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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 at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, 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. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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 Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based on Bridlesmith Gate. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for more information and a free consultation. 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 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 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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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 - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com 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. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101. Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com
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The Nottingham Centre (supporting National Trust) starts the New Year with a series of fascinating talks: 9th January at the Mechanics, 2.15pm. The Rise and Fall of Witley Court (Worcs.) by Colin Groves. 23rd January, Mechanics, 7.30pm. A talk by the Centre’s former chairman, Marion Wallwork – Gardens Through the Ages, and How the National trust Conserves Them. 13th February, Mechanics, 2.15pm. A Day in the Life of a Jeweller, by Christopher Tarratt. 27th February, Mechanics, 7.30pm. Hardwick Hall by Denise Edwards. The first walk of the year takes place on January 4th round north Nottingham. Meet at 10.30 a.m. by the clock in the Victoria Centre. Sylvia has organised her usual ‘Snowdrops Outing’ to Little Ponton on Wednesday 19th February, with a chance to get warm later at All Saints Brewery. The Nottingham Centre is a friendly organisation and visitors are always welcome. Single membership is £6 (£4 for an additional member at the same address), but you must be a member of National Trust. For more information contact the membership secretary, Heather Brooks, tel:0115 9436272 or email:heatherbro@aol.com, or visit the website: www.nottinghamnt.co.uk
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Our very own Rosie Rudin was named Sportsperson of the Year in the 2013 Nottingham Post Student Awards presented last week; Rosie also scooped the Student of the Year award. For the record, Rosie swims 40 miles a week in 10 2-hour sessions and 4 land training sessions at NOVA. She gets up at 5am every day, still manages to keep up with her school work and is predicted to get high grades in her GCSEs this summer. She was the youngest GB squad member at the European Junior Swimming Champs in Poland this year. Rosie also turns out to swim for CABSC when she can. Rosie is a fantastic role model for all of our youngsters with Olympic dreams! Congratulations Rosie from us all at
CABSC. CABSC members honoured at Notts ASA AGM Honours went to some CABSC members at the Notts ASA AGM last Saturday. Amber Keegan (County squad and Nova A squad swimmer) was awarded the TE Clark Trust Trophy for her achievements in the pool during 2013. Kate And Denniss Bull (CABSC Officials) were winners of an Aquaforce Award for their contribution to Swimming in the Community. Tony Lord (CABSC Official) and Kath Needham (CABSC Chairman) were awarded Notts ASA blazer badges. Finally Chris Freebury (CABSC WP Head Coach) was nominated as Notts ASA President Elect for 2015. It’s great to have so many CABSC members recognized for their contributions to swimming in Notts. SO WELL DONE TO AL
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If you run a group or club 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 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.
Burton Joyce and Bulcote W.I - meet on 2nd Thursday every month at 7.30pm in Burton Joyce Village Hall. Visitors
welcome. Contact number: 0115 931 2313. Lowdham Pantomime Group - meet every Wednesday, 8pm - 10pm from Sept - February. Children from 10 yrs. 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. 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: Joy on 07790 624374 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. Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Contact Alan: 01949 837682 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. 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. 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 National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com 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 Players - put on two plays and a pantomime each year. We rehearse on Monday and Wednesday evenings in Burton Joyce village hall. For more details contact Mel Reynolds on secretary@burtonjoyceplayers.co.uk Burton Joyce Community Market - takes place in Burton Joyce Village Hall last Saturday morning of every month except December from 10am. Proft raised from table hire goes towards the upkeep of the hall. 2014 Dates: 25 Jan, 1 March, 29 March, 26 April, 31 May, 28 June, 26 July, 30 Aug, 27 Sept, 25 Oct, 29 Nov. Any enquiries to: Sally Smith on 0115 9312766 or Deborah Penzer: 0115 931 4597
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. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Burton Joyce Young Voices - for children from 7 years old. Meet every Thursday from 5.40pm to 6.30pm. Meet at Burton Joyce Old Church Hall. Singing & Acting. Contacts: Mary 0115 931 2842 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965 Trent Valley Singers - friendly mixed choir. Meet every Thursday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Burton Joyce. Contacts: Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965
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Community Diary cont..... Burton Joyce Bowls Club - the Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road. For further info 0115 8447 167 Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any
other social event - find us on facebook. Lambley Historical Society - meets on the third Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Lowdham W.I. Hall. New members or visitors are always welcome. For information call Kay Winfield: 0115 9313646 or John Smith: 0115 9313066 Burton Joyce Senior Citizens’ Club - meeting on the first Tuesday of each month in the Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton Joyce at 7.30pm except February and August when we have outings. We have a varied programme and you don’t have to be ancient to join us - 55 is old enough! Visitors and new members always welcome. 0115 931 2413 BJU3A - educational/ cultural/ social activities for retired/ semi-retired people of any age. Monthly meeting and 30+ interest groups. Jan 14th: Tom Errington - The Colour of Light. Feb 11th: Chris Weir - Secrets, Mysteries & Curiosities of Notts. Both meetings 1.45pm at BJ Village Hall. For further information contact 01636 830799 or visit website www.bju3a.co.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Trent Valley Art Group - meets on Monday afternoons 1.30 - 3.30 in Burton Joyce & surrounding areas. We paint and sketch out of doors in fine weather and work indoors in winter weather. We take part in local art exhibitions & events working with beginners & more advanced students. For more info call 0115 931 2422 to speak to the tutor. 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.
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James Barnard by Bob Massey On Saturday18th January 1879, PC John Brown was walking along Sneinton Street Nottingham, when he saw a horse and cart being driven erratically along the road. The owner and driver was James Barnard from Lowdham. He was drunk and was charged with being drunk in charge of a horse and cart. At his subsequent appearance in court it was discovered that this was the fifteenth time that he had appeared before the magistrates and as a result they fined him £1 (£60 in today’s money) or 14 days in prison. James Barnard was a 56 year old pig dealer and some time cattle farmer who owned 14 acres in Lowdham. Barnard lived with his wife Elizabeth, 10 years his senior and their servant and labourer, Henry Parr. The couple lived next door to the Magna Charta Inn. Barnard had been in trouble on March 21st 1866 when he had been drunk and was flogging his horse on the Nottingham Lowdham Road. This was witnessed by PC Hill who tried to grab the horse’s bridle but Barnard struck PC Hill several times. As a result two charges were brought against Barnard; assault and being riotous on the road. For this he was fined 21/- (£1.05). He was again charged with being drunk and of riotous conduct at Lowdham on the June 1st that year and fined a further 21/-.
In February 1871 Barnard’s servant, Henry Parr, ran away. Parr was caught and charged with leaving Barnard’s service (he
was under contract and could not leave without agreement). Parr was a very good worker but it would appear that he had been struck and had had enough of being treated harshly so he had decided to run. Parr was only 14 at the time but had been working for the Barnards for some time. When the case came to court he agreed to return but had to pay the court expenses. In April however, Henry Parr brought an action against Barnard for abusive and threatening language which was proved in Parr’s favour. Barnard had to pay him a fine of 4/6d (22.5p). In April 1875 Barnard was again charged with being drunk in charge of a horse and cart at Bleasby. He was discovered lying in the road unable to stand. PC Clifton who arrested him, took him to a local inn to spend the night but, due to his drunken state, they refused to take him. When the case went to court, in light of his other appearances, he was sentenced to 14 days in the House of Correction. Barnard was charged with being drunk at Lowdham by PC Alwood on January 1st 1878 and fined 30/- (£1.50p) and in June the same year he was charged with allowing seven calves and two horses to stray on to the highway and was fined 1/(5p). On January 26th 1880 at 5am his lifestyle caught up with him. Barnard was found lying dead under his cart at Blidworth. He was returning from the cattle market at Mansfield with a load of pigs when he had mounted an embankment and the cart had overturned and fallen on him crushing him to death. In his will Barnard left his wife, Elizabeth, less than £100 (under £5000 in today’s money). In March 1881 all his effects and farm went up for auction. Elizabeth died on December 22nd 1885, leaving an estate of £3005 (£180,000 in today’s money). It would seem that perhaps Barnard had married her for her money! The executor was Samuel Martin the landlord of the Railway Inn.
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KIDS DIARY
If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. 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 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 Calverton Under 5’s Toddler Group - meets Tues 1.30 - 3pm (term time) at Sir John Sherbrooke School, Flatts Lane, Calverton. £1 per family inc refreshments. Contact Pauline on 07973 220052 Calverton Toy Library - Baptist Church Hall, The Nook - Mon 1.30pm-3pm, Thurs 9.30am-11am. £1.25 per family inc refreshments. Contact Pauline on 07973 220052. Lowdham Colts Youth Football Club- FA Charter Standard Club - Ages 5-18. Friendly, fun football. Midweek evening training & Saturday league football. Academy (5 to 7yrs) 9.30am Sat mornings on Lowdham Playing Fields. For more info: www.lowdhamcolts.co.uk or call Dave Johnson on 07733 310201. Email: dave.johnson28@btinternet.com Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. St Helen’s Baby & Toddler Group - Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton Joyce (next to chip shop). Mon & Thurs 9.30am - 11am (term time), email: rachael_tredwell@hotmail.com The Windmill Kindergarten Pre-School Playgroup - a small friendly group offering a safe and stimulating environment for children from 2 yrs to school age. Open Mon-Fri (term time only) from 9am to 3pm at the Free Church, Chesterfield Drive, Burton Joyce. Call Linda on 07800 509190. Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978. Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599.
Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - for information on groups in NG14 call free on 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested Calverton MWFC - Calverton MWFC providing great facilities for boys and girls, and adult football. Check out the website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/calvertonminerswelfarefc/ Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Hoveringham and Calverton. Call Rachel on 07753 884911 www.magicalmovers.co.uk
BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Lowdham Preschool - a charity providing term time pre-school education for 2-5 year olds. Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am - 3pm, Tues 9am-1pm, Fri 9am - 12noon. Rated “Outstanding in all areas” by Ofsted. Contact Louise or Julie 07960 859178 or visit lowdhampreschool.co.uk
Sing and Play - baby and toddler group for parents/carers. Meet at the Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Lowdham. Wednesdays 10am - 11.30am, term time only. Play and craft activities, snack for children then a singalong with piano. £1 per family. Just turn up or contact Jeanette on 07925 011821 Lowdham and Epperstone Happy Tots - two village toddler groups; meet on Monday 9.45 - 11.15am Eppertone Village Hall and on Friday 9.30 - 11am Lowdham WI Hall. Contact us at contact@happytots.info or www.happytots.info
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Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical & modern music ever written! We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. See: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054.
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts - in Calvertom, Burton Joyce & Trentside (Lowdham) & Beavers & Cubs in Woodborough. Contact 0115 952 3617 for more information. Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs 7pm - 9.15pm. BJ Storytime - join Barbara and Judith at Burton Joyce Library on Monday’s 20 May, 10 June and 8 July for stories, rhymes, movement and songs. Mums, dads, grannies, grandpa’s bring your toddlers along from 11.15 to 11.45. It’s free and it’s never too early to start a reading habit.
Lambley Mother and Toddler Group - a friendly and welcoming baby and toddler group (0-5 yrs) for parents and carers. Every Tuesday 9.30 - 11.20am in Lambley Village Hall’s committee room. Inside and outside play, craft activities, singing/stories. £2.50 per family, includes snack for children and hot drinks for adults. For more information please contact Jen on 0115 931 4420.
2nd Arnold Scouts & Explorers - offer lessons - Beavers at Calverton 6.30-7.45 & Fri training | Cubs sessions Panthermost Grp Calverton AndBeavers, BinghamCubs, Swimming Club weekdays 7-8.30pm atTues Calverton, | CubsBingham, Otter GrpSouthwell, 7-8.30pm Cotgrave Thurs | Scouts or Portland 7.30-9pm depending Wed | Explorers on ability 8-9.30pm & space. For Fri. more Contact info email: Noel Yeatman info@cabsc.co.uk 0115 956 or 9865/0787505 check out the6784 website: www.cabsc.co.uk
Woodborough Pre-school - we are open Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri (closed Wed). 9.15am til 3.30pm daily. Woodborough Village Hall. £3.40 ph. 2.5 yrs upwards. Govt. places available. Full & part time places available. Email: woodboroughpreschool@btinternet.com. Tel: 0115 965 5895.
Sports Scrapbook Compared to a few years ago, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to sports clubs available for kids and adults. To be included in the next scrapbook email a pic, why you love your sport and contact details for the club to info@ng5.org.uk. Check out these guys and why they love their sport...
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Ella’s Teen Talk: New Year’s Resolutions a good thing?....
New year is always an exciting time where you can look back on the past year with pride, memories Ella Higginbotham aged 15 and, in my case, relief that I can move on from last year’s me and hopefully grow into someone with a better hairstyle or more grown up persona. However, setting a new year’s resolution? What is the point? You never hear people three months down the line giving an update of their resolution; in fact it’s a surprise if they can even remember what it was in the first place. I believe it is just something we feel like we should take part in; there is really no gain from it except trying to seem more committed than friends and family who are equally determined to stick to their resolutions! So be careful, there is always that one competitive member of the family that will gloat about how they’ve lost 5 pounds with their new lifestyle or giving up alcohol for the month (I mean, does anyone really care?!) However, if your dad or mum own a gym then I bet you love the new year, you think new year’s resolutions are a gift from the gods because your parents will be raking the money in! If over 50% of members actually get their money’s worth from going to the gym then it will be a miracle. So some new year’s resolutions really just cause unneeded financial problems, why do adults spend money on silly promises when they could buy their lovely teenage ‘children’ new things?! That would be much more beneficial for everyone! If we, as teenagers, are the ones making the resolutions then we are always much more realistic than our parents. Most of us will simply aim to go to more parties and socialise and have a fun year; this is a much better idea than trying to be sensible by dieting or setting life goals as it is a lot more achievable! But whether you’re an adult or a teenager, if you Next have your heart set on a resolution and you are ready to be fully committed issue: then I say this; why wait for a new year to set yourself a target to do something? If you want to do something Getting the then just do it, no excuses. If you are that determined then surely you would most from like a head start…
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ALL GAS SERVICES
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Have you considered your trees may need some maintenance from time to time. Are your trees maybe too tall ? blocking light, unsafe or untidy? Or maybe you need to remove that stubborn stump. Do your hedges, Conifers or shrubs need trimming. With 30 years of experience working with trees in your area, I would be pleased to offer you free advise and a free quotation.
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Local animal lovers are being asked to help look after 15 puppies, all of different breeds, found abandoned by a member of the public next to a Nottingham canal. Initially taken to a vet practice, the pups are in the care of local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit. Entirely run by volunteers, and equally totally funded by donations, this small charity is stretched and appealing for help for the pups. The puppies appear to be from four different litters including Collie and German Shepherd breeds. How they ended up being literally dumped by the canal still remains a mystery. The vet practice and charity agree the youngsters are lucky to have been found – and thankfully all are in good condition. The pups’ care is a large expense for Animal Accident Rescue Unit, so it is appealing to anyone who can donate funds for food and care, offer a foster or even permanent home to a pup or more. To help, call Animal Accident Rescue Unit on 0115932 1555, email admin@aaru.org.uk, donate via www.animalaccident.org.uk. Cheque donations, made payable to Animal Accident Rescue Unit, can also be posted to PO Box 5414, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5DT.
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BRIGHTWOOD FLOORING Hardwood & Engineered Wood Floors Parquet Sanding & Refinishing of Existing Floors
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Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 Mountfield Petrol Mower. Model SP536ES. Used once. 51cm cut. Large grass box. Self propelled. Key & full start. £200ono. 07762 320237 Native British Trees. Such as ash, birch, horse chestnut, hawthorne & lilac for sale. Aged up to 20 yrs & grown in tubs. Priced £5 to £30. Some tubs not included. If you are interested call 0115 911 0277/sue.chadwick@ntlworld.com T Sport Kickboxing Black Leather 16oz Boxing Gloves, Head Guard & Foot Guards. £60 ono. 07894 078815 WANTED: Garaged car from the 1970/80’s for project (eg: Ford, VW). If you own a vehicle and are looking to clear garage space please call. Any make/model considered. 01158 401 645 TOP TEN Bayflex Full Face Head Guard. For boxing or martial arts. Never used. £55. 07894 078815 Thule 753 Footpack & 861 Aero Bars for Mervia. As new. Boxed with keys. £110 ono. 07894 078815 Box of 50 King Edward Imperials. £50. 0115 926 7662 Photographic Darkroom Equipment. Enlarger & many other items all good condition 0115 938 2597 Denim Blue Oblong Umbrella. New England Style. 10ft x 6ft6”. £40ono 01636 611115 Glass Shower Door & Frame. As new. White.22.5”x66”. £50ono 01636 611115 Mounted Princess 14 Electric Lawn Mower. Good condition. 3yrs old. For details 01636 611115 Various Garden Tools. Inc. lawn aerator (£5), Hedge shears (£5), hoes & rakes (£6), rake (£3) 01636 611115 Double Quilt. Duck & down, brand new. 13.2 tog. £20. 0115 920 3038 Pair of Ladders. Extends to about 10ft. £20. 0115 927 4868 IXS Skar Leather Gortex Motorcycle Trousers. Size 38-40 (euro 58). Unworn. £100 ono. 07894 078815 Halvarssons Newman Motorcycle Gloves. Size 10. Great condition. £45ono. 07894 078815
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MUSICAL roundup
If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: info@ng5.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.
Grand Central Chorus Already preparing for Harrogate in May! Now that Christmas is over, the Grand Central Chorus is focused on the big UK Barbershop event of 2014 – the UK National Championships being held this year in Harrogate on Saturday 24th May and involving 48 choruses from across the UK. Over the next few months Grand Central will spend many hours fine tuning every aspect of their two contest songs so that when they take the stage in Harrogate they are fully prepared to deliver the highest possible standard of performance, and so hopefully achieve yet further success, having won the Gold medal when they last competed in 2012. The chorus welcome potential new members to come along to any of their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. See their website www.grandcentralchorus. com for full details or follow them on Twitter @GrandCentralMen If you would like Grand Central Chorus to sing at your event, contact Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail.com. They can provide a quartet, small chorus or full chorus of up to fifty singers as required. Fees are negotiable and quality is guaranteed.
Hucknall and Linby Brass Band concert on February 15th at 7.30pm "Music from round the world" at St Peter and St Paul's church, Ruffs Drive. Tickets £4 on the door or from Vicar 0115 963 3640.
Ladies Harmony Chorus
Imari is a Ladies Harmony Chorus founded in 1985 and we love to sing. The chorus loves to perform too and is available to sing at any event. We will gladly help raise funds for charity by performing songs from our repertoire. So, if you are female and over 16 years old, come along and sing with us. We rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria Road, Draycott DE72 3PS If you would like to book the chorus for your event, or want to find out more information, please contact:Jan Adamson (Events) 01332 674679 or Linda Gourlay (Musical Director) 0115 932 5855
Are you interested in singing? Do you want to free your voice and enjoy good company?
Alan Johnson singers are looking for new members-men and women- to join them. Alan Johnson teaches all choir members to bring out their individual voice using the ‘Bel Canto’ technique. All choir members have lessons with Alan and learn at an individual pace. Getting into singing as an adult is lovely. Singing is a stress buster, gets us breathing properly, helps to release endorphins-the body’s ‘happy chemicals’, helps the energy flow and gets those feelings out. Many people feel singing gives them a therapeutic experience. The more your singing technique improves, the more control you gain and confidence grows as result. Individual lessons with Alan helps to get you started and you’ll find that you will be able to develop your voice-it is like a sport, the more you put in the more you get out! We meet every Tuesday @ The Lakeside Arnold from 19.30-21.30. You are most welcome to make an informal visit. For further information about The Alan Johnson Singers and lessons, please contact Alan and Debbie Johnson Tel 0115 9200417 or Email ajsingers@btinternet.com
NEW YEAR….NEW START As we head into 2014 it is encouraging to see that the latest economic forecasts are positive following the doom and gloom of recent years. For those readers who are considering making career changes over the coming months the statistics are encouraging. A recent survey by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation found that over the next year 52% of employers are planning to increase the number of their permanent workforce. Even more encouraging is the fact that KPMG record “the sharpest increase in permanent wages for six years”. As a recruitment business specialising in permanent, temporary and contract staff we can validate these statements as we have seen on a local level far more activity from potential employers over the past six months. Similarly the talent pool of available candidates has become far more fluid as confidence increases and employees look to new opportunities and progression. If you are considering a career move then the traditional methods of job hunting are undoubtedly
still valid but you cannot underestimate these days the power of social media and networking. Using platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn you can very quickly build your own profile and allow potential employers to see not only your employment history but also an insight into your personality. In most cases employers look not only for skills and experience but also the correct “fit” with their company’s culture. But always be media savvy. Remember that updates shared on Saturday night after some hard partying will probably not appeal to potential employers on a Monday morning! Are you sure you need to leave your current employer? Many of our clients will be reluctant to interview candidates who have job hopped. Maybe negotiating a pay increase whilst building on your current skills and experience would be a better option? We will cover negotiating a pay increase in the next issue of the magazine. © Helen Jones, Solos Consultants
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Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Haydn Interiors Ltd Kitchen Design Studio The Kitchen Lab Rightlove Bathrooms SLR Installations
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Computer Repairs/IT PCM-IT
Counselling/Psychotherapy Lasting Change
Denture Services Denture Excellence Kevin Manners
Design, Print, Web
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Foot Health/Chiropody High St Foot Clinic
Fuel
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Furniture
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Gardening/Groundwork/ Landscaping Handitec Littlegreen Landscapes Marriotts H & G WRS
Health & Fitness Gedling Leisure
Home Improvements Jason Craddock Marriotts
Horticultural Engineers Sellors Ltd
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Introduction Agencies Matchmates
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Loft Ladders/Conversions More Than Loft Ladders
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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM Carlton Police Station Cavendish Road, Carlton, NG4 3DZ Tel: 101 CALVERTON & WOODBOROUGH
PC Phil Anelay (2336)
Tel: 07702 141759 PCSO Richard Kennedy (8248) Tel: 07702 141564 Tel: 101 ext: 853 4161 Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk BURTON JOYCE PC Simon Wells (1844) Tel: 07525 226775 PC Ross Clarke (526) Tel: 07595 009291 PCSO James Lievesley (8907) Tel: 07525 226777 Tel: 101 ext: 811 6668 Email: gedling.southnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk LOWDHAM PC Gary Sipson (3116) Tel: 07525 226575 PCSO Charlotte Appleby (4678) Tel: 07595 009276 PCSO Liam Batey (4683) Tel: 07525 226758 Tel: 101 ext: 856 3370 Email: sherwoodsnt@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
from your Neighbourhood Beat Team..... As Christmas has come and gone for another year and we look forward to 2014. We know that many of you out there will have vowed to stick to your New Year’s resolutions some of these more realistic than others. But why not forget those promises you know you won’t keep, and make safety and security your priority this year? It’s a new year so let’s make a new start on protecting your stuff. Don’t let burglars get the better of you. Keep those new gadgets and gifts you received from Santa out of sight, and make sure your house is always secure, even if you’re home and you are doing everything you can to keep thieves away from your car. We imagine that for most of you, your shiny new smartphone will be at the top of the list of your prized possessions. Make recording your IMEI number and registering the handset at www.immobilise.com the first thing you do. If it is lost or stolen you will then have a better chance of getting it back. Activate a keypad locking mechanism and download a tracking app. Don’t flash your phone about when you are in public. Keep it in a fastened bag or pocket, and don’t leave it on the table when you are out at a cafe or pub. And dare we move on to the next major date on our calendars? Valentine’s Day. That’s right, the day for love is fast approaching and being that our interactions are moving online these days we would like to take the time to remind you of the dos and don’ts. Use trusted sites if you’re planning to start an online dating profile. Talk to friends and family as they may be able to recommend a particular site.
Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk
Whether you are looking for love online or otherwise, remember the following safety tips: • BE MYSTERIOUS. Do not reveal too much personal information about yourself, whether in person or online. Do not tell your new date where you live and under no circumstances reveal financial information. Be wary of requests for money. • BE PATIENT. If you meet someone new on a night out, why not wait to take it further? Don’t go home with them or invite them back to yours. If you do decide to do this, make sure you tell your friends who you are with and where you are going. Never ditch a friend for a new squeeze, leaving them alone. • BE SENSIBLE. Make sure the venues for your first and early dates are in public places, like restaurants or bars. Make your own way there and your own way home again. Always tell a family member or friend about your plans. • BE PERCEPTIVE. If your gut is telling you no, listen to it. Be conscious of anyone who comes on too strong, too quickly. Watch out for those who seem to have troubled lives and beware of people who make inappropriate comments or appear to be aggressive or pushy. • BE DRINK AWARE. While you may choose a tipple to calm your nerves, too much alcohol can impair your judgement. Don’t drink excessively when meeting new people. It takes time to build that trust with someone, plus you will, no doubt, want to remember the date. Finally, we want to thank you for your help tackling crime in the area over the past year. Keep reporting suspicious activity and crime to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 and as a community we can really help to keep our area a safe place to live.
Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 Ext: 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials link
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