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The first girls football team started in 2005, brought together by Bill Bennett. Bill visited local schools to speak to the young 8 year old girls about playing. Jo Swinscoe became their manager a few years later. Four original team members still play - Lottie Swinscoe, Amy Nuthall, Ash Kirkham and Ellie Dean. During this time, the team have been League Champions twice and runners-up in the Cup Final. Amy Nuthall and Lottie Swinscoe have also become qualified referees and are doing very well. Last season saw Lottie become the newest ‘Referee of the Year’ (pictured) and she is already a Top 20 referee in the YEL League. The girls fit their other commitments around the football and amazingly the squad boasts a British Championship Ice Skater (Georgia Robinson), and the British Kick Boxing Champion (Jade Humphries). Hannah Hughes and Alex Taylor play County Cricket too. Lottie Swinscoe captains the team and says ‘I’m totally committed to CMW and am proud to be part of such a great club. I’ve had the chance to become a well-respected FA Referee and I love football, and the support I have received from the club has been great’.

St Anns Allotments are 75 acres of Victorian detached gardens on the St Anns/ Mapperley border. This historical site offers activities throughout the year, and we will have a new visitor centre opening in the spring. Check our website for details. There are free family friendly activities at the Community Orchard, third Sunday of the month, from 11 – 4pm • 20th January • 17th February • 17th March But watch out the site is hilly, and sometimes muddy – check the office for further access details. For more information call STAA on (0115) 911 0207, check our website; www.staa-allotments.org.uk or follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/staa.allotments Entrance through the Community Orchard on Ransom Road, opposite Hillview Community Centre. Look for the yellow sign, Bus route 42.

New players are always welcomed, and Tony Mullen is now on board to help manage and coach, as well as Dave Lee.

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TO ALL OUR READERS!!! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday... lots of eating, drinking and awful TV. You can’t beat it. If, like us, you feel a bit deflated now the festivities are over, have a look at all the wonderful businesses in our looking good section for some inspiration and ways to shape up, cheer up and feel good about yourself. A hearty homemade soup on a cold winters day can be just the ticket we have included 3 of our favourites in this edition. ENJOY!

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a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month in the Urology Seminar Room at Nottingham City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com Dyslexia Action - Empowering Parents FREE Course - On 10th November from 10am - 1pm at 1a Bridlesmith Gate, Bottle Lane, Notts, NG1 2GR. To book or for more information please call 0115 948 3849. ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.

Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call

07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org. Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information.

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.

Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153

Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or

Alison: 0115 962 1153.

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.

Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.

Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153. Nottingham Breast Cancer Support Group - Meet on 3rd Tuesday of each month at Nottingham City Hospital

in the main waiting room at the Breast Institute from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Our aim is to offer emotional, mutual and practical support to each other, partners, family and friends. For more info call Jackie Wheeler on 01949 20460.

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs

negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm.

Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk

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EYE TESTS AT HOME

Do you have difficulty getting out to your Optician? We are able visit you at home and conduct a thorough eye test using the latest equipment. Eye Tests are FREE to people over 60 and other qualifying groups, we can also arrange NHS glasses for those who qualify. Free delivery & aftercare. Fully Qualified NHS registered, based in Nottingham NHS & Private Home Visits Large range of stylish frames All types of the latest lenses avail. All glasses delivered promptly Friendly & Quality Service Housebound only

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Tel: 0115 9261 694 (Office) or 07854 207384 (Mob) a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people top know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael. ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk Contact the Elderly - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399. Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays

from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 Depression - support group, workshops and group meetings - contact Roxanne on 07988 083224

Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk

Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm)

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Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest – the next chapter: Plans for new £13m visitor attraction announced

A £13m investment plan to create a world class Robin Hood experience and protect historic Sherwood Forest will provide a major boost for the local economy, says Nottinghamshire County Council.

Around 100 people could be employed through plans for a new Sherwood Forest Visitor attraction which will also generate huge visitor spend for the local economy and vital investment for the Forest itself. The first phase of the project which includes a brand new visitor centre, café and shop to replace the existing facilities will open in summer 2014 and the new Discover Robin Hood attraction will welcome its first visitors in spring 2015. The Discover Robin Hood proposal promises: • A world-class visitor attraction to promote the legend, life and times of Robin Hood and his

band of merry men • Interactive, futuristic tourist features amid the settings of a medieval castle complete with fortified ramparts made from local materials • Free access to a courtyard offering a taster of medieval activities and a gateway to Sherwood Forest which retains its free public access • Comprehensive plans to promote the natural habitats and natural history of Sherwood Forest – led by the existing county council ranger team. Celia Brooks, Chairman of Edwinstowe Parish Council said: “We welcome investment plans at Sherwood which promote the area, but at the same time protect the forest and are sympathetic to the local environment, as well as anything which can benefit the village of Edwinstowe.”

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Cafe 118 is now open A brand new cafe has opened on Burton Road Café 118 recently opened on Burton Road and is run by husband and wife team Wendy and Alistair McBain. Wendy told us about the business, “Café 118 is keen to welcome all sections of the community. We provide a unique place for customers to socialise in a comfortable and relaxing environment whilst enjoying the best brewed coffee and fabulous food.” Café 118 also provides an extensive take away food and drink menu. “We pride ourselves on providing a great ambience, convenient location, exceptional customer service and locally sourced products of consistently high quality” said Alistair. Inside a range of daily papers, magazines and books are provided along with free WI-FI. Wendy continued, “Café 118 prides itself on the personal and courteous way it serves its customers.”

The Cafe is effectively divided into 2 parts - at the front is a sandwich bar and this is also where hot take away food and a wide range of coffees are dispensed. The ‘shop’ space is surprisingly large as behind this ‘deli like’ front area is a homely sit in cafe with leather seats and a comfortable sofa area. Alistair added, “We only use the finest freshly ground coffee and fresh ingredients in our food and we hope local people will support us as we’re Carlton residents ourselves. We also have a food delivery service including quality coffee, jacket potatoes, panini, hot and cold rolls, sandwiches, baguettes, drinks and much more!

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Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and fry gently for 10 mins, add garlic and fry for another 5 mins til onions are soft. Add curry powder, stir and cook for 1 min. Add carrots and mix well. Cook for 1 min. Add lentils and stock and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmer until lentil and carrot are soft (about 20 mins). Liquidise and place back in pan. Taste and season accordingly. I find no salt needed if I use stock cubes. If you want the soup to have an extra kick add a few drops of Tabasco. To serve add a swirl of Greek yogurt to each bowl.

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1849 Drink Driving? by Bob Massey

On the August 3rd 1846, the Nottingham to Lincoln railway was opened. Building started midway through 1844 and was completed in eight months. The line passed through Burton Joyce, speeding up the transport of people and goods to and from the village. For the first time villagers were able to work in Nottingham or Lincoln and return the same day. Trains were quick and frequent but in January 1849 an incident occurred more common in modern transport than 19th century railways. In March of that year, Alexander Ford, an engine driver with the Midland Railway was charged as follows; At Burton Joyce being unlawfully and willingly offended against the statute by being drunk and leaving the engine under his care. The case was brought to court. The first witness was William Sims who said that on the night of January 28th 1849 he was the stoker on the train from Lincoln to Nottingham with Ford as the driver. When the train reached Fiskerton, Ford said “Bill I’ll try thee whether thou can manage as far as Carlton. I am going into the break and the guard will go on the engine.” Sims then drove the train to Nottingham. At Lowdham he saw Ford but did not speak to him. Ford came up onto the foot plate but then climbed over the tender and towards the break van while the train was moving. Sims did not see him again during the journey to Nottingham.

When the engine arrived in Nottingham Sims noticed that Ford was missing and went back along the line to try and find him. He spotted him being helped along by two men one on each side about ¾ of a mile away. Ford appeared to be drunk and to have fallen off the train. Sims had been a stoker for two years and although he could drive an engine he had not done so before. Ford had a glass of gin given him at Thorpe station and had asked Sims, when they found him, to say he had just fallen from the train. Ford promised in return to make sure that as long as he lived Sims would never starve. John Bradley, the guard, confirmed that he had also been asked to say Ford had fallen from the train. He confirmed Sims story and said that Ford had complained he felt ill and was going to ride inside the train. Bradley said he did however think Ford was drunk. Mr Pettifor, the Station Master at Nottingham, was told after the train had been at Nottingham for 45 minutes. He then sent the train back to look for Ford. When found, Pettifor said that he did not think that Ford was drunk. The court did not find that the drunk charge was proved but did find Ford guilty of neglect of duty and ordered that he be imprisoned for two months with hard labour.

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Diversity, End of Life Care, Team Leading at Level 2 from home. Apply online at www.freewardthinking.org.uk or call 0115 9352 080. Minimum age 18. Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome. Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free. Woodborough W.I - meet on 3rd Monday every month at Woodborough Village Hall at 7.30pm. For more information call President, Yvonne O’Donnell on 0115 965 5482. Lowdham Pantomime Group - meet every Wednesday, 8pm - 10pm from Sept - February. Children from 10 yrs. Performance takes place Feb half term week. See website for further details: www.lowdhampanto.co.uk or contact the secretary: Jan Fish - 0115 966 4207 Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Jan 22 - Ayurvedic Cleansing; Feb 26 - Cranio-sacral therapy; March 26 - Philip Humphries; April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119. Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861. Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham - everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information. French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. Burton Joyce Community Market - next markets take place on Saturday mornings 15 January, 23 February and 30 March. Fresh produce and art/craft/photography on sale. For more information contact Deborah Penzer on 0115 931 4597 or email: sally_cameron@hotmail.co.uk Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. 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March 21st – Beccy Speight from National Trust will talk about Octavia Hill, Co-founder of the Trust, preceded by an update on the activities of National Trust, Midlands. 7.30.pm. Nottingham Mechanics.

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chorus roundup 5th Singing Course...the best one yet!

Members of the Major Oak Chorus found out what it would be like to sing in a much larger chorus recently when 40 guys joined their latest singing course. Over 6 weeks they learnt three songs, Take Me Home, Country Roads, a Carl Denver classic; Something, George Harrison’s most famous song; and The Lion Sleeps Tonight , always a popular song with audiences.. These featured centrally in the end of course show performed to a capacity audience and received a tremendous reception. What a night! Many of the new guys commented how brilliant the course had been and how well it had been organised. The great news is that 22 of those new guys joined the Chorus the following week for normal rehearsals. Wow! Should you wish to find out more about Nottingham’s only male barbershop chorus then why not visit our website www.majoroakchorus.com or contact the chorus by sending an email to secretary@majoroakchorus. com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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A Happy New Year from GEM Connection!

GEM Connection Ladies Barbershop Harmony Chorus finished the year on a high with their charity concert in November. It was a sell out and a massive hit! They raised £650 for each of two charities; Harrington Junior School and Treetops Hospice. GEM Connection’s 15th Birthday Show is on Saturday 11th May 2013 at Post Mill Centre, South Normanton, DE55 2EJ. It looks like it will be a fantastic show! Book now to avoid disappointment! Why not make it your New Year’s resolution to take time out for yourselves ladies, and either come along to one of GEM’s events or even join the chorus? GEM Connection meets every Thursday from 7:30pm at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. If you would like to find out more, come along to a rehearsal, sponsor us, become part of the mailing list or book us for an event, please email: pro@ gemconnection.org or contact Flin Tubby on 07545 316 986. Or visit www.gemconnection.org

Bestwood MVC Maggie’s Cheque Handover Maggie’s Centre, Nottingham were delighted to receive a cheque for £1500 from Bestwood Male Voice Choir in November. Angela Kehoe from Maggies was delighted to receive the cheque which will help the centre to continue to support anyone effected by cancer.

All Change at Grand Central

The Chorus has bad news. The Director, John Grant, has retired after taking it to two medals in two years. The good news is that he handed over the Directorship to Zac Booles (pictured receiving the baton from John) a young rising star in the Barbershop firmament. As a result of becoming the National Champions in May, the Chorus has been invited to represent Britain at the International Barbershop Competition in Toronto next year.

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Calverton & Bingham Swimming Club have been involved in a variety of different galas and open meets. The ‘A’ squad has competed in the prestigious Arena League often against much larger swimming clubs. Notable wins from Rosie Rudin, Martin Cox, Olivia Wallace, Hannah Meek, Tom Roberts, Joe Wakefield, Rebecca Barsby, Tom Bates, Amber Keegan and Karl Morgan The Falcon Open Sprint Meet at Hucknall saw many CABSC competing for medals. Winning swims from Kris Moodley, Jessica Doherty, Claire Snowden, Jack Wilson and Rebecca Kirby The Major Oak Open Gala is a club targeted event. All of the counties swimming squads take part and the standard of swimming is very high. 1st Places Claire Snowden, Jessica Doherty, Heavenly Paige Gent, Jack Taylor, Jessica Moore, George Partridge The club has also tasted success in the Water Polo Pool. November saw our men’s water polo team beat South Derbyshire in the area Knockout Handicap competition. South Derbyshire fielded a men’s team with six County Level players, against our team which has six players under 18. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all swimmers, past, present and future a Happy New Year. Swimming is great fun and fantastic exercise. At CABSC we cater for swimmers of all ages from six to 60+. We run sessions every day of the week at a variety of different venues. If you have made a New Year’s Resolution to try something new or to get fitter, please visit cabsc.co.uk for more information.

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Flowers by Donna

Electricians P.Kelliher LV Electrical Perkins & Son Tony Simpson

Estate Agents/Lettings Smooth Moves

Equestrian Sellors Ltd

Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co R.Taylor

Foot Health

Physio Direct Foot Clinic

Gardening/Groundwork/ Landscaping All Ground Services B&P Paving Handitec Heatherview Landscapes LittleGreen Landscapes WRS

27 31 39 36 35 25

Hairdressers

Home Improvements

Rosemary Conley Gedling Borough Council My Meal Mentor

Joiners/Timberwork

Hospitals

Notts Woodthorpe Hosp.

Avon CORE Centre

Oven Cleaning/Repairs

37 26 20 33 40 5 26 3 40

Job Opportunities/Careers

Optometrists

48,49

Elizabeths Interiors

29 32

Interiors

Beecroft Joiners J M Joinery Hopewells Glen Myers

Sellors Ltd

47 53 51

Jason Craddock

Health & Fitness

Horticultural Engineers

45 45

27 38 31 21 23 32

Marie Baines

40 26 25 56 41 37 29 33 31 23 27

51 51

7 10 23 32 20 29

T.Deakin

Spring Fresh

Painting/Decorating Room Revivers P.Thorpe Decorators

29 41

Pet/Animal Food Sellors Ltd

Plastering

S. Bird C J Plastering East Midlands Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer

26 41 37 32 29

Plumbing,Heating, Air Con Agua Gas B & M Plumbing Bryn Vernon MCB P & H

21 23 41 25

Removals/House Clearance Andy the Van Man

Restaurants/Takeaways Sitar

Schools/Pre-Schools Colonel Frank Seely Hazelhurst

Shops

The Flipping Good Beer Shop

Solicitors/Legal Services Barker Evans Quality Solicitors Yates & Co

Taxis

Gedling Cars

1 14 15 19 9 11 7

Tiling/Tile Retailers Grout & About Room Revivers

20 29

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees WRS

24 32

Trade Directories Age UK

Tuition

Kip McGrath

Upholstery/Fabric

Designer Fabric Store Chris Hemmings P & J Upholstery

9 15 28 20 29

Windows/Doors/Conservatories Leivers & Millership

Wool/Haberdashery Knitworking

2 6

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