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Dear Readers This month Abby aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen has given us some fabulous recipes that include ingredients that can be found growing wild. With summer well and truly on the way we love a good evening walk in the sunshine. Now we will be keeping our eyes peeled for wild garlic, elderflowers and nettles so we can make these delicious recipes. We all love a good holiday - whether it’s a staycation or the trip of a lifetime. Reading Ella’s History page really made us appreciate how lucky we are, with the choices we have these days. Wherever you go and whatever you do - ENJOY!! Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

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Have Your Fill From Nature’s Larder Foraging has, of course, been a part of the human eating experience from the beginning, but in modern times you are more likely to pop to your local supermarket or, if you’re feeling adventurous, to your local farmers’ market for your supply of veg, fruit and salad than you are to grab a bag and head into the woodlands and hedgerows. But in recent years the appetite for foraging has grown in strength, as people enjoy the authenticity of local, seasonal, usually indigenous and, of course, free, food. So in demand has foraged produce become, wild mushrooms in particular, that some places have banned people from picking for personal use altogether, as restaurants and markets have employed those in the know to hunt out the best sites or have turned a blind eye to their sources and picking has been on an almost industrial scale, spoiling the fun for the rest of us. But there is still much to be found in the English countryside, if you just take the time to look. The pièce de résistance of foraging for many is the amazing array of wild mushrooms and fungi that appear from late summer to late autumn. I used to go mushroom hunting a lot when I was younger, morels, chanterelles, field mushrooms and boletes, but I find as I’ve got older I have

become increasingly risk averse and am no longer prepared to take a chance on mistaking my innocuous field mushroom for the deadly similar Deathcap. Whilst there isn’t much to beat wild fungi on the flavour front, I strongly recommend you only gather them with a qualified expert at your side, or better still, pop to a local market and find the farmed versions. Even without mushrooms though, you’ll find a host of edible species in the fields, woods and hedgerows from early spring to late autumn, favourites such as elderflower and wild garlic, nettles, blackberries, sloes and rosehips and the less well known wild sorrel, mallow and fat hen - perfect for creating your own salads, cordials, jams, beers and soups, pretty much for free. There are rules though! Never pick or eat anything you are unsure of, if in doubt, leave well alone, only take from plentiful supplies and never dig up or remove any kind of plant, take only what you intend to eat and always seek permission from the landowner if you are on private land. You can find further advice from the Woodland Trust on-line. If you do fancy dipping into nature’s larder though, here are a few really simple recipes to get you started.

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Elderflower Cordial (June/July)

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Play around with the recipe as you see fit, a dash of white wine and/ or double cream (at the end) make great additions. (Caution, unless you know you are gathering “dead nettles” with the white or purple flowers, make sure you wear gloves, the sting goes once the nettles are cooked but not before!)

Ingredients 2.5 kg white caster sugar 2 lemons (unwaxed or washed, zested and sliced) 20 fresh elderflower heads (trim off the stalks) 85g citric acid (most chemists sell this)

Ingredients 450g brambles (wild blackberries), rinsed well. 450g white granulated sugar (blackberries can be low in pectin so you might what to improve your chances of a good set by using “jam sugar” which has pectin added) Juice of 1 large lemon.

Ingredients (serves 4-6) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 25g butter 1 onion finely diced 1 leek, 1 celery stick & 1 carrot finely diced (the last optional) 1 small potato, peeled and diced Approx 1 ltr of good chicken or veg stock Roughly 300g young nettle leaves (washed) Roughly 200g wild garlic leaves (washed) 3 tbsp milk Method Heat oil & butter in a large pan, add onion & potato (& other veg if using) add a generous pinch of salt, stir well & allow to sweat for around 15 - 20 mins on a low heat. Add stock & simmer for 10 mins then add nettles (in batches) and garlic leaves. Simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat & blend using a stick blender. Return to the heat & add milk (or cream). Season to taste. You can also use the young wild garlic stems as a side dish, simply place in a pan with a tight fitting a lid, add a splash of water & a knob of butter & let the stems & leaves steam for a few minutes until wilted.

(makes about 4 litres)

Method Put sugar & 1.5 litres water into a large saucepan. Heat gently (without boiling) until all sugar is dissolved. Bring the pan to a boil then remove from the heat. Gently rinse the flowerheads in a washing-up bowl or bucket to remove any dirt & insects, shake off the excess water & add the flowers, lemon slices, zest & citric acid to the syrup. Stir well, cover & leave to infuse for 24 hrs. Line a colander with a clean tea-towel or piece of muslin & place over a large bowl, ladle in the syrup and allow to drip slowly through. Discard any bits and then use a funnel to fill freshly sterilised bottles. The cordial will keep for about 4 weeks in the fridge. Add to soda water or sparkling white wine for a refreshing summer drink.

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Method Put the brambles in a pan & add the lemon juice, simmer gently for around 15mins. When the fruit is cooked, add the sugar & cook over a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Turn the heat up & bring to a boil, keep at a rolling boil, & keep stirring for around 15 minutes until setting point is reached. (Either a temp of 104.5C or when a spoonful of jam dropped on a freezing cold saucer wrinkles and sets when pushed with your finger). Fill your sterilised jars with the jam, seal & allow to cool before storing in the fridge.

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

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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 Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. Probus movement

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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

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Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session lasts from 7pm to 9pm.

Any queries please call Harry on 0115 9279 481.

Hucknall Flower Arranging Group - meet on the first Wednesday of each month (exc Dec & Jan). 7.30pm at the John

Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more infio. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact 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.

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

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch

12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org

Lively, Retired & Semi-Retired Professional/Business Men - meet socially for lunch on the second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 12 noon at Portland College (off the A60). Contact Clive Abrahams (Sec.) on 01623 409502

Ravenshead Flower Group - meet on the last Tuesday each month (excl Jan & Dec). NAFAS demonstrators showcase their flower arranging talents. Come & join us at 7.15pm, Ravenshead Village Hall. http://www.flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk/club_info/ ravenshead.html

New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood

St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com

Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick) - meet on the 2nd Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon & the 4th Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Both meetings at Papplewick Village Hall, off Linby Lane, Papplewick, NG15 8FB. New members are always welcome to this brand new WI. For more info visit: www.lapwingswi.weebly.com or call 07807 326517 Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A community group involved with woodland management and archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome. Visit: http://moorpond. papplewick.org/index.html Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com

Hucknall & Linby Dolphins Swimming Club - enjoy swimming? learning to swim? looking to improve stamina, speed & fitness? Are you interested in becoming more involved in competitive swiming? If so we are looking for new members. Please contact www.hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk or find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/hucknallandlinbydolphins

NG15 Community Diary cont..... Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham

Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Just Good Friends - at St Johns Centre, Hucknall. Activities, entertainment & fellowship for over 60’s. Transport provided. Come & join us - Tuesdays & Fridays. Call Andrea 07512 765111.

Gedling Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to

embrace life to the full& in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or email: secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk. Blidworth & District Historical & Heritage Society - Meet first Tuesday of the month at 7pm, Blidworth Welfare. For further information contact the secretary Mrs Dale Smallwood on 01623 479978. Cottage Crafts Group - feeling lonely? want to meet people and make new friends? Please come along to our group on Monday mornings - 10am - 1pm for a chat and refreshments. No need to be “crafty”. We meet at Under One Roof, 3A Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Tel: 0115 952 1236 for more details. Sequence Tea Dance - at Hucknall Leisure Centre on Tuesdays - 1.30 - 3.30pm. Cost £3. For more information call Lynn Davey on 01773 813701 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham

Watnall WI - meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. For more details call 0115 953 7679.

Leenside W.I (Hucknall) - meet on the 3rd Tues monthly. Central Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. Ravenshead W.I - meet on the 3rd Wednesday, monthly. 7.45pm at The Centre at St Peter’s, Sheepwalk Lane,

Ravenshead. Contact: 01623 751307.

Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s.

We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk Newark Speakers-meet at the Newark Town Bowls Club, NG24 1TS on Monday’s at 7.30pm. At your local speakers club, become a better speaker and presenter in a welcoming, supportive environment. Gain skills and confidence in public speaking. For more info: newarkspeakersclub@hotmail.co.uk. For meeting dates visit: www.newarkspeakers.org.uk

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

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

phone 0115 952 7138.

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

throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 11 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME

Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield.

For details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com. - meet at 7.30pm 4th Wed of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical

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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

Sun 7th May WWII EDEN CAMP MUSEUM INC. SUNDAY CARVERY Sat-Sun 13TH/14TH May TOWER OF LONDON & CAMDEN MARKET Sat-Sun 20th/21st May BRISTOL AND THE COTSWOLDS Fri-Mon26TH/29TH May BLACKPOOL 4 DAY BANK HOLIDAY BREAK. QUEENS HOTEL Sun 4th Jun WHITBY DAY TRIP Sat 10th Jun RHS FLOWER SHOW CHATSWORTH HOUSE, ALL DAY ADMISSION Fri-Sun 16TH/18TH Jun LIVERPOOL AND DERBYSHIRE 3 DAY Sun 25th Jun BLACKPOOL DAY TRIP Sat-Sat 1ST/8TH Jul DUNOON SCOTLAND 8 DAYS Includes minimum of 4 free excursions to places of local interest Wed 12th Jul LONDON THEATRE DAY TRIP “DREAMGIRLS”OR “HALF A SIXPENCE” Sat-Sun 15th/16th Jul HARROGATE & SKIPTON WEEKEND Includes 3 hour canal cruise with 3 course Sunday lunch Fri-Tue 4th/8th Aug ILLFRACOMBE 5 DAY BREAK. INC 3 FREE EXCURSIONS Sun-Fri 8th/13th Oct IRELAND 6 DAY TOUR, DUBLIN & KILLARNEY Staying at the Louise Fitzgerald hotel Dublin & Hotel Eviston Killarney Free excursions to the Ring of Kerry, Dingle bay and peninsula, Kenmare

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NG15 Community Diary cont..... Hucknall Heritage Society - meet second Monday of the month (except June, July, Aug & Dec). At 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church, Hucknall.

The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook.

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

off Park Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8ZA. Nov - Feb at St Mark’s Church, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UU. To see what we get up to go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk

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 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

Afternoon Tea - 1st Wed monthly. 2pm - 3.15pm. £1.50 per person. Tea, cakes & entertainment. At St John’s Community Hall, 1 Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. For more info call Louise: 07969 572731 or louise.sje@gmail.com.

Coffee Stop - weekly drop in for drinks & light breakfast. Thursdays 8.45am-10am. At St John’s Community Hall, 1 Nottingham Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7QN. For more info call Louise: 07969 572731 or louise.sje@gmail.com.

Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Monday 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.

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To discover more on Tinkerbell, contact the Adoption Officer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck. Cats are not rehomed on or near busy roads, unless indoor-only. Animal Accident Rescue Unit is volunteer-run, and constantly needs cat fosterers. With no premises, animals are fostered in volunteers’ homes around Nottingham. The charity does not cover healthy strays/unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured and vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals needing homes, see www.animalaccident.org.uk.

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Are you beach ready? I write these articles a couple of months in advance so there is unfortunately a chance that, by the time you read this, we have already seen the best weather that our British Summer has to offer us this year but I have my fingers crossed that it isn’t the case. You might be asking yourself, what does a psychotherapist know about getting beach ready? Surely someone who deals with matters of the mind isn’t going to be of much use in helping me to look good in a bikini? You’d be quite right – there are other people far more knowledgeable than me in matters of diet and exercise to help you look your best on the beach if that is what you want to do. I am speaking to the rest of you. Those of you who would maybe like to put in the time and effort to diet and exercise but know that realistically, that’s probably not going to happen this year. Should you resign yourself to buying a cheap tent from Decathlon and wearing that on the beach?No. I firmly believe that everyone has the right to feel comfortable in their own skin, no matter what size they are, no matter whether they have scars, stretch marks, folds of skin or any of the other bodily attributes that tend to get airbrushed out of media coverage. That doesn’t mean that if you wish to change your shape or lose weight that you shouldn’t try to do that - just that it doesn’t help you to feel bad about yourself right now. Very few people manage to make positive changes to their lifestyles or their lives by beating themselves up and tearing themselves to shreds. In actual fact, that is more likely to get in the way of positive change – after all, who feels like doing something positive for themselves after taking a verbal battering? One of the most important things you can do for your own body confidence is forget all about the

images that you get fed through the media every single day. Those images are not a true reflection of how real people look – even the people in those images don’t look like that in real life. The images are so digitally manipulated – stretched, slimmed down, every single human flaw edited out at the click of a mouse – that you will never be able to achieve that in real life and will only make yourself miserable trying. Nobody is perfect, not even the models that smile down on us from the billboards, and you will find it much easier to be at ease with yourself physically if you no longer try to live up to such unrealistic standards. In reality, when you are sat on the beach in your swimsuit, no one will actually be paying as much attention to you as you think they are. We tend to think that everyone is looking at us, most likely thinking negative thoughts about how we look or what we are doing, but really those people are doing exactly what you are doing, sat there wondering what everyone is thinking of them in their swimsuit. The truth is, most people are usually too busy thinking about their own stuff and their own lives to be paying too much attention to you and your life. Just to finish, whilst writing this article I came across a great tip for body confidence and I love it. The tip is... smile more. If you catch someone looking your way, give them a big smile as though you are brimming with confidence – not only will the other person think that you are indeed brimming with confidence, you will make yourself feel better too. Wear what you like on the beach as long as you wear it with a huge smile and spend more time having fun and enjoying your life than worrying about what you look like.

Marie Scott is a CBT therapist and psychotherapist, based at Maple House Clinic in Eastwood, NG16 3BD. She deals with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and anger amongst many others. For more information about Marie and the issues she can help with, please visit www.chrysalistherapyservices.co.uk or give her a call on 07791 894227. Marie provides all clients a safe and confidential space in which to deal with their issues.

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An important feature of lawn bowls is that it delivers proven health benefits, both physical and mental. Easy walking in the fresh air, punctuated by stress-free bending and stretching, is great for muscles and joints and focussing on the tactics of the game helps to develop concentration. HTPBC is a successful and well run club with the benefit of a qualified coach. New players are made very welcome and always helped by its friendly members. The club also provides all the equipment necessary to get started to learn and enjoy the game. So whatever your age, if you would like to try a new relaxing but active pastime, then lawn bowls is definitely for you. Come along to HTPBC and have a go. A great sport with great health benefits, great company, a great setting, fresh air….what is there not to like? Email at bowlshucknall@gmail.com Facebook at Bowls Hucknall or call Peter Dickens on 01159 630728

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WANTED. Any old fishing gear wanted by collector. Reels, tackle, full set-ups. Also men’s watches. Cash waiting. 07855 994605 Merritt Sewing Machine. Ex.cond. And brand new fabric cutting board. £50 for both. 0115 965 5680 3 Piece Suite. Draylon. Beige 3 seat settee, 2 chairs. Ex.cond. £150 ono. 0115 9202 731 Knightsbridge Cane Furniture. Cost £1000. Needs recovering. Bargain £250. 0115 966 1154 Cardale Garage Door. Used, bare wood, ready to stain. 4m x 260mm x 2m105mm. With frame & Stanley door opener. Cost £2800. Bargain £450. 0115 966 1154 Old Books. 238 old books to sell. Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Lawrence etc..Open to offers. 07497 341316 Halogen Oven. Unwanted gift, still boxed. £25. 0115 919 7630 Mahogany Corner Cocktail Cabinet. 6ft high. VGC. £75. 07989 621771 Large Solid Mahogany Coffee Table. 3ft x 3ft. Very heavy. £75. 07989 621771 Football Referee’s Kit. Never worn. Size medium. Inc. stop watch, whistle & cards. £40 ono. 0115 923 3189 Ladies Dark Brown Faux Fur Jacket. Never worn. Size 14. £40 ono. 0115 923 3189 Brother Overlock Machines. For threading. £150. 0115 962 2714 Expanding Mannequins. For sizes 12, 14, 16 & 18. With cover. £70. 0115 962 2714 Gents New Leather Jacket. Size 42. £70. 0115 962 2714 Garden Groom Safety Hedge Trimmer. Immaculate condition. £40. 0115 965 5680 Cane Chair. £20. 0115 981 7160 Cane Sofa. 4ft long. £40. 0115 981 7160 Teak Dresser/Display Unit. 2 cupboards & drawers. Part glazed. £75. 0115 981 7160 Masport Petrol Lawn Mower. Briggs & Stratton engine. 350 18 cut. Self propelled. £400 new. Want £175 no offers. 0115 963 5427 Retro Style Dining Room Display Unit. Medium brown wood. 3 drawers, 2 cupboards. Approx.120cm H x 125cm W. £50 ono. 0115 833 2654

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Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 80 x Jigsaw Puzzles. 500-1000 pieces 50p to £1.50. 07751 444056. Logic Radio/CD Player. Inc. usb port. Almost new. £5. 07751 444056. Beldray Metal Step. Height 5ft2”. £4. 07751 444056. 2 Tier Rabbit Hutch. Good cond. 5ft x 3.5ft. Was £250 new. Wanting £30. 01773 771264 Bresser Lyra Telescope. Ex. cond. As new. 4 lenses. inc. a 3 x Barlow lenses, 2 compasses & guide to universe book. Viewing recommended. 01773 530047/07484 095133 Bowls Equipment. 4x Thomas Taylor woods size 4; 4 wood holder; 2 tier wheeled bag with handle; bowls lifter; 2 measures & other items inc.waterproof coat & cricket jumper. Asking £70 ono. 01773 530047/07484 095133 Quest Leisure Windsor Porch Awning. VGC. £100 ono. 07751 444056. Set of 3 Suitcases. Never used. Good condition. £25. 0115 876 0703 4 Berth Tent, Table (seats 4), 2 Ring Cooker (with grill), Double Air Bed (with pump), Food larder & Cooker Stand . All as new & boxed. £200. 0115 920 8549/0794 1958809 Contents of 1990s Craftman’s Garage for sale:. Black & Decker H552 2 speed hammer action drill; Black & Decker D390A finishing sander; Bosch PHO Planer; Black & Decker BD5385E electronic auto scrolling saw, variable speed; Black & Decker DN66 plunge router; Draper FS325A 13’ fretsaw; Clarkes CBG 6RC bench grinder (right hand guard missing); Black & Decker KS/850 1110W circular saw; Mitre saw framing guide 550mm; Draper D13/5A 5 speed bench press drill (solenoid switch control needs replacing); Black & Decker workmate + 3 boxes of various tools & materials. £290. NOT SOLD INDIVIDUALLY. 0115 928 6042 3 Pairs Curtains. Dark brown with gold, floral design. 2000mm drop x 1500mm wide each curtain. Ex. cond. £60. 01949 829199 Folding Bike. With gears & mud guards. As new with protective covers. Small wheels. £160. 0115 928 2467 Unused Magnet Stainless Steel Splashback. 60cm x 80cm. £20. 0115 878 1054

WANTED. Horizontal framed picture of Last Supper. Other formats considered. Also Bubble Boy picture wanted. 0115 956 8471 Metal Shed. 6ft x 4ft. Plus 6 x slabs. All free to take away. 01773 768755 Thomson Wide Screen 38” TV. Good working order. £25. 07724 410109 84 Books. Mostly paperbacks by James Patterson & co-authors + several Patterson book shots. All good cond. Suitable for car boot/market. £20. 0115 953 3266 17 Ordnance Survey Maps. £20. 01773 786742 Bowls. Set of 4 woods. Taylor Elite. Size 4. Plus bag. £40. 0115 928 6475 Singer Sewing Machine. Model 6235. Lovely cabinet with stool & drawer. £150. 01623 793852 Power Plus Electric Mower. £50. 01623 793852 Petrol Hedge Strimmer. £40. 01623 793852 Stannah Stairlift. Takes up to 160kg. Needs to be dismantled & collected. FREE. 0115 976 0847 Indoor Water Feature. With elephant figures & flowers. Brand new water pump. Cost £65. Accept £35 ono. 0115 9621529 Actim 31 Day Wall Clock. Black cased. 15” drop, 9” wide. £20 ono. 0115 9621529 Car Ramps. Good condition. £20. 07787 982245 Bosch Washing Machine & Separate Dryer. 7 mth use only. Cost £764. Will accept £255. Can deliver. 07587 421812 Bosch Fridge. Under counter. Frost free. Ex.cond. Cost £324. Will accept £75. 07587 421812 Medium Size Indoor Rabbit Cage. £10. 07913 737710 Pet Carrier. £5. 07913 737710 Jumbo Dog Cage/Crate. As new though tray slightly cracked). £80 ono. 07913 737710 Riding Equipment For Sale. New & used. All good cond. Boots, jodpurs, hat + much more... Sell total package £250 or can sell individual items. Call for detailed list & more info. 0115 984 7498

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

Centre, The Pavilion, Watnall Rd, NG15 6EP. Ample free parking. For more info tel: Chris Clarke on 07563 614888. Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101. FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Patisserie Valerie 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 The Cornwater Club for Older People - meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 2.30pm in Ravenshead. Offers friendship and a variety of stimulating activities. A freshly cooked 2 course meal provided at every session. You can attend as many weekly sessions as you like. Transport available for people living in Blidworth or Ravenshead. All welcome from any area of Nottinghamshire. For a free, no obligation taster day please phone Maxine Dakin, Manager on 01623 491159. Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at John Godber Centre, Ogle Street on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome. Gingerbread - is a friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life, whether you are a mum, dad, carer or grandparent bringing up children on your own, and kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.org.uk/ membership and contact the Hucknall group at www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - hucknallgingerbread@outlook. com; or text 07950 780577.

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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 Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family & friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call Joan: 0776 3519196 Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appt or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: albertgodfrey979@gmail.com Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk

Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please contact Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661. Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Mansfield & Ashfield Carers Support Group - meet 2nd Wednesday monthly, 2pm - 4pm at St Peter’s Centre, Churchside, Mansfield. We can offer friendship, info and advice to carers who support someone with mental health issues. Drop in for a warm welcome. For more info call Joy: 01623 459681 or Cleo: 07824 838574. Reach Out Residents - we are a group that is for all residents in West Hucknall. We meet about 5 times a year to discuss issues affecting our area & many statutory bodies including the police, Ashfield Homes, Trent Buses & others attend our meeting. We invite you to come along and have your say. Together we can make a difference! Tel 07527 070459 or reachoutresidents@gmail.com. Find us now on Facebook. MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360. Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) Ashfield Citizens Advice - we are at Hucknall market place every other Friday from 8.30am - 2pm. Just come along to get the advice and information you need. See our website: www.ashfieldca.org.uk for more information. Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk 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.

Greenwood Grant Grows on National! Futsal County Champions

On Tuesday 21st February 2017, The Holgate Academy Futsal team represented Ashfield (having not lost a game in qualifying as area Champions) against seven other areas: Broxtowe, Bassetlaw, Mansfield, Nottingham City (1), Rushcliffe, Newark and Sherwood, and Nottingham City (2). The amazing team from The Holgate Academy remained undefeated in their 7 games and won the competition hosted by Nottingham University therefore becoming County Champions! A great achievement for our Year 7 boys Futsal team! The Year 7 team made up of; Noah, George, Riley, Alfie, Jacob, Jack, Ewan and Charlie can now walk around the academy with their heads held high! We are all extremely proud of the team. Well-done to everyone who took part, what a fantastic success!

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Mark Horner, ground maintenance, applied to the Greenwood Forest after hearing that he could apply for up to £500 towards the purchase of trees for the school grounds, from their Community Tree Planting Grant scheme. They soon received the exciting news that the bid had been successful! With the award of £230 the Academy purchased one sweet chestnut, one English walnut, one medlar, one hazelnut, one red horse chestnut, and one common horse chestnut. Pictured above are pupils from the gardening club and the Academy Nutrition Action Group planting the trees in an area near to the Academy’s new car park. Everyone hopes to enjoy the fruits of their labour in the near future!

STEM ‘Bridging the Engineering Gap’

As a nation we are really short of trained civil engineers. In March some year 9 students experienced a STEM activity to raise awareness of jobs in this field. ICE Bridge The students were given an awareness and understanding of the world of civil engineering with a practical hands-on bridge building session. Two teams competed for the best time to build their side of the bridge. The students then tested the bridge by walking over it. Tom Rusdale said “I really enjoyed the bridge building and would love to work in engineering”

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WHAT’S NEW AT WEST MIDLAND SAFARI PARK? Staff at West Midland Safari Park have a fun-filled 2017 planned for their visitors, with brand new events, some exciting new arrivals and the chance to meet the latest babies. The Park’s busy events calendar has been updated to include four new exciting conservation weeks, where guests will get the chance to take part in unique VIP experiences, enter competitions to win some amazing money-can’t-buy prizes and learn just what they can do to help, even from the comfort of their own sofa. This year, the Park will be hosting Protect Bats Week from 6-14 May and Protect Lions Week from 17-25 June. There will also be Rhino Week for May half term, to support Save the Rhino International. As well as the new events, guests can come face-to-face with the newest arrivals at the Park - 2016’s babies! Ekozu, the southern white rhino calf, will most likely be charging around the four-mile safari. Then there is the chance to meet the pack of 22 African painted dogs, 14 of which were born in July - the biggest litter the Park has seen.

In August and September, the Park welcomed Embu and Emali, two baby Rothschild’s giraffes. Then on 14 January 2017, another baby giraffe was born. Named ‘Fennessy’ by his keepers, the baby boy already stood at six-feet-tall when he was born. Also new for 2017, a family of gigantic pterosaurs soared into the grounds of West Midland Safari Park and made it their new home. With a wing span averaging around 11 metres, quetzalcoatlus was the largest animal to have ever taken to the skies. West Midland Safari Park is open daily for its summer season from 11 February until 3 November 2017. The standard admission charge is £23.00 for adults, £18.00 for children aged 3-15 and £21.00 for concessions. Admission includes a voucher for a return visit or safari gift. Prices also include admission to the four-mile safari, Discovery Trail exhibits, animal encounters, African Village and live shows. Theme Park rides charged extra in all cases. Further information is available from the Park’s official website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114 You can follow the progress of the baby rhino on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page: www.wmsp.co.uk/facebook

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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Mum2mum Market Nearly New Sales - Hucknall - 21 May & 16 July: 2pm-4pm at The Holgate Academy. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.

Little Signers Club imagine how amazing it would be if your baby could tell you what they wanted?! Find out more about using sign language to allow your child to communicate with you from as young as 4 months old. Classes in Hucknall, Arnold & Ravenshead. Contact Hannah, 07856 021 527 or Hannah@littlesignersclub.co.uk

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

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

does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in!

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 - Indoor at Basford Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1, Bar Lane Ind Est, Bar La, NG6 0JA. Oct-March. Mon 6-7pm soft ball & 7-8pm hard ball net. Fri 6.30-7.30pm club training night. New members always welcome. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 Rolls Royce Leisure JFC - Mon 6-7pm, Tues - 6-8pm, Wed - 6-8pm, Thurs -6-9pm. All age groups. Always looking for new players to join our family friendly club playing Sat am/pm & Sun am. Call John on 07920 154129 or www. rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk

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

New players wanted to strengthen our successful squads from U9s (year 3). Junior teams compete in the Notts Girls & Ladies Football League. Come and join us for a training session on Wednesdays 6-8pm at National Cof E Academy, Hucknall. For more info contact Carol: 07963 820612/secretary@nottscountyladiesfc.co.uk

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

Edgewood Judo Club - meet every Monday evening 6pm to 8.30pm at Edgewood Leisure Centre, Christchurch Road, Hucknall. For details call 0115 952 1346. Guides, Brownies & Rainbows - Nottinghamshire HQ - 987 7220. 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.

kids Falcon ASC Shine at County Champs The Falcon ASC swimmers commitment and dedication paid off in the individual and relay events at the annual ASC Nottinghamshire C o u n t y Championships. Individual Events Gaining strict qualifying times previously in licensed open meets and club time trials, the swimmers competed for finals places (top 8) in the 50m and 100m events, heat declared in 200m and 400m events. Kyle Raison, Cormach Maher, Evie Allsop, Rhianna Wright, Emma Hutson, Grace Allsop, Imogen Gould, Jai Raison, Holly Bramwell-

Ward and Dylan Walker all gained finals places in the individual events of 50m and 100m races. Personal Bests were also gained during the competition by Ella Maher, Ellie Barker, Stacey Wilson, Caelan Halmshaw, Joseph Lilley, Issac Bennison, Adam Webber, Archie Penlington. Adam Webber, Jai Raison , Holly BramwellWard, George Webster Grace Allsop , Ella Maher, Evie Allsop & Cormac Maher also gained East Midlands Qualifying Times. Cormac Maher was crowned the 9/10 Boys Nottinghamshire County Champion for winning the most Bagcat points over his individual races. Congratulations to all the swimmers who took part!

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Rolls Royce Soccer School - for 5 to 7 yr old boys & girls every Sunday morning 10 til 12pm. Watnall Road, Hucknall. Contact head coach John Cheetham on 07920 154129 or www.rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk Little Lambs - baby & toddler group in St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Indigo Kids - kids club Tues 5.30pm-7.25pm. Adventurers Wed 5.30pm-7.30pm. Youth Club Thurs 5.30pm7.25pm. Indigo Tots Tues 10am-11.55am. Stay & play. Indigo Karate Sun 2pm-3pm. For further information contact Indigo Kids on 0115 952 1164 (10am - 1pm Mon-Fri term time), email: indigokids@live.com or visit www.indigokids.org.uk

Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13-18yrs. Wed 7pm - 9pm. Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from ÂŁ6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info. Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Now outside at The New Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd, off Paplewick Lane, Hucknall, NG15 8HR. From 9.30am til 11am 2ndand Arnold Beavers,Contact Cubs, Alwyn Scouts & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | 9521122 Cubs Panther Sats Sun mornings. Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 or visitGrp www. 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. hucknallsports.com for more info. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 yourself 956 9865/0787505 Army Cadets - challenge and learn 6784 new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 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.

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

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Stay safe this coming summer The clocks have leapt forward and with lighter and longer evenings, it’s important to ensure your home is secured – especially with the weather improving as we head into the summer months. With the April heatwave giving us all a taste of what’s hopefully to come for 2017, it’s good to be prepared and ensure your property is secure. Security outside your home Many of you will have gone on bike rides, gone to the local park with friends and family and had your first BBQ of the year recently. It’s important whilst you aren’t in your property that you ensure that is secure. Ensure your doors and windows are shut and that your keys are kept in a safe place and out of sight, when outside. By leaving your house open in the warmer climate it can entice thieves to your belongings, so please don’t let them have this opportunity. Dogs trapped in hot cars Please do not leave dogs in cars – even for a few minutes – as temperatures inside vehicles can rise rapidly, which can make dogs very distressed.

When the weather is warm owners should always ensure that your pets have plenty of cool, fresh drinking water available to them. Cars, conservatories and caravans are not suitable for dogs to be left in. If the animal is starting to show distress but the situation is not life threatening, try to locate the owner to make them aware. If you are in a car park anywhere that may have a public address system, ask for an announcement to be put out. In the meantime, please contact the police on 101, giving as much information as you can about the vehicle, registration number and location as officers can arrange to attend and try to make contact with the registered keeper of the vehicle to make them aware. If the matter is getting near life or death for the animal please call Nottinghamshire Police on 999 stressing the urgency. If you would like to speak to your local police, call us on 101. There is also plenty of information and advice guides on our website: http://w w w.notti nghamshi re. police.uk/advice

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