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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. If you need a bit of excitement in your life then why not enter our competition? You could win an £80 voucher for an adrenaline fuelled day karting or quad biking. It really is fantastic. Thanks again to the lovely Abby aka The Fishwife’s Kitchen for her delicious seasonal recipes. Who said turkey was boring??? Finally to all our readers, advertisers and contributors, we wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Happy Reading Ali, Cat, Sarah & Francine
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Santa is arriving on Saturday 19th November at 12pm and will open his grotto at 1:30. Come along to also meet Mrs. Claus and their team of trusty elves, The Carlton Brass training band and the Bluecoat singers who will be performing to put us all in the Christmas mood!
Santa’s Grotto Grotto only £1 per child with all proceeds donated to our adopted charities. Grotto open every weekend from 19th November 11:00-3:30 and then every day from 17th December to 23rd December from 11:00 – 3:30.
Breakfast with Santa Come and join Santa and his elves for a delicious festive breakfast box. Then listen to a story and spend some time with Santa and his friends, plus receive a goodie bag full of Christmas treats! Only £5.99 per child Available: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th Dec - 9:30- 10:45 Must be aged three or above and be accompanied by an adult Tickets go on sale 25th November and can be purchased in store from the customer service desk.
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If you run a group or club for kids this is the page for you. If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Call 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Tiny Talk - baby signing & toddler talk classes - teach your baby how to communicate before they can talk & then help with their developing speech & language. Suitable from birth - 3yrs. Enjoy a fun hour with your little one(s), learn a new skill, make new friends & eat chocolate biscuits! Call Claire, 07890 896889 or visit www.tinytalk.co.uk/claireba Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap, Ballet & Modern Theatre Classes. Every Wednesday, St James Church, Mapperley. There has never been a more exciting time to enrol at our school. The thrill of performing in the cast of our 2017 show at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Mon, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Comm. Centre. 9.45am - 10.45am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599 or Ruth on 07779 699564 or www.shakerattleandrhyme@weebly.com 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). 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 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 Elaine on 07815 026650. 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 Thursday 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 9.30-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm (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. 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. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - Indoor at Basford Bar Lane Community Centre, Unit B1, Bar Lane Ind Est, Bar La, NG6 0JA. Oct-March. Mon 6-7pm soft ball & 7-8pm hard ball net. Fri 6.307.30pm club training night. New members always welcome. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 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. 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.
Where’s Santa? Mrs Claus - Opening Brewhouse Yard; 3-4 Dec & 17-18 Dec 12pm - 3pm. See website for prices. Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa is now in his grotto. £1 entry per child. Proceeds to charity. Santa’s grotto open every weekend 11.30am-3.30pm & 21,22,23 Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa will be in his grotto every Sat & Sun from 26 Nov between 10.30am - 1pm. Donations welcome, all of which goes to charity. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends until 18 Dec & 19-23 Dec - 11am - 4pm (last entry 3.45pm). £5 per child (includes small gift). For more information call 01623 821338 or visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordcp. Oceans of Fun - Santa will be in his grotto 3/4, 10/11, 17/18 Dec. You can have breakfast with Santa 14,21,22 & 23 Dec. Christmas party on 20th Dec. For more info call 0115 963 3961.
Santa’s Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 26 Nov - Sunday 18 Dec
(weekends only). 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Xmas Spectacular. For more info and to book tickets check out the website: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk or call 01777 248 274. Santa Train Rides - weekends from 26/27 Nov, 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, & Sat 24 Dec. 3 trains per day 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm (on 24th 10.30 & 12.30) Children receive a quality gift & everyone receives seasonal refreshments. For more info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. Christmas @ Gullivers - Christmas events and activities including Santa’s Grotto & Letters from Santa. Festive packages available. For more info visit www.gulliversfun.co.uk. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. Every Sat & Sun through December. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £10.50 pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www.princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto from 26 Nov. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa - 3 & 23 Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 10 December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Santa’s Grotto- 3,4,10,11,17,18 December. £3 per child (3yrs +). 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Nottingham Castle. Santa’s Grotto at Newstead Abbey - 10,11,17,18 December. Visit website for more information. Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto from 19th Nov. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 4,11,17 & 24 Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 18 Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 10/11, 17/18 Dec. 11am - 3pm.
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MAPPERLEY & ARNOLD ROTARY CLUB
It is that time of the year again when the local community are very generous in supporting the Rotary club with donations to Santa on his Christmas float. This year we will be in the following areas on the dates stated. 24 Nov - Arnold lights (Market Pl): 5.30pm 2 & 3 Dec - Boots, Mapperley Top all day 5 Dec - Surgeys Lane-Patricia Drive: 6pm - 8pm 6 Dec - Wensley Rd area: 6pm - 8pm 8 Dec - Breck Hill - Maitland Rd: 6pm - 8pm 9 Dec - Howbeck Rd - Coppice Rd: 6pm - 8pm 10 Dec - Arnot Hill Rd - Sandfield Rd: 6pm -8pm 12 Dec - B & M - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day 13 Dec - Lodge Farm - Redhill Rd: 6pm 8pm 15 Dec - Whitby Cres. - Gedling Rd: 6pm8pm 16 & 17 Dec - Gonalston Farm Shop: all day 19 Dec - Ellington Rd - Ashington Rd: 6pm8pm 20 Dec - B & M - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day 21,22 & 23 Dec - Morrisons - Victoria Park, Netherfield: all day Xmas Eve - Calverton: 4.30pm onwards For more information see www.rotarymapperleyarnold.org.uk or follow us on Facebook.
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Winter Wonderland: 18 Nov – 1 Jan. Old Market Square & Smithy Row. Christmas Afternoon Tea: Every Sunday from 6 Nov until 18 Dec. Newstead Abbey - £15. Book on 01623 455 916 Christmas Trail: 19 Nov - 23 Dec. Rufford Abbey Country Park. 10.30-3.30. £1 per trail. Make A Willow Angel: 19 Nov. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £15 per person/willow angel. Booking essential on 01623 823202. Christmas Lights Switch On: 24 Nov. Old Market Square Aladdin: 25 Nov until 21 Jan. Nottingham Playhouse Panto. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Christmas at Newstead Abbey: 26/27 Nov, 3/4 Dec. Saturdays 11am-6pm/Sundays 11am-4pm. Newstead Abbey, £5 each – under 5s FREE. Includes car parking. Christmas Wreaths: 26/27 Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. £12 per wreath. Tel: 01623 823202. Booking essential. Peter Pan: 28 Nov until 3 Jan. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. Christmas Trail: 26 Nov until 5 Jan. Weekends only. 11am - 3pm. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £1 per trail. 01623 823202. A Victorian Christmas in Nottingham: 6 Dec at 2.30pm. West Bridgford Library. £3. Booking advised on 0115 981 6506 Santa Cruise: every Sat & Sun in December (up to18th) daytime special for all the family.11.30am-1pm & 2pm – 3.30pm. £10.50pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400. Christmas Courtyard: 12 Nov-24 Dec. Wollaton Hall. Hucknall Christmas Carnival: 7 December, Market Place. Includes ice rink & Christmas market. Jack & The Beanstalk: 10 Dec - 15 Jan. £17-£34. Theatre Royal. www.trch.co.uk Stories With Santa: 10,11,17,18,19,20 Dec. 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. £6 per child. Wollaton Hall. 0115 876 1057. Ages 3+. Cassandra’s Christmas House Tour: 9 Dec – 7.30pm - 10pm. £18. Includes cake & cheese. Book on 0115 876 1057. Suit 14+. Wollaton Hall. Red Robin Walk: 19 Dec - 2 Jan. £1. Wollaton Hall. Christmas Ghost Stories: 9 Dec. 7pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £15 (inc. glass of wine/soft drink). Book on 01623 455916. Dog Grotto: 17 & 18 December, 11am – 12.30pm & 2-3pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. Min £2 donation per dog. Christmas Showtime: 4 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Tree Dressing: 4 Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 7 Dec from 6pm at Cathedral of St Barnabus, North Circus St, NG1 5AE. For tickets - www.maggiescentres.org.uk/Nottingham
Dick Whittington: 3 - 18 Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. Newstead Abbey Singers: 3 Dec - 7pm. Newstead Abbey, £8. Book on 01623 455 916 ‘Blackout’ Christmas: 10/11 Dec. 12pm - 3pm. £1. Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham Castle. Christmas at Holme Pierrepont Country Park: 10 - 11 Dec. Visit Santa and browse the Christmas market. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 9-11 Dec. 6pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Tickets limited. Call 01623 823202. Santa Fun Run: 10 Dec. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. For more info: www.nwscnotts.com Johnny Cash Christmas Special: 16 Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 Andre Rieu: 17 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 Christmas in the Arboretum: 18 Dec. 4-6pm. Live music, children’s activities. Christmas Steaming Extravaganza: 18 Dec. 11am-4pm at Nottingham Industrial Museum. For all ages. The Snowman & Peter & The Wolf: 29 Dec. Theatre Royal. 0115 989 5555. Christmas Sharing: 16 Dec – 6.30pm at Festival Hall Leisure Centre, Kirkby-in Ashfield. £3pp. Limited tickets. Call 01623 457101. Christmas Biscuits: 22 Dec at Greens Windmill. 11am - 1pm. £3pp. Drop In. For ages 3+. Family Christmas Fun: 10-31 Dec. Newstead Abbey. Follow the snowflake trail & win a Christmas treat. £1 Family Carol Concert: 17 & 19 Dec. 6pm at Royal Concert Hall. Christmas Carols in the Mill Yard: 17 Dec at Greens Windmill. 3pm-5pm. FREE. Arnold Community Cinema present Christmas Eve (PG): FREE admission. Tues 20 December at 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Arnold. Christmas Eve Walk: 24 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am - 12.30pm. Adults £3. Kids £1.50. Booking essential. Tel: 01623 823202. Boxing Day Walk: 26 Dec at Sherwood Forest Country Park. From 11.30am - 1pm. £3 adults, children £1.50. Booking essential: 01623 823202 Christmas Pudding Trail!: 10 Dec - 3 Jan. 10am - 3pm. £1. Nottingham Castle. Best Ever Christmas Show: 29 Dec. Motorpoint Arena. 0843 373 3000 New Year’s Eve Fireworks: 31 Dec - 8pm til midnight. Fireworks at 9.15pm. FREE. Nottingham Castle. New Year Walk: 1 Jan. 10.30am – 12.30pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. *Please note: all dates & times accurate at time of going to print.
Festive family fun days Woodthorpe Park Nursery 10 & 11 December 10am - 5pm Live music Unique gifts and local crafts Christmas trees Plant shop Family face painting Arts and crafts activities Tropical House Treasure Hunt Santa Refreshments. ‘Word has it that santa will be making an appearance!’
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MASALA j u n c t i o n
AN ABSOLUTE GEM THAT WON’T BREAK THE BANK! After a three year break from the restaurant trade, Naj Aziz is back with a bang. Using his 25 years of multi award winning restaurant experience (The Indian and MemSaab), he has launched Masala Junction. Situated in the old Natwest bank on the junction between Mansfield Road and Hucknall Road in Carrington/Mapperley Park, the restaurant offers authentic Indian dishes in a building with both history and character. A year in the making, Naj bought the bank back in March 2015, and with the help of architect and sister in law Lyn NiblockAziz, he has transformed the building into the stunning restaurant it is today. Truly a family affair, Mr Aziz’s brother is a partner in the venture, his niece designed all the graphics, his cousin is the manager and his nephew works front of house. The love and passion the family have for the restaurant filters down into everything they do. I took my own brood, including children aged 5, 7 and 16, there for my birthday. The little ones don’t like food that is too spicy (korma kids) and my eldest is a vegetarian that doesn’t really eat vegetables so I was slightly worried! Well, I needn’t have been. Isram (Naj’s brother in law) who looked after us, was amazing. He suggested korma for the children, even though it wasn’t on the menu and poppadoms and chutneys appeared pretty quickly to keep the hungry children busy. To start we had the paneer and broccoli tikka (£6.50) and the sigri kebab selection (for 2) that included chicken tikka, lamb
chops and rehmi kebab (£12.50). It was exquisitely presented with vibrant pickles, purees and a range of garnishes. The chicken tikka went down a treat with my daughter (7) and the paneer was loved by my 16 year old too, a very successful start to our meal. For mains we had the junction jalfrezi (£11.95), lamb rogan josht (£12.95), vegetable biryani (£13.50) and of course the chicken korma, served with pulao rice (£3.50) and a selection of nan breads (£2.50 - £2.95). All the food was delicious and cooked to perfection. The keema nan, always a good indicator, was packed with really tasty meat. Stuffed to the max we still managed to order a few puddings. The chocolate fondant was divine and the coconut icecream, served in a half coconut with all the trimmings was devoured by my 5 year old. All in all a fantastic evening. If you are looking for that wow factor then look no further than Masala Junction. It has it all. © Cat Hedges
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Why do we eat Turkey at Christmas? Over recent years one might think we have become a little tired of the traditional turkey, with lots of celebrity chefs offering a range of alternatives - going back to the traditional Dickensian goose, or a stunning beef rib roast, duck, fish or more exotic combinations from cuisines around the world. But for most of us, Christmas simply wouldn’t be Christmas without a turkey, around 76% of us have it as the centrepiece of our festive meal. It wasn’t always the case of course, turkeys were first brought to Britain around 1526 but it remained a rare luxury. Instead, people ate goose but also roast swan, pheasant, peacock and even roast boar’s head decorated with holly and fruit. Rumour has it that Henry VIII was the first English king to eat turkey, although Edward
VII is said to have made eating turkey fashionable at Christmas. Indeed, turkey was pretty much a luxury right up until the 1950s when they became more widely available and refrigerators became commonplace, and now 10 million of them are eaten in the UK every year. Apparently, and this won’t come as much of a surprise to most of us… it is women who are mostly responsible for preparing the Christmas lunch with 67% of British women being in charge of the feast every year, although most of us don’t go for our first “solo” attempt until we are at least 34! Whatever you are eating for your Christmas lunch, or enjoying over the seasonal holidays, make the most of it, and soon the nights will be getting lighter again.
Abby Brennan is a café-owner, food writer, speaker and small/start-up food-business mentor. You can find her blog at fishwifeskitchen.com
Salmon with Clementines, Vodka and Honey, with a Horseradish Crème Fraiche. Ingredients For the Fish... zest & juice 4 clementines & 1 orange, 2 further clementines sliced 100ml vodka 5 tbsp clear honey 1tsp caster sugar 1kg side of salmon, bones removed (oil the skin side before dressing) For the Crème Fraiche... 200g crème fraîche 2 tbsp creamed horseradish small pack chives, snipped salt and pepper to taste
To make the crème fraîche, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, season with black pepper and a little salt (hold back a few chives to sprinkle on the top) When the salmon is ready, reheat the remaining glaze (add a splash of water if too thick) and brush it over the top .
Salt Rubbed Turkey with Clementine and Bay Butter (would serve approx 8) If, like most of us, you prefer a traditional turkey for lunch on the big day, why not keep the clementine theme and try this twist on the classic Christmas Day roast?
Method
Ingredients 11-12lb oven-ready turkey with giblets removed For the Salt Mix... 5 bay leaves, crumbled if dry, torn if fresh 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1tsp black peppercorns 85g/ 3oz coarse sea salt zest of 1 orange
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a baking tray with oiled baking parchment and place the (oiled) salmon skin side down in the middle. Slice the salmon into 8 fillets, cutting through the flesh but not the skin. Brush the salmon with the glaze, making sure you get in between the gaps. Save some for brushing on at the end. Lay the clementine slices down the centre of the fish, and bake for 20 mins.
For the Clementine and Bay Butter... 100g/ 4oz butter softened zest and juice 1 clementine splash of sherry large thyme sprig, leaves picked 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
Bring the clementine zest and juice, vodka and honey to a gentle bubble in a pan, season a little. Simmer for approx 10 mins until reduced, add clementine slices and simmer for a further 5 mins until soft and sticky. Remove fruit slices and set aside. Bubble the liquid until thickened and glossy.
Method Up to 24 hrs before, salt the turkey. Grind all the ingredients to make a wet salt. Sit the turkey in its roasting tin, gently rub a little vegetable oil over the bird and generously rub the salt all over. Cover with cling film and return to the fridge. To make the clementine & bay butter, mash all the ingredients together in a bowl with some seasoning and set aside. (Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen for up to a month) Remove the turkey from the fridge 1 hr before you want to cook it. Wipe the excess salt rub off the bird with kitchen roll and pat it dry. When you are ready to cook the bird, gently push your fingers under the breast skin from the neck cavity and loosen it from the meat, taking care not to break the skin. Rub some of the butter on the flesh under the skin and then bring the skin back over. Take the rest of the butter and rub it all over the outside of the Turkey. Cover loosely with foil and cook according to calculated cooking time. Brussels Sprouts on the Side
Do you love them or hate them? Apparently, it’s all down to your genes. Some people can taste a bitter chemical in this traditional veg and some can’t. If you want to serve them to a mixed group, how about combining sultanas, toasted pine nuts, caramelised onions, sherry and a drizzle of honey for something a bit exotic, or perhaps try shredding them and stir-frying with garlic and smoked streaky bacon (just don’t burn the garlic!)
Kerry’s Fresh:
Delivering to your area now! The Kerry family have been supplying the people of Nottingham with fresh fruit and vegetables for 131 years. That’s an awful lot of apples. But it is the next 131 years that boss Dean – the fourth generation of this popular local company - is thinking about with the launch of their brand new website. Kerry’s are evolving and have just launched an online store that will offer delivery to homes and offices across Nottingham. Dean said: “I am really excited to launch this new side of our business, along with my wife Gillian, son Aidan and the rest of the hardworking Kerry’s Fresh team. “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with high-quality produce, and can now do that in a way that is convenient and still inexpensive for them.” Customers will be able to choose from a variety of over 150 products, as well as a selection of fruit, veg and salad boxes, all at affordable prices. Business boxes have been specifically designed to hold 50 pieces of fruit, separate from one another to ensure that they do not bruise and are in the best condition possible for when they arrive to brighten up your workplace. Kerry’s will cater to the delivery needs of each business where possible. Home orders will be processed via postcode. Your area will be delivered to once a week, and your produce packed on the same morning to guarantee freshness. Delivery is free on orders over £15. Home boxes range from £8.99 to £17.99, while business boxes start at £20, with the best seasonal fruit as optional extras for an additional £5. All NG readers are entitled to 50% off their first order using the discount code opposite.
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the weekly walks they organise around the borough to help people stay active. The group were nominated for the award by Gedling Borough Council who alongside Nottinghamshire North & East CCG provide support for the walks. The walks are short and over easy terrain, and are open to everyone but are especially aimed at those who are least active. The walks take place in Carlton, Arnold, Killisick and most recently at Gedling Country Park. Anyone can attend the free walks and they normally last for one hour. Walking can reduce blood pressure, prevent type II diabetes and relieve stress amongst other health benefits.
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Home Grown Olympic Talent Shines 5,812 That’s the number of miles from Nottingham to
Rio de Janeiro. A total of 24 athletes made the trip from the East Midlands competing in various events from equestrian to table tennis. Here are five atheletes that impressed at this year’s games.
Michael Whitaker – Equestrian
Chris Adcock – Badminton Competing at the Olympics from the age of 24 in Los Angeles, Michael’s equestrian achievements include a Team Gold medal and individual Silver medal at the European Championships in 1989. Whitaker’s game regrettably ended due to his horse Cassionato showing symptoms of colic. Despite this, Michael did manage to come 12th in the team jumping finals, and finished 8th in the individual qualifiers. Going into the Olympics, Chris had already claimed a mixed doubles gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with his wife Gabby, and went into the games with high hopes of collecting a medal. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old from Ravenshead crashed out to Polish opponents Robert Mateusiak and Nadiezda Zieba. Adcock is expecting to compete at Tokyo in 2020, with the ambition of reaching a final. Helen Richardson-Walsh – Hockey
Sam Walker – Table Tennis Sam’s journey to Rio began at just two years old, his dad using a piano stool to allow him to see the table tennis table. Just 3 months prior to the games, Walker was part of the England team that picked up Bronze at the World Team Championships in Malaysia. That success continued into Rio, Sam and his team (Drinkhall and Pitchford) breezing past first round opponents France before losing 3-0 against eventual gold medallists China. Worksop-born Walker will have his sights firmly set on Tokyo 2020 to put some wrongs right. Molly Renshaw – Swimming
Although not born in Nottingham, Helen spent her childhood in the NG area, playing for West Bridgford and Sherwood Hockey Clubs before joining Leicester Hockey Club and eventually earning her first England cap in 1999, age 17. A bronze in London 4 years ago was the perfect platform for Helen, and sister Kate (captain) to launch their 2016 medal bid. The squad had a rollercoaster journey to the final, before beating the Netherlands in a penalty shoot out to claim the team’s first ever Gold medal.
20-year-old Molly Renshaw competed in her first games this summer after agonisingly missing the qualifying time in 2012. Born in Mansfield, Renshaw set a new record of 2:22:33 while qualifying for the 200m breaststroke final. While Molly swam a superb semi-final, she struggled to keep up with Japanese champion Rie Kaneto, falling almost 3 seconds behind the leader, finishing 6th. A young athlete with plenty of talent, the future of British swimming looks bright.
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Don’t settle for a diet plan, upgrade your health instead With the rise of food trends such as “eating clean” and “lean in 15”, nutrition is fast becoming a hot topic. We asked Nottingham based nutritionist, Eva Humphries, to give us the low down on what you can expect from a nutritional therapy consultation.
Don’t expect a diet plan
comprehensive assessment of your relative requirements are made so the advice given is completely unique to you. Your digestive health, energy levels, hormones and eating habits are all considered alongside any symptoms you may be presenting with. This may sound like a lot of data but in reality you just get to spend an hour talking about yourself.
Let’s get the biggest misconception out of the way: the end result of nutritional therapy is not a diet plan. Sure, you will get some recommendations of what to eat but not in a prescriptive manner. Behind every nutritionist is a real person that, occasionally, eats cake, chocolate and all of that tasty stuff you will likely crave. We know what a perfect diet looks like but also understand this may not be realistic for everyone.
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For this reason, there are no perfect diet plans, only steady progress that will get you closer to your health goals.
What can nutritional therapy help with?
It’s personal There is another huge issue with diet plans: they don’t take into account individual requirements. During a nutritional therapy consultation, a
Qualified nutritional therapists will look for the clinical research to support your health goals. This nerdy data, is the real scientific evidence that underpins each recommendation made. So, if we tell you to eat two more portions of green veg a day, be sure to know there is a research paper to back up that recommendation.
Nutritional therapy is about upgrading your overall health. Energy, digestive and skin health, as well as cognitive function may all be improved with the help of a qualified nutritional therapist.
Eva Humphries is a Nottingham based nutritionist, founder of Wholefood Warrior and appreciator of good food. Eva holds health and wellbeing talks on topics including the basics of nutrition, improving energy and detoxing. Visit www.wholefoodwarrior.co.uk for more information.
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January 12th 2017 at 2.15pm - The Rise and Fall of the Harpur-Crewes, by Marion Wallwork.
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November 24th at 7.30pm - The History of Boots by Judith Wright.
There will be a Public Transport walk on Monday 5th December around Melton Mowbray and the Christmas Tree Festival (tel: 0115 916 2038). The Nottingham Centre supports the work of National Trust. For more information contact Barbara McDonald, tel:0115 9757800.
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk 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.
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
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. 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. 7 - 9pm at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. 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 bank holidays)at The Town House, 1-5 High St, Arnold, NG5 7DA. For more info call 07939 899 213. 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 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 Geoff or Margaret on 0115 9141076/07806 608032. 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 The Nottingham Locksley Club - offering friendship & dancing on Tues night @ Basford Conference Centre to all single, separated, divorced and widowed. Ring Ken for more details on 01773 530383 Friends of Nottingham Museums - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in Studio 1, Nottingham Castle. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734
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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 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 Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343. Card Club - Are you an old hand at card games or want to give it a go? Come & learn Tichu, a card game for 4 people; more strategic than poker, less complex than Bridge & great fun. We meet every 2 or 3 weeks in a relaxed & non-competetive atmosphere. All ages welcome. For further details 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 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 - 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 National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Monday in month 10.30-12pm followed by lunch 12.30-2.30pm at Masonic Hall, West Bridgford. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks & hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940 Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474 Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Daybrook Bowls Club - friendly club, 5 league teams together with social bowling. Functions throughout the year. New members welcome. Green: Sir John Robinson Way, Daybrook (behind Sainsbury’s car park). Contact 0115 926 2705 or 0115 952 5692 Bootlace Buddies - Bootlace Buddies is a small and friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s & 60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays and sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlace-buddies.org.uk 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 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. 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 Wollaton Historical & Conservation Society - meet at 7.30pm on the 4th Wed monthly at St Leonard’s Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton Village. Bus no.30/parking at rear. For more info. call Angela Gilbert 0115 928 3414 or see website www.spanglefish.com/ WollatonHistorical Nottinghack - a place where you can make anything. Free open evening 6.30-9.30pm every Wed at Unit F6, BizSpace, Roden House Business Centre, Nottingham, NG3 1JH. For more info visit: www.nottinghack.org.uk
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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. 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. Phoenix Friends Group - we are a thriving group of SINGLE outgoing, young at heart people mostly over 50 years of age, who enjoy a wide range of activities. If you are interested in forming new friendships & boosting your social life we would be delighted to hear from you. No membership charges. For further details email: phoenixfriendsgroup@aol.co.uk New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com 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. Arnold Branch of the U3A - for retired or semi-retired people. Meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: 0115 926 3797 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 inc. tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal. Every Wed 11am-2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more info. 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. Nottingham CHA Walking Group - would like to invite new members to local weekday or weekend walks further afield. For more details please call 0115 927 4869 or email: margnewell11@virginmedia.com. Nottingham Oddfellows - are you lonely & want to get out and meet people in a social & friendly atmosphere? Come along & meet us on the first Friday monthly @ 11am - Nottingham Mechanics, 3 North Sherwood St, NG1 4EZ. For more info call Karen on 01949 843727 or karen.pye-smith@ oddfellows.co.uk. All welcome. Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am from Sept 6th. For more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403 Seated Yoga Class - Thursdays 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up!
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TAROSCOPES Libra (5 of swords, 9 of swords, Queen of wands)
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Betrayal is a wound with layers of pain. Then it forms a scar, usually a deep one, to prevent more of the same… But you’re going to meet someone this winter who reminds you of the positive power of a twosome. It might be a romance; it might be the rekindling of a relationship that’s waned; it might be a new friend or ally. But this relationship will be truly, mutually beneficial. A lifelong connection. Treasure it.
Sagittarius (King of cups, King of coins, Queen of wands) Everything ebbs and flows, nothing stays the same; good news when you’re down but a source of anxiety when you’re up. This winter, you are on the ‘up’ in the two big areas of your life: emotions and resources. You’re mastering how you feel about something which was once painful, and you’re realising you can make money and protect your security even in tough conditions. You’re a survivor. Revel in your strengths; nothing can stop you this season. Capricorn (8 of coins, The High Priestess, The Hierophant)
Ever the ‘climber’, you never stop planning and forging onwards. The path has been hard, but you’ve mastered much; what once was awkward now comes naturally. And yet there are still challenges to face. Perhaps the biggest one yet: what do YOU really want? Is the path you’re on as resonant and fulfilling as it was? Soul search your inner, authentic self this winter. Is 2017 a pivot for changing course?
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Mystery Scenic Artist by Bob Massey
I have spent a good chunk of my life in the theatre business. I was doing a bit of research into some local equipment suppliers the other day when I came across an advert from the 1930s for the sale of stage curtains in the local area. Intrigued I started to dig further. The following was the result. The owner of the company selling the curtains was Alex Toole who was primarily a scenic artist. The first mention I have for him, so far, is in January of 1902. It would appear that he was a music hall artist listed as an eccentric comedian appearing at the Croppers Palace of Varieties, Ashton under Lyne, along with a Burlesque artist, male singer, “descriptive artist”? and another comic.
On his return to England after the war, Toole was employed as the main scenic artist on the pantomime “Sinbad the Sailor” at the Northampton Opera House in the winter of 1919. The fact that he is shown on the publicity material is a recognition of his skill as his name and reputation would have helped sell the show. Toole appears the next year at Wigan Court Theatre with “Mother Goose” and a play, “His Ignorant Wife” (a comedy) on tour from April to December 1920. By 1925 his talents were in demand and scenery and cloths painted by him were advertised for sale. His name as the artist is used in the adverts as a recognition of the standard of the work. By 1929 Toole had retired from touring and settled down in Mapperley at Arcady on Beech Avenue where he was running a studio making, painting and selling sets for shows of all types. Perhaps his war wound had made the touring life difficult. His scenic efforts were still advertised as one of the attractions of “Cinderella” at the Theatre Royal, Waterford in Ireland in 1932.
He may not have been that good or his other talents were more in demand as he does not appear as a comedian again. In September 1909 he is listed in the Barnsley Chronicle as one of the scenery artists responsible for the sets of the play “For Wife and Kingdom” at the local Theatre Royal and Opera House. Toole was living in Mansfield at the time. During World War One he possibly served in the Lancashire Fusiliers as a private soldier throughout the war. He was wounded by shrapnel in the left thigh in July 1916.
The last advert for his business in Mapperley appeared in The Sheffield Independent in 1935. The man himself is a bit of an enigma. Although his career as a scenic artist is well recorded, his life is not. Only one Alexander Toole appears in the census, marriage, birth and death records and he was a coal miner from County Durham who appears to have remained in the area all his life. This may be the same man, or it might not. The dates all fit. Alex Toole could have been a stage name that he retained for his business but at the moment it’s all a bit of a mystery which I’m still working on. If you know any thing about him please drop me a note I would be very pleased, to hear from you.
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Conservatory. Ready dismantled. 3m x 3m. 3yrs old. £350. 01773 7167000 Conservatory Suite. 3 and 2 piece. Good condition. £80. 01773 7167000 Cream Brocade Type Curtains. With linings. Pleated tops. W48” x L92”. Good cond. £25. 0115 982 2304 Logs for Wood Burning Stove. £225 the lot. 0115 962 6883 Hydrangeas. Assorted colours. £2.50 each. 0115 962 6883 Ladies Dark Brown Faux Fur Jacket. Size 14. Never worn. £40 ono. 0115 923 3189 Full 6 Place Denby Dinner Service. Memories pattern. £50 ono. 0115 923 3189 Brown 3 Seater Leather Settee. Unmarked. Ex. condition. £75 ono. 0115 938 2618 Heritage Brass Hinges. 4 ball bearing polished hinges, 4”x3”x3mm. Set of 2. £4. 0115 917 7035 Power Tools. Makita 6980FDZ Cordless 12v Impact Driver. New. With used battery. £15. DSL Dual Angle 3.6v Cordless Screwdriver Bit. Size 1/4”. New. £4. 0115 917 7035 Merchant Navy Shipping Memorabilia. Ashtrays, pots etc. Prices from £5. 0115 950 4690 5 x 6ft x 3ft Fencing Panels. Ex. condition. £10 each. 0115 938 2618 Whirlpool Washing Machine. Hardly used. VGC. AA rating. £80. 07766 315295 Folding Wheelchair. With small wheels. VGC. £75 ono. 07446 341327 Flymo 300 Lawnmower. 5 months old. Ex.con. £50. 0115 968 0445 2 x Electric Riser/Recliner Chairs. Brown, good condition. Make me a silly offer!. 0115 932 0582 Stand Alone Adjustable Toilet Frame. White metal & plastic. Ex. cond. £20. 0115 920 5163 Adjustable Lightweight Walking Frame. 4 wheels. easy storage, seat with bag underneath. Ex.cond. £50. 0115 920 5163 Football Referees Kit. Men’s medium, never worn. Inc. shirt, shorts, socks, note pad, cards, whistle, stop watch & 2 corner flags. £40 ono. 0115 923 3189
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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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he: Don’t Breat ! Oh Really? Cinema prices can be a right rip off, especially in screenings of Don’t Breathe; not because it’s a bad movie, far from it, but because throughout the film I was glued to the edge of my seat; I mean I had to pay for three quarters of a seat that I didn’t even use. But to be honest, the price was more than worth it to see this heart pounding ride of breathtaking intensity. Fede Alvarez’s Don’t Breathe is one hell of a ride to experience. The story of Don’t Breathe has you following three thieves that decide to rob a blind man’s home, easy score right? Well, not so much, when it turns out said blind man, powerfully played by Stephan Lang, is a force of nature ex-veteran who would give the Terminator a run for his money. Suffice to say things don’t go as planned and our thieves are placed in the most terrifying game of Mouse Trap ever played. The movie is incredibly well paced, after a very small amount of setup, the tension of this film is allowed to rise and rise until it is almost unbearable; the sound of a pin dropping in the cinema could not only be heard, but would have probably given us all heart attacks. However what little setup there is does a great job of making you relate and really care about the thieves: Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette) and Money (Daniel Zovatto). I went into this film thinking they’d just be your stereotypical douchebags that you can’t wait to see get pummelled by the unstoppable force of Stephan Lang, and while that is the case for one of this trio, I got surprisingly connected to the other two and felt genuine fear for their lives and real fist pumping hope for their survival. But when this blind man does begin his murderous shenanigans it is executed with a surprising amount of thought. The unique concept of the film allows for some really interesting and fresh scenarios to play out, adding to the horror as you really have no idea how anyone could escape from
his home. A home he knows like the back of his hand without having to see it. On top of the films well thought out and constructed scenarios, the way the camera was used not only sets this film apart from others in its genre, but it also helps keep the audience engrossed in the unstoppable tide of tension. Overall this film is great. It not only brings a fresh and unique twist to this played out genre, it also portrays the interesting and new scenarios of having a blind man as your terrifying antagonist in innovative and amazing ways. If you want a nonstop tension fuelled ride filled with characters you actually care about and a new, interesting and more than formidable villain, Don’t Breathe is the perfect movie for you. Don’t Breathe = 8/10 © Sam Burton (aged 19)
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Beware of Online Fraud... With Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to consider the growing problem of online fraud which happens often at this time of year. You need to know how to stay safe whilst online to avoid the fraudsters, who could potentially ruin your Christmas. Online Shopping: For most people with busy schedules around this time of year, the common solution is to opt for online shopping, however, with this, comes risk. For example, items may not always appear as advertised, or, worse still, not show up at all. Try to stick to well-known retailers and always check if the item you’re buying can be returned.
Money transfers: When using apps like eBay and Depop, it is important to be aware of scammers. More often than not, a seller will want you to transfer the money using a safe payment page such as ‘’Paypal’’ or ‘’Depop wallet’’ so, if needs be, a refund can be issued. Alarm bells should start to ring if the seller wants to use a different method. Make sure you always check existing feedback given to the seller, as this can be a very good indicator of how reliable they are. If you are unfortunate enough to fall victim to online fraud over the Christmas period, don’t hesitate to contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 040 or at www. actionfraud.police.uk
Children with new gadgets: They’ve been begging you all year and you finally surprise your child with a new laptop, but be aware of the dangers and get your child clued up on being cyber safe. Make sure you get good anti-virus software, but also check out the www.getsafeonline.org website, which has excellent free advice, as does the Child Exploitation Online Protection Agency’s www.thinkyouknow. co.uk site Special Constabulary Recruitment - Are you interested in becoming a Special Constable? To find out more about our pre-recruitment awareness events please contact us on 101 ext: 800 2429 or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and follow the Specials link
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All internal & external doors, hard & soft wood, supplied & fitted. All types of wood flooring fitted | Kitchens supplied and fitted. Happy to undertake any job, large or small.
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This Christmas surprise the gardener in your life with something a little different. I’ve perused the shops and internet to bring you my hand picked top ten unusual and quirky gifts.
Head Gardner Badge – a lovely stocking filler at just £3.95. Available from www. gardendivas.co.uk
Walk Mill Botanics Gardeners Gift – Vicki a gardening enthusiast uses ingredients from her own garden to produce wonderful soaps, scrubs and lotions. Her Gardeners Gift contains everything to keep hands in tip top condition. You can even plant the gift box as it’s impregnated with wild flower seeds. £25.00 available from www.walkmillbotanics.co.uk
The Garden Pocket Puzzle Book – packed with intriguing puzzles to keep a gardener happy on wet days. £7.95 available from www. gardendivas.co.uk
Personalised ‘Face Plant’ Planter – plant up with herbs and have a giggle every time you walk into the kitchen. £20.00 available from www. notonthehighstreet.com
Mushroom Growing Kit – challenge your gardener to grow something completely different. From Button to Oyster www.dobies.co.uk offer around 20 different options from prices as low as £3.00.
Delicious Belgian gardening themed chocolates - the perfect energy provider on a cold day. £8.99 available from www.thepresentfinder.co.uk Bee Mix Seed Balls – create a native wildflower meadow on a balcony, in a window box, a pot or a garden bed. Plant in spring and do your bit to help the bees. £5.99 available from Amazon Bungee Bird Feeder – an amusing bungee jumping man made from bird food. £10.95 available from www.worm. co.uk
Gardeners Box of Tricks – a gorgeous wooden box packed with useful things like plant ties, binding wire, raffia, markers and hooks. £18.99 available from Amazon.
Wild Garden Colouring Book – full of 30 beautiful illustrations this book will bring the garden inside on those extra cold days. £3.99 available from Amazon A happy and healthy Christmas to you all! Rachel
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You can now find news and information from local policing teams in your area more easily, thanks to the Nottinghamshire Police website. The new-look page on the Nottinghamshire Police website – available at www.nottinghamshire. police.uk/neighbourhoods – allows you to easily find out what’s happening in your area by searching using your postcode, exploring the interactive map or by choosing your team from the list of local teams across the county. News and information for your area will then be displayed, including contact information for local officers and the latest updates from Facebook and Twitter, as well as giving you the option to register to receive email alerts straight to their inbox.
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Gedling Borough Council has received funding from the Government to provide grants for residents which can cover the costs of property adaptations. The grants will help those with disabilities to remain living independently at home and give financial support to make this possible. Grant money could go towards ramps, widening doors, adapting or providing suitable washing/bathing or toilet facilities, installing a stair lift or a ‘through the floor’ lift. The grants are means tested - applicants need to be referred to Gedling Borough Council from an Occupational Therapist who will assess the individual’s needs, then the council decides if they qualify. The maximum grant available is £30,000 and residents living in rented properties would require the owner’s permission for any works to be carried out. John Byrne, a resident who had bathroom adaptations and a stair lift fitted through the funding said; “The Occupational Therapist was brilliant and the process only took three months from start to finish. I couldn’t fault the process, it has changed my life and I’d recommend anyone else with a disability to see if they’d qualify.” Residents who feel they would qualify for a grant should contact Nottinghamshire County Council’s Occupational Therapists on 0300 500 80 80 for a referral.
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If you run a support group or organisation and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Breathe Easy Nottingham East - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. We meet the 2nd Tues each month from 1pm-3pm at The Longbow, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8FQ
Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to
others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk NottsGOSH - (Nottingham Gynae - Oncology Support & Help group) offer support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, Notts City Hospital from 6.30-8.30pm. For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 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 adults with ADHD. Meet 3rd 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-to-face advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor: david.hall@thedebtadvicenetwork.org or call 07973 113 882 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. Aching Arms - is a charity that brings comfort following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly after. For more information visit www.achingarms.co.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs
negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 958 4278 from 9am to 9pm. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153 Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 962 1153. Breathe Easy - a support network for people with a respiratory condition, their families, friends & carers. The Nottingham North Branch welcomes people from Arnold, Gedling, Carlton, Mapperley & Sherwood areas. We meet the 2nd Thurs each month at St Georges Comm Centre, Victoria St, Netherfield at 1.30pm. Further info from Jim Bennett 847 7639. Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - we support people with any type of arthritis. We meet last Friday of each month at Sherwood Community Centre from 11am - 1pm. For more info call Muriel Weisz on 0115 920 9100
Over The Rainbow Parkinsons Support Group - support for ANYONE affected by Parkinsons Disease. Our aims are to enjoy life & have fun. Monthly meeting with buffet lunch 11am - 1pm, 2nd Saturday at Southwell. Email: overtherainbowuk@gmal.com or call Sandra & Michael on 01636 812399 Nottingham Self Help Group for People who Stammer - meet alternate Tuesdays at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Mathew: 0115 953 2177. Sherwood Lunch Club - £3.20 for a 3 course meal with tea or coffee. Contact Sam or Alison: 0115 9621153. 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 Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.
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Contact the Elderly - If you want to make a difference to the lives of elderly people in your local community, why not
consider volunteering for Contact the Elderly? We are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Nottingham Adult Sibling Group - do you have a brother or sister with life-long learning disability or autism? Would you like to meet others with similar experiences? Come along to our support group & gain information & support as a sibling. To register to attend the group visit www.sibs.org.uk Carewatch in Nottingham - is a friendship centre for over 55’s living in the Nottingham area. We are open weekdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm & offer hot meals, drinks & snacks as well as activities like easy exercise, card making, speakers, bingo & party days. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, Nottingham, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings. New groups are also starting in the County. For meeting details please visit www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ or contact Self Help Nottingham’s Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Ileostomy & Internal Pouch Support Group - a charity which is a self help group for people with these medical conditions. For more information please go to www.nottsandderbyia.org.uk Heydays Day Services - accredited day service provider. Socialising and activities for over 65’s. Mon, Wed & Thurs 10am - 3.30pm.Two course hot meal & daily refreshments. Tel: 0115 952 1421 (see our facebook page) Notts Peer to Peer Network - information for users of Mental Health services in Nottinghamshire and their carers. Gateway Drop In, for mutual support, information, occasional outings and talks at St Peter’s Church, NG1 2NW (next to M&S) every Wed 1.30 to 3.30pm. For more information email: mail@nottspeertopeernetwork.com or write: Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, NG1 2EG or visit: www.nottspeertopeernetwork.com Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) Nottingham - providing respite care holidays for children from Belarus & Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Interested? Tel: 01949 842383 or email: ccllnottm116@aol.com or visit: www.ccll.org.uk/nottingham MS Society - Nottingham and District Branch Drop-in meeting, the 2nd Wednesday every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. We meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS including carers and family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or contact Doug for more information. Tel: 0115 966 3582 Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm Dizzy Self Help Group - is for anyone in the Nottingham area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s bi-monthly meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers and for mutual support. Meetings take place between 2 and 4pm at Self -Help Nottingham, 32-34 Pelham Street, Nottingham. Just turn up at a meeting or ring Jeff on 0115 8451360 Recovery from Separation & Divorce Course - an 8 week course starting soon to help anyone struggling with the effects of relationship breakdown. At a city centre location. Contact Judy or Phil on 0115 779 1315 or email: judy. collinge@gracechurchnottingham.org Adoption Open Evening - first Thursday monthly. Adopt Together opens it’s doors for anyone considering adoption. Come along for a chat with our friendly adoption team between 6pm - 7.30pm at our West Bridgford office, 7 Colwick Rd, West Bridgford, NG2 5FR. For more info visit www.faithinfamilies.org or 0115 9558811 Hard of Hearing/Deaf - Hard of Hearing Social Group (2nd and 4th Friday, 10am-2pm), Social Night (1st and 3rd Thursday, 7pm till late) and lip-reading classes (days and evening). For further details phone 0115 970 0516, text 07817275253, or email nds@nottsdeaf.org.uk Smile! Stop Hate Crime - raises awareness and tackles disability hate crime. People with learning disabilities should not have to put up with harrassment and violence. REPORT it to the police on 101. FREE legal advice clinic - at the CORE centre, Calverton every Tuesday 9.30 - 12.30pm. Lauren is a specialist family resolution lawyer and offers a minimum 45 min confidential free meeting. Call Lauren on 07990 806086 or email: lauren@focusfamilylaw.co.uk Allsorts - Do you have physical or sensory disabilities? Want to meet new people? Aged 18-40? Have fun with like minded people, join Nottinghamshire Allsorts. email: allsortsnotts.org.uk or visit: www.allsortsnotts.org.uk Connecting Families - for family matters. We are passionate about parenting. Providing solutions through courses and personalised support. Contact Eileen Mignott for information on 07877 583529 or email: eileenmignott@connectingfamilies.co.uk Dyslexia Action, Nottingham - specialist tuition for literacy and numeracy for all ages. Full psychological assessments. Exam access arrangements. Awareness training for schools, colleges, work-based trainers and employers. Our Nottingham Office is based at 2 King Street, NG1 2AS. Please phone 0115 948 3849 for more information and a free consultation.
Family Members Increasingly Abuse Lasting Powers of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document designed to give legal authority to someone you trust, to make decisions on your behalf relating to your property, affairs and health and welfare if you lose capacity and are unable to make decisions for yourself. However, a survey published by KPMG has revealed that in 2015 there was a 384% increase in the level of fraud committed within families relating to LPAs.
The survey identified that younger relatives were often the fraudsters, taking advantage of elderly relatives, with a total of £1.7 million stolen in the UK in 2014 from elderly relatives, by younger relatives, who held Power of Attorney over their finances.
Attorneys are not acting in the best interests of the Donor. In a recent case a man in his 50s stole most of the financial assets from his 86 year old mother, resulting in £39,000 being owed to his mother’s care home. In this case the Court of Protection decided that the son had not acted in his mother’s best interests because his stubborn refusal to pay her care home fees put her at risk of losing her placement and being evicted from the care home. As a result the LPA was revoked. The abuse of LPAs is likely to increase because of an ageing population, the value of house prices and an increase in dementia sufferers. Although revoking LPAs can help victims to protect their best interests, nothing can be done to repair the relationship between family members, or the financial damage incurred by the victim if the fraudster is unable to pay back the stolen money.
If you need advice about revoking an LPA contact our Wills and Probate team at Rothera Sharp on 0800 088 6270.
The same survey found that the baby boomer generation-(those aged 45 or over)-were responsible for 72% of the fraud committed, probably because the majority of elderly people choose their children to be their Attorney. As a result of this, the Court of Protection seeks to protect the interests of the victim, by revoking LPAs where
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The Settlement Singers of Ockbrook & Imari Ladies Chorus Annual Charity Concert Saturday 17 December at 7pm
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Moravian Church, Ockbrook Visit Facebook page for details.
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Christmas Concert Friday 9 December
at 7.30pm Good Shepherd Church Hall, Thackereys Lane, Woodthorpe Nottingham Tickets £6 from John Duffy john@duffy-optometrists.co.uk 07713607138 in Aid of Research into Parkinsons Disease
IMARI LADIES CHORUS appearing at Ilkeston Foor & Drink Fair December 11th Ilkeston Rugby Club, Hallam Fields Rd, Ilkeston Visit Facebook page
Rock 'n' Soul Christmas Concert Brinsley Parish Hall
December 21st 7pm tickets from Ro Lynam 07960446764 or Trudy Webster 07715116136
Faure, Mendelssohn and Rutter An Autumn concert in St Giles Church, West Bridgford Saturday 26th November 7.30pm The Soloist is Jane Harwood. Tickets £9 inc programme and refreshments, on the door or phone 0115 9211451.
Christmas Carol Concert Saturday 17th December at Church of St Mary and All Saints, Bingham, in association with the Carnarvon School Children’s Choir. Ticket prices are £8 for an adult and £1 for a child. For tickets, ring Tim on 0115 8780642
Carousel Singers Christmas Concert with Attenborough Hand Bell Ringers Sat December 10th @ 7.30pm at Grangewood Church, Grangewood Road, Wollaton. Tickets £8 (inc. light supper) from choir members or on the door. All proceeds to Cancer UK.
Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www. gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Do you enjoy singing? Enjoy making new friends & travelling to new places with them?Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.30pm9.30pm at Bestwood Village Social Club. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www. bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www. grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. Sherwood Clarinets - an informal group that meets to play together on Tues, 7.45pm-9.45pm at Calverton Baptist Church Hall. During the year we arrange concerts to support charities. If you enjoy playing clarinet & are of Grade 4 standard or above, why not come along? Contact Sue: ellis. sue@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Sherwood Chorus - is a friendly, relaxed group of people who enjoy singing but do not read music. Meet every Mon (excl. Bank Holidays) 7-9pm at the Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Please email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com to ensure up-to-date details and for further information. Saturday Singers - singing is good for you. Come & try us. Members from all over Nottingham. Meet Belgrave Rooms, 25 Goldsmith St, Nottm. 9.30am-12pm. No auditions, all welcome. Lunch available. Phone 0115 931 3965 or www. saturdaysingers.org.uk Lace City Chorus - UK/Netherlands’ Women’s 2014 Barbershop Champions - rehearsals every Weds, Frank Seely School, Calverton. All welcome. Singing courses held. Call Lynn 07909 684178. See www.lacecitychorus.org Carlton Male Voice Choir - Are you interested in singing? Come and join us. Wednesdays 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Gedling Road Methodist Church, NG4 3EX. For details call 0115 987 4941 or visit www.carltonmvc.org.uk The Major Oak Chorus - gents, sing in four part harmony with the MOC, every Tues at 7.30pm at Carlton Central School, Foxhill Rd, Carlton. For more info call Paul: 07966 910201 or visit: facebook.com/majoroakchorus Woodthorpe Singers - warmly welcomes new members, all abilities. No auditions, no need to read music. Rehearsals in St Mark’s Church Hall, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Mon, 8-9.30pm, term time only. For info contact John Duffy: john@duffy-optometrists.co.uk or 07713607138 The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.157.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965.
Bingham and District Choral Society are delighted to announce that the celebrated choral composer and conductor, John Rutter, will be leading a Singing Day on Saturday 4th March 2017 at The Minster School, Southwell. Local singers are warmly invited to join us. Go to our website www.binghamchoral.org.uk where you will find full details about how to reserve a place, or contact Derek Tabron on 0115 9894836.
M U S I C The Hucknall and Linby Brass Band are getting into the Christmas spirit and are looking forward to performing a packed concert full of brass band classics and festive favourites at their annual Christmas concert on Saturday 17th December, 7:30pm, at the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Hucknall market place. The band are also excited to be able to announce their first Christmas CD, on sale at all of their Christmas arrangements. For more info on the band‛s Christmas events please visit www.hlb.org.uk or contact the band secretary Matt Sharp on 07826 544618. WOODTHORPE SINGERS CORRECTION... In the last edition we announced the retirement of Marjorie Rogers. To clarify, Marjorie is not retiring and will continue with choir work and piano tuition. Marjorie has a few slots available at the moment. For more information please call 0115 931 3965.
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Join us for a spectacular festive performance with 5 times UK & Netherlands Champion barbershop chorus
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Nottingham’s Young Musician of the Year Joins Viva for New Year’s Eve Gala Concert Sinfonia Viva will be joined by the 2016 Young Musician of the Year – Nottingham’s Sheku Kanneh-Mason for its annual New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. 6pm - 8.15pm Tickets start from just £15. On sale now from the Royal Centre Box Office, Tel 0115 989 5555 or online at www.trch.co.uk Do videogame songs and scores make you want to sing and dance?
Do you like the sound of acapella Tetris? Mario singalong? Pokémon harmonies? Then come and help us start the National Videogame Chorus, a new vocal group meet up at The National Videogame Arcade. Anyone can join! The National Videogame Chorus is a community choir, where everyone can get involved! It’s about having fun, having a go and enjoying the music and songs of video games. Organisers Music for Everyone are excited to bring the unique music of videogames to wider audiences, with the aim of performing at events throughout the year, including the GameCity Festival. Maybe you’ll be able to book them for your wedding!
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65 75 61 7
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Butchers Chambers
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Car Sales/Repairs/Parts Kens Auto Spares 43 Promech 63
Denture Clinics Kevin Manners Design & Print Nottingham Print Print Toaster Domestic Appliance Engineers C. Moore Ltd Notts Appliance Repairs
33 47 48
57 76
Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 75
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73 51 64 81 79 72 51 64 75
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73 83
Foot Health Fixing Feet @ Home Suzanne Gratton-Fisher
30 33
Funeral Directors/Plans Notts Funeral Services 93 Solace 91
Chimney Sweeps Homesweep Supersweep
62
89 86
Christmas Trees Griffins Head
Garage Repairs/Doors JB Doors VSF
77 85
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Gardening/Groundwork/ Paving All Ground Services Anderson Gardening B & P Paving DF Garden & Property Heatherview Landscapes James Joseph LittleGreen Landscapes Marriots Gardens Premier Paving Walkerscapes WRS
70 55 52 73 89 51 81 86 56 77 84
Day Nurseries/Pre Schools Hollies Day Nursery 3 Kingfisher Day Nursery 10
30,33 6 9 31 32
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6 30
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91 93 90
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Gas Engineer MCB Plumbing & Heating 56 Thermix 58 Gifts/Engraving Job Lot Trophies & Gifts
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75
Photography/Restoration Detail Photography 43 Plastering Richard Brooks C J Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer MB Plastering
76 57 54 51 75
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Removals/House Clearance ACS Removals 86 Restaurants/Takeaways/Bars Be At One 28 Masala Junction 21 Oscars 26
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Solicitors Rothera Sharp
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Solid Fuel Fernwood Fuels
5
Tiling/Tile Retailers Grout & About JNB Tiling
86 75
Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees Woodthorpe Trees WRS
59 71 84
Travel Agents Forest Travel
37
Tuition/Courses The Core Centre Language Tuition
39 37
Upholstery Oak Tree Upholstery
60
Weddings Goosedale Head in the Crowd Oscars
26 27 26
Will Writers ALH Legal Rothera Sharp
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