GRAPEVINE WOLLATON NOV 2021

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IN WOLLATON AND BRAMCOTE YOUR AREAS MOST USEFUL QUALITY LOCAL MAGAZINE

Supporting the Community and Local business NOVEMBER 2021

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Editors Note

Inside the Grapevine this month: Lots of competitions!

Win 2 tickets to see Slade in Birmingham December 2021!

Win a family ticket for four to see “Justin” Live on a Big Tour (Mr Tumble fame) in Nottingham in February 2022.

Win 2 tickets to see Andy Bennett in Leamington Spa in December 2021!

Good luck!

Plus lots of community information & events.

Until next month,

Christine

Christine Gough - Editor

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Nottinghamshire Domestic Abuse charity receives distinguished White Ribbon Accreditation.

Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP) has progressed their campaigning to end all male violence against women and girls by receiving White Ribbon Accreditation.

White Ribbon is a global campaign that encourages people, especially men and boys, to take action individually, and collectively, and change the behaviour and culture that leads to abuse and violence against women and girls.

BWP’s Partnerships Manager, Chris Harris, said: “Over the last 20 years we’ve supported thousands of women and children who have survived Domestic Abuse, helping them to become safe and in control of their own lives.

“We’ve mostly reached out to female audiences to do so. However, to really effect change, and to reduce the number of families experiencing Domestic Abuse in our county, we knew we would need to extend the conversation further. Which is why it was so important for us to attain White Ribbon accreditation.

“Starting with our campaign in October 2021 for White Ribbon Day on November 25, we’ll be working hard to raise awareness of male violence against women and girls by reaching out to men and boys across Nottinghamshire.”

Commitments made by BWP have included the appointment of male White Ribbon Ambassadors, proactively engaging male volunteering, improving staff training, policies and procedures, 10

and looking at opportunities to work with different community groups all year around.

Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK said: “Our call to end violence by raising awareness, educating and campaigning to bring about change is greatly strengthened by working together with our White Ribbon accredited organisations. Our partners are able to engage with many thousands of people to change the cultures that lead to violence against women and girls. We are delighted to welcome BWP as one of our White Ribbon Accredited organisations. Together we can prevent violence happening in the first place”. White Ribbon is a global campaign that encourages people, especially men and boys, to individually and collectively take action and change the behaviour and culture that leads to abuse and violence. To wear a white ribbon is to promise to never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.

Photo: Colleagues from BWP celebrate their white ribbon accreditation.

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WASTE NOT! What to do with stale bread.

The UK wastes more than 10 billion tonnes of food every year most of it unnecessarily. Bread in the UK is the most wasted food, a large proportion of what is thrown away can still be iperfectly good to eat even if the bread has gone slightly stale. Try and find ways to use it.

From bread puddings to bread crumbs.

1.Try making pizza style toast with left over bread, just cover with chopped tomatoes and grated cheese and place under the grill.

2.To transform stale bread, just sprinkle with water then pop briefly in a warm oven.

3. If you have mouldy bread which isn’t safe to eat and it doesn’t need to go in the bin, (to avoid landfill) you could put the bread on your compost heap.

4. Make fresh bread crumbs by removing the crust either from a white or brown loaf. Place in a food processor or blender until finely chopped, then freeze and use in recipes later. Bread crumbs can be stored for a short while in an airtight container.

Bread crumbs are great for topping casseroles cakes and for also coating fish and meat 5.Simple recipe - Butter a baking dish and arrange alternative alternative layers of chopped apples, (you can also add sultanas) and bread crumbs, start and end with a bread crumb layer , sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top of each apple and then bake until golden.

Serve with cream or ice cream .

6.Bread crumbs can be used as a crispy coating for homemade fish cakes.

7. Have you tried “Eggy Dip Bread”? If your bread has gone hard , dip the sliced bread into a beaten egg turn it over a few times and make sure it’s well coated. Quickly fry and then add a chopping of your choice you could use tomatoes, cheese, baked beans, mushrooms or blueberries, bananas.

8. If you are having soup, you can make it more interesting by placing croutons on the top. Dice the bread, fry quickly with olive oil .

9. A favourite pudding is bread and butter pudding. There are various recipes for this, but basically it’s buttered slices of old bread, layered and baked with a mixture of egg and milk, (try adding some fruit like sultanas). Sugar is then sprinkled on the top.

10. As a lot of mums may know, you can give the crusts from toast for babies that are teething, like rusks, but take care not to leave them unattended with food.

11. If you buy whole loaf sometimes it takes a while to use up all those slices, so you can freeze half (remember to slice it first )and then defrost a few slices as and when you need them for sandwiches.

12. Freezing loaves of bread helps to keep your freeezer full and more energy efficient .

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The November Meeting of the Wollaton Natural History Society will take place on Wednesday 17th November 2021 at 7.30 p.m.

This is entitled 'Swiftly Does It' by Nick Brown.

Swifts are extraordinary birds spending most of their lives on the wing. Since 2014 the DWT Swift project has worked hard to promote their conservation.

We meet at St. Leonard's Community Centre Bramcote Lane, Wollaton (opposite the library) at 7.30 p.m. Visitors are welcome at a cost of £3.50p. For more information visit our website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonNaturalHistory, find us on Facebook or telephone our Chairman, Nigel Downes on 0115 9444671."

The Friends of Wollaton Park hold their monthly litter pick on the last Saturday of each month 11am- 12 mid day if you want to get involved. This is a voluntary group who aim to keep Nottingham clean and tidy. They meet next to the red telephone boxat 11am. Litter bags, gloves and tools are provided, but volunteers are advised to wear suitable clothes and sturdy footwear. A two meter distance is observed outside your bubble.

Framework’s Big Sleep Out is taking place at Nottingham Racecourse from 5pm on Saturday 27 November to raise vital funds to help build a better future for rough sleepers. If you’d like to get involved visit www.frameworksbigsleepout.com Free Trees. Broxtowe Borough Council - Following on from the great feedback and response we had from the ornamental tree giveaway last year we have decided to repeat the same this year but with Native trees. By providing residents with an opportunity to claim a free tree this will help towards our target of planting 2,500 new trees in Broxtowe this winter all as part of our Climate Change Strategy and Green Futures Programme.

Residents in Broxtowe can apply for one of 500 Native trees this autumn.

The free trees on offer this year are – Acer campestre – Field Maple Corylus avellana – Hazel Crataegus monogyna – Hawthorne Sorbus aucuparia – Mountain Ash Prunus avium – Wild Cherry As previously mentioned, please do not apply for a tree if you have already received one in one of our previous giveaways, to allow others to enjoy one of our free trees this year. to register fro your free tree : www.broxtowe.gov.uk/freetrees

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Support Groups.

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

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

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

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DID YOU KNOW? The nation’s favourite cooking apple the Bramley Apple originated in the pretty market town of Southwell 200 years ago. Every single Bramley apple is decended from that tree.

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Matthew Bramley, gave his name to the Bramley Apple fruit in its initial sales by Henry Merryweather, as he owned the cottage where the original Bramley Apple Tree had been planted.

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Local Groups.

Beeston and District Local History Society Hold meetings every third Wednesday in the month starting at 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall, High Road, Chilwell.

Admission £2.50 for non members. www.beestonhistory.org.uk Forthcoming speakers 17th November - Edwardian Landlords Speaker Mo Cooper 15th December - Christmas Quiz and AGM 2022 - 19th January - A Potted History Of The Garden- Speaker Julia Powell (Covid rules allowing) Beeston- Coffee Morning -every last Saturday in the month (except December) 10am- 11.30am including various stalls. All are welcome at Beeston Methodist Church Chilwell Road Beeston.

Wollaton Care Group Luncheon Club re-opens - We are pleased to announce that both luncheon clubs are about to re-open after a very long closure during the COVID emergency. Just to remind you we have two clubs Wednesday’s -Wollaton Community Centre on Bramcote Lane opposite the library. Thursday’s -Wollaton Vale community centre at the top end of Wollaton Vale both are easily accessible by the 30 bus and are open to anyone in the Wollaton area.

We might be able to arrange transport for people with disabilities. We offer tea or coffee, a hot two course meal and a dessert. Most importantly it also provides an opportunity to get out of the house for a couple of hours with time to meet and chat with other people.

For more information call John Tordoff 01159988306.

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all year round on Wednesdays and Sundays locally and further afield in Derbyshire and Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips.

Everyone is welcome For more information visit www.broxtoweramblers.org.uk find us on Facebook.

Nottingham Oddfellows are you lonely and want to get out meet people in a social and friendly atmosphere? Come along and meet us on the first Friday - monthly at 11:00 am at Nottingham Mechanics 3 N Sherwood St NG1 4EZ For more information call Karen on 01476979572 or 07921821866 or karen.pye-smiths@oddfellows.co.uk.

Nottingham and Notts Photographic Society meet every Tuesday 7:00pm to 9:30 pm September to June at the Wollaton Park Community Centre 15 Harrow Rd. Wollaton excellent speaker and internal competitions For more information please call Steve Sulley on 07803021198 or visit www.nnps.org Nottingham RSPB group all you interested in birds and nature? Why not join our group?

We enjoy monthly meetings with guest speakers outings and walks for more visits For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/ groups/ Nottingham.

Erewash Valley Woodturners Association meet the every 2nd Wednesday each month atGgresley St Mary’s Church hall NG16 2AB For more information visit www.evwa .org.uk Wollaton Park Men’s Probus Club - first Tuesday every month they meet at at Harrow Rd Community Centre at 10:00amor tea and coffee, interesting speakers and outings.

New members are always welcome For more information contact Phil on 07538399381or e: p.cope@sky.com Wollaton Park Community Centre welcomes new volunteers to help in the community garden on Harrow Rd - we meet the first Friday monthly from 10:00am.

No special skills are needed and we break for refreshments. Further details from the wardens please call 01159288860 or just come along.

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Wollaton Historical and Conservation Society meeting starts at 7:30 and held at St. Leonards community centre opposite the library meetings are free for members and two pound for visitors.

November 24th - SpeakerMike Kelly “The Sudan” January 26th 2022 two speakers - Bob Massey “Lady Horsemen of The Road”.

February 23rd 2022 speaker Peter Hammond “Water Water Everywhere”.

Zoom meetings they will be updates on the chairman’s lockdown talks every Tuesday Monday at 7:30 you will be sent to zoom invite the week before January 11th 2022 - The Park - It’s Story Over The Last 500 Years.

February 8th 2022 The Colleries And Balloon Wood.

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BABES Breastfeeding Support Group at Chilwell Children's Centre Breastfeeding support session run by Peer Supporters with trained staff available.

Our Baby and Breastfeeding Encouragement and Support groups (known as BABES groups) offer a welcoming atmosphere for all mums who breastfeed, offering tips and practical ways of helping mums to enjoy their breastfeeding experience and to help you with any concerns.

Come along and meet other breastfeeding mums and share your experiences.

It is an opportunity for you and your baby to meet new people in an enjoyable place.

BABES groups and peer supporters will provide support and information on: Positioning and attachment - Tips on increasing milk supply How to hand express - Night feeds Antenatal and Postnatal breastfeeding BABES groups also welcome mums-to-be. The group offers an idea of what to expect from breastfeeding and mums-to-be can join the interactive antenatal workshops, which provide information on baby’s development and how to get breastfeeding off to a good start.

Who to contact: Telephone 0115 9773743 0300 500 80 80 E-mail:CC.Broxtowe@nottscc.gov.uk Where: Butler’s and Broomhill Children’s Centre, Great Hoggett Drive,Beeston Nottingham NG9 4HQ Monday 1.30pm - 2.45pm BABES Breast Feeding Support Group - Stapleford Care Centre, Church Street, Stapleford, Nottingham.NG9 8DA Telephone 0115 9773743 0300 500 80 80 E-mail:CC.Broxtowe@nottscc.gov.uk When: Tuesday 10.00am - 11.30am BABES Breastfeeding Support Group at Beeston North Children’s Centre Alderman Close, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2RH When:Thursdays 10.30 - 11.30am Who to contact: Telephone 0115 9773743 0300 500 80 80 E-mail:CC.Broxtowe@nottscc.gov.uk Toddler Groups Toddler Group Beeston Methodist Church Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s 09:30am - 11:30am Term Time Only Everyone welcome! 0115 922 5161 Unders 5’s @ Beeston Free Church Mondays 9:45am - 11:45amParent and toddler group for children aged 0-5 years.

Super Tots Toddler Group at the Haven Centre, Stapleford, Nottingham Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s The coolest stay and play group for toddlers in town! 0115 9935780 - 0115 967 7032

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Nottinghamshire Domestic Abuse charity receives distinguished White Ribbon Accreditation.

Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP) has progressed their campaigning to end all male violence against women and girls by receiving White Ribbon Accreditation.

White Ribbon is a global campaign that encourages people, especially men and boys, to take action individually, and collectively, and change the behaviour and culture that leads to abuse and violence against women and girls.

BWP’s Partnerships Manager, Chris Harris, said: “Over the last 20 years we’ve supported thousands of women and children who have survived Domestic Abuse, helping them to become safe and in control of their own lives.

“We’ve mostly reached out to female audiences to do so. However, to really effect change, and to reduce the number of families experiencing Domestic Abuse in our county, we knew we would need to extend the conversation further. Which is why it was so important for us to attain White Ribbon accreditation.

“Starting with our campaign in October 2021 for White Ribbon Day on November 25, we’ll be working hard to raise awareness of male violence against women and girls by reaching out to men and boys across Nottinghamshire.”

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Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK said: “Our call to end violence by raising awareness, educating and campaigning to bring about change is greatly strengthened by working together with our White Ribbon accredited organisations. Our partners are able to engage with many thousands of people to change the cultures that lead to violence against women and girls. We are delighted to welcome BWP as one of our White Ribbon Accredited organisations. Together we can prevent violence happening in the first place”. White Ribbon is a global campaign that encourages people, especially men and boys, to individually and collectively take action and change the behaviour and culture that leads to abuse and violence. To wear a white ribbon is to promise to never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.

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Christmas at Wollaton Fri 26 November 2021 to Sun 9 January 2022 Wollaton Park

Christmas at Wollaton's new trail map has been revealed.

Visitors from the previous year were asked to pick their favourite sections to see again. The Deer Park and the Tunnel of Light are back, alongside brand new installations that will dazzle and astound as you follow the extended trail. Also new for this year are is a Christmas Market area with seasonal refreshments on sale and a range of local crafts to buy.Tickets only - You must book soon to guarantee a slot .

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Secret Walled Garden Tours at Wollaton Hall

Tours of the Walled Garden give you an opportunity to see the 4-acre site with 12 foot high walls and Head Gardens Cottage built between 1783 – 1788.

Explore the work done by volunteers over the last three years to reclaim the site from the ravages of time and the encroachment of ivy and brambles, to grow flowers and vegetables once again.Join us each Tuesday at 10:30 .You need to book a date/time slot online or phone 0115 8763100 Payment by £5 donation on entry to fundraise for the Walled Garden project.

Safety: Due to the uneven ground and the nature of the Walled Garden, this tour is not suitable for wheelchairs, buggies or prams. Dogs on leads are by owner supervision. Sturdy footwear is recommended.

Stapleford Christmas Light Switch On 27th November 2021.

A community Christmas Light Switch on event in Stapleford Town Square.

Stapleford town Christmas light switch on event in Stapleford Town Centre 4:30-6:30pm. There will be fun fair rides, hot food stalls, sweet stalls and arts and crafts stalls. The town councillor will also be present to do a speech. This will be a fun community event for the family to enjoy to get you in the festive spirit!

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Dedicate lights this Christmas in memory of your loved ones.

Christmas is a special time when we think of those who were once so close to us.

With a smile and a tear, you’ll remember your loved ones and you’ll want to keep their memory alive. You’re not alone. This Christmas, Treetops Hospice invites you to dedicate a light on our virtual Christmas tree. Each light is a life remembered and a memory that lives on. Each light will also help to keep Treetops nursing local people.

How to dedicate a light.

It is very simple to dedicate a light just go to treetops.org.uk/lights. As well as adding a message you upload a photograph and share your dedication with others through your social media or email.

Donations made when dedicating a light make a real difference. Last year our tree shone with 600 lights, each a celebration of someone being remembered. These donations helped me and my fellow nurses care for around 80 local people over 25 days.

Join Our Remembrance Service – free for everyone Our annual Light Up A Life service is a remembrance event held at Christmas time.

It is a beautiful way to honour a loved one’s memory at this special time of year. As it is online you can come together with friends and family near and far to enjoy the music, readings, and take time to remember. The filmed service will be shown at 6pm on Sunday 5 December on our website treetops.org.uk/lights and will be available afterwards for you to view at your convenience.

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A.W. Lymn Celebrate 20 Years of it’s Trainee Programme.

Nottinghamshire’s largest independent funeral directors, A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service, is celebrating 20 years since its trainee programme was first set up, designed to offer the opportunity to gain five qualifications to kick-start a career in the funeral industry.

Since it was launched in 2001, the programme has gained prominence as the cost of university education has increased and unemployment levels have risen.

The four-year residential course offers the chance to work in each department of the business ranging from fleet maintenance to the mortuary and is open to those with at least two A-Level passes or equivalent.

The business welcomes anyone with a true interest in the funeral sector who is looking for a career change or an alternative to university.

Commercial Director at A.W. Lymn, Pete Clarson, who oversees the trainees said: “We are so proud to be celebrating 20 years of our trainee programme – and what a ride it’s been! We originally put the programme together to offer more choices to those looking for alternative career choices other than attending university.

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and the number of individuals we’ve helped kick-start a career in our profession.

The programme has had many success stories over the years, with one of the first trainees still working for the business now, 20 years later.

Starting in 2001 while studying for his A-Levels, Jonathan Baker is a testament to the success of the programme, after rising through the ranks to the role of Senior Funeral Director for the Mansfield area.

Jonathan, now aged 38, said: “I am extremely thankful for the experience the trainee programme has provided me with, and for further igniting my passion for the funeral industry. Being given the chance to experience every aspect of the business you can then go on to work in whatever department suits you best – there are so many opportunities.”

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Nigel Lymn Rose, Company Chairman at A.W. Lymn, added: “Over the years we have witnessed first-hand the interest and passion for the funeral industry and wanted to offer an official training scheme for those keen to pursue a career in our profession. It’s been a real honour to

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watch the trainees progress through the programme over the years and know that we are playing our part in developing young talent.“We’re delighted to have been running the programme for over 20 years now and look forward to welcoming another trainee next year.”

The fifth-generation family business has been helping the bereaved for over 110 years, with quality of service and value for money at the heart of its ethos.

A.W. Lymn now operates 27 funeral homes throughout Nottinghamshire and South Derbyshire.

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EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS Beyond The Mayflower - Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD Thursday 23 September - Sunday 16 January 2022 - Weston Gallery Admission free Open Tuesday-Sunday, 12noon-4pm Closed Monday In 1620, a ship called the Mayflower sailed across the Atlantic. Amongst the passengers were a group of religious separatists, known as the ‘Pilgrims’, many of whom came from Nottinghamshire.Beyond the Mayflower explores how we can understand these individuals by tracing the history of religious dissent, power and faith in Nottinghamshire from the seventeenth century. It looks at previous commemorations of the Mayflower story and the ways in which it has been interpreted over time.

Culture of Cloth In The Mediaeval East Midlands. Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD Thursday the 16th of Sept 2021 till Sunday the 20th of February 2022 Admission Free. University of Nottingham museum textiles were the most important manufacture in the mediaeval world understood exhibition this exhibition looks at the archaeology of mediaeval cloth production and consumption .Sunday 12 noon to 4:00pm closed Monday to Wednesday.

Breaking The Mould Sculpture By Women Since 1945. Sat 18th Sept 2021 till Sun 9th of Jan 2022 in this Arts Council collection touring exhibition find the first major survey of post war British sculpture by women. Open Tues to Sat 11:00am to 5:00 pm Sun 12 noon to 4:00pm closed on Mondays. Admission is free no booking is required Djanogly Gallery. Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD The Gingerbread Man Djanogly Theatre Thurs 9th of Dec 2021 -Thurs 30th Dec 2021-suitable suitable for ages 3 plus -to book go onto www.ticketstoplakesidearts.org.uk Pantomime - Robin Hood 11th of December 2 January 2022 at the Theatre Royal Nottingham For more information go onto the Theatre Royal website. Tel: 0115 989 5555 The Glenn Miller Orchestra 30th Dec 2021 at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham at 3:00pm only a few seats left. Online or Tel: 0115 989 5555 The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe - Theatre Royal, Nottingham. Till February 2022 Under four teens must be accompanied by an adult age 18 plus -Tickets online or tel: 0115 989 5555 Peppa Pigs Best Day Ever 2nd & 3rd July 2022 Theatre Royal, Nottingham - Tickets: online or tel 0115 989 5555 David Williams Billionaire Boy Live on stage 7th July 2022 -10th of July 2022 book Theatre Royal Nottingham, online or tel 0115 989 5555 .

Jersey Boys 14th to 24th of September 2022 Theatre Royal Nottingham online or tel 0115 989 5555 .

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s New Symphonic Suites Orchestra In Concert 30th Sept 2022 Theatre Royal, Nottingham to book online or tel 0115 989 5555 .

Brian Wilson Good Vibrations Greatest Hits Tour 30th June 2022 Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. Book online or tel 0115 989 5555 .

Gladys Knight Theatre Royal Concert hall 18th June 2022. Book online or tel 0115 989 5555 Shalamar 7th June 2022 Royal Concert Hall Nottingham 16th of June 2022 Book online or tel 0115 989 5555 .

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Andy’s work with Ocean Colour Scene included: · One for the Road (2004) (Guitar, Background Vocals) · A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad (2005) (Guitar) · Live Acoustic at the Jam House (2006) (Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Background Vocals) · Live at Birmingham Academy (2006) · On the Leyline (2007) (Acoustic and Electric Guitar) · Live at the Town Hall (2008) · Saturday (2010) (Composer) · 21 (2010) (Guitar, Composer) As well as a touring with the band from 2004.

Solo Career - In 2015, Andy made the decision to leave Ocean Colour Scene and focus on his solo career. His first single ‘Hole in the Road’ was championed by both local and national radio stations, including BBC 6 music. This was closely followed by his second single ‘Drift Away’ which again attracted great reviews and airtime on both BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 music.

In November 2016 Andy released his first solo album Thinkin’ Drinkin’ Singin’. Engineered by Austen Kilburn, the album was a ten-song collection drawing inspiration from The Beatles, with elements of Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller and Andy’s own unique style running throughout. The album was given a 4-star rating out of five review from Planet Mosh, and five stars from Flick of the Finger. Andy’s most recent single ‘Do it all for love’ was released in 2019 garnering plays on national radio stations.

Following the success of his first album, Andy has been working on his much-anticipated second solo album. The second album is complete and due for release in early 2022.

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Easy Recipe Curried Sausages With Rice.

Approx 4 servings.

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 800g thin beef sausages 1 large brown onion, or two red onions thinly sliced 2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp curry powder 2 tbsp any fruit chutney (you could use mango chutney) 2 cups chicken liquid stock 1 cup frozen peas 2 tbsp sun dried tomato sauce or sun dried tomatoes (optional) Salt & black pepper to taste if required Steamed or boiled rice, to serve Parsley leaves, sprinkled on top or to serve Why not add?

2 tbsp Sun dried tomato sauce or a few sun dried tomatoes Some chopped mushrooms

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Method 1. Use a heavy-based large saucepan to cook over medium-high heat.

Cook the sausages, in batches, turning, for 5 to 6 minutes or until browned all over. Transfer to a large plate.

2. Add onion, carrots and crushed garlic.

Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion has softened.

3. Add curry powder. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

4.Add fruit chutney and stock. Return sausages to pan. Cover, bring to the boil.

5.Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until sausages are cooked through and sauce thickens.

6.Stir in the peas. Season. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through.

7.Serve with steamed rice and sprinkle with parsley leaves.

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Five Broxtowe Open Spaces Retain Green Flag Award.

Five Broxtowe open spaces are celebrating after retaining their Green Flag awards.

Bramcote Hills Park, Colliers Wood, Moorgreen, Alexandrina Plantation/Sandy Lane, Bramcote, Brinsley Headstocks and The Old Church Tower, Bramcote are all celebrating once again retaining the prestigious Green Flag Award.

This year with Covid19 restrictions, the sites were assessed by ‘‘Mystery Shopper’’ judges experienced in the management of Green Spaces. All the sites came out with very favourable reports reflecting their popularity as people have stayed locally during the Covid 19 lockdowns. The role the Friends Groups and the Community play in helping to manage and develop these sites was seen as very important as well as the high standards achieved during very testing times.The Green Flag Awards recognise and reward the best parks and green spaces across the country. A Green Flag is a sign to the public that the space boasts very high standards, is well maintained and has good facilities.Chair of Broxtowe Borough Council’s Environment and Climate Change Committee, Councillor Helen Skinner said: “Our Green Flag sites are amongst the most popular Green Spaces in the Borough with very important environmental qualities and we are delighted to be celebrating the Green Flag Awards.”For more details of the parks and open spaces in Broxtowe Borough visit the website at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/parks or contact 0115 917 3643 or email grounds@broxtowe.gov.uk

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

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

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

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Publication is proof of survivors’ freedom to create.

A magazine packed with poetry, art and imagery is the powerful result of a collaboration between the National Justice Museum, local artist Boseda Olawoye, and women supported by Broxtowe Women’s Project (BWP) earlier this year.

The women, who are all survivors of Domestic Abuse and have been supported

by Nottingham charity, BWP, met at the National Justice Museum to see the printed publication of their work for the first time.

Creative Community Engagement Manager, Bo, explained: “Throughout the summer we met at creative workshops inspired by an exhibition at the National Justice Museum , called ‘Power, Freedom to Create’. This featured artwork created by people in prison, detention centres or in confinement, and together we reflected on how people use creativity to get through difficult periods.

“Using prompt and emotion cards, the women, who are all survivors of Domestic Abuse, asked themselves how the artworks made them feel. We then created our own pieces of art, sticking to a limited stock of creative materials such as newspaper, soap, paper and pens to generate our own artwork, reflecting the limits on people in confinement.”

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their experiences and express themselves.

We must thank the National Justice Museum, and Bo for inviting us to join this project.”

Andrea Hadley-Johnson from the National Justice Museum said: “The Power: Freedom to Create exhibition inspired an incredible participatory programme around it, coproduced closely and kindly with many incredible people.

“Our open and exploratory approach is designed to bring people together, sharing ideas and perspectives, to create something extraordinary together. This project is a beautiful example of what that process can achieve. We are honoured to have worked with BWP, Heya and Bo Olawoye on this important and affecting project towards such a joyful outcome.”

Wellbeing Officer, Justine from BWP said: “‘This was so much more than the creative project it started out to be. The sessions were full of conversation and different emotions which were then represented in the individual pieces created by the women.”

The zine will now be shared wider, which the group hopes will create a ripple effect that will inspire more people to create.

If you would like to see the zine, visit

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the free project lab at the museum or the museum website https://www. nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/museum/ events/power-freedom-to-create BWP (Broxtowe Women’s Project) BWP www.broxtowewomensproject.org. uk is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity (Charity number: 1125946). It was set up in January 2001 to provide an information and support service for people living in the Borough of Broxtowe who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

It provides a confidential helpline, outreach service, training courses and drop-in sessions, and a variety of well-being programmes all aimed at empowering people helping them survive domestic abuse. It does not provide refuge housing directly but works with those affected by domestic abuse – signposting them to additional housing support if necessary, empowering survivors, nurturing children and young people to build resilience and develop healthy relationships, and preventing domestic abuse through awareness raising, training and campaigning.

BWP can support businesses by helping to produce a Domestic Abuse Policy and the related procedures, advising on implementing the Policy, providing awareness sessions to support those affected by domestic abuse, and providing resources for employees.BWP’s opening hours are 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and we are closed on Bank Holidays.

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Nine councils and two universities unite for first-of-its-kind partnership to tackle climate crisis green rewards Join Green Rewards today and earn great discounts, vouchers and prizes at local businesses and projects in your community for playing your part to combat climate change and achieve net zero!

That’s the message from all nine local Councils in Nottinghamshire who have joined forces with local universities and creator Jump for a trailblazing partnership!It provides a new Green Rewards app and web platform which means Notts residents can accumulate points and earn the prizes for many activities they do every day at home or out and about that help lower their carbon footprint.

It is part of the Universities for Nottingham civic collaboration which aims to improve the way the universities work with each other and their local partners to help change the lives of local people for the better.

Sign up for free now at www.notts. greenrewards.co.uk or download the Green Rewards app on iOS and Android.

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In similar fashion to rewards points at retailers, all residents need to do is log their day to day activities that highlight how they are decreasing the amount of carbon they create, such as: • Walking to work or school instead of taking the car • Cycling or using public transport • Putting your recycling bin out with all the correct recyclables • Switching off a light or switch at home • Taking a shower of four minutes or less and many, many more!

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A full list of how you can redeem points is available on the app or at: www.notts.greenrewards.co.uk and when you accumulate sufficient points you can then earn the discounts, vouchers and prizes.

There is also £20 worth of vouchers for the top two residents in each council area who earn the most points each month, to claim at local businesses, donate to worthwhile causes or projects and in some districts and Boroughs there’s prizes too for the top points earning wards.All the Councils across Notts including Ashfield District Council, Bassetlaw District Council, Broxtowe Borough Council, Gedling Borough Council, Mansfield District Council, Newark and Sherwood District Council, Nottingham City Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council have come together to drive forward and fund the platform and app to residents.

They have followed the lead of Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham who use the app to encourage their staff and students to log their everyday activities.

Through the Universities for Nottingham initiative partners have pledged to tackle sustainable travel and transport and develop joint programmes to change behaviour, ensuring the lessons learnt are passed on to all in the region.

The first collaborative sustainability engagement programme of its kind in the UK, it features the simple carbon-reduction activities that residents can complete.

It means Nottinghamshire is the first County in the country to see all its major local authority and education partners collaborate on a climate change reduction project in this way ahead of next month’s COP 26, providing an easy to use platform and incentives for all.

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Councillor Helen Skinner, Chair of the Council's Environment and Climate Change Committee said: “The Green Rewards Programme is a fabulous initiative which all Broxtowe residents can take part in. Every effort, however small can earn points to climb up the leader board. Broxtowe is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2027 and projects like this will enable us to reach this ambitious target by working together and encouraging one another.”

Nottingham Trent University’s Head of Sustainability Charmaine Morrell said: “We launched Green Rewards at Nottingham Trent University in February 2019, so I’m delighted that the app is being rolled out across the whole of Nottinghamshire. “This is a huge achievement given that all the local authorities within Nottinghamshire have come together, united in their desire to get everyone involved to combat climate change. AtNTU alone 360,000 kilograms of carbon has already been saved, the same weight as 90 elephants.”

Andy Nolan, Director of Sustainability at the University of Nottingham said: “We’ve been delighted with the way our staff and students have used the Green Rewards App to log the positive actions they are taking to help achieve our sustainability goals and it’s great to see how commitments made through the Universities for Nottingham initiative are expanding across the county.

“We’ve already seen 23,000 positive actions, saving over 25,000kg of CO2.”

The partnership will support each council’s target of reaching net zero carbon emissions before 2040, with some committing to an earlier date of 2030.Each councils’ residents will see different activities and content when they access the Green Rewards platform, ensuring it is tailored to their council’s goals.

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Photo credit Nathan O'Brien From left to right: Dave Armiger, Bassetlaw District, Cllr Peter Barnes, Gedling Borough, Cllr Mike Adams, Nottinghamshire County Council, Cllr Sandra Barnes, Gedling Borough, Dave Banks, Rushcliffe Borough, Cllr Brennan, Rushcliffe Borough, Andy Nolan, Uni of Nottingham, Cllr Helen Skinner, Broxtowe Borough, Cllr Madelaine Richardson, Bassetlaw District, Paul Parkinson, Ashfield District, Cllr Sally Longford, Nottingham City, John Robinson, Newark and Sherwood District, Graham Simmonds, Jump Chief Executive, David Lloyd, Newark and Sherwood District, Charmaine Morrell, Nottingham Trent University, Andy Abrahams, Mansfield District, Kevin Powell, Broxtowe Borough

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SLADE come to BIRMINGHAM – Asylum on Saturday 18th December 2021!

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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 worlds 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.

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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 members Dave Hill and Don Powell decided to return 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 2020, 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. lade today is still one of the most exciting bands on the road, and their stage performance is a dynamic, powerful and exhilarating rollercoaster ride of pure unadulterated rock’n’roll.

SLADE – Re-scheduled December 2021 UK Tour dates are now: Fri 3rd Dec CARDIFF – Tramshed Sat 4th Dec SOUTHAMPTON – Engine Rooms Sun 5th Dec READING – Sub 89 Fri 10th Dec LONDON – Islington Assembly Halls Sat 11th Dec NORWICH – Waterfront Fri 17th Dec LEEDS – Warehouse Sat 18th Dec BIRMINGHAM – Asylum Sun19th Dec MANCHESTER – O2 Ritz Thur 23rd Dec NEWCASTLE – O2 Academy Tickets for all other dates are available from https://www.gigantic.com/slade-tickets

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THE BIG TOUR AT THE CONCERT HALL NOTTINGHAM! Children’s television megastar Justin Fletcher is heading out on the road in with his all singing and dancing show Justin Live – The Big Tour! And will visit The Concert Hall in Nottingham on Saturday 19 February 2022.

Join the CBeebies superstar and children’s favourite Justin Fletcher live on stage in an all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza. A fabulous show for all the family packed full of well-known songs, lots of dancing, hilarious comedy and plenty of slapstick fun!

Justin Live – The Big Tour! is a written and performed by Justin himself.

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Come with a friend Do you enjoy singing?

Would you like to be a member of a choir?

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

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

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

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

Let’s get everyone singing!

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

Come and sing with Open Voices!

Music Leaders: Victoria Barlow, Cliff McArdle.

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

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

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

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