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TO ALL OUR READERS!!! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas holiday full of laughter and love! After eating too much, drinking way too much, sitting still for too long and spending like there’s no tomorrow in December, we all take a deep breath and plough through January feeling a bit meh! Hopefully with the help of our regular contributors this needn’t be the case!! Healthy recipes, easy exercises and some uplifting advice should all help lift your spirits. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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Welcome to the new year! Well, the festive season is over and it’s time to take stock. Most of us start the new year with good intentions, possibly a couple of resolutions and almost certainly an expanded waistline after the excesses of Christmas feasting! New Year’s resolutions have been part of many cultures (particularly but not exclusively in the western hemisphere) and religions. The Babylonians made promises to their gods at the start of each year, promising to pay their debts and return borrowed objects; the Romans began each year with promises to the god Janus (after whom January is named), in the medieval era, Knights would take the “peacock vow” (placing their hands on a roasted peacock) to re-affirm their commitment to chivalry - I quite fancy seeing that one make a return!
Like many people, I tend to crave fresh salads and light foods after the festive period, but it’s too early for home-grown lettuce, tomatoes and radish, and with the cold, snowy, wet and windy weather we’re probably more likely to reach for comfort foods, warming casseroles, deep-filled pies, piles of pasta and hearty soups. But if you’re ready for some lighter dishes, that taste good and provide much needed nutrients to replace those depleted by festive excess, I’ve picked out a few very simple recipes to see you through to the spring, even if your New Year resolutions don’t last quite that long…
Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Lemon Chicken One Pot Serves: 6-8
Ingredients (approximate amounts) 5 tbsp rapeseed/veg oil 60g plain flour Salt Freshly ground pepper Skinless and boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 carrots, sliced thinly 2 celery sticks, chopped 1 onion, diced 1 leek, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 240ml chicken stock 240ml water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 190g orzo pasta 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped Method Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large hob-proof casserole dish over a medium heat. Place flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in the flour, shake off the excess and brown in batches. Set aside. Add the remaining oil and cook the carrots, celery and onion over a medium heat for about 3 mins, then add sliced leek and garlic, season and cook for around 2 mins. Add the chicken stock and water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally for about 20 mins. Add the orzo and chicken to the stockpot, cover and simmer for about 10 mins or until orzo is tender and chicken cooked through. Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with tarragon. Serve immediately.
Citrussy Salad, with Honey, Vanilla and Pistachios Serves 2 Ingredients 2 oranges 2 mandarins 2 blood oranges 1 lime 1 pink grapefruit Fresh herbs, to serve (mint or thyme) 1 tbsp honey ½ tsp vanilla extract 30g pistachio nuts, chopped Slice the fruits and arrange on a serving plate, alternate the colours. Combine honey and vanilla and drizzle on the salad just before serving, garnish with pistachios and the herbs. Serve with natural yoghurt.
Mint and Cucumber Smoothie
Ingredients ½ cucumber, sliced 1 green apple (peeled and chopped) Squeeze of lemon juice ½ cup of cold water 6 mint leaves 5 ice cubes Method Wash all ingredients, prepare and blend on high until smooth.
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Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to
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Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had
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Parry sat down with us after the film to answer some questions. What more did you learn from this visit to the tribe that you didn’t from your last? “When working on Tribe, I thought when being told of their ways, ‘yeah but I know better, with what we’ve been taught as children’, but this time I really listened a lot deeper and discovered a lot more. Their way of experiencing things is subtly different to us. They’re more collective as a people, they feel as if they are a part of something, whereas we’re a lot more individualistic. They’re more in touch with their senses, their experiences are more visceral, and their sense of community can’t be chopped up like the aspects of our lives are. They feel that who they are is embedded in a place, their place, the forest, so they have a different motivation for life, a different meaning to it than us.” Are their religious beliefs waning? Is the spiritualism of their culture not being passed down anymore? “That was a painful scene in the film, when I was asking the older man about the people’s beliefs. I feel as if there is a sense of something else there, I don’t know why, but I knew I had reached my limit when asking the questions, and when he was asked to stop talking about this to me, I could see there is some kind of wound there. This is a complex time for them, they’re turning their backs on what it was and turning to what the future holds. Mind sets are always changing, not that we should go back to these ways though, that’s not what the film is trying to say, but it’s saying that we
should reflect on the complications of change. New advantages always come with loss. For instance in the film with the community gaining a place to stay, as the walls go up, the strong sense of community can be lost. Advantages come with cost, and we need to get rid of the notion that development always brings prosperity.” Is the egalitarianism of the tribe hard to maintain? “They just exuded it. But with an African tribe I visited with the London anthropologist Jerome Lewis, their route to this way of living is much more evident. One man in the tribe kept showing off he was the best hunter, then the men started to not go hunting with him, and the tribe kind of said ‘get back in your box.’ All of this footage from Africa is coming soon and I am very excited about it. But in this movie, I said that I couldn’t quite put my finger on the feeling I got while around them. I get why they share, logically, one person can’t do everything, so they share duties, but I felt something so different, invisible but powerful. The competitive aspect of our lives just isn’t present in theirs. It’s a part of myself, but here there was nothing to grapple with, they chose not to bring that, and it enables a very different experience.” Tawai: a voice from the forest =8/10 © Sam Burton (aged 20)
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On 27th March 1833, the house of Mr Shelton of Mapperley was robbed. Sarah Hill, who was a servant in the Shelton household, entered the kitchen the next morning to start preparing the breakfast. Here, she found the kitchen door open, even though she had shut it before retiring the previous night. On entering the pantry, Sarah found that a pane of glass had been carefully removed from the window and the spring catch released from the outside by someone passing a hand around the frame through the missing pane. Just inside the window, the larder meat safe was open. Before fridges, a meat safe was used to store meat and other perishable food. The safe was placed in the coldest part of the pantry on a marble slab with a fine mesh door to let air in and keep flies out. The servant found that the meat safe was now missing bread, cheese, a custard and a pork pie. The kitchen was also short of a teapot, silk umbrella, silver cane, a hat, a great coat, a pair of gaiters and various other small items.
and pockmarked with brown eyes and brown hair with his eyebrows meeting in the centre and his nose crooked, as if broken. Robert was arrested and charged with the crime of “feloniously entering the premises of Mr Shelton”. When the case came to trial on 8th April 1833 it was shown that the shoe marks matched those owned by Riley. The dog had also been very friendly towards Riley and did not bark when he was around. Witnesses were called and evidence taken from the two Sarah’s. On the night of the robbery, the Nottingham watchman James Greaves, saw Riley carrying a bundle and an extra hat on Long Row in Nottingham, at the bottom of Greyhound Street (where the public toilets are today). As it was 2.30am Greaves asked him “what he was on with”. Riley told Greaves that he was locked out and had come from Mansfield. The watchman offered him a seat in his hut and Riley shared a pork pie with him! Greaves then locked Riley’s bundle up for safe-keeping in the Shambles (under the Exchange building where the Council House now stands). They sat and talked till 5pm and then Greaves went with Riley to the Shoulder of Mutton pub and left him there. It would appear that Riley later reclaimed his bundle and visited the Malt Cross the next day where he left it, along with a hat and umbrella, in the care of the landlord, Joseph Mart, by whom he was well known.
There was a dog in the house but, although in the kitchen at the time, it did not bark. This was very unusual as it always barked at strangers, even when they approached the kitchen door. Another servant, Sarah Newton, discovered footprints in the soil outside the kitchen window and brought them to the attention of Mr Shelton. Suspicion then fell on Robert Riley from Mansfield Woodhouse, an ex-Groom, who had left the Sheltons some three months before. He was described as 5’ 9” tall, freckled
After Riley’s arrest, the bundle was reclaimed and found to contain all the missing items except the pork pie. The jury soon found him guilty and he was sentenced to be transported to Australia for seven years. Robert Riley survived the crossing on the prison ship, Fairlee, and was released from prison on 20th May, 1840. He settled in Australia, marrying Johannah Keohane on 8 Sep 1841 in Nangus, New South Wales, just a year after his release. He remained in Australia for the rest of his life and died, aged 63, on 10 Aug 1872 in Gundagai, NSW.
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Gem Connection pulled off an amazing performance at their National Association Competition which was held back in October with songs from the musical “Cabaret”. They were delighted to be placed in fourth position receiving brilliant feedback from the judges and audience. On January 11th Gem Connection are starting their six week LOVE TO SING COURSE. See poster below. Please note that this course is FREE for 16-21 year olds in full time education. If you would like to see how hard the “Gem Trainees” have been working and what fun they have all had, why not come along and see them perform with this National award winning chorus at their Mini Concert which will be held for families and friends at LONG EATON SCHOOL. Thoresby Road , Long Eaton on Thursday February 15th from 7 30pm. To find out more about Gem Connection visit; www. gemconnection.org
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Bingham and District Choral Society The first three months of 2018 will be busy for the choir. We begin to rehearse the Verdi Requiem on 3rd January in preparation for a joint concert with Mansfield Choral Society later in the year. If you have always longed to sing this stunning work, you would be most welcome to join us then. A free three-week trial is available. Ring Val Morgan on 0115 933 2353. We are also looking forward to the final of our competition for young classical musicians. The six finalists will perform in a concert
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home & garden Are you looking for expert advice, quality workmanship with competitive prices? Well look no further; Mark Severn is here to help you with all your specialist ground work needs. Mark has been in his trade for 26 years. All Grounds is a local, friendly business specialising in hard landscaping, fencing and paving. Mark also does footings and foundations for extensions. If you want your home and garden to have a whole new look please call Mark now for a free quotation on 0115 952 4729 or 07870 271643.
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BEECROFTS BEECROFTS JOINERY JOINERY
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TAROSCOPES Air signs- Libra, Aquarius, Gemini (Eight of Coins, Temperance, Justice)
A learning experience proves to be life changing. This month, a powerful life lesson awaits you; one which could change everything, including your perspective and priorities. Lean into it, and trust that your new knowledge deserves to be used for your own best interests. Look for opportunities to discover new ideas and opinions, book onto a course, attend a lecture.
Fire signs- Leo, Aries, Sagittarius
Earth signs- Capricorn, Virgo, Taurus
(The Hierophant, Ten of Cups, Six of Wands) Embracing family traditions make you feel all warm and fuzzy at home with your loved ones. What are the rituals, memories and traditions that make your family come together? Set to and organise some bonding experiences this month with your loved ones. It will create a sense of security and belonging that will warm even the coldest of days. Home is where the heart is.
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Make a wish. Done it? Good, because this is a ‘wish come true’ month..
You draw a final, bold line under something that needs to go.
A fantastic new opportunity sweeps into your life at lightning speed; be ready to jump! Good news, surprises, offers and proposals come in from near and far, and you’re on the move and loving it. Aim high in every aspect of your life right now, because the Universe is lining up to grant you wishes. Embrace every opportunity. Life is good.
This month, you’re ready and willing to leave something / one / where. You’re out the door, and breathing a huge sigh of relief. There might be a short, sharp pain as you walk away, but it will ease swiftly and you’ll be surprised how quickly you marshal your resources to make new stuff happen. The Universe is waiting for you to clear space so it can bring you fresh, new opportunities. Get to it.
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Gedling Council Responds to Residents’ Wishes to Save Bowling Green
In October, Gedling’s Cabinet voted against the proposed sale of the former bowling green on Haywood Road. In response to the government cuts in Gedling’s funding amounting to some 62%, officers had proposed the sale of the former bowling green to generate much needed money and new homes. The proposal had, however, generated significant local interest and, in particular, residents made the case for opening up the bowling green for use by the whole community. Leader of the Council, Cllr John Clarke, said “This has been a really tough decision as we try to balance genuine concerns of residents with the urgent need for new homes and money from sales of our assets. As a Council we consistently said that we’d listen and take account of residents’ views before reaching a decision and this is what we’ve done. The bowling green will not be sold but kept in the Council’s ownership and transformed into open space that the whole community can use and enjoy.”
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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM ST ANN’S POLICE STATION St Ann’s Wells Road NG3 3HR Tel: 101 Ext: 318 0950 email: stannssnt@ Nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk
BEAT TEAMS Mapperley Ward PCSO James Hrycaj 07788 038759 PCSO Antonia Proudley 07595 074218 PCSO Stuart Webb 07595 074162 St Ann’s Ward PCSO Michelle Kent 07702 141842 PCSO Emily Raymond 07815 576998 PCSO Joe Riley 07894 402983
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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Media reports suggest a freezing winter could continue into the new year, with temperatures dropping and the arrival of heavy snow and blizzards throughout the months of January and February. The force have a number of advice guides to ensure you, your family and your home is best prepared for this predicted weather. Keep warm, keep well If you are over 65 or have a health condition or reduced mobility, you should ideally heat your home to at least 18°C. It is also a good idea to try to keep your bedroom at this temperature throughout the night if possible. Please talk to older relatives, neighbours and friends to ensure they are prepared for the winter. When travelling - be prepared Be prepared by having an emergency kit in your vehicle, which should include ice-scraper, de-icer, warm clothes and blankets, torch, boots, first aid kit, jump leads, a spade, a road atlas and sunglasses (for the winter glare). Check the forecast for the day. The morning trip to work might be clear skies and frost, but the changeable British weather means those clouds can roll in and the next thing you know you’re driving home in snow. Be ready for all eventualities. Plan your journey • Check weather and travel conditions before and during your journey and make sure you leave extra time to clear your windscreen properly before setting off. • Try to stick to main roads that have been gritted, wherever
possible. You can find details of gritting routes in our county on the Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council web sites. Protect your home in winter As the nights get darker earlier leave a light on inside your home. (Remember to choose low energy lamps.) Use a timer switch: These operate the lights as it starts to get dark. Change the times that the lights come on to simulate an occupied home. Make sure your front door is well lit: Use dusk to dawn lighting that automatically comes on as it gets dark. Keep your house secure: Make sure you keep your doors and windows locked at all times. Going on holiday • Suspend any deliveries, such as milk and newspapers • Ask a friend or neighbour to keep an eye on your property • Try to make your home look occupied while you are not there by using timer switches on lamps or your radio Be a good neighbour If you see anyone acting suspiciously in your neighbourhood, call the police on 101 or, in an emergency, 999. To find out more about the force’s winter advice guide please visit: www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/ advice/winter-safety
Nottinghamshire Police is recruiting. Please visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/careers for details of what opportunities are currently available.
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Just the winter blues? E
ven though the festive season is over and all the fairy lights have been packed away for another year, it can feel like we’re stuck in the darkness of winter for some time yet. Even the most robust of us can start to pine for the lighter evenings and milder weather of spring. It’s not unusual for those of us in Northern climes to feel a bit down at this time of year due to the dark nights and short days. But for some people it goes beyond just feeling a bit glum and longing for a bit of sunlight because they suffer from a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – a form of recurring depression that strikes as the days get shorter and the dark nights take hold. Whilst the causes of SAD are unknown, it is thought that a lack of exposure to sunlight interferes with the production of melatonin and serotonin, both hormones playing a role in mood regulation. Symptoms of SAD resemble other forms of depression. You may find yourself suffering from a persistent low mood or losing any interest or pleasure in your normal everyday activities. You might experience sleep difficulties, in particular an inability to drag yourself out of bed in the morning, and that lethargy and lack of energy could follow you around all day. These are all symptoms of SAD but they are just as likely to point to non-seasonal depression too. People often mistakenly equate depression with suicidal feelings or desires to selfharm, which can lead some sufferers to believe that their persistent low mood and lack of enjoyment in life can’t be depression because they have no desire to end their life. Suicidal feelings should always
be taken seriously and if you, or someone close to you, is experiencing those kinds of feelings then they need to see a doctor. But please don’t dismiss an ongoing low mood or feelings of despair and worthlessness as something that you should just “get over” – these also indicate a depressive mood and should also be taken seriously. Whether your winter blues are caused by SAD or by non-seasonal depression, there are things you can do to feel better. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, there are a number of lifestyle measures you can take. Regular exercise can be particularly beneficial in reducing depressive feelings as can productive activity, such as indulging in a hobby. For SAD sufferers, light therapy can help in terms of replacing the sunlight in winter months. Sometimes the feelings run deeper and are harder to shift and that is when talking therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) or counselling may be helpful. Antidepressant medication may also be required to help get your brain chemicals running at the correct levels again. There is no shame in seeking help for depressive thoughts – depression is an illness just like the flu. So, if you are feeling struck down by the winter blues at the moment, it might be a good idea to take a few minutes to think about whether this is just a minor mood blip or whether these feelings have been hanging around a little too long. Help is always available if you need it.
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Celebrate Nottingham's own history with the Robin Hood Pageant on 10-11 March. Join Robin Hood and co. in this immersive experience in the grounds of Nottingham Castle. Someone else to put Nottingham on the map is our own Jake Bugg. The award winning Clifton musician comes home on 2 March to play the Royal Concert Hall. Lovers of live music can also look forward to one of Britain's best live bands, Stereophonics, as they play the Motorpoint Arena on 26 February. Erasure bring 32 years of golden songwriting to the Royal Concert Hall on 12 February. Strictly fever hits the city on 6-7 February as the live tour waltzes into the Motorpoint Arena, Vincent and Flavia tango into the Theatre Royal 23 - 27 January and Anton and Erin take us from Broadway to Hollywood there on 1 February. Finally, comedy brightens the winter evenings as Jason Manford brings his Muddle Class show to the Theatre Royal on 16 February and Bill Bailey shares the general shenanigans of twenty years as a comedian with his Larks in Transit show at the Royal Concert Hall on 28 February -1 March.
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NG3 Community Diary If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Spanish Lessons!!! - enjoy learning Spanish...Spanish tutor for all ages and levels. For more information contact Ms
Daniela. Call or text 07463 545873 or email: danielarelva@gmail.com Pranyog Yoga Classes - every Tuesday 6pm - 7.30pm. At Raja Sahib Temple, 196a Mansfield Rd, NG3 4GG. Classes are FREE with £2 donation for venue/heating/lighting. Tel 07803 149781 or visit www.pranyog.co.uk Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wednesdays@ 6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info contact the secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385 Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. 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. Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & December. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB Mapperley and District U3A - meets 10am, 4th Thursday in the month at Mapperley Plains Recreation & Social Club on Plains Road, Mapperley. For more info: 07913 399362 Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New members welcome. For more information call Ann Mathews on 0115 927 9365. Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses if you are new to running as well as walking group. See website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk Marie Curie Mapperley & Arnold Fundraising Group - have been together for a successful year now but would love to have some new members on the board. We meet most months and aim to host 2 or 3 events a year. If you’re able to join the group or would just like to help with collections please call Zoe on 07790 299838 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. Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923. Coffee Morning - at the Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of Burford/Furlong Street, Arnold. On the 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am - 11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc on sale. 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. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info visit www.arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com. Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Fiona Shaw on 07984 987216 or visit www.prospect-players.com 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 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 Mapperley Scrabble Club - Arrive at 6.30pm every Thurs at Haywood Rd Community Centre. Newcomers & experienced players welcome.For more info contact Greg on 07910 048162 or visit www.mapperleysc.org.uk. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154. Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. British Sugarcraft Guild Nottingham Branch - meet 2nd Wed monthly at The Dales URC Church, Bakersfield, NG3 7GL - 7-9pm. Visitors welcome, novice to experienced sugarcrafters. Contact Jackie Taylor: 07708 035311 or taylorj786@btinternet.com 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 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
NG3 Community Diary cont..... 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
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 Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all genres catered for. For info please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. The Nottingham Mechanics - Now rated 4* on google. 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for
everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 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 Daybrook Bowls Club
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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.
Arnold Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of Arnold Library. New members are always welcome. For more details please contact 0115 960 2596 or bl_hales@hotmail.co.uk Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Monday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk
Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road. Further information on 0115 844 7167 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.
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. 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. 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
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Foxhill Evangelical Church Coffee & Cake - every Wednesday 10.30am til noon. Why not call in for a coffee, cake and chat? 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
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. Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in The Maltcross, St.James Street. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 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. Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Thursday 1.30pm. Call John Tanner on 0115 960 2614. 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 Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village. 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 vists free. 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 Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tues 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
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Ever wanted to show your kids what ‘things were like back in my day’? This retro cinema offers a nostalgic trip for those of us lucky enough to remember the good old days of velvet seats and curtained screens. I can hear you humming the Pearl and Dean tune now! The Savoy, on Derby Road, is the only surviving pre-Second Word War cinema left in Nottingham out of 52! This iconic building was built by the architect Reginald Cooper in the art –deco style with a curved front and opened its doors for the first time on 7th Nov 1935 by Lenton Picture House Ltd, a consortium of local business men. It started its early days with just one screen and has definitely withstood the test of time now being home to 4 screens. The cinema is very well managed and constantly being updated, screen 4 has just been refurbished. Being cared for like this the cinema will be around for many years to come and at only £19 for a family ticket* it is well worth a visit.
As well as offering the latest movies the Savoy streams live events such as The Royal Shakespeare Company productions and National Theatre Live. Savoy are great for children’s birthday parties too, offering a private screening of a blockbuster film of your choice for as little as £150 for up to 30 children and 8 adults, 2 free cinema tickets for the birthday girl or boy and use of the party room immediately after the film. On top of all this the Savoy is a fully licensed wedding venue! That’s right you can hire the venue for your big day. To find out more info, what’s on and book tickets visit:
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What To Do In A Veterinary Emergency Firstly - Don’t Panic! If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, you should always call your vet for advice. All vets provide emergency cover 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. This cover is either provided by a dedicated emergency hospital or by the practice themselves. Listen carefully to the message on the practice phone and/or tell the duty vet or nurse your concerns. Make sure you have the vets phone number stored on your phone or kept in an easy to find place. Make sure you know the location and address of the clinic.
If they are bleeding try to apply pressure or a bandage to the wound. If you think they may have been poisoned or have eaten something please bring any information that may help the vet with you such as pill boxes. If they have passed diarrhoea or urine - try to collect a sample for the vet. Some conditions like bloat, breathlessness or collapse can be life threatening and prompt action may save the life of your loved one. If you are not sure what to do then speak to the vet and they will advise you as to what is best thing to do.
Secondly - Get your pet to the clinic promptly. It is usually quickest and safest to transport your pet to the surgery to be treated - that is where we have our staff, equipment and medicines ready to be used. If your pet is in pain or shock they may try to bite or scratch! Treat them gently and possibly use a towel to wrap them up in.
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LIVE SMART, AGE WELL! G
etting older doesn’t necessarily mean resigning yourself to the slippery slope of illness, weight gain and infirmity. Many conditions previously believed to be an inevitable consequence of old age are now known to be largely controllable depending on the lifestyle choices we make. Of course genes do play a part, but far less than previously thought, and genes can be switched on and off depending on the choices we make - they are not our destiny. Some links are well documented, like smoking with lung cancer and sunburn with skin cancer, but we now know that a large proportion of cancers are linked with environmental factors (such as colorectal cancer and processed meat). Cancer Research Campaign estimate that over 40% of cancers could be prevented through better lifestyle choices. Many other chronic illnesses could be avoided too. Dementia, the leading cause of death in the UK, is now believed to be 30% avoidable by exercising and eating well. The fact is that we have a lot more control over our health than we ever thought possible. This is exciting! We don’t need to allow illness and disease to take over our lives as a consequence of ageing. As with most things in life, the results depend on how much effort we are prepared to put in. Feeling the highs of post-exercise endorphins and increased energy from choosing good food will
make us feel great. The effort needed as we age is generally well rewarded. It’s never too late to make positive changes, especially when past damage can sometimes be repaired. It really is possible to wind the clock back. Certain diseases such as type 2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed with radical improvements to diet. More surprisingly, some studies are suggesting that some aspects of dementia and cognitive decline can be reversed through diet and exercise. When considering a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to take a long-term perspective and make choices and form habits that can be sustained. We can improve our food choices, eat mindfully and resist overeating. Taking regular exercise (even walking) is essential for both physical and mental health and is particularly linked with good brain function in later life. Avoid smoking for optimal health. Also, stress must be managed and good relationships nurtured. Small changes can reap significant improvements in how we feel. It’s a no brainer...by looking after ourselves we are less likely to suffer from a catalogue of ailments and conditions. We all want to feel, and look, as good as possible and be around for our loved ones as long as we can. Make the decision that you are worth the long-term investment and the benefits are life-changing!
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NEW YEAR... NEW YOU A new year is fast approaching. Are you one of the many in January who pledge to becoming a “new you”? Is changing yourself for the better on the cards in 2018? Before you set any resolutions read on...Making positive health changes does not have to be as hard as you may think. Walking 30 minutes a day in addition to your current daily activities can burn 200 - 300 extra calories per day. Do this five times a week and that’s an extra 1000 calories minimum burnt in just one week! Benefits include body fat loss, improved circulation and reduced risk of heart disease. When a “new you” is the goal, sometimes small, regular changes are best. These then become new healthy habits and before you know it you’re walking 10-20,000 steps a day without even thinking about it.
Why not give it a go? All you need is a little space and a timer. That’s it! • Static jog for 2 minutes (warm up) • Body weight squats for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times • High knees for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times • Star jumps for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times • Mountain climbers for 30 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat 6 times • Press ups, 10 reps for 3 sets resting no longer than 30 seconds • Sit ups, 10-20 reps for 3 sets resting no longer than 30 seconds
Be patient. Small, realistic adjustments that you can maintain can make a massive difference. As can knowledge. If we knew how long it took to burn off the calories in the foods we eat, would we make more informed decisions about our diet? When you consider a 42g bar of Dairy Milk (a Christmas staple!) is about 230 calories, it might take about five minutes to eat and a split second to make the decision, but the reality is, if you already consume over the number of calories you need, you would have to walk just over 30 minutes at a normal pace to burn off that 230 calorie bar of chocolate.
We list many fitness related articles on our website to help you take steps to becoming a “new you” this new year.
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The Lord of Milan Herbert Kilpin was born in 1870, above a butcher’s shop, 191 Mansfield Road (pictured above). Kilpin’s day job was as a lace maker in the Adams building, but he was always a big fan of football and grew up playing in the Arboretum park, not far from his home. Kilpin played for two amateur clubs, Notts Olympic and a church team called Saint Andrews on the Forest Recreation Ground. Whilst working in the Adams building, he became good friends with an Italian man called Edoardo Bosio, who offered him a job in Turin which he accepted. In 1899 Kilpin moved to Milan where he met with a group of friends in a bar and they formed Milan Football and Cricket Club. Their first match was in January 1900 with Kilpin as the owner, manager, player and later captain. He often played as a midfielder, although in the latter part of his career he became a defender, before finishing his career as a forward. Kilpin’s Milan team won the first Italian football league three times and over the next few decades would become one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world.
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Robert Nier has written a book about Kilpin called The Lord of Milan, and talks more about his early life in Nottingham; “I don’t think he’s ever got much recognition in Nottingham because he was never a professional footballer here, he was an amateur, so he wasn’t good enough to play for either County or Forest at the time. He also left Nottingham and I don’t think he ever returned.” The Lord of Milan is available in all good book stores, including the Nottingham Tourism Centre.
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Nutrients are kind of a big deal for overall health, not just for weight loss, so you may notice a few additional positive side effects such as more energy.
The Secret To Not Dieting
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ish!! b b u R h it W y la P s id K t Le The toy market is booming these days, and with special offers, sales and rock-bottom prices, it’s easy to pick up flashing, whirring toys and games on the high street. If you’d like a more environmentally-friendly option for your little one, making games and toys from scrap materials (‘rubbish’ in some people’s eyes!) is a great way to save money, spend time together and save the planet! If you have a spare shoe box lying around (or if not, it’s an excuse to go shoe shopping!), it makes a wonderful post-box. Cut a slit in the front, cut ‘EIIR’ out of card and paint (I used leftover red car touch-up paint to give it a lovely gloss). My little boy loves playing with his post-box, and it stops him ‘posting’ my phone into the bin! An old DVD case makes an excellent travel drawing set – tuck some paper and pencils inside and it’ll keep your budding Picasso entertained on long journeys or during restaurant meals (for a short while at least!). It’s an oldie but a goodie – toilet roll tubes and wooden lolly-sticks can be turned into hours of fun – using paint, glue, glitter and accessories to transform them into little characters. Use Google for ideas and you won’t be disappointed!
Free or low cost craft workshops
Local libraries are a fantastic resource and put on lots of free activities – sing-alongs, craft sessions and special events. Every so often, some companies put on free craft events in-store – including Lush, Hobbycraft and Toys R Us. Worth checking out if there’s one near you.
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Don’t have enough scrap materials of your own? Companies donate their unwanted materials and objects to local scrapstores, and you can become a member for a small fee. With a little imagination, donated materials make incredible craft and play accessories! Find your local scrapstore on Facebook by searching for: Ashfield Play Forum Broxtowe Play Forum Gedling Play Forum
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Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, DofE, BTECs & more. Tel: 0115 940 4308
St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131.
Dance Divaz - Dance for fun to latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced £4 each from age 3 to adults, held every Monday at Arnold Welfare (opp Greyhound pub). For class times and more information see www.dancedivaz.co.uk or call 07954 418481. Foxhill Evangelical Church Mums & Toddlers Group 11.30am. £2 per family. Newborn to 3½yrs. All welcome.
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Iona School Toddler Group - a gentle & supportive session for parents/carers and their little ones. Tues & Wed 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only) at Iona School, 310 Sneinton Dale. Call 0115 941 5295 or www.theionaschool.org.uk. We are a registered charity.
Mapperley Methodist Playgroup - Every Thurs 10am - 12 at Mapperley Methodist Church, Woodborough Rd, Mapperley (ring for Hall). Relaxed play for babies and toddlers. £2 per family, includes tea and biscuits. Contact Danielle on 07535 521727. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Mon (except Bank Holidays) 10-12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to sitting babies only. Small play area with baby toys. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me St Jude’s Youth Club - Wednesdays, 6-8pm (term time only) for 11-16 yrs. 50p entry. For more details please visit www.stjudesyouth.org.uk
1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm 7.30pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: bbga@standrewsnottm.org.uk or 0115 912 0098
Forest Kids Nottingham - every Friday 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the Mansfield Road gates for nature activities, games and general mucking about in the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com
Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group- A fun & friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mon 10.30am-12.30pm & 1st 3 Fridays monthly 10.30am-12.30pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 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. 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 6.30-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 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 Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available now. 15 mths group; parents & toddlers welcome. Weds 1-3pm £3.Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. Haywood Road Pre-School, Mapperley - early years childcare & education for children aged 2yrs to school age. Morning & full dat sessions Mon-Fri (term-time only). OFSTED rated good. For more info or to arrange a visit pleased call 07981 050338
kids New Sponsor For League 2 Winners, Gedling Southbank Athletic area, they advocate sports activities and teamwork in young children, are a central part of the community and run on a voluntary basis we unanimously voted to support the team as much as we could. The boys and parents have told us that they’re very pleased with their new kit. It is extremely rewarding for us, especially as a new Round Table, to see the positive effect we can make and we look forward to extending our support in years to come." Gedling Southbank Athletic U10s had been looking for a sponsor. Manager, Anthony Thatcher, said the team were looking for a local sponsor who would recognise the boys achievements as a team over the past year, be willing to support the team and provide them with a new home kit. Gedling and District Round Table were contacted and were amazing! In particular Tristan Rhodes, who said; "Gedling Southbank Under 10’s approached us for support. As the club is within the Gedling
Gedling and District Round Table is for men aged 18-45. They meet fortnightly, to have fun, make connections and most importantly raise money, with support from local people and groups, for local causes that need help. For more information or if you wish to offer your support, please visit Facebook @GedlingRT, or visit https://gedling.roundtable.co.uk to see what they are all about. Visit https://www. gedlingsouthbankfc.co.uk/ for information on GSB.
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Freerangers After School Drama - for ages 4-11yrs. Free Rangers after school drama club is designed to build confidence & encourage creativity. Held at The Milk Lounge, Arnold & Beeston, term time Wed & Thurs 4pm - 5pm. Contact Olivia - 0115 837 1950 or olivia@wearenonsuch.com to find out more! 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! 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 7-11 yrs, along with hardball teams for 11-15yrs. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.
Bamboo Yoga Studio - children and family yoga classes available from 6 weeks to 10 years. Learn amazing techniques together to keep you all calm and healthy. A fantastic and fun way to bond! Please see website for more details: www.bambooyoga.net or contact Karen on 07412 503599/karen@ bambooyoga.net
Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in year 7,8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mon 6pm - 7pm at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane, NG4 4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact Sarah - sarahhumphrey@btinternet.com 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp 7-8.30pm Tues Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. - |challenge yourself and learn new |skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, Army Cadets Contact sport, Noel Yeatman 0115and 956 9865/0787505 6784 shooting, BTEC, DofE much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 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.
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PLASTIC is FANTASTIC How to – or is it? become Plastic Clever in 2018
Plastic pollution is becoming one of the biggest man-made threats of the • When buying a drink modern world, and at the rate the in a cafe or pub, say “No issue is growing, us kids (and our straw please!” and reduce kids’ kids) are going to have to pick the amount of single-use up one environmental clean-up bill in the future. plastic straws you use
Did you know? • Over the last 10 years humans have produced more plastic than during the last century. • Around 60% of this is single-use - used once and then thrown away, and about a truck‛s worth of plastic enters the world's oceans every single minute. • This contributes to the deaths of 1 million seabirds and 100,000 sea mammals every year, and it‛s estimated that by the year 2050 there‛ll be more plastic in the oceans than fish.
But we’re not bitter or full of doom and gloom. No, instead we are hopeful and optimistic that we can avert this crisis if we all do our bit and make a positive impact in 2018. So, we are asking the people of Nottingham to join us in the fight against plastic pollution and to make becoming ‘Plastic Clever’ one of their New Year’s Resolution for the coming year.
• Carry a refillable coffee cup around with you so you don‛t have to use a non-recyclable cup and lid again. • Use a refillable water bottle and get free fill ups from cafes and restaurants - it will save you a lot of money and it will cut down the amount of single-use plastic bottles you use. • Carry a bag for life and save money by not using single-use plastic bags.
By the way, Plastic Clever doesn’t mean Plastic Free Taking these steps and making that is actually very difficult some small changes may not to achieve. Becoming Plastic Clever is very simple and is all seem like much, but if every about you reducing the BIG 4 one of us made these simple single-use plastic polluters (bags, commitments, together this cups + lids, straws and bottles). will lead to a huge positive As well as helping the environment, impact. it will probably save you a fair bit of money too.
WE WANT YOU! Plastic Clever Cafes and Businesses
Cafes, organisations and businesses are often responsible for using and distributing vast amounts of single-use plastic items: the BIG 4 plus plastic cutlery. But it doesn’t have to be this way! We’d like to work with and help as many local companies as possible in 2018 to help them achieve and celebrate a Plastic Clever status. See www.BePlasticClever.co.uk for more details. Thanks for reading. Amy (14) and Ella (12) hello@kidsagainstplastic.co.uk
NG3 Index of Advertisers Accountants/Book Keeping Select Accountancy 59 Aerials/TV’s/Audio Carlton Aerials Phil Chapman DEL Electrics Multi-View Aerials Auction Houses John Pye Auctions
21 18 23 53 62
Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms DD Joinery 56 Dream Doors 26 Haydn Interiors Ltd 6 Shower Doctor 19 Sliding Door Wardrobes 7 Timberman 22 Blinds/Curtains/Shutters Bella Blinds 55 Building / Roofers / Fascias AKJ Contracts 37 Arnold Building & Roofing 49 B & P Paving 31 DMI Roofing 24 Ernehale Roofing 22 John White Builders 48 Notts Building & Roofing 32 Nottingham B & R 36 Nottingham No Leak 28 Nottm Roofing Service 39 J Power Builders 33 Property Dev. Ltd 41 Proudlove Roofing 53 Premier Roofing Sols 18 W A Builders 51 Burial Grounds Tithe Green
16
Car Sales/Repairs/Parts Promech 45 Care/Support Services Notts City Homes Radford Care
12 13
Chimney Sweeps Homesweep
38
Cleaners:Homes, Windows, Carpets, Drives, Cars Aquablast 22 Chewing Services 23 Derwent Cleaning 38 Dustbusters 50 Homemaid 24 JWS Window Cleaning 19 MJ Cleaning 51 Red Carpet Cleaning 41 Computer Repairs/Sales/Tuition BettaBytz Computers 60 Jumpstart IT 60 Sola 59 Dance/Drama classes Start Dancing Studio 3
77 79
Day Nurseries/Pre Schools Hollies Day Nursery 88 Dental Practices Kevin Manners Sherwood Dental
76 77
Design & Print Nottingham Printing
57
Domestic Appliance Engineers C. Moore Ltd 52 Notts Appliance Repairs 18 Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 50
Electricians Steve Earnshaw DElectrix Perkins & Son R2D Electrical
49 19 21 41
Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners Mark Flight DD Joiners M.Thompson
44 38 56 28
Equestrian Martins Farm
70
Locksmiths Chris Tyas
23
Music Tuition Robert Doughty
63
Opticians Specsavers
5
Oven Cleaning/Repairs Ovenu
38
Painting/Decorating Glen Birch Chris’ Decorating James Phil & Co Phil Sargeant Paul Tinsley Waters Colours
39 18 41 23 49 42 32
Pet Services Mapperley Pet Services Rosie Taylor Cat Sitter
70 70
Estate/Lettings Agents Kingswood Residential Tristrams
4 17
Fencing Beechdale Fencing
36
Fireplaces/Woodburners/ Stoves Homesweep 38 Stonebridge Fireplaces 55 Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co.
51 47
Foot Health Fixing Feet @ Home Mobile Foot Clinic
77 78
Fuel Salterford Logs
52
Funeral Directors/Plans Notts Funeral Services 16 Furniture Oak Tree Upholstery
43
Garage Repairs/Doors JB Doors VSF Ltd
44 25
Garden Rooms Crusoe Garden Rooms
27
Gardening/Groundwork/Paving/ Drives All Grounds Services 43 Anderson Gardening 37 B & P Paving 31 DF Garden & Property 50 Heatherview Landscapes 21 James Joseph 19 K & L Landscapes 52 LittleGreen Landscapes 42 RKM Garden Care 28 Terrastone Drives 53 Walkerscapes 56 WRS 24
Photography/Restoration Detail Photography 65 Plastering Richard Brooks C J Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer
22 48 41 44
Plumbing,Heating, Air Con Agua Gas 36 P.Byrne 23 B & M Plumbing 33 PHS Plumbing 51 Stonebridge 56 Tony Jones Plumbing 38 Woodthorpe Plumbing 28 Property Maintenance Services DD Joinery 56 DF Garden & Property 50 M A Britton 51 Removals/House Clearance A & K Removals 3 ACS Removals 38
Gas Engineer MCB Plumbing & Heating 21
Restaurants/Takeaways/Bars El Capo 9 The Old Flower Shop 87 Spice 1
Genealogy CJ Genealogy
63
Schools/Colleges New College Notts
63
48
Tiling/Tile Retailers Grout & About
44
Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Tindle Tree Care Woodthorpe Trees WRS
33 49 41 24
Travel Agents Forest Travel
65
Tuition/Courses Language Tuition Mindworks
63 16
Upholstery Oak Tree Upholstery
43
Vets Oakhouse Vets
71
Will Writers ALH Legal
13
Glass Specialist Sines Glass Hair & Beauty Angels 12 Just Cutting
73 77
Health & Fitness Gedling Leisure Pilates with Claire Slimming World Slimming World Studio 3
75 79 75 78 79
Home Improvements Colin Allen Handyman Jason Craddock Man about the House Tony Smith Handyman
52 49 21 42
Hypnotherapy Mindworks
16
Windows/Doors/Conservatories A & M Windows 39 Smashing Glass 29 Total Home Improvements 2 We-Fix-Windows 32
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