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Welcome to the May/June edition... Finally it looks like the weather is improving. About time as well! We are sick of still having to put the heating on and dreading the bill.... money saving tips are always good news so we are loving the recipes in this edition. Three family meals from one chicken - what’s not to like! Don’t forget the next edition will cover the summer holidays so let us know if you have any events that you want to publicise. As always please keep in touch with any community news. We love to hear from you. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Helen
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Empire Club, Morven Ave, Hucknall, NG15 7RE. Only £3. Fully qualified and mature instructor. Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals. Just turn up or ring/text Jane on 07946 183058 for more info. Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Tues 7 - 8pm Papplewick & Linby Village Hall. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only £4 Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details email:bestwoodcountrypark@hotmail.co.uk or visit our discussion forum website at www.bestwood-country-park.co.uk 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. Leen Valley Conservation Volunteers - no special skills, training given, variety of interesting sites. Weekdays & weekends, refreshments provided. Tel: Lee Scudder on 07753 850758 or leescudder@hotmail.com Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Hucknall Dolls House Group - every 2nd Thursday at Bentinck Conservative Club, 5 Portland Rd, Hucknall from 7 - 9pm. For more info call Sofia on 07790 334540. Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk
Adult Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call 0115 884 2749 or email: lisa.saunders@castlecollege.ac.uk
Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Primary School, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346.
Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men.Meet 1st Wed in month at The Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. For information contact Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424.
Eric Coates Society - Meets Wednesdays, bi-monthly 7 - 9pm at the Godber Centre. Contact Geoff 0115 9634662 or Peter 0115 953 7393. Actively promoting the life and music of Eric Coates.
Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursdays at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall from 7.15 - 9pm (term time only). Contact 07785 530256.
Ford Capri Club - meet at the Little John Pub, Main Road, Ravenshead on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month at 8.15pm. For more details call Alan Sutcliffe on 01623 438967, email: alan@capriclub2000.co.uk or www.capriclub2000.co.uk
Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.
Byron Probus Club (Ravenshead) - spritely old retired codgers meet second and fourth Thursday in month. 12 noon at
Portland College off A60. Contact David Turner 01623 793039. 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 Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from end of September to end of May on a Tuesday afternoon. Further information from Maureen Slack on 01773 786725. Newstead W.I - meet every 3rd Monday of the month at The Station Hotel, Newstead Village at 7.30pm. All welcome. Come along and try our friendly WI. Further info on 01623 723437. Abbey Gates W.I (Ravenshead) - meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Ravenshead Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members and visitors always welcome. For further details please phone 01623 798606. Watnall WI - meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. For more details call 0115 953 7679. Leenside W.I (Hucknall) - meet on the 3rd Tues monthly. Central Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. Ravenshead W.I - meet on the 3rd Wednesday, monthly. 7.45pm at St Peter’s Church Hall, Sheepwalk Lane. Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. To check out our programme of events go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com
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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 Nottingham Reiki - teaches reiki in weekly classes every Thursday. All welcome. 7pm - 9pm at St Johns Community Hall, 1
Nottingham Road, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Call 0789 627 9350 for details. Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session lasts from 7pm to 9pm. Any queries please call Harry on 0115 9279 481.
Hucknall Flower Arranging Group - meet on the first Wednesday of each month (exc Dec & Jan). 7.30pm at the John Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more infio.
Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re
a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861. 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. Kirkby & District Hiking Club - we are a friendly hiking club who meet every 3rd Sunday for a 9-10 mile hike, mainly Derbyshire. For more info call Brian or Cynthia on 0115 9680813
National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org
Bestwood Male Voice Choir - enjoy singing? then why not consider joining us for rehearsals on Tuesday nights from 7.30pm
until 9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. Singing is healthy, good fun, very sociable and supports many good causes. Tenors are especially welcome! For further details please contact Barry Heath on 01159 177083 Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.
Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.
Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room.
Entrance fee. Refreshments. April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 - Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole; July 23 - Biomechanics - Libby Upton;. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.
St Johns Ambulance (18+) - Baptist Church, Seymour Rd. Mon 7pm-9pm. Call Mr & Mrs Allcock on 0115 955 9755 Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Monday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall.
The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members who are interested in acting, set
construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house etc). If you want to know more please contact us through our website at www.greasleyplayers.co.uk”.
Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A community group involved with woodland management and archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome. Visit: http:// moorpond.papplewick.org/index.html
Hucknall Wine Circle - meet 3rd Monday every month at National School, Hucknall at 7.15pm. For more information
phone 0115 952 7138.
The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677 Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Methodist Chapel. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978. Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information. Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.
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Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band are the Midlands Champions 2013 Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass band have become the Midlands Champions in the third section. Playing against stiff opposition from 17 other bands from across the Midlands. The regional contest that is held in Bedworth Warwickshire had 78 bands playing in 5 sections. Hucknall and Linby won the first prize winning The People Challenge Cup, ÂŁ200 in prize money and the magnificent Champions Regional Banner.
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They also get an invitation to represent the Midlands in the National Finals in Cheltenham in September. Paul Whyley the band Musical Director was full of praise for the band. The band and the band committee now have the mammoth task of Paul Whyley A very proud or & daughter preparing for the Musical Directy 2nd Baritone new test piece and Lauren Whyle e Champions also trying to raise player with th the Trophy. Banner and the funds which are required to enable us to compete against sponsored bands.
Fun filled activities and entertainment for all to enjoy! Maypole and Morris Dancing - Art and Craft Activities Samba Parade (10:15 Festival Hall) - Circus Skills - School Choir and Band Performances - Community and Conservation Groups Bouncy Castle and Slides For further details please contact Community Development Officers (Arts): John Tattersfield or Julie Wright on Tel: 01623 457 249 Email: j.tattersfield@ashfield-dc.gov.uk or: j.d.wright@ashfield-dc.gov.uk
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This win carries on with the recent excellent results in the bands contests: Bolsover Music Festival Oct 2012 -1st Leicester Festival Nov 2012 -1st Butlins Mineworkers Jan 2013 - 2nd Bedworth Regional Mar 2013 -1st
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THREE WAYS WITH CHICKEN
Quite often I buy a whole chicken which can easily provide my family with three delicious meals and plenty of stock for freezing and making into soups and stews. These recipes are equally delicious with left over roast chicken, however I find poaching the bird keeps the meat moist. For a 2kg chicken (£7.40 from Beechdale Butchers)- place it in a large saucepan and add 1 carrot, 1 onion (halved), 10 peppercorns and 2 bay leaves. Cover with water, bring the lidded pan to the boil and simmer for about 1hr 30 mins. Remove the chicken and cool. Drain the cooking liquid. This is great stock and can be frozen in plastic soup containers. Then get all the meat off the bones and divide up for the recipes.
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South Indian Curry Sauce
2 tbsp sunflower oil 4 cloves garlic - finely chopped 2” piece ginger - peeled & grated 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 onions - finely chopped 12 curry leaves 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 3 or 4 green chillies - chopped 4 tomatoes - chopped 400ml coconut milk 350g chopped chicken salt to taste chopped coriander
method
Heat the oil in a large shallow pan. Add mustard seeds, when they start to pop add onions, garlic, ginger & curry leaves. Cook gently until onions are soft. Add turmeric, coriander & chillies. Cook for a minute then add chopped tomatoes and salt and 2 tbsp water. Stir well and cook until tomatoes are soft (about 10 mins). Add the coconut milk and chicken, stir well and warm through. Serve with chopped coriander. (serves 4-6)
Chicken & Chorizo Pasta Sauce
225g chorizo -sliced 1 onion - finely chopped 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 400g tins tomatoes 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped 1 green chilli - finely chopped 300g cooked shredded chicken tabasco (optional) salt & black pepper
method
In a non stick large pan fry the chorizo slices until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and put to one side. Add onion, garlic and chilli to the pan and cook gently in the oil from the chorizo until onion is soft. Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 mins then add the tinned tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and chicken to the pan and warm through. Season to taste. For a bit more heat add a dash of tabasco. Serve with pasta. (serves 4)
Chicken Noodles
1ltr chicken stock 225g shredded chicken 1” ginger - grated 1 clove garlic - finely chopped 300g noodles - any you like 2 tbsp frozen peas 3 spring onions 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 red chilli - sliced (optional) 2 pak choi - cut base & use whole leaves
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method
Heat the stock in a large pan. Add the garlic and ginger. Bring to the boil then simmer for 5 mins. Add noodles, peas, spring onions, pak choi, chicken, soy sauce and simmer for 5 mins. Divide between two bowls. If using, sprinkle with chilli to serve. (serves 2)
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a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Breathe Easy Nottingham West - Welcomes people with all forms of lung disease giving support for carers, friends & family. Twice weekly exercise class, Tues & Thurs 11-12, PLumptre Hall specially designed for respiratory/cardiac patients. Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1.30pm-3pm at Eastwood & District Victory Club, Walker St, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3EN. Call Teresa on 01773 769068. 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 Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected 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 ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk 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
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
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 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 The Cornwater Club for Older People - meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 2.30pm in Ravenshead. Offers
friendship and a variety of stimulating activities. A freshly cooked 2 course meal provided at every session. You can attend as many weekly sessions as you like. Transport available for people living in Blidworth or Ravenshead. All welcome from any area of Nottinghamshire. For a free, no obligation taster day please phone Maxine Dakin, Manager on 01623 491159. Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org. Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome. 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. Indigo Kids - is a charity & support group for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Autism Resource Centre (The Arc) to help or just for a chat and a cuppa. We offer activities, youth club during school time and day trips during holidays. It is a safe place where the kids are not judged. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: indigokids@live.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.
Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lipreading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael.ravenlock@nottsdeaf.org.uk
Are you deaf or hard of hearing and do you wear an NHS Hearing Aid(s)? FREE drop-in clinics for help & advice • new batteries • new earmould tubing • advice on how to use and clean your hearing aids • info on hearing loss and the services that can help you
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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: info@ng5.org.uk Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like
minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm. Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-inAshfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065 Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appointment or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) 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 Dyslexia Action Nottingham - support for literacy and numeracy difficulties by specialist teachers. Adults and children welcome, we can help with dyslexia, dyscalculia & other learning difficulties. We can provide revision techniques, study skills, organisation & memory strategies fro school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.
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First 4 Support’s Call Monitoring service provides a state of the art Lifeline unit that allows you to call for help simply by pressing a red emergency button linking you to our 24/7 Support Centre. Even if you are unable to speak to us, we will get help to you straight away, day or night. Home Visiting service also available to residents of the Ashfield area
Services start from just £2.84 per week For more information call our Support Centre on Tel - 01623 608990 or Email - First4Support@ashfieldhomes.co.uk
INTERESTED IN ADOPTION? Wednesday 12 June : 3 - 7pm
COMMUNITY OUTREACH ADVISOR SERVICE.
for all those aged 50+ in Ashfield DO YOU NEED HELP OR ADVICE WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING? Welfare Benefits, Home Adaptations and Living Aids, Approved Tradespeople, Gardeners, Cleaners, Handyman Services, Support Groups, Social Activities, Shopping Services, Falls Prevention, Counselling, Carers Services …….and much much more.
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Nottingham NCT Volunteers Needed
We are currently looking for volunteers who can offer any of their time to help the Nottingham Branch to continue to offer all the great support that we do. You would join a fab team of friendly and like minded people who just want to help, so if you have some spare time on your hands please contact us on our NCT Nottingham Facebook Page.
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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS TEAMS HUCKNALL POLICE STATION Watnall Road, Hucknall Opening hours: 10am – 6pm Mon to Fri, Closed Sat & Sun Tel:101, ext. 804 4747
www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
HUCKNALL CENTRAL PC Shaun Radford Tel: 07525 226711 PCSO Simon Gazzard Tel: 07525 226763
Email: hucknallcentraltcbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
HUCKNALL EAST PC Nigel Malik Tel: 0773 8549044 PCSO Rachel Harvey Tel: 07595 011962
Email: hucknalleastbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
HUCKNALL NORTH PC Dave Nicks Tel: 07595 074407 PCSO Martin Chilton Tel: 07702 141847
Email: hucknallnorthbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
HUCKNALL WEST PC Steve Kirby Tel: 07702 141762 PCSO Simon Zacharia Tel: 07595 074207
Email: hucknallwestbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk To find out more about events in your area visit www.nottinghamshire. police.uk and enter your postcode in the postcode search tool.
from Sergeant Nick Butler..... It might have been a bitterly cold start to the year but since the clocks rolled forward I’m feeling a little bit more optimistic that summer is on the way. I must admit I’ve not needed to mow my lawn yet but I’m sure it won’t be long before the green-fingered among you will be out smartening up your gardens. So where do you keep your lawn mower throughout the winter months? If your answer is in the wooden building at the bottom of the garden then allow me to offer a bit of ‘sheducation’. Now the nights are a little lighter we’ve seen an increase in shed break ins in Hucknall. We’d like to nip this in the bud (these jokes get worse) as soon as possible. In these incidents the items stolen range from tools, fishing gear and pushbikes. From one shed thieves made off with a chain saw and an angle grinder. These are expensive items to replace and these kind of break-ins can also have an impact on your insurance. So I’m urging you to do everything you can to prevent this crime in the first place. If you live in Hucknall East or Hucknall Central we can offer CREMARK property marking kits, free of charge. These kits allow for clearly visible security coding using your postcode and the house number or first two letters of your house name to make the item identifiable and traceable… and less easy for an opportunistic thief to sell on.
These have been made available thanks to special funding to combat this type of crime. The kits should mark around 40 items of property, so when you have marked yours please pass the kit on to a neighbour. I’ve listed a few more shed safety tips here: • Keep your shed in good condition so it’s not easy to break into. • Consider investing in an alarm. • Fit a padlock to your shed and consider putting wire mesh across its windows. • Fit a motion-activated outside light to deter burglars who rely on the cover of darkness. • Plant prickly shrubs and plants near windows, drainpipes and fences. • Use gravel on driveways and paths to help alert you to anyone outside. • Lock any gates to your drive or back garden. Despite this spate of shed breaks the good news is that the detection rate for crime in the area has improved. In fact, criminals have less than a one in three chance of getting away without being caught. Our goal is now to drive these figures down even further and continue our work making sure Hucknall and Ashfield South is one of the safest places to live. If you know anything about the break-ins above or see anything you think is unusual ring the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 ext: 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials links
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ANN CULLEY School of Dance (Ann Culley Fellow & Examiner IDTA)
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Tel: 0115 9633428 Mob: 07711 946335
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Mon: 7pm to 8pm beginners 8pm to 9pm improvers Papplewick Village Hall Wed: 8pm to 9pm improvers
Childrens classes are held at the Baptist Church Hall, Watnall Road, Hucknall every Saturday morning (full details on request)
First steps through the door are the most difficult - DANCING MADE EASY!!!
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dancing for children 3yrs + Saturday Mornings Watnall Rd Baptist Church, Hucknall Contact Rachel - 07764 746959 www.annculleyschoolofdance.co.uk To advertise call 07817 609444 or email: info@ng5.org.uk
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KIDS DIARY
If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk
BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical music ever written - and modern music too! Come and see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. Check out our website www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054. 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. 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 eves 7pm 9.15pm. Funky Feet Dance Class for Children - Street dance and dance games. Pay as you go. Call 0845 680 3865 or email: mapperley@funkyfeetunlimited.co.uk Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Carlton.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub. btik.com Scout Association - 0115 952 3617
Hucknall Pre-school playgroup - Baptist Church, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open Mon/Tue & Fri 9am - 3pm. Wed/Thur 9am - 12pm. For more info call 07544 510610. St John Badgers - (6 - 10yrs) Fri at 6pm - 7.15pm approx. Seymour Rd Baptist Church. Call Victoria McIndoe: 01158598167. St John Cadets - (10-16yrs) Tues at 6.30 - 8.00pm approx. Call Katie White on 0115 963 1307 or Steve Cross on 0115 952 9683.
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Rolls Royce Leisure JFC Tues - 6-8pm, Wed - 6-8pm, Thurs -6-9pm. All age groups. Always looking for new players to join our family friendly club playing Sat am/pm & Sun am. Call Andrew on 0750 6040864 or www. rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk
- Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220. Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 12-17yrs. Guides, Brownies & Rainbows
Mon 7 - 9pm and Thurs 7 - 9pm.
- For more information and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Mini’s Basketball - Hucknall Leisure Centre. Tues 7-8pm (7-10yrs) & 8-9pm (11-12yrs).
Hucknall Boys Brigade
£2.50. Call Adam McGrory on 07732211696.
Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursday 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Contact 07785 530256. Dance Divaz - Dance for fun to all the latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced at £3.50 each & are available from 3yrs to adults, held every Thurs at Bestwood Village Social Club. For individual class times see www.dancedivaz.co.uk, also NEW Street classes now open in Arnold on Friday with J from Groundhogs. For venue & time please call 07954 418481
Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info. Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Primary School, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346. Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys & girls every Saturday morning 10 til 12pm. Watnall Road, Hucknall. Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07920 154129 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk
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Nottingham NCT Nearly New Sales Where you can sell and buy nearly new clothes, equipment and toys for your little ones. Our 2013 sales are: 13 July: Beckett School, West Bridgford 14 Sept: Ravenshead Village Hall 23 Nov: St Judes Church Hall, Mapperley
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Fencing Busy Bees Premier Fencing
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Flooring R.Taylor
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Architects Josef Architecture
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Bathrooms/Kitchens/ Bedrooms Haydn Interiors Ltd Toledo
Foot Health Mobile Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton Fisher
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Framing Keith Wilkinson
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Garages/Car Repairs Chips Away Dent Devils Ezy Fit Autocentres
17 31 1
Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping Artisan Gardens Aurora Landscapes B & P Paving Fairmead Garden Serv Garden Upkeep Littlegreen Landscapes Mulhollands
21 12 24 35 14 13 12
Hair Salons/Mobile Top to Toe
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Handyman Services DMG Handyman Tony Smith Philip Ward Handyman
12 33 28
Health & Fitness Sports Massage
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Beauty/Nails/Holistic Therapies Inner Calm 41 Top to Toe 41 Beer/Real Ale/Cider Sales The Flipping Good Beer Co.
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Building Services / Roofers / Fascias Arnold Building & Roofing 30 Canterburys 11 CnD Properties 15 Ernhale Roofing 17 Notts Building & Roofing 33 Nottm Roofing 14 PG Stapleton 12 Mick Roofer 23 Carpets/Flooring Byron Carpets
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Catering/Cakes Bakes & Banquets
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Cleaning/Drive Cleaning John Beresford Cleaning
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Computer Repairs/IT Giggle Computers SP Electronics
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Cruises Princess River Cruises
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Dance/Theatre Schools Ann Culley Phase One
41 41
House Clearance/Removals Andy 13 Carters Waste 21 Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners JM Joinery Martins Farm
13 19 35
Music Tuition Pro Drum Tuition
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Domestic Appliance Repairs C.Moore Service Ltd 23
Opticians/Optometrists Specsavers
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Painting/Decorating James MJC Decor Room Revivers P.Thorpe Decorating Paul Tinsley Lee Wright
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Electricians D J Hill Electrical Connections
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Equestrian Martins Farm
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Pet Food Door to Paw
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Plastering C J Plastering
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Plumbing & Heating All Weathers Bryn Vernon P.Byrne Plumbing C & P Plumbing Kingfisher P & H MS Waterworks
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Property Maintenance Jason Craddock IWR Handyman Sanctuary H.I Philip Ward
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Solar Panels Arnold Electrical SP Electronics
18 25
Support Services First 4 Support Heyday Day Services
38 39
Thermal/Energy Surveys Encon Assoc. Home Energy SOS
5 11
Tiling/Tile Retailers Room Revivers
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Trade Directories Age UK
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Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Mulhollands
27 12
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Watches/Jewellery Simon Trumper
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Windows/Doors/ Conservatories East Midlands Windows JAS Windows
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Window Cleaning Nottingham Window Cleaners 21
pets ‘Please help me and my friends’ woofs Solo Readers may recall a Nottinghamshire animal rescue charity recently appealing for a permanent home for a friendly female dog who - from being rehomed, was homeless again. Despite best efforts, Solo is still waiting for that special someone and home – along with many other animals in the care of Animal Accident Rescue Unit.
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Aged nine years, this gentle-natured terriercross is playful and well-socialised. A true family dog, Solo likes plenty of company, routine and daily walks – and is already microchipped, spayed and vaccinated.
Dorket Head Farm, Arnold, NG5 8PU
Are you that special someone for Solo - or know someone who is? If so discover more about her by calling 07946-545256 – leaving a message if necessary with your postcode and contact details for the adoption volunteer’s response - or email admin@aaru.org.uk. As is standard for the charity, her potential home would be pre-checked to ensure a good match.
Helen@preventunwantedpets.co.uk
Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area reg charity: 702569
Solo’s care continues to be provided meanwhile by Animal Accident Rescue Unit – which is entirely run by volunteers spanning drivers, telephonists and fundraisers. This small charity, however, urgently needs more volunteers and of all roles, fostering is currently the most pressing: a truly rewarding role making a huge difference to an individual animal’s future! If you can offer even a short-term refuge to care for a cat or dog until Animal Accident Rescue Unit can rehome it, please contact Chris on 0115-956 3799 leaving a message if necessary, with your contact details - or email admin@aaru.org.uk. Space in your home and heart are all that are needed – along with reliability, common-sense plus cat or dog care experience – though advice and guidance are given. Fostered cats need a safe and secure haven, as they are not allowed outdoors. For general information and all other matters, please call the charity’s lifeline number 0115-932 1555.
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Free prescription sunglasses: Cannot be used with other offers. Choose any two pairs of glasses from the £69 to £125 ranges and pay for just one. Includes standard PENTAX single vision lenses with a scratch-resistant treatment in both pairs. Second pair from the same price range or below and to the same prescription with free tinted prescription lenses and UV filter. 1.5 scratch-resistant varifocal, bifocal & single vision lenses included in offer – you just pay for lenses in your first pair. Extra Options available at an additional charge on both pairs. Excludes safety eyewear. Ends 1 September 2013. SKUs 25306675, 25144444. ©2012 Specsavers. All rights reserved.