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Dear Readers.. Hopefully as you read this we are still enjoying the last of the summer sunshine. Why not enjoy it with a cocktail? See the Fishwife’s Kitchen recipes for some inspiration. If you are looking for some thrills and spills then enter our competition for the chance to win a 4x4 off road driving experience with Nottingham Off Roading Events at Lockwell Hill Activity Centre. Time seems to be flying this year and we need to remind you that the next edition will be the Christmas one... arghhhh. So if you have an event you want to promote please get in touch soon. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah and Francine

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Want to feel exhilarated, inspired, joyful? Want to do something that enriches your life and the lives of others? Want to be part of something that brings you into contact with other like-minded people? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then come along and sing with the Ruddington & District Choral Society! Visit our website (www. ruddingtonchoral.com) to ﬁnd out more about us! The RDCS has been a leading light in the musical life of Nottinghamshire for over 50 years and usually performs three concerts each year with weekly rehearsals. We are currently seeking to expand and are accepting new members. Whether you’re a soprano, alto, tenor or bass (we are especially keen to enlist a few more tenors!) we would love you to join us. Rehearsals each Monday, from 4th September at St Peter’s Church, Ruddington (7.15–9.15pm) and thereafter at St Peter’s School. For further details ring: 0115 9211451, contact us via our web-site or visit our Ruddington & District Choral Society Facebook page.

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-todate details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www. lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www. carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook. com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - very 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 (commences 4 Sept). For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www. yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Saturdays 10am-11am. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Viv 01159 332677/viviennehavery@aol.com

Radcliffe on Trent MVC ended the 2016/17 season with a performance in the beautiful church of St Mary, at East Leake. Soloist Matt Glendenning’s dexterity and skill with his two clarinets was nothing short of amazing. A regular supporter of the choir remarked that it was one of the best concerts she had heard us sing.... and she has been following the choir for over thirty years! Rehearsals start again on 7th September, at the Methodist Church, Shelford Road, Radcliffe at 7.15 pm. If you would like to join us you will be very welcome. For more info visit: www.radcliffeontrentmvc.org, or call Martin Clarke on 0115 933 3800.

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Once again, the Rock’n’Soul Singers thoroughly enjoyed supporting Underwood festival on Saturday 8th July by performing, as has become the custom, on the back of a lorry! This year the weather was perfect and festival visitors seemed to enjoy listening to and joining in with our repertoire of rock and pop songs. They also gave generously, with another £75 added to our collection for Alzheimer’s Society. Many thanks to all who supported us. A week later found us at Patchings Art Festival, a ﬁrst for us as a choir which we all enjoyed thoroughly, especially as the sun shone yet again! Ticket sales, plus the collection on the day from the generous festival audiences, raised a further £144. Many thanks to Patchings Arts Festival for including us in their wonderful event and for their kind donation. We have also had the pleasure of singing in Brinsley Church as part of the “St. James the Great Weekend” celebrations. A good night was had by all, with a further £64 raised for our Alzheimer’s charity. To date we have now raised a grand total of £3000 for our year’s charity Alzheimer’s. Look out for us on www.rocknsoul.org.uk and facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers A number of new members have recently joined us; if you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192 Our next event will be on September 22nd 7pm at St Mary’s Church Eastwood to help celebrate their Golden Anniversary. We look forward to seeing you at this joint concert with Eastwood Collieries Male Voice Choir.

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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... And so we enter the final months of the year. The nights are drawing in and the satisfying crunch of leaves is underfoot. Unfortunately, for some, the darker nights mean more opportunities for committing crimes, particularly burglaries. Many domestic burglaries are carried out by opportunist thieves looking for an easy way in – make sure you leave them out in the cold this year with our tips for securing your home: Shine a light • As the nights get darker earlier, leave a light on inside your home – choose low energy lamps to save yourself a shock when the electricity bill arrives. • If you’re going out, use a timer switch to operate the lights as it gets towards evening – you want to make it look like someone’s home, so think about what you’d normally be doing in the evening and set the timer accordingly. • Make sure your front door is well lit – don’t leave any enticing shadows for potential thieves to hide themselves in. Use dusk to dawn lighting that automatically comes on, so you don’t have to remember to switch them on. • Carefully directed security lighting and visible burglar alarms can act as deterrents, but make sure alarms stop sounding after 20 minutes and lights don’t shine directly into your neighbours’ windows, otherwise you may have a whole other problem on your hands!

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Annie Holgate Infants School Opens by Maureen Newton

In May 1950 Annie Holgate Infants School opened. It was the first to be built in Hucknall under the County Development Plan on a 3 ½ acre site on the west side of town. It was ‘the last word in modern design and equipment’. Children from 5 – 7 years from Ruffs Farm Estate, Westville, Beauvale Estate and the Watnall Road area who were already attending Beardall Street and Spring Street Schools were moved to this new building. 224 children were expected on the first day.

wrote the first lines in the school log book. The staff were as follows:- Class 1 Miss Whitehead; Class 2 Miss Robinson; Class 3 Miss Slater; Class 4 Miss Drury; Class 5 Miss Tomlinson; Class 6 Miss Burton (to be first assistant). ‘The children were happily settled in their respective classrooms by 9.30am. A reporter and photographer representing the local newspaper called and took some photographs. 101 children stayed to the mid-day meal and each class fed in its own classroom the class teacher taking supervision duties. Three canteen assistants served the meal with the help of Miss Woodsy of the School Meals Service. Mr. Bonsor, the caretaker, also assisted.” Although workmen were still very busy on site and children and staff only had the use of one cloakroom and one set of toilets, Miss ClarkGoddard reported ‘a very happy and busy first day’.

Artists impression of the school from the opening brochure The building could provide classroom, accommodation for 280 infants. It was intended to erect an assembly hall, together with rooms for the head teacher and staff at a later date. ‘The school is built on a site which will be affected by mine workings and an attempt has been made to minimise any structural damage by separating the structure into 5 main blocks each isolated from its neighbour. The foundations were constructed as a series of concrete beams carrying the weight of the building should subsidence occur’. ‘The large steel classroom windows have a southern aspect overlooking the paved terrace which may be used for open air teaching.’ Each room had a sink, its own stockroom and the very latest rotary blackboards. The furniture consisted of sturdily built tables and chairs which the children could stack themselves. Miss S.H.Clark was appointed Head Mistress but it was the acting Head Mistress, Miss Isabel Clark-Goddard who opened the school and

Staff were very busy on Friday 7th July making final preparations for the ceremony to be held the following day the 8th July 1950. 13 people signed the school log book on the afternoon of the Official Opening Ceremony. They were present together with a ‘representative gathering of the educationalists in the district.’ The proceedings took place in a marquee. Alderman Bayliss presided and Professor Arthur Radford opened the school watched by a large crowd of interested parents. In his speech Professor Radford commented on the cost of education. ‘”What do you prefer to put before education? Do you prefer fine clothes, a television set in every home, fun and frolic? In giving a high priority to education you are putting first the well being of your children and their children. I know of no higher priority.” Everyone enjoyed the entertainment which was provided by the school choir and the children playing percussion instruments. After tea the school was open to the public and several hundred people showed their interest. It was the first new school opened in Hucknall for 50 years.

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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 The Station Hotel, Hucknall 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, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353

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

Hucknall. New members always welcome. Also a junior group meets Wednesday. Visit our website: www.lovelace/theatregroup. co.uk or call Linda on 0115 968 1011 for further information. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk

Hucknall Dolls House Group - every 2nd Thursday at Bentinck Conservative Club, 5 Portland Rd, Hucknall from 7 - 9pm. For more info call Sofia on 07790 334540. Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk Adult Education Courses - beginners up to level 1; very small groups. Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall. Call 0115 884 2749 or email: lisa.saunders@castlecollege.ac.uk

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

Hucknall Men’s Probus Club - for retired men.Meet 1st Wed in month at Horse & Groom, Linby. 12noon. Probus movement

seeks to give opportunities to retired men & women to meet socially & listen to speakers.For info call Aubrey Smith on 0115 963 2424. Eric Coates Society - Meets Wednesdays, bi-monthly 7 - 9pm at the Godber Centre. Contact Geoff 0115 9634662 or Peter 0115 953 7393. Actively promoting the life and music of Eric Coates.

Hucknall Judo Club - meet Thursdays at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall from 7.15 - 9pm (term time only). Contact 07785 530256.

Ford Capri Club - meet at the Little John Pub, Main Road, Ravenshead on the 1st & 3rd Thursday every month at 8.15pm. For more details call Alan Sutcliffe on 01623 438967, email: alan@capriclub2000.co.uk or www.capriclub2000.co.uk

Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick

Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643. Byron Probus Club (Ravenshead) - spritely old retired codgers meet second and fourth Thursday in month. 12 noon at Portland College off A60. Contact David Turner 01623 793039. Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk

NG15 Community Diary cont..... Swing Into Shape - classes at Ravenshead Leisure Centre, Monday & Tuesday 10am and Village Hall, Monday 7.30pm. Ring Mary on 01623 797199 for further info.

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

Godber Centre, Hucknall. New members & visitors always welcome. Contact 0115 963 6894 for more infio. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.

Abbey Gates W.I (Ravenshead) - meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month at Ravenshead Village Hall at 7.30pm. New members and visitors always welcome. For further details please phone 01623 798606. Badminton Club (ladies only) - needs more members. Exercise & fun rather than high level play. At Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, Monday 4.30-6.30pm. Call in or ring Bernice on 0115 963 7228 Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011.

Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733

Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre,

Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

Kirkby & District Hiking Club - we are a friendly hiking club who meet every 3rd Sunday for a 9-10 mile hike, mainly Derbyshire. For more info call Brian or Cynthia on 0115 9680813 Lively, Retired & Semi-Retired Professional/Business Men - meet socially for lunch on the second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 12 noon at Portland College (off the A60). Contact Clive Abrahams (Sec.) on 01623 409502

Ravenshead Flower Group - meet on the last Tuesday each month (excl Jan & Dec). NAFAS demonstrators showcase their flower arranging talents. Come & join us at 7.15pm, Ravenshead Village Hall. http://www.flowersnorthmidlands.co.uk/club_info/ ravenshead.html New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

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

St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Lapwings WI (Linby & Papplewick) - meet on the 2nd Tuesday, 10am to 12 noon & the 4th Thursday, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. Both meetings at Papplewick Village Hall, off Linby Lane, Papplewick, NG15 8FB. New members are always welcome to this brand new WI. For more info visit: www.lapwingswi.weebly.com or call 07807 326517 Hucknall Art Society - meet at Watnall Road Community Centre on Wed. Beginners welcome. Session lasts from 7pm to 9pm. Any queries please call Harry on 0115 9279 481.

Friends of Moor Pond Wood - Papplewick. A community group involved with woodland management and archaeology along the River Leen. Meets last Wed of the month in Papplewick Village Hall. Non members welcome. Visit: http://moorpond. papplewick.org/index.html

Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents and let the kids play with other Spanish speaking children? Then get in touch, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Hucknall & Linby Dolphins Swimming Club - enjoy swimming? learning to swim? looking to improve stamina, speed & fitness? Are you interested in becoming more involved in competitive swiming? If so we are looking for new members. Please contact www.hucknallandlinbydolphins.org.uk or find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/hucknallandlinbydolphins

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,

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

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

Papplewick & Linby Ladies Circle of Friends - meet fortnightly from end of September to end of May on a Tuesday afternoon. New members & visitors very welcome. Further information from Vera Preston on 0115 963 9990. Hucknall Wine Circle - meet 3rd Monday every month at National School, Hucknall at 7.15pm. For more information

phone 0115 952 7138.

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

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

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

weekend walks further afield. For details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@ virginmedia.com.

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

Sat-Sun 16th/17th SEP LAKE DISTRICT & DERBYSHIRE DALES £115* Sat- Visits to Kendall and Bowness before taking boat ride across lake Windermere and steam train to Haverthwaite station. Sun- visits to Eyam and Bakewell, also includes Sunday Carvery Sat-Sun 22nd /23rd SEP SCARBOROUGH 2 DAY WEEKEND BREAK £89* 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 Sat-Sun 21st/22nd OCT COTSWOLDS & STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Sat-Visits to Bourton on the water and Moreton in the marsh, Sun- full free day in Stratford Sun 29th OCT BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS DAY TRIP Thu

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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

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 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 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.

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

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JambFest17 23rd September 2017 Join us for the 4th Larch Farm Beer and Music Festival

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Location : Ravens Lodge, Main Road, Ravenshead. NG15 9GS Admission: £5.00 Adult, £2.50 Child,

Hucknall Tourism & ReGeneration Group Byron Festival 2017

We have now come to the end of this year’s Hucknall Byron Festival, Byron in Venice – It’s Carnival Time. This was yet another successful week involving many different people and groups, from young children to senior citizens. Many of the events happened in and around Hucknall with the entire festival concluding in a Grand Finale Concert and Prize Giving in the John Godber Centre on Friday 14th July, when we were entertained by the Newstead Brass Band. We estimate that during this period, there were a total in excess of 5000 people who enjoyed various events.

Bus Tours

Please be aware that we have some spare seats on a few of our bus tours, which are:Wednesday, 13 September at 9.30am - 6 Churches tour including lunch at Beauvale Priory. Wednesday, 27 September at 9.30am – Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum & Rufford Abbey Please contact telephone number 0115 9638566 or email: htrg@outlook.com to take up these available seats. All buses leave from outside Hucknall Library on the Market Place Car Park.

Live music from many Local Bands and Artists A selection of Fine Real Ales

Hog Roast, Barbeque and Late Night Chip Butties Homemade Cakes and Tuck Shop Bouncy Castle, Face Painting and other children's activities

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Friday 29 September 2017 Walk 8 miles together for an evening of fun, food and culture, to help Maggie’s help everyone with cancer.

Ravenshead Village Hall 26 Sept - “Coast to Coast” by Paula Routledge & Jade Loftus 31 Oct - “You Never Know” by Alison Glover

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What’s On at Hucknall Library??? Family History Surgery: Saturday 2nd September & 7th October. 10.00am-12 noon. Our expert volunteers provide help and advice to get you started with your family tree. Free drop-in session. Meet Your Councillor: Saturday 2nd September & 7th October - 10am - 11am. Free drop-in surgery for information and help from your local Ashfield District councillor Age UK Connect Service: Friday 1st September & 6th October -10am - 12 noon. Free drop-in for advice on mobility problems, disability, health conditions, bereavement, care needs, housing and finance. Meet the Author! - Saturday 23rd September - 2pm. Best-Selling author Cathy Bramley. Cathy will be talking about her journey into writing fiction, what inspires her and the ideas for her books. Free event. Hearing Aid Clinic: Walk In Clinic. Tuesday 26th September -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. World War One Free Illustrated Talks: Friday 22nd September - “The Battle of Jutland, 1916” & Friday 27th October - “His Death was Painless - Letters Home 1914-1918” - both talks 3pm - 4pm - by local military historian Jim Grundy. World’s Biggest Coffee Morning: Friday 29th September: 10am - 12noon. Everyone welcome to our Coffee Morning for Macmillan cancer support. Big Draw Event: Saturday 21st October: 1pm - 3pm. Come along and join this year’s Big Draw fun whatever your age, no drawing ability required! Make your mark by moving your body. Create textured rollers to print amazing patterns on lengths of wall paper and craft cardboard shoes with textured soles to stamp your way down the catwalk in more ways than one! Free drop-in craft and fun session for all the family. Community Learning Courses: From September, we will be having a new programme of Adult Family and Community Learning Courses. You can find details on our website: wwwinspireculture. org.uk/community or you can pop into your local library and pick up a copy of our short course guide. There are hundreds of courses to choose from and courses are free if you’re in receipt of certain benefits. You can also call us on 0115 804 4363 or email: learning@inspireculture. org.uk REGULAR EVENTS Knit & Natter: every Friday 10.00-12.00 noon. Friendly group for anyone interested in knitting or crochet, or wanting to learn how to knit and make new friends along the way. Chatter Tots: free weekly session for under 5s run by Sure Start every Monday 10.00-11.am (term time only). Rattle, Rhyme & Roll: Regular songs & rhyme time for babies & toddlers. Every Thursday 10.30am - 11am. Free.

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

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own the river in Gunthorpe you will find the stylish celebration restaurant Tom Browns Brasserie. Stuart and Eileen Perkins first opened its doors in May 1986. The restaurant was originally the old victorian school room. In 2001 Stuart and Eileen sold the restaurant to their two sons, Adam & Robin, who rebranded and introduced the famous early bird offer. They have over the years made many refurbishments to the whole restaurant. We were able to choose from either the Al a Carte menu or the early bird menu (1 course £12.50, 2 course £17.50 and 3 courses £22.50). They have recently introduced Brasserie Classics to the menu, such as the classic burger, carbonara pasta and fish

& chips. A good selection of cocktails, wines and beers are also available. The starter of tomato & basil soup and the appetizer of handmade breads were delicious. For the main dish I chose braised lamb shoulder, lamb kofta, spiced aubergine polenta, Zucchini fritter and red cabbage. This meal had the wow factor, beautifully presented, well proportioned and the lamb melts in the mouth.

For the dessert I chose the strawberries, cream & elderflower. You can see that Tom Browns pride themselves in serving great quality food. Toms Browns also run fabulous events throughout the year (see their website). The Winter Ball ‘Electric Cabaret’ with cocktail on arrival, 3 course meal, burlesque, magic, circus acts, live lounge singer and Club Classics with ‘Jon Pleased Wimmin’ will be held on Sat 25th November.

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Seasonal Late Summer Cocktails As the evenings start to draw in and the warmth of the summer passes into Autumn, now is the time to make the most of the last of the early evening rays and have a seat in the garden and perhaps enjoy a cocktail or two. The history of how the cocktail got its name isn’t clear. Some theories suggest the drinks were named after the “cocktailed horse” (a horse whose tail had been docked to show that it wasn’t a thoroughbred – i.e was “mixed”). Others suggest the word “cocktail” refers to the leftovers of a cask of ale, call “cocktailings” the cocktailings from various spirits would be mixed together and sold at a cheaper rate than the “pure” spirit.

The first reference to the cocktail as an alcoholic drink seems to have been in 1806 in America where it was defined as “a stimulating liquor composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters”. Of course, people have been mixing drinks for centuries, although it wasn’t until the 1700s or so that reference to the cocktail precursor, the “slings” and “toddies”, first made it into the contemporary records. Whatever its origins you can be as imaginative as you like with your cocktails, or indeed non-alcoholic “mocktails”, so why not make the most of the last of the glut of summer fruits and herbs to make these simple seasonal summer drinks.

Abby Brennan is a former café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com

Autumn Apple and Elderflower

Summer Scented Strawberry Fizz

Minty Mojito Mocktail

English apples are coming into their best at this time of year. Juice your own or a buy a really good quality ready-pressed version. (serves 8)

Use up the last of the British strawberries with this delightfully fragrant drink. (serves 2)

Still got loads of mint running riot in the veg patch or the patio pot? Try this refreshing mocktail to help use it up. (serves 2)

Ingredients 250ml gin 200 ml elderflower cordial 1ltr cloudy apple juice (or make your own if you have a juicer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even better!) In a jam jar, mix the gin with the cordial. When ready to serve, divide the gin mix between 8 glasses and top up with the apple juice, add a handful of crushed ice and garnish with apple slices.

Ingredients 100g hulled and halved strawberries 50g castor sugar 2 tablespoons rosewater (less if you are using an essence) 1x chilled bottle prosecco Dip the rims of the glasses first in lemon juice and then in some castor sugar to form a sugary lip to each glass. Puree the strawberries, sugar and rosewater in a blender. Add a spoon or two to each glass and top with prosecco. Serve with a slice of strawberry on the side.

Ingredients 1 tablespoon sugar Handful of fresh mint Juice of 3 limes Soda water Using some of the lime juice, dip the rims of the glasses in the juice and then into some salt. Crush the mint leaves and sugar together in a pestle & mortar (just enough to combine, not a puree). Place a handful of crushed ice in each glass, divide the lime juice between them, with the mint mix and top up with soda water. Garnish with more fresh mint and a slice of lime.

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Martins Farm

Tinkerbell has been househunting for months…this 3-year old affectionate cat was rescued by Animal Accident Rescue Unit charity and just needs a calm home, as in indoor cat, without children or other pets. Six year old jet-black Ollie has also been waiting for a home long-term; his fosterer says: ‘Ollie is a lovely boy and will make a fantastic pet.’ Like all the charity’s cats, both were FIV/FeLV-tested and Tinkerbell is negative on both. Ollie tested FIV-positive but this simply means his immune system is slightly affected but controlled; he leads a very full life! Both are spayed/neutered, flea and worm treated, micro-chipped and litter-trained, and vaccinated for one year – with their new owners responsible for annual vaccinations.

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For details, contact the Adoption Officer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All adoptions need a successful homecheck. Cats are not rehomed on or near busy roads unless indoor-only.

Tel: 0115 926 8703

Want to help this lifeline charity? More volunteer drivers, phone operators and rota operators are needed. To help email admin@aaru.org.uk or call 0115-9321555 with your contact details. To raise funds, the charity’s next monthly fair is 2-4pm, Saturday 16 September, Lowdham Village Hall, Main Street, Lowdham NG14 7BD.

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

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Dorket Head Farm, Arnold, NG5 8PU Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area

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The charity does not cover healthy strays/ unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured and vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone Helen@preventunwantedpets.co.uk finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed reg charity: 702569 message on 0115-9321555. To see Ollie, Tinkerbell and all others needing homes, see www.animalaccident.org.uk. Please mention ng15 when responding to adverts

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also available - Children’s Classes on Saturday mornings (from 3yrs+) Private lessons, Social Events & Wedding Dances

For more information call:

Trims £8.95 (Mon/Tue) Perms £20 (Thur) Cut & Blows £26.95, Deﬁnition Brows £7.80 Kids & Gents Haircut £6.95 Total Deﬁnition Eyebrows & Gel Nail £21.95 Offer ends 31 October 2017

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ur domiciliary service is available to anyone who is housebound. Our care at home service allows you to remain independent in the comfort of your own home, without compromising on the quality of your care. Our experienced dentist takes the time to listen to our patients, their families and carers.

Domiciliary treatments available include: • Examinations • Antibiotics • Extractions • Provision of Acrylic, Metal and Suction Dentures and Denture Care – with dentures made direct from our laboratory New patients welcome at our city centre practice for general dentistry and cosmetic treatments.

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S Q U AT. KEY POINTS FOR A BETTER BACK SQUAT

Squat: you have all heard this term by now and the fact that injuries and mobility permitted, this exercise should be one of your main go to movements for multiple reasons.

Explaining the position

In this article, we will cover a few reasons why you should squat, and some technical points for improving your movement pattern. Why should I squat? Squatting is one of the key compound movements within exercise. It is a multiple joint, posture related movement, one of the first you perform as a child. If you watch a child from an early age their movement when performing a squat is natural, and pretty much perfect. This is because they have not yet had the factors of life that adults must manage with posture related issues.

1. Ideal position

The back squat is one of the most commonly, poorly performed exercises you will see in gyms.

2. Above parallel (not deep enough)

Why do people get it wrong? There are two main reasons this exercise is performed wrongly; first being the individual’s mobility. This is a key point we are going to address shortly. The other is social media. So many people now follow so called fitness professionals and take misguided information into their own training. You DO NOT need to reinvent the wheel on a basic but structured movement. If you already struggle with movement then forget pulse, paused and all the other BOOTY growing nonsense you are reading. Perfect the form of the basic movement, unweighted if you have to, before moving on to more complex squat methods.

3. Parallel (safe depth for knees)

Mobility How many times have you seen someone squatting but they have not warmed up the movement pattern before they add load on to their back? I am guessing a lot. A good squat needs a little attention before you even lift the bar. Are your hips mobile and warm? Is there any quad and hamstring tightness? Are there any joint issue or strains? Is your foot wear and positioning correct? There are many things to consider when it comes to performing this great exercise, to get the maximum benefit. Please reconsider your preparation.

Practise performing these movements. A great way to improve squat positioning is to: • Face a wall • Squat a few inches away, if your knees touch first, you are quad loading, try sitting back more • If your nose touches the wall first you are hip extending too soon, add a little knee hinge in at the same time • If clearance is good, focus on keeping as upright as you can by getting as close to the wall as you can, AND yes, it is possible to squat with your toes against the wall all the way to your bottom range. Happy Lifting! Kind regards The Strength and Physique Team

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• Free parking @ Bulwell • Saturdays & evening appts • Home visits

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Spooky Sprint

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Saturday 28 October 2017

Prizes for best costumes

Sponsored Charity Firewalk and Icewalk in aid of Treetops Hospice Care

Wednesday 1 November 2017 Treetops Hospice Care, Derby Road, Risley, DE72 3SS For more information and for your fundraising pack contact Kathryn Box on 0115 949 1264 or email kbox@treetopshospice.org.uk

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wareness of mental health issues is improving all the time and yet it is still a common reaction for people to feel ashamed at their mental health issues, which may lead to sufferers choosing not to seek help for those issues. Recent years have seen mental health awareness improve by leaps and bounds, with an annual Mental Health Awareness week in May as well as regular campaigns on social media sites such as Facebook, urging us to be aware of mental health issues and to end the stigma which surrounds them. Terms such as depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD) are now widely known and people recognise that these illnesses exist and need to be treated to allow the sufferer to lead a healthy and meaningful life. And yet, despite this increase in awareness, it still seems that there are many people out there, struggling under the weight of these illnesses, who are afraid to seek help for them. Many of these people believe it is a moral failing of theirs rather than illness, that it merely denotes them as weak rather than unwell. And due to the feelings of shame which surround mental illness, many people who suffer under the burden of these debilitating and often life-limiting illnesses choose not to seek help – in a way that they wouldn’t with a physical illness. People don’t generally shrug off painful or worrying physical symptoms as a sign that they are weak nor

do people tend to blame themselves for catching an illness such as flu. In those situations, people will accept the help that they are offered and see no failing on their part for feeling the way that they do. Scrolling through my Facebook feed has, on recent occasions, been a very sad and upsetting activity. On a number of occasions, I have read distressing updates about people who have obviously been suffering with mental health issues and have chosen to end their lives as a way to put an end to the real pain that they are in. And so often, after these sad events, I have seen an outpouring of love and support for the deceased, a real sense that people would only have been to glad to help and to offer support if only they had known. So what can we do to end this stigma that surrounds mental health? To make sure that people feel no more shame about illnesses that concern their mental wellbeing as they would about physical ailments? As well as supporting the many mental health awareness campaigns that happen throughout the year, we could also make sure that we have that conversation with our loved ones, with our family and friends and colleagues and make sure that they know that there is no shame in suffering from a mental illness. According to the World Health Organisation, around one in four of us will be affected by mental illness at some point in our lives. It would benefit us all if we ended the stigma which surrounds it.

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.

a helping hand Rotary Club of Hucknall Annual Over 73s Tea Party Home Library Service Volunteers needed in the Hucknall area to deliver and collect library books to older people in your community. Can you spare a couple of hours each week? Our Annual Over 73s tea party was very well attended this year by 92 senior citizens. The Innerwheel Club of Hucknall helped with the preparation and delivery of the food which was very much appreciated once again. Unfortunately the 'Boss Lady' for 27 years of organising the food, Brenda Ward, was unable to attend due to illness. We would like to wish Brenda well and hope she gets well soon. The entertainment duo, Councillors Kevin and Phil Rostance, were a great treat for all present. This was followed by a game of Bingo. The prizes were donated by Janet Archer of Hucknall SpecSavers and Jan Lees of Tesco Extra Hucknall who also supplied us with a food voucher. Fifteen plant table decorations were given away to the most senior guests. Everyone had a thoroughly great day. We would like to thank Hucknall Central Methodist Church for the use of the hall and facilities.

New Man in the Chair

Robert Copley is the new president of the Hucknall Rotary Club. Mr Copley is a local man who has been involved in photography since the age of 18 and ran his own company for 31 years. A member of the Rotary Club for 27 years, this is the second time has been president. Mr Copley will take the Club foward and continue to support local charities and worthy causes.

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

Centre, The Pavilion, Watnall Rd, NG15 6EP. Ample free parking. For more info tel: Mal Clarke on 07702 339618. Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780.

Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.

FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Patisserie Valerie at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

Take A Breather - for people with moderate to severe COPD. Every Tues 1pm-4pm at The Beacon, Birchfield Road, Arnold. Carers welcome. For more info call Rebecca on 0115 969 9060 or email: respiratory@rushcliffecvs.org.uk

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have

socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com 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

ng15 - helping hand group directory Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers.

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

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Nottingham Flower Club Sept 28 - “A Touch of Eurasian” with Elizabth Bishop Oct 12 - Club workshop Oct 26 - “Variation on a Theme” Judi Cripps Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY

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

Gingerbread - is a friendship group for single parent families from all walks of life, whether you are a mum, dad, carer or grandparent bringing up children on your own, and kids are always welcome! Join Gingerbread for free at www.gingerbread.org.uk/ membership and contact the Hucknall group at www.facebook.com/groups/hucknallgingerbread; email - hucknallgingerbread@outlook. com; or text 07950 780577. Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7-9pm on the 2nd Thurs every other month. Partners welcome. For further information ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tues monthly - 7pm-8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/ helper for more information. Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted

guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.

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SMILE! Inspire wins Arts Council Support Inspire has received funding through Arts Council England’s Grants for the Arts Libraries Fund to develop an exciting and innovative musical project in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City libraries for children aged 3 – 5 and their families. In collaboration with MishMash Productions the project will create a brand new musical performance based on the popular children’s picture book Augustus and His Smile, written and illustrated by Catherine Rayner and published by Little Tiger Press, www. littletiger.co.uk. Titled Smile, the performance will convey the enchanting story of Augustus’s search for his smile through magical theatrical chamber music. Smile will be a musical adventure to delight young audiences across the county. Inspire who now deliver culture, learning and libraries on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, aim to attract new audiences to libraries and to introduce children at an early age to high quality musical experiences. Elaine Dykes, Service Manager – Literacy and Reading, Nottingham Library Service, “This is an exciting partnership which will deliver an innovative musical experience to very young children in library settings. The programme is an excellent addition to our offer - Creating Better Futures – which we believe will bring classical music to new audiences”. Performances will tour libraries in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City in October. Further details about the performance will be announced soon, on the Inspire website and via social media.

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kids Burntstump Seely C of E Academy Choir Perform at Arnold Carnival

Children from Burntstump Seely Church of England Academy performed to their biggest audience yet at the Arnold Carnival celebrations. Head Teacher and choir leader, Heather Gabb said that the choir, which was started in Autumn last year, is going from strength to strength. “We practise once a week and were honoured to perform at the Mansfield Music Festival in March. We were placed joint second in the unconducted class which was fantastic for a fairly new choir.” The children were well received by the Arnold Carnival-goers and Heather says the audience were very supportive of the children. The choir sang ‘I Turn on the Tap’ by Richard Stilgoe, which focuses on those suffering from drought conditions in Africa, and the second song ‘Baningati’, a joyful Cameroonian playground song. “Our final song,” says Heather, “‘Count on Me’ by Bruno Mars, was to show our commitment to our school values of Community, Hope, Respect, Confidence and Honesty.” Pupil Joni aged 8 said that it was a great opportunity to hone their performance skills. “I was really nervous at first, but then I enjoyed it. I think we sang the best that we can!”

Rhyme Rocket Celebrities Visit Hillside Primary & Nursery School

Children at Hillside Primary and Nursery School in Hucknall received a fantastic surprise when Joe and Andrew (First Officer Ditty and Professor Poet) as seen on The Rhyme Rocket on CBeebies took their literacy lesson! Children were treated to a roller coaster lesson in rhyming with the energetic presenters who sang and acted out the poems they created with the children. Joe said, “Our show is all about rhyming and because the children have seen us on TV it becomes a powerful learning tool.” After working together for years Joe and Andrew said they have an intuitive way of working with each other. “We have refined our routine,” said Joe, “It is essentially a performance which encourages the children to be creative and promotes enjoyment while learning. We have also embedded some themes in the lesson too like healthy eating, but the backbone is all about rhyming and literacy.” Pupil Erin Hitchings (Foundation Stage 2) said “I liked it when the cake went splat and my favourite bit was all of it!” Joe said that the visit to Hillside Primary and Nursery School in Hucknall was great fun. “Hillside was fantastic! One of the best schools we have been to this year and the children thought up some really fantastic rhymes!”

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KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sun 15th October - 2pm-4pm at Holgate Academy, Hucknall, NG15 6HB. 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 - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mon & Fri 6.30pm - 7.30pm April to October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 Rolls Royce Leisure JFC - Mon 6-7pm, Tues - 6-8pm, Wed - 6-8pm, Thurs -6-9pm. All age groups. Always

looking for new players to join our family friendly club playing Sat am/pm & Sun am. Call John on 07920 154129 or www. rollsroyceleisurejfc.co.uk

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

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

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

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

Guides, Brownies & Rainbows

- 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.

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

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) Wed 7pm - 9pm.

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

Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £6.60 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info.

Hucknall Sports YCFC Soccer School - fun environment for 4 to 6yr boys & girls. Now outside at The New Wigwam, Kenbrook Rd, off Paplewick Lane, Hucknall, NG15 8HR. From 9.30am til 11am Sats and Sun mornings. Contact Alwyn Sears 07748 842156 or Derek Day 0115 9521122 or visit www. hucknallsports.com for more info.Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thursnew | Scouts | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. and learn skills:7.30-9pm fieldcraft,Wed navigation, Army Cadets - challenge yourself Contactexpeditions, Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 camping, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE6784 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 - Monday mornings - 10am to 12pm at Watnall Road

Hucknall Bumps & Babies Community Centre.

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kids Most Spectacular Flying High Trust Awards Yet! At The Holgate Academy we are extremely proud to announce that we have achieved the Investors in Pupils award and we are now officially accredited.

Nottinghamshire's Flying High Trust welcomed 15 primary schools from around the county to the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham for their glittering annual awards event. The occasion recognises the achievements of children and school staff in several categories reflecting the Trusts' ethos which are, Aspiration, Responsibility, Creativity, Pride, Confidence, Perseverance and Enjoyment. Mr. Chris Wheatley, CEO of The Flying High Trust said that the event is gaining momentum year on year. The event, said Chris, was a celebration of what is best in education. Special guest speaker at the event, Alan MacDonald, is an author and said that the event was a fun filled celebration of talent. Alan presented the award for Creativity and said it was a special treat for him. "Creativity is at the heart of everything and without it life would be very dull and boring. As a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s author, I think the vital importance of creativity sometimes gets overlooked in education so I was very pleased to present an award that shone a spotlight on it. It was an honour to attend the awards and a joy to see the children performing on a big stage with such panache and enthusiasm.â&#x20AC;?-

On Monday 10th July the academy welcomed two assessors who experienced a typical day at The Holgate Academy. The assessors were taken on a tour of the academy before meeting with senior leaders, governors, parents, teaching and non- teaching - staff and most importantly over 45 of our fantastic students. The assessors were very impressed with the answers they received especially the passion displayed by the students. The students enthusiasm shone through - they wanted to continue to work together to make the school a better place for everyone. The assessors clearly acknowledged that the academy provides a safe and secure place for all of our students to learn and develop and that excellent behaviour is demonstrated by our students. Work carried out at tutor time on the pledge booklets was singled out as an excellent example of students being able to review, record and set targets in both academic and non-academic areas. The assessors also considered that the pledge booklets provided students with a great resource to record rewards and successes throughout their time at Holgate. All staff, students and governors are very pleased to be awarded the prestigious kite mark and are now focussed upon building on this success.

The cheering took the roof off the concert hall!

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Aerials/TV’s/Audio/Telecoms Phil Chapman 17 TV Confused 28 Antiques East Midlands Antiques

Artificial Grass Easigrass Super Grass

12 43

Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Bransons 29 Dream Doors 31 Revival Beds 14 Shower Doctor 48 Sliding Door Wardrobes 53 Toledo 37 Blinds/Shutters Bella Blinds

Building Services / Roofers / Fascias Arnold Building & Roofing 27 A Barker 20 Canterburys 46 Ernhale Roofing 45 Findlays 52 A. Holmes Building 27 JKW Roofing 19 Mick McGahan Roofer 15 Notts Building & Roofing 13 Nottm Roofing 52 Nottingham B & R 25 Prop. Dev. Ltd 11 Trent Building & Roofing 51

Electricians AC Electrics Ken Burrows D J Hill Electrical Connections Howard Electrical R2D Electrical SH Electrical

47 51 21 15 28 52 19

Equestrian Martins Farm

Estate/Lettings Agents/New Homes CDF Estates Martin & Co

2 87

Events/Gigs/Shows East Mids Antiques Show Fencing Ace Fencing Busy Bees Malfords D.Moore Skyline Fencing

Musical Instruments Roger’s Music

Oven Cleaning/Repairs Spring Fresh

Painting/Decorating CMD Decorating James P & D MJC Decor Paul Tinsley Lee Wright

51 41 15 11 45

Pest Control Confirm A Kill

Pet Services Bransons Aquatics

13 21 51 42 32

Plastering C J Plastering

Plumbing & Heating All Weathers JRM Plumbing Kingfisher P & H MS Waterworks Stellar Heating K.Woods

28 26 88 15 35 50 15 28

Fireplaces/Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep 26 Foot Health 1 Step Foot Health Sherree’s Footcare

69 69

Fuel Fernwood Fuels

Property Maintenance Complete Home Maint. DMG Handyman

Restaurants/Takeaways/Bars Tom Browns 63

Funeral Directors/Plans Nottingh’shire Funeral Services 73

Furniture/Interiors D M Furnishings

Carpets/Flooring Byron Carpets The Little Carpet Co

1 34

Garage Doors/Garage Repairs JB Doors 12 VSF Ltd 38

Chimney Sweeps Absolute Chimneys Homesweep

17 26

Cleaning/Ironing Services Aquablast Brooklands Cleaning Derwent Carpet Cleaning JWS Window Cleaning The Ironing Board MJ Cleaning Red Carpet Treatment

25 41 35 45 26 51 17

Burial Grounds Tithe Green Care Services/Care Homes Turton Court

Computer Repairs/IT/Mobiles Giggle Computers 8 Sola Computer Solutions 6

Gardening/Groundwork/Paving B & P Paving 39 Clinical Tree Care 35 Nott’shire Drives 52 Paveing Co Ltd 19 Principal Contracting Ltd 17 Resin Drives 7 Hair & Beauty Top to Toe

Handyman Services Jason Craddock

House Clearance/Removals ACS Removals

48 41 42

Dance Schools Ann Culley

Dentists A & D Dental

Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners D. Moore

Design & Print Nottingham Printing Print Toaster

Kids Clothes Mum2mum

9 8

Locksmiths AWM Locksmiths

Domestic Appliance Repairs C.Moore Service Ltd 11 Nottingham App. Repairs 45 Drainage/ Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

Mortgage/Financial Advisors Home 4 Mortgages 10

Loft Ladders/Loft Conversions More Than Loft Ladders 42 Mobility Aids The Lifestyle Centre

Schools/Colleges New College Notts

Tilers/Tile Retailers Hucknall Tile Warehouse

Travel Agents/Coach Tours Roamin Empire

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Clinical Tree Care Tindle Tree Care Weedons

27 35 50 11

Upholstery/Soft Furnishings Chris Hemmings 25 Windows/Doors/Conservatories A & M Windows 50 Clear & Fresh 35 East Midlands Windows 3 JAS Windows 11 KLG 49

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