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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. If you need a bit of excitement in your life then why not enter our competition? You could win an £80 voucher for an adrenaline fuelled day karting or quad biking. It really is fantastic. Thanks again to the lovely Abby aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen for her delicious seasonal recipes. Who said turkey was boring??? Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
contents countdown to Christmas... 6 what’s on at Christmas? 10-11 kids 13 where’s Santa? 14 kids diary 16-17 eat, drink & be merry! 18 recipes 20-21 crossword 24 pets 26 home & garden
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Carry on Karting! WIN one of 5 x £80 activity vouchers* Langar Karting and Quad Centre is one of the largest activity centres in the country, offering a huge range of activities for all age ranges. I took four boys for a day of karting and quad biking; what a fantastic experience! We received a really warm welcome from Chris, the manager. The centre is well organised and very professional. You really feel you are in safe hands. The massive indoor karting circuit is great. After a safety briefing, we were let lose in the 270cc/50mph karts. There is a 150 foot long flyover bridge as well as a tricky hair-pin corner. You also get feedback after your go, giving you all the crucial stats so you can see who went the fastest. The boys absolutely loved it. “awesome”, “mint” and “really good fun” were their words. We then moved outside to the quad bikes. These were also a really good buzz and the boys were in their element. As well as quads the centre also has 400cc off road buggies, archery, laser clay pigeon shooting and paintballing, all ideal for team building and corporate events or stag and hen parties. There were a couple of parties going on while we were there and they looked like they were having a whale of a time. Chris, the manager said; “individuals and small groups are also very welcome. Our junior quad biking
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Winter Wonderland: 18 Nov – 1 Jan. Old Market Square & Smithy Row. Christmas Afternoon Tea: Every Sunday from 6 Nov until 18 Dec. Newstead Abbey - £15. Book on 01623 455 916 Christmas Trail: 19 Nov - 23 Dec. Rufford Abbey Country Park. 10.30-3.30. £1 per trail. Make A Willow Angel: 19 Nov. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £15 per person/willow angel. Booking essential on 01623 823202. Christmas Lights Switch On: 24 Nov. Old Market Square Aladdin: 25 Nov until 21 Jan. Nottingham Playhouse Panto. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Christmas at Newstead Abbey: 26/27 Nov, 3/4 Dec. Saturdays 11am-6pm/Sundays 11am-4pm. Newstead Abbey, £5 each – under 5s FREE. Includes car parking. Christmas Wreaths: 26/27 Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. £12 per wreath. Tel: 01623 823202. Booking essential. Peter Pan: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. Christmas Trail: 26 Nov until 5 Jan. Weekends only. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £1 per trail. 01623 823202. A Victorian Christmas in Nottingham: 6 Dec at 2.30pm. West Bridgford Library. £3. Booking advised on 0115 981 6506 Santa Cruise: every Sat & Sun in December (up to18th) daytime special for all the family.11.30am-1pm & 2pm – 3.30pm. £10.50pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400. Christmas Courtyard: 12 Nov-24 Dec. Wollaton Hall. Hucknall Christmas Carnival: 7 December, Market Place. Includes ice rink & Christmas market. Jack & The Beanstalk: 10 Dec - 15 Jan. £17-£34. Theatre Royal. www.trch.co.uk Stories With Santa: 10,11,17,18,19,20 Dec. 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. £6 per child. Wollaton Hall. 0115 876 1057. Ages 3+. Cassandra’s Christmas House Tour: 9 Dec – 7.30pm - 10pm. £18. Includes cake & cheese. Book on 0115 876 1057. Suit 14+. Wollaton Hall. Red Robin Walk: 19 Dec - 2 Jan. £1. Wollaton Hall. Christmas Ghost Stories: 9 Dec. 7pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £15 (inc. glass of wine/soft drink). Book on 01623 455916. Dog Grotto: 17 & 18 December, 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. Min £2 donation per dog. Christmas Showtime: 4 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Tree Dressing: 4 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 7 Dec from 6pm at Cathedral of St Barnabus, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets - www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham
Dick Whittington: 3 - 18 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. Newstead Abbey Singers: 3 Dec - 7pm. Newstead Abbey, £8. Book on 01623 455 916 ‘Blackout’ Christmas: 10/11 Dec. 12pm - 3pm. £1. Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham Castle. Christmas at Holme Pierrepont Country Park: 10 - 11 Dec. Visit Santa and browse the Christmas market. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 9-11 Dec. 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Tickets limited. Call 01623 823202. Santa Fun Run: 10 Dec. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. For more info: www.nwscnotts.com Johnny Cash Christmas Special: 16 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Andre Rieu: 17 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 Christmas in the Arboretum: 18 Dec. 4-6pm. Live music, children’s activities. Christmas Steaming Extravaganza: 18 Dec. 11am-4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. For all ages. The Snowman & Peter & The Wolf: 29 Dec. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. Christmas Sharing: 16 Dec – 6.30pm at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby-in Ashfield. £3pp. Limited tickets. Call 01623 457101. Christmas Biscuits: 22 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 1pm. £3pp. Drop In. For ages 3+. Family Christmas Fun: 10-31 Dec. Newstead Abbey. Follow the snowflake trail & win a Christmas treat. £1 Family Carol Concert: 17 & 19 Dec. 6pm at Royal Concert Hall. Christmas Carols in the Mill Yard: 17 Dec at Greens Windmill. 3pm-5pm. FREE. Arnold Community Cinema present Christmas Eve (PG): FREE admission. Tues 20 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold. Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 823202. Boxing Day Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50. Booking essential: 01623 823202 Christmas Pudding Trail!: 10 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 3pm. £1. Nottingham Castle. Best Ever Christmas Show: 29 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 New Year’s Eve Fireworks: 31 Dec - 8pm til midnight. Fireworks at 9.15pm. FREE. Nottingham Castle. New Year Walk: 1 Jan. 10.30am – 12.30pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.
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MAPPERLEY & ARNOLD ROTARY CLUB
It is that time of the year again when the local community are very generous in supporting the Rotary club with donations to Santa on his Christmas float. This year we will be in the following areas on the dates stated. 24 Nov - Arnold lights (Market Pl): 5.30pm 2 & 3 Dec - Boots, Mapperley Top all day 5 Dec - Surgeys Lane-Patricia Drive: 6pm - 8pm 6 Dec - Wensley Rd area: 6pm - 8pm 8 Dec - Breck Hill - Maitland Rd: 6pm - 8pm 9 Dec - Howbeck Rd - Coppice Rd: 6pm - 8pm 10 Dec - Arnot Hill Rd - Sandfield Rd: 6pm -8pm 12 Dec - B & M - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day 13 Dec - Lodge Farm - Redhill Rd: 6pm 8pm 15 Dec - Whitby Cres. - Gedling Rd: 6pm8pm 16 & 17 Dec - Gonalston Farm Shop: all day 19 Dec - Ellington Rd - Ashington Rd: 6pm8pm 20 Dec - B & M - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day 21,22 & 23 Dec - Morrisons - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day Xmas Eve - Calverton: 4.30pm onwards For more information see www.rotarymapperleyarnold.org.uk or follow us on Facebook.
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Festive family fun days Woodthorpe Park Nursery 10 & 11 December 10am - 5pm Live music Unique gifts and local crafts Christmas trees Plant shop Family face painting Arts and crafts activities Tropical House Treasure Hunt Santa Refreshments. ‘Word has it that santa will be making an appearance!’
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Where’s Santa? Mrs Claus - Opening Brewhouse Yard; 3-4 Dec & 17-18 Dec 12pm - 3pm. See website for prices. Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa is now in his grotto. £1 entry per child. Proceeds to charity. Santa’s grotto open every weekend 11.30am-3.30pm & 21,22,23 Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun from 26 Nov between 10.30am - 1pm. Donations welcome, all of which goes to charity. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends until 18 Dec & 19-23 Dec - 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp. Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his grotto 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 Dec. You can have breakfast with Santa 14,21,22 & 23 Dec. Christmas party on 20th Dec. For more info call 0115 963 3961.
Santa’s Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 26 Nov - Sunday 18 Dec
(weekends only). 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular. For more info and to book tickets check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Train Rides - weekends from 26/27 Nov, 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, & Sat 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm (on 24th 10.30 & 12.30) Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. Christmas @ Gullivers - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. Festive packages available. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun through December. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £10.50 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto from 26 Nov. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa - 3 & 23 Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 10 December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Santa’s Grotto- 3,4,10,11,17,18 December. £3 per child (3yrs +). 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Nottingham Castle. Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - 10,11,17,18 December. Visit website for more information. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto from 19th Nov. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 4,11,17 & 24 Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 18 Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 10/11, 17/18 Dec. 11am - 3pm.
Santa is arriving on Saturday 19th November at 12pm and will open his grotto at 1:30. Come along to also meet Mrs. Claus and their team of trusty elves, The Carlton Brass training band and the Bluecoat singers who will be performing to put us all in the Christmas mood!
Santa’s Grotto Grotto only £1 per child with all proceeds donated to our adopted charities. Grotto open every weekend from 19th November 11:00-3:30 and then every day from 17th December to 23rd December from 11:00 – 3:30.
Breakfast with Santa Come and join Santa and his elves for a delicious festive breakfast box. Then listen to a story and spend some time with Santa and his friends, plus receive a goodie bag full of Christmas treats! Only £5.99 per child Available: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th Dec - 9:30- 10:45 Must be aged three or above and be accompanied by an adult Tickets go on sale 25th November and can be purchased in store from the customer service desk.
We look forward to welcoming you soon! Why not sign up to our Premier club free of charge to receive exclusive offers and early notification of any news or upcoming events. Sign up on our website or in store today.
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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
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 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 mornings 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 - 5 to 15 year olds. Every Friday night from 5p.m. – 7.30p.m.is kids cricket night with Kwik cricket training, coaching and fun. Contact Richard Lee on 07734411010 or Scott Andrew - 07964 539402 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. 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 - 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 & 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 hot drinks for adults. For more information please contact Jen on 0115 931 4420. Calverton And Bingham Swimming Club - offer lessons at Calverton & training sessions most weekdays at Calverton, Bingham, Southwell, Cotgrave or Portland depending on ability & space. For more email:Beavers, info@cabsc.co.uk or check out the website: www.cabsc.co.uk 2ndinfo Arnold Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp 7-8.30pm Otter Grp Thurs | NG4 Scouts 7.30-9pm 8-9.30pm - 138| Cubs Sqn, Carlton TA7-8.30pm Centre, Carlton, 3DX. Tues & Wed Thurs| Explorers 6.45pm-9pm. Girls &Fri. Air CadetsTues Contact Noel Drill, Yeatman 0115 956adventure 9865/0787505 6784 boys 12-17yrs. flying, sports, 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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Nottinghamshire Cider Perry & Juicing Festival Sunday 20 November 10.30am - 4.30pm
Lowdham Village Hall Admission ÂŁ3.50 - children free meet local producers, tastings, hot food, refreshments, live music
Competition Winners Congratulations to: Mrs E. Hand who won theatre tickets; Sarah Sewell who won ÂŁ25 on the postcode lottery; Elaine Tooley who won a meal for two; Thanks to our sponsors; Theatre Royal, Bistrot Pierre
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Why do we eat Turkey at Christmas? Over recent years one might think we have become a little tired of the traditional turkey, with lots of celebrity chefs offering a range of alternatives - going back to the traditional Dickensian goose, or a stunning beef rib roast, duck, fish or more exotic combinations from cuisines around the world. But for most of us, Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a turkey, around 76% of us have it as the centrepiece of our festive meal. It wasn’t always the case of course, turkeys were first brought to Britain around 1526 but it remained a rare luxury. Instead, people ate goose but also roast swan, pheasant, peacock and even roast boar’s head decorated with holly and fruit. Rumour has it that Henry VIII was the first English king to eat turkey, although Edward
VII is said to have made eating turkey fashionable at Christmas. Indeed, turkey was pretty much a luxury right up until the 1950s when they became more widely available and refrigerators became commonplace, and now 10 million of them are eaten in the UK every year. Apparently, and this won’t come as much of a surprise to most of us… it is women who are mostly responsible for preparing the Christmas lunch with 67% of British women being in charge of the feast every year, although most of us don’t go for our first “solo” attempt until we are at least 34! Whatever you are eating for your Christmas lunch, or enjoying over the seasonal holidays, make the most of it, and soon the nights will be getting lighter again.
Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Salmon with Clementines, Vodka and Honey, with a Horseradish Crème Fraiche. Ingredients For the Fish... zest & juice 4 clementines & 1 orange, 2 further clementines sliced 100ml vodka 5 tbsp clear honey 1tsp caster sugar 1kg side of salmon, bones removed (oil the skin side before dressing) For the Crème Fraiche... 200g crème fraîche 2 tbsp creamed horseradish small pack chives, snipped salt and pepper to taste
To make the crème fraîche, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, season with black pepper and a little salt (hold back a few chives to sprinkle on the top) When the salmon is ready, reheat the remaining glaze (add a splash of water if too thick) and brush it over the top .
Salt Rubbed Turkey with Clementine and Bay Butter (would serve approx 8) If, like most of us, you prefer a traditional turkey for lunch on the big day, why not keep the clementine theme and try this twist on the classic Christmas Day roast?
Method
Ingredients 11-12lb oven-ready turkey with giblets removed For the Salt Mix... 5 bay leaves, crumbled if dry, torn if fresh 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1tsp black peppercorns 85g/ 3oz coarse sea salt zest of 1 orange
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a baking tray with oiled baking parchment and place the (oiled) salmon skin side down in the middle. Slice the salmon into 8 fillets, cutting through the flesh but not the skin. Brush the salmon with the glaze, making sure you get in between the gaps. Save some for brushing on at the end. Lay the clementine slices down the centre of the fish, and bake for 20 mins.
For the Clementine and Bay Butter... 100g/ 4oz butter softened zest and juice 1 clementine splash of sherry large thyme sprig, leaves picked 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
Bring the clementine zest and juice, vodka and honey to a gentle bubble in a pan, season a little. Simmer for approx 10 mins until reduced, add clementine slices and simmer for a further 5 mins until soft and sticky. Remove fruit slices and set aside. Bubble the liquid until thickened and glossy.
Method Up to 24 hrs before, salt the turkey. Grind all the ingredients to make a wet salt. Sit the turkey in its roasting tin, gently rub a little vegetable oil over the bird and generously rub the salt all over. Cover with cling film and return to the fridge. To make the clementine & bay butter, mash all the ingredients together in a bowl with some seasoning and set aside. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to a month) Remove the turkey from the fridge 1 hr before you want to cook it. Wipe the excess salt rub off the bird with kitchen roll and pat it dry. When you are ready to cook the bird, gently push your fingers under the breast skin from the neck cavity and loosen it from the meat, taking care not to break the skin. Rub some of the butter on the flesh under the skin and then bring the skin back over. Take the rest of the butter and rub it all over the outside of the Turkey. Cover loosely with foil and cook according to calculated cooking time. Brussels Sprouts on the Side
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In 1901 Hubert Kitchin was a Worsted Wool manufacturer living at Lee Road, Burton Joyce with his wife Katharina and their six year old son Herbert Milner Kitchin along with three servants. In the September that year they had another son who they called Cyril Denzil Milner Kitchin. The young Cyril grew up in Burton Joyce but was too young to serve in World War One. After the first war, Cyril now an 18 year old student, along with his brother Herbert, now a Civil Engineer, decided to try their luck in America. They arrived in California in May 1920. This was just in time to be recorded on the census of that year as being resident on Gorham Ave, Los Angeles. Cyril, now calling himself Jack, entered the early silent film industry as an extra, wearing a long black beard. He was 6’ 2” with light skin, blue eyes and light brown hair. He remained in the film industry for the rest of his life but his height stopped him being taken on as an actor. Jack then moved into technical film production becoming an expert film editor. By 1928 he was the editor on major films and by 1937 he had a total of 36 films to his credit. His early films included Captain Careless (1928), The Perfect Alibi (1930), The Roadside Murder (1932), Little Women (1933) and The Show Goes On (1937). In 1931 Jack met and married a local girl called Dorothy. They had a daughter, Diane, in 1932 who later chose to become an American citizen. In 1934 the whole family returned to England where Jack worked at Ealing studios. Here he became a producer and director during the years leading up to World War Two. In 1937 he headed up a special unit at Ealing that made George Formby films. Formby was the highest paid British film star at the time earning £3.4m a year from his films alone.
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Nottingham Centre (National Trust)
Winter 2016/17 The Nottingham Centre’s programme of talks continues to entertain members with a variety of topics. November 10th at 2.15pm - The Gunpowder Plot by William Ruff. November 24th at 7.30pm - The History of Boots by Judith Wright. December 8th at 2.15pm - Rufford Abbey by Pete Smith.
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December 15th at 7.30pm - A Musical Evening by The Bridge Singers; conducted by Lynne Holland, with keyboard accompaniment and refreshments. January 12th 2017 at 2.15pm - The Rise and Fall of the Harpur-Crewes, by Marion Wallwork. January 26th at 7.30pm - A Tale of Two Cities, by Stephen Wright: All meetings are held on Thursdays at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission is £3 members, £4 visitors, who are always welcome. There will be a Public Transport walk on Monday 5th December around Melton Mowbray and the Christmas Tree Festival (tel: 0115 916 2038). The Nottingham Centre supports the work of National Trust. For more information contact Barbara McDonald, tel:0115 9757800.
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at 7.30pm Good Shepherd Church Hall, Thackereys Lane, Woodthorpe Nottingham Tickets £6 from John Duffy john@duffy-optometrists.co.uk 07713607138 in Aid of Research into Parkinsons Disease
IMARI LADIES CHORUS appearing at Ilkeston Foor & Drink Fair December 11th Ilkeston Rugby Club, Hallam Fields Rd, Ilkeston Visit Facebook page
Rock 'n' Soul Christmas Concert Brinsley Parish Hall
December 21st 7pm tickets from Ro Lynam 07960446764 or Trudy Webster 07715116136
Faure, Mendelssohn and Rutter An Autumn concert in St Giles Church, West Bridgford Saturday 26th November 7.30pm The Soloist is Jane Harwood. Tickets £9 inc programme and refreshments, on the door or phone 0115 9211451.
Christmas Carol Concert Saturday 17th December at Church of St Mary and All Saints, Bingham, in association with the Carnarvon School Children’s Choir. Ticket prices are £8 for an adult and £1 for a child. For tickets, ring Tim on 0115 8780642
Carousel Singers Christmas Concert with Attenborough Hand Bell Ringers Sat December 10th @ 7.30pm at Grangewood Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton. Tickets £8 (inc. light supper) from choir members or on the door. All proceeds to Cancer 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 - Do you enjoy singing? Enjoy making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.30pm9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. 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 new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.30pm, term time only. For info contact John Duffy: john@duffy-optometrists.co.uk or 07713607138 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.
Bingham and District Choral Society are delighted to announce that the celebrated choral composer and conductor, John Rutter, will be leading a Singing Day on Saturday 4th March 2017 at The Minster School, Southwell. Local singers are warmly invited to join us. Go to our website www.binghamchoral.org.uk where you will find full details about how to reserve a place, or contact Derek Tabron on 0115 9894836.
M U S I C The Hucknall and Linby Brass Band are getting into the Christmas spirit and are looking forward to performing a packed concert full of brass band classics and festive favourites at their annual Christmas concert on Saturday 17th December, 7:30pm, at the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Hucknall market place. The band are also excited to be able to announce their first Christmas CD, on sale at all of their Christmas arrangements. For more info on the band‛s Christmas events please visit www.hlb.org.uk or contact the band secretary Matt Sharp on 07826 544618. WOODTHORPE SINGERS CORRECTION... In the last edition we announced the retirement of Marjorie Rogers. To clarify, Marjorie is not retiring and will continue with choir work and piano tuition. Marjorie has a few slots available at the moment. For more information please call 0115 931 3965.
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Nottingham’s Young Musician of the Year Joins Viva for New Year’s Eve Gala Concert Sinfonia Viva will be joined by the 2016 Young Musician of the Year – Nottingham’s Sheku Kanneh-Mason for its annual New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. 6pm - 8.15pm Tickets start from just £15. On sale now from the Royal Centre Box Office, Tel 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk Do videogame songs and scores make you want to sing and dance?
Do you like the sound of acapella Tetris? Mario singalong? Pokémon harmonies? Then come and help us start the National Videogame Chorus, a new vocal group meet up at The National Videogame Arcade. Anyone can join! The National Videogame Chorus is a community choir, where everyone can get involved! It’s about having fun, having a go and enjoying the music and songs of video games. Organisers Music for Everyone are excited to bring the unique music of videogames to wider audiences, with the aim of performing at events throughout the year, including the GameCity Festival. Maybe you’ll be able to book them for your wedding!
Want to learn more? Drop in to a taster workshop! For more info visit: https://www.musicforeveryone.org/
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Banjo Mandolin Ukulele Classical Guitar Call Robert on
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Seasonal Expectations with Nick Grounds - a special demo for Christmas.
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Arnold United Reformed Church SATURDAY 5th NOVEMBER At Pepperpots Scout Ground
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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 7.00pm 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 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 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 and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information 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 last Saturday morning of every month except December from 10am. Proft 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 - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. We meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept - April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. 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
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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 01636 830799 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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Woodborough’s Heritage Woodborough an ancient Sherwood Forest village had three manors as far back as 1,000 years ago. The history of these manors, this village, its lands, buildings, people and events have been comprehensively recorded on our website at: www.woodborough-heritage.org.uk.
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We are also building a THEMED PHOTO ALBUMS website which currently has more than 3,600 photos and will have over 4,500 by completion. This new site can be accessed from the HOME page of our above website. Please feel free to comment or correct what information we have provided and any feedback will be acknowledged.
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NG14 Community Diary cont..... 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
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 The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 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 of all ages for this season. Just turn up at our ground above James Seely Park on Thursday senior net practice night from 6 p.m. or come up to our ground any Saturday afternoon. Contact Derek Pickering on 07989180499, Tweet to @ calvertoncc or visit www.calvertoncc.co.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
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A New Lease of Life at CORE
by Beryl Webster In March 2015, my husband died in the Nottingham City Hospital. I was devastated; we had been happily married for 62 years and I wondered how I could cope on my own after all that time. My son, David, came every day for a week to help sort out everything but he had to go back to work, and I felt absolutely useless. The worst thing about being left on your own is the loneliness and it wasn’t getting any easier. Many friends called and I have very good neighbours who came and stayed for a while and I had flowers, letters and cards but nothing can ease the pain or stop the tears when you lose someone you love. It was also the first time in my life I had lived on my own. In May, a friend of ours, Michael, who was the chairman of the trustees of The CORE Centre, called to see how I was and I said “if I don’t get out of here soon, I’ll end up in the madhouse”. He told me “on Monday morning, go to The CORE Centre in St Wilfrid’s Square and ask for Terri. She will interview you to be a volunteer worker at the Centre and explain what we do.” On the Monday I went and Terri and I had a long talk. I said I would ‘have a go’ and, as on that day only Terri and Sue were in the office, I was asked if I would like to stay and help. I said I would but, oh dear, I hadn’t brought my glasses and my hearing aid battery had run out! Anyway I coped, with help, when anyone came in. My days to work are Mondays and Wednesdays 9.00 till 1.00, but I have been doing more time with staff being on holiday and one lady who has been ill since Christmas, but for me it’s better than feeling lonely on my own. Over time I have learnt of all the courses that are available at CORE and there is something to suit everyone.
and faxing. Citizens Advice Bureau, counselling therapy, family solicitor, Job Club are all there to help everyone. For the more mature persons we also have chair aerobics and chair yoga which are well attended, along with educational and leisure courses. Our brochure is worth having a look at ... the list is endless!
This year, with help from my colleagues, I organised a tabletop sale to raise funds for CORE and also a social evening with a singsong, food and drink. Groups of us have enjoyed being out to lunch together and also had fun at Epperstone Village Hall’s Quiz and Pudding Night. Two months ago I was voted onto the committee. So everything is happening and I don’t feel quite so lonely because of the friends I’ve made. You could do the same. Coming through that door gave me my life back ... I did it and I have no regrets.
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a helping hand Nottingham Community Foundation in ng14 Here are just a few of the projects that the NCF is helping in your area: Supported by the Jessie Spencer Fund which is administered by NCF, CORE (Calverton Oasis Resources and Education) offer a weekly seated yoga class, particularly helpful to those who are elderly or suffer from a health condition. Feedback from the class has been marvellous; “I have made friends”, “feel more motivated”; “feel happier”, “feel more self-confident”, “I am more physically mobile”; “I feel part of my community”; “I am better able to cope with life”. Reach Learning Disability have improved their music equipment through an award from the Dave Hartley Fund. They bought a new percussion music pack for use in weekly singing, music and dance groups for adults with learning disabilities. Calverton Cricket Club secured funds for a new scoreboard financed by the Freemason’s Fund through NCF. They said that by providing the best possible facilities at the club we are able to attract the best local talent and keep our talented young players playing in the village A new scoreboard will help enhance the playing environment and increase motivation of new and old players at the club. Woodborough Horticultural Society received funds from The Grassroots Fund to support the costs of shows and competitons. They organise four shows a year plus day trips and speaker evenings, so the money will help keep costs as low as possible. If you want to set up an “in memory fund” in tribute to a loved one, a local legacy for your village or are a group seeking funding, visit www.nottscf.org.uk
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ng14 - 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 NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer 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, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. 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 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 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 - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday od each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100 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
negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 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
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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: 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 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 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 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 Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or 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 Nottingham East - 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 Longbow, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8FQ 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
Don’t settle for a diet plan, upgrade your health instead With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic. We asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva Humphries, to give us the low down on what you can expect from a nutritional therapy consultation.
Don’t expect a diet plan
comprehensive assessment of your relative requirements are made so the advice given is completely unique to you. Your digestive health, energy levels, hormones and eating habits are all considered alongside any symptoms you may be presenting with. This may sound like a lot of data but in reality you just get to spend an hour talking about yourself.
Let’s get the biggest misconception out of the way: the end result of nutritional therapy is not a diet plan. Sure, you will get some recommendations of what to eat but not in a prescriptive manner. Behind every nutritionist is a real person that, occasionally, eats cake, chocolate and all of that tasty stuff you will likely crave. We know what a perfect diet looks like but also understand this may not be realistic for everyone.
Evidence based science
For this reason, there are no perfect diet plans, only steady progress that will get you closer to your health goals.
What can nutritional therapy help with?
It’s personal There is another huge issue with diet plans: they don’t take into account individual requirements. During a nutritional therapy consultation, a
Qualified nutritional therapists will look for the clinical research to support your health goals. This nerdy data, is the real scientific evidence that underpins each recommendation made. So, if we tell you to eat two more portions of green veg a day, be sure to know there is a research paper to back up that recommendation.
Nutritional therapy is about upgrading your overall health. Energy, digestive and skin health, as well as cognitive function may all be improved with the help of a qualified nutritional therapist.
Eva Humphries is a Nottingham based nutritionist, founder of Wholefood Warrior and appreciator of good food. Eva holds health and wellbeing talks on topics including the basics of nutrition, improving energy and detoxing. Visit www.wholefoodwarrior.co.uk for more information.
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Beware of Online Fraud... With Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to consider the growing problem of online fraud which happens often at this time of year. You need to know how to stay safe whilst online to avoid the fraudsters, who could potentially ruin your Christmas. Online Shopping: For most people with busy schedules around this time of year, the common solution is to opt for online shopping, however, with this, comes risk. For example, items may not always appear as advertised, or, worse still, not show up at all. Try to stick to well-known retailers and always check if the item you’re buying can be returned.
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