Grapevine Wollaton November 2022

Editors Note

Hello everyone,

This month we have tickets for you to win for: Slade in December, The Giselle Ballet in February, and The Houghton Weavers. It’s a great feeling when you win something so get entering! A huge thanks to our the people who helped last month getting the magazines out, as some of my distributors were off sick with Covid. Some of you may have got the magazines late, but it was pretty short notice. Christmas around the corner and I have included a piece that I wrote for a Sandiacre business The Little Cabinet Co, he makes cabinets of all sizes by hand from reclaimed wood and other types of wood. This month he has made some key cabinets from reclaimed wood, and some vinyl storage boxes so if you are stuck for a gift, or you would like one yourself then please let me know. 07854990608 or sales@beechpublications.co.uk As always in the Grapevine, we have our trades people, businesses, who we support, our regular ones and new ones. As a community and business magazine, I couldn’t publish the Grapevine without them, or give free space to community events and charities. So please continue to support your local businesses and community! Talking of community events, please send in anything you may have coming up next year. I will also post them on the Grapevine Online on Facebook. Anyone setting up a new business and unsure about marketing or how to advertise, please give me a call to discuss, discounts available for all Grapevine newbies. Until next month, stay safe,

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Front Cover Image: Owl - from the Christmas Light Trail last year at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Wollaton Hall & Deer Park will again host the breath-taking Christmas lights trail, as the formal gardens are transformed as night falls. Christmas at Wollaton will run from Friday 2nd December 2022 until Sunday 1 January 2023 (and will be closed on 5th and 25th December), with pre-bookable slots staggered every 30 minutes. For the first time, organisers of Christmas at Wollaton is award winning team Kilimanjaro who are donating 500 tickets so that charities can enjoy the lights in the first week of opening. This could be members or supporters of the charity and would be perfect for anyone in need of some festive spirit this Christmas. More information see inside!

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Why do we wear the red poppy?

The poppy became a symbol of Remembrance and hope for a peaceful future in the aftermath of the First World War. Since 1921 the Royal British Legion collectors have been at the heart of the Poppy Appeal. And this year they will be back in local communitites across the UK to collect donations that help RBL continue it's vital work.The poppy is red because that’s the natural colour of the poppy flower.

During the First World War previously beautiful countryside was blasted, bombed and fought over, again and again. The landscape swiftly turned to fields of mud where little or nothing could grow.

But out of this devastation the delicate but resilient bright red Flanders poppies grew and flourished in their thousands.The red poppy directly supports the Armed Forces community The red poppy is worn as a show of support for the Armed Forces com munities across the UK, Allied Forces and the Commonwealth.

Only donations from the sale of Royal British Legion red poppies go directly towards helping the Armed Forces community.

Like the natural flower, the original version of the poppy did not feature a leaf. A leaf was first introduced in the 1960s and they slowly became an optional extra.

By 1984 demand for them had grown to 12 million a year, and in 1995 poppies with leaves included were made available for the first time.

British Legion

The British Legion provides information, advice and guidance to help the Armed Forces community find and access the support they need. They help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Reservists, veterans and their families all year round.

The British Legion website provides support for veterans or those currently serving through:

Financial Help |Assisting Independent Living |Care|Recovery and Rehabilitation Respite |Employment

British Legion can be contacted phone on 0808 802 8080, available 8 am to 8 pm, all week.

To buy a poppy online www.poppyshop.org.uk or buy from the British Legion local collectors in and around thel ocal areas.

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By Dr. S A Janjua BSc(Hons) MCOptom DOptom Prof Cert Glau Prof Cert LV Prof Cert Med Ret DipSV Director & Doctor of Optometry

Brand new, state-of-the-art equipment at John Flynn Opticians in Beeston is now facilitating the very best diagnostic capabilities to ensure the best eyecare in the country. Optometrist Dr. Janjua’s new equipment provides hospital-standard insight into your health and is one of just a handful of such machines anywhere in the UK...

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

An OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) machine is used to take a 3D scan of the eye to allow a specialist to assess the health of the optic nerve, macular and to detect and monitor the progression of conditions like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucoma. John Flynn Opticians’ new machine, though, builds on this technology to create 4D imagery accurate to just a single micron – one hundredth of the width of a human hair.

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

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

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

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

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

“Just picked up my third pair of specs from Flynns. I’ve used them for years and cannot fault them, from the excellent care with my sight test to Annette and Wendy who are on hand to advise, make sure your specs fit and sit properly and just generally make you feel welcome. Nothing is too much trouble. Thank you all. Until my next visit.”

E. Taylor

“I cannot speak highly enough of Dr Janjua and all his team at Flynn Opticians in Beeston. Due to wrong prescriptions in the past going to him changed my life. Not only do you get the best product on the market and expert advice, everybody is so helpful and kind. I would not go anywhere else.”

J. West

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

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Above: John Flynn Opticians new Heidelberg Spectralis OCT machine is one of the few in the UK, and is best in class, offering hospital-standard diagnosis of eye health for the optician’s patients.

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Benefits Of Mindful Colouring For Adults.

1. Improves focus. Colouring allows us to disconnect from other thoughts and concentrate on the moment.

2. Reduces anxiety and stress. Set yourself aside time from the things that are causing you stress and take an 'art' break.

3. Meditation alternative.4. Exercise the mind. 5. Can improve sleep.

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

My name is Jack Kacynski. I started J.K Conservation Projects in 2015 with the outlook of improving gardens and green spaces after I finished my Degree in Environmental Conservation. I recently started a separate website gardensofwildlife. co.uk to focus more on wildlife gardens and wildlife ponds. I offer many services with my businesses from design to completion of wildlife gardens, bespoke ponds, waterfalls and streams, sensory gardens, nature trails, rockeries and planting schemes to encourage more wildlife and to increase biodiversity. Nature is at the centre of my heart and its more important now than ever to create habitats and to improve greenspaces. I am determined to help people create the garden of their dreams and to create a thriving place for nature. Nature corridors need improving by creating wildlife gardens, ponds, planting trees and hedges, allows for a better future for wildlife. Please visit my websites: www.jkconservationprojects.co.uk and www.gardensofwildlife.co.uk for more information and reviews. You can contact me on 07425524092.

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WELCOME TO BEESTON WILDLIFE GROUP

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

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

ADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

Nov 21st 2022 BRITISH FRESHWATER FISH Jack Perks

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

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

Dec 19th 2022 THE OUTER HEBRIDES Nigel Slater

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

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

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

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

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

ADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

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

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

ADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

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

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

ADMISSION: £3.00 Adults, Children free - includes refreshments

Tips for energy saving and keeping your home warm

Line your curtains with cheap fleece. Chunky window-wear, especially lined and insulated, will keep the warmth in. If you're on a budget, line curtains yourself with cheap fleece blankets (from about £2 at places such as Ikea and Asda) –but remember to check it's fire retardant. Put reflective panels behind radiators - Most heat is lost through external walls. Radiator reflector panels bounce heat back into the room rather than let it pass through external walls. The Energy Saving Trust says homes with uninsulated walls will get the most benefit.

Use the microwave instead of the oven - If you can use your microwave instead of the oven to cook certain foods, do. They use less energy than ovens because they only heat the food, not the air around it. Time for a cuppa? Stop filling the kettle up to the brim – and don’t be one of the 23 per cent that re-boils the kettle. Boiling more water than necessary each time could save you £36 year, based on calculations from the Energy Saving Trust. Changing over to LED bulbs, which are far more efficient. In fact, they generally need just 10% of the electricity compared to an older bulb. For example, a traditional 60W bulb usually produces the same amount of light as a 6W LED bulb.How much you really save depends on the number of lights you have around the home. But estimates range from £50 to £200 each year.

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People are now collecting vinyl. In the last few years, vinyl records have made a comeback in the music industry. Though they were once replaced by digital formats, vinyl records have seen a resurgence in popularity due to the warmer sound and nostalgic feel they provide. Vinyl records are tangible – Obviously, there’s some appeal to buying something and being able to physically handle it. Buyers are more likely to regard their purchase as something of value when it’s a physical object than they are if it’s merely something that they downloaded. The artwork on many of the of the albums are a pure joy to look at, talented artists both in the past and present have been commisioned to work on numerous albums covering various themes.

Vinyl records are bigger than compact discs, which makes it easier to read song titles, lyrics, and liner notes than it is on a compact disc. Even people with relatively good eyesight have long complained that reading the small booklets enclosed with compact discs is difficult. The larger size of record albums also allows for better appreciation of cover photos and graphics, which often represent a lot of time, money and effort on the part of the artists who created them. Some of the titles that were issued in the 1990s as CD-only releases are now being issued as vinyl records for the first time ever and they’re selling well. Back in the 1970’s some albums came with posters, Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd for example, where the poster was hung in many teenagers apartments and bedrooms. There is something quite satisfying showing off your record collection to friends, family, and even grandchildren.

Jazz ,Blues,Rock, and Soul music for some of the younger generation has become a new interest, the Beatles and Elvis Presley vinyls are still being played today on the turntable. How and where do you store your record collection? Many people are moving away from storing them on shelves, - the weight being one problem, or there is just too many to store away, but the main complaint is the fact that the title on side of the record sleeve can’t be read .

The Little Cabinet Company based in Sandiacre have come up with a solution. Moving away from plastic storage boxes and cases, an eco way to store them is a rustic box made from recycled wood on attractive strong black metal hairpin legs. Being off the floor makes it easier to sit and browse through the collection with ease. These boxes can house a large number of vinyls, and are sturdy .The inside of the boxes have been made smooth so not to damage the album covers. There is also a mat placed inside at the bottom for added protection and to stop the vinyl’s slipping . These are all handmade by the The Little Cabinet Company. They are an ideal size for any rooms and come either waxed, stained or painted. If a particular colour is requested, please enquire. All are made with the logoon the front. Prices start from £75. (no VAT)

These would make a perfect gift for either Christmas, or birthday.

To purchase oneof these please contact the Grapevine Magazine : 07854990608 or email sales@beechpublications.co.uk and the order, or any enquiry will be sent to The Little Cabinet Company. Local delivery* or collection can be arranged. (*Small charge for delivery)

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Ideas For Christmas Gifts

Loosing or misplacing keys around the home is so annoying and stressful, the rummaging around in bags and pockets, waste time and energy.To make life easier,The Little Cabinet Company have a solution, a slim and useful key cabinets made from recycled materials, they fit on a wall very easily with a couple of screws which are included. Ideal for smaller hallways, or kitchens, pop the keys in the cabinet on the way in, and find them again on the way out. The wood is stained and finished with wax, sanded smooth inside but left rustic outside to preserve the character of the wood.The doors have a neat magnetic closing with an attractive door knob which can come in white or blue, or just metal. These key cupboards are hand made in Sandiacre and not China . So to purchase one, would make an ideal unique and useful Christmas or birthday gift and you would be supporting a small local business.

The size for the slim key cupboard is 410mm x 150mm x 95 mm and holds nine sets of keys, and the price is £45 no VAT, plus delivery (or collection) The larger key cupboard is again made from recycled wood, stained and finished with wax. This one has an attractive stencil on the front of a moon gazing hare, and has a rustic style, also available without the stencil .Ideal for any home, garage, work place, shop etc.The size of this one is 405mm x 255mm x 195mm and holds 18 sets of keys and the price is £75 no VAT plus delivery. (or collection). If you wish to purchase one of these, or require further information, please contact Grapevine 07854990608 or sales@beechpublications.co.uk who will then forward your enquiry .

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

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

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

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

The 'Grumpy Old Men' and 'Golden Girls' meet on alternate weeks and enjoy meals out, bowls, snooker, shopping and much more.

Our Movement 2 Music class is suitable for all abilities and meet weekly at both Stapleford and Awsworth. The well known St Helen's weekly lunch club offers a twocourse meal and activity all for £5. We also run other social groups such as board games, re-connect Coffee Morning and craft club.

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

The Home Support Team are always on hand to help with all domestic chores and support you may require.

We also have our befriending service which is vital in providing people with the friendship and support they may need.

At The Helpful Bureau we are always looking for new volunteers, if you feel you could spare some time (no matter how small) to help with transport, befriending or volunteering please contact Lauren in our office.

If you would like to get involved in any of the activities and services or discuss volunteering, please call the office on (0115 9491175).

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Police operation launched to target unruly youths blighting residents' lives in Beeston.

Police have launched an operation to target unruly young people who are blighting the lives of residents around Beeston town centre.

Residents have expressed concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in the town, including across the tram network.

In response to these reports, additional police officers will be deployed to the hotspot areas to improve the situation.

Officers will take action against any young person who breaks the law, but they will also be able to use dispersal orders to prevent them returning to the area.

Neighbourhood Inspector Mike Ebbins, who covers the Beeston area, said the operation has been launched to ensure residents feel safe and that their concerns are being addressed.

He said: “ e area has repeatedly been a ected by a small number of groups causing disruption to our residents, businesses, and visitors.Appeals have been made for parents to challenge and educate their children over their actions, but the problem still exists. “I don’t want residents to think we have ignored this problem. We haven’t. We have tried to engage with the young people and work at nding solutions to the problem.

“But enough is enough. ere will be a no-nonsense approach and we now have a plan in place to put o cers in these locations for an extended period of time. Incidents have included the criminal damage of vehicles, abusive and threatening behaviour in the town centre and intimidating people on the tram network. Areas covered by the police team will be Beeston town centre and the areas around Dovecote Lane and Chilwell Road. e operation will run from October 31 through December.

He added: “Operation Potassium will allow my team to focus on this issue. O cers will target groups causing problems and look for opportunities to take action.

“Dispersal powers will also be in place to move on unwanted groups, and we will work with the council to o er alternative provision for young people. Residents have called for a visible deterrent in Beeston and Operation Potassium will provide this presence and will mean they can be reassured that we are taking their concerns seriously. Beeston is a great place to live, work and visit and we won’t have it spoilt by a small minority.”

Cllr Milan Radulovic, Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, said:

“We have positively and creatively engaged with these young people in Beeston and where that has failed, they need to understand that with freedom comes responsibility. Residents have been asking for this. ey feel intimidated and have real concerns.“If these young people continue to act in a way that threatens and intimidates people, we will not fail in our endeavours to make sure they comply with the law.”

Julian Smedley, NET Operations Manager, added: “We are pleased to support this latest initiative, as NET shares Nottinghamshire Police’s commitment to tackle anti-social across the communities we serve.“ is type of activity will not be tolerated on the tram network and, as well as taking part in joint patrols with the police we regularly share CCTV footage with them to identify groups and individuals responsible.”

Have Your Say On Broxtowe’s Budget

Residents in Broxtowe are being asked for their views on the Council’s budget and services it provides.

As part of its annual budget consultation, Broxtowe Borough Council is asking residents to complete the survey atWe want your help to shape our budget www. broxtowe.gov.uk/budgetconsultation to share their views on services like waste and recycling, parks and leisure facilities and how they think the Council should use its budget to maintain these services.

Portfolio Holder for Resources and Personnel Policy, Councillor Greg Marshall said: “It’s that time of year again where we ask our residents to help us make important decisions about our spending and services. In the current climate, where we are facing the worst cost of living crisis in generations, it’s more important than ever that we make every penny count.We have to set a budget that balances the needs of the community with the money we have available to spend through income and grants and the views of our local people on what is important to them is an integral part of our decision making.”

The survey is open until 30th November 2022 and respondents can enter a prize draw to win one of 6 - £50 Love2Shop vouchers. Respondents must have a Broxtowe address to qualify for the draw.Anyone who is unable to complete the form online can send their comments to Finance Services, Broxtowe Borough Council, Foster Avenue, Beeston, NG9 1AB. Please provide your name, address and contact number if you wish to enter the prize draw.

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Houghton Weavers

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for 47 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation and they announce their annual forthcoming Autumn / Winter 2022 UK Tour. The North West’s leading comedy / folk group will visit towns and cities such as Colwyn Bay, Morecambe, Darwen, Warrington, Preston, Bolton, Middleton, Lytham St Anne’s, Blackpool, Buxton and Ulverston.

To coincide with their UK Tour, they release their brand-new single, ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ on Friday 7th October, taken from their forthcoming album ‘New World in the Morning’ which was due out on Friday 14th October.

“To us, this traditional Scottish Folk Song depicts the love that Queen Elizabeth II had for the beautiful Scottish Highlands. It could almost be a signature to her love and time spent north of the border. It’s such a poignant and beautiful traditional song and it seems a perfect track as our tribute to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Having been working on the album for almost 2 years, through Covid and into the summer of 2022, It’s a mixture of self-penned and traditional songs as well as some very well-known folk covers. We have used various session musicians including Ken Nichol of Steeleye Span and the wonderful country folk guitarist Pete Frampton. e album has that Weavers comedy element but is brought back down to earth with some beautifully poignant trad folk songs. We are dedicating this album to our late Tony Berry who sadly passed away in 2019.” The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk up and down the country and promise a fun-packed, sing-along family show with great music and funny stories galore! There will be plenty of laughter and the old familiar songs like the Blackpool Belle, Matchstalk Men and Wild Rover mixed together with some new songs, and festive perennial favourites on the Christmas Tour like Let It Snow, Bless Your Whiskers and White Christmas.

Learning their craft in the folk clubs of their native North West, the group have never wavered from their original motto of “Keep Folk Smiling”. Steve Millington, David Littler and Jim Berry entertain their audiences in a show of charming fun, humorous jokes, and anecdotes, together with plenty of music, varying from raucous traditional and popular Folk Songs to sing-along favourites, with beautiful ballads and original pieces included throughout. Their wide and varied repertoire, alongside their unique and well-known style ensures that no two shows in the company of The Houghton Weavers are ever the same. The band continue their non-stop success with a packed schedule of theatres and other venues, also hosting two residential weekends a year. With a large and active fan club, and growing social media following, The Houghton Weavers enjoy entertaining those young and old in a show designed for all the family to enjoy.

In their time together, the band have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums and starred in several of their own highly successful BBC radio and TV series and made countless appearances on other programmes. They guarantee a wonderful afternoon / evening of entertainment and their experience – together with their style and professionalism – ensures that, as their motto says, they always “Keep Folk Smiling”.

For more information on THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS, please check out the following links: Website – https://houghtonweavers.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HoughtonWeavers/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/houghtonweavers

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THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS – Autumn / Winter 2022 UK Tour Dates include:

Fri 18th Nov KNUTSFORD – St John’s Church Box Office No: 0345 833 8431

Sat 19th Nov LEICESTER, ELMSTHORPE – Village Hall Box Office No: 01455 843 382 or 01455 846 203

Sat 26th Nov DARWEN – Library Theatre Box Office No: 01254 706 006

Thurs 1st Dec SETTLE – Victoria Hall Box Office No: 01729 825 718

Fri 2nd Dec STOCKPORT – West Heaton Tennis Club Box Office No: 07771 606 071

Wed 7th-Fri 9th Dec BLACKPOOL – Imperial Hotel (Keep Folk Smiling Event) Box Office No: 07808 271 671

Sat 10th Dec SOUTHPORT – Leyland Road Conference Centre

Tues 13th Dec WIRRAL, PORT SUNLIGHT – Gladstone Theatre Box Office No: 0151 643 8757

Thurs 15th Dec BARNOLDSWICK – Music & Arts Centre Box Office No: 07712 628 366 or 01282 813 374

Fri 16th Dec WARRINGTON – Pyramid TheatreBox Office No: 01925 442 345

Sat 17th Dec BUXTON – Pavilion Arts Centre Box Office No: 01298 72190

Tues 20th Dec MORECAMBE – Platform Theatre Box Office No: 01524 582 80

Wed 21st Dec BOLTON – Bolton Little Theatre Box Office No: 01204 524 469

Fri 23rd Dec MIDDLETON – St Michael’s Church

Thurs 29th Dec CHORLEY – Theatre (Matinee & Evening shows) Box Office No: 01257 264 362

Fri 30th Dec ULVERSTON – The Coro Hall

MONEY SAVER MEALS Pasta with Beans & Sausage

Ingredients:

400g fusilli (or any other another shape)

3 free-range pork sausages, cases removed

1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed in a pestle and mortar

20g butter (or margerine that can be lightly fried)

1 tin flageolet beans, drained

1 garlic clove, crushed

300ml dry white wine or stock (any stock , chicken etc)

40g hard cheese, such as parmesan or strong cheddar, grated .

Small bunch flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped

Method:

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions until al dente.

Meanwhile, fry the sausagemeat and fennel seeds in a large frying pan for 5-10 minutes until crisp and cooked through. Add the butter to the pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the beans and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 5 minutes, then mash some of the beans with the back of a spoon. Stir in the wine/stock and cook for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat. Drain the pasta., leave a small amount of pasta water .Add the pasta to the sausages and beans with the pasta water. Toss, then serve topped with the grated cheese and parsley.

Announcing White Ribbon Day, 25th November 2022,

White Ribbon Day , 25 November, falls on the same week as the start of the FIFA men’s World Cup. There has never a better time for us to focus on the good that can come from unifying and supporting one common cause. All men can join the team to end violence against women and girls - that's #TheGoal #TheGoal brings men and boys together to think about how they can make a positive difference to achieve equality and safety for women and girls. #TheGoal unites people to start playing as a team to end violence against women and girls.

Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK shared,

“This year we are addressing how informal rules about ‘how to be a man’ and ‘how to be a woman’ can restrict the way men, women, girls, and boys are expected to live. These behaviours can be harmful and create environments that normalise violence against women and girls.

#TheGoal highlights eleven traits that men and boys can nurture, each representing a player in a football team. It calls on the need to shift expectations that violent and abusive behaviour and attitudes are normal and cannot be changed. All men and boys can commit to equality and safety for women and girls to live the lives they want to lead without fear of violence.

This is always #TheGoal. Organisations and individuals across England and Wales are supporting the campaign, including football clubs at all levels, emphasising unity and desire to change harmful cultures and end violence against women.

#TheGoal calls on people to make the White Ribbon Promise, never to use, excuse or remain silent about violence against women and girls. The Promise can be made on White Ribbon UK’s website: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/whiteribbonday22

There is a suite of resources available to download for free to use in workplaces, schools, football grounds and bars, pubs and clubs: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/whiteribbonday22-digital-resources

To show your support buy a white ribbon - www.whiteribbon.org.ukother merchandise is available

White Ribbon UK is the working name of White Ribbon Campaign Ltd, a registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1123874) and a company limited by guarantee (No. 05617302)

Broxtowe Womens Group - Free Exhibition in Beeston

From 2nd - 29th November 2022, BWP are hosting a FREE exhibition at the Beeston Canalside Heritage Centre of photography, poetry, installation art and paintings. Many pieces have been created by women who have survived Domestic Abuse and were supported by BWP. It also features a painting of Richard Danny MacRae, completed by local artist Matthew Lyons as part of his ‘People of Beeston’ project. The pieces have been inspired by the themes of this year’s White Ribbon campaign(25 November) & Ann Craft Trust’s Adult Safeguarding Week 2022 (21 – 27 November), ‘The Goal’ and ‘Responding to Contemporary Safeguarding Challenges’. Chris Harris, BWP Partnership Manager, said: “We’re excited to begin our White Ribbon 2022 campaign with an exhibition of powerful pieces at the Beeston Canalside Heritage centre. We’re delighted that local artist Matthew Lyons is contributing his painting of Councillor Richard MacRae, in which he wears a White Ribbon. “BWP is really proud to be recognised for the creative campaigning we do by the CEO of White Ribbon UK, Anthea Sully, who will be visiting Nottingham twice duringNovember.” For more information, visit www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk

Always dial 999 if it is an emergency or if you are unsure.

IN ENGLAND:

The freephone 24/7 National Domestic Abuse helpline number is 0808 2000 247 or www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ for more information and to receive to them online through their webchat service.

Rape Crisis Freephone Helpline -Specialist information and support to all those affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence and abuse in England and Wales.Tel: 0808 802 9999 Web: rapecrisis.org.uk

Karma Nirvana -Support for victims of so called honour-based abuse and forced marriageTel: 0800 5999 247 -Web: karmanirvana.org.uk

Galop - LGBT+ anti-violence charity Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Tel: 0800 999 5428 Web: https://galop.org.uk/

The Men's Advice Line The Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse. Tel: 0808 801 0327 Web: mensadviceline.org.uk

Childline Counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday. Tel: 0800 1111 Web: childline.org.uk

Respect - For men who are concerned about their own behaviour and violence.Tel: 0808 802 4040

Broxtowe Women’s Project website -The project challenges domestic violence and abuse by increasing society’s awareness of violent and abusive behaviour and offers support to all women experiencing domestic violence in the Broxtowe borough. Tel: 01773 719111 Midlands Women’s Aid website A registered charity, based in Nottinghamshire, that has given refuge, advice and support to thousands of women and children since 1976. It’s refuge can offer accommodation for up to seven women, with or without children. Tel: 01159 25764

GRAPEVINE COMPETITION

WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE SLADE THURSDAY 22ND

2022 IN LEEDS - WAREHOUSE

SLADE - Without doubt one of the most exciting bands to come out of Great Britain in the past 50 years. With their unique blend of perfect pop rock'n'roll, outrageous flamboyance and pure fun, and no less than 23 Top-20 singles of which 6 were No-1 smash hits...plus 6 smash albums, Slade have become a firm favourite in the hearts of pop fans all over the world.

SLADE'S chart career has spanned 6 decades and their enduring songs “Far Far Away”, "Cum On Feel The Noize" and "Coz I Luv You" are still featured today in TV commercials for some of the World’s biggest companies.

SLADE first hit the road in 1966, touring throughout Great Britain and Europe and becoming a regular concert attraction. Joining forces with the former Animals bass guitarist and Jimi Hendrix Experience manager, Chas Chandler, Slade achieved their first chart hit in May 1971 with the Bobby Marchan song "Get Down and Get With It" then, released in October of the same year "Coz I Luv You" was the bands first No-1 and a huge hit across Europe.

Throughout the seventies, Slade became one of Europe's biggest bands, touring and recording continually and making regular trips to America, Japan and other parts of the world. Slade's catalogue of hits are synonymous with the era:- "Take Me Bak 'Ome", "Mama We'er All Crazee Now", "Cum On Feel The Noize", "Gudbye T' Jane", along with the many others provided a soundtrack to the Glam Generation and are still today, heavily featured on any retrospective of the time.

At the beginning of the eighties, Slade were invited to appear at the Reading Rock Festival, a massive annual event which attracted over 100,000 people. They literally stole the show, giving some of the world’s biggest rock bands a serious run for their money whilst kindling new interest from a whole new audience. As a result, the band signed a new record deal and unleashed the anthem "We'll Bring The House Down", which reached the Top-10 in the UK in January 1981. Slade were back! Not content to rest on their Glam laurels, Slade began forging a new path through the hugely influential British heavy rock scene. After a successful appearance at Castle Donnington in 1981, before a crowd of over 60,000 people, consolidated the bands position and paved the way for the single "Lock Up Your Daughters", and the album "Til Deaf Do Us Part".

While Slade were busy in the UK releasing the massive hit “My Oh My” to huge acclaim, LA metal band Quiet Riot were spreading the word Stateside with their version of "Cum On Feel The Noize", which proved so successful that they followed it up with "Mama Weer All Crazee Now". Throughout the start of the eighties Slade toured and recorded due to them once again being a major force in British pop'n'rock. The early nineties saw the bands "Radio Wall Of Sound" hit the UK Top-30 and thereby give Slade a solid 30 year chart run! In 1991, due to the continual demand from around the world, founder Slade member Dave Hill returned to touring by playing a few select dates in Europe prior to embarking on what turned out to be a very successful two-month tour of Australia. SLADE have continued to tour the world. They are firm favourites on the lucrative German festival scene and undertake an annual UK "Merry Christmas Everybody" tour in December. They have a huge following of fans and regularly play concert dates in Germany, Poland, Belgium, Holland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Spain & France. Having just returned from a festival in Gibraltar, next stop is Greenland and Faroe Islands. Now in 2022, Led by founder member Dave Hill on Lead Guitar with John Berry who joined in 2003 on Lead Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar and Violin. John has also played Bass with Mud, The Sweet, Screaming Lord Sutch, The Tremeloes, Bay City Rollers & The Rubettes. Joining John on Lead Vocals and Keys is Russell Keefe, having played in many original bands in his early years, he has also recorded albums for Polygram & United Artists, Russell has toured with The Pretty Things and Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers. Alex Bines now joins on Drums, Alex has toured with Wilko Johnson, The Rubettes and is also a Drum teacher.Slade today is still one of the most exciting bands on the road, and their stage performance is a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating roller-coaster ride of pure unadulterated rock'n'roll.

SLADE – December 2022 UK Tour Dates include:

Thursday 15th December LONDON – Islington Assembly Hall

Saturday 17th December CARDIFF – Tramshed

Sunday 18th December NORWICH – Waterfront

Tuesday 20th December SOUTHAMPTON – Engine Rooms

Thursday 22nd December LEEDS – Warehouse Competition to win 2 tickets !

Please send in your name address and phone number, either by post or email: sales@beechpublications.co.uk SLADE Competition, Grapevine, 50 Beech Avenue, Sandiacre, Nottingham NG10 5EH.

Closing Date: 30th November 2022 (Must be over 18.) No cash alternatives.

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GRAPEVINE COMPETITION! Win 2 tickets to see GISELLE at the NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall 20th February 2023 - 7.30pm

Raymond Gubbay Limited is pleased to announce that Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will visit the UK for the very first time in their 75-year history with classical performances of THE NUTCRACKER, SWAN LAKE, COPPÉLIA and GISELLE. The season will open at St David’s Hall Cardiff 17 – 31 December 2022 The company will visit Basingstoke, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Bristol, Buxton, Darlington, Edinburgh, High Wycombe, Hull, Ipswich, Leicester, Liverpool, Manchester, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Peterborough, Reading, Southend, Wimbledon and Wolverhampton from January to March in 2023. Renowned for its award-winning soloists and magnificent corps de ballet, the company has been delighting audiences for decades at home in Bulgaria and abroad with its performances of the highest quality. Artistic Director Daniela Dimova and Music Director and Chief Conductor Peter Tuleshkov from Varna International Ballet and Orchestra said:‘We are thrilled to be bringing our highly talented company of dancers and musicians to the UK for the very rst time. We can’t wait to perform for British audiences and to bring these magical ballets to life on stage.’

Varna State Opera was founded in 1947 by the renowned Bulgarian tenor Peter Raycheff. The main credit for the development of the ballet troupe goes to Galina and Stefan Yordanov who were Artistic Directors and choreographers for over 25 years (1960-1985). They formed the image of the Varna Ballet and brought it to the international stage and founded the first and now world-famous Varna International Ballet Competition in 1964. Since 2010 Varna State Opera and Varna Drama Theatre are united in one cultural institute called Theatre and Music Production Centre Varna.

The ballets performed this season are:

Swan Lake - The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. From Odile, the temptress in black tulle as she seduces the Prince by spinning with captivating precision to the spellbound purity of the swan queen, Odette as she flutters with emotional intensity, the dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissabletechnical challenges.

Coppélia - Every toy has a story, especially in this charming comedy of errors, a witty combination of antics and abracadabra, set in a doll maker’s workshop. This lighthearted tale of mistaken identity and confused lovers follows mischievous Swanilda, her impetuous suitor Franz and the eccentric toymaker Dr.Coppelius as they are brought to life by sparkling choreography and the animated score of Delibes. Coppélia is perfect for first-time ballet goers, families and everyone in between.

Giselle - The most poignant of all classical ballets is filled with dramatic passion in a chilling and heart-rending tale of love, treachery and forgiveness from beyond the grave. The moving story of delicate Giselle and her aristocratic but duplicitous lover Albrecht is set to a glorious score. From the visual splendour of the rustic villagers happily gathering the harvest at the start of the story to the eerie moonlit forest haunted by beautifully drifting spirits, this production is unforgettable.

The Nutcracker - This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems, toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse-king and his mouse-army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins... www.raymondgubbay.co.uk

LISTINGS

CARDIFF St David’s Hall – www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

17 -18 Dec - Coppélia

19 - 24 Dec - The Nutcracker

27 – 31 Dec - Swan Lake

MANCHESTER - The Bridgewater Hall – www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

2 - 3 Jan - Nutcracker Mon 2pm & 5.30pm, Tue 7.30pm

BRISTOL - Hippodrome- www.atgtickets.com/Bristol

5 Jan - Giselle 7.30pm

6 Jan - Swan Lake 7.30pm

7 Jan - Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm

SOUTHEND Cliffs Pavilion – www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk

8 Jan - Nutcracker 2pm & 5.30pm

12 Mar - Swan Lake 2pm & 5.30pm

BUXTON Opera House – www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

10 Jan - Coppélia 7pm

11 Jan - Giselle 7pm

12 Jan - Swan Lake 2pm & 7pm

BLACKPOOL Grand Theatre – www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

13 Jan - Giselle 7.30pm

14 Jan - Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm

15 Jan - Nutcracker2.30pm & 5.30pm

HULL New Theatre – www.hulltheatres.co.uk

17 Jan - Coppélia 7.30pm

18 Jan - Giselle 7.30pm1

9 – 20 Jan - Swan Lake 7.30pm 21 Jan Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm

LIVERPOOL Empire Theatre – www.atgtickets.com/Liverpool

23 Jan - Giselle 7.30pm

24 Jan - Swan Lake 7.30pm

25 Jan - Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm

DARLINGTON Hippodrome – www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk

26 Jan - Coppélia 7.30pm

27 Jan - Giselle 7.30pm

28 Jan - Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm

29 Jan - Nutcracker 2.30pm

OXFORD New Theatre – www.atgtickets.com/oxford

30 Jan - Coppélia7.30pm

31 Jan - Giselle 7.30pm

1 Feb - Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm

IPSWICH Regent Theatre – www.ipswichtheatres.co.uk

2 Feb - Giselle 7.30pm

3 Feb - Swan Lake 7.30pm

4 Feb - Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm

WOLVERHAMPTON - Grand Theatre – www.grandtheatre.co.uk

5 Feb - Nutcracker 2pm & 6pm

NORWICH Theatre Royal – www.norwichtheatre.org

6 Feb - Coppélia 7.30pm

7 Feb - Giselle 7.30pm

8 Feb - Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm

WIMBLEDON New Theatre – www.atgtickets.com/Wimbledon

9 Feb - Giselle 7.30pm

10 Feb - Swan Lake 7.30pm

11 Feb - Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm

BRIGHTON Theatre Royal – www.atgtickets.com/brighton

13 Feb - Giselle 7.30pm

14 Feb - Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm

15 Feb - Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm

NORTHAMPTON Royal & Derngate – www.royalandderngate.co.uk

16 Feb - Giselle 7.30pm

17 Feb - Nutcracker 7.30pm 1

8 Feb - Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm

NOTTINGHAM Royal Concert Hall - www.trch.co.uk

20 Feb - Giselle 7.30pm

21 – 22 Feb - Swan Lake Tue 7.30pm, Wed 2.30pm & 7.30pm

23 Feb - Coppélia 7.30pm

READING The Hexagon – www.whatsonreading.com

24 Feb - Nutcracker 7.30pm

25 Feb - Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm

HIGH WYCOMBE Swan - www.wycombeswan.co.uk

26 Feb - Nutcracker 2pm & 5.30pm

27 Feb - Swan Lake 7.30pm

28 Feb - Giselle 7.30pm

EDINBURGH Playhouse - www.atgtickets.com/Edinburgh

2 Mar - Giselle 7.30pm

3 Mar - Swan Lake 7.30pm

4 Mar - Nutcracker 2.30pm & 7.30pm

LEICESTER De Montfort Hall – www.demontforthall.co.uk

6 Mar - Coppélia 7.30pm

7 Mar - Giselle 7.30pm

8 Mar - Swan Lake 7.30pm

PETERBOROUGH New Theatre - www.newtheatre-peterborough.com

10 Mar - Giselle 7.30pm

11 Mar - Nutcracker 2pm & 5.30pm

BOURNEMOUTH Pavilion Theatre – www.bhlivetickets.co.uk

13 Mar - Coppélia 7.30pm

14 Mar - Giselle 7.30pm

15 Mar - Swan Lake 7.30pm

BASINGSTOKE The Anvil – www.anvilarts.org.uk

16 Mar - Coppélia 7.30pm

17 Mar - Giselle 7.30pm 18 Mar - Swan Lake 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Nutcracker

Christmas in Nottingham

Christmas at Wollaton Dec 2022 - 1 Jan 2023

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

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

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

Nottingham Christmas - The Wheel of Nottingham The Old Market Square - Nottingham Tuesday 15th November - Friday 31st December 2022 Open 12pm – 10pm on weekdays and 10am - 10pm on weekends Last ride 15 minutes prior to stated closing time.

Christmas at Wollaton un-wrapped… for local charities, as countdown starts Organisers of Christmas at Wollaton are donating 500 tickets to local lucky Notts charities to enjoy the event, which opens on Friday 2nd December 2022.

Christmas at Wollaton is a marvellous annual festive lights trail staged in the gardens of Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall & Deer Park and opens soon!

Now in it’s third year, after two sell-out events, Wollaton Hall & Deer Park will again host the breath-taking Christmas lights trail, as the formal gardens are transformed as night falls.

Christmas at Wollaton will run from Friday 2 December 2022 until Sunday 1st January 2023 (and will be closed on 5th and 25th December), with pre-bookable slots staggered every 30 minutes.

A major attraction for festive visitors, last year Christmas at Wollaton Hall was attended by 100,000 people, who travelled from across the region and beyond to marvel at the wonderous displays of lights and lasers.

For the first time, organisers of Christmas at Wollaton is award winning team Kilimanjaro who are donating 500 tickets so that charities can enjoy the lights in the first week of opening. This could be members or supporters of the charity and would be perfect for anyone in need of some festive spirit this Christmas.

After its premier in 2020, Christmas at Wollaton has got better and better every year, and last time included a new Christmas market and terrace serving festive food and drink, which will this year be perfectly positioned in the courtyard at the end of the trail. More additions for the 2022 event are soon to be revealed.

The stunning show, which can be seen from miles around, is specially designed to complement the natural landscape and architecture of the gothic Hall and Gardens.

It is a challenging time for everyone which is organisers of one of Nottingham’s biggest festive events are doing their bit by having a century Christmas charity donation. The tickets can be used for members or supporters of the charity, can be given to those the charity supports (it is entirely up to the charity involved). Even better the tickets will be for the first week the event opens so visitors will be able to see and experience it first! Organisers of the event commented “We appreciate this year is tough and especially for charities and causes whose work is vital to the local communities they serve. So, for 2022, for the rst time we are o ering charities the opportunity to get a total of 500 tickets, either as a thank you to their volunteers or for their sta , families or users.” Christmas at Wollaton will have pre-bookable slots staggered every 30 minutes. Christmas at Wollaton will run from Friday 2nd December 2022 until Sunday 1st January 2023 (and will be closed on 5th and 25th December). Tickets are priced from *£21.45 for an adult and *£15.40 for children *Including booking fee. Nottingham residents discount available on selected time slots (for council tax payers).

For full ticket details visit. www.christmasatwollaton.org

To apply for tickets, go to https://www.christmasatwollaton.org/christmas-unwrapped and apply by 5pm on Friday 18th November.

Standing on a natural hill three miles west of Nottingham City Centre, Wollaton Hall & Deer Park is set in five hundred acres of spectacular gardens and parkland.

Terms & Conditions

Tickets do not include parking, parking charges will apply

Must be a local, registered charity

Must be based in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire

Tickets cannot be resold and have to be given away Tickets are non-transferable

Tickets are valid for Friday 2 December to Thursday 8 December

For more information, please visit www.christmasatwollaton.org

Christmas at Newstead Abbey Nottingham 26th Nov 2022 - 2nd Jan 2023 newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Nottingham NG15 8NA

Head to Lord Byron's ancestral home this festive season and explore Christmas in Nottingham like no other. Join the outdoor trails, self-led walks and a ernoon teas to Christmas dinners and festive cra stalls.

Alice in Wonderland Self-led Walk every weekend from 26th November 2022

Back by popular demand, this festive season, Newstead Abbey is hosting a magical storybook Christmas with the story Alice in Wonderland. Delight in our festive storybook scenes with a self-led walk through our historic house.

Adults: £12 / Kids Go Free (15 & under) Parking or site entry charges apply.

Festive A ernoon Tea every Saturday from 26th November 2022

Discover the Alice in Wonderland Festive Scenes and indulge in a festive a ernoon tea, with a selection of sandwiches, savouries with a range of festive desserts.

Dates: Saturday 26th November -- 3rd / 10th & 17th December Price: Adult: £25 / Child (under 12): £10We cater for allergens & requirements. Parking charges apply. Specify on booking.

For enquiries call: 0115 8763100

To book or pay by card call: 01623 455900 or 01623 455 916 Online: https://newsteadabbey.gigantic.com/christmas-at-newstead-tickets#112022

Christmas Dinner - From Sunday 27 November, discover the Alice in Wonderland Festive Scenes and indulge in Christmas Dinner, which includes a choice of Beef, Turkey, Pork or Vegetarian, with all the trimmings and festive dessert. Dates: Sunday 27th November, 4th / 11th & 18th December Price: Adult: £25 / Child (under 12): £10

We cater for allergens & requirements. Specify on booking. House entry included. Parking charges apply. For enquiries call: 0115 8763100

To book or pay by card call: 01623 455900 or 01623 455 916 book online: www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-at-newstead-abbey

Craft stalls - During December weekends, explore craft stalls in the medieval cloisters of Newstead Abbey that offer a range of gifts & treats:

3rd / 4th December 2022

10th / 11th December 2022 17th / 18th December 2022 Site entry or parking charges apply: £6 per car / coach

The Christmas Outdoor Trail - Explore the gardens with our self-led story of the Christmas outdoor trail Price: £5 includes festive gift Available at entrance points. Parking & site entry charges apply.

Christmas at Newstead Abbey 26th Nov 2022 - 2nd Jan 2023

FREE Sporting Memories Club

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Places of Welcome - No one has to feel alone in Beeston. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm- This event occurs weekly, every Friday. Are you living on your own or feeling isolated, new to the area or just struggling to meet people? Drop into Beeston Library on a Friday from 10.30 - 12.30 for a complimentary cuppa and a chat with friendly faces. Meet new people, find things out or just have a drink and relax. Everyone is welcome and stay as long as you like. Beeston Library - Cafe Area Foster Avenue Beeston NG9 1AE

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

Post: 50 Beech

07854990608

Sandiacre, Nottm, NG10 5EH

- 4pm Tues

Fri

Ladies golf club and bag & umbrella £50. 0115 9135055 - Wollaton

Ladies exercise bike £40 0115 9135055 - Wollaton

Ladies sheepskin jacket size 12-14 , good condition, 87cms. £40 0115 9135055 - Wollaton

Domyos Home Cross Trainer - fantastic condition, like new. £165 ONO. For more info Tel: 07971 087206 - Wollaton

Rockery stones - various shapes and sizes to remove from my garden. I’m happy for these to be free to whoever would like to collect. Ring me first - 07714145918 - Bramcote

Living

dementia?

have fun at e Studio, a place to create and connect.

e Studio’s aim is to enrich the lives of people with dementia and support family carers. We run stimulating and social activities for groups and individuals, mainly at the Beeston Royal British Legion Hall, NG9 1EL, just o Chilwell High Road. We currently have day care places available on Mondays, 1-4pm. Visit our website for details: www.thebeestonstudio.uk. Or phone: 07543534336. Charity no. 1199448.

Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention

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

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

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

Self-harm is when somebody intentionally harms or injures their body. It’s often a way of coping and/or expressing overwhelming emotional distress.

The severity of self-harm is not linked to the level of distress. Self-harm can affect anyone of any age. Self-harm can be a risk factor for suicide, but not everyone who self-harms will take their own life.It’s important not to make assumptions, but it’s important to let someone who selfharms know that it’s safe to talk about self-harm and suicide.

Harmless provide support for people who self-harm and those close to them.

You can call 0115 880 0280, or email info@harmless.org.uk.

You can also call the Nottinghamshire Mental Health Crisis Line on 0808 196 3779 (24/7)

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

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

Speak to your GP

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

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