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Dear Readers At last Spring is in the air and thoughts turn to Easter... As is the tradition - we have included an Easter competition on page 32. Find the hidden Easter bunny and win a great prize. Happy hunting! Don’t forget Mother’s Day is on March 30th this year. On page 24 there are plenty of cheap or free ideas of ways to give mum/grandma a treat. Remember community news is free so please get in touch. We love to hear from you. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine

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OAKMERE PARK GOLF CLUB All weather heathland courses. “Probably the best membership facilities in the county.” 27 holes, floodlit driving range & restaurant. • Regular comps & social / fun games • Meet & make new friends of similar standard

Membership places available; • Full 7 day of both courses £495 • 5 day of both courses £350 • Commanders Course only from £200

Monthly d/d options available from only £29 per month Phone, email or go online for details of membership benefits and application form. All prices include joining fee and subscription until 1/11/2014

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Gardening get back to

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We have fantastic displays and ideas to get you into the garden with loads of interesting projects no matter how experienced a gardener you may be. Come along and be inspired to create outdoor space the whole family can enjoy. With lots of activities in store for the spring, these are just some of the dates to put in your diary: March 8th

Burnham Nurseries internationally recognised Orchid growers are with us for the annual Orchid Festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to talk to the experts and select from some superb less widely available varieties.

15/16th March

Plant a cup for Mother’s Day

8th & 10th April Children’s Craft activity 15th April

Easter Bonnet making activity

19th April

The Easter Bunny arrives for the annual Easter Treasure hunt with chocolate eggs galore

We are delighted to welcome the extremely popular Arts and Crafts Fair to Brookfields from the 13-15thApril. With loads of wonderful hand crafted products, many from local artisans it just gives another reason to visit the centre during the Spring holiday. With our fantastic new Pets and Aquatics department, the best colourful bedding plant selection in the area and our newly extended Coffee shop, Brookfields really should be your first port of call when shopping for the Spring Garden.

Look forward to seeing you, bring on the sunshine! Sign up to our Premier club on the website for News and updates and Like our Facebook page to keep up with what’s on in store. 431 Mapperley Plains, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5RW Telephone: 01159 268 200 Email: info@brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk www.brookfields-gardencentre.co.uk

It’s a Wrap!

At around £1 for a pack of 8, wraps are a regular on my shopping list. As well as an alternative to bread for pack-ups they can be used for some delicious hot family meals and snacks. Here are some of my kids favourites...

Chilli Chicken Enchiladas

4 large flour tortilla wraps For the filling 2 tbsp olive oil 400g chicken breast - sliced into strips 1 red pepper - sliced 1 onion - halved & sliced 2 garlic cloves - finely chopped 2 red chillies - finely chopped salt & pepper For the sauce 5 tbsp passata 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp oregano tabasco sauce to taste salt & pepper For the topping 150g cheddar - grated 2 tbsp sour cream (optional)

Method

Chorizo & Cheese Quesadillas

4 large flour tortilla wraps 2 tbsp olive oil For the filling 2 tbsp tomato ketchup 150g grated red leicester cheese 16 slices chorizo

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Spread the ketchup over two of the wraps, place 8 slices of chorizo on top and cover both wraps with cheese, then place the other wrap on top so you have two large round sandwiches. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non stick frying pan, when hot, add one of the quesadillas. Fry for a couple of minutes til golden, using a fish slice flip and fry for a couple of mins on the other side. Add the other tbsp oil and repeat with the other quesadilla. Remove, slice and enjoy!

Heat oven to 180°C. Grease a square oven proof dish. Make the filling first. Heat the oil in a large pan, cook chicken, remove with slotted spoon & place to one side. Fry peppers, onion, garlic & chillies until just cooked (add more oil if necessary). Put chicken back into the pan and season to taste. Now make the sauce. Add all ingredients to a small saucepan and heat gently for 10 mins. Check seasoning and adjust accordingly. Now to put it all together...add 3 tbsp of sauce to the chilli chicken mix, spread 2 tbsp of sauce on the bottom of the dish. Warm the tortillas up to make them easier to handle. Split the filling between the 4 wraps. Place the filling in the middle of the wrap, sprinke a bit of cheese on, tuck the sides in and roll up. Place the four wraps in the oven proof dish. Use the rest of the sauce to cover the wraps, dot the sour cream over and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 20 mins until golden and sizzling.

Samosas

Making samosas out of flour tortillas couldn’t be easier. The 7” size works best. A pack of 10 wraps will make 20 samosas. Before you start, make some glue out of 1tbsp flour mixed with 2tbsp water. Use this to stick the edges down. When you are ready warm the wraps up for 10 secs in the microwave (2 at a time is fine). When pliable - cut each in half. Using your finger put some glue down the flat side and wrap into a cone shape. Press the seam to make sure they are stuck. Spoon in your favourite filling leaving enough room at the top to seal with the glue. Now you can brush with oil and bake on a tray in the oven (200˚C) for 10 mins. Or you can shallow fry for a couple of minutes each side until golden brown. There are loads of different fillings you could use: traditional spicy potato and pea, beans and cheese, spicy rice and mince, even chocolate buttons and sliced banana!!

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After a precarious existence since taking over publication of the Guided Walks booklet from the County Council in 2010, the Nottinghamshire Guided Walks Partnership is looking forward to a more successful year. Funding the free booklets of guided walks with its accompanying web-site has been a constant head-ache, but significant grants have improved this year’s prospects. Pictured above are Alkane Energy’s Project Manager Colin Rose and Diane Thorpe (Project Co-ordinator) at their methane-to-electricity plant at Gedling Country Park. Since May 2012 it has been removing potentially dangerous levels of methane gas from the former pit workings, turning it into usable electrical power for the National Grid. Colin and Diane are presenting a cheque for £250 to Chris Thompson (NGW Chairman) and Treasurer Paul Wagstaff. Attending on the right are Mary Mills and Brian Cluff, NGW Partners. The Partnership has also been very fortunate in receiving a generous grant from the Big Lottery for this year’s publication, with an advertising contribution from the Ramblers. The booklets will be distributed throughout Nottinghamshire during March and April, via County and City libraries, country parks, information centres and similar outlets. It will contain over 150 walks led by experienced leaders from most of the walking clubs and societies in the County, with a similar number of health walks. This information will also appear on the web-site www.nottsguidedwalks.co.uk from where it can be downloaded. This year, as an experiment, the web-site will add some short self-guided walks, with detailed instructions and informative photos for five different routes, intended for families and small groups perhaps new to country walking.

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With a generous grant from The Big Lottery, we have covered most of the County with our 2014 Guided Walks booklets. From March you should find them in libraries, country parks and information centres. However, if you are unable to pick up a copy, please check our web-site: www.nottsguidedwalks.co.uk Walks for All

Not only can the same information be found there, but we also update it with new walks during the year. You can print off individual walks - or a whole month. As an experiment, we are adding to the web-site five self-guided walks with many informative pictures to help you find and enjoy the routes. Happy walking!

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Medical studies show that tai chi is powerfully effective in promoting health, fitness and relaxation. It is suitable for almost everyone and can be practiced almost anywhere. What’s more, it’s enjoyable and fun – come along and join me for a taster session.

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Remembering Eric…. Gedling Sports Awards At the Gedling Sports Awards in November 2013, the following received awards for their achievement in 2012/2013. Congratulations to all the winners and to all others nominated. Junior Sportsman of the Year - Under 11 Jack Urquart, Porchester Junior School Junior Sportswoman Under-11 Molly Doran, Arno Vale Junior School Junior Sportsman 11-16 Jack Kerr, Nuneaton YBC Junior Sportswoman 11-16 Joint winners Chloe Johnson, Nottingham Wildcats Charlotte Steggles, Sherwood E-Act Academy Junior Sportsman 16-21 Dan Hyams, Arnold Hill Academy Junior Sportswoman 16-21 Bryony Corrigan-Rattray Adult Sportsperson Jane Pidgeon, Notts Athletics Club Achievement in Disability Sport David Newsham, Notts Knights Blind Cricket Junior Club Team Under-11 Paviors Under 10’s Junior Club Team 11 – 18 Gedling Southbank FC U13 Girls Senior Club Team Paviors RFC 1st XV School Team (Primary) Salterford House U11 Netball Team School team (Secondary) Arnold Hill Academy Year 7 Basketball Team Sports Leader of the Year Will Horton, The Carlton Academy Junior Coach of the Year (Under-20) Rio Henley, Christ The King Academy Club Coach of the Year Daniel Edson, Mellish Rugby Club Volunteer of the Year – The Andy Bowers Award Kevin Rostance, Papplewick & Linby CC Sports Club of the Year Gedling Southbank Football Club Lifetime Achievement in Sport Adrian Hall, Gedling Southbank FC Sportsperson of the Year Dan Hyams, Arnold Hill Academy The next meeting of the Forum will be held on Monday 3rd March at 7pm in the Committee Room at the Civic Centre in Arnold. Contact us at gedlingsportsforum@yahoo.co.uk or find us on Facebook

With the centenary of the First World War approaching one way we can contribute is to take a closer look at our war memorials and ask ourselves who were the men behind the names? I chose a name at random from one Nottingham war memorial and set out to find out something about the life behind the name - William Eric Woodward. Through researching the census records, I traced his nephew living in Derby. War records, Scouting and other archives gave me a wealth of information allowing me to piece together much of Eric’s short life. Born in 1899, William lived on Gawthorne Street, New Basford. His father, a house decorator, died dward oo W ic Er William in 1908 and his mother took up this occupation to support Eric and his younger sister Agnes. Eric was a keen scout, joining the 1st Caledonian troop in 1909. The troop met at Blackwood camp close to the newly built Nottingham prison. A Memorial Gateway still marks the entrance to Blackwood commemorating all Scouts who died in the First World War. Eric’s sister, Agnes, later became Akela of the scout troop. Corporal William Eric Woodward, Durham Light Infantry died on the 29th June 1919 in Leicester Military hospital and is buried in Basford cemetery. He is one of 15 names commemorated on the memorial windows at St Andrews with Castle Gate Church in Nottingham. The charity War Memorials Online (www. warmemorialsonline.org.uk) seeks photographs and details of all memorials to assist them in compiling a lasting tribute to all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Perhaps you can assist this project or uncover some details of the lives behind the names on your local war memorial? © Andrew Adam

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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 just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Yoga - Mondays, Carrington. St John’s NG5 2DP Fun, uplifting, aerobic, relaxing, meditative. Contact - 07760886393 or emily@yoganova.co.uk or www.yoganova.co.uk for details.

Mapperley Townswomens Guild - meet 3rd Monday each month. March to September at 7pm & October to February 2pm

at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 07759575383. Mapperley Women’s Institute - meet 2nd Monday each month from 7.30pm onwards at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 01636 673550 for contact details. Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Wed 9.30am and Thursday 1.30pm. Call John Tanner on 0115 960 2614. Arnold WEA Branch - education courses for adults. March 5, 10-12 “Introduction to Oil Painting” - 12 meetings. March 6, 10-12 “Spring Flower Arranging” - 5 meetings. April 24, 10-12 “Summer Flower Arranging” - 5 meetings. Contact 0115 962 8407 or http://arnoldwea.wordpress.com/ Porchester Garden Club - a social club for keen gardeners, meet on last Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call Mrs Tanner on 0115 960 2614. 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 & Sept. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: arnoldhistorygroup@googlemail.com or tel: 0115 920 4780. Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 7 - 9pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. For more information call Ann Mathews on 0115 927 9365. 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 9404147. 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. Sherwood Chorus - is an informal choir consisting of people who enjoy singing but cannot read music. Meet every Monday at 7pm - 9pm at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 403 Mansfield Rd, Carrington, NG5 2DP. For more info email: sherwoodchorus@gmail.com or just turn up. Admission £2 towards room hire. 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 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. Friends of Coppice Park - meet every 2nd Saturday of the month, 11am - 2pm at the park to work or play. All welcome. For more info call June on 0115 960 5540. Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am at The Park Inn, Mansfield Road. For more info call Alan Bush on 07833 232215. Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.com 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 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119 for details. Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.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. 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 opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.

Community Diary cont..... Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.

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 Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Joy on 07790 624374 or www.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk Coffee & Cake - every Wednesday 10.30-12noon at Foxhill Evangelical Church, Hill View Rd, Carlton. Drop in for a cup of tea/coffee, a cake and a chat. 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 Janet-0115 9375861. Card Playing - join our small, friendly group and learn Tichu, a 4 player game. More strategic than poker, simpler and more fun than bridge, it’s a game for all ages. We meet once monthly, Sat evenings. Contact: sarah.mulholland@gmx.de 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 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. National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 1.30pm for 2pm-3.30pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org

French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. 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 Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www. hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com 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 Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Jenny Green on 0115 926 3125. 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. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,

North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. Bonington Film Club - Membership £1 per year. Film admission £2.50. Films shown regularly to members in the Bonington Theatre. To join contact Pauline Allan: 0115 967 6722 or pauline.allan1@ntlworld.com Light Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Light exercise (chair exercise) £3 including tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information. Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham - everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information. Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.

Tai Chi for Health and Self Defence - Dragon River Chen style Tai Chi at Arnold Hill School. Monday nights, 7-8.30pm. New starters always welcome. Website: http://chentaichi.webs.com/ For more info call Dave on 07981488890 or ravenshead42@gmail.com

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Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Spring/Summer 2014

The Dover Beck Flower Club Burton Joyce Village Hall 7.30pm - £5 for visitors - All welcome

Thurs March 20th - “Seasonal Serendipity” - June Borrowdale Thurs April 17th - “Something a bit Willow” - Rachel Poole For more information and tickets please call 0115

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The Nottingham Centre’s winter programme of talks continues until the AGM on April 24th. March 13th at 2.15pm: The Chaworth & Musters Family, by Richard Starr. March 27th at 7.30pm: French Impressions, by Gordon Gadsby. April 10th at 2.15pm: Alan Tyler April 24th at 7.30pm: AGM followed by The Nottingham Centre Year 2013 During the summer months a variety of excursions and holidays are arranged. Activities for the summer of 2014 are as follows: Outings and Holidays Wednesday 16th April – An excursion has been arranged to the Macclesfield Silk Museums. Monday 12th May – Ironbridge Gauge Museums. Tuesday 10th June – Alford, and Gunby Hall, Lincs. Friday 18th July – Wrest Park, Beds. Thursday 21st August – The Bronte Museum, Yorkshire. Wednesday 24th September – Hampton Court Palace. HOLIDAYS Bonnie Scotland, 1st - 6th June 2014 Norfolk, 2nd – 4th October 2014 All meetings take place at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Admission is £2 for members, £3 for visitors, who are always warmly welcomed. To join costs £6 for one, £10 for two, but you must be a member of National Trust to join the Nottingham Centre and you must be a member of the Centre to go on the excursions, which are very popular. For more information contact Mrs.Heather Brooks, tel. 0115 9436272 Email:heatherbro@aol.com or visit the Centre website: www.nottinghamnt.co.uk

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The Stormy Weather Boys Shantymen Sing Sea Songs and Shanties

At Gunthorpe Village Hall NG14 7EW Friday 4th April at 7.30-10.30pm Tickets £10 each – Includes Fish and Chips Supper Beer , Wine and Soft Drinks Bar

Tickets in advance only from Rachel on 0115 9207268 All proceeds to Seafarers UK The leading charity for our maritime community

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Mapperley Knit & Natter Club (for machine knitters) welcomes new members. We meet from 6.45 - 9pm on 1st Monday monthly at Haywood Road Community Centre, Haywood Rd, NG3 6AB. Please contact Ann Matthews on 0115 927 9365 for more info. You can be assured of a warm welcome.

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Black Comedy

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April 10th - Willow Workshop with Rachel Poole - Sheffield April 24 - “Kaleidoscope” by Carol Black, Stockport

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Gedling want pet food donations for Women’s Aid ‘Pets Project’ Gedling Borough Council is asking for pet food donations to support a project that provides a foster home for pets from families who are affected by domestic violence. The ‘Pets Project’ run by Women’s Aid Integrated Services (WAIS) helps women and their children who need to leave abusive relationships but are scared to leave pets behind with an abusive partner. Most refuges and hostels are unable to house animals, but the WAIS team can organise for a carer to foster pets and re-unite them with the owner once they are ready. The owner is required to pay for the pet food and the council are asking for customers and staff to give pet food donations to help ease the burden on the families. People can donate food at the council offices in Arnot Hill Park, Arnold and all donations will then be passed onto WAIS who will allocate the food to the foster homes. For more information people can contact Sarah at Women’s Aid Integrated Services on 07971 337 264 or email sarah@wais.org.uk or visit www.wais.org.uk

Fifteen puppies, abandoned beside a Nottinghamshire canal, are now in loving homes thanks to the combined efforts of kind members of the public and a small charity. Discovered in cold conditions late last year, the puppies appeared to have been callously ‘dumped’. With ages ranging from around seven to eleven weeks, they were all cross-breeds and from five different litters. An alarmed dog-walker thankfully immediately alerted Animal Accident Rescue Unit – a small Nottinghamshire charity. Entirely run by volunteers, and with donations as its sole income source, taking on the puppies was a large pull on the charity’s team and resources. Through working with a vet practice, the charity’s volunteer dog fosterers plus dog welfare team, the charity is delighted to announce that every single pup has now been adopted and is thriving in new homes – like Toby (pictured). Animal Accident Rescue Unit would like to thank all those who helped either by donating food or funds, fostering and adopting these vulnerable puppies. The tireless work continues, however, and funds to help other animals at risk – as well as costs to help neuter the pups when they are old enough – are constantly needed. To help, call Animal Accident Rescue Unit on 0115-9321555,email:admin@aaru.org.uk, donate via www.animalaccident.org.uk. Cheque donations, made payable to Animal Accident Rescue Unit, can be posted to PO Box 5414, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5DT. Food donations can also be given most conveniently online, by using the charity’s ‘Wish List’ via the website.Donations of ‘time’ are always equally needed – whilst offering a most rewarding experience! To find out more, click on ‘Volunteer Roles’ on the main website, or call Recruitment on 0115-956 3799.

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Don’t Forget Mother’s Day – 30 March Mothering Sunday was originally a Christian holiday dating back as far as the 17 Century. This is not to be confused with the American “Mother’s Day” that was created early in the 20th Century to celebrate mums and all they do. In 1913 Constance Adelaide Smith, from Nottinghamshire, read an article in a newspaper claiming that Britain planned to introduce the American Mother’s Day to Britain and that this would be celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Although Constance liked the idea of a day devoted to mothers, she decided it would be better to revive the traditional Christian holiday that was held on the fourth Sunday of Lent. What actually happened was a fusion of the two celebrations. With an influx of US servicemen into Britain during the second World War the day became more often referred to as Mother’s Day but the actual day it was celebrated was determined by the Christian calendar.

GIFT IDEAS Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be an expensive affair. Flowers, chocolates and spa vouchers are lovely ideas but for those wanting to move away from the commercial side of things here are some simple but thoughtful (and free) ideas: • Clean your room/tidy the house • Make a homemade card • Make a personalised present • Bake a cake • Print off some cheques pledging your time • Tell her you love her....priceless!!!

Interestingly Constance never married and had no children. She was buried in Coddington, Nottinghamshire where she had lived.

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Ella’s Teen Talk:

Getting the most from sixth form....

I hate pressure. I am also very pathetic at making decisions; so when someone puts pressure on me to make a decision it never goes too well. School is always putting me in this position and most recently they asked me to start applying to sixth form and college. That is a lot of pressure around a big decision.

Ella Higginbotham aged 16

I’ve heard so many people say that A-levels are one of the hardest things you will ever do (I know this because my 17 year old sister makes the stresses of it all very clear) so this doesn’t exactly fill me with confidence for the next two years. However, they say if you keep doing the things you enjoy then you will get through it, and that’s where I intend to start! My main priority is having friends that keep me grounded; whether that is the friends at my current school or making friends at a new college or sixth form. Surrounding yourself with a good group of people is just as important as everything academic, so try not to get too caught up in it all and remember the people that will help keep you sane through it! Of course I am not saying that the education side isn’t important, because actually in the end that is the whole point, so you do have to focus on what your strengths are. Choose a sixth form/ college where you will feel comfortable with the people and that offers the facilities that you would personally benefit from; choose your subjects wisely, think about that final results day and which subjects you feel you can really achieve in! Other than that, you have to remember that sixth form and college is an experience. Despite what you probably think, it isn’t there to try and ruin your life but to help build your dream future. My parents always tell me stories of how when they were in sixth form (which Next was a looooong time ago) they would sit and play games in the common room issue: and not put too much pressure on themselves. They are both happy and in good jobs and this helps put things into perspective for me. So take the Handling opportunity, have fun getting to know new people and take the challenges in Friends your stride because if you let stress take over then sixth form could be your worst enemy!

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COLOURFUL WIND SOCK Make a meter long fabric wind sock in colourful fabrics of your choice to run free with in the garden. Learn basic sewing skills.

EASTER BUNNY TREATS Join us on the Easter hunt to find prizes & make an Easter bunny cone- plus make your own popcorn & candy floss.

EASTER EGG & CARD Come along to decorate a full sized chocolate Easter egg & make an Easter card for someone special.

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KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids and you want it publicising, this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk

LA School of Dance - all ages, all styles. Professional teacher. Classes at Mapperley Community Centre on Fridays 5 - 6pm. Only £3.50 per class. For more info call Lorraine on 07816 209839 or 0115 920 3558. Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599. 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 - NOW OPEN IN ARNOLD, dance for fun to latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced £3.50 each from age 3 to adults, held every Monday at Arnold Welfare (opp Greyhound pub). Also Street classes with J on a Friday at Arnold Mill School age from 6 to 18. For class times and more information see www.dancedivaz.co.uk or call 07954 418481. 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 Baby & Toddler Group - 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 Michelle on 07730 009264 or Sophie on 07702 892362. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Small play area with baby toys. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me 1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm - 8pm. Open to all ages 5-14 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: 1nottingham@boys-brigade.org.uk or 0115 912 0098 Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical music ever written - and modern music too! Come and see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. Check out our website www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054. Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm. Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys. Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&events@gedling.gov.uk or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure 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. Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Carlton.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 961 4114 or Shirley 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978.

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Nottingham NCT Nearly New Sale Where you can sell and buy nearly new clothes, equipment and toys for your little ones.

15 March 2014 - 10am - 11.30am

St Judes Church Hall, Mapperley, NG3 5HE

admission £1 per adult

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WHAT’S YOUR WORTH? The real value of many people’s incomes has shrunk considerably over the past few years as wages fail to keep up with inflation. This coupled with a large number of employers struggling to maintain their workforce let alone offer pay increases has created a culture of “put up and shut up” which is demotivating and negative which in turn inhibits growth. As the economic forecasts at the start of this New Year continue to show steady signs of recovery some of you will be considering a career move where potentially you feel you will be better rewarded and valued. I would always advise caution in this scenario. A proven track record with one employer is still an asset on your CV rather than jumping ship every few years or so. Knowing how to negotiate a pay increase is a skill once learnt that will serve you well throughout your working life. When setting out to achieve this, your attitude towards the exercise is key. It’s not a case of ‘me v. them’ rather an aim to work in partnership so that both parties are satisfied with the outcome. Here are my recommendations to consider when planning this type of negotiation. • Timing – judge your request on your knowledge of your employer’s current situation. If there are redundancies pending then it’s most definitely not the right time to try and negotiate. It would be far better to raise the matter at the time of a personal review or appraisal. • Research – The internet is very effective for assessing current market values. Look at job adverts, salary surveys and social media ie LinkedIn to see what salaries are being offered. You could also speak to colleagues within your current organisation doing similar roles – however

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be careful with this as some employment contracts contain restrictive covenants which do not allow employees to discuss remuneration with each other. • Communicate – Even if your immediate line manager is not the ultimate decision maker they are likely to be involved at some point in the process so do make them aware of your intentions. • Be specific – build your case with solid examples of results that demonstrate your value. Can you use recommendations from colleagues who work with you on a daily basis? • Discuss – by definition negotiation is about discussion and compromise. It makes sense to demonstrate a level of flexibility. If budgetary restraints prohibit any chance of a salary increase maybe extra holidays or a bonus scheme would be acceptable? • Be quiet – know when to not speak. Don’t commit to an offer immediately – take time to consider. When closing your discussions be gracious, professional and polite. The world of work is actually a very small place and with social media and networking sites becoming increasingly powerful you never know who is talking to whom. Make sure your professional reputation remains unblemished. For further advice or help with your recruitment needs please contact me direct hjones@ solosconsultants.co.uk “Our Talent is Finding Yours” © Helen Jones

Gedling freezes council tax for two years! Gedling Borough Council is set to freeze its share of the Council Tax for the next two years. The proposal will be put forward for approval at Budget Council on 3 March. Cllr John Clarke, Leader of the Council said: “Gedling’s Council Tax is lower than about 80% of councils in the Country and given the unprecedented cuts in our funding from government, we could really do with the

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From your Neighbourhood Beat Team..... We are nearing the end of our endurance test with the dark and relentlessly cold winter nights. In typical British fashion, we’ll have already rescued our shorts from the clutches of the ‘Winter Clothes Monster’, and be thinking about tackling the garden because the hedges need trimming desperately, and the lawns have started to grow again. The spring arriving can mean only one thing; sheds and garages are unlocked and the power tools come out. Check that your home insurance extends to the belongings you keep in your outbuildings. Keep doors locked and when you are working in the garden or on your car and close your shed or garage door so as not to advertise what you keep inside. Following a number of burglaries last year we need to enhance the security in our homes and gardens and we can do this with the help of a few simple but very important pointers. First of all, remember to lock your front and back doors if you are going out. It sounds like basic common sense, but some people forget to do this when they are going out especially if they are in a rush. Don’t assume the neighbours will be watching or the dogs will bark if they hear an intruder! Locking your doors will take a matter of minutes and will give you peace of mind whilst you are out. The same applies if you are going away for the Easter break; you want to be able to enjoy yourself and not have to worry about things back at home.

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Why should I consider setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Power of Attorney is not just for the elderly. We know that we should write a will, but few people are aware that they should also consider a Lasting Power of Attorney. People sometimes take it for granted that they will be able to look after their own every day affairs and make decisions for themselves. Sadly the ability to do this often decreases as we grow older. This could be for a number of reasons such as an accident, physical illness or the onset of a mental illness; all of which could result in you having difficulties in managing your day to day affairs. Lasting Powers of Attorney are designed to be recognised by banks, financial institutions, care homes and local authorities as well as tax and pensions authorities. Although this is something that we do not like to think about, these difficulties can be overcome by the preparation of one document, a Lasting Power of Attorney. It is a serious and powerful document about which you will want straightforward and down to earth legal advice. A Lasting Power of Attorney gives someone you trust, usually a relative or friend, the power and legal authority to act on your behalf in the event that you aren’t able to do so for yourself. There are safeguards to make sure your wishes are carried out and you

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Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 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 Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out. Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk 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 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 on 07973 113882 or email: david.hall@ thedebtadvicenetwork.org. Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MESH is Nottingham’s self help group for people with ME/CFS. We have socials & run weekly relaxation, gentle moves & breathing sessions. Some joint events with people who have fibromyalgia. Contact Richard on 0115 925 2586 or email: riedd@btinternet.com Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/ helper for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153 Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or

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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

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Gedling Borough Council is urging people who are struggling paying their rent and council tax to get in touch to see if they are eligible for extra help. The council can provide ‘top up’ discretionary housing payments to people who have a shortfall in their rent or council tax and are already in receipt of benefits. People must apply for the funding and will need to show evidence that they are in financial hardship. The council has awarded top up payments to more than 230 applicants this year. Leader of the Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “There are many people who are feeling the pinch due to the government changes in their benefits. The discretionary payments are available to those who need it the most, we urge people to get in touch and apply for the extra help. We can’t guarantee that everyone will get help but we will consider each application on its individual merit.”

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Any Port In A Storm by Bob Massey

Mapperley has been famous for its bricks and brick makers since roman times. Brick yards sprang up all over Mapperley Plains during the Industrial Revolution as the demand for bricks grew. Smaller enterprises were all eventually swallowed up by bigger companies but in the 1870s there were still a lot of small businesses operating. Very often these businesses were a side line, another means of making money in time of uncertainty or bad weather. Farmers who had good clay on their land turned, what was for farming a liability, into a money making asset. One of these enterprising families were the Cottonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who had a farm off Scout Lane. The Cottonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operated a small brick kiln. In 1871 they employed William Maddock, a local bricklayer who had experience of kiln construction, to build a further kiln. Maddock had completed the main outline and building by the end of June and was leaving the inner clay seal to dry before building the abutments on the outside of the structure. A shortage of bricks and very wet weather combined to prevent the kiln being finished. The kiln was a bee hive shape with a chimney on the top. The lack of the abutments meant that the kiln had not yet been used. On the afternoon of Tuesday, 4th July 1871 the weather was still awful. Cotton and his father along with two other men, John May, the farm bailiff, and an agricultural

labourer call Gibson, were walking the farm inspecting the crops near his brick yard when the storm reached its height. As the thunder clapped the men decided to take shelter in the half completed kiln until the storm abated. While the men were inside the kiln it suddenly collapsed, trapping the men inside. Some 15 yards from the kiln was the brickmakers hut where Christopher Bee, the brickmaker and John Guy, an agricultural labourer, were sheltering. On hearing the noise they immediately ran over to the kiln and started to take off what remained of the roof. First they pulled Gibson out, then May followed by the Cottons. All were seriously injured. May had been completely buried in the collapse. His leg was broken in several places and he had been very badly crushed by the debris. Unfortunately he died within minutes of rescue before any medical help arrived. He left a wife, Harriett and eight children now without a father and husband to support them. The other men were rushed to hospital and although badly injured all eventually recovered. It was concluded at the inquest the following day that the very wet weather had not allowed the clay and mortar to set. This, coupled with the storm, and the lack of abutments, had caused the structure to collapse while the men were inside.

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St Anns Community Orchard Activity Days:

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Saturday 10th May - 11am - 4pm Want to get involved in this great local project? We need help with the gardens and the Visitor Centre. Contact us for volunteering opportunities or information on our events: Tel: (0115) 958 9255, info@staa-allotments.org.uk, or www.staa-allotments.org.uk St Anns Allotments Visitor Centre 121 Ransom Road Nottingham, NG3 3LH

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Work starts on £1 million Gedling Country Park

Solar Panels installed at Gedling Borough Council have generated enough energy to run every computer in the council for four years and saved enough CO2 emissions to fill the Civic Centre twice – in only six months! The panels installed on the Civic Centre, the Jubilee House depot in Arnold, and on the Richard Herrod Centre in Carlton, have generated 110,000 kilowatts of free electricity during a six month period – enough to run 250 computers for seven hours a day for four years.

Work has begun on the £1 million Gedling Country Park on the site of the former 300 acre Gedling Colliery site.

As well as generating electricity, the panels have also saved 16,000m3 of CO2 emissions - that’s enough to fill up the entire Council’s Civic Centre twice over.

Contractors North Midland Construction will begin work next week starting with remedial work to make the site safe for entry for members of the public. This is the first in a number of phases of works taking place in the park. Phase two is expected to commence in May 2014 which will be the installation of the access road and car park and then followed by the installation of the children’s play area in August.

This is one of many ways in which the Council is aiming to reduce its energy consumption and carbon footprint. It has developed a sustainability strategy and action plan to tackle this.

The park is expected to be open to the public in the autumn. For more information and ongoing updates on the Country Park people can visit www.gedling.gov.uk/ gedlingcountrypark

Some of the Council’s key achievements so far include buying an electric car and installing an electric charging point, a publically accessible charging point will also soon be available in Arnold. The Council has installed motion sensitive lights and introduced a cycle loan scheme. It also supports the Eco Stars scheme which aims to reduce CO2 in the wider business community. Details of more eco-friendly initiatives are available in the Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan on the Council’s website.

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Martin Page

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Have you considered? Just like the rest of your property your trees may need some maintenance from time to time? Are your trees too tall, unsafe or untidy? Are they blocking light from yours, or your neighbour’s property? With o v e r 25 years of experience working with trees in your area I would be pleased to offer you free advice and a free quotation.

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DJ COX

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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 22 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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MUSICAL roundup

If you are involved in a choir, singing group or band then we would love to hear from you. Every month, space permitting, we will include the latest news, concert information and forthcoming events. You just need to email us at: info@ng5.org.uk by the first Friday of the month.

Bestwood MVC Hand Over Charity Cheques

Ladies Harmony Chorus

Imari is a Ladies Harmony Chorus founded in 1985 and we love to sing. The chorus loves to perform too and is available to sing at any event. We will gladly help raise funds for charity by performing songs from our repertoire. So, if you are female and over 16 years old, come along and sing with us. We rehearse on Thursday evenings 7.30pm to 9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Victoria Road, Draycott DE72 3PS If you would like to book the chorus for your event, or want to find out more information, please contact:Jan Adamson (Events) 01332 674679 Linda Gourlay (Musical Director) 0115 932 5855

Towards the end of another busy year, Colin Pursglove, Chair of Bestwood MVC was delighted to hand over two cheques of £450 each to Macmillan Cancer Support Group and Treetops Hospice at a concert at Our Lady of Assumption Church in Beeston last November. Pictured in the photograph along with Colin from left to right are Janet Sanders, Charity Co-ordinator of Nightingale Macmillan Unit, John Griffiths, Patron of Treetops Hospice and Carol Rigley, Linda Gourley and Carol Harrison from the Imari Ladies Chorus. The funds had been raised at a joint concert with the Imari Ladies Chorus in September 2013 at The Chatsworth Theatre, Long Eaton. Grand Central Chorus – Looking Ahead Following their very successful 2013 Christmas Show, Grand Central Chorus have just announced the date and venue for their 2014 Christmas Show! It will be at 4.30pm on Sunday 7 December in the May Hall, Trent College, Long Eaton - so put that date in your diary now! Full details of guest performers and tickets will be confirmed shortly. Between now and then the chorus has a full schedule of performances and competitions, including the UK Barbershop Championships in Harrogate on Saturday 24 May when, as the 2012 Champions, they will again expect to be amongst the highest scorers from the record 48 choruses taking part.

The chorus welcome potential new members to come along to any of their weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm at Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. See their website www.grandcentralchorus.com for full details or follow them on Twitter @GrandCentralMen. If you would like Grand Central Chorus to sing at your event, contact Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail.com. They can provide a quartet, small chorus or full chorus of up to fifty singers as required. Fees are negotiable and quality is guaranteed.

The community choir has another exciting year ahead. After raising over £1,600 for SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide the choir have decided to plan another charity event for later this year. Rehearsals are well under way, 'Legends' is the theme for this years concert and all money raised will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust. A new community choir will be launched in Bestwood on Thursday 6th March at the Emmanual Church Hall. There will be rehearsals

weekly from 7:30 - 9pm and it is £4 per session. There is no audition or joining fee, anybody is welcome! If you are interested in joining either the Brinsley or Bestwood Community Choir, please contact Charlotte via telephone 07581020959 or email yourcommunitychoir@ gmail.com. www.yourcommunitychoir.com

Community Choirs Raise Money For Charity

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Glenn Myers

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WINDOW CLEANING JWS Window Cleaning Domestic & Commercial all areas covered Call John on

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Flexible Working – or Flexible Wording? Political parties in the UK have long been aware of the opportunities involved in offering ‘family friendly’ employment law changes. As the workplace demands on employees have increased, juggling employment and family commitments has become increasingly stressful. Any change in the law which obliges employers to accommodate the family duties of their employees is bound to be popular with voters. The concept of ‘Flexible Working’ was introduced back in 2003. A request for this can be made by either parents or those acting in the capacity of parents (in regards to their children aged up to 16 or 17 if disabled) or by an employee connected to an adult requiring care (if the carer is the spouse/partner of the adult, a relative or co-habitee). Those making an application must have at least 6 months service with their employer and be the person providing the care. The number of successful applications for ‘Flexible Working’ though, is notoriously small. This is because the Government identified several grounds on which an application could be rejected. This includes issues such as the effect on performance, quality and meeting customer demand, as well as cost. Provided that an employer follows the proper process of meeting the employee, discussing and considering the request (and documenting this process), then it is fairly easy to reject any request if any of the grounds for doing so are made out. In April of this year however, the law will change, no doubt with some publicity, to widen the scope for ‘Flexible Working’. When this comes into place, any employee with 6 months service will be able to request ‘flexible working’ and there is no requirement that the employee be the carer of a child or adult. Although only one request can be made every 12 months, once the 30 million or so employees in the UK become entitled to request this, should we expect a transformation in working patterns? Probably not. The Government has retained, with identical wording, all of the grounds on which an employer is entitled to refuse a request and so even with an inevitable increase in requests, the proportion that are successful will remain miniscule. The moral of the story is: when there is an election on the horizon, be sure to read the small print of politicians’ promises. For more information on flexible working or any issue involving employment law please contact Paul Brill at Rothera Dowson solicitors on 0800 096 0998.

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Aerials/TV’s/Audio 1st Astral Aerials ADI Aerials Phil Chapman

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Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms DD Joinery Haydn Interiors Ltd Rightlove Bathrooms SLR Installations Sliding Door Wardrobes

Beauty / Nails

Mimi Laser Clinics Urban Sanctuary

Building / Roofers / Fascias AKJ Contracts Arnold Building & Roofing B & P Paving Brownz Builders C n D Properties Ernehale Roofing John White Builders Nottm Roofing Service PG Stapleton Roberts Builders Roofer Mick Traditional Roofing S.White Builders

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Daybrook Business Centre Synergy Design & Print

Car Sales/Repairs/MOT’s Arnold Garage Chips Away Pro Mech Garage

Chimney Sweeps Homesweep

Cleaning/Drive Cleaning Dustbusters MJ Cleaning Select Finish Spring Fresh

Complementary/Holistic Therapies Bowen Therapy

Computer Repairs/IT Byte Data Sytems PCM-IT

Counselling/Psychotherapy Lasting Change

Cruises

Princess River Cruises

Dance/Drama classes Razzamatazz Start Dancing

Dental Services

Porchester Dental Practice

52 60 75 58 55 11 13 56 60 64 58 77 59 51 52 47 43 53 42 47 35 32 3 63 55

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Equestrian Martins Farm

Estate Agents/Lettings/New Homes Frank Innes McLean Property Services Walton & Allen Whitegates Estate Agents

Fencing

Premier Fencing

Flooring/Carpets

Brightwood Flooring The Little Carpet Co.

Foot Health

High Street Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton-Fisher

Furniture/Interiors Armstrongs Mills

Garden Centres Brookfields

Advanced Patios & Paving All Ground Services Anderson Gardening Aurora Landscapes B & P Paving DF Garden & Property Garden Upkeep Green Thumb Heatherview Landscapes LittleGreen Landscapes Marriotts Home & Garden Premier Paving WRS

Gas Engineer Thermix

Glass Specialist Sines Glass

Golf Clubs

Oakmere Park Golf Club

Hairdressers

Urban Sanctuary

Health & Fitness Gedling Leisure Guided Walks Tai Chi

Home Improvements

All Toad Handyman Services Jason Craddock Man about the House Tony Smith Handyman

Hypnotherapy Mind-over-Matter

Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners DD Joiners Glen Myers M.Thompson

Kids Activities Making It! Netherfield FC

Oven Cleaning/Repairs

Drainage/Pipe Clearance

Painting/Decorating

ADK Drains

Electricians

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Ovenu Spring Fresh

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Pest Control

MW Pest Control

Photography/Restoration Detail Photography

Physiotherapy 41 61 46 80 68 65 40 12 15 5 7

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Domestic Appliance Engineers C. Moore Ltd Notts Appliance Repairs

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Fortitude Physio

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Pubs/Bars

Home The Longbow

Removals/House Clearance Andy the Van Man Near & Far Removals

Restaurants/Takeaways The Banyan Tree Frankie & Benny’s Home

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Schools/Pre-Schools/Nurseries Coteswood House School Hazelhurst Kingfisher Day Nurseries

Scrap Metal/Recycling KSR

Solicitors

Quality Solicitors Yates & Co Rothera Dowson

Tiling/Tile Retailers DJ Cox emc Tiles Grout & About JNB Tiling

Tree Surgeons

Charnwood Trees Squirrel Tree Services WRS

Trade Directories Age UK

Travel Agents Forest Travel

Tuition/Courses

The Core Centre First Class Learning Kip McGrath

Turf Suppliers Greendale Turf

Wedding Shows RSVP

Will Writers ALH Legal

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Window/Conservatory Cleaning JWS

Windows/Doors K & A Windows

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