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.... Is your child aged between 3-12 years? Do they have a passion for singing, dancing, and acting? Are you looking to build their confidence levels? If so, then why not get them to join New Youth Theatre for their production of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland” Classes for West Hucknall are run on Wednesday Evenings at the West Hucknall Baptist Church, Ruffs Drive, NG15 6JN Visit us on www.newyouththeatre.co.uk/nottingham Call Neil or Vicky on 01623 406284 or email nottingham@newyouththeatre.co.uk to arrange a free taster session or for more information. Rehearsals start April 2019
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kids Dolphins Dozen Perform Well In Derby
Dads and their children between the ages of 0 and 10 are invited to a dads and kids group at West Hucknall Baptist Church in Hucknall. The Dolphins open squad came home with 11 medals and a trophy from their recent pilgrimage to the Queens Leisure Centre in Derby. It was an enjoyable, busy and successful first run out of the year at the Long Eaton SC open meet. Katie Hill won the first place trophy in the 11yr 50M freestyle after qualifying for the final with the fastest time out of the 25 entrants. Katie went on to win another three gold medals, 100m butterfly, 100m breaststroke, and 200m freestyle. Isaac Brewster, in his first open meet, was impressive, winning a bronze medal in the 9yr 50m breaststroke and posting personal bests in the 50m back and freestyle. Lynden Johnson won a 4th place in the Open 100m breaststroke and butterfly, 5th place 100m free and back, with a 6th place in the 50m freestyle. Joel Gospel won a 4th place medal in the 10yr 100m breaststroke and 6th place in the 50m freestyle final. 14 year old Luke Hill finished just outside the medals with a 7th place in the open 100m backstroke. Personal best times on the day also went to all our open meet debutantes, Rhys Harewood, Caitlin Richards, Grace Pritchard, Brooke O’Hanlon, Thomas Hallam, Scarlett Baxter and Tyler Dennis. A spokesperson for the club said; ‘there was a great team spirit amongst the swimmers and helpers, improving every time as club takes more and more swimmers to each open meet.’
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The 2019 sessions will be held on the 4th Saturday every month between 1011.30am. The group, called ‘Who Let The Dads Out?’ is run along the same lines as traditional parent and toddler groups, but is specifically for fathers, granddads or male carers and their children. Organiser of the group, James Stones said: “It’s an opportunity for dads to have quality time with their child and to socialise with other fathers. It’s also a chance for mums to have some well deserved time off”. “The session will be very relaxed, there will be lots of toys available for the children to play with, a craft activity so dads can help their little one create a masterpiece, plus tea/coffee, bacon butties and refreshments and biscuits for the children. I’d really recommend any dads with a spare morning to come along and check us out. Your children will thank you for it!” For more information you can contact wltdohucknall@outlook.com
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In it for the bunny! Easter. Depending when you’re reading this it’s either coming, happening, or has just gone. Whichever way you look at it, it started too early, has more build up than is strictly necessary, and is gone before you know it. I say this from a perspective of someone who isn’t religious, as I do understand that from a Christian perspective Easter is about much more than a day filled with chocolate eggs. And you could make a very good case for why so much of the celebration of this event is continued when a large amount of people who observe it have no religious interest in the event itself. But I digress (that seems far too serious a topic for this column). Whilst not being a follower of any religious group, I did grow up in a very religious household. So in that respect it annoys me when people say things like ‘what have chocolate eggs got to do with Easter’? In this day and age a Google search will answer that for you but bear with me. The egg has roots in paganism as a symbol of new life, and later on it’s believed that Christianity used it as a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus himself. Nowadays it’s used as a symbol by those evil, capitalist confectionery companies to prize our hard earned money from our wallets. Hang on, let’s get back on track! As noted by the biography opposite, I have children. Like all parents know, this means I have to observe all major festivals whether they personally impact me in any way or not. And Easter is no exception. I first noticed something was up when I watched a Cadbury’s Creme Egg advert in January. January! Give me a break. I still hadn’t spent my Christmas gift vouchers and now I’m meant to be preparing for Easter. I was so angry I decided to binge-eat Creme Eggs out of season as a protest. But the children, they’re clever. Their Christmas Lego sets are only just finished and they’re already lining up a list of chocolate treats they want from the family.
And they’re not shy about asking everyone. I think they have late night planning sessions under cover of darkness to establish which grandparent gets them what egg. I doubt D-Day was as well organised as my kids operational plan for total chocolate overload. Fortunately we know our kids pretty well (at least I think we do, sometimes they surprise the hell out of us) so we usually manage to keep a lid on eggmageddon. There’s not often been an Easter when we’ve had an overflow of sweets, normally it’s a sane amount. But it’s still more chocolate than I would consume in a matter of months. And not just the big eggs. There’s chocolate coins, mini eggs, sweet selections, Creme Eggs, Lindt bunnies, it never ends! So we let the kids eat some, give them their fill in the hope that it’ll sate the inhuman demand for constant chocolate. And then we hide them. That’s right, we hide our kids chocolate. Don’t judge us, we don’t do it out of cruelty. Nor is it a plan to eat all of the chocolate for ourselves. But there’s a point where no child needs to eat that much chocolate. So we make a big deal of breaking some of the eggs down into little bowls so the kids can have a little something most days, and we make the rest disappear. And here’s a tip for new parents: it also means they can’t tell when you sneak a bit for yourself when no-one’s looking (ie. at midnight when you have convinced yourself that you need a reward for the brisk walk you took to the shops earlier). But I don’t want to appear overly grumpy! Chance would be a fine thing, right? If you want to drop me a line to let me know how your Easter shapes up I’ll be here, eating my bodyweight in my children’s Easter eggs!
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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Miss Chumun, a highly regarded teaching assistant, was a finalist in the support staff of the year category. Miss Chumun goes the extra mile to ensure everyone’s experience of school is a positive one, recently playing a part in the addition of our new Accelerated Learning Room. Miss Chumun’s unfailing commitment makes her an indispensable part of the team. Lewis, a year 10 student, was up for ‘Science and Engineering Student of the Year’. Lewis was an integral part of two of our STEM clubs last year – Lego Robotics and the Go4Set project. He worked diligently to build and programme a complex robot design and was a key member of the team who finished in the top 50 nationally. Lewis’ inquisitive nature and enthusiasm was noted on a workplace trip as part of the Go4Set project and showed knowledge beyond his years. It was a brilliant evening for The Holgate Academy, with both Lewis and Miss Chumun announced as winners of their respective categories. Congratulations – we’re all very proud of you both!
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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
Ravenshead Pre-School Playgroup - Swinton Rise, Ravenshead. Open 9am - 3.15pm Mon-Fri, termtime only. Learning through play for children 2-5years. OFSTED-GOOD. Funded sessions available. For further details call 01623 490707 or visit: www.ravensheadpreschoolplaygroup.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 6.307.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.
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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
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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
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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. 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. Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220. Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org
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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday 9 March 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall. 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. 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 Oceans Day Nursery - Spring St, Hucknall, NG15 7BZ - open Mon - Fri 7.15am - 6.15pm. Full day care from 6 weeks to 5 years. Breakfast/After School Care. Ofsted Good. Call 0115 963 5651 or email: oceansdaynursery@btconnect.com or visit www.oceansoffun.co.uk Who Let The Dads Out?- group for dads, grandads or male carers and their children aged 0-10yrs. Meet every 4th Saturday from 10-11.30am at West Hucknall Baptist Church. For more info email: wltdohucknall@outlook.com Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13-18yrs. Wed 7pm - 9pm. 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 yourScouts nearest&Detachment tel: 0115 9837645Fri | Cubs Panther Grp 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Explorers- or Beavers 6.30-7.45 Nottingham Youth Band - ifGrp you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or |percussion instrumentFri. to 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed Explorers 8-9.30pm Grade 2 orNoel above, come along try9865/0787505 out our Youth Band. Contact Yeatman 0115 & 956 6784 Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org Hucknall Boys Brigade - For more info and contacts see www.18thbb.org.uk Hucknall Bumps & Babies - Monday mornings - 10am to 12pm at Watnall Road Community Centre. 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
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a helping hand ‘Riding The White Horse And Living In Its Shadow’
Charity Calls For Local Volunteers
Dave Straw’s Book Launch
9th March 2019
At Eastwood Baptist Church Percy Street NG16 3EP 10am - 4pm Dave Straw, a retired plumbing and heating engineer, has spent two years writing a book called ‘Riding the White Horse and Living in its Shadow’. It began as a means of expressing his grief at the loss of his only surviving son in January 2016, after a 25 year battle with heroin addiction. Gary, who was 40 years old when he died, was not only his son but his best friend, through their mutual passion for cat fishing. As the writing of the book progressed he began to realise this story may be of help to others in the same situation, and he subsequently contacted the charity Hetty’s, based at Mansfield . Hetty’s were delighted to support him, and felt it was a tragic story, and it would be beneficial for it to be told. Dave has funded the printing of the book, which Moorley’s printers, Ilkeston are publishing. All the profits from the 250 copies will go to Hetty’s, and they are due from the printers early in 2019 ready for the book launch on the 9th March 2019. The cover describes the book as ‘ A compelling and heart-breaking story of a young man’s addiction to heroin and the tragic and devastating effect this addiction had upon himself and his family, as seen through the eyes of his father’ Dave describes it as a hopeless situation, where so many false dawns were experienced until a parent’s worst nightmare became a reality.
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Contact the Elderly is a national charity dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation among older people. The charity is planning a tea party group in Kimberley and Hucknall due to demand, where older guests will meet one Sunday afternoon each month for tea, cake and companionship. The charity is urgently appealing for volunteers who could spare a few hours each month to drive one or two older guests to their tea, or host the group once or twice a year – and enjoy a cuppa themselves! The charity aims to relieve the acute loneliness of isolated older people, aged 75 and above, who live alone and struggle to get out. Each older guest is collected from their home by a volunteer driver and taken to a volunteer host’s home, where they meet with a small group for tea, chat and friendship. The group is warmly welcomed by a different host each month, but the drivers remain the same which means that over the months and years, acquaintances turn into friends and loneliness is replaced by companionship. Residents in the Kimberley and Hucknall areas, who are interested in volunteering for Contact the Elderly as a tea party host, group coordinator or driver, or who know of people who would benefit from attending, can contact Chloe Brown chloe.brown@ contact-the-elderly.org.uk 0207 240 0630 or Freephone 0800 716543 or apply online at www.contact-the-elderly.org.uk/volunteer
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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. For other groups contact us for prices. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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
Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.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 Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL 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 at Herbert Buzzard Court, Hucknall. Fridays at Marion Murdoch Court, Gedling: 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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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 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, & 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 Dementia Drop In - at St Peter’s Church lounge, Sheepwalk Lane, Ravenshead. Held on 2nd Wednesday each month. Come along for coffee & chat between 2-4pm, you will be made most welcome. For further info call: Margaret 01623 798854, Kathryn - 01623 795886 or Jackie - 01623 439019
MASALA j u n c t i o n AN ABSOLUTE GEM THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK! After meeting Naj Aziz it's easy to see why he is so successful, he is charming, inspiring and very passionate about food. He even taught Kieran (my eldest son) some Indian food history! In Masala Junction, Naj Aziz, has produced yet another world class restaurant. With 25 years experience and award winning restaurants ‘The Indian’ and ‘MemSaab’ under his belt he just goes from strength to strength. In fact he has just won the Nottingham Bar & Restaurant Award for Best Independent Neighbourhood Venue 2019 and it's not hard to see why. Situated in the old Natwest bank on the junction between Mansfield Road and Hucknall Road in Carrington/Mapperley Park, the restaurant offers authentic Indian dishes in a building with both history and character. Naj bought the bank back in March 2015, and with the help of architect and sister in law Lyn Niblock-Aziz, he has transformed the building into the stunning restaurant it is today. Truly a family affair, Mr Aziz's brother is a partner in the venture, his niece designed all the graphics, his cousin is the manager and his nephew works front of house. The love and passion the family have for the restaurant filters down into everything they do. I visited on a Friday evening with three of my kids, although my 20 year old may argue he isn't a kid anymore! To start I had the onion bhajis (£5.25), my favourite and always a good indicator of how the rest of your meal will be. I wasn't disappointed, they were cooked to perfection, beautifully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, delicious. The kids (sorry Kieran) shared the grilled kebab selection (for 2) made
up of chicken tikka, lamb chops and seekh kebab (£13.95 ). It was exquisitely presented with vibrant pickles, purees and a range of garnishes and was enjoyed by all. For mains the young ones went with their favourite, chicken korma, while Kieran and I were feeling a bit more adventurous. I went for the lamb rogan josh (£14.95) which was a delicious sauce packed with amazingly tender slow cooked lamb. Kieran had the junction goat ka salan (£14.95) which is a Masala Junction family recipe and left him wishing he was actually a part of their family. We accompanied our meal with a selection of rice and nan. All the food was superb and satisfying. We were stuffed to the max but still managed to polish off a couple of puddings between us. Lily chose the apple pie and I ordered the chocolate fondant which was divine and definitely passed my chocoholic taste buds test. All in all a fantastic evening. If you are looking for that wow factor then look no further than Masala Junction. It has it all.
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Simply Sausages T
he word sausage originates from the Latin – salsus (salted) – as sausages used to be made from preserved or cured meat when there were no fridges or freezers. Sausages in some shape or form are popular across the world. The Germans are massive sausage eaters and in South America, Argentina and Uruguay consume loads of chorizo and morcilla (black pudding to you and me). Here in the UK we love a banger. So called because in World War II, with food shortages, sausages were so full of water that they used to explode when fried! In fact an adult meat-eater will eat an average of 2,771 sausages in a lifetime.
Sausages are versatile, cheap and come in hundreds of varieties. In our house, chorizo is a weekly staple. For a 20 minute meal, boil some pasta, mix in some pesto sauce, stir in some cooked chopped chorizo and cover with grated cheese. We also chuck it in macaroni cheese, omelettes and stews. If you have a pack of sausages in the freezer you will always have a meal in the making. Bangers and mash (try using swede or celeriac instead of potatoes), toad in the hole, full English or best of all the good old sausage sandwich. I like to pimp mine up with mustard and cheese. Here are three tried and tested easy recipes that I hope you enjoy.
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Posh Basked Beans on Toast
Squashy Sausage Bake
Sausage Ragu
200g chorizo sausage – sliced into half moons 1 medium onion – finely chopped 2 garlic cloves – finely sliced 2 x 400g tins cannellini beans – drained 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp runny honey 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Tabasco sauce to taste
1 x squash – peeled, de-seeded and cubed 1 tbsp coriander seeds – crushed (optional) 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tbsp rapeseed oil (or veg oil) 1 pack 6 sausages (any) 100g breadcrumbs Few thyme sprigs – leaves picked 100g blue cheese (stilton) or feta crumbled
1 x onion - finely chopped 1 x carrot - peeled and finely chopped 2 x celery sticks -finely chopped 2 x garlic cloves - finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 6 x herby sausages - squeezed out of their skins 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 small glass red wine 1 x tin chopped tomatoes Salt & black pepper
Place a large pan on a medium heat and dry fry the sliced chorizo until it starts to release its oil. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
Heat oven to 200°C. Put the squash in a baking tray, sprinkle with the coriander seeds (if using) and the chilli flakes and toss in the oil.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, celery and garlic. (I chop the whole lot up in a food processor. Takes 2 mins.) Fry gently until soft. Stir regularly to prevent burning.
Add the onion and garlic to the and fry gently for 5 mins. Then the paprika and balsamic vinegar fry for another few mins until soft sticky.
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Add the tomatoes, beans and chorizo to the pan along with the honey, Worcestershire sauce and tabasco, stir well and bring to the boil then simmer gently for 30 mins, stirring every so often. Season to taste. Serve on toast and top with grated cheese if you fancy it. Serves 4.
Bake in the oven for about 30 mins. The squash should be almost cooked. Remove from oven. Squeeze the sausage meat from the skins, you should get about five small balls from each sausage, straight into the baking tray and toss in the oil. Put back in the oven for another 10 mins or until the sausage balls are cooked and the squash is soft and starting to brown. Remove from the oven again and add the crumbled cheese, then cover with the breadcrumbs mixed with thyme. Back in the oven for a few minutes until the whole lot is sizzling and browned. Serve with a crisp green salad. Scrape all the crispy bits from the tray. It’s the best bit! Serves 4.
Then add the tomato puree and smoked paprika and cook for a minute before adding the sausages (minus their skins). Use a wooden spoon or fork to break the meat up as it cooks. When the meat has browned pour in the wine and bubble for a few mins. Then add the tinned tomatoes and half a tin of water. Bring to the boil and simmer gently for at least 30 mins. Add a bit more water if it looks like its drying out. Season to taste and serve with pasta, rice, couscous, mash, jacket spuds or whatever takes your fancy. I like to add grated cheese as well. Serves 4.
My only ask was 100% commitment and anything is possible.
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START: GAIL’S JOURNEY How often or how many times have you heard the phrase “I’m too old”, or maybe “you need to slow down a little”? I’d like you to meet Gail (pictured). Gail has worked in the public sector for, let’s say, a while. Gail reached out to me as she had heard I’m not afraid of a challenge, so we connected and had a very in-depth conversation about her request. Want to know what Gail asked? “Andy, I am retiring in a few weeks and I want to set myself a personal goal. Not to be all showy and make it all about me, but to set a standard bar high and commit myself to this goal.” “My goal is to step onto a stage within a physique/ bodybuilding competition. Not to be placed first but to say I did this, and I got here.” You can imagine my eyes! I LIVE for moments like these. If you’ve followed me for a while on social media, you’ll know I like to challenge things that people say can’t be done. Gail had been told this, and I wasn’t going to sit there and let her believe it. In the past Gail has been active, and has been into some sort of general fitness routine. She has also been dieting for much of her life. Her first question was, “Is my goal possible?”
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Gail has struggled with her relationship with food for most of her life. Always on a low-calorie diet of 1000 – 1200 calories per day accompanied by lots of exercise to try keep weight gain away. When I explained we would need to increase weight while we programme for muscle gain, I wasn’t sure how this would impact mentally with Gail. Safe to say, we currently have Gail on 2500 calories a day, training six days per week with full nutrition guidance and what a result this is producing! The challenge of overcoming a poor relationship with food is long gone. Gail is consuming twice the number of GOOD calories in a day than she previously did and weight has only been increasing 0.5kg over a few months at a time with a total of nearly 4kg gained. Safe to say Gail’s goal to compete in 2020 is right on track and I am sure you will agree she looks fabulous. I’d like to leave you with a few things to think about going into this year: 1. You are never too old to make a positive shift in life. 2. Exercise only benefits longevity of life when done correctly. 3. Check in with yourself and ask how your relationship with food and dieting is in general. 4. Asking for help doesn’t mean you aren’t capable, it is probably the most sensible thing you could do. Set yourself a goal like Gail did and commit to it 100%. We all deserve the best of ourselves and it is only ourselves that can deliver that result. Enjoy YOUR journey
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per men: u S e h t f o ws: Reign Bur tonRevie uper verse Enter the S The DCEU (DC Extended Universe), DC’s answer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is a mess. But there is one place that fans agree that DC owns the playing field; and that place is animation. From the critically acclaimed TV shows to the stellar straight to DVD animated movies, DC’s best may not be live action, but that might be okay. There is even a way more structured and cohesive shared universe producing two to three movies a year. In-fact one was released in January and I got the chance to see it at the cinema. Reign of the Supermen is the direct sequel to the surprisingly emotional and epic The Death of Superman which was released last year. When (spoiler alert) Superman dies in an earth shattering fight with the hulking Doomsday the world is without its greatest hero. Thankfully though, the Superman shaped hole in Metropolis is being filled by four Super-copycats. But with a force from beyond mounting up to attack a now vulnerable earth, are these four new heroes up to the task of taking up the mantle? Or will they crumble under the pressure? Watching straight to DVD releases on the big screen was inevitably going to highlight some issues where the true limitations of the animation and its style are quite literally magnified. Backgrounds feel flat and bystanders look like actual cardboard cut outs. Seriously, sometimes they don’t even blink or move an inch. The colours of these bombastic superhero suits are muted, robbing them of the sense of wonder they give people when seen on the pages of comics. And facially, everyone looks kind of the same. When Lois Lane and Wonder Woman were having a conversation it was hard to recognise who was being shown at any given time. When the punches start being thrown we get to see where all the budget went. The action sequences of these movies, and especially Reign of the Supermen, is always a true delight to witness. The choreography is where this team has true talent. The animation style even seems to improve, feeling smoother and looking more
detailed, which highlights how painful the film looks when things slow down. Reign of the Supermen’s plot is an okay follow up to its predecessor, however, big events ping pong characters from place to place with very little room left for any kind of development of all four of these new supermen. This really is a shame as the cast are actually really interesting and instantly loveable and it’s annoying that they simply didn’t get enough time or the writing quality they deserved. Overall, Reign of the Supermen is a fun addition to the animated shared DC universe. But outside of its explosive action and epic battles, nothing else really excels. It’s a shame, because these newly introduced characters are a delight to watch and are begging for compelling stories centred around them. It just felt like the movie was more concerned with getting the characters from point A to B, than exploring why they were on the journey in the first place. Reign of the Supermen = 6.5/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)
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here. Please note this is a busy road so be careful when crossing. Continue along the towpath until you see the sign for Cotgrave Country Park on the right and follow this. Keep going as the path bends round and goes past a pond on the left. Follow this round to the other side and go up and over a small hill and down some steps on the other side. Here you will reach a well-trodden path, turn right and pass through a wooded area. At the end the path turns left behind some houses, and then right again through a small alley to Mill Lane. When you are back in the housing estate, go down Mill Lane to Main Road, turn right and follow this road back to Church Lane, which will be on your right.
This circular walk starts in Cotgrave village and makes its way along the Grantham Canal and Cotgrave Country Park. Grantham Canal runs for 33 miles and was primarily built for the transportation of coal to Grantham in the 1700s. For this walk, park down Church Lane – a cul-desac where you will find plenty of on road parking. From here, follow the footpath sign towards Tollerton. Follow it to the right through a field and turn immediately left. Keep following the path until you join a leafy lined alley.
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Turn right here and follow it to the end, cutting through a hedge onto another field. Cut across the field corner until you reach a road, and here turn right. The sewerage works will be on your right. Carry on down this road until you reach an equestrian farm. Pass through a gate and follow the path past a small-holding on the right. Then cross the farm lane into the next field. Go through the gap in the hedge and head directly across this field (Tollerton Airfield will be on your left). Eventually you will reach an opening onto the Grantham Canal towpath, turn right here and carry along the tow path. Keep following this path passing the Lock Keepers’ Cottage. Continue past the disused lock until you reach Cotgrave Road and cross
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Adorable Theodora Needs A Home! After a tough start in her early life, a young cat is hoping readers can help find her a home. Adorable Theodora, with her two siblings and mother, were saved from living rough by local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit. At first, this vulnerable feline family was terrified and spent the next few months living in a wardrobe, only venturing out for meals. Thanks to the care and patience from the charity’s volunteer fosterers, however, they are now ready for rehoming. All the charity’s cats are microchipped, flea and worm treated, FIV tested (Theodora is clear) and vaccinated for the first year - after which the new owner has responsibility. To find out more about lovely Theodora, and to possibly meet her in the fur, either email admin@aaru.org.uk, or call 0115-9321555, and leave a message with your contact details. The volunteer co-ordinator will reply as promptly as possible. All other animals already rescued by the charity, still waiting for permanent homes are at www.animalaccident.org.uk, and at ‘Animal Accident Rescue Unit’ on Facebook.
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What’s On at Hucknall Library??? Family History Surgery: Sat 2 March & 6 April, 10am til 12noon. Our expert volunteers provide help and advice to get you started with your family tree. Free drop-in session. Places for People Independent Living Support: Tuesday 5 & 19 March & 2, 16 & 30 April. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Are you deaf, deafened or hard of hearing? Experienced Tenancy Support Officers available for information, support and advice, no appointment needed just drop-in. Hearing Aid Clinic: Walk In Clinic. Tuesday 26 March & 23 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. Short Courses at Hucknall Library: Food Safety in Catering (level 2), Beauty & Wellbeing Therapy, Excel – tips and tricks. Details can be found on our website www.inspireculture.org.uk . You can also call Inspire Learning on 01623 677200 or email learning@inspireculture.org.uk courses are free if you’re in receipt of certain benefits. REGULAR EVENTS Chatter Tots: Monday 10.00am-10.30am free under 5s session, music, songs, stories and rhyme. Rattle, Rhyme & Roll: Every Thursday 10.30am - 11am. Free session for under 5’s. Story Time: Saturday 10.30-11.00pm story reading with Wendy, free drop-in session under 10s. Board Games for Bored Kids: Every Saturday 2.30pm - 3.30pm. We have a selection of board games for children to play. Suitable for children aged 5-11 years. Free drop-in session. Card Making, Craft & Chatter: Monday 10.00am-12 noon. Friendly group for anyone who enjoys card making, craft and crochet. Free drop-in session.
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West Midland Safari Park has a funfilled year planned for its visitors,
including some exciting new events and the chance to meet the latest arrivals. From 16 February, the Park is once again open daily, for its main summer season. All of the attractions will be open, including the four-mile Safari Drive-through, Land of the Living Dinosaurs, Ice Age, African Village, Discovery Trail and the Adventure Theme Park. Additionally, the Park has a number of exciting events planned throughout the year, with something for all of the family. Guests can look forward to: Easter Eggstravaganza, Rhino Week during May half term, Summer Nights late night opening over the school summer holidays and Spooky Spectacular at the end of the season to celebrate Halloween. As well as the Park’s events, guests can come face-to-face with the newest arrivals at the Park – 2018’s babies! Endangered Grévys zebra foals Grace and Gamba, will be galloping around the reserves, running rings around their mums. Meanwhile Granville, the baby southern white rhino, born in September 2018, can be spotted charging around the African reserves, with Mum Ailsa, brother Ekozu and half-sister Fahari. There is also the chance to spot Gerald, the Rothschild’s giraffe calf. Born in October, the leggy youngster joined the herd of now ten giraffes, including his brother Fennessy and half-sister Emali. As well as the babies, there are many more animals to see both on the four-mile Safari Drive-through and on foot. From the
comfort of their own cars, guests can see lions, tigers, camels and elephants, to name but a few. There’s plenty to do on foot too, with the Park’s Discovery Trail and African Village, home to a number of amazing animals such as lemurs and lorikeets. Guests can step back in time in Land of the Living Dinosaurs, where they can walk amongst the magnificent creatures that once used to roam the earth. The new Ice Age exhibit is also home to a huge rumbling volcano and chilly ice cave, giving guests a multi-sensory experience and an insight into what it was like to be alive during this time. Located next to the African Village is Boj’s Giggly Park, a multisensory, interactive play area, perfect for younger guests. Finally, in the Adventure Theme Park, guests can purchase ride wristbands or tickets to enjoy a multitude of amusements and rides. West Midland Safari Park opens daily from 16 February 2019 for its summer season. Prices are yet to be confirmed but admission includes a Free Return Ticket. Adventure Theme Park wristbands are charged extra. Further information and discounted tickets are available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114. Find out more on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www. facebook.com/WestMidSafari.
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Gem Connection held a very successful charity entertainment evening during their last rehearsal of 2018. Over £400 was raised during the evening and was shared between their two chosen charities “Treetops Hospice” and “Keep The Beat” The ladies are now rehearsing hard for their forthcoming trip to Calpe in Spain where they will be representing LABBS (Ladies Association British Barbershop Singers) and Great Britain by competing in the Spanish Barbershop Convention. There will be an open evening to showcase their competition package on THURSDAY MARCH 21st at Harrington Middle School , Derby Road, Long Eaton. 7 30pm. Please visit their website for more details of their forthcoming events. www.gemconnection.org
Do you love to sing? Fancy a challenge? Sinfonia Chorale is a friendly chamber choir who sing a wide variety of interesting music, from Byrd to Whitacre! Why not come and hear us at Beeston Parish Church on Saturday March 16th at 7.30pm? We’ll be performing beautiful pieces by Bach and Zelenka, with the talented Baroque Ensemble. If you like what you hear, why not join us! We are currently recruiting tenor and bass voices - it would be great to hear from you! We rehearse on Tuesday evenings 7.30pm 9.30pm at Daybrook Baptist Church. www.sinfoniachorale.uk or ring Sandra on 0115 9606236. We look forward to meeting you!! The New Greasley Singers are celebrating their 40th anniversary! Our next two concerts are at Underwood Parish Church on Sat 16th March and at All Saints Church, Annesley Cutting on Sat 13th April. More information can be found on our website: http:// thenewgreasleysingers. co.uk where you’ll also find our other contact details.
Bingham and District Choral Society The programme for our Spring Concert, taking place on 11th May 2019 at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Radcliffe on Trent, will feature a delightful selection of short works by English composers, past and present, with a decidedly pastoral theme. We are always keen to attract new singers to the choir and offer three free taster sessions. Rehearsals take place every Wednesday evening, from 7.15 – 9.00, at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Road, Bingham. For more information, please take a look at our website: www.binghamchoral.org.uk or call our secretary Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.
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. 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 Spring Concert 11 May. For more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk 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 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit 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 Sun-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 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. 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 (except 26 Dec) at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All
singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ntlworld.com or visit: 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 YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com
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The Christmas season was a busy one for the Rock’n’Soul Singers. Our charity collections at various events, plus funds raised at our sell-out Christmas Concert, made a good beginning to our year singing in aid of the YOUNG MiNDS charity. Thank you to all who generously supported us in raising over £600 so far! On Saturday March 23rd 2019 we will be singing at a Craft Fayre being held at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, NG16 2AQ. Doors open at 10am until 3pm and you will find a range of artisan and homemade craft goods, cakes and entertainment – so we hope we will see you there! Visit our website or look at our facebook page to see where we will be performing in the future – and if possible, come along!
COME & SING: MOZART "REQUIEM" Good Friday: 19 April 2019 at Bottesford Parish Church
Over 200 young musicians from the region will be performing in a celebration of Russian music on Saturday 9th March at the Royal Concert Hall. Talented Nottingham pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, a category finalist in BBC Young Musician 2018, joins Nottingham Youth Orchestra to perform Tchaikovsky’s popular First Piano Concerto. The youth orchestra’s young musicians come from over 50 local schools and colleges, attracted by exceptional opportunities at a time when instrumental provision is declining. The concert reflects NYO’s high standards: in addition to the Tchaikovsky, Senior orchestra will perform Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite; Intermediate and Training orchestras will play music from The Planets and Swan Lake. Before the concert, and in the interval, the Jazz Orchestra will perform near the buffet bar. This youthful, exuberant Russian Gala concert starts at 7pm. Contact the Box Office for tickets: 0115 989 5555/www.trch.co.uk. Concessions available. Full details available at www. nottinghamyouthorchestra.org. School groups (Year 5+) can have up to 20 free tickets + additional tickets for support staff by emailing Paula Watt: administrator@nottinghamyouthorchestra.org
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Sunday 24th March 2019 The Poppy Folk Day
Hosted by The Cranmer Company of Singers and Musical Director Deborah Davies All welcome - £6/8/10 Rehearsal 4.30pm (arrive earlier), charity performance 7.30pm.
Singers please book your place by contacting Anny : annyjones@ me.com or 07415 512729 Money raised will go to charity – Tearfund Yemen Crisis Appeal
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The Poppy Folk Day 2019 will follow our now traditional format with a free song and music session in the morning for all comers. Then after lunch we’ll have two separate afternoon concerts showcasing a variety of local and nationally known artists. We will have a music session down in the bar at tea time, and then the grand finale will be a concert in the evening featuring the tremendous songs and music from Rosie Hood & Lucy Huzzard with support from the delightful traditional singer Megan Wisdom. Juliet 0115 9231513 or Dave 07790 943893
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Milton Court, Ravenshead NG15 9BD Tel: 01623 794634 Email: ravenshead.library@inspireculture.org.uk Coffee Morning. Saturdays 9.30 - 11.30am. Drinks available from our ground coffee machine £1 per cup, biscuits 30p. Rattle, Rhyme and Roll. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 10.30 – 11.00am. March 12th and 26th, April 9th and 23rd. For under 5s with a parent/carer. Free event. Knit and Natter Coffee Morning. Fridays 10 – 11.30am. Small charge for refreshments. Family Art Club. Fridays in term time only 3.45 – 4.45pm. For children aged 4 -11 years with a parent/carer. Free event. Scrabble, Games and Quiz Mornings. Every Thursday and Saturday Mornings 9.30 – 12 noon. Free event.
Ravenshead Village Hall Vernon Crescent NG15 9BP
Friday 1st March 2019
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Pie & Peas* *Vegetarian option available please ask when booking tickets
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HEALTH WALKS?
WHAT’S IN THEM FOR ME?
Since starting in 2010, the Nottinghamshire Guided Walks Partnership has featured Health Walks in their booklet as a highly beneficial social means of regaining fitness after injury, illness or hospital operation. Most of the County’s boroughs, plus organisations like Age UK and the National Trust have trained leaders to escort these groups for short distances - usually one to three miles. Despite lack of adequate funding, the numbers of people joining these free walks are growing steadily, enjoying not only improving fitness but the friendly social contact with other similar individuals. It’s win - win for everyone! healthier. David (aged 72), a former biologist, knows the value of this gentle exercise. It has reduced his arthritis pains, but admits that he loves the gossipy social side of the walking even more. It was clear from Ken’s sunny smile that he enjoys the social chatter, but admits that he has felt the benefit of walking regularly for two years. ‘I can walk uphill and talk at the same time now’ he quips. Partnership members recently accompanied four of these regular groups, to record some of their opinions. Keith Wallace: “I set up ‘On Your Doorstep’ walks around Mansfield to encourage people to take regular exercise and provide a place where they could socialise. I had a heart attack at 36 and two heart procedures for arrhythmia. Walking helped me get fitter and establish a routine of regular exercise. My problems had led to depression, with feelings of loneliness and low self-esteem that often accompany it. So walking in a group has helped me recover and keep more positive. I thought that if it could do that for me, maybe it could work for others. “Since we started three years ago, we have moved from one walk per fortnight to seven per week. Over 120 people come on at least one of our walks every week. One man came because he was fed up of his daughter nagging him to get out of the house. He expected his first walk to kill him, but he celebrated his 90th birthday last year and invited all his new friends to the party.” This walk started in Newstead village. Keith and his regulars also feature on the front cover of this year’s Guided Walks booklet. Gedling Country Park: This group meets Mondays and Wednesdays, at the Spring Lane car park. Lorna, with a big smile, says she has been walking for over a year with the two groups. Loves the social chat as well as feeling much
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Rushcliffe Country Park: This group meets at the Education Centre on Wednesdays, but splits into smaller parties shortly after leaving it. Duncan Ritchie led the slightly larger party for about 2 miles around this very attractive park. Out in the lead, Susan was very positive. “Lovely morning today—I’m enjoying the exercise and meeting other people - discussing all sorts of things. We’re out in all weathers—it’s better than the gym!” Walking beside her, Andy agreed. “I just like being out in the fresh air—and I guess it’s doing me good!” At the end, enjoying the lakeside view, Brenda brightly summed it up. “Well, when you live alone, it’s lovely to get out with a cheerful group like ours.” Woodthorpe Grange Park: This group walks 1½ to 2 miles in the park but meets first every Monday morning at the Sherwood Community Centre, promoted by Age UK. Rubina’s view was that “Fresh air, exercise, meeting people and just doing something for me makes me fitter.” Vicky felt much the same - “a chance to socialise and get me out of the house, and to enjoy things in general.” David revealed a little more. “I’m here because I am a Type 2 diabetic and was recommended to exercise more, so I’ve been coming on these weekly walks. I quite enjoy it. They’re nice people and it’s a good steady walk.” Full details of health walks appear in the Notts Guided Walks booklet, available free now in our libraries and information centres. Know anyone they would help?
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The Nottingham Centre for the National Trust Are you getting the most from your National Trust membership? Live near Nottingham? Want to make new friends? Then why not consider joining your friendly local National Trust supporters’ group? It costs £6 per person per annum to join and £10 for 2 people living at the same address. The talks cost £3 per person and £4 for guests. The following talks are scheduled to take place in 2019 at The Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. Thursday 14th March at 2.15pm: AGM, followed by our annual review of The Nottingham Centre Year, by Sylvia Hale
Yet another record for the Notts Guided Walks booklets Demand has again forced the popular Notts Guided Walks booklet to a 9,000 print run for 2019, supported now by a more modern website nottsguidedwalks.co.uk that is more mobile-friendly. Some self-guided routes are being given down-loadable GPS files for your mobile phone. See our web-site for details. 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.
Wednesday 27th March at 7.30pm: “The Jewel in The Crown – India” by Robert Pettigrew Thursday 11th April at 2.15pm: “The Nottingham Green Space Project” by Jonathan Coope Wednesday 24th April at 7.30pm: “Down to the Sea” by Bob Massey
Get your FREE copy 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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Tanya About Town Spring may be in the air, but in terms of going out, there’s a lot going on indoors in and around Nottingham over March and April. Before we forget, let’s start with Mother’s Day. Keep a look out for activities around the City. There are opportunities to pick up a unique gift and many bars and restaurants are holding special events. Debbie Bryan in the Lace Market are holding a Mother’s Day weekender. Enjoy a delicious cream tea or afternoon tea on arrival before indulging in one of their creative activities, 30-31 March or let mum put her feet up with a lunch at Harts Restaurant on 31 March. For something completely different, take your mum on a deluxe river cruise of the Trent with Princess River Cruises. A three hour cruise includes a two course dinner and mum gets a complimentary rose.
Book a dose of Benidorm sunshine and see your favourite stars from the Solana live on stage for the very first time in Benidorm Live at the Theatre Royal, 25-30 March and Rock of Ages promises a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town, 2-6 April and finally there’s Girl Power with Wannabe, a musical celebration of the world’s biggest girl band, the Spice Girls, 10 March.
Talking of food, there’s the opportunity to take an introduction to the world’s major wine regions with the Notts Derby Wine School on 2 March or join national treasures, Si King and Dave Myers, aka The Hairy Bikers as they visit Nottingham, bringing with them their irresistible enthusiasm for an epic night of cooking and conversation at the Royal Concert Hall on 17 March. There’s tons of choice for music lovers too. Fatboy Slim brings his new tour to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on 1 March and Bryan Adams follows him on 2 March. George Ezra continues his phenomenal career as his first ever headline arena tour stops off on 12 March. Up the road at the Royal Concert Hall in March are 10cc (2), Mike & The Mechanics (10), James (12), Billy Ocean (13), The Drifters (14), Halle (16), David Gray (23) and Symphonic Queen (30). For something a little different, Blue Planet II – Live In Concert – will present a selection of stunning visuals from the television series, highlighting the incredible natural wonders of our blue planet in breath-taking detail, projected on a state of the art 200 square metre 4K Ultra HD LED screen at the Motorpoint Arena on 15 March or there’s also Sing-a-long-a Greatest Showman at the Royal Concert Hall on 8 April. Fancy a laugh? Father Ted star Ardal O’Hanlon will appear at Lakeside Arts on 2 March in his latest stand-up show. Multi-award-winning Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert is back, with a brand new live show at the Royal Concert Hall on 4 April. Fan of classic comedy? Come to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal for an evening of Eric and Ern, a brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, that hits all the right notes! - 13 March.
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free time The Fishpool Gold Hoard at Ravenshead Library The Fishpool Gold Hoard is the largest hoard of medieval coins ever found in Britain. The find was made in March 1966 by workmen clearing the land for housing where Cambourne Gardens now stands, then in Fishpool, now of course in Ravenshead. The hoard consists of 1,237 coins, four rings, a sapphire pendant and a gold padlock. Most of the coins were English nobles, half nobles and quarter nobles, ranging in date from the reign of Edward III (1327-77) to the latest coins in the group – 63 coins of Edward V, issued between 1460 and 1464. The hoard also included 233 foreign coins. The hoard was probably buried in the Ravenshead area sometime between the winter of 1463 and the summer of 1464. The find was declared treasure trove at Mansfield’s Coroners Court in December 1966 and as such became the property of the Crown. The face value of the hoard when deposited was about £400, equivalent to around £250,000 when it was discovered. The estimated value of the hoard in 2013 was nearly £1.2 million. The original gold hoard and jewellery are on display in the British Museum. The examples on display at Ravenshead Library are worthless electrotype copies presented to Nottinghamshire County Libraries in 1966. They consist of an English noble (Edward IV), Scottish Gold Lion (James II), AngloGallic Salut d’Or (Henry VI) and a French Ecu d’Or (Charles VII). Next time you are passing the Library, why not pop in and have a look at the copies of the coins. They are on display on the top floor (lift access available). We also have a large local heritage section, which includes maps and photographs of old Ravenshead plus copies of the Ravenshead Newsletter and St. Peter’s Parish Magazine dating back to the 1970s.
Ravenshead Flower Club Ravenshead Village Hall
Tue 26 March: “Picture this...” by Joanne Woodhead Tue 30 April: “Forage, Weave, Create” by Rachel Poole Doors open at 6.45pm for 7.30pm Visitors welcome - £6
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Lowdham Horticultural Society
Spring Show
7 April from 1pm - 3.30pm Lowdham Village Hall admission £1.50 (children free) displays of flowers & shrubs, flower arrangements, art, refreshments & children’s activities
Fantastic Jumble Sale 1st Friday monthly
10am - 12noon at the John Godber Centre, Ogle St, Hucknall The money raised is used to support St Mary Magdalene Church & other local charities.
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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. Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, NG8 1AF. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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..... Learn to Dance Ceroc - Tues 7.45pm - 10.45pm at John Godber, NG15 7FQ. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great, fun social night. Call Sue 07915 671688. Like FB Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes. 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 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. 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 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 Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com 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..... Hucknall 50+ Table Tennis Club - for all ages & abilities. Wednesdays from 7pm-10pm at United Reform Church, Hucknall, NG15 6EG. For more info call Dick on 0115 953 2652.
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.
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 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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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
NG15 Community Diary cont..... Newstead Garden Tours - enjoy the glories of Newstead Abbey’s gardens on a walking tour with a knowledgeable & friendly guide. Free to clubs, societies or family groups of 5 or more (charity donation appreciated). Dates to suit. Contact Philip on 01623 793453 or philedjones@yahoo.co.uk Steady Netball Group- meets at Greasley Leisure Centre, Thursdays 11am - 12 noon. For more info call: 0115 952 6487
or just turn up.
Ravenshead Petanque Club - at Ravenshead Leisure Centre. Winter sessions on Wednesdays & Saturdays, 1.30 - 3.30pm. Visitors very welcome - no experience required. Refreshments provided. Just turn up and gove it a try - or contact Martin 07377 670728 or email: ravensheadpetanque@gmail.com Classic Car Meet - Horse & Groom, Linby. 2nd & 4th Wednesday in the summer months. On the rear field, free to enter
& view.
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: hellobvwi@gmail.com
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
everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098
Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District,
but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For
details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk
Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall
Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more info Chris on 07906 312673.
Interested in Clocks, Watches & Horology - get involved in the work of the BHI Museum based at the home of the British Horological Institute in Upton nr Southwell. Free entry to museum events, regular newsletters & opportunities to get involved in museum projects & volunteering. New members welcome. £25 annual membership. Please call or email for details: bhimuseum@ bhi.co.uk or 01636 817 601
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Dream Doors is a family business, run by Jon and Hilary Brown. They have had an amazing first year, winning New Stars for 2018 for the most outstanding franchise! Dream Door’s showroom in Beeston has now been open for a year and Jon and Hilary would like to thank all their valued customers and extend an invitation to new customers to pop in for a chat and a coffee to discuss ideas for your new kitchen or bedroom (or both!).
an honest helpful service. Whether you’re looking to freshen up your kitchen by just changing the doors, or you want to redesign the whole kitchen or bedroom, we’re on hand to help. Working with our clients every step of the way, we help take your ideas, and turn them into a reality.
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Every installation is project managed, whether that is a worktop swap or a totally new kitchen. The important difference is you will only deal with the owners who care and treat every project with the same attention to detail. Not only do we change the doors, we can supply and install new units, work surfaces from laminate to glass and supply a vast range of solid surfaces along with sinks and appliances. We are proud to be main suppliers for NEFF and Samsung kitchen appliances. The advantages of sliding doors systems are well known - maximising storage, with unrestricted access while taking up no extra floor space. These doors come in a wider range of materials and finishes than you could imagine, allowing you to put them together in any combination you like, and creating a beautifully practical look that is uniquely yours. With spring around the corner, there has never been a better time to give a new lease of life to your kitchen or bedroom. How does it work? The team at Dream Doors Nottingham are on hand to help make the process as simple as possible. Forget hard sales tactics, the experienced team will offer
We provide a friendly and professional service using qualified tradesmen who will never compromise on quality or craftmanship and you can be safe in the knowledge that we will comply with all regulations as required. Our fitters will treat your home with respect and we will do all we can to minimise any disruption. Everything we do is made-to-measure, so if your kitchen or bedroom is a little out of the ordinary, we can accommodate literally every size and dimension. The beauty of choosing Dream Doors, the UK’s leading kitchen make over company, is the peace of mind that you are working with a company that has been transforming kitchens for over 19 years. Read the reviews and scores on the independent review website www.checkatrade.co.uk We are proud to have a score of 9.82/10.
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YOUR LOCAL RISE & RECLINE SPECIALISTS ALL our recliners are made to measure to suit your individual need, then made to order within 2 - 6 weeks. 5 Year Warranty on all recliners, including mechanisms and motors. Visit our shop to get a free fitting and try yourself. Matching Sofas & Chairs VAT Exempt? Check with us to see if you qualify!
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TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini
Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus
(Seven of Cups, Nine of Swords, Strength)
(The Hermit, Ace of Wands, Eight of Swords)
Use your imagination Your imagination is one of your greatest strengths and it can prove its worth right now by helping you visualise a way forward. You are worrying and analysing rather than dreaming and imagining- it’s time to do more of the latter and let your flights of fancy actually show the path you must take.
Deep down, you know what to do It’s time to turn the page and make some lasting changes which change the story altogether! Old habits and behaviours which no longer serve you well need to go, making room for fresh energy, people and activities which bring joy and prosperity. The answers and ideas lie within. Think.
Fire signs- Leo, Aries, Sagittarius
Water signs- Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio
(Ace of Cups, Justice, Eight of Wands)
(Knight of Cups, Queen of Coins, Four of Swords)
Suddenly everything improves! An old thorny issue magically resolves itself (in your favour) and it seems to break the deadlock, triggering a flurry of opportunity and invitation. Life picks up and your sense of passion and va va voom is totally restored. You didn’t realise how affected you were until now. Savour this sense of renewal.
Chill with those you love and like Some people tire and drain us, whilst others seem to charge our battery and revive our good humour. Spend more time with the latter this month and revel in just how magic other people can make you feel. Return the favour, pep them up too, and recognise / celebrate the invaluable friendships you have made over time.
Kerry Ward is a Nottingham based tarot reader, and Cosmopolitan magazine’s horoscope editor, with over 20 years fortune telling experience, and many happy clients all over the world. You can book a personal, written reading, which comes as a beautifully illustrated brochure, at www.tarotbella.etsy.com or follow her at www.facebook.com/mytarotbella
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This is the time of year that thoughts turn to spring cleaning…or is it??? To be honest my thoughts never turn to such things. I kind of wish they did. I am not proud of the fact that cleaning is in my top 5 things that I hate to do, along with going to the dentist and clothes shopping. I always remember some advice my mum gave me – a bit of dust is good for you! And now there is research to back this up. Honest! Houses that are too clean can be unhealthy. Young children need some exposure to germs. That’s my theory and I’m sticking to it.
Did you know... • cleaning for 2 hours burns 200 calories • the average woman cleans for 12,896 hours in her lifetime (not me!) • Iceland is the cleanest country in the world Don’t get me wrong, my house isn’t a total tip. Every so often we have a blitz (usually when someone is about to visit) when I start at the top (my bedroom) and Gary starts at the bottom (living room) and we meet in the middle. Well that’s the plan. However, the way this normally pans out is that I go through the rooms like a woman possessed and when I finally arrive in the living room, sweating and bedraggled – Gary is doing what I like to call “micro – cleaning” so instead of tackling the
hoovering, dusting or cleaning the windows – he’s perched on the settee putting his chuffing records in alphabetical order!!! I am lucky to have some very house-proud friends who every so often take pity on me. After a particularly stressful loft conversion that left the whole house under an inch of dust, my kind friend offered to help me clean up. After rolling her sleeves up she asked me where my bleach cloths were. My blank stare said it all. I had failed at the first hurdle. I hung my head in shame as she explained the benefits of bleach...and cloths. Now I could let this get to me, and to be honest I used to. Why was I genetically not wired up to want to clean? Why did I not get excited at the prospect of a gleaming hob? Why did I find the idea of using cotton buds to clean the corners of my window frames faintly ridiculous? All these questions and no answers. Anyway, as the years have passed, I have decided to accept my phobia (is that even a thing?) and embrace it. Yes, dust blows across the living room floor like tumbleweed. Yes, there might be smudges on the windows, marks on the kitchen sides and scuffs on the walls. The mop sits forlorn in the garage and our cleaning products seem to last years. But one thing I can say with pride is that we can find any CD or LP within seconds!!!
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HUCKNALL TORKARD CEMETERY PT2 by Maureen Newton After The Burial Board was formed in 1884; the cemetery site was chosen and plans were decided; the next thing was to ask for tenders for the work. TENDERS FOR THE WORK Six of the lowest tenders were considered but brought down to a short list of three Hucknall firms: J. Munks, C. Houldsworth and G. & J. Stainforth. Mr. Munks was chosen by a majority; his tender was £1,031. J. Gelstrop was to be foreman of the site and F. Heeley watchman. The tender which won the contract for making Cemetery Road was for £170 from John Hawley of Ilkeston Now that the building work was underway the Board considered other matters. An advertisement was placed for a caretaker this brought 37 applications for the situation. From a short list of six Mr. G. Parsons was chosen. His wages were set at 22/- a week with the house rent free but he was not allowed to accept any gratuities from cemetery visitors. Three hundred books of burial laws, rules and fees printed. The date for opening was fixed for August 22nd 1887. THE BUILDINGS A news article gives a description of the buildings. The chapel is in the centre of the ground and in early English style. The walls are of Bulwell stone with dressings of Coxbench stone and the roof is covered with red Broosley tiles. Inside the building is lined with bricks which have been plastered; and measures 40 foot by 20 foot; and has ample seating accommodation with an effective desk and turntable in pitch pine. There is a vestry for the use of the officiating minister. At the north angle of the building stands a tower and spire of ashlar dressed masonry which rises 67 feet from the ground. Over the entrance is an appropriate inscription “I am the Resurrection and the Life”. The entrance lodge is near the cemetery gates. A wall built of stone to all boundaries was erected by Mr. Booksby of Bulwell. The new road from Portland Road to the cemetery gates and drainage was done by Mr. Hawley of Ilkeston. Superintendent of all the works has been Mr. Goodall (architect). The total cost of the work amounts to £4,643. Land £2,000; approach road £400, inside roads £80; boundary walls £612; drainage £426; lodge, chapel and gates £1,125. A grant from the Duke of Portland of £200 reduced the actual cost to £4,443.
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OPENING DAY 22ND AUGUST 1887 Among those present at the opening ceremony were members of the Burial Board and nonconformist ministers from the Baptist, Primitive Methodist, Methodist New Connexion, Christian Mission and Congregationalists. The clergy of the Church of England had been invited but declined. Mr. W. Stainforth, (Chairman of the Local Board), Mr. A.H. Goodall (Architect), and the builder Mr. Munk were there. The building was so crowded many were unable to gain admission.
The memorial is to Elizabeth Smith who worked for Queen Victoria
After a hymn the Chairman said “We meet on this day on a very solemn and important occasion…. The churchyard has been full for some time making it necessary to procure this or some other ground.” He was glad such a suitable spot had been secured as when complete “It would be as handsome a cemetery as any in Nottinghamshire. Great pains had been taken in selecting the site. Some might have hoped for a more central position but other sites inspected were not suitable for interment.” Ministers read bible notes and prayed then the Rev. J. Chapman addressed the audience. He said “The word consecrate means to hallow, to devote to holy work, to dedicate solemnly and that is what we are doing today.” He caused laughter with comments about rule 15 which states ‘Smoking and swearing strictly prohibited. No dogs allowed in the grounds.’ – He protested in the name of smokers. Rev. W. Paton said he rejoiced to see they had one house for all who came to be buried but it was good to have a vestry where the minister could put on his robes if he wore them. Mr. Mellows remarked that a service was provided for burial for Church of England and non-conformists which enables people to have a choice. He then declared the cemetery open.
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Local author Jonathan Nicholas has worked with goalkeeper Steve Cherry to produce Steve’s exciting new autobiography, ‘Cherry Picking – Life between the Sticks’. Jonathan says: ‘We worked very closely together throughout 2018 to produce an honest and often hilarious account of Steve’s thirty year footballing career. We both had a great time writing it and really hope it will be an interesting read, not just for football fans but readers of more general autobiography.’ Steve Cherry was born in Calverton and was spotted by a Derby County scout at the age of fifteen. He played at Derby County for nine years and was capped for England Youth under Brian Clough several times until moving to Walsall FC, Plymouth Argyle and then Chesterfield before the boyhood club of his dreams Notts County. Steve was at Notts County from 1989 – 1995 in the glory days under Neil Warnock, winning two consecutive Wembley finals and promotion to the First Division. How was this done? What happened behind the scenes at Notts? ‘Cherry Picking’ is available on Amazon.
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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Nottinghamshire Police PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) Paula Hipkiss gives us an insight into the valuable role which she has held for several years. Q: What is your role? A: My role is to provide a link between the community which we serve and the police. I consider it to be a valuable role as we provide a visible presence on the streets of Nottinghamshire. We engage in conversations (intelligence gathering), visit homes to provide crime prevention advice, offer general advice, visit schools, carry out foot patrols, scene preservation, road traffic collision traffic control, low-level crime reporting and covering general policing issues. Q: Have you had to face any challenging/new experiences? A: Every day is a new challenge and no two days are the same. You need to be able to think on your feet, problem solve/offer alternative outcomes for peoples issues and problems. I have overcome many personal challenges in my time as a PCSO but I think I have learned from all my experiences and try to put them into practice to help others. Q: What does a typical day at work look like for you?
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Aerials/TV’s/Audio/Telecoms Phil Chapman 59 City Digital Aerials 79 TV Confused 77 Aquatics Bransons Aquatics
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Architects Squid Architects
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Artificial Grass Artificial Grass for Less Supergrass
67 61
Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Buildbase 6 Bransons 66 Dream Doors 50,51 Gliderobes 63 Hallam Interiors 79 Shower Doctor 57 Sliding Door Wardrobes 7 Blinds/Shutters Bella Blinds
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Building Services / Roofers / Fascias Arnold Building & Roofing 65 A Barker 89 Canterbury 83 Ernhale Roofing 59 A. Holmes Building 80 Notts Building & Roofing 71 Nottingham B & R 72 Trent Building & Roofing 77 WA Builders 90 Business Services Chaworth Assoc. RS Media Veriflyers
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Care Services/Care Homes Bluebird Care Milford Care Radford Care Turton Court
17 19 17 17
Carpets/Flooring Byron Carpets The Little Carpet Co Terry’s Carpets
5 74 55
Domestic Appliance Repairs Nottingham App. Repairs 88
Loft Ladders/Loft Conversions More Than Loft Ladders 68
Drainage/ Pipe Clearance ADK Drains
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Electricians Delectrix D J Hill Doctor Electrical Electrical Connections Seans Electrical
Mobility Aids D M Furnishings The Lifestyle Centre
52 18
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Oven Cleaning/Repairs OvenU RCS Cleaning Spring Fresh
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Equestrian Martins Farm
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Estate/Lettings Agents/New Homes CDF Estates Ltd Martin & Co
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Fencing Beechdale Fencing Busy Bees Malfords D.Moore
Painting/Decorating Chris Decorating CMD Decorating David Draper James P & D MJC Decor Emma Morley Paul Tinsley Whites Decorators Lee Wright
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Pet Services Emily’s Pet Portraits
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62 56 49 79 96 65 73 68
Property Maintenance Castledine Complete Home Maint.
62 53
Fireplaces/Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep 55 Foot Health 1 Step Foot Health Sherees Foot Care
29 29
Funeral Directors/Plans Nottingh’shire Funeral Services 16 Furniture/Interiors D M Furnishings The Lifestyle Centre
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Garage Doors/Garage Repairs JB Doors 89 Garden Centres/Retailers Internet Gardener
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Gardening/Groundwork/Paving B & P Paving 60 Jack Glenn 80 J & S Gardens 90 NRT Developments 57 Resin Drives 75 Waynes 88
Schools/Colleges Nottingham College
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Tiilers/Tile Retailers Tilefix UK
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Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Jack Glenn Tindle Tree Care Waynes Tree Services Weedons
87 80 56 88 68
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79 55
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Handyman Services Jason Craddock Gary Simpson
49 55
Health & Fitness Notts Guided Walks
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