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Now the nights are lighter and flowers are blooming it feels like summer is well and truly on the way! With warmer days, our thoughts turn to bbq’s and picnics. Abby, aka the Fishwifes Kitchen has kindly given us some delicious recipes to try. Get that BBQ cleaned! Thanks to everyone who has sent in their reader questionnaire (last edition). We will be publishing results in the next edition. One suggestion was for a sports page - thanks to Vinnie this will now be a regular feature. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

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nother season, and another failed attempt at a play-off spot for Nottingham. Inconsistent results were the prime factor, only being able to string together 3 victories at most throughout the season. The year ended on a high however, the Green and Whites thumping Cornish Pirates 55-33, including a hat-trick of tries for winger Iongi. The British and Irish Cup was no different – Nottingham failing to move off bottom place in group 4, finishing with 1 win and 1 draw.

With departures comes arrivals, and new Director of Rugby Simon Beetham was not hesitant to bring in fresh faces, alongside a notable returnee in hooker Jimmy Stevens. James Stephenson and Ollie Evans both join from Ealing Trailfinders and Jersey respectively, and 28-year old Ben Hooper adds to the dominant front-row. Nottingham’s fifth signing comes in the shape of Jordan Coghlan from Munster, who racked up just 8 appearances last season on his developmental contract.

Aside from the players, Head Coach Martin Haag (leaving to coach the England U20 side) has been replaced by Irishman Ian Costello, who joins Nottingham from PRO12 side Munster, where he was assistant coach and in charge of both kicking and defence.

Nottingham enter the 2016/17 Championship with a new coach, new players, and surely a new mind set to reach the dreamy heights of a top four finish. It hasn’t happened since 1991, but maybe, just maybe, the Green and Whites might make a return to the top flight in the upcoming season.

Dan Mugford leaves for Premiership side Sale Sharks whilst prop Conor Carey departs for Connaught. Speaking about the departures, operations director Chris Simon said: “The fact that Conor will be playing in the PRO12 next season and Dan in the Premiership, just goes to show the clear developmental pathway we have here at Nottingham and this is something that will continue to be at the heart of what we do here at The Bay.”

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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. 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. 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 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 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).

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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 - 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 Gill on 01773 711063. Broxtowe Sport Walking Sports - relaxed, slower paced versions of the games you used to love! Suitable for those aged 50+. For further information call 0115 917 3572 or visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/olderadults Ladies Community Choir - pop, soul, rock, RnB. Now on Tuesdays 7pm-9pm at Brinsley Church, Church Lane, NG16 5AB. £4 weekly fee. No audition process. For more information contact Charlotte on 07581 020969. Movement for All - is a dance and movement class held at Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon during term time. Specially designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness & maintain independence. Come along to make new friends, meet & socialise with others. For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797. Iyengar Yoga - A whole body workout. Tones, strengthens, improves posture, aids quality sleep. St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. Thursdays 7pm-8.45pm. £6. Contact debthomas@ntlworld.com Take Time Together fun loving, informal group. Meet at Nuthall Methodist Church, 3rd Thursday monthly - 2pm 3.30pm. Fun activities & refreshments. Transport can be arranged. Please call John/Beryl - 0115 9755583 or Doug/ Margaret - 07933 080819

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, 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. 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. 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 information 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 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 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.

Eden camp & Pickering steam line. Inc. Sunday carvery £45 London theatre weekend break. £125* Choice of Wicked or Phantom of the Opera. (Other shows available at a premium)

Sun 19th Jun S/S 25th 26th Jun

Sat 9th Jul Hull, Including “The Deep” Euro’s largest aquarium Sat 16th Jul National coal mining museum & Elsecar heritage centre Sun 17th Jul Bletchley park and the national memorial Arboretum Fr-Sun 22nd 24th Jul Llandudno 3 day break, Half board, Queens Hotel S/S 30th 31st Jul Beamish museum and York weekend break (Burn hall hotel) Thu 4th Aug BBC Country file show live at Blenheim palace. Inc.1 Hr arena show S/S 6th 7th Aug Ascot races Shergar cup, Windsor weekend

Includes after race concert with Ronan Keating, Gabrielle & Lawson

£29 £19 £35 £135 £99

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Wed 10th Aug Drayton Manor park and zoo, Inc. Rides, zoo & Thomas land £39 Wed 24th Aug Black country museum £29 Sun 4th Sep James Herriot centre, Wensleydale steam railway, afternoon tea £45 Sun – Fri Southern Ireland 6 day tour £339* 9th-14th Oct 1 night Dublin, 4 nights Killarney. Includes free 3 full day optional excursions All overnight stays Inc. 3 course evening meal B&B* Indicates single supplement applies. Small deposit secure place

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NG16 Community Diary cont..... The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single,

separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383

Friezeland Gardening Club - for garden lovers of all ages & abilities. Meets last Friday of the month at Underwood

Community Centre, NG16 5FS from 7pm - 9pm. Friendly group, varied speakers, all welcome. For more information contact Dawn on 01773 813812 or Rob on 07889 085364. 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 Anne on 0115938 5362. 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! Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677 Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet 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 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 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

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The Secrets of Healthy Ageing The ultimate aim of growing old should be to have energy to drive your kids crazy. If for no other reason, then to repay them for those unruly teenage years. Thanks to science, there are some good indications as to how you can age without giving up your zest for life. Here is what we know so far:

A small amount of alcohol may help Before you reach for that bottle of wine, notice the small amount. According to a large, cross continent, population study, light drinkers live on average 3 years more than abstainers or heavy drinkers (1). Cheers to that.

Physical activity Moving 3 times a week may afford you 6 more disease free years with your loved ones (l). 6 more years. Imagine how many teenagers you could annoy in that time?

Less of the sweet stuff The older you get, the more efficient you become at storing, rather than using energy (4). Since sugar is the easiest energy source, eating less may mean you store less too.What’s more is that sugar has been found to accelerate ageing and the development of certain diseases (5). This doesn’t mean you can’t have sugar ever again but maybe just address whether those two sugars in your tea are really necessary.

Stay positive According to research, optimists stay healthier for longer (6). Thus, it turns out, laughter IS the best medicine.

Fatty acid balance We all know fish is good for us and what we now also know is that omega 3 fatty acids may help the brain cope with ageing (2). Sadly, it isn’t enough just to eat some fish. The ratio of fat from fish vs fat from other sources (or fatty acid balance) should be considered. Ideally, aim for 1 portion of fish for every 3 portions of “other” fats (3). Other fat sources may include meat, nuts, seeds, butter, cheese & dairy products.

O’Doherty MG, Cairns K, O’Neill V, Lamrock F, Jørgensen T, Brenner H, Schöttker B, Wilsgaard T, Siganos G, Kuulasmaa K, Boffetta P, Trichopoulou A, Kee F (2015) Effect of major lifestyle risk factors, independent and jointly, on life expectancy with and without cardiovascular disease: results from the Consortium on Health and Ageing Network of Cohorts in Europe and the United States (CHANCES). European Journal of Epidemiology, DOI: 10.1007/s10654-015-0112-8. 2. Denis I, Potier B, Heberden C, Vancassel S (2015) Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and brain ageing. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 18: 139-146. 3. Simopoulos AP (2008) The importance of the omega-6/omega-3 fatty acid ratio in cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. Experimental Biology and Medicine, 233: 674-688. 4. Zafon C (2006) Spend less, live longer. The "thrifty aged" hypothesis. Medical Hypotheses, 67: 15-20. 5. Ott C, Jacobs K, Haucke E, Navarrete Santos A, Grune T, Simm A (2014) Role of advanced glycation end products in cellular signalling. Redox Biology, 9: 411-429. 6. Chopik WJ, Kim ES, Smith J (2015) Changes in Optimism Are Associated with Changes in Health Over Time Among Older Adults. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 6: 814-822.

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Oaks restaurant and bar is well situated in the heart of Nottingham. They serve simple, locally sourced meat cooked over a wood fired grill, and boy do they do a good job! As you would expect from the name there is an abundance of oak everywhere. From quirky tables and chairs to the walls! Large chandeliers of candles, along with the open flame grill, give this place a really cosy, relaxed feel. Service was friendly and attentive and Marcos, the manager, made sure all the customers were well looked after. This is the second review where the toilets are a must see - must be the new thing! The menu, while not massive, is well chosen. In our opinion, better to have a select few choices but done well, than a huge array of mediocre offerings. To start, we had some lovely quail Scotch eggs and a real beauty, baked Lincolnshire poacher cheese with toast. Despite many attempts, we have been unable to replicate this at home. We followed this with a tasty honeydew beer and black pepper chicken that has clearly been well marinated and king prawns with herbs and chilli which was really impressive. The grilled chicken bites and hand-cooked chips were “like no other chicken we have ever tasted” according to the children - high praise indeed! Even the desserts are made with locally sourced ingredients. We enjoyed apple tarte tatin with toffee apple ice cream along with a selection of other delicious ice creams.

Liquid refreshments are chosen with equal care. There is a great selection of craft beers and for all those cocktail lovers out there, the restaurant’s range of unique cocktails is available for just £4.50 each between Monday and Friday – happy days! OAKS also has several other offers during the week. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays diners can enjoy Rump Day – an 8oz Sirloin steak, handcooked chips and a glass of wine for £13.50. Diners on Saturdays can soak up the weekend from 12pm till 4pm with Bottomless Brunch, a choice of tasty brunch options with the option of unlimited Bloody Mary or Prosecco. The restaurant also offers a special Sunday roast menu, where kids eat free and meals start from £10. With live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, there are lots of reasons to give this place a go. Great quality food, bubbles, beer and a brilliant atmosphere – what’s not to like?

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Go Al Fresco! Summer has finally arrived and it’s time to head out for bit of al fresco dining. Who doesn’t love a picnic or “pique-nique” as it first appeared in the 1692 edition of the “Origines de la Langue Française”. The piquenique was a kind of French version of the “bring your own” style meal, with everyone contributing a course or wine. The first reference in English in 1748, suggested the “picnic” was a meal eaten outdoors but a more elegant affair than the traditional farm-worker’s meal eaten during a break from the harvesting. Whatever its origins,

most of us can’t resist the lure of a sunny afternoon in the park or by the river. The challenge for us, of course, is the Great British summer weather. As soon as the sun comes out and the grass is dry enough to sit on, we need to be ready to seize the moment, grab the picnic rug and head out. Take a break from the traditional cheese & pickle and meat-paste sandwich staples and try one of these really simple, but a bit special, picnic suggestions to make the most of those fleeting summer days.

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Picnic Sandwich Loaf This is one of my favourite picnic sandwiches, inspired by the young Irish singer and foodie, Donal Skehan. It is a bit more effort than your usual butty but well worth it (amount of filling does depend on the size of your loaf!) 1 long ciabatta loaf, sliced in half lengthways Handful of baby spinach leaves Few slices of roasted red pepper from a jar 4 slices prosciutto or Serrano ham Handful of basil Ball of Mozzarella, sliced Half a red onion, finely sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tsp Dijon mustard Slice the ciabatta loaf in half lengthways, brush with olive oil on the cut surface and place, crust side down, under a hot grill for a few minutes until slightly browned and lightly toasted. Put the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and mustard in a bowl, then whisk them together until combined. Drizzle the bottom slice with about half the dressing and then arrange the rest of the ingredients in layers, starting with the spinach and red onion. Drizzle over the rest of the dressing

and place the other half of the ciabatta on top. Press down on the sandwich to squash all the layers together, wrap in greaseproof paper or baking parchment and tie it together with string. If you have something suitable to place on top for half an hour (I used a heavy wooden chopping board) that helps to stop the sandwich coming apart when sliced. Cut and serve in slices for the perfect picnic snack

Easy Lamb Koftas If you have a portable BBQ or can find a disposable one, add a hot dish to your picnic with these really simple Koftas. 500g minced lamb 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander Handful of chopped fresh Coriander 3 fat garlic cloves crushed 2 tsps dried Chilli Flakes (or chopped fresh red chillies) 1 tbsp chopped mint Salt and freshly ground black pepper oil for brushing Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and combine well. Divide into 8 balls, then roll each ball on a board to form a sausage shape. Thread onto 4 metal skewers and brush with oil. Cook on a hot griddle or on your portable

barbecue for 4/5 mins each side. Ensure the meat is well sealed before turning to ensure they don’t stick to the grill. Serve with natural yoghurt, salad and flatbreads.

Portable Raspberry Ripple Cheesecake How do you transport a cheesecake in a picnic basket? Easy, make it in jar! 150g buttery biscuit (I used Fox’s Butter Crinkles) 150g cream cheese 150g double cream 5 tbsp icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 500g raspberries 6 smallish lidded jars (jam jars for example) Blitz the biscuits to crumbs in a blender or place in a freezer bag or similar and crush with a rolling pin. Divide the biscuits between the jars. Whisk the cream cheese, cream, 4 tbsp icing sugar and vanilla extract until softly whipped. Tip half the raspberries and the remaining sugar into another bowl and purée with a fork. Ripple the purée through the cream and divide between the jars. Top each cheesecake with remaining raspberries, secure the lids and chill until it’s time to go. Transport in a cool box or bag.

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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.

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 -

From Russia With Love - A glorious selection of Soviet inspired music! Saturday 16th July 7pm 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. www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

Bestwood MVC Concerts Saturday 11 June

CONCERT FOR THE RNLI ST WILFRED’S CHURCH, CALVERTON Commencing – 7.30pm

Saturday 9 July THIRD BULWELL ARTS FESTIVAL VENUE – To be agreed Commencing – To be agreed

Saturday 23 July BESTWOOD MVC CONCERT RAVENSHEAD VILLAGE HALL Commencing - 7.30pm

Belper Town Wind Band Players Wanted Players of all brass, woodwind, double reed and tuned percussion instruments are welcome to join our concert wind band. We rehearse on Tuesdays from 7.15pm at the Zion Church Openwoodgate in Belper. Just turn up, make your self known, and bring your instrument, as there are no auditions. We are a very friendly bunch of all ages, with a variety of different backgrounds in music. After a small probationary period a decision is made on membership, and you can then decide on whether you want to be part of a group, who are working to promote music in and around the community. Music is fun so come along and enjoy yourselves. For further details please contact Membership Secretary (Mr Eric Moore) on:- 07855231112

Carousel Singers' Summer Concert celebrating 25 years of singing

Saturday July 2nd

at Grangewood Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton Tickets £7 to include light refreshments tickets can be obtained from choir members or on the door All proceeds to Grangewood Church and the Air Ambulance.

DO JOIN US.

Gem

roundup Connection

have recently celebrated their 18th Birthday and National Bronze Medal achievement with two amazing shows which were held in Long Eaton.

The ladies performed to a full house at both the matinee and evening performances, one of which was attended by The Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Val Custance and from Cheshire, the Ladies Barbershop Association’s Chair, Brenda Rothwell . The audience were treated to Gem’s most recent addition to their repertoire which was an amazing rendition of 1980’s group, To To’s, “Africa” complete with the rain, thunder and lightening, with even a little bit of beat box thrown in too. Gem Connection always welcome any interested ladies to their Thursday rehearsal evenings which are held at Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton. From 7 30pm. More information on the chorus can be sourced from the web site at; www. gwmconnection.org

At our recent Charity Concert “Here Come the Girls” on Saturday 9th April and Sunday 10th April, at Brinsley Parish Hall, the Community Choir raised £1,500 for PASIC (Patients Association for Seriously Ill children)

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT

If you would like more information about the choir please contact either Charlotte Bullock 07581020969 or Nicky Norman 07956955105

The Come & Sing at Bottesford Church on Good Friday 2016 raised £1,020.13. This has been sent to the Syrian Refugee Appeal. Deborah Davies, Cranmer Company of Singers and Bottesford Church would like to thank everyone for their support.

Nottingham Bluecoat Singers and friends present "Songs for Maggie's", a charity concert in the gardens of Strelley Hall in aid of Maggie's Centre. Sunday 10th July 2016 @ 6.30pm. Tickets £15, afternoon tea available from 4pm for £7. A choir of over 60 members joined by professional soloists Sarah Helsby Hughes, Dawn Foxall and Nick Sales will perform pieces from Opera, musical theatre, and traditional choral music.

For tickets order online at www.maggiescentres.org/ourcentres/nottingham, or email Jennifer.Hillary@maggiescentres.org or ring 0115 9382323.

pets Frankie, Ginny and Chester – homes at last? The previous life of Frankie the cat, rescued during a snowstorm by local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit, is less of a mystery than why he has been waiting over a year for a home – as are fellow felines Ginny and Chester. Incredibly, these three long-termers are still being fostered, with Frankie’s carer explaining: ‘Frankie’s a healthy 3-year-old and perfect company, so we’ve no idea why he’s so overlooked.’ Abandoned Chester at about 4 years old is the perfect ‘gent’, whilst 6 year old affectionate Ginny craves attention. All three are “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested, for which they are clear – wormed, fleatreated, neutered, micro-chipped, litter trained plus vaccinated. Each new owner needs to continue the vaccinations. To offer one of these loving cats a home, contact the Adoption Officer on 01159985063 after 6pm. This number must not be used for any other enquiry type or emergency – or email this volunteer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. The charity recommends its cats stay indoors for 6-8 weeks for bonding time plus are kept in at night. All potential adoptions need successful homechecks, with no rehoming on or near busy roads except for indoor cats. Entirely reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs FIV cat, plus larger breed and male dog, fosterers. It does not cover healthy strays/unwanted pets, but neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds needing veterinary help. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For full details, including Ginny’s and Chester’s pictures, visit www.animalaccident.org.uk.

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The Prince’s Trust

Programmes in Nottinghamshire The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity which helps young people get in to education work and training. This is done through different programmes:

Get Started:

Week long engagement programmes run in subjects such as Football and Football stewarding.

Team:

A 12 week personal development programme to help build confidence and skills.

Get Into:

Work experience programmes run in sectors such as Retail, Hospital Services, Construction and Customer Services.

Enterprise:

Help and advice to become self employed. To find out more or register your interest, call, or text “call me” to: 0436797253 E-mail amy.williams@princes-trust.org.uk Or visit www.princes-trust.org.uk Taking part in these programmes will not affect your benefits. To advertise call 0115 926 9777 or email: sarah@ngmagazines.org.uk

KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: 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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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village NG6 8UN. Monday’s & Friday’s 6.30-7.30pm April to October. 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.

ng16 - helping hand group directory

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 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 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.

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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 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 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

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ng16 - helping hand group directory cont.... 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 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

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

J M Wills - A Service You Can Trust Making a will is incredibly important for lots of reasons. These are just a few examples of the way a will can help you; it ensures that you have the right person to take control of things; it states who will inherit your assets and property; who will look after your children and it can also help you save on inheritance tax. The legalities and formalities associated with making a will can be overwhelming. J M Wills and Legal Services offer professional and expert advice on this whole complex area of law. We will ensure you have all the information you need to help you plan for your future and, with a team of dedicated and trained lawyers with over 17 years experience in this ﬁeld, it’s a service you can trust.

It’s important that you make informed decisions when it comes to putting your future wishes into place. At J M Wills and Legal Services we feel that this is best done in a relaxed and laid back atmosphere, in the comfort of your own home. At J M Wills and Legal Services we focus on providing a personalised, client centred service. Whether it’s will writing, estate planning or probate services you require - we can help. Many people put off writing a will for many reasons. J M Wills and Legal Services are here to help make the whole process as easy as possible, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind for the future.

Have you protected your family for when you’re gone? Preserve your families inheritance the way you want. Call us on 0115 752 2196 to secure their future.

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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.

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If you are 18 yrs + and have pain, please get in touch Miss Rebecca Dorsett msxrd2@nottingham.ac.uk

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Do you like meeting people? Do you have an hour or two to spare? Do you like helping people? 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? CONTACT US ON 01773 535255 OR 07510 370 756

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ng16 Index of Advertisers

Aerials/Home Cinema/TVs/ CCTV 1st Astral Aerials 37 ADI Communications 20 Phil Chapman 19 TV Confused 31 Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Archway Interiors 17 Bransons Kitchens 33 Graham Calder Kitchens 15 Contour Furnishing 34 Sliding Door Wardrobes 15 Blinds/Curtains/Shutters Bella Blinds 17 E M Plantation Shutters 13 Building Services / Roofers / Fascias Arnold Building & Roofing 28 A Barker Roofing 32 BCR Roofing 31 Bilborough Building 24 Canterburys 35 K J Developments 20 Nottingham Roofing 13 Notts Building & Roofing 20 Peak Building 11 Prestige Building & Roof 10 RSJ Roofing 38 Wakefields Driveways 24 Business Opportunities CiCa Group 9 Car Repairs/Sales The Vauxhall Garage

Care Services 3 Rings Age UK Eastwood Vol. Bureau

2 69 69

Chimney Sweeps Absolute Chimneys Homesweep Supersweep

36 11 28

Cleaning Aqua Blast Derwent Cleaning East Mids Premier Clean I Will Clean For You Just Jet Wash MJ Cleaning

24 19 14 32 37 11

Coach Tours Roamin Empire

Coffee Bars/Cafes Costa Coffee

51,72

Computer/IT Repairs Giggle Computers

Domestic Appliance Repairs/ Sales C.Moore Service Ltd 12 N.A.R 28

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 18 Electric Bikes Batribike Electricians D.Blagg Electrical DJ Hill Electrcial Electrical Connections

46 19 28 40

Estate Agents/Lettings/New Builds Solos Residential 3 Tristrams 1

Home Improvements DMG Handyman Jason Craddock Handyman at Hand JH Handyman S & A Property Maint. TCA

19 31 38 36 32 39

Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners D Moore Joinery

31 37

Locksmiths AWM Locksmiths

Loft Ladders/Extensions More Than Loft Ladders 18

Farm Shops Watnall Farm Shop

Opticians/Optometrists Kimberley Opticians 41

Fencing Malfords Fencing Premier Fencing

34 11

Oven Cleaning/Repairs Oven Gleamers Oven Repairs 4U Spring Fresh

31 19 12

Painting/Decorating James P & D Lynn’s Decorating MJC Decor Paul Tinsley

20 34 36 12

Pest Control MW Pest Control

Pet Sales Bransons Aquatics

Plastering British Gypsum CJ Plastering Lynn’s Plastering James Taylor

39 11 34 39

Plumbing & Heating S.Barber Coles P & H JRM Plumbing Peter Taylor P & H MS Waterworks Stellar Heating

18 39 36 11 20 32

Festivals/Events/Shows Gloworm 44 Great Food & Drink Fest. 45 Kimberley Art Group 46 Fireplaces/Stoves/Log Burners Homesweep 11 Supersweep 28 Flooring/Carpets The Little Carpet Co.

Foot Health 1 Step Foot Health

Foster Agencies Foster with FCA

Funeral Directors Gillotts

Furniture/Interiors Archway Interiors Contour Furnishings

17 34

Garage Repairs VSF

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping/Paving Artificial Grass For Less 25 Aurora Landscapes 34 Kimberley Lawn Care 4 Premier Paving 12 Scraggy & Finch 19 Weedons 13 Golf Clubs Oakmere Park

Hair & Beauty Nudu

Health & Fitness Broxtowe Swim School Footgolf

6 43

Removals/Man With Van Andy 18 Restaurants/Takeaways Oaks 53 Tiling/Tile Retailers EMC Tiles

Trade Services Age UK British Gypsum

69 39

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Weedons

29 13

Tuition/Courses English Tutor

Upholstery/Fabric Chris Hemmings

Venues Greasley Church Hall

Wills/Legal Services J M Wills

Windows/Doors/Fascias A & M Windows Acorn Windows Clear & Fresh DJF Glazing East Midlands Windows RJS Installations The Smashig Glass Co. Total Home Improvements

14 21 10 13 5 15 27 7

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM

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

(Awsworth, Cossall, Giltbrook & Newthorpe)

PC Spalding (2457) Tel: 07525 989 428 dean.spalding@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

EASTWOOD SOUTH

Pc 526 Clarke: 07595009291 Pcso 8199 Richards: 07525226681 Pcso 8805 Cupit Pcso 4688 Marshall: 07545701864 Pcso 8905 Billington: 07525989433 Pcso 8806 Dring: 07595 074191

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.....

New Text Messaging Service People living and working in three rural areas of Nottinghamshire can now receive news, information and appeals from their local police team straight to their mobile phone, thanks to a new text messaging pilot launched this month.

Nottinghamshire Police to share information with thousands of local people at the click of a button, bringing officers closer to the communities they serve and improving how they let local people know about the work being done to tackle rural crime in their area.”

Anyone living in the Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood areas can register to receive free text message alerts from officers about issues affecting their area, including information about recent incidents and advice to help them avoid becoming victims of crime.

The pilot will be run using the Neighbourhood Alert community messaging system which Nottinghamshire Police already use to share information via email with tens of thousands of residents and businesses across Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire Police have launched the pilot thanks to funding provided by the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping. Mr Tipping said: “Many people living and working in rural areas struggle to receive information from their local police in a timely enough way to be able to protect themselves as they are so heavily reliant on unstable mobile internet connections to access information online, through social media and by email. “This new service

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How to register Anyone in Nottinghamshire can register to receive free email and text message alerts from Nottinghamshire Police by visiting www.nottinghamshire. police.uk/alert There is no cost for receiving alerts by either text message or email and anyone registering will have complete control over what kind of information they receive, how often they receive it and whether they also receive alerts from other organisations using Neighbourhood Alert in Nottinghamshire.

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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

Celebrate the opening of our new store in Eastwood with a FREE* coffee from Costa. Simply cut out the voucher from inside this magazine and hand it to one of our friendly baristas. Please ask in store for details of events and activities for the local community including music nights, arts & crafts, board games, reading club, colouring competitions and lots more.

*Terms and Conditions. 1. Offer applies at the above store only and is valid throughout June and July 2016. 2. The voucher must be handed to a team member at the till before placing your order. 3. Offer is subject to availability. 4. Voucher entitles the holder to one free Babyccino, Espresso or any primo sized Flat White, Cappuccino, Caffe Latte or Americano only. 5. The voucher cannot be substituted or exchanged for cash or otherwise. 6. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, promotion or privilege card scheme. 7. Vouchers must not be damaged, reproduced, copied or altered. 8. Only one voucher per customer may be used each day. 9. The store manager reserves the right to refuse or withdraw this offer at any time for misuse or circumstances beyond their control.

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Costa Coffee, 99 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AJ