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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season.

There are places where kids can meet Santa, events all over Nottingham and panto tickets to be won.

We love a good blog thefishwifeskitchen.com is excellent and well worth checking out.

It’s author, Abby, is our newest contributor and has given us some delicious festive recipes. We look forward to trying them out.

Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

contents business, IT, jobs & finance

index / list of advertisers safer neighbourhoods

Gift ideas and bespoke wood work

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home and garden 12 classifieds 16-17 crossword 24 sudoku 34 what’s on at Christmas?

38-39 a helping hand 40 helping hand directory 44-45 eat, drink & be merry!

46 recipes 47 free time 50 community diary 52-53 kids 54 where’s Santa?

54 kids diary 56 looking good, feeling great 63 useful information 68 puzzle solutions 68 pets 69

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The Office Christmas Party Business As Usual?

The season of office Christmas parties is fast approaching and although we all want it to be memorable – make sure it is for the right reasons.

• Alcohol – a free bar is not a challenge to drink it dry. Alcohol lowers your inhibitions and makes you believe you’re funnier/wittier and a better dancer than you actually are. Drink in moderation and keep your behaviour and witty comebacks to an acceptable level…If you have chosen to drive then don’t drink at all. Not even one mouthful.

• Don’t be the main topic of conversation the next day – you’re not on holiday with friends and desperate to let your hair down. You’re surrounded by colleagues who will probably remember every bit of your indiscreet conversations/bitching about your boss and gladly repeat them to HR if it gives them an advantage. This is all about your career and protecting your path upwards.

• Dress/Undress - The office party is not the occasion to flaunt your gym honed body (or any type of body) Don’t flash the flesh at any point.

Especially after consuming alcohol…

• Romance – Just no. Shenanigans with a work colleague will never stay private. You will be the talk of the company and future work prospects could be seriously compromised.

Especially if either or both of you are already in a relationship…

• Dancing – Again alcohol makes most people think they’re Beyoncé or Michael Jackson. Lap dancing or twerking just isn’t appropriate in front of your colleagues. If you feel the urge grab a glass of water and sit down for goodness sake.

And wait for common sense to return. Virtually everyone has a smartphone these days and your moves could end up on the internet for infinity…

• The morning after – never ever call in sick with “food poisoning” or any other lame excuse.

Nobody will believe you trust me. If you genuinely can’t get in then be honest.

When all is said and done Christmas parties are a great opportunity to let your hair down and celebrate with your co workers so enjoy!

On behalf of myself and all the staff here at SOLOS I’d like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. © Helen Jones

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From Argos. Cost £148.99. Will accept £50. 0115 961 4174 Ladies Bulova Quartz Diamond Watch.

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As new. £50 ono. 07985 240292 Italian Marble Fireplace. Dismantled fireplace - cream/ivory colour. VGC. Offers around £200.

07930 858493 Various Brand New Cushions. Different fabrics available. £2 each. 0115 916 0753 Janome Memory Craft 5900QC Sewing Machine. Retails at £799. Boxed & unused.

Includes extension table. £550. 0115 8463993 Riley Slate Bed Table Top Snooker Table.

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Russell Hobbs Cafe Torino. As new. Seldom used. £10. 07951 163113 Bramley Hedge Figures. All boxed. Includes rare ones. Prices from £20. 0115 928 6596 VAX Rapide Spring Clean Carpet Shampoo Machine. With instructions. Used twice. As new. £25. 0115 8440703 Dark Red Leather Reclining Chair. Approx. 2 yrs old. VGC. £85. 0115 920 3750 Duchess Caravan Awning. To fit up to 15ft caravan. Barley used. VGC. Offers. 0115 920 4728 Chevrolet Orlando Wheel. As new, with serviceable tyre. £40. 0115 963 4390 Two Fireside Chairs. Excellent quality. As new, never used. Ideal for lounge/conservatory. £100 the pair. 0115 938 9375 Four Fence Panels. With concrete posts. Two years old. Free to anyone who can dismantle & take away. 07884 471924

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Baby’s Cot. Light Oak. With mattress. Used twice (£140 new) - £50 - 0115 963 1866 Knitting Machine. With stand. Hague Linker Machine. 3 x 1000g cones of wool (2 grey, 1 pink). 25 x 500g cones various colours & 16 partly used. Wool winder. Punch card & pattern books. £200 - 01623 794119 Marcy ER7000D Magnetic Elliptical Cross Trainer. Programmable. 4 years old. Hardly used - £130 ovno (RRP £200+) 0115 9144539 Safety 4 Step Ladder. With side rails. New, still wrapped. £30 ono. 01773 761516 Philips Magic 5 Eco Fax/Phone Machine.

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Accept £20. 0115 926 8994 Victorian Wall Clock. Very good condition. £150. 0115 963 4381 97 Babycham Glasses. Sell in bulk if possible. £6.50 each. 0115 840 0022 Hardback & Paperback Novels. Some new.

Rest, as new. 10 books £5. All monies to charity. 0115 962 1929 Nathan TV & DVD. Combined cabinet. £30 ono. 01773 629100 Toyota Sewing Machine. VGC. £55 ono.

01773 785780 Royal Canin Complete Kitten Food.

Unopened 10kg bag. £30. 07941 226490 Endectrid. Combined flea & worm prevention.

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12 mths supply (12xvials) £45. 07941 226490 Large Quantity Vinyl Records. Classical/ soundtracks etc. offers. Plus quality hard back books. All subjects. From 20p each. 0115 911 8862 Computer Desk/Trolley. VGC. £12. 0115 911 8862 White Cot. With quality mattress & air wrap.

Used a few times from new by grandparents. £30. 0115 911 8862 Bisque Headed Dolls With Stands. £60 the lot. 07733 487632 White Knight Condensing Dryer. Only used twice. £150 ono. 0115 911 1382 Bang & Olufsen Beogramme. VGC. Offers 0115 920 4728

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Why customers drive hundreds of miles to see an Arnold blinds & curtains Showroom.... 'well, we used to be a normal blinds company' explains Nick, who began as Highbury Blinds in 1987 after working for a national blinds firm, 'but then Stephanie became my business partner and as we were both artists originally it seemed logical to apply our experience to the business. Originally, I did all the measuring and fitting myself all over the city- I can't count the number of times I've heard the 'has he got his white stick?' joke as I go in a home to measure for blinds! Funnily enough, I unwittingly helped a Clifton Council tenant get their fire fitted because of this. To measure her windows I had to squeeze past a boxed gas fire in the hall, which had stood there for three months awaiting Council gas fitters. When I went back to fit her blinds, she delightedly told me it was now fitted, all thanks to me. After I had left after the first visit, she had called the Council, mentioning that I had struggled to get past the fire...and the fitters were around immediately, to her delight. After they finished, they asked if the blind man was ok... she said yes, he's fine.. and coming back next week to fit the blind... why do you ask? They had found this very funny apparently.. ' These days, Highbury Design make curtains, window seats, headboards as well as blinds'anything that involves fabric - I'm a textile person!' says Stephanie, who began her working life as a textile and knitwear designer.

'We began making Japanese Blinds ('Shoji' Screens) a few years ago, and because of the name 'Highbury' a TV company wanted us for a Sarah Beeny programme- they nearly didn't use us when they realised we had no London connection! However, as noone else makes them they hired a London showroom and we had to rush some blinds down there for filming. Sarah loved them, and we appeared on 'Double Your House For Half The Money' which resulted in nearly eleven thousand website hits! We've also been featured on BBC2 and Channel 4, so we get a lot of customers travelling long distances to see our original designs- I think the furthest was a lady from Dorset!'

Stephanie and Nick keep their prices competitive but don't compromise on qualityas Steph says, ‘if you're having bespoke curtains then there's no point using cheap fabric, when labels like Harlequin and Prestigious Textiles are excellent value for money.’ They have over 5,000 fabrics at their Arnold Showrooms, so there are lots to choose from. They are often commissioned to do jobs that the 'big names' simply can't do - unusual shaped windows are a speciality for Steph's curtain-making team. Curtain fabrics are often chosen for their Japanese blinds and room dividers - 'but we sell most of these in London, where highly contemporary soft furnishings are in demand' explains Nick. 'we import the timber for our Shoji blinds from Spain, where it is all air-dried. Kiln-dried wood is useless as the slightest warping will distort the panels. It's Obeche, which is almost the lightest weight timber on the planet, and that's the real secret. We sometimes use Japanese paper but most customers prefer fabrics' So that's Arnold's big secret - showrooms visited by clients from all over the country!

Highbury Design are open Mon-Fri 9-5pm, and most Saturdays 10-2pm ('phone first). Lots to see, and if you want the unusual, this is the place! They are on 0115 9671188, or email them through the website highburydesign.co.uk and don't forget, they make all types of blinds, Romans, verticals, Venetians in wood and metal, rollers, pleateds and sash blinds.

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Loft ladder, Light & Switch plus 50 sqft of flooring from as little as £287+VAT which includes FREE fitting in less than a day.

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Repairs, Full Roofs, Flat Roofs Slates, Tiles, Upvc Fascias, Velux All work fully guaranteed & staff vetted

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Looking for a local plasterer?

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With over 27 years experience, we specialise in: · Block paving drives and paths · Driveway and patio cleaning · Fencing · Gates · Walls built and re pointed · Artificial Grass supplied and laid Also specialise in garden decking

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Record Breaking Real Estate It’s the long awaited news that has been well overdue for the commercial property market as recent reports have confirmed that property transactions are set to exceed £70 billion at the end of 2015, the highest on record!

These statistics mark a significant shift in the commercial property market from the distant days of the recession to the present day which paints somewhat more of a positive picture powered by improved economic growth which can be seen in both consumer and business sectors.

Consumer confidence is reaching its highest levels since the nineties as occupational demand and rental growth are being noted in regional cities outside of London. Momentum continues to grow reflected by higher leasing activity, robust spending trends and increasing retail sales. Demand for prime shopping centres remains competitive as attractive yields entice opportunistic capital. The £600m redevelopment of Grand Central in Birmingham is a prime example of this opportunistic investment. Development like this highlights the ambition and foresight in the regions as the private sector are able to capitalise on investment in a bid to attract the most high profile names into their regions, subsequently having a knock on ‘domino effect’ on the continued regeneration of cities.

Business investment is a further driver of commercial property growth and has been central to significant increase in activity as a result of the government’s corporation tax rate cut and low rates of inflation. Amongst keen investors, offices are providing the most popular asset although as many struggle to find suitable opportunities in central London, alternatives are being sought in regional markets that are able to provide suitable alternatives to the capital. This new business boosts confidence and economic growth on a regional scale which is further fuelled by Local Growth Funds from the government in a bid to revive, regenerate and grow the regions.

However, there is no doubt that this record breaking growth and demand for commercial property currently outweighs supply as the new found healthy appetite for capital spending and staff hiring grows across the UK, the need for prime stock is more important than ever.

2015 has been a record breaking year for commercial property as consumer, investor and most importantly, lender confidence increased however, what is in store for 2016? It is predicted that the economic recovery will continue into 2016 driven by consumer spending and business investment as growth is propelled by high job creation underpinned by robust private consumption and investment. Here’s to a prosperous 2016!

For more information please contact Rothera Dowson’s Commercial Property team on 0800 0886270.

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Have you considered your trees may need some maintenance from time to time. Are your trees maybe too tall ? blocking light, unsafe or untidy?

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Do your hedges, Conifers or shrubs need trimming.

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PVC doors and windows Aluminium doors and windows Wood windows • Bi folding doors Soffit, facia gutter • Kitchens • Joinery Building maintenance • Fencing • Decking

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All joinery work undertaken by a time served tradesman with 25 years experience.

All internal & external doors, hard & soft wood, supplied & fitted.

All types of wood flooring fitted | Kitchens supplied and fitted.

Happy to undertake any job, large or small.

Call Brendan for friendly advice and a quote

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AWARD WINNING NOTTINGHAMSHIRE BASED COMPANY

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Important things to look out for when choosing your paving team ✖ Stay away from door salesmen ✖ Mainly avoid companies with 0800 numbers ✖ Always trace your local paving company to an address or office ✖ Don’t use “Odd Jobbers” ✖ Be wary of companies offering longer guarantees then they’ve been in business ✖ If it seems too cheap or considerably cheaper than other quotes, then ask why?

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W H A T S O N T H I S

Winter Wonderland: until 3 Jan. Old

Market Square. .

Santa’s Christmas Trail: Rufford Abbey Country Park. open until 23 Dec. 10.303.30. £1 per trail.

Aladdin: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Mansfield Theatre. 01623 633133.

Yuletide Treasure Trail: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Weekends only. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. Self guided walk with sweet reward £1. 01623 823202.

Dick Whittington: Dazzling Nottingham Playhouse Panto. 27 Nov until 16 Jan. Call 0115 941 9419.

Christmas Daytime Cruises: 2½ hour cruise. Includes dinner. Available Mon-Fri up to 18 Dec. Only £16.95 pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400.

Great Christmas Show: 28/29 Nov & 5/6 Dec. Tickets £5 adults, £2 children. Wollaton Hall. www.greatfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk Christmas Wreaths: 28/29 Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm.£12 per wreath.Tel: 01623823202. Places are limited. Book in advance.

Hucknall Christmas Market & Festival & Lights: 2 Dec. from 4pm. Hucknall Market Place.

Christmas Ghost Stories: 3 Dec. 7pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £8. Booking essential.

Dog Grotto: 29 Nov (noon - 2.30pm), 5 Dec (11am - 12.30pm & 2pm - 3.30pm) at Sherwood Forest. Min £2 donation.

The Great Santa Kidnap: 5 Dec. 2.30pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Christmas at Newstead Abbey: Newstead Abbey, 5/6 Dec. 11am-4pm (last admission 3pm).

4 Dec 2pm - 7pm (last admin 6pm) £5 adult, U16 free.

Aladdin: 5 Dec - 10 Jan. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555 Tree Dressing Day: 6 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm.

Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 9 Dec from 6pm at Cathedral of St Barnabus, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets - www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham or 0115 924 6211.

Wollaton at Christmas: 11 Dec - 5pm - 8pm. Adults £5, children £3. Wollaton Hall.

Family Christmas Fun: 12/13 & 19/20 Dec. 11am - 3pm. Gift fair, guided tours, santa visits £3.

Wollaton Hall. 0115 876 3100.

Cinderella: 5 - 20 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096.

Andre Rieu: 17 Dec. Capital FM Arena. 08444 124624 Christmas at the Castle: 12/13 Dec. 10am - 3.30pm. Nottingham Castle. Trail £1, Santa £3 Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 11-13 Dec. 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Tickets limited. Call 01623 823202.

Christmas Diary Readings: 11 Dec. 2.30pm - 3.30pm at Nottinghamshire Archives. £4.

Booking essential. Call 0115 958 1634.

The Great Nottingham Santa Run: 13 Dec. Online registration at www.thesantarun.org.uk Christmas in the Arboretum: 20 Dec. 4-6.30pm. Live music, children’s activities.

Christmas Steaming Extravaganza: 20 Dec. 11am-4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. For all ages.

Arnold Community Cinema present Nativity 3 (U): FREE admission. Tues 15 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold.

The Hallé Christmas Concert: 16 Dec - 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555.

Merry Christmas Party: 19 Dec - 8pm at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Hucknall. £6/£4 in advance. Call 01623 457100.

Christmas Biscuits: 19 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 2pm. £3pp. Drop In. For ages 3+.

Christmas Crafts: Newstead Abbey, 20-21 Dec. 11am-3pm. Follow a trail £1/santa £3 Snowflake Walk: 21 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 12pm at Wollaton Hall. Trail £1, crafts £2.

New Year, New Wish: 22 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 4pm. Newstead Abbey. £1pp.

Family Christmas Fun: 13/14 Dec. Follow a trail around the gardens. £1 trail/£3 santa.

Newstead Abbey.

Ceilidh Night: 19 Dec. 7pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £25. Book early. Call 01623 822944.

Family Carol Concert: 19 & 21 Dec. 6pm at Royal Concert Hall.

Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3.

Kids £1.50. Booking essental.. Tel: 01623823202.

Boxing Day Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50. Booking recommended: 01623 823202 Festive Thank You: 27 Dec - 3 Jan. 2pm - 4pm. £2 per child. Nottingham Castle.

New Years Eve Fireworks: 31 Dec - 8pm til midnight. FREE. Nottingham Castle.

New Year Walk: 3 Jan. 10.30am - 1pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. Booking advised. Call 01623 823202 *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.

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Nottingham is named as England’s official ‘Home of Sport’ REMEDI RESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES NOTTINGHAMSHIRE TEAM Remedi is a charitable organisation funded by the police and crime commissioner to deliver restorative justice services within Nottinghamshire.

Restorative justice is a voluntary process that aims to restore the wellbeing of victims, offenders and communities damaged by crime, by bringing together all those affected in a safe way to address the harm that has been caused.

We will prepare all parties individually until they are ready to communicate; either directly (face to face) or indirectly (letters/shuttle messages). Restorative Justice is available at various stages of the criminal justice process including; after arrest, after conviction or even once the offender has been released.

The process aims to meet the needs of the parties involved so there are numerous benefits for both victims and offenders. Restorative justice can give victims a voice allowing them to ask questions, receive an explanation and achieve some form of closure through better understanding. It also gives offenders the opportunity to express remorse, make amends and acknowledge the change needed to prevent further offending. Restorative justice can also have an impact on the wider community as it has been proven to reduce offending rates which in turn reduces the number of victims.

To find out more contact us on 0115 9202175, admin.notts@remediuk.org or write to us at Remedi, Arnot Hill House, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 6LU.

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Nottingham has been announced as England’s official Home of Sport, following a national campaign by tourism board VisitEngland, in a bid to find England’s top sporting destination.

Having received more nominations than any other English destination, Nottingham was the ‘People’s Choice’ going into the public vote, and then went on to be a clear winner with 38% of the overall vote.

James Berresford, VisitEngland’s Chief Executive, says: “Live sporting events are great drivers for tourism, worth £3.2 billion to the sector. With this accolade, Nottingham has been put firmly on the tourist trail as a must-visit destination for any sports fan. As the site of our glorious Ashes win this summer, the setting for the critically acclaimed I Believe in Miracles film and the home to the National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham offers visitors plenty to see and do.”

Simon Starr, Director of Sport Nottinghamshire, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Nottingham has been recognised as England’s Home of Sport.

We are blessed with fantastic and iconic facilities, great teams, great coaches and some amazing athletes but more than that, Nottingham is a city that lives and breathes its sport. The title is well deserved and I hope it will help to inspire even more people in Nottingham to lead healthy and active lives” Councillor Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, Nottingham City Council, said: “Nottingham is a very worthy winner of this accolade, being voted England’s Home of Sport 2015. Our city offers world-class sporting facilities and events for both local people and for visitors to the area. I’m particularly pleased that we were the ‘people’s choice’ as it shows how proud the people of Nottingham are of their city’s sporting achievements.”

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a helping hand Celebrations as Awards are Presented to West Bridgford Volunteers Volunteers from West Bridgford were amongst those from across the county who were honoured at a special Awards Afternoon in September. The celebratory tea party was held by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire at Portland College in Mansfield and County Commissioner Kate Royse presented awards marking the exceptional achievements of some 60 members and supporters.

30-year long service awards were given to West Bridgford’s own Deidre Nall and Anne Hubber whilst Elizabeth R o g e r s r e c e i v e d an award marking her 50 years with Girlguiding.

‘All our volunteers are amazing people and I continue to marvel at their enthusiasm, energy and commitment,’ said Kate Royse after the event. ‘But those celebrated this afternoon have given what I can only describe as exceptional service and it was a privilege to present them with these tokens of our esteem. I believe it’s vital to maintain girl-only spaces in which our young women can develop their potential, and yet it’s only through the support of volunteers like these that we can offer such opportunities to so many girls here in Nottinghamshire.’

Adult supporters are essential if units are to keep open and enquiries about volunteering are always welcome: call county headquarters on 0115 987 7220, e-mail Kate Royse via countycommissioner@girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk or visit Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s website at www.girlguiding-

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Nottinghamshire Funeral Service Taking the time to arrange your funeral in advance is a caring step to take for your family. It is also a great financial investment as funeral costs increase every year.

You can make a very simple plan that just covers the essentials or you can put down every detail to make it easier for your family as they will not have to make difficult decisions.

The funeral directors services are guaranteed to be provided in the future at no further cost, even if the plan exists for many years. The disbursements (that is third party costs) are not guaranteed but usually the investment covers the bulk part of the fees. Disbursements are costs like the crematorium fee, doctor’s certificates, ministers, flowers & newspaper notices.

If a burial is chosen you can invest the current charges and an amount will be issued at the time of using the plan to go towards the charges at the time.

Do some market research before signing on the dotted line though as some companies pay commission to the person you are taking the plan through which is taken from the funds you invest.

We can provide all the help you need and give you impartial advice.

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CAREGivers Required Do you have a caring and compassionate nature? Then you should talk to us.

We are looking for CAREGivers to assist the elderly with non-medical services including companionship, home help and personal care in their own home. No experience is required as we provide full training.

Contact us on: 0115 9226116 Or email:

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Locate the right advice Legal help for age and disability issues We understand your worries - we offer a fixed fee guarantee and home visits at no extra charge Call us 0115 7722129 or visit us online www.barkerevanslaw.co.uk 29 Bridgford Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 6AU

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a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to

others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected 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 Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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 Memory Café - held at Lutterell Hall, Church Drive on the 3rd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal & welcoming place for anyone with dementia & their carers. For practical info & emotional support. For more info contact the Alzheimer’s Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marrion Way, NG1 6BJ. Call 0115 934 3800 or 0115 934 3811 or email: nottsdass@alzheimers.org.uk. This is a free service. Free parking & refreshments are available.

Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net 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 on 07973 113882 or email: david.hall@ thedebtadvicenetwork.org.

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 Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org 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 Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge 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 and 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 information.

Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up.

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.

Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153

Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or

Alison: 0115 962 1153.

Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood

Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.

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 Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.

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 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.

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Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not

consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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 SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery. org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm) or e: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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 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 and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com 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 Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption.

Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 5.30pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. Presentation at 6.30pm. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.

Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk 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

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 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

cheeses Christmas

Did you know that cheese has “seasons”?

We think of fruit and veg as being at their best at certain times of the year but did you know it’s the same for some cheeses? Obviously, mass produced cheeses are pretty much the same all year round, but artisan and traditionally produced cheeses vary according to the type of pasture the cows, sheep or goats were grazing on when they were milked, the weather, the geography, the type of soil and so on. Spring cheeses are all about freshness and youth, the fresh grass and spring flowers give a richness to the milk, with more flavour and more goodness. These soft spring cheeses, like Brillat-Savarin or Delice des Cabasses are eaten after only a few days or weeks of maturing. But Spring is also the time that the milk is churned for the hard cheeses that need longer to mature to be ready in the Autumn and Winter of that year, or the following year.

Winter cheeses are about big, bold flavours and we are blessed in this part of the country to have the king of winter cheeses on our doorstep. Our local Stilton is a prized cheese and often takes pride of place on the Christmas Dinner cheese platter. Stilton (both the milder “white” and the traditional “blue”) has been granted a PDO or “Protected

Designation of Origin” status which means the cheese can only be made in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire, even though the village of “Stilton” itself is in Huntingdonshire (where the cheese, made on a farm near Melton Mowbray, the story goes, was sold at the Bell Inn on the Great North Road). Stilton can also only be made with pasteurised milk, but there is a beautiful unpasteurised blue cheese made on the Welbeck Estate in North Nottinghamshire called “Stichelton” which has the distinctive sharp characteristic of unpasteurised milk and is definitely a worthy addition to your cheese board.

Colston Bassett, Cropwell Bishop and Long Clawson Stiltons

recipes Christmas

Christmas Roast Duck with a Sour Cherry & Berry Sauce

Festive Stilton Salad with a Tart Apple Dressing

(The secret to getting a nice crispy skin on the duck is to remove the bird from its wrapping the day before you want to roast it, wipe it with kitchen roll to dry it off and then leave on a plate in the fridge, covered loosely with a clean teatowel, to dry out overnight.)

(serves 6 as a side)

Ingredients (serves 3/4) I whole duck (giblets removed) approx 2 kg Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper For the Sauce 2 packs (approx 80g) of mixed (semi-dried) sour cherries and berries (cranberries, blueberries, sultanas etc) 200ml dry red wine 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 200g Cherry and Berry Conserve Method Pre-heat oven to 230C To cook the duck, use a small skewer to prick the skin, season with salt and pepper and place on a roasting rack.

Roast for approx 2 hours. Place all the ingredients for the sauce into a saucepan bring to a gentle bubble and reduce for about 15 minutes. When the duck is done the skin should be crispy when tapped with a fork, if not, allow a little longer cooking time. Allow the duck to rest for about 20 mins before serving. Drain the excess fat from the roasting tray and finish off the sauce in the tray, add a splash of water and little bit of chicken stock if the sauce is a little too thick. Serve the duck with the sauce alongside (you don’t want to make that lovely skin soggy!)

This goes well with the usual Christmas trimmings, but especially well with Brussels Sprouts and pancetta cubes, sautéed in the fat drained from the duck during roasting.

Ingredients Apple Dressing (approx measures according to taste) 2 or 3 tablespoons of unsweetened apple sauce 2 ½ tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Cider Vinegar 2 medium Spring Onions, finely sliced ½ tablespoon Dijon Mustard ¼ a teaspoon of salt (and ground black pepper if you wish) Salad 2 Bags Mixed Salad leaves – I recommend romaine, radicchio and curly endive 1 or 2 crisp green or red apples, cored, halved and cut into thin wedges 170g of crumbled Stilton 100g walnut pieces, roughly chopped if large, and toasted Method Whizz or hand-blend the dressing ingredients together until smooth, pour into a jar and refrigerate. When ready to use, shake well to combine and toss in a bowl with the remaining salad ingredients, serve immediately.

For many of us Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a traditional roast turkey, or maybe a goose. But what if you are not catering for a huge number of people or you just fancy something a little bit different?

Here’s my suggestion for an indulgent, alternative Christmas centre-piece.

Stilton and Bacon Tarts (Preheat oven to 190C) Ingredients 1 Pack of Shortcrust Pastry For the Filling 4 eggs, Approx 120g Smoked Streaky Bacon, Approx 15ml full fat milk (and I added a dash of single cream too), 125g of Stilton Cheese, Freshly Ground Black Pepper and Sea Salt Method Roll the pastry out to approx 3mm thickness then line your small tart tins (with a loose bottom), prick the base and blind bake for about 15 mins. Allow to cool. Fry off the bacon and snip or crumble into small pieces. Beat the eggs and milk (and cream if using) together and season well. Place a handful of bacon cubes and crumbles of Stilton into each pastry case and then poor over the egg and milk mix and bake for about 20 mins until risen, set and just browned.

(Tip - Immerse apple slices in a bowl of water at room temperature with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent discolouring, drain well before serving)

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We were seated in one of their ‘beach huts’ ours was called ‘Devon’. Perfect for our family of four.

The newspaper menus give you so many choices, not just the ‘usual’ fish dishes, it’s vast. For the starters, it was decided that we try a few different things and share, we had chicken goujons, Georges squid, Georges honey & mustard pork chipolatas and bubble & squeak, we enjoyed all of them.

It was hard choosing the main’s, we got there in the end with cod & squeak cake, fish dog, chicken schnitzel burger and the proper dirty double burger, all with twice cooked chips. All the food was lovely, freshly cooked and plenty of it.

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free time The Singing Christmas Tree is a major community event being held at West Bridgford Methodist Church in December.

So what is a ‘Singing Christmas Tree’?

Imagine a huge, beautifully lit and decorated Christmas Tree, tall enough to hold row upon row of singers and musical performers within its ‘branches’ – we believe a first in the UK! Our Singing Christmas Tree is being used by music groups from all over the area for concerts and performances over the Christmas period. From school choirs to folk music through madrigals and choral extravaganzas – there will be something for everyone in the series of free concerts including: Dec 14th, 7.30pm ‘Farnaby & Co’ and ‘Rosa’s Lovely Daughters’ Dec 15th, 7.00pm ‘BeVox’ Dec 16th, 4.00pm ‘West Bridgford Flute Group’ Dec 16th 7.30pm ‘Lady Bay Community Choir’ and ‘Ruddington Community Choir’ Dec 17th, 7.30pm ‘Nottingham Youth Voices’ and ‘Radcliffe Ladies Choir’ Dec 19th, 7.30pm ‘West Bridgford Social Singers’ Tickets will be free, and they can be booked online at eventbrite.co.uk. Please have a look to see what is planned by searching for ‘Singing Christmas Tree Methodist’.

The choirs and organisers have nominated three charities, one local, one national and one international to be supported by the proceeds of the event. Although admission is free, we will have collecting boxes at each of these evenings, at the four daytime school concerts and our own worship services on Sundays.

The beneficiaries will be Equation, ClicSargent, All We Can. For more information, contact: West Bridgford Methodist Church, Musters Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7PQ, email: administrator@wbmethodist.org.uk Registered Charity 1129000

Nottingham Flower Club Dec 10 - Christmas social with demo’s from the some of the talented club members

Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY

Doors open: 6.45pm for 7.15pm All Welcome. Visitors £5 Info: jane.floraldesign@ntlworld.com

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Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Just Friends West Bridgford - a friendly club for anyone aged 55+ who is lively minded and unattached. Club night is last

Thursday of each month (except 17 Dec) at 7.30pm at the Community Centre on Walcote Dr (off Greythorn Dr), West Bridgford, NG2 7GY. For more info call Lillian on 0115 846 2225 or visit www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com Salsa Dance Lessons - for beginners & improvers - Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm at West Bridgford Methodist Church, Patrick Road, NG2 7PQ. Contact Jane on 07779 605092 or email: salsa-baile@btinternet.com National Women’s Register - is a ladies’ group that meets in members houses. We do a variety of activities inc. lunches, discussions on a wide variety of topics, walks, games evenings, telephone treasure hunts & cinema visits. October meetings: 8 Oct - watch a film adaptation of a book. 22 Oct - discuss the book & it’s adaptation to the big screenr in a book group type format. Further information can be found at www.nwr.org.uk. Or contact Elaine: evbrown@btinternet.com Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - for people who want to make new friends, have some fun, take gentle exercise and learn how to square dance. We meet every Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843 West Bridgford Tai Chi - Chen Style. Classes every Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm. Free starter evening. At West Bridgford School gym. For more info please email: alanparr@waitrose.com

West Bridgford Table Tennis Club - learn to play TT in a safe, friendly atmosphere at Rushcliffe School every Friday evening from 6pm onwards. Group coaching from UKCC Level 2 & 4 coaches. For more info call Phil Lewis on 0871 6417391 or visit www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford 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.

The Nottingham Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - meet Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. Classes are friendly, socialble and it keeps you fit! No need for a partner. For more information call 0115 920 8071.

Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850.

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

Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed

every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.

Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147.

Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome.

Friendship - new group for people on their own to make new friends. Only criterion is a positive outlook. Respect, honesty & kindness essential. No charge. Contact Sheila: inthepink0784@yahoo.co.uk Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School, all are made welcome.

Call Pauline on 07980 917523

Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thursday at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ from 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit our website: www.gemconnection.org for more information or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome.

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday

evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.

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

Community Diary cont.....

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot.

Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940 Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook.

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 Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. 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 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331.

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info.

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 Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come and try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available on premises. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www.saturdaysingers.org.uk 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.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Calverton. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interestimg, like minded people. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 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 see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www.bootlace-buddies.org.uk 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.

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Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.

Kindred Spirits at Age UK Notts - over 150 social activities a month in and around Nottingham, including coffee mornings, day trips, walks and exercise classes to name but a few! Call 0115 841 4473 to find out more.

Phoenix Friends Group - we are a thriving group of outgoing, young at heart people mostly over 50 years of age, who enjoy a wide range of activities. If you are interested in forming new friendships & boosting your social life we would be delighted to hear from you. No membership charges. For further details email: phoenixfriendsgroup@aol.co.uk New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@ virginmedia.com Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome, including potential members. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecity.net Carlton Male Voice Choir - is currently looking for beginners and experienced singers to join the choir in concerts in the UK and abroad. Wives travel too. For details call 01623 471401 or 01623 633881 or www.carltonmvc.org

Where’s Santa?

Send a letter to Santa - Royal Mail’s address for Santa is SANTA’S GROTTO, REINDEERLAND, XM4 5HQ. Post no later than Fri Dec 6th & include a SAE. Brookfields Garden Centre - £1 entry per child. Proceeds to charity. Santa’s grotto open every weekend & 21,22,23 Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200.

Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends until 20 Dec & 21,22,23 Dec - 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp.

Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun in December.You can have breakfast with Santa 16,21,22 & 23 Dec. Christmas party on Thurs 17th Dec 4pm - 5.45pm. For more info call 0115 963 3961.

St Nicholas’ Yuletide Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 28 Nov Sunday 20 Dec (weekends only). 11am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. Car park charges apply. 01623 823202.

Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular. For more info and to book tickets check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274.

Santa Train Rides - weekends from 28 Nov - 20 Dec & 24 Dec Nottingham Heritage Centre. Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info and to download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk.

Christmas @ Gullivers - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. From 8th - 23 Dec. Festive packages from £7.95. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk.

Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun through December. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children.

Only £9.95 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises. co.uk.

The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Open until 24 Dec 2015 (24 Dec pre-book only). Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa - 12 & 23 Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 20 December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Christmas Gatehouse Grotto- 12/13, 19/20 December. £3 per child (3yrs +).

Nottingham Castle.

Santa is at Newstead Abbey - 28/29 Nov & 5/6 Dec. Normal entrance fee applies + £3 for Santa. call for more info 01623 455 900.

Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Open until 24 Dec (24 pre-book only).

Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto. Free gift included with full admission.

Breakfast with Santa 13 & 24 Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 19 Dec. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Keycraft - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun from 28 Nov between 10.30am 1pm. There will be a gift for each child. £3 admission all of which goes to charity. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003.

Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 5/6, 12/13 Dec. 11am - 3pm. £4.50 includes gift.

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KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk

Jo Jingles - fun music & movement classes for babies & children aged 3mths-5yrs. Locations include West Bridgford & Gamston. www.jojingles.com/nottingham or call Gaynor on 0870 900 4567

Abacus Toddlers - every Monday 10-11.30am, Gamston Village Hall, NG2 6QP. Suitable for under 5s & their families.For more info visit: www.abacusplaygroup.co.uk

East Midlands Swimming Academy - offer lessons at our West Bridgford pool to all ages from babies to adults. Very small groups. Please visit www.em-sa.co.uk or call 01773 744899 where our friendly staff are waiting for your call.

Leahurst Road Pre-school - Leahurst Road (2-3 yrs) & Edwalton Extension, Vicarage Green (3-4 yrs). Contact us on 07941 616369 or leahurstroad@ntl.com or visit www.leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk

Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School.

All are made welcome. Call Pauline: 07980 917523.

The Hermitage Pre-school - Ruddington. Open Mon-Fri 9-12 term time only. Quality early years educatioin for chiildren aged 2-5. Tel Teresa Gough or Tracey Jukes on 07923 487030.

West Bridgford Methodist Baby & Toddler Group - open Wednesdays in term time 9.3011.30 & 13.30-15.00. £2.50 per family. On the corner of Patrick Rd & Musters Rd. Please contact wbtoddlergroup@hotmail.co.uk for more info.

West Bridgford Baptist Church Toddlers - every Wednesday in term time 10-11.30am. £1 per child & adult (extras 50p). Free play, crafts & singing time. Contact Ann: 0115 981 0690 or family@ westbridgfordbaptist.church Unlimited Theatre Drama Classes - Wednesdays 6pm - 7.30pm at Heymann Primary School, West Bridgford. Spaces available for 8-12 yrs. www.unlimitedtheatre.co.uk St Giles Pre-School - term time only from 9.10am - 12.10pm + Thursday lunch club. Based in Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford. For more info call Justine on 07434 047956 or email: stgilesplaygroupwb@hotmail.co.uk Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!

Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Autumn & Winter programme now underway. Junior training: Mon & Fri 6-8pm at Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1/Bar Lane Ind Est/Bar La, Nottingham NG6 0JA. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663.

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.

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.

Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org

Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Please contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.

BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. For more info visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com.

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kids The Nottingham Emmanuel School receives special award for Rugby from Bill Beaumont CBE The Nottingham Emmanuel School in West Bridgford has received a special Gold Standard award from the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for the work it has done to introduce rugby to its students.

The award, presented by RFU Chairman and former England Captain Bill Beaumont is to celebrate The Nottingham Emmanuel School’s success in ensuring its rugby programme is sustainable through teacherled curriculum delivery and fixtures for all year groups. The school also offers a girls rugby programme and has developed strong links to the local rugby club Nottingham Moderns.

The Nottingham Emmanuel School is one of 15 of the 400 schools currently involved with the ‘All Schools’ programme to have received a Gold Standard award. The RFU has made these awards during the Rugby World Cup to demonstrate the great work that is going on around the nation to ensure there is a real and sustainable legacy from the tournament.

RFU Chairman Bill Beaumont said: “It was great to come here to The Nottingham Emmanuel School today and present this award. Nottingham Emmanuel is a fantastic example of how rugby can be integrated into a school and it was great to hear from teachers and students today about the impact the sport has been having. I’m sure as they continue building their rugby programme they will continue to go from strength to strength.”

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Nottingham Emmanuel Student Chosen for England Under 13 Ice Hockey Team Nottingham Emmanuel School student Sean Morris is quickly becoming a name to watch in the world of Ice Hockey and this month was selected for the England Under 13s Ice Hockey Team.

Although Sean is still young at 12 years old he has already gained a wealth of experience and accolades in the sport that his father first introduced him to at 6 years of age. Sean said the news made him very happy because last year despite his best efforts, he just missed out.

Sean will now go through more training camps and games and then in February 2016 he and his teammates will go to Quebec to play in the Global Ice Hockey Tournament.

“I am really excited about going to Quebec, the whole experience will be one of a kind. I will live with a local family for a week and a half and look forward to all the experiences I can gain there.”

Mr Morris said that Sean’s school, The Nottingham Emmanuel School in West Bridgford, encourage his talent. “Whenever we have spoken to the school, sometimes because of a need for time off to compete, they have been really supportive and have been willing to let Sean pursue his sport.”

Sean’s dream now is to make the National Hockey League, where all the best players from around the world compete and his Head of Year at The Nottingham Emmanuel School, Mr John Blakeley said the school is right behind Sean in his quest. “Sean has an incredible talent and I consider myself privileged to be able to support Sean in his achievements. Sean is able to balance lots of school work and his ice hockey commitments so that he continues to strive for excellence in all aspects of life. It will be great to see him develop these skills in the future. Well done Sean!”

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Cat Hedges from ng magazines would definitely recommend it after her son took part this summer: “Kieran had an amazing time, it was a perfect time in his life to be involved in something like NCS and it has kept him busy doing something with a great purpose”. Kieran said “it was great fun…. We did loads of outdoor activities in the first week like fire making, I really enjoyed the kayaking and rock climbing.

I made loads of new friends and enjoyed working to make the community better.”

Along with thousands of other people their age across Nottinghamshire, they’ll spend time away from home doing outdoor challenges, meeting new people and building their confidence.

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XMAS MUSICAL

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.

Gentlemen....

Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir has had a very busy

If you enjoy singing then Carlton Male Voice Choir is looking for new members.

You don’t need to be able to read music (you will be issued with CD’s) or be an ‘opera’ singer, just keen and reliable.

We are a friendly, good humoured bunch with a good social life.

second half of the year, performing for Broxtowe Borough Council at the Colliers Wood Proms, raising funds for the families of the Langley Mill fire tragedy and hosting our own annual concert, this year held in Somercotes. We have also performed for the Newlife Foundation in Derby Cathedral.

We meet every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, Carlton. For more information please cal Roland Radford on 01159 874941 or visit our website:

In December we have a very special Christmas celebration at St Wystan’s Church, Repton (11 December, 7.30pm) where we are singing for the Rainbows Children’s Hospice. Look out for us, too, in the Derby Intu Centre on Tuesday 22 December around 6.30pm!

www.carltonmvc.org reg.charity no. 516024

Gem Connection

Gem Connection held a very successful open evening in October in preparation for their National Association competition in Bournemouth. Gem were extremely proud to return with the Harmony Incorporated Trophy for the Third Placed Chorus and the Bronze Medal.

The Gem’s would like to thank everyone for their support and good wishes which helped to encourage their performance to secure this national award.

As next year sees the 40th Birthday of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers Chorus’ all around the country will be joining in and celebrating by receiving and handing over a Beacon of Harmony.

Gem will be playing their part early in January when they will receive the Beacon from choruses in York and Grimsby they will then hand it over to the Bells of Three spires in Coventry.

If you would like more information about Gem connection, you can find out more about them on their web site www.gemconnection.org

The choir is always on the lookout for new members – come and give us a try, especially if you are a tenor. We practise at St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, every Tuesday, 7-9pm. It really is a most enjoyable way to spend a Tuesday evening with like-minded folk!

Christmas starts here...

Lace City Chorus.

Nottingham Trent University Central Court, Newton Building Goldsmith St, Nottm.

Sat Dec 12th Matinee performance 3pm to include East Bridgford Community Choir.

Tickets for matinee are £8 & £5 Tickets for evening are £10 & £5 Evening performance 7.30pm with Hucknall & Linby Brass Band & Park St Quartet.

Telephone 01159201704 for tickets.

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The Saturday Singers Christmas Concert

Saturday 12th December 10.15am - 12.15pm at the Masonic Hall, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham (opp Nottingham Trent University Newton Building)

Tickets (inc. refreshments) £5 each

Tickets can be obtained from any choir member or pay on the door. Audience members are welcome to stay for lunch at the masonic hall after the concert.

The concert is in aid of the mental health charity Mind

WITH JOY WE SING THIS CHRISTMAS TIDE The Newstead Abbey Singers will be in concert accompanied by musical instruments on

Saturday 19th December at 7.30pm St John's Church Mansfield Road Carrington Tickets cost £8 in advance by 14th December, Available from tickets@newsteadabbeysingers.org.uk or telephone 07757944689 £10 on the door Rainbows Christmas Celebration Eastwood Collieries’MVC

11th Dec at 7.30pm

St Wystan’s Church, Repton Tickets on door £8

For more info: 01773 768444

Carlton Male Voice Choir

Christmas Concert

Friday 18th Dec at 7.30pm St James Church, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley

Tickets on door £8 Nottingham Bluecoat Singers Present Sing Christmas Saturday 12th December 7.30pm an evening of Christmas music, old and new, familiar and less familiar, with seasonal readings.

Nuthall Methodist Church

Nottingham Rd, Nuthall, NG16 1DN

Tickets £8 inc. refeshments contact 0115 9531903 or

0115 9382323 or on the door In aid of My Sight Nottinghamshire

Introducing Mirabilè Vocale Ensemble Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble is a select group of sixteen female singers, experienced and auditioned, from the Nottinghamshire area. The singers have varied musical backgrounds, with both choral and soloist experiences.

Their Musical Director, Roselise Gentile, is a renowned Italian choral and orchestral conductor and under her guidance the group covers a versatile range of repertoire, featuring solo to full ensemble, to a very high standard.

They offer a unique style of programme, with the first part of the performance being drawn from classical female choral repertoire from the 16th to the 20th century, and the second part featuring lighter selections from the British Isles and around the world.

Mirabilé have recently undertaken a tour of UK cathedrals in Durham, Liverpool, Manchester, Lincoln and Gloucester, and completed a second tour around northern Italy, to enthusiastic receptions and great acclaim.

In May this year Mirabilé were invited to join the internationally renowned group, Blake, on stage for a guest performance and to support them in their sell-out “Blake in Harmony” UK tour.

Mirabilé’s current focus is on performance opportunities in London, and participation in competitions. Forthcoming concerts:

Friday 11th December 2015 The Lord-Lieutenant’s Carol Service Southwell Minster - 7pm (guest appearance) Saturday 13th February 2016 Concert at Nottingham Castle details TBC We are currently looking for trained and / or experienced soprano singers – for enquiries or audition details please contact: join_us@ mirabile.org.uk. We rehearse on Monday evenings from 8-10pm in West Bridgford, Nottingham.

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The winner will be notified by Monday 18th January 2016. The performance is 7pm.

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Little Black Dress Season Now here is a topic that appeals to most, not just women wanting to fit into that special dress they bought for the Christmas party but to men who might be heading for a warmer, brighter climate at this time of the year.

SO… your fitness plan to drop a few pounds hasn’t gone to plan. You were more social than planned! We hear this a lot from members and clients at this time of the year. The colder nights and the darker evenings alter what our hormone pattern responds to. We are constantly altering client nutrition/diet plans at this time of the year so they continue to produce a result.

I’ll let you into a secret or some might say, a trick of the trade. If you are carrying a few extra pounds we always advise dropping ALL carbs for a short period of time (7-10 days max) on the lead up to your special event.* Here’s why; 1. Firstly this will help the body drop a lot of water retention, reducing that bloated feeling.

2. It will also reduce inflammation of the gut and intestines from any wheat and gluten intolerance’s you might have that you are unaware of.

3. Combined with exercise you will drop some weight, both fat and muscle mass unless mass is protected by plenty of protein and essential amino acids.

As your insulin levels start to drop you will crave sugary foods. This is the response you want. Your body is getting into a state of fat burning rather than using carbohydrates for energy. Fight the urge to reach for the biscuits.

As your insulin levels begin to stabilise you will loose the urge for sweet foods.

If you are unaware of what foods to eat, do some simple research on-line or ask a fitness professional for some direction. You may be surprised.

Most people think carbs are mainly breads, pasta etc. whereas if you actually look into your daily diet you might find hidden carbs in the form of biscuits, cakes, alcohol, fizzy drinks, pizza etc. Colourful fruit and vegetables (carrots, bananas, red peppers) also have a high carb content. Remember green is good!

Broccoli, green peppers, kale, green beans etc.

For this plan to work, drop ALL carbohydrates, increase protein content to 1½ times what you ate prior to the carb drop, increase good fats (olive oil, coconut oil) and eat platefuls of green vegetables. This will provide you with the nutrients needed for a healthy body.

Finally, have a fantastic Christmas holiday, enjoy the festive season. We wish you and your family all the best for the New Year and we will be back in 2016 with more health and fitness information.

Until then we can be contacted via the details below if you wish to make some life changing improvements to your health, fitness, mentality and motivation. * This diet is only suitable for a limited period of time and only for certain people - please check with your doctor first.

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Every Friday Evening: Coaching from Gordon Fearn ETTA UKCC Level 4 Coach. (ETTA East Midlands Coach of the Year 2013).

Matt Richardson ETTA UKCC Level 2 Coach CRB/DBS checked.

Venue – Small Hall Rushcliffe Academy School Boundary Road West Bridgford Nottingham NG2 7BW

The Open Door Natural Therapy Centre 10a Gordon Road, West Bridgford NG2 5LN

Basic Skills – 6.00pm to 6.45pm Intermediate – (More experienced players) 6.45pm to 7.45pm Advanced – (Experienced players 7.45pm to 8.45pm) General play (Pay and Play) – 8.45pm to 10.00pm

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If you wish for more information or to attend please email West Bridgford Table Tennis Club:

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Every Friday evening: - Coaching from Gordon Fearn ETTA UKCC Level 3 Coach. (ETTA East Midlands Coach of the Year 2013). Pete Ferneaux ETTA UKCC Level 3 coach. CRB/DBS checked.

Basic Skills – 6.0pm to 6.45pm

Intermediate – (More experienced players) 6.45pm to 7.45pm Advanced – (Experienced players 7.45pm to 8.45pm) General play (Pay and Play) – 8.45pm to 10.00pm

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Email: phil_lewis99@hotmail.com if you wish for more information or to attend

(National Trust)

Winter 2015/16 The Nottingham Centre is a social organisation supporting the National Trust.

All talks are held at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St., Nottingham. Entrance for members £3, visitors always welcome £4.

For information about joining the Nottingham Centre contact the Membership Secretary, Barbara McDonald, Tel: 0115 9757800.

December 10th: – Medieval Christmas by Mike and Lynn Spicer. 2.15pm December 17th: Northern Landscapes by Stuart Bramwell: 7.30pm January 14th: – China from Shanghai to Beijing by Marion Wallwork: 2.15pm January 28th: – The Nottinghamshire Graveyard Project by John Parker: 7.30pm

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8 Dec - “Annual Carol Service” Church of the Holy Rood, Village St, Edwalton at 7.30pm.

Meetings start at 7.30pm. Visitors £5 including refreshments.

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Glittering Sports Awards Highlights Talent at The Nottingham Emmanuel School A glittering sports awards ceremony has taken place at The Nottingham Emmanuel School highlighting a wealth of talent and dedication to sports amongst its students.

Gareth Clarke, Head of PE at the school said that the awards ceremony is an excellent way to showcase the commitment that students have shown over the previous year. “I am thrilled to say that our 8th annual Sports Awards Evening was yet again a real success! Attended by over 200 of the school’s stakeholders including students, parents, staff, governors and local business associates, it was wonderful to come together to celebrate our sporting successes from last year at local, regional and national levels.”

Guest speaker on the night was Tim Stevenson of ‘oneathlete’ which as a company works to give disabled athletes ‘access to an integrated sports performance team’. Tim has worked with many household names including Richard Whitehead, Charlotte Henshaw and Ollie Hynd and in his speech talked about overcoming obstacles to achieve your goals.

One family proved on the night that talent can run in families as Natasha Hudson and her sister Olivia were recognised for numerous awards. Natasha was particularly pleased to be awarded the Sports Personality of the Year Award and said that her family attended the evening. “Both my parents and Nan are here tonight with my sister. I am really happy with my awards; it means that all of my hard work has been worth it.” When asked for her family’s reaction Natasha said they were happy for her, “But my Nan is always proud!”

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TAI CHI FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS Are you looking to improve your health, fitness, flexibility, mobility and balance - why not try Tai Chi with us?

We are a friendly group who go out of our way to make beginners feel welcome and comfortable, regardless of age (over 18), sex or physical fitness. We are happy to help anyone to learn and follow our techniques.

Our more experienced members are always available to help newcomers along in a relaxed way with no pressure.

As we are a non profit making group, subscriptions are merely used to hire the West Bridgford School gymnasium and to provide Marc, our teacher, with a small expenses only return. He has over 18 years experience and I back him up with 25 years experience so we both have lots of advice to give.

A free starter evening is offered to everyone who attends so that they can see if what we provide is what they are looking for.

Classes take place between 7.30pm and 9pm every Thursday night except for two weeks over Christmas and New Year.

Please contact me via email at alanparr@ waitrose.com for further information.

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Fosterers Urgently Needed It’s raining cats and ... kittens!

Local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, is appealing for help after more than twenty kittens recently came into its care.

In total, twenty one kittens have been rescued, of which only three of the seven litters were with mothers. This figure is in addition to kittens already ready for adoption on the charity’s website – and an expectant mum, currently in foster, due to give birth imminently. As Crystal Moore, Cat Welfare Volunteer for Animal Accident Rescue Unit, explains: ‘With more kittens and those with mums arriving daily, we urgently need help fostering them until they are homed.

Fostering is rewarding - nothing beats the pride you feel when seeing them thriving in their new homes.’

The hazardous situations these kittens were thankfully rescued from include: • Mali, only a year old, found in a sealed box outside a police station; within hours she gave birth to five kittens.

• A mum aged seven months, with four kittens, discovered by a gentle Staffordshire Terrier underneath a hedge.

• Three kittens in a disused, rubbish-filled outhouse with their mother – who is currently being treated by a vet.

• Two kittens on a flat roof by a car park – their mother had not been seen for some time.

• One tiny kitten found alone.

If you would like to help by fostering, the charity would love to hear from you by email at admin@aaru.org.uk, or call Victoria in Recruitment on 07919 576479.

The charity’s main telephone number is 0115-9321555, and website is www. animalaccident.org.uk.

Approx 2000 healthy animals are put to sleep every week in the UK Low cost speying & neutering schemes for pets available in the Nottingham area Helen@preventunwantedpets.co.uk reg charity: 702569

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Christmas Charity Concert Thursday 17 December 2015 St Paul’s Church Daybrook Nottingham NG5 6BH 7.00 pm start

Join the Stroke Association for a magical start to your Christmas celebrations!

An enchanting celebration of Christmas awaits you at St Paul’s Church, Daybrook, a beautiful grade II listed parish church.

A wonderful evening for adults and children alike, the concert features festive songs from BeVox, the contemporary community choir, including soloists and congregational carols.

Tickets are £5.00 per person To purchase tickets please contact: Telephone: 0115 871 2469 Email: alexa.wigfield@stroke.org.uk or visit stroke.org.uk

Together we can conquer stroke Stroke Association is a Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (No 61274). Registered office: Stroke Association House, 240 City Road, London EC1V 2PR. Registered as a Charity in England and Wales (No 211015) and in Scotland (SC037789). Also registered in Northern Ireland (XT33805) Isle of Man (No 945) and Jersey (NPO 369).

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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team....

Those of us who feel that Christmas should kept under wraps until at least December still can’t bury our head in the sand when it comes to home security.

For many households, Christmas means an influx of new and sometimes expensive items and gadgets in our homes.

While we all know that, burglars know it too.

Nottingham has experienced a sharp decline in burglary over the past year, due to a renewed focus by Nottinghamshire Police on targeting and managing offenders and raising awareness of home and personal security .

Yet, however much we do, all that good work can be undone if simple security steps that each of us can take in our own homes aren’t taken.

Christmas presents many reasons for leaving the house to celebrate the festivities with friends and family, and there’s such a lot to think about – buying gifts and food, getting to see loved ones, work – so it is natural that some of the most simple things may get overlooked.

Insecure windows and doors remain the single most common forms of entry for burglars.

Whenever you leave the house,

always ensure that they are firmly closed and locked, ideally using a five-lever mortice lock.

As for all the new gifts and goodies, well, there are things we need to remember to do with them too.

Don’t put the presents around the tree until Christmas Eve night. It may be tradition to have the tantalising packages on display for children and visitors to marvel at, but, given that most of us have our trees on the ground floor, they are very visible to burglars too.

Once Christmas morning is over and the wrapping paper is torn off, find time to take photos of the items, write down serial numbers and keep them away from prying eyes.

Ensure they are not on display and kept upstairs if possible.

Make sure keys – especially car keys – are concealed from view too.

We don’t want to turn Christmas cheer into Christmas fear, but a few simple steps can certainly make sure it really is the season to be jolly.

If you would like to know more, you can find informative Crime Prevention Guides on the Nottinghamshire Police website www.nottinghamshire.police.uk

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