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We have some exciting news to share... we are launching another magazine. Covering the NG4 postcode, the first edition will be November/December. Give us a call if you have anything you want to include or you would like to advertise.

home & garden 1 sudoku 12 classifieds 22 crossword 30 business & professional 45

This year is flying by as usual and our next edition will be the Christmas one...arghhhh. So if you have an event you want to promote please get in touch soon.

free time music roundup community diary looking good, feeling great

As usual we have plenty of great articles, recipes and competitions for you alongside tons of great local businesses. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah and Francine

eat, drink & be merry! 49 recipes 50-51 pets 52 55 56-59 60-63 71

kids 76 kids diary 78-80 a helping hand 82 safer neighbourhoods 86 helping hand directory 90-93 useful information 92 puzzle solutions 92 index / list of advertisers 94

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STARS OF THE AUTUMN GARDEN If one flower embodies the joy of the autumn garden then it must be the Aster, or Michaelmas Daisy to give it its common name. These brilliant bloomers come in a vast array of heights from low mounds for the front of the border to stately, towering giants for the back and in colours including violet, blue, crimson, pink and white. To cap it all there are even asters that bloom in spring! The biggest range of colours and heights comes from the New York Asters including low growing ones like the “Red Robin”, through to 5ft giants. These are the most prone to mildew and good growing conditions are essential. This includes: compost-rich, moist soil and a good dose of fertiliser in the spring. The clumps should be divided regularly in spring and the small sections should be planted around 9-12in / 2230cm apart to ensure good air circulation. Cut the stems down after flowering and clear away dead leaves and mulch in late winter. The heather-leaved Aster (Aster ericoides) has tiny leaves like a heather but grows into a 3ft / 90cm tall bushy plant and is covered with masses of tiny flowers in autumn. This one also needs good growing conditions. The New England Asters like the tall pink “Connie” and the equally tall purple “Helen Picton” are generally free of problems

and tolerate drier soils. Earlier to flower and always healthy in our garden is the 2ft 6in / 75cm, “Mönch” with his large lavender blue flowers from late July into October. Asters aren’t just good for us to enjoy, they also provide a wonderful nectar source for butterflies like the Comma, Peacock, Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell that continue to feed well into October. To see a tall plant of aster “Daybreak” (“Octendgloren” to give her the proper Dutch name) covered with butterflies on a sunny October day is such a thrilling sight. Some Asters give great value in the garden from their dark, almost black, glossy leaves and stems: “Calliope” is the best of these and looks great for months before the masses of small, lavender-blue flowers burst forth in October. She grows to about 4-5ft / 1.2-1.5m tall and spreads to form a sizable clump. The pale violet flowered “Vasterival” is similar in habit. Asters look great planted with autumn flowering grasses or low growing Ice Plants (Sedums) or even planted on mass for a dazzling display of colour. Oh, and that spring-flowering one? It’s the Alpine Aster and you can grow this little plant from seed – look out for Aster alpinus.

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We will be at the Plant Hunters’ Fairs at Patchings Art Centre, Calverton NG14 6NU on Saturday 28th March 2020 with free entry to the plant fair and free parking. Other Plant Hunters’ Fairs will take place during 2020 at Southwell Minster, Nottingham; Carsington Water, Ashbourne; the 1620’s House and Garden, Donington Le Heath, Leicestershire; the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire and Middleton Hall, Tamworth. Please see www. planthuntersfairs.co.uk for the full calendar of dates and venues.

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Sticky Chilli Prawns

1 tbsp sunﬂower oil (or ghee) 400g uncooked king prawns 2 x onions 4 x cloves garlic 3cm piece ginger – peeled 2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 400g ripe tomatoes (about 6 medium) roughly chopped 400ml tin coconut milk Salt Sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon Fresh coriander

350g spaghetti 2 tbsp olive oil 360g raw king prawns 1 red chilli – sliced thinly 3 cloves garlic - crushed 1 lemon (unwaxed) – grated zest 3 x courgettes (about 500g) – grated 50g unsalted butter 7 x cherry tomatoes (halved) 4 tbsp crème fraiche Salt & pepper

1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tsp chilli ﬂakes 2 tsp ﬁsh sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 x cloves garlic – grated Ginger – thumb size piece – grated 1 tbsp lime juice 300g king prawns – uncooked 1 tbsp sesame seeds - toasted broccoli – half a head steamed basmati rice – to serve

Make a paste with the garlic, ginger and onions. I used a Nutri-bullet but a blender or food processor will do the same job – just add a splash of water. If you don’t have any of these gadgets just chop ﬁnely. Heat the oil on a medium heat in a large non stick pan. Add the garam masala and fry for 30 seconds. Then add the onion paste and cook gently for 10 mins. Add the turmeric and chilli powder and cook for another 30 secs. Then tip in the tomatoes and cook gently for about 15 mins until the tomatoes have broken down and you have a thick sauce. Now add the coconut milk and bring to the boil. Simmer gently for 5 mins. Add a sprinkling of sugar and about a tsp of salt and lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Add the prawns and cook gently until they are cooked (when they turn pink). Serve with plain basmati rice, scattered with fresh coriander.

Cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and keep warm (save a couple of spoonfuls of the pasta water). While pasta is cooking, make the sauce. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the garlic, chilli and lemon zest. Cook gently for 2 mins, then add the grated courgettes and the butter. It will seem a lot but they break down quickly. Cook gently for 10 mins until soft. Add the crème fraiche and prawns and stir well. Stir in a couple of spoons of pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. When the prawns are pink, season to taste and stir in the cherry tomatoes. Pile the spaghetti onto plates and spoon the sauce on top.

First toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan – then set aside. Heat the oil in the same pan, cook the garlic and ginger gently for 2 mins. In a bowl mix together the chilli ﬂakes, soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce, ﬁsh sauce and lime juice. Add to the pan with the garlic and ginger. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins. Add the prawns and cook gently until pink. Meanwhile cook broccoli and add to the pan with the prawns. Serve with basmati rice and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Serves 2.

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Walks With Emily & Friends Felley Mill Circular Walk Walk distance: about 3 miles Difﬁculty: Easy - Moderate (all on a well trodden path)

Keep following this path round and you will come back to the same point you turned off at the start of the walk. Follow the track back down to Felley Farm and you will have returned back to Felley Mill Lane.

Pub stop: No Starting point: Felley Mill Lane, NG16 5FT

Felley Mill is a walk in Underwood, just north of Nottingham. Despite this walk only being a few minutes from (and even crossing over) the M1, it boasts views of uninterrupted countryside and dogs can be off the lead for pretty much the entire route. The landscape was also a major inspiration for both Lord Byron and DH Lawrence. Take the turning for Underwood from the M1 and turn right when you reach the roundabout. Follow the A608 all the way down until you reach Felley Mill Road on the left (it is just by the bus stop). Follow this lane all the way down and you will ﬁnd other cars parked on the right hand side - park up anywhere along here (free of charge).

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

From here walk to the end of the lane, passing Felley Farm on your right. Continue ahead on the bridleway and bear left up the hill. Follow this track passing America Farm and crossing the M1. After crossing the motorway bridge, carry on walking down until you reach a turning on the right, and continue along this path. Do note that when you get to this point this is a road (albeit not very busy) so you may want to keep your dog on a lead. Keep following the path round until it bears round to the right and crosses under the M1 through a tunnel. Continue walking in a straight line (ignoring any other turn offs) until the track comes back to a ﬁeld path. There are great views here over Underwood and a few benches.

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Interactive feeding can help meal times last longer and prevent boredom in dogs that are on strict rest/weight loss regimes/eat meals quickly, helping provide enrichment. • Messy eating: Feeding kibble in the garden or on the kitchen floor. • Treat balls/Kongs: Serve your dog’s meal in a treat ball/Kong. • Puzzle Bowls: Bowls with grooves or odd shapes cut into them. • Get creative: Hide food in cardboard boxes/ egg boxes or put kibble in a baking tray and cover with balls/toys. Remember that food used should come out of your dog’s daily allowance to help prevent weight gain from using high calorie treats. Sandpit/earthpit: If your dog likes digging holes in the garden then try building him/her their very own sandpit. This can be filled with dirt or sand. You can bury some of their toys to encourage them to dig in this area and not your flowerbed! Exercise: Exercise is really important for your dog. This should be altered to suit your pet’s age and any health conditions they may have. Things to try: • Dogs with lots of energy will benefit from plenty of off lead exercise if safe to do so. • Play with their favourite toys on walks. • Training: Practicing commands (sit, paw, lay down, leave etc) will help keep their brain busy. • Attend obedience/ agility classes. www.scarsdalevets.com

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Gem Connection are staging their own show to celebrate their 21st Birthday year. The show entitled 21 will be staged at The Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham Girls High School, 9 Arboretum Street, Nottingham, NG1 4. Saturday December 14th at 7pm The evening will be full of first class entertainment, Tickets; £15 and concessions £12 Booking is essential. The Gems invite you to please visit their website for further booking details. www.gemconnection.org SAVE THE DATES!

Saturday 12 October, 7pm A Moment in Time: an evening of A Capella with the Lace City Chorus - The Minster School, Southwell Saturday 23 November, 7pm Arnold Hill Academy, Arnold For tickets, visit www.lacecitychorus.org or Tel: 01522821772

In Accord Chamber Choir with special guests Burlington Jazz presents...

Cabaret

October 19 at 7.30pm at Patchings Farm Arts Centre, Calverton, NG14 6NU Tickets £9 (students £7) Advance tickets only from 0115 960 6236

The Rock ’n’ Soul Singers Recently we forwarded a further donation of £1000 to YOUNGMiNDS, the charity we are supporting this year, thanks to our audience collections. Sunday 13th October we will be at Lark Hill Village, Clifton, and on Saturday 30th November will be at Audley St Elphin’s Park, Darley Dale. The Rock ‘n’ Soul Christmas Concert will be at Selston Parish Hall, Saturday 14th December at 7.30pm, (tickets available from choir members or contact tel. no. 01773 780192). For bookings please contact tel. no. 01773 719807 Please visit www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook. com/rocknsoulsingers for more information.

Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2018. Guided by Musical Director Keiron Anderson, highlights include broadcasts on Radio 3 and Classic FM. Concerts are given in support of charity with over £100,000 raised since 1987. In 2019/20 NSWO are supporting The Children’s Bereavement Centre. Forthcoming Concert Let’s Dance! Friday 5 October, 7pm Grange Hall Vicarage Lane Radcliffe-on-Trent NG12 2FB TICKETS: £12 (£13 online) /£6 (£6.50 online) from Windblowers: sales@ windblowers.com or 0115 9410543 www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

MUSIC GROUP DIRECTORY Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Rd, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm-10pm. For more info: www. gemconnection.org or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Interested in singing and improving your health and wellbeing? We’d love to see you. Tues 7.30pm-9.30pm, Bestwood Village Social Club, Park Road, Bestwood Village, NG6 8TQ. 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 - meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for 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 every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only. For more info & tickets: tom.bird@hotmail.co.uk. NEW TERM commences September 2nd. 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 Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm7pm. 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. For more info call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.309.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. If you love singing, you’ll love our choir...cheaper than therapy! Tues, termtime 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 Wed 8.30pm 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. Thurs 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 10amnoon). 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 Burton Joyce Choral Society - welcome new members. Friendly mixed choir. Rehearse in BJ Village Hall Mondays 7.45pm -9.30pm. For more info call Mary: 0115 931 2803 or pop in Sept-June (break for summer). Soundswell - community choir meet Tues eve (termtime) at Bluecoat Academy, Aspley. A wonderful way to make new friends. Visit www.soundswell.org for more info. Fun Chorus - have groups in Gedling, Carlton, Kimberley, Bingham, Bramcote & Ravenshead. For a FREE taster session please contact penny@funchorus.co.uk. All welcome. www.funchorus.com Sherwood Tuneless Choir -for people who love singing but think they can’t sing. Meet at Sherwood United Reformed Church, 1 Edwards Lane, NG5 3AA, 1st & 3rd Tues monthly - 8pm-9.30pm. For info call Binny:07884 005286 or www.tunelesschoir.com/sherwood

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Nottingham Concert Band Reg. charity no. 1129243

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‘Strike Up The Band’ A relaxed cafe-style concert at

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

16 Hall Croft, Beeston, Nottingham

Saturday 12th October at 7:30pm Tickets £5

call 07917 773003 (David)

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Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir have started their centenary celebrations and have just released a new CD! Called ‘Every Man Was Singing’ the CD celebrates the choir’s centenary by highlighting 15 items from its current repertoire, including ‘Love Is All Around’, ‘Unchained Melody’ and the specially commissioned ‘Every Man Was Singing’. The CD comes in a digipack, with 12-page booklet and costs £10 (plus £1 P&P if posted). Call 07802 758223 or email info@ ecmvc.org to order or browse to www.ecmvc. org for more details.

Burton Joyce Choral Society...

We are a long established 4 part choir based in Burton Joyce, rehearsing on Mondays from 7.459.30m in the Village Hall. We sing an eclectic conductor and music director: Robert Parker range of music. Our next ventures are a concert in December, and then in the spring, a joint concert with other Notts based choirs and the Nottingham Symphony Orchestra in Southwell Minster. We would love to welcome new or returning members to our ranks to join us for the upcoming events. We do not hold Carrington Triangle Folk Club auditions and while an ability to read music Every Wednesday 8.30pm all year except Christmas is an advantage it is not essential. Gladstone Loscoe Road Carrington NG5 2AW (upstairs) For more info call Mary on 0115 9312803 Mainly singers nights but Guest Nights as below or 07875 099941, or Ruth on 0115 16 Oct – REG MEUROSS 9523943 or 07926 091388. Our website address is www.bjchoralsociety.org.uk 30 Oct – DAN MCKINNON

20 Nov – COHEN BRAITHWAITE KILCOYNE & ROSIE HOOD 11 Dec – DOUG EUNSON & SARAH MATTHEWS

m.smalley@ntlworld.com http://www.carringtontriangle.org.uk/

"Good News! Fun Chorus has come to Arnold! Whether you think you can or can't sing you are welcome to come along and make beautiful noise with us in a central Arnold location. Contact penny@funchorus.co.uk for more information or to book your place"

Sherwood Tuneless Choir

If you love singing but think you can't sing come and join us because we love “singing like no one is listening”. It’s a night filled with song and laughter, and a great atmosphere. We meet at the Sherwood United Reformed Church 1 Edwards Lane Nottingham NG5 3AA on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 8pm to 9.30pm with a break for refreshments.You can join us any time. For further details contact Binny Watkins at Sherwoood@Tunelesschoir.com or on 07884005286. Or see our website – http://www. tunelesschoir.com/sherwood or find us on Facebook”

M U S I C Bingham and District Choral Society

We are now busy rehearsing for our Autumn Concert, Joyful Baroque. This will take place at 7.30pm on Saturday 16th November at St Mary’s Parish Church, Newark. It is not too late in the season to join our friendly, non-audition choir and a three-week, no-commitment trial is available to new singers. Please visit our website www.binghamchoral.org.uk or ring Val Morgan on 0115 9332353 for further details. Do you know any talented young classical singers? If so, do tell them about our John and Barbara Beaumont Bursary and Prize competition. Applications will be welcomed from singers who will be under the age of 24 on 31st October 2019, and who normally live in the East Midlands. The Bursary is for £100 to further the winner’s musical career and the Prize is an opportunity to perform with the choir at a future concert. The closing date for applications is Thursday 31st October. Once again, please visit www. binghamchoral.org.uk for full details.

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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.bootlacebuddies.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 Wed monthly 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. For more 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 Kougars Netball Club - Wed 8-9pm. Kimberley Leisure Centre. 18+ (20s to 50s). All abilities playing nonleague netball. We play for fun & fitness. Contact 07748 842783.

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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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 Why Not Try Dinghy Sailing On The River? - sessions on Thursday evening, Saturdays & Sundays. Juniors from 8yrs welcome Saturday mornings, they have fun! Go to www.nottinghamsc.org.uk for more info or email: club@ nottinghamsailing.club 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 Phoenix Friendship Club - meet every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-10.30pm for social & dancing evening, hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154 or gmtyas@hotmail. co.uk

Elderberries Young at Heart Over 60s Social Club - meet every Friday at Greasley Sports

Hall from 2pm - 4pm. £2 per meeting, 50p raffle. Dancing, entertainers, singers & bingo etc... Nice, friendly group. All welcome. For more info: 01773 715104 or 07824 772756 or email: bhparkview@yahoo.com

NG16 Community Diary cont..... Strelley Line Dancing - starts Thursday 3 Oct. 10am - 11.30am. £4. At Sheila Russell Comm. Centre, St Martins Rd, NG8 3AR. New class/instructor. Beginner level. Call Linda: 07907 711282 TJFridays Dance - dancing in a fun & friendly atmosphere. Ballroom, Sequence, Latin. Fridays - 7.45 - 10.15pm, Awsworth Village Hall. Contact: 01773 770973 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 Mon 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!

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: Ken on 07769 834693 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. For more info visit https://broxtoweramblers.org.uk. 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

free time Kimberley Bowls Club The committee of Kimberley Bowls Club wishes to pass on their thanks for this year's renovation work to their clubhouse. From Shane Easom (Broxtowe Council) who managed to secure funding, to Trevor Rood and fellow councilors (Kimberley Town Council) who organized the various trades. Work started in January and was completed by the start of the bowling season. It has made a vast difference to the building, from having the roof re-tiled and with double glazed windows and doors outside to a complete re-wire, with wall heaters, hot water system and repainted throughout. To all who worked on the project, a big thank you! Another big thank you goes to all our club members, who, despite the many soakings from played matches and numerous rearranged matches due to the weather, managed to pull them in before the end of the season. This season has been a particularly wet one and I am sure lessons have been learned, as the weather this year may be the trend for the future. By the time this magazine arrives, the green should have been scarified, seeded and top dressed in preparation for next season, so thanks too, for all the members who came to help. Yet to come is our annual 'Dinner and Presentation Evening' at the 'Hog's Head Hotel' in Awsworth. Andrew and his staff always make us welcome, with a wonderful carvery dinner, followed by the presentation of numerous cups and trophies to the winners of various club competitions played for throughout the season. New members are always welcome. Please contact Steve on 07970692565

Greasley MW Bowls Club: A Memorable Season

A great season for the Greasley MW Bowls club in spite of the British weather which kept us on our toes re- arranging cancelled games... By the end of August we had almost finished our league programme with at least runners up spot in three of the four leagues we compete in. During the summer we had enjoyable friendly matches against Mansfield, Skegness and Heanor Town. Dodging the weather caused problems for our Club competitions but we came through and brought the season to a fitting close with our finals day in September. One of the successes has been the recruiting of five new players to our ranks, boding well for next season. We look forward to our AGM in October and our dinner and presentation night in late November. Our thanks go to all our players and also the staff at Broxtowe Parks and Leisure department and their park attendants who do a splendid job of looking after the Coronation Park Green, now recovered from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drought. Some of us now go undercover at the indoor arenas for the winter bowls programme.

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Tanya About Town Time for colder days and fright nights as Notts races through October & November As always there’s still plenty to do in and around our fantastic city, so grab a mug of something warm and take a read of my pick of what’s on... Kicking it all oﬀ of course is the Goose Fair which returns to the Forest Recreation Ground to thrill and delight city residents and visitors with more than 500 attractions - from the latest white knuckle rides to the everpopular traditional rides (2-6 Oct). The fair dates back more than 700 years and is one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs. Dating back even further is the story of Robin Hood. Join a unique, immersive experience this October at Newstead Abbey (19) taking you back to a 12th Century forest close to Nottingham. See local minstrels, artisans and characters. Eat, drink and be merry. Learn a trade or two. Meet the local man who would become a legend Be prepared for the scariest Halloween Nottingham has ever seen as Old Market Scare returns to the city for October half term. The Halloweenthemed family fun begins on Friday 25

October and runs through to Thursday 31 October. New for this year will be Horror Hotel, a live scare maze in the style of a haunted Victorian hotel. Visitors are invited to check in - if they dare - where actors, dressed as spooky characters, provide the shocks and surprises as people navigate their way around the creepy old hotel. This is a purpose built high-end maze that offers new levels of fear across two floors and where the unquiet dead stalk the halls in a labyrinthine journey towards ‘Room 13’. Join more ghostly goings on at the Ghost Walks (3/24 Oct) at Wollaton Hall, with stories of real encounters and unexplained happenings or you could join The Woolly Tellers for a night of spooky and dark tales at the Malt Cross (1 Nov). There’s also the annual Mayhem Film Festival at the Broadway Cinema (10-13) with premieres, previews, special guests and midnight screenings, the festival showcases the best in horror, sci-fi and cult cinema, through feature films, short films and special events. Dark nights aren’t just for ghost stories though - explore the beautiful illuminated trail around Rufford Abbey’s stunning gardens, marvel at the majestic trees and romantic ruins. Enjoy the wonderful music as you discover each new secret of this magical environment. (18 Oct - 3 Nov). The summer festivals may have come to an end for foodies

but now there’s Winter Fest to look forward to at Thoresby Court Yard! The event has a warming Christmas community atmosphere and has grown to be one of the venues most anticipated events. The Beer and Cider Festival also returns to its new home at the Motorpoint Arena (Oct 9-12). You can enjoy over a thousand diﬀerent real ales (not advisable in one go!), two large outdoor areas, the Backstage Beer Garden, with brewery bars, food stalls and live music, and the Bolero Square Village which also oﬀers bars, stalls and more live music! There’s also the Bramley Apple Festival to look forward to (19 Oct). Each year Southwell celebrates the origins of the Bramley Apple. The festival attracts hundreds of local, national and international visitors. A food and drink festival is held in Southwell Minster and incorporates all manner of apple-related products, fruit specialists, artisan producers and cookery demonstrations. If you’re a fan of artisan then you might want to give the Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle a visit to enjoy the hustle and bustle of market day (20 Oct/17 Nov). Expect a handpicked selection of food producers, handcrafters as well as street food vendors and entertainers!

Foodies can learn more about what they love at the School of Artisan Food. There are numerous courses taking place to make your stomach rumble, including Foraging (19-20 Oct), Beer and Cheese Tasting (13 Oct/10 Nov) and an Introduction to Patisserie (12 Oct).

Music lovers are going to enjoy the next couple of months with so much to choose from. The Royal Concert Hall welcomes Aled Jones and Russel Watson (2 Oct), Roy and Buddy (21 Oct), Will Young (22 Oct), OMD (26 Oct), Van Morrison (28 Oct), Shakespears Sister (31 Oct), Marillion (3 Nov), Adam Ant (7 Nov), Squeeze (9 Nov) and Jools Holland (20 Nov). There’s a tribute festival taking place at Thoresby Hall (25-28 Oct) and if you’re a fan of tribute acts then you’ll love A Celebration of Luther Vandross (8 Oct), FastLove-A tribute to George Michael (19 Oct), You Win Again (27 Oct), The Songs of Barry White (28 Oct) and the Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour (22 Nov) all at the Royal Concert Hall. Down the road at the Motorpoint Arena you’ll ﬁnd Little Mix (11/12 Nov) and there’s nostalgia with the Stepback concert (8 Nov).

If you’d rather throw your own moves, where do you go if you’re too old to go clubbing but you still love to dance? Discos for Grown Ups comes to town at the Belgrave Rooms (2 Nov) and the Embankment (23 Nov).

These pop up parties for ‘grownups’ who love to boogie the night away were founded by ex -record industry executive Simon Stanford after ﬁnding there was nowhere to go to have a great night of dancing if you’re over 40.

There’s more music at the Theatre Royal with visits from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat (15 - 19 Oct), The Sound of Music (29 Oct -2 Nov) and We Will Rock You (23-30 Nov). There’s drama in town with Prism, starting local lad Robert Lindsey (21-26 Oct) and what better way for kids to get their ﬁrst taste of theatre than with The Gruﬀalo (Oct 10-13). This one sounds interesting - pit your wits against JB Fletcher at Solve-Along-A Murder, SheWrote, an interactive screening of the 80s classic at the Theatre Royal (Oct 28). The end of November also sees us creep into panto season (Oh yes it does!) as Sleeping Beauty begins at The Playhouse (22 Nov-11 Jan) and Cinderella at the Theatre Royal (30 Nov).

For those who like a laugh, Eddie Izzard visits the Royal Concert Hall (Oct 9-10) and Hancock & Co (Oct 14). Andy Parsons visits The Playhouse (Oct 11). If you fancy something a little quieter join the free Photo Walk (8 Sep) at Thoresby Park for

photo lovers of all ages, all abilities and all cameras! Time-keeping has never been my strong point but a visit to the Museum of Time Keeping is always interesting - catch their celebration of all things vintage and retro at Vintage Times, featuring classic cars, pre-war radios, vintage clothes, restored jukeboxes, and much more. Food will be available on site from Big D’s BBQ and Grill, with Southwell School’s Jazz Band performing in the ballroom (12 Oct).

As always, don’t forget the history right here on your doorstep. You can learn all about it while taking one of the many tours around the city, such as The Nutty Nottingham tour, the Robin Hood Town Tour, The Peel Street Caves and many more... *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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Inner Wheel District 22 covers Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and there is a club near you looking for like minded ladies to share in this wonderful organisation. The Association of Inner Wheel Clubs in GB&I is an International women only organisation that has an outstanding record of service to the local, national and international communities. Most clubs meet regularly and have a full and varied programme through which friendships are built and maintained. Visiting other clubs and joining in their activities broadens the opportunity to make new friends. International Inner Wheel has spread to 103 countries with over 100,000 members worldwide. If you want to share your talents and personality, please contact Gloria Humphrey on 07944 961571 or email at iw22dmo@ gmail.com or check out our website at www. innerwheeldistrict22.co.uk. We are waiting to hear from you.

What’s On at Eastwood Library??? REGULAR EVENTS Rattle, Rhyme and Roll: Tuesdays 10 – 10.30am. Free under 5 session (including during the school holidays) Eastwood Crime Café: First Thursday of every month 2-3pm. Adult session – new members very welcome! TRY IT (Basic computer) Individual Sessions: Mondays 10.30 to 11.30 – booking essential (limit 3 sessions per adult) During October & November Children’s Saturday Craft Club: every fortnight 10.30-11.30am; 12th October, 26th October, 9th November, 23rd November Children’s half-term Craft Club: Halloween Themed crafts! Thursday 31st October 10.30 – 11.30 am Kimberley Art Group Exhibition: 23rd September to 26th October, during normal library opening hours Brinsley & District Art Group Exhibition: 4th to 30th November, during normal library opening hours Crime Reduction: community safety information from Broxtowe Borough Council, Thursdays 10–11 am - 24th October, 7th November and 21st November Also…Inspire Learning Courses – new courses taking place – details on Inspire website or please ask staff Eastwood Library, Wellington Place, Eastwood, NG16 3GB eastwood.library@inspireculture.org.uk Tel: 01623 677200 www.inspireculture.org.uk

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children’s parties Get the adrenaline pumping! Action adventure battles take place in a huge multi-level combat arena, with lights, music, swirling smoke, and plenty of maze and sniper screens to pursue your opponents. Not played laser-tag before? No problem! They provide a full pregame briefing and each player is kitted out with a Quasar laser-tag pack, including laser gun. The staff are happy to answer any questions! The Commander birthday party package includes 2x 20 minutes games of Quasar, personalised score sheets for every player, private party room hire (30 mins), 2 slices of cheese and tomato pizza and a hotdog, unlimited soft drinks, goodie bags and invitation cards. They also offer exclusive use of the arena for 15 or more players. All you need to remember is the cake!

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If you have a smaller group, you may want to team up against others during our busier periods - the more targets to shoot the better! Larger groups can play individually or in teams, or why not hire the arena exclusively for you and your group? (Up to 30 players per game) Either way, Quasar Elite Nottingham is ideal for groups of friends, colleagues, youth clubs, school groups or family fun! Minimum age 8 years. Remember to wear flat, non-slip shoes (i.e trainers).

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Why not join us? We have TALKS in the winter twice-monthly at the Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. PLEASE NOTE DATES AND TIMES VARY Programme for 2019: Wednesday Sept 25 – 7:30pm: The Magic of Stained Glass by Rosemary Pike Thursday Oct 10 – 2:15pm: The Carmargue by Gerald Hall Wednesday Oct 23 – 7:30pm: The Old Curiosity Box by Stephen Flinders Thursday November 14 - 2:15pm: The Stoneywell Garden by Roy Mitchell Wednesday Nov 27 – 7:30pm: The Art & Humour of Frederick Spurgin by Michael Siverns Thursday December 12 – 2:15pm: Christmas Meeting with seasonal refreshments and the Dalesmen Male Voice Choir (on screen) by John North Thursday December 19 – 2:15pm: My Extra Life by Mike Newbold You will need to be a member of the National Trust to join the Nottingham Centre and you will need to be a member of both to attend our other activities. Our programmes and newsletters keep you informed of what is happening and when. It costs £6 per person per annum to join and £10 for two people living at the same address. The talks cost £3 per person and £4 for guests. Our Web site is: www.ntnottingham.uk Our Membership Secretary is: Barbara McDonald, Tel: 0115 9757800. Email: bmcdonald351@btinternet.com

Carlton le Willows Salix Society The Carlton Le Willows Salix Society is a new organisation which arose from the ashes of CLEWS which was the original society for past pupils of Carlton Le willows Grammar School. The Salix Society now includes all the Carlton Le Willows family from the Grammar school to the current Academy. We are inviting all past pupils to become members of the Salix Society for a yearly fee of £10. Our intention is to hold regular gatherings to celebrate our school days whether pleasant or otherwise, and share our experiences with like-minded people either at meetings at the school or other venues. Our next event is to be held on Saturday, 5th October, (Goose Fair Weekend) at the Carlton Le Willows Academy, for all former pupils and staff from 1953 to 2019, ticket price is £10 and includes afternoon cream tea, a glass of prosecco, school building tours and a live musical performance by the Academy. To register your interest and/or apply for tickets, our e-mail address is: enquiries. clews@gmail.com Please support us if you can.

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WHAT’S STOPPING YOU ??? You’ve hit a wall in your progress, and you’ve tried everything... ...and I mean everything. Even the fad diet skinny tea that does nothing at all for your body, except a little hydration (let’s not completely beat down on them). So, what is stopping you? Why can’t you trigger that response you had in the early stages of your journey? What changed along the way? Nothing you say, OK…. read on, this is for you. How are you managing yourself? Your mind, your sleep, your stress?

So what can you do? Here are a few coaching points I give clients:

Ever tracked these factors when in a weight loss program?

1. Make a sleep log of each night.

I’m asking a lot of questions because they need answering in order for you to “unlock the block”.

2. Record how much water you’re consuming daily.

If your stress levels have increased or your results now match your stress level capability, then results will stall. Remember, dieting and weight loss are a stress and if your day to day stress level is already high you’ve added to this with dieting. “But I can’t change this Andy”, I hear this a lot; my client’s stress management is often the reason that things slow down. Family issues, work worries, social dilemmas…these things can creep up on us without us being aware. You’ve stuck to your plan, but nothing is happening, so you cut more calories, start exercising more. What are you doing??? Increasing stress. You might see it is being more proactive, dealing with the weight loss plateau, but really all you’ve done is given the body another reason to fight back.

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3. Write out three priorities for tomorrow before bed, and clear your mind. 4. It’s OK to have ME time. Go for a walk, sit in silence or go do something to break the pattern. You don’t need to train harder, starve yourself or neglect yourself mentally. What you do need to do is listen to the signs and work out…. how do I get past this block? Why not give those four pointers a try for the next week and take note of what it is that’s coming up that seems to be slowing down your progress. That’s the direction you need to take.

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MIDSOMMAR THIS IS WEIRD

Last year Ari Aster wowed the world with his methodically crafted and deeply disturbing psychological horror Hereditary. Now Aster is back with another beautifully shot and conceptually strange piece in Midsommar, but sadly it does not achieve the same heights. Midsommar follows a group of university students on their summer vacation visiting an isolated community to see their unique traditions. Before the trip though, tragedy hits one of the friends’ girlfriend and out of obligation he invites her on the trip. High tension drama put to the backdrop of a weird and creepy sect of humanity, sounds like the perfect cocktail for Aster, or it should have been. One thing the immensely creative director excels at throughout is his use of the camera and being able to create an unnerving atmosphere through its use and the overly bright tint he puts on every scene. But seeing weird stuff happen in a pretty way can only get you so far, and how Midsommar chooses to drag out its ending makes its conclusion feel unsatisfying and kind of boring, especially compared to Hereditary’s nail biting and mind blowing ﬁnale.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD Mr Tarantino has always made it clear fans should enter with blank expectations into his films, for nearly all have made unpredictable turns in styles drawn from the guy’s current film obsession. But Kill Bill’s slow revenge drama flown down an 80s kung fu flick doesn’t come off as weird as the guy’s latest film, which explores 60’s Hollywood through today’s lens. DiCaprio plays an alcoholic film star cursing his cheap future of spaghetti westerns while his stunt double (Brad Pitt) sits by to support him. The film’s charm lies in witnessing the low-budget feel of 60s films in the execution of a high-end modern one, emphasised by the number of big-time stars included to keep you in the present while the film begs the bright dresses and poppy vinyl.

Writer: Sam Burton

OUTIH brings a very odd, very entertaining nostalgic view of the golden age of cinema. The treat of excellent chemistry and directing is well full and present, but this light-seeming film within films has morbidly dark undertones to be discovered along the bright swingin’ n drinkin’ sixties as well. Tarantino has certainly nailed a new humorous and captivating film form and another entrée in his odd marvels.

RATING: 7/10

Writer: George Neal

RATING: 8/10

The e c i f f O e l a T Party Working in a small office has it’s advantages. Office parties tend to be weekend affairs. Or they used to be... In 2017 we decided to go to a log cabin in Lincolnshire. It looked idyllic and when we arrived it lived up to expectations, up to the point when Sarah realised she had a small furry room-mate. Mini – as we affectionately named her – kept popping up through the floor boards with Sarah running round at 4am blocking each hole she came through with all available objects. The game ended when Sarah collapsed, exhausted, on the sofa and Mini moved on to annoy someone else. Next day we decided to go to the local pub and cheer Sarah up with a lovely meal. It obviously wasn’t her weekend as her dinner arrived with half the field still attached to the lettuce. Trying to stifle our giggles, with Sarah weeping into her pint, the waiter offered to replace the meal however by this point Sarah had lost her appetite and we opted for a liquid lunch instead. In 2018 we decided to up our game and hired a beautiful cottage in the Peak District, with chickens roaming and views to die for. This time we had a Caribbean theme to the weekend. Jerk chicken for dinner and cocktails in the Jacuzzi were the order of the day. Cat had planned numerous party games, which to be fair I was dreading, even more so when she started to unload ping pong balls, blow up guitars and pink wigs!!

After a hefty dinner and a few bottles of fizz it was Jacuzzi time. The fact that it was mid-January with a force 10 gale rattling the windows and torrential rain wasn’t going to put us off. The first game was ‘ping pong panic’, five balls placed in the middle of the hot tub and you had to avoid being touched by any of them, however the object of the game was pretty irrelevant because the minute the ping pong balls hit the water, a gust of wind blew them all over the garden. After retrieving them, freezing my bits off, for the third time, we all lost interest and poured ourselves another glass of prosecco. The wind was so bad that the fountains on the Jacuzzi kept whipping us in the face. After half an hour we all looked like trawler men at the end of a long shift. Not quite the relaxing evening we had in mind. Bedraggled and frozen from the shoulders up, we sprinted indoors and carried on the party in the warm. The following morning determined to clear up the debris from the night before, we found the chickens playing football with the ping pong balls!! This year I have put my foot down and we are playing it safe, going into our great city for a knee’s up. Back to our own beds with not a Jacuzzi or pink wig in sight... No mice or chickens were hurt during our adventures (honest!). © Ali Wale

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Fly High With Nottingham Youth Orchestra!

Fancy dress, games and disco Saturday 26th October 2019 at the Temple Centre, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG16 1DP

Ages 5-12

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Under 16’s NEW PLAYERS WANTED We are looking for players to play in the current 2019/20 season Training is Wednesday 6pm-7pm at Hall Park Eastwood Winter training at Greasley Sports Centre We play in the Notts Youth League, Saturday morning at Hall Park Eastwood

Contact : Paul

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Young musicians find their playing takes off when they join Nottingham Youth Orchestra. Sight-reading, instrumental and listening skills improve hugely each year, and youngsters keep coming back for more. Ask them for their highlights, and top of the list are the friendships made alongside break-time cakes, the ever popular weekly tuck shop, an exclusive NYO ice cream van visit, plus residentials and musical trips out. NYO is having a FREE fun and friendly Taster Evening on Thursday 17th October (18.3019.30) at The Becket School, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY. Interested young musicians will get a chance to play Camila Cabello’s Havana with Training Orchestra (Gds 2-4 standard) or take to the skies playing How To Train Your Dragon with Intermediate Orchestra (Gds 5-7). Last academic year over 200 talented youngsters in NYO’s 3 orchestras and 2 jazz orchestras experienced 50 pieces of music. In the same period, more than 2000 people saw NYO’s concert hall performances ranging from Stravinsky to Glen Miller and Disney hits, plus a world premiere. No wonder Nottingham Youth Orchestra comes “highly recommended” by both parents and members. If you know a young musician who would like to play their instrument with us, please send details to: events@nottinghamyouthorchestra.org or simply visit www.nottinghamyouthorchestra.org for more information.

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LAST YEAR I STARED DEATH IN THE FACE AND LIVED TO TELL THE TALE... Fortunately it was just a kid in fancy dress who wasn’t looking where he was going as I cycled home. That’s right, it’s Halloween. Where the ghouls come out to play, terrors stalk the streets, and the locals hide behind sofas to ward off rogue spirits. Or, more specifically the streets turn into a mass of children (and adults) in fancy dress who go door to door begging for sweets. Now I don’t wish to wax lyrical on what it was like in my day but I don’t recall Halloween ever being half the big deal it seems to be today. I think we did a bit of trick or treating, we may even have dallied with fancy dress but it wasn’t much more than a black jumper and a second-hand pair of plastic vampire fangs. I’m pretty confident we returned home with a paltry offering of a couple of Black Jacks (remember when we had proper sweet shops? That’ll be a future article I’m sure!) and half a roll of Extra Strong Mints. Nowadays it’s a full-on social occasion. Woe betide if you have children and aren’t planning on getting into the party spirit. You big old spoilsport, get yourself down to the fancy dress shop and turn your children into a variety of characters that’ll be forgotten by the morning and will gather dust until next year when the kids have grown out of them. To be clear, we aren’t much of a dressing up family. Before we had kids, if we were invited to a fancy dress party we’d probably not bother turning up. Yes, we are quite dull. Fortunately our children don’t take after us and they love a bit of fancy dress, so Halloween has rapidly turned into one of their favourite nights. But there are a few things we had to learn the hard way, so here’s a very quick guide to surviving the night: THE PUMPKIN CODE No-one talks about this until you fail, then suddenly everyone tells you that you got it wrong. Essentially, if you have a pumpkin in front of your house that’s a signal for the gangs of roving kids (sorry, Trick Or Treaters) to approach your house. So if you want a quiet life, don’t put out a pumpkin.

DON’T TRY AND BE FUNNY The kids just want their own body weight in sugar. Don’t try and make dad jokes at the door, they’ve come with a set goal and you’re just getting in the way of this efficient sweet eating machine. NEVER ASK FOR THE TRICK Again, you’ll think you’re being funny and/or clever. Remember, kids are scary. That’s why they put them in horror films to make things extra creepy. Do not, under any circumstances think you’ll get a comedy Trick. You know that old couple you haven’t seen on the street since last October? Just saying…. YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY SWEETS Before you complain to me about expectations of sugar consumption (you know who you are) make sure you stock up. Worst case, you’ll have a few sweets spare as a nice reward for yourself. But most of all, you do not want to be the house that runs out of sweets. The social shame is real. And if you run out mid-group, one of the kids is going to have a meltdown/cry/tantrum/ burn your house down and do you really want to be the person responsible for that (as their parents glare at you with a cold fury usually reserved for drivers who don’t wave a thanks when you let them past at traffic lights). So good luck! Hopefully I’ll see you on the other side, just in time for Christmas!

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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Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group - from birth to school age. At St Helens Church Centre, Church Lane, Selston. Every Mon (term time), 12.45pm - 2.45pm. Call Julz on 07790 037756 for more details.

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

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

FRESH Baby & Toddler Group- every Tuesday morning 9.30 - 11.30am at Greasley Community Centre, Dovecote Road, Eastwood. All year round, including school holidays.

Rainbows - being a Rainbow is all about developing self-confidence, building friendships, trying new things and having fun. For girls ages 5-7. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested or call 0800 1695901. Nuthall Rainbows- Monday 5.45pm - 6.45pm at St Patricks Hall Jacksdale Rainbows- Tuesday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Jacksdale Community Centre. Kimberley Rainbows- Tuesday 5.45pm -6.45pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. 2nd Eastwood Rainbows- Wednesday 6pm - 7pm at Dora Phillips Hall. 1st Eastwood Rainbows- Thursday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall Brownies- Brownies opens up a world of exciting challenges and the opportunity to try new things and make brilliant friends. For girls ages 7-10. To join any of the groups visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/ interested or call 0800 1695901. Nuthall Brownies - Monday 5.45pm - 7.15pm at St Patricks Church Hall. Eastwood Brownies - Monday 6pm - 7.30pm at Dora Phillips Hall. Newthorpe Brownies - Monday 6.30pm - 8pm at Newthorpe Baptist Church. 1st Kimberley Brownies - Monday 7pm - 8.15pm at Holy Trinity Church Hall. 2nd Kimberley Brownies - Tuesday 6pm - 7.15pm at Kettlebrook Lodge. Underwood Brownies - Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm at Underwood Comm Centre. Westwood Brownies - Wednesday 6pm - 7.30pm at United Reform Church. Kimberley Parent and Toddler Group - Kettlebrook Lodge, Eastwood Rd, Kimberley, NG16 2HX. 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

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The Temple Centre, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG16 1DP The ideal place for your children’s party with large function room, annexe and playing field available. Plenty of parking and a free to use kitchen that’s fully equipped with hob, oven, fridge and microwave plus crockery and hot water urn. Prices start from only £92 for four hours. Call 0115 9519717 /07588 491056 or e-mail sue@nuthallparishcouncil.co.uk for details

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 16 November 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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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. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30pm7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. St Johns Pre-School - New Basford Community Centre, for children 2 - 5 years. We can offer up to 2ndhours Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Grp 15 of funding dependent on circumstances. For more info contact Lynette on Panther 0115 924 9569. 7-8.30pm Tues | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Safari Club - at Kimberley6784 Leisure Centre. For 10-18yrs. ContactBadminton Noel Yeatman 0115(SBC) 956 9865/0787505 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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A free 12 week programme packed full of interactive activities for children and their families, including healthy eating advice and fun physical activity. Health Walks: We provide free health walks across the county, with varying lengths for all abilities. Everyone is welcome no matter your age or fitness levels. Coffee and a natter to follow! For Broxtowe walks contact graceblackburn@everyonehealth.co.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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Bestwood Male Voice Choir has known for many years that they had a war hero in their midst. They are extremely proud of George Durant, who served his country on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Now 95, George has received a letter from the French Ambassador in London, notifying him that he has been awarded a very special honour by being appointed to the rank of ‘Chevalier in the Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneur’. At a special rehearsal at Bestwood Village Social Club, George was presented with the award by the French Consul in Nottingham, M. Jean’Claude LaFontaine. George, a member of Bestwood MVC for over 30 years, records how as a Royal Marine, he arrived at Sword Beach in a landing/assault craft attached to the Commandoes in the thick of the fighting on D-Day. He describes himself as one of the ‘lucky ones’, having seen many of his comrades slaughtered. He also remembers the horror of some tanks not making it off the landing craft and their crews drowning. After only seven days leave, George continued his war service by being sent off to India, Burma and Singapore before eventually ending up in Bangkok. Many congratulations George, the choir is very proud of you and salutes you!

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Planning For Social Care No-one likes to think about getting older. It is often only when an older relative or friend is struggling to do everyday tasks that you would even think about social care. The cost of social care may come as a surprise if this is something you have never thought about. On average, residential care in Nottinghamshire costs £550 – £650 a week.

This may mean you will have to eventually sell your home to pay for your care bill. There are things you can do to plan for the future and think about how you might pay for social care for yourself or a loved one. We strongly recommend you seek independent financial advice before you make any big decisions about your care as there are several packages out there that can help you to make your money last for longer and ensure you keep receiving the type of care you have chosen.

Under the Care Act, if you have more than £23,250 in assets you must pay for the full cost of your care and if you own your own home, and don’t have a partner living there, the value of your home is included. Visit our website to find out more: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/financialadvice

Did you know the average cost of residential care in Notts is £550 - £650 per week?

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Eastwood Police Station 120B Nottingham Road, Eastwood, NG16 3AJ Tel: 101 ext: 318 9720 front counter open Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm Actinhg Neighbourhood Policing Insp. Inspector Peter Brand Neighbourhood Policing Sgt Sgt 268 Andrew Browning 101 Ext: 318 9720 EASTWOOD PCSO 3684 Slaney 101 Ext: 310 3684 PCSO 8199 Richards Tel: 07525 226681 PC 2645 Reynolds Tel: 07525 989426 PCSO 8805 Cupit Tel: 07557 660 615

EASTWOOD SOUTH PC 2596 Ward Tel: 07525 989403 PCSO 7168 Holbrook Tel: 07525 989435 PCSO 8053 Reddish Tel: 07525 989437 PCSO 4512 Hughes 101 Ext: 310 4512

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from your acting local neighbourhood policing inspector, Peter Brand.... Burglary of Peoples’ Homes July showed a reduction by around 12% in burglaries of peoples’ homes, with a total of 21 offences recorded across the borough. All areas show a reduction in burglary offences with the exception of Chilwell. We will continue to target hot spot areas and follow up on actionable evidence and intelligence. Motor Vehicle Crime July showed a decrease in theft from motor vehicle offences. However, theft of motor vehicles increased. This equates to only a small number of stolen vehicles but is nevertheless distressing and inconvenient to the victim. Many of the vehicles stolen were mopeds or small motorcycles – largely overnight. Please try to keep motorcycles and mopeds secure and where possible keep them in a garage or outbuilding overnight. If anything suspicious is seen please contact us. We will continue to patrol hotspots and target known vehicle-crime offenders. Violence Against The Person During July, Broxtowe Borough saw a monthly reduction of around 6% in terms of violence offences recorded with a reduction of 27% of offences of violence with injury.

During July we executed warrants in Chilwell, Beeston and Eastwood linked to drug dealing and violence. We also worked with Derbyshire Police with regard to some shared issues around drugs and violent criminality. Proactive and reassurance patrols continue under the banner of Operation Scorpion, as a result of additional funding given to the force by the government in order to tackle knife crime. Shop Theft Shop theft saw a reduction of 11% during the month of July, this is particularly notable in the Eastwood area. This is undoubtedly due to the successful arrest and prosecution of some of our worst offenders. We will continue to provide high visibility patrols in the town centres and retail parks where we can, to try and deter thieves and to catch those who would commit these offences. When caught, we will always try and apply additional measures on these offenders, such as Criminal Behaviour Orders, which then gives us an additional element of control on them when they re-offend.

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Vicky McClure joined hundreds of people at Wollaton Park to unite against dementia at Alzheimer’s Society’s Nottingham Memory Walk back in September. Joining Vicky in the sea of blue shirts were six members of the acclaimed BBC programme Our Dementia Choir – Ahmed, Betty, Chris, John, Jean and Bernard, who are all living with dementia. The group joined Vicky on stage to greet the enthusiastic crowd, before singing Stand by Me (Ben E King) to huge applause. Vicky then cut the ribbon alongside John and Betty, to get the walk underway. The event was Vicky’s ninth Memory Walk in Nottingham. She is an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Society. The Line of Duty star completed the Memory Walk with her fellow singers as well as members of her own family in memory of her grandmother, Iris, who was living with dementia before she died in 2015. Vicky McClure said: “There’s nothing nicer than seeing a sea of blue on Wollaton Park! The choir members are true stars, because they are so inspirational. “We want to be in a place where dementia is getting the right funding and we’re closer than ever to finding a cure - which is why I’m calling on people all over the country to join me and many others, by signing up today to take part in a Memory Walk near you.”

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Would you like to put your driving skills to good use by helping isolated blind and partially sighted people get out and about in your area? If you have a little time and talent to spare, put them to good use by helping others and you’ll soon reap the rewards of a job well done and new friendships made. Local charity, My Sight Notts needs Volunteer Drivers to take isolated visually impaired people who are unable to drive themselves out and about to enjoy its social groups, choir, sports clubs and other activities. Full training is provided and reasonable expenses will be met. If you’re aged between 25-70 and you have a full clean driving licence you can drive the charity’s vehicles or, if you prefer your own set of wheels or you’re aged under 25 or over 70 you can opt to drive your own vehicle and we’ll pay expenses. John Crampton, one of the charity’s Volunteer Drivers, said: “I get a lot of enjoyment from my work. The people are friendly, the charity is supportive and I enjoy a natter with the people I’m driving. It’s great to know a small effort on my part makes a big difference to people in my area.” If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Volunteer Driver for My Sight Notts, call Rachael Donnelly on 0115 9706 806 or email rachaeld@mysightnotts.org.uk

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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 the Temple Centre, Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, NG16 1DP. 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. Nottinghamshire Deaf Society - hard of hearing/deaf social group every Monday 10am - 1pm. Lip-reading classes on Tuesdays (daytime & evening). Welfare rights advice for deaf/hard of hearing. For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817 275253, 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.

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ng16 - helping hand group directory cont.... Breathe Easy Nottingham West - meetings held 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1pm - 3.30pm at our new venue: Catholic

Church Parish Hall, Hill Top, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 2AQ. Respiratory exercise class - Tues & Thurs 11-12 @ Plumptre Hall, Church St. Cardiac re-hab class Tues 9.45-10.45 @ Plumptre Hall. 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 - supports women and children living in the Borough of Broxtowe who have experienced or are currently living with domestic abuse. Do you need information, support or would just like to talk to someone about what you have experienced? Do you need advice for a friend? If so, we can help. Please call our support line on 01773 719111 or text 07914 634190 (Monday – Thursday 09:00am – 4.30pm) 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

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

Run Talk Run - a running group where we chat about mental health. Every Sunday beginning at The Bridge Sandwich Bar, Victoria Embankment, NG2 2JY at 10am. Contact Maisie Cropley on 07717 007023 for more details. 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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