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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. We have loads of great competitions in this edition - an amazing hamper from Chambers butchers, a Ragdale Hall spa day, Yorkshire Wildlife Park tickets, two £50 meals at the amazing Railway at Lowdham and tickets to Blue Planet II Live to name but a few. Good luck! Homemade Christmas presents are always a hit - we have included three for you to impress your friends with. 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

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Christmas e r fo e B e r a The Nightm : s w ie v e R Bur ton l Crossover a n o s a e S A With Christmas imminent, and the spooky trick or treat palooza of Halloween done and dusted, what better way to celebrate than a festive movie that mixes the two holidays into one strange, mesmerising and explosive cocktail. Ever get so good at your job it’s now boring? Well that is exactly how Jack Skeleton, the king of Halloween Town, feels. That is until Jack discovers a set of portals to other mystical worlds. The first one he sets his bony fingers on is Christmas Town, and Jack becomes enamoured with its bright festive cheer and gleeful warmth. But Jack doesn’t just want to enjoy this town, he wants to be the king of it too. And so begins his quest to give Santa a well-earned break and become the jolly man in red himself. Originally released in 1994, every frame of this movie looks like a whimsical piece of art. The Nightmare Before Christmas was made before the glut of CGI that we enjoy today, making the beautiful stop motion animation even more impressive. At its heart, as well as being a Christmas film, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a musical, and a great one at that. From the infectiously fun Halloween Town opening, to the iconic glee of Jack discovering Christmas for the first time, each song seamlessly fits into the story, and will have even the most jaded viewer tapping their toes. What makes this film stand out from the other Christmas animated musicals is how innovative the concept is. Dropping Halloween and Christmas into a blender and seeing what comes out is a joy to see and gives everyone something to love. Having such a strange mix up really allows producer Tim Burton’s style to shine. From imagination sparking concepts like the two faced mayor to seeing a werewolf come to life in this style, the artistic direction of this movie is spellbinding.

Don’t let the Halloween atmosphere fool you though, The Nightmare Before Christmas is still full of that magical warmth that comes with every Christmas movie ever made. Moonlit romance, buckets full of joy that ﬁll your eyes with happy tears and a valuable life lesson to be learned, Jack Skeleton’s antics have it all. Overall, The Nightmare Before Christmas is a spectacular celebration of all things Halloween and Christmas. Capturing the joy that comes with the mistletoed holiday perfectly through its energetic up-beat musical numbers and displaying the shudder-inducing frights of that spooky October night through its uniquely iconic character designs; the balancing act done by this movie is a blast to enjoy again and again, on an annual cycle even, say once a year, every December. The Nightmare Before Christmas = 9/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)

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Christmas at Chatsworth: up to 6 January 2019. Adults £25/Child £15/Family £69. Contact Chatsworth House for tickets and more info. Winter Wonderland: up to 31 December Old Market Square. Christmas market, stalls open until 24 December. Christmas light switch on 16 November. Ice bar & skating tickets available via www.whatsonnottingham.com Christmas Craft Market: 24/25 November. 10.30am - 4.30pm at Rufford Country Park, Ollerton. Arnold Christmas Market: November 23 & 24. Patchings Christmas Market: 23 - 25 November, 10am - 4pm daily. Patchings Art Centre. www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk West Bridgford Christmas Lights Switch On: 24 November 10am - 6pm. Free family day out. Central Ave, West Bridgford. Woodthorpe Park Christmas: 24/25 November, 1/2, 8/9 & 15/16 December. Free entry. Woodthorpe Grange Park. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Christmas Daytime Cruises: 2½ hour cruise. Includes dinner. Available Mon-Fri from end of November up to & including 21 Dec. £18.50 pp. Call Princess River Cruises for details 0115 9100 400/401. Eastwood Christmas Lights Switch On: 27 November 6pm - 8pm. New venue for stage, Alexandra Street. Dear Santa: 29 November - 1 December. Suit 2-7 yrs. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www. trch.co.uk Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain with Bells On: 29 November at 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood: 30 November - 19 January 2019 at Nottingham Playhouse. Call 0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Craft.Fair.Contemporary: 30 November - 2 December. Nottingham Contemporary, NG1 2GB. Free entry. Christmas in Leipzig - concert by Solomon’s Knot: 1 December at 7pm. St Mary the Virgin Church, NG1 1HN. Tickets £20. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs: 1 December - 6 January 2019. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk Kelham Hall Christmas Fayre: 1/2 December. 10.30am - 4pm, Kelham, Newark. Beauty & the Beast: 1 - 16 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. A Storybook Christmas: 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23 December. £12pp. Kids U12 go free. Newstead Abbey. More info & times: www.whatsonnottingham.com Royal Opera House Live: The Nutcracker (12A): 3 - 9 December. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. The Sixteen at Christmas: 4 December at 7pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch. co.uk

Hucknall Christmas Lights Switch On Festival: 5 December from 4pm. Full programme of entertainment for all the family. Free. Christmas with Tony Woodcock: 5 December from 12 noon at The Cross Keys, NG1 2GJ. £40pp, bookings 0115 941 7898. Festival of Lessons & Carols with Viva Voce & Revival Gospel Choir: 6 December at 7.30pm. St Mary’s Church, High Pavement. FREE Christmas Showtime: 6 December at 2pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Steampunkalia: 8/9 December, 11am - 4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. Car parking charges apply. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Peter Pan: 8 December - 13 January 2019. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www.trch. co.uk The Great Christmas Dig: 8 December at 12 noon. Handmade Theatre Co. at Mansfield Central Library. Tickets £4.75. www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk Patching Carol Concert: Sunday 9 December at 7.30pm. With Sinfonia Chorale. Tickets 0115 965 3479. Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You: Sunday 9 December. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 The Elves & the Shoemaker: 12 December - 5 January 2019 at Nottingham Playhouse. Tickets £12.50. Call 0115 941 9419. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 13 December at St Barnabus Cathedral, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham or 0115 924 6211. Andre Rieu: 15 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 3733000. Nottingham Santa Run & Walk: 15 December 9.30am - 11.30am. Holme Pierrepont. For more info visit www.nwscnotts.com Flying High Theatre present Beauty & the Beast: 15 December at 7pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Christmas in the Courtyard: 15/16 December, 12-3pm at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. Car parking charges apply. More info & times at www.whatsonnottingham.com Santa Paws: 15/16 December, 11am - 12.30pm & 2 - 3.30pm at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. Minimum £2 donation to Jerry Green Dog Rescue. Car parking charges apply. More info at www.whatsonnottingham.com Arnold Community Cinema presents The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG): 18 December at 7.30pm. Free admission at St Mary’s Church, Arnold The Hallé Christmas Concert: 18 Dec - 7.30pm. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. www. trch.co.uk Christmas Carol Concert: Wednesday 19 December, Bolsover Castle. Doors open 6pm for 6.30pm performance. Carols sung by Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir. Family Carol Concert: 19 & 22 Dec at Royal Concert Hall with the Nottingham Harmonic Choir. Box office 0115 989 5555. www.trch.co.uk Big Band at Christmas: 23 December at 7.30pm. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733. Elf: A Christmas Spectacular: 28 - 30 December. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000

The Tinsel and Turkey Tale Christmas bulldozes its way into our lives ever earlier. I let it wash over me and get through it in a haze of gin and chocolate orange. The Turkey I remember the first year my dad cooked the Christmas dinner. We were all starving and he proudly bought the turkey out and began carving it but he kept hitting bone and all we could get off the bird were pretty dismal bits of brown meat. He put it down to the fact it must have been an old bird (those were the days when your employer gave you a turkey at Christmas). Later that afternoon when tradition dictates it’s buffet time (usually an hour after you’ve finished dinner) we flipped the turkey over to see if there was any more meat on the other side - and Turkeys... lo-and-behold two  are related to the T-Rex beautiful plump  sleep in trees breasts and  have periscopic vision enough meat to keep us in turkey  have two stomachs sandwiches for the whole of January!! How you can cook a turkey upside down still baffles me to this day. The Tree Stage One – Getting the tree upright. Gary will spend the best part of a day trying to find the tree stand. Then saw half the trunk and branches off to even get it into the living room. Once the tree is in the stand he will spend another couple of hours levelling it up. Then a dog will knock the tree over. And we’re back to stage one…This is a pattern that repeats itself

every year. So by 8pm he refuses to help with Stage Two - decorating it. Apparently that’s my job! And every year I kid myself that this year I will do better. I pour myself a sherry. Put on the “Now Christmas” CD and begin…lights have to go on ﬁrst. To say I hate doing it is an understatement. The tree is usually well over 6 foot and I am 5ft 2”. You do the maths. The kids are kind and usually just laugh at my pathetic efforts. The end result is usually me in tears, the tree half done and everyone else in hysterics at my ridiculous behaviour. By midnight I’ve lost interest and just chuck the baubles on any old how and cover every available space with tinsel, vowing “never again”! The Family Get Together Last year it was the turn of my mum to entertain us all. Including our two dogs. What could possibly go wrong? Harry was dressed as a Christmas Tree and Herbie in a Christmas jumper. Hilarious, we thought. Within 5 minutes of arriving it all kicked off. Herbie’s Christmas jumper was hanging off the chickens enclosure (minus said dog) and he was inside with a chicken between his jaws looking a bit perplexed as to what to do next!! Gary spotted him just in time and went into SAS mode. With a phone in one hand and a beer in the other he wrestled the chicken from the dogs clutches. Tense times as we all sat down to dinner. Cracker pulling commenced and Gary had to read his joke out; “Why did the chicken cross the road?”... Merry Christmas everyone! © Ali Wale

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Their ever-popular Christmas Fairs are lined up for families and children to enjoy this December, all in an enchanting walkthrough safari adventure. Held over two action-packed weekends on the 8-9th and 15-16th of December, the fairs are the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. A fully heated marquee will be home to hundreds of lively stalls which will offer arts and crafts, delicious food and drink and personalised gifts. The park will come alive with entertainment, live music and Father Christmas welcoming everyone into his Grotto. Children will be greeted by a Christmas Elf and write a letter for Father Christmas, before entering the grotto to hand deliver their note to Santa's cuddly Polar Bear helper. So come and join a full cast of Christmas characters in the 100-acre park, at Branton, near Doncaster spreading the season's goodwill.

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Tree Recycling If you are having a real Christmas tree this year, you can support Nottinghamshire Hospice by taking part in our tree recycling scheme. We will collect your tree from your home in return for a donation to help patients. Signing up is simple – just head over to www.charityxmastreecollection. com/xmas-trees/ Enter your postcode and if we are collecting in your area, simply register your tree and you’ll receive a confirmation email to let you know when your tree will be collected. When you register, you will be invited to make a voluntary donation – all donations are very much appreciated and help us ensure that nobody has to face a lifelimiting illness alone.

Nottinghamshire Community Foundation would like to hear from you if you are providing free lunches for the elderly this Christmas. If you are a local charity or community group with a history of providing a Christmas lunch for the elderly, please apply to us for a grant to help you cover your costs or to make some extra dinners this year. To apply email: helen@nottscf.org.uk Nottinghamshire Community Foundation is launching an appeal this winter and asking people of all ages to show their support for those in need. In particular they are calling on all who can afford it to forego the Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) paid to the over 60s, and donate the money to those for whom it is not nearly enough. To donate please send a cheque to Nottinghamshire Community Foundation and post it to: Pine House B, Ransom Wood Business Park, Southwell Road West, Mansfield, Notts NG21 0HJ. Marking the envelope 'Surviving Winter Fund' To find out more about grants from Nottinghamshire Community Foundation, to set up a family or company fund to support your local community or favourite theme, or to donate to our local causes please go to: www.nottscf.org.uk .

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Where’s Santa? Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa’s grotto is open 11am-4pm on 24 & 25 Nov & 1/2, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 December. Closed 24th. Entrance £1 per child, donated to charity. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa is in residence from 25th Nov and will be there weekends and evenings. Ring for details. Why not book tea with Santa? Group and family bookings. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Sundown Adventure Land - The Night Before Christmas. 17-24 Dec. Take a ride through the enchanted forest to visit Santa. To book tickets visit: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun through Dec inc. 23 Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children (up to 12 yrs). £12.45pp. 2 sailings per day (11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm). Call 0115 9100 400/401/402 to book or visit: www. princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Open to Dec 24 at 10am - 5pm. Breakfast with Santa – 1st & 23rd Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 8th December 6pm-8.30pm (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Conkers Winter Wonderland - 10.30am-8pm (5pm Xmas eve). Tickets include access to Conkers Discovery (open 10am - 5pm). Visit Santas Woodland Grotto. For tickets call 01283 216633 or book online www.visitconkers.com/events/winterwonderland. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Winter Wonderland until 24 D e c . Breakfast with Santa 25th Nov, 9th & 24th Dec (see website for prices and details). Party in the park with Santa on 15th Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - prebook event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk An Audience with Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle -

Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec, 22/23 Dec. Normal admission applies. Additional charge of £5 applies (includes small gift). Pre-booking essential. To book call: 0370 333 1181. Oceans of Fun - Breakfast with Santa 19th & 20th Dec. 9.30am – 11.30am (£5.95 per child. Includes breakfast, visit & gift from Santa). Toddler Christmas party on 12th Dec - 10am-12noon (£6). Christmas Party with Mickey & Minnie 19th December 4pm-5.45pm (£7). For more info call 0115 963 3961. Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his Ice Age Grotto. Weekends 24/25 Nov, 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec. 11am - 4pm. £4.50 inc. gift. 01909 720378 White Post Christmas - Every day from Saturday 24 November to Monday 24 December from 10am - 5pm. Includes Winter Wonderland, real reindeer, build a snowman and Nativity play. Available to book now. 01623 882977. Breakfast with Santa at Rufford - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Saturdays 1, 8, 15 December. 8.30am - 10am. £11.50pp. Call to book 01623 821338. Santa Special Train Rides - weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15/16 Dec, 22/23 & 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm. 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. Santa at intu Broadmarsh - weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9 Dec, 15-24 Dec inclusive. No charge to see Santa but option to pay extra for gift etc. More details will be posted at intu. co.uk/broadmarsh Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 Dec for times and prices please check Facebook and our website. Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - Weekends 1/2 Dec, 8/9, 15/16 & 22/23 Dec for times and prices please check Facebook and our website. Stories with Santa at Wollaton Hall - every weekend in December. 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm. £6 per child. Stories from the North Pole & sing-a-long. Inc. present for every child

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The West Bridgford Colts Raptors under 11s team are playing in a brand new red and black striped kit thanks to sponsorship from Your Local Motors. Raptors are the current Sunday league Yell Cup holders and are looking strong this season already. Grant Baker, Director at West Bridgford media business Your Local Motors, said, ‘I’m really proud to be able to sponsor this fantastic team. I’ve been involved in Colts for over 15 years with my three sons and it’s great to support grassroots football. Team sports beneﬁt children in so many ways and to see the boys developing as a team has been amazing. My son Mylo plays for the team so it feels extra special to see him in the new kit.’ The 9 a-side team have been playing together since 2013 when they ﬁrst competed in an under 7 league. They now compete in Division 1 in the local Young Elizabethan League. Raptors Coach, Phil Traquair said, ‘The kits really add to the sense of belonging within the team and you can really see how proud the boys are wearing it.’

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The exceptional achievements and commitment of local volunteers were honoured at a tea party given by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire in October. From the West Bridgford & South Trent Division, Janice Culley-Oliver was delighted to collect one of the first 60year service awards to be presented in Notts. Long service awards also went to Glynis Neal (30 years), Barbara Miller (30 years) and Claire Spencer (40 years) whilst local Leaders Susan Mahon and Frances Longhurst were presented with Oak Leaf Awards to reflect their exceptional dedication and enthusiasm. Held at Mansfield’s Portland College, the tea party gave County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst the opportunity to present awards to over 50 members and friends of Girlguiding across Nottinghamshire. ‘I’m proud to say that the Long Service Awards conferred today recognise a grand total of over 860 years of service to Girlguiding, and it was a privilege to publicly celebrate such exceptional commitment,’ said Jackie afterwards. ‘Helping young people get the most out of life is rewarding in so many ways. Our volunteers not only benefit from training, mentoring and invaluable experience but, as shown by this afternoon’s tea party, we also have a lot of fun along the way!’

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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 Mini Professors - fun and interactive science classes for 2-5 year olds. Mon/Wed/Fri. Book online: www. miniprofessors.com or call 07368 312325. 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 Sprouts Drama - after-school drama classes in West Bridgford & Lady Bay for 4-11 yrs. Games, songs and adventures! Visit www.sproutsdrama.co.uk to book in or call 07976 824979. St Paul’s Toddler Group - we meet weekly, term-time only at St Paul’s Church, Boundary Rd on Wednesday from 10.15-11.30am. £1 per family. Play, craft & singing time. Refreshments available for small charge. Contact Ann on 0115 921 3475 Leahurst Road Pre-school - St Luke’s Church, Leahurst Rd, West Bridgford. Contact us on 07941 616369 or Leahurstroad@ntlworld.com or visit www.leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk. Little Rockets Toddler Group West Bridgford - offering fun & friendship for parents/carers & children from birth to 5 years. Every Monday 10-11.30am (term time) at The Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS. £2 per family. For more info call 07913 426051 or email: 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 education 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 Youth Theatre - Wednesdays 3.30pm-5.30pm at Rushcliffe School Drama Studio, Boundary Road, West Bridgford. 12-16 year olds. www.unlimitedtheatre.co.uk or 07737750869 St Giles Pre-School - we are open Mon – Fri 9.10am-12.10pm (term time only) with lunch clubs Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs until 2.10pm. Based in Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford. For more info call 07434 047956 or email: stgilesplaygroupwb@hotmail.co.uk, or visit www.stgilespreschool.co.uk. £13.50 per session and £4.50 per hour for lunch club. (Funding can be used for either) 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. 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 - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.307.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. 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. Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact: getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more! Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 26 January 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall. Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org CREATE! West Bridgford - Art & Craft for everyone. Child and adult classes. Tues/Weds/Thurs/ Fri. Book: Helen 07779 666563 or online @ www.createwb.co.uk Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org 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 Outlaws BMX Club - Coaching sessions Sat: 9.30am. Gates Thur (Spring/ Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also monthly races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or fb: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Rock-a-bye-babies - (0-12months) is a place for you & your baby to have fun, make friends and get a great cuppa! Meeting every Wed (term time) 10 - 11.30am at The Rock Hub. Sessions cost £2 (inc. refreshments & use of scales for self-weighing baby). For further info email: info@the-rock.org.uk Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run- coaching for ages 8Fri - 14yrs, abilities. We 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers Beavers 6.30-7.45 | CubsallPanther Grp meet Thursdays - 7.15pm(term time) at Thurs Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7-8.30pm Tues 5pm | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784information. 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 Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645

kids Greythorn Primary School Celebrates Good Ofsted Result!

School rated good in all areas and says ‘Leaders and staff are a cohesive team, united behind a single vision that Greythorn will be ‘the best school in the universe’ Greythorn Primary School in West Bridgford is celebrating as its latest Ofsted result declares the school to be Good in all areas! The report has particular praise for the school because, ‘Pupils attainment by the time they leave the school is above that seen nationally’, and, ‘Pupils’ rates of attendance are above those seen nationally.’ Inspectors say that pupils are well mannered and behave well at the Greythorn Drive school and that ‘Teaching across the school is characterised by strong subject knowledge and effective questioning skills. Teachers’ use of assessment enables them to build effectively on pupils’ prior knowledge and understanding.’ Head Teacher at Greythorn Primary School, Mrs Sally MacDonald, says that the school will use this platform to make further advances, “We are delighted with this result and want to thank our wonderful pupils, their families and Greythorn staff for the hard work that this outcome reflects. “We have always valued the development of the whole child, and this year we are taking great strides to develop a challenging and creative curriculum with questioning and reasoning at its heart, preparing our children for life in the 21st century.”

Students Tackle The Faraday Challenge!

Students from five schools converged on The Nottingham Emmanuel School in West Bridgford to take part in The Faraday Challenge, each attempting to design the most efficient and innovative solution to an engineering task. In the running were teams representing The Nottingham Emmanuel School, Bluecoat Wollaton, Bluecoat Aspley, Bluecoat Beechdale Academy and Ellis Guildford School. All striving to win the task and secure their school’s place on the project’s national league table of winning entrants. Phil Hart from the Institution of Engineering and Technology ran the challenge and said that 178 schools will eventually take part, with the top five in the tables competing in a National Final in Edinburgh next summer. Phil says the project aims to reinvigorate interest in engineering as a subject. “I hope that students walk out of the door today with a much wider understanding of what the world of engineering is about, so they can either explore it more, or even to discover that it isn’t for them!.” Matthew Ashmore, an Academic Mentor at The Nottingham Emmanuel School hosted the event and said, “All of the students were very capable, even though the complex nature of the challenge could easily have deterred them.” The winning team designed a motorised truck for delivering a telescope for launch, using a prism shape to hold the telescope securely on its journey and which opened at the top for access.

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What dads really want for Christmas Unbelievably, Christmas is just around the corner. At the time of writing there are no mince pies in the shops and I haven’t had to dodge past the wrapping paper selections in the supermarket. But have no fear, it’ll be here quicker than an express train of sugar-filled children excited by the possibilities of getting everything they’ve asked Santa for. But the question remains “what do dads really want for Christmas”? Significant others take note, this year the usual half-baked selection of socks, razors, golf tees and a set of craft ales in a presentation box isn’t going to cut it. I’ve done the leg work, asked some dads, and this is what they want:

1. Time in the bathroom without interruption. I’m going to let you all into a secret, dads go to the toilet to escape the kids. And at Christmas maybe even your family. We don’t have irritable bowel, we’re probably just catching up on the football scores. Unfortunately we’ve been rumbled by the kids who, as soon as dad is ensconced on the porcelain throne, come knocking. “Are you in there”? “Will you be long”? “Are you having a number one or a number two”?

2. A Lego kit that stays together. I was never massively into Lego as a child, but I always enjoyed it when I got a chance to play. Nowadays my house resembles a warehouse of the stuff. There are kits everywhere. Most of them are in a varying state of repair. If I built Lego without children I imagine I’d have a great collection, probably fully built, and definitely with the right parts. So when the kids decide they want to rebuild some stuff do you think we can find that one piece in the assortment of bits? You know the piece, the smallest and most vital one. The one that has to be in grey and absolutely can’t be substituted for a different colour.

3. The Great Escape Actually, this should read ‘any film that dad really wants to watch’. We’re not asking for much, just a couple of hours to watch a film where there’s no-one constantly asking who that person is, what’s going on, and all manner of

questions that are stopping you enjoying the actual film. And ideally this should be alone. Let’s be honest, if we can watch the film alone then no-one else will decide they’re bored halfway through and demand everyone stops watching. And if we’re alone we don’t have to worry about whether the film is suitable for everyone in the family, and watch Steve McQueen attempt to jump the barbed wire (because I always think he’ll make it!).

4. Sleep This is quite straightforward: a night of proper shut-eye. The sort of sleep where you don’t hit the sack with one eye open. Where you don’t get woken at 4 in the morning by a child who has decided now is the time to be awake. Where you don’t race out of bed having heard your child scream only to find them fast asleep and tucked up safely in their room, unlike you. The sort of sleep where you don’t feel guilty for having a lie-in. This may be the best gift anyone could give.

If you’ve read this and still think we want something from a shop trust us, we really don’t. If we wanted anything that badly we’d have probably bought it ourselves already this year. And the consensus is don’t buy us clothes. We know you mean well, but you might as well ask our mothers to buy them for us.

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The Railway I have eaten at The Railway before so I knew what a treat we were in for. I arrived Friday night with all the NG girls to a packed pub and a very warm welcome. The Railway is a superb village pub, thoughtfully decorated with a great atmosphere. We were shown to our table by Suzannah, the manager. After an appetiser of mixed olives, warm focaccia with balsamic oil and aioli we decided on two starters, four mains and two puddings – just in case our eyes were bigger than our bellies! (As they usually are!) The Cheese on toast, Brie de Meaux on grilled sourdough with pickled mushrooms and truffle dressing (£8.95) was sublime. We all agreed it was our favourite. I have never had anything like it, and that’s why you go out for meals. We also had the Creedy Calver duck liver parfait with English plum relish and chargrilled focaccia (£6.50). The rich parfait married perfectly with the relish. What a start! We all had a different main: the Railway burger with smoked pancetta, mature cheddar, gherkin, gem lettuce and fries (£12.95) was huge! The Creedy Calver duck leg, savoy cabbage, parsnip, duck fat potato and Starkey’s blackberry sauce (£16.95) had us all cooing in awe. It looked so pretty and tasted as good as it looked. Roast chicken breast, peppercorn sauce, fries, roast tomato, mushroom and green salad (£13.95) was a classic dish elevated to a new level and finally the braised shoulder of mutton, balsamic red onion, bok choi, goats cheese and creamed potatoes (£17.50) was the star of the show. Melt in the mouth meat, creamiest potato I have ever eaten, flavours I have never tried together, it was unforgettable. For dessert we had a warm tart of Lowdham quince pear with crème fraiche and spiced honey (£7.95) and hot Tanzanie chocolate

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There is nothing better than receiving a gift that someone has spent time and effort making for you. Every year I make a hamper for my step-dad and he loves it. Usually it includes some fudge (see recipe opposite), chutney, piccalilli, home-made biscuits, jam and last year I also added some chicken liver pate. There is also usually a bottle of something alcoholic. He gives me the basket back after Christmas ready for the following year and the tradition carries on. If you make your edible delights in batches then you will have plenty for everyone and some for yourself as well! It does require a bit of forward planning, so about now I start with the chutney and any pickled

gifts as these need a few weeks before they’re ready to eat. I start saving nice jars and bottles – just sterilise in the dishwasher or use boiling water and dry in a very low oven. Decorate the goodies with pretty labels, use festive gift bags and pretty packaging. Lakeland have loads of great ideas and Wilko’s also have a good selection. All the recipes I have shared are tried and tested and really easy to make (I don’t do complicated!). Have fun and remember to save some for yourself!!!

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Blackberry and Apple Gin

Chocolate Orange Fudge

Chorizo Jam

600g blackberries 600g sugar 600g apples (roughly chopped, peel, core & all) 3 x bay leafs 3 x 700ml cheap gin ( we used Aldi) 3 x large kilner jars - sterilised

350g dark chocolate - broken into squares 397g tin condensed milk 25g butter 1 tbsp orange zest (about 2 x oranges) 60g pecans - broken (optional)

500g chorizo – sliced into half moons 2 x red onions – sliced 2 garlic cloves – crushed 85g light muscovado sugar 3 tbsp sherry 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp soya sauce 2 tbsp tomato puree 100ml water

Method: In each kilner jar place 200g of blackberries, apples and sugar. Add a bay leaf to each jar along with a whole bottle of gin. Seal the jars and shake to mix. Place them in a cool, dark place and shake every few days. They should be ready after 4 weeks. Have some nice gift bottles at the ready (sterilised). Pass the gin through muslin to strain and bottle.

Method: Butter a foil tray. Mine was 25cm x 14cm. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate, condensed milk and butter on a low heat. Stir often. When melted, add orange zest and nuts, if using. Mix well and pour into the foil tray. Smooth over and leave to cool. Once cool, refrigerate. Once set, cut into small squares. You can put the fudge in gift bags or jars. Remember to store in the fridge. Can be frozen and eaten straight from the freezer.

Fry chorizo in a large saucepan until it starts to release oil and goes golden. Remove with a slotted spoon to a dish and set aside. Cook the onions gently in the chorizo oil over a low heat until soft. Add the garlic, sugar, sherry, syrup, soy sauce and tomato puree to the pan along with the chorizo. Mix well and add the water. Cook slowly for 45 mins until thick and syrupy. Allow to cool. Tip into a food processor. Pulse until the chorizo is in really small pieces. Spoon into sterilised jars and leave to cool completely before storing in the fridge.

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My Top Tips for Making an Impact on Your Health 1. Make small adjustments to start with. Don’t completely alter your diet or double your exercise routine hoping it will produce a result. You will fail before you really get going. 2. Everything altered or improved is an additional external stress on the body so remember to take your time when making changes. 3. All changes should be maintainable, if they aren’t then they won’t produce the result you are really searching for. 4. Following the latest new year craze diet isn’t going to work if you can’t maintain the effort once you achieve your goal. Entering back into old habits will produce old results. 5. MAKE A PLAN…. Or hire a coach to educate you and guide you to the result you’ve promised yourself. Asking for help is the best way to succeed. 6. And most of all...be patient. Remember Rome wasn’t built in a day. It may take months to see positive changes, but it’ll be worth it.

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The build up to Christmas is a truly magical time. From the decorations to the chill in the air and the happy family times, there is a lot that the month of December has going for it. Perhaps the pinnacle is the food, the glorious, rich food, that can be enjoyed without guilt, because, well, let’s face it, it’s Christmas and what else is Christmas for? And, thick Christmas jumpers hide all manner of food related sins! There is one work-related habit, however, that can make staying healthier during the festive season a lot easier: paying attention to snacking. As tempting as it is to buy that giant tub of **** (insert Christmas themed chocolate/biscuits/ sweets here), to treat the rest of your colleagues, consider the manner in which they will be consumed. If we are honest with ourselves, the majority of snacking is sheer boredom. “I’m bored of this spreadsheet, pass me a biscuit.” “Crunchy crisps will add interest to the next 20 emails that I have to send.” “I need a break, chocolate will signify that I’m having a break.” That inner self-talk is so faint, we don’t even notice why we are snacking but it’s evident that physiologically we don’t actually need extra food to fuel several more hours of sitting down. Similarly, the odd Christmas biscuit might be nice but the benefit of it is limited. Well, that’s if you view unnecessary weight gain as a benefit. If you can’t go without that snack or really want to treat your work mates, there are other ways. Snacking healthier has a fair few advantages, and before you stop reading, I’m not talking about fruit.

With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic. The few years have seen an upsurge in healthy We last asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva snack options web, wellon aswhat various Humphries, to and give the us the lowas down you can cookbooks, teaming therapy with better alternatives to expect from are a nutritional consultation.

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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 very friendly club for single, local people aged 55+. 25+ events each month inc. theatre,

coach trips, holidays, pub nights etc. Monthly club coffee morning. Call Lillian on 0115 846 2225 or Irene on 0115 878 1905 or visit www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com for further information. 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+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 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, sociable 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 midday, 1st 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.egyptology-ssae.org 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 - is a group of 50+ single people in the Nottingham area who meet up for various events suggested by its members. No membership fee. For more info please 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. Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.

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Yodance West Bridgford - new, exciting choreographed classes. Yoga, dance, brain-gym, mindfulness & meditation combined

for an uplifting, relaxing experience. All ages & abilities, no experience nec. Mon 11am-12noon at Lutterell Hall, NG2 6AY. Yoga/pilates Wed 6.30-7.15pm & 7.30-8.15pm (booking req.) at Lings Bar Hospital, Gamston, NG2 6PR. Thurs 1.30-2.15pm (gentle seated class), Fri 11am-12noon & 7-8pm, Sat 9-10am at Holy Spirit Church Hall, Victoria Rd, NG2 7NT. For more info call Katy:07741013072 or katy@ywellbeing.co.uk or FB/Insta @ywellbeinguk (no classes 6-21 Oct or 16/17 Nov).

Learn to Dance Ceroc - Thurs 7.45pm - 10.45pm at Lutterell Hall, NG2 6AY. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great fun, social night. For more info call Sue: 07915 671688. Like our FB page Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes.

Kathleen Harvey Bridge Club - meet to play friendly duplicate bridge each Wednesday from the 2nd week in September

until the end of April. The venue is Edwalton Golf Club and we start at 7pm. All levels welcome. Contact Pat at patriciakelk@yahoo.co.uk or 07714 081369. Poppy Folk Club - meet in the upstairs room at The Poppy & Pint usually on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday each month. On Sunday 21st Oct at 7.30pm we will have a song and music evening: everyone welcome to join in or just listen. On Sun November 18th at 7.30pm we have a concert night with Martin Carthy.For more details & tickets tel. Juliet on 0115 923 1513 or visit www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk or email juliet@poppyfolkclub.co.uk.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks &

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Art Group in Tollerton - friendly amateur painting group meet every Tuesday morning in Tollerton Parish Rooms. Also 6

Artist Workshops per year. Beginners welcome. Call Janice Baker: 0115 937 5331 or Anne Burgess: 0115 982 0944 Off The Cuff - Adult Drama and Improv Group at the Poppy and Pint, Lady Bay, Thursdays from 7pm-8pm. For more info call 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Radcliffe on Trent & District Probus Club - We meet on alternate Tues at Ashmores restaurant in Radcliffe on Trent. Lunch is usually followed by a talk from an invited speaker. Retired/about to retire gentlemen are welcome. Membership comes from all over the Borough of Rushcliffe. Contact Bob Cash on T: 01159232869 or E:jr.cash@ntlworld.com for more info. Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info. Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering & fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040

West Bridgford Dramatic Society - meet for club night at 7.45pm on Tuesdays at The Studio Theatre, Stamford Road, West Bridgford. For more info contact Penny at penny.lewin46@gmail.com or visit www.wbds.org.uk

Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com

Nottingham Sailing Club - come sailing on the River Trent. Sailing on Thursday evenings, Saturdays & Sundays. Spaces

still available on our next ‘learn to sail’ course (June 9th & 10th) go to www.nottinghamsc.org.uk for more info. Wilford Racquets Badminton Club - welcomes new members. We play Wednesday evenings at Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. For further information contact Hazel on 0115 981 5184 or Richard on 0739 884 2647 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. RAOB Club - meet every Sunday 12.15pm at West Bridgford Conservative Club, Rectory Rd. All visitors welcome.

Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield.

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he countdown to Christmas is well and truly upon us here in Nottingham.

Make sure you don’t miss the wonderful atmosphere of the Winter Wonderland which continues in the Market Square right through until 31st and pantomime season is already well under way at the Nottingham Playhouse. Their annual traditional pantomime, which this year is Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood runs through until 19th January. This year the Theatre Royal welcome Joe Pasquale and John Challis for their offering of Peter Pan, which runs from 8th December until 13th January. There’s even a special Peter Pan talk on the 10th with afternoon tea. You can catch Sleeping Beauty at the Thoresby Riding Hall between 23 - 30th December, while this year you can banish those post Christmas blues with a visit to Elf the Musical, Starring David Essex and Martine McCutcheon at the Motorpoint Arena 28-30 December. Prefer to be involved? Don’t miss the Maggie’s Christmas Concert at St Barnabas Cathedral on 13th December. Sing your favourite carols whilst raising money for a fantastic charity. The Nottingham Harmonic also bring their family carol concert to the Royal Concert Hall 19 - 22 December or why not have a good old sing song at The Southbank Bar with their Christmas Eve singalong between 1-7pm.

There’s a whole host of fantastic music throughout December as the Royal Concert Hall welcomes Katie Melua (3), Human League (5), The Bootleg Beatles (6), The Overtones (15), A West End Christmas (20) and Kate Rusby (21). Not to be outdone, The Motorpoint Arena opens its doors to The Stepback 90’s Concert (6), War of the Worlds (7) Def Leopard (8) Madness (13) and Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is You Tour (9) There are sack full’s of other Christmas events across the region. Join the Santa run at Sconce Park in Newark (9 December) in aid of Reach Learning and the Great Central Railway has the closest thing you’ll get to the Polar Express with their Santa Service, running 1 - 24 December. Foodies can enjoy a festive afternoon tea at Debbie Bryan or up their game for this Christmas dinner with a one-day pate and terrine course at The School of Artisan Food. This hands-on course will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to make your own delicious pates and terrines to enjoy. Finally, don’t miss the opportunity to pick up some unique gifts at Ye Old Victorian Market in Kirkby in Ashfield on 15 December.

Theatre Royal/Royal Concert Hall – 0115 989 5555 Nottingham Playhouse – 0115 941 9419 Motorpoint Arena – 0843 373 3000 Great Central Railway – 0115 940 5705 School of Artisan Food – 01909 532171

You can visit Tanya Louise's website www.tanyalouise.net/ She is also the editor of www.nottinghamlive.co.uk and writes for Nottingham Post, Exclusive Magazine, food and drink guide and many more, as well as being a presenter at Living Heritage Food Festivals around the UK.

Sing It BOLD this Christmas with Sing it BOLD Gospel Choir!

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

Fancy singing at a Christmas concert with us on 8th December? Would you like to perform at upcoming gigs throughout the festive season? If the answer is yes, come along to Sing It BOLD - a non audition choir who sing various genres of music, gospel style! All abilities welcome, only requirement is you must be over 18 and love to sing. Come along to a rehearsal, Thursday evenings, 7.30pm at St Marks Woodthorpe and have fun singing BOLD! Head over to www. singitbold.co.uk to book a taster session.

Grand Central Chorus Christmas Show Sunday 16 December 4pm May Hall, Trent College, Long Eaton, NG10 4AD Tickets £10 (adults) £5 (U16) from

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Christmas starts here with the Lace City Chorus. Sunday 9th December, 4pm at the Albert Hall, North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 5AA. With special guests Hucknall and Linby Brass Band, and Carlton Academy Junior and Infant Choir. Tickets £14 adults, £8 children 14yrs and under. Tickets can be purchased at lacecitychorus.org or by calling 01522821772 or at the Nottingham Tourist Information Centre.

Rock ‘n’ Soul Christmas S i n ge r s

A concert in aid of YOUNGMiNDS Saturday 15th December Commencing 7.30pm Selston Parish Hall Tickets £6 - contact: 01773 780192 / 01773 719807

Carlton Male Voice Choir Christmas Extravaganza Saturday 15th December St Jude’s Church, Mapperley Tickets: carltonmvc.org

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Christmas Charity Concert 8th December - 7.30pm St Marks Church, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe £6 inc coffee & mince pie For tickets & info contact

Tom Bird: 07712 585031

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

Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/ majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. New term commences January 7th. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk

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

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

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

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Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble will be performing in a joint Christmas concert in support of Maggie’s Centre, Nottingham, at 6.30pm on Thursday 13th December, in St. Barnabas Cathedral, Nottingham. For ticket details please see our website www.mirabile.org.uk YesterYear

We have now concluded our 2018 ‘sing-out’ programme. Four of our small group of twelve have now left us, leaving us desperately short of singers (all parts). If you enjoy singing and entertaining then please see us on ‘Facebook’ or contact Chris on cccnixon@aol.com for more information. We’d love to hear from you.

East of England Singers present…….

A Globe Trotting Christmas

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Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm St John’s Church, Mansfield Rd, Carrington NG5 2DP

Adults £9; Conc. £8; Child/Student £4.50 Available from Music for Everyone Box Office 0115 958 9312 (office hours Mon-Fri) or www.music-for-everyone.org/book

Bingham and District Choral Society Carol Concert at St Mary’s Church, Bingham Saturday 15th December at 7.30pm Refreshments served afterwards

Tickets: Tim (0115 8780642), Bingham Library (01949 837905), or Pen2Paper, 6 Main Street, Radcliffe-on-Trent (0115 9335810)

We begin rehearsing in early January for our Spring Concert, which will take place in May 2019. For more info, please visit: www.binghamchoral.org.uk or call Val Morgan on 0115 9332353.

Nottingham Symphonic Wind Orchestra Christmas Concert Saturday 22nd December 10:30am & 2:00pm The Albert Hall, Nottingham NG1 5AA

Kidsophonic at the Circus: Featuring musical Christmas favourites and much more. Why not dress up as your favourite circus performer! Tickets £9.00 adults £5.00 (children) under 2’s free from: Windblowers 0115 9410543 and online www.nsw.org.uk. www.nottinghamsymphonicwinds.org.uk

NOTTINGHAM BLUECOAT SINGERS present:

Bluecoat Sings Christmas

Join us for our annual evening of Christmas Music Sat 15 December @ 7.30pm Nuthall Methodist Church, Nottingham Road, Nuthall NG16 1DN. Tickets £8 inc. refreshments Ticketline: 0115 9531903

Nottingham Voice Collective A Christmas Special!

Totally a cappella harmony singing workshops open to over 16s once a month, Saturday’s in Nottingham city centre. Visit: www.facebook.com/ nottinghamvoicecollective or 0115 981 0975 for more info. Next workshop is a festive special! Saturday 15th December, 1-4pm at the College Street Centre. Fun tips and techniques to help you learn to use your voice better, learn a couple of funky, swing/jazz Christmas songs and get a video of what you’ve achieved. £20 each or £17.50 if you bring a friend. Book your place at www.abimoore.com/workshops.

Gem Connection will be holding this years last rehearsal on Thursday December 13th. The evening will be open to friends and supporters to join the GEMs for an evening of entertainment with a coffee and mince pie. The Christmas evening will be held at the Long Eaton School, Derby Road, Long Eaton from 7.30pm – 9.30pm There is a charge of just £5, payable on the door and all proceeds will help towards funding the chorus’s travel to Spain in April 2019 where they will be representing Great Britain and the Ladies British Barbershop Association by competing in the Spanish Barbershop Convention. The Gems would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year and hope to see some of you in December.

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We know that feeling alone can take its toll. It can result in increased anxiety, depression and stress along with loss of confidence and self-esteem. Social inclusion can make a fundamental difference. Louise retired in June 2015 after having worked in care homes for 12 years. After retiring, she found that she was missing the company of older people and wanted to do something about it. She contacted Rushcliffe Befriends to enquire about becoming a volunteer befriender and has now been involved with the scheme for 3 years. A befriender visits a person in their home, provides company and supports a person to attend groups in the community until they can continue independently. We need more volunteers to help us deliver this vital service. If you are over 50 and want to help us tackle loneliness in the local community, please get in touch on 0115 969 9060 or email befriends@rushcliffecvs.org. uk. The same details can be used if you are over 50, experiencing isolation and interested in using the service.

The service is currently available to people living across Nottingham City, Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood and has recently been launched in Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe. This service is delivered by a team of specially trained volunteers who provide confidential one-to-one support. Trained volunteers can offer emotional support which may include a chat over a cup of tea or the phone, or practical support such as help with shopping or going out to a café. We work closely with clinical teams to ensure that any individual who is referred to the Beyond Diagnosis service is well supported throughout their time accessing the service. We are looking for volunteers who can donate 1-2 hours of their time a week to make a difference to the lives of local people living with cancer. All our volunteers attend specific training and complete a DBS criminal records check. For more information regarding becoming a volunteer, please get in touch by: E-mail – volunteering@selfhelp.org.uk Telephone – 0115 911662 Website - https://www.selfhelp.org.uk/ projects/macmillan-beyond-diagnosis

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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 info either ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk 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

Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. 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 Marion 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 5.30pm - 6.30pm 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

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.

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

Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733 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

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

West Bridgford Shopmobility - a charity helping people with mobility problems to move easily around the shops & attractions of West Bridgford. Short-term hire scheme for scooters/wheelchairs also available. Call us on 0115 981 5451, find us on Facebook or at www.wbshopmobility.co.uk or visit us behind West Bridgford library on Mon, Wed & Fri.

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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 Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com

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 UK 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 visit: www. nottspeertopeernetwork.com

Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

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 info: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm

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

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

Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 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

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.

Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress

of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk

Rushcliffe All Ears Group - are you affected by hearing loss, tinnitus or balance issues? 3rd Tues monthly at

Epperstone Court, Epperstone Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 7QR:10.30am - 12noon. Come & enjoy tea, coffee & a chat. Speakers & outing, hearing aids maintenance by professional every 5 mths. For further info or advice call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk ot text/phone: 07746 168433 or Self Help UK: 0115 911 1661

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

useful information Useful Information Rushcliffe Borough Council......0115 981 9911 Notts County Council...............0300 500 8080

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West Bridgford Arthritis Group - we are a social interactive group who meet once a month to discuss issues

relating to (and even not relating to) arthritis. Please join us for a cuppa and a chat: lorrainesalt81@gmail.com or 0115 981 6646

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

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

Trent Bridge Parkinson’s Cafe - where people living with Parkinson’s (inc. partners, carers, friends) meet in an informal setting for conversation, laughter, friendship & mutual support. Any age, any stage. 10am-12noon, last Tues every month (ex.Dec). Welbeck Banqueting Hall, Welbeck Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 7QW. Email: trentbridgeparkinsonscafe@ gmail.com My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted

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Aerials/Home Cinema/TVs/CCTV Phil Chapman 55 City Digital Aerials 57 Architects/Plans Casey Designs Qube Architects

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Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Gliderobes 45 Shower Doctor 49 Sliding Door Wardrobes 4 Building Services / Roofers / Fascias A. Holmes 35 Notts Building & Roofing 54 Nottingham No Leak 36 Notts Roofing Services Ltd 39 Pure Brickwork 44 Trent Building & Roofing 50

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Fireplaces/Woodburners/Stoves Homesweep 48 Stonebridge Fireplaces 43

Schools/Colleges Nottingham College Nott’ham Emmanuel School

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Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Eleys Jack Glenn HD Trees & Gardening Tindle Tree Care Weedons

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Windows/Doors/Fascias/ Conservatories A & M Windows Apollo Windows DJF Glazing Fixaglaze KLG

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Chimney Sweeps Neil Anderson Homesweep

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Dentists A & D Dental

Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Kiddy Krav 19 Krav Maga 19 Ragdale Hall 31 Holiday Homes K & S Lake View

Home Improvements Jason Craddock S & A Property Maint.

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Job Opportunities Agincare

Joinery/Bespoke Timberwork Beecrofts 60

Domestic Appliance Repairs/ Sales N.A.R 39 Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains

Driving Schools Neil Codd (LGV/HGV)

Electricians Mathew Electrician Perkins & Son R2D Electrical Rock Electrical

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Events/Gigs/Shows Blue Planet II Live Motorpoint Arena

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Garden Centres Woodthorpe Plant Shop

Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping B & P Paving Eley’s Jack Glenn HD Tree & Gardening James Joseph K & L Landscapes Littlegreen Landscapes Resin Drives

Day Nurseries/Pre-School Hollies

Restaurants/Takeaways Chao Chao The Railway Spice

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Days Out Yorkshire Wildlife Park

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Garage Repairs/Doors AS Doors JB Doors

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Care Services Agincare Radford Care

Dance Schools Ray Needham

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Funeral Directors Notts Funeral Service

Garden Rooms Arctic Cabins Crusoe Garden Rooms

Plumbing & Heating M Church Notts Combi Service Sayer P & H Stonebridge Gas

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Curtains/Blinds/Shutters Bella Blinds

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Flooring Kings Carpets & Flooring The Little Carpet Co.

Business Services RS Media Bridgford Business Centre

Cleaning: homes, carpets, drives Chewing Services 50 Dustbusters 57 Gutter Pro 41 MJ Cleaning 50 RCS Maintenance 79

Plastering J R Hutchinson Paul James Matt the Plasterer

Life Coaching Karen MacDuff

Loft Ladders/Conversions More Than Loft Ladders

Mobility Aids The Lifestyle Centre

Music Tuition Jim Farey

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