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Dear Readers We love this time of year. Lighter nights can mean only one thing... Summer is on the way!! Struggling to keep lunchboxes interesting? The Fishwife’s Kitchen has some great ideas to mix it up a bit. If you or someone you know is getting ready to go off to university then check out the article written by Sam who has been there, seen it and done it! Among the competitions this month we have family passes to West Midlands Safari Park, a £100 voucher for a meal at the lovely Banyan Tree and some fantastic Cirque Berserk tickets up for grabs.

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

contents a helping hand helping hand directory

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kids 16 kids diary looking good, feeling great

16-17 20

free time community diary

27 32-34

eat, drink & be merry! 37 recipes 38-39 pets 41 business, IT & finance

home & garden 47 classifieds 56 crossword 72 safer neighbourhoods 86 sudoku 87 useful information 92 puzzle solutions 92 index / list of advertisers 94

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Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

(Ten of Swords, Justice, Queen of Cups)

(Temperance, Five of Swords, Ace of Cups)

Feel the weight lifted as you walk away, for good.

Let go of the old to make room for the new, and find a new balance.

Something needs to end, because it has become pointless / hurtful / a burden. Recognise this, and walk away with your head high and everything left in as good a place as you can. Look after your own side of the street, and let karma take care of everything else. No grudges or backlash, just clean and much-needed closure. You’ll feel so much better afterwards.

Fire signs- Leo, Aries, Sagittarius

Things feel a little out of kilter; too much of one thing, not enough of another. Redress the balances in your life by consciously and deliberately cutting losses in some areas, and renewing commitments in others. A little ‘jiggle about’ is necessary to make you feel steady and on the even keel you need in life.

Water signs- Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

(Three of Cups, Queen of Cups, Four of Wands)

(Five of Wands, Ace of Coins, Four of Coins)

It’s time for celebrations and rewards, for all of your graft!

Be more discerning about how you invest your time and energy.

A lovely month of partying, socialising and celebrating lies ahead- if you make the arrangements. What is the point of working so hard if you don’t sit back to recognise and reward your efforts? Take a ‘time out’ to do so, and refuel your ambitions for the next burst of activity. Romance looks likely, and lively!, this month.

You feel the urge to make a new start, possibly in work or an area of life you invest a lot of energy in. It’s overdue, but don’t let that rush you into a hasty move. Be discerning about your next choice and where you invest your valuable time. Take the lessons from what’s happened, identify what you don’t want more of, and maneuvere yourself accordingly.

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The Helpful Bureau Home Support Service Covers virtually all domestic chores from cleaning bathrooms, making beds, tidying kitchens, vacuuming, shopping, collecting prescriptions, sorting mail, preparing light meals, indoor window cleaning … The list goes on and on. You choose what you want us to do and we will help enhance the quality of your life and help you to stay living independently and safely at home. If your need is for a one off visit or regular assistance, we are happy to accommodate your wishes.

Our Home Support Worker is DBS checked and fully insured. The cost for this service is £14 per hour. Give us a call on 0115 949 1175 and we can discuss your needs in more detail.

Competition Winners

Congratulations to: M Sherratt, J Kennedy, M Booth & M Scott who won Escapologic tickets; T Smith, K Mayfield, T Kerwin & M Burrows who won Red Kangaroo tickets; J Griffin who won a £50 meal; G Holman who won £25 cash; S D Hurst who won a £25 voucher; Thanks to: Bills, Escapologic & Red Kangaroo

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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 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, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 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 Temple Lunch Club - friendly group of ladies and gentlemen that meet every Monday for lunch and are welcome to join in some activities with residents. Held at Alder House, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG8 6AX. Arrive 12.15pm for 12.30 lunch. Ring 0115 9758110 or 0115 9519717 for more details. 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 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 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. 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 Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Edin’s, Broad Street at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

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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. 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 UK Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group (EPEG) - Open to all with Parkinson’s. The exercises are designed to help improve your balance, breath control, muscle control & hence your self-confidence. Every Wed 12.45 - 1.45pm at Plumptre Hall, St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. £3 per session. For more info contact Nigel 07847367997 or Tony (amw.allen@ ntlworld.com) 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 Cholangitis (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 at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com 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 more info call Brian Skelling/Simon Cruikshank on 0752 667 0751 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 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. 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. Carers’ Trust East Midlands - 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) 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 Eastwood Memory Cafe - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly at Plumptre Hall (behind St Mary’s Church), NG16 3BS from 12.30 - 3pm. Warm, friendly environment providing a safe space to talk without being judged. Stimulating mental & physical activities, trips & visits out. For more info visit: www.eastwoodmemorycafe.btck.co.uk or email: eastwoodmemorycafe@btinternet.com or ask your local GP practice. 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. 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

Volunteers needed – can you help?

Are you looking for volunteer work that is challenging, engaging, and rewarding? The PSU provides non-legal practical and emotional support to people attending court without legal representation.

What do we do?

We do not give legal advice. We have a small office in Nottingham County Court. Clients can receive guidance, support and procedural help from volunteers.

Volunteers invest their time, skills and energy to solve clients’ problems and accompany them through the court process.

Interested? Please email nottingham@thepsu.org.uk or call 0115 9473592

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Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1pm - 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). 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 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 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 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. For more info call Zanel - 07525 237716 or 0115 962 9313 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. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 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 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 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 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. Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com

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AT THE HEART OF YOUR FUNERAL PLANNING When we started providing funeral pre-payment plans more than 20 years ago, the idea of ‘paying for your funeral in advance’ was quite unusual. Today, funeral plans are more well known, and available from a wide variety of sources. However, you wouldn’t buy a will from a DIY superstore, so why buy something so important from someone who knows nothing about funerals, your local area, or you. Buying a plan from Gillotts means you can sit down with one of our staff who know local facilities and talk about what you want your funeral to be like. If you wish, you can go into details: music, flowers, what everyone should wear, which photographs to Eastwood Office

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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group - from birth to school age. At St Helens Church Centre, Church Lane, Selston. Every Mon (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 Rascals Toddler Group - Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St, Eastwood, NG16 3EP, Wednesdays 1.30-3pm. Safe, happy environment for children. Cuppa for parents/carers. Toys for all ages & baby changing facilities. For more info. www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk

Langley Mill Childcare - high quality, stimulating & flexible care from 6wks to 8 yrs old. Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm. Typical cost £17 for 4 hr session. For more info please call Sue Burnham 07944 429424. BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club coaching Saturdays:9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or fb:Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. 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. 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 5.45pm - 6.45pm at St Patricks Hall 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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Life + - a fun packed youth club for ages 11 yrs upwards. Fridays 8pm - 9.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St, Eastwood, NG16 3EP. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk Nuthall Scouts - Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9pm at Ron Whitmore Scout Hut, Back Lane, Nuthall. Contact Jon 07507 470849. Nuthall Cubs - Thursdays 6.30pm - 8pm at Ron Whitmore Scout Hut, Back Lane, Nuthall. Contact Andy 07748 937250. Nuthall Beavers - Thursdays 5.15pm - 6.15pm at Ron Whitmore Scout Hut, Back Lane, Nuthall. Contact Jon 07507 470849.

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm-7.30pm, April to October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 St Johns Pre-School - New Basford Community Centre, for children 2 - 5 years. We can offer up to 15 hours of funding dependent on circumstances. For more info 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. Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood. Thurs 7pm-8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm9.45pm (seniors). 1st session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Mrs Parker 0115 938 6281. 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. Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 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.

DISCOVERING GENIUS IN CHILDREN “Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.”– Plato

s a teacher and creative writer, I often feel that the modern world is still catching up to Plato. The genius he speaks of in the quote above is something I have witnessed. To see it is life changing. It brings a new level of respect for the child. Looking at the ideas of children this way helps us to see their innate genius; being aware of the many types of intelligence is the next step. Each child has their own unique blend of intelligence types. They may show a strong specialism in one

area or be a “general” - showing broad skill in many areas. If we were all brilliant at mathematics, but no-one could build a house, we’d soon be in trouble as a species. As a child plays, their brain is wiring itself, developing and specializing, thus it is through playfulness that genius emerges. By engaging in creative play with our kids, and by understanding the many forms genius can take, we help them to develop into confident, creative and happy adults.

The Monster Mash “ROAR!” Dad jumps out from behind the garden wall, arms raised with eyes as bright as birthday cake candles. Alex takes a step backwards, his mouth falling open; then he giggles. Beneath what looks like green mashed potato, Dad has a monster snarl-smile. Then, with a chuckle, his hands start to wave about as he speaks. “Thing is, Alex, I’m writing a monster story and I need to get in character, you know, see things from the monster’s perspective. Tell me, was I scary?”

monster masks! Do you want to make one too?”

Alex giggles again, “Um, a bit. Maybe jump a bit more?”

Fingers wigglin,’ Go a ticklin,’

“Yeah,” says Dad, “you’re right. Do you think I need claws?”

I’m gonna tickle you!

Alex jumps on the spot, grinning; “And fangs. You need fangs. Pointy and sharp.” Dad nods as if he is hearing wise advice, his gooey green face is a picture of thought. “And,” Alex continues, ”our teacher says you have to know what your character wants. So, what does the monster want?” “Oh, that’s easy,” says Dad, “the monster wants to win a monster competition. He has to be the scariest monster in monster-land. If he loses he has to be nice to everyone and, for a monster, that’s kinda rough. So, do you want to help me make fangs?” “Oh, yes please,” says Alex, “or a paper mache mask!” “Great idea,” says Dad, cleaning the potato from his face. “Let’s make

“Yeah!” says Alex, nodding quickly, “but I want mine to be red and you have to call me, ‘Blarg The Bloody.’ You can be, ‘Achoo the Boogeyman.’” Dad laughs, “I get to be ‘Achoo the Bogeyman’, do I? Because I hear that Bogeymen are all expert ticklers. In fact, they are the best.” Dad raises his two tickling fingers and begins ‘The Tickle Song’ in his best monster voice, Ribs, arms, bellies too! Alex screams and runs; Dad jogs behind him, fingers wiggling, smile wide. Their laughter blends like an old familiar tune, as natural as the birdsong, and the last crumbs of green mashed potato mark their trail.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THE DEADLIFT I would like to talk about the deadlift or as it is fondly known...the dreaded deadlift. Most people stay well away from this fundamental exercise, and why is that? The most common reason is “it gives me a bad back.”

Technical key points for the deadlift

Many years ago, that was my excuse, but now it’s my go to exercise for development. It isn’t about the lift, it isn’t the lift that’s causing your issues… it’s you!

• Bar should be set to correct height (height of a calibrated plate or roughly a third way up your shin)

Let me explain a little. The deadlift is probably the most important lift within any training programme.

• Conventional (not sumo) deadlift stance is just inside shoulder width

• It strengthens bone density

• As you look down, the bar should be inline with the balls of your feet

• It improves full body strength • It mobilises the full body in correct form • It can be used in high or low volume training to produce a specific outcome • It triggers hormone stimulation So why do people avoid this exercise? Simply put…. Your SI joint (sacroiliac joint) which is the first junction in the lower spine. This is the area most say ‘I slipped a disk doing deadlifts’. This is not the case. The twinge you may have felt would be from poor mobility and poor form, compressing on one side of your vertebrae, trapping a nerve. A visit to an osteopath and a click and a crack usually resolves this issue, but then you stay clear of deadlifting yet again. At Strength and Physique we say challenge yourself, don’t let fear of deadlifts hold you back. Here’s how to improve your lift: • Warm up well before stretching

• Your grip should be narrow but wide enough for clearance for your elbows to pass your knees WITH STRAIGHT ARMS • Your grip, NEUTRAL or ALTERNATE, will depend on grip strength, alternate is stronger • As you bend to grip the bar your hips should be just above knee height and you should feel hamstring engagement as you take the load through your heels • Before you pull, your spine should be straight (while holding all these other key points in place) and your shoulder blades drawn together and down lifting your chest • Head should be in a neutral position • And lastly before you pull, lock in your lats OR imagine bending the bar around your shins • Once all these are in place take a big breath, tighten your abs and hold until you complete 1 rep driving downward instead of pulling upwards, driving your hips towards the bar

• Stretch and mobilise your full body, YES especially your hip rotation and hamstrings

NOW execute the lift with great form.

• DO NOT go heavy in your first lift, this is to programme the body after stretching in how it should move throughout the lift

If you would like more information on deadlifting, head over to our Instagram page where you’ll find our Youtube channel for further information on key points for form with exercise.

• Progressively increase the weight, staying within your capability • Follow the technical pointers opposite before you even lift the bar

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Want to get healthy? Go outside

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Preparations for this year’s outdoor bowls season are underway. As always, we are keen to recruit new players, especially younger people, to secure the future of the club and keep this wonderful game alive. At Greasley MW Bowls Club we welcome enquiries from newcomers and special low introductory green fees apply if accompanied by a club member. The game is a relaxing summer pastime and the excellent Coronation Park and pavilion facilities are a meeting place for league and casual players enjoying each other’s company.

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Yet another record for the Notts Guided Walks booklets

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

People often say “I’m not good enough to play for a club, it’s too serious”. Others roll up their sleeves and have a try, often progressing to league and county standard and beyond. It doesn’t matter as long as you enjoy it. Throughout the summer there are tournaments and a host of bowling holidays on offer at seaside resorts like Potters. The local indoor bowls clubs also continue throughout the year. The green is situated at Plumptre Way, Eastwood and opens from late April to September. Green season tickets are obtained from Broxtowe Council or by the club. For more information please contact our secretary on 01773 716076. Or visit our website hosted by Hugo Fox Community.

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enjoy the great outdoors at Wellow on Bank Holiday Monday (28 May) with their Maypole celebrations. This unique event has its roots in the 19th century but has evolved over time to become one of Nottinghamshire’s largest one-day village festivals. Whilst we’re on the subject of history, Did you know that Nottingham has over 800 caves? Cave City: Nottingham Underground Festival takes place 11 -13 May. A celebration of our underground treasures, explore what lies beneath your very feet in a series of fun and intriguing events across the city, revealing Nottingham’s hidden landscape. Events will include talks and tours at some of the city’s lesser-known caves including The National Justice Museum, the Malt Cross and the lost caves at the Curious Tavern. Need some relaxation after all that activity? You can now join your tweenager at their own special spa evening at Ye Olde Bell in Retford. Exclusively for 11 - 16-year-olds you can both enjoy the facilities with fondue and fun guaranteed (4 April). Nottingham Playhouse – 0115 941 9419 Theatre Royal/Royal Concert Hall – 0115 838 4510 Lakeside Arts – 0115 846 777 Motorpoint Arena – 0843 373 3000

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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. 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. 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 3rd Tues each month 7pm-9pm 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 Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 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. Eastwood Historical Society - meet 3rd Wednesday of month Sept-May at The United Reformed Church, Alexander St (TSB on corner) Eastwood, NG16 3BD. 7.30pm start. Wide variety of subjects, presentations, speakers & events. All welcome. Members £2 per meeting (£3 annual membership), £3 visitors - inc. refreshments. Formore info tel: Lynne 0115 938 4967 or eastwoodhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby with a full monthly programme. Full details at www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun! Friends of Colliers Wood - Environmental work and community events. Meet at Greasly Sports & Community Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, NG16 3QN on second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk Kimberley Farmers Market - Ist Saturday of month. Toll Bar Square, Newdigate Street. 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. Kimberley Bridge Club - meet in the Schoolroom at Mansfield Rd Methodist Church, Heanor. Car park at Howitt St entrance. Kimberley club meets 7pm, Tuesdays. New members always welcome. For more details call Adrian on 01159 328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929. Kimberley Art Group - our friendly & enthusiastic group meet every Monday 7-9pm at the Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate Street, Kimberkey, NG16 2NJ. New members welcome. More details from Audrey (01773 714950) or Ann (07944 487278). Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 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. 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

NG16 Community Diary cont..... 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, Tue 10.30am; Greasley Sports Centre, Eastwood, Wed 11am. Also classes in Hucknalll and Bulwell. Text Karen on 0790 5375067 or email: karen_corbel@yahoo.co.uk

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.

Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New Stapleford on Friday afternoons. Call 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com for more information.

Greasley Miners Welfare Ladies Section - meet every Monday (ex. bank holidays) 7pm - 9pm @ Greasley Miners Welfare Club. Bingo, quizzes, beetle drives, poetry evening, speakers. New members most welcome. For more information call Maureen on 01773 788289

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

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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.

Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood. Thursdays 7pm - 8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm - 9.45pm (seniors). First session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Mrs Parker on 0115 938 6281.

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm 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 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 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. Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk

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 £2 includes refreshments & raffle. Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Helen Sharp on 01773 532186 or Ann Cooper on 01773 710715. Ilkeston U3A - meet on the first Tues of month from 10am-12.30pm at The Arena, 1 Rutland St, Ilkeston (opp. Tesco). 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.

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

Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in The Maltcross, St.James Street. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734

NG16 Community Diary cont..... 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 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 12 noon. Keep fit & have fun with a friendly group. New members always welcome. Brinsley Bridge Club - meet in Brinsley Parish Hall on Fridays at 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details call Adrian on 01159 328412 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 welcome at Coronation Park bowls green, NG16. Coaching lessons on Fri evening and Sat mornings. Come along and give it a try. Contact Terry on 01773 711063 or John on 01773 716076 Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to May weekly on Thursday at 7.30pm at Eastwood Conservative Club. For information please call Paul Atchinson on 01773 786820

New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only). 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 St Mary’s Church, Church St,

Eastwood, NG16 3BS. 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 Ron on 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.egyptology-ssae.org 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 Challenge Life Fitness - Get Fit, Have Fun, Feel Great! Circuits, Bootcamps, Boxing, HIIT and personal training available. Contact Jay 07871 015723 or find us on Facebook. Friezeland Gardening Club - for garden lovers of all ages & abilities. Meets 2nd Monday monthly at Underwood Comm. Centre, NG16 5FS from 7pm - 9pm. Friendly group, varied speakers, all welcome. For more info contact or Rob on 07889 085364. Royal British Legion - Eastwood & District Branch - meet 4th Monday every month at Sunn Inn, Nottingham Road at 7pm. New members always welcome. Eastwood Veterans Breakfast Club - meet every 2nd Saturday of the month at Dunn-Lite Cafe, Nottingham Road from 10am. Come and join us for brekkie and banter! Awsworth & Cossall History Society - meet at The Gate in Awsworth, 4th Tuesday of month. Speakers at most meetings. £5 to join & £2 per meeting (non-members £3). All welcome.

Amigo Afternoon - at youth wing of Awsworth village hall. 2nd Wednesday of month. 2pm - 4pm. Tea, homemade cakes, games/quizzes etc... For people who want to chat & meet other people. For more info: 01159 321606.

Awsworth, Cossall & District Village Produce Association - meet at The Gate Inn, Awsworth. 7.30pm, first Tuesday every month. Speakers & show twice a year. Refreshments available. www.awsworthgardeningclub.moonfruit.co.uk

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 Jean on 0115 916 0707.

Ageless Singing Grace every Wed, 2.30pm - 3.30pm at Catholic Church Hall, Hilltop, NG16 2AQ. Start with seated exercise & finish with singing golden oldies. Come & join this fun group for body & brain fitness! Never too late to begin & never too early to start! All ages & abilities welcome. Run by Breathe Easy Notts West. £2 or donation. Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed and divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby and a full monthly programme. Full details at www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!

Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society

- meet 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 visit www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical

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.

NG16 Community Diary cont..... Knit & Natter - Thursdays 1.45pm to 3.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), Eastwood, NG16

3EP. For crafty people, a chance to enjoy friendship, chat and a cuppa. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch. org.uk

Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16

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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 Coffee & Chat - Fridays 2pm to 4pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), Eastwood, NG16 3EP. Come

and join us for a cup of tea or coffee, a biscuit and a good ol’chat. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.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

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. 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 Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - we walk all year round on Weds and Suns locally & further afield in Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. Everyone welcome. Please see www.broxtoweramblers.org.uk or call 07963 740172. Find us on Facebook. Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District,

but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com

Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Eastwood Book Club - meet every 3rd Saturday in the month at Eastwood Library - 10-11am. For more information call 07505 888001.

Scottish Country Dancing - Watnall ladies would welcome experienced and new dancers to join their group who meet at Watnall WI hall on Wed 7.15-9pm. For more info 01773 765896 or w.dall@btopenworld.com.

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 volunteer walk leaders. We have walks that cater for all abilities. Visit: www.broxtowe-walkandtalk.com 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 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

Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New Stapleford on Friday afternoons. For more info call 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com

Kimberley Historical Society - meets 7.30pm - 9pm on the 1st Thursday of month (Sept to April)

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After a very successful Love To Sing Course during January and February, Gem Connection are now currently running a recruitment drive. Ladies who are looking for a new, exciting interest or wishing to learn more about our hobby can come along from 7.30pm to any of our Thursday rehearsal evenings at Harrington Junior School, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, you will be made most welcome. You can visit us at www.gemconnection.org to see what our “Gemette’s” achieved during the course.

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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 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-to-date details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook. com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. * CHARITY CONCERT MAY 12TH* The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www. yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Saturdays 10am-11am. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Viv 01159 332677/viviennehavery@aol.com Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sundays-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www. nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com.

Open Voices is Music for Everyone's latest community project. The idea is to provide singing sessions especially designed for adults with learning difficulties. Following on from the success of Open Voices - Sherwood, OPEN VOICES - West Bridgford was launched in Feb. This group meets on Tuesday from 10am - 12.00 noon at St Luke’s Church, Leahurst Road, West Bridgford NG2 6GL. COME AND TRY IT FOR FREE. The first session for everyone will be a FREE TASTER SESSION. After this, it’s £2 per session, covering everything you need, plus a ‘half time’ cuppa and biscuits! Subsidised places are available. Interested? Please give us a ring on 0115 9589312 or send us an email to let us know you are planning to come along, or just turn up! Let’s get everyone singing! For full info about dates visit:www.music-for-everyone. org or call us. The final session of each term will include an informal performance to friends and family.

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The Woodthorpe Singers choir was delighted to hand over a cheque for £1,000 to Gem’s Cash For Kids. All the money collected goes into the local area, defined as Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Derbyshire. This charity helps support children 0-18 who are disabled, disadvantaged or suffering from abuse or neglect. Our donation will make such a huge difference. The money was raised through ticket sales from our Christmas 2017 concert. We would like to thank all who attended for your support, it really has helped a great cause. Every performance is unique and we all look forward to seeing you and your family and friends at our forthcoming concert, St Mark Church, Woodthorpe on 12th May. ECMVC make the trip into Essex during the weekend of 5-7 May for two concerts. The trip is a return visit for ECMVC, following Braintree Male Voice Choir‛s visit to the East Midlands in 2016. The concerts will be performed in Coggeshall and Sudbury on the Saturday and Sunday evenings. The weekend will be the first public performances for ECMVC in 2018 and will be the first concerts of an extremely busy year ahead. The full schedule will be announced on the choir‛s website and Facebook pages. As usual, new members are always assured of a fantastic welcome. All the latest news is on the website – ecmvc.org – and Facebook page – facebook.com/ECMVC

Bingham and District Choral Society The great Verdi Requiem was once described as ‘an opera in ecclesiastical costume’ and this comment does capture something of the dramatic and theatrical nature of the work. It is also a joy to sing, as the Bingham and District Choral Society and the Mansfield Choral Society are discovering in their weekly rehearsals. The two choirs will join together to perform the Requiem at 7.30pm on Saturday 12th May 2018 in Southwell Minster, accompanied by the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra (complete with the unique Verdi drum and offstage trumpets!) and conducted by Guy Turner, Musical Director of BDCS. Early booking is recommended for this splendid concert. Tickets cost £15, £13, £9 or £5 for the under-16s and are available from Tim (0115 8780642), Bingham Library (01949 837905), Pen2Paper, 6 Main Street, Radcliffe-on-Trent (0115 9335810). Full details of the concert are also available at www. binghamchoral.org.uk.

Songs, Shows and Sunshine with Grand Central Chorus

The Chorus is working even harder than usual preparing for a busy period in its calendar. The performance is on the 28th April at 7pm in the Player Hall, Nottingham High School, NG7 4ED.It promises to be an exciting and entertaining Barbershop event. The chorus will be supported by Nottingham’s Ladies Chorus, ‘Lace City’, ‘Finest Hour’ the current male European quartet champions, a mixed quartet ‘Crown Derby’ and the female quartet ‘Chaos’. See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for more details and to book tickets, £10 and u18, £6. On 5th–8th April, they compete in the International competition at the Spanish Barbershop Singers Convention at Benalmadena, Malaga. One of eleven competing choruses setting them on their way to the British Convention at the end of May. Thirty seven choruses to battle with there! Wish them luck! Rehearsal night for the Chorus is every Wednesday at 7.15.pm in the Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. 5 minutes from M1J25. All visitors welcome whether to try singing or just listen. Visit the website for links to Facebook Twitter and You Tube.

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Is it an orangery... or a conservatory? “What’s the difference between a conservatory and an orangery?” is a question we’re often asked, yet still find devilishly difficult to answer.

perhaps just a touch more substantial and elegant, and a conservatory more generally affordable.

Back in the 17th Century, when orangeries first saw the light of day, it was more straightforward. Because conservatories hadn’t yet been invented. The orangery was a newfangled European idea for keeping wealthy homeowners’ citrus trees alive through the winter months... hence the name. I guess we’re quite fortunate that oranges and lemons were more popular than pomegranates at the time – it’s pretty hard to imagine the ‘pomegranatery’ catching on in quite the same, trip-off-thetongue way!

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Orangeries were actually designed to be warm as much as bright, whereas the less expensive conservatories they later inspired were thought of rather more as palaces of light for delicate shrubs and bushes. But the differences are becoming fewer and fewer as time goes on. Orangeries traditionally had more structural brickwork than conservatories, which had fullglass roofs and, indeed, more glass all over. However the characteristic ‘lantern’ roof of the orangery has now expanded so much as to be virtually indistinguishable from many conservatory roofs. And at KLG Rutland we’ve taken this evolution a stage further with the ‘orangette’ – an orangery with a virtually fully glazed roof. If you really want to differentiate between the two, you could describe the orangery – with its brickwork base, pillars and parapet-style roof - as a more extravagant bridging of the gap between a full-blown single-storey home extension and the uPVC-framed, 80% glazed, dwarf-walled conservatory. Bear in mind, too, that an orangery will generally be considered a permanent extension and, as such, more likely to require planning permission, whereas most conservatories don’t. But, of course, they don’t all fit neatly into those categories! What we can say for certain is that either provides wonderful, additional, light and airy living space to your home. Both will certainly add value to your property, with an orangery

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Let Me Introduce You To Dragons by Gloria Morgan Dragons appear in ancient stories from cultures all over the world. They were first mentioned in English in the 13th century. European dragons appear in many guises, often likened to reptiles or sea monsters, and sometimes having multiple heads. They lived on mountains or in deep lairs. They had four legs and a big pair of leathery wings. Other names for them were basilisk or cockatrice. A wyvern was a similar creature but had only two legs. Chinese dragons had no wings. I have dragons in mind at the moment because on April 23rd we celebrate St George’s Day. He was the gallant Christian knight who slew the evil dragon, representing wickedness and sin. Apparently, the original George was a Roman soldier of Greek origin, an officer in the Emperor’s guard. He died in 303 AD. We all know about dragons today from TV and films – gigantic, swift, terrifying, fire breathing dinosaurs. Think “Dungeons and Dragons” or “The Hobbit”. But this is not how they have always been depicted. By comparison, in 1456 when Uccello painted his version of St George slaying the dragon it all looked a bit sedate. And what St George is actually slaying is a wyvern, because the beast has only two legs.

There is a thrilling depiction in Stockholm Cathedral of St George felling the mighty monster. He really looks as though he means business. See the length of his sword! And the dragon is truly scary – the size of those jaws! This Chinese dragon looks a lot ﬁercer – all scales and teeth and spikes and claws

But my personal favourite is this chap from Armenia. Who needs a sword? He strangles the dragon with his bare hands. He’s going to need a stiff drink after that!

I found another European dragon painting, from 1460 (also a wyvern). With its curly tail and puppy-dog expression, it almost looks as if it is waiting for a biscuit and a pat on the head. The Red Dragon that appears on the Welsh flag is a proper dragon. It has the full set of four legs plus the enormous wings, dangerous tail and fire coming out of its mouth. But the Welsh Dragon was always considered to be a good dragon, a symbol of strength and pride, standing firm and strong. Do not attempt to slay this beast!

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

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

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

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

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eview: 12 Strong R Ar ms Brothers in In these politically charged times, war is a complex and multifaceted phenomenan. And so cinematic portrayals can be just as precarious, especially when the story is true. Is Thor actor Chris Hemsworth up to the challenge? Let’s find out. 12 Strong is set just after the horrific events of 9/11 and Americans country are fired up to protect and serve their country. None more so than Captain Mitch Nelson (Hemsworth) and his special forces squad, Task Force Dagger. They are immediately deployed to Afghanistan as the first American team in the country. Their mission is to link up with General Abdul Rashid Dostum (Navid Negahban) and help the Northern Alliance to fight back against the Taliban. The most striking and refreshing aspect of this film is its handling of the Afghanistan war. No aspect of the war is romanticised. From the effect that being a soldier has on a family, to the adrenaline-fueled action, everything here feels grounded. Fights happen because they have to, not because anyone wants them to. And when bullets do start ripping through the sky, you feel it, intensely. The close quarter shots make you feel like you are on the ground right next to those brave soldiers, and the grand landscapes being barraged by fire reminds you of the dauntingly dangerous scale of armed conflict. It’s not just the battles that grip you in this story of modern warfare. It’s the strength of the characters, their bonds as brothers in arms, and the spectacular acting that gets your undivided attention. Hemsworth does a stunning job as the inexperienced but smart and driven captain of Task Force Dagger. While Michael Shannon as Hal Spencer is slightly underused, his presence as Nelson’s older, wiser, right hand man gives the two a great

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