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New Year, New Home For Mali?
Boxer Rescue News Happy New Year!
Readers may remember learning of a pregnant young cat who was dumped by a police station. Despite several appeals, Mali is still waiting for a home seven months on. Immediately on being rescued by local charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, Mali gave birth to five kittens! Whilst they and others have been rehomed, Mali is reappealing for her own home. Mali is just under two years old, and her fosterer says: ‘After her shaky start, she’s nervous of strangers but with patience she rewards you with such affection! She’s confident with other animals, so should be fine living with other pets.’ Like all the charity’s cats, Mali has been “snap” FIV/FeLV blood-tested and she is clear. She is wormed, flea-treated, neutered, micro-chipped, litter-trained plus vaccinated for a year; her new owner needs to continue these vaccinations. For details on Mali, email the Adoption Volunteer at admin@aaru.org.uk, who will respond as soon as possible. For safety reasons, the charity recommends its adopted cats are kept indoors for 6-8 weeks, plus in at night. It does not rehome cats on/ near busy roads except indoor cats - and all potential adoptions need a successful homecheck. Totally reliant on volunteers and donations, the charity urgently needs more Nottinghamarea cat and dog fosterers. It helps neglected, injured or vulnerable animals and birds rather than unwanted pets. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all rescued animals also still needing homes visit www. animalaccident.org.uk.
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We have had an increase again in older dogs being surrendered to the Rescue and have had two boys aged 7 and 8 in kennels now for a very long time. It would be absolutely fantastic if we could finally find them their “fur-ever” home. Both boys are playful, and need to be in a home where they are the only dog without young children or cats. In return they will offer unconditional love, share your settee and keep you warm on cold evenings. This is also a special appeal for Jessie, a lovely 2 year old little girl who has been diagnosed with a life threatening disease for which there is no cure. Juvenile Kidney Disorder is a kidney disease that doesn’t allow the kidney’s to operate as they should, they don’t grow to their full size therefore cannot cope as the dog grows. Jessie has been diagnosed with this cruel disease and her owners have decided they can no longer mange her illness and have therefore signed her over to us. We agreed to take Jessie on in the hope we can find a foster-carer for her who is around during the day and ideally has experience of the disease. Jessie will need regular “toilet-breaks” and accidents are a possibility as the disease takes hold. The Trustees, on the advice of our Vet, have agreed to continue with medication as this will prolong the inevitable but there is no cure. We know she will only have a short life-span and we think we have found a special foster carer who can love and look after her for the remaining time she has, this could be months or years, but she will not live beyond the age of 4. Apart from her illness, she is a typical bouncy boxer who loves cuddles and walks but she does tire easily, we are therefore appealing for donations towards the cost of her medication, please see the just giving section on our web if you can help at all. If you can support us in any way; by donating financially, your time, leaflet drops, donating unused gifts or knitting, sewing, baking, anything we can include in raffles, no matter how large or small, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Thank you for you continued support and interest.
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Volunteers needed – can you help?
Shopmobility – not just shopping any more…
Are you looking for volunteer work that is challenging, engaging, and rewarding? The PSU provides non-legal practical and emotional support to people attending court without legal representation.
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We do not give legal advice. We have a small office in Nottingham County Court. Clients can receive guidance, support and procedural help from volunteers.
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West Bridgford Shopmobility is a charity that helps people with mobility problems to enhance their quality of life; for an annual fee of just £10, it provides mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers and scooters) to enable them to visit shops and places of interest in the central West Bridgford area. However, over their 14 years of operation, needs have changed, and Shopmobility has broadened its range of services to operate a short-term hire scheme (payable weekly), so it’s now possible to take a scooter or wheelchair home with you. Or indeed, away with you… Look at the many benefits this provides: Going on holiday in the UK? You can hire a collapsible scooter, which can fit in the boot of a car (or the luggage compartment of a bus), so you can get around easily while you’re away. Guest with mobility problems? If you have a visitor with mobility problems, we can provide you with a wheelchair or scooter for as long as you need it. Been poorly, or just out of hospital? If you’ve been ill, or broken a leg, or are recuperating after a hospital stay, we can get you out and about again. Blue badges? You don’t have to be registered as disabled to take advantage of the Shopmobility service; scooters are fully insured, and you’ll be given full training on how to use them. The typical cost for the weekly hire of a lightweight scooter is just £30 for members, plus a refundable deposit. West Bridgford Shopmobility is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10am and 2pm, and you’re welcome to drop into their office behind West Bridgford Library and chat to one of the volunteers. Alternatively, call them on 0115 981 5451, or go online at www.wbshopmobility.co.uk, or follow them on Facebook.
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ng2 - helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to
others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Good Neighbours - social activity-based afternoons for the over 50s. Beating loneliness; enjoying activities; making new friends. Come to our NEW YEAR’S PARTY on Wed 4 January 2017. We meet 1st Wed of each month from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Held at Edwalton Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS. Contact Rock Church on 0791 342 6051. Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk 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. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Memory Café - held at Lutterell Hall, Church Drive on the 3rd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal & welcoming place for anyone with dementia & their carers. For practical info & emotional support. For more info contact the Alzheimer’s Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marrion Way, NG1 6BJ. Call 0115 934 3800 or 0115 934 3811 or email: nottsdass@alzheimers.org.uk. This is a free service. Free parking & refreshments are available. Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/ helper for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153 Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 962 1153. Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday of each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100 Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 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 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
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Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not
consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers & bingo. 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 Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm) or e: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire & their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com 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 Patisserie Valerie 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 - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 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 Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Rushcliffe Hard of Hearing Group - 4th Wednesday every month at The Test Match Hotel, Gordon Square, West Bridgford from 10.45am - 12.15pm. Social, outings, speakers, information. For further info call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 (text only) or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. 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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 Friends Group - we are a thriving group of SINGLE outgoing, young at heart people mostly over 50 years of age, who enjoy a wide range of activities. If you are interested in forming new friendships & boosting your social life we would be delighted to hear from you. No membership charges. For further details email: phoenixfriendsgroup@aol.co.uk New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011.
NG2 Community Diary cont..... Adult Ballet Classes - created for the complete beginner, with no dance exp, to the more advanced dancer. Beg class Fri 11.45-12.45. More advance class Weds 7.30-8.30 & Fri 1-2 at Poppy & Pint, NG2 5DX. Pay as you go. For more info: www.ladybayballet.com. E: ladybayballet@sky.com Nottingham Photographer Looking for EU nationals - to feature in an on-going photography project on Brexit and the current political situation. If you think you can help, please contact: https://www.facebook.com/athomephotoblog/ National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940 Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nottingham on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham
Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday
throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/WollatonHistorical Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 1950s and 1960s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more information visit www. bootlace-buddies.org.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk.
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everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - and all genres are catered for. For information please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098
The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 Interested in Learning Bridge? Or want to return? - West Bridgford Bridge Club meets at Edwalton
Golf Centre - 7pm every Monday night, for duplicate bridge. For more details contact Shiona Dawson at shionadawson@gmail.com The Nottingham Mechanics - 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353
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NG2 Community Diary cont..... 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 9pm-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. 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.
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Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733
Poppy Folk Club - we meet monthly in the upstairs room at The Poppy & Pint. Usually on either
the 2nd or 3rd Sunday in the month. 19th February we have a singaround & music session. All welcome to coma along to sing, play or listen. 19th March will be our annual Poppy Folk Day. Great acts all day finishing with Leveret. For more details & tickets visit www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk, call Julie & Phil on 0115 981 2861 or email phil@poppyfolkclub.co.uk.
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Olympian Dr Tim Brabants shares his advice with students
A spectacular Sports Awards ceremony has taken place at The Nottingham Emmanuel School with special guest speaker, Olympian Gold medal winner, Dr Tim Brabants. During the evening, approximately 70 awards were given to students who had achieved significant success or showed commitment to a sporting discipline. Notable winners included Charlotte Troup who won an astonishing 5 awards including Netball, Badminton, Cross Country, Sports Council Member of the Year and finally, Sports Personality of the Year. Charlotte’s Mother, Mrs Cathy Troup was in the audience and said, “I am really proud of her, she works incredibly hard both inside and outside of school hours in her sports - even getting up at 5 am to go swimming! She gives her everything and it’s really nice to see that recognised tonight.” Charlotte says the school is supporting her interests, “All of the teachers at Emmanuel are all really nice and supportive.” When asked whether her sights are set on an Olympic Gold she said, “If I keep working hard, then maybe!” Dr Tim Brabants, special guest speaker on the night gave sage advice to students, gleaned from his career as Great Britain’s most successful canoeist and one of the world’s most accomplished Men’s K1 Sprint kayakers. “I think it is really important not to be afraid of standing out or achieving. It’s all too easy to blend in with everyone else- whether that’s in academic or sports subjects. I don’t think you should be afraid to perform”. Head of PE, Gareth Clarke said that the event is a great opportunity to focus on all the hard work throughout the year.
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home & garden Greythorn Primary School Children Get Fit Holding Fun Runs! Children at Greythorn Primary School in West Bridgford have been setting a good example in their community by joining in an exuberant fun run. Sally MacDonald, Head Teacher at the school says this is just one part of a series of events planned at the school to help children to embrace a healthier lifestyle. “We do a fun run every year as a fund raiser and to promote the idea that you can have fun whilst exercising. But recognising the benefits to health, concentration and well-being it promotes in children we have decided that this year we will have mini fun runs weekly for each class. Each teacher aims to take their class out for a ten-minute run twice a week.” Their most recent run was to raise money for the school fund but the children have also chosen to raise money throughout the year for Water Aid. When it comes to promoting healthy living, Sally says she leads by example and runs with the children. Sally says that Greythorn has a dedicated group devoted to fund raising, “One of our teachers runs a group called the ‘Champions of Change’ who are a group of children who worked initially on organising events for Children in Need but who have now widened their net to include other charities. It is something we are passionate about at Greythorn and is part of our vision to create an outward looking school, with children who are developing as healthy, caring citizens of their global and local communities.”
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The Nottingham Centre’s Winter programme continues in to the New Year as follows: March 9th at 2.15pm - AGM, followed by a talk, ‘The Nottingham Centre Year’ by our chairman, Sylvia Hale. March 23rd at 7.30pm - ‘Well Dressing’, by John North. April 6th at 2.15pm - ‘Going to the Cinema’, by Michael Payne. April 27th at 7.30pm - ‘Lincolnshire Themes’, by Alec Gordon. Talks take place at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission: £3 members, £4 visitors, who are always very welcome. The winter programme of talks ends on April 27th and will resume in September, but members have plenty of activities to look forward to during the summer: Excursions Monday 20th March 2017 – a walk with public transport - Chesterfield. Telephone 0115 916 2038. June 10th 2017 – RHS Flower Show at Chatsworth. Details from Veronica: 0115 927 9698. Three holidays are planned – a walking holiday to Tintern Abbey and surrounding area in May, there will be a six day holiday in June to Portsmouth, and a three day break in September to Manchester. So, plenty to look forward to! For information about the Nottingham Centre contact Barbara Mc.Donald, tel:9757800, email: bmcdonald351@btinternet.com or the website – www.nottinghamnt.co.uk. The Nottingham Centre is proud to support the National Trust and to donate annually to projects in particular need.
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Time for a Change? The decorations have been packed away for another year and by now the days are starting to get longer, even if only imperceptibly so right now. For many people, minds start turning to the idea of making changes in their lives. Some of you will no doubt be sick of the mention of New Year’s resolutions – maybe you make them every year and watch your resolve crumble a few hours into the first week, day even! Maybe others hate even the mention of resolutions and don’t make them and don’t intend to either. But for many, the start of a new year is like a fresh blank page just waiting to be written or drawn on. It’s a natural break in time, which can look like a good opportunity to make changes. That is how a new year always feels for me – a great opportunity to make positive changes in life, a chance to make this upcoming year the best one yet!
wedding) that makes training for a marathon best left until you have more time to give to it. It might be that right now isn’t the best time to get stuck into your life changes but a few months down the line will be better for you.
So how can you go about making sure that your resolutions for 2017 are your most successful yet?
Many life and business coaches recommend the SMART method of goal setting to help you achieve your goals. To utilise this method, you need to ensure that your goals are Specific (well defined rather than vague); Measurable (so you know that you have reached your goal), Achievable (not overreaching); Realistic (learning Italian = realistic, holidaying on the moon = maybe not so much) and finally,Time-bound (the date by which you want to have achieved your goal).
Firstly, it is a good idea to have a think about what is coming up in the year ahead and what you want to achieve. Is right now the best time to try to achieve these goals? Is there anything coming up in the year ahead that is likely to interfere with your plans for the year – or the flip side of that, is there something coming up in the year ahead that you want to have made life changes prior to? Maybe you want to learn to speak basic Italian before your dream trip to Rome in July or lose weight before your stint as a bridesmaid in September. Or alternatively, when you look at the months ahead, maybe you have so much going on (maybe a house move or planning a
Secondly, think about what exactly it is that you wish to achieve. Visualisation is a good technique to help you to work out what you would like to achieve and how it might make you feel when you have achieved your goal. If you sit and picture the “new you” in your mind, in as much detail as possible, you will get a good sense of what you want to achieve. Does it feel as good as you thought it would? Will it provide what you are looking for in life?
However, you don’t need to wait for a new year or spring or any specific date to make positive change to your life – any day can be a good day to make changes if that is what you think you need to do to lead your best life.
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Mirror wills are often the choice for couples who need to make wills and are looking to leave the entirety of their estate to the surviving spouse, which will then eventually pass on to their chosen beneficiaries. Although both parties might have identical wishes, either partner can change their will at any time and are not obliged to tell the other party. Property protection trusts can be useful in a number of situations and are suitable for people who own their property jointly with each other. This can be married or unmarried couples. A property protection trust means that on the death of the first to die, their share of the house is held in trust for their choice of beneficiary, but the surviving co-owner is able to continue living in the house. After the surviving partner has died the trust ends and the house is sold, with the proceeds distributed under the terms of the wills. Without property protection trusts in place situations can sometimes arise that result in mirror wills not reflecting the wishes of the deceased. One example is if the surviving spouse
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needs residential or nursing care later in life. Local Authorities will partly contribute to care if assets are below £23,250 or cover all care costs if assets are below £14,250. However, under the Community Care Act they have the power to use people’s money and assets for care costs. By having a property protection trust in place, if the surviving partner has to go into care, the deceased’s share of the property cannot be used to pay care fees because the share belongs to the trust and is not an asset of the surviving partner. Unless otherwise stated, marriage automatically revokes a will. If the surviving partner remarries after the first death, any party mentioned in the original will could find themselves disinherited. Intestacy laws may come into effect instead, potentially resulting in the new spouse receiving the entirety of the estate rather than any children from the first marriage. A property protection trust means that the deceased could ensure that the children from the first marriage can inherit at least that half of the house.
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Eco School Edwalton Primary win incredible 6th Green Flag Award! Edwalton Primary School are celebrating after being awarded an incredible 6th Green Flag Award by EcoSchools. Eco Schools is an international award programme that guides and recognises sustainable and environmentally friendly principles within schools. Green Flag Awards are assessed by Eco-Schools to make sure that all their criteria are met and are only awarded once every two years. Edwalton Primary School have now won 6 in a row, so for the last 12 years have been a beacon of how an environmentally friendly school can operate. Brian Owens, Head Teacher at the school since 1998 said that the assessor spoke highly of their efforts and how the school has continued to improve over time and add to its work. “We are delighted with the award and the high praise from the assessor who said that the profile of sustainability has risen for the children, staff and families at the school. Our school has its own Eco Team who showed the assessors around the school grounds and classrooms and were praised for their passion, knowledge and commitment to our shared sustainability agenda.” The school even has its own Swat Squad, who conduct weekly checks on the classrooms and playground to make sure everyone is sticking to the task, and if they are not, then children report their findings to the whole school in the Eco Assembly! Last year the Eco-Team were a driving force in getting solar panels fitted; another step in reducing the carbon footprint of the school. Brian Owens said that the award has come as the result of a significant team effort. “Many thanks must go Mrs Davies, Mr McCahon, our pupil Eco Team, the staff, parents and Governors who support this key value for our school. We know that this is a fantastic and unique achievement but we plan to continue holding outdoor education at the heart of our school ethos. Six Green Flags! Go Team Edwalton!”
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It’s A Full Church For Band’s ‘Time Travels’ In West Bridgford
Nottingham Concert Band returned to West Bridgford Methodist Church with ‘Time Travels’, an entertaining afternoon under the baton of conductor Robert Parker. The church was full, and proceeds have been donated to church charities. ‘We thought a theme of time would be very apt, given that we’re currently marking our 25th season,’ explained Robert. ‘So we had great fun selecting music to represent all sorts of different eras, places, time signatures and times of the day.’ The audience was treated to a sparkling performance of Bruce Fraser’s Celtic Concertino featuring Sue Cornish on solo clarinet, and the band rose spectacularly to the challenge of Gallimaufry in tribute to composer Guy Woolfenden, who died earlier this year. Nottingham Concert Band is a community wind orchestra of some 60 members which rehearses weekly in West Bridgford and performs all over the area. Enquiries about membership, concerts and sponsorship are always welcome: call 01949 860126, e-mail music@ nottinghamconcertband.org or visit www. nottinghamconcertband.org
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We all love the nostalgia of the British seaside and proper fish and chips don't we? Well in the heart of Nottingham you can have a little bit of that and more at the George's Great British Kitchen. Pick up a newspaper (their ‘Proper British Menu’), sit in one of their beach huts, admire the quirky but stylish award winning restaurant design and then enjoy British food with a unique twist! We decided on a twist on the classic cod and mushy peas for our starters. Cod pakoras with a coriander and mint dip and also mushy pea fritters covered in crunchy seaweed batter. Every bit as nice as they sound. For mains, I went for the eye catching fish chowder in a toasted bread bowl. If you generally love fish and something a bit different, this is for you! My hubby made his usual burger choice with the lovely proper dirty double burger and wait for it..... twice cooked Stilton chips. They have to be tried!! The staff here are a particularly happy and helpful bunch, always nice!
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Superfood Soups and Shakes Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? If you did, are you still on target or have you fallen at the first hurdle? I have only ever kept one New Year’s resolution in my entire life, but I optimistically try again every year. Most people attempt to “get fit” or stop smoking, or drink less or perhaps find a new job. Many of us resolve to “eat more healthily” and I am sure that many a New Year’s day is spent searching the back of the cupboards for the juicer that has been languishing there for the last couple of years, ready to juice or blend our almond butter and bee pollen or whatever this year’s “must have” ingredient is. We may even have a recipe book filled with “super smoothies”, miracle juice blends and cabbage soups promising to “detox” us and leave us with bright eyes and clear skin. The thing is, you have to be pretty committed to persevere
with wheatgrass, matcha and dandelion, and let’s be honest, most of them don’t taste all that pleasant, even if they are “doing us good”. But you can make some truly delicious and healthy soups and smoothies that will give you a real boost. These recipes are full of vitamins and nutrients that will help to revive flagging appetites after the excesses of the festive season and get you ready for the lighter evenings and milder days of spring. I can’t promise you’ll lose weight or cleanse your system or even feel 10 years younger, I can promise these are super tasty though, full of goodness and just that little bit different (and they don’t smell of grass cuttings!).
Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Curried Coconut,
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
and Kale Soup
Method You can either throw the lot in a slow cooker for 6 hours, or cook on the hob for around 2 ½ hours. Serve with crusty bread.
Peanut, Sweet Potato (this has a lot of ingredients, but is very, very simple to make, and hopefully most of them are already in your store cupboard) Ingredients (serves approx 8) 3 cloves of garlic, peeled & roughly chopped ½” knob of ginger, peeled & roughly chopped Handful of fresh coriander, roughly chopped Handful of parsley, roughly chopped 2 x jalapeno chillies Rock salt to taste 1 can full fat coconut milk I large leek 1 generous tsp cumin 1 generous tsp smoked paprika 1 generous tsp oregano 1 generous tsp mustard powder 1 generous tsp ginger powder 2 generous tsp curry powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon I pt water I large sweet potato (roasted, roughly chopped, inc. skin) Approx 100g shelled peanuts (blended, with 2 parts water) 100g shelled peanuts (whole) I tin black lentils Fresh kale (roughly chopped) Juice of 1/2 lime
Banana Nutshake This is a truly delicious dairy-free shake which the kids will love too! Ingredients (serves 1) ½ a banana (peeled, chopped & placed in the freezer) 2 handfuls of unsalted cashew nuts & 150ml of water (to make the cashew milk, soak the nuts for at least 2 hours in water (2 parts water) then blend the nuts and water together for 1 and a half minutes) 5 pitted dates Ice cubes Method Pour the cashew milk in the blender and add the frozen banana pieces, the dates and 5/6 ice cubes. Blend for 1½ minutes. Sprinkle with flaked dark chocolate and serve. (Thanks to Jago Barnes at “The Little Vegan” for this super recipe)
Beetroot Coconut Latte Ingredients (serves 1) Half a boiled (not pickled!) beetroot 100ml boiling water Couple of drops of vanilla essence 5 drops maple syrup or honey 150ml coconut milk (or milk of your choice) Method Blend the beetroot with the boiled water, vanilla essence and maple syrup. Froth your coconut milk in a milk frother or in a pan with a frothing whisk (if you haven’t got either you could just use warm milk, but obviously you don’t get the bubbles!). Pour the milk over the beetroot juice base and serve.
NG2 KIDS DIARY
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Abacus Toddlers - every Monday 10-11.30am, Gamston Village Hall, NG2 6QP. Suitable for under 5s & their families.For more info visit: www.abacusplaygroup.co.uk
Leahurst Road Pre-school - Leahurst Road (2-3 yrs) & Edwalton Extension, Vicarage Green (3-4 yrs). Contact us on 07941 616369 or leahurstroad@ntl.com or visit www.leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk
Little Rockets Toddler Group 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 educatioin for chiildren aged 2-5. Tel Teresa Gough or Tracey Jukes on 07923 487030. West Bridgford Methodist Baby & Toddler Group - open Wednesdays in term time 9.3011.30 & 13.30-15.00. £2.50 per family. On the corner of Patrick Rd & Musters Rd. Please contact familyworker@wbmethodist.org.uk for more info. West Bridgford Baptist Church Toddlers - every Wednesday in term time 10-11.30am. £1 per child & adult (extras 50p). Free play, crafts & singing time. Contact Ann: 0115 981 0690 or family@ westbridgfordbaptist.church Unlimited Theatre Drama Classes - Wednesdays 6pm - 7.30pm at Heymann Primary School, West Bridgford. Spaces available for 8-12 yrs. www.unlimitedtheatre.co.uk
St Giles Pre-School - term time only from 9.10am - 12.10pm + Thursday lunch club. Based in Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford. For more info call Justine on 07434 047956 or email: stgilesplaygroupwb@hotmail.co.uk Holy Spirit Baby and Toddler Group - every Thursday in term time 10 - 11.30am. Holy Spirit Social Centre, on the corner of Victoria Road and Melton Road. £1 per family. Please contact: holyspirittoddlergroup@hotmail.com for more info. Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Edwalton Parish Church Toddlers Group - NG12 4AB. Meet every Tues, term time, 10am-11.30am. We welcome all children & their carers for friendship & conversation. £1 per family. Free refreshments. For more info: edwaltonchurch@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.churchedwalton.plus.com
Lady Bay Pre-School - All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Rd, Lady Bay, West Bridgford. 2-4 yrs. Open Mon-Fri 9.15-12.15pm. Lunch club until 2.15pm term time. Contact us on 0115 981 1309/079 82764882 or ladybayplaygroup@gmail.com Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Indoor at Basford Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1, Bar Lane Ind Est, Bar La, NG6 0JA. Oct-March. Mon 6-7pm soft ball & 7-8pm hard ball net. Fri 6.307.30pm club training night. New members always welcome. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663
Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm. Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.
Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org
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Mum2mum Market Nearly New Sales - Arnold 28 Jan & 25 Mar: 2pm-4pm at The Good Shepherd Church. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.
Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.
Nottingham BMX Race Track - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run coaching sessions Saturdays: 9.30am onwards. Gates Thur (Spring/Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also BMX races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or facebook: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www. nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Tiny Talk Baby & Toddler Classes - Signing, Singing, Instruments, Sensory Activities & Toys plus Tea, Coffee & Biscuits! For more info: laurast@tinytalk.co.uk/07776 350208 or www.tinytalk.co.uk/ laurast Little Rockets Toddler Group Edwalton - The Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton. Every 2nd Arnold Cubs, Scouts Soft & Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri time | Cubs Panther Thursday (termBeavers, time) from 10-11.30am. play, book corner, craft, singing & hot food Grp served. 7-8.30pm | Cubs Otter 7-8.30pm | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. £1.50 entry, Tues unlimited free tea,Grp coffee, juice &Thurs biscuits. Contact: jenniferallen2230@icloud.com Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784
Charity Come & Sing: Faure Requiem
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.
Good Friday 14 April 2017 at Bottesford Parish Church Hosted by The Cranmer Company of Singers Deborah Davies. All welcome. £6/8/10 Rehearsal 4.30pm. Charity performance 7.30pm Singers please book your place by contacting Anny: annyjones@me.com or 07415 512729
Imari Ladies Chorus We Want You To Sing With Us
Imari is a ladies chorus founded in 1995 and we love to sing. If you are female and over 16 yrs come along and sing with us. We rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.30pm - 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria Rd, Draycott, DE72 3PS We love to perform and are available to sing at any event. If you would like to book the chorus or want to find out more about joining us please call: Carol (PR) - 01159 308726 Linda (MD) 0115 932 5855
EASTWOOD COLLIERIES’ MALE VOICE CHOIR Following a very successful year of performing and fundraising, Eastwood Collieries’ Male Voice Choir are looking forward to planning events for 2017 and beyond. We are also looking to recruit a new Principle Accompanist as soon as possible as after 4 fantastic years, our current accompanist is having to reduce her commitments due to personal reasons. We are seeking an experienced accompanist who is able to work closely with the Musical Director. If anyone is interested, details can be found by visiting the choir website (www.ecmvc.org), emailing us at secretary@ecmvc.org, or by calling 07802 758223.
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www. gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Do you enjoy singing? Enjoy making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.30pm9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www. bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www. grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis. sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-to-date details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www. saturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - very warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.30pm, term time only. For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.157.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. 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 Cranmer Company of Singers - want to sing more in 2017? Annual Come & Sing event at Bottesford Church on 14 April. Faure Requiem. Datesaver for now. More details later.
Ravenshead Gilbert & Sullivan Society present the opera "Patience" 14 - 18 February 2017 Ravenshead Village Hall
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matinee at 2.30pm on Saturday 18th Feb only For tickets ring Karen Turner on 01623 796928 or email boxoffice@ravensheadgands.co.uk
News Flash...Woodthorpe Singers appoints Tina Hewitt as new Musical Director!!...
Gem Connection saw 2016 off in style joining a performance with the Rolls Royce Silver Prize Band for their “Last Night At The Proms” Evening held at the Moorways Centre in Derby. There was plenty of flag waving and singing in the finale to “Land of Hope and Glory and Rule Britannia”. To see more of Gem Connection‛s forthcoming events please visit the website : www.gemconnection.org
In Accord Chamber Choir will present a concert on Saturday March 18th at 7pm St Martin’s Church, Trevose Gdns, Sherwood Tickets £8 & £6 (students) on the door.
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Kings Community Choir was formed in Autumn 2016 and we have some 30
regulars on Monday evenings (termtime) at 7:30pm; venue King's Centre, Shirley Drive, off Rolleston Drive, NG5 7JX. Everybody welcome. No charge. Refreshments provided. Audio parts are available on our website so you can practice in your own time. We have harmonized arrangements of popular stuff. At the Christmas Carol service we sang three pieces which were well received. In the new year we are due to sing at various venues eg residential accommodation and pubs. If you are interested or for more information please contact via the website: www.kcc.me.uk
Resolving To Sing in 2017! Members of a choir are encouraging everyone to make their New Year’s resolution to sing, whatever their ability. The Tuneless Choir, open to those who “can’t carry a tune in a bucket”, began in West Bridgford in January 2016. It has proved to be very popular, with well over a hundred people attending twice a month. A new Choir started in Beeston in January. Founder Nadine Cooper says, “We knew about the benefits of singing before we launched the choir last year. It releases endorphins – the brain’s feel-good chemicals. Singing in a choir has been shown to have an even greater effect – it can reduce anxiety and depression, and increase life satisfaction.” Nadine believes that since most serious New Year’s resolutions slip before the first month of the year is out, it makes more sense to resolve to do something enjoyable. The Tuneless Choir sings popular songs, with ‘Daydream Believer’ by The Monkees topping a recent poll. People aren’t divided into parts, so everyone sings the lead vocals at whatever pitch they can manage. This results in a sound much better than the sum of the individuals, and one which has been compared to a rugby or football crowd. The Beeston Tuneless Choir meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. The West Bridgford Tuneless Choir meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at St Luke’s Church, Leahurst Road. First time attendance at either choir costs £10 including registration. It’s then the equivalent of £5 per week for a term, or £7 if you “pay as you go”, including refreshments. The choir is run by Nadine Cooper and Bernie Bracha. Nadine Cooper can be reached on tunelesschoir@gmail. com and 0797 934 4634. Bernie Bracha can be reached on bernie.bracha@tunelesschoir.com and 0773 546 1083.
Terry Peters Big Band Live Music every Wednesday at 8.30pm Arnold Liberal Club NG5 7DB £4 on the door
The Rock’n’Soul Singers The Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers have enjoyed a busy Christmas period which included an appearance on the stage at the ‘Bakewell Winter Wonderland’, carol singing around our local pubs in Brinsley and Underwood and our very own Christmas Concert at Brinsley Parish Hall. This Christmas concert was a pleasing sell out and at present we are looking at a potential fundraising achievement of in excess of £700 for our nominated charity of the Alzheimer’s Society. Here’s to more fun, joy and laughter through singing in 2017!! Forthcoming events planned so far…. Friday April 28th 2017 Joint concert with ‘Essentially Brass’ at Stapleford Salvation Army Hall Saturday July 15th 2017 Patchings Farm Further information and contact details see website:
www.rocknsoul.org.uk
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Chief Constable Sue Fish said “I’m delighted that we are leading the way towards tackling misogyny in all its forms. It’s a very important aspect of the overall hate crime work being conducted and one that will make Nottinghamshire a safer place for all women. “What women face, often on a daily basis, is absolutely unacceptable and can be extremely distressing. Nottinghamshire Police is committed to taking misogynistic hate crime seriously and encourages anyone who is affected by it to contact us without hesitation. “The work we are doing with Nottingham Women’s Centre is so valuable and I am looking forward to continuing that work.” If you have been a victim of hate crime call your local police on 101.
In 2016 Nottinghamshire Police was the first force in the country to recognise misogyny as a hate crime
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