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Bring a touch of the tropical to your garden Canna Lilies – A garden essential! Canna Lilies are stand out performers in the garden. Available from garden centres and supermarkets they bring a touch of the tropical to your plot. These exotic beauties have lush bold flowers and their patterned leaves are architecturally stunning. Despite appearances however they are surprisingly easy to grow. Follow my tips to ensure you keep them flowering till the frosts and bursting back into bud next summer.
Get maximum blooms Cannas are happy in flower beds or pots but they always seem to perform at their best as the showy centre piece of a container display. Never deadhead them. The new flowering stem comes up through the old flower so keep your secateurs sheathed to ensure the longest flowering period. Despite their tropical appearance Cannas grow best in semi to full shade. Bright sun causes the vibrant colours in their leaves and
flowers to fade. This makes Cannas your ideal choice to brighten up a shady corner. They tolerate drought conditions. Growth is lusher and denser when grown in moist environments but they still perform brilliantly when things get a little dry. This combined with the fact they don’t need deadheading means they are the perfect flower if you are planning a few weeks away over the summer.
Winter care Lift the Canna rhizomes after the first frost. Pop them into pots and cover with compost. Keep the pots in a shed or garage over winter ensuring the soil stays slightly moist. Plants will start to send out shoots in Spring. As soon as these shoots are visible move the pots into a frost free greenhouse or porch. Once any fear of frost is passed the Cannas can go back into your garden.
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Be Prepared This Autumn With AquaBlast Autumn weather can make an unclean drive slippy so be prepared and make yours safe by getting rid of any weeds and moss ready for the cold months ahead. We clean driveways, decking, fascia’s and patio areas to help you stay safe. Aquablast also offers a sealant service, giving your drive protection from sun rays and weather. All work is guaranteed. Your driveway cost £1000’s to lay originally, so why not revive it today by calling Aquablast. Free quotes given on all jobs. CLEAN YOUR GUTTERS THIS AUTUMN: with our specialist equipment we clean gutters and down pipes of debris that has built up over the years. Leaves, twigs, moss, loose cement, etc all cause blockages, cracking and further damage due to over flowing rain water. We can clean your gutters and downpipes with no mess as our equipment hoovers it all up and then we use our state of the art camera to check it is completely clean. Call us now and stop any damage to your property.
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Over the weekend of the 13th/14th August the Nottingham & Notts Fuchsia Society held their 44th Annual show at Attenborough Village Hall. More than 350 visitors were able to see some of the most fantastic fuchsias on display! 20 exhibitors helped to put on a splendid array of fuchsias. All but three classes were represented, which isn’t bad out of around 50 classes to choose from!! Dominic Heale from BBC One’s East Midlands today, a keen gardener himself presented the trophies to our worthy winners. Howard Kilbourn (Carlton) won ‘Best in Show’, and Our President’s Trophy was awarded to Nigel Hughes, a first-time exhibitor who was highly delighted as he won 1st Prize in the Beginner’s Class as well! Anyone interested, please come along to one of our meetings which are held at 7.45pm on the 4th Tuesday of every month (no meeting held in December), at the Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 1FG. Everyone is welcome. ‘FUCHSIA FOLK ARE FRIENDLY FOLK’ For more information please contact Jayne Daykin on 0115 8758928 or email: jayne. daykin@ntlworld.com
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Staying Safe Online... Nottinghamshire Police has issued a reminder to gamers to ‘stay safe online’ following the release of the Pokémon Go smartphone app in the UK.
The app, which is currently the (Awsworth, Cossall, Giltbrook top grossing app on both the Apple and Android download & Newthorpe) charts, encourages gamers to PC Spalding (2457) discover in-game characters in Tel: 07525 989 428 dean.spalding@nottinghamshire.pnn. the ‘real world’ using the location police.uk services on their smartphones. PCSO Keeley (8883) Tel: 07525 989 427 peter.keeley@nottinghamshire.pnn. police.uk
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Users travel to real world locations where Pokémon characters appear on-screen through their smartphones camera. Gamers can then attempt to ‘catch’ each character and battle other gamers in the real world to progress within the game.
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Detective Inspector Pete Quinn from Nottinghamshire Police said: “The risks that this app presents are not new or unique and, as with any other social media, there is always the potential to put yourself at risk by letting your guard down and coming into contact with people you don’t know – both online and in the real world.
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“We are also appealing to parents to have an open and honest conversation with their children who may be using the app to remind them about Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 Ext: 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials link
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Home Grown Olympic Talent Shines 5,812 That’s the number of miles from Nottingham to
Rio de Janeiro. A total of 24 athletes made the trip from the East Midlands competing in various events from equestrian to table tennis. Here are five atheletes that impressed at this year’s games.
Michael Whitaker – Equestrian
Chris Adcock – Badminton Competing at the Olympics from the age of 24 in Los Angeles, Michael’s equestrian achievements include a Team Gold medal and individual Silver medal at the European Championships in 1989. Whitaker’s game regrettably ended due to his horse Cassionato showing symptoms of colic. Despite this, Michael did manage to come 12th in the team jumping finals, and finished 8th in the individual qualifiers. Going into the Olympics, Chris had already claimed a mixed doubles gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with his wife Gabby, and went into the games with high hopes of collecting a medal. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old from Ravenshead crashed out to Polish opponents Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba. Adcock is expecting to compete at Tokyo in 2020, with the ambition of reaching a final. Helen Richardson-Walsh – Hockey
Sam Walker – Table Tennis Sam’s journey to Rio began at just two years old, his dad using a piano stool to allow him to see the table tennis table. Just 3 months prior to the games, Walker was part of the England team that picked up Bronze at the World Team Championships in Malaysia. That success continued into Rio, Sam and his team (Drinkhall and Pitchford) breezing past first round opponents France before losing 3-0 against eventual gold medallists China. Worksop-born Walker will have his sights firmly set on Tokyo 2020 to put some wrongs right. Molly Renshaw – Swimming
Although not born in Nottingham, Helen spent her childhood in the NG area, playing for West Bridgford and Sherwood Hockey Clubs before joining Leicester Hockey Club and eventually earning her first England cap in 1999, age 17. A bronze in London 4 years ago was the perfect platform for Helen, and sister Kate (captain) to launch their 2016 medal bid. The squad had a rollercoaster journey to the final, before beating the Netherlands in a penalty shoot out to claim the team’s first ever Gold medal.
20-year-old Molly Renshaw competed in her first games this summer after agonisingly missing the qualifying time in 2012. Born in Mansfield, Renshaw set a new record of 2:22:33 while qualifying for the 200m breaststroke final. While Molly swam a superb semi-final, she struggled to keep up with Japanese champion Rie Kaneto, falling almost 3 seconds behind the leader, finishing 6th. A young athlete with plenty of talent, the future of British swimming looks bright.
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If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.
WOODTHORPE SINGERS CORRECTION... In the last edition we announced the retirement of Marjorie Rogers. To clarify, Marjorie is not retiring and will continue with choir work and piano tuition. Marjorie has a few slots available at the moment. For more information please call 0115 931 3965.
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about during the summer months with their very popular Teddy Stalls raising funds which help towards the purchasing and legalising of their music and the specialist coaching they receive throughout the year. October rehearsals will be intense, polishing up the package they will be taking to Harrogate where they will be competing in the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (L.A.B.B.S.) National Competition at the end of October. The ladies are holding an Open Rehearsal Night on Thursday October 20th and would love to perform to an audience. The evening is free to friends, families and anyone who would just like to come along for a cup of tea and to listen, give encouragement and have a good night of entertainment. The evening will be open to visitors from 7.45pm, meeting at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton. The Gem’s would love to see you there.
Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir have had an extremely busy year, with some excellent concerts already under their belts, including a joint concert with Beaufort Male Choir, that was a sell-out three weeks before the event!. They are already planning their centenary celebrations (starting 2019) but their main focus right now is their early autumn performances.
On October 8th, they are delighted to join with one of the youngest choirs in the area, the Rock & Soul Singers, based in Underwood (at Underwood Church). What a night that promises to be – an Octoberfest of song! Later that month, they will be joining Ilkeston Brass at the United Reform Church, Ilkeston for what has become an annual event – Saturday 29 October at 7.30pm. November is a quiet month as they prepare for the Christmas period.
Visit the web site at www.ecmvc.org – and come along and give them a try – new members always welcome! And if you are a Facebook user, search for ‘ECMVC’ and take a look at the frequent news updates.
Christmas starts here with the Lace City Chorus annual Christmas Show. 4pm Sunday 18th December 2016 at the
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Woodthorpe Singers very warmly welcomes new members, of all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. We sing a variety of light classical music and show songs. Rehearsals are in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe on Mondays 8-9.30pm; term time only, culminating in a fund raising concert for charity and a social evening for members. For information please ring our Musical Director Marjorie Rogers on 0115 931 3965
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Hucknall’s Torkard Ensemble will be performing their first “full work’ concert on October 14th and 15th, taking on the mighty Mozart Requiem at Central Methodist Church, Hucknall. The Ensemble are a mix of performers from absolute beginners to professional musicians and, in their sixth year, this is their biggest challenge yet. The two concerts will be performed in aid of My Sight, who work to promote greater independence for visually impaired people of all ages. Tickets are £5 for adults, £4 concessions and free for under 16s and are available via Cantiamo Music Education (07970064751), www.torkardensemble.co.uk and My Sight in Nottingham. For more information on the Ensemble, see their website or find them on Facebook and Twitter.
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is looking for new members to join our choir. If you are female and over 16 years old, come along. We rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria Road, Draycott DE72 3PS. For more information please contact: Linda Gourlay (Musical Director) 0115 9325855; Carol Rigley (Chair) 0115 9325412; Carol Harrison (PR) 0115 9308726 or visit our Facebook page.
More Diary Dates... Oct 1st - “A Musical Showcase” with We are the Shipstone Street Jazz Orchestra, we Lace City Chorus - 7pm at Nottingham play Big Band music from the 30’s to the 90’s. High School. Tickets: 01522 821 772 We need trumpet, trombone and baritone sax or www.lacecity.org
players who can read music well. We rehearse every Tuesday at The Lion, New Basford, and perform regularly in and around Nottingham. Further information? Text John Axtell (07802-448268). Email john.axtell@btinternet.com
Oct 22nd - Come and Sing Gilbert & Sullivan with Accord Chamber Choir @ St Martin’s Church, Sherwood, NG5 3FU. £20 - apply via Mr Wakefield, 64 Burlington Rd, Sherwood, NG5 2GS
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Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness As summer draws to a close and the nights become longer, the smell of Autumn is in the air. Harvest Festivals are celebrated, many of us are making jam and chutney by the lorry-load to use up the last of the summer fruits and those green tomatoes that never ripen, as well as all the windfall apples, plums and pears. Autumn also heralds a range of ancient festivals, Halloween of course, (the modern version largely imported from the US) but also a range of quirky local rituals that are still practised. In some villages, barrels of tar are set alight and paraded through
the main street, in some places cider is poured over apple tree roots and bizarrely dressed troupes ward off evil spirits with “Soul Cakes”. Halloween itself has its roots in a pagan Celtic festival “Samhain” and the Christian Festival of All Saints Day (All Hallows), when prayers were offered for the souls of the dead. Soon it will be Bonfire Night, with traditional toffee and warming soups and then, Winter will be upon us again. Make the most of the season of “mists and mellow fruitfulness” with these seasonal recipes.
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Fig and Dolcelatte Tarts
What better time than the end of Summer and the beginning of Autumn to use up the last of the soft fruits and berries in this delicious and easy dessert. Not quite a true Flaugnarde and a bit like a traditional cherry clafoutis, this is cheap to make and perfect for using up a glut.
Fresh figs are a fantastic and under-used addition to the Autumn table. Their high sugar content makes them perfect to serve with something strong and salty, like blue cheese or prosciutto.
Ingredients A little softened butter for greasing 400g or so of mixed seasonal berries (or you could use plums) For the batter:50g ground almonds 2 tbsp plain flour 100g golden caster sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 250ml double cream Heat oven to 190oC fan or 170oC/ gas 5. Grease a 23cm flan dish or shallow pie dish (not loose bottomed) and scatter the berries over the base. Place all the batter ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth, pour it over the fruits and bake for around 30 minutes until risen and golden brown. Serve warm with a drizzle of single cream.
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Apple “in and out” pudding Ingredients (1 apple per person) 4 evenly sized Bramley cooking apples 75g unsalted butter 75g soft brown sugar approx 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, approx half teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 175g plain flour, cold water, 3 eggs, pinch salt, 450ml full fat milk (more or less) Pre-heat oven to around 200oC or 190oC fan oven. Peel (or not) and core apples. Cream together the butter and sugar and add the nutmeg and cinnamon, or whichever spices you are using. Fill the centre of the apples with this mixture and place them in a large buttered oven-proof dish. It needs to be a deep dish so the batter can rise to almost cover the apples. Blend the flour and salt with a little cold water and then add the eggs and enough milk to make a thick creamy batter (slightly thicker than a Yorkshire pudding batter). Pour this over the apples and bake in your pre-heated oven for around 45 minutes, until the apples are soft and oozy and the batter is risen. It should have a golden crisp surface and a soft centre. Serve immediately, with custard or cream. But beware, it will be
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TAROSCOPES Libra (5 of swords, 9 of swords, Queen of wands)
There’s a woman you know. She’s sharp and demanding. You play out scenarios with her in your head: stressful ones. This is going to change, potentially in an unexpected way. Remember: your relationship has been fractured for a reason. You may not see, or like, it now, but there is a lesson concealed in your troubled rapport. Let the tension subside, because the worst is over. Heads high… her influence is moving into the rear view mirror.
Scorpio (3 of swords, 5 of cups, 2 of cups)
Betrayal is a wound with layers of pain. Then it forms a scar, usually a deep one, to prevent more of the same… But you’re going to meet someone this winter who reminds you of the positive power of a twosome. It might be a romance; it might be the rekindling of a relationship that’s waned; it might be a new friend or ally. But this relationship will be truly, mutually beneficial. A lifelong connection. Treasure it.
Sagittarius (King of cups, King of coins, Queen of wands) Everything ebbs and flows, nothing stays the same; good news when you’re down but a source of anxiety when you’re up. This winter, you are on the ‘up’ in the two big areas of your life: emotions and resources. You’re mastering how you feel about something which was once painful, and you’re realising you can make money and protect your security even in tough conditions. You’re a survivor. Revel in your strengths; nothing can stop you this season. Capricorn (8 of coins, The High Priestess, The Hierophant)
Ever the ‘climber’, you never stop planning and forging onwards. The path has been hard, but you’ve mastered much; what once was awkward now comes naturally. And yet there are still challenges to face. Perhaps the biggest one yet: what do YOU really want? Is the path you’re on as resonant and fulfilling as it was? Soul search your inner, authentic self this winter. Is 2017 a pivot for changing course?
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Second time lucky?
This month, Tilly dog and Venus cat are asking for homes. Sadly, this is Tilly’s second appeal: she was adopted last year from Animal Accident Rescue into a loving home, but family health problems mean she was returned to the charity. Previously attacked by dogs, she is happiest being the only dog with no children, but is used to chickens, cats and horses! At 8 years, this gentle Collie-x-Whippet needs an experienced owner to continue building her confidence. Gentle too, is 9-month old Venus – with fantastic fur and matching personality, she loves humans and plays hide-and-seek with her fosterer. She is happiest being an only cat in an adult household. Both are wormed, flea-treated, spayed, micro-chipped, house/litter-trained, currently vaccinated – with Venus “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested (clear). To discover more on Tilly, contact the Dog Adoption Officer on 07511-891989; for Venus contact the Cat Adoption Officer on 0115-9985063 after 6pm. Neither number must be used for any other purpose – or email the relevant volunteer at admin@aaru. org.uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck, with no cat-rehoming on or near busy roads. Totally reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs more cat and dog fosterers. It does not deal with healthy strays/ unwanted pets; but helps neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all animals needing homes visit www.animalaccident. org.uk.
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Don’t settle for a diet plan, upgrade your health instead With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic. We asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva Humphries, to give us the low down on what you can expect from a nutritional therapy consultation.
Don’t expect a diet plan
comprehensive assessment of your relative requirements are made so the advice given is completely unique to you. Your digestive health, energy levels, hormones and eating habits are all considered alongside any symptoms you may be presenting with. This may sound like a lot of data but in reality you just get to spend an hour talking about yourself.
Let’s get the biggest misconception out of the way: the end result of nutritional therapy is not a diet plan. Sure, you will get some recommendations of what to eat but not in a prescriptive manner. Behind every nutritionist is a real person that, occasionally, eats cake, chocolate and all of that tasty stuff you will likely crave. We know what a perfect diet looks like but also understand this may not be realistic for everyone.
Evidence based science
For this reason, there are no perfect diet plans, only steady progress that will get you closer to your health goals.
What can nutritional therapy help with?
It’s personal There is another huge issue with diet plans: they don’t take into account individual requirements. During a nutritional therapy consultation, a
Qualified nutritional therapists will look for the clinical research to support your health goals. This nerdy data, is the real scientific evidence that underpins each recommendation made. So, if we tell you to eat two more portions of green veg a day, be sure to know there is a research paper to back up that recommendation.
Nutritional therapy is about upgrading your overall health. Energy, digestive and skin health, as well as cognitive function may all be improved with the help of a qualified nutritional therapist.
Eva Humphries is a Nottingham based nutritionist, founder of Wholefood Warrior and appreciator of good food. Eva holds health and wellbeing talks on topics including the basics of nutrition, improving energy and detoxing. Visit www.wholefoodwarrior.co.uk for more information.
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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+vat per edition or £10+vat for 150+ characters . Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 926 9777 or email ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re
a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Kimberley Town Ladies Football - fancy playing football, but not played before or since school? Fun, informal and friendly football. We meet on a Tuesday from 7-8pm each week at Kimberley Leisure Centre, £3 per session. New female players aged 16 years and over welcome. Visit www.liberty-leisure.org.uk/getactive or call 0115 917 3572. Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village.
Linby Colliery Welfare Ladies Football Club - Wed 6pm - 8pm. Hucknall National School. All age groups. Always looking for new players. Competitive football played on Sun am. Call Carol 07963 820612 or email: carol@linbyfc.co.uk Watnall WI - meet the 3rd Tuesday in the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Watnall WI Hall, Main Rd, Watnall. New members always welcome. For further information please ring 0115 953 7679.
Eastwood & Brinsley WI - meet the 2nd Tuesday in the month 2pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood. Visitors
and new members always welcome. For further information please ring 01773 712132. Enjoy a game of Whist? - then come and join us at 6.30pm on Monday evenings at Papplewick Village Hall. Friendly mixed ability group would welcome new players including beginners. For further details ring 0115 963 4643.
Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Brinsley & District Art Group - meet every Friday morning 9.30 - 12.30 at the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley, NG16 5BZ. Enthusiastic group with regular tuition and workshops. For further information call Angela on 07505 000715.
Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.
Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.
Eastwood & District Wine & Beer Makers - meet 3rd Tues each month 7pm-9pm in the Eastwood/Kimberley area. For more details call Tom: 0115 916 9367
Eastwood Booktown Development Group - we wish to improve literacy amongst the young and to improve tourism by
appreciation of literature and the performing arts, with events & workshops. For more information email: david.page@ ntlworld.com or visit: www.eastwood-comp.notts.#CEF73D Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk
Bulwell Foresters Archery Club - we are a small, friendly group that cater for anyone interested in target archery from 9 - 90 years! Pop along any Sunday 11am-2.30pm to Bestwood Road Sports Social Club, NG6 8UA or visit: www.bulwellforesters. co.uk or call 07983 518915 for more information. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tuesdays - 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby with a full monthly programme. Full details at www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!
Friends of Colliers Wood - Environmental work and community events. Meet at Greasly Sports & Community Centre, Dovecote Rd, Newthorpe, NG16 3QN on second Wednesday of each month, starting at 7.15pm. More information can be seen on our website www.friendsofcollierswood.org.uk Kimberley Farmers Market - Ist Saturday of month. Toll Bar Square, Newdigate Street. Kindred Spirits 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. Tuition for beginners & improvers is available on Mondays 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details call Chris on 01159 274939 or Carmel on 01773 718929. Kimberley Art Group - our friendly & enthusiastic group meet every Monday 7-9pm at the Nat Puri Community Room, Kimberley School, Newdigate Street, Kimberkey, NG16 2NJ. New members welcome. More details from Audrey (01773 714950) or Ann (07944 487278).
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Broxtowe Walk and Talk - offer a wide variety of FREE health walks every week throughout the borough of Broxtowe.
Walk & Talk is led by a group of qualified & experienced volunteer walk leaders. We have walks that cater for all abilities. Visit: www.broxtowe-walkandtalk.com or call 0115 917 3572. Adult Yoga Classes - Friday morning in Kimberley, Friday evening in Watnall. Suitable for all ages & abilities. Also classes in Ilkeston. More details at www.ahyokayoga.co.uk or contact Susanne on 07913 105729 Kimberley Historical Society - meets 7.30pm - 9pm on the 1st Thursday of month (Sept to April) in Community Room (on the side of Kimberley School), Newdigate St, Kimberley, NG16 2NJ. We host a variety of speakers. Non-members welcome (£2 per meeting). For more information call Steve Arundel 01773 785130. Zumba Gold - low impact dance fitness class, easy to follow. Suits many including beginners, over 50’s, those with joint problems or replacements. Temple Centre, Nuthall, Tue 10.30am; Greasley Sports Centre, Eastwood, Wed 11am. Also classes in Hucknalll and Bulwell. Text Karen on 0790 5375067 or email: karen_corbel@yahoo.co.uk Liberty Leisure Activities for Young People with Disabilities & Inclusion Needs - a variety of activities including swimming, fitness and football for young people with disabilities and inclusion needs. Various venues, days and times throughout the week. Visit www.liberty-leisure.org.uk/getactive or call 0115 917 3572. Sequence Dancing - Mary Jewitt School of Dance, St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall every Thursday evening. Beginners 5-6pm, improvers 6-7pm. For more information call Mary on 01773 860186. Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Greasley Miners Welfare Ladies Section - meet every Monday (ex. bank holidays) 7pm - 9pm @ Greasley Miners Welfare Club. Bingo, quizzes, beetle drives, poetry evening, speakers. New members most welcome. For more information call Gill on 01773 711063. Liberty Leisure Walking Sports - relaxed, slower paced versions of the games you used to love! Suitable for those aged 50+. Call 0115 917 3572 or visit www.liberty-leisure.org.uk/getactive
Ladies Community Choir - pop, soul, rock, RnB. Now on Tuesdays 7pm-9pm at Brinsley Church, Church Lane, NG16 5AB. £4 weekly fee. No audition process. For more information contact Charlotte on 07581 020969. Movement for All - is a dance and movement class held at Brinsley Parish Hall on Mondays 10am- 12 noon during term time. Specially designed for the 60+ to help them gently build up fitness & maintain independence. Come along to make new friends, meet & socialise with others. For more info call Norma Riley on 01773 786797. Iyengar Yoga - A whole body workout. Tones, strengthens, improves posture, aids quality sleep. St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. Thursdays 7pm-8.45pm. £6. Contact debthomas@ntlworld.com Take Time Together fun loving, informal group. Meet at Nuthall Methodist Church, 3rd Thursday monthly - 2pm 3.30pm. Fun activities & refreshments. Transport can be arranged. Please call John/Beryl - 0115 9755583 or Doug/ Margaret - 07933 080819 Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk The Greasley Players - is a small amateur dramatics group. We welcome new members interested in acting, set construction, producing or any aspect of stage craft (e.g. props, lighting, prompt, sound, front of house, curtains etc). For details of our up and coming events or to get involved, please contact us via www.greasleyplayers.co.uk” or join us on Facebook. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at 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. Brinsley Retired Persons Club - meet fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons, 2pm - 4pm in the Parish Hall, Cordy Lane, Brinsley. Speakers, outings & occasional bingo. Yearly subscription £3. Each meeting £2 includes refreshments & raffle. Very friendly group, all welcome. Call Helen Sharp on 01773 532186 or Ann Cooper on 01773 710715. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Woodcarving Club - Tuesdays: 1.30 - 3.30pm & 7 - 9pm at Sherbrook Scout Camp, Mansfield Lane, Calverton (Sept to mid-June). Small friendly group, beginners very welcome. Tools & tuition provided. Contact Brian - 0115 841 6996 Nuthall WI - meet 2nd Tuesday monthly - 7.30pm at St Patrick’s Church Hall, Nuthall. For more information contact Mrs Gell on 0115 927 2232.
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Kimberley Ladies Netball - fancy playing netball, but not played before or since school? Fun, informal & friendly netball.
We meet on a Thursday from 9-10pm each week at Kimberley Leisure Centre, £3.45 per session. New female players aged 16 & over welcome. Visit www.liberty-leisure.org.uk/getactive or call 0115 917 3572. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thursday at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ from 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit our website: www.gemconnection.org for more information or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome.
City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood
St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Awsworth Movement to Music - for 55+ yrs. Meet at Awsworth Village Hall on Mondays - 11am til 12 noon. Keep fit & have fun with a friendly group. New members always welcome. Brinsley Bridge Club - meet in Brinsley Parish Hall on Fridays at 2pm. New members always welcome. For more details call Chris on 01159 274939 or Carmel on 01773 718929. The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club - new members welcomed at Coronation Park bowls green, Eastwood. Coaching lessons on Friday evening and Saturday mornings. Why not come along and give it a try. Contact Terry on 01773 711063 or John on 01773 716076 Eastwood Photography Society - meet Sept to 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 Plumptre Hall, Church St, Eastwood,
NG16 3BP. For more info visit: www.eastwoodu3a.org or email: membership@eastwoodu3a.org or call 07961 832864.
Nuthall Methodist Church Art Group - come and join our friendly group of painters. We work in oils, water colours, acrylics etc. We have professional help over the winter months. We meet at Nuthall Methodist Church Hall, Thursdays 1.303.30pm, £2 per session. For more info call Carol Jenkins on 0115 928 3396 or Ron Tooth 0115 938 9957 Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk
Sequence Dancing - at Plumptre Church Hall, Eastwood. Monday 12.30 - 1.30pm - teaching session; 1.30 - 3.30pm - tea dance. For more info call Lynn on 01773 813701 Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734
Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, including potential members. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www. lacecitychorus.org Eastwood Writers’ Group - our friendly group is for writers of all abilities, from absolute beginners to published authors. Meet every Tues at Brinsley Parish Hall from 1pm to 3pm. Why not pop along & join us. For more info email: angelarigley@aol.co.uk
The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus
Ilkeston U3A - meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 10am-12.30pm at Ilkeston FC Function Room, New Manor
Ground, Awsworth Rd, Ilkeston, DE7 8JF. Do come along, visitors always welcome. For further information email: ilkeston.u3a@btinternet.com or call 0115 932 3711.
Wollaton Natural History Society - meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm at St Leornard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village.Guest speakers, guided walks & outings. Call Graham Birkett on 07528 753470 or email: graham.birkett@ntlword.com or see website www.spanglefish.com/wollatonnaturalhistory Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@ virginmedia.com.
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NG16 Community Diary cont..... 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. The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 Friezeland Gardening Club - for garden lovers of all ages & abilities. Meets last Friday of the month at Underwood Community Centre, NG16 5FS from 7pm - 9pm. Friendly group, varied speakers, all welcome. For more information contact Dawn on 01773 813812 or Rob on 07889 085364. 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! Amigo Afternoon - at youth wing of Awsworth village hall. 2nd Wednesday of month. 2pm - 4pm. Tea, homemade cakes, games/quizzes etc... For people who want to chat & meet other people. For more info: 01159 321606. Awsworth, Cossall & District Village Produce Association - meet at The Gate Inn, Awsworth. 7.30pm, first Tuesday every month. Speakers & show twice a year. Refreshments available. www.awsworthgardeningclub.moonfruit.co.uk Kimberley Pensioners - meet every Wednesday from 1.30pm til 3pm at the Parish Hall, Newdigate St, Kimberley. Bingo, entertainers etc. Only £1, includes tea and biscuits. All welcome. For more info call Anne on 0115938 5362. Derby Roundabout Social Club - 50+ single, separated, widowed and divorced. Every Thursday club night at Rolls Royce Pavilion, Derby and a full monthly programme. Full details at www.derbyroundabout.club. Please join us - it’s fun!
Kimberley Shokotan Karate Club - Tue 7-8pm (beginners), Thurs 6-8pm, Sat 10.30am-12.30pm at the Temple Centre, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. £2.50 per session. For details call 075844 20606 or 07547 382677
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Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or visit www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical
Kimberley WI - Meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Visitors & new members welcome. Come and see us or call 0115 938 4676.
Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace,
Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk
Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms,
25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30-12noon. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk
National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.3012pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098
free time Nottingham Flower Club
Nottingham Flower Club have enjoyed a busy summer starting with the Club Competitions in early June. Both categories were won by Diana Knight, "Ice Cube" and "Fabulous Foliage". We then had a fabulous demonstration by Sue Spencer of Rotherham entitled 'Rhapsody of Flowers" at the end of June and a talk by the Fuchsia Society in early July which was most informative. The Annual Club Dinner later that month was well attended and very enjoyable as always. Our final responsibility was creating a number of fabulous displays for the Holme Pierrepont Flower Show. Several of our talented members created displays in various rooms and a team led by our Chairman, Jane Walden decorated the whole staircase.
Nottingham Flower Club
No meetings in August Oct 13 - Club workshop Oct 22 - “Bon Voyage” - Jo Smith Nov 10 - Club workshop Nov 24 - “Deck the Halls” - Lee Berrill
Let me introduce you to bowls... Bowlers come from all walks of life. Bowls is essentially a tactical team game. For younger people where computer gaming can be an obsession, bowling can offer an alternative. Many young people dream of being a top sports star - if you are nonathletic then maybe consider bowls. It is a skilful, thinking persons game. For retired people, playing a sport can often bring purpose and structure into their lives. I was introduced to the game 10 years ago when a friend asked me to help his team out. Sadly there has been a decline in bowls clubs in Nottinghamshire as councils close greens. The game survives largely on the efforts of veteran players who vainly try to involve their families in exercising other parts of their bodies apart from their thumbs! My Greasley Club play at Coronation Park, Eastwood. The cost for a five month season is £55 and £35 for over 65s. We help with equipment and run coaching sessions.
Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY
Through the winter indoor centres run a full program. Our nearest is NIBC, Beechdale Road.
Info: jane.floraldesign@ntlworld.com
Interested? Visit our website on Hugo Fox Community or call 01773 716076.
Doors open: 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £5
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Greasley Miners Welfare Bowls Club
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GRAND CHRISTMAS FAYRE Saturday 10th December
at our premises (behind Eastwood Library)
10am - 2pm
Toys | Tombola | Cakes | Christmas Decorations Clothes | Refreshments | Bric a Brac | Raffle 1st prize - £100
Further details - 01773 535255 All donations for the stalls gratefully accepted
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Eastwood Veterans Breakfast Club Meet every 2nd Saturday, monthly at the Dunn-Lite Cafe, Nottingham Road from 10am Come and join us for brekkie and banter!
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Homage to Shakespeare by Gloria Morgan
This year is the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. School doesn’t always leave people with a lasting love of his works, but let me show you what fun you can have with Shakespeare, with a little help. Below is a scene from a current American TV cop series – I’m sure you have a favourite one. I swear that all the dialogue in the following scene is taken directly from Shakespeare. All I have done, in the time-honoured fashion of Eric Morcambe, is use all the right words, but not necessarily in the right order! Read on . . . The setting is a darkened room behind a one-way window, attached to an interrogation room. Two agents are waiting to watch a suspect being questioned. One has just given the other a coffee and a sandwich: AGENT A: Is this as you like it . . . skim milk? AGENT B: (nodding). Thanks. (He looks at the suspect in the next room). Who is this puppy-dog? He looks like a schoolboy. AGENT A: More like the devil incarnate. AGENT B: (looking at the sandwich). This has seen better days. What’s in it? AGENT A: Anchovy. AGENT B: No! That sets my teeth on edge. AGENT A: I’m not the catering manager. There was nothing else left, not even salad. We’ve been eaten out of house and home. AGENT B: Well, I’ll puke if I eat this. (He throws the sandwich in the bin). Good riddance! AGENT A: Listen – that’s the buzzer. They’re ready to start. (Another agent has entered the interrogation room and sat down opposite the suspect.) AGENT C: Now then, young man, you know what you are accused of – murder – murder most foul. SUSPECT: No! It’s not true. For goodness sake, believe me! AGENT C: My business is to get to the truth. This was premeditated murder. SUSPECT: No! You have to listen to me. AGENT C: (indicating) Here is my ear. I haven’t lost my sense of hearing. SUSPECT: Look – the long and short of it is that we had just got engaged. We were in her flat. She was in the bedroom and I was in the next room. She was getting undressed. AGENT C: Did she take her stockings off? SUSPECT: Yes. But then she started talking about a letter I had received. Said it was a love-letter from another woman that I’d been kissing. Well, that was a bare-faced lie. I don’t wear my heart on my sleeve,
(with a little help)
but I only care about her. She swore I was playing fast and loose. AGENT C: And then . . . SUSPECT: Then she sent me packing. So I went downstairs and left. I went home. I thought I’d lie low until she was over it. I didn’t do anything! AGENT C: You lie! People nearby heard a foulmouthed, savage quarrel. Then her tortured, bloodstained, half-naked body was found in the road. As luck would have it, a man wearing a stocking mask was seen running away from the place. It doesn’t need a fortune-teller to know who killed her. SUSPECT: Not me! AGENT C: You left her dead and vanished into thin air. SUSPECT: No! This is unreal! It’s laughable! AGENT A: (observing) He’s a cold-blooded killer. AGENT B: (observing) What a piece of work! AGENT C: Why did you do it? Was it jealousy – the green-eyed monster? Was it drugs? Were you juiced up? Are you an addict? You certainly look a sorry sight to me. You’ve no swagger now, son. (A tap is heard at the door.) AGENT B: Knock, knock – who’s there? Agent A opens the door – the action moves to a new scene. And by the way, if your name is Jessica or Miranda, you should know these names were invented by the playwright for two of his beautiful heroines. You are indeed a child of Shakespeare.
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free time The Dover Beck Flower Club Burton Joyce Village Hall 7 for 7.30pm - Visitors (£6) welcome
Oct 20th - “Season’s Greetings Halloween” - Linda Seabrook Nov 17th - “Here Comes Christmas” - Leslie Devalle For more information and tickets please call 0115
965 4745
The South Notts Flower Club Edwalton Church Hall, Wellin Lane NG12 4AP
11 Oct - Much Ado About Nothing - Dulcie Lofting
8 Nov - Seasonal Expectations with Nick Grounds Meetings start at 7.30pm. Visitors £6. All welcome.
For more information Tel. 9822070
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KIDS DIARY
If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk
Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group - from birth to school age. At St Helens Church Centre, Church Lane, Selston. Every Monday during term time, 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Call Julz on 07790 037756 for more details. Safari Badminton Club (SBC) - at Kimberley Leisure Centre. For ages 10-18yrs. Weekly club sessions of coaching & game play in a safe & friendly environment. All levels catered for. For more info call Steve Farey on 07866 691494 or email: steve@safari-badminton.com or visit www.safaribadminton.com Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. Scout Association - 0115 952 3617 Scribblers Art Workshops - Fun activities in painting, clay, sculpture, animation and much more.... Dora Phillips Hall, Eastwood. For children aged 7-11 years. Every Sat morning (term time only) 9.30am - 12.30pm. For further info contact Anita on 07895 357358 or email: info@scribblers-artworkshops. co.uk, www.scribblers-artworkshops.co.uk or www.facebook.com/ScribblersArtWorkshops. FRESH Baby & Toddler Group- every Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.30am at Greasley Community Centre, Dovecote Road, Eastwood. All year round, including school holidays. New Horizon Tots - Parent and toddlers group, New Horizon Impact Centre, Dovecote Rd, Eastwood, NG16 2EZ. Thurs 10am-12noon. For more information call 01773 760982 Rainbows - being a Rainbow is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, trying new things and having fun. For girls ages 5-7. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested or call 0800 1695901. Nuthall Rainbows- Monday 5pm - 6pm at Watnall Womens Institute Jacksdale Rainbows- Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Jacksdale Community Centre. Kimberley Rainbows- Tuesday 5.45pm -6.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. 2nd Eastwood Rainbows- Wednesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall. 1st Eastwood Rainbows- Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall Brownies- Brownies opens up a world of exciting challenges and the opportunity to try new things and make brilliant friends. For girls ages 7-10. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested or call 0800 1695901. Nuthall Brownies - Monday 5.45pm - 6.45pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Eastwood Brownies - Monday 6pm - 7.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Newthorpe Brownies - Monday 6.30pm - 8pm at Newthorpe Baptist Church. 1st Kimberley Brownies - Monday 7pm - 8.15pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall. 2nd Kimberley Brownies - Tuesday 6pm - 7.15pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Underwood Brownies - Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm at Underwood Comm Centre. Westwood Brownies - Wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm at United Reform Church. Join Girlguiding: Guides- Guides get involved in everything from adventure sports to performing arts, travel & taking part in community action projects. For girls ages 10-14. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1695901. Eastwood Guides - Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Greasley Guides - Monday 7.30pm - 9pm at Greasley Comm Centre. Nuthall Guides - Monday 7.30pm - 9pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Kimberley Guides - Tuesday 7.15pm - 8.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge.
Noah’s Ark Preschool Playgroup Holy Trinity Church Hall Kimberley NG16 2HY
Registered Charity No.1024151
‘THIS IS A
PLAYGROUP’ OFSTED MARCH 2016
Playing, learning, growing Enrolling now for September!
Just ring, e-mail or call in to meet us and register: Tel: 0115 9458553/ mob: 07816 465633 Email: noahs.ark.kimberley@live.co.uk
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Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village NG6 8UN. Monday’s & Friday’s 6.30-7.30pm April to October. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 St Johns Pre-School - operate from New Basford Community Centre, caring for children aged 2 5 years. We can offer up to 15 hours of funding dependent on circumstances. For more information contact Lynette on 0115 924 9569. Nuthall Methodist Church Toddlers Group - Nottingham Rd, Nuthall. Wed 1.30 - 3pm. Games, toys, singing & friendship. For more information call Barbara on 0115 977 1791. Oceans of Fun Indoor Soft Play Centre - Spring St, Hucknall - suitable for 0-11yrs. Open 7 days. Comfy area for adults & cafe. Parties from £7 per child. Outdoor play area with seating. Free car park. See www.oceansoffun.co.uk or call 0115 963 3961 for more info. Hucknall Judo Club - meet Wed 7.15 - 9pm at National Junior School, Montague Rd, Hucknall. All ages welcome. Rumbletots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group - Rumbletots Cafe, Victoria St, Kimberley. Tues 1pm - 3pm.Free to participate. Special offer £2.50 for tea/coffee & cake in the cafe. For more info call 0115 945 9421. Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm. Air Training Corps 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn) - The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall. Ages 13 - 18 yrs. Monday & Wednesday 6.45 - 9pm. Join Girlguiding Senior Section- Girlguiding offers young women aged 14 - 26 the opportunity to make new friends, learn useful skills & take action on issues they care about. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/interested or call 0800 1695901. Eastwood District Senior Section - Monday 7.45pm - 9.15pm at Dora Phillips Hall, Wood Street, Eastwood. Kimberley District Senior Section - Meet 1st Mon at St Patricks Church Hall and 3rd Tues at Kettlebrook Lodge. Greasley Baby and Toddler Group - A friendly group, meets Mon mornings, for play, singing, crafts & fun! £1 entry includes refreshments. Open Mondays (term time) 9.30 - 11.30am @St Mary’s Church Hall, Greasley, NG16 2AB. For more info email: greasleytoddlers@yahoo.co.uk Nuthall Boys’ & Girls Brigades - offer young people from 5 - 18 yrs the opportunity to try out new activities, make friends and get involved in a range of challenges at Nuthall Methodist Church. Contact Janet Lander (Girls’ Brigade) 078899 76342 or Peter Bales (Boys’ Brigade) 07949 102929 if you would like more information. Anchor Boys - boys 5 - 7 : Friday 5.55pm : Junior Section - boys 7 - 11 : Friday 6pm Company Section - boys 11 - 18 : Friday 7pm : Explorers - girls 5 - 8 : Wednesday 6pm Juniors - girls 8 - 11 : Wednesday 6.30pm : Seniors - girls 11 - 18 : Wednesday 6.30pm Free Buggy Walks - with Broxtowe Sport at Colliers Wood, meeting at the Horse and Groom pub, Moorgreen, Newthorpe, Nottingham, NG16 2FE. Every Monday 10.30am. Get fit with other mums! To book your place go online at www.broxtowe. gov.uk/newmums, email sport@broxtowe.gov.uk or call 0115 917 3572 Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kimberley Parish Hall, Newdigate St, NG16. Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only). From birth to 5yrs. For more info call Laura on 07985 167088.
kids Kimberley Lifeguard Named Top For Second Year
Kimberley Leisure Centre are celebrating after Leisure Assistant, Lizzie Shaw was named No.1 female Lifeguard in the UK for the second year running. The Leisure Centre itself came second overall against 38 other facilities in the UK. Lizzie retained the prize out of 750 lifeguards in the UK as part of the Royal Life Saving Society’s (RLSS) annual competition. “I’m very happy with the result and retaining 1st place and all our hard work has again paid off. I’m proud to be part of such a great team at Kimberley Leisure Centre and that the facility itself has also been rewarded as having the second best team of Lifeguards in the UK. We’re looking forward to trying to better these results next year!” said Lizzie. Kimberley Leisure Centre’s TrainerAssessor, Stephane Chambrelan added “We’re so proud to have six of the UK’s top lifeguards at Kimberley and it shows the tremendous effort and dedication shown by all of the team to make sure that we offer a high quality service to our customers.” The Centre organises training courses to become a lifeguard during the year for those looking to begin a career in leisure. For more information contact Kimberley Leisure Centre on 0115 917 3366 or email klc@ broxtowe.gov.uk
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Outstanding Academic Success in A levels for Redhill Trust's Hall Park Academy
Hall Park Academy in Eastwood, sponsored by The Redhill Academy Trust are celebrating outstanding A Level results achieving a 100% pass rate. Head Boy at Hall Park Academy, Joseph Wade (pictured) is destined for a great future in medicine after achieving A’s in Chemistry, Biology and Geography and A in As Maths. Joseph said he was quite anxious before the results. “I am so happy with my results! Both me and my family were really nervous waiting for results day, and the wait was awful, so we are all really relieved now.” Head Teacher at Hall Park Academy Stephanie Dyce said Joseph deserved praise, “We are absolutely thrilled with the exam results Joseph has achieved. The hard work and dedication he has shown in his studies has all been worthwhile and we wish him all the best going forward for the future. This demonstrates that our Academy’s ethos of hard work and high ambition is raising standards and providing young people in Eastwood with a chance to take the top university places and top jobs which they fully deserve. Well done to everyone!”
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Santa is arriving on Saturday 19th November at 12pm and will open his grotto at 1:30.
Come along to also meet Mrs. Claus and their team of trusty elves, The Carlton Brass training band and the Bluecoat singers will be performing to put us all in the Christmas mood! Come along, enter the photo competition and join the fun! Grotto only £1 per child with all proceeds donated to our adopted charities. The grotto will then open every weekend from 11:30 to 3:30 as well as 21st,22nd and 23rd December
Bumble B’s play den now open!
Packed full of fun features and with adjacent seats so you can enjoy a drink, lunch or snack while you supervise the children it is the perfect place to spend time with the little ones while you relax. Open 9:30-5:00 (Monday-Saturday) 10:30-4:00 (Sunday) £3 per child aged 2-5 and £2 for premier club customers. Free area for 0-2 year olds.
Kids tea time specials
There will be a choice of hot meal and juice available for only £4.49 plus a hot drink and cake for Mum at only £3.99 when purchased together. Served from 3:30 to 4:30. A great way to feed those hungry appetites after school or a day of fun and adventures!
We look forward to welcoming you soon! Keep up to date with what we are up to on Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest.
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n Sunday 10th July we arrived at Go Ape in Sherwood Pines Forest Park for our tree climbing, swinging and Zip Trekking Adventure. I took the family along, grandad, dad and two teenagers – all of whom should feel at home swinging through the trees. Our day started with a safety briefing, being strapped into a climbing style harness and then practising using the safety equipment, clipping onto the safety lines and swapping from one obstacle to another. After this we were set free to traverse the course by ourselves. We climbed a ladder up into the tree tops and then decided which out of two paths to take. The tree top trails involve swinging into giant cargo nets, crawling through barrel type tunnels, edging along tightrope wires, stepping across wooden slats, and much, much more. My favourite and worst moment was swinging across into a cargo net after dropping a few feet first. This was great for someone like me, who was determined to fight my fear of heights and have a great day with the family.
The whole adventure start to finish lasted around 3 hours and even though the site itself was busy we hardly ever got held up. All in all a fantastic day out with lots of laughs and monkeying around. A Baboon (10-15 years) costs £25 and a Gorilla (16 years +) costs £33. Go Ape was dreamed up by Tris and Becs back in 2001 while on holiday in France with their six month old baby. They came across a French family swinging through the trees and when they saw how much fun they were having came up with the idea of Go Ape. Since then they have built 30 courses all across the UK and have also added Segway experiences, Tree Top Junior Adventures and at one site a zip wire adventure. Lucky for us the Sherwood Pines location has the Tree Top Adventure for 10 years and above, the Tree Top Junior for 6-10 years, and the Forest Segway. For more information or to book a visit go to their website: www.goape.co.uk
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National Adoption Week This year’s National Adoption Week will take place from 17-23 October. The hashtag #SupportAdoption is the theme behind this year’s event. This is in recognition of the many people whose lives or hearts have been touched by adoption. Family Care are a local adoption agency who recognise the impact that adoption can have on people’s lives. As a voluntary adoption agency and children’s charity they have been working to support children and families across the region for 130 years. They believe supporting their adoptive families is important at every stage of their journey, which is why they offer lifelong support to anyone who adopts through them.
If you are considering adopting, Family Care offer regular Adoption Information Evenings which offer a gentle introduction to adoption and the chance to meet members of their team, hear their adopters’ story and ask any questions you might have in a relaxed and informal setting. The remaining Adoption Information Evenings in 2016 will be held on the following dates: 25 October 29 November These will take place at their offices from 7-9pm: 28 Magdala Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham NG3 5DF. If you are wanting to attend you can register your interest with Laura Mynett via email: laura.mynett@ familycare-nottingham.org.uk or call on 0115 960 3010. More information about Family Care and adoption can be found on their website www.familycare-nottingham.org.uk
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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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Our Home Support Worker is DBS checked and fully insured. The cost for this service is £13 per hour. Give us a call on 0115 949 1175 and we can discuss your needs in more detail.
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list is here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer & would like to talk to
others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. Meet at Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners welcome. For further info either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cuppa. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone effected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@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 Pheonix Community Group - Open to anybody. Trips, bingo, speakers & much more...Meet every Fri between midday
& 3.30pm at St Patricks Church Hall, Back Lane, Watnall Rd, Nuthall. Lunch provided but not compulsory. To join call Linda on 0115 938 2650.
FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings are from 2pm-4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360
Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.
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Eastwood Volunteer Bureau - we provide 3 main services for North Broxtowe - a volunteer transport scheme for those who
cannot use buses, to go to medical appointments or regular lunch clubs etc. and a befriending scheme in which volunteers visit isolated people usually weekly. We also need more volunteers. Please contact Susan on 01773 535255 or email: manager@evbvols.org.uk for more details Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group - every Wed. 12.45 - 1.45pm at Plumptre Hall, St Mary’s Church, NG16 3BS. £2 per session. For more info call Nigel 07847 367997 ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm 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 meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nuthall & Kimberley Memory Group - a support group for people with dementia and carers.Meeting fortnightly on a Wednesday at Rumble Tums, Kimberley - 10.30am - 12.30pm. Tel: 0115 9384953 or Kate on 0115 9278326. Games, activities and support & friendship group. Age Concern Eastwood - over 50’s luncheon club. Contact Joanne ir Corinne at the Colin Dyson Centre: 01773 714 596. Come along, meet new friends and enjoy delicious food: Mon to Thurs - 10am to 2pm Eastwood Neighbourhood Watch - hold packed quarterly meetings. Come and air your concerns. This is your voice in the community! Email: keith.longdon2@ntlworld.com
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Eastwood South Community First - provides £250 - £2500 funding for local community group projects. Why not claim your application pack! Email: david.page@ntlworld.com or go to www.eastwood-comp.notts.sch.uk/escf
Day Centre - for the housebound/people who are unable to get out much held at The Spinney, Nuthall on
Wednesdays 10am - 2.30pm where you can meet friends, have your lunch and enjoy bingo, raffles, occasional speakers/entertainment. Travel arrangements can be sorted. Please ring Sheila on 0115 938 2862 for more details.
Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk The Helpful Bureau - is a charity that helps people remain independent at home. We offer home support cobering virtually all
domestic chores. Our Home Support Worker is DBS checked & fully insured, £13 ph. Movement to Music at Awsworth village hall, Mon 11am - 12 noon, £3 per session. Monthly day trips. Please call Heather: 0115 949 1175 for more info. Crossroads Care East Midlands Eastwood Support Group for Carers - a carer is someone who provides help & support to a partner, child, relative, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability. All carers & their friends are welcome. We meet first Wednesday monthly at Eastwood Volunteer Centre, Wellington Place, Eastwood, NG16 3GB - 1.30 to 3.30. For more info call 0115 962 8920. Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page)
Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101.
Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire & their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings & talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com
Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm
Hucknall Library Work Club - Meets Thursdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm. Contact: hucknallworkclub@gmail.com
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Bringing comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after Take part in...
Miles in Memory
During October, walk, jog, run, cycle or swim in memory of a baby gone but never forgotten. For more information, see our website www.achingarms.co.uk Registered charity number 1153296
Are you a parent with 2-3 hours a week to spare and would like to help another family with young children
WHY NOT TRAIN TO BE A VOLUNTEER FOR HOME-START NOTTINGHAM Home-Start is the UK’s leading family support organisation. This is achieved by a unique, confidential service, parent to parent home-visiting. If you have early years experience you might be interested in our Big Hopes Big Future Ready for School project. Visit www.home-startnottingham.org.uk for more information. The next course will be early 2017.
ng16 - helping hand group directory cont.... Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1.30pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic
Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ. Respiratory exercise class - Tues & Thurs 11-12 @ Plumptre Hall, Church St. Cardiac re-hab class Tues 9.45-10.45 @ Plumptre Hall. Broxtowe Women’s Project Ltd - Are you a woman living in the North Broxtowe area? Are you or someone you know experiencing/have experienced domestic abuse? Do you need information, support or simply want to talk to someone about your experience? If so, we can help. Please call our support line: 01773 719 111/text: 07914 634190 (Mon-Fri 10-1pm). Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk
The Forget-Me-Not Dementia Support Group - Support group for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends. Meet on 3rd Monday of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm at Kirkby Trinity Community Centre Point, Diamond Ave, Kirkby-in-Ashfield. We welcome people from all areas to drop in for information, support and to meet others over a cuppa. For more info call 01623 556065 Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk
Nuthall Pheonix Community Group - every Friday 12pm and 3.30pm. St Patricks Community Hall, Back Lane,
Nuthall, NG16 1BT. Call Linda on 0115 938 2650.
Eastwood Carers - for all carers in the Broxtowe area. Meet last Tues every month, 1-3pm at church lounge, St Mary’s Church, Church St, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. A warm welcome to all, mutual support with an Adult Carer Support Worker available for advice + guest speakers. More details: www.eastwoodcarers.co.uk
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 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
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Broxtowe Borough Council......0115 917 7777 Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080 Ashfield District Council...........01623 457284 Kimberley Town Council...........0115 938 2733 Eastwood Town Council...........01773 719384 Greasley Parish Council...........01773 719665 Nuthall Parish Council..............0115 951 9717 Leisure Centres Eastwood.................................01773 770 099 Kimberley.................................0115 917 3366 Greasley...................................01773 760072 Police.......................................101 QMC Hospital...........................0115 924 9924 City Hospital.............................0115 969 1169 NHS Direct................................111 Emergency Utilities Electric.....................................0800 056 8090 Gas...........................................0800 111 999 Water........................................0800 783 4444
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Care Services Eastwood Vol. Bureau Home Start
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27 8 11
Cleaning Aqua Blast Derwent Cleaning East Mids Premier Clean I Will Clean For You Just Jet Wash Loulabells Molly Mop MJ Cleaning
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Fencing Malfords Fencing Premier Fencing
36 8
Venues Greasley Church Hall Temple Centre
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Locksmiths AWM Locksmiths
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Opticians/Optometrists Kimberley Opticians 54
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Painting/Decorating James P & D Lucy P & D Lynn’s Decorating MJC Decor Gary Pickering Paul Tinsley
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Pet Sales Bransons Aquatics
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Foot Health Castledine Sherrees Foot Care
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Funeral Directors Gillotts
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Furniture/Interiors Archway Interiors Contour Furnishings DM Furnishings
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Plumbing & Heating S.Barber Coles P & H JRM Plumbing Peter Taylor P & H MS Waterworks Stellar Heating
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Removals/Man With Van ACS Removals 8
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Windows/Doors/Fascias/ Conservatories A & M Windows 16 Acorn Windows 24 Clear & Fresh 10 DJF Glazing 13 East Midlands Windows 5 Nu-Look 2 RJS Installations 19 The Smashig Glass Co. 23 Total Home Improvements 7
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