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Hello everyone, I hope you’re making the most of the summer the with rain, sun and storms.! In this issue:

Win 2 tickets to see Wishbone Ash -a legendary band . Win 2 tickets for an Ska evening with Selecter and many more fabulous artists. Win a beautiful signed book for young child, from local writers. Win a truly unique bowl for your bathroom, or for the garden from Julian Crosswell in Beeston. If you want to keep up to date with events in the community in between the Grapevine distributions, visit Facebook for Grapevine Magazine Online -competition winners will be on there too. Until next month, please continue supporting the Grapevine and our advertisers, many thanks!

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In The Garden With Gardener Steve

Welcome to this month's gardening, as I sit here and write this month's article, we are yet again experiencing a quite a lot of rain with few quick storms thrown in and then it all evaporates minutes later! But I hope you all have a good summer !

I have recently had a few days in London exploring the capital's green scene of all its’ fauna and ora with visits to Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and surrounding green pocket parks and the city street tree's - So much to see at every turn.

Here are some jobs to be getting on with your garden...

• Pick runner beans regularly to prevent them becoming stringy and to make room for developing beans.

• Keep on top of weeds as they compete with plants for nutrients and water.

• Stake tall or top-heavy Dahlias and Lilies to prevent wind and rain damage.

• Keep patio container plants well-watered and feed with a liquid high potash fertiliser every fortnight.

• Trim your lavender plants a er they’ve nished owering to keep them compact.

• Continue to feed tomato plants with a tomato fertiliser and remove leaves lower down on the plant to help with air circulation and prevent disease.

• Dead-heading is an important job this month - bedding plants, perennials and roses to stop them self-seeding, encourage further owering and improves

• appearance of plant.

• Apply a high-potash fertiliser such as tomato food once fruits start to form on peppers, cucumber and aubergines.

• Pinch out the top of tomato plants to concentrate the growth into the fruit that has already formed. Aim to leave 5 or 6 trusses of fruit per plant.

Summer Star plants!

ECHINACEA PURPUREA - Purple cone ower

Echinacea are clump-forming rhizomatous perennials with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and solitary, long-stalked daisies with prominent conical central disks attractive to butter ies. Echinacea purpurea is an upright perennial with coarsely hairy, ovate shaped leaves.

Flowering period: Summer

Height and Spread: 1-1.5 metre x 0.5metre

Position: Full sun part shade

Soil: Any soil but well drained

Hardiness: Hardy Propagation: Propagate by seed sown in spring. Propagate by division in Spring or Autumn. or by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter. Pruning: Cut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage new ower

Pest and Diseases: Generally pest and disease free

RUDBECKIA FULGIDA VAR. SULLIVANTII ‘GOLDSTRUM’ - Cone ower

Rudbeckia can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials, with simple orpinnately divided leaves and large daisy-like ower-heads with yellow or orange rays surrounding a prominent conical disk. It is a plant genus in the sun ower family. e species are commonly called cone owers and are native to North America and many species are cultivated in gardens for their showy yellow or gold ower heads.

Goldsturm' is an herbaceous perennial forming a clump to 60cm in height, with erect stems bearing narrowly ovate leaves and dark-eyed, deep yellow owers to 12cm across. is award winning cone ower is mostly used in ower borders and beds, as cut owers, cottage garden, and informal garden prairie planting.

Flowering period: August to October

Height and Spread: 60cm x 60cm (2 x 2 )

Soil: Any soil but well drained

Hardiness: Hardy

Propagation: Propagate by division in Spring or Autumn

Pruning: Deadhead faded owers

Pest and Diseases: Generally, pest free

Please keep getting in touch with your stories, photos, events, general gardening advice and help with plant identi cation just email me at gardenersteve24@live.co.uk

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Specialist foods can be found with the food and drink festival where there are live cooking demonstrations in the cookery theatre and then head over to the gourmet producers to sample and buy products. e show gardens are one of the biggest features of the Southport Flower Show. Constructed by garden designers in less than 2 weeks the inspiration is based on the show's theme and exhibitors go head-to-head to impress RHS judges. ere is an abundance of entertainment such as themed arena displays, music, celebrity gardener presentations and so much more. e show is 70% under cover, promising all of us green- ngered enthusiasts a great experience, whatever the weather! Shopping is also on o er at the show with over 300 trade exhibitors selling everything you could want for your home and garden. With a full day ahead of you, your day starts o from our pick-up point, e Plough Inn, Town Street, Sandiacre. Cost for this trip is £45.00 and this includes a light breakfast to start the day and entrance at ower show. For more information or to book your place, You can call the booking line on 07413408751 or email: infoblueskiesthelimit@gmail.com places are limited and popular, so early booking is advised. Please keep getting in touch with your stories, photos, events, general gardeningadvice and help with plant identi cation just email me at: gardenersteve24@live.co.uk - Gardener Steve

Good Soil Health- Na onal Allo ents Week. is year's National Allotments Week - 7th-13th August, and this year's theme is soil health. Good soil health is incredibly important for promoting plant growth but also increases biodiversity and acts as a carbon sink, helping to reduce the impacts of climate change.Allotments can act as green corridors, allowing species like hedgehogs and butter ies to move from place to place safely.

ey are also great for attracting pollinators like bees and butter ies, so why not give it a go and see what species you can spot!

Allotments aren't always easily accessible, but you can apply these tips and tricks in your own garden or space. Spring onions and salad greens can be grown easily indoors using the le over root. Simply soak the root in water and allow them plenty of natural light, then when they grow, trim o what you need.

Alternatively, grow some micro-greens or herbs on your windowsill in peat free compost, trim what you need then allow to grow again. You can grow these in just about anything, from seed trays to yoghurt pots! With the cost of living crisis driving up food prices, we are becoming more aware of how we spend money. O en, growing your own fruits and vegetables can be more a ordable than buying it from a supermarket. Gardening is also an excellent method to improve mental wellbeing.

Eas ood Green Fes val.

Pop along to Coronation Park in Eastwood on Saturday 23rd September from 12pm until 3pm for a fun- lled family day out!

Green Festival is to to encourage recycling, sustainability and climate change awareness. ere will be something for all the family, including arts and cra s, free bicycle repairs, quizzes and local wildlife groups. You can even bring your dog along to win cutest puppy, best rescue and much more at our free dog show!

e event will be free to attend and there will also be delicious food and drink available to buy from popular, sustainable, local businesses.

If you are a local business or group interested in having a stall at the event please email: environment@broxtowe.gov.uk.

Hello Grapevine readers - My name is Natasha Page a Wollaton based B.A.C.P Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist.

Discovering JOMO – e Joy Of Missing Out

Do you get FOMO (the Fear Of Missing Out)? Or are you perfectly happy to kick back with a cuppa while the world busies itself around you? If you identify with the latter, then congratulations – you’ve discovered JOMO (the Joy Of Missing Out)!You might get invited for a night out with friends that you really don’t want to go to, but accept anyway. Why? Because you’re worried about what you’ll miss, and you don’t want to feel le out when your friends all talk about it the next day. But who are you really serving here? If you’re not being true to yourself, your wellbeing is always going to su er. Really, FOMO boils down to wanting to feel accepted and included, rather than le out. Embracing ourselves, and our home lives, can help us to move through that feeing. If we don’t rely on anyone else for validation, FOMO starts to lose its power. Replacing FOMO with JOMO

If you’re not quite there yet, here are some tips for resisting FOMO:

• Don’t believe everything you see online: People’s lives always look so perfect online, don’t they? And because everyone posts about all of the great things they’re doing –from holidays to meals to days out – it can make you feel like you should be doing more with your time. But online isn’t real life: people post their highlights; you see your whole. Try to spend less time on social media, and more time on yourself.

• Use your time wisely: What nourishes and ful ls you? Who do you feel happiest around? Try to focus on the activities and people that bring you the most joy – that’s where your energy ought to be going. Once you start doing this, you’ll be far less worried about what everyone else is up to.

The My Little Therapy Box resource was created by me after I observed some clients struggling to open up in the early stages of therapy. Some clients also struggle to articulate their feelings into words. So, I created My Little Therapy Box to help people in or out of therapy to explore their mental health in an accessible way and to start or have more meaningful conversations around mental health.This unique resource has helped 1000’s of people from all around the world. To find out more please visit: www.mylittletherapybox.com

• Understand your triggers: We’re all triggered by di erent things, and it’s important to know what your triggers are. If you struggle with seeing posts from a certain person online, unfollow them; if you get to Christmas and feel like you should be snapping up every event you ever see advertised, decide well in advance what you most want to do, and refuse to look into the rest. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m o to do nothing for a little while...

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Method

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. 200C

2. Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in a baking/roasting dish.

3. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to create a thick paste. Coat the chicken breast with seasoning paste.

4. Using the same bowl mix together the white wine, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, brown sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Pour over chicken breast.

5. If using, place the lemon slices between the chicken bake for 15 minutes, baste the chicken with the pan juice, bake for another 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165 F.

6. Use the sauce to baste the chicken as it bakes adding more of the avour. Bake in the oven until cooked

Optional: Add chopped parsley if required

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1/4 cup olive oil

2 tsp oregano, dried

2 tsp thyme, dried

2 tsp garlic powder

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1 tbsp brown sugar

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New licensing scheme for private landlords - Nottingham City Council.

A new licensing scheme will come into force in the winter to improve private rented property in Nottingham. e City Council scheme, known as Selective Licensing, starts on December 1st 2023 and covers an estimated 30,000 privately rented homes across most areas of the city. It aims to give private tenants better quality accommodation and management as well as protection from bad landlords. Tenants will also know what is expected of their landlord in terms of the maintenance, safety and management of their home. It will be introduced into areas of the city where the council has gathered evidence of poorer property conditions. Rented properties are more likely to have dangerous hazards which could include electrical, gas, re safety, damp and mould issues. Selective Licensing will help ensure these issues are addressed, as landlords of private rented properties in certain parts of the city must now meet a set of conditions and ensure good management of their properties. Councillor Jay Hayes, the City Council’s Portfolio Holder for Housing, said: “People in Nottingham have a right to expect a decent and safe standard of private rented accommodation, which is well managed and maintained."Having a licence will allow landlords to demonstrate that they provide decent quality accommodation for tenants, and we will work with landlords to support them to achieve the licence conditions. We believe the scheme will improve the reputation of private landlords, as well as Nottingham’s reputation for providing quality housing" e scheme is a major step forward in improving living standards for many Nottinghamcresidents.”Councillor Hayes added: “ e cost of licensing will be reduced for landlords who havecNottingham Rental Standard Accreditation via DASH or Unipol."Anyone who receives rent on a private property in Nottingham should check if they need a licence – it is a legal requirement to apply once the scheme is in force if you are in the designated area.It is recommended that landlord/agents apply for a licence a er 1 September 2023 as the council is reviewing its licence application form following feedback and is making it quicker and simpler to complete. Landlords who have properties licensed in the rst scheme will not need a new license until their current licence expires. Landlords who have not previouslylicensed their properties or have new properties within the designation (scheme area) will need to apply. Income from the licence fees goes towards the cost of setting up, operating and delivering the scheme. e City Council is not permitted to make a pro t from the scheme. Further information will be available on the council’s website. e fee is likely to be similar to the current fee for individual licenses and some change to clock fees. Details will be available on our website soon. If landlords do not apply for a licence, they risk nes of up to £30,000 or prosecution through the courts. Failure to comply also means that tenants can apply to a tribunal to claim their rent back for up to 12 months. e current Selective Licensing Designation which started on August 1 2018 will end on July 31 2023, but the scheme will continue to inspect properties whose licence runs beyond July 31 2023. If landlords have a property which is currently licensed they should check whether it will be covered by the new scheme and if it is they will not need to apply for another licence until your current one expires. PLEASE NOTE: Anyone with a current Selective Licence will not need to reapply until their current licence expires.Landlords can nd out if their property is covered by Selective Licensing (current and new scheme) at: www.geoserver.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/myproperty/.

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A poem about a King sher at Attenborough Nature Reserve has been named ‘Best of Broxtowe’ as part of the D.H. Lawrence Children’s Writing Competition. e poem was written by Helen, from the age 12-16 category, as part of the competition, which was launched on World Book Day earlier this year. Other entries included a spooky short story about Brinsley’s old coal mine and a humourous tale about a sausage jumping out of a pan. Helen was joined by the other winners and those shortlisted at an event at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum to be presented with their prizes. e full list of winners are:

Age 12-16 Category:

1st Place, short story, ‘Village Park Memories’ by Grace

2nd Place, short story, ‘Neighbourhood’ by Lucy

3rd Place, historical short story, ‘My Neighbourhood, Greenwich’ by Kritika

Age 11 and under category:

1st Place, thriller short story, ‘Spooky’ by Isaac

2nd Place, non- ction piece, ‘My Neighbourhood roughout the Year’ by Nathanael

3rd Place, non- ction piece, ‘My Neighbourhood’ by Emily

Best of Broxtowe

Poem, ‘King sher at Attenborough Nature Reserve’ by Helen

Highly Commended

Humorous short story, ‘ e Sausage that Jumped out of the Pan’ by Elodie

Highly Commended

Non- ction piece, ‘Birds in my Neighbourhood’ by Ethan

As part of the competition, children were asked to for short stories, poems and non- ction pieces on the theme of ‘my neighbourhood.’

As one of Nottingham’s most famous sons, the award is named in honour of the Eastwood born writer, D.H. Lawrence who o en wrote about the local area in his own works.

e judges, made up of Eastwood Writers’ Group and local writer Kai Northcott, were overwhelmed by the response with over 240 entries received from not just Broxtowe, but all over the country and as far a eld as Iceland and Mexico.

e competition has been made possible thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

e D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is where this literary legend was born on 11 September 1885. Only 30 minutes from Nottingham city centre, the Museum is a must see for fans of literature, and for those wanting to delve deeper into Nottingham’s literary heritage.Step back in time to experience the traditional Victorian wash house, see the parlour; a room only for special guests, feel the warmth of the re in

the kitchen and have a wander around the parental and other bedrooms. Step back in time to experience the traditional Victorian wash house, see the parlour; a room only for special guests, feel the warmth of the re in the kitchen and have a wander around the parental and other bedrooms. e museum’s permanent exhibition features items from Lawrence’s family and even paintings created by the author himself.

Back row, le to right: Helen (Best of Broxtowe), Mayor’s Consort Poppy Gow, Mayor Councillor Teresa Cullen, Kai Northcott (competition judge), Kritika (3rd place 12-16 category)

Front row, le to right: Emily (3rd place under 11’s), Isaac (1st place, under 11’s), Ethan (Highly Commended), Nathanael (2nd place under 11’s), Elodie (Highly Commended).

Nottingham City Council continues to y the coveted Green Flags in its parks.

Nottingham City Council is celebrating a er receiving 15 Green Flag Awards, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Nottingham’s parks and green spaces play a vital role for people as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family. e news that the City Council has achieved the Green Flag Awards is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team, both sta and volunteers, that make the city’s parks and green spaces great places that everyone can enjoy.

Fi een sites, including the Arboretum, Colwick Country Park, Victoria Embankment, High elds Park, Wollaton Park,Woodthorpe Grange Park and two cemeteries – High Wood and Wilford Hill – have been accredited (full list below).

e Arboretum, the Forest Recreation Ground, High elds Park and Wollaton Park have also maintained their Green Heritage Site Accreditation, supported by Historic England, for the management of their historic features.

Cllr Corall Jenkins, Portfolio Holder for Energy, Environment, Waste Services & Parks, said: “We are delighted to have yet again been recognised by these Green Flag Awards this year from Keep Britain Tidy. is award recognises and highlights the dedication that goes into maintaining our parks and open spaces to such a high standard and the value we put on our parks and green spaces. We know how much quality green spaces matter to residents and visitors - they are such an important part of people’s lives and well-being in Nottingham.

“It’s fantastic that Nottingham City Council’s investment in parks has been recognised with these accolades and we will soon be announcing our Nottingham Green Space Strategy which means we can look forward to an even greener, healthier, happier Nottingham”.

e Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

Accredited sites:

Arboretum - Bulwell Forest Recreation Ground -Bulwell (Northern) Cemetery

Colwick Country Park - Forest Recreation Ground - High Wood CemeteryHigh elds Park- Southern (Wilford Hill) Cemetery - Vernon Park -Victoria Embankment -Victoria Park

Wollaton Hall & Deer Park - Woodthorpe Grange Park -Lenton Recreation Ground

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e Green Flag Award Scheme (http://green agaward.org/) is run by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, under licence from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful, Keep Wales Tidy and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. Keep Britain Tidy is a leading environmental charity. It sets the standard for the management of parks and beaches, inspires people to be litter-free, to waste less and live more sustainably. It runs campaigns and programmes including the Great British Spring Clean, Eco-Schools, Love Parks, Eco-Schools, the Green Flag Award for parks and green spaces and the Blue Flag/ Seaside Awards for beaches. To nd out more about Keep Britain Tidy, its campaigns and programmes visit: www.keepbritaintidy.org.Any green space that is freely accessible to the public is eligible to enter for a Green Flag Award. Awards are given on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag Award status. A Green Flag Community Award recognises quality sites managed by voluntary and community groups. Green Heritage Site Accreditation is judged on the treatment of the site’s historic features and the standard of conservation.

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Bramcote Crematorium Forget You Not Garden is a Remembrance Garden for you to remember your loved ones in an environmentally friendly way.

Available from reception, the specially designed envelopes contain a card for you to write a note to your loved ones.

Once completed, please put this back in the envelope and place it in the beehive post box.

The cards and envelopes are embedded with seeds, which will then be planted in the Remembrance Garden to fourish into wild fowers.

There is no charge for this, Bramcote Crematorium simply want you to help them create a living tribute to your family and friends.

Photos kindly sent in by Richard MacRae - With thanks.

Beeston u3a gearing up for a busy Autumn - e regional branch of the national u3a group (for retired and semi-retired people) is particularly popular and active in Beeston, which now has more than 1000 members and 100 interest groups.

e u3a maxim ‘Learn, Live, Laugh’ applies to varied activities as they exercise, study, cra , read and play games together in various Beeston locations.Whatever your interest - whether it be regular pastime or picking up somethingenjoyed in youth, there is sure to be something to t, along with a warm welcome.Everyone is welcome to attend the Open Meetings on the rst ursday of the month at Beeston Methodist Church – 10am for refreshments with a speaker at 10.30am.

e Beeston u3a Committee will be running a stall on the Beeston Square Market on Wednesday 13th September from 10am to 2pm. ey will be welcoming existing members along for a chat and will be ready to answer any queries from perspective members. e annual U3a Group fair will take place at the Pearson Centre on ursday5th October between 10 and 11.30am. All our enthusiastic Group Facilitators will be available to chat about their activities and sign up new participants. e full membership team will be available for new members to join and for existing members to renew. - More information at www.beestonu3a.org.uk

Connect and Re ect cafe style opens.

A new café style group called Connect & Re ect is a new drop in session which runs on the rst Saturday of the month from 10am-2pm drop in the Re ection chapel at Bramcote Crematorium.

Everybody is welcome to a safe and friendly space where you can laugh, cry, smile and talk to others that are bereaved over a cup of tea or co ee.

Cake and biscuits are available and the group o ers the chance for you to sit and re ect, light a candle, request a special piece of music to be played or just simply just come and have a chat.

ARTISAN AUTUMN FAIR

Saturday 4th November 2023

2.00pm – 4.30pm

Bramcote Memorial Hall, Church Street, Bramcote Stalls include: Books, Cakes, Bottle Tombola, Craft, Handmade Cards, Glass Fusion, Jewellery, Flowers and Decorations, Raffle, Light Refreshments

Free Admission

Families and Friends welcome!

Members of Bramcote WI invite you to their

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Win a copy of one of their books!

Katy and Sarah from Long Eaton have set up an Indie Publishing House, called HB Publishing House. But this is a little di erent in that they currently write and publish their own work under their own publishing house.

Katy (39), has been a primary school teacher with over 12 years of experience and Sarah(34), who is a SENDCO in a Primary School, has over 10 years of experience. Having developed a strong working relationship, their mutual love of books saw an even stronger friendship grow between them. With their love of all things books, they decided that last year was the time to delve into the writing world and create their own.

With both mothers working part-time this has not been an easy task, but any spare moment they have, they work on their business or write their next book. eir aim; to spread a joy and love of reading to as many people as possible and they have certainly hit the ground running. With four children’s books and three adult romance books published in under a year, they are taking the publishing world by storm. Writing under the pen names of Ellen Nancy and Roxanne Reid, they have published: ‘To my Mummy,’ ‘Baby Bunny’s Easter Training,’ ‘I Have the Best Daddy’ and the latest release ‘I’m Not Afraid’. is book follows Herbie the Hedgehog on his journey home and he is beautifully illustrated. ‘I’m Not Afraid’ has received wonderful response from many parents and children alike. You can catch up with e Love Books Tour on Instagram.

HB Publishing House’s adult romance novels are written under the pen name of Frances Fleur. ree books of the Purple Hearted series have already been released; ‘ e First,’ ‘And the Second,’ and ‘ at Day’ following the stories of young adults, their rst experiences of falling in love and how they navigate their journeys , but be warned, this does contain adult content. e Purple Hearted series has received many 5-star reviews on Amazon and is a series that many have described as ‘un-put down-able’. HB Publishing House are currently working on its Autumn releases, which include several Christmas stories: a beautiful children’s picture book, a children’s chapter book and a romance novel.

HB Publishing House has also been busy working with a brand-new author who will be joining the publishing house this Summer.

F on Jones, will be publishing a second edition of her well-loved children’s book ‘I Give You the Moon’ this Autumn.

ey are planning re-imagined illustrations and are honoured to be bringing a beautiful book with a wonderful message to children across the country.

Katy and Sarah are creating a publishing house to be proud of. ey have had an exciting rst year and there is still so much more to come. You can keep up to date with their book releases on all social media platforms HB Publishing House

WIN A COPY OF I’M NOT AFRAID.

I’m not afraid is a story about Herbie the hedgehog who found himself a long way from home on the other side of the deep, dark forest. As the evening starts to fade into night, Herbie nds there is a lot to be afraid of.

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Follow Herbie on his adventure through the woods as he discovers that being afraid and overcoming your fears means you are brave! A beautifully illustrated and charming children’s book suitable for the ages 4- 7.

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Ideas to keep the kids entertained this Summer

Firstly, check out any play days in your area, these are usually free with plenty to do.

1. Collect and paint pet or themed rocks (or make a village with houses etc)

2. Go birdwatching, take a camera and then look for information back at home.

3. Go on a picnic.

4. Buy a skipping rope or hula hoop and set a time record competition .

5. Make rose water from the fallen summer petals. Give them a pestle and mortar to mix up and grind their leaves and petals in. Give them a jug of water a little jars so that they can make petal perfume or potions with them.

6. Play pirates and hide a treasure chest in the garden, use brown paper and draw a map. An alternative treasure hunt is with directional clues – a great one is placing the kid’s teddies, or their toys, in spots for them to nd and make the clues about them. You can also do it by nding di erent colour items or objects beginning with certain letters. Or, one of the simplest ways to create a treasure hunt for toddlers is to print and laminate a load of images of something that they love, such as dinosaurs or wizards. Hide them around the garden and tell them how many there are to nd! You can tailor them for your kid’s interests, ages and abilities, make them as short or long, easy or complicated!

7. Make friends with a bug: Ladybirds, spiders, caterpillars, woodlice – there are all kinds of creepy crawlies hiding in all out door places . Just remember to be gentle if you pick them up, and then place them back . Start a nature diary -draw pictures and learn about what you have seen.

8. Do a wild challenge with the RSPB- great fun whilst learning - visit: https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-families/family-wild-challenge/

9. Build a den in the garden. Make a wigwam type with bamboo canes then use old sheets- duvet covers. Make a tent with chairs. Make a tent under a table indoors if raining. Have lunch or tea in the den.

10. Set up your own mini festival – better if you have a larger garden but even if not you can set up di erent stations around your garden; like a story area, an art area, a hair braiding area, a face painting area, a splash zone, a relaxing zone and a refreshments area!

11. Try and go to as many parks in your area, get the kids to mark each park out of 10.

12. Visit a National trust property – e National trust has hundreds of places all over the UK and the majority of them are a full and packed day out of fun with lots having family activities going on in the holidays. Most of them have brilliant adventure playgrounds which are worth the visit in themselves.

13.Get the bikes out and go for a ride. If you don’t have bikes, many local forests or bike trails have bike hire facilities. Cycling is great exercise and you get to see the place where you are cycling much better than you can from the window of a car.

14. Be a tourist in your own town. Visit your local monuments and museums. If you live near a big tourist town take a bus and see your hometown from a new perspective.

15. Make your own jigsaws by cutting out pictures from magazines, sticking them onto card and cutting them up.

16. Try and visit a wood near you Woods and forests are magical for children, lots of interesting things to see and nd. Tree shade is most welcome on a hot day, and a great way to keep cool. Check out woods near you on the internet.

17. Carry a pack of snap cards for younger kids, keeps them engaged.

19. Go to a museum – lots of museums in the UK have free entry and during the holidays most have activities going on including workshops and events which are o en free to attend too. It’s worth checking out smaller and less well known museums o en too.

20. Arrange a day out at the seaside and take a picnic, look for bus trips where you can meet up with other families.

21. All kids love water, especially on a hot day, have a water ght, if they are going to get wet, get them to wash their bikes, dolls, dinosaurs -any toys etc.

22. For younger ones, give them a plastic bowl or empty toy box lled with water place rocks and let them experiment with food colouring and marvel at the changes, add boats and sea toys.

23. Look for o ers.Not everyone has the money to go to places like Alton Towers etc, look for o ers online, or on supermarket o ers.

24. Visit your local libary, they usually have lots of information of free events and activities in your area.

25. Make a work of art from natural things, leaves twigs etc.

26. Get cra y with a cardboard box. Make a car, robot or a dolls house etc.

27. Play frisbee in a park or garden.

28 . Pick blackberries in late summer and make a pie.

29. Have a mini Olympics in the garden. Javelin with straws, shot put with balls. Make medal for the winners.

30. Learn a magic trick.

31. Learn to say “Hello” and “Goodbye” in 10 languages.

32. Make a time capsule with collected items.

33. Try potato printing.

34. Go swimming, some local swimming centre have in atables, check with your local leisure centre.

35. Organise a play, dress up and act out favourite characters.

36. Rainy day?- play board games. (checkout local charity shops for games you haven’t already got).

37. Have a toy clear out and get them to sort out ones they no longer play with, arrange a toy sale, or add to a car boot sale , they’ll be keen to sell in order to buy new ones..

38. Make nature sticky bracelets -Pop some masking tape or thick duck tape round your toddler’s wrist, with the sticky side facing outwards. On a walk in the park or in the garden, ask them to nd leaves, seeds and owers to stick to their bracelets. Get them to identify the items and record them in their nature diary.

39. On a car journey - Play the ‘yes / no’ game. You have a conversation but the other person is not allowed to say ‘yes or no’. You can ask them questions and try to trick them into saying one of these words. Its a great one to do anywhere and kids get really competitive with it! You can of course keep it going for much longer than 5 minutes.

40. To relieve car boredom , get them to play “Rainbow Cars” Take it in turns to spot cars in the order of the colours of the rainbow (Red – Orange – Yellow – Green – Blue – Indigo – Violet). So you have to spot a red car, then an orange car and so on. e rst person to nd a full rainbow of cars wins.

41. Red Car Game- Count the cars driving in the opposite lane to you. See how high of a number you can get to before you see a red car go past. When it does you have to stop counting and start again. Take it in turns and the person who can make it to the highest number wins.

42. Keep a scrapbook of your summer holiday. Stick in photos, lea ets, tickets and other mementoes of your days out. Include a written description of what you did or make a drawing of what you saw.

43. Make paper lanterns to decorate the garden for a barbeque or party. ey can be decorated with pencils, paints or glitter for maximum e ect.

44. Skateboarding. If you have older children who fancy trying something new, why not suggest skateboarding. MySkate is a free app that will let you search for a skatepark near you - there are 1,600 in the UK. It also has park photos, information and user reviews of the facilities. e Skateboard GB website has a freelist of tips for beginners - including a printable skateboarding guide, and details of safety equipment you may need. You can also look at renting particularly if your children are interested in trying out the sport for the rst time.

45. Collect

46. Paint kind messages on rocks

47. Go for a walk

48. Learn to juggle.

49.Play tag with a wet sponge.

50. Have a egg and spoon race

Dance Classes at Bramcote

Look Up! Nottingham Adventure Trail. FREE activity.

Whether you’re new to the city, or just looking for an a ernoon of adventure. e Look Up! Adventure Trail, is for you. e route covers approximately 3km so is accessible for children, but can be enjoyed by all ages! is route covers approximately 3kms and will take around 1 hour. is trail – will lead you around the city centre to answer questions,complete challenges and discover clues hidden in plain sight. So even if you’ve ventured down a street many times before, there are always new secrets to uncover. As you’re hunting for clues around the city remember to keep your eyes peeled – and don’t forget to Look Up above shop level… you never know what you might nd!. How to take part Download the Trail map or pick up a paper copy from the Tourism Centre on Long Row. You can print it out or view on your phone.Head to Old Market Square and start your adventure! - Nottingham City Council

GRAPEVINE COMPETITION

WIN 2 TICKETS FOR AN EVENING WITH SKA LEGENDS !

The Selecter featuring Pauline Black & The Beat featuring Rankin Jr Unite for an n o ge a e ening with he one ka chest a at the ew ish ent e Outdoor Grounds in Kings Heath, Birmingham on Friday 25th August 2023. Organisers are pleased to announce the one rc es r e elec er nd e e e urin n in o er will join forces for a historic performance at the New Irish Centre in Kings Heath on ugust th . his high an ci ated e ent omises to e anun o ge a e e e ience o ans o the iconic 2 Tone ska movement. The outdoor grounds on the New Irish Centre will serve as the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary gathering of ska legends. Organisers said; “We are thrilled to bring together these legendary ska acts for what promises to be an epic night of music and nostalgia. The 2 Tone Ska 50 piece Orchestra plus vocalists will be joined by The Selecter & The Beat featuring ankin r. epresentng the very essence of the Tone ska movement, and we look forward to having them share the stage. We can’t wait to bring Birmingham an event of two tone ska, a genre that has strong roots in the city.The evening will be a true celebraton of ska history and a night to remember for all fans.”

The 2 Tone Ska Orchestra, a powerhouse 50 piece ensemble comprising some of the nest musicians wi o ide a e ect end o e ening e o mance with thei dynamic blend of ska, rocksteady and reggae. An orchestra of this magnitude performing 2 tone & ska music is unprecedented and a spectacular unique show for all music lovers. The Orchestral event will feature Special Guests The Selecter & The eat ankin to get the e ening o to the est ossi e sta t. The Selecter will bring their unique brand of 2 Tone ska to the forefront. Fronted by the inc edi e au ine ack this in uen a g ou has een inst umenta in sha ing the ska and unk scenes since thei o ma on in the ate s. ect a high ene gy performance that will have the crowd skanking and dancing to their beloved hits. The Beat featuring Rankin Jr will then take the stage, ready to deliver their signature usion o ska unk eggae and sou ca ate the audience with thei me ess classics and new hits alike.

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Local Groups

Come for Co ee - Wollaton - Takes place on Tuesday mornings from 10-11.30am providing a welcoming place for members of the community to enjoy time relaxing and chatting together over refreshments. St. Leonard’s Community Centre Bramcote Lane -Wollaton NG8 2ND

Wollaton Park Community Co ee Shop - ursdays 9am - 12pm Wollaton Park Community Co ee Shop, Harrow Road NottinghamNG8 1FG -0115 928 8860

Wollaton Bowling Club - We are a long established friendly club situated in the heart of Wollaton. We play in League matches, friendly games. Wollaton Bowling Club, Wollaton Sports Association Ground, Wollaton Road ,WollatonNG8 2AN phone 0115 939 9668 Chess Club at Wollaton Library - ursdays, 4.30 - 6pm

Nottingham Libraries are opening chess clubs. No need to sign up or call in, it is simply a drop in…Wollaton Library-Bramcote Lane,Wollaton, Nottingham

NG8 2NA (if you want to check the group before arriving) phone : 0115 915 2809

Nottingham Youth eatre Inclusive Group meets on Tuesday evenings at College Street Centre - College Street Nottingham NG1 5AQ - 6-9pm. e group has been in existence for 28 years and promotes performance skills for young people 13-19 with additional needs who wish to perform. e group is supported by very experienced volunteers with special education background for more information: admin@oak eld.nottingham.sch.uk Cra Sessions For Males - Come along for a cuppa and a chat about all things music, lm, design, engineering, arts, cra s and more -Aspley Library, Nuthall Road, Nottingham NG8 5DD for more info please call 07312 842 236

Linking Lives NG9 - Befriending - Nottingham Linking Lives is a befriending service aimed at adults who nd themselves requiring some extra friendship. Hope House, Boundary Road Beeston, NottinghamNG9 2RF - 0303 040 1110

Knit and Natter - Wollaton Library First and third Monday of each month, 10 am - 12pm Knit and Natter groups are a great way to meet new people, swap patterns and have a chat. Wollaton Library, Bramcote Lane,Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2NA- 0115 915 2809

Beeston Women’s Group - is weekly group is for women of all ages with varying levels of mental health issues to come together with others that understand. is friendly group encourages members to be involved and supported to take part in interesting and fun activities with occasional outings. e 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 - Who to contact- Telephone 07908 408 596 (9am-12pm Wednesdays only)e-mail: beestonwomens@yahoo.co.ukNotes- Group Facilitator, Wednesday mornings only, messages any time Address: Middle Street Resource Centre, Middle Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2ARSession Information - Wednesdays 10.20am-11.45am Also weekly social meetings£1.50 per year membership. Voluntary contributions for refreshments.

Wollaton Recorded Music Society A great way to enjoy listening to and learning about a mix of classical and other types of music.Volunteers present very varied programmes such as “Great Composers at the Movies”. We meet on the last Friday of the month (except December) at the St Leonards Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton NG8 2ND,from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm with a mid session break for refreshments. Membership is free and the cost is £2 per person per meeting.For more information email secretarywrms@gmail.com or 07531018061.

e community co ee shop is open every ursday 8.45 to 12 noon. Everyone welcome ...........................

Does anyone have any books to donate to Wollaton Park Community Centre?

We sell them and all money goes to the community garden (not childrens books ) If you can help please drop them in. ank you ...........................

Wollaton Park Community Centre Toddler group every Monday morning 9.15-11.30

£2.50 per adult free for the childrenEveryone welcome ...........................

Wollaton WI meet on the 2nd Wednesday monthly at 7.30pm at St Leonards Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2ND- new members welcome NG8 2ND For more information please call Margaret Morley 0115 928 2902 ...........................

Wollaton Historical Conservation Society meet 7.30pm on the 4th Wed of the month St Leonards Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, NG8 2ND- Bus no30/parking at rear. Further info: call Angela Gilbert 0115 9283414 www.spangle sh.com/WollatonHistorical ...........................

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Wollaton Park Ladies Probus Club meet 4th Tuesday monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre Harrow Road, Wollaton for tea and co ee. We have interesting speakers & outings, new members are very welcome - further info call Linda 0115 9282956 ...........................

Wollaton Park Free Co ee Morning every ursday 10am - 12pm term time, St Marys Church Hall , Wollaton Drive NG8 1AF - Disabled access and facilities

Totostime Wollaton

Come along to a Totstime to have fun, sing and meet other parents and carers. Totstimes are lively and interactive half hour sessions, suitable for all babies and toddlers. ey are run by library sta and include a story, singing, instruments and puppets. Totstimes are a great way to learn new songs and rhymes with your child.

Wollaton Library - Every Tuesday 10.30am to 11.00am (term time only) ...........................

Bramcote WI meet 2nd Monday at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall, 1 Church Street,Bramcote, NG9 3HD Disabled Access: Side doors of hall with slight ramp

Bramcote History Group - Open meetings with speakers are held usually on the third Monday of each month at St. Michael’s Church Centre, Church Street, Bramcote NG9 3HD, in April, May, June, July, September, and October.(please check)

Join a reading group and read, share and explore new books and authors. Reading groups meet and discuss a book or books that they have read and share their opinions. e members of the group normally agree to read a particular book, and then discuss their own thoughts, experiences and impressions at the next meeting. Joining is free and most groups welcome new members. It’s also a great way to meet people with similar interest and make new friends. ese groups usually meet once a month to discuss the book of choice over a cup of tea. Some members read speci c types of books, e.g. crime novels and others try a variety of genres. Wollaton Library - e second Wednesday of the month, 10am to 12pm. ...........................

In the summer months there are walks and visits for members. Presentations in the Church Centre begin at 8pm, doors open 7.30pm. For details on talks and membership, visit website bramcoteorg.uk or email : bramcotehistory@outlook.com.

e group are always looking for information to help with their projects.

If you have photographs, documents or memorabilia of Bramcote then please do get in contact.

Wollaton Park Community Centre Harrow Road, Wollaton o ers a designated warm space every ursday morning from 8am to 12 . We have had a donation of beautiful,hand made, knitted and crocheted blankets and capes. If anyone is struggling to keep warm please call in and choose a blanket or email Karen: wpcommunitycentre@gmail.com e community co ee shop is open every ursday 8.45 to 12 noon. Everyone welcome ...........................

Does anyone have any books to donate to Wollaton Park Community Centre?

We sell them and all money goes to the community garden (not childrens books )

If you can help please drop them in. ank you

22nd-Jun-23 Royal Brides 27th-Jul-23 Jamaican Cookery Demo

Aug-23 Open garden/ garden visit (TBC) 28th-Sep-23 9th Birthday Party

26th-Oct-23 Murder Mystery Night 23rd-Nov-23 Pie, Peas & Bingo

14th-Dec-23 Christmas Party

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 co ee mornings around, and groups to join locally!

Groups to join

St Leonard’s Community Centre, Wollaton - Tuesday morning 10.00-11.30

British Legion for Hug a Mug co ee – Tuesday mornings from 11.00 onwards

Kingswood (10.00-11.00) and Grangewood (11.00-12.00)Wollaton churches hold co ee mornings on Wednesday mornings

Wollaton Park Community Centre’s co ee (and cake) cafe is open on ursday mornings 9.00-12.00.

Not everyone has the con dence or mobility to get out on their own but a recent project that has taken o is the Smile Project, which aims to provide befrienders for anyone who would appreciate a bit of support. is could be for a co ee 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.

LLeisure o er many opportunities to support you to get moving more both out in the community and within our leisure centres.

You can get involved with:

Weekly chair based exercise class at Dora Phillips Hall in Eastwood every ursday 1.30pm-2.30pm, £3 per session, pay as you go.

FREE monthly wellbeing walks open to all community members on the rst Tuesday of every month at 10am from e D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum.

FREE Buggy Walks at Attenborough Nature Reserve on the second Monday of every month at 10.30am, excluding bank holidays.

Exercise referral scheme supporting people who are currently inactive with an underlying mental or physical health condition which can be improved or better managed through physical activity, £17.95 per month membership. For any questions regarding the above please email getactive@lleisure.co.uk or phone : 0115 917 3572

LEOS Musical eatre Company announce the East Midlands premiere of the musical Sunshine on Leith.

is vibrant and energetic show featuring the music of e Proclaimers, is popular with audiences and critics alike, and follows the highly successful lm adaptation in 2013 starring Jane Horrocks.

Sunshine on Leith follows the highs and lows of Ally and his friend Davy as they search for normality a er returning from a tour in Afghanistan. A tale of love; love for family, love for friends, love for romantic partners and love for our homes. Secrets will be revealed, relationships will be made and lost, and broken hearts will be mended once more. And they will do it all while singing to the heartfelt music of e Proclaimers, of “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” and "Letter from America" fame. With everything from up-tempo dance numbers to romantic ballads, high energy comedy scenes to gritty pathos, it’s a heart-warming and upli ing tale.

Sunshine on Leith -

Tues 31st October to Sat 4th November 2023

Evenings 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm

May Hall, Trent College, Long Eaton, Derbyshire , NG10 4AD

Ticket prices:

£14 + booking fee - £12 concessions + booking fee

Tickets available through Ticketsource at www.ticketsource.co.uk/leos

Concessions available on Tuesday eve and Saturday matinee.

Concession rate available for over 65s and under 18s.

Group rates for bookings over 10 tickets available - bookable direct on Ticketsource website. For groups over 20, contact leosmtc@gmail.com

LEOS Musical eatre Company was founded in 1955, and is an ambitious, award-winning producer of large-scale musicals. Passionate about musical theatre, and about supporting local amateur talent to grow, LEOS bring exceptional productions to a loyal audience. LEOS are an inclusive company, and are proud of their family atmosphere. ey are always looking for new members to join them, particularly to help backstage, on set design or construction, managing costumes, helping front of house or one of the other many jobs that needs doing to put a show on.

For more information, visit www.leosmtc.co.uk.

D.H. Lawrence Festival 2023: a feast of literature, art, music, heritage and community.

D.H. Lawrence Festival 2023: a feast of literature, art, music, heritage and community Broxtowe’s cultural scene will be showcased in September when the annual D.H. Lawrence Festival returns with ten days of free literature, art, music, heritage and community events. Amongst this year’s line-up are Heritage Open Days, pop up proms, the popular D.H. Lawrence Music Festival, guided walks, talks, lectures and a new portrait exhibition. e festival has been co-produced by the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, which is owned and managed by Broxtowe Borough Council, along with the D.H. Lawrence Society, Haggs Farm Preservation Society and Ben Mark Smith of the D.H. Lawrence Music Festival. “Broxtowe Borough is a place which is steeped in heritage. From its associations with people who were independent thinkers, creatives and revolutionaries like D.H. Lawrence, to the many diverse people, groups and organisations that have made Broxtowe their home today,” said Councillor Chris Carr, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Health at Broxtowe Borough Council.“ e D.H. Lawrence Festival is a great example of how this cultural richness has continued to live on amongst our local community and with a wide range of events on o er as part of the festival, there really is something for everyone, whether you are familiar with D.H. Lawrence or not. e D.H. Lawrence Music Festival, which is part of the programme, is also a great way for us to not only celebrate existing performers but also discover new talent and inspire the next generation of artists. I’d like to thank all those involved in organising what promises to be a series of events, as well as the local people and businesses in and around Eastwood who have supported us.” he added.

e festival o cially opens on Friday 1st September at 7.00pm at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum on Victoria Street, Eastwood where you can pick up a festival brochure and view last known portrait of D.H. Lawrence himself as part of a new exhibit. is year’s full event programme includes: Literature

Monday 4th September, 10.00am - Wellbeing Walk As part of the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum’s monthly wellbeing walk series, this month’s special festival walk will walk the Blue Line Trail, taking in the many sites in Eastwood with a connection to Lawrence and his work. Tea and co ee will be on o er at the museum a erwards. Moderately hilly, circular walking route, approx. 1.5 miles.

Monday 4th September, 7.00pm – Reading Group led by Dr. Andrew Harrison

Reading Group on ‘Nottingham and the Mining Countryside’, led by Dr Andrew Harrison, acclaimed Lawrence expert, currently Director of the D.H. Lawrence Research Centre at the University of Nottingham, as well as a Lawrence biographer and founding editor of the Journal of D.H. Lawrence Studies. At the Horse and Groom, Moorgreen.

Wednesday 6th September, 7.00pm – D.H. Lawrence Society Midweek Talk (via Zoom) e D.H. Lawrence Society will be hosting a talk on Carthusians and Beauvale Priory, hosted by Rolf Pentzlin, a social historian from Germany. Visit www.dhlawrencesociety.com for joining information.

Friday 8th September, 2.00pm until 4.00pm - Book Launch: ‘Lawrence’s Muse’

Haggs Farm Preservation Society will launch their latest publication, ‘Lawrence’s Muse: Jessie Chambers Wood through her own writing’ at Eastwood Library. Jessie was Lawrence’s rst

girlfriend and a very signi cant in uence on his early life who encouraged him to write and publish. e book illustrates the range of Jessie’s own talents and interests as a writer, artist, correspondent and paci st.

Tuesday 5th September – Series of talks on heritage, Lawrence and literature Festival Local Conference Day Talks at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy Street, Eastwood, hosted by Alan Wilson, Chairman of the D.H. Lawrence Society, including:10.00am – 12.00pm

e Barber Family: One half of the coalmining dynasty, led by David Amos, a former miner and expert on Nottinghamshire mining heritage. A vanishing world: Places we have now lost (Alan Wilson).2.00pm – 4.00pm

Lawrence, Literature and our Living Landscape (Malcolm Gray).

Lawrence and the social environment (John Pateman).

Saturday 9th September, 10.00am until 4.00pm –e Lawrence/Leavis Conference

Directed by Bob Hayward, a talk on Leavis’ appreciation of the range of human potentiality in the art of Lawrence’s Tales.

Saturday 9th September, 7.00pm –

e D.H. Lawrence International Birthday Lecture (via Zoom) is year’s lecture, entitled ‘Horsing around St. Mawr’, will come from Australia, with David Game, author of ‘D.H. Lawrence’s Australia: anxiety at the edge of the empire’ discussing biographical contexts for Lawrence’s Novelette, as well as literary contexts in his two Austrialian novels. Visit www.dhlawrencesociety.com for joining information.

Friday 8th September, 7.30pm – Organ Concert ‘Tuneful Airs’

Concert led by Celebratory Organist Alan Wilson, including music from local composers Eric Coates and Arthur Linwood, as well as some popular old favourites. Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church, Nottingham Road, Eastwood.

Saturday 9th September, from 2.00pm - D.H Lawrence Music Festival

Multi-venue music festival across Eastwood, with over 100 acts performing. Find out more at www.facebook.com/DHLawrenceMusicFestival or search the D.H. Lawrence Music Festival playlist on Spotify for a sneak preview of this year’s artists.

Sunday 10th September, 12.00pm– Pop Up Proms at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum . Enjoy some jazz and classical music in museum gardens as part of the Heritage Open Day, thanks to Mish Mash Productions’ Pop Up proms series.

Sunday 10th September, 4.00pm – Festival ‘Songs of Praise’

Featuring the renowned Eastwood Male Voice Choir, alongside readings, performances and audience participation, the nale event will bring together the week’s events, inspired by Lawrence’s love of the local landscape and the human richness in the local community. At St Mary’s Church, Greasley.

Visual arts -Until 30th September – ‘Celebrating the Volunteers of Eastwood’ Exhibition

e exhibition will feature portraits from more than 30 local organisations, celebrating the volunteers of Eastwood who help improve the lives of people in the local community.

e portraits have been taken by Lesley Grand-Scrutton and Anna Glew from e Beauvale Photography Group. Open during the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum usual opening hours or as part of the Heritage Open Days.

A visitor records a performer at last year’s D.H. Lawrence Music Festival- credit Tim Eastgate

From 1st September - D.H. Lawrence Portrait Exhibition

e last known portrait of D.H. Lawrence will be on display in his hometown for the rst time. Created by artist Joep Nicolas (1897-1972), the portrait has been recently acquired by Nottingham City Museums, and will be on display at the Birthplace Museum for a year, before it nds a more permanent residence at Nottingham Castle.

Sat 2nd September, 10.00am until 4.00pm - Rag-rug making Drop in to the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum gi shop any time during the day to master this traditional thri y cra so you can recycle your old clothing into fabulous rugs. Heritage - Sunday 10th September - Heritage Open Day at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum e D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum will be opening specially as part of the national Heritage Open Days. Step back in time to experience the traditional Victorian wash house, see the parlour; a room only for special guests, feel the warmth of the re in the kitchen and have a wander around the parental and other bedrooms. e museum’s permanent exhibition features items from Lawrence’s family and even paintings created by the author himself. Ambience will be provided by Mish Mash Productions’ Pop Up Prom in the museum garden.

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September, 11.00am until 3.00pm - Heritage Open Day at e Breach House A change to visit and have a guided tour of e Breach House, a typical miner’s cottage from the 1880s, D.H. Lawrence’s childhood home and the setting for e Bottoms in his novel Sons and Lovers. At e Breach House, 28 Garden Road, Eastwood.

Community - Sunday 3rd Sept, 10.15am - Festival of anksgiving Eucharist, Greasley

Church - Wed 6th Sept, 1.15pm - Guided walk around Watnall Woods followed by cream tea at Greasley Church. Both the woods and the church feature in Lawrence’s work. Meet at Greasley Church. urs 7th Sept, 10.00am until 4.00pm - Open Day at St. Mary’s Greasley with talks, displays, music, tours and hospitality,

urs 7th Sept, 7.00pm - Evening Vigil at Beauvale Priory, the setting for Lawrence’s short story ‘A Fragment of Stained Glass’. Beginning at the Gatehouse School Room and ending in the Priory Ruins (weather permitting).Fri 8th Sept at 9.30am - A Festival ‘Organ Mass’ at Our Lady of Good Counsel Roman Catholic Church, Nottingham Road Eastwood.

e D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is where this literary legend was born on 11th Sept 1885. Only 30 minutes from Nottingham city centre, the Museum is a must see for fans of literature, and for those wanting to delve deeper into Nottingham’s literary heritage. Step back in time to experience the traditional Victorian wash house, see the parlour; a room only for special guests, feel the warmth of the re in the kitchen and have a wander around the parental and other bedrooms. e museum’s permanent exhibition features items from Lawrence’s family and even paintings created by the author himself.

Broxtowe Borough Council

Find out more at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/dhlawrencemuseum

Stapleford Flower Club meets at 7.30pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7.30pm, at the Pastures Community Church, Pasture Road, Stapleford, NG9 8GQ.

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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

We are a Social Club for retired and semi-retired Men and Ladies. We meet at the Bramcote Memorial Hall 10:00 am to 12 noon each 2nd Tuesday monthly to socialise and to listen to a speaker.

We usually go for a light lunch a er the meeting. Our other events include walk & talks usually starting and nishing at a pub, and a spring ve day holiday. Some of us play Bowls during the summer. New prospective members will be made most welcome.

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Olympic launch for cycling in Stapleford.

Team GB Olympic Gold Medal winner Chris Boardman MBE opened a new cycle training track in Stapleford as well as meet local school children to encourage them to cycle.Part of the £21.1m Town Fund for the Nottinghamshire town, the track is a fun and safe mini road network on which to learn and practice cycling safely and is just one part of a £4.6million scheme which also includes a cycle hub and cycle paths in the town.Open and available to use 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the track features a 200 metre network of mini roads, road markings, zebra crossings, a roundabout and road signs. In addition, 600 metres of 3 metre-wide tarmac pathways have been built around the rec for more cycling and walking .Chris is regarded as the godfather of global British cycling success which over the years has included multiple Olympic golds for men and women’s teams, individuals and world records. Chris himself won Gold at the summer Olympics, 1992, set world records and claimed the yellow jersey on the Tour De France on many occasions. He was named as National Active Travel Commissioner for the country by the Department of Transport last year. Chris said: “Learning to cycle on our roads is a vitally important life skill so it’s fantastic to see Nottingham investing in providing a dedicated track where young people can hone their skills. I look forward to visiting the track and seeing local kids having fun on it.”Broxtowe MP Darren Henry, who sits on Stapleford’s Town Board, said:“I am delighted as the Chairman of the Stapleford Cycle Network that a er a lot of hard work, our Stapleford Cycle Hub and Training Track is open. We want a Stapleford where everything is within easy reach. We want to build a joined-up transport network for all, which enables more people to travel sustainably. is will promote better physical health and mental health; through the means of walking, wheeling and cycling. I am incredibly excited to see the track being enjoyed by our local residents and cannot wait to watch Stapleford’s younger generation fall in love with cycling as I have.” Alongside the cycle training track on the Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground, is a very popular Cycle Hub operated every Sunday by Nottingham charity RideWise, o ering free bikeservices, repairs and bike sales, in addition to teaching children and adults how to ride a bike.RideWise aims to help people to get around through walking, cycling and greener forms of transport. Over the last year they’ve helped over 1,000 people through their bike workshop at Lenton Abbey Park, with bike repairs, bike loans, cycle lessons, volunteering and work experience. RideWise Chief Executive, Helen Hemstock, said:“We’re all really excited about the opening of this new cycle training track in Stapleford. Cycling has so many great health and environmental bene ts, and we hope it will encourage the local community to get their bikes out of the sheds and try it out! Our trained mechanics and volunteers are on hand every weekend to o er free support to get people moving around in ways that are greener, cheaper and healthier.”

Helplines and Support for Young People .

MIND mind.org.uk

Information for young people. If you’re going through a di cult time or are struggling with how you’re feeling, it can be really scary and upsetting. Whatever you’re feeling right now, there is support and help available Here is some information and advice so you don’t have to go through it alone. Visit website: mind.org.uk

Choose one of the options below to nd out more.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Tel: 0800 58 58 58 web: thecalmzone.net

Information and support for anyone who is struggling with things and needs to talk. O ers a helpline and webchat.

YoungMinds

web: youngminds.org.uk

Mental health support for young people, parents and carers. Includes information about mental health problems and medication. Youth Access web: youthaccess.org.uk

Advice and counselling network for young people. Includes a search tool for nding free local services.

e Mix- Essential support for under 25’s

Tel: 0808 808 4994 85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX) web: themix.org.uk

Support and advice for people under 25, o ering these services:

Helpline Crisis messenger textline Discussion board Webchat

Short-term counselling by phone and online

Free helpline for under 25 years olds, where you can talk to trained supporters about any issue thats troubling you- we are open from 4pm to 11pm Monday to Saturday

Email- if you are under 25 years old you can email the helpline at any time and one of our trained supporters will respond within 24 hours Mon to Saturday

Crisis messenger If you feel you can’ t cope or you are worried about how you are feeling you can contact the crisis messenger 24 hours a day 7 days a week . e text messenging service is free to use and for any issue . ey provide in the moment support and problem solving when you need it the most . To read more information on help and support go to the webite themix.org.uk

NHS Every Mind Matters

nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/youth-mental-health Information and advice on mental health and wellbeing for young people. Includes videos about dealing with change, social media and sleep.

Samaritans

Help available about any issue you may be facing that is troubling you , visit website for more information samaritans.org or call for free on 116 123 anytime on any phone .

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