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Helena Murden-Smith Welcomes you to HD Hair & Beauty, we are a professional salon located on Annesley Road, Hucknall. Join us to celebrate our fourth Christmas in business and treat yourself to one of our party pamper vouchers. Opening times Monday Closed Tuesday 10.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday 10.00am - 7.00pm Thursday 10.00am - 7.00pm Friday 10.00am - 7.00pm Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm
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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. To save you time in the kitchen our recipes are all tried and tested quick versions of classic Christmas favourites. 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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Our Christmas displays are stunning this year with 7 themes featuring beautiful colours and collections of unusual baubles & decorations you simply will not find elsewhere. Visit our stunning lighting room which includes what we think is the best presentation of the Lemax miniature animated Village collection in the area. Santa arrives with us on Saturday 16th November at 12.00 pm to open his grotto for this year. With a band playing, choirs singing and Santa’s elves on hand to make the day really special we know our younger visitors will have a magical day. The grotto only costs £1 per child with every penny going to The Nottinghamshire Hospice; every visitor spends time with Santa who then offers them a sweet treat and a tag to hang their wish on our Wish Tree.
Santa arrives with us on Saturday 16th at 12pm and will be in his grotto on the following dates.
• Saturday 16th November 12 to 4 • 17th November 11 to 3.30 • Then every weekend 11 to 3.30 until 21st/22nd December Plus selected week days in December from 1.00 to 4.30; keep an eye on our website or like our facebook page for further updates Santa’s last day with us: 23rd December 11 to 3.00; after which he goes back to the North Pole to get ready for the Big Day!
Breakfast with Santa Available in the Garden room of the Coffee shop on the following dates:
• Saturday 30th November 9.30 to 10.45 • Saturday 7th December 9.30 to 10.45 • Saturday 14th December 9.30 to 10.45 There will be a tasty breakfast, story time, fun with some of the Elves and a goodie bag for every guest. All this for only £4.99 per ticket. Tickets on sale in store only from Monday November 4th
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Thurs 5th December until 8.30pm and Thurs 12th December until 9.30pm • Seasonal favourites in the Coffee shop • Food tastings • Toy & Gift demonstrations • Order bespoke Hampers Plus you never know we may even have some tasters of Mulled wine!
Make sure you visit our NEW Pets & Aquatics Department!
A New Chapel on Papplewick Lane by Maureen Newton
Some details for this article have been taken from an extensive account found by a happy ‘accident’ in Hucknall Star and Advertiser dated Friday June 28th 1901. It gives many names only a few of which can be incorporated in this article so if you would like to see the original it is available on microfilm in Hucknall Library. I thought the chapel was actually in Linby Parish but Linby and Papplewick for this building seem to be interchangeable as do Warp Mill or Walk Mill. Methodist Society meetings were held in the Linby – Papplewick area from 1815 onwards. It started in a very small way before the congregation picked up enough courage to hire a joiners shop at Warp Mill, Papplewick. In this building, located in a most picturesque setting near the river Leen and surrounded by trees, the members worshipped for 70 years. It was then discovered that the fabric of the building was unsafe and by December 1898 members thoughts began to centre round building a new chapel. Rev. T. Scowby was the Methodist Superintendent Minister at this time who had excellent organising abilities and was part of the team which entered into negotiations with the steward to the Montague Trustees (Mr. J.W. Cundy) alongside Mr. T.E. Swift and Mr. H. Elsmore. Members now began fund raising efforts in earnest until they had collected £120 towards the new chapel. The new building was designed by Mr. R.J. Swift and the total cost was estimated at £600 including furnishing. Mr. J. Ingham of Basford was awarded the contract to construct the chapel in red and blue bricks with stone facings on the site of the old building just a few paces from the road to Hucknall. The memorial stone laying ceremony took place on Saturday 22nd June 1901. It was witnessed by crowds of people and visitors from all parts of the Hucknall Circuit and elsewhere. The Rev. T. Scowby presided and remarked “That he viewed the undertaking with deep feelings of interest. It was some 86 years since a man from Nottingham visited that lovely village of Papplewick and preached the Gospel of Christ. By the bye a cottage was thrown open to them - the cottage of Nancy Cooper - and very prominent leaders were Mr. Piggin, Senr., the father of the present Dr. Ward, and Mr. Pickard of Newstead. Another assiduous labourer was Mr. Swift who was still kindly remembered.”
Proceeding with his talk Rev. Scowby said “The site on which they now stood was loaned for 99 years at a small rental and they were extremely indebted to Mr. Cundy, the Steward who had forgone his fees, which was equal to a gift of £12 10s. and to Mr. F. A. Smith of Papplewick Hall who has subscribed 10 guineas.” Various notables laid corner stones with silver trowels and gave gifts for the cause. Miss Scowby received purses from the following young people: Miss Nellie Goodall, Master Stokes, Miss A. Dabill, Master Percy Dennis, Master Cecil Howitt, Master Owen Jones, Miss Buxton, Miss M. Hallam, Miss N. Brackner, Miss E. Richmond, Miss H. Cox, and Master H. Bettison. They were all thanked for their efforts. Papplewick Grange was the venue, kindly loaned by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hind, for the celebrations which followed. Tea was served in a marquee erected in the grounds and it was fortunate the visitors were under cover since it rained. At the meeting in the evening amongst several speakers was Mr. Goodall who said. “He had known the old place for a considerable time and his father had preached there. He knew much good work had been done in the past and he presaged that the new building would be an even greater blessing than the old.” Details of the financial position were given with lists of donations. A message was read out from friends of Bethesda, Hucknall, who congratulated the brethren at Papplewick on their success and enterprise. Musical selections were played by Mr. H. Radfords string band. At the close a further collection was made towards the project bringing the total amount for the day to £250 adding up to £370 already realised for the new chapel. NOTES:1. On an early Ordnance Survey map the mill was called Wark Mill. 2. Mr. Cundy was trustee to Mr. Montague who was a landowner in Linby. 3. Thomas Swift the Society Steward gave the information for the Religious Census of 1851. Listing in Linby Parish; Walkmill Chapel, Methodist New Connexion, erected before 1800, (sic) 80 free spaces, with only one service a day in the afternoon, 30 people were present in the general congregation and there were 15 Sunday School scholars.
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a helping hand 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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Volunteers Wanted for Books on Wheels Service Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity with over 70 years experience and 40,000 amazing volunteers of all ages, who support older people to stay independent at home and active in their local community. Our extraordinary history of service to local communities is matched only by our passion to make Britain a great place to grow old. We would like to recruit Volunteers to our Books on Wheels Service in Nottinghamshire. The key task would be to deliver and collect library books, CD’s etc for older/housebound people. We are looking for individuals who can drive and have access to a car. However if you cannot drive, there are still opportunities to source and collate books within the Library, and also to go on rounds with other volunteers. Just a couple of hours every week, fortnight, or month can make a big difference and volunteers can use all the valuable skills and experience they have gained over the years, or develop new ones whilst helping someone in their local area. We provide any training necessary and reimburse expenses so that volunteers are not out of pocket. To find out more please contact our Service Co-ordinator Christine Precious on 01623 703939, Mobile 07834 753385, email: christine.precious@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
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Preparing your Home for the Winter Top tips from Age UK Notts for preparing your home for those cold winter months; 1. Check your radiators are warm at the top and bottom. If cold at top they need bleeding, if cold at the bottom they need flushing. 2. Make sure your boiler is serviced. This can prevent those untimely breakdowns. 3. Insulation – keeps the house warmer and cuts those energy bills For help finding a local trustworthy trader, call the local Age UK Business Directory on 0800 0111643. For general Information and Advice on keeping warm this winter call Age UK Notts on 0115 8440011.
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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 - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ 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: indigokids1@gmail.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 0115 952 1164, 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
Nottingham Flower Club Nov 14th - Free Floral Xmas Workshop Nov 28th - A Sparkling Xmas: Jayne Edmonds
Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY Doors open: 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £5 For info: 0115 937 5861
Dover Beck Flower Club Open Meeting at Burton Joyce Village Hall
Thursday Nov 21st 7pm for 7.30pm start
Nigel Whyles “Deck The Halls” Tickets £8 T: 0115 9664771 0115 9267989
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Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers.
Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com 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 & friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. 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. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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. Reach Out Residents - we are a group that is for all residents in West Hucknall. We meet about 5 times a year to discuss issues affecting our area and many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses and others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say to make the area a better place to live. Together we can make a difference! Tel 07527 070459 or reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Next meeting 12th November at Hillcrest Centre, Holgate School at 6.30pm Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk
Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed
with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Wednesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.
Christmas Classics Snowy Christmas Log
This easy Christmas cake is based on a recipe from my friend Dena. It is easy and delicious. 40 ginger biscuits 600ml whipping cream 2 tbsp icing sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract sherry or orange juice decorations rectangular serving plate
Method
Whip the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla essence until it is just holding it’s shape. Dip each biscuit in either sherry, orange juice or the tipple of your choice! Just a quick dunk - you don’t want them soggy. Then spread with a teaspoon of cream and sandwich together. You want two rows of 20 biscuits. Then cover the whole lot with the rest of the cream. Use a fork to make the bark pattern then refrigerate overnight if possible. Before serving decorate as you please - I used silver balls and glitter sprinkles.
Granny Annies Trifle
small swiss roll - sliced sherry for soaking sponge 150g fresh raspberries 110g tin raspberries in juice 300ml whipping cream 2 tbsp custard powder 1 egg 1pt milk 1 tbsp sugar grated chocolate for decorating glass trifle bowl Method
Place sponge slices on bottom of bowl and pour sherry over. Put fresh raspberries on top along with tinned raspberries and 2 tbsp of juice from tin. To make custard whisk egg with custard powder and sugar in a bowl. Heat milk in a pan til warm but not boiling. Add custard powder mixture to pan and heat, stirring until it thickens. Allow to cool - sprinke top with caster sugar to prevent a skin forming. When cool spoon over fruit. Whip cream and spoon over custard. Decorate with grated chocolate.
Mince Pies
These are quick and easy - you could leave out the lard and use just butter or marg. 225g plain flour pinch of salt 50g lard 50g butter 410g jar mince meat splash of brandy (optional) icing sugar for decorating
Method
Heat oven to 200°C. Grease a tart baking tin. Add flour and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Cut the fat into small chunks and add to the processor. Pulse until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Switch the processor to continuouslly on and a tbsp at a time add about 4tbsp ice cold water until you have a smooth dough. Roll out on a flat, floured surface. Using a 3” cutter make 12 x circles and place in the baking tin. Tip the mince meat into a bowl and mix in the brandy if using. Spoon into the pies. Using a 2.5” cutter make 12 x lids. Brush edges with milk and place on top of pies. Brush tops with milk and bake in oven for 20 mins or until golden brown. Dust with icing sugar. If you have any pastry left, repeat. Makes between 12 and 20 pies depending on how thin you roll your pastry and how big your tin is.
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Ella’s Teen Talk:
Handling Parents
...especially at Christmas!
The date was the 26th July. I was completely unprepared. I couldn’t believe it. I was happily spending my day taking a lovely walk and shopping with my mum when she turned to me and said ‘’Oh I better start thinking about Christmas presents!’’ It was July.
Ella Higginbotham aged 15
Don’t get me wrong I love getting in the Christmas spirit; going out and buying lots of presents then coming back home and wrapping them with a warming cup of tea and my favourite Christmas CD playing in the background, but that normally occurs about a week before Christmas. Why do some parents insist on starting the preparations for Christmas before the Halloween costumes are even in the shops? Bless them; they just can’t contain their excitement! Well when I say parents, this usually applies to mums. In fact the dads are quite the opposite, waiting until Christmas Eve to approach the shops with a panicked look as they rummage through the scraps of what the women haven’t already brought. So my advice to you is to leave them both to it and just aim to start your preparations somewhere in between so if your parents do get stressed, it isn’t your problem (but don’t tell them that, that wouldn’t help with their stress!) Another parental bug bare of mine around Christmas is the food shopping. Do they think that there will be food shortages for 9 months after Christmas?! Seriously there are only so many mince pies I can eat before I actually resort to fruit as a substitute. I really do appreciate the effort that goes into Christmas dinner (my favourite meal of the year) and indeed the effort in the whole day in general, but it is ruined when we live off the left overs for weeks afterwards. My last column was about handling money so here is an extra tip for parents: buy half the food that you think you need, for the sake of the children! In my opinion, winter is the best time of year; coming home from school after battling through the cold and snow to be greeted with a hot chocolate Next and pyjamas at 4 o’clock in the afternoon, Christmas is just the icing on the cake. issue: Everyone loves the festivities no matter how many times they have been through New it or how hard it was to get there so my Years last tip is this, even if your parents get too overexcited about buying presents or Resolutions... decorating the tree don’t ruin it, it is a a good thing? magical time for them.
This Christmas, make your way through our magical winter wonderland to find Santa! The Floralands Grotto will be open on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November then will be open every following Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday until christmas, including Christmas Eve. ÂŁ5.50 per child, which includes a small gift Fridays: 11.00 - 3.30 Saturdays: 9.30 - 3.30 Sundays: 10.30 - 3.30 Mondays: 11.00 - 3.30 Christmas Eve: 9.30 - 1.30 Times shown are last entry to the grotto. Please visit www.floralands.co.uk for further information. Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottingham, NG4 4QL Tel; 0115 926 8137 Email: info@floralands.co.uk www.floralands.co.uk
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. 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. 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 Notts County Ladies Development Football Club New players wanted to strengthen our successful squads from U9s (year 3). We offer some of the best coaching in the county, structured sessions, great team spirit & a safe, friendly environment. Junior teams compete in the Notts Girls & Ladies Football League. Come and join us for a training session on Wednesdays 6-8pm at National Cof E Academy, Hucknall. For more info contact Carol: 07963 820612/secretary@nottscountyladiesfc.co.uk
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Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220. Indigo Kids - kids club on Wed evenings 5.30pm - 7.25pm. For children & their siblings on the autistic spectrum
& related social & communication difficulties. Cost £2.50. For further information contact Indigo Kids on 0115 952 1164 (10am - 2pm Mon-Fri term time), email: indigokids@live.com or visit www.indigokids.org.uk
Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 12-17yrs. Mon 7 - 9pm and Thurs 7 - 9pm. Hucknall Boys Brigade - 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). £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. 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
Where’s Santa? Send a letter to Santa - Royal Mail’s address for Santa is SANTA’S GROTTO, REINDEERLAND, XM4 5HQ. Post no later than Fri Dec 6th & include a SAE. Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa arrives on 6 Nov & will be in his spectacular grotto every weekend up to Christmas from 11am to 3.30pm. He will also be there every Tuesday and Friday in December between 1pm - 4.30pm. Costs £1. All moneys go to Nottinghamshire Hospice. Also Breakfast with Santa; sign up to the facebook page for updates. 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. From 30 Nov to 24 Dec. 11am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday, 11am - 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday and 11am - 2pm Christmas Eve. £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp.
Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his beautiful grotto 7/8, 14/15 and 21/22 December from 11am til 3pm. You can have breakfast with Santa 16th - 23rd Dec, 9.30 til noon £5.95. Xmas fair on 5 Dec 4pm - 6pm. For more info call 0115 963 3961.
St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from 23rd Nov - 23rd Dec (weekends only). 11am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. Car park charges apply. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular starts 9th November. For more info check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Train Rides - Nottingham Heritage Centre. Christmas drink for all, a toy for the child & mince pie for the grown up. £10 on 30th Nov & 1 Dec. £12 on 7,8, 14, 15 Dec. £14 on 21 & 22 Dec and £16 on 24 Dec. To book call 0115 940 5705. Gullivers Christmas - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. From 7th - 23rd December. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk. 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. Visit Santa - Nottingham Castle. 14, 15, 21 & 22 Dec. 12 noon - 3pm. £3. Come and visit Santa in the bastion of Nottingham Castle. Santas Post Box & Christmas Wishes - Wollaton Hall. 1 - 23 December (excluding Tues/Weds) 10am - 3.30pm. FREE. Deliver your letter to Santa, make a Christmas wish and place it under our Christmas tree. Broadmarsh Shopping Centre - Santa’s Grotto opens on 16th Nov from 12.30pm. He will be in his interactive 4D grotto until Christmas Eve from 10am 4.30pm (Mon-Sat) and 11am - 4pm (Sundays). Prices start from £2.95 per child and £2 per adult. Additional gifts will be available. Floralands - Visit Santa in his magical grotto and meet Santa’s real reindeer and a baby fawn that was born earlier this year. Santa’s grotto opens 23 Nov then every Fri (11am-3.30pm), Sat (9.30am - 3.30pm), Sun (10.30am - 3.30pm) & Mon (11am - 3.30pm) Xmas eve (9.30am - 1.30pm). Catfoot Lane, Lambley. 0115 926 8137/ info@floralands. co.uk Christmas Cracker - 15 Dec. 11am - 5pm. Meet Santa in his grotto. Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park. For all ages. White Post Farm - Farnsfield. Santa will be arriving into his grotto on Sat 23 Nov and will be there until Christmas Eve. Call 01623 882 977 for more information.
pets
Wanted to make that difference! Fosterers and Drivers A Nottinghamshire animal charity which provides rescue, rehoming and ambulance services, urgently needs volunteers.
Additionally, drivers form a critical element of rescuing the neglected or distressed animals. If you have a few daytime hours to spare, own your vehicle and want to be part of an animal’s lifeline to safety - this could be your perfect ‘job’!
Animal Accident Rescue Unit, a literal lifeline for domestic animals and wildlife in need, is in urgent need itself of fosterers and drivers. This small charity, entirely manned by volunteers and donation-funded, undertakes essential life-saving work – but this is only possible through its volunteers and funding.
To discover more on these, plus other equally important volunteering opportunities - such as fundraising - call the Recruitment Officer on 01159563799 or email admin@aaru.org.uk.
Recently, so many vulnerable cats and dogs have needed help (like blind Angel, pictured), that more fosterers are desperately needed to provide temporary homes for them. Fostering is a most rewarding experience: giving a needy animal the chance to live at home – thus making the cat or dog more comfortable – and increasing its adoption prospects.
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Meanwhile, help feed and care for the numerous animals in the charity’s care by shopping for them from the comfort of your chair. Simply go to the Amazon website, choose ‘find a wish list’, enter ‘AARU, Nottingham’ - and buy some lovely items which are then delivered directly to the charity’s animals. For all other enquiries on helping, call 01159321555, email admin@aaru.org.uk or visit www. aaru.org.uk.
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HUCKNALL TOURISM &
REGENERATION GROUP Our Free Guided Bus Tours for 2013 have been completed. We even managed to pull in an extra one to celebrate Older Peoples Day, on 1st October, when 14 people, mostly residents and carers, from Hall Croft Care Home and Herbert Buzzard Court enjoyed a tour which included Bestwood Winding House, Newstead Abbey, Beauvale Priory, where we enjoyed a delicious FREE lunch, and, finally, St Mary’s Church in Greasley. One lady commented (and we quote) “You’ve gone to a lot of trouble for us and I have had a lovely day”. Another lady sent us a floral Thank You card thanking us for making it such a special day for everyone. It is rewarding to receive people’s comments and makes all our efforts worthwhile. This event was sponsored by the Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service. We are continuing to support all the events occurring in and around Hucknall. These include a Christmas Fair, on 16th November, at St John’s Church on Nottingham Road, St Mary Magdalene’s Christmas Fair. On Sunday, 1st December, we will be taking part in the Christmas Fair at Beauvale Priory. This will run from 10.00am through to 4.00pm. We will also be having a Christmas Tree in St Mary Magdalene’s Church for the Christmas Tree Festival which runs from Wednesday evening 4th December, through to Saturday lunchtime, 7th December. Don’t forget the Christmas Carnival which takes place from about 5.00pm on Wednesday, 4th December all around the town. We are also planning a Christmas Shop Window Competition. More news of that later. There may be more events happening where we will also be visible but we are still waiting for news of these. It is important, therefore, that everyone keeps in touch with us through the Information Point in Hucknall Library, our website www.hucknalltrg.btck.co.uk, our facebook page /HucknallTRG, and on twitter @HucknallTourism. May we take this opportunity of wishing all our members, supporters, friends and residents a Very Happy and Joyful Christmas.
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Christmas Paint a Pot: Rufford Craft Centre. 16-17 Nov. 11am - 4pm. £3 per mug. Christmas Market: Rufford Abbey Country Park. 9-10 Nov & 23-24 Nov. 10.30am 4pm. Free entry.
Christmas Wonderland: From 20 Nov. Old Market Square. A celebration of Christmas. www.mynottingham.go.uk/christmas Christmas Trail: Rufford Abbey Country Park. 23 Nov - 5 January. 11am-3pm. £1 Lets Get Drumming For Christmas: 24 Nov, 12pm - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. FREE. Yule Tide Treasure Trail: 23 Nov - 5 Jan. Weekends only. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. Self guided walk with sweet reward £1. 01623 823202. Jack and the Beanstalk: Christmas family show at Nottingham Playhouse. 29 Nov - 18 Jan. Call 0115 941 9419. Christmas Lantern Workshop & Procession: 30 Nov at John Godber Centre, NG15. 1pm-5pm. £2 Tel: 01623 457249. Christmas Afternoon Teas: Newstead Abbey, 30 Nov. 1,7 & 8 Dec, 12noon til 3pm. £15 Booking essential. Tel: 01623 455900. Maggie’s Christmas Fair: 11am - 3pm at Maggie’s Centre, Gate 3, Nottingham City Hospitals Campus. Tickets £3 on the door. Christmas Pomanders: 30 Nov, £2 pp. Wollaton Hall. Brierly Christmas Fair: 30 Nov at Brierly Forest Park Visitors Centre. 10.30am-2.30pm. FREE. Abbey Christmas: Newstead Abbey, 30 Nov, 1,7 & 8 Dec, 12noon til 5pm (last admission 4pm). £5 adult, £1 child, £6 parking. Tel: 01623 455900. Tree Dressing Day: 1 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. The Dukeries College Band from 2pm - 4pm. 4.15pm the Big Switch On. Call 01623 823 202 for more information. Christmas Craft Fairs: 1,7 & 8 Dec. 10am - 3.30pm. Wollaton Hall. FREE. Aurora Winter Illuminations: Rufford Abbey Country Park on 6-8, 13-15 & 20-22 Dec. 5.30pm til 7pm. £10 per car. Tel: 01623 821323 to book. Don’t Go Into The Cellar Ho Ho Holmes: 6 Dec. 7pm - 9pm. £10. Nottingham Castle. Tickets from - 0115 876 1400 & Royal Centre Box Office 0115 989 5555. For ages 14+ St Mary’s Christmas Tree Festival: From 6 - 8 December at St Mary’s Church, Arnold. Santa’s Christmas Wreath Workshop: 7-8 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am 1pm & 2pm - 4pm.£8 per wreath.Tel: 01623823202. Places are limited. Book in advance. Christmas Market: 7,8,14,15 Dec. 10am - 3.30pm. Wollaton Park Courtyards. FREE. Bingham Christmas Fair & Market: 7 Dec at 5pm. Sleeping Beauty: 7 - 22 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096.
This Christmas? Christmas Clowning: 8 Dec. 11.30am onwards at Sherwood Forest Country Park. FREE. Learn a few new party tricks at our circus skills workshop. Victorian Christmas Cards: 8 Dec,1pm-2pm. £2 pp.Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park. Ages 3+. Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 9 Dec. 6.30pm - 8.30pm at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Gate, NG1 2NW. Tickets £10 adult & £5 child. Contact Sasha Pauley - sasha.pauley@ maggiescentres.org.uk or 07970 043 949 to purchase tickets. Rapunzel: A festive treat for ages 4-8yrs at Nottingham Playhouse. 11 Dec - 4 Jan. Call 0115 941 9419. Christmas Courtyards: 14,15 Dec. 11am - 3pm. Wollaton Park Courtyards. FREE. Christmas Craft Fairs: 14,15 Dec. Nottingham Castle . FREE. Christmas Carols in the Mill Yard: 14 Dec at Greens Windmill. 3.30pm to 5pm. Free Entry. Tel: 0115 915 6878. Alice in Wonderland: 13 Dec. 6.30pm at Eastwood Theatre, Eastwood School. For tickets & price info call 01773 786212 ext: 123. Ideal family entertainment. Dukeries Singers-We Wish You A Merry Christmas: 15 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 2 - 3pm. FREE.Tel: 01623823202. Robot Dance Band Organ: Rufford Abbey Country Park. 14-15 Dec. 10.30am-4pm. FREE Yuletide Lantern Walk: 15 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 4.30 - 5.30pm. £4 per person. Booking essential, call 01623 823 202. Christmas Cracker: 15 Dec,11am - 5pm. .Nottingham Industrial Museum, Wollaton Park. For all ages. Steaming prices apply. Arnold Community Cinema present Nativity 2 (U): FREE admission. Tues 17 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold. Christmas Past: 17 Dec - 10.30am-12pm at Dynamo House, Bestwood Country Park. FREE. To book your place call 0115 976 2422 (Tues-Fri). Christmas Party: 20 Dec - 7.30pm at John Godber Centre. Feat. Robbie Williams & Ollie Murs tribute acts. Call 0115 963 9633 Winter Sweat Lodge: 21 Dec at Bestwood Country Park. Call Jason for more info: 0115 956 9603. Xmas Biscuits: 21 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 1pm. £3. Drop In. Christmas Cookies: 22 & 23 Dec. 12.30pm - 1.30pm & 2pm - 3pm. £3. Wollaton Hall. Booking essential. 0115 876 1057. Kirkby Colliery Welfare Brass Band: 22 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 12pm - 2pm. FREE. Enjoy your favourite carols Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Booking recommended. Tel: 01623823202. Boxing Day Revival Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50.Free car park today. Booking recommended: 01623 823202 *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.
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HITTING THE DECK WITH A CERAMIC TILE WOOD LOOK-ALIKE
Ceramic tile wood-lookalike garden decking is a fabulous new product which is about to revolutionise the everpopular garden deck. Rapid advances in ceramic tile technology have produced an astonishingly accurate reproduction of real wood decking. It is easy to lay and looks just like the real thing – but this decking will stand up to everything the weather and heavy garden use can throw at it – without losing any of its attractive finish.
Garden decking is a fashionable feature of modern gardens – but traditional wooden decking demands almost constant attention to keep it in peak condition. The ceramic tile alternative will look just as good as it did the day you laid it – even after several years of constant use. It’s one of the latest ceramic tile products to have arrived at Nottingham-based East Midlands Ceramics, the region’s
leading ceramic tile supplier. EMC Tiles managing director, Barry Slawson said: “These new wood look-alike decking tiles from the Spanish manufacturer Cinca, are perfect for all applications where you may want to use wooden decking. But the advantages are numerous. They will never rot, unlike timber they don’t need regular weatherproofing treatment to keep them in peak condition.”
The introduction of ceramic tile decking is a highly significant breakthrough that will be welcomed by gardeners and home owners who may have been reluctant to invest in a fashionable deck – simply because of the hassles involved in their upkeep. Now they can have the best of both worlds – great looking decking they don’t have to worry about.”
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MUSICAL roundup If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: info@ng5.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.
Radcliffe on Trent Brass Band
The band became the Midlands 3rd section champions this year which gained an invite to play in the National Finals in Cheltenham.They played at The Centaur Centre in September against 16 other winning bands from England, Scotland and Wales. The band was awarded 4th prize! The principle cornet player Emma Louise Walton was named as the best soloist in the whole contest. Paul Whyley the bands Musical Director praised the band for their dedication and hard work in achieving this high standard of playing in such a big contest. The band will be playing at Linby tree lighting on the 16th December and will finish off a wonderful year with a grand concert in St. Mary's Parish Church, Hucknall market place on 21st December at 7.30pm. On behalf of the Hucknall and Linby organisation may we wish all our supporters a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy New year. The photo left is of three band players, left to right, Lauren Whyley, Nicki Lianne Marriott and Lauren Harris.
Grand Central Chorus – A Busy Autumn
Christmas Concert The Grange, Vicarage Land, R-O-T Saturday 21 December 7.30pm Tickets £7.50 ( inc. light refreshments) from The Grange & The National Dry Cleaners, R-O-T A great evening with lots of raffle prizes in aid of the Royal British Legion.
The Grand Central Chorus has had a busy few ££ weeks with regular weekly rehearsals, an open evening and sold out performances at St Mary’s Church, Melton Mowbray and Waingroves Methodist Church, Ripley They also recently sang at the wedding of their oldest member! The chorus will be performing between 1pm & 3pm on 23rd November in the centre of Coalville, Leicestershire, as part of the town’s food, drink and music event and on 14th December, Grand Central Chorus host their Christmas show at Trent College, Long Eaton, at 7.30pm when Gem Connection will also be performing. Please contact Bryan at bryancc@yahoo.com for tickets: £8 each (child £5) or see their website www.grandcentralchorus.com for full details. If you would like Grand Central Chorus to sing at your event, contact Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail.com. The chorus welcome new members to any of their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday’s at 7.15pm at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ.
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Chris Hemmings
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Here’s a great way to make more storage space...
Install a loft ladder and make more use of your loft!
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Mark Maggs has over 20 years experience in the plumbing and heating industry. He is locally based in Arnold and is happy to deal with all your plumbing and heating needs, from replacing a tap washer to a full All your plumbing and heating needs heating system. catered for ...whatever the weather ! Mark prides himself on his high quality workmanship and his competitive rates. Full central heating systems with It’s always nice to hear a friendly voice on condensing combi boilers Boiler replacements, repairs and servicing the other end of the ‘phone, and with Mark All types of plumbing work undertaken that’s exactly what you get. Why not ring High quality service - no job too small for a FREE estimate and see for yourself. Over 20 years’ experience in the industry
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ROOFER Est. 30 years, CIS Registered Repairs and Re-roofs Flat roofs UPVC Fascias Fully Insured Quality work References available Competitive work
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ERNHALE ROOFING
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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
www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
HUCKNALL CENTRAL PC Shaun Radford Tel: 07872 678181 PCSO Simon Gazzard Tel: 07525 226763
Email: hucknallcentraltcbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
HUCKNALL EAST PC Nigel Malik Tel: 03003009999 ex: 804 4747 PCSO Martin Chilton Tel: 07702 141847
Email: hucknalleastbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
HUCKNALL NORTH PC Dave Nicks Tel: 07595 074407 PCSO Louise Higgins Tel: 07525 989445
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 isn’t Christmas in our house until my children have been to see a pantomime… but oh yes it is. We’ve bought our tickets for this year so it must mean the festive season is a mere mince pie away and that also signals my last column of 2013 (save your booing for the theatre). Now we approach winter and, with more people out enjoying themselves, darker nights and bad weather, the festive season marks one of the busiest times of year for us. I don’t want to come across as an Ebenezer Scrooge or dampen anyone’s festive spirit but I’d like to talk about violent crime. Violent crime can have an impact on us all. Victims, families, and communities all feel the consequences when someone they know or care about gets hurt. Those who read or hear about strangers being assaulted will be affected, and this can change the way they live their lives. In October we launched a forcewide campaign on violent crime and we’ve been targeting different areas within this including alcohol abuse and antisocial behaviour, robbery and hate crime. We did a lot of work around alcohol abuse in September and I’m sure many of you will have seen some of the operations we led in Arnold highlighting the realities of dealing with drunkenness, alcohol-related incidents, and the impact they have on the police service. You’ve no doubt seen that we’ve since extended our focus to cover domestic abuse, robbery and hate crime, which sadly can rise of at this time of year.
We have seen evidence of the lifechanging impact violence can have – through serious injury, physical, emotional and mental trauma or even death. Acts of violence do change people’s lives. Our action has and will continue to focus on preventing these sorts of crime from taking place through; early intervention work, targeting known offenders, and educating people including our own colleagues and partners on these issues. As we come to the end of 2013 I’d also like to say a big thank you all of our community volunteers. Perhaps you are in a neighbourhood watch group, you work as a street pastor, you’ve give up your time to help with an appeal or campaign or your volunteer your services in another way, whatever input you’ve had with us please know it has been enormously helpful. Can I ask for your continued help through this festive season and into the New Year? Please be on the look out for anything unusual or suspicious. If it doesn’t look right, then it probably isn’t! Give us a call and let us know straight away. Please keep your doors locked and lights on when you are out. I know this might sound wasteful of electricity, but if you use low energy bulbs, the real impact is greatly reduced. Use timer switches where possible to have lamps coming on and going off at times when you are out Remember, if you see something suspicious, ring us and say what is happening. Don’t leave it until the next day – we won’t be able to find them by then. We want to ensure Christmas and 2014 is a happy and peaceful one for all of us.
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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 - a very Merry Xmas to all my lovely ladies. Come and join our small and friendly exercise to music
group and get fit for the festive season. 7 - 8 pm at the 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 check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village. 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 Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. 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 Newstead Centre, Tilford Rd, Newstead Village, NG15 0BS 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 Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. 30 Sept: Lisa Newport-McCabe will speak about her work with young offenders. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Lively, Retired & Semi-Retired Professional/Business Men - meet socially for lunch on the second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 12 noon at Portland College (off the A60). Contact Clive Abrahams (Sec.) on 01623 409502 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. City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Nov 26 - Xmas social (members only). 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 interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house etc). For details of our up and coming events (including a series of play readings from 5th Sept – all are welcome) or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook. 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. 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 Nott’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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