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MY FAVOURITE PLANT The great garden writer Christopher Lloyd, when asked what his favourite flower was, replied: “the one I’m looking at now”. It’s that way with me with heleniums; all are beautiful in their own right, all are equally easy to grow and all do a great job in the border, be it a 15-inch (38cm) edger to a 6-footer (180cm) at the back. Heleniums come in all shades and variations of yellow, orange and red. The only thing to remember is that heleniums need good sunlight to obtain the best colours. All heleniums are a great source of nectar for bees and butterflies which will flock to the flowers with glee. Gardeners often think of heleniums as late-flowering, adding colour to the August and September garden, but with careful selection of varieties and regular dead heading and watering, you can have heleniums in bloom from mid-June until the beginning of November. The short varieties are usually earlier to flower and with dead heading will go on longest. Probably the best is the 2ft (60cm) tall Mardi Gras with its jolly masses of flower and a strong constitution. Also, highly recommended is the bright red Red Army and Fata Morgana a lovely variety with upswept petals in apricot with orange undersides making a beautiful two-toned effect in the garden.

Mid height heleniums (3ft / 60cm tall) are great for the middle or back of borders (depending on the size of border). The most popular is Sahin’s Early Flowerer but a better choice is the magnificent El Dorado with very large golden yellow flowers. Tall varieties (4-6ft / 120180cm) might need a stake in an exposed site but I rarely need to resort to this as the stems are very thick and strong. Amber is the best of newer varieties with masses of flower on upright plants. You can’t go wrong with the 4-5ft old variety Kanaria with its canary yellow flowers. For something showier the picoteeedged flowers of Vicky stand out well at the back of the border. Heleniums mix well with lots of garden plants. I particularly like them with grasses in late summer – short moor grasses (molinia) or taller silver grasses (miscanthus) and feather grasses (pennisetum). There are a few simple rules to follow to get the best out of heleniums: water whenever dry even in spring or autumn; deadhead short varieties regularly; cut down the stems to just above the ground in winter and only divide or move them in spring not autumn. Follow these and heleniums should come back each year to brighten up your summer and autumn garden.

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Long Live Tea...and Cake! by Gloria Morgan Don’t we all love a good cuppa? Like so many things we enjoy, if we look back to where they originated we may find ourselves having to go around the globe to identify their earliest origins. Tea is a case in point. In the Far East, tea was known for two thousand years as a stimulant and used as a medicinal herb way back in the days when Britain was still under the domination of the Roman Empire. Tea, as a social drink, became popular in China sometime between 800 – 900 AD. But in those days no such genteel pursuit as afternoon tea found favour here. Military force ruled the day, but the war cry was not “one lump or two?” The Angles and the Saxons were busy slugging it out for domination. King Egbert of Wessex won the day for the Saxons. He then liberated Cornwall, the last Roman stronghold in these islands, and ruled as the first monarch of all England. But Egbert never knew the refreshing delights of a nice cup of tea after a good battle. It took a thousand years before Egbert’s descendents cottoned on to what the Chinese had known for a millennium. In 1864 a tea room was opened in the courtyard of London’s Fenchurch Street railway station. Tea and the railways have enjoyed a shared history ever since. No self-respecting station platform is without its refreshment room, and tea is always at the head of the menu. From that first pioneering tea room sprang a chain of self-service tea shops run by the ABC company. One of the attractions at the time was that tea rooms were considered suitable public places where women could eat alone, or with women friends. By 1919 ABC had 250 tea shops in London alone, and a network that stretched as far as Australia. The rise of tea shops in the UK has been a notable feature of the last 20 years. It may be a co-incidence than over the same time-scale pubs have been on the decline – in fact a quarter of all British pubs have closed since 2000. The pubs that continue to thrive do so because they have increased their restaurant trade and many

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Classicwise Collection Notts Classic Car & Motorcycle Show Goes From Strength To Strength Leading classic vehicle events organisers Classic Shows reported an ‘excellent turnout’ for the popular Classicwise Collection Notts Classic Car & Motorcycle Show which took place at Thoresby Park over the early-May Bank Holiday weekend. Now running for over 25 years, this family friendly event attracted 1,000+ vintage, classic and modern classic vehicles over the weekend and featured a large autojumble, vehicle judging and awards and quality food and drink all set within the stunning grounds of Thoresby Park & Courtyard. Visitors were also able to experience a host of new content for 2019 including modern vehicle dealership exhibitors, new trade stands and enhanced children’s entertainment. Classic Shows director Matthew J Harvey commented ‘Once again, we saw unbelievable support from vehicle exhibitors and visitors alike who turned out in their numbers and contributed towards a fantastic weekend of motoring heritage. We were delighted with how the new content was received and a specific mention must go to our sponsors Classicwise Collection and Crowdpullers Events who managed the modern vehicle dealership stands. Bookings are now open to exhibit, trade and visit our next event at Thoresby Park on Bank Holiday Monday 26 August 2019’.

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A winning year for Marshall Volvo NOTTINGHAM’S Volvo dealership is celebrating a record-breaking year for the Swedish brand. The motor manufacturer with a reputation for producing some of the safest and most sturdy cars around picked up no fewer than 43 significant awards during 2018 while also enjoying its highest sales in the UK in 28 years. With a total of 50,319 new car sales, the firm certainly bucked the trend in a UK market which declined overall by seven per cent. There were awards for all three Volvo SUVs, with the XC40 claiming 12 of them. These included the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year title and Auto Express’s Small Premium SUV of the Year award for the compact model now available to test drive at Marshall Nottingham on Valley Road in the city. The XC60 was the first award winner of 2018 in being voted Best Medium Crossover in the UK Car of the Year honours. The XC60 also won the Safety Award in the What Car? honours and was voted New Car of the Year in the AM Awards in which Volvo was named Manufacturer of the Year. This model was further voted UK Car of the Year in the UK Car of the Year Awards and took the Best Large SUV titles in both the Fleet World Honours and Parkers New Car Awards. In the Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year competition, the XC60 pulled away from the pack as Towcar of the Year, the Best Family Towcar and the Best Towcar, caravan weight 1500kg-1700kg. The XC40 was Best Towcar, caravan weight 1350kg1500kg. The XC90 was named Large SUV of the Year in the Company Car Today CCT100 awards while the Which? Awards saw Volvo selected as Car Brand of the Year.

Volvo was voted Best Fleet Manufacturer in the ExpertEye Awards and in the Motor Trader Industry Awards and BusinessCar Awards was Carmaker of the Year and Manufacturer of the Year respectively. The PHEV Manufacturer of the Andrew Moss, Year went to the brand in Retailer Principle, Marshall Nottingham the GreenFleet Awards. Volvo’s drive for cleaner motoring was further recognised with the XC60 T8 Twin Engine voted as Large Plug-in Hybrid of the Year in the DrivingElectric Awards. These achievements were reflected internationally, with the XC40 named European Car of the Year and the XC60 mid-size SUV acclaimed as the World Car of the Year. Meanwhile Volvo’s UK performance contributed to another year of record global sales, with more than 640,000 Volvo cars sold worldwide. The launch of the new V60 premium estate delivered further success, with family car awards from Parkers and News UK, and the Practicality Award from carwow. It was also named Estate Car of the Year in the Scottish Car of the Year Awards and Best Compact Executive by Carbuyer. Andrew Moss, Retailer Principal at Marshall Nottingham, said: “This exceptional run of awards is amazing to see, but each one is appreciated for the vote of confidence it represents in what we are doing to extend the all-round strength and appeal of the Volvo brand. “We are immensely proud of our new range of cars, and our record-breaking sales show our customers rate them, too. We encourage car buyers in Nottingham to come and take a test drive to experience their award-winning features for themselves.” For more information on the Volvo model range, go to: www.volvocars.com/uk or visit Marshall Nottingham on Valley Road, telephone 0115 8284533.

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We’re proud to welcome you and your pet to our brand new veterinary practice We know how important your pet is, and how much they mean to you. They’re more than just a pet. That’s why we’re here to help ensure they stay in tip-top condition, from nose to tail. We’d love to meet you and your pet, so bring them along and discover how you can help provide them with a lifetime of outstanding care.

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pets A Former Streetcat Called Mr Bob

A local animal rescue charity has transformed a feral cat into a real ‘softie’ – who is now appealing for a home. Animal Accident Rescue Unit, came to the rescue of ‘Mr Bob’ – who was eking out an existence as a stray. After months of care with his voluntary foster, Mr Bob is now extremely affectionate – and is appealing for an indoor home with no other cats. As his fosterer explains: ‘Mr Bob’s such a loving cat, and he deserves a proper home. He’s FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) positive. This is a hugely misunderstood condition: it doesn’t affect his quality nor length of life, but just means he cannot live with non-FIV cats.’ As with all the charity’s cats, Mr Bob is micro-chipped, flea and worm treated, littertrained plus vaccinated – his new owner is responsible for further vaccinations. Mr Bob would love to hear from potential adopters: to arrange to meet this exceptional cat and for details, please either call 0115-9321555 or email admin@aaru. org.uk - leaving your contact details clearly. A volunteer will reply as soon as possible. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck and cats are not rehomed on or near busy roads, unless indoor-only. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals needing homes, see www. animalaccident.org.uk.

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Walks With Emily & Friends Caythorpe Circular Walk Walk distance: 4.2 miles Difficulty: Easy (although please note there are quite a few stiles) Starting point: The Black Horse Inn (car parking at the pub) NG14 7ED Caythorpe is about 30 mins drive from Nottingham city centre. This walk is particularly scenic and passes some great farm animals on the way. Start the walk by turning right out of the pub car park, until you reach a road bridge over the Dover Beck. You will see a small turn off into a field marked by a public footpath sign and a green dog waste bin. Take this turning, and follow it round. At the end of this path you will see a stile leading into a field of sheep, keep to the right of the field along the path and next to the beck. Carry on down the path and you will reach another stile. Go over it and through the gate directly on your right towards Mill Farm. Ahead, you’ll cross Mill Stream (there is a ford on the left you can walk through, but the water was quite high when we went) there is also a footbridge, you’ll be pleased to know! Continue down the farm track until you see another public footpath sign pointing left. Follow this along a clear fenced path (with a lake on your left and a ditch on your right). Eventually you’ll reach the Gonalston- Hoveringham road. Cross this and carry on down the footpath. There will be another lake on your left and ditch on your right. Keep walking until you see a footbridge on your right. Go across the footbridge and follow the path towards and through the Hoveringham Village cricket field. Walk around the edge of the field and up past the Reindeer Inn on your left towards the main road through the village. Carry on down the main road for about 150 yards until you reach Post Office Yard on your left. Directly opposite this and next to Laburnum Cottage there’s a footpath (marked public footpath). Follow it down until you reach a field. Follow the edge of the field round to a stile at the top right and then continue to follow the path over a series of stiles. Eventually you will come to

Lodgefield Lane - turn right down here until you reach Boat Lane. Turn left down Boat Lane and follow the road round the bend. You will now be able to see the River Trent. Keeping the river on your left, follow the path for about a mile past the car park until you reach a gate. Go through the gate and continue along the side of the river. Please note these fields are used to graze cattle, so you will need to keep your dog on a lead at this point. Continue until the hedgerow bends round to the right and you can see another gate in the distance. Follow the path next to the hedgerow and through a gate to another field. Keeping to the right-hand side, follow this up until you reach the main roadHoveringham Road. Continue down Hoveringham Road for a short distance until you reach the starting point, The Black Horse Inn.

To download the Ordnance Survey map route, and for more dog walks around the Nottinghamshire area and beyond: visit www.greatbritishdogwalks.com Follow us on social media for updates: Facebook: @greatbritishdogwalks Instagram: @greatbritishdogwalks Twitter: @gbdogwalks

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Sensational Bill’s by Francine Leary

ormerly a bank, this Georgian building is a beauty. With high ceilings and a striking mezzanine, Bill's Nottingham restaurant is a mix of larger seating areas and cosy booths, with further seating outside for sunny days.

‘til 5pm) two courses for £11.95 or three courses for £14.95, or the Dinner (Sunday to Thursday from 5pm ‘til close) two courses for £16.50 or three for £19.50 incorporating most of what we ate. We'll be back!!!!

It has a quirky interior, almost industrial, with exposed brick and pipework yet cosy, a very relaxed and informal restaurant, the music and lighting were tasteful and not intrusive. This atmosphere genuinely put us all in a lovely mood ready for our meal.

At Bill's their menu caters for every occasion and dietary requirement. If you are vegan, vegetarian or avoiding gluten, they have you covered. They've also introduced new Dinner Specials so there is something new to try every day of the week.

So to our starters, wonderful crispy calamari with red chilli and lime aioli, cooked to perfection and chicken and seasame dumplings with Bill's spicy chutney. Very very tasty, enjoyed by both adults and our children alike.

We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and Bills is up there as a family favourite!

Our beautifully presented main courses of Pan fried chicken with wild mushroom and a creamy mushroom sauce, Bills Fish Pie and then children's sausage and mash and a burger and chips were all delicious and fresh. Simply lovely! To finish, although full to the brim, we managed to share a Bill's chocolate and hazelnut praline sphere which was devine. Scrumptious brownies and ice cream for the kids. (The kids menu is £6.95 for 3 courses including a drink.) Bill's have great value set menus, either Lunchtime (Mon to Fri 12pm

Convenient for both the Theatre Royal Concert Hall and the Nottingham Playhouse, Bill's Nottingham restaurant is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

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Turkey... Not Just For Christmas! I

n Britain we have been eating turkey at Christmas since the 16th Century. In fact Henry VIII was supposed to have been the ﬁrst person in this country to have turkey for his Christmas dinner. Like about 80% of the population we have turkey once a year, on Christmas day. However, having a ﬁtness fanatic in the family has changed all that. Whether you are looking to cut down on red meat or just want a change, mince turkey breast might be worth considering. It is high in protein

and low in fat making it a really healthy alternative to mince beef. It was not something I would ever have even contemplated buying until recently. Now I buy it once a week and experiment with various recipes. It can be a bit of a bland meat so works well with spices and strong ﬂavours. Here are a few tried and tested recipes that have been cooked by my 18 year old son – so I can guarantee they are foolproof and also delicious!

Ali Wale

Thai Turkey Burgers

Turkey Chilli

Turkey Enchiladas

500g turkey mince 100g fresh breadcrumbs 1-3 tbsp Thai red curry paste (depends on the brand, we use a very hot one) 4 spring onions - chopped 1 egg - beaten Salt & pepper Oil for frying

1 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 x onion 1 x red pepper 2 x garlic cloves 2 x sticks celery 1 x chilli (inc. seeds for extra heat) 500g turkey mince 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp turmeric 1 x 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 x 400g tin kidney beans, drained & rinsed 2 x squares dark chocolate (optional) Salt & black pepper

Turkey chilli (see left) 4 x large tortilla wraps Enchilada sauce (see below) Grated cheese

(makes 4 generous burgers)

Either place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix together with your hands or put them all in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Divide the mixture into four evenly sized burgers and shape. Put on a plate and chill for at least 30 mins. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry gently until brown on the outside and cooked through. Serve with coleslaw and a green salad - or in a wholemeal burger bun. EASY COLESLAW Thinly sliced white cabbage, grated carrot, ﬁnely chopped onion and sliced celery mixed with a sauce made of salad cream and mayo.

(serves 4)

Put the onion, red pepper, garlic, celery and chilli in a food processor and whiz until finely chopped. Or chop all finely by hand. Heat the oil in a large pan and add the chopped vegetables. Fry on a medium heat until soft (about 15 mins). Add the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric & chilli powder if using) and cook for a minute then add the turkey mince and fry, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula until the meat is cooked (about 10 mins). Add the tinned tomatoes and half a tin of water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 30 mins, stirring every few mins. Add the kidney beans and 2 x squares of dark chocolate (if using). Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes. Serve with rice, jacket potato or use for the filling for enchiladas.

(serves 4)

ENCHILADA SAUCE 1 tbsp olive oil 1 x onion, ﬁnely chopped 1 x garlic clove, ﬁnely chopped 500g passata (or 400g tin chopped tomatoes) ½ tsp dry oregano Tabasco sauce - dash Squeeze of runny honey Salt & black pepper First make the sauce - Heat the oil in a small saucepan. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Fry on a medium heat until soft (about 15 mins). Add the oregano and passata. Bring to boil, then simmer for at least 30 mins until reduced to a nice thick sauce. Add honey and seasoning to taste. Add Tabasco for a spicy sauce. If it looks too thick add some water. Heat oven 200°C. Grease a small square oven proof dish or roasting tin. Put a small amount of sauce on the bottom of the tin. To make the enchiladas – grab a wrap – put some chilli and grated cheese in, roll up and lay in the tin. Cover the top with more sauce and grated cheese and bake in oven for 30 mins or until golden. Serve with salad, Mexican rice & sour cream.

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Cool off this summer with a trip to the National Ice Centre! so little ones can use paint pens to draw on the ice.

Whether it's a rainy day outside or you're looking for a ‘chilled’ out vibe this summer season, the National Ice Centre is the perfect place for a day out with the family. It's never been easier to grab a pair of skates and try your hand at ice skating. Throughout the hotter months, the National Ice Centre holds a range of events and activities to suit all ages and abilities, as well as regular public skating sessions. Located in the heart of Nottingham city centre, choose from a variety of sessions throughout the week including family skate, club sessions and foam parties. A lively and fun activity to enjoy with family or friends, ice skating is guaranteed to get your body moving. With children under 5 able to skate for free, it is the perfect place for a fun-filled family day out with a difference, with friendly staff on-hand to teach you all you need to get started. The Tots Zone is an area in the centre of the ice dedicated to under 5s and their parents, with colourful ice equipment to help them grow in confidence on the ice at their own pace. Art on ice is also available

The National Ice Centre is home to one of the oldest and most successful ice hockey teams, the Nottingham Panthers. For those wanting to take skating to the next level, there are a range of lessons and programmes to help you learn your chosen ice sport – whether that is ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating and many more. If you're celebrating a birthday this summer, a birthday party at the National Ice Centre is guaranteed to put a smile on your little one's face. The venue has a dedicated area in the Sub Zero Café with a party menu, and will cater for all your needs. To find out more information about the range of events and activities at the National Ice Centre, visit national-icecentre.com or call 0843 373 3000.

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Music for Everyone – JUNE/JULY COURSES

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines. org.uk by the ﬁrst Friday of the month.

29 June, £22: Come and sing on a one-day choral workshop exploring the delights of partsongs by major English Romantic composers, with strawberries and cream! Music available on the day. 6 July, £38/£22: Our Blow the Dust Off Your Instrument playing day will give you the chance to renew your old skills or put new-found ones into practise in a relaxed and supportive environment. For more information and to book visit www.music-for-everyone.org/ or ring 0115 958 9312. SongTime is running singing sessions every Tuesday at United Reformed Church, Sherwood 10.45am-12.15pm. £4 per session which includes refreshments. Suitable for anyone who fancies a good sing but particularly good for people with dementia and their carers. Contact Angela 07981885013 for more details.

Eastwood Collieries Male Voice Choir Centenary Concert Nottingham’s Albert Hall Saturday 28 September ECMVC will be joined by special guests, Mansfield & District MVC and Pye Hill & District MVC and Newstead Brass! Tickets now on sale!

Bingham and District Choral Society

Over the past two years, we have concluded our singing year with a short, informal lunch-time concert in St Mary's Parish Church, Newark. We have enjoyed beautiful weather on both occasions and have attracted tourists and Saturday shoppers as well as regular supporters of the choir. Last year we performed alongside other choirs and ensembles as part of the Byron Festival. This year the choir will give its own concert of English folk songs, including a selection from John Rutter's Sprig of Thyme. This will take place on Saturday 6th July 2109 at 11.30am and will last for approximately 45 minutes. Guy Turner will conduct and Edward Turner will accompany.

Harlaxton Summer Music 2019 Harlaxton Manor, Grantham, N32 1AG

June 14 : 7.30pm

Robert-John Edwards, baritone with Gina Kruger, piano Tickets £10 www.redcross.org.uk | 07793 883128

Celebrate Summer with Sinfonia Chorale!

We are delighted to be joined by the amazingly talented pianist, Konya Kanneh-Mason! Enjoy an exciting programme of varied music!

Saturday July 6th, 7.30pm at St Jude's Church, Mapperley, NG3 5HE

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby

Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/ majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only Spring Concert 11 May. For more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk

Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm (except 26 Dec) at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All

singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ntlworld.com or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk

The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com

M U S I C R O U N D U P

Thank You! from the Saturday Singers to all those who supported their recent concert in support of Shelter. We really appreciated the nice comments we received about our rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody. We would also like to apologise to the lady who “almost wet herself” laughing at our Three Little Pigs Sketch.

June 10th & 24th, July 8th

The Gate to Southwell Roots and Acoustic Music Festival is back at Southwell Racecourse from 6th to 9th June. Thursday night is Americana with Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young. Friday’s headliners are Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. Saturday has a ‘Woodstock @50’ concert then Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys in the Big Top. There are children’s events and ceilidhs. Sunday has a Euro concert, a ‘remembering Buddy Holly’ concert and a Celtic ﬁnale with Skippinnish. www.gtsf.uk

The Rock ’n’ Soul Singers

Our first donation of £1300 has been received by the YOUNGMiNDS charity which we know they will put to good use. Their web address is www.youngminds. org.uk Upcoming engagements are Saturday 6th July: Underwood Festival at the Community Hall, Underwood. Sunday 14th July: Cromford Road Festival in Langley Mill. For future dates visit our website www.rocknsoul.org.uk or visit facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers – we look forward to seeing you.

Gem Connection Chorus have just returned home from Calpe, in Spain, where they competed in the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers International Convention with their dynamic package from Calamity Jane and Maybe This Time, (Cabaret) gaining 2nd place and a silver medal. Now the ladies will be preparing to complete their Calamity Jane package ready for competition at the LABBS Convention at Llandudno in October. You can see the ladies in action on their website; www.gemconnection.org

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NG16 Community Diary

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 £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters) . Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re

a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village. Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk Watnall WI - meet the 3rd Tuesday in the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. New members always welcome. For further information please ring 0115 953 7679. Eastwood & Brinsley WI - meet the 2nd Tuesday in the month 2pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood. Visitors and new members always welcome. For further information please ring 01773 712132. Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643. Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Brinsley & District Art Group - meet every Friday morning 9.30 - 12.30 at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5BZ. Enthusiastic group with regular tuition and workshops. For further information call Angela on 07505 000715. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. Eastwood & District Wine & Beer Makers - meet 3rd Tues each month 7pm-9pm in the Eastwood/Kimberley area. For more details call Tom: 0115 916 9367 Eastwood Booktown Development Group - we wish to improve literacy amongst the young and to improve tourism by appreciation of literature and the performing arts, with events & workshops. For more information email: david.page@ ntlworld.com or visit: www.eastwood-comp.notts.#CEF73D Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. Eastwood Historical Society - meet 3rd Wednesday of month Sept-May at The United Reformed Church, Alexander St (TSB on corner) Eastwood, NG16 3BD. 7.30pm start. Wide variety of subjects, presentations, speakers & events. All welcome. Members £2 per meeting (£3 annual membership), £3 visitors - inc. refreshments. Formore info tel: Lynne 0115 938 4967 or eastwoodhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby with a full monthly programme. Full details at www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!

Friends of Colliers Wood - Environmental work and community events. Meet at Greasly Sports & Community Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, NG16 3QN on second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Kimberley Bridge Club - meet in the Schoolroom at Mansfield Rd Methodist Church, Heanor. Car park at Howitt St entrance. Kimberley club meets 7pm, Tuesdays. New members always welcome. For more details call Adrian on 01159 328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929. Kimberley Art Group - our friendly & enthusiastic group meet every Monday 7-9pm at the Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate Street, Kimberkey, NG16 2NJ. New members welcome. More details from Audrey (01773 714950) or Ann (07944 487278).

Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 Nuthall WI - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly - 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. For more

information contact Mrs Gell on 0115 927 2232. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham

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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

Eastwood & District Probus Club - a club for retired men over 65. Meet at the Hogs Head, Awsworth on 3rd Monday each month at 12 noon. A good selection of lunches followed by interesting talks on many subjects. All welcome, just turn up or contact Maurice on 01773 713510 or Peter 01773 788214 or styles.hollies@outlook.com/primerate38@gmail.com Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thursday evening. Beginners 5-6pm, improvers 6-7pm. For more information call Mary on 01773 860186.

Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,

North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New Stapleford on Friday afternoons. Call 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com for more information.

Greasley Miners Welfare Ladies Section - meet every Monday (ex. bank holidays) 7pm - 9pm upstairs @ Greasley Miners

Welfare Club, Dovecote Rd, Eastwood. Ample parking. All ages welcome for bingo, quizzes, beetle, speakers, charity events & outings. New members most welcome. For more information call Maureen on 01773 788289 Movement for All - is a dance and movement class held at Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon during term time. Specially designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness & maintain independence. Come along to make new friends, meet & socialise with others. For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797.

Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre,

Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365.

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

Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Annesley & District WI - Meet the first Wednesday of each month at Forest Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.15pm. New members and visitors always welcome. Call in and see what we do. Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Tuesday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Brinsley Retired Persons Club - meet fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons, 2pm - 4pm in the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley. Speakers, outings & occasional bingo. Yearly subscription £3. Each meeting £2 includes refreshments & raffle. Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Helen Sharp on 01773 532186 or Ann Cooper on 01773 710715. Stanton Clubhouse Bowls Club - well established flat-green bowls club. Mid-week & weekend matches. Welcome new members. Please wear flat soled shoes. Lows Lane, Stanton-by-Dale, DE7 4QU. For more info: Christine - 01159 250249/07786 953067 or www.stanton-bc.yosalite.com or find us on FB 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 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 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Why not pop along & join us. For more info email: angelarigley@ aol.co.uk

Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm

in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com

South Notts Alive & Kicking Friendship Club - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-

11.15pm. A social & dancing evening. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154 or gmtyas@ hotmail.co.uk.

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Kimberley Bowls Club - reminder, our Open Weekend is Sat 13th & Sun 14th April 2019 from 1pm-4.30pm. No previous

experience necessary and free tea and coffee will be available. Access between Hama Medical Centre & Roots Micro Pub, Kimberley. For further info call Steve 0115 927 9911. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Awsworth Movement to Music - for 55+ yrs. Meet at Awsworth Village Hall on Mondays - 11am til 12 noon. Keep fit & have fun with a friendly group. New members always welcome. Brinsley Bridge Club - meet in Brinsley Parish Hall on Fridays at 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details call Adrian on 01159 328412 or Carmel on 01773 718929. The Nottingham Mechanics - . 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Greenwood STEP CLOG - rhythmic, percussive dancing. Mondays from 8pm, Queen’s Walk Community Centre, Nottingham, NG2 2DF. Actively seeking new male & female dancers/musicians! Our aim - have FUN, keep fit & uphold a long tradition. Call Tricia: 07731 679072 or Joy/Eric: 0115 978 6858. E: joy.foxley@gmail.com. www.greenwood-clog.org.uk Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club - new members welcome at Coronation Park bowls green, NG16. Coaching lessons on Fri evening and Sat mornings. Come along and give it a try. Contact Terry on 01773 711063 or John on 01773 716076 Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to May weekly on Thursday at 7.30pm at Eastwood Conservative Club. For information please call Paul Atchinson on 01773 786820 New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only). For more info call Joan 9290902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Eastwood & District U3A - we meet on the first Wednesday monthly from 10am - 12 noon at St Mary’s Church, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. For more info visit: www.eastwoodu3a.org or email: membership@eastwoodu3a.org or call 07565 928992 Nuthall Methodist Church Art Group - come and join our friendly group of painters. We work in oils, water colours, acrylics etc. We have professional help over the winter months. We meet at Nuthall Methodist Church Hall, Thursdays 1.303.30pm, £2 per session. For more info call Ron on 0115 938 9957 Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org Sequence Dancing - at Plumptre Church Hall, Eastwood. Monday 12.30 - 1.30pm - teaching session; 1.30 - 3.30pm - tea dance. For more info call Lynn on 01773 813701 Challenge Life Fitness - Get Fit, Have Fun, Feel Great! Circuits, Bootcamps, Boxing, HIIT and personal training available. Contact Jay 07871 015723 or find us on Facebook.

Friezeland Gardening Club - for garden lovers of all ages & abilities. Meets 2nd Monday monthly at Underwood Comm. Centre, NG16 5FS from 7pm - 9pm. Friendly group, varied speakers, all welcome. For more info contact or Rob on 07889 085364. Royal British Legion - Eastwood & District Branch - meet 4th Monday every month at Sunn Inn, Nottingham Road at 7pm. New members always welcome. Eastwood Veterans Breakfast Club - meet every 2nd Saturday of the month at Dunn-Lite Cafe, Nottingham Road from 10am. Come and join us for brekkie and banter! Awsworth & Cossall History Society - meet at The Gate in Awsworth, 4th Tuesday of month. Speakers at most meetings. £5 to join & £2 per meeting (non-members £3). All welcome. Amigo Afternoon - at youth wing of Awsworth village hall. 2nd Wednesday of month. 2pm - 4pm. Tea, homemade cakes, games/quizzes etc... For people who want to chat & meet other people. For more info: 01159 321606. Awsworth, Cossall & District Village Produce Association - meet at The Gate Inn, Awsworth. 7.30pm, first Tuesday every month. Speakers & show twice a year. Refreshments available. www.awsworthgardeningclub.moonfruit.co.uk

The Wednesday Club - meet every Wednesday from 12.30pm til 2.30pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley.

Bingo, entertainers etc. Only £2, includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. For more info call Janet on 07742 626154. Breathe Easy Singing Grace every Wed, 2.30pm - 3pm (except 2nd Wed monthly starts at 3pm) at Catholic Church Hall, Hilltop, NG16 2AQ.This is not a choir but open to all who enjoy singing golden oldies. Run by Breathe Easy Notts West. £3 includes refreshments. Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed and divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby and a full monthly programme. Full details at www. derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun! Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or visit www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Kimberley WI - Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Visitors & new members welcome. Come and see us or call 07722 192447.

NG16 Community Diary cont..... Learn to Dance Ceroc - Tues 7.45pm - 10.45pm at John Godber, NG15 7FQ. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great, fun social night. Call Sue 07915 671688. Like FB Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes. Knit & Natter - Thursdays 1.45pm to 3.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), Eastwood, NG16 3EP. For crafty people, a chance to enjoy friendship, chat and a cuppa. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch. org.uk Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham. Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk 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 Steady Netball Group- meets at Greasley Leisure Centre, Thursdays 11am - 12 noon. For more info call: 0115 952 6487 or just turn up. Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Coffee & Chat - Fridays 2pm to 4pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St (off Walker St), Eastwood, NG16 3EP. Come and join us for a cup of tea or coffee, a biscuit and a good ol’chat. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Group - meet once a fortnight, Wednesdays 7pm-8.30pm at Rolls Royce Leisure, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Open to all ages from 13 ½ to 23 yrs. For more info Chris on 07906 312673. Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME Broxtowe Ramblers Walking Group - we walk all year round on Weds and Suns locally & further afield in Derbyshire & Leicestershire. Occasional coach trips. Everyone welcome. Please see www.broxtoweramblers.org.uk or call 07963 740172. Find us on Facebook. Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Eastwood Book Club - meet every 3rd Saturday in the month at Eastwood Library - 10-11am. For more information call 07505 888001. Scottish Country Dancing - Watnall ladies would welcome experienced and new dancers to join their group who meet at Watnall WI hall on Wed 7.15-9pm. For more info 01773 765896 or w.dall@btopenworld.com. Broxtowe Walk and Talk - offer a wide variety of FREE health walks every week throughout the borough of Broxtowe. Walk & Talk is led by a group of qualified & experienced volunteer walk leaders. We have walks that cater for all abilities. Visit: www.broxtowe-walkandtalk.com or call 0115 917 3572. Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at Wollaton Park Community Centre, 15 Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps. org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040 Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come and join us having fun dancing (mainly at improver level) in New Stapleford on Friday afternoons. For more info call 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com Kimberley Historical Society - meets 7.30pm - 9pm on the 1st Thursday of month (Sept to April) 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. Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk

Tanya About Town Can you believe we’re already half way through the year? Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a great summer because festival season is upon us. Nottingham’s first ever Fake Festival kicks things off (1st June) with a day of live music from six pro-level ‘Fake Bands’ with tributes to the Killers, Green Day, Stone Roses, Bowie, Blondie and Pink. Speaking of tributes, you can also catch Meatloaf (7 June) and Tina Turner (29 June) at the Royal Concert Hall. Detonate, one of Nottingham’s favourite underground and electronic music festivals also returns this summer to the idyllic surroundings of Colwick Country Park (8 June). Newark Festival is back for its eighth year running in the beautiful setting of the Riverside Park, in view of Newark Castle. Expect music, food and fun for the family. Forest Live is back at Forest Pines, part of the beautiful Sherwood Forest (28-30 June). This year welcomes Jess Glynn, Paul Weller and Jack Savoretti. The concerts are renowned for their informal and relaxed atmosphere set to a spectacular forest backdrop. Money raised from ticket sales helps to look after the nation’s forests sustainably, for people to enjoy and wildlife to thrive. Nottinghamshire’s biggest outdoor music event, Splendour, takes place at the beautiful setting of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park (20 July). Headlining are Manic Street Preachers and The Specials, as well as Rag’n’Bone Man, All Saints and a whole host of artists, comedians and entertainers. As well as the festivals, of course there is the usual line-up of talent to look forward to. The Royal Concert Hall plays host to SophieEllis Bextor (4 June), Nick Cave (25 June), John Barrowman (28 June) and Gladys Knight (30 June) while down the road at the Motorpoint

Arena there’s Sean Paul (1 June) and Westlife (18-19 June). There’s also outdoor theatre to look forward to at Wollaton Park (9,13,20,28 June & 6 July) and Newstead Abbey (16, 19, 28). If you prefer your drama indoors, Mousetrap, the longest running show of any kind in the history of theatre comes to the Theatre Royal (17 - 22 June). Hit musicals The Body Guard (11-22 June), Kinky Boots (27 May - 8 June) and Club Tropicana (8-13 July) are all worth going along to see at the Theatre Royal and you can’t escape from those stars of Strictly! Catch a trio of the Professional dancers in Here Come the Boys at the Royal Concert Hall (4 July) plus Anton and Erin waltz in to Thoresby Hall Hotel as part of the entertainment (5-8 July). Food lovers can look forward to joining Harts Hotels head chef Martin Sludds for an evening of Lobster, Chateaubriand and a bottle of Chateau Violette Moulis 2014 (7-17 June), or enjoy a hearty BBQ and traditional steel band - a real treat for dads on Father’s Day at the lovely Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Spa in the quaint village of Barnby Moor in Retford and there’s the chance to learn all about Beer and Cheese pairing at The School of Artisan Food (30 June). If you’re a fan of fitness, there’s another chance to try the Sunrise City 5k (5 July). The early morning walk/run will take in famous landmarks, including Nottingham Castle and Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem before a picturesque return along the Notts-Beeston Canal or give your pooch a work out at the Muddy Dog Challenge taking place in the grounds of the spectacular Wollaton Hall (29 June) and raise money to

help care for the dogs and cats at Battersea. Animals of an all together different kind descend on the Royal Concert Hall (6-7 July). Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join the intrepid explorer across unchartered territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! If you like something a little quieter, join the free Photo Walk (9 June) at Thoresby Park for photo lovers, all ages, all abilities, all cameras! A chance for you to have a little creative ‘photo me-time’ and pick up ideas, hints and tips to help you make better photos, or simply relax and enjoy the unique experience of Forest Bathing at Sherwood Forest (1 June) immerse yourself in the therapeutic powers of the woodland. Learn about the latest medical research into the health and well-being benefits of spending time under the canopy of trees. Other notable dates for the diary include the Vintage Festival at Newstead Abbey (29-30 June). Shop till you drop plus enjoy classic cars, vintage fairground rides and retro music, Langar Hall’s annual summer fair is back (2 June), Arnold Carnival (14, 15, 16 June), The Byron Festival (6-7 July) and Nottinghamshire Pride (27 July). *Always check with the venue ahead and book if necessary. There is usually a cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise’

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Greasley MW Bowls Club Review Our outdoor bowls season is underway and we again look forward to fresh air and outdoor competition. Following another dry winter, the Coronation Park green at Eastwood failed to recover from last year’s drought. During the Easter period volunteers from Greasley and Brinsley clubs have helped by irrigating the green but work remains to be done by the local authority. Greasley Bowls Club welcome three new players to our ranks and wish them well. The search for players is always a problem and truthfully the game is in long time decline. Clubs try to reach out to younger people, but realise that family commitments and pressures of modern life have curtailed participation in active sport. For retired and older people the health benefits of regular sport cannot be overstated. For those who would like to try the game, the Coronation Park green is open from May 1st to late September daily between 12am to 7pm. Anyone interested in an introductory taster session should contact our secretary on 01773 716076. The only requirment are flat shoes. Contact can also be made through our website C/O HUGO FOX.

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The Lost City Adventure Golf has been shaking things up in its jungle themed Tiki Bar by adding shakes and light bites to the menu for adventurers to enjoy before or after they take to one of the themed 18-hole courses. Adding to the fun on offer at the venue, the selection of mouthwatering milkshakes sees three traditional flavours being given a tasty twist: Banoffee pairs fresh banana with sweet caramel syrup and toffee sauce while Strawberry Shortcake adds shortbread pieces to a blend of fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, milk and strawberry sauce. The Rainbow Chocolate option comes topped with bright, crunchy smarties and plenty of chocolate sauce. The perfect way to reward an adventure through the jungle, adults can even opt to add a shot of something alcoholic! Adventuring can be hungry work, so if you're feeling peckish try one of the new light bites, available throughout the day. Explorers of all ages will love the bitesize dough balls with a choice of dip while The Lost City platters have something for everyone with a selection of naan, pitta and flatbreads, various dips, and olives and marinated Mediterranean veggies. Take things up a notch with more vegan and vegetarian options including spiced croquettes and mini falafels, perfect for more adventurous tastes.

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THE POWER OF FITNESS Article after article, I love to be able to bring you some sort of take away value that you can implement into your life and reap the benefit. This time I’d like to share something that’s close to my heart. Two people, two stories… two very different approaches.

STORY 1 You might recall the article on my client Gail a few months back, how Gail had retired and taken on a new challenge to push the boundaries of limitation. Gail came to me wanting to compete and step on stage with the intension of saying ‘I did this’, a personal conquest. Gail is doing amazingly well – her relationship with food and exercise has been transformative and she is on target to meet her goal.

STORY 2 Katie, another client of mine, came to me because of the unique skill set I have of turning life and all aspects of it around using fitness and nutrition… with a little mindset coaching in there too. Katie suffers with mental health issues, something very close to my own heart and knowing full well how fitness saved my life, Katie found herself in a similar situation a few years back.

You see, when you get the balance right, the body falls in line and food is enjoyable because you get to eat how you like and still move in a positive direction. What most fail to realise is the power exercise holds in crafting the future we deserve. It saved my life, gave Katie focus and a new positive way of living and gave Gail a challenge that helped her achieve a personal goal.

Wanting to not stress about exercise, understand how to nourish her body but still enjoy life as it should be, was the goal.

Don’t follow the crowd. Don’t conform to outdated values. Plough your own furrow and follow your dreams. Exercise and fitness can play a part whatever your plans.

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Small changes can massively improve your quality of life and how life presents itself.

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Libra, Aquarius, Gemini

Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus

(Knight of Coins, Four of Coins, Five of Swords)

(The Star, Nine of Coins, Page of Swords)

Protect your interests.

Commit to a long-term goal.

The Knight and Four of Coins conspire to reveal a feeling of defensiveness, of needing to be on your guard. Watch out for shenanigans. If in doubt… then DON’T. Take steps to protect and consolidate what you have, and value. The Five of Swords hints you may also use this energy to withdraw from a situation or relationship which you feel does more harm than good. Identify where you feel you’re wasting your time and efforts, and simply move away from it.

The Star comes your way this month and, with it, the energy of a dream-come-true. Make a wish. Aim high, because the higher you aim, the better the outcome will be. The Nine of Coins reveals this should be a long-term goal or ambition. The Page of Swords asks you to commit, to show your hand, to make an overt and obvious move in your dream’s direction.

FIRE SIGNS

WATER SIGNS

Leo, Aries, Sagittarius

Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio

(Eight of Cups, Judgment, The Hermit) A crucial turning point.

(Nine of Wands, Ten of Swords, Five of Cups) Let go, at last.

Privately, you feel the need to close the door on some situations, places or people in your life and move on. Judgment shows you in a reflective mood, processing what has happened and accepting your role in that. The Eight of Cups intensifies a new yearning, a deeply felt, emotional desire to move in an ambitious direction and make it a reality in your life. The Hermit asks you to take this decision very seriously, to be tough with yourself about your motives and intentions, to hold yourself to account and take ownership for your actions.

You need to let go of something, or someone, from your past. The Five of Cups sees you dwelling on an old situation, and the regret you feel about it all. Turn your gaze from this event, stop staring at the past. The Ten of Swords brings you the mental and emotional stamina to cut this cord, to let this all go once and for all. The Nine of Wands reassures you that this is going to be easier than you think. You’re ready for this, you’re on the cusp of processing it all and filing it away under “Case Closed” where it ceases to bother you anymore. What a relief.

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still no response. Slightly unnerved I called one of my housemates and between us we couldn’t get it to function. We just sat there, wordless. Gutted. Bizarrely I hung onto both the machine and the games for a year or so, possibly in the hope of some Lazarus style miracle. Barring the brief return to Playstation, I now own an Xbox 360. It does me fine for my gaming needs and, truth be told, I own more games than I’ll end up playing (and certainly more than I’ll end up completing). My son and I engage in regular games of Fifa, Lego Star Wars or Harry Potter, and he’s even taught me how to play Minecraft.

used to be alright at playing computer games, I spent many hours of my youth (probably too many) playing various games on various systems. Yet now, my mojo has left me. I think this might be the first stage of admitting that I’m getting old. How do I know this? My son reminds me every time we play. It only takes a game or two for me to realise how far I’ve fallen. Now my son takes me apart on a regular basis. Like a professional footballer whose best days are gone, it’s a chastening experience to see the youth overtake you. My love of games started when my family got a ZX81 (ask your dad kids), and on the occasions that the computer didn’t overheat we got to play and a passion was born. My best friend had a Spectrum and I graduated to a Commodore 64. Those glory days were characterised by having to play 2 player games each using different halves of the keyboard, constant arguments about which was the best joystick on the market, spending our pocket money on tapes (yes, tapes), and engaging in all sorts of despicable cheating to ensure we always got one over on each other. Then consoles hit and I variously owned a Megadrive, Playstation, and a Dreamcast (probably my favourite ever console). And I still remember the day my Dreamcast died with perfect clarity. I went to play a game of Jet Set Radio after work. I pressed the “on” button and nothing happened. I pressed it again,

Now though, the pressure’s on. He wants to play Fortnite and I know he’ll be well ahead of me. He already plays with his mates and now they’re telling me to update to a new console. There’s nothing as embarrassing as being told by a bunch of kids to up your game! And here’s the kicker, I think that these days I’d rather put on a game where I don’t have to think too hard. It’s easier for me to play a familiar game than work out something completely new. There’s nothing that worries me more about computer games than having to learn a new set of controls, or spend all that time getting into the story. I still love playing computer games, it’s a great pastime, but I’m certainly not the best player in the world. I’m not even the best in my house! And games are everywhere these days, on computers, consoles, tablets and phones. There’s never been a better time to play them, and I look forward to both my children realising that dad isn’t actually that good at them, no doubt they’ll end up teaching me (assuming they don’t think I’m completely rubbish).

Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!

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am (!) z a h S : s w e Bur tonRevi DC has been on a winning streak recently in cinemas. Things have been looking up for the company that started all of this superhero business way back in the day. Now, to kick off 2019, a young and mostly unknown hero wants to impress his elders and rule the box office. But it’ll only happen if he says the magic word: Shazam! Shazam! (yes, the exclamation mark is actually in the title) is basically every kids wish fulfilment put on the big screen. After being magically transported to the lair of an ancient wizard who protects all the realms with his magical powers, 14 year-old Billy Batson (Asher Angel) is tasked with taking up the wizard’s mantle as protector of all. But he’s just a kid, I telepathically hear you cry, how can he protect his lunch money, never mind “all”? Well luckily when Billy says the name of the wizard, Shazam, with heroic intent he becomes a superpowered adult (here a beefed up Zachary Levi) with a multitude of mystical powers such as flight and the ability to shoot lightening from his fingers. It’s a pretty sweet gig. That is until a bonafied supervillain, in the form of Dr. Sivana (Mark Strong), hunts down the superman-child wanting the wizard’s power all for himself. Can Billy show the good doctor that experience isn’t everything, or should the wizard have chosen someone else? While DC hasn’t always been on the mark when it comes to casting, every member of the Shazam! cast is instantly loveable, making for an entertaining movie even with a bland and often awful storyline. The dialogue of Shazam! feels lazily written. This laziness extends to the overall plot unfortunately. Through the early moments of the movie Dr. Sivana is an intriguing villain. Set up as Billy’s evil mirror version, his back story is refreshingly well told and the parallels between Sivana and Shazam are grounds for a great discussion on nature and nurture. However past the early parts of the film, about when Sivana gets his army of seven bland sins, the good Doctor becomes nothing but a faceless bad thing to punch a lot. Instead of evolving the superhero genre further, Shazam! simply falls into many of the same bad and

boring tropes that we have seen too many times before. I don’t know whether it is because of a lower budget, but almost none of the fantastical elements of Shazam! look good at all, especially the sickly CGI. Every time Shazam leaps into the air to begin ﬂight you can instantly see where the man ends and the awkward rubbery CGI body begins; nothing on screen looked believable or impressive. Overall I did have a good time with Shazam! The cast are an immensely talented bunch that are clearly having a shed-load of fun, and I wish I could have had as much fun with them. But when your script is this bad, your story is this bland, and your CGI this ugly, it is hard for anyone’s charm (even Zachary Levi) to outweigh this many cons. Maybe with a bigger budget and tighter script this could have been another DC great, sadly that is not what happened here. Shazam! = 6/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)

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Rascals Toddler Group - Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St, Eastwood, NG16 3EP, Wednesdays 1.30-3pm. Safe, happy environment for children. Cuppa for parents/carers. Toys for all ages & baby changing facilities. For more info. www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk Langley Mill Childcare - high quality, stimulating & flexible care from 6wks to 8 yrs old. Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm. Typical cost £17 for 4 hr session. For more info please call Sue Burnham 07944 429424.

BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club coaching Saturdays:9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or fb:Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. Scout Association - 0115 952 3617 Scribblers Art Workshops - Fun activities in painting, clay, sculpture, animation and much more.... Dora Phillips Hall, Eastwood. For children aged 7-11 years. Every Sat morning (term time only) 9.30am - 12.30pm. For further info contact Anita on 07895 357358 or email: info@scribblers-artworkshops. co.uk, www.scribblers-artworkshops.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ScribblersArtWorkshops.

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Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate St, NG16. Thurs 9.15am - 11.00am (term time only). From birth to 5yrs. For more info call Ros on 07525 350774. 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.

NG16 KIDS DIARY cont..... 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. Life + - a fun packed youth club for ages 11 yrs upwards. Fridays 8pm - 9.30pm at Eastwood Baptist Church, Percy St, Eastwood, NG16 3EP. For more info visit www.eastwoodbaptistchurch.org.uk Nuthall Scouts, Cubs & Beavers - Scouts Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9pm, contact Jon 07507 470849. Cubs Thursdays 6.30pm-8pm, contact Andy 07748 937250. Beavers Thursdays 5.15pm-6.15pm, contact Jon 07507 470849 all groups at Ron Whitmore Scout Hut, Back Lane, Nuthall. . Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@musicfor-everyone.org Nuthall Methodist Church Toddlers Group - Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing & friendship. For more information call Barbara on 0115 977 1791. Hilltop JudoKwai - RC Social Hall, Hilltop, Eastwood. Thurs 7pm-8.15pm (juniors) and 8.30pm9.45pm (seniors). 1st session FREE. All welcome. For more info call Mrs Parker 0115 938 6281. Hucknall Judo Club All ages welcome.

- meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall.

Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group - Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm - 3pm.Free. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe. For more info call 0115 945 9421. Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 Join Girlguiding Senior Section- for young women aged 14 - 26. 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. 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

Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - A friendly group, meets Monday (term time) 9.30-11.30am, for play, singing, crafts & fun! £1 entry inc. refreshments. St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, NG16 2AB. For more info: greasleytoddlers@yahoo.co.uk

Free Buggy Walks - with Broxtowe Sport at Colliers Wood, meet at the Horse & Groom, Moorgreen, Newthorpe, NG16 2FE. Every Mon: 10.30am. Get fit with other mums! To book your place visit www.broxtowe.gov.uk/newmums, email sport@ broxtowe.gov.uk or call 0115 917 3572

kids Horsendale Primary Share A Love Of Reading The children of Horsendale Primary School visited Alder House Care Home in Nuthall on World Book Day to share their love of reading with residents. Children and residents read stories to each other and the children dressed up as their favourite book characters. Pupil Sophie Boot (age 10) said, “We have come to read to the elderly at the care home today. I am going to read ‘The Snail and the Whale’, because it’s a book I have liked for a while now.” Sophie came dressed as a character from Harry Potter, “I just hope that the people enjoy us reading to them!” Resident Kathleen Gee said she really enjoyed the visit. “It makes it a different day for us. I can’t remember having children reading to us like this before, and they are all wearing lovely costumes. They came at Christmas and sang carols, but this is lovely. A boy who read to us earlier had a lot of confidence and did a great job.” Kath says that staff at the care home came dressed up for the day too. “Some of

the staff have changed their costumes twice during the day! We never know what they are going to be dressed up as!” “The children were also in for a special surprise too,” said Deputy Head, Amanda Smalley. “We want to say a big thank you to Alder House for their kind gift of a book for each of the children! This was another way of strengthening the community links between Horsendale and Alder House, and we look forward to more visits in the future.”

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday 8 June 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall. 3rd Eastwood Beavers - Mondays 6pm-7pm; 3rd Eastwood Cubs - Mondays 7pm - 8.30pm; 3rd Eastwood Scouts - Mondays 7.30pm - 9pm. All meet at Plumtree Hall, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. For more info call Nikki Perkins on 07767 405806 Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm.

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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mondays & Fridays 6.30pm - 7.30pm, April - October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.

St Pre-School New Basford Centre, for children 2 - Fri 5 years. can offer 2ndJohns Arnold Beavers, -Cubs, Scouts Community & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 | CubsWe Panther Grpup to 15 hours ofTues funding dependent circumstances. more7.30-9pm info contact on 0115 924 9569. 7-8.30pm | Cubs Otter Grpon7-8.30pm Thurs |For Scouts WedLynette | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. ContactBadminton Noel Yeatman 0115(SBC) 956 9865/0787505 Safari Club - at Kimberley6784 Leisure Centre. For 10-18yrs. Weekly club sessions of coaching & game play in a safe & friendly environment. Suit all levels. For more info call Steve Farey on 07866 691494 or email: steve@ safari-badminton.com or visit www.safari-badminton.com

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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity the listing is free. All other groups pay just £5.50+vat per edition (150 characters). Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to

meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com

ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk

Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882

Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661

Carers in Hucknall & surrounding areas - meet at Hucknall Library Meeting Room on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday,

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

Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments & training eg. confidence building/interview skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper Service - Provided FREE to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship & support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more info. Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Indigo Kids - for children on the autistic spectrum & related social & communication difficulties including fragile x, their

parents/carers and siblings. We have the Arc to help or just for a chat and a cuppa. We have a Parent Partnership Service drop in session every other week during school term. email: indigokids1@gmail.com. Web: www.indigokids.org.uk or call 07905 586 910 or 07549 170490.

Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk

BABES - breastfeeding support - Eastwood Sure Start Children’s Centre, Chewton St. Every Wed 10am - 11.30am (throughout school holidays too). Free healthy breakfast, older siblings welcome. Just drop in or call 0115 993 5750.

Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs

negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. Nuthall Temple Lunch Club - friendly group of ladies and gentlemen that meet every Monday for lunch and are welcome to join in some activities with residents. Held at Alder House, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG8 6AX. Arrive 12.15pm for 12.30 lunch. Ring 0115 9758110 or 0115 9519717 for more details. FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811

Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings

are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.

Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not

consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide 3 main services for North Broxtowe - a volunteer transport scheme for those who

cannot use buses, to go to medical appointments or regular lunch clubs etc. and a befriending scheme in which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We also need more volunteers. Please contact Susan on 01773 535255 or email: manager@evbvols.org.uk for more details Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help UK Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group (EPEG) - Open to all with Parkinson’s. The exercises are designed to help improve your balance, breath control, muscle control & hence your self-confidence. Every Wed 12.45 - 1.45pm at Plumptre Hall, St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. £3 per session. For more info contact Nigel 07847367997 or Tony (amw.allen@ ntlworld.com) ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For more info call Brian Skelling/Simon Cruikshank on 0752 667 0751 Nuthall & Kimberley Memory Group - a support group for people with dementia and carers.Meeting fortnightly on a Wednesday at Rumble Tums, Kimberley - 10.30am - 12.30pm. Tel: 0115 9384953 or Kate on 0115 9278326. Games, activities and support & friendship group. Age Concern Eastwood - over 60’s luncheon club. Open Mon to Thurs 10am til 1.30pm for friendship and fun. A fresh home cooked meal, entertainment and a volunteer driver scheme for the isolated. For more info please ring 01773 714596 Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk

Eastwood South Community First - provides £250 - £2500 funding for local community group projects. Why

not claim your application pack! Email: david.page@ntlworld.com or go to www.eastwood-comp.notts.sch.uk/escf Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. Day Centre - for the housebound/people who are unable to get out much held at The Spinney, Nuthall on Wednesdays 10am - 2.30pm where you can meet friends, have your lunch and enjoy bingo, raffles, occasional speakers/entertainment. Travel arrangements can be sorted. Please ring Sheila on 0115 938 2862 for more details. Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk The Helpful Bureau - is a charity that helps people remain independent at home. We offer home support cobering virtually all domestic chores. Our Home Support Worker is DBS checked & fully insured, £13 ph. Movement to Music at Awsworth village hall, Mon 11am - 12 noon, £3 per session. Monthly day trips. Please call Heather: 0115 949 1175 for more info. Carers’ Trust East Midlands - a carer is someone who provides help & support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability. All carers & their friends are welcome. We meet first Wednesday monthly at Brinsley Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5BY - 1.30 to 3.30. For more info call 0115 962 8920. Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire & their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings & talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com

Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham

Eastwood Memory Cafe - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly at Plumptre Hall (behind St Mary’s Church), NG16

3BS from 12.30 - 3pm. Warm, friendly environment providing a safe space to talk without being judged. Stimulating mental & physical activities, trips & visits out. For more info visit: www.eastwoodmemorycafe.btck.co.uk or email: eastwoodmemorycafe@btinternet.com or ask your local GP practice.

My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted

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

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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. 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 Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the North Broxtowe area? Are you or someone you know experiencing/have experienced domestic abuse? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience? If so, we can help. Please call our support line: 01773 719 111/text: 07914 634190 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm). Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk

Nottingham Aphasia Independent Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For

more information contact June or Chris on 0115 927 9368

Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk

The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065 Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk

Nuthall Pheonix Community Group - every Friday 12pm and 3.30pm. St Patricks Community Hall, Back Lane,

Nuthall, NG16 1BT. Call Linda on 0115 938 2650.

Eastwood Carers - for all carers in the Broxtowe area. Meet last Tues every month, 1-3pm at church lounge, St Mary’s Church, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. A warm welcome to all, mutual support with an Adult Carer Support Worker available for advice + guest speakers. For more info call Zanel - 07525 237716 or 0115 962 9313

MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wed monthly at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains: 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal, friendly event for people affected by MS including carers & family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more info. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk

Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm

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

Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733

Nottingham People’s Choir - singing for wellbeing and fun. Sponsored by the Royal Concert Hall (where we meet)

& Institute of Mental Health. Every Thurs (term-time) 1pm -2.30pm. Only £2 (subsidised by sponsors). Highly professional Choir Leader, Abi Moore. We welcome all adults especially those who may not ordinarily join a choir & singing ability not essential! Phone Theo on: 07752536426 or email: theo.stickley@gmail.com

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 Nottingham Osteoporosis Support Group - Royal Osteoporosis Society. Our volunteer group works closely with clinical teams, meets monthly & runs a support line. We also provide annual medical updates, weekly tea dances, clinical support, awareness raising & newly diagnosed events. For more info or support call 07459 649734.

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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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Alexandra House Gets Garden Transformation Alexandra House is a purpose built home providing nursing and residential care, situated on the outskirts of Eastwood.

Before The residents of Alexandra House all enjoy being out in the garden during the summer months but the garden needed a little tlc, so after a conversation with home manager Caroline Carraher, activities coordinator Matt Corpe made it his mission to give the residents a garden they deserve! On contacting the SB allotment society at Nottingham University, society president Joe Masters was more than happy to help achieve this.

After Alexandra House has had 40 volunteers from the SB allotment society do a fantastic job in getting the project under way. Joe and the team did a great job with the transformation and added, "This is the first phase of what is likely to be a three phase project. We hope that this relationship with Alexandra House can be one that stands for a very long time." Alexandra House has strong links with Brookhill Leys primary school, where a group of children visit the home every week so they too will be involved in the garden project.Caroline added, "We have many green fingered residents who will love being in the garden, making this a three generation garden project giving the residents and their families something to enjoy.” Phase two of the project is now underway, Matt added, "Our aim is to get the garden looking all lovely and colourful for our residents ready for our summer fayre on 29th June."

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM

Eastwood Police Station 120B Nottingham Road, Eastwood, NG16 3AJ Tel: 101 ext: 318 9720 front counter open Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm PC 2446 Toon Tel: 07525 989434 paul.toon@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk PC 2645 Reynolds Tel: 07525 989426 richard.reynolds@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PC 2596 Ward Tel: 07525 989403 david.ward1@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk PCSO 7168 Holbrook Tel: 07525 989435 laraine.holbrook@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PCSO 8883 Keeley Tel: 07525 989 427 peter.keeley@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk PCSO 8805 Cupit Tel: 07557 660 615 christopher.cupit@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PCSO 8053 Reddish Tel: 07525 989437 neil.reddish@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk PCSO 8199 Richards Tel: 07525 226681 deborah.richards@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PCSO 8806 Dring Tel: 07595 074191 zoe.dring@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk PCSO 4512 Hughes joel.hughes4512@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk PCSO 3684 Slaney gabrielle.slaney@nottinghamshire. pnn.police.uk

from your Neighbourhood Beat Team....

Stay Safe This Summer Going on summer?

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Please take our advice to keep your home safe whilst you are away:

• Fit a strong hasp and padlock to your shed door. Make sure the door is strong enough to resist being kicked or pushed in.

• Suspend any deliveries, such as milk and newspapers. • Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property. • Try to make your home look occupied while you are not there. Use timer switches on lamps or your radio. Securing your shed Sheds are often targeted by thieves because they are not designed to store valuable equipment and property - they were originally designed to house potting plants. Their fairly flimsy construction makes them easy to break into via the door, windows, walls or even the roof.

• Replace standard hinges with strap hinges secured by coach bolts or use security screws on existing hinges. • Consider fitting a battery operated shed alarm. • Visibly mark the property you keep in your shed and garage and use anchor points to secure larger tools and equipment. • Register your valuables on the national online property database Immobilise so that Police can reunite you with them if they are ever stolen and later recovered. Visit the Immobilise website.

However, many homes have little outside storage space, so the shed inevitably becomes a place for storing items that are not wanted indoors. We are working hard to prevent criminals from targeting sheds and properties, but you can play your part in making sure Want to work for Notts Police? To find out more about our current vacancies and how to apply please visit: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/jobs

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