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This month Abby aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen has given us some fabulous recipes that include ingredients that can be found growing wild. With summer well and truly on the way we love a good evening walk in the sunshine. Now we will be keeping our eyes peeled for wild garlic, elderflowers and nettles so we can make these delicious recipes. We all love a good holiday - whether it’s a staycation or the trip of a lifetime. Reading Ella’s History page really made us appreciate how lucky we are, with the choices we have these days. Wherever you go and whatever you do - ENJOY!! Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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Are you beach ready? I write these articles a couple of months in advance so there is unfortunately a chance that, by the time you read this, we have already seen the best weather that our British Summer has to offer us this year but I have my fingers crossed that it isn’t the case. You might be asking yourself, what does a psychotherapist know about getting beach ready? Surely someone who deals with matters of the mind isn’t going to be of much use in helping me to look good in a bikini? You’d be quite right – there are other people far more knowledgeable than me in matters of diet and exercise to help you look your best on the beach if that is what you want to do. I am speaking to the rest of you. Those of you who would maybe like to put in the time and effort to diet and exercise but know that realistically, that’s probably not going to happen this year. Should you resign yourself to buying a cheap tent from Decathlon and wearing that on the beach?No. I firmly believe that everyone has the right to feel comfortable in their own skin, no matter what size they are, no matter whether they have scars, stretch marks, folds of skin or any of the other bodily attributes that tend to get airbrushed out of media coverage. That doesn’t mean that if you wish to change your shape or lose weight that you shouldn’t try to do that - just that it doesn’t help you to feel bad about yourself right now. Very few people manage to make positive changes to their lifestyles or their lives by beating themselves up and tearing themselves to shreds. In actual fact, that is more likely to get in the way of positive change – after all, who feels like doing something positive for themselves after taking a verbal battering? One of the most important things you can do for your own body confidence is forget all about the
images that you get fed through the media every single day. Those images are not a true reflection of how real people look – even the people in those images don’t look like that in real life. The images are so digitally manipulated – stretched, slimmed down, every single human flaw edited out at the click of a mouse – that you will never be able to achieve that in real life and will only make yourself miserable trying. Nobody is perfect, not even the models that smile down on us from the billboards, and you will find it much easier to be at ease with yourself physically if you no longer try to live up to such unrealistic standards. In reality, when you are sat on the beach in your swimsuit, no one will actually be paying as much attention to you as you think they are. We tend to think that everyone is looking at us, most likely thinking negative thoughts about how we look or what we are doing, but really those people are doing exactly what you are doing, sat there wondering what everyone is thinking of them in their swimsuit. The truth is, most people are usually too busy thinking about their own stuff and their own lives to be paying too much attention to you and your life. Just to finish, whilst writing this article I came across a great tip for body confidence and I love it. The tip is... smile more. If you catch someone looking your way, give them a big smile as though you are brimming with confidence – not only will the other person think that you are indeed brimming with confidence, you will make yourself feel better too. Wear what you like on the beach as long as you wear it with a huge smile and spend more time having fun and enjoying your life than worrying about what you look like.
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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: ali@ngmagazines.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 contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 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 Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd 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 at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.
Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE to people with terminal illness & their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers visit people at home offering companionship & 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 info. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or
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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 - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday of each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100
Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http://
gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Patisserie Valerie at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046. Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. 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 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
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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
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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: albertgodfrey979@gmail.com 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 contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone
aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. 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 Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 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. Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk 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 contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661
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
Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings
are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360. Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Recover from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Breathe Easy Gedling - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at the Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP 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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NG14 Community Diary
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: ali@ngmagazines.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 7.00pm 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 Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept) 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 Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 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 01949 358154. 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 Jenny on 01623 491331. Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 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 Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343. 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 Woodborough Bridge Club - meets every Thursday evening, 7pm at Woodborough Village Hall, Lingwood Lane. Friendly duplicate bridge; also opportunities for pairs events, match play & classes. Contact Jane (0115 965 2595) or enquiries@ woodboroughbridgeclub.org.uk. See www.bridgewebs.com/woodborough National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. 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. Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s and 60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlace-buddies.org.uk 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 07973 872213. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays & seated yoga class Thurs 2pm-3pm 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, NG14 5EY second Saturday morning of every month from 10am-12.30pm. Entry is free & there is a wide range of stalls. Funds raised from table hire goes towards the upkeep of the hall. Any enquiries to: Sally Smith on 0115 9312766. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - for everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept - April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, NG2. Doors open at 7pm with a speaker at each meeting. For further info go to www.nottmhps.org.uk; email hps.nottingham. group@gmail.com or phone Carol on 0115 914 2474. The British Sugarcraft Guild - meet 2nd Friday of month (except Dec) at 7.30pm, Burton Joyce Village Hall, Trent Lane. Visitors & new members always welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Jackie: 07708 035311 or taylorj786@btinternet.com Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Monday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www. nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk
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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 Lowdham WI - meet at 7.30pm on 2nd Monday of the month (except January) at Lowdham WI Hall. Visitors welcome. For more information call 0115 966 3035 BJU3A - educational/ cultural/ social activities for retired/ semi-retired people of any age. Monthly meeting and 30+ interest groups. Meetings - 1.45pm at BJ Village Hall. For further information contact 0115 931 4290 or visit website www.bju3a.co.uk Lambley WI - meet 2nd Monday every month at 7.30pm in Lambley Village Hall. Visitors always welcome. Contact Michelle: michelle.church156@btinternet or call 0115 779 3623 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. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham 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. Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. 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 New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Lowdham Bowls Club - join us for casual or competitive sport and all year round social activities. We are on Main Street next to the village hall, opposite The Old Ship Inn. For further information call Steve on 0115 931 2889. Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. Lowdham History Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month (Sept - April) in the Lowdham WI Hall. New members & visitirs always welcome to hear varied & interesting speakers. For more info call Maureen Handley: 0115 966 9462 Dover Beck Flower Club - meet 3rd Thursday monthly at Burton Joyce Village Hall. For more info call 0115 965 4745. Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Seated Yoga Class - Thursdays 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up! Lowdham Bridge Club - come and meet some friendly folk on a Monday morning & have an enjoyable game of Rubber Acol Bridge at Lowdham WI Hall 10am - 12.30pm. Contact Harry Healey on 966 3434 or email: harrychrishealey@gmail. com for further details. All levels & abilities welcome. £10 introductory fee + £2 weekly table fee. Includes refreshments. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gary Wood on 0115 920 5940 Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com. Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses if you are new to running as well as walking group. See website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk
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NG14 Community Diary cont..... Get Going In Gedling - provides volunteer-led short health walks most days of the week. If you enjoy walking and
socialising, how about joining us. These walks are a great way to start exercising in a safe and supportive environment. For more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit www.gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling. Woodborough Art Club - small, friendly group of artists of all abilities. Meet Thurs 10am - 12 noon at The Institute, Row Lane, Woodborough. We have a permanent exhibition of our work. Varied programme of demos & tutor once a month. We take part in Woodborough Street Market & have an exhibition every Xmas. We look forward to welcoming new members. For more info call Joyce Andrews: 01159 653832 or call in to see us. Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & December. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more info Chris on 07906 312673.
Burton Joyce Senior Citizens’ Club - meeting on the first Tuesday of each month in the Old Church Hall, Main Street, Burton Joyce at 7pm except February and August when we have outings. We have a varied programme of talks & activities throughout the year. Visitors and new members always welcome. For more info call Rachel on 0115 931 2413 Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New
members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 11 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - for people who want to make new friends, have some fun, take gentle exercise and learn how to square dance. We meet every Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843 Calverton Cricket Club - welcomes players and juniors (age 14+) to indoor nets at Nottingham High School. Every Tuesday 7.15 - 8.15pm. Begins on 10 January until 28 March 2017. Contact Richard Lee 077344 11010 or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402 Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk
Nottingham BikeWorks Roles Out New C&G Bike Mechanic Courses N o t - f o r - p r o f i t organisation, Nottingham BikeWorks are delighted to roll out a new training provision from highly regarded training body, City and Guilds. Executive Director, Tom Barber was himself inspired to learn a new skill and take a career change; his love for bikes, resulted in him quitting his 9-5 and opting for a vocation of passion. “I’ve always cycled everywhere and been interested in bikes” says Tom. “So when the idea to start Nottingham BikeWorks gathered momentum it seemed too good an opportunity to miss.” Tom and co-founder Anthony Hopwood, had a clear desire to help disadvantaged children and adults in the local community learn new, practical and usable skills around bicycle repair and maintenance. These hands-on courses have gone from strength to strength since being rolled out in 2015, and the new City and Guilds offerings are another big step down this path. NBW offers 3 C&G courses: Entry Level 3 suitable for those with little or no experience; the more advanced Level 1; and finally Level 2. This 10 day course is a recognised professional, industry standard qualification. To ensure the centre could meet the standards of City and Guilds, Nottingham BikeWorks called upon neighbouring bicycle brand Raleigh, who helped to supply the workshop with 12 identical Raleigh Strada 3, specially selected for their reliability and quality. These bikes will be stripped down and rebuilt multiple times so NBW needed a bike that would stand the test of time. For more information on these City and Guild courses and others offered by Nottingham BikeWorks, please contact them 0115 979 2433; or email admin@nottinghambikeworks.org.uk; or visit their website nottinghambikeworks.org. uk.
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The 2017 Dragon Boat Challenge takes place on Sunday 6th August as part of the annual Riverside Festival and is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated team events in the region. Up to 50 crews from all over the East Midlands are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course. They will all be seeking to knock CR Civil Engineering off their pedestal as reigning champions whilst raising important funds for the hospice. No previous experience is required to take part, just plenty of team spirit. The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a minimum of three races. Teams and spectators also benefit from being part of one of the region’s largest family festivals with a bustling fair and vibrant mix of music, dance, crafts and food from around the world, staged by Nottingham City Council. The Challenge’s official charity, Rainbows, is the only children's hospice in the East Midlands. By taking part in the Dragon Boat Challenge to raise money for Rainbows, you will be helping families from Nottinghamshire and across the region to make the most of the time they have left together and create memories they can treasure forever. For more information and an entry form please call Gable Events on 01780 470718 or visit www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/ nottingham
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Have Your Fill From Nature’s Larder Foraging has, of course, been a part of the human eating experience from the beginning, but in modern times you are more likely to pop to your local supermarket or, if you’re feeling adventurous, to your local farmers’ market for your supply of veg, fruit and salad than you are to grab a bag and head into the woodlands and hedgerows. But in recent years the appetite for foraging has grown in strength, as people enjoy the authenticity of local, seasonal, usually indigenous and, of course, free, food. So in demand has foraged produce become, wild mushrooms in particular, that some places have banned people from picking for personal use altogether, as restaurants and markets have employed those in the know to hunt out the best sites or have turned a blind eye to their sources and picking has been on an almost industrial scale, spoiling the fun for the rest of us. But there is still much to be found in the English countryside, if you just take the time to look. The pièce de résistance of foraging for many is the amazing array of wild mushrooms and fungi that appear from late summer to late autumn. I used to go mushroom hunting a lot when I was younger, morels, chanterelles, field mushrooms and boletes, but I find as I’ve got older I have
become increasingly risk averse and am no longer prepared to take a chance on mistaking my innocuous field mushroom for the deadly similar Deathcap. Whilst there isn’t much to beat wild fungi on the flavour front, I strongly recommend you only gather them with a qualified expert at your side, or better still, pop to a local market and find the farmed versions. Even without mushrooms though, you’ll find a host of edible species in the fields, woods and hedgerows from early spring to late autumn, favourites such as elderflower and wild garlic, nettles, blackberries, sloes and rosehips and the less well known wild sorrel, mallow and fat hen - perfect for creating your own salads, cordials, jams, beers and soups, pretty much for free. There are rules though! Never pick or eat anything you are unsure of, if in doubt, leave well alone, only take from plentiful supplies and never dig up or remove any kind of plant, take only what you intend to eat and always seek permission from the landowner if you are on private land. You can find further advice from the Woodland Trust on-line. If you do fancy dipping into nature’s larder though, here are a few really simple recipes to get you started.
Abby Brennan is a former café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Wild Garlic and Nettle Soup (April/May)
Elderflower Cordial (June/July)
Bramble Jam (August/ September)
Play around with the recipe as you see fit, a dash of white wine and/ or double cream (at the end) make great additions. (Caution, unless you know you are gathering “dead nettles” with the white or purple flowers, make sure you wear gloves, the sting goes once the nettles are cooked but not before!)
Ingredients 2.5 kg white caster sugar 2 lemons (unwaxed or washed, zested and sliced) 20 fresh elderflower heads (trim off the stalks) 85g citric acid (most chemists sell this)
Ingredients 450g brambles (wild blackberries), rinsed well. 450g white granulated sugar (blackberries can be low in pectin so you might what to improve your chances of a good set by using “jam sugar” which has pectin added) Juice of 1 large lemon.
Ingredients (serves 4-6) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 25g butter 1 onion finely diced 1 leek, 1 celery stick & 1 carrot finely diced (the last optional) 1 small potato, peeled and diced Approx 1 ltr of good chicken or veg stock Roughly 300g young nettle leaves (washed) Roughly 200g wild garlic leaves (washed) 3 tbsp milk Method Heat oil & butter in a large pan, add onion & potato (& other veg if using) add a generous pinch of salt, stir well & allow to sweat for around 15 - 20 mins on a low heat. Add stock & simmer for 10 mins then add nettles (in batches) and garlic leaves. Simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat & blend using a stick blender. Return to the heat & add milk (or cream). Season to taste. You can also use the young wild garlic stems as a side dish, simply place in a pan with a tight fitting a lid, add a splash of water & a knob of butter & let the stems & leaves steam for a few minutes until wilted.
(makes about 4 litres)
Method Put sugar & 1.5 litres water into a large saucepan. Heat gently (without boiling) until all sugar is dissolved. Bring the pan to a boil then remove from the heat. Gently rinse the flowerheads in a washing-up bowl or bucket to remove any dirt & insects, shake off the excess water & add the flowers, lemon slices, zest & citric acid to the syrup. Stir well, cover & leave to infuse for 24 hrs. Line a colander with a clean tea-towel or piece of muslin & place over a large bowl, ladle in the syrup and allow to drip slowly through. Discard any bits and then use a funnel to fill freshly sterilised bottles. The cordial will keep for about 4 weeks in the fridge. Add to soda water or sparkling white wine for a refreshing summer drink.
(should make a couple of jars)
Method Put the brambles in a pan & add the lemon juice, simmer gently for around 15mins. When the fruit is cooked, add the sugar & cook over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn the heat up & bring to a boil, keep at a rolling boil, & keep stirring for around 15 minutes until setting point is reached. (Either a temp of 104.5C or when a spoonful of jam dropped on a freezing cold saucer wrinkles and sets when pushed with your finger). Fill your sterilised jars with the jam, seal & allow to cool before storing in the fridge.
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Bingham and District Choral Society News... Spring Concert with Newark Choral Society on May 13th (further details at www.binghamchoral.org.uk) Summer Singing: There will be four rehearsals, culminating in a 45 minute lunchtime performance at St Mary’s Church, Newark on 17th June. The cost will be £20pp and anyone who would like to sing with us will be warmly welcomed. It would be an ideal opportunity to give our choir a try if you have been thinking of joining. The rehearsals will take place at Carnarvon School, Nursery Rd Bingham NG13 8EH on May 24 & 31, June 7 & 14 - 7.15 - 9.30pm. For a registration form, please contact Janet Chapman on 0115 9332834.
The Rock’n’Soul Singers We continue to enjoy our singing as we go from strength to strength and with an ever increasing reportoire of pop and rock songs. We meet on Wednesday evenings to rehearse at Underwood church from 7.15pm-8.45pm. We were pleased to have recently help raise £600 towards a member of our choir’s charitable trip to Guateala and Costa Rica. Olivia thanks everyone who supported this concert and we all give her our very best wishes for a sucessful and fulfilling trip!
Upcoming events... Saturday July 8th: Underwood Festival during the afternoon Sunday July 16th: Patchings Arts Festival Saturday July 22nd: 7pm at Brinsley St James the Great church as part of the church’s Great Weekend Further information, tickets and contact details please see our website www.rocknsoul.org.uk
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www. gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.30pm-9.30pm at Hucknall URC Church, Farleys Grove, NG15 6FG. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony 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. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis. sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-to-date details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www. saturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes members of all abilities. No auditions or need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only. For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.157.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www.yourcommunitychoir.com Cranmer Company of Singers - want to sing more in 2017? Annual Come & Sing event at Bottesford Church on 14 April. Faure Requiem. Datesaver for now. More details later. Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Saturdays 10am11am. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959.
Ruddington Choral present Music to Hear – light choral music for Spring
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Choral Society takes on a new direction!
The Summer concert in June will be the first concert new artistic director, Ellie Martin has programmed, and it will be a more informal café style concert working through a variety of different styles. Ellie hopes to teach the choir to grow in confidence as singers and to perfect the technical skills required to sing well. The choir hopes to welcome new members ready for the informal summer concert.
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Burton on the Air by Bob Massey
I have often wondered about my interest in computers; was it the engineer in me or was it genetic in some way? In the 1920s my grandfather, like me, was into the latest technology, although in his case it was radio. Radio was a new thing. Radio sets were expensive but you could buy a set of ear phones, build yourself a crystal set, as they were called, and be able to tune into the local transmissions. Magazines had instructions of how to put them together and my grandfather was in his element with bits of wire coils and the like, taking over my grandmother’s kitchen!! In 1924, a new radio station transmitting from Nottingham went on the air. It was called 5NG and was situated at 4 Bridlesmith Gate in the city. The building, which still exists today, was once the Dog and Bear pub.
were broadcast from venues like the Albert Hall around the city and in local villages. By 1926 the station was well established and more outside broadcasts were considered. This increased the audiences, who wanted to hear themselves on the radio and see this strange new media at work. On Thursday 8th April 1926 a musical play, the first of its type, was broadcast by the Nottingham station, 5NG. The play was called “Cupid the Pilot” written by Arnold D Sykes and the music by local music hall star, Billy Merrin. It featured local artists Miss L A Mumford as the hon. Beryl Hermitage and Mr A B Cragg as the inventer, and Mr A D Sykes (the shows writer) as the Sheik. Other parts were played by Mr J Henry, P Stansby, R Fenson, J Shelton, A S Barnes, J H Krause, and F Bunney together with Misses B Willamson, I Lees, J Mayfield, W Wells, A Herrod and Mrs E Weeley. The music was provided by Billy Merrin and his orchestra. This outside broadcast was transmitted live in front of an audience and all from a single microphone! The venue for this ground breaking work was none other than Burton Joyce Village Hall where the local audience, according to the report in the Nottingham Post, received the rendition with great enthusiasm and applause.
5NG was part of the new British Broadcasting Company and the 16th to open around the country. They began broadcasting on 16th September, 1924 and became Nottingham’s first local radio station transmitting from a single studio 18’ by 35’ fitted with a single microphone and music provided by a gramophone. A second microphone had been provided exclusively for the new policy of outside broadcasts. Concerts and other events
Why this particular venue was chosen, when theatres and cinemas abounded in the area, is unknown. At least Burton Joyce can claim to have been in the forefront of the latest in technology and entertainment for a short while in the 1920s.
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Can you help Tinkerbell? Guide Dogs need more volunteers to help with essential local fundraising activities in this area. If you can spare just a little time; it would make a BIG difference! To find out how you can help, please call our area office: 0345 143 0221 or email: nottingham@guidedogs.org.uk
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A lovely but overlooked cat is appealing to readers for a home! ‘Miaow, I’m Tinkerbell. I’m 3 years old, but I had a rough life before Animal Accident Rescue Unit helped me. I was shy and nervous, but my patient fosterer has helped me – all I need is a nice, quiet home without young children or pets. I’m not interested in going outside, but that may change once I settle in. I so hope someone will give me a chance because I am affectionate … just hear me purr!’ Like all the charity’s cats, Tinkerbell has been FIV/FeLV-tested and is negative. She is spayed, flea and worm treated, micro-chipped and litter-trained, plus vaccinated for one year – with the new owner responsible for annual vaccinations. The charity recommends all cats are kept indoors for 6-8 weeks, to allow bonding time with the new owner/home, and safely kept indoors at night. To discover more on Tinkerbell, contact the Adoption Officer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck. Cats are not rehomed on or near busy roads, unless indoor-only. Animal Accident Rescue Unit is volunteer-run, and constantly needs cat fosterers. With no premises, animals are fostered in volunteers’ homes around Nottingham. The charity does not cover healthy strays/unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured and vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals needing homes, see www.animalaccident.org.uk.
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Veterinary Nurses A Veterinary Nurse or VN works as a member of the veterinary team, providing expert nursing care for sick animals and works in close partnership with the vets. VN’s carry out technical work and are skilled in undertaking a range of diagnostic tests, medical treatments and minor surgical procedures, under veterinary direction. They take blood tests and place patients on intravenous drips, they can redress wounds and alongside the vet, monitor and maintain the anesthetics during a pet’s surgery. VN’s also look after inpatients and patients recovering after surgery - these animals need extra special care and our nurses give that extra love and care to help make the pets feel more at ease.
To train to be a VN you can either do a vocational course within a practice or enroll at college and do a full time degree course. After qualifying you are eligible to be enrolled onto the RCVS list of registered Veterinary Nurses. As well as working in a practice - with small, exotic, equine and large animal patients, VNs can also work in industry, research and education roles. Locally Nottingham Trent Uni and Bottle Green training at Melbourne both run nursing courses. Alternatively the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon or British Veterinary Nursing Association websites give more information/links.
At Oak House our nurses play a significant role in the education of owners about maintaining the health of their pets. They give specific advice about caring for your new puppy or kitten and they run clinics to help support owners to get their pets to lose weight or demonstrate how to look after your pet’s teeth by brushing.
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WHAT’S NEW AT WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK? Staff at West Midland Safari Park have a fun-filled 2017 planned for their visitors, with brand new events, some exciting new arrivals and the chance to meet the latest babies. The Park’s busy events calendar has been updated to include four new exciting conservation weeks, where guests will get the chance to take part in unique VIP experiences, enter competitions to win some amazing money-can’t-buy prizes and learn just what they can do to help, even from the comfort of their own sofa. This year, the Park will be hosting Protect Bats Week from 6-14 May and Protect Lions Week from 17-25 June. There will also be Rhino Week for May half term, to support Save the Rhino International. As well as the new events, guests can come face-to-face with the newest arrivals at the Park - 2016’s babies! Ekozu, the southern white rhino calf, will most likely be charging around the four-mile safari. Then there is the chance to meet the pack of 22 African painted dogs, 14 of which were born in July - the biggest litter the Park has seen.
In August and September, the Park welcomed Embu and Emali, two baby Rothschild’s giraffes. Then on 14 January 2017, another baby giraffe was born. Named ‘Fennessy’ by his keepers, the baby boy already stood at six-feet-tall when he was born. Also new for 2017, a family of gigantic pterosaurs soared into the grounds of West Midland Safari Park and made it their new home. With a wing span averaging around 11 metres, quetzalcoatlus was the largest animal to have ever taken to the skies. West Midland Safari Park is open daily for its summer season from 11 February until 3 November 2017. The standard admission charge is £23.00 for adults, £18.00 for children aged 3-15 and £21.00 for concessions. Admission includes a voucher for a return visit or safari gift. Prices also include admission to the four-mile safari, Discovery Trail exhibits, animal encounters, African Village and live shows. Theme Park rides charged extra in all cases. Further information is available from the Park’s official website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114 You can follow the progress of the baby rhino on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www.wmsp.co.uk/facebook
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NG14 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: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - 10 June & 16 Sept: 2pm-4pm at The Good Shepherd Church. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall. Calverton Under 5’s Toddler Group - meets Tues 1.30 - 3pm (term time) at The Community Room, Manor Park Infant School, Flatts Lane, Calverton. £1.25 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. £1.50 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 on Lowdham Playing Fields. For more info: www.lowdhamcolts.co.uk or call Dave Johnson on 07733 310201. Email: dave.johnson28@btinternet.com Calverton Cricket Club - Juniors age 7-14. Indoor nets at Nottingham High School. Every Tues 6.15pm-7.15pm, begins on 10 January until 28 March. Contact Richard Lee 07734411010 or Scott Andrew 07965 4539402 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: emmahare@hotmail.co.uk 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. Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 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 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Mon, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Comm. Centre. 9.45am - 10.45am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599 or Ruth on 07779 699564 or www.shakerattleandrhyme@weebly.com Rainbows, Brownies & Guides - for information on groups in NG14 call free on 0800 169 5901 or visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested Bleasby Playgroup - a friendly baby & toddler group for parents & carers. Meet at Bleasby Village Hall Mondays 9.15-11.15am, term time only. Come & join us for fun play & craft activities followed by singing/storytime. £2 per family inc.snack & drink for all. Contact Victoria: 079866 10692 Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Lowdham Preschool - preschool education for 2-5 year olds in Lowdham Village Hall. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 9 - 3pm, Tues 9-1pm with breakfast club from 7.30am each day. Rated “Outstanding in all areas” by Ofsted. Specialising in outdoor play, language & arts. Contact 07432 775965 or visit www. lowdhampreschool.co.uk Sing and Play - baby & toddler group for parents/carers. Meet @ Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Lowdham. Wed 10am-11.30am, term time only. Play & crafts, 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 - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! 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. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Indoor at Basford Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1, Bar Lane Ind Est, Bar La, NG6 0JA. Oct-March. Mon 6-7pm soft ball & 7-8pm hard ball net. Fri 6.307.30pm club training night. New members always welcome. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 Calverton MWFC - Calverton MWFC providing great facilities for boys and girls, and adult football. Check out the website: http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/calvertonminerswelfarefc/ Rhyme, Rattle & Roll - at Burton Joyce library alternate Wednesdays from 10.30 to 11am. Bring your babies and toddlers and make some noise with us. Ring 0115 931 3360 for further information. 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 hotArnold drinks for adults. Cubs, For more information please-contact Jen on 0115Fri 931 4420.Panther Grp 2nd Beavers, Scouts & Explorers Beavers 6.30-7.45 | Cubs Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - offer lessons at Calverton & training sessions most 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. weekdays at Calverton, Bingham, Southwell, Cotgrave or Portland depending on ability & space. For Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 more info email: info@cabsc.co.uk or check out the website: www.cabsc.co.uk Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, Duke of Edinburgh, BTECs & much more. Tel: 0115 940 4308 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.
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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM Carlton Police Station Cavendish Road, Carlton, NG4 3DZ Tel: 101
CALVERTON & WOODBOROUGH PC 2280 Whild PCSO 8248 Kennedy PCSO 4764 Szeluk Tel: 101 ext: 853 4161 Email: gedling.northnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk BURTON JOYCE PC Nicholas Spence (3014) Tel: 07525 226444 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.... Stay safe summer
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The clocks have leapt forward and with lighter and longer evenings, it’s important to ensure your home is secured – especially with the weather improving as we head into the summer months.
When the weather is warm owners should always ensure that your pets have plenty of cool, fresh drinking water available to them. Cars, conservatories and caravans are not suitable for dogs to be left in.
With the April heatwave giving us all a taste of what’s hopefully to come for 2017, it’s good to be prepared and ensure your property is secure. Security outside your home Many of you will have gone on bike rides, gone to the local park with friends and family and had your first BBQ of the year recently. It’s important whilst you aren’t in your property that you ensure that is secure. Ensure your doors and windows are shut and that your keys are kept in a safe place and out of sight, when outside. By leaving your house open in the warmer climate it can entice thieves to your belongings, so please don’t let them have this opportunity. Dogs trapped in hot cars Please do not leave dogs in cars – even for a few minutes – as temperatures inside vehicles
Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk
If the animal is starting to show distress but the situation is not life threatening, try to locate the owner to make them aware. If you are in a car park anywhere that may have a public address system, ask for an announcement to be put out. In the meantime, please contact the police on 101, giving as much information as you can about the vehicle, registration number and location as officers can arrange to attend and try to make contact with the registered keeper of the vehicle to make them aware. If the matter is getting near life or death for the animal please call Nottinghamshire Police on 999 stressing the urgency. If you would like to speak to your local police, call us on 101. There is also plenty of information and advice guides on our website: http://www. nottinghamshire.police.uk/ advice
Police Constable Recruitment – Are you interested in becoming a PC? To find out more about our events and how to apply please visit: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/jobs/police-officer
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