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Papplewick and Linby Village Hall Papplewick and Linby Village Hall is nestled between the picturesque villages of Papplewick and Linby in Nottingham. We are able to offer an attractive, affordable venue which is ideal for catering for any of the following type of events:

Wedding Receptions • Children’s Parties • Meetings Birthday or Anniversary Parties • Community Events etc. The Village Hall comprises of the Evelyn Gray Hall, which has a capacity of 200 and the Bradbury Suite, a comfortable lounge/bar area with a capacity of 50. There is also a well equipped kitchen, plenty of parking and a cleaning package which will allow you to relax and enjoy your evening.

We look forward to helping you host your special event. To arrange a viewing or to discuss your requirements, please call 07817 649643 or email

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Mark Spencer discusses.... Faster Broadband The Spencer family is usually a harmonious unit, but the one disaster guaranteed to bring noisy chaos to our household is the internet breaking down. Suddenly online banking can’t be done, bills can’t be paid, business emails can’t be sent and most contentiously, two teenagers can no longer check their Facebook. The advance of the internet has been extraordinary and its spread into our everyday lives relentless. We’re doing our Christmas shopping online; we’re tracking and tracing where those presents got to; we’re managing our council tax and car insurance; our children are doing their homework and research, all on the internet. Whether you’re searching for a job or booking a holiday, the chances are you’ll do it online. That is, if you’re in an area with decent broadband. I’ve met with BT to discuss the problems some of the outlying areas in Sherwood have been having with their broadband and to see what we can do to improve it. What I found particularly interesting is that the problem of slow or nonexistent broadband is not restricted to the countryside: many parts of the city are also affected. The good news is that the County Council have already done a great deal of the legwork on improving Notts’ broadband and have run a campaign that even BT was impressed by. The County Council’s aim is to get Nottinghamshire bumped up the list of priority counties waiting to receive

superfast broadband and they have done a bang up job of making the case for Notts. The reality is that broadband is no longer a luxury item or a leisure activity; it’s a business tool. We are currently in the most important retail period of the year: 23% of annual retail sales will be made across the 10 weeks over Christmas and a quarter of sales will be online. The Centre for Retail Research also points out “A poor Christmas, as seen in 2008, led to 20 major retailers going into administration and...the loss of 40,000 jobs” We must do everything we can to put Nottinghamshire in a prime position to maximize the potential of online trade and get that cash coming into Nottinghamshire. If companies cannot do business efficiently in or with Nottinghamshire, they will go elsewhere. If local customers cannot access the internet to purchase from small or start up companies in Notts; those companies will go bust. If you are looking for work, the reality is that the internet will likely be essential to your search and indeed if you are looking for staff, you need them to be able to find you easily. For many of you however, I do not need to extol the virtues of getting online; I know you’re trying to do just that and have been thwarted by your postcodes. To you I would say, I am lobbying BT and am determined to build on the progress the County Council has made. If we want improved access to the world wide web, we’re going to have to fight for it. Finally, may I take this opportunity to with you and your family and very merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.

I cannot encourage you strongly enough to get in touch: I was elected to represent Sherwood and that’s exactly what I want to do to the best of my ability. If you need help, if there is an issue local or national that you think I should be aware of or if I can support your group or project, let me know at mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk or on 0115 968 1186. The Constituency Office address is: Under One Roof, Room 3, 3a Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR SAFER NEIGHBOURHOODS TEAMS HUCKNALL POLICE STATION Watnall Road, Hucknall Opening hours: 8am – 8pm Mon to Fri, 9am – 5pm Sat & Sun Tel:101, ext. 804 4747

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HUCKNALL CENTRAL PC Shaun Radford Tel: 07872 678181 PCSO Simon Gazzard Tel: 07525 226763

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HUCKNALL EAST PC Nigel Malik Tel: 03003009999 ex: 804 4747 PCSO Martin Chilton Tel: 07702 141847

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HUCKNALL NORTH PC Dave Nicks Tel: 07595 074407 PCSO Louise Higgins Tel: 07525 989445

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HUCKNALL WEST PC Steve Kirby Tel: 07702 141762 PCSO Simon Zacharia Tel: 07595 074207

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For most people, Christmas is a time for fun and general merriment with the family, but for the same reasons it can also be quite a stressful occasion. The countdown to Christmas is well and truly under way and we have no doubt you will be busy writing your lists for Santa and buying presents for your friends and family. While you are out soaking up the festive atmosphere and spending your hard earned cash please take a moment to think about personal safety and the security of your vehicles and property. Christmas shopping is stressful enough without having to do it all over again because a thief has stolen gifts from your car. Every year, numerous motorists fall victim to this type of crime, whether they are halfway through a shopping trip, dropped their bags off at the car and gone back for round two, or returned home from a shopping trip and not yet unloaded the bags from the car. Don’t learn the hard way – remember to lock all your car doors, make sure windows are closed and under no circumstances leave items on display when your car is unattended. In the coming weeks you may well be out in town, at a Christmas party, or toasting the festive season with your friends and family. We want you to enjoy yourself but remain safe, so we would ask you to plan your night out, drink responsibly, and don't leave your drinks unattended.

If you feel the atmosphere getting heated, and it’s not the dinner in the oven, take some time out. Make a snowman in the garden, or if it’s not a white Christmas, play with all your new gadgets and gismos. While we want everyone to have an enjoyable and safe festive period, we will take robust action to remove anyone from the street who is engaging in inappropriate or violent behaviour. No one wants to spend Christmas in police custody with the knowledge that your family and friends are celebrating without you. Make sure you are kept up to date with what is happening in the area next year by signing up to Nottinghamshire Police’s Neighbourhood Alert system. This is an automated service that sends out free updates about local crime trends and incidents by email and text. It is a great way to be kept in the loop and I would encourage everyone to sign up by visiting w w w. n e i g h b o u r h o o d a l e r t . co.uk.

Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. We’ve included a list of places where the kid’s can meet santa, as well as listing some of the great Christmas events in Nottingham. There are also some great theatre tickets to be won. Check out the delicious recipes for easy cheap nibbles to impress your friends with over a glass of mulled wine.... We would like to wish all our readers, advertisers and contributors a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Happy Reading Ali, Cat and Sarah

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GEM Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus kick off summer with a bang!

Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band In what has been a wonderful year for the band, the highlight of which was the band playing in the Nottingham Arena (Ice Stadium) in front of 6000 people for the Torvil and Dean event and the arrival of the Olympic Flame. This is the bands largest audience in their short history. They were also privileged to take part in the Ashfield Festival to welcome local Paralympian Ollie Hynds. Ollie who took centre stage won Gold Silver and Bronze medals in the games. The band finishes off a very successful year with a hectic few weeks. On December 16th the band play a joint concert with the Lace City Chorus. This will be held in the Nottingham Albert Hall at 2.30pm. This concert is in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support Group. On the 17th December they will once again be playing on the green in the beautiful setting of Linby village. This will be to celebrate the Christmas lighting festival. The band are also playing in the Tibshelf parish church for their Christmas carol service, date to be announced. The band’s final engagement of the year will be the very popular Festive Concert held in the Hucknall Parish Church on 22nd December starting at 7.30. The band would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas and a very Musical New Year.

On the 21 July, GEM ladies packed up their bags and headed up to Calver to take part in a Barbershop singing retreat with Sally McLean, the renowned chorus director of the White Rosettes, multiple time winners of UK barbershop competition. A lot of laughs, tea, singing and frolics were had by all and I would like to thank everyone who made it such a fantastic weekend. GEM also sang at the Derby Beer Festival on 11 July to encouraging crowds, startling them into silence with Bad Romance to begin with, and cheered into an encore after the last song. It was a successful night for all, including the two new recruits who completed their first sing out that night – congratulations! GEM are now preparing for Biddulph music festival on 6 October and of course the UK Barbershop convention in October. The Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) holds a National Convention annually with many choruses taking part each year. Each chorus is marked on their choice of music, presentation and quality of the singing. GEM Connection have been practising hard and are looking to improve on last year’s scores. The Chorus meets every Thursday from 7:30pm at Harrington Junior School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. If you would like to find out more, come along to a rehearsal, become part of the mailing list or book us for an event, please email pro@gemconnection.org or contact Flin Tubby on 07545 316 986. Come along and see how GEM sparkles!

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Junior Triathlon Sessions for kids aged 8-14 Following a successful summer of sport Absolute Triathlon Club based at Southglade Leisure Centre in Bestwood are now holding weekly training sessions for children aged 8 – 14 years. The triathlon sessions take place every Thursday evening from 5pm until 7.15 pm and cover swim, bike and run training. All children, including beginners, are welcome to come for a free trial however they must be able to swim a minimum of 100 mtrs without stopping and ride a bike. Head Coach Steve Lloyd commented “Triathlon has seen a surge in popularity over the last few years and took centre stage at the London 2012 Olympics where British brothers Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee took Gold and Bronze respectively. The sport is great for kids as the fun bit is training across the 3 different sports of swimming, biking and running.” The sessions form part of Nottingham’s successful Absolute Triathlon Club launched in 2009 and has subsequently raft of awards including the Nottingham Club of the Year.

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The club will cater for all abilities with three different training squads; Foundation, Development and Performance which will involve beginners to the sport as well as really push those showing talent in the sport. Leading the coaching will be Steve Lloyd who is the current British Triathlon Federation (BTF) Performance-Development Coach of the Year and is also the regional head coach for the BTF West Midlands Regional Academy. Children can trial for the club during the year that they turn eight, however they need to be able to swim 100 mtrs without stopping and ride a bike. The new club runs from 5 pm to 7.15 pm every Thursday evening at Southglade Leisure Centre throughout the year and the session covers all 3 disciplines. Sessions cost around £5.25 with a discount for siblings. For further information please contact the Club Secretary Jayne Lloyd on 0115 9607912 or e-mail jayne@ absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk

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Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun (inc 22nd) through December. Two sailings per day. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children up to 12yrs. Only £8.95 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www. princessrivercruises.co.uk. Floralands - Santa’s grotto opens 24 Nov then every Fri (11am-3.30pm), Sat (9.30am - 3.30pm), Sun (10.30am - 3pm) & Mon (10.30am - 3.30pm) until 24 Dec (9.30am - 1.30pm). £4.95 per child includes a small gift. Santa’s breakfast every Friday 9.30am-10.30. Enjoy a snack & story with santa. Ticket only, pre-booking essential. £7.95 per child. Catfoot Lane, Lambley. 0115 926 8137 Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa arrives 12pm on Sat 17 Nov & will be in his spectacular grotto every weekend from 11am to 3.30pm until 23 Dec. Costs £1. All moneys go to When You Wish Upon A Star. For an extra special treat have Breakfast with Santa from 9.30 on Sat 24 Nov, 1st Dec & 8th Dec. Bookings will be taken from Nov 1st by email: info@brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk or in store at customer services. All updates on our website and facebook pages. 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Send a letter to Santa - Royal Mail’s address for Santa is SANTA’S GROTTO, REINDEERLAND, SAN TA1.Post before Dec14th & include a SAE. Gullivers Christmas - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. From 8th - 24th December. For more info visit www. gulliversfun.co.uk. Rufford Country Park - Santas Grotto. 11am - 4pm every weekend from 10 Nov to 23 Dec weekends only. Children £5 Adults £2. Includes gift. For more information call 01623 822944 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp. Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre - St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto from 24 Nov - 16 Dec (weekends only). 11am - 4pm. £5 per child includes gift. 01623 823202. Christmas Steaming Extravaganza - 16 Dec. 11am - 4pm. Meet Santa in his grotto. Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park. White Post Farm - Farnsfield. Santa will be arriving into his grotto on Sat 24 Nov and will be there until Christmas Eve. Call 01623 882 977 for more information. Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular starts 17th November. For more info check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his beautiful grotto 8/9, 15/16 and 22/23 December from 11am til 3pm. You can have breakfast with Santa w/c 17th Dec, 9.30 til noon £5.95. For more info call 0115 963 3961.

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre - Santa arrives on 10th Nov. He will be in his interactive 4D grotto until Christmas Eve. Rocket the Reindeer experience is £2.95 for children & £2 for adults. Santa at the Victoria Centre - From 11 November. For opening times visit www.victoriacentre.uk.com Nottingham Heritage Centre - Santa train rides. Christmas drink for all, a toy for the child & mince pie for the grown up. £10 on 1 & 2 Dec. £12 on 8,9,15 & 16 Dec & £14 on 22 & 23 Dec. To book call 0115 940 5705.

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A member of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s local Trefoil Guild is compiling an archive to reflect over 20 years of Rainbows in the Hucknall area. Mavis Bentley, who lives in Papplewick, has issued an appeal for local Rainbows-related memorabilia to boost her collection. Open to the very youngest members of Girlguiding UK, Rainbows accepts girls between the ages of 5 and 7 before they are able to join Brownies. The first unit in the UK was formed 25 years ago this year and Mavis started the 1st Hucknall North Rainbows unit in 1989. The family link was strengthened in 2003 when Mavis’ daughter Julie Bentley-Housden became Unit Leader. “I’m building an archive to capture the history of Rainbows in Hucknall and am hoping that former members, parents and friends can help,” says Mavis. “I’m interested in anything from photographs and press cuttings to scrapbooks and reports on unit activities, especially covering the years between 1990 and 2001.” Mavis Bentley can be contacted via e-mail j.bentley@talktalk.net

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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 Magical Movers - singing dancing and having fun in Hucknall and Bestwood Village. Call Helen on 07947 350760 - www.magicalmovers.co.uk 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. Rolls Royce Leisure JFC - Tues - 6-8pm, Wed - 6-8pm, Thurs -6-9pm. All age groups. Always looking for

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Hucknall Mini’s Basketball - Hucknall Leisure Centre. Tues 7-8pm (7-10yrs) & 8-9pm (11-12yrs). £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

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 Dyslexia Action - Empowering Parents FREE Course - On 10th November from 10am - 1pm at 1a Bridlesmith Gate, Bottle Lane, Notts, NG1 2GR. To book or for more information please call 0115 948 3849.

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Plus weekly specially designed exercise group every Thursday. 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 in the Urology Seminar Room at Nottingham 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 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 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 0115 952 5141.

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

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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

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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)

My 1920s Hucknall Christmas The first sign that Christmas was getting nearer was seeing shop window displays in Hucknall a little brighter with decorations. They were in the form of tinsel and coloured paper. Some shops did start to run Xmas clubs; often called 12 week clubs for customers who paid a little each week to purchase presents. I remember the preparations as baking increased, the cake was made, and two puddings were put into basins with a white cloth over each. The cake was dark with fruit, black treacle, and brown sugar (into which a sly finger was dipped as mum turned a blind eye) and tarts and mince pies were stored in biscuit tins. Nearer the time a chocolate roll was bought, covered in brown icing, dusted with white icing sugar and a robin which was saved each year was perched on the top of this ‘Yule Log’. At the same time the cake was brought out to be covered with white icing to make a winter scene. Small pot figures of Santa Claus and Eskimo’s on sleighs were available and once bought were saved each year after being washed and carefully wrapped. Decorations were put up in December. Paper flowers were made and tissue paper ‘shawls’ were made for draping over the mirrors, picture frames, and every other surface around the walls. Lastly garlands were strung up to make a veritable ‘Fairy Land’ all of our own. The Christmas tree was decorated. It was an artificial one with tiny candles in metal holders on the ends of the branches – only to be lit on Christmas Eve and after tea on Christmas Day. The holly bough was not forgotten; this was hung and decorated with sweets, sugar pigs, Santa’s, mice, etc. to be removed one by one to each child through the twelve days of Christmas. The Market day before Christmas was not to be missed. It was always a treat to us children especially in winter because it kept open later in those days. The stalls were lit by paraffin and gas lights which gave out a

golden glow over the goods. The fish and chip stall at the front stayed in business until the last of the people came out of the Scala Cinema. The rear entrance and exit opened onto Ogle Street. All the stallholders made a great show of seasonal goods. Poultry was a rare luxury but now hung in rows to be admired. Hares and rabbits were common-place, for each area had its local supplier either someone who bred them ‘for the pot’ or the local poacher. The cockerel was still unplucked when it came home and what an event the plucking was. The wing and tail feathers became Indian head-dresses and I remember a neighbour making pictures from breast and hackle feathers. My early Christmas mornings seem to merge into one. I always seemed to get the things I wanted. Oh the excitement of finding Santa had been. Delving into the packages and reading who has sent the presents to Santa for you was a delight that I remember with a feeling of longing. Some items never changed. A bag of favourite toffees, an apple, an orange, a handful of nuts, all in their shells at the bottom of the stocking. Some of the nuts such as almonds, brazils, walnuts or filberts we never saw at other times and were just magic. There was always a warm room with a good fire for us to get up but never a thought of who had risen early to get things ready. Meals and food appeared as in story books. Meat to be carved, beef, pork or mutton, a roast bird, maybe later a pork pie and boiled bacon. Very rarely ham. We lived on the remains of these in the form of stews or sandwiches for days afterwards. But what luxury! Then all the sweet things– to us children it was wonderland. One essential visit we had to make on Christmas Day was to see our grandma who saved silver threepenny pieces to give her grandchildren one each. Notes from the late Frank Blinco of a Hucknall Christmas edited by Maureen Newton.

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900g chicken breast - cut into strips 3tbsp olive oil 3 cloves of garlic - crushed 3 tsp cajun seasoning 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp lemon juice black pepper

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Chilli Stars

These light chilli scones are delicious topped with cream cheese and parma ham or make your own toppings up. 225g self-raising flour Â˝ tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 50g butter/marg 1/4 pt milk 2 or 3 tsp chilli powder 1 tbsp tomato puree 2 tsp paprika milk to glaze

Crunchy Chocolate Squares

This fridge cake is very sweet - you need to cut these into really small squares. 400g dark chocolate 150g marg/butter 2 tbsp golden syrup 2 tbsp honey 2 crunchie bars - smashed into bits 100g marshmallows - cut into bits 80g chopped nuts (I used hazelnuts)

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Break the chocolate into bits and add to a saucepan along with the fat, syrup and honey. Stir over a gentle heat until all melted. Pour into a large bowl and cool down until just warm. Then add method the chopped nuts, marshmallows and crunchies. Stir really well heat oven to 220Â°C. Sift flour, salt & and pour into a 20cm square non stick tin. Chill until set and cut into baking powder into a bowl. Add fat squares. Makes 30. and rub between fingers til mixture Sweet Chilli Prawns resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the chilli powder & paprkia. Mix. These take 2 minutes to prepare. Make a well in the centre. Add the 2 x 145g packs cooked, peeled prawns tomato puree & milk. Mix until you 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce have a soft dough. On a floured 3 spring onions - finely chopped surface kneed gently. Roll out to lime juice - splash about 1.5cm. Use a star cutter and 2 tbsp fresh coriander - chopped place shapes on a greased baking tray. Brush with milk. Bake for 10 seasoning to taste mins. Once cool, carefully cut in half bag of prawn crackers and add the topping of your choice. method Makes about 16 depending on the Mix the chilli sauce, spring onions, lime juice, coriander and size of your cutter. seasoning. Add the prawns and combine well. Serve in a bowl surrounded by crackers so guests can scoop the prawns onto the crackers.

It’s never too early to book for Christmas... It’s never too early to book for Christmas and with such a great value there’s no better place than The Green Dragon on Watnall Road in Hucknall. The Christmas menus are hot off the press and have been eagerly anticipated this year. In the last 12 months there’s been lots of changes at The Green Dragon and the food offering has gone from strength to strength. The pub is expecting quite a few bookings so getting-in early is highly recommended. Menus are not only available from the bar but you can see them online by visiting www.pubpeople.com and clicking on the The Green Dragon’s logo. The menu has been pain-stakingly put together by Pub People’s catering team and we think it’s the best value three course Christmas Fayre around. Priced at only £15.99 for an adult and £9.99 for a child we think you’ll agree the selection of the starters, mains and desserts is amazing! As well as running the Christmas Fayre menu, Manager Carol and her team are offering a lunchtime special menu with three courses for a bargain price of only £8.99. The lunchtime special Christmas Fayre will be available during the same period as the main menu but only available during the afternoon. Carol, who’s been manager of the pub for over seven years now, says “We appreciate that our

main Christmas Fayre menu could be too much for some during the daytime, so we decided to offer a lighter and less intimidating menu for those wishing to dine at lunch.” Bookings for both the Christmas Fayre menus are now being taken and you can find the booking form on the back of the menu. Plans for New Years Eve are already a foot and to find out more you can check the pubs’ Facebook page or pop in and ask at the bar. If you fancy winning you and your family Christmas dinner next year, you can enter the pubs competition this Christmas, and have one less thing to worry about next year… To enter simply answer the following question, “On the ninth day of Christmas, what did my true love give to me?” Is it A) Lords a-leaping B) Ladies dancing or C) Geese a-laying. All you have to do is email your answer A, B or C to competition@pubpeople.com remembering to leave ‘The Green Dragon’ as the email subject. Winners will be notified in the New Year and you can enter as many times as you like. You will receive a confirmation email so you know we have received your entry. Good luck and merry Christmas.

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We, at Hucknall Tourism & Regeneration Group, have had a very hectic summer with our very popular FREE guided bus tours. So much so, that we had to put on an extra tour! Bookings for next year’s tours will be taken from Monday 1st April 2013. We have also been heavily involved with the Launch of the Annesley Old Church Project which took place on Saturday 8th September 2012. It was a very successful day with a good many visitors.

Don’t hibernate this winter! Join the Nottingham Centre, an active, friendly organisation affiliated to National Trust.

At the end of September, we had a stall at the Medieval Fayre held at Beauvale Priory which was another exciting event with jousting, fencing, etc. being displayed and people demonstrating medieval crafts.

Our winter programme of talks this year so far has included a wide variety of topics: ‘Mr. Straw’s House’, ‘The Galapagos Islands’, ‘What the Papers Said’ (in the Sixties) to name but a few.

On Sunday, 11th November, we will be laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in Titchfield Park for Remembrance Sunday. Also, in November, we are planning to have a stall on the Thursday Bargain Market, in Hucknall.

We start the New Year with ‘Coaching Days in Nottinghamshire’, by Adrian Henstock, on Tuesday, 11th January, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Wollaton Street, Nottingham, at 7.30pm. On Thursday, 13th January, at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, at 2.15pm. Valerie Henstock will talk about ‘Lord Byron in Venice’. On Tuesday evening, 1st February, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ian Morgan’s topic will be, ‘The Fosdyke’. Talks continue through until April when we begin our summer programme of walks and outings. You must be a member of National Trust to join the Centre. To find out more contact Don Thompsett on 01664 823500, e.mail: dthompsett@tiscali.co.uk, or better still,come along to a meeting. Admission is £3.00 for visitors, £2.00 members. Put those dates in your new diary!

Hucknall Carnival takes place on December 5th. We have booked a stall in the John Godber Centre. On the same night, the Third Hucknall Christmas Tree Festival will begin in St Mary Magdalene’s Church on the Market Place, where it is expected that 70 Christmas Trees will be on display. The Festival will continue through to lunchtime on Saturday, 8th December and is truly a wonderful sight to behold. We hope everyone will come and support us on these various occasions. Thank you, everyone, for your support during the year. Ken Robinson, Chairman.

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A professional garden designer creating beautiful wildlife gardens suitable for you and your budget. Plan now Build in spring Enjoy the summer Please ring me for a chat:

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Hucknall Cleaning Services • Weekly/one off cleans • C.R.B checked • Fully insured

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BEECROFTS JOINERY All aspects of joinery work undertaken by a time served tradesman with 25 years experience. *DOOR OFFER* Six panel, white, primed, grained, internal doors with handles, hinges etc.

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Domestic Cleaners

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free time The Dover Beck Flower Club CHRISTMAS DEMONSTRATION Thursday 15th November - “JINGLE

Driving School

Starts - 7.30pm

Experienced Driver New clients special offer

ALL THE WAY” with David FawcettRopner at Burton Joyce Village Hall

Tickets are £7.50 (inc a glass of wine) For tickets please call

0115 966 4771

Nottinghamshire Police Band need players....

we need drum kit, tuba and keyboard players. Rehearsals are Wednesday’s 7.30 - 9.30pm in the Lace Market. Interested? Please contact Gary Glover on 07866 262182 or email: nottspoliceband@gmail.com

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Block of 10 lessons £100

07815 164120 ADOPTION OPEN EVENING

Considering adoption? You are warmly invited to Adopt Together's Adoption Open Evening on Wednesday November 7th. Come and chat with our adoption team any time between 4pm and 7.30pm in our Faith in Families' offices at 7 ColwickRoad, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR.

There will be a short presentation at 4.30pm and 6.30pm. For more information phone us on 0115 9558811 or visit www.faithinfamilies.org

Ravenshead Flower Arranging Group Christmas Workshop

Ravenshead Flower Arranging Group are organising a Christmas Workshop at Ravenshead Village Hall on Saturday 1st December from 10am til 1pm. Tutors will help you produce a lovely flower arrangement. No experience necessary. The cost is £5 .

For further details call

07790 351161 Christmas Demonstration

The Christmas demonstration will be held on November 27th at the Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm. Victorian Christmas by Katherine Kear. Visitors £8 inc coffee & mince pies.. To advertise call 07817 609444 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk DEVINE FITNESS - exercise to music. Keep fit the fun way. All ages and abilities welcome. Tues 7-8pm at the Empire Club, Morven Ave, Hucknall NG15 7RE. Fully qualified & insured. Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals. Just turn up with a mat or towel or ring Jane on 07946 183058 for more info. ZUMBA with Charmaine! - (Licensed Instructor) Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm at Papplewick and Linby Village Hall. All abilities

welcome. Just turn up! Call/text 07741 448289 for info. Only £4. Easy to follow, burn calories and have FUN FUN FUN!

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 Tues at Five

Ways, Valley Rd. 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 Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541. 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 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: Mike 0115 920 0164 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

St Johns Ambulance (18+) - Baptist Church, Seymour Rd. Mon 7pm-9pm. Call Mr & Mrs Allcock on 0115 955 9755 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.

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 793753/01623 793783. 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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& Safety Courses, PTLLS Level 3 Teacher Training, International Award in Delivering Training and Invigilation (examiner) Training. Book online and let us ‘make you most welcome’ today...All materials and refreshments provided. www. freewardthinking.com or 0115 9352 080 quote NG5 for a 5% discount off all courses (not in conjunction with any other offer). 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 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. Kimberley Association of Artists - invites new members to attend our weekly meetings at Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate St, Kimberley. We meet 7pm til 9pm every Monday (except bank holidays). Contact Ann Wheat on 07944 487278 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. October 23rd - Full Movement Method. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Tuesday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall.

The Greasley Players - is a small friendly drama group. We welcome new members who are interested in acting, set

construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft. If you want to know more please contact us through our website at www.greasleyplayers.co.uk. Our next production takes place 15th to 17th November 2012 (please quote NG MAGS when contacting us). 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.

Useful Information Ashfield Distict Council..............01623 457284 Gedling Borough Council..........0115 901 3901 Notts County Council...............08449 80 80 80 Council Tax................................01623 457400 Housing.....................................01623 608888 Refuse Collection......................01623 457857 Tax Credits...............................0845 300 3900

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Leisure Centres Hucknall....................................0115 956 8750 Edgewood.................................0115 956 8790 Ravenshead..............................01623 491522 Police........................................101 QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924 City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169 NHS Direct................................0845 4647 Emergency Utilities Electric.....................................0800 056 8090 Gas...........................................0800 111 999 Water........................................0800 783 4444

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National Rail Enquiries..............08457 484950 Nottingham City Transport........0115 950 6070 Trent Barton Buses....................01773 712265 NET............................................0115 9427777 Nottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ham East Midlands Airport.08719199000 DVLA........................................0870 240 0009 Local Taxis A2B..........................................0115 956 57 57 Trent Cars................................0115 979 7400 Local Community Centres Accacia Avenue.........................01623 457091 Healdswood...............................01623 457091 Watnall Road.............................01623 457091 Late night Chemists Curtis Health Centre (7pm).......0115 9633387 Tesco,Ashgate Rd (10.30pm)...0115 9807700 Sainsburys, Mansfield Rd(10pm)01623623379 Boots (Mon-Sat12am,Sun 8pm)01623 653926 24 Hr Garage-Hucknall Bypass 0115 9633163 Local MP - Mark Spencer.........0115 968 1186 Hucknall Market Days Ogle Street Thurs - flea market 5-8pm Fri - regular market 9am - 4pm 01623 551385

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Batteries County Battery

Beauty/Nails Top to Toe

Fencing R C Fencing

Pubs/Restaurants/Takeaways The Green Dragon 11,25

Flooring/Carpets Carpets & Floors Direct

Skip Hire KSH Skip Hire

Foot Health Mobile Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton-Fisher

13 13

Solar Panels Arnold Electrical

Fuel Fernwood Fuels

Tiling/Tile Retailers Room Revivors

Trade Directories Age UK

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Mulhollands

36 45

Upholstery/Fabric Designer Fabric Store Chris Hemmings

34 31

Veg Box Delivery Parsnips & Pears

Windows/Conservatories East Midlands Windows JAS Windows

7 40

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping Artisan Gardens B & P Paving Fairmead Garden Serv Littlegreen Landscapes Mulhollands

39 56 46 30 45

Hair Salons Mobile Hair Top to Toe

11 13

Building Services / Roofers / Fascias Arnold Building & Roofing 41 CnD Properties 47 Ernhale Roofing 43 Fab Fascias 49 Nottm Roofing 45 Precision Building 3 Sanctuary 32 PG Stapleton 46 Mick Roofer 30

House Clearance/Removals Andy 48

Chimney Sweeps Home Sweep

Cleaning/Drive Cleaning John Beresford Cleaning Hucknall Cleaning MJ Cleaning

48 46 50

Clothing Alterations Jacqui

Job Opportunities Avon Westminster Homecare

9 21

Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners JM Joinery Martins Farm

50 46 48

Oven Cleaning/Repairs Oven Repairs 4U Renu

40 49

Painting/Decorating James David Draper Room Revivers P.Thorpe Decorating Lee Wright

39 30 40 50 43

Computer Sales/Repairs Webtronix

Plastering C J Plastering

Curtains/Blinds Designer Fabric Store

Play Centres Oceans of Fun

Dance/Theatre Schools Ann Culley

Drainage/ Pipe Clearance ADK Drains Drainscan

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32 41 31 49 39

Driving Schools Shirleys Driving Schl The Road Ahead

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Electricians D J Hill Electrical Connections

Property Maintenance Jason Craddock IWR Handyman Philip Ward

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30 48