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Sunday 6 July 2014 A message from positively-perfect puss Archie

A local animal charity is championing the rewards of adopting loving but overlooked cats. One such cat, rescued thanks to Animal Accident Rescue Unit, is six year old Archie (pictured). Found existing on Nottingham’s streets, Archie was in a bad state with a painful facial abscess - but following dedicated care is now fit and healthy. As with all the charity’s cats, Archie was FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) tested. As he tested positive, he and the charity are taking this opportunity to explain FIV – with the aim that he and others can enjoy new homes. As an experienced volunteer explains: ‘FIV should definitely not be confused with FeLV (Feline Leukaemia); they’re two entirely different viruses. They’re mentioned together as vets test for both together, but whilst FeLV affects health and lifespan, FIV most certainly does not.’ Archie is a most friendly cat and is hoping someone will see beyond his FIV-status to the affectionate, healthy boy he is! He is neutered, micro-chipped, flea and worm treated and litter-trained. To share your life with Archie, ring 0115-9984307 (only to be used for Archie enquiries), leaving a message with your postcode and contact details, or email admin@aaru.org.uk. For other enquiries email as above or call 0115-9321555 including offering cat fostering - which the charity urgently needs.

for a Fun Sponsored Dog Walk & Get-together at Rushcliffe Country Park to help his friends and other vulnerable animals rescued by Cyprus Pride House

Meet up from 11am near the Lake; Walkies starts 12noon You (and your woofer if you bring one) can enjoy a varied route whilst raising funds for abused and neglected animals Non-dog walkers also most welcome so why not start getting sponsors now? Request a form from Fiona at horsesea15@gmail.com or 07808-931289, or Anne-Marie at hettys_hat@ btinternet.com. Just one dog’s tale … Thanks to Cyprus Pride House, Deputy’s life has been transformed Dumped and starving he endured a miserable existence but following months of dedicated care from Cyprus Pride House he now enjoys life as he always should have … in a loving home which happens to be in Nottingham! Rescue information at www.cypruspridehouse.com

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Dear Readers Welcome to another packed edition... We have worked really hard to get lots of great competitions in this magazine. Why not try your luck and enter them all!! Here at NG HQ we are always looking for ways to improve the mags. If you have any ideas or suggestions we would love to hear from you. If we decide to use your idea you get £25 - we can’t say fairer than that. Contact us by email: info@ng5.org. uk or call us on 0115 926 9777. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

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a helping hand 8 helping hand directory 10,11 looking good, feeling great 13 free time community diary kids kids diary teen talk eat, drink & be merry! recipes home and garden classifieds sudoku business, IT & finance safer neighbourhoods useful information puzzle solutions index / list of advertisers

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Have you heard about the NEW Hearing Aid Centre opening in Mapperley? Ian and Alan are pleased to announce the opening of their new hearing care service in Mapperley. They have helped thousands of people in Nottingham hear their friends and family and lead much happier and fuller lives. (see Damien’s testimonial below). Why would you seek help from Nottingham hearing centre? We have number of unique services which can help people with hearing related problems; let’s just look at the first 5 that spring to mind. 1. Experience and Trust - helping people hear more has been a vocation and passion since 1936 – in short we enjoy what we do, helping people hear clearly again. Hearing better means less stress and fatigue! 2. Local Caring Services – the most professional and successful hearing care provision can only be delivered by experts in your own community (don’t be fooled by those claiming be serving this part of Nottingham from afar).

3. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee – if you are not happy then we will provide a 100% refund! 4. Independent – our independence guarantees you will always have access to very latest and most advanced hearing aid technology. 5. Lifetime aftercare programme – last on the list but by no means the least important; simply we are on call when you need us; no switchboard; a human will always answer your telephone call. If you have a hearing aid from us already you will understand how valuable a quick and thorough visit to keep you hearing your best is really, really important. Why not put us to the test - call us today on (0115) 951 70 50 for a FREE HEARING TEST. We also repair hearing aids or you may just be in need of a no obligation appointment just for information. We can make you an appointment at Plains View Surgery, 57 Plains Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5LB or arrange a FREE Home visit.

Damien Simms upgraded to the New invisible Widex ‘Dream’ and was shocked by the difference... “It’s a whole new world for me. I can hear music like I remember it used to sound. Family and friends have noticed that my own speech is much improved and I am now much more confident. I am even hearing foreign languages better and was able to converse with more French people on my last trip to France! I feel so much more confident in all situations. My tiny new hearing aids also link automatically by Bluetooth to my mobile phone when it rings and they can also stream music straight from my iPhone to my hearing aids - in both ears at the same time. I think I can now hear phone calls clearer than anyone because I hear the phone call in both ears at once with no background noise getting in the way of the conversation”

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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 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. Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm 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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The Sanctuary

We are a registered charity who offer support to recovering alcoholics and their family members. We offer 1 – 1 counselling, group support and relapse prevention. If you or anyone you know would like support please call us on

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Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and

3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@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 Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham

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How did you first get into your line of work? I did a Law Degree when I was younger and then worked in Human Resources for 15 years. When I was made redundant I returned to my legal roots and retrained as a Will Writer How did you get to where you are now? I founded the business in 2011 with the aim of giving a friendly professional service in the comfort and privacy of clients’ own homes. I soon gained a reputation for good service and now many clients come to me through word of mouth. Clients are also referred from local financial advisors. What are your plans for the next two years? I want to stick to what I am good at – a professional service that gives clients peace of mind. How have you found advertising in ng magazines? I am pleased with the design of my advert and the team are good at listening and meeting my needs. What did you want to be when you were growing up and would you still like to be that now? An actress! I did all of the drama exams. I have swapped the stage for clients’ sofas!

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Spring/Summer 2014 • Sport Injury During the summer months a variety of excursions and holidays are arranged. Activities for the summer of 2014 are as follows: Outings and Holidays Monday 12th May – Ironbridge Gauge Museums. Tuesday 10th June – Alford, and Gunby Hall, Lincs. Friday 18th July – Wrest Park, Beds. Thursday 21st August – The Bronte Museum, Yorkshire. Wednesday 24th September – Hampton Court Palace. HOLIDAYS Bonnie Scotland, 1st - 6th June 2014 Norfolk, 2nd – 4th October 2014 All meetings take place at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission is £2 for members, £3 for visitors, who are always warmly welcomed. To join costs £6 for one, £10 for two, but you must be a member of National Trust to join the Nottingham Centre and you must be a member of the Centre to go on the excursions, which are very popular. For more information contact Mrs.Heather Brooks, tel. 0115 9436272 Email:heatherbro@aol.com or visit the Centre website: www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

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The Grantham Canal Society Boat Trips Bank Holiday Mondays May 5th & May 26th

From Harlaxton Wharf, nr Grantham, NG32 1AE Come and enjoy a short 3/4 hour trip on our narrowboat “The Three Shires” through part of the lovely Vale of Belvoir. Trips run from 10.30am to 4pm and only cost £3 adults & £2 children. We also run 2-4 hour pre-booked trips. For more details please visit our website www. granthamcanal.org

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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 Geoff or Margaret on 0115 9141076/07806 608032. 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 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. 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: 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 Woodborough Bridge Club - meet every Thursday, 7pm at Woodborough Village Hall. EBU affliated. Visitors welcome.

Contact Jane on 0115 965 2595 or enquiries@woodboroughbridgeclub.org.uk Lambley Historical Society - meets on the fourth 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. March 11th: The Workhouse Storytellers: Performance bringing the history of Southwell Workhouse alive. April 8th: Angela Rymell: Talk by Garden Watch Ambassador on the work of the RSPB. 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.

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733

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This summer you don’t have to go to Edinburgh to enjoy world class theatre, dance and art - neat festival is bringing it right to your doorstep. Plus, with tons of free activities and tickets starting from as little as £3.50, it is a fun affordable festival that everyone can enjoy!

Families will find lots to do over half term too, with a weekend of fun at Lakeside Arts Centre and Highfields Park. Expect wacky performers, BMX stunts, circus shows and free interactive activities for the kids.

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Honouring the centenary of WWI, a new show at Nottingham Playhouse called “Bolero” brings together the stories of Torvill & Dean’s gold-medal performance, the music that inspired it and the explosive events that began the war. Other shows on this theme include the tale of a soldier from the Sherwood Forresters regiment and a youth production of All Quiet on the Western Front.

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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 - providing preschool education for 2-5 year olds in Lowdham Village Hall. Mon, Wed & Thurs 9 - 3pm, Tues 9-1pm & Fri 9-12pm. Rated “Outstanding in all areas” by Ofsted. Specialising in outdoor play, language & arts. Contact 07960 859178 or visit www.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.

Help Wanted to Put Notts Brownies in the Picture Girlguiding Nottinghamshire is looking for help to build a library of pictures covering 100 years of Brownies across the county. This year marks the centenary of the formation of Brownies, which is the section of Girlguiding specifically for girls aged 7-10. Activities to mark the milestone are taking place all over the UK and one of the projects here in Nottinghamshire is to compile a digital photo-album showing Brownies in action over the decades. The pictures will also be used to support news stories about the Brownies’ celebrations, and the best ones will be sent to ITV Central News for a feature later in the year. ‘We’re asking people to scour their attics and old photograph albums to find archive pictures of local Brownies and their leaders,’ says Aspley Guide Leader Kayleigh Hunt, who is managing the project for Girlguiding Nottinghamshire. ‘The pictures should be scanned and sent to us by e-mail, accompanied by brief details as to who’s in the picture and when or where it was taken. The images will be added into our Big Brownie Photo-Album, creating a unique record of Brownies in Notts.’ K a y l e i g h stresses that she is not asking for treasured original photographs to be sent in. ‘We need digital files only, preferably jpgs,’ she says. ‘But anyone without access to a scanner is welcome to get in touch and I’ll do my best to help get their pictures added to our album!’ Images and queries should go to Kayleigh Hunt at pr@girlguidingnottinghamshire.org. uk

Volunteers needed to help children with their reading in Nottingham

Are you interested in a rewarding and fun role? Literacy Volunteers are looking for Volunteers to help primary school children with their reading and communicating. The Volunteers read, talk and play word games with selected children on a oneto-one basis away from the classroom, to give them confidence and help them enjoy reading and communicating. Volunteers need to be able to commit to visiting the school on the same morning or afternoon each week (preferably for at least a year). They do not need any formal qualifications - training and ongoing support is provided. Volunteers should like children, enjoy reading, be patient, flexible and reliable and be aged 18-80 years. Volunteers will be vetted through the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you are interested in making a difference, please contact 0115 876 5474 or email contact@literacyvolunteers. org.uk

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Handling Friends

They say that you can’t choose your family, but what about your second family? What about the family that you spend every ‘working’ day of Ella Higginbotham aged 16 the week with? This family can definitely be your own personal pick and for lots of us it takes many years to perfect; swapping and changing friendship groups in primary school and ending up with a new best friend every day. However in our teenage years we seem to have grown out of this and we all have friends that are there to stay- our second family. I am lucky enough to have found a group that are as wacky as me. You can’t have friends that don’t understand your weird ways (and you of course have to trust them to not tell everyone else these weird ways!). I see some friendship groups that constantly argue over silly things and it’s impossible to keep up with who is friends with who or who took who’s side- it must be exhausting! If you can’t stick with your friends for longer than a week without some sort of dispute then maybe they aren’t your ‘best friends for life’ after all. With the stress of school and families that some teens have to live with, a solid friendship group is needed for that support and release when you just need a laugh! In secondary schools, everyone always pictures the stereotypical friendship divide: the nerds, the jocks, the popular group. But is that realistic? Are we living in ‘Mean Girls’? Maybe to some extent but in the big picture, we are all just sleepy teenagers that turn up to school and complain together about being there. The biggest stereotypical problem is that you can barely walk down the corridor with a member of the opposite sex without being attacked with wolf whistles and questions about if you are a new couple. Sure, some people tease, but really, after five years in school, they should have realised that you Next are not a new couple and just friends! Basically, friends can torment you sometimes but that’s what they’re there for! Imagine how boring life would be if everyone was serious the whole time; that doesn’t appeal to me! If you can’t have a laugh with and get support from your friends then what is the point?!

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200g mushrooms - sliced 1 small onion - chopped 15g butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic - chopped small bunch parsley 1 tbsp sherry 200g cream cheese grated nutmeg, salt & pepper, lemon juice

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Whatton, twinned with Finland? The Cranmer Company of Singers, which rehearses in Whatton, is putting on a special concert with The Vanaja Chamber Choir from Finland. This exciting collaboration came about because while living locally and working as an au pair, Taru Perolta sang with the Cranmer Singers. Now Deborah Davies, their Musical Director, is welcoming Ismo Savimake and his choir all the way from Finland to the Vale of Belvoir. The two choirs will be performing in a unique concert on Saturday 7 June 2014, starting at 7.30pm. The beautiful parish church of Bottesford will be filled with delightful sounds – a varied programme, mixing sacred and secular, with organ and piano, and likely to include the combined choirs singing firm favourite Zadok the Priest (Handel), and royal wedding choice I Was Glad (Parry). Ismo is planning to take the audience on a journey from Finland to Engand through Sweden, Norway and Estonia – rare treats, plus parts of the hauntingly lovely Stabat Mater by Karl Jenkins. Ticket price: £8 adults, £5 children and those on income related benefits, to include a glass of wine/ juice at the interval. It is wise to book in advance by phoning 01949 850364, though they may be available on the door. Cranmer Company of Singers have engagements in Winchester, York and Spain this summer as well as being booked to sing at a few local weddings

Music For Everyone invites young people to sing at the Albert Hall, Nottingham! Nottingham based music charity, Music For Everyone, will be hosting inspiring singing workshops for primary school children on the weekend of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, with an exciting concert in Nottingham’s prestigious Albert Hall on Sunday 18 May. The singing course and concert called Vocals, due to take place at Nottingham Trent University & the Albert Hall, Nottingham, is open to all singers aged 5 – 12. Conductor Helen Hayes said “Our Vocals courses are really good fun and a great introduction to singing. We invite

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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team..... The longer days and warmer weather makes us think about the summer holidays. But this year, as we look forward to a season of sport with the World Cup, don’t let crime kick off. As the days heat up and the evenings stay light the trips to the pub tend to increase. A quick pint after work, a few drinks in the beer garden on a Sunday afternoon, a pub dinner with the family. And of course we have some late nights coming up with the football. But don’t score an own goal by losing control. Drink in moderation and walk away from confrontation. Your judgement can be skewed under the influence of alcohol. Don’t lose your cool. Remember, we don’t hand out red cards, we deal in jail terms when it comes to violence.

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 Also net a winner against thieves Email: gedling.southnpa@ by making sure your house and nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk vehicle doors and windows are 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

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secure at all times. It’s tempting to leave your windows open when you nip to the shop, or the back door unlocked as you lounge on the lawn. A thief can be in and out in minutes and the first you’ll know of the intrusion is your car missing from the drive or your laptop gone from the table.

Tackle thieves by making sure valuables are out of sight. Even something as innocuous as a coat or lunchbox on the back seat of your car could be enough for an opportunist. They don’t care if it puts them off-side.

Score a hat-trick against theft this season by doing the following: Lock up; Don’t leave valuables on display, including electrical cords; and Report suspicious or unusual activity around homes and vehicles to police on 101 or 999 if a crime is taking place. Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Remember, if you’re taking a trip to an unfamiliar place this summer, revise your defence strategy and read up on the Park Mark approved car parks which are an estimated 50 times safer than parking on the street. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of those odds? Follow this simple advice and blow the final whistle on criminals this summer. Remember to catch us at road show events across the county over the next few months, where you can get the upper hand on security by picking up some crime prevention advice from our officers. Visit our website for more details. Don’t forget you can follow us on Twitter @NottsPolice, as well as like us on Facebook. You can also receive news of crime trends and incidents in your area by signing up to Nottinghamshire Alert at: www.nottinghamshirealert. co.uk

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Richard Richardson & Cliff Mill by Bob Massey

Cliff Mill was one of two mills in Lowdham. It can trace its history back to 1663 when it was called Bakers Mill. In 1792, when it was owned by Lambert and Co, it caught fire and burnt to the ground leaving only the outer walls and water wheel in existence. By 1799 it had been rebuilt as it is mentioned in the memories of Richard Blincoe, who at seven, was a workhouse apprentice. Blincoe was sent to Lowdham to work at the mill and in his book, published in 1830, he describes his time and the conditions at the mill. It is thought that Charles Dickens based his story of Oliver twist on Blincoe’s tales. In 1802 Lamberts closed the mill and Blincoe and the other apprentices were sent to Manchester. The mill eventually came into the hands of Richard Richardson. He was born in Thurgaton in 1829. In 1851, aged 22, he moved to Kirk Gate, Newark where he worked as a statistics clerk. He had a great love of machinery and engineering problems in general. By 1856 he had made sufficient money to move to the Cliff Mill at Lowdham where he was a ‘miller’ employing four men. His sister Jane was living with him as house keeper and he was able to employ Mary Marshall as a general servant. This period saw the beginning of steam power and the industrial revolution. In July 1856 it was reported that a designer by the name of Jackson was building a steam engine for Richardson. The engine was to be constructed at Woodward and Horsfalls of Langley Mill. There appears to have been some falling out or dispute with this

order, as at the end of the same month Richardson wrote to the Nottingham Guardian saying that no such order had been placed so it is unlikely that the mill had a steam engine at this time. Rifle shooting was encouraged in the mid 1800’s as a useful skill for men in times of war. Richardson embraced this interest and in December 1859 he became one of the founding members of the Epperstone Volunteer Rifle Company. His role was Secretary. By 1867 he had become Colour Sergeant of the company and enjoyed a reputation as a good shot, winning the shooting competition in June of that year. In 1865 Richardson was working on new methods of manufacture and drew up a patent for a new method of manufacturing felt. 1877 was a good year for Richardson. He married Priscilla Howlet that year. He was also sufficiently recognised by the local communities to become a member of the Grand Jury appointed to the assizes. Richardson also filed another patent for the connecting of rods and tubes and the manufacture of wood screws and other spikes and pins in December of the same year. Things did not remain good however as by August 1880 he had become bankrupt and had to sell the Cliff Mill. The money from the sale meant that he could clear all his debts by the following June. He died only three years later aged 55 on the 14th September 1883 leaving an estate of £660 18/-.

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The council is working in partnership with the Nottingham Credit Union to set up a weekly drop-in surgery hosted at the council offices. Residents can call in or book an appointment to speak to one of the credit union financial advisors. The surgeries will be held in the civic centre building every Tuesday 10am-4pm. In order to open a savings account or apply for a loan then residents will need to become members of the credit union. They will need to bring in identification and they can sign up for just £1. Residents will also be able to make payments, withdrawals and apply for membership of the union directly through the customer services department at the council on any working day. Nottingham Credit Union is a cooperative that provides fair and affordable financial services to anyone who lives or works within Nottinghamshire. They provide affordable loans at competitive rates of interest to meet every day needs and even for larger purchases.

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A charity in the East Midlands is celebrating its 47th Anniversary. They help people who are approaching retirement by providing seminars which cover finance, health, legal advice, safety, security, income tax, consumer rights, volunteering, pensions, benefits and how to occupy leisure time. There are many important changes in legislation which will affect State Retirement Pension date/ages and full details will be explained on the seminars. This will be particularly pertinent in relation to the Flat Rate State Pension which will start in April 2016. The recent budget proposals will also be explained in full during the sessions. During the course, each delegate receives a Resource Pack and a 1:1 with each speaker to discuss any personal queries. The Course Leader (always a retired person) is in attendance for the whole of the time and can give first hand experience and help. The 3 Day Seminars are held each month and a charge is raised to cover the admin. costs. It is recommended that people attend within 3 years of retirement so that they can plan ahead. The next Seminar is to be held on 23rd, 24th, 25th June and places must be booked in advance as lunch is included. All the dates for 2014 are on the website. Full details at www. ndprc.org.uk or ring the office for an Information Pack. Tel: 0115 922 3824. Bookings can be made on-line for Pre-Retirement or Mid-Life Seminars. For NHS Staff, special courses are held 3 times a year in March, July and October. A Nomination form will need to be completed to book a place on these courses.

The Robin Hood Probus Club is a club with ambition to grow. For pre-retirement, partially retired and retired men. Why not come along and sample a monthly Tuesday lunch at The Longbow Public House, Calverton Road, Arnold, Nottingham? What does the club offer? A relaxed monthly meeting with minimal business, on a Tuesday. • A quality illustrated topic. • An inter-club quiz against our long time rivals. • A Quarterly lunch at the Bestwood Lodge Hotel, with guest, or your partner. • A very special Remembrance dinner. • Social activities such as an enjoyable day out, with lunch, to the Loughborough Railway Museum (picture above). or a visit to the WW2 memorial flight at Conningsby, in Lincolnshire even indoor bowls at the Richard Herrod Centre! • Plans are in the pipeline to make a rail journey to Batemans Brewery at Wainfleet, in Lincolnshire. Then maybe onto Skegness!!. • Ladies Lunch at the Bestwood Lodge Hotel is 8th December 2014. • Remembrance Dinner-8th November 2014, at the Bestwood Lodge Hotel. So please come and join us and make some new friends. For more information contact either: John (President) on 0115 953 7118 Email--jm.parr@ntlworld.com Derek (secretary) on 0115 962 1932 Email: derek.cordle@btopenworld.com

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Alan’s Accounting CMD Accountancy

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Aerials/TV’s/Audio 1st Astral Aerials ADI Aerials Phil Chapman

29 43 30

Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Haydn Interiors Ltd Rightlove Bathrooms SLR Installations

39 49 54

Bed & Breakfasts/Cottages Willow House B & B

Beers/Real Ales/Cider Sales The Flipping Good Beer Co.

Building / Roofers / Fascias Brownz Builders Canterburys C n D Properties Nottm Roofing Service Roofer Mick RSJ Roofing SBS

Burial Grounds Tithe Green

Chimney Sweeps Homesweep

Computer Repairs/IT PCM-IT

Cruises

Princess River Cruises

Day Nurseries Dragonflies

Design, Print, Web

Synergy Design & Print

Domestic App. Engineer C.Moore Notts Appliance Repairs

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

Drive Cleaning Aqua Blast

E-Cigarettes/Liquids Smoke Free

Electricians

LV Electrical Redhill Electrical Solutions

Equestrian Sellors Ltd

Estate Agents/Lettings Gascoines Lesley Greaves Smooth Moves

Fencing

Premier Fencing

Festivals Neat 14

Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co

Garages/Car Repairs Furlong St Garage

Garden Centres Floralands

17 17 42 41 45 40 29 51 30 11 46 55 19

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Gardening/Groundwork/Paving Anderson Gardens Aurora Lanscapes B & P Paving Bridgfords H & G Green Thumb Handitec K & L Landscapes Littlegreen Landscapes Marriotts H & G Premier Paving WRS

Golf Clubs

Oakmere Park Golf Club

Health & Fitness Yang Style Tai Chi

Hearing Aids

Nott’ham Hearing Centre

Home Improvements Jason Craddock Marriotts

Horticultural Engineers Sellors Ltd

Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners Glen Myers JM Joinery

Kids Activities

Floralands Farm Park

Loft Ladders/Conversions More Than Loft Ladders

Music Tuition Robert Doughty

Oven Cleaning/Repairs

Ernehale Oven Valet Spring Fresh Stunning Ovens

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Painting/Decorating

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James P & D Ready to Roll P.Thorpe Decorators Paul Tinsley

Pest Control

MW Pest Control

Pet/Animal Food Sellors Ltd

Pet Sitters Daisy Chain

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Physiotherapy/Sports Massage Physio Direct

Plastering

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Plumbing,Heating, Air Con Agua Gas B & M Plumbing DM P & H Ignis Plumbing & Heating K2 P & H T & S Heating

Removals/House Clearance Andy the Van Man

Restaurants/Takeaways Le Bistrot Pierre Spice

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Schools/Colleges

Hazel Hurst School Hollygirt School New College Nott’ham

Stair Lifts Stair-Ability

Taxis

Gedling Cars

Travel Agents Designer Travel

Tree Surgeons

Charnwood Trees Squirrel Tree Services WRS

Trade Directories Age UK

Tuition/Courses Kip McGrath

Turf Supplies Greendale

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Windows/Doors/Conservatories A & M Windows Apollo Windows Bridgfords H & G Skyview Windows

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