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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. We have not one, but two competitions in this edition to win exciting experiences. One for Red Kangaroo Trampoline Park and the other for Escapologic, escape rooms that are not for the faint hearted! Thanks to all our lovely regular contributors for their inspiring, uplifting and interesting articles we hope you enjoy them as mush as we do. 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 pets 6 business, IT & finance 8 sudoku 8 kids 10 kids diary 10-11 countdown to Christmas... 16 where’s Santa? 18 what’s on at Christmas? 20-21 eat, drink & be merry! 23 crossword 23 recipes 26-27 home & garden 28 classifieds 40,44 safer neighbourhoods 50 free time 63 community diary 64-66 a helping hand

helping hand directory 71-73 looking good, feeling great 74 useful information 76 puzzle solutions 76 index / list of advertisers 78

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Until earlier this year, Lucy and her siblings had contented lives with their owner. This all changed, however, when their owner sadly passed away – leaving the feline family homeless. Thankfully, local charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit stepped in: taking in all four cats with its volunteer fosterers. Of the four, Lucy is possibly the most overlooked with little interest so far in any home offers. As her fosterer explains: ‘Dear Lucy, once she’s given a chance and some patience, is really the most loving companion. She’s only about 6 years old; she so deserves a chance! A quiet home with older children, and as the only cat, would suit her perfectly.’ Can you help Lucy? For her details, contact the Adoption Officer at admin@aaru.org. uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All potential adoptions need a successful homecheck. Cats are not rehomed on or near busy roads, unless indoor-only.

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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 Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talking Classes - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings in West Bridgford, Gamston and Ruddington. FREE TASTER SESSIONS are available for new customers. Classes include: Signing, Singing, Instruments, Sensory Activities, Language Development Activities and Free Play. Please contact me on laurast@tinytalk.co.uk or www.tinytalk.co.uk/laurast 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 - Lutterell Hall, West Bridgford every Monday in term time from10am-11.30am. £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 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 Tues, Wed & Thurs until 13.10pm. 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. £12 per session & £5 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. 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 - Oct-March Nott’ham Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind.Est., BAsford Maltings. Monday U11 6-7pm, hardball net 7-8pm, Friday club night, all ages 6.30pm7.30pm. 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. Freerangers After School Drama - for ages 4-11yrs. Free Rangers after school drama club is designed to build confidence & encourage creativity. Held at The Milk Lounge, Arnold & Beeston, term time Wed & Thurs 4pm - 5pm. Contact Olivia 0115 837 1950 or olivia@wearenonsuch.com to find out more! Little Rockets Toddler Group - 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. For more info call 07913 426051.

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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - 27 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. 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

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. Little Rockets Toddler Group Edwalton - The Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton. Every Thursday (term time) from 10-11.30am. Soft play, book corner, craft, singing time & hot food served. ÂŁ1.50 entry, unlimited free tea, coffee, juice & biscuits. Contact: jenniferallen2230@icloud.com Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure6.30-7.45 Centre, Bestwood. 0115Grp 960 2nd Thursdays Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers Fri | Cubs Call Panther 7912 or visitTues www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. 7-8.30pm | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 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

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kids West Bridgford Volunteers Honoured at Special Tea Party

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Sherrie Hewson played Maureen in which famous Street? Send your answer & contact details on or before Friday 22 December 2017 to:

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will be at the Theatre Royal from 9 Dec 2017 to 14 Jan 2018 Tickets £18 - £35.50 For tickets and info: www.trch.co.uk/ 0115 989 5555 All correct answers will be entered into a draw. The winner will be notified by Wednesday 27 December 2017. The performance is at 7.15pm on Tuesday 2 January 2018.

Volunteers from West Bridgford were amongst those honoured at a special tea party given by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire. Award recipients from West Bridgford and South Trent Division included Wendy Walker, who was awarded a County Brooch to say ‘thank you’ as she steps down as Division Commissioner, and Caroline Crew, Leader of 3rd West Bridgford Guides, who was presented with the Oak Leaf Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment to local Guiding. Held at Portland College in Mansfield in October, the event gave County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst the opportunity to present awards to over 50 members and supporters to mark their exceptional commitment and achievements. ‘The people we applauded today have given truly exceptional service to Girlguiding in Nottinghamshire,’ said Jackie Brocklehurst. ‘It was a real pleasure - and a privilege - to publicly acknowledge their role in ensuring that the opportunities created through Girlguiding membership are kept open for so many girls and young women across the county.’ Enquiries about volunteering with Girlguiding Nottinghamshire are always welcome: call 0115 987 7220, e-mail Jackie at countycommissioner@ girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk or visit www.girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk

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decoration ideas, dreading a last-minute, stressful dash around town, consider having a rainy (or maybe snowy!) craft day with the kids. It’s a great way to spend time together, it costs next to nothing and they’ll be excited about giving presents (not just receiving them!). Here are our top Christmassy makes for toddlers upwards… 1. Bake Christmas cookies

A firm favourite with kids, and with sweet-toothed friends and family who receive them! You could even take the kids along to a local bakery for icing inspiration! Pick up some Christmas-shaped cookie cutters from supermarkets, eBay or Lakeland and the BBC Good Food website has lots of yummy recipes.

2. Potato-printed wrapping paper

A classic and affordable craft, cut a potato in half and carefully cut out a simple design eg a star or Christmas tree. Buy poster paint and plain paper from a craft supplier and let your kids design their own wrapping paper and gift tags – they’ll make a big impact under the tree.

3. Hand (and foot!) printed cards

You can’t have a craft session without a bit of mess! Little ones will love dipping their feet in green paint and adding a footprint to a blank card. Add three finger-printed red ‘berries’ so it looks like mistletoe hanging down, and caption it ‘under the mistletoes!’ Alternatively, handprints of green paint overlapping in a circle make a lovely Christmas wreath card.

4. Jam jar candle holders

Simple and effective, empty glass jars make lovely candle holders. Children can decorate the outside by adding glue and then sticking sequins, glitter or tissue paper squares, or tying their favourite Christmas ribbon around the top. Add a candle and watch the light shine through beautifully. And if your children are too young for real candles, you can pick up battery-operated tea-lights – safe and still bright!

Happy Christmas crafting!

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Where’s Santa? Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa’s grotto open every Sat & Sun - 11am-4pm from 19th Nov–23rd Dec & 11am – 1pm 24th Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa arrives in his grotto on 25th Nov and will be there every weekend until his last day 23rd Dec. 11am - 3pm. Donations welcome, all goes to charities: When you Wish upon a Star & Haywood Hospice. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends 18th Nov until 23rd 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 - You can have breakfast with Santa 20th & 21st Dec. 9.30am – 12pm. Christmas party on 20th Dec - 4-5.30pm. For more info call 0115 963 3961. Santa’s Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 25th Nov - Sun 17th Dec (weekends only) - 11am-4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. Santa arrives on Sun 26th at 11am. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Night Before Christmas. 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 26th Nov, 2nd/3rd, 9th/10th, 16th/17th, & 23rd/24th 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 m o r e info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. White Post Farm - Santa arrives 25th Nov at 11am. Santa will be in his grotto everyday up until Christmas. Visit inc. in admission price. £2.50 for a gift upgrade or £6 for elfs workshop gift. Nativity play every day in the barn. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun from Sat 2nd Dec to 23rd Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £11.45pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www. princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto from 25th Nov. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa – 17th & 23rd Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 9th December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Santa’s Grotto-2nd,3rd,9th,10th,16th & 17th Dec. £5 per child (3yrs+). Nottingham Castle. Booking only. Get your e-tickets from www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk Santa’s Grotto in the Courtyard at Newstead Abbey - Every weekend from 25th Nov – 23rd Dec. 11am – 3pm. £5 per child. For more info & tickets: www. experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto from 25th Nov. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 26th Nov, 2nd, 21st, 24th Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 16th Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 9th/10th, 16th/17th Dec. 11am - 3pm. Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - 25th & 26th Nov then every Fri, Sat & Sun in Dec til 23rd. 11am – 3pm. £5 per child. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Conkers Waterside Winter Wonderland - 11.30am-7.30pm. Reindeers on site from 126pm. Weekends from 2nd Dec-24th Dec & 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Dec. Book online or call 01283 216633. Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle - 10.30am-3pm. Weekends from 25th Nov – 23rd Dec. Booking essential. For more info tel: 01246 822844.

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Nottingham Winter Wonderland: now until 31st Dec. Old Market Square. Christmas lights, trees and cabins selling food, drink & crafts. Dear Santa: 30th Nov-2nd Dec Theatre Royal. For tickets www.trch.co.uk. 0115 9895555 Christmas at Wollaton: Fri – Tues in Dec. 11am – 4pm. Wollaton Hall. Christmas gift shop, Santa’s grotto and Christmas Trail. www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas at Nottingham Castle: 25th & 26th Nov & every Sat & Sun in Dec til 23rd Dec. 10am – 4pm. £8 adults, under 16’s free. Christmas shop in the Gatehouse, festive fayre in the castle and Christmas trail. Christmas at Newstead Abbey: 25th & 26th Nov & every Fri, Sat & Sun in Dec. Park opens at 10am, house opens at 12-4pm. The house will be decorated with lights and floral displays. Christmas trail & Santa in the Courtyard. £10 pp includes car parking. Under 16’s free. Christmas Arts & Crafts in Arnot Hill Park: 2nd Dec. 2 sessions 1.30-3pm & 3.30-5pm. Free pre-book event. 0115 9013602. Christmas Craft Fair at Newstead Abbey: 2nd/3rd & 9th/10th Dec. Craft fair in the Cloisters. £10pp entry to the Abbey includes car parking. Under 16’s free. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Children’s Christmas Tour: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th Dec. Wollaton Hall. 11-2pm. £5 pp. Discover creepy caves & tunnels with a Christmas character. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Jack & the Beanstalk: 2nd Dec – 7th Jan. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. Evening Ghost Stories at Christmas: 2nd Dec. 7.30-9,30pm. £18pp. Wollaton Hall. Tales to make your spine tingle. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Santa Cruise: every Sat & Sun in Dec from 2nd – 23rd. 2 cruises a day for all the family. £11.45pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400. Dick Whittington: 2nd - 17th Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. Tree Dressing: 3rd Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Hucknall Christmas Carnival: 6th Dec, Market Place, Hucknall. Includes ice rink, kids rides, craft stalls & more. Light switch on & Santas grotto. Christmas Tree Festival: St Mary Magdalene’s Church,,Hucknall. 6th Dec. 6pm and then it will be open Thurs & Fri 10am –8pm & Sat 9th 10am-12.30pm when winners will be announced.

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Christmas Puddings Well, the festive season is upon us, time to stop worrying about the calories and instead indulge ourselves in the treats and sweets associated with Christmas. Around the world, where Christmas is celebrated, the holiday season is a time for traditional cakes, bakes and puddings. In France the “Bûche de Noël”, a classic chocolate covered Yule log cake is a Christmas centrepiece, in Germany “pfeffernüsse” cookies served from the 6th December, are covered in icing sugar and full of a mix of warm spices. “Struffoli” in Italy are little nuggets of fried dough with lemon zest served on Christmas Eve, and of course we are all now familiar with the traditional Pannettone. In Sweden, a classic rice pudding with cinnamon

is staple part of the festive menu, along with sweet gooey “lussekatter” buns. Our own traditional Christmas Pudding is believed to date back to the 14th century when it was a porridge of beef and mutton with raisins, currants, prunes, wines and spices, over time it evolved into the plum pudding we know today, despite being banned in 1664 by the Puritans as a “bad custom”. Even though it enjoys a long history, not everyone enjoys this rich fruit pudding, so here are few alternative ideas for festive treats, if you fancy a change this holiday. Have a lovely Christmas, the diet can start in January!

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Christmas “Mess” Ingredients • 200g Greek yoghurt • 300ml double cream • 2tbsp lemon curd • 250g frozen mixed berries • 2tbsp cassis (optional) • 1 small pinch cinnamon • 4 individual meringues (use the good ones you get from delis/ farmshops or make your own) Method 1. In small saucepan gently heat the frozen berries, sugar and cinnamon until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add cassis and set aside to cool. 2. Whip the double cream and yoghurt until it holds its shape, drizzle through the lemon curd. 3. Break up the meringues into a bowl then spoon over half the cream then half the berries and repeat. Serve straight away.

Satsumas in a Caramel Syrup Ingredients • 75g caster sugar • 40ml fresh orange juice • 6 whole, peeled satsumas, pith removed (to remove pith, dunk peeled satsuma for a few seconds in boiling water and allow to cool) Method 1. (Take extreme care when boiling sugar, do not overheat) Put the sugar and 75ml warm water into a pan. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and then allow to bubble gently until you have a golden caramel. As soon as the sugar is starting to brown remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Add the juice (stand well back, it will spit! - I used a splatter guard), stir gently until smooth. 2. In a large bowl pour the syrup over the satsumas. Allow to cool, serve with a qood quality vanilla ice-cream.

Dutch Baby Oven Pancakes with roasted Plums Ingredients • 20g butter • 2 large eggs • 100ml single cream • 120ml milk • 100g plain flour • 30g golden caster sugar • Half tablespoon cinnamon Roast Plums • 3 plums • Juice of half an orange • 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar Method 1. Preheat oven to 200C, heat up a baking sheet 2. Halve, destone and slice plums into wedges, place in a roasting tin, squeeze over the juice and toss them in the sugar. Roast for 20 mins until soft. 3. To make the batter, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk and flour until smooth 4. Melt butter in the cast iron frying pans, and then divide and pour in the batter. Place in the oven on the baking sheet and cook for 20 mins until golden brown and puffed up. 5. Serve sprinkled with sugar, cinnamon and plums.

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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Have a safe, secure and crime-free Christmas We’ll be working hard over Christmas to keep you and your families safe, but there are also steps you can take to protect yourself. When you’re out shopping: Many of us will be on the lookout for presents for our loved ones, and buying things that may be worth a lot of money. Try and stay alert to what’s going on around you, keep valuables, credit cards and cash inside clothing or bags, and if you do feel uncomfortable, report this to your nearest police officer, store attendant or security guard. When you’re at home: After we’ve been shopping, we need somewhere to store all of those presents! By taking a few simple steps, such as making sure presents aren’t under the tree if it’s visible from windows, making your house look occupied by leaving lights on, and keeping your windows and doors locked at all times, you can reduce any risk to yourself and your property. After presents have been opened: Burglars know that many homes will have new and often expensive items following Christmas morning, especially tech such as laptops, phones, iPads, games consoles etc. To avoid drawing attention to this, think about how you dispose of packaging that could identify what’s in the house, and for valuable items, you should mark your valuables with your postcode. Find out more about this on the link below. We hope these quick steps have given you a few handy tips, and you can find even more advice about staying safe at Christmas here:http://nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention/ christmas We hope you have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

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WOODTHORPE SINGERS CHRISTMAS CHARITY CONCERT 9th December at 7.30pm St Marks Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe Tickets priced at £6 (inc. coffee and biscuits) 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.

For ticket information contact: Tom Bird on 07712 585031 or Carolyn Hunt at cjhunt295@hotmail.com Charity: Cash for Kids This is a national charity & our funds would support Children in the East Midlands.

Lace City Chorus Christmas Show

Sunday 17th December - 4pm

The Albert Hall, North Circus Street Nottingham NG1 4AA

With special guests Carlton Brass Band, and St Wilfred's C of E School Choir Calverton.

Tickets £12, £8 (under 14)

Tickets can be purchased at lacecitychorus.org or call 01522 821722 or Nottingham Tourist Information Centre.

Gem Connection are holding a Christmas get together at Long Eaton School, Thorseby Road, Long Eaton. NG10 3NP On Thursday December 14th 7.30pm – 10pm The cost of the evening will be just £5 00,which will include coffee, mince pies and a rafﬂe ticket. We look forward to seeing you! Gem Connection would like to wish readers a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank you for your past and continued support. For more info visit: www.gemconnection.org

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. 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-todate 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 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.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, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. * NEW TERM STARTS 8 JAN 2018* 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 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www. yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Saturdays 10am-11am. 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 Viv 01159 332677/viviennehavery@aol.com Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192.

Wollaton Singers together with Sandiacre Male Voice Choir are performing a concert at St Helen's Church, Frederick Road, Stapleford, in support of the church's New Community Annex project on Saturday 16th December at 7:30 pm.

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Dec 1: Bull & Butcher, Selston for Carols Dec 8: Greasley Sports & Comm. Centre for a Christmas celebration Dec 20: 7.30pm - Christmas Celebration Concert at Selston Parish Hall For more details on all our concerts visit: www.rocknsoul.org.uk or facebook.com/rocknsoulsingers For more info call 01773 780192 Raising funds for Linc & Notts Air Ambulance

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Tickets ÂŁ8 (inc.refreshments) from our Ticketline: 0115 9531903 In aid of Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance Radcliffe-on-Trent Male Voice Choir latest concerts... 16 Dec - Christmas Concerts (2pm & 7pm) at St Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Radcliffe-on-Trent. Tickets available from Pen-2-Paper, Radcliffe. For more info visit: www.radcliffeontrentmvc.org

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ECMVC, as usual, have a busy time in the lead up to Christmas: Friday 15 December – St Wystan’s Church, Repton, Derbyshire ECMVC and Sonara Singers return to Repton for the fourth time for this very popular and much-anticipated annual event, raising money for the Rainbows Children’s Hospice. Saturday 16 December – The Post Mill Centre, South Normanton ECMVC perform with Sonara Singers for their first ever joint Christmas Carol concert. Bar open! Thursday 21 December – Derby Intu Centre ECMVC will be making their third visit to the Derby Intu Centre, to entertain shoppers as they cram in some last-minute present buying. Come and say hello to the choir between 6.30pm and 8pm – and help us raise money for charity at the same time!

Bingham and District Choral Society Do come and join us for our everpopular Carols for Christmas concert, to be held at Bingham Parish Church on Saturday 16th December at 7.30 pm. The choir will be singing a mix of traditional and new Christmas music in partnership with the splendid Carnarvon Junior School Choir and Bingham Brass. The festive atmosphere will be sustained by mince pies and a glass of wine or a soft drink, included in the ticket price. Tickets are £8 for adults and £1 for each child under 16 who is accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be obtained from choir members, or give Tim a ring on 0115 8780642. After Christmas, we will be beginning rehearsals for a performance of the Verdi Requiem in May 2018. If you have always wanted to sing this magniﬁcent work, do come along and join us. For further details, ring Val Morgan on 0115 9332353 or email us (choir@binghamchoral. org.uk). A visit to our website – www.binghamchoral.org.uk – will also provide you with useful information about the choir.

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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+ 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 Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME 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

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

Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Monday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Line Dancing Group - we would love you to come & join us having fun dancing in West Bridgford, Plumtree & Radcliffe on Trent daytime or evening classes. All abilities catered for. Ring 0115 914 0673 or email: p.brown633@ntlworld.com

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 Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in The Maltcross, St James Street. 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 - Now rated 4* on google. 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

NG2 Community Diary cont..... 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. 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

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. For more info call Ned on 07486 040266.

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.

Every week in Lady Bay, Ruddington & Cotgrave. Email: rushcliffemandm@gmail.com, visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk or phone Duncan on 07969 330846 or Simon on 07976 631194

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 Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District,

but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com

Poppy Folk Club - meet in the upstairs room at The Poppy & Pint usually on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday each month.

Sunday17 December is our Christmas Party Night with some regulars entertaining us. Sun 21 Jan concert night with O’Hooley & Tidow. Tickets £10. For more details & tickets tel.Juliet on 0115 923 1513 or visit www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk or email juliet@poppyfolkclub.co.uk.

Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every weekday. Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info.

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Nextdoor Network puts Nottingham in Touch with its Neighbours Over 100 Nottingham neighbourhoods have connected, thanks to the launch of an exciting new private social network, Nextdoor, as 96% of Brits say they crave a sense of community. The free network, which launched in the UK just 9 months ago, has seen the most widespread use across Nottingham in the East Midlands. Residents in 118 communities have come together at a time when one in five Brits feel lonely and one in three blame technology for stopping them getting to know their neighbours. Nextdoor’s aim is to provide a trusted forum for neighbours to work together to build stronger,

safer, happier communities, a remedy for the 22% of people in the East Midlands who feel disconnected to the place they live and the 10% of people who can’t name their next door neighbour. Nottingham residents are using Nextdoor to get to know each other and the private social network is being used to organise street parties, share local advice and recommendations for babysitters or gardeners, for neighbourhood watch efforts, to find lost pets and start community fitness clubs. Designed to be simple for anyone to use – and boasting users aged between 18 all the way to 94 years old - the sign-up process is straightforward. To become a member of their Nextdoor neighbourhood, users just need to sign up with a valid email address and input their post code, at which point they’ll be able to see a map of their area, see updates and public posts, and connect with other members of their local community. Sign up to Nextdoor at nextdoor.co.uk or download the free app for iPhone or Android.

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a helping hand Rushcliffe Befriends David’s Story “We constantly witness the blight that is loneliness and isolation. As a person who is blessed with a faith and loving people around me I felt that I should try and do something about giving a lonely person, who has lost confidence, a chance of finding more joy in their lives. But how? The Rushcliffe Befriends strategy and ethos matched my own ideas, so I signed up.

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Congratulations to: H. Stackhouse & J Burn who won theatre tickets; B.Ward who won ski centre passes; M.Hancock, M.Booth, P.Toms & Y.Searcy who won Dolcino vouchers; H Metcalfe who won a £50 meal; A.Whyley who won £25 cash. Thanks to our sponsors; Dolcino, Swadlincote Ski Centre, The Railway & Theatre Royal

They did the necessary checks and provided user-friendly training. I was then matched with a gentleman who wanted to make new connections in his local community. Rushcliffe Befriends go to great lengths to get this matching process right. The first contact always includes the scheme coordinator as our chaperone. After that, you decide with your “match” what the next arrangements will be. It’s important to develop a trusting relationship, which takes patience, before reaching out together to join the wider society, but helping someone to meet others through attending groups is the aim. For those who cannot get out, there is a visiting service which involves a volunteer visiting you at home”. Volunteers like David want to help more people. If you are over 50, living in Rushcliffe and experiencing isolation, get in touch on 0115 969 9060 or email befriends@ rushcliffecvs.org.uk. And we always need more volunteers. If you are over 50, living in Rushcliffe and interested in joining our fantastic volunteer team, the same details can be used. Rushcliffe Befriends is supported by The National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund.

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Retirees Sacrificing Spending on Themselves to Leave Inheritance to Children Older people are cutting back on spending money on themselves to ensure that they have an inheritance to give to their children, according to new research.

However, the same research has also found that eight in ten children hoped that their parents would spend their money on themselves and enjoy their retirement to the full. Additional findings also revealed that only a third of those asked doubted that they would be able to leave an inheritance, and a quarter intend to spend all of their savings to enhance their retirement.

The findings by Saga Money reveal that 80% of people aged over 50 are intending to leave money to their children, with over half of respondents saying they are prepared to put their children first and sacrifice spending money on themselves. 40% of over 50s also want to provide for their loved ones while they are still alive through providing financial gifts to help with wedding costs or house deposits.

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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 UK on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Good Neighbours - a social-activity based afternoon for the over 50s. Beating lonliness, enjoying activities; making new friends. We meet on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3pm at The Rock Hub, the Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS. Please contact The Rock Church for more information on 07913426051

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

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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 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

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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

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

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.

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

ng2 - helping hand - group directory Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info.

Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays

from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers & bingo. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 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 curcumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Edin’s, Broad Street 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.

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

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NG2 - helping hand group directory cont.... 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 My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted

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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

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NEW YEAR... NEW YOU A new year is fast approaching. Are you one of the many in January who pledge to becoming a “new you”? Is changing yourself for the better on the cards in 2018? Before you set any resolutions read on...Making positive health changes does not have to be as hard as you may think. Walking 30 minutes a day in addition to your current daily activities can burn 200 - 300 extra calories per day. Do this five times a week and that’s an extra 1000 calories minimum burnt in just one week! Benefits include body fat loss, improved circulation and reduced risk of heart disease. When a “new you” is the goal, sometimes small, regular changes are best. These then become new healthy habits and before you know it you’re walking 10-20,000 steps a day without even thinking about it.

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Healthy Eating is for Life,

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t this time of year, women en masse will start dieting to fit into that festive little black dress. Come January, the diet season resumes with fervour as we try to shift the weight gained from the Christmas excess. Sound familiar?

The madness is that diets don’t work for most of us - 95% will re-gain the weight and more within a year. Diets invariably make the problem worse, and can often be hazardous to our health! In fact diets are counter-productive; when we restrict calories, our bodies perceive starvation. This causes three responses: tiredness, so we conserve energy; hunger, so we prioritise food finding and slower metabolism, so we manage on fewer calories. Psychologically, humans are hard-wired to resist restrictions. What is forbidden becomes more attractive and can lead to obsessing about food. Diets tend to be all or nothing. One slip-up and we see it as total failure, often triggering a binge. The yoyo cycle starts again.

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WHAT IS CBT? I

f you read this column regularly, you might get to the bottom of the page and see in the blurb that I am a CBT therapist. You may have heard of CBT before or it might be a complete mystery to you, so I thought I would spend this article explaining a little bit about CBT and what you can expect if you see a CBT therapist. And unlike more than one caller I have had enquiring after my services, I’m not talking about Compulsory Basic Training for motorcyclists… Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT for short, is a form of short-term psychotherapy. It’s a talking therapy, which allows you to work through your issues in a safe place with a therapist so that those issues no longer cause you problems in life. But rather than the cliché of therapy that you see so often on TV and in movies, it isn’t just a case of lying back on a couch whilst a therapist asks you how you feel about your father. On the contrary, CBT is interested in the here and now and making real-life changes in your present and future life, rather than going over the past. While it can sometimes be useful to know how certain problems started, the past can’t be changed so there is often little benefit to be gained from spending too much brain-space going over and over things that once happened to you. CBT works on the theory that the way you think affects the way that you feel and the way you behave and act, resulting from those thoughts. Cognitions are thoughts, so Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is about changing your dysfunctional or unhelpful thinking patterns so that your behaviour also changes. It’s about holding those unhelpful

thoughts up to the light of examination and seeing just how realistic they are – very often they’re not realistic at all and the negative feelings that follow such distorted feelings rarely make for a positive and fulfilling life. CBT is recognised by the NHS to be an effective treatment for a number of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, OCDs and eating disorders amongst others. It can also help when you don’t necessarily have a “label” but you just know that you are stuck and you need some help with your thoughts or behaviour to break out of that rut. It’s considered to be a short-term therapy with most courses of treatment consisting of 12 sessions or less. It’s also considered to be a collaborative therapy – that means that you work with your therapist to develop a course of therapy that works for you, rather than your therapist simply telling you what to do. After all, we’re all different – just because two people suffer from depression or anxiety doesn’t mean that their experience of those conditions is the same. You are encouraged to work with your therapist to make sure that your treatment is unique to you and works for you. The collaborative nature also teaches you to problem-solve and to become your own therapist so that the risk of relapse is lessened. Of course, it’s not suitable for every condition and sometimes people with more complex issues or combinations of issues need a bit more help and that’s when a more open-ended, longer course of psychotherapy might be more appropriate.

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.

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