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contents countdown to Christmas... 6 what’s on at Christmas 10-11 kids 12 where’s Santa? 12 kids diary 14-15 eat, drink & be merry! 16 recipes 19 a helping hand 20 helping hand directory 22-23 free time 25 community diary 28 - 30 pets 31 looking good, feeling great
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Santa’s Christmas Trail: Rufford Abbey Country Park. open until 23 Dec. 10.303.30. £1 per trail. Aladdin: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Mansfield Theatre. 01623 633133. Yuletide Treasure Trail: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Weekends only. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. Self guided walk with sweet reward £1. 01623 823202. Dick Whittington: Dazzling Nottingham Playhouse Panto. 27 Nov until 16 Jan. Call 0115 941 9419. Christmas Daytime Cruises: 2½ hour cruise. Includes dinner. Available Mon-Fri up to 18 Dec. Only £16.95 pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400. Great Christmas Show: 28/29 Nov & 5/6 Dec. Tickets £5 adults, £2 children. Wollaton Hall. www.greatfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk Christmas Wreaths: 28/29 Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm.£12 per wreath.Tel: 01623823202. Places are limited. Book in advance. Hucknall Christmas Market & Festival & Lights: 2 Dec. from 4pm. Hucknall Market Place. Christmas Ghost Stories: 3 Dec. 7pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £8. Booking essential. Dog Grotto: 29 Nov (noon - 2.30pm), 5 Dec (11am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 3.30pm) at Sherwood Forest. Min £2 donation. The Great Santa Kidnap: 5 Dec. 2.30pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Christmas at Newstead Abbey: Newstead Abbey, 5/6 Dec. 11am-4pm (last admission 3pm). 4 Dec 2pm - 7pm (last admin 6pm) £5 adult, U16 free. Aladdin: 5 Dec - 10 Jan. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555 Tree Dressing Day: 6 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 9 Dec from 6pm at Cathedral of St Barnabus, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets - www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham or 0115 924 6211. Wollaton at Christmas: 11 Dec - 5pm - 8pm. Adults £5, children £3. Wollaton Hall. Family Christmas Fun: 12/13 & 19/20 Dec. 11am - 3pm. Gift fair, guided tours, santa visits £3. Wollaton Hall. 0115 876 3100. Cinderella: 5 - 20 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. Andre Rieu: 17 Dec. Capital FM Arena. 08444 124624 Christmas at the Castle: 12/13 Dec. 10am - 3.30pm. Nottingham Castle. Trail £1, Santa £3 Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 11-13 Dec. 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Tickets limited. Call 01623 823202.
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11 Dec. 2.30pm - 3.30pm at Nottinghamshire Archives. £4. Booking essential. Call 0115 958 1634. The Great Nottingham Santa Run: 13 Dec. Online registration at www.thesantarun.org.uk Christmas in the Arboretum: 20 Dec. 4-6.30pm. Live music, children’s activities. Christmas Steaming Extravaganza: 20 Dec. 11am-4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. For all ages. Arnold Community Cinema present Nativity 3 (U): FREE admission. Tues 15 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold. The Hallé Christmas Concert: 16 Dec - 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. Merry Christmas Party: 19 Dec - 8pm at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Hucknall. £6/£4 in advance. Call 01623 457100. Christmas Biscuits: 19 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 2pm. £3pp. Drop In. For ages 3+. Christmas Crafts: Newstead Abbey, 20-21 Dec. 11am-3pm. Follow a trail £1/santa £3 Snowflake Walk: 21 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 12pm at Wollaton Hall. Trail £1, crafts £2. New Year, New Wish: 22 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 4pm. Newstead Abbey. £1pp. Family Christmas Fun: 13/14 Dec. Follow a trail around the gardens. £1 trail/£3 santa. Newstead Abbey. Ceilidh Night: 19 Dec. 7pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £25. Book early. Call 01623 822944. Family Carol Concert: 19 & 21 Dec. 6pm at Royal Concert Hall. Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Booking essental.. Tel: 01623823202. Boxing Day Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50. Booking recommended: 01623 823202 Festive Thank You: 27 Dec - 3 Jan. 2pm - 4pm. £2 per child. Nottingham Castle. New Years Eve Fireworks: 31 Dec - 8pm til midnight. FREE. Nottingham Castle. New Year Walk: 3 Jan. 10.30am - 1pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. Booking advised. Call 01623 823202 *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.
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Where’s Santa? Send a letter to Santa - Royal Mail’s address for Santa is SANTA’S GROTTO, REINDEERLAND, XM4 5HQ. Post no later than Fri Dec 6th & include a SAE. Brookfields Garden Centre - £1 entry per child. Proceeds to charity. Santa’s grotto open every weekend & 21,22,23 Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends until 20 Dec & 21,22,23 Dec - 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp.
Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun in December.You can have breakfast with Santa 16,21,22 & 23 Dec. Christmas party on Thurs 17th Dec 4pm - 5.45pm. For more info call 0115 963 3961.
St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 28 Nov Sunday 20 Dec (weekends only). 11am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. Car park charges apply. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular. For more info and to book tickets check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Train Rides - weekends from 28 Nov - 20 Dec & 24 Dec Nottingham Heritage Centre. Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info and to download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. Christmas @ Gullivers - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. From 8th - 23 Dec. Festive packages from £7.95. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun through December. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £9.95 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises. co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Open until 24 Dec 2015 (24 Dec pre-book only). Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa - 12 & 23 Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 20 December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Christmas Gatehouse Grotto- 12/13, 19/20 December. £3 per child (3yrs +). Nottingham Castle. Santa is at Newstead Abbey - 28/29 Nov & 5/6 Dec. Normal entrance fee applies + £3 for Santa. call for more info 01623 455 900. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Open until 24 Dec (24 pre-book only). Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 13 & 24 Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 19 Dec. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Keycraft - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun from 28 Nov between 10.30am 1pm. There will be a gift for each child. £3 admission all of which goes to charity. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 5/6, 12/13 Dec. 11am - 3pm. £4.50 includes gift.
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Cat Hedges from ng magazines would definitely recommend it after her son took part this summer: “Kieran had an amazing time, it was a perfect time in his life to be involved in something like NCS and it has kept him busy doing something with a great purpose”. Kieran said “it was great fun…. We did loads of outdoor activities in the first week like fire making, I really enjoyed the kayaking and rock climbing. I made loads of new friends and enjoyed working to make the community better.”
Along with thousands of other people their age across Nottinghamshire, they’ll spend time away from home doing outdoor challenges, meeting new people and building their confidence. They’ll build skills with local businesses and charities, whether that’s interview skills or first aid, or learning about issues in their community. Using all their new skills they’ll also create their own community project to benefit your local area. At the end of it they’ll graduate at a special ceremony and receive a certificate signed by the Prime Minister. O ver 9 8 % of p art icip ant s wo u ld r e co m m e nd i t to thei r fr i ends . 92 % s aid t h at t h ey ’d d eve lo p e d m o r e sk i l l s fo r t h e futur e. NCS is valued by employers and universities – it’s recognised by UCAS and looks great on CVs. NCS runs during the school holidays, with the next programme running during February half term. Because NCS is backed by the government, NCS costs only £50, covering all accommodation, transport and meals (during the residential phase), activities and equipment. Bursaries are also available.
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KIDS DIARY
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Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group - from birth to school age. At St Helens Church Centre, Church Lane, Selston. Every Monday during term time, 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Call Julz on 07790 037756 for more details. Safari Badminton Club (SBC) - at Kimberley Leisure Centre. For ages 10-18yrs. Weekly club sessions of coaching & game play in a safe & friendly environment. All levels catered for. For more info call Steve Farey on 07866 691494 or email: steve@safari-badminton.com or visit www.safaribadminton.com
BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. 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 on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. Scout Association - 0115 952 3617 Scribblers Art Workshops - Fun activities in painting, clay, sculpture, animation and much more.... Dora Phillips Hall, Eastwood. For children aged 7-11 years. Every Sat morning (term time only) 9.30am - 12.30pm. For further info contact Anita on 07895 357358 or email: info@scribblers-artworkshops. co.uk, www.scribblers-artworkshops.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ScribblersArtWorkshops. FRESH Baby & Toddler Group- every Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.30am at Greasley Community Centre, Dovecote Road, Eastwood. All year round, including school holidays. New Horizon Tots - Parent and toddlers group, New Horizon Impact Centre, Dovecote Rd, Eastwood, NG16 2EZ. Thurs 10am-12noon. For more information call 01773 760982 Rainbows - being a Rainbow is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, trying new things and having fun. For girls ages 5-7. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested or call 0800 1695901. Nuthall Rainbows- Monday 5pm - 6pm at Watnall Womens Institute Jacksdale Rainbows- Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Jacksdale Community Centre. Kimberley Rainbows- Tuesday 5.45pm -6.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. 2nd Eastwood Rainbows- Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall. 1st Eastwood Rainbows- Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall Brownies- Brownies opens up a world of exciting challenges and the opportunity to try new things and make brilliant friends. For girls ages 7-10. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested or call 0800 1695901. Nuthall Brownies - Monday 5.45pm - 7.15pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Eastwood Brownies - Monday 6pm - 7.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Newthorpe Brownies - Monday 6.30pm - 8pm at Newthorpe Baptist Church. 1st Kimberley Brownies - Monday 7pm - 8.15pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall. 2nd Kimberley Brownies - Tuesday 6pm - 7.15pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Underwood Brownies - Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm at Underwood Comm Centre. Westwood Brownies - Wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm at United Reform Church.
Join Girlguiding: Guides- Guides get involved in everything from adventure sports to performing arts, travel & taking part in community action projects. For girls ages 10-14. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1695901. Eastwood Guides - Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Greasley Guides - Monday 7.30pm - 9pm at Greasley Comm Centre. Nuthall Guides - Monday 7.30pm - 9pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Kimberley Guides - Tuesday 7.15pm - 8.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge.
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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Autumn & Winter programme is underway. Junior training: Mon & Fri 6-8pm at Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1/Bar Lane Ind Est/Bar La, Nottingham NG6 0JA. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. St Johns Pre-School - operate from New Basford Community Centre, caring for children aged 2 5 years. We can offer up to 15 hours of funding dependent on circumstances. For more information contact Lynette on 0115 924 9569. Nuthall Methodist Church Toddlers Group - Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing & friendship. For more information call Barbara on 0115 977 1791. Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £7 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info. Hucknall Judo Club - meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group - Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm - 3pm.Free to participate. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe. For more info call 0115 945 9421. 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. Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 - 18 yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm. Join Girlguiding Senior Section- Girlguiding offers young women aged 14 - 26 the opportunity to make new friends, learn useful skills & take action on issues they care about. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1695901. Eastwood District Senior Section - Monday 7.45pm - 9.15pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood. Kimberley District Senior Section - Meet 1st Mon at St Patricks Church Hall and 3rd Tues at Kettlebrook Lodge. Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - A friendly group, meets Mon mornings, for play, singing, crafts & fun! £1 entry includes refreshments. Open Mondays (term time) 9.30 - 11.30am @St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, NG16 2AB. For more info email: greasleytoddlers@yahoo.co.uk Nuthall Boys’ & Girls Brigades - offer young people from 5 - 18 yrs the opportunity to try out new activities, make friends and get involved in a range of challenges at Nuthall Methodist Church. Contact Janet Lander (Girls’ Brigade) 078899 76342 or Peter Bales (Boys’ Brigade) 07949 102929 if you would like more information. Anchor Boys - boys 5 - 7 : Friday 5.55pm : Junior Section - boys 7 - 11 : Friday 6pm Company Section - boys 11 - 18 : Friday 7pm : Explorers - girls 5 - 8 : Wednesday 6pm Juniors - girls 8 - 11 : Wednesday 6.30pm : Seniors - girls 11 - 18 : Wednesday 6.30pm Free Buggy Walks - with Broxtowe Sport at Colliers Wood, meeting at the Horse and Groom pub, Moorgreen, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 2FE. Every Monday 10.30am. Get fit with other mums! To book your place go online at www.broxtowe. gov.uk/newmums, email sport@broxtowe.gov.uk or call 0115 917 3572 Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate St, NG16. Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only). From birth to 5yrs. For more info call Laura on 07985 167088.
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This place is great, very different from your usual fish and chip establishment. The whole place is stunning, a grade 2 listed building that has been decorated in an impressive, quirky seaside design. We were seated in one of their ‘beach huts’ ours was called ‘Devon’. Perfect for our family of four. The newspaper menus give you so many choices, not just the ‘usual’ fish dishes, it’s vast. For the starters, it was decided that we try a few different things and share, we had chicken goujons, Georges squid, Georges honey & mustard pork chipolatas and bubble & squeak, we enjoyed all of them. It was hard choosing the main’s, we got there in the end with cod & squeak cake, fish dog, chicken schnitzel burger and the proper dirty double burger, all with twice cooked chips. All the food was lovely, freshly cooked and plenty of it.
This place is a one off. There’s nowhere like it in Nottingham, it brings back so many childhood memories of the seaside. Opened a year ago, you can understand why this restaurant has been voted ‘Winner’ of The International Restaurant & Bar Design awards and also ‘Winner’ of Best New Venue 2015 at the Nottingham Food and Drink awards. My advice is go in and try it for yourselves.... you will not be disappointed! Book now!!!
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cheeses Christmas
Did you know that cheese has “seasons”? We think of fruit and veg as being at their best at certain times of the year but did you know it’s the same for some cheeses? Obviously, mass produced cheeses are pretty much the same all year round, but artisan and traditionally produced cheeses vary according to the type of pasture the cows, sheep or goats were grazing on when they were milked, the weather, the geography, the type of soil and so on. Spring cheeses are all about freshness and youth, the fresh grass and spring flowers give a richness to the milk, with more flavour and more goodness. These soft spring cheeses, like Brillat-Savarin or Delice des Cabasses are eaten after only a few days or weeks of maturing. But Spring is also the time that the milk is churned for the hard cheeses that need longer to mature to be ready in the Autumn and Winter of that year, or the following year. Winter cheeses are about big, bold flavours and we are blessed in this part of the country to have the king of winter cheeses on our doorstep. Our local Stilton is a prized cheese and often takes pride of place on the Christmas Dinner cheese platter. Stilton (both the milder “white” and the traditional “blue”) has been granted a PDO or “Protected
Designation of Origin” status which means the cheese can only be made in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, even though the village of “Stilton” itself is in Huntingdonshire (where the cheese, made on a farm near Melton Mowbray, the story goes, was sold at the Bell Inn on the Great North Road). Stilton can also only be made with pasteurised milk, but there is a beautiful unpasteurised blue cheese made on the Welbeck Estate in North Nottinghamshire called “Stichelton” which has the distinctive sharp characteristic of unpasteurised milk and is definitely a worthy addition to your cheese board.
Colston Bassett, Cropwell Bishop and Long Clawson Stiltons
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recipes Christmas
Christmas Roast Duck with a Sour Cherry & Berry Sauce
Festive Stilton Salad with a Tart Apple Dressing
(The secret to getting a nice crispy skin on the duck is to remove the bird from its wrapping the day before you want to roast it, wipe it with kitchen roll to dry it off and then leave on a plate in the fridge, covered loosely with a clean teatowel, to dry out overnight.)
(serves 6 as a side)
Ingredients (serves 3/4) I whole duck (giblets removed) approx 2 kg Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper For the Sauce 2 packs (approx 80g) of mixed (semi-dried) sour cherries and berries (cranberries, blueberries, sultanas etc) 200ml dry red wine 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 200g Cherry and Berry Conserve Method Pre-heat oven to 230C To cook the duck, use a small skewer to prick the skin, season with salt and pepper and place on a roasting rack. Roast for approx 2 hours. Place all the ingredients for the sauce into a saucepan bring to a gentle bubble and reduce for about 15 minutes. When the duck is done the skin should be crispy when tapped with a fork, if not, allow a little longer cooking time. Allow the duck to rest for about 20 mins before serving. Drain the excess fat from the roasting tray and finish off the sauce in the tray, add a splash of water and little bit of chicken stock if the sauce is a little too thick. Serve the duck with the sauce alongside (you don’t want to make that lovely skin soggy!) This goes well with the usual Christmas trimmings, but especially well with Brussels Sprouts and pancetta cubes, sautéed in the fat drained from the duck during roasting.
Ingredients Apple Dressing (approx measures according to taste) 2 or 3 tablespoons of unsweetened apple sauce 2 ½ tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar 2 medium Spring Onions, finely sliced ½ tablespoon Dijon Mustard ¼ a teaspoon of salt (and ground black pepper if you wish) Salad 2 Bags Mixed Salad leaves – I recommend romaine, radicchio and curly endive 1 or 2 crisp green or red apples, cored, halved and cut into thin wedges 170g of crumbled Stilton 100g walnut pieces, roughly chopped if large, and toasted Method Whizz or hand-blend the dressing ingredients together until smooth, pour into a jar and refrigerate. When ready to use, shake well to combine and toss in a bowl with the remaining salad ingredients, serve immediately.
For many of us Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a traditional roast turkey, or maybe a goose. But what if you are not catering for a huge number of people or you just fancy something a little bit different? Here’s my suggestion for an indulgent, alternative Christmas centre-piece.
Stilton and Bacon Tarts (Preheat oven to 190C) Ingredients 1 Pack of Shortcrust Pastry For the Filling 4 eggs, Approx 120g Smoked Streaky Bacon, Approx 15ml full fat milk (and I added a dash of single cream too), 125g of Stilton Cheese, Freshly Ground Black Pepper and Sea Salt Method Roll the pastry out to approx 3mm thickness then line your small tart tins (with a loose bottom), prick the base and blind bake for about 15 mins. Allow to cool. Fry off the bacon and snip or crumble into small pieces. Beat the eggs and milk (and cream if using) together and season well. Place a handful of bacon cubes and crumbles of Stilton into each pastry case and then poor over the egg and milk mix and bake for about 20 mins until risen, set and just browned.
(Tip - Immerse apple slices in a bowl of water at room temperature with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent discolouring, drain well before serving)
Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list is 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 Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer & would like to talk to
others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. Meet at Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners welcome. For further info either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cuppa. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 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. 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 Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, faceto-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david. hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org. Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday, monthly. From 1.30pm to 4pm. All welcome. Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments & training eg. confidence building/interview skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE 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 & 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 info. 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 Indigo Kids - for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their parents/carers and siblings. We have the Arc to help or just for a chat and a cuppa. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: indigokids1@gmail.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490. 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 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 BABES - breastfeeding support - Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Every Wed 10am - 11.30am (throughout school holidays too). Free healthy breakfast, older siblings welcome. Just drop in or call 0115 993 5750. 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. Nuthall Pheonix Community Group - Open to anybody. Trips, bingo, speakers & much more...Meet every Fri between midday & 3.30pm at St Patricks Church Hall, Back Lane, Watnall Rd, Nuthall. Lunch provided but not compulsory. To join call Linda on 0115 938 2650. 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 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 5.30pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. Presentation at 6.30pm. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings are from 2pm-4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. 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. Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ. Respiratory exercise class - Tues & Thurs 11-12 @ Plumptre Hall, Church St. Cardiac re-hab class Tues 9.45-10.45 @ Plumptre Hall. Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the North Broxtowe area? Are you or someone you know experiencing/have experienced domestic abuse? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience? If so, we can help. Please call our support line: 01773 719 111/text: 07914 634190 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm). The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family and 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 01623 556065
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide 3 main services for North Broxtowe - a volunteer transport scheme for those who
cannot use buses, to go to medical appointments or regular lunch clubs etc. - a furniture recycling scheme to collect unwanted furniture in good condition & deliver it to those who need it, for a small charge; and a befriending scheme in which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We also need more volunteers. Please contact Susan on 01773 535255 or email: manager@evbvols.org.uk for more details 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 Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group - every Wed. 12.45 - 1.45pm at Plumptre Hall, St Mary’s Church, NG16 3BS. £2 per session. For more info call Nigel 07847 367997 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 Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@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 visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nuthall & Kimberley Memory Group - a support group for people with dementia and carers.Meeting fortnightly on a Wednesday at Rumble Tums, Kimberley - 10.30am - 12.30pm. Tel: 0115 9384953 or Kate on 0115 9278326. Games, activities and support & friendship group. Age Concern Eastwood - over 50’s luncheon club. Contact Joanne ir Corinne at the Colin Dyson Centre: 01773 714 596. Come along, meet new friends and enjoy delicious food: Mon to Thurs - 10am to 2pm Eastwood Neighbourhood Watch - hold packed quarterly meetings. Come and air your concerns. This is your voice in the community! Email: keith.longdon2@ntlworld.com 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 Eastwood South Community First - provides £250 - £2500 funding for local community group projects. Why not claim your application pack! Email: david.page@ntlworld.com or go to www.eastwood-comp.notts.sch.uk/escf Day Centre - for the housebound/people who are unable to get out much held at The Spinney, Nuthall on Wednesdays 10am - 2.30pm where you can meet friends, have your lunch and enjoy bingo, raffles, occasional speakers/entertainment. Travel arrangements can be sorted. Please ring Sheila on 0115 938 2862 for more details. 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. 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 The Helpful Bureau - is a charity that helps people remain independent at home. We offer home support cobering virtually all domestic chores. Our Home Support Worker is DBS checked & fully insured, £13 ph. Movement to Music at Awsworth village hall, Mon 11am - 12 noon, £3 per session. Monthly day trips. Please call Heather: 0115 949 1175 for more info. Crossroads Care East Midlands Eastwood Support Group for Carers - a carer is someone who provides help & support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability. All carers & their friends are welcome. We meet first Wednesday monthly at Eastwood Volunteer Centre, Wellington Place, Eastwood, NG16 3GB - 1.30 to 3.30. For more info call 0115 962 8920. 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) 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. Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire & their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings & talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com 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 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 Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@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 Nuthall Pheonix Community Group - every Friday 12pm and 3.30pm. St Patricks Community Hall, Back Lane, Nuthall, NG16 1BT. Call Linda on 0115 938 2650. Eastwood Carers - for all carers in the Broxtowe area. Meet last Tues every month, 1-3pm at church lounge, St Mary’s Church, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. A warm welcome to all, mutual support with an Adult Carer Support Worker available for advice + guest speakers. More details: www.eastwoodcarers.co.uk
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH ADVISOR SERVICE.
Kimberley Lifeguard’s Efforts Are Rewarded
for all those aged 50+ in Broxtowe Borough
WE OFFER A FREE HOME VISITING SERVICE Our community outreach advisor Ann is happy to visit and chat about issues that are important to you: • Voluntary groups & their services • Local lunch & activity groups • Benefits advice • Social Services/Council Available in the office Friday mornings for queries. For further details contact Ann Rigby
0115 949 1175 07425 621177
annie.rig@thehelpfulbureau.org.uk Working across Broxtowe to help you remain independent at home
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A leisure assistant who works for Broxtowe Borough Council at Kimberley Leisure Centre has been named as the No.1 female lifeguard in the UK following a nationwide competition. Lizzie Shaw won the prize for the best-performing female lifeguard out of 950 lifeguards in the UK as part of the Royal Life Saving Society’s (RLSS) annual competition. In addition to Lizzie’s individual success, Kimberley Leisure Centre itself came third in the UK out of 53 facilities in the UK. Lizzie said: “I’m very happy with the result and all our hard work has paid off. I’m proud to be part of such a great team at Kimberley Leisure Centre and that the facility itself has also been rewarded as having the third best Lifeguards in the UK. We’re looking forward to trying to better these results next year!” Kimberley Leisure Centre’s TrainerAssessor, Stephane Chambrelan added “We had six females and one male in the UK’s top 20 Lifeguards this year, finishing higher than previous years and making this year a tremendous show of effort and dedication shown by all the Lifeguards and one to cherish.” The Centre is organising a training course to become a lifeguard in December for those looking to begin a career in leisure. For further details contact 0115 917 3366 or email klc@broxtowe.gov.uk
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Art Exhibition/Sale Join the Stroke Association for a magical start to your Christmas celebrations! An enchanting celebration of Christmas awaits you at St Paul’s Church, Daybrook, a beautiful grade II listed parish church. A wonderful evening for adults and children alike, the concert features festive songs from BeVox, the contemporary community choir, including soloists and congregational carols.
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They say that truth is always stranger than fiction. Nowhere is this more true than in the emergency services. Jonathan Nicholas spent thirty years as a frontline police officer in Nottingham, mainly in the Hyson Green and Bestwood areas of the city, almost always in uniform. He has written two bestselling books about his time policing the streets of Nottingham. The first of these, ‘Hospital Beat’ describes his ten years working from Oxclose Lane police station, looking after the Nottingham City hospital. Jonathan dealt with some interesting and often bizarre cases ranging from a doctor with disturbing sexual habits to opportunist local thieves repeatedly targeting patients and staff. His latest book ‘Who’d be a copper?’ is also a revealing and honest account that covers his entire service from the 1984 Miners’ Dispute to retirement from the force in 2014. Policing Nottingham has changed beyond recognition in three decades, and there are hardly any areas of the city Jonathan hasn’t walked the beat or sped through in a police car! Anyone living in Nottingham will thoroughly enjoy reading about what their local police have been up to for the last thirty years! Jonathan has a website: www.jonathannicholas.org.uk All his books are available from Amazon.
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition or £10+vat for 150+ characters . Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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. Broxtowe Bolts Ladies Football - Fancy playing football, but not played before or not played since school? Broxtowe Bolts are looking for new female players to join them on a Tuesday evening for a fun, informal and friendly game of football. We meet on a Tuesday from 7-8pm each week at Kimberley Leisure Centre, £3 per session. New female players, aged 16 years and over, welcome. For further information visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/women or call 0115 917 3572. 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 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. 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 Watnall WI - meet the 3rd Tuesday in the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. New members always welcome. For further information please ring 0115 953 7679. Eastwood & Brinsley WI - meet the 2nd Tuesday in the month 2pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood. Visitors and new members always welcome. For further information please ring 01773 712132. 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. 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. Brinsley & District Art Group - meet every Friday morning 9.30 - 12.30 at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5BZ. Enthusiastic group with regular tuition and workshops. For further information call Angela on 07505 000715. Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. 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. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. Eastwood & District Wine & Beer Makers - meet 2nd Tues each month at 8pm in the Eastwood/Kimberley area. For more details call Tom: 0115 916 9367 Eastwood Booktown Development Group - we wish to improve literacy amongst the young and to improve tourism by appreciation of literature and the performing arts, with events & workshops. For more information email: david.page@ ntlworld.com or visit: www.eastwood-comp.notts.#CEF73D Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 9200164 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 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. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tuesdays - 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. Friends of Colliers Wood - Environmental work and community events at Colliers Wood, Moorgreen. Meet at Durban House on second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www. friendsofcollierswood.org.uk Phoenix Friends Group - we are a thriving group of outgoing, young at heart people mostly over 50 years of age, who enjoy a wide range of activities. If you are interested in forming new friendships & boosting your social life we would be delighted to hear from you. No membership charges. For further details email: phoenixfriendsgroup@aol.co.uk Kimberley Farmers Market - Ist Saturday of month. Toll Bar Square, Newdigate Street. Kindred Spirits at Age UK Notts - over 150 social activities a month in and around Nottingham, including coffee mornings, day trips, walks and exercise classes to name but a few! Call 0115 841 4473 to find out more. Kimberley Bridge Club - meet in the Schoolroom at Mansfield Rd Methodist Church, Heanor. Car park at Howitt St entrance. Kimberley club meets 7pm, Tuesdays. Tuition for beginners & improvers is available on Mondays 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details call Chris on 01159 274939 or Carmel on 01773 718929. Kimberley Association of Artists - invites new members to attend our weekly meetings at Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate St, Kimberley. We meet 7pm til 9pm every Monday (except bank holidays). Contact Ann Wheat on 07944 487278 National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Kimberley Pensioners - meet every Wednesday from 1.30pm til 3pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley. Bingo, entertainers etc. Only £1, includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. For more info call Anne on 0115938 5362.
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Broxtowe Walk and Talk - offer a wide variety of FREE health walks every week throughout the borough of Broxtowe.
Walk & Talk is led by a group of qualified & experienced walk leaders. We have walks that cater for all abilities. For further information visit: www.broxtowe.gov.uk/walking or call 0115 917 3572. Adult Yoga Classes - Friday morning in Kimberley, Friday evening in Watnall. Suitable for all ages & abilities. Also classes in Ilkeston. More details at www.ahyokayoga.co.uk or contact Susanne on 07913 105729 Kimberley Historical Society - meets 7.30pm - 9pm on the 1st Thursday of month (Sept to April) in Community Room (on the side of Kimberley School), Newdigate St, Kimberley, NG16 2NJ. We host a variety of speakers. Non-members welcome (£2 per meeting). For more information call Steve Arundel 01773 785130. Zumba Gold - low impact dance fitness class, easy to follow. Suits many including beginners, over 50’s, those with joint problems or replacements. Temple Centre, Nuthall, tues 10.30am; St John’s Church, Hucknall, Tues 2pm; URC, Broomhill Rd, Highbury Vale, Wed 9.30am; Greasley Sports Centre, Wed 11am - £4.50. Text Karen on 07905 375067 or email: karen_corbel@yahoo.co.uk Broxtowe Sport Aiming High Activities for Young People with Disabilities & Inclusion Needs - a variety of activities including trampolining, swimming, fitness and football for young people with disabilities and inclusion needs. Various venues, days and times throughout the week. For further information visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/inclusion or call 0115 917 3572. Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thursday evening. Beginners 5-6pm, improvers 6-7pm. For more information call Mary on 01773 860186. 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. Greasley Miners Welfare Ladies Section - for women who wish to embark on a new path, take up a new interests/hobbies. Monday evenings 7pm - 9pm at the Greasley Miners Welfare. New members welcome. For more information call Eileen on 01773 764371. Broxtowe Sport Walking Sports - relaxed, slower paced versions of the games you used to love! Suitable for those aged 50+. For further information call 0115 917 3572 or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/olderadults Ladies Community Choir - pop, soul, rock, RnB. Now on Tuesdays 7pm-9pm at Brinsley Church, Church Lane, NG16 5AB. £4 weekly fee. No audition process. For more information contact Charlotte on 07581 020969. Movement for All - is a dance and movement class held at Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon during term time. Specially designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness & maintain independence. Come along to make new friends, meet & socialise with others. For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797. Iyengar Yoga - A whole body workout. Tones, strengthens, improves posture, aids quality sleep. St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. Thursdays 7pm-8.45pm. £6. Contact debthomas@ntlworld.com Take Time Together fun loving, informal group. Meet at Nuthall Methodist Church, 3rd Thursday monthly - 2pm 3.30pm. Fun activities & refreshments. Transport can be arranged. Please call John/Beryl - 0115 9755583 or Doug/ Margaret - 07933 080819 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. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk 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. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Annesley & District WI - Meet the first Wednesday of each month at Forest Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. New members and visitors always welcome. Call in and see what we do. Brinsley Retired Persons Club - meet fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons, 2pm - 4pm in the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley. Speakers, outings & occasional bingo. Yearly subscription £3. Each meeting £1 includes refreshments & raffle. Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Maureen on 01773 762742. 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 Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677 Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday 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 Nuthall WI - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly - 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. For more information contact Mrs Gell on 0115 927 2232. Kimberley WI - Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Visitors & new members welcome. Come and see us or call 0115 938 4676.
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Kimberley Ladies Netball - fancy playing netball, but not played before or not played since school? Kimberley Ladies
are looking for new female players to join them on a Thursday evening for a fun, informal & friendly game of netball. We meet on a Thursday from 9-10pm each week at Kimberley Leisure Centre, £3.45 per session. New female players aged 16 & over welcome. For further info visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/women or call 0115 917 3572. 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 Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thursday at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ from 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit our website: www.gemconnection.org for more information or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. 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. 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 Awsworth Movement to Music - for 55+ yrs. Meet at Awsworth Village Hall on Mondays - 11am til 1pm. Keep fit & have fun with a friendly group. New members always welcome. Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet 4th Wednesday of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Guest speakers, local guided walks, visits. Registered Charity No 501862. Call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistoricalcall 0115 917 3572 Brinsley Bridge Club - meet in Brinsley Parish Hall on Fridays at 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details call Chris on 01159 274939 or Carmel on 01773 718929. 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 Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club - new members welcomed at Coronation Park bowls green, Eastwood. Coaching lessons on Friday evening and Saturday mornings. Why not come along and give it a try. Contact Terry on 01773 711063 or John on 01773 716076 Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to April weekly on Thursday at 7.45pm at Eastwood Conservative Club. For information please call Roy Walters on 0115 927 8879 New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For more info call Joan 9290902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Eastwood & District U3A - we meet on the first Wednesday monthly from 10am - 12 noon at Plumptre Hall, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BP. For more info visit: www.eastwoodu3a.org or email: membership@eastwoodu3a.org or call 07961 832864. Nuthall Methodist Church Art Group - come and join our friendly group of painters. We work in oils, water colours, acrylics etc. We have professional help over the winter months. We meet at Nuthall Methodist Church Hall, Thursdays 1.303.30pm, £2 per session. For more info call Carol Jenkins on 0115 928 3396 or Ron Tooth 0115 938 9957 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 Sequence Dancing - at Plumptre Church Hall, Eastwood. Monday 12.30 - 1.30pm - teaching session; 1.30 - 3.30pm - tea dance. For more info call Lynn on 01773 813701 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 Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, including potential members. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecity.net Eastwood Writers’ Group - our friendly group is for writers of all abilities, from absolute beginners to published authors. Meet every Tues at Brinsley Parish Hall from 1pm to 3pm. Why not pop along & join us. For more info email: angelarigley@aol.co.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley, NG3 6FY. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Ilkeston U3A - meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 10am-12.30pm at Ilkeston FC Function Room, New Manor Ground, Awsworth Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF. Do come along, visitors always welcome. For further information email: ilkeston.u3a@btinternet.com or call 0115 932 3711. Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village.Guest speakers, guided walks & outings. Call Graham Birkett on 07528 753470 or email: graham.birkett@ntlword.com or see website www.spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@ virginmedia.com. 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 Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30-12noon. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk
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Fosterers Urgently Needed It’s raining cats and ... kittens! Local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, is appealing for help after more than twenty kittens recently came into its care. In total, twenty one kittens have been rescued, of which only three of the seven litters were with mothers. This figure is in addition to kittens already ready for adoption on the charity’s website – and an expectant mum, currently in foster, due to give birth imminently. As Crystal Moore, Cat Welfare Volunteer for Animal Accident Rescue Unit, explains: ‘With more kittens and those with mums arriving daily, we urgently need help fostering them until they are homed. Fostering is rewarding - nothing beats the pride you feel when seeing them thriving in their new homes.’ The hazardous situations these kittens were thankfully rescued from include: • Mali, only a year old, found in a sealed box outside a police station; within hours she gave birth to five kittens. • A mum aged seven months, with four kittens, discovered by a gentle Staffordshire Terrier underneath a hedge. • Three kittens in a disused, rubbish-filled outhouse with their mother – who is currently being treated by a vet. • Two kittens on a flat roof by a car park – their mother had not been seen for some time. • One tiny kitten found alone. If you would like to help by fostering, the charity would love to hear from you by email at admin@aaru.org.uk, or call Victoria in Recruitment on 07919 576479. The charity’s main telephone number is 0115-9321555, and website is www. animalaccident.org.uk.
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Why customers drive hundreds of miles to see an Arnold blinds & curtains Showroom.... 'well, we used to be a normal blinds company' explains Nick, who began as Highbury Blinds in 1987 after working for a national blinds firm, 'but then Stephanie became my business partner and as we were both artists originally it seemed logical to apply our experience to the business. Originally, I did all the measuring and fitting myself all over the city- I can't count the number of times I've heard the 'has he got his white stick?' joke as I go in a home to measure for blinds! Funnily enough, I unwittingly helped a Clifton Council tenant get their fire fitted because of this. To measure her windows I had to squeeze past a boxed gas fire in the hall, which had stood there for three months awaiting Council gas fitters. When I went back to fit her blinds, she delightedly told me it was now fitted, all thanks to me. After I had left after the first visit, she had called the Council, mentioning that I had struggled to get past the fire...and the fitters were around immediately, to her delight. After they finished, they asked if the blind man was ok... she said yes, he's fine.. and coming back next week to fit the blind... why do you ask? They had found this very funny apparently.. ' These days, Highbury Design make curtains, window seats, headboards as well as blinds'anything that involves fabric - I'm a textile person!' says Stephanie, who began her working life as a textile and knitwear designer. 'We began making Japanese Blinds ('Shoji' Screens) a few years ago, and because of the name 'Highbury' a TV company wanted us for a Sarah Beeny programme- they nearly didn't use us when they realised we had no London connection! However, as noone else makes them they hired a London showroom and we had to rush some blinds down there for filming. Sarah loved them, and we appeared on 'Double Your House For Half The Money' which resulted in nearly eleven thousand website hits! We've also been featured on BBC2 and Channel 4, so we get a lot of customers travelling long distances to see our original designs- I think the furthest was a lady from Dorset!'
Stephanie and Nick keep their prices competitive but don't compromise on qualityas Steph says, ‘if you're having bespoke curtains then there's no point using cheap fabric, when labels like Harlequin and Prestigious Textiles are excellent value for money.’ They have over 5,000 fabrics at their Arnold Showrooms, so there are lots to choose from. They are often commissioned to do jobs that the 'big names' simply can't do - unusual shaped windows are a speciality for Steph's curtain-making team. Curtain fabrics are often chosen for their Japanese blinds and room dividers - 'but we sell most of these in London, where highly contemporary soft furnishings are in demand' explains Nick. 'we import the timber for our Shoji blinds from Spain, where it is all air-dried. Kiln-dried wood is useless as the slightest warping will distort the panels. It's Obeche, which is almost the lightest weight timber on the planet, and that's the real secret. We sometimes use Japanese paper but most customers prefer fabrics' So that's Arnold's big secret - showrooms visited by clients from all over the country! Highbury Design are open Mon-Fri 9-5pm, and most Saturdays 10-2pm ('phone first). Lots to see, and if you want the unusual, this is the place! They are on 0115 9671188, or email them through the website highburydesign.co.uk and don't forget, they make all types of blinds, Romans, verticals, Venetians in wood and metal, rollers, pleateds and sash blinds.
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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team..... Those of us who feel that Christmas should kept under wraps until at least December still can’t bury our head in the sand when it comes to home security. For many households, Christmas means an influx of new and sometimes expensive items and gadgets in our homes. While we all know that, burglars know it too. Nottingham has experienced a sharp decline in burglary over the past year, due to a renewed focus by Nottinghamshire Police on targeting and managing offenders and raising awareness of home and personal security . Yet, however much we do, all that good work can be undone if simple security steps that each of us can take in our own homes aren’t taken. Christmas presents many reasons for leaving the house to celebrate the festivities with friends and family, and there’s such a lot to think about – buying gifts and food, getting to see loved ones, work – so it is natural that some of the most simple things may get overlooked. Insecure windows and doors remain the single most common forms of entry for burglars. Whenever you leave the house,
always ensure that they are firmly closed and locked, ideally using a five-lever mortice lock. As for all the new gifts and goodies, well, there are things we need to remember to do with them too. Don’t put the presents around the tree until Christmas Eve night. It may be tradition to have the tantalising packages on display for children and visitors to marvel at, but, given that most of us have our trees on the ground floor, they are very visible to burglars too. Once Christmas morning is over and the wrapping paper is torn off, find time to take photos of the items, write down serial numbers and keep them away from prying eyes. Ensure they are not on display and kept upstairs if possible. Make sure keys – especially car keys – are concealed from view too. We don’t want to turn Christmas cheer into Christmas fear, but a few simple steps can certainly make sure it really is the season to be jolly. If you would like to know more, you can find informative Crime Prevention Guides on the Nottinghamshire Police website www.nottinghamshire.police.uk
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Slugging It Out by Gloria Morgan I have a tree in my garden. I was standing by it the other day and noticed what looked like a blemish in the bark. It stood out because it was at my eye level. I went closer to examine it in more detail and realised what it was. It wasn’t a mark on the tree trunk. It was a slug. “YUK!” I hear you exclaim.
to bold and perky robins with their bright red feathers. Slimy slugs – no. Slugs have nothing going for them. They are pretty well universally disliked, especially by gardeners, and treated as the lowest of life forms. At least snails have a shell. Slugs don’t even aspire to that much distinctiveness.
I was surprised to be eyeball to eyeball with a slug, a metre-and-ahalf above ground level. What a feat of agility it had displayed. It was about 3cm long and had climbed approximately 50 times its own length up a totally vertical surface.
True, they probably devour little pests in the soil that we don’t even know about. And they make a tasty meal for the birds that we love to encourage into our gardens.
For me to have performed the same manoeuvre would have required an entire catalogue of mountaineering equipment, large quantities of rope, and a rescue helicopter on call, circling nearby.
Poor creatures – they even have a built-in UG! in their very name.
Then I wondered – what will it do when it wants to go down? Will it do a U-turn? Or are slugs able to travel in both directions, like a tram?
But slugs have no endearing characteristics. They don’t sing, like nightingales. They don’t curl up in a cute ball, like hedgehogs. They don’t wiggle like tadpoles or jump like frogs. In fact, they don’t do anything much. Apart from other slugs, is there anyone who loves them?
Perhaps, if we called them something different, we would see them as more awesome and less verminous. I vote we re-brand slugs as glissies, or sliddens or lobins. Could a change of name lead to a change of reputation for the poor old slug?
I looked more carefully at the slug. Which end was which? How do you tell which way a slug is facing? Was it, in fact, going down already? In early summertime, gardeners sleeping with the bedroom window open may be woken by the chomping of dozens of little sluggy mouths, munching on new shoots as they poke up optimistically through the soil. Every bulb and root and corm is likely to sacrifice its first growth of the season to the appetite of the slithery grey army. We may pursue them round the dahlias with little blue pellets, but although slugs are not lovely creatures, they are just as amazing as all the rest of creation. Slimy seems to be what puts many people off. We prefer furry and cuddly, like Andrex puppies. We adore fluffy, wide-eyed kittens. We warm
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3 Door Wardrobe & Chest of Drawers. In mahogany veneer. £75 ono for both. 0115 854 3639 Radley Leather Over The Shoulder Bag. Walnut colour. As new. £50 ono. 07985 240292 Fossil Over Body Leather Handbag. Tan colour. Inc.wallet. Vintage. £60 ono. 07985 240292 Timberland Leather Over Body Handbag. As new. £50 ono. 07985 240292 Italian Marble Fireplace. Dismantled fireplace - cream/ivory colour. VGC. Offers around £200. 07930 858493 Various Brand New Cushions. Different fabrics available. £2 each. 0115 916 0753 Janome Memory Craft 5900QC Sewing Machine. Retails at £799. Boxed & unused. Includes extension table. £550. 0115 8463993 Riley Slate Bed Table Top Snooker Table. With all accessories. £245. 0115 938 2605 Birds of the World. Partworks. 9 folders. £20. 07979 437650 Golf Equip. Travel Bag. As new travel bag, used once. Padded, wheeled & large enough for trolley bag & clubs. £25ono. 07951 163113 Golf Bags. Skinny golf bags, 1 x gents, 1 x ladies,used twice. Handy in winter. £7 each or £12 pair. 07951 163113 Coffee Perculator. Russell Hobbs Cafe Torino. As new. Seldom used. £10. 07951 163113 Bramley Hedge Figures. All boxed. Includes rare ones. Prices from £20. 0115 928 6596 VAX Rapide Spring Clean Carpet Shampoo Machine. With instructions. Used twice. As new. £25. 0115 8440703 Dark Red Leather Reclining Chair. Approx. 2 yrs old. VGC. £85. 0115 920 3750 Duchess Caravan Awning. To fit up to 15ft caravan. Barley used. VGC. Offers. 0115 920 4728 Chevrolet Orlando Wheel. As new, with serviceable tyre. £40. 0115 963 4390 Two Fireside Chairs. Excellent quality. As new, never used. Ideal for lounge/conservatory. £100 the pair. 0115 938 9375 Four Fence Panels. With concrete posts. Two years old. Free to anyone who can dismantle & take away. 07884 471924
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MORE FOR SALE... Baby’s Cot. Light Oak. With mattress. Used twice (£140 new) - £50 - 0115 963 1866 Knitting Machine. With stand. Hague Linker Machine. 3 x 1000g cones of wool (2 grey, 1 pink). 25 x 500g cones various colours & 16 partly used. Wool winder. Punch card & pattern books. £200 - 01623 794119 Marcy ER7000D Magnetic Elliptical Cross Trainer. Programmable. 4 years old. Hardly used - £130 ovno (RRP £200+) 0115 9144539 Safety 4 Step Ladder. With side rails. New, still wrapped. £30 ono. 01773 761516 Philips Magic 5 Eco Fax/Phone Machine. Boxed, with instructions. Nearly new. Cost £99. Accept £20. 0115 926 8994 Victorian Wall Clock. Very good condition. £150. 0115 963 4381 97 Babycham Glasses. Sell in bulk if possible. £6.50 each. 0115 840 0022 Hardback & Paperback Novels. Some new. Rest, as new. 10 books £5. All monies to charity. 0115 962 1929 Nathan TV & DVD. Combined cabinet. £30 ono. 01773 629100 Toyota Sewing Machine. VGC. £55 ono. 01773 785780 Royal Canin Complete Kitten Food. Unopened 10kg bag. £30. 07941 226490 Endectrid. Combined flea & worm prevention. Spot-on solution for kittens, small cats, ferrets. 12 mths supply (12xvials) £45. 07941 226490 Large Quantity Vinyl Records. Classical/ soundtracks etc. offers. Plus quality hard back books. All subjects. From 20p each. 0115 911 8862 Computer Desk/Trolley. VGC. £12. 0115 911 8862 White Cot. With quality mattress & air wrap. Used a few times from new by grandparents. £30. 0115 911 8862 Bisque Headed Dolls With Stands. £60 the lot. 07733 487632 White Knight Condensing Dryer. Only used twice. £150 ono. 0115 911 1382 Bang & Olufsen Beogramme. VGC. Offers 0115 920 4728
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The Office Christmas Party Business As Usual? The season of office Christmas parties is fast approaching and although we all want it to be memorable – make sure it is for the right reasons. • Alcohol – a free bar is not a challenge to drink it dry. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions and makes you believe you’re funnier/wittier and a better dancer than you actually are. Drink in moderation and keep your behaviour and witty comebacks to an acceptable level…If you have chosen to drive then don’t drink at all. Not even one mouthful. • Don’t be the main topic of conversation the next day – you’re not on holiday with friends and desperate to let your hair down. You’re surrounded by colleagues who will probably remember every bit of your indiscreet conversations/bitching about your boss and gladly repeat them to HR if it gives them an advantage. This is all about your career and protecting your path upwards. • Dress/Undress - The office party is not the occasion to flaunt your gym honed body (or any type of body) Don’t flash the flesh at any point. Especially after consuming alcohol… • Romance – Just no. Shenanigans with a work colleague will never stay private. You will be the talk of the company and future work prospects could be seriously compromised. Especially if either or both of you are already in a relationship… • Dancing – Again alcohol makes most people think they’re Beyoncé or Michael Jackson. Lap dancing or twerking just isn’t appropriate in front of your colleagues. If you feel the urge grab a glass of water and sit down for goodness sake. And wait for common sense to return. Virtually everyone has a smartphone these days and your moves could end up on the internet for infinity… • The morning after – never ever call in sick with “food poisoning” or any other lame excuse. Nobody will believe you trust me. If you genuinely can’t get in then be honest. When all is said and done Christmas parties are a great opportunity to let your hair down and celebrate with your co workers so enjoy! On behalf of myself and all the staff here at SOLOS I’d like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. © Helen Jones
XMAS MUSICAL
If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.
Gentlemen....
Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir has had a very busy
If you enjoy singing then Carlton Male Voice Choir is looking for new members. You don’t need to be able to read music (you will be issued with CD’s) or be an ‘opera’ singer, just keen and reliable. We are a friendly, good humoured bunch with a good social life.
second half of the year, performing for Broxtowe Borough Council at the Colliers Wood Proms, raising funds for the families of the Langley Mill fire tragedy and hosting our own annual concert, this year held in Somercotes. We have also performed for the Newlife Foundation in Derby Cathedral.
We meet every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, Carlton. For more information please cal Roland Radford on 01159 874941 or visit our website:
In December we have a very special Christmas celebration at St Wystan’s Church, Repton (11 December, 7.30pm) where we are singing for the Rainbows Children’s Hospice. Look out for us, too, in the Derby Intu Centre on Tuesday 22 December around 6.30pm!
www.carltonmvc.org reg.charity no. 516024
Gem Connection
Gem Connection held a very successful open evening in October in preparation for their National Association competition in Bournemouth. Gem were extremely proud to return with the Harmony Incorporated Trophy for the Third Placed Chorus and the Bronze Medal. The Gem’s would like to thank everyone for their support and good wishes which helped to encourage their performance to secure this national award. As next year sees the 40th Birthday of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers Chorus’ all around the country will be joining in and celebrating by receiving and handing over a Beacon of Harmony. Gem will be playing their part early in January when they will receive the Beacon from choruses in York and Grimsby they will then hand it over to the Bells of Three spires in Coventry. If you would like more information about Gem connection, you can find out more about them on their web site www.gemconnection.org
The choir is always on the lookout for new members – come and give us a try, especially if you are a tenor. We practise at St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, every Tuesday, 7-9pm. It really is a most enjoyable way to spend a Tuesday evening with like-minded folk!
Christmas starts here... Lace City Chorus. Nottingham Trent University Central Court, Newton Building Goldsmith St, Nottm. Sat Dec 12th Matinee performance 3pm to include East Bridgford Community Choir. Tickets for matinee are £8 & £5 Tickets for evening are £10 & £5 Evening performance 7.30pm with Hucknall & Linby Brass Band & Park St Quartet. Telephone 01159201704 for tickets.
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The Saturday Singers Christmas Concert
Saturday 12th December 10.15am - 12.15pm at the Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham (opp Nottingham Trent University Newton Building)
Tickets (inc. refreshments) £5 each
Tickets can be obtained from any choir member or pay on the door. Audience members are welcome to stay for lunch at the masonic hall after the concert.
The concert is in aid of the mental health charity Mind
WITH JOY WE SING THIS CHRISTMAS TIDE The Newstead Abbey Singers will be in concert accompanied by musical instruments on
Saturday 19th December at 7.30pm St John's Church Mansfield Road Carrington Tickets cost £8 in advance by 14th December, Available from tickets@newsteadabbeysingers.org.uk or telephone 07757944689 £10 on the door Rainbows Christmas Celebration Eastwood Collieries’MVC
11th Dec at 7.30pm
St Wystan’s Church, Repton Tickets on door £8
For more info: 01773 768444
Carlton Male Voice Choir
Christmas Concert
Friday 18th Dec at 7.30pm St James Church, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley
Tickets on door £8 Nottingham Bluecoat Singers Present Sing Christmas Saturday 12th December 7.30pm an evening of Christmas music, old and new, familiar and less familiar, with seasonal readings.
Nuthall Methodist Church
Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, NG16 1DN
Tickets £8 inc. refeshments contact 0115 9531903 or
0115 9382323 or on the door In aid of My Sight Nottinghamshire
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Eastwood Top Priority For Partnership Eastwood was top of the agenda at a special Broxtowe Borough Partnership event held in October to develop a new action plan to help make the town a safer place. 47 officers from 10 organisations from across the partnership considered a number of issues to be developed in a new action plan to be delivered by the Eastwood South Focus Group over the next six months. Eastwood South is one of three areas in South Nottinghamshire with a multi-agency task group to focus on delivering an action plan to address Community Safety in the area which is being supported by the Police and Crime Commissioner. The Council works closely with partners and Nottinghamshire Police to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime in Eastwood and initiatives have included diversionary activities for young people during the school holidays, community safety drop-in sessions, promotional campaigns to help encourage local people to report crimes and the use of neighbourhood alert messaging by local beat teams. Other initiatives have been taking place in Eastwood to help make the town a great place to live, work, shop and invest and these have included a new Facebook page for Eastwood businesses to showcase themselves and the town centre, supporting the Craft Centre businesses with events and working on a business crime reduction scheme, as well as work between the Town Centre Management team and stallholders to find ways to continue a regular market in the town. Partnership work has also secured funding to see a new skate park constructed at Coronation Park and a new 3G pitch at Eastwood Town Football Club. For more information on the South Notts Community Safety Partnership and the Broxtowe Borough Partnership, please contact the Communities Team email spc@broxtowe.gov.uk or visit www.sncsp.gov.uk or www.broxtowe.gov. uk/partnership
£5,500 Injection for 3G Pitches in Kimberley will Boost Grassroots Football A £1,500 grant was awarded to Broxtowe Borough Council for Kimberley Leisure Centre, thanks to the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund, which provides grants towards developing new or refurbished grassroots football facilities. The grant and additional £4,000 provided by Kimberley School has enabled Kimberley Leisure Centre to replace all of their minisoccer goals on the full size 3G football pitch. The goals are used for recreational and competitive games for 5-a-side and 7-a-side and will directly benefit the leisure centre’s partner club, Priory Celtic FC who use the facilities for playing matches in the Young Elizabethan League. Priory Celtic, who won The FA Charter Standard Community Club of the Year Award for 2015, currently has almost 30 teams training each week at the leisure centre. Kimberley School are also based on the site and their 1,200+ pupils will also be able to take advantage of the new equipment, as they use the facilities daily as part of their PE curriculum and for school football matches too. Priory Celtic FC, Kimberley School and Broxtowe Borough Council have worked in partnership with the Nottinghamshire County FA to secure the £1,500 grant from the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund. Paul Thorogood, Chief Executive of the Football Foundation, said: “I am delighted that a grant from the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund has enabled Kimberley Leisure Centre to replace their goals. This development will provide a real boost to football in the local area.”
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