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WOLLATON PARK GOLF CLUB

Nottingham’s Premier Golf Club Set in the beautiful Wollaton Park the club is encouraging ladies to play golf. We have a range of starter packages with coaching available for those new to golf. The prospect of learning to play golf can be daunting so we can arrange group coaching sessions. More experienced ladies wanting to play competitive or social golf are also welcome to join. We have a very active mixed golf section. Ours is a “course for all seasons” as it is on land that drains wonderfully well and is rarely closed due to bad weather. Wollaton Park is a traditional members club. There are two practice areas, PGA qualified coaches and all the facilities of a members clubhouse.

The club is now accepting applications for membership from gentlemen for a limited number of vacancies in 2017. All members have a choice of 6 or 7 day membership. Until the end of March there is no joining fee.

More details at : www.wollatonparkgolfclub.com Email secretary@wollatonparkgolfclub.com Tel: 01159787574

Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. If you need a bit of excitement in your life then why not enter our competition? You could win an £80 voucher for an adrenaline fuelled day karting or quad biking. It really is fantastic. Thanks again to the lovely Abby aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen for her delicious seasonal recipes. Who said turkey was boring??? 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 countdown to Christmas... 8 what’s on at Christmas? 10-11 where’s Santa? 16 kids 17 kids diary 19 eat, drink & be merry! 20 recipes 20-21 business, IT & finance 25 home & garden 26 crossword 30 sudoku 36 classifieds 40-41 special occasions 57 free time 58 community diary 58-60 looking good, feeling great 61 a helping hand 63 helping hand directory 64-65 useful information 68 puzzle solutions 68 pets 69 index / list of advertisers 70 safer neighbourhoods 71

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Winter Wonderland: Up to 1 Jan. Old Market Square & Smithy Row. Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On – 29 Nov – 6-8pm. Fireworks @ 8pm. FREE Christmas Afternoon Tea: Every Sunday until 18 Dec. Newstead Abbey - £15. Book on 01623 455 916 Christmas Trail: 19 Nov - 23 Dec. Rufford Abbey Country Park. 10.30-3.30. £1 per trail. Aladdin: 25 Nov until 21 Jan. Nottingham Playhouse Panto. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Christmas at Newstead Abbey: 26/27 Nov, 3/4 Dec. Saturdays 11am-6pm/Sundays 11am-4pm. Newstead Abbey, £5 each – under 5s FREE. Includes car parking. Christmas Wreaths: 26/27 Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. £12 per wreath. Tel: 01623 823202. Booking essential. Peter Pan: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. Christmas Trail: 26 Nov until 5 Jan. Weekends only. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £1 per trail. 01623 823202. A Victorian Christmas in Nottingham: 6 Dec at 2.30pm. West Bridgford Library. £3. Booking advised on 0115 981 6506 Santa Cruise: every Sat & Sun in December (up to18th) daytime special for all the family.11.30am-1pm & 2pm – 3.30pm. £10.50pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400. Christmas Courtyard: Until 24 Dec. Wollaton Hall. Albert Hall Christmas Concert – 4 Dec – 3pm. £5 adults, U16 FREE. Call 0115 950 0411 Hucknall Christmas Carnival: 7 December, Market Place. Includes ice rink & Christmas market. Jack & The Beanstalk: 10 Dec - 15 Jan. £17-£34. Theatre Royal. www.trch.co.uk Stories With Santa: 10,11,17,18,19,20 Dec. 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. £6 per child. Wollaton Hall. 0115 876 1057. Ages 3+. Cassandra’s Christmas House Tour: 9 Dec – 7.30pm - 10pm. £18. Includes cake & cheese. Book on 0115 876 1057. Suit 14+. Wollaton Hall. Red Robin Walk: 19 Dec - 2 Jan. £1. Wollaton Hall. Christmas Ghost Stories: 9 Dec. 7pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £15 (inc. glass of wine/soft drink). Book on 01623 455916. Dog Grotto: 17 & 18 December, 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. Min £2 donation per dog. Christmas Showtime: 4 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Tree Dressing: 4 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 7 Dec from 6pm at Cathedral of St Barnabus, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets - www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham

Dick Whittington: 3 - 18 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. Newstead Abbey Singers: 3 Dec - 7pm. Newstead Abbey, £8. Book on 01623 455 916 ‘Blackout’ Christmas: 10/11 Dec. 12pm - 3pm. £1. Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham Castle. Christmas at Holme Pierrepont Country Park: 10 - 11 Dec. Visit Santa and browse the Christmas market. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 9-11 Dec. 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Tickets limited. Call 01623 823202. Santa Fun Run: 10 Dec. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. For more info: www.nwscnotts.com Johnny Cash Christmas Special: 16 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Andre Rieu: 17 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 Christmas in the Arboretum: 18 Dec. 4-6pm. Live music, children’s activities. Christmas Steaming Extravaganza: 18 Dec. 11am-4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. For all ages. The Snowman & Peter & The Wolf: 29 Dec. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. Christmas Sharing: 16 Dec – 6.30pm at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby-in Ashfield. £3pp. Limited tickets. Call 01623 457101. Christmas Biscuits: 22 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 1pm. £3pp. Drop In. For ages 3+. Family Christmas Fun: 10-31 Dec. Newstead Abbey. Follow the snowflake trail & win a Christmas treat. £1 Family Carol Concert: 17 & 19 Dec. 6pm at Royal Concert Hall. Christmas Carols in the Mill Yard: 17 Dec at Greens Windmill. 3pm-5pm. FREE. Arnold Community Cinema present Christmas Eve (PG): FREE admission. Tues 20 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold. Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 823202. Boxing Day Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50. Booking essential: 01623 823202 Christmas Pudding Trail!: 10 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 3pm. £1. Nottingham Castle. Best Ever Christmas Show: 29 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 New Year’s Eve Fireworks: 31 Dec - 8pm til midnight. Fireworks at 9.15pm. FREE. Nottingham Castle. New Year Walk: 1 Jan. 10.30am – 12.30pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.

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This Christmas surprise the gardener in your life with something a little different. I’ve perused the shops and internet to bring you my hand picked top ten unusual and quirky gifts.

Head Gardner Badge – a lovely stocking filler at just £3.95. Available from www. gardendivas.co.uk

Walk Mill Botanics Gardeners Gift – Vicki a gardening enthusiast uses ingredients from her own garden to produce wonderful soaps, scrubs and lotions. Her Gardeners Gift contains everything to keep hands in tip top condition. You can even plant the gift box as it’s impregnated with wild flower seeds. £25.00 available from www.walkmillbotanics.co.uk

The Garden Pocket Puzzle Book – packed with intriguing puzzles to keep a gardener happy on wet days. £7.95 available from www. gardendivas.co.uk

Personalised ‘Face Plant’ Planter – plant up with herbs and have a giggle every time you walk into the kitchen. £20.00 available from www. notonthehighstreet.com

Mushroom Growing Kit – challenge your gardener to grow something completely different. From Button to Oyster www.dobies.co.uk offer around 20 different options from prices as low as £3.00.

Delicious Belgian gardening themed chocolates - the perfect energy provider on a cold day. £8.99 available from www.thepresentfinder.co.uk Bee Mix Seed Balls – create a native wildflower meadow on a balcony, in a window box, a pot or a garden bed. Plant in spring and do your bit to help the bees. £5.99 available from Amazon Bungee Bird Feeder – an amusing bungee jumping man made from bird food. £10.95 available from www.worm. co.uk

Gardeners Box of Tricks – a gorgeous wooden box packed with useful things like plant ties, binding wire, raffia, markers and hooks. £18.99 available from Amazon.

Wild Garden Colouring Book – full of 30 beautiful illustrations this book will bring the garden inside on those extra cold days. £3.99 available from Amazon A happy and healthy Christmas to you all! Rachel

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Festive Stress? The festive period is nearly upon us and though it brings joyful times and happy memories for most of us, it can also be a time of stress and unhappiness. Whilst there is much to celebrate during the festive season, it can also bring plenty of stressful times along with it. Whether it is stress from all of the shopping, preparing and entertaining that many people accept as a part of Christmas and New Year, financial worries when faced with the expense of Christmas or strained family relations seeming more heightened and tense at this time of year, it can all go some way to make you feel overwhelmed and totally stressed out. If this is you, there are a few things you can do to help yourself de-stress – even if you only have limited time. The simplest and quickest thing you can do to get those feelings of stress under control is to focus on your breathing. Spend a few moments focusing on taking deep breaths – breathing in for a count of four through your nose and out for a count of five through your mouth. Not only does this focus on your breathing take your mind away from the things that stress you out for a few minutes but it also physically acts upon one of the symptoms of stress – rapid shallow breathing. The great thing about this is that you can do this anywhere – whether in the middle of a packed shopping centre or stood in front of a hot stove full of pans. There are other practical steps you can take if you have a little more time. Exercise is great for reducing

symptoms of stress as well as flooding the body with feel-good endorphins and this can be anything from a brisk wintry walk to an hour in the gym – whatever works for your lifestyle. You can also try journalling or mindfulness as a way to reduce feelings of stress. Sometimes though, the festive period can bring up deeper feelings of unhappiness or anxiety and that is totally normal too. The adverts on TV can make you feel like the whole world is having a great time apart from you, which can make you feel even worse. The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone – there are many people out there who feel just the same way as you. It might seem like a tall order but try to be kind to yourself – beating yourself up for not feeling just like everyone else does nobody any good. Very often these feelings – whether stress or unhappiness and depression - pass just as the season passes but if you find these feelings lingering into the new year, it might be time to consider taking action to deal with these feelings properly. There are many options you can take, whether it is finding an appropriate self-help book or maybe considering a talking therapy such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to work through these feelings and go forward into the new year feeling much more positive and able to cope with whatever life throws your way.

Marie Scott is a CBT therapist and psychotherapist, based at Maple House Clinic in Eastwood, NG16 3BD. She deals with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress and anger amongst many others. For more information about Marie and the issues she can help with, please visit www.chrysalistherapyservices.co.uk or give her a call on 07791 894227. Marie provides all clients a safe and confidential space in which to deal with their issues.

Santa’s Grotto now open!

Our Grotto is open every weekend from the 19/th 20th November until 17th/18th December then the 19th to 23rd December. The Elves will open the Grotto at 11 and then close at 3.30 - £1 per child Every child has a chat with Santa, a small treat and then a tag to write their wish for Christmas on and hang on our Wish Tree. There is no need to book just come on in, browse our festive displays, take some photos with our Photo opportunities and meet Santa!

All proceeds go to our selected charities;

Breakfast with Santa

Join us for Breakfast with Santa on the following dates 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th December from 9:30 to 10:45 Each child will have a Breakfast box with juice, time with Santa and the Elves then a goody bag full of treats, all for only £5.99. Places are available for children aged 3 & above who must be accompanied by an adult with a maximum of 2 adults per child due to space restrictions. Tickets go on sale on 25th November & can be purchased in store only at customer services; Places are limited so buy yours quickly as we sell out fast!

We look forward to welcoming you soon! Sign up to our Premier club online, or in store for advance notiﬁcation on all our activities. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.

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Where’s Santa? Mrs Claus - Opening Brewhouse Yard; 3-4 Dec & 17-18 Dec 12pm - 3pm. See website for prices. Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa is now in his grotto. £1 entry per child. Proceeds to charity. Santa’s grotto open every weekend 11.30am-3.30pm & 21,22,23 Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun from 26 Nov between 10.30am - 1pm. Donations welcome, all of which goes to charity. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends until 18 Dec & 19-23 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 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 Dec. You can have breakfast with Santa 14,21,22 & 23 Dec. Christmas party on 20th Dec. For more info call 0115 963 3961.

Santa’s Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 26 Nov - Sunday 18 Dec

(weekends only). 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. 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 26/27 Nov, 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, & Sat 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm (on 24th 10.30 & 12.30) Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. Christmas @ Gullivers - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. Festive packages available. 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 £10.50 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto from 26 Nov. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa - 3 & 23 Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 10 December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Santa’s Grotto- 3,4,10,11,17,18 December. £3 per child (3yrs +). 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Nottingham Castle. Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - 10,11,17,18 December. Visit website for more information. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto from 19th Nov. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 4,11,17 & 24 Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 18 Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 10/11, 17/18 Dec. 11am - 3pm.

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The Nottingham Emmanuel School Hosts Careers Event

Greythorn Primary School Celebrates Permanent Head Appointment

Children choose new logo to represent the dawn of a new bright chapter at the school The annual ‘Work Matters’ conference organised by The Nottingham Emmanuel School has given 500 students from across Nottinghamshire access to 28 separate industrial, business and educational experts, in order to inform students of the sheer range of ambitious pathways available to them. The event, held at the Nottingham Trent University’s Newton Building gathered students from The Nottingham Emmanuel School, Trinity School, Bluecoat Academy, National Academy Hucknall and Magnus C of E Academy Newark. “The Work Matters conference is so much more than a careers fair –it is an opportunity for students to really consider pathways into sectors that they have never even heard of let alone considered working in before. We wanted students to look beyond the starting salary, the employment perks and instead to really consider the level of fulfilment and job satisfaction that entering a career in a particular field could have. All of the keynote speakers and business representatives were willing to give up their time to support the event because they believe passionately in supporting the local community and in creating employment opportunities to help drive forward the local economy,” said Kerry Wiltshire, Assistant Principal at The Nottingham Emmanuel School.

Greythorn Primary school is celebrating the permanent appointment of Mrs Sally MacDonald as Head Teacher at the West Bridgford based school and to mark the new chapter, a new school logo has been designed. Mrs MacDonald said that the journey to excellence has already begun and that her vision for the future will see the school become a place that the whole community can be proud of. “My vision is that Greythorn is recognized in the community as the wonderful school that it is, where children achieve well academically, - but also develop as whole people. I am passionate about children learning to love learning, rather than be drilled to pass tests and I believe the primary phase should ignite their curiosity and give them the independence, motivation and confidence to become learners for life.” Sally said that the school is confident that all their hard work will pay off and that the passion and dedication of the staff, pupils and parents is the key to driving progress. Sally said that this is the dawn of a new era for the school, “The school community can look forward to a commitment from me and from the Flying High Trust to make Greythorn one of the best schools in the universe! A school where children are treated with kindness and respect, and where teachers work hard to make learning enjoyable. A school where every child can be successful and learn the joy of learning.”

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NG2 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 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

Little Rockets Toddler Group - Lutterell Hall, West Bridgford every Monday in term time from10am11.30am. £2 per family. Unlimited free tea, coffee & biscuits. Soft play area, craft area, song time. Contact: jenniferallen2230@icloud.com 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 familyworker@wbmethodist.org.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 Holy Spirit Baby and Toddler Group - every Thursday in term time 10 - 11.30am. Holy Spirit Social Centre, on the corner of Victoria Road and Melton Road. £1 per family. Please contact: holyspirittoddlergroup@hotmail.com for more info. 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! Edwalton Parish Church Toddlers Group - NG12 4AB. Meet every Tues, term time, 10am-11.30am. We welcome all children & their carers for friendship & conversation. £1 per family. Free refreshments. For more info: edwaltonchurch@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.churchedwalton.plus.com Lady Bay Pre-School - All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Rd, Lady Bay, West Bridgford. 2-4 yrs. Open Mon-Fri 9.15-12.15pm. Lunch club until 2.15pm term time. Contact us on 0115 981 1309/079 82764882 or ladybayplaygroup@gmail.com Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Indoor at Basford Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1, Bar Lane Ind Est, Bar La, NG6 0JA. Oct-March. Mon 6-7pm soft ball & 7-8pm hard ball net. Fri 6.307.30pm club training night. New members always welcome. 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. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell.

Why do we eat Turkey at Christmas? Over recent years one might think we have become a little tired of the traditional turkey, with lots of celebrity chefs offering a range of alternatives - going back to the traditional Dickensian goose, or a stunning beef rib roast, duck, fish or more exotic combinations from cuisines around the world. But for most of us, Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a turkey, around 76% of us have it as the centrepiece of our festive meal. It wasn’t always the case of course, turkeys were first brought to Britain around 1526 but it remained a rare luxury. Instead, people ate goose but also roast swan, pheasant, peacock and even roast boar’s head decorated with holly and fruit. Rumour has it that Henry VIII was the first English king to eat turkey, although Edward

VII is said to have made eating turkey fashionable at Christmas. Indeed, turkey was pretty much a luxury right up until the 1950s when they became more widely available and refrigerators became commonplace, and now 10 million of them are eaten in the UK every year. Apparently, and this won’t come as much of a surprise to most of us… it is women who are mostly responsible for preparing the Christmas lunch with 67% of British women being in charge of the feast every year, although most of us don’t go for our first “solo” attempt until we are at least 34! Whatever you are eating for your Christmas lunch, or enjoying over the seasonal holidays, make the most of it, and soon the nights will be getting lighter again.

Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com

Salmon with Clementines, Vodka and Honey, with a Horseradish Crème Fraiche. Ingredients For the Fish... zest & juice 4 clementines & 1 orange, 2 further clementines sliced 100ml vodka 5 tbsp clear honey 1tsp caster sugar 1kg side of salmon, bones removed (oil the skin side before dressing) For the Crème Fraiche... 200g crème fraîche 2 tbsp creamed horseradish small pack chives, snipped salt and pepper to taste

To make the crème fraîche, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, season with black pepper and a little salt (hold back a few chives to sprinkle on the top) When the salmon is ready, reheat the remaining glaze (add a splash of water if too thick) and brush it over the top .

Salt Rubbed Turkey with Clementine and Bay Butter (would serve approx 8) If, like most of us, you prefer a traditional turkey for lunch on the big day, why not keep the clementine theme and try this twist on the classic Christmas Day roast?

Method

Ingredients 11-12lb oven-ready turkey with giblets removed For the Salt Mix... 5 bay leaves, crumbled if dry, torn if fresh 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1tsp black peppercorns 85g/ 3oz coarse sea salt zest of 1 orange

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a baking tray with oiled baking parchment and place the (oiled) salmon skin side down in the middle. Slice the salmon into 8 fillets, cutting through the flesh but not the skin. Brush the salmon with the glaze, making sure you get in between the gaps. Save some for brushing on at the end. Lay the clementine slices down the centre of the fish, and bake for 20 mins.

For the Clementine and Bay Butter... 100g/ 4oz butter softened zest and juice 1 clementine splash of sherry large thyme sprig, leaves picked 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)

Bring the clementine zest and juice, vodka and honey to a gentle bubble in a pan, season a little. Simmer for approx 10 mins until reduced, add clementine slices and simmer for a further 5 mins until soft and sticky. Remove fruit slices and set aside. Bubble the liquid until thickened and glossy.

Method Up to 24 hrs before, salt the turkey. Grind all the ingredients to make a wet salt. Sit the turkey in its roasting tin, gently rub a little vegetable oil over the bird and generously rub the salt all over. Cover with cling film and return to the fridge. To make the clementine & bay butter, mash all the ingredients together in a bowl with some seasoning and set aside. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to a month) Remove the turkey from the fridge 1 hr before you want to cook it. Wipe the excess salt rub off the bird with kitchen roll and pat it dry. When you are ready to cook the bird, gently push your fingers under the breast skin from the neck cavity and loosen it from the meat, taking care not to break the skin. Rub some of the butter on the flesh under the skin and then bring the skin back over. Take the rest of the butter and rub it all over the outside of the Turkey. Cover loosely with foil and cook according to calculated cooking time. Brussels Sprouts on the Side

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Ready for change? I hope so. Ever noticed how when you alter one thing, it knocks on across your life? This year is going to mark the start of such a chain reaction- a powerful new (or a deeper) love, a sharpening of skills and focus in your career, even moving towards self employment and, importantly, releasing some of the burdens and baggage you carry. But where will the domino effect start?.. You choose!

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Saturday Singers

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Sat 17th December 10.15am at Masonic Hall, Goldsmith St, Nottingham Tickets £6 from 9312157, choir members or on door

Woodthorpe Singers

Christmas Concert Friday 9 December

at 7.30pm Good Shepherd Church Hall, Thackereys Lane, Woodthorpe Nottingham Tickets £6 inc. coffee & mince pie from - Tom Bird 07712 585031 or tom-bird@ntlworld.com in Aid of Research into Parkinsons Disease

The Settlement Singers of Ockbrook & Imari Ladies Chorus Annual Charity Concert Saturday 17 December at 7pm Moravian Church, Ockbrook Visit Facebook page for details.

IMARI LADIES CHORUS appearing at Ilkeston Foor & Drink Fair December 11th Ilkeston Rugby Club, Hallam Fields Rd, Ilkeston Visit Facebook page

In Accord Chamber Choir St Martin’s Church Trevose Gardens, Sherwood Sat 10 December 7.30pm Tickets £6 on the door Proceeds to charity

Jingle Bell Rock ‘n’ Soul A Christmas Concert

In aid of the Alzheimer's Society

Wednesday 21st December - 7.30pm Brinsley Parish Hall Tickets £5 - contact: 01773 780192 / 01773 719807 Licensed Bar

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Christmas Carol Concert Saturday 17th December at Church of St Mary and All Saints, Bingham, in association with the Carnarvon School Children’s Choir. Ticket prices are £8 for an adult and £1 for a child. For tickets, ring Tim on 0115 8780642

Carousel Singers Christmas Concert with Attenborough Hand Bell Ringers Sat December 10th @ 7.30pm at Grangewood Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton. Tickets £8 (inc. light supper) from choir members or on the door. All proceeds to Cancer UK.

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www. gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Do you enjoy singing? Enjoy making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.30pm9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. 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. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis. sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-to-date details and for further information. 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 3965 or www. saturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - 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. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.30pm, term time only. For info contact John Duffy: john@duffy-optometrists.co.uk or 07713607138 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, 7.157.30pm. 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. Ladies Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £4 weekly fee. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020969. Cranmer Company of Singers - want to sing more in 2017? Annual Come & Sing event at Bottesford Church on 14 April. Faure Requiem. Datesaver for now. More details later.

The Hucknall and Linby Brass Band are getting into the Christmas spirit and are looking forward to performing a packed concert full of brass band classics and festive favourites at their annual Christmas concert on Saturday 17th December, 7:30pm, at the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Hucknall market place. The band are also excited to be able to announce their ﬁrst Christmas CD, on sale at all of their Christmas arrangements. For more info on the band‛s Christmas events please visit www.hlb.org.uk or contact the band secretary Matt Sharp on 07826 544618. Gem Connection will be holding their next “Be A Gem For a Day Workshop” on Saturday February 4th 2017. Why not treat your friend or loved one to a unique Christmas gift for £25? This includes a full information pack with music and teach CD, drinks and a lavish buffet lunch. Let them join us for a day of fun learning the art of unaccompanied four part harmony singing with our National Award Winning Chorus. For more information or to book your place, please contact Maralyn on 01332 761394. Or to see what the last “Gemettes” thought of their experience at our previous Be A Gem For a Day event, visit: www.gemconnection.org The Gem’s would like to wish all the readers a Merry Christmas and thank everyone for their continued support.

ILKESTON BRASS TRAINING BAND

Are looking for players of any ability to join our growing band, if you are interested in learning to play a brass instrument please come along to one of our practices, we practice most Sundays 5pm-6pm at Stanton by Dale. Please call Lindsay on 07949 358558 for more information

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

Carlton Male Voice Chior Concerts

3 Dec - Chilwell Road Methodist Church, Beeston - 7pm start (for various charities) 10 Dec - St Paul’s Church, Daybrook - 7pm start (for Gedling Council Mayor’s charity) 17 Dec - St James Church, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley - 7.30pm (for Choir funds)

Christmas Concert featuring

Nottingham Bluecoat Singers

Saturday 3 December at 7pm Arnold Methodist Church, Front St, Arnold Tickets £10 (inc refreshments) from Barbara - 0115 975 7800 or bmcdonald351@btinternet.com proceeds to charity

Christmas starts here

with the

Join us for a spectacular festive performance with 5 times UK & Netherlands Champion barbershop chorus

4:00pm Sunday 18th December 2016

At The Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham, NG1 5AA.

With special guests East Bridgford Children’s Choir and Newstead Brass Band

Ticket prices: £12 adult £8 child (14 and under) Tickets can be purchased online at www.lacecitychorus.org or by calling 01522 821 772

@LaceCityChorus /LaceCityChorus

Also available from Nottingham Tourism Centre, 1-4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY or www.experiencenottinghamshire.com Registered Charity Number 1162618

Nottingham’s Young Musician of the Year Joins Viva for New Year’s Eve Gala Concert Sinfonia Viva will be joined by the 2016 Young Musician of the Year – Nottingham’s Sheku Kanneh-Mason for its annual New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at the Royal Concert Hall, Nott’ham. 6 - 8.15pm Tickets start from just £15. On sale now from the Royal Centre Box Ofﬁce, Tel 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk

FREE EVENT for the YOUNG AT HEART

Come and sing your favourite

Christmas Carols & Songs

Sat 5 December 2.30pm - 4pm

with tea, coffee & cakes

Arnold United Reformed Church

Calverton Road

(Bottom of Surgeys Lane. On No.58 bus route.)

Bingham and District Choral Society are delighted to announce that the celebrated choral composer and conductor, John Rutter, will be leading a Singing Day on Saturday 4th March 2017 at The Minster School, Southwell. Local singers are warmly invited to join us. Go to our website www. binghamchoral.org.uk where you will ﬁnd full details about how to reserve a place, or contact Derek Tabron on 0115 9894836.

he Head in the Crowd Boutique is expecting the first delivery of the Spring/Summer 2017 mother of the bride and groom outfits in Mid-December 2016, book an appointment now. Stocking outfits by: Ian Stuart Veni Infantino Carla Ruiz Michaela Louisa Renata You dont have to settle for the one or two ‘off the peg’ headpieces that were designed to match your outfit - we design and make all of our hats, hatinators and fascinators with over 100 designs available to try in our boutique. If you already have your outfit, we can design and make you a headpiece to match.

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NG2 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. 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 Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 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: marcf42@gmail.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 07816 417392 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 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 07973 872213. 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 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 Phoenix Friends Group - we are a thriving group of SINGLE 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 - (daytime only) 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

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.

NG2 Community Diary cont..... Adult Ballet Classes - created for the complete beginner, with no dance exp, to the more advanced dancer. Beg class Fri

11.45-12.45. More advance class Weds 7.30-8.30 & Fri 1-2 at Poppy & Pint, NG2 5DX. Pay as you go. For more info: www.ladybayballet.com. E: ladybayballet@sky.com Nottingham Photographer Looking for EU nationals - to feature in an on-going photography project on Brexit and the current political situation. If you think you can help, please contact: https://www.facebook.com/athomephotoblog/

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. 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. 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. 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

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 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 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. 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.

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

The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 Interested in Learning Bridge? Or want to return? - West Bridgford Bridge Club meets at Edwalton

Golf Centre - 7pm every Monday night, for duplicate bridge. For more details contact Shiona Dawson at shionadawson@gmail.com The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353

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Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members welcome, first 3 visits free.

Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com.

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.

Rushcliffe ‘Move & Mingle’ Health Walks - free, safe, sociable walks with trained leaders to help your health & wellbeing.

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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 Poppy Folk Club - we meet monthly in the upstairs room at The Poppy & Pint. Usually on either

the 2nd or 3rd Sunday in the month. Sunday 18th Dec is our Christmas party night, the chance for some of our regulars to take to the stage. Sunday 22 Jan we have a concert with Mick Ryan & Paul Downes. Tickets £8. For more details visit www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk, call Julie & Phil on 0115 981 2861 or email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk.

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ng2 - 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 Good Neighbours - social activity-based afternoons for the over 50s. Beating loneliness; enjoying activities; making new friends. Come to our NEW YEAR’S PARTY on Wed 4 January 2017. We meet 1st Wed of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Held at Edwalton Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS. Contact Rock Church on 0791 342 6051. 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

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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

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 - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday of each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100 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

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SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led

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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.

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 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 MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Rushcliffe Hard of Hearing Group - 4th Wednesday every month at The Test Match Hotel, Gordon Square, West Bridgford from 10.45am - 12.15pm. Social, outings, speakers, information. For further info call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 (text only) or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk 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

Family Members Increasingly Abuse Lasting Powers of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document designed to give legal authority to someone you trust, to make decisions on your behalf relating to your property, affairs and health and welfare if you lose capacity and are unable to make decisions for yourself. However, a survey published by KPMG has revealed that in 2015 there was a 384% increase in the level of fraud committed within families relating to LPAs.

The survey identified that younger relatives were often the fraudsters, taking advantage of elderly relatives, with a total of £1.7 million stolen in the UK in 2014 from elderly relatives, by younger relatives, who held Power of Attorney over their finances.

Attorneys are not acting in the best interests of the Donor. In a recent case a man in his 50s stole most of the financial assets from his 86 year old mother, resulting in £39,000 being owed to his mother’s care home. In this case the Court of Protection decided that the son had not acted in his mother’s best interests because his stubborn refusal to pay her care home fees put her at risk of losing her placement and being evicted from the care home. As a result the LPA was revoked. The abuse of LPAs is likely to increase because of an ageing population, the value of house prices and an increase in dementia sufferers. Although revoking LPAs can help victims to protect their best interests, nothing can be done to repair the relationship between family members, or the financial damage incurred by the victim if the fraudster is unable to pay back the stolen money.

If you need advice about revoking an LPA contact our Wills and Probate team at Rothera Sharp on 0800 088 6270.

The same survey found that the baby boomer generation-(those aged 45 or over)-were responsible for 72% of the fraud committed, probably because the majority of elderly people choose their children to be their Attorney. As a result of this, the Court of Protection seeks to protect the interests of the victim, by revoking LPAs where

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Carry on Karting! WIN one of 5 x £80 activity vouchers* Langar Karting and Quad Centre is one of the largest activity centres in the country, offering a huge range of activities for all age ranges. I took four boys for a day of karting and quad biking; what a fantastic experience! We received a really warm welcome from Chris, the manager. The centre is well organised and very professional. You really feel you are in safe hands. The massive indoor karting circuit is great. After a safety briefing, we were let lose in the 270cc/50mph karts. There is a 150 foot long flyover bridge as well as a tricky hair-pin corner. You also get feedback after your go, giving you all the crucial stats so you can see who went the fastest. The boys absolutely loved it. “awesome”, “mint” and “really good fun” were their words. We then moved outside to the quad bikes. These were also a really good buzz and the boys were in their element. As well as quads the centre also has 400cc off road buggies, archery, laser clay pigeon shooting and paintballing, all ideal for team building and corporate events or stag and hen parties. There were a couple of parties going on while we were there and they looked like they were having a whale of a time. Chris, the manager said; “individuals and small groups are also very welcome. Our junior quad biking

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pets Tiny Survivor Porthos Helps Charity Appeal For Kitten Food Nottingham charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, is asking the public for kitten food and litter donations for its new arrivals. Whilst thankfully most kittens are found with their mums, sadly some like Porthos are orphaned. The charity was alerted after Porthos' mum was found giving birth outside, but sadly she and his siblings died owing to complications. Despite initial doubts over his survival, Porthos, like his musketeer namesake, has shown huge courage as his fosterer confirms: ‘It's hard work looking after a kitten this young, but seeing him reach the crucial four-week mark, healthy and lively, is wonderful.’ It is only owing to the dedication of the charity’s fantastic fosterers, plus donations, that it can help so many kittens and mum-cats; last year this was 30 kittens and five mothers. Kitten food and litter donations can be made by calling the Pet Food Co-ordinator on 07949-780918 or by emailing admin@ aaru.org.uk. Financial donations are gratefully received via the ‘donate’ page at www.animalaccident.org.uk The charity does not deal with healthy strays/unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 01159321555. For all animals needing homes visit www.animalaccident.org.uk.

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WEST BRIDGFORD POLICE STATION Rectory Rd, West Bridgford NG2 6BN YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM Neighbourhood Policing Sgt. Sgt 564 Harvey Smedley Team Phone No. 101 Ext 810 6145 PC 1218 Adrian Bradshaw Tel: 07702 141705 PCSO 8133 Sherrylee Sampson Tel: 07702 141707 PCSO 9035 Jennifer Buggy Tel: 07702 141722 PC 952 Kevin Murphy Tel: 07595 074314 PCSO 4781 Jodie Turner Tel: 07824 457222 PCSO 4780 Emma Williams Tel: 07894 482984 PC 946 Mark Hallam Tel: 07702 141571 PCSO 9651 Lisa Bee Tel: 07525 226404 PCSO 8094 Jane Barker Tel: 07702 141575 PC 3063 Dave Blundell Tel: 07702 141944 PCSO 6328 Kelly Armstrong Tel: 07595 074351 PC 2640 Paul Henson Tel: 07595 011969 PCSO 4845 Luke Charlton Tel: 07702 141969

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Beware of Online Fraud... With Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to consider the growing problem of online fraud which happens often at this time of year. You need to know how to stay safe whilst online to avoid the fraudsters, who could potentially ruin your Christmas. Online Shopping: For most people with busy schedules around this time of year, the common solution is to opt for online shopping, however, with this, comes risk. For example, items may not always appear as advertised, or, worse still, not show up at all. Try to stick to well-known retailers and always check if the item you’re buying can be returned. Children with new gadgets: They’ve been begging you all year and you finally surprise your child with a new laptop, but be aware of the dangers and get your child clued up on being cyber safe. Make sure you get good anti-virus software, but also check out the www. getsafeonline.org website, which has excellent free advice, as does the Child Exploitation Online Protection Agency’s www.thinkyouknow.co.uk site

Money transfers: When using apps like eBay and Depop, it is important to be aware of scammers. More often than not, a seller will want you to transfer the money using a safe payment page such as ‘’Paypal’’ or ‘’Depop wallet’’ so, if needs be, a refund can be issued. Alarm bells should start to ring if the seller wants to use a different method. Make sure you always check existing feedback given to the seller, as this can be a very good indicator of how reliable they are. If you are unfortunate enough to fall victim to online fraud over the Christmas period, don’t hesitate to contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 040 or at www. actionfraud.police.uk

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