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The Holgate Academy has been recognised for its outstanding careers work by achieving the Quality in Careers Standard awarded by Prospects. The Quality in Careers Standard is awarded to schools and education providers who can demonstrate the importance they place on careers and how they support students to make decisions about their life after school. Holgate is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy, continually working to improve the chances, life prospects and opportunities for all students. Recognising the importance of preparing students for their future careers, the academy began working towards the Quality in Careers Standard. Achieving the Quality in Careers Standard shows the head teacher, governors and leadership team at Holgate embrace, promote and endorse quality careers education and recognise the part it plays in the overall success of the academy and its students. The academy has strong ties to industry, and local businesses contribute to a series of skills days for students. For example, Holgate works closely with Warburtons as part of the D2N2 Enterprise Advisor Network to provide work experience opportunities for all students. Additionally, partnerships with the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University raise aspirations and knowledge of higher education opportunities.

The club had some superb results at the County Championships recently. Congratulations to County Finalists 2018: Jai Raison: Open 50 Back Champion in a time of 29.03 & 4th in 100 Back Imogen Gould: Open 50 Fly Champion, retaining her title in a faster time this year of 29.41 also 7th in 50 Free final. Cormac Maher: silver in 12 years 100 and 200 Back, bronze in 50 Back and 5th 400 Free Rhianna Wright: 4th in 12 years 50 and 100 Fly & 50 Free George Webster: 7th in the Open 50 Breast and 8th in 100 Breast final Evie Allsop: 6th in 14 years, 200 Breast Eve Sheldon: 8th 10/11 years 200 Breast Grace Allsop: 8th in Open 50 Free final Hucknall Falcons Swimming Club are looking for new swimmers. If you are aged between 6 to 16 years it could be for you! You don’t have to be a competent swimmer to join our club. As long as you can swim 25m we would welcome you to a free trial. If you are interested, please email allsopsteve37@gmail. com or andy@convorto.co.uk for an informal chat.

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T H E I M P O R TA N C E O F C R E AT I V I T Y I N C H I L D R E N “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” – Albert Einstein

ntelligence is creativity, our ability to imagine things other than how they are. We are born creative, telling stories about imaginary friends and making fictional worlds with toys. Yet how many of us retain this level of intelligence as we age? Staying creative is a lot like staying fit – do it regularly, in a way that is fun to you, and it remains easy. Moreover, creativity is a transferable skill and benefits all fields of study, arts or STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Creative scientists, engineers, farmers, chefs, parents etc... are exactly what the world needs more of. So, what's the best way to help kids stay imaginative? It's easier to understand if we first consider natural learning in mammals. Natural learning is observe, practice, imitate, master. Children are hardwired to copy the behaviour in the same way that baby tigers or elephants are.

Which means that the best way to help our children use their imaginations is to show how much we love using ours; we must be what we want our children to be. We can be as silly as we like with giggly games, tell tall tales with actions, paint pictures, recite our own funny poems. We can stop on the street to admire a flower or describe the rain as if the drops are liquid happiness tickling the flowers. Just like any baby mammal, after a period of observation, the child will begin to imitate and join in, safe in the knowledge that this kind of play is accepted and valued. Silliness can soon become part of a fun family life and playtime is bonding time. It's worth knowing that resilient kids have at least one person in their life who is irrationally crazy about them, whom they trust, love and are relaxed with. This kind of creative play is awesome for helping kids feel loved. Finally, we have an educational reason to have fun!

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Alex Potters to School

ith one hand on each ear, Dad steers Alex down the street toward school. Both smile so widely that passersby grin too, their happiness spreading like the fragrance of flowers. With a tug to his right ear, Alex goes right, his red wellingtons splashing into spring puddles. Feeling his ears pulled forwards, Alex goes faster, the two of them jiggling along like a runaway train. With a backwards tug Alex slows. They zig-zag and circle twice around a lamp-post before stopping to greet Miggles the kitten. Miggles arches her back into Alex's hand, her fur feeling soft under his palm. She pads her paws up and down, as if her joy is simply too great for her to stay still. Miggles meows in short bursts, like cat-talk. Dad laughs, “Miggles is like you, Alex. She needs to move and make noise! How about a singing game until we get to school?” Alex stands up, head nodding, “You first! Sing 'I'm a little tea-pot' in the style of Hagrid.”

Dad puffs out his chest and strokes an imaginary beard. He nods as if his words carry great meaning, eye-brows raised and eyes bright. “Yeh know wha', Alex? If yeh can carry a song, it's good ter sing righ' loud an' this is a good'un tur-boot. I is a li-le tea-po' shor' an' stou, lif' me up an' pour me ou,'” Dad waves at Mrs Nesbit, the headteacher, before making his handle and spout. Alex giggles. Still in full Hadgrid-mode, Dad adds, “No, I should not 'ave dun tha.'” Dad puts on his faux-serious face. “Right, let's check everything works.” He tweaks Alex's nose and gives orders like an army general. “Hop on the spot. Flap your arms. Wiggle your bum. Stick out your tongue.” As Alex complies, his smile grows wider, knowing what comes next. “Oh!” says Dad, eyes bright and face full of mirth, “what a naughty child. Did you see that? He stuck out his tongue!” With a hug and a hair ruffle, Alex runs to class.

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - 17th & 28th April - 2pm-4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Road, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.

Little Signers Club imagine how amazing it would be if your baby could tell you what they wanted?! Find out more about using sign language to allow your child to communicate with you from as young as 4 months old. Classes in Hucknall, Arnold & Ravenshead. Contact Hannah, 07856 021 527 or Hannah@littlesignersclub.co.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 - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; Hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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! Tel 07527 070459 or 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

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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.

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HUCKNALL POLICE STATION Watnall Road, Hucknall Opening hours: 10am - 6pm Mon to Fri Tel:101, ext. 804 4747 www.nottinghamshire.police.uk Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant: Sgt 608 Simon Scales Tel: 07702 141777 HUCKNALL CENTRAL PCSO 4894 Harvey Haywood Tel: 07702 141675 PCSO 6374 Chris Shaw Tel: 07702 141598 Email: hucknallcentraltcbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL EAST PCSO 4880 Jack Cochran Tel: 07525 226428 PCSO 8946 Rachel Harvey Tel: 07595 011962 PCSO 4748 Max Freeman Tel: 101 Ext: 806 3616 Email: hucknalleastbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL NORTH PCSO 7816 Martin Chilton Tel: 07702 141847 Email: hucknallnorthbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL WEST PCSO 9686 Ryan Brown Tel: 101 Ext: 853 3671 PCSO 8052 Stephen Shaw Tel: 07815 576522 Email: hucknallwestbeat@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk HUCKNALL TOWN CENTRE/ RETAIL/ASB PC 3192 Louise White Tel: 07702 141743 PC 774 Nigel Malik Tel: 07738 549044 PCSO 8008 Simon Gazzard Tel: 07525 226763 Hucknall Community Protection Officers CPO Alan Cordin Tel: 07957 377352 CPO Russ Dawson Tel: 07778 512798

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... What is fraud? Fraud is when trickery is used to gain a dishonest advantage, which is often financial, over another person. It can refer to a business or individual. It is also increasingly linked to cyber crime. Anyone can be a victim. Help prevent this by taking the following precautions: Protect yourself against coldcallers and bogus door-to-door sales Never hand out any bank or personal details to a third party, by phone or email. Genuine companies will not conduct business in this manner. If in doubt, hang up and ring the company on their main phone number. Turn away anyone offering financial proposals or anything that requires immediate signature or payment. The services bought will likely never materialise and scammers can utilise your signature. Shred receipts with your card details on, along with post with your name and address on. Identity fraudsters don’t need much information in order to be able to clone your identity. Check credentials, including a permanent business address and a landline telephone number. The mobile phone numbers on a fraudster’s business card are often pay-as-you-go numbers which are virtually impossible to trace.

Protect yourself against online fraud… Ensure your operating systems and software programs are kept up to date, antivirus software is installed and you have downloaded a tool to detect and remove malware. Check the authenticity of a website before making any purchase by carrying out research into the company name, business address and reviews. Stay up to date with the latest scams by checking the Action Fraud news feed. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. I think I have been a victim of fraud. What should I do? If you think you’ve been scammed, ripped off or conned, you should report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Action Fraud is run by the National Fraud Authority and is a one-stop reporting centre which handles all reports of fraud in the UK. If you believe an individual is targeting vulnerable people in your community to con them, you should report it to us on 101. Also tell us if you know the offender or you know of suspicious fraudulent activity. For more information on crime prevention, please visit our website: http://www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice or https://www.actionfraud. police.uk/

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Bowls Club With spring in the air, perhaps you’re beginning to think about being more active and getting fitter? And if having fun and making new friends is also important, then how about trying lawn bowls? Keeping active with regular exercise is now an important focus for all ages. If this is important to you, then lawn bowls could be just the thing you’re looking for. Traditionally the sport is linked with the notso-young. But it is now being played by all ages and Hucknall Titchfield Park Bowls Club (HTPBC) is the perfect place to start. There’s no better place to play lawn bowls than Hucknall’s Titchfield Park. The town’s green flag park provides a lovely setting for the bowling green and the modern facilities help everyone enjoy a couple of hours playing a great sport and meeting with friends. Lawn bowls is proven to deliver both physical and mental health benefits. Easy walking in the fresh air, punctuated by regular stress-free bending and stretching. It’s great for muscles and joints and focussing on the tactics of the game helps with maintaining concentration. HTPBC is a very successful, well run club and new players are always made very welcome by its helpful and friendly members. The club has the benefit of a qualified coach and provides all the equipment necessary to get started. So whatever your age, if you would like to try a new, relaxing but active pastime, lawn bowls could definitely be for you. Come along to HTPBC and have a go at our free taster sessions. A great sport with proven health benefits, friendly company, a lovely setting, fresh air….what’s not to like? Email us for more information at bowlshucknall@gmail.com or call 01159 630728. And find us on Facebook at Bowls Hucknall

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With the New Year celebrations well out of the way, we now have Easter fast approaching. The shops are already crammed with chocolate eggs! Here at Strength & Physique we have a radical idea... Instead of giving something up for lent why not try taking up a new healthy fitness habit for 40 days?

GET FIT IN 40 DAYS! Having a full 40 days is a great way to introduce a new health or fitness goal and there’s a good chance after 40 days it will become a habit rather than a fad. If you have missed the New Year, new me window then don’t worry, we’re here to help. It’s common for us to give up a particular food for lent either as a personal challenge or for religious reasons. Why not introduce a new fitness habit to help with positive change instead? We think it’s a great idea. Rather than depriving yourself you are adding something amazing and rewarding to your life. Starting off with something as simple as a daily walk if you aren’t regularly active, all the way up to fitness challenges produced by companies like us to help you make a change at whatever level of fitness you are at. We find that most people respond positively to either a time frame challenge or an advent style count down, so get thinking about what would work for you. We can all make positive changes through fitness in some way, shape or form and if you stick to it from day 1, you should find that by day 40 you will want to continue with your new journey and see where this path takes you. Taking the 40 day challenge is a great way to meet new people, take you out of a negative environment if you feel stuck, improve your quality of life and hopefully have great fun doing something different.

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Beginners Start with a simple walk for 30-60 minutes a day, just become a little more active. If you have a fitness tracker maybe aim for 10,000 steps a day. If this is easy, aim for 15,000. Intermediate If walking is too easy now, try jogging – maybe aim for 5k at the end of the challenge. Get an app for your phone to help. Join a running group or if financially possible, join a local fitness club. Let the motivation of others around you lift you to new heights. Experienced If you struggle to find new ways to challenge yourself, why not look to a professional for help? Pushing yourself to achieve something that seemed impossible only a few months ago can become a reality with the help of a professional coach. Maybe you are entering a competition, working towards a title or entering a massive fitness challenge. You can become that athlete!

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Demand continues to increase for the Notts Guided Walks booklet with 8500 printed for 2018 supported again by a detailed website: nottsguidedwalks.co.uk Most of the walks are short - the longest is 8 miles. There is a large section in the book for health walks too, perfect for our less able or recovering walkers. These walks are taken by trained leaders as part of a national scheme. Recent research on the benefits of easy exercise is again featured in the booklet and website. Remember, just a small amount of regular exercise can make a massive difference!

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Don’t settle forofafaddiet upgrade Now that January, and the season dieting, is plan, DIGESTIVE WELLBEING your over, it’s time to get serious about health. With so many Staying indoors is wreaking havoc with our digestive health instead confusing recommendations and the internet awash system for one very good reason which is that we rely with unreliable information, it’s hard to know what to actually listen to.

Registered nutritional therapist Eva Humphries, of www.wholefoodwarrior.co.uk, looks at the health beneﬁts of spending more time outdoors. With the UK wellness industry worth a staggering £25 billion, getting healthy is an unsurprisingly big Don’t dietcompletely plan avoid the lure of business.expect Even if ayou social media and the web, chances are you’ve come across a product or method promising a slimmer, more energetic you. However, all the wellness products put together can’t compete with one simple thing: spending more time outdoors. It’s free, beneﬁts overall wellbeing and requires very little, if any, equipment, yet going for a walk has somehow fallen out of favour. IT’S GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS The National Runners and Walkers Health Study is a large research project that assessed the wellbeing of over 100,000 walkers and runners over a number of years. It concluded that a two mile walk a day doesn’t just encourage weight loss but also reduces the risk of It’s personal developing many chronic conditions. Practically, 2 miles is a lunchtime walk, getting off public transport a little earlier or swapping time in front of the TV for a little stroll around the block.

on bacteria to keep our gut healthy. The microbiome is a collection of mainly beneficial bacteria that are essential for human health. Yes, this is a strange concept, however studies carried out in nursing homes show that spending less time outdoors translates to fewer good bacteria in the gut and worse overall health. On the flip side, spending more time outdoors, especially in nature, boosts the microbiome to benefit digestive wellness. IMMUNITY “Let them eat dirt, it’s good for their health” is a Evidence based science parental wisdom passed from generation to generation that couldn’t be any more true. A kid shoving a handful of mud in his or her mouth is widely accepted as universally beneficial for their immune system but it’s actually pretty good for adults too. Perhaps, eating dirt is a step too far, but just going outside exposes the body to the beneficial microbes that assist with building a stronger immune system. Vitamin D, an immune boosting nutrient is predominantly obtained fromtherapy the sun help between the What can nutritional with? hours of 12 and 2pm so however we look at it, that outdoor walk will be far more beneficial than plodding along on an indoor treadmill. It’s free, it’s good for your health and will assist with weight loss. Walking outdoors is a truly simple and beneficial way to support overall wellbeing.

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WHAT’S NEW AT WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK IN 2018?

will be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of parts of the set used in the movie inside the ‘Early Man Secret Cave’, which will be at the Park until Easter.

Staff at West Midland Safari Park are preparing for their best year yet, as the attraction prepares to celebrate its 45th year.

Celebrating their first birthdays, guests can see how much the gorgeous babies of 2017 have grown during the past year. Fennessy the Rothschild’s giraffe is now a staggering 10-feettall and is showing no signs of slowing down! Also on the Safari Drive-through is beautiful baby Fahari, the second southern white rhino born at the Park within two years. Full of confidence and charisma, the healthy youngsters have been a great success for the longevity of both species, whose numbers are dramatically dropping in the wild.

The busy schedule for 2018 includes celebrating the birthdays of animals born last year, an education partnership with art exhibit Worcester Stands Tall and the opening of their brand new prehistoric exhibit - Ice Age - which is due to arrive in Spring. Continuing the journey from The Land of the Living Dinosaurs exhibit, the £1 million project will feature a huge volcano, ice cave and ferocious, life-sized animals, taking guests on an interactive exploration through time. Adventurers will be able to walk amongst a gigantic woolly mammoth, a fierce smilodon and an enormous paracatherium, to name just a few. As well as the brand new exhibit, the Park is also the official Education Partner for Worcester Stands Tall - a public art exhibition of decorated giraffe sculptures due to be dotted around the streets of Worcester during the summer of 2018. The event, facilitated by Wild In Art and brought to the city by St Richard’s Hospice, will enable local schools and renowned artists to design and decorate the sculptures. Larger sculptures will eventually be auctioned off to raise money for the hospice.

West Midlands Safari Park is now open daily for its summer season. Standard admission charge is £24.00 for adults, £19.00 for children aged 3-15 and £22.00 for concessions. Admission includes a Free Return Ticket. Adventure Theme Park rides are charged extra. Further information and tickets are available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114. You can find out more on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WestMidSafari. You can follow the progress of the baby rhino on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www.wmsp.co.uk/facebook

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Do you want to help keep some of the most beautiful historic properties across Nottinghamshire in tip-top condition? Whether it’s for a few hours a week, once a month, or even just once a year, any contribution is welcomed.

It is now fast approaching that time of year again when we start thinking about our 2018 Guided Bus Tours. This year, we will be running our usual 20 tours, taking in many of our most popular sites and a new one to be announced later. Information for the tours with dates, times and destinations, will be on display at our Information Point in Hucknall Library from the third week in March. The information will also be on our facebook, twitter and website at about the same time. Bookings will be on a ﬁrst come/ﬁrst served basis and you will be able to book from Wednesday, 4 April, at 9.00am onwards. For more info tel: 0115 9638566 or email: htrg@outlook.com NB: This year’s Hucknall Byron Festival will run from Friday, 7 July through to Sunday, 16 July inclusive. More information on our exciting plans will be available in the next issue of NG15.

You don’t need any qualifications or specific experience to work in some of the most stunning locations in Nottingham. From a room guide at The Workhouse or helping care for the parkland as a volunteer conservation ranger at Clumber Park, there are a variety of roles that you could do while learning new skills and making new friends. For more details on volunteering opportunities at National Trust places in Nottinghamshire go to: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/volunteer

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BANYAN TREE, readily found in India is no ordinary tree as it has the ability to continually spread by putting down new roots that in turn form new trunks. Over time one single tree can grow to the size and strength of a small forest! Amongst people in India the Banyan is revered for its mystical properties and provides a focal point for village folk to meet, take shade and watch the day go by. We take our inspiration from the organic yet mystical properties of this special tree and endeavour to grow our business in the same way. HE

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CHILDREN’S LUNCH BOXES When I was a kid, a packed lunch was meat paste or marmite sandwiches on white sliced, a packet of crisps and a KitKat. To be fair, it doesn’t seem to have done me any harm, but these days we all strive for something a bit more interesting, and a lot healthier, to tempt our kids to eat a nutritious packed lunch. Inspiring ideas can be a bit of a challenge and it is tempting to revert to shop-bought, ready-made options that are high in fat, salt and sugar, but with half of all kids now taking a packed lunch to school it is clear that they make up an important part of a child’s nutrition and so it is worth putting a bit of thought into what goes into their “pack up”. Keep your lunchbox choices fresh, varied, tasty, low in fat, salt and sugar but most of all interesting. If your child is picky, fussy or, let’s face it, just a little monkey when it comes to their packed lunch, try the following tips:-

• Involve them in planning and preparing what goes into their lunchbox. • If they are fussy eaters, stick to a few items and gradually add new ones over time. • If they don’t like wholemeal bread (as many don’t) try adding fibre from beans or brown rice. • Offer some cheese, or yoghurt for extra calcium and some frozen berries or grapes (they will defrost before lunch but help to keep everything cold). • Stick with water to drink rather than sugary drinks and always provide some fresh veg in the form of carrot sticks or similar. You might also offer a hard-boiled egg, perhaps with a smiley face or a funny message such as “eat me” on it. • Add a healthy homemade banana and blueberry muffin, or a small piece of dark chocolate for a sweet treat to finish of the meal. Here are a few more suggestions for making your kid’s lunchbox a bit more interesting (all ingredients are approximate depending on how hungry your little ones get!)

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Cut-Out Sandwiches Serve your usual sandwiches but with a twist. Ingredients White Sliced Bread Brown Sliced Bread Sandwich fillings of choice Use a healthy, nutritious sandwich filling, such as cucumber and tuna, cream cheese and celery (thinly sliced) or cheese and tomato. Remove a shape from the centre of each slice using a cookie cutter and replace in the alternative white or brown slice. Simple and fun!

Cheesy Quesadilla with Tuna Mayo Pitta a Rainbow Salad Ingredients 1 Tortilla Wrap Cheddar cheese (grated) Spring onions (finely sliced) Mixed bean salad (tin, drained) Yellow pepper (chopped) Cherry tomatoes (halved) Carrot (finely sliced) Cut the tortilla wrap in half. Top one half with the grated cheese and the spring onion slices. Place the other half on top. Heat for about 1 minute each side in a non-stick frying pan until lightly browned. Remove from heat, allow to cool and cut into half or quarters (depending on the size of your wraps). Wrap in foil and place in lunch-box. For the salad, drain the bean salad, mix with the chopped pepper, tomatoes and carrot, place in a separate sealed container. (You can season with a little olive oil, salt and pepper if desired).

Ingredients Tuna chunks in spring water (drained) 2 tbsp sweetcorn (drained) Light mayonnaise to mix 1 wholemeal pitta Shredded lettuce (I used hot-house, but iceberg gives some added crunch) Mix the drained tuna with the sweetcorn and mayonnaise (add a little salt and pepper if you wish). Halve the pitta, lightly toast and allow to cool. Divide the tuna mix between them, add the shredded lettuce. Wrap in foil and add to lunchbox. Serve a portion of mixed fruit in a separate container on the side.

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Readers may recall local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, rescuing a litter of pups from the Erewash canal in 2013. Thankfully all were rehomed. One – named Barksdale – is now looking for a new home owing to his owner sadly being unable to look after him. Easy to look after, here Barksdale tells you about himself: • I am fully vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. • I’m not hairy, I don’t smell, I don’t chew things and don’t bark much. • Great in the car and in the house on my own. • I don’t beg for food or slobber. • A good companion dog and never shown aggression. • Very well house trained. • Often complimented on my nice fur! To find out more about the lovely Barksdale, please contact our Dog Adoption Officer by emailing admin@aaru.org.uk. You will receive a response as soon as possible. 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 also leave a detailed message on 01159321555. For all rescued animals currently needing homes, see www.animalaccident. org.uk.

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appropriate excerpts from Handel’s “Messiah”, plus audience hymns Good Friday: 30 March 2018 at Bottesford Parish Church Hosted by The Cranmer Company of Singers and Musical Director Deborah Davies. If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines. org.uk by the ﬁrst Friday of the month.

All welcome - £6/8/10 Rehearsal: 4.30pm (arrive earlier), charity performance: 7.30pm

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News from the Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers!

We are pleased to announce our Singathon which is being held on Saturday March 17th at St Michael and All Angels, Underwood between 10-4pm. Please drop in any time during the day to support us and singalong! We hope to raise even more funds for our chosen charity as well as challenging ourselves to sing all day!!! We also look forward to our joint concert with ‘Essentially Brass’ in the evening of Friday April 27th at St Michael and All Angels, Underwood. For further information, tickets and contact details please see our website and Facebook page. www.rocknsoul.org.uk

Gem Connection have recently completed a six week Love To Sing Course to which 34 ladies registered to join the Gems singing in four part harmony. On the ﬁnal week, friends and family were invited to a mini concert to which the Gem’s and “Gemettes” performed “I am Woman” and “I Can’t Keep It In”, the two song they had learnt together during the course. At the beginning of March, Gem held a Recruitment evening. Now the chorus are busy working on integrating new members and new songs for our repertoire. For more information on the chorus you can see us on our new improved web site on; www.gem.harmonysite.com

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 to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-todate details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www. lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www. carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook. com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. * CHARITY CONCERT MAY 12TH* 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. Saturdays 10am-11am. 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 Viv 01159 332677/viviennehavery@aol.com Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

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Bingham and District Choral Society

Bingham and District Choral Society would like to congratulate Emily Hodkinson, the recent winner of its inaugural competition for young musicians across the East Midlands. Emily is a mezzo soprano from Nottingham. She has received a bursary of £500, generously sponsored by the choir’s patron John Beaumont and his wife Barbara. In addition, Emily has been awarded a prize in the form of an opportunity to sing with the choir in the future. This is an exciting new departure for the choir, demonstrating its commitment to supporting young musical talent in our area. Our annual Singing Day takes place on Saturday March 10th at the Minster School, Southwell, led by Marcus Farnsworth. This is open to any singers who would like to take part. Given Marcus’s considerable local reputation, this should be a popular event. To register, please visit our website, www.binghamchoral.org.uk or ring Derek Tabron on 0115 9894836 (email derektabron@uwclub.net). In the meantime, we are deep into rehearsals for the Verdi Requiem, which the choir will perform alongside Mansfield Choral Society at Southwell Minster on Saturday 12th May 2018 at 7.30pm. This should be a spectacular event.

Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble is looking for quality trained and/or experienced singers. 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.

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What’s On at Hucknall Library??? Short Courses at Hucknall Library starting soon: Flower Arranging, Budgeting & Living Well, Creative Writing, Upcycling Your Clothes, Making Lingerie, Creative Crafts, Crochet for Beginners and Sinister Secrets and Dark Deeds. You can find details of our Spring Courses 2018 on our website www.inspireculture.org.uk/springcourseguide. You can also call Inspire Learning on 0115 804 4363 or email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk There are hundreds of courses to choose from and courses are free if you’re in receipt of certain benefits. 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 27 March & 24 April. 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. Crime Cafe: 1st Tuesday of month, 2pm - 3pm. Reading group for crime novel fans. Tuesday 20 March - Sarah Ward, the author of the DC Childs novels will be at Hucknall Library to talk about her crime novels. 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.

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

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. 34

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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 - Now rated 4* on google. 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 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+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk

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

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Swing Into Shape - classes at Ravenshead Leisure Centre, Monday & Tuesday 10am and Village Hall, Monday 7.30pm. Ring Mary on 01623 797199 for further info.

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, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Both meetings at Papplewick Village Hall, off Linby Lane, Papplewick, NG15 8FB. New members are always welcome to this brand new WI. 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

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 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

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

Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm 4th Wed of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical

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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

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, curtains etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook.

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

off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Hucknall Rotary Club - is for fellowship, helping the community & raising money for worthy causes both locally and worldwide. Meet at the Horse & Groom, Linby Village every Tues except after a bank holiday. For more details call Rtn. Robert Copley on 07778 996939 Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk

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

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hankfully the sparkles weren’t packed away with the Christmas decorations as Strictly fever swept Nottingham during the first part of the year. Stars of the show past and present visited the Motorpoint Arena, whilst Anton and Erin dropped in on the Theatre Royal and Vincent and Flavia bought their Tango Moderno spectacular to the Royal Concert Hall. The 90 minute spectacular managed to pack in not only what shape tango is in today but what the UK’s dancing scene looks like, along with a lesson in relationships just in time for Valentines Day. Don’t put your dancing shoes away yet as we have Remembering Fred at the Theatre Royal (29 April), Flashdance (7 May) and Kevin and Karen (30 May) still to come. March sees the first of two visits from one of the most successful British female artists of the last decade to the city when singer-songwriter, Paloma Faith plays the Arena (3 March). She has also been announced as headlining this year’s Splendour Festival at Wollaton Park in June. Fancy some nostalgia? Make sure you catch Madness front man, Suggs at the Theatre Royal (18 March) and chart-topping duo Tears for Fears at the Arena (28 April). If you want to catch the stars of the future, then make sure you get yourself along to the Dot to Dot Festival taking place on 27 March. The Festival has continued to showcase the best new acts from around the world since starting in Nottingham more than a decade ago. Comedy is on the cards for the Spring as the Arena welcomes John Bishop (9 March) and Michael McKintyre (23/24 March) whilst David Baddiel (25 March) and Joe Lycett( 25 April) visit the Playhouse. Speaking of Spring, make sure you get along

to Hodstock Priory in Worksop to catch their magnificent display of Snowdrops before 18th March and enjoy the great outdoors at Wellow on Bank Holiday Monday (28 May) with their Maypole celebrations. This unique event has its roots in 19th century but has evolved over time to become one of Nottinghamshire’s largest one day village festivals. Finally, whilst we’re on the subject of history, keep fit and learn by joining a Lace Walk on 17/18 March. Manufactured lace had a momentous impact on Nottingham. Local historian and graphic designer Chris Mathews will lead the walk which will take in not only the workshops, factories and warehouses but also the streets, housing, parks and buildings transformed by the lace industry. The walk is part of Lace Unravelled, a season of events and exhibitions to celebrate 18 months’ research in to Nottingham City Museums & Galleries’ world-class Lace and Lace Machinery collections. Nottingham Playhouse – 0115 941 9419 Theatre Royal/Royal Concert Hall – 0115 838 4510 Lakeside Arts – 0115 846 777 Motorpoint Arena – 0843 373 3000

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University Life Survival Guide by Sam Burton

University is said to be one of the sure-ﬁre ways of getting a job. On top of that, university is supposed to be the best time of your life. With so much pressure put on one period of time, here are some tips, personal experiences, and industry facts to help you do this whole uni-thing right.

Student Finance The first hurdle you will encounter is Student Finance, the government appointed student-support system that pays for your university education and depending on your household income (what your parents earn) will give you a maintenance loan to help pay for your rent and survive the days on something more than £1 noodles (not fun, trust me). The highest maintenance tier is for people with a household income of £25,000 or less a year. This could get you up to £8,200 for your maintenance loan. If you decide to live at home you will get around £1000 less. But this money isn’t free (sadly). You’ll pay 9% of earnings above a threshhold of £21,000 (fixed til 2021) back to the government monthly until your debt is repaid. Eg; if you earn £25,000 you will pay 9% of £4,000: £30 a month. This will be taken out like a tax. Applying for Student Finance can seem very confusing with a lot of forms to fill out, but don’t worry; the sign-up process is a guided one on their website and makes everything surprisingly simple. Just make sure you have a working printer for the posted forms and that your parents have their income details to hand.

Housing Once you have the money, you’ll be wanting to find a place to live. An important decision as this will be the place you work, eat, sleep, and finally get to relax in after a long day of absorbing lecture after lecture for a year. The three main types of accommodation are flats, houses, and studio apartments. The average rent of a flat is £155.90 per week*. For a house it is £141.60 per week*. And for studios it is £222.70 per week*. I spent my first year in a student-flat with six other people. The first couple of months were super fun. It was daunting meeting so many new people at once, but everyone is in the same boat so the atmosphere is always welcoming. Not being much of a partyanimal though, the later months where the rest of the building were having a raging party were not as much fun. If that is your scene then you’ll feel right at home, but if you’re a bit more introverted like me, this may be an important factor to consider. For my second year I lived in a studio apartment where my living room, kitchen, and bedroom were all the same room. The independence and freedom a studio apartment gives is amazing. Being able to have my friends over whenever in this spacious zone that turned into our own personal gaming room and make-shift cinema made some of my favourite university memories.

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Speaking of friends, they are the life-blood of any university experience. Being able to purely study what you want puts you into contact with like-minded people who all have the same overwhelming passion and being in that atmosphere is an electric feeling. Plus being able to just study what you want is a revelation in itself. That combined with the strong bonds forged through trying to hit an assignment’s deadline is an almost guaranteed winning combination.

No matter what, university is definitely an unforgettable time. So good luck and remember, even when you have five deadlines on the same week and the guy in the room next to you won’t stop blaring out the worst music imaginable, take moments for yourself and above all, have fun. *Averages worked out by taking the rent for the top 10 properties on an estate agent’s site in Sheffield on the time of writing and finding the mean.

Nottingham Captivated By Strangers Project Photographer and Nottingham Trent University Lecturer Crash Taylor has spent the last 12 months taking photos of strangers in Nottingham.

stylish characters of Nottingham. “I love shooting pictures in the city centre, it is so vibrant and a massive melting pot of visually cool people.

The project has become an instant hit having been featured in the Nottingham Post, Notts TV, BBC Nottingham and numerous national photography magazines. There is a website, Facebook page and an Instagram feed, which just reached over 2000 followers.

“I select people who I find visually cool and interesting. That could be anyone but I let my eyes guide me. I must be doing something right as nine out of ten say yes to a photo.”

“I wish for a peaceful and happy life.” “I wish to time travel and go back and see David Bowie live in concert.”

Crash Taylor is a full time property photographer for fhp living but when not taking photos of homes, he is on the streets capturing portraits of visually inspiring people and asking them to make a wish. He says he started the project to break out of his comfort zone and meet strangers, to find out what people wish for in today’s urban society. He added: “I have taken photos in Los Angeles, New York, Helsinki, Spain, Italy, Hawaii and many other places and nothing compares to the

Crash Taylor asks each one to give him a single wish – but unusually does not take their names. “I plan to photograph 500”, he said. “When the project is complete, I plan on having an exhibition in the city centre and a book launch with all proceeds going to the charity, Save the Children.” “Photography is my passion and my wife thinks I should go to rehab for it. It will never happen, I enjoy the addiction.”

Crash also teaches street portrait workshops. The next one is Saturday, March 31st. Join him on the streets and shoot strangers with expert tuition. Contact him at crashtaylor@fhpliving.co.uk Check out the project for yourself and follow him on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ strangersofnottingham or visit: http://www.strangersofnottingham.com

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somewhat but by April the roof had been slated and plasterers and joiners were working in the interior. In September final touches were being made and the committee had started buying furniture. Mr. William Bardill accepted the contract for laying out the ground and over 300 shurbs and trees were to be planted. At last all was complete. Opening Day. November 16th 1907 was a foggy morning but the fog lifted before the Duke and Duchess arrived. There was a large congregation for the 3pm service in St. Mary’s. Afterwards a procession formed, headed by the church wardens and walked round to the Ogle Street entrance where a guard of honour was formed by the Boys’ Brigade under the command of S.S. Rhodes. Her Grace, the duchess, received a key appropriately inscribed and bearing the Portland Arms. She unlocked the door and with the Duke entered the building. Eventually the party went up to the hall where the opening ceremony was performed and a reception followed for afternoon tea.

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Description of Building. The site covered nearly an acre. Three quarters was fairly level but the remainder sloped down to Ogle Street. Advantage had been taken of the slope by arranging an entrance on the upper floor; as well as on Ogle Street at ground floor level. The ground floor was chiefly devoted to recreation rooms. The largest 53 X 29ft. could be divided by folding partitions into a reading room, lecture room and games room. There was a billiard room, a Lads Club room, a dark room for photography, plus the men’s lavatories. Two stair cases gave access to the upper floor; mostly a large hall capable of sitting 700 people. There was also a music room, kitchen, scullery, storeroom, serving room and ladies lavatories. For 100 years the Church Hall has been a superb facility for the people of Hucknall.

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