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Spotlight on West Bridgford Contents Health and Wellbeing Homeopathy Motoring Road Test Lifestyle and Leisure Retirement? Nottingham Art Scene At the movies Puzzle page Pack it in! Book Review Home & Garden Food and Fresh Air Gardening page Community Information Index of Advertisers

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Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter Its Flaming June! This month we road test the Range Rover Sport HSE, review Harry Hills new book, get some great holiday packing tips, gardening and homeopathy articles, great puzzle prizes and lots more. Remember that it is Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day on the 20th, so might be a good idea to take the old man out to lunch! Thanks to all our advertisers and contributors, and as always please feel free to comment or contribute by emailing to info@spotlightlocal.co.uk. Tell us about the good things that are happening in the area so we can all get positive. Have a great month.

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Health and Wellbeing

A Hot Topic!

omeopathy hit the headlines recently. Its effectiveness has been questioned. Those of us who have used it for years though, wonder what all the fuss is about. The major problem with homeopathy is not whether it works, but in the understanding of how it works. Conventional medicine targets and treats specific symptoms whereas homeopathic remedies, which are made from diluted plant, mineral and animal substances, stimulate the body’s own healing powers. This helps to eliminate toxicity, and works on negative mental and emotional feelings which might be causing a problem. One bonus is that it is particularly safe and effective for children, pregnant ladies, babies and animals, as the remedies are non-addictive and have no side effects. Homeopathy was discovered 200 years ago by a German doctor, Samuel Hahnemann, at a time when poisons, such as arsenic, were used to treat diseases. He decided to give his patients a much lower, diluted dose of the arsenic and was surprised to find it worked even more effectively and without the harmful side effects.

alternative form of medical treatment. Critics argue, ‘How can such a diluted substance heal?’ Professor Jacques Benveniste, a French biologist, claimed that extreme levels of dilution, similar to those used in Homeopathy, still achieved a positive result in his experiments. Since then, other scientists have made similar claims in laboratories in France, Israel, Italy and Canada, concluding that these diluted substances actually work. In medical trials, Homeopathy has been used successfully for upper respiratory tract infections, allergies, ear & throat infections, asthma, eczema, hayfever, migraines, female hormonal problems, IBS, arthritis, fears & anxieties, depression and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

He experimented further and realised he could treat like with like: a substance that would cause symptoms in a healthy person if taken in a large dose could cure an ill person if taken in diluted amounts. In fact the name, homeo, means similar, and pathos, means suffering.

It can help in emergencies such as cuts, burns, bruises, bites, stings, sprains, strains, indigestion, headaches, hiccoughs and even hangovers! In a 6 year study of 6,500 patients, 70% responded positively to Homeopathic treatment after previously trying conventional medicine without success.

Dr Harvey Quin founded the British Homeopathic Society and was instrumental in opening London’s Homeopathic Hospital in1850. There are now four such hospitals. Many millions of people world wide find it an effective therapy and it was recognised by an Act of Parliament in 1948 as a safe,

If you are troubled by any of the above complaints, it may be worth consulting a homeopath? The Queen and Prince Charles have used homeopathy for most of their lives and the Clintons and the Beckhams swear by it, so you’ll be in good company!

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Motoring

Road Test

road tested the excellent Range Rover Sport in HSE spec. The Sport differs from the standard and increasingly upmarket Range Rover in a number of ways. It has a steeply raked windscreen and lower roof for better aerodynamics. The glass area is shallower and the huge wheels are pushed further out. There’s a single piece aluminium tailgate with useful opening rear glass which makes loading smaller items much easier. The first thing you notice about any Range Rover - and the Sport is no exception - is just how big it is. Both inside and out, this luxury 4x4 is huge. And it’s high off the ground; with 227 mm of clearance to give it better off-road capability as well as the ability to ford streams. There are also front and rear spoilers, an attractive hatched radiator grille and shark’s-gill outlets either side. It has the ultimate in capability off road but is still very well behaved on road. As well as being a superb motorway cruiser the Range Rover can go from tarmac to mud without the driver having to do anything other than choose the terrain setting on a simple rotary control. The vehicle’s electronics work out the rest, including ride height, engine torque, traction and hill descent control. I test drove a Range Rover Sport with the gutsy 3.0 litre V6 turbo diesel engine. This unit has plenty of power, delivering power throughout the range without ever feeling reluctant to propel this big car. It’s quiet and smooth running. The six speed automatic gearbox is exceptionally flexible. It’s particularly frugal - this is a big unit - delivering a creditable 30.7 mpg in mixed driving.

Handling is stable and predictable, with no suspension wallow, and flat cornering. On road its manners are impeccable and it’s a great motorway cruiser. Steering is light but precise. Specification is very good and includes cruise control, satellite navigation, electric front seats, park assist with rear camera, centre console cooler box and 19 inch alloys. My test car came with the options of steering wheel mounted paddle shift (£196) tyre pressure monitoring ((£386) an uprated in-car entertainment system with custom iPod connection (£978), a TV system (£498) and a twin-screen DVD player with the screens in the backs of the front headrests (£2,202) The Range Rover Sport doesn’t come cheap. The model I tested will cost you £50,695. But it’s a Range Rover and whatever anyone tells you, there’s nothing quite like it. Ian Strachan is a motoring and business writer and PR consultant. He can be contacted on 01543 490932 or 07949 202596 or via email: ian@strachan13. freeserve.co.uk

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Retirement?

hether it’s genuine retirement or redundancy late in your working life, suddenly finding yourself without a job can be tough. You can’t just switch-off all the knowledge, skills and qualifications you’ve achieved over the years and you might not feel ready to step out of working life entirely. If the calendar says one thing but your heart and mind disagrees, what should you do? Don’t despair, there are in excess of 1.3m pensioners still working. We represent 11% of the total workforce, and prove that many companies recognise our value, and that figure is still rising. No surprise then that the Government has been pressured into bringing forward its review on the workingage limit. Benefits. Find out what your entitlements are. Check out www.direct.gov.uk to find out about pensions, earnings and tax. If you prefer to talk to someone in person on the phone, ensure you have all relevant information to hand: P45, NI Number etc. Even if you’re only entitled to a few pennies at this stage, the important thing is that you are registered. Other benefits may come your way later. Recruitment www.jobcentreguide.co.uk gives an abundance of information on vacancies and also free cv advice, which is especially helpful if you are out of practice in the art of selling yourself to a prospective employer. You can register your cv on line with any number of

agencies, such as www.reed.co.uk, which show jobs in your area, and assist with careers advice. If you prefer to register in person, pop into your local Job Centre or Recruitment Agency. These are all positive moves which will help you feel more confident and in control. There are many ways to research information about employment. The library and your local college are good starting points. Libraries often have computer terminals available for public use, and some run courses if your PC skills need polishing. When you get an interview: Be positive Stress the good reputation of the firm plus other positive information. Play to your strengths Explain how the skills you’ve acquired throughout your working life will benefit this company Play down the negatives of unemployment or retirement Describe any voluntary work, hobbies studying and training you’ve completed. As an older person Play on your experience and loyalty but… Reassure the employer You are hard working, flexible and willing to learn. Think of retirement or redundancy as a fresh start. It may be a chance to reinvent yourself and it’s never too late to land your dream job. Good luck.

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At The Movies

roadway has a packed programme of films and events this June, including the Made In Nottingham season, featuring a selection of great films with roots in the city including Saturday Night & Sunday Morning (in memory of Alan Sillitoe), The Unloved, Bronson and A Boy Called Dad. The Mayhem Horror Film Festival will present screenings of Plague City and the best, worst movie ever made Birdemic and Broadway will also be supporting National Bike Week with screenings of mountain bike films Follow Me and Seasons. Other great films out in June include the return of Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha in Sex & The City 2, Michael Winterbottom’s adaptation of Jim Thompson’s 1962 novel The Killer Inside Me (which premiered at April’s ScreenLit festival), charming con-man movie The

Brothers Bloom, Greenberg starring Ben Stiller, Woody Allen’s last movie Whatever Works and the ultimately uplifting documentary American: The Bill Hicks Story. June also sees the return of Roman Polanski’s political thriller The Ghost, starring Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan. Highlights in the café bar include a Sex & The City 2, New York cocktail deal, a New York Afro-Cuban DJ set by Joff Casciani on Friday 18th June, a Chinese food night to accompany 24 City on Tuesday 22nd June, a Iranian food night to accompany No One Knows About Persian Cats on Friday 25th June and the monthly challenging film quiz on Tuesday 29th June. Digital events during June include Romana Schmalisch’s Mobile Cinema on Saturday 12th June in the Lace Market Theatre Bar and Sam O’Hare’s The Sandpit from Saturday 12th to Wednesday 30th June.

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Lifestyle & Leisure

Pack It In!

xcitement, anticipation and stress: it must be the holiday season!

This year, forget last-minute panic-packing and plan ahead. Set aside holiday bits and bobs in the weeks leading up to your departure date. A large box is a great ally because you can fling in anything you want to take with you that won’t be required beforehand. The key word to tension-free packing is ‘simplify’. Simplifying gives you control which in turn alleviates stress. It sounds obvious, but spend time to create a checklist and tick off the items as you pack them. Don’t forget special items such as contact lens solutions and your child’s favourite teddy! Airlines sometimes change baggage allowances so check in advance and then check again just before you leave. We all have a tendency to pack as though we’re emigrating to our destination permanently, but minimalist packing is far less stressful. We never need as much as we think. Don’t stuff suitcases so full they won’t close, leave a bit of space for souvenirs. The most important items are: passports, tickets, travel insurance, driving licence (if hiring a car), money and credit or debit cards. As long as you have these essentials your holiday will happen, so pack them separately and securely. Pack sun block, after sun, mosquito repellent and bite cream in plastic bags to prevent spillage.

visiting! This particularly applies to destinations in the Middle East. Don’t forget battery chargers and a travel plug adaptor for any electronic equipment like cameras, mobile phones, shavers and toys. Remember the mantra - with clothes if in doubt leave it out. Ensure every item of clothing you pack co-ordinates with at least two others. Then take half of everything out. Be ruthless. Let’s face it; children (and most men) will happily live in the same shorts / t-shirt /swimming costume for the whole holiday and no-one really needs six pairs of shoes…oh no they don’t! One really useful tip gleaned from a seasoned traveller is to mix the items between the suitcases. Make sure there are some clothes for everyone in each case, so that if one case goes missing en route you’ll all have a change of clothing at the other end. Finally, pack disposable items which can be shed along the way, such as books, magazines, little toys and a supply of bribes for fractious children. Bon Voyage.

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Lifestyle and Leisure A Good Read The Little Stranger – Sarah Waters The reviews on the jacket of Waters’ latest novel use words like ‘chilling’ and ‘haunting’, and for once this is no exaggeration. This is a truly memorable story, and one which will remain with you for a long time. Waters has moved further into the twentieth century – her previous novels having ranged from Victorian times to the Second World War – and here she writes of rural post-war Warwickshire. Her narrator, Faraday, a country doctor, finds himself called out to Hundreds Hall, seat of the Ayres family. Having visited the house as a child, he is shocked to find it decaying. He strikes up a friendship with the family: Mrs Ayres, struggling to cope with her change in status; her son Roderick, scarred in more ways than one by his wartime experiences, and her daughter Caroline, attempting to hold everything together. At first this reads like a tale of mourning for lost glamour. Soon however, events at Hundreds take a sinister and supernatural turn. Waters proves once again that she is a master storyteller, drawing us in and leading us first one way and then another until we are as caught up in the mystery as Faraday himself. This is a genuinely disturbing book. When the strange events begin to occur, they are simply told but terrifying, so much so that at one point I had to stop reading and turn on all the lights. (Erica Wagner, reviewing the book in The Times, reports much the same experience). I almost resolved not to finish the story, but found that the characters kept popping up in my head at the oddest moments.

The pace and pitch is excellent - Waters keeps us moving forward, speeding up and then pausing for breath - and the ending is magnificently understated. Weeks later, you will find yourself running this story over in your mind, again and again. An absolute must read...if you dare.

Tim the Tiny Horse – Harry Hill Tim the Tiny Horse was tiny but cheerful. Here he is playing with a 2p piece so you get the idea’. So begins this delightfully mad book by comedian Harry Hill, ideal for children aged from 8 to 80.

The book is a collection of short stories featuring Tim, the horse whose stable is a matchbox, with an empty Tic Tac box for a conservatory. Each title gives a general clue to the content, but among the more ordinary ‘Tim gets the showbiz bug’, ‘Tim does some cooking’ and ‘Tim’s Christmas’ comes a flash of the surreal, such as ‘Tim has a brush with Anna Ford’. The text is kept to a minimum, and each page features two or three lines along with a drawing by Hill, which adds an extra dimension to the humour (Tim in a dressing gown answering the phone, for example). The humour will come as no surprise to those familiar with Hill’s TV and stand up work, but is easily accessible to the youngest reader. Be warned though, sometimes you may have to explain to your children why you are laughing so much at a picture of a tiny horse and a tube of toothpaste... and explaining that is not always straightforward!

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Home and Garden Food and Fresh Air

he summer is here and we all want to be outside. There is nothing nicer than Sunday lunch ‘al fresco’ with friends.

The great thing about eating outdoors for a less-than-great cook like me is that, for whatever reason, food really does taste better in the fresh air. Also, I may not be Nigella in the kitchen but I know a secret. When people sit down to a prettily-laid table in the garden on a sunny afternoon I’m almost home and dry in the catering stakes before I’ve served a thing! Dressing the table is fun. Most people love a bit of glamour because it makes an occasion seem a more special. White tablecloths and candelabras, which seem a bit over-the-top indoors, look fabulous in the garden. I also like gingham table cloths and if a lot of children are coming I use some pretty wipe-clean material, bought from a fabric outlet, and cut straight from the roll. If space isn’t at a premium, I place a big jug of flowers on the table and, if not using the candelabra, some tea lights in glasses. Really it won’t matter how you set the table or how mismatched everything is, because outdoors it doesn’t matter...the more rustic the better. Some people do love to sit in the sun, but most prefer the option of a little shade. A big umbrella, which can be moved around, depending on the sun’s position, is ideal.

I went to a party recently where the host had an awning, which looked terrific and also provided some cover when the inevitable few spots of rain intruded. One tip I picked up from an Aussie friend is to have a big dispenser bottle of high factor sun protection on hand for easy access - your friends with small children will love you. For a summer lunch make sure there’s loads of ice available. Spritzers (white wine and soda) over ice are very refreshing, as is Pimms or pink champagne. One great tip is to find a few tin buckets or a big metal container and fill them with ice. It’s a stylish way to store bottles of wine, beers and soft drinks. For me, the best thing about eating outdoors is that cooking can be kept to a minimum. Baked potatoes and bowls of salads I can manage and the deli does the rest: cold cuts of ham and beef; slices of quiche; dishes of olives and sundried tomatoes and rustic loaves of bread with lashings of butter. People think I’m a culinary genius and all I’ve done is assemble a few things on a platter or two! The final and rather lovely thing about eating outdoors, is the way that the afternoon stretches effortlessly into the evening. As light fades, try floating little candles in bowls or jars of water and string some fairy lights through the trees. Your guests will never want to leave.

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Gardening

Turning Japanese apanese Maples are surely one of the most beautiful trees. They produce the wonderful foliage in a variety of colours.

Add to this the fact that they never become too large and you have a tree which could have been specifically designed for small suburban plots. Acer palmatum is the base variety. It’s a handsome enough small tree with neatly cut green leaves, but the ‘wow’ factor really sets in when we get to some of its varieties. My favourite is “Atropurpureum”. It is an elegant tree which only reaches 10 feet / 3m tall in 15 years. Its leaves are crimson when they open then turn a rich shade of burgundy as they mature. It’s beautiful in any position but for maximum impact plant it where you will see the sun shine through the leaves. The feathery-leaved varieties are also stunning. Their slightly weeping habit gives them a graceful appearance. “Dissectum” is plain green, while “Dissectum Atropurpureum” is a dusky plum colour.

Acer palmatum “Little Princess” would be my first choice. It is such a pretty plant with small, bright green leaves edged with deep red. Being a dwarf variety it will only reach 1.5m / 5 ft and it produces a lovely display of red foliage in the autumn as a bonus. To grow a Japanese Maple in a pot use a large container and a John Innes No.2 potting compost. Every spring remove the top few inches of compost and replace it with fresh. This top-dressing will ensure that the plant stays healthy and vigorous. All maples prefer shelter. Persistent cold winds dry the leaves and turn them brown. They are also quite thirsty plants and it is important not to let the roots dry out. Really, in spite of their exotic appearance they are not at all tricky to grow, and they lend an air of elegant sophistication to any garden. Try one as a specimen plant and I’m betting that you’ll add another soon after... and another...

For full sun Acer palmatum “Bloodgood” holds the red colour of its leaves best. For a shadier spot try the more delicate “Orange Dream” which opens with fresh yellow-orange spring growth and turns lime green in summer. Acers do prefer a rich, slightly acidic soil, but fortunately for those of us with lessthan-perfect growing conditions many varieties grow well in pots.

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Interesting Facts A Peek into the Past

n June 11th 1959 a revolutionary new form of transport was launched in the Solent, off England’s south coast.

The Hovercraft was invented and designed by boat-builder Christopher Cockerell, who was later knighted. It could operate on sea and land and was described as a cross between an aircraft, a boat and a land vehicle. It was propelled on a cushion of air created by fans, so hovered above the waves at sea and over uneven surfaces on land.

boat go faster. He tested his ‘hover’ theory using a cat food tin inside a coffee tin, with an industrial air blower and a pair of kitchen scales! Initially, he wasn’t able to develop the product commercially because the Government placed it on a secret list, thinking it might have military potential. In 1959 Cockerell’s design was released and he formed the Hovercraft Development Company Ltd. A contract to build the first Hovercraft was awarded at the beginning of 1959 and the SRN-1, an experimental model, was built.

Christopher Cockerell originally came up with the idea of the hovercraft when he was thinking about how he might reduce friction to make a

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Many local residents are concerned however for their safety and therefore donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t dare to cycle on the roads. In West Bridgford we are blessed with some amazing cycling paths which could lead us safely to our schools and places of work. Did you know that going to areas like Nottingham University, Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Centre, Experian, Lenton Industrial Estate and Boots could be mostly off road and could be quicker on your bike than going in the car in rush hour? Something is amiss however, as in Bridgford town centre as well as Compton Acres many of these beautiful cycling and walking paths have been blighted by chicane barriers, stopping mobility scooters, wheelchair users and cyclists, especially those with trailers, from using them all together and forcing them to use the busy roads or use their cars. All this to stop one or two law breaking motor cyclists. Many problems are caused by pedestrians on foot,(litter, graffiti, dog fouling, broken

glass, loitering with intent) but pavements have not been blocked to solve these problems. Cars can also be problematic, with parents parking outside our local schools and blocking the roads or blatantly ignoring the no motorised access sign on Central Avenue but again, roads have not had barriers put in to solve the problem. In those situations the rights of the majority have been considered because it would be crazy to put a barrier across a main road, so why do we not have the same approach for cyclists? Why are huge barriers erected that affect the majority of law abiding users simply to stop the occasional, truant motor cyclist? We have plenty of great examples in West Bridgford where cycling paths are not blocked off and where pedestrians and cyclists use the space in harmony with each other being courteous and sensible. Interestingly in Cambridge the majority of Chicane barriers have been removed because the council realised that they contravened the Disability Discrimination Act. Do we have to wait for a disabled person to sue the council for common sense to prevail?

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Community Information This is a free page to publicise your local events and information. We would love to hear from you if you know of any event in or around the West Bridgford area; copy deadline is the 30 th of each month. Please email dave@ spotlightlocal.co.uk or write to The Editor, Spotlight Magazine, 7 Wimbledon Road, Nottingham NG5 1GT.

BRIDGFORD BEADERS meet once a month at Rushcliffe Arena from 10am to 1pm. We are a very friendly group of ladies of varied ages and abilities and we are always willing to help each other. We tend to have a project each month but you are always able to do your own thing. For further info please contact Lynn 0115 9140927 .

WEST BRIDGFORD ADVICE CENTRE is open every Wednesday morning from 9-30am to 12-30pm. at St Giles’ Church Hall, Stratford Rd, West Bridgford NG2 6AZ. Tel: 0115 9821475. No appointment necessary – we operate a drop in system. We can help with benefit claims, form filling, consumer, debt, and housing issues etc.

The West Bridgford Dramatic Society Why not come along on Tuesday evenings and have a good time. Get to know other members before accidentally covering them in paint during set building. Check out the events page on the web site http://www.wbds.org. uk/, which has the latest programme!!

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH: Classes offer slow, controlled, meditative Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises, for beginners over 50 years of age. Every Monday afternoon, St Giles Church Hall, West Bridgford. Newcomers welcome to the 1 - 2pm session. Classes also in Bramcote and Ruddington. Tel Joy Parsons on Nottm. 9743542.

Mother and Baby Postnatal Fitness Classes Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11am-12pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/West Bridgford - Come along from 6-10 weeks after birth. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@mummiesandbuggies. co.uk or see www.mummiesandbuggies.co.uk

LADY BAY KARATE GROUP meetevery monday & friday at the scout h/q on mona road,lady bay,at 7.00 p.m.-8.00 p.m. For more information contact chris on 01159821161.

West Bridgford Pregnancy Fitness Classes - Mondays 6:00-7:00pm and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm Lady Bay Scout Hut, Cnr Trent Blvd/Mona Rd, Lady Bay/ Join from as early as 12 weeks/2nd trimester. Meet other expectant mums. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@bumptobabe.co.uk or visitwww.bumptobabe. co.uk

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB All Hallows Church Hall Pierrepont Road Lady Bay Meetings start at 2pm 2nd Wednesday of the Month. We have a full programme of events new members welcome. Please contact Mrs Anne Barnes Tel : 0115 914 0141 for further details Every wednesday the Rotary Club of West Bridgford meets at 6pm at The Nottingham Forest Football Club. Enquiries for membership from both professional men and women of all ages are very welcome. Please contact John Walker on 0115 937 3551 for more information. LINE DANCING CLASSES EVERY MONDAY EVENING AT THE METHODIST CHURCH, SHELFORD ROAD, RADCLIFFE ON TRENT 7.00p.m. - 9.45p.m. - (First Hour Suitable For “BEGINNERS”). All new members welcome - just come along and join in the fun or Ring 0115 9140673. for further information. LINE DANCING CLASS EVERY TUESDAY EVENING AT WEST PARK PAVILLION, LOUGHBOROUGH ROAD, WEST BRIDGFORD. 8.00.p.m. - 10.00 p.m. (Improver - Intermediate Level) All new members welcome - just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for information. LINE DANCING CLASS EVERY FRIDAY MORNING AT WIGHTMAN HALL (SCOUT HALL) STRATFORD RD, WEST BRIDGFORD.. 9.45 a.m. - 11.45 am (Suitable for all abilities) All new members welcome just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for further information. LINE DANCING CLASS EVERY FRIDAY EVENING AT THE BURNSIDE HALL,CHURCH HILL, PLUMTREE 8.00.p.m. - 10.00.p.m......(Improver - Intermediate Level) All new members welcome - just come along or Ring 0115 9140673 for further information. THEATRE ARTS WORKSHOP ...offers you the chance to have a go, whatever your age, abilty or experience! Drama Workshops, Youth Theatre and GCSE Drama Saturday classes held at Jesse Gray School, Musters Road, West Bridgford. NG2 7DD. lisa.goodlass@ntlworld.com 0115 8549175

Mother and Baby Postnatal Pilates Classes Mondays 1:30-2:30pm and Tuesdays 12:15-1:15pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/West Bridgford Come along with your new baby 6 or 10 weeks old. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@corebaby. co.uk or see www.corebaby.co.uk Pregnancy Pilates Classes -Tuesdays 6:15-7:15pm Friary Scout Hall, Cnr Musters/Millicent Rds, West Bridgford Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@ bumptobabe.co.uk or see www.bumptobabe.co.uk to register for the next 8 week course. Little Black Dress Workout - Mondays 8:30-9:30pm Friary Scout Hall, Cnr Musters/Millicent Rds, West Bridgford A fun, fat-burning, full body workout which WILL burn off those excess calories. Places are limited, so to book your space on the next course, call Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@zesthealthandfitness.co.uk or visit www.zesthealthandfitness.co.uk Pilates Classes - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm/8:30-9:30pm and Wednesdays 8:15-9:15pm Friary Scout Hall and Methodist Church, Musters Rd, West Bridgford. To book your place on the next 6 week course, phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@zesthealthandfitness.co.uk or visit www.zesthealthandfitness.co.uk Mother and Baby Postnatal Fitness Classes - Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11am-12pm All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Road, Lady Bay/West Bridgford Phone Claire on 07747 656550, emailclaire@mummiesandbuggies. co.uk or see www.mummiesandbuggies.co.uk Pregnancy Fitness Classes -Mondays 6:00-7:00pm and Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm Lady Bay Scout Hut, Cnr Trent Blvd/Mona Rd, Lady Bay/West Bridgford. Join from as early as 12 weeks/2nd trimester. Meet other expectant mums. Phone Claire on 07747 656550, email claire@bumptobabe.co.uk or visitwww.bumptobabe. co.uk

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