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TO ALL OUR READERS!!! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday. Winter can seem endless with the dark days and cold weather, but not for us here at NG HQ...with the help of our lovely contributors we are baking delicious cakes, planning our exercise regime and getting out in the fresh air with or without our four legged friends! As usual we have loads of great prizes up for grabs - spend £50 in the wonderful Banyan Tree, or treat yourself to a night at the theatre. But you have to be in it to win it so get entering... Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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Last November, Rushcliffe Council along with WB Wire hosted a “Pride of Rushcliffe” awards evening. The awards recognise people in the community who have given outstanding service to Rushcliffe citizens. The top award was given to Lillian Burden, founder of Just Friends West Bridgford. Lillian (pictured above left with co-founder Irene Starkie) founded the group over 8 years ago. Just Friends is aimed at single, older people who are lonely and need a new lease of life. With 67 members and over 25 events held every month, the group is going from strength to strength.
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further info either ring Self Help UK on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. Memory Café - held at Lutterell Hall, Church Drive on the 3rd Thursday of the month 1pm - 3.30pm. Friendly, informal & welcoming place for anyone with dementia & their carers. For practical info & emotional support. For more info contact the Alzheimer’s Society, Castle Heights, 72 Maid Marion Way, NG1 6BJ. Call 0115 934 3800 or 0115 934 3811 or email: nottsdass@alzheimers.org.uk. This is a free service. Free parking & refreshments are available.
Coping with Anxiety - meet first & third Tuesday, 7pm til 9pm, monthly at Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Sherwood. For more info call Albert Godfrey on 0115 967 9409 or email: algodfrey@talktalk.net
Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with
the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org
Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com
Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few
hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/ helper for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs
negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153 West Bridgford & Sherwood Versus Arthritis - monthly groups held in West Bridgford & Sherwood. We support people with any types of arthritis & invite interesting & informative speakers to our meetings. We also organise day trips twice a year & join together for Xmas lunch. Please contact Lorraine on 0115 981 6646 or lorrainesalt81@ gmail.com or Muriel on 0776 484 6257 Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177.
Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733 Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Irish Community Cancer Group - self help group for people affected by cancer in the Irish community. Meet the last Wed of the month 10.30am - 12.30pm at Self Help Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 West Bridgford Shopmobility - a charity helping people with mobility problems to move easily around the shops & attractions of West Bridgford. Short-term hire scheme for scooters/wheelchairs also available. Call us on 0115 981 5451, find us on Facebook or at www.wbshopmobility.co.uk or visit us behind West Bridgford library on Mon, Wed & Fri.
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Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not
consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com
Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led
meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery. org.uk/ or contact Self Help UK Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm) or e: info@selfhelp.org.uk
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire & their
carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more info email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or visit: www. nottspeertopeernetwork.com
Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Sexy Mama Love Cicchetti, 15 Carlton St, NG1 1NL at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.
Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more info: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm
Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings
are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360.
Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation. Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk
ADHD - a support group for adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info.
Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress
of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk
Rushcliffe All Ears Group - are you affected by hearing loss, tinnitus or balance issues? 3rd Tues monthly at
Epperstone Court, Epperstone Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 7QR:10.30am - 12noon. Come & enjoy tea, coffee & a chat. Speakers & outing, hearing aids maintenance by professional every 5 mths. For further info or advice call Jennifer: 0115 981 4077 or email: jenniferletts@live.co.uk ot text/phone: 07746 168433 or Self Help UK: 0115 911 1661
Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk
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West Bridgford Arthritis Group - we are a social interactive group who meet once a month to discuss issues
relating to (and even not relating to) arthritis. Please join us for a cuppa and a chat: lorrainesalt81@gmail.com or 0115 981 6646
Nottingham Eating Disorder Self-Help Group - for anyone aged 16+ affected by an eating disorder, sufferers, carers, family & friends welcome. Every other Monday from 6.30pm - 8pm in the Think Tank at Nottingham Trent Students Union. For info contact Maisie: 01332 367571 or maisie@firststepsed.co.uk
MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582
Trent Bridge Parkinson’s Cafe - where people living with Parkinson’s (inc. partners, carers, friends) meet in an informal setting for conversation, laughter, friendship & mutual support. Any age, any stage. 10am-12noon, last Tues every month (ex.Dec). Welbeck Banqueting Hall, Welbeck Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 7QW. Email: trentbridgeparkinsonscafe@ gmail.com My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted
guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.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. REPORT it to the police on 101. 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
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Equality Rules... Doesn’t It? by Helen Jones I was intrigued but also a little saddened to read that Paralympic swimmer Liz Johnson, who was born with cerebral palsy, has launched a new firm with a mission to transform employment for disabled people. It’s a sad indictment of our society that in 2019 there is still prejudice and misgivings surrounding employing people with physical impairments. According to disability charity Scope, 19% of working age adults are disabled – that’s a large number of people with skills that could enhance the workplace. Did you know that discrimination against any form of disabled candidate is actually unlawful under the Equality Act 2010? This applies to both physical and mental disability. In my last article I touched on the importance of good mental health in the workplace and being supportive of colleagues. In any organisation senior management should also demonstrate fair and equal hiring practices by always considering applicants who are disabled. As an employment business we have placed many candidates who had different physical needs with clients who have been happy to accommodate and benefit from the skills and experience they bring to the role. The world is a diverse place and so should the workplace be. There are many organisations who offer help and advice if you or anyone you know has been affected by this issue. Disability Law Service (DLS) www.dls.org.uk 020 7791 9800 Mind www.mind.org.uk 0845 766 0163 Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) www.rnib.org.uk 0303 123 9999
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Gem Connection held a very successful Christmas evening with coffee and mince pies. All monies raised were shared between their two chosen charities “Treetops Hospice” and “Keep The Beat”. The ladies are now currently rehearsing hard for their forthcoming trip to Calpe in Spain where they will be representing LABBS (Ladies Association British Barbershop Singers) and Great Britain by competing in the Spanish Barbershop Convention. There will be an open evening to showcase their competition package on THURSDAY MARCH 21st at Harrington Middle School , Derby Road, Long Eaton. 7 30pm. Please visit their website for more details of their forth coming events. www.gemconnection.org
The New Greasley Singers is celebrating its 40th anniversary! Our next two concerts are at Underwood Parish Church on Sat 16th March and at All Saints Church, Annesley Cutting on Sat 13th April. Details of all our events and contact info can be found on our website http:// thenewgreasleysingers. co.uk. Now would be a great time to join the choir and we have room in all voices for new members, so do get in touch!
Bingham and District Choral Society The choir is now rehearsing for our Spring Concert, which will take place on 11th May 2019. This time we have a varied 20th and 21st century programme of pieces by Thiman, Turner, Rutter and Elgar. If you are attracted by the idea of singing with our friendly, nonaudition classical choir, it’s not too late in the term to come along and give us a try. We offer three free taster sessions for new singers. Rehearsals take place every Wednesday evening, from 7.15 – 9.00, at Carnarvon Primary School, Nursery Road, Bingham. For more information, please take a look at our website: www.binghamchoral. org.uk or call our secretary Val Morgan on 0115 9332353. An important event in our calendar is our annual Singing Day, which is open to everyone. This year it will take place on Saturday 16th February 2019 in the State Chamber, Southwell Minster, from 10.00am -3.30pm, and will be led by Ellie Martin, professional soloist and choral conductor. The day will cost £20 or £8 for under 18s. To register or obtain further details, please contact Derek Tabron 0115 9894836 or by email: derektabron@uwclub.net.
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby
Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis.sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wed 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/ majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. New term commences January 7th. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7.15pm-9.15pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959 or email: yourcommunitychoir@gmail.com or visit www.yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sun-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www.nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 & above) & a
choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@hotmail.co.uk Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm (except 26 Dec) at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All singers, acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin/Marion 0115 9552935 or m.smalley@ntlworld.com or visit: carringtontriangle.org.uk
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby.For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk Open Voices - friendly singing groups designed for adults with learning difficulties. Meet weekly in Beeston, West Bridgford (Tues 10am-noon) & Sherwood (Fri 10am-noon). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or visit www.music-for-everyone/whats-on/adult-music/open-voices New Greasley Singers - small, mixed voice choir, singing Bach to Queen!Wed: 7.30pm-9pm at St Mary’s Parish Church, Eastwood, NG16 3BS. Call Elaine (MD) on 07904 297557 or 07506 547460 or email: thenewgreasleysingers@gmail.com
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The Rock ’n’ Soul Singers
The Christmas season was a busy one for the Rock’n’Soul Singers. Our charity collections at various events, plus funds raised at our sell-out Christmas Concert, made a good beginning to our year singing in aid of the YOUNG MiNDS charity. Thank you to all who generously supported us in raising over £600 so far! On Saturday March 23rd 2019 we will be singing at a Craft Fayre being held at Our Lady of Good Counsel church, 280 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, NG16 2AQ. Doors open at 10am until 3pm and you will find a range of artisan and homemade craft goods, cakes and entertainment – so we hope we will see you there! Visit our website or look at our facebook page to see where we will be performing in the future – and if possible, come along!
COME & SING: MOZART "REQUIEM" Good Friday: 19 April 2019 at Bottesford Parish Church
The Christmas period saw ECMVC perform for the fourth year at the Rainbows Christmas Celebration Concert in Repton, Derbyshire; the Rainbows concert is always a magical event and ECMVC and Sonara helped them to raise over £1,800 for the charity. When the two choirs joined to provide seasonal jollity in Derby’s Intu Centre, the bucket collection for Guide Dogs (Amber Valley) raised nearly £800. Two events – £2,600 raised for local charities! And so we look forward to a busy 2019, which will see the choir record a new CD, perform a number of local concerts including another appearance for Little Eaton WI, a joint concert with New Greasley Singers at St Mary’s and the first concert of the year at Nuthall Methodist Church on Saturday 23 February. Preparation for the choir’s forthcoming centenary has now begun in earnest, as the main centenary concert will take place at Nottingham’s Albert Hall on Saturday 28 September. This is followed a week later by an exclusive concert in the Painted Hall at Chatsworth House. The Poppy & Pint, Pierrepont Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5DX
Sunday 24th March 2019 The Poppy Folk Day
Hosted by The Cranmer Company of Singers and Musical Director Deborah Davies All welcome - £6/8/10 Rehearsal 4.30pm (arrive earlier), charity performance 7.30pm.
Singers please book your place by contacting Anny : annyjones@ me.com or 07415 512729 Money raised will go to charity – Tearfund Yemen Crisis Appeal
Rosie Hood
Lucy Huzzard
The Poppy Folk Day 2019 will follow our now traditional format with a free song and music session in the morning for all comers. Then after lunch we’ll have two separate afternoon concerts showcasing a variety of local and nationally known artists. We will have a music session down in the bar at tea time, and then the grand finale will be a concert in the evening featuring the tremendous songs and music from Rosie Hood & Lucy Huzzard with support from the delightful traditional singer Megan Wisdom. Juliet 0115 9231513 or Dave 07790 943893
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Tanya About Town With New Year behind us, how many of you have stuck to your resolutions? Did you plan to get out more? Explore a bit more culture? Well, here are my suggestions for some of the things to do in and around Nottinghamshire during the first part of the year. Whether you're a visitor or just want to get to know the city a little better, there are lots of tours to take you around the town. Join Hello Notts Tours on the “Nottingham Highlights” City of Nottingham Sightseeing Guided Walking Tour. They take place from March to October. Or explore Nottingham’s rich history and spectacular sites on the Robin Hood Town Tour before heading to Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, built into the cliff on which Nottingham Castle stands. Enjoy a hearty pub lunch and pint of ale, with regular dates throughout the year. You may already be aware of the National Justice Museum in Nottingham’s historic Shire Hall, but have you ever wondered about its hidden secrets? A special new guided tour gives VIP access to the museum's secret spaces and runs throughout the year. Big names in music are set to visit the city this year. Superstar Ozzy Osbourne kicks off the UK leg of his final tour at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on 1 February. The less controversial Paul Carrack, one of the most revered voices in music, returns to the Royal Concert Hall on 14 February to the delight his legions of admirers with the new album These Days.
Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Catch it at the Theatre Royal 12 - 16 Feb. Fancy some nostalgia? Halfway To Paradise tells the story of Billy Fury, featuring the original members of Billy's own band, Fury's Tornados, alongside the golden voice of Colin Gold at the Royal Concert Hall 19 Feb and Wannabe, a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the World's biggest girl band, the Spice Girls visits on 10 March. And finally, 'Keeeeep Dancing' as The Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour is back and waltzing into the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham for three shows on 5 - 6 February while Brendan Cole leads his cast in a thrilling extravaganza of music and dance at the Royal Concert Hall 20 Feb and join the nation's favourite ballroom couple, Anton & Erin in their new, show-stopping dance production, Those Magical Musicals - 3 Mar 2019'
Want to feel old? Its 20 years since 'You've Come A long Way Baby', but just a few months until Fatboy Slim brings his new tour to Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena on 1 March. Also Ali, Astro and Mickey - the sounds of UB40 come to Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall with 'A Real Labour of Love Tour' to celebrate the 40 years since they first performed live! George Ezra continues his phenomenal career with the announcement of his first ever headline arena tour. The tour takes in 10 arena shows across the UK, heading to the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on 12 March. One of the world's greatest classical singers Alfie Boe brings his tour back to the UK, announcing a date in what is becoming another landmark year for the much loved tenor. He will be performing at the Royal Concert Hall on 10 April, or take a musical journey through Neil Diamond's glittering 50 year career at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall on 13 April. Fancy a laugh? Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon will appear at Lakeside Arts on 2 March in his latest stand-up show. Multi-award-winning Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert is back with a brand new live show. In a six-year break from stand-up, a lot has happened to Rhod. Find out what at the Royal Concert Hall on 4 April. The regional premier of Wonderland, a spirited and uplifting drama written by the daughter of a Nottingham miner opens at Nottingham Playhouse 8 - 23 February. Tennessee Williams' explosive 1947 domestic drama, A Street Car Named Desire was a sensation on stage and screen and comes to the Lace Market Theatre 28 Jan - 2 Feb. Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood
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Inspire has received a National Lottery grant of £10k for an exciting heritage project, Home Cooked Heritage, in Nottinghamshire. The project focuses on uncovering and sharing the food heritage of Nottinghamshire; family recipes, food producers, social history and what food means to us all now. Supported through the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), the project will enable local young people from two schools to visit Nottinghamshire Archives and work with the materials, to both learn about, and be inspired by, food stories. They will work with heritage expert James Wright, performerstoryteller Nicky Rafferty and visual artist Clare Taylor, to produce creative and literacy responses to the heritage materials. Five adult groups in public workshops, held across five Inspire venues will also work with the artists and create a response. Works produced by the participants will be curated into a touring exhibition that will be shown in Inspire Library Galleries across the county and made into a book that will go back into the Nottinghamshire Archives to be discovered by food historians of the future. Helen Ackroyd, Principal Arts Officer at Inspire said, “We are thrilled to have received this support thanks to National Lottery players and can’t wait to see what is unearthed in Nottinghamshire Archives to inspire our artists of all ages.”
Why not join us? We have talks in the winter twice-monthly at the Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ, on alternate Wednesday evenings and Thursday afternoons, except in December and January when the talks will be on Thursday afternoons only. You will need to be a member of the National Trust to join the Nottingham Centre and you will need to be a member of both to attend the following summer/ other activities: Coach holidays, walking holidays, coach excursions, mini bus or public transport walks. There is a Garden Interest Group and also a Local and Family History Group you can join. Our programmes and newsletters keep you informed of what is happening and when. Our Web site is: www.ntnottingham.uk Our Membership Secretary is: Barbara McDonald, Tel: 0115 9757800 Email: bmcdonald351@btinternet.com It costs £6 per person per annum to join and £10 for 2 people living at the same address. The talks cost £3 per person and £4 for guests.
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Just Friends West Bridgford - a very friendly club for single, local people aged 55+. 25+ events each month inc. theatre,
coach trips, holidays, pub nights etc. Monthly club coffee morning. Call Lillian on 0115 846 2225 or Irene on 0115 878 1905 or visit www.justfriendswestbridgford.wordpress.com for further information. Salsa Dance Lessons - for beginners & improvers - Tuesdays 8pm - 9pm at West Bridgford Methodist Church, Patrick Road, NG2 7PQ. Contact Jane on 07779 605092 or email: salsa-baile@btinternet.com National Women’s Register - is a ladies’ group that meets in members houses. We do a variety of activities inc. lunches, discussions on a wide variety of topics, walks, games evenings, telephone treasure hunts & cinema visits. Further information can be found at www.nwr.org.uk. Or contact Elaine: evbrown@btinternet.com Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. Tel: June 01773 777 204 or www. nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Bishops Eight Square Dance Club - for people who want to make new friends, have some fun, take gentle exercise and learn how to square dance. We meet every Thursday at The Old School, Cropwell Bishop at 7.30pm. For more info call Kath - 01949 860843 West Bridgford Tai Chi - Chen Style. Classes every Thursday 7.30pm - 9pm. Free starter evening. At West Bridgford School gym. For more info please email: marcf42@gmail.com West Bridgford Table Tennis Club - learn to play TT in a safe, friendly atmosphere at Rushcliffe School every Friday evening from 6pm onwards. Group coaching from UKCC Level 2 & 4 coaches. For more info call Phil Lewis on 07816 417392 or visit www.tabletennis365.com/westbridgford
Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re
a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. The Nottingham Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - meet Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. Classes are friendly, sociable and it keeps you fit! No need for a partner. For more information call 0115 920 8071. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850. Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet midday, 1st Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213. Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. Friendship - new group for people on their own to make new friends. Only criterion is a positive outlook. Respect, honesty & kindness essential. No charge. Contact Sheila: inthepink0784@yahoo.co.uk Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School, all are made welcome. Call Pauline on 07980 917523 Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.egyptology-ssae.org Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343. City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Phoenix Friends - is a group of 50+ single people in the Nottingham area who meet up for various events suggested by its members. No membership fee. For more info please email: phoenixfriendsgroup@aol.co.uk New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.
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Yodance West Bridgford - new, exciting choreographed classes. Yoga, dance, brain-gym, mindfulness & meditation combined
for an uplifting, relaxing experience. All ages & abilities, no experience nec. Mon 11am-12noon at Lutterell Hall, NG2 6AY. Yoga/pilates Wed 6.30-7.15pm & 7.30-8.15pm (booking req.) at Lings Bar Hospital, Gamston, NG2 6PR. Thurs 1.30-2.15pm (gentle seated class), Fri 11am-12noon & 7-8pm, Sat 9-10am at Holy Spirit Church Hall, Victoria Rd, NG2 7NT. For more info call Katy:07741013072 or katy@ywellbeing.co.uk or FB/Insta @ywellbeinguk (no classes 6-21 Oct or 16/17 Nov).
Learn to Dance Ceroc - Thurs 7.45pm - 10.45pm at Lutterell Hall, NG2 6AY. No partner needed. 18-80+yrs. Great fun, social night. For more info call Sue: 07915 671688. Like our FB page Ceroc Heaven for more Notts classes. Kathleen Harvey Bridge Club - meet to play friendly duplicate bridge each Wednesday from the 2nd week in September until the end of April. The venue is Edwalton Golf Club and we start at 7pm. All levels welcome. Contact Pat at patriciakelk@yahoo.co.uk or 07714 081369. Poppy Folk Club - . On Sunday 17 February we will have singaround and music session at 7.30pm: everyone welcome to join in or just listen. Sunday March 24th will be the annual Poppy Folk Day, a whole day of song & music, with 3 concerts, a singing session & a music session in the bar. Headliners for the evening concert will be Rosie Hood & Lucy Huzzard. For more details & tickets tel. Juliet on 0115 923 1513 or visit www.poppyfolkclub.co.uk or email juliet@poppyfolkclub.co.uk.
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks &
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 Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. 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 Tuesday 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, friendly walking club for single people born in the 50’s and 60’s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk/cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlace-buddies.org.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. Meet at Wollaton Park Comm.Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG: 4th Tues monthly: 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demos. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com 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? - courses starting in February, for more details see www.southnottsbridge.org or email: southnottsbridge@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, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353
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Art Group in Tollerton - friendly amateur painting group meet every Tuesday morning in Tollerton Parish Rooms. Also 6
Artist Workshops per year. Beginners welcome. Call Janice Baker: 0115 937 5331 or Anne Burgess: 0115 982 0944 Off The Cuff - Adult Drama and Improv Group at the Poppy and Pint, Lady Bay, Thursdays from 7pm-8pm. For more info call 07596 959326 or offthecuffnottingham@gmail.com Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk Radcliffe on Trent & District Probus Club - We meet on alternate Tues at Ashmores restaurant in Radcliffe on Trent. Lunch is usually followed by a talk from an invited speaker. Retired/about to retire gentlemen are welcome. Membership comes from all over the Borough of Rushcliffe. Contact Bob Cash on T: 01159232869 or E:jr.cash@ntlworld.com for more info. Walking - are you interested in doing “self lead” walks? Up to 5-6 miles. Local or other. Choose a walk from book or web, turn up & follow together. Car owner/driver preferable to share transport/driving. Kindness, honesty & respect essential. No fees other than fuel cost contribution to driver. Please contact: happywalking9560@yahoo.com for info. Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & internationally through volunteering & fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040
West Bridgford Dramatic Society - meet for club night at 7.45pm on Tuesdays at The Studio Theatre, Stamford Road, West Bridgford. For more info contact Penny at penny.lewin46@gmail.com or visit www.wbds.org.uk
Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com
Nottingham Sailing Club - come sailing on the River Trent. Sailing on Thursday evenings, Saturdays & Sundays. Spaces
still available on our next ‘learn to sail’ course (June 9th & 10th) go to www.nottinghamsc.org.uk for more info. Wilford Racquets Badminton Club - welcomes new members. We play Wednesday evenings at Nottingham Emmanuel School, off Wilford Lane. For further information contact Hazel on 0115 981 5184 or Richard on 0739 884 2647 Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members welcome, first 3 visits free. RAOB Club - meet every Sunday 12.15pm at West Bridgford Conservative Club, Rectory Rd. All visitors welcome. Lady Bay WI - meet on the third Monday of each month (except August) at the Poppy & Pint, Gertrude Rd, Lady Bay at 7.45pm. We welcome women of all ages for a rich & varied programme of speakers & activities. For more info call 0115 926 9777 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 you get active and stay active. Walks from 30-90 mins on easy terrain, every week in Lady Bay, Ruddington, Radcliffe-on-Trent & Cotgrave. Visit www.walkingforhealth.org.uk; email: rushcliffemandm@gmail.com or phone Duncan on 07969 330846. 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 The Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Field Club - meets fortnightly, Saturday afternoons (except Dec). Outdoors (summer walks & outings) April - Sept & indoors (speakers) Oct-Mar at the YMCA, 61b Mansfield Rd, NG1 3FN. For more info call Ian on 0115 960 6882. Nottingham & Notts Photographic Society - meet every Tues 7pm - 9.30pm (Sept-June) at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Hall Drive, NG8 1AF. Excellent speaker programme & internal competitions. For more info visit: www.nnps.org or call Steve Sulley: 07803 021198 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 Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.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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ever discovered was in Croatia in 2014 dating back some 6500 years. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks baked bread and baking flourished under the Romans with their love of festivals and feasts. The first Bakers’ Guild was established in Rome in 168 BC. The recipes I have chosen are simple and quick so you won’t spend all day in the kitchen, they also celebrate the use of fruit in baking, so whilst I can’t claim they are healthy or detoxifying, they do at least contribute to your 5 a day!
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A really easy cake this one, sweet but with the tang of passionfruit, perfect with a cuppa. Ingredients 200g butter, soft 200g golden caster sugar 4 eggs (beaten) 200g self-raising flour (sifted) A dash of milk Passionfruit filling 4 large passionfruit 100g butter, very soft 200g icing sugar
This is best made with soft, buttery pears and served warm with a dollop of cream or crème fraiche. Ingredients 50g butter (melted) 500g ripe pears, peeled, cored and chopped Juice of 1 lemon 75g caster sugar 2 eggs (beaten) 2 tbsp apricot jam for glaze 75g plain flour 1 heaped tsp baking powder
A really easy quick bake, that can be frozen. Ingredients 140g softened butter 140g caster sugar 140g self-raising flour 1tsp baking powder 2 large eggs (beaten) 3 ripe bananas (retain half of one for slicing on the top of the cake)
Heat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas4. Line and butter 2 x 20cm sponge tins. Beat butter and sugar until light and soft then beat in eggs, flour and milk to make a smooth batter. Divide between tins and smooth off. Bake for 20/25 mins until risen and golden. Leave to cool.
Heat oven to 180°C/160°fan/gas4. Line and grease a 20cm, loosebottomed cake tin. Put pears into a bowl with lemon juice to prevent them going brown. Sieve the flour and baking powder into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and the caster sugar. Beat in the eggs and melted butter then fold in the pears. Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for about 50 mins. Cool on a wire rack.
Halve the passionfruit and scoop out the seeds, push through a sieve to obtain the juice. Beat the butter until light and combine with half the icing sugar, add 2 tbsp of the passionfruit juice and the rest of the icing sugar. Brush the two inside faces of the sponges with the left-over juice and then spread the filling on one half, add the top and dust with icing sugar.
To make the glaze, melt the apricot jam with 1 tbsp water and brush on the surface of the cake.
Heat oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas4. Butter and line a 2lb loaf tin. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy then add in the beaten eggs and a little flour. Fold in the remaining flour, the baking powder and 2 ½ mashed bananas. Pour into the tin and decorate with sliced banana, bake for about 30 mins until a skewer comes out clean. Rest in the tin for 10 mins and then cool on a wire rack.
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Gail has struggled with her relationship with food for most of her life. Always on a low-calorie diet of 1000 – 1200 calories per day accompanied by lots of exercise to try keep weight gain away. When I explained we would need to increase weight while we programme for muscle gain, I wasn’t sure how this would impact mentally with Gail. Safe to say, we currently have Gail on 2500 calories a day, training six days per week with full nutrition guidance and what a result this is producing! The challenge of overcoming a poor relationship with food is long gone. Gail is consuming twice the number of GOOD calories in a day than she previously did and weight has only been increasing 0.5kg over a few months at a time with a total of nearly 4kg gained. Safe to say Gail’s goal to compete in 2020 is right on track and I am sure you will agree she looks fabulous. I’d like to leave you with a few things to think about going into this year: 1. You are never too old to make a positive shift in life. 2. Exercise only benefits longevity of life when done correctly. 3. Check in with yourself and ask how your relationship with food and dieting is in general. 4. Asking for help doesn’t mean you aren’t capable, it is probably the most sensible thing you could do. Set yourself a goal like Gail did and commit to it 100%. We all deserve the best of ourselves and it is only ourselves that can deliver that result. Enjoy YOUR journey
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A New Year, A New You Every new year, masses of the British population plunge into a frenzy of dieting in an attempt to counterbalance weight gained during the holidays. Various foods are banned and a new exercise regime is created, only for the whole thing to be abandoned a couple of weeks later. As a BANT registered nutritionist, I find these “diets” especially amusing, for two very good reasons: diets rarely work and cutting out entire food groups is not a sustainable practice. Luckily there are some simple dietary tweaks that deliver big results if losing weight and getting healthy is your goal. Start with protein The jury is out on whether breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day or if it’s just a marketing ploy invented by Kelloggs. What we do know is that if you eat breakfast, making it a protein based one has its advantages. Studies show that eating a high-protein breakfast is both protective against weight-gain and regulates appetite for the rest of the day. The net result is fewer hunger pangs or food cravings throughout the day. Eat more veg We only have to glance at the current list of superfoods to notice that fruits and vegetables are the very things that are exceptionally good for us. Gram for gram, plants contain a greater quantity and combination of vitamins and minerals than anything else that is likely to pass our lips. Research by Imperial College London suggests eating 10 portions of vegetables and fruits for optimum wellness. Whilst that may seem a little excessive, it doesn’t mean that you’ll need to chow down on mountains of vegetables. A handful of spinach, a couple of florets of broccoli and a few spears of asparagus added to a lunch will count as 3 of those portions. Repeat that twice more in a day and you are onto a winner. Hydrate Water is an essential component of every cell of the body, in fact the average person is approximately 65% water. Since we are more water than human, it pays off to stay hydrated. The good news is, by consuming 8 glasses of water a day, you are more likely to sustain a healthy weight, experience fewer food cravings and reduce your chances of chronic disease. Spend time outdoors As health benefits go, spending time outdoors comes with a whole host of them, yet it’s one of the most overlooked. Research shows spending time in nature has a significant de-stressing, gut boosting and immune strengthening effect.Try a 30-minute lunch time or post-work walk per day. It’s free and a decent form of exercise.
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Gaming parties for as many friends as you like are just £95 for up to 2 hours. Bring your own Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo and controllers and The Savoy’s staff will hook you up so you can play your favourite computer game on the big screen! Surely every teenagers dream party. Although I think my 8 year old would love that too!
Children’s parties offer a private screening for up to 30 children and 8 adults of a new blockbuster film of your choice for as little as £150! They are available on a Saturday or a Sunday at 10am or 12pm with use of the party room for 45 minutes immediately after the film. Always a winner with the children. I have been to two parties recently with my children and we loved them so much that we have booked my daughters 10th birthday party there, I can’t wait!
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on yer bike! A few months ago I decided to forgo my personal safety and ride a bicycle to work. Why, might you ask, would a middle-aged man decide to do this? Well, ultimately this is all about getting regular exercise, having a faster commute, and saving some money. Don’t worry, I have no plans to become a MAMIL*, nobody needs to see me in all my aerodynamic glory, but I thought it may be worth sharing the experience for those thinking of doing the same. After all, how hard could it be after twenty years of not going near a bike? STUCK IN THE PAST It turns out that a lot has changed. Most importantly bike technology has moved on. Compared to when I last got in the saddle I feel like a Russian monkey in a space suit. I was bewildered by the choices. I used to have a five-speed Raleigh racing bike, with rubber block brakes and a gear lever on the side of the frame. Now I have to deal with more gears than I can count, too many cogs, hydraulic disc brakes, and bike frames made of materials that are lighter than air. Then I have the choice of racer, hybrid, cyclocross, mountain, hardtail, and more besides. Fortunately I know plenty of people who are already competent cyclists and I went with the following advice: ‘get a bullet-proof hybrid for commuting. Something that is low maintenance and you can’t break’. BUYER BEWARE So armed with all the information I could find I went to a local bike shop and was well attended by the staff. Having test ridden a bike that took my fancy I then loaded up with gear. Second piece of advice I was given was as follows: ‘Get a helmet, lights, hi-vis jacket, and a bike pump’. Armed with this I felt safe that I had the basics covered and didn’t resort to the classic blunder of trying to buy everything in the bike shop. To be honest, I think the staff took pity on me. FIRST RIDE So, I’d got the bike and the kit. Now I had to ride the thing. The third piece of advice I was given now stuck in my mind: ‘you’ve bought the bike, now make sure you ride it’. I was determined not to be someone who spent money on a bike and left it to gather dust in the garage. So I took it out for a spin down the ring road where there is a really wide cycle path (the further I was from traffic the better). About two miles in, and after a
rather violent attempt to change gears, the chain fell off and jammed itself between frame and deraileur (that’s the proper name for the big cog). Chastened, I had to walk my bike back home and phone a friend to help me out. Fortunately he was pretty understanding and glossed over my embarrassment and together we fixed the errant chain. ACHES AND PAINS Here’s something no-one tells you about riding a bike: your body will hate you for the first week or so. I’m relatively fit thanks to chasing my kids on a daily basis but I was the sorest man alive for the first week and a half of cycling. I decided to jump straight in and cycle to work every day which left me with aching legs, an inability to go up hills at anything more than a snail’s pace, and a really sore backside. I’m not proud about this, but it takes a while for your rear-end to get used to sitting on a saddle. Factor in all the bumps and potholes in Nottingham’s roads and I could make a case for mandatory cushions on my office chair. But it wears off fast, soon I was whizzing to work on a regular basis OTHER PEOPLE Here’s the other thing people don’t tell you: the minute you get on a bike you will become a militant cyclist. I’m not kidding, pedestrians, dog walkers, parked cars, traffic lights, drivers, students, they’re all wrong. None of them understand the trials of riding a bike and they are clearly subservient to your priority on the road or cyclepath. Now this is all a matter of perspective, but you’ll be amazed just how quickly you become Judgy McJudgeson of Judgeville on your commute. Good luck with that, the trick is to not buy into the idea that somehow only you know what you’re doing. So that’s it, my first foray into the world of cycling. Come back in a year and I’ll probably be clad head to foot in cycling gear with a garage full of bikes. *MAMIL - middle-aged man in lycra Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!
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If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Mini Professors - fun and interactive science classes for 2-5 year olds. Mon/Wed/Fri. Book online: www. miniprofessors.com or call 07368 312325. Jo Jingles - fun music & movement classes for babies & children aged 3mths-5yrs. Locations include West Bridgford & Gamston. www.jojingles.com/nottingham or call Gaynor on 0870 900 4567 Sprouts Drama - after-school drama classes in West Bridgford & Lady Bay for 4-11 yrs. Games, songs and adventures! Visit www.sproutsdrama.co.uk to book in or call 07976 824979. St Paul’s Toddler Group - we meet weekly, term-time only at St Paul’s Church, Boundary Rd on Wednesday from 10.15-11.30am. £1 per family. Play, craft & singing time. Refreshments available for small charge. Contact Ann on 0115 921 3475 Leahurst Road Pre-school - St Luke’s Church, Leahurst Rd, West Bridgford. Contact us on 07941 616369 or Leahurstroad@ntlworld.com or visit www.leahurstrdpreschool.org.uk. Little Rockets Toddler Group West Bridgford - offering fun & friendship for parents/carers & children from birth to 5 years. Every Monday 10-11.30am (term time) at The Rock Church, 13-15 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS. £2 per family. For more info call 07913 426051 or email: jenniferallen2230@ icloud.com. Nottingham City Netball Club - open to all abilities, train indoors at Nottingham Girls High School. All are made welcome. Call Pauline: 07980 917523. The Hermitage Pre-school - Ruddington. Open Mon-Fri 9-12 term time only. Quality early years education for chiildren aged 2-5. Tel Teresa Gough or Tracey Jukes on 07923 487030. West Bridgford Methodist Baby & Toddler Group - open Wednesdays in term time 9.3011.30 & 13.30-15.00. £2.50 per family. On the corner of Patrick Rd & Musters Rd. Please contact familyworker@wbmethodist.org.uk for more info. West Bridgford Baptist Church Toddlers - every Wednesday in term time 10-11.30am. £1 per child & adult (extras 50p). Free play, crafts & singing time. Contact Ann: 0115 981 0690 or family@ westbridgfordbaptist.church Unlimited Theatre Youth Theatre - Wednesdays 3.30pm-5.30pm at Rushcliffe School Drama Studio, Boundary Road, West Bridgford. 12-16 year olds. www.unlimitedtheatre.co.uk or 07737750869 St Giles Pre-School - we are open Mon – Fri 9.10am-12.10pm (term time only) with lunch clubs Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs until 2.10pm. Based in Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford. For more info call 07434 047956 or email: stgilesplaygroupwb@hotmail.co.uk, or visit www.stgilespreschool.co.uk. £13.50 per session and £4.50 per hour for lunch club. (Funding can be used for either) Holy Spirit Baby and Toddler Group - every Thursday in term time 10 - 11.30am. Holy Spirit Social Centre, on the corner of Victoria Road and Melton Road. £1 per family. Please contact: holyspirittoddlergroup@hotmail.com for more info. Edwalton Parish Church Toddlers Group - NG12 4AB. Meet every Tues, term time, 10am-11.30am. We welcome all children & their carers for friendship & conversation. £1 per family. Free refreshments. For more info: edwaltonchurch@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.churchedwalton.plus.com Lady Bay Pre-School - All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Rd, Lady Bay, West Bridgford. 2-4 yrs. Open Mon-Fri 9.15-12.15pm. Lunch club until 2.15pm term time. Contact us on 0115 981 1309/079 82764882 or ladybayplaygroup@gmail.com Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.307.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663. Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm. Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact: getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more! Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun!
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Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Saturday 9th March 2pm - 4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall. Nottingham Junior & Girls’ Voices & Nottingham Youth Choir - choirs for children 7-21yrs. Rehearsals take place Tues (term time only) 6.15pm - 7.30pm (Junior & Girls’ Voices) & 7.30pm-9pm (Youth Choir) at Nottingham Emmanuel School. For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org CREATE! West Bridgford - Art & Craft for everyone. Child and adult classes. Tues/Weds/Thurs/ Fri. Book: Helen 07779 666563 or online @ www.createwb.co.uk Nottingham Youth Band - if you’re 8yrs+ and play a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument to Grade 2 or above, come along & try out our Youth Band. Rehearsals are Tues (NYB West Bridgford) & Thurs (NYB Beeston). For more info call 0115 958 9312 or admin@music-for-everyone.org Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds, along with hardball teams for ages 11-15. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details. Nottingham Outlaws BMX Club - Coaching sessions Sat: 9.30am. Gates Thur (Spring/ Summer) & Sun (Winter). Also monthly races. For more info:email@nottinghamoutlaws.co.uk or fb: Nottinghamoutlawsbmxclub or visit www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Rock-a-bye-babies - (0-12months) is a place for you & your baby to have fun, make friends and get a great cuppa! Meeting every Wed (term time) 10 - 11.30am at The Rock Hub. Sessions cost £2 (inc. refreshments & use of scales for self-weighing baby). For further info email: info@the-rock.org.uk Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run- coaching for ages 8Fri - 14yrs, abilities. We 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers Beavers 6.30-7.45 | CubsallPanther Grp meet Thursdays - 7.15pm(term time) at Thurs Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7-8.30pm Tues 5pm | Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784information. Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org Army Cadets - challenge yourself and learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, shooting, sport, BTEC, DofE and much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645
kids Hollies Day Nurseries’ Do Battle With Plastic
A chain of children’s day nurseries in Nottingham enlisted the help of Robin Hood to do battle with plastic over Christmas. Drew and Becky Pike who own Hollies Day Nurseries, tasked their managers to come up with environmentally-friendly ways to transform their buildings into Winter Wonderlands with an emphasis on using natural and recycled materials. Tim Pollard, who plays Nottingham’s official Robin Hood and Lisa Douglas, who runs Things To Do in Nottinghamshire, visited the nurseries in West Bridgford, Sherwood, Mapperley and Arnold to judge the results and choose an overall winner. After much deliberation, Arnold was announced as the winner and received £1,000 to spend on resources at the nursery. The pre-school children at Arnold were delighted to meet Robin Hood and made bows made out of sticks and string to welcome him to their nursery. “It’s so important that we encourage our children to consider recycling and how plastic affects the environment in the long-term” added Becky Pike, “so we wanted the staff to think outside the box and be more innovative with their decorations this year, rather than just popping to the shop and buying them. We are very proud of the efforts and fantastic creativity that has been shown by everyone and we will be encouraging the nurseries to continue with this idea in the future”.
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Walks With Emily & Friends Strelley Village lies just a few miles from the hustle and bustle of Nottingham city centre. Not to be confused with Strelley, which lies just across the main road, Strelley Village is a quaint area with lovely footpaths and home to Strelley Hall.
walk down this path you will eventually reach the M1 motorway, and go through a tunnel underneath. At this point, follow the path round to the left and keep to this path until you reach a main road. At this point there is a short walk up the road, so dogs will need to be kept on a short lead. Follow this road up (Dead Lane) being careful to watch for oncoming traffic as this small section doesn’t have a path. At the top of the hill, turn right down Robinettes Lane (past the farm shop). Keep walking down this lane for a short while until you see a footpath sign and a metal gate on the right (signposted to Strelley).
Walk distance: 4 miles Difficulty: Easy- all on the flat Pub stop: The Broad Oak - Strelley Village (just down from start and end point) Starting point: Lay by off Main Street, Strelley Village For this route, park up at the lay by just off Main Road. This is free - if it is full, try the Broad Oak pub (although you will have to pay to park here). From where you have parked, turn left up the bridleway. Continue down this path as it bends round until you reach a fork. Instead of continuing up, follow the path round to the right continuing across fields with a wooded area on your right. Keep following the path down until you reach a cross roads - there should be a green sign telling you where all the footpaths go, turn right following the footpath towards Cossall. As you
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Take this turning and walk across the fields following the footpath signs and going through several gates. Eventually you will come to another road (more like a farm track). Continue up until you reach a T-junction, and here turn right. Walk along the road passing over the M1 motorway, until you can see Strelley Hall in the distance. When you have crossed over the footbridge, you will be back in Strelley Village. Turn right and walk back down the road to your car. To download the Ordnance Survey map route, and for more dog walks around the Nottinghamshire area and beyond: visit www.greatbritishdogwalks.com Follow us on social media for updates: Facebook: @greatbritishdogwalks Instagram: @greatbritishdogwalks Twitter: @gbdogwalks
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Whilst you may be cosy indoors at the moment, you can help homeless animals during these cold, winter months find shelter in a cosy home too! Nottingham area charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit, urgently needs phone operators and fosterers. For phone operators this amounts to just a few hours weekly in your own home. This varied role means taking calls about animals in need, then relaying accurate details to relevant fellow volunteers. The service can really make the difference between suffering or being saved for injured and vulnerable birds and animals. Fosterers look after animals in their own homes, with full support from the charity and this is a most rewarding role in helping animals recover. ‘Useful’, ‘Rewarding’ and ‘Worthwhile’ are how Animal Accident Rescue Unit volunteers describe their ‘jobs’. To find out more either email: admin@aaru.org.uk, or call 0115-9321555, and leave a message with your contact details. The volunteer coordinator will return your call as promptly as possible. You can also use this number and email for details on the lovely animals still waiting for homes - who are shown on www. animalaccident.org.uk, and ‘Animal Accident Rescue Unit’ on Facebook.
Name a Puppy and Change a Life
With Guide Dog’s Name a Puppy scheme, your workplace, club or community group could choose a name for a guide dog puppy and sponsor them through their first year of training. Your support will set them off on their training journey to become a fully-fledged guide dog, helping a person who has lost their sight to regain their independence. As well as receiving ‘pupdates’ on your puppy’s progress through socialisation training, you will receive photographs and even get to meet your puppy. A young person’s version of Name a Puppy is also available for schools and youth groups to take part in. Community Fundraiser, Jane Shelley says: “Our life-changing guide dog partnerships are only made possible through the support of local businesses, schools, community groups and individuals. With the lifetime cost of each guide dog partnership, from birth to retirement, now over £55,000 we simply could not provide our services without the support of the local community.” Guide Dogs are inviting businesses, schools, groups and individuals to get in touch to find out more about their services and the Name a Puppy scheme. If you would like more information on how to get involved contact Nottingham Mobility Team on 0345 1430221 or via nottingham@guidedogs.org.uk
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Artificial Grass Artificial Grass for Less Supergrass
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Care Services Agincare Radford Care
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52
Dance Schools Ray Needham
21
Day Nurseries/Pre-School Hollies
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Dentists A & D Dental
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Design & Print Nottingham Printing
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Funeral Directors Notts Funeral Service
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63 46
Garden Rooms Arctic Cabins Crusoe Garden Rooms
55 41
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Hypnotherapy Mind Evolution Co.
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Job Opportunities Agincare Veriflyers
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Joinery/Bespoke Timberwork Beecrofts 60 Life Coaching Karen MacDuff
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Loft Ladders/Conversions More Than Loft Ladders
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Mobility Aids The Lifestyle Centre
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Oven Cleaning/Repairs OvenU
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34 38 44 50
Plastering Paul James Matt the Plasterer
49 34
Plumbing & Heating M Church Notts Combi Service Sayer P & H Stonebridge Gas UK Gas
49 60 34 62 33
Removals/Van Hire ACS Removals
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27 30
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21 73
Solicitors Elvin Moore
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Supermarkets Coop West Bridgford
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Tilers/Tile Retailers Tilefix UK
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Tuition Language Tuition
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WEST BRIDGFORD POLICE STATION Rectory Rd, West Bridgford NG2 6BN RUSHCLIFFE NEIGHBOURHOOD CONTACT LIST Neighbourhood Policing Sgt. Sgt 775 Steve Robinson Non-emergency contact: 101 Ext 310 6145 TRENT BRIDGE PCSO 9651 Lisa Bee Tel: 07525 226404 PCSO 8094 Jane Barker Tel: 07702 141575 PCSO 4510 Behram Antia Tel: 07595 011957 LADY BAY/ABBEY GAMSTON - NORTH & SOUTH PCSO 8133 Lee Sampson Tel: 07702 141707 PCSO 9819 Vee Mawer Tel: 07702 141778 COMPTON ACRES/ LUTTERELL/MUSTERS/ EDWALTON PCSO 4781 Jodie Turner Tel: 07824 457222 Visit us online: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk Email: Rushcliffe.northpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
Nottinghamshire Police PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) Paula Hipkiss gives us an insight into the valuable role which she has held for several years. Q: What is your role? A: My role is to provide a link between the community which we serve and the police. I consider it to be a valuable role as we provide a visible presence on the streets of Nottinghamshire. We engage in conversations (intelligence gathering), visit homes to provide crime prevention advice, offer general advice, visit schools, carry out foot patrols, scene preservation, road traffic collision traffic control, low-level crime reporting and covering general policing issues. Q: Have you had to face any challenging/new experiences? A: Every day is a new challenge and no two days are the same. You need to be able to think on your feet, problem solve/offer alternative outcomes for peoples issues and problems. I have overcome many personal challenges in my time as a PCSO but I think I have learned from all my experiences and try to put them into practice to help others. Q: What does a typical day at work look like for you?
A: Every day is different but generally we discuss issues that have arisen or that need looking at both individually and as a team. Our sergeant will ask what our daily patrol plan is? This may include any agency meetings we may have. We will also catch up on any paperwork/computer work outstanding. Apart from any tasks our sergeant or control room give us, we plan our own day but you do need to be out and about and visible wherever possible. We can cover scene preservations, road traffic collision traffic flow patrols, burglary foot patrols, visits to burglary victims and house to house enquiries. My area is around a small town centre so I visit all my shops. We attend local meetings, where applicable, to offer crime prevention advice to all. You are encouraged to get involved with any local events. If there are any events in my area I will cover them (ie family events, Beavers/ Cubs/Rainbows talks, light switchons, Remembrance Sunday, Summer Play Days, Bonfire Night, Halloween, parades through the town etc). More about Paulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the next edition...
Want to work for Notts Police? To find out more about our current vacancies and how to apply please visit: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/jobs