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TO ALL OUR READERS!!! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday full of laughter and love! This time of year is traditionally a time when we set ourself goals for getting fit, shedding pounds, drinking less booze, the list goes on... in reality it’s probably the worse time of year for deprivation of any kind. In this edition we have some light hearted advice to help you get through these dark months with a smile on your face. We have another amazing £50 meal to be won this month so get your entries in... Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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Ways to save money in 2016 by Sarah Pennells
1. Check your bank statements carefully. It sounds
obvious but you might find you’re paying for things you don’t need or use anymore (such as a magazine subscription etc). You may even find you’re still paying for insurance with your old company. It’s more common than you think!
2. Switch to 0% credit cards, if you owe money on
your cards. You’ll normally need a fairly good credit record in order to do this, but there are some competitive interest-free deals at the moment. There are online card matching tools (Noddle and Confused.com have them) which will tell you in advance which cards you’d be likely to be accepted for.
3. Pay down the most expensive debt first. If you
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interest. Pay the minimum or what you need to on your other cards and loans and then move onto the one charging the next highest rate of interest, until they’ve all been repaid.
4. Eat what you’ve bought! Most of us throw away
food from time to time, but very few of us would throw away £5 notes! Try and use food you’ve already bought. Freeze cheese and butter, puree soft fruit and freeze it and make soups from tired looking vegetables (it’s amazing what a bit of seasoning can do!).
5. Check what you’re paying for things like your
phone, broadband and energy. Don’t switch energy provider unless you have a year’s worth of bills in front of you, otherwise it’s impossible to know what you could save. Compare deals on price comparison sites, and make sure you’re looking at all the deals, not just those they get a commission on. Check out the customer service ratings as well as the price. There’s no point in saving a few pounds if the energy supplier is incapable of producing an accurate bill!
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7 Expert Tips For Job Hunting in 2016 Now that Christmas has been celebrated it’s time to look ahead to 2016. This is when we all have the most enthusiasm and motivation to achieve our goals. To help you with your job search in 2016, here are some expert tips to remember: 1. Make use of social media tools like Twitter. Jacob Share at JobMob recommends taking to Twitter to find a new job, starting with personal branding and networking with key contacts in your industry. 2. Refresh and revamp your CV. The first day of January is the ideal time to give your CV a spruceup. Key points to remember – keep your CV concise and job-relevant, avoid obvious clichés like ‘team player’ and ‘conscientious worker’ and bring to the fore your unique selling points (USPs). 3. Make a list of your best personal qualities. According to Tanya de Grunwald, founder of GraduateFog.co.uk, we shouldn’t all be solely focused on degrees and qualifications. Personal qualities matter too, such as being really good with people, coming up with innovative ideas or teaching others. 4. Research your chosen industry and talk to key players. If you’re serious about working in a particular industry, you need to know it inside-out, as well as all the latest developments and trends. 5. Practice interviewing. You might feel a little silly, but practising interviewing with friends or family can help you to be prepared and polished when it comes to the real thing. ExpertBeacon.com recommends working on answering and asking questions, body language and eye contact, as well as that allimportant interview wardrobe. 6. Create a system and a strategy for job-hunting. You need to be organised, targeted and systematic to get the best results. 7. Look for volunteering opportunities. This is another top ExpertBeacon.com tip, helping you to get experience and make connections in your chosen field. For advice and help finding your ideal new career in 2016, or for specialist recruitment services for your business, get in touch with the expert team at SOLOS Recruitment Consultants.
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Alexander The Great by Gloria Morgan Alexander The Great was born in 356 BC. His father, King Philip, was assassinated in 336 BC, and Alexander succeeded him to the throne of Macedon at the age of only twenty. He became known as “The Great” because of his prowess as a soldier. In ten years his military campaigns created one of the largest empires of the ancient world. Even today, it sounds impressive, stretching from Greece to Egypt and into northwest India. Alexander was not a modest man. He is said to have been rash and impulsive with a violent temper. But history describes a calmer side to him too, as an avid reader with a great desire for knowledge, and a love for philosophy. On the other hand, he was known to lack selfcontrol with alcohol, and that could have been his downfall. In 323 BC, Alexander died unexpectedly in Babylon at the age of only 33. And this is where the fun starts. He had a lot of enemies and immediately rumours spread that he was murdered. He had attended a wedding banquet and there, apparently, he was served a glass of poisoned wine. Poison usually kills quickly, but poor Alexander lived for another ten days, growing progressively weaker and in ever greater pain. So was it poison – or something else? An essence of the plant called white hellebore (Veratrum album) would have produced a slow, lingering death. This particular plant was known back in those days, and it is possible Alexander’s wine was spiked with that. If it wasn’t poison, you can take your pick. He could have drunk river water containing deadly bacteria; or he might have contracted malaria, typhoid, meningitis, pancreatitis, or West Nile virus. Diagnosis of fatal diseases was not an exact science then. Either way, legend has it that on his death bed,
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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.
Carlton Male Voice Choir’s Annual Festival Concert
at the Albert Hall, Nottingham on 30th April 2016. Special guests will be the hugely talented Kanneh-Mason family who recently performed on Britain’s Got Talent. Also performing will be the new winner of the Choir’s Music Maker competition. Isata Kanneh-Mason won this award in 2014. For Tickets call Gordon Carrington on:
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Mirabilé forthcoming concert: Saturday 13th February 2016: Concert at Nottingham Castle for enquiries or audition details please contact: join_us@mirabile.org.uk. We rehearse on Monday 8-10pm in West Bridgford.
Brinsley Community Choir Charity Concert -
“Here come the Girls”
Sat 9th & Sun 10th April at 7.30pm At Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, Notts Live Band, Bar, Raffle Tickets £5 from either Charlotte Bullock 07581020969 or Nicky Norman 07956955105
Calling all local trombonists looking for somewhere new to play. Nottingham Concert Band has immediate vacancies for Principal and 1st/2nd/bass trombones. No auditions and no contests - just weekly rehearsals in West Bridgford during term-time only and up to 12 concerts a year in a variety of venues.
Interested? E-mail: music@nottinghamconcertband.org or send a message via the band’s Facebook page. Experienced adult players only please! For more details on the band visit www.nottinghamconcertband.org
Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra is one of the leading amateur wind orchestras in the UK. Guided by musical director Keiron Anderson, highlights include broadcasts on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Concerts are given in support of charity with over £100,000 raised since 1987. In 2016 NSWO are supporting Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
Next Concert - Out of This World - Music inspired by space Saturday 19th March 7:00 pm Djanogly Recital Hall, Nottingham NG7 2RD
Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door, including wine and nibbles, from Windblowers 0115 9410543. Donation to Rainbows.
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Bingham and District Choral Society
The choir has now begun to prepare for our Spring Concert, which we will perform jointly with Southwell Choral Society in Southwell Minster in May. We will be singing the beautiful Fauré Requiem and Poulenc Gloria, and there will be a performance of the Poulenc Organ Concerto. If you would like to sing with us, do come and join us for our weekly rehearsals at Carnarvon School, Nursery Rd, Bingham each Wednesday evening from 7.15 to 9.30. There are no auditions and you will receive lots of support and a warm welcome. For further details, contact Janet Chapman on 0115 9332834.
Gem Connection After a very successful performance during December raising funds for the Sing For Your Heart Foundation Charity at the INTU Centre in Derby, Gem Connection ended 2015 with a Gala performance with a Night at the Proms celebrating the Eightieth Anniversary of the Rolls Royce Band. Gem are now preparing for their third Be A Gem For a Day workshop which will be held at the Long Eaton School on Saturday 14th May. This has been a most successful event in the past and is open to ladies over the age of 16 who would like to have a taste of singing with this award winning chorus. The cost of the day is just £25 00. This includes your full information pack, drinks and a lavish lunchtime buffet.
COME & SING : STAINER “CRUCIFIXION” with audience hymns
Good Friday: March 25th 2016 Bottesford Parish Church all welcome - £6/8/10 to sing donations from audience
rehearsal: 4.30pm, charity performance: 7.30pm Singers please book your place by contacting Anny : annyjones@me.com or
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To avoid disappointment, early booking is fully recommended. For further details or to see what last years candidates thought of the event, please visit the web site ; www.gemconnection.org or phone Maralyn on 01332 761394.
The Gilbert and Sullivan opera "The Sorcerer" is being performed at the Ravenshead Village Hall between Tuesday 16th February and Saturday 20th February 2016. For full details and tickets please ring Karen Turner on
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Nottingham is named as England’s official ‘Home of Sport’
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Nottingham has been announced as England’s official Home of Sport, following a national campaign by tourism board VisitEngland, in a bid to find England’s top sporting destination. Having received more nominations than any other English destination, Nottingham was the ‘People’s Choice’ going into the public vote, and then went on to be a clear winner with 38% of the overall vote. James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive, says: “Live sporting events are great drivers for tourism, worth £3.2 billion to the sector. With this accolade, Nottingham has been put firmly on the tourist trail as a must-visit destination for any sports fan. As the site of our glorious Ashes win this summer, the setting for the critically acclaimed I Believe in Miracles film and the home to the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham offers visitors plenty to see and do.” Simon Starr, Director of Sport Nottinghamshire, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Nottingham has been recognised as England’s Home of Sport. We are blessed with fantastic and iconic facilities, great teams, great coaches and some amazing athletes but more than that, Nottingham is a city that lives and breathes its sport. The title is well deserved and I hope it will help to inspire even more people in Nottingham to lead healthy and active lives” Councillor Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, Nottingham City Council, said: “Nottingham is a very worthy winner of this accolade, being voted England’s Home of Sport 2015. Our city offers world-class sporting facilities and events for both local people and for visitors to the area. I’m particularly pleased that we were the ‘people’s choice’ as it shows how proud the people of Nottingham are of their city’s sporting achievements.”
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How Is Your Town Centre Performing? Broxtowe residents, shoppers and business owners are being encouraged to get online and have their say on why they visit the Borough’s four towns to help inform new initiatives and improvements in the area. The questionnaire is available online on the Broxtowe Borough Council website and is quick and easy to fill in, asking a range of questions including how often they visit the towns, why they visit, how long they stay for and what facilities they use when visiting. Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Cabinet Member for Environment and Economic Development, Councillor Richard Jackson said: “Our town centres are visited by thousands of people each day and their views on how our local area can be improved are incredibly important to us. Town Centres are constantly evolving and adapting to spending habits, working hours and social activities and the results of the consultation will help shape future projects in Beeston, Eastwood, Kimberley and Stapleford to make Broxtowe a great place to live, work and spend leisure time.” The Town Centre Management team are keen to hear from as many residents, tradesmen, retailers, business owners and shoppers from each of the Borough’s four town centres. The questionnaire will run on the Council’s website until Sunday 6th March
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Saturday 16th April from 1.00pm Sunday 17th April from 1.00pm Following a successful 2015 bowling season resulting in promotion in 2 of the four leagues we play in, Kimberley Bowls Club is starting the 2016 season with their annual ‘Open Weekend’. We are hoping you will join us over the weekend in what has proved a very popular and productive event. No previous experience necessary as our club coach and club members will be on hand to assist, and we hope you may even join our friendly club and eventually play on a regular basis. Free hot drinks will be available throughout the weekend. Look forward to seeing you.
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Priory Celtic Take On Walking Football A Kimberley football team are feeling the benefits of a new footballing challenge after joining forces with Priory Celtic to bring walking football to people of all ages and abilities. The weekly Walking Football sessions, organised by Broxtowe Borough Council’s Sport Development team, Broxtowe Sport have been running for over 3 years and have become so popular that a second session has been set up in partnership with Priory Celtic to extend the club’s current offerings of juniors, seniors and a Veterans team. Sessions will now include: • Mondays, 11.00am until 12.00pm Kimberley Leisure Centre – supported Broxtowe Sport • Thursdays, 12.00pm until 1.00pm Kimberley Leisure Centre – supported Priory Celtic.
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Neil Gee, 69, from Dale Abbey currently takes part in the sessions. He said: “I bumped into a friend and he told me about Walking Football, I used to play years ago but had to stop due to knee problems. Walking Football is great because it’s less pressure on my joints. I enjoy the social aspect and look forward to it every week come rain or shine!” Sessions are £2 no need to book just turn up to either session. Walking Football is a specially modified version of the beautiful game which uses the same rules as five-a-side football, except participants are not allowed to run, only walk. The sessions are a great way for older people to keep fit, whether they are still active or returning to exercise, whilst socialising with other local people.
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Fashion Show Raises Over £375 For Chartity It was strike a pose back in November as a Charity Fashion Show and Sale in aid of Forces In The Community and Nottingham Children’s Hospital raised over £375 in Eastwood. Five volunteer models took to the catwalk at the glamorous fashion show, courtesy of SOS Fashion and hosted by Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw to give guests a sneak peak of just some of the items they could purchase later in the evening. Councillor Bagshaw said: “This is a fantastic total raised for the charities and I want to thank everyone who came to support the event, as well as SOS Fashion and Eastwood Community Football Club for their help. It was a brilliant evening, I know my volunteer models had a great time strutting down the catwalk and all for two worthy causes.” Forces in the Community is a local charity committed to supporting ex-service personnel and their families to reach their full potential. The charity delivers tailored employment guidance, housing advice, mental health support and provides a supportive environment in which to develop. Nottingham Children's Hospital raises money to support the extraordinary patients and families including fund raising for Nottingham Children's Hospital. By transforming facilities, providing services and funding new equipment, they help to make it better for their young patients and their families.
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WholeHealth promotes the value of being active with family and friends in an increasingly busy, but for many people, sedentary life. Our motto of Fresh Air, Real Food and Good Company expresses what we believe are the key ingredients to good health and happiness, and we support people in their lives in several ways. All of the WholeHealth Team are not only enthusiastic cooks, runners and triathletes, but also include a qualified nutrition adviser, Triathlon and swim coaches, and cycling ride leaders! We are inviting active families and triathletes who want to enjoy an exciting, friendly, active break this summer to join us at our family camp in France. Run by our family for YOUR family, it will be a chance to take part in activities at a level that you enjoy with guided rides, lake swimming and trail running in the beautiful countryside of the Pyrenees or simply quiet walks, delicious healthy food and good company. WholeHealth offers nutrition advice and support to people who want to be their healthiest self. We aim to get families and children active too, running our highly popular JuniorTriCamp, as well as regular running and cycling events that all the family can enjoy. We also offer event catering, meal planning, and cooking workshops. Most importantly, we aim to teach people that eating healthily and being active is not only easier than many people think, but also
well worth the effort for the positive effect it has on your life and health. Our meal plans encourage people to get cooking, with simple, healthy recipes offering a balanced diet across each week, and encouraging families to eat together. We can also help you to work to a target weight or body composition for athletic performance or healthy sustainable weight loss. For details about any of our services contact catwholehealth@outlook.com Follow us on twitter and like us on Facebook to see what we are getting up to! @WholeHealthTeam www.facebook.com/wholehealthful
Be Kind To Yourself The first couple of months of the new year can be cold, dark and miserable. Party season is over. You’ve drunk far too much, eaten your own body weight in chocolate oranges, not moved off the settee for a fortnight (reaching for the remote doesn’t count!) and spent the GNP of a small country on presents. Does it really make sense to suddenly pledge to lose 3 stone in three weeks, join a gym and go every night and not spend another penny until next December? I don’t think so!! A few years ago I decided to give up making resolutions on new years eve. The pattern was the same every year. Setting myself up to fail, then beating myself up when, surprise, surprise, I achieved nothing. As a general rule January and February can be pretty bleak. Depriving yourself of things that make you happy doesn’t help. Forget resolutions and instead focus on being nice to yourself. I recently came across an old Facebook page called “Be Kind To Yourself Challenge”. All you had to do was come up with one complementary thing about yourself every day for a month. What a lovely idea. It beats starving yourself anyway. If you must set yourself some goals for 2016 then at least make them realistic. Be honest with yourself.
Setting rules like no chocolate/alcohol/ spending money for four weeks rarely works. Instead why not try avoiding chocolate from Monday to Thursday? Knowing there is a light at the end of the tunnel makes a massive psychological difference. Same goes for exercise. Think about what you enjoy. I tried a Zumba class once. Never again. I was awful. But plenty of people love it. And if you love something you are much more likely to stick with it. If you hate the idea of a gym then maybe long walks would work. Small changes can make a big difference. There are loads of great apps to help you achieve goals. Here at ng magazines we have all done the C25K. None of us could run at all let alone 5k. We all used the app , gradually building up at our own pace and it works! We can all now run 5k without stopping. So let’s enjoy these first few months of 2016. Let’s celebrate what we have! Let’s take small, realistic steps towards our goals. If we feel like a bar of chocolate then lets have one! Eat well, sleep lots, drink plenty of water, move more, be mindful of your surroundings, say one nice thing about yourself everyday and things suddenly don’t seem too bad. © Ali Wale
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This recipe was given by French This is Sarah Beeny’s recipe that beat Gordon Ramsay’s on the F Word. Living restaurant, Nottingham
1.2kg cubed lamb (shoulder or leg) olive oil 1 head garlic - chopped 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1tsp caster sugar 2 tbsp tomato puree 2 onions - chopped 20g plain flour thyme - few sprigs 1 tsp marjoram 2 or 3 bay leaves 2 tbsp chopped parsley 35cl red wine optional - 50g extra fine capers or 100g olives or both! 500g farfalle 50g grated parmesan Method Use a cast iron pot with lid. Brown lamb in olive oil. Remove meat, discard fat. Add more oil, fry onion & garlic gently. Do not allow to brown. Add meat along with all other ingredients, season with salt & pepper. Top up with water to bring liquid level with meat. Bring to simmering, cook 45 mins to 1 hour depending on age of lamb. Serve with pasta and cheese. Serves 6.
4oz melted butter 10oz caster sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 4oz plain flour 5 tbsp cocoa Method Sieve flour & salt into a bowl. Add sugar. Mix eggs together then pour into the mixture. Add melted butter & vanilla essence. Stir. Pour into a well greased 8” spring form cake tin. Place in pre-heated oven (170°C) for about 30 mins. Check after 25 mins.
Curried Carrot Soup Michael Caines, a Michelin star chef, kindly contributed this recipe. 500g carrots - peeled & chopped small 150g onions - chopped 150g unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic - peeled & crushed 1 tsp cumin seeds 2g madras curry powder 300ml chicken stock 500ml water 1 bouquet garnie fresh coriander leaves Method Sweat onion, garlic & carrots in a saucepan with a pinch of salt for 5 mins. Careful not to brown. Meanwhile toast cumin seeds in a dry pan. Then add madras powder & toasted cumin seeds to the vegetables & sweat for 2 mins. Add the stock, water and bouquet garnie. Bring to boil & add a little salt. Reduce to simmer for 30 mins. Then blend to a fine purée, pass through a sieve, return to a clean pan, season and garnish with coriander leaves. There are still a few books for sale. They cost £10 each and all proceeds go towards helping Alec go to Borneo for a month to work with local communities. If you would like a copy please email: alecboaden28@gmail.com.
The Embankment is a newly refurbished venue, situated on Trent Bridge. It was clear from the moment we walked in that the team at The Embankment are proud of the heritage of their building. Formerly the Boots “No.2” store in the company’s home city it also became the firm’s social club. The pub has been tastefully refurbished and adorned with Boots memorabilia, pharmaceutical antiques and striking wall art, some of which includes photographs of the local area from bygone years. The £600,000 investment is said to have ‘transformed the worst bits of the old interior and made a virtue of the best’. Original features - like the parquet floor, oak panelling, and stained glass - have been brought back to life, and complimented with contemporary features. With two bars, a restaurant, a conservatory, function rooms plus a planned gig venue downstairs, it lends itself well to community use. The adults only ‘Dispensary’ bar is particularly attractive and atmospheric, walking comfortably down the line between contemporary and tradition, and showcasing an excellent selection of real ale and craft beer. Their aim is to produce traditional food but with a Mediterranean twist and some British-style tapas – things like mini fishand-chips or cottage pie. We ate from the Sunday lunch menu. Starters were £2.95 to £3.95. We chose Serrano ham bruschetta topped with honey dressed watercress & pomegranate. A delight!
For mains our choices were steak, stilton & stout pie £9.95, chicken tikka masala £8.50 (both these were filling and delicious) or bangers & mash with onion gravy for £7.95 (chosen and enjoyed by our children). Our family were looked after well by Ryan. The meal was good quality and affordable and the place relaxing and casual. A good, honest venue serving great value food. In terms of The Embankment as a venue for your events like business seminars, conferences and meetings, team activities, training days, weddings, family celebrations and themed events they are happy to help you to plan your event and ensure you don’t pay more than you need to. The Embankment is a unique venue for all occasions. Relaxing and informal, within a great building with a fascinating history. Give it a try!
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More fosterers needed! A local animal charity which gives a ‘lifeline’ to abandoned domestic animals and wildlife, is in urgent need itself - of fosterers. With frequently no room to admit any more, an influx of abandoned animals at this cold time of year is a worry. Animal Accident Rescue Unit runs a foster system as it has no premises. Fostering benefits domestic pets by giving a ‘real’ home environment, even if temporary – particularly appreciated during winter months. Being possibly the charity’s most rewarding voluntary role, fosterers see the transformation from abandoned, nervous animals to happy, confident pets ready for adoption. As one fosterer explains: ‘Even if you can only offer a short-term home for an animal, we want to hear from you … all you need is space at home, be reliable and experience in looking after a cat or dog. For safety reasons, we expect foster cats to stay indoors.’ Dog fosterers must be patient and compassionate – but advice is offered, and all fosterers and eventual adopters are homechecked. To discover more on helping transform the life of even one needy cat or dog, contact Victoria, Recruitment Officer on 07919576479. Except for other volunteering opportunities at the charity, this telephone number must not be used for any other purpose – or email admin@aaru.org.uk with your contact details. To see who would love a new start, all the waiting animals are online at www. animalaccident.org.uk, whilst the charity’s lifeline number is 0115-9321555 (please leave your details for a volunteer to return your call).
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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 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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Burton Joyce Village Hall 7 for 7.30pm - Visitors always welcome
Feb 18th - 25th Anniversary “Celebrations” - Lee Berrill Mar 17th - “Amazing Grace” Janice Hall - (visitors £6) For more information and tickets please call 0115
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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - 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.
Preschool Children Add Finishing Touches To Watnall Green Ten preschool children helped officially open improvements to Watnall Green at the beginning of November, as they joined Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Susan Bagshaw to plant flower bulbs on the site. The children, from Watnall Preschool took part in the bulb planting to add the finishing touches to £24,000 of improvements to the area, thanks to funding from WREN and Broxtowe Borough Council. The improvements, which saw wildflower areas, seating, access points and paths improved, a cornfield annual meadow created and a bird feeding crop established, were made after consultation with local residents last summer to help identify the improvements they wanted to see at the site. Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Environment and Economic Development, Councillor Richard Jackson said: “I’d like to say a big thank you to the children from Watnall Preschool who braved the November weather to be part of this special occasion.” Cheryl Raynor, WREN’s Grant Manager for Nottinghamshire, says: “We are delighted to be supporting the Borough Council and pleased that our funding has benefitted the local community in Watnall. WREN is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that make a difference to local communities and we’re really pleased with the way this project has progressed. Seeing the children enjoying themselves today on site planning bulbs is the icing on the cake.”
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Eastwood School Children Discover Reality Of Prison Life Teenagers from Hall Park Academy, Eastwood were given a unique insight into life behind bars recently as they took part in a ‘Prison Me – No Way’ session to learn more about the causes, consequences and penalties of crime and the effects of antisocial behaviour. All Year 8 pupils at the school attended the sessions, where they met serving prisoners to hear their stories about how crime had impacted on their lives and those around them. The sessions, run by Prison Officers, are just one of a number of education initiatives taking place in the North of Broxtowe Borough to raise awareness about and reduce anti-social behaviour and crime in the local community. Just some of the comments from the students about whether they will change their behaviour following the session include: • “Yes, because I don’t want to go to prison and I want to get good grades.” • “Walk away from friends if they decide to do something bad.” • “Yes, because I think prison is a very lonely place and I don’t want a criminal record.” The No Way Trust is a national educational charity set up in 1995 by prison officers who wanted to make an impact on the lives of young people and turn them away from crime and its consequences using highly innovative educational techniques. It provides a quality service to help young people make a success of their lives, using a fresh approach that encourages a positive decision making process, designed to reduce or remove the possibility of offending behaviour.
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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. Kimberley Town Ladies Football - Fancy playing football, but not played before or not played since school? Kimberley Ladies 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 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 777 204/07764 412942 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
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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, 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 Broxtowe Sport Aiming High Activities for Young People with Disabilities & Inclusion Needs - a variety of activities including 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
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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
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.
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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.
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.
Nottingham Centre (National Trust)
New Year 2016 The Nottingham Centre (supporting the National Trust) begins 2016 with the following talks. All talks are held at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St., Nottingham. Entrance for members £3, visitors always welcome £4. For information about joining the Nottingham Centre contact the Membership Secretary, Barbara McDonald, Tel: 0115 9757800. February 11th: – The Workhouse by Sara Blair-Manning: 2.15pm February 25th: – Women of Nottingham by Val Wood: 7.30pm March 10th: – Pestilence, Intrigue & Murder by Ian Morgan: 2.15pm March 17th: – Nottingham Centre’s AGM with a talk by Sylvia Hale: 7.30pm
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NG16 Community Diary cont..... 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. 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 Kimberley Bowls Club - once again you are invited to their Open Weekend on Sat 16th & Sun 17th April from 1.00pm
for anyone wishing to try bowling. You may even join our friendly club and play on a regular basis. Our coach & club members will be on hand to assist. No previous experience necessary. Free tea & coffee available. Access by side of Hama Medical Centre, Kimberley. For further information call Steve on 0115 927 9911.
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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.
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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Saturday 23rd April 2016
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Get your tickets online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/civic or contact Broxtowe Borough Council, Civic Office, Town Hall, Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1AB t: 0115 917 3210 e: civic@broxtowe.gov.uk
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Saturday March 12th 2016 St Martin’s Church, Trevose Gardens Sherwood, NG5 3FU For more details call 0115 960 6236 Bingham Model Railway Club were recently visited by a photographer from a national model railway magazine. He was so impressed by what he saw that he has already planned another visit. If you would like to see what so impressed him why not go along for a visit to their exclusive Newton Clubrooms? They have members from all over Nottingham and beyond. The club meet Tues from 10.30am and Thurs from 7.30pm. If you would like to arrange a visit or for more information please call Graham on 01949 877779 or email: grahamdean.bmrc@ntlworld.com.
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a helping hand Financial Information and Advice Service by Age UK Notts Are you aged 18+ living in North, Mid or South Nottinghamshire? Did you know that you are eligible to free, independent, professional and confidential financial information and advice on a range of subjects? If you are: • Considering your present or future care needs (or those of a relative) • Worried about the financial implications on you and your family • Want to make the most of your assets and retain your financial independence in later life Then, Age UK Notts’ Financial Information and Advice Service for self-funder is for you. Our trained advisers can offer up-to-date, professional and confidential advice on: • Options for paying for long term care including deferred payment agreements, financial solutions and ways to use property • Choosing a care home • Power of Attorney and/or Courts of Protection • Assessing entitlement to state benefits • Equity release • Pensions and annuities • Investments and savings • Tax planning • Care services that can be delivered in your home, and much more besides
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REMEDI RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TEAM Remedi is a charitable organisation funded by the police and crime commissioner to deliver restorative justice services within Nottinghamshire. Restorative justice is a voluntary process that aims to restore the wellbeing of victims, offenders and communities damaged by crime, by bringing together all those affected in a safe way to address the harm that has been caused. We will prepare all parties individually until they are ready to communicate; either directly (face to face) or indirectly (letters/shuttle messages). Restorative Justice is available at various stages of the criminal justice process including; after arrest, after conviction or even once the offender has been released.
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If you have answered YES to these three simple questions, you could be just the person we are looking for. Eastwood Volunteer bureau is recruiting volunteers for our ‘Be A Friend’ scheme. Volunteers visit lonely and isolated people in the local area. You won’t be out of pocket as we pay travelling expenses. You will find this a rewarding and enriching experience. Do you know anyone who is lonely and isolated and would like a Befriender?
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The Recovery from Separation & Divorce course gives help and support, as well as practical tools, to get through your relationship breakdown and divorce. It is a safe, non-judgmental environment to meet others who are in the same situation, which allows discussions and questions whilst grappling with important issues. The course has been developed by divorcees with different specialties: a judge, solicitors, communications experts, counsellors, family life experts, and mediation advisers. It has been helping thousands of people recover from relationship breakdown. All the people that run and help with the course have been through divorce and separation themselves and have a passion to help others recover completely from the impact that relationship breakdown brings. Although the RSD course is run in a church building in the city centre, it is specifically designed for people who may not go to church or who do not want to discuss faith issues. The setting is welcoming, relaxed and unthreatening. What others have said after being on this course:“I now feel less like a failure, less like a social pariah and less as if I have let myself and others down”. “I wish I’d come on this course before now”. “I’m excited about finding myself, investing in and nurturing the relationships that matter to me”. The courses run over an eight week period. They ask for a small donation of £30 towards refreshments and materials, however bursaries are available for people under financial pressure. If you would like more information please contact Judy Collinge on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy.collinge@ gracechurchnottingham.org or visit the website: www.gracechurchnottingham.org/ rsd
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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, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall: 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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Eastwood Police Station Nottingham Road, Eastwood Tel: 101 ext: 855 4864 KIMBERLEY POLICE ROOM NEWDIGATE STREET (Kimberley & Watnall)
PC Toon (2446) Tel: 07525 989434 paul.toon@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk PCSO Holbrook (7168) Tel: 07525 989435 laraine.holbrook@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PCSO Bloodworth (8004) Tel: 07525 226456 peter.bloodworth@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk
GILTBROOK RETAIL PARK SECURITY OFFICE, GILTBROOK (Awsworth, Cossall, Giltbrook & Newthorpe)
PC Spalding (2457) Tel: 07525 989 428 dean.spalding@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk PCSO Barsby (8911) Tel: 07525 989 429 martyn.barsby@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PCSO Keeley (8883) Tel: 07525 989 427 peter.keeley@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk
TEMPLE CENTRE, NOTTINGHAM RD, NUTHALL (Nuthall)
PC Maltby (1159) Tel: 07525 989436 paul.maltby@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk PCSO Reddish (8053) Tel: 07525 989437 neil.reddish@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk
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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.....
Staying visible while cycling at night When the days are shorter it is more important than ever to ensure your bicycle is not only road worthy but also kitted correctly for night use. Did you know that if you are on the roads when it’s dark your bicycle is legally required to have both lights and reflectors fitted? Here are some other legal requirements for cycling on roads at night: • Your front light must be white and have a 110 degree visibility • Your rear light must be red • Front and rear lights are allowed to flash • You must also have a red rear reflector and BS6102/2 amber reflectors on the front and rear of each pedal It is good practice to use your rear light when cycling during the autumn and winter months as the weather can change quickly and being as visible as possible on the road should be a priority.
seen on the busy roads, especially when it is worn on parts of the body that move. Consider adding reflective items to body parts that move, i.e. shoes with reflective strips, reflective wrist bands and gloves and, if wearing a back pack or rucksack, ensure it has reflective strips or areas for greater visibility. We also recommend you wear a rear light on your back pack or your helmet for extra visibility. The additional height of the light will be at eye level for most motorists You should also ensure the batteries in your lights are always in full working order and not running low. Staying visible on the roads during the winter months is important; it doesn’t cost the earth and can help you have many hours of safe cycling.
Hi-viz clothing is also an ideal way of staying visible during dusk and dark nights. Reflective clothing is a highly effective way of being Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 Ext: 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials link
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