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We love the Summer here at NGHQ. If you are into BBQ’ing then check out the delicious kebab recipes from The Fishwife’s Kitchen. Want a gym body but struggle to find the time? Our hilarious resident “dad” Dom Murray looks at alternatives... For serious gym goers, Andy from Strength & Physique shows us how to do press ups and pull ups correctly. We’re tired out just looking at the images!! There are plenty of great competitions in this edition including a £100 meal voucher and some karting passes so get entering, you need to be in it to win it... Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

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Earlier this year ten Year 10 students represented the school at the Dragons Den 9 Competition at the Acacia Centre in Annesley. Students were required to come up with ideas to support the community in becoming more resilient. They competed against Quarrydale and Kirkby College. The entries were all excellent and showed very different interpretations of the brief. Our winning team came up with the idea of organising a Shakespearean charity run. They contacted Ashfield District Council to plan the site for the run as well as contacting companies to cost equipment for the run. The proceeds of the run would go to Young Minds to support their work on mental health with young people and to other local charities supporting people with mental health issues. The team designed a company logo as well as personalising all the race equipment. Their hope was to bring the community together with the fun run but also to inspire them to be more resilient by highlighting resilient characteristics of Shakespeare’s characters. Racers will not have numbers but resilient characteristics. The team came up with the acronym of P.U.S.H standing for Promoting Unity and Social Harmony - the ultimate goal of their project. They presented their ideas to a panel of Dragons including; Wendy Gleave from Young Minds and Paddy Tipping, Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire. As winners the team will now have £1000 prize money to make the run happen. So watch this space for how to get involved. Well done to the whole team- you are a credit to the school and the community.

What a MegaMoot!

Notts Guides and Scouts combine for their ‘biggest ever’ joint camp

Scouts from Hucknall joined thousands of youngsters from all over Notts at ‘MegaMoot’, a unique event staged jointly by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire and Nottinghamshire Scouts over the early May bank holiday weekend. Claimed as the biggest camp for young people ever run in the county, MegaMoot Nottinghamshire was held at Walesby Forest Outdoor Activity Centre and attended by some 4,500 young people ranging in age from 5 to 25, supported by 500 adult volunteers. Brownies, Cubs, Scouts and Guides plus Senior Section, Explorers, Leaders and supporters camped out for the three nights, with a special day camp held on the Sunday for the organisations’ younger members, Rainbows and Beavers. Alex (10), Theo (11), Ethan (11) and Jonah (11) of 1st Hucknall Scouts (pictured above) all wanted to do as many of the activities as they possibly could. ‘The go-karts were amazing,’ they agreed. ‘And the fencing was great fun too!’ A huge diversity of MegaMoot activities ran throughout the weekend. They included kayaking, rafting, water-zorbing and BMX. Guest of honour at a reception held on the Saturday included newly-appointed Chief Guide Amanda Medler, who was attending her first big camp since being appointed.

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Wednesday 8th - Unicorn Tea Party 10.30am. Come and make your unicorn headbands and wear them while we enjoy a Tea Party in style. Dinosaur Adventure Picnic 2pm. Dinosaur explorers will enjoy a treasure hunt and games in our Jurassic plant tunnel followed by a posh picnic party. Please book at customer services, places are very limited. £15 for 1 adult and 1 child, £6 to add an additional person onto your booking.

Wednesday 22nd - Make a Terracotta Garden Mobile £7

Thursday 9th - Spoon Scarecrows and Orange Bird Feeders £2 per activity

Thursday 23rd - Dinosaur Adventure Picnic 10.30am. Dinosaur explorers will enjoy a treasure hunt and games in our Jurassic plant tunnel followed by a posh picnic party. Unicorn Tea Party 2pm. come and make your unicorn headbands and wear them while we enjoy a Tea Party in style. Please book at customer services, places are very limited. £15 for 1 adult and 1 child, £6 to add an additional person onto your booking.

Wednesday 15th - Fairy and Pirate gardens £7

Wednesday 29th - Spoon Scarecrows and Orange Bird Feeders £2 per activity

Thursday 16th - Make a Garden Lantern Jar £2

Thursday 30th - Make a Bug Hotel £7

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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk

Papplewick Pre-School Group Papplewick Village Hall, Linby Lane, Papplewick. Open Mon/Wed/Thurs from 9am-3pm & Tues/Fri 9am-noon. Lunch & Learning Club: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri noon-1.30pm. Please call Kelly Wright for more info on: 0115 963 4913

Applegarth Day Nursery - Robey Close, Linby, NG15 8AA. Open Monday-Friday 7.15am - 6.15pm. Exceptional care for children, ages 6 weeks - 5 years & wrap around care for 8 local schools. OFSTED GOOD. For further details please call 0115 963 1296 or visit www.applegarthdaynursery.co.uk

Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! 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. Tumble Tots - Britain’s leading National Active Physical Play Programme for children from crawling to 7 years. Visit www.tumbletots.com/nottingham for details. Hucknall Sports YCFC - always wanting new players, all age groups from U8’s to U18’s. Well established club (est.1977) provides organised junior football with qualified FA coaches in a safe & friendly manner on both Sat & Sundays. Contact www.hucknallsports.com or ring 0115 9521122 for further info. 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 Johns Ambulance Cadets - (10-18yrs) Tues at 6.30 - 8.00pm approx. Seymour Road Baptist Church. Call Steve Cross on 0115 952 9683.

Hucknall Mini’s Basketball - Hucknall Leisure Centre. Tues 7-8pm (7-10yrs) & 8-9pm (11-12yrs). £2.50. Call Adam McGrory on 07732211696. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mon & Fri’s 6.30pm-7.30pm from April-October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663

Rolls Royce Leisure JFC Mon 6-7pm, 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 John on 07920 154129 or www. rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk

2nd Hucknall Scout Group Mon: 6.15-7.45pm (Cubs), Wed: 6-7.15pm (Beavers), Fri: 7.30-9.30pm (Scouts). For more info please contact Dave Clifton 07436 797916 (meet at scout hut behind John Godber Centre) Notts County Ladies Development Football Club

New players wanted to strengthen our successful squads from U9s (year 3). 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

Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursday 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Contact 07785 530256.

Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Leisure Centre, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346. Guides, Brownies & Rainbows

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Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.

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Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys & girls every Sunday morning 10 til 12pm. Watnall Road, Hucknall. Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07920 154129 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk Little Lambs - baby & toddler group in St John’s Church, 1 Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. Every other Friday 2.15pm-3.15pm. For more info call Louise: 07969 572731 or louise.sje@gmail.com Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) Wed 7pm - 9pm.

- The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13-18yrs.

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. Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Now outside at The New Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd, off Paplewick Lane, Hucknall, NG15 8HR. From 9.30am til 11am Sats and Sun mornings. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www. hucknallsports.com for more info. Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp - ForGrp more info andThurs contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Boys 7-8.30pm TuesBrigade | Cubs Otter 7-8.30pm | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 Hucknall Bumps & Babies - Monday mornings - 10am to 12pm at Watnall Road Community Centre.

Finding the Perfect Babysitter Finding a babysitter is one of the most difﬁcult tasks out there.

Whether you’re a new parent searching for your first ever babysitter, or a seasoned parent with four children looking for the next babysitter in a long string of carers, it’s complicated to find the perfect fit.

Taking the actual step of leaving your child with a babysitter is daunting. You’ll have all the emergency numbers listed

in full view. You’ll remind the sitter that you’re simply a phone call away if there’s a problem. Did you mention that the youngest needs to be in bed by eight? Does the babysitter remember that the oldest has a peanut allergy? As you walk out the door, you’ll have a frantic few moments. You might even want to change your plans and head right back into the house.

driver’s licence, so last minute bookings will be problematic. They all have their pros and cons, how can you choose?

As obvious as it may sound, meeting with the

potential babysitters ﬁrst is one of the best ways to ﬁnd the best carer for you. Use this opportunity to discuss requirements. If you haven’t negotiated this before meeting the sitter, determine in person how much the babysitter will charge you. What is their hourly rate? Will they accept a lower fee if all they need to do is sit on the couch while the child sleeps?

Budgets are important, of course, but they’re

are many ways to find babysitters, especially nowadays with all the online babysitting platforms that help connect parents with local babysitters. The challenging part is finding a carer you can trust and that fits with your family. In order to finally take that daunting first step out of the house and leave your child with a babysitter, you’ll need to find the right one.

not the only thing you should take into account when searching for a babysitter. A good way to ﬁgure out if the carer will ﬁt with your family is to have them interact with your children in front of you. Simply bring your children along to the meeting. Don’t outright tell them it’s a test, but do watch them carefully. Do they greet the children or just you, the parents? Do they smile at your children, ask them a few questions, and have an approachable attitude? I once met up with a family at a café, where the parents had brought both their children. I’m not sure it was intentionally supposed to be a test but a couple days later, the family hired me as their babysitter because I was apparently the candidate that connected best with their children (despite having less experience than the other babysitters they met).

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how do you ﬁnd the “right one”? One babysitter may have many references and lots of experience. Another babysitter might have a less expensive hourly rate than the ﬁrst, but they also have less experience. That third babysitter is perfect but they live on the other side of town and do not yet have their

that you are leaving your child with someone they’ve met before, that they are friendly and comfortable can truly make that step out the door much easier for you.

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Not just fit. Dad fit. Do you remember just after New Year when you resolved to change your lifestyle? Become fitter, eat better, drink less, and generally get buff for beach season? You created a pinterest board of exercise plans and cool looking beach shorts that you were planning on showing off in the summer. I’m guessing that like me, many of them have been completely forgotten as you polish off your child’s unfinished dinners and tuck into those extra helpings of pudding. After all, that bottle of beer in the fridge isn’t going to drink itself, and it would be rude to leave a slice of cake uneaten. And suddenly the holidays are closer. Unless you start on some high-intensity workout plan you’re running the risk of being mistaken for a muffin in swimwear. It’s hard to pretend you’re James Bond when you’re still carrying the Christmas cake. Have no fear, as every dad knows living with children is as much workout as anyone needs. Follow my foolproof steps below and you will be ready for the holidays (please note, this isn’t a legal guarantee. In fact it may not actually be true either!).

FULL BODY WORKOUT Your new regime starts from the moment you wake up: get out of bed, make breakfast, find the toys, switch on the TV, get the kids clothes, switch the TV channel, remake breakfast (they’ve changed their minds), force the kids to brush their teeth, try and get them dressed, find that shoe, no, the other one, work out where the school bags have gone, dress yourself before you leave the house…. Your workout will never end.

LEG DAY It’s important to focus on specific muscle groups in any exercise plan. Often the legs are overlooked but as long as you live in a house that includes both children and stairs you’ll be absolutely fine. Having kids means you’ll have to endure countless instances of running between floors. It doesn’t matter how many times you screech at your kids to come downstairs and get whatever toy they’re complaining about not having, they’ll stay in their rooms like the residents of a besieged castle forcing you to bend to their will. But remember this (as you’re climbing like Sisyphus for the umpteenth time), you will have calves to die for at the end of it.

MOBILE DAD Keeping your mobility is vital, especially as the years go on. Fortunately your kids are here to help. The thoughtful blighters constantly leave piles of clothes, toys, books and random debris across the house. All you have to do is pick it up. Regularly. And have no fear, just when you think you’ve done a sweep of the whole house your mini gym coaches will start the routine all over again. Isn’t it great to have such forward-thinking children. Just remember to bend from the knees.

STRESS INDUCED WEIGHT LOSS If all that sounds too much like hard work, don’t worry. All children will drive you to distraction with a continuous routine of not listening, constantly repeating the same questions, asking you to pick up the thing that’s within arms reach of them, singing terrible songs loudly, screaming, crying for no reason, and waking you up before the sun has thought about rising. All of this combined overload will naturally heighten your stress and anxiety resulting in unchecked weight loss (and probable hair loss and a general increase in muttering threats beneath your breath). That’s it dads. You have no excuse. Follow this handy exercise plan and you’ll be ready to audition for Baywatch. Failing that, there’s always the option to sit on the patio and finish off that last beer.

Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!

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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Hucknall - meetings held 4th Tuesday of every month. 1-3pm at our NEW venue; Rolls Royce Leisure Fitness

Centre, The Pavilion, Watnall Rd, NG15 6EP. Ample free parking. For more info tel: Mal Clarke on 07702 339618. 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 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 adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

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.

FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 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 Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Edin’s, Broad Street at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

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 Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm

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 Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Cornwater Evergreens - offers activities & friendship for older people. Friendship club runs Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10am - 2.30pm. Memory club runs Thursday 10am - 2.30pm. Please call 01623 491159 for further information.

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882

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Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1611.

Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. 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 Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@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 Joan: 0776 3519196

Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appt 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: albertgodfrey979@gmail.com Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk

Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family

member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk

SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led

meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661.

Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would

you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.

Mansfield & Ashfield Carers Support Group - meet 2nd Wednesday monthly, 2pm - 4pm at St Peter’s Centre, Churchside, Mansfield. We can offer friendship, info and advice to carers who support someone with mental health issues. Drop in for a warm welcome. For more info call Joy: 01623 459681 or Cleo: 07824 838574. 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 & many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses & others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say. Together we can make a difference! reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Find us now on Facebook. MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings

are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.

Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)

Ashfield Citizens Advice - we are at Hucknall market place every other Friday from 8.30am - 2pm. Just come along to get the advice and information you need. See our website: www.ashfieldca.org.uk for more information.

Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and

3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk

a helping hand Hucknall Estates to Nottingham Bus Service – 8AOT – runs every 30 minutes Mon - Fri & hourly on Sat, from Beauvale Crescent to the city centre. Only £3.50 return or 10 trip ticket for just £14. Now part of the Kangaroo Scheme. See timetable at www.aotcoaches.com or call 0845 170 747. Dover Beck Flower Club

Burton Joyce Village Hall, NG14 5EY 7pm - Visitors welcome - £5

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ng15 - helping hand group directory cont.... Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at John Godber Centre, Ogle Street on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday,

monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome.

Gingerbread - is a friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life, whether you are a mum, dad, carer or grandparent bringing up children on your own, and kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.org.uk/ membership and contact the Hucknall group at www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - hucknallgingerbread@outlook. com; or text 07950 780577. 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 7-9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners welcome. For further information ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been

diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tues monthly - 7pm-8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com 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. Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk

My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk. Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733

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This specialist programme consists of seven, two hour weekly sessions at venues throughout Nottingham and covers a different aspect of dementia in each session. The groups are facilitated by specialists in dementia group work and will give carers a chance to learn more about the illness, the services that are available and gain support from other carers. Help with respite services and transport may be available. We hope that by reaching out to carers who are coping with managing their own lives as well as caring for someone with this very debilitating disease there will be an opportunity to gain a better understanding of dementia by

understanding the changes in communication and behaviours, learning how to look after themselves as well as those they care for, understanding nutrition, infection control, treatable dementias and manage continence care. We also have information on other services, respite care, carer’s assessments and we discuss the legal implications of caring for someone with dementia, look at the Mental Capacity Act and what it means as well as welfare benefits. All this will hopefully improve the quality of life of both the carer and the cared for by increasing carer’s knowledge of dementia and improving coping skills, confidence and morale. The sessions also aim to reduce the sense of isolation. The programme is free to those that live in the Nottingham City and the County, all we ask is for a small contribution for refreshments. For more information or to book a place on one of our programmes please ring Bev Pearson on 0115 978 6133 or 07745 956880

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Steeped in history, we ate in the room where the cursed galleon is on display, now encased in a glass case. It's claimed that anyone who cleaned this small wooden ship met a mysterious death, hence the inches of dust it is now covered with.

ravellers to the city of Nottingham invariably find their way to this quaint old inn, carved into the rock connected with the labyrinth of sandstone caves at the foot of Nottingham Castle. As its sign says, it truly is “well known throughout the world”, but the very first question every visitor asks inevitably relates to how it came to have such an unusual name. The word “trip” used to mean a stop or rest – so the name of the pub simply means a stop on the way to Jerusalem. This unique pub has real charm. We visited early on a Friday evening and received a really warm welcome. There are plenty of fascinating rooms to sit and enjoy a drink and a meal, including some lovely outdoor spaces. The recent refurbishment has been done sympathetically and the pub has lost none of its charm. The Trip has an eclectic mix of customers including, while we were there, some really enthusiastic Americans. With all the tourist visitors you really feel you are somewhere special. It seems this is also the celebrity pub of choice for those playing at the Arena across the road.

We started with a fish and chip board (£11.49) between us. It was fabulous and plenty for us to nibble on as a starter while we soaked up the atmosphere. Mains were steak frites (£11.49), lamb shank (£13.99), braised beef and bone marrow pie (£10.99) and a steak burger (£9.95). The food was faultless, particular highlights were the rosemary salted fries, proper suet pie and melt in the mouth lamb. One dessert between us was all we could manage (pathetic, I know!) so we opted for a triple chocolate brownie (£4.95) which was served with mint ice cream. Needless to say it vanished within seconds. I rarely do reviews but boy, am I glad I did this one. Fresh food, fantastic value for money, beautiful presentation and lovely staff. This is one trip I will be making again very soon. © Ali Wale

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Turkey and Greece. The word itself comes from Arabic and means simply “roasted meat”. Many parts of the world have their own take on the kebab. I have a real weakness for the Greek gyros, which remind me of so many lovely holidays on the Greek Islands. But from Africa, the Middle East, India and Pakistan there are so many wonderful kebab recipes to try, you can’t really go wrong with any of them. Here’s a few for you to have a go at home, they can be cooked under a grill or in the oven but they are even better if you can do them over a barbeque!

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Halloumi Kebabs with Lemon and Thyme

Tandoori Lamb Skewers with Coleslaw

Serves 6 12 boneless chicken thighs For the marinade: 2 crushed garlic cloves Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2tsp paprika 1 tbsp dried oregano 1tsp ground cinnamon 1tsp ground allspice 4 tbsp olive oil Small bunch parsley, ﬁnely chopped

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Ingredients: 2 courgettes 1 large red onion 250g Halloumi cheese Punnet cherry tomatoes

4 tbsp Greek style yoghurt 1tbsp tandoori paste 175g leg of lamb steak, cubed (remove all visible fat) Small bunch of coriander 2 wholemeal chapatis

To serve: Pitta bread Yoghurt (with some chopped fresh dill and seasoning) Tomato, red onion and cucumber Lettuce leaves Prepare the marinade and season, add the chicken thighs and leave to chill overnight. Thread the chicken thighs onto 2 skewers and pack them tightly, then either BBQ until thoroughly cooked through or place in the oven (200°C) on wire rack above a roasting tin. Slice strips from the chicken and stuﬀ into warmed pittas, serve with yoghurt and salad.

For the baste: 1tbsp olive oil 2tbs lemon juice 2 tsp fresh thyme (lemon thyme if you have some) 1tsp Dijon mustard Pitta bread to serve Halve the courgettes lengthways and thickly slice. Cut the onion into chunks and thread them with the haloumi and cherry tomatoes onto skewers. Mix all the ingredients together to make the baste. Brush the kebabs with the baste and cook over a BBQ or under the grill for 4/5 minutes, serve warm with the pitta bread.

1 carrot peeled and sliced into very thin strips Quarter of a white cabbage, shredded 1 red onion, sliced Juice of 1 lime (or lemon) 2 tsp olive oil 1tsp mustard seeds Combine 2 tbsp of yoghurt with the tandoori paste, add lamb and coat all the pieces. Mix the remaining yoghurt with 1tbsp of chopped coriander and some seasoning. For the coleslaw, mix together all the vegetables and stir through mustard seeds, citrus juice and oil. Divide the lamb between 4 skewers and then grill on a high heat until charred.

pets Dog Owners Urged To ‘Take The Lead’

Best of Luck for Baxter

A long-term foster ‘lucky black’ cat, is still wishing for a home – and appealing to readers for it! Readers may recall the plight of Baxter, who was rescued in a dreadful state by local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit. Many months on, the 7-year old appears to have been forgotten about – as other cats have since found homes – and yet he still waits, and waits ... in the hope someone will give him a loving home as the only feline. He was found suffering from cat flu, and though now recovered, is safest homed alone. This beautiful boy is the ideal feline companion, as his fosterer highlights: ‘Baxter meows for fuss and is really affectionate. Why he’s been overlooked is a mystery, and a shame.’ As with all the charity’s cats, Baxter is flea and worm treated, micro-chipped, litter-trained and vaccinated – his new owner is responsible for future vaccinations. Could you be the change in Baxter’s luck? To arrange to meet and for details, contact the Adoption Officer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck. Cats are not rehomed on or near busy roads, unless indoor-only. With no premises, animals are fostered in volunteers’ homes. The charity does not cover healthy strays/unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured and vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals needing homes, see www. animalaccident.org.uk.

National charity Guide Dogs is calling for urgent support from dog owners, as latest data reveals an alarming 12 guide dogs are attacked every month on average. In nearly 60% of these attacks the aggressor dog was off the lead. In addition to the emotional and physical trauma of an attack, for the dog and owner, this serious issue has cost the charity over £1.3million since 2010 – the equivalent of 90,000 guide dog leads. The charity has launched a Take the Lead campaign, calling for the public to put their dog on a lead when they see a guide dog working. Canine researchers from the charity say this simple action could be the key to preventing future attacks. Guide Dogs has campaigned on the issue of dog attacks in the past and back in 2014 tougher laws were introduced meaning if your dog attacked an assistance dog you could face up to a three-year jail sentence. However, the charity feels more needs to be done to prevent attacks and is now looking to the nation’s dog owners for support. Attacks on guide dogs can have long-lasting affects for both the dog and owner. For more information about Guide Dogs Take the Lead campaign head over to; www. guidedogs.org.uk/takethelead

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Bransons Aquatics

...everything for your pond or aquarium at unbeatable prices! • Coldwater, Tropical and Pond Fish.

• Pond Liner Cut off the Roll – ‘Best Price Around’. • Pumps, Filters, UV’s, Lighting, Food, Medicines, Aquariums and much, much more.

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...great selection of Reptiles and Equipment all at unbeatable prices! • Tortoises, Bearded Dragons, Snakes, Spiders, Geckos etc.

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• All types of Live Food and Frozen Food in stock.

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Tack Shop • Country Clothing • Accessories Animal Feed • Supplements • Hay/Straw Shavings • Electric Fencing • Gates Fencing Materials • Rug Room

Tel: 0115 926 8703 www.martinsfarm.co.uk

Dorket Head Farm, Arnold, NG5 8PU Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area Helen@preventunwantedpets.co.uk reg charity: 702569

Join us for an action packed day of family fun, with displays from our National Demo Team, try your hand at dog agility, enter your four-legged friend into one of our dog shows or enjoy the stalls, bouncy castle and refreshments on offer. Why not get involved? We have sponsorship opportunities from as little as £30! For more details, call the Nottingham Mobility Team on: 0345 143 0221 Trading stall pitches Sponsor and judge your own dog class Trading stall and dog class sponsorship package Full event sponsorship packages available

Help Your Local Hedgehogs We are a group of passionate volunteers who want to stop the decline in hedgehog numbers and help save one of our best loved British mammals from extinction. We do talks, landsite visits, help with hedgehog rescue,do schools visits, collect newspapers for our local hedgehog rescue centre,raise money and generally help in whatever ways we can. Contact details at the bottom. Here are a few ways in which you can help your local hedgehog population; • Put out a shallow dish of fresh water. • Feed them meat-based dog/cat food. They love unsalted chopped or crushed peanuts, sunflower hearts and dried meal worms. Never give them bread and milk as they can’t digest it. • No single garden is large enough - they need to be linked. A 13cm hole at the base will allow Hogs easy access not only to your garden but also to your neighbours. • Hogs make nests from large deciduous leaves like oak or cherry. Pile up some logs in the corner of your garden – then add fallen leaves. • You can buy or make a Hogitat in your garden for them to use. • Check any piles of wood or garden refuse before burning. • Always provide an exit ramp from garden ponds. • Check your garden before using any garden machinery. • Avoid using pesticides.

Guide Dogs Nottingham 5 Phoenix Place Nottingham NG8 6BA Email: Nottingham@guidedogs.org.uk

NG16 Help Hedgehogs - Anne Ryan on 01773 789612 or MIshka@ntlworld.com. Local Hedgehog & Small Animal Rescue Leslie on 07773 680 264

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Orchard Veterinary Centre Heatstroke

If you see a dog in a hot car displaying any signs of heatstroke, dial 999 immediately as the dog could soon lose consciousness and experience internal organ failure. What is ‘heatstroke’? If dogs are too hot and are unable to reduce their body temperature by panting, they will develop heatstroke which can kill. If a dog is displaying any signs of heatstroke, move them to a cool, shaded area and call a vet immediately. Some types of dog are more prone to heatstroke, like very old or young dogs, dogs with thick, heavy coats or dogs with very short flat faces like pugs and bulldog types. Dogs with certain diseases or on some types of medication are also more at risk.

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Warning signs of heatstroke: •Is the dog panting heavily? •Is the dog drooling excessively? •Does the dog appear lethargic, drowsy or uncoordinated? •Is the dog collapsed or vomiting? Emergency First Aid for dogs For the best chance of survival, dogs suffering from heatstroke urgently need to have their body temperature lowered gradually. •Move him/her to a shaded/cool area. •Immediately douse the dog with cool (not cold) water, to avoid shock. If possible, you can also use wet towels or place him/her in the breeze of a fan. •Allow the dog to drink small amounts of cool water. •Continue to douse the dog with cool water until his/her breathing starts to settle but never so much that he/she begins to shiver. Once the dog is cool, take him/her to the nearest vet as a matter of urgency. Orchard Veterinary Group is the trading name of CVS (UK) Limited registered in England and Wales. Registration number 03777473. Registered Office: CVS House, Owen Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4ER.

For more information please contact ORCHARD VETERINARY CENTRE on 0115 9693565.

What’s On at Hucknall Library??? REGULAR EVENTS Age UK Connect Service: First Friday monthly, 10am - 12 noon. Free drop-in for advice on mobility problems, disability, health conditions, bereavement, care needs, housing and ﬁnance. Hearing Aid Clinic: Walk In Clinic. Tuesday 24 July & 28 August. 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Advice and information on hearing loss. Re-tubing and batteries ﬁtted. Help on cleaning your hearing aid. Free walk-in clinic. Family History Surgery: 1st Saturday each month, 10am til 12noon. Our expert volunteers provide help and advice to get you started with your family tree. Free drop-in session. Knit & Natter: every Friday 10.00-12.00 noon. Friendly group for anyone interested in knitting or crochet, or wanting to learn how to knit and make new friends along the way. Chatter Tots: free weekly session for under 5s run by Sure Start every Monday 10am -11.am (term time only). Rattle, Rhyme & Roll: Every Thursday 10.30am - 11am. Free session for under 5’s. Story Hullabaloo: Every Saturday 2.30pm - 3pm. Stories, songs and crafts. Suitable for children under 5 years old. Board Games for Bored Kids: Every Saturday 2pm - 3pm. We have a selection of board games for children to play. Suitable for children aged 5-11 years.

Summer Reading Challenge 2018: Mischief Makers

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge asks children, aged 4 – 11, to join Dennis, Gnasher and friends on a hunt for Beanotown’s buried treasure. It’s completely free to join. Children read six library books to collect stickers and explore their colourful collector’s map of Beanotown to find clues. But watch out – with Dennis around, some of those stickers are sure to be stinky and he’s bound to be up to all kinds of mischief. Hucknall Library will launch Mischief Makers on Saturday 14 July and between 10-12 you can make your own badge. Dress up as your favourite Beano character and take a selfie with the selfie frame.

See www.inspireculture.org.uk/ summerreadingchallenge for more information

During the summer holidays we also have craft activities happening and a family theatre production of The Gingerbread Man. Thursday 26th August 2.30-3.30: Pom Pom Gnasher Thursday 2nd August 2.30-3.30: Run Run The Gingerbread Man … Thursday 9th August 2.30-3.30: Spin Yourself Silly With The Beano Characters Thursday 16th August 2.30-3.30: Dennis Craft Capers Thursday 23rd August 2.30-3.30: Perfect Pieface and Minnie Masks Thursday 30th August 2.30-3.30: Bonkers Beano Badges Saturday 4th August 2018 at 4pm Childrens Family Theatre at Hucknall Library: The Spark Arts for Children presents Hiccup Theatre in association with Derby Theatre: The Gingerbread Man - ages 4+. Tickets: www.inspireculture. org.uk/popup

Hucknall Library, South Street, Hucknall, NG15 7BS hucknall.library@inspireculture.org.uk Tel: 0115 963 2035 For more information visit www.inspireculture.org.uk

free time

AN INVITATION TO VISIT

It’s still out - and it’s FREE! Walks for All

Indoor Bowls Centre

We are seeking NEW MEMBERS and invite LADIES and GENTLEMEN of all ages to visit our Club for a FREE TASTER “LAWN” BOWLS EXPERIENCE. Please book in advance Bowls will be provided.

Tel: 0115 929 6865

Beechdale Road, Bilborough, Nottingham NG8 3FH

For Hire

St Peter and St Paul’s Community Hall, Ruffs Drive

Reasonable rates for children’s parties, CINEMA HIRE, one off & regular groups

Jean and David

0115 955 4862

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Ravenshead Flower Club Ravenshead Village Hall

31 July - Inspiration or Imagination by Judy Walker 21 August - All in the Name by Jennifer Kirkby Doors open at 6.45pm for 7.30pm Visitors welcome - £6

For more info: diane.adcock@gmail.com

You can still find the Notts Guided Walks booklets More copies of the Notts Guided Walks booklets are now being distributed, supported by the Partnership’s website nottsguidedwalks.co.uk Most of these walks are short - the longest is 8 miles. A large section in the book caters for health walks too, perfect for those less able or recovering strength. This website also now contains new wildlife walks in Gedling Country Park. You can find further information about its abundant wildlife and these walks on the Country Park’s website: gedlingcountrypark.org.uk Look for ‘walks’ and ‘wildlife’

Get your FREE booklet from a local library, information or visitor centre. This is your free ticket to companionship, better health and enjoyment of our countryside!

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NG15 Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com

Hucknall & District Ladies Probus - are looking for new members due to moving to larger premises. Meet 2nd Wednesday every month at Moretons Tea Rooms, Papplewick from 12 noon. For more info call Geri Atkinson on 0115 964 0934

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. Knit and Natter - newly formed craft group in NG15. Come along & create your craft with fellow crafters over tea, coffee, hot choc & cake! All ages welcome. At Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. Wednesday 7pm-9pm. Session fee £2.50. Papplewick Gardening Club - meet on first Wednesday of each month at Papplewick Village Hall at 7.30pm. This friendly group will welcome new members, from surrounding areas to enjoy speakers & outings. Contact Joan: 01159 632529 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

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come

along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. The Nottingham Mechanics - . 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353

The Lovelace Theatre (amateur) Drama Group - meet Monday & Thursday at John Godber Community Centre, Ogle St,

Hucknall. New members always welcome. Also a junior group meets Wednesday. Visit our website: www.lovelace/theatregroup. co.uk or call Linda on 0115 968 1011 for further information. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 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 Leisure Centre, 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. Probus movement seeks to give opportunities to retired men & women to meet socially & listen to speakers.For info call 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.egyptology-ssae.org

NG15 Community Diary cont..... 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 Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343. 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. Badminton Club (ladies only) - needs more members. Exercise & fun rather than high level play. At Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, Monday 4.30-6.30pm. Call in or ring Bernice on 0115 963 7228 Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 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. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. 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 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 Ravenshead Flower Group - meet on the last Tuesday each month (excl Jan & Dec). NAFAS demonstrators showcase their flower arranging talents. Come & join us at 7.15pm, Ravenshead Village Hall. http://www.flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk/club_info/ ravenshead.html New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. 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 Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick) - meet on the 2nd Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon & the 4th Thursday, 8pm - 10pm. Both meetings at Papplewick Village Hall, off Linby Lane, Papplewick, NG15 8FB. For more info visit: www.lapwingswi.weebly. com or call 07807 326517 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. 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 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 Hucknall & Linby Dolphins Swimming Club - enjoy swimming? learning to swim? looking to improve stamina, speed & fitness? Are you interested in becoming more involved in competitive swiming? If so we are looking for new members. Please contact www.hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk or find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/hucknallandlinbydolphins Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in The Maltcross, St.James Street. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734

Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040

NG15 Community Diary cont..... Just Good Friends - day centre for the elderly. We meet at St John’s church hall on FRIDAYS, 10am-3pm. Members

enjoy cooked 2 course lunch + entertainment (singer, pianist, bingo). We also meet at Beauvale Court, Beauvale Rd on TUESDAY afternoons 2pm-4pm for board games + buffet lunch. For more info call Lynne on 07512 765111. Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Gedling Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace life to the full& in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or email: secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk.

Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Welfare. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978.

Cottage Crafts Group - feeling lonely? want to meet people and make new friends? Please come along to our group on Monday mornings - 10am - 1pm for a chat and refreshments. No need to be “crafty”. We meet at Under One Roof, 3A Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Tel: 0115 952 1236 for more details.

Sequence Tea Dance - at Hucknall Leisure Centre on Tuesdays - 1.30 - 3.30pm. Cost £3. For more information call Lynn Davey on 01773 813701 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,

North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331.

Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University

Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham 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 The Centre at St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead. Contact: 01623 751307. Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk Newark Speakers-meet at the Newark Town Bowls Club, NG24 1TS on Monday’s at 7.30pm. At your local speakers club, become a better speaker and presenter in a welcoming, supportive environment. Gain skills and confidence in public speaking. For more info: newarkspeakersclub@hotmail.co.uk. For meeting dates visit: www.newarkspeakers.org.uk

Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from end of September to end of May on a Tuesday afternoon. New members & visitors very welcome. Further information from Vera Preston on 0115 963 9990.

Hucknall Wine Circle - meet 3rd Monday every month at National School, Hucknall at 7.15pm. For more information

phone 0115 952 7138.

Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday

throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.

Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME

Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com.

Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social

activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk

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NG15 Community Diary cont..... Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. Over 60’s & Friends - held in St Peter & St Paul’s church hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. We meet on 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, 2pm - 4pm. For more info contact Mrs Eileen Smith on 0115 837 0816. The Ladies Group - held in St Peter & St Paul’s church hall, Ruffs Drive, Hucknall. We meet once a month, on the 3rd Thursday, 2pm - 4pm. For more info contact Mrs Chris Wood on 01623 752308. Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Monday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central

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Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm March - Oct. at The Dynamo House

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Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome

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s the summer continues, it’s all about food, festivals and outdoor fun in and around Nottingham.

Hart’s restaurant continue with their 20 Years of Love from Hart’s celebrations. Make sure you celebrate the great British summer and join them as they dine alfresco in The Park Bar Courtyard for their BBQ (26 July & 23 Aug). There’s plenty more outdoor dining around the county too. Following the success of last year, The Big Bake returns to Newstead Abbey (25-27 Aug) and foodies will love the Festival of Food & Drink at Clumber Park (15-16 Sep) both events offer great food, the fabulous producers behind the brands and special guest demonstrations or, if you fancy learning the other side of it, the School of Artisan Food at Welbeck are running many courses throughout the summer which teach you how to make your own favourite products from bread to cheese. Let’s hope the Ice Cream course (26 Sep) comes in handy this summer.

We can’t guarantee the sun but we can certainly guarantee the sand as the Nottingham beach continues until 2 September in Market Square. Watching the trams go by not your thing? Then sit yourself down for some outdoor entertainment. Outdoor theatre continues at the beautiful venues of Newstead Abbey and Wollaton Park on selected dates, with Wollaton also hosting their summer nights outdoor film screenings (23 -27 Aug)

Speaking of beautiful venues, if you’re a lover of history and culture, look out for the Heritage Open Days. Discover hidden treasures and enjoy a wide range of free tours, events and activities (6 -9/13-16 September) There’s more family fun guaranteed at Gloworm Festival at Thoresby Park (18 19 Aug), catering for children 0 -13 years, expect creative experiences as well as music, entertainment and theatre production. Nottingham’s annual Riverside Festival takes place 3 - 6 Aug, the city’s biggest unique free festival will cover a mile along the banks of the River Trent at Victoria Embankment and down the road on the Meadows Embankment the vibrant Nottingham Carnival returns (12 Aug) boasting hundreds of show stopping costumes and dancing. Fingers crossed for great weather, but it’s always dry inside Nottingham’s concert halls and theatres. There’s a host of entertainment to choose from. Pop princess Kylie Minogue returns to the Motorpoint Arena (20 Sep) with her Golden Tour whilst Sleaford Mods play the Royal Concert Hall (30 Sep) and there are some great musicals in the diary too with Shrek (11 -23 Sep), Let it Be (11-15 Sep) at the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall and Sweet Charity at the Playhouse (31 Aug - 22 Sep).

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The fifties is a secret club. The first rule of the fifties club is you don’t talk about the fifties. The second rule of the fifties club is you DO NOT talk about the fifties. I have decided to break these rules and share with you some of my tales of getting old.

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Maybe it‛s true that life begins at ﬁfty. But everything else starts to wear out, fall out or spread out. Phyllis Diller

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Gem Connection Ladies Harmony Chorus recently celebrated their twentieth birthday. Over the years the Chorus has performed at National level gaining two bronze and one silver medal within the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS). They have also performed in Germany, Holland, Italy and in Buffalo, USA. Growing from strength to strength the chorus which is now over 70 strong, are working hard and looking forward to their planned visit to compete in the Spanish Convention in April 2019. You can see the chorus in action by logging in to their web site at www.gemconnection.org

Woodthorpe Singers end of summer term concert 21 July at St Marks Church with Carlton Male Voice Choir. Tickets available by contacting tom.bird@ ntlworld.com via email. Book early!!

The Rock’n’Soul Singers July 6th we will be enjoying some more fun times as we take part in the Beer and Music festival at the Horse and Jockey, Selston. Look out for us shaking those charity buckets! Saturday July 7th we are pleased to be making a return visit to our local gathering, the Underwood Festival. Let’s hope the sun shines for this fun ﬁlled family occasion. For further information, tickets and contact details please see our website and Facebook page. Look out for us www.rocknsoul.org.uk facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers

Radcliffe Male Voice Choir Concert Saturday 14th July at 7pm

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Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir has a busy rest of year! 15 July – the Cromford Road Festival, Langley Mill – 8 August – ECMVC at Little Eaton WI 18 August – the choir perform on Derby Market Place between 2pm and 3pm – The Cathedral Quarter Sings 15 September – ECMVC perform at St Mary’s Church, Eastwood Details of all the above can be found on our Facebook page or website – www. ecmvc.org It’s a great time to join the choir – why not give us a go as we prepare for our centenary year, starting September 2019? Call secretary, Ian – 07802 758223, or email secretary@ecmvc.org

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby

Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook. com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. * SUMMER CONCERT 21 JULY* The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www. yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sundays-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www. nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. 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

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All singers,

acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin and Marion 0115 9552935 carringtontriangle.org.uk

The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation

House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise

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Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble is looking for quality trained and/or experienced alto voices. Our standards are high but so are the rewards. We rehearse in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on Monday evenings, from 8-10.00pm. For enquiries or audition details please contact join_us@mirabile.org. uk or phone 07860930642.

Congratulations to the joint winners of Carlton Male Voice Choir’s 2018 Music Maker Award, pianist Konya Kanneh-Mason and saxophonist Nathan Holroyd. Both 17 year olds from Mapperley gave solo performances to great acclaim at the choir’s recent Festival Concert in the Albert Hall, Nottingham.

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How many of you have used the word discrimination to describe a workplace behaviour or as a response to something said to you by a friend or colleague? We all think we know what it means and that there may be some redress if it’s encountered at work, but it may be useful to use this article to define what it means in law. Whilst large multinational companies have HR professionals and legal departments to deal with alleged incidents, many smaller organisations do not. And it’s in these environments that certain behaviours can flourish if not dealt with quickly and efficiently. The characteristics that are protected by the Equality Act 2010 are: • Age • Disability • Gender Reassignment • Marriage or Civil Partnership • Pregnancy and Maternity • Race • Religion or Belief • Sex • Sexual orientation The legislation also protects you if people in your life, like family members or friends, have a protected characteristic and you’re treated unfairly because of that. If you think that you are a victim of any kind of discrimination at work then you should firstly make your management aware. There is a lot of help and advice available to workers who are not union members. The Citizens Advice Bureau is a good source of information (www.citizensadvice.org.uk) as is ACAS (www.acas.org.uk) 0300 123 1100. Never feel you have to suffer in silence. There is always help available.

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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Summer Holidays School’s out, flights booked, the summer holiday has begun! While you’re on your break away from home whether it is in the UK or abroad, thieves can use this period to take advantage of your empty home. Take a few steps to help keep your home safe while you’re away. Make sure all access points are secured with good quality locks or bolts. Lock all windows and doors and remove keys to a safe place when you leave the house. Don’t leave valuable items such as laptops and jewellery in view of windows and consider leaving important documents and valuable items with other family members while away. Make use of timer plugs with lamps and radios to make your house seem occupied. Try and let a trusted friend or neighbour know that you’re going to be away from home. You could ask a trusted neighbour or friend to collect post, open and close curtains. Cancel milk and newspaper deliveries if you have them. Think before posting statuses or commenting on social media about going on holiday. This could advertise to thieves that you are away. Make sure you have up-to-date contents and buildings insurance.

(ensure screws on latches and hinges cannot be undone easily from the outside) and where possible ensure that they are alarmed. Finally, just before you actually set off it’s worth allowing a quiet couple of minutes on the doorstep to check you’ve done all you had to do and taken everything you need with you. Sun, Sea and Safety! When on your holiday, have a great time and follow this advice: As with everything, you are safest where there are other people and where it is well lit so plan your routes. Let someone know where you will be and when you are expected back. Don’t leave bags unattended or pockets open and unzipped. Take extra care in crowded areas as this is where pickpocketing is most likely to take place. Don’t have your home address showing on your luggage for the outward journey, we would advise putting this only on the inside of your cases. Keep note of numbers for the emergency services, the address of where you’re staying and your insurance provider. These could come in handy if you were to have an emergency. For more crime prevention information please visit our website: http://www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice

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