Saturday sessions 10 am to noon at the site which are open to all to get involved.

Everyone who takes part gets to take something away with them. That might mean new skills to try in their own garden, or plants to grow at home on a patio, balcony or yard. To others it can mean new friendships and achievements and, of course, absolutely the freshest food around. So come join us and get growing with Dig In. Where to find us: Albany Allotments Site. Pasture Road, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 8HZ (Near the Man of Iron Pub) Tel: 07943 700 302 Web - www.diginstapleford.org.uk Find us on Facebook

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What’s on at the Nottingham Playhouse.

Nottingham Playhouse - Drums Drums Drums workshop Wednesday 16th February 2022 - 60 minutes This workshop is for children aged 5-10 years old and their grown up.

Join expert drummer Biant Singh for a fantastic hour of rhythms and drumming in our Neville Studio. Bring your best Ringo Starr or Cindy Blackman impression!

The workshop is designed to be accessible for everyone. Find out about Access at Nottingham Playhouse here and please tell us if there is anything further we can do to ensure our sessions are accessible for you. You can get in touch at participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

Tickets £6 per child and 1 adult goes free – maximum one adult per child.

Book online: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Nottingham Playhouse Play in a day. Wednesday 16th February 2022 Play in a day is for children aged 8 to 13 years old, and no drama experience is necessary.

The workshop leaders will create a relaxed and supportive environment to have fun and build confidence.

This ever popular half term experience is for young people who love to make theatre. Led by an expert practioner from the Playhouse, the children spend the day learning and creating a potted version of Private Peaceful by Micahel Morpurgo before showing their creation with parents and carers in a short informal sharing at the end of the day.

The workshop is designed to be accessible for everyone. Find out about Access at Nottingham Playhouse here and please tell us if there is anything further we can do to ensure our sessions are accessible for you. You can get in touch at participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

Do I need to bring anything? No need to bring anything, everything will be provided.

Price £10 per child - Running Time 240 minutes Age suitability 8-13 Time 11am-4pm Book online: ww.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Nottingham Playhouse - A Magical Adventure In Springtime Thursday 17th February 2020 at 2pm - 90 minutes This is an inclusive multi-sensory workshop, designed for children with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities and their families or carers.

For ages 7-13 years of age.

We’ll be going on a magical adventure, exploring springtime together.

Find out about Access at Nottingham Playhouse here and please tell us if there is anything further we can do to ensure our sessions are accessible for you and your family. You can get in touch at participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

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Tickets £6 per child. Up to 2 adults/carers per child - 90 minutes Book online: ww.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

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