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Welcome to our bumper Christmas edition, packed full of things to do over the festive season. We have not one, but two competitions in this edition to win exciting experiences. One for Red Kangaroo Trampoline Park and the other for Escapologic, escape rooms that are not for the faint hearted! Thanks to all our lovely regular contributors for their inspiring, uplifting and interesting articles we hope you enjoy them as mush as we do. 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

contents kids 8 kids diary 10-11 where’s Santa? 12 countdown to Christmas... 16 what’s on at Christmas? 20-21 eat, drink & be merry! 22 recipes 28-29 looking good, feeling great 30 pets

free time 38 community diary 40-42 business, IT & finance 44 sudoku 45 home & garden 46 crossword 66 classifieds 72,74 a helping hand 91 helping hand directory useful information puzzle solutions safer neighbourhoods index / list of advertisers

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decoration ideas, dreading a last-minute, stressful dash around town, consider having a rainy (or maybe snowy!) craft day with the kids. It’s a great way to spend time together, it costs next to nothing and they’ll be excited about giving presents (not just receiving them!). Here are our top Christmassy makes for toddlers upwards… 1. Bake Christmas cookies

A firm favourite with kids, and with sweet-toothed friends and family who receive them! You could even take the kids along to a local bakery for icing inspiration! Pick up some Christmas-shaped cookie cutters from supermarkets, eBay or Lakeland and the BBC Good Food website has lots of yummy recipes.

2. Potato-printed wrapping paper

A classic and affordable craft, cut a potato in half and carefully cut out a simple design eg a star or Christmas tree. Buy poster paint and plain paper from a craft supplier and let your kids design their own wrapping paper and gift tags – they’ll make a big impact under the tree.

3. Hand (and foot!) printed cards

You can’t have a craft session without a bit of mess! Little ones will love dipping their feet in green paint and adding a footprint to a blank card. Add three finger-printed red ‘berries’ so it looks like mistletoe hanging down, and caption it ‘under the mistletoes!’ Alternatively, handprints of green paint overlapping in a circle make a lovely Christmas wreath card.

4. Jam jar candle holders

Simple and effective, empty glass jars make lovely candle holders. Children can decorate the outside by adding glue and then sticking sequins, glitter or tissue paper squares, or tying their favourite Christmas ribbon around the top. Add a candle and watch the light shine through beautifully. And if your children are too young for real candles, you can pick up battery-operated tea-lights – safe and still bright!

Happy Christmas crafting!

Santa is arriving at Brookfields on Saturday 18th November at 12.00. Arriving on his beautiful horse and carriage there will be plenty of time to see Santa and take photos with him as he makes his way into the store, he will be opening his Grotto from 1.30 to 4.00. To create that special festive atmosphere we have The Carlton Brass Training Band and The Bluecoat Singers performing for us and for extra entertainment we have our team of Elves, William the Wizard and a Facepainter, so come along and enjoy the day!

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KIDS DIARY

If you run a group or club for kids this is the page for you. For not-for-profit or charities it’s free. Other groups pay £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Call 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 11th November - 2pm-4pm at Arnold Hill Academy, Gedling Rd, Arnold, NG5 6NZ. Email: notts@mum2mummarket.co.uk for more info or to book a stall.

Air Cadets - 138 Sqn, Carlton TA Centre, Carlton, NG4 3DX. Tues & Thurs 6.45pm-9pm. Girls & boys 12-17yrs. Drill, flying, sports, adventure training, DofE, BTECs & more. Tel: 0115 940 4308

St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131.

Dance Divaz - Dance for fun to latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced £4 each from age 3 to adults, held every Monday at Arnold Welfare (opp Greyhound pub). For class times and more information see www.dancedivaz.co.uk or call 07954 418481. Foxhill Evangelical Church Mums & Toddlers Group 11.30am. £2 per family. Newborn to 3½yrs. All welcome.

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Iona School Toddler Group - a gentle & supportive session for parents/carers and their little ones. Tues & Wed 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only) at Iona School, 310 Sneinton Dale. Call 0115 941 5295 or www.theionaschool.org.uk. We are a registered charity.

Mapperley Methodist Playgroup - Every Thurs 10am - 12 at Mapperley Methodist Church, Woodborough Rd, Mapperley (ring for Hall). Relaxed play for babies and toddlers. £2 per family, includes tea and biscuits. Contact Danielle on 07535 521727. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Mon (except Bank Holidays) 10-12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to sitting babies only. Small play area with baby toys. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me St Jude’s Youth Club - Wednesdays, 6-8pm (term time only) for 11-16 yrs. 50p entry. For more details please visit www.stjudesyouth.org.uk

1st Nottingham Boys’ Brigade and Girls Association- Every Monday night (term time): 5.30pm 7.30pm. Open to all ages 5-18 yrs - boys and girls. At St Andrew’s Community Hall, Chestnut Grove, Nottingham, NG3 5AD. Contact: bbga@standrewsnottm.org.uk or 0115 912 0098

Forest Kids Nottingham - every Friday 10am - 12 noon at Woodthorpe Grange Park. Meet at the Mansfield Road gates for nature activities, games and general mucking about in the fresh air. Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/forestkidsnotts or email: forestkidsnotts@gmail.com

Little Lambs Baby & Toddler Group- A fun & friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Mon 10.30am-12.30pm & 1st 3 Fridays monthly 10.30am-12.30pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane,NG5 4HT. £3 per family. E: little.lambs@virginmedia.com, visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe or follow on Twitter @littlelambsng5 Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm. Notts & Arnold Amateur Cricket Club - October-March. Notts Indoor Cricket Centre, Bar Lane Ind. Est, Basford Maltings. Mon U11 6-7pm; Hardball net 7-8pm; Friday Club Night for all ages 6.30-7.30pm. Indoor Cricket League Saturdays 1-5pm U11 & U13. Contact Andrew Claye 07834 488663 Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available now. 15 mths group; parents & toddlers welcome. Weds 1-3pm £3.Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. Haywood Road Pre-School, Mapperley - early years childcare & education for children aged 2yrs to school age. Morning & full dat sessions Mon-Fri (term-time only). OFSTED rated good. For more info or to arrange a visit pleased call 07981 050338

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Freerangers After School Drama - for ages 4-11yrs. Free Rangers after school drama club is designed to build confidence & encourage creativity. Held at The Milk Lounge, Arnold & Beeston, term time Wed & Thurs 4pm - 5pm. Contact Olivia - 0115 837 1950 or olivia@wearenonsuch.com to find out more! Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in St Paul’s Church, Carlton on Wednesday evenings 6.15 - 7.30pm. Take a look at our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or just drop in on a rehearsal. It’s great fun! Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 5pm - 6pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.8yrs +. For more info call 0115 808 4508 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btck.com Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7-11 yrs, along with hardball teams for 11-15yrs. Contact Andrew on 07891 654978 for details.

Bamboo Yoga Studio - children and family yoga classes available from 6 weeks to 10 years. Learn amazing techniques together to keep you all calm and healthy. A fantastic and fun way to bond! Please see website for more details: www.bambooyoga.net or contact Karen on 07412 503599/karen@ bambooyoga.net

Mapperley Junior Netball Club - Are you in year 7,8 & 9 and love netball? New junior netball club. Mon 6pm - 7pm at Carlton Le Willows Academy, Wood Lane, NG4 4AA (Indoor). £2 per session. Coach led. Contact Sarah - sarahhumphrey@btinternet.com 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers- Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp 7-8.30pm Tues Cubs Otter Grp 7-8.30pm Thurs Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. - |challenge yourself and learn new |skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, Army Cadets Contact sport, Noel Yeatman 0115and 956 9865/0787505 6784 shooting, BTEC, DofE much more. Young people 12yrs to 18yrs. For more information visit Armycadets.com to find your nearest Detachment or tel: 0115 9837645 Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.

Where’s Santa? Brookfields Garden Centre - Santa arrives at 12pm Sat 18th Nov. Grotto open from

1.30-4pm. Santa’s grotto open every Sat & Sun - 11am-4pm from 19th Nov–23rd Dec & 11am – 1pm 24th Dec. Brookfields, 431 Mapperley Plains, 0115 926 8200. Keycraft - Santa arrives in his grotto on 25th Nov and will be there every weekend until his last day 23rd Dec. 11am - 3pm. Donations welcome, all goes to charities: When you Wish upon a Star & Haywood Hospice. The Aerodrome, Watnall Rd, Hucknall, NG15 6EN. 0115 968 0003. Santas Grotto - Rufford Abbey Country Park. Open weekends 18th Nov until 23rd 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 - You can have breakfast with Santa 20th & 21st Dec. 9.30am – 12pm. Christmas party on 20th Dec - 4-5.30pm. For more info call 0115 963 3961. Santa’s Grotto - Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre from Sat 25th Nov - Sun 17th Dec (weekends only) - 11am-4pm (last admission 3.45pm). £5 per child includes gift. Santa arrives on Sun 26th at 11am. 01623 823202. Sundown Adventure Land - Night Before Christmas. 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 26th Nov, 2nd/3rd, 9th/10th, 16th/17th, & 23rd/24th 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 m o r e info call 0115 940 5705. To download a booking form go to www.gcrn.co.uk. White Post Farm - Santa arrives 25th Nov at 11am. Santa will be in his grotto everyday up until Christmas. Visit inc. in admission price. £2.50 for a gift upgrade or £6 for elfs workshop gift. Nativity play every day in the barn. Santa Cruise - with Princess River Cruises. 2 cruises every Sat & Sun from Sat 2nd Dec to 23rd Dec. Seasonal refreshment for the adults, quality gift for children. Only £11.45pp. Call 0115 9100 400/401 to book. www. princessrivercruises.co.uk. The Christmas Experience - at Wheelgate. Visit Santa in his Magical Fairytale grotto from 25th Nov. Free gift included in full admission. Breakfast with Santa – 17th & 23rd Dec. See website for prices & details. Party in the Park with Santa on 9th December (pre-book event). www.wheelgatepark.com Santa’s Grotto-2nd,3rd,9th,10th,16th & 17th Dec. £5 per child (3yrs+). Nottingham Castle. Booking only. Get your e-tickets from www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk Santa’s Grotto in the Courtyard at Newstead Abbey - Every weekend from 25th Nov – 23rd Dec. 11am – 3pm. £5 per child. For more info & tickets: www. experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Winter Wonderland - at Twinlakes Park. Visit Santa in his winter wonderland grotto from 25th Nov. Free gift included with full admission. Breakfast with Santa 26th Nov, 2nd, 21st, 24th Dec (see website for prices & details). Party in the park with Santa on 16th Dec. Christmas Eve fireworks - pre-book event. www.twinlakespark.co.uk Crags Christmas - Join Santa in his ice grotto. 9th/10th, 16th/17th Dec. 11am - 3pm. Santa’s Grotto at Wollaton Hall - 25th & 26th Nov then every Fri, Sat & Sun in Dec til 23rd. 11am – 3pm. £5 per child. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Conkers Waterside Winter Wonderland - 11.30am-7.30pm. Reindeers on site from 126pm. Weekends from 2nd Dec-24th Dec & 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Dec. Book online or call 01283 216633. Father Christmas at Bolsover Castle - 10.30am-3pm. Weekends from 25th Nov – 23rd Dec. Booking essential. For more info tel: 01246 822844.

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Make a Willow Angel: 11th Nov. 10.30-12.30 & 2-4. Sherwood Forest Country Park. £15 per person/willowangel. Booking essential on 01623 823202 Annual Holme Pierrepont Christmas Fair: Weds eve 15th Nov. 5.30-9pm ticketed event. 16th Nov. 9.30am-4pm. Tel: 0115 9332390. Nottingham Winter Wonderland: 17th Nov – 31st Dec. Old Market Square. Christmas lights, trees and cabins selling food, drink & crafts. Christmas lights Switch On: 23rd Nov 5.45-6.30pm Market Square. Maggie’s Christmas Fair: 25th Nov. 11am-3pm. Maggie’s, Gate 3, Hucknall Road, NG5 1PB. Stalls, raffles & refreshments. For more info tel: 0115 9246211 Christmas Wreaths: 25th &26th Nov at Sherwood Forest Country Park. 11am-1pm, 2-4pm. £16 per wreath. Tel: 01623 823202. Booking essential. Christmas Craft Market: 25th & 26th Nov. 11am–4pm. Rufford Country Park. Parking £3 per car. Shop for unique gifts, enjoy food & drink & meet Santa. Christmas tree decorating and Victorian Kitchen. 25th & 26th November. Newstead Abbey. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Dear Santa: 30th Nov-2nd Dec Theatre Royal. For tickets www.trch.co.uk. 0115 9895555 Christmas at Wollaton: Fri – Tues in Dec. 11am – 4pm. Wollaton Hall. Christmas gift shop, Santa’s grotto and Christmas Trail. www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas at Nottingham Castle: 25th & 26th Nov & every Sat & Sun in Dec til 23rd Dec. 10am – 4pm. £8 adults, under 16’s free. Christmas shop in the Gatehouse, festive fayre in the castle and Christmas trail. Christmas at Newstead Abbey: 25th & 26th Nov & every Fri, Sat & Sun in Dec. Park opens at 10am, house opens at 12-4pm. The house will be decorated with lights and floral displays. Christmas trail & Santa in the Courtyard. £10 pp includes car parking. Under 16’s free. Christmas Craft Fair at Newstead Abbey: 2nd/3rd & 9th/10th Dec. Craft fair in the Cloisters. £10pp entry to the Abbey includes car parking. Under 16’s free. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Children’s Christmas Tour: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th Dec. Wollaton Hall. 11-2pm. £5 pp. Discover creepy caves & tunnels with a Christmas character. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Jack & the Beanstalk: 2nd Dec – 7th Jan. Mansfield Palace Theatre. 01623 633133. Evening Ghost Stories at Christmas: 2nd Dec. 7.30-9,30pm. £18pp. Wollaton Hall. Tales to make your spine tingle. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Santa Cruise: every Sat & Sun in Dec from 2nd – 23rd. 2 cruises a day for all the family. £11.45pp. Call for details - 0115 9100 400. Dick Whittington: 2nd - 17th Dec at Nottingham Arts Theatre, George St. For times and prices call the box office: 0115 947 6096. Tree Dressing: 3rd Dec at Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. FREE. 11.30-1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Hucknall Christmas Carnival: 6th Dec, Market Place, Hucknall. Includes ice rink, kids rides, craft stalls & more. Light switch on & Santas grotto.

Christmas Tree Festival: St Mary Magdalene’s Church,,Hucknall. 6th Dec. 6pm and then it will be open Thurs & Fri 10am –8pm & Sat 9th 10am-12.30pm when winners will be announced. Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert: 7th Dec. 6.30-8.30pm. £10pp. St Barnabas Cathedral, NG1 5AE. For tickets www.maggiescentres.org.uk/nottinghamcarols Handmade Theatre presents: The Twelve Birds of Christmas: 9th Dec. 12pm. Mansfield Central Library. £3.50. Ages 3-9. To book www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre Christmas Santa Run at Holme Pierrepont Country Park: 9th Dec. Register from 9.30am. £18 adults, £10 children & £3 for Santa’s grotto. Christmas Carols in the Park: 9th Dec from 1pm. 10th Dec from 1.30pm Rufford Country Park. Classic Christmas carols & songs to get you in the festive spirit. Dog Grotto: 9th & 10th Dec. 11am–12.30pm & 2-3pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. Min £2 donation per dog. Family Christmas Crafts: 9th & 10th Dec. 11am-3pm. Rufford Country Park. £5 per item made. Buy your ticket at the Gift Shop on the day. Jack & the Beanstalk: 9th Dec until 14th Jan. Nottingham Playhouse Panto. www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk Beauty & the Beast: 9th Dec – 14th Jan. Theatre Royal. www.trch.co.uk Santa Fun Run: 9th Dec. Holme Pierrepont Country Park. For more info: www.nwscnotts.com Christmas Ghost Stories: 15th Dec. 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Newstead Abbey. £18 (inc. glass of wine/soft drink). For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Sparkling Sherwood Evening Event: 15th – 17th Dec. 6-7pm at Sherwood Forest. £3pp. Booking Essential. Call 01623 823202. Meet the Ghosts of Christmas past: 16th Dec. 7.30-9.30pm. £18pp. Nottingham Castle. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk A Lantern Lit Christmas Cave Tour: 16th Dec. 7.30-9.30pm. £15pp. Nottingham Castle. Hear the history of the castle by lantern light. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas Carols at Newstead Abbey: 16th & 17th Dec. £10pp entry to the Abbey includes car parking. Under 16’s free. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas Concert at Newstead Abbey: 16th Dec. 7-9pm. £8pp. The Newstaed Abbey Singers sing Christmas music in the Great Hall. For more info visit www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk Christmas Carols in the Millyard: 16th Dec. 3-5pm. Free. Lantern-lit mill yard and carols by Nottingham Ukulele Club & Salvation Army. Green’s Windmill. Santa Punch & Judy with Professor Paul Temple. 16th & 17th Dec. 12-3pm in the Stables Courtyard. Free show. Rufford Country Park. A Victorian Christmas in Nottingham: 20th Dec. 2pm. Beeston Library. £3. For adults. Booking advised on 0115 9255168. A Dickens Night at Wollaton. 22nd Dec. 7.30-9.30pm. £18pp. Wollaton Hall. Stories by the fireside. For more info & tickets: www.experiencenottinghamshire.co.uk The Big Band at Xmas: 23rd Dec. Bonington Theatre, Arnold. 0115 956 0733 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 Festive Biscuits: 28th Dec. 11am-2pm. £4 per child. Green’s Windmill. Booking essential 0115 9156878. New Year Walk: 7th Jan. 10.30am – 12.30pm at Sherwood Forest Country Park. £3 adults, £1.50 children. *Please note: all dates & times are accurate at the time of going to print

Prosecco: A Joy of Life! There are many producers of sparkling, aromatic, prosecco wine. For this quest I searched for a company that produces a range of high quality prosecco wines, with impressive bottle presentations. Bottega has a very interesting history, both during the 20th century and into the 21st century. The eye-catching bottles and a great number of the wines are award-winning. The bottles are created by artisan crafts people and are really distinguishable. From their prosecco range I found the following to be very impressive. Bottega Poeti Prosecco (DOC) is fresh, fragrant and has a floral bouquet. This wine is a very popular, dry production and favoured by many. Bottega Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore (DOCG) Extra Dry is another poetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wine which is also very popular. Having a brilliant straw-yellow colour, too, this fresh and fragrant wine graces many dining occasions, regularly. Bottega Prosecco (DOC) Biologico Extra Dry is often chosen and has many devotees. This organic production is, again, a brilliant straw-yellow colour. Very fine, fresh, fruity and delicate is how I would describe this, much sought-after, prosecco. Bottega Prosecco (DOC) Fundum I found to be a splendid dry production, that has plenty of fruits, to please. The mouthfeel and palate sensation is fresh, with a good finish. Gold Poeti Prosecco (DOC) is a further very classy production from Bottega. Fresh, aromatic and very impressive, this wine comes in a magnificent gold-coloured bottle. Again, a fruity bouquet prevails, which leads, enticingly, to the wonderful mouthfeel. The palate is treated to a sensation that is impressively pleasant and memorable. The glamour of the bottle presentation adds to the pleasures of this production, which is extremely popular for special occasions and also makes a really wonderful gift. Prosecco wines, having a persistent and fine perlage, are perfect for apĂŠritifs and excellent to pair with starters, also fish, seafood and

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Christmas Puddings Well, the festive season is upon us, time to stop worrying about the calories and instead indulge ourselves in the treats and sweets associated with Christmas. Around the world, where Christmas is celebrated, the holiday season is a time for traditional cakes, bakes and puddings. In France the “Bûche de Noël”, a classic chocolate covered Yule log cake is a Christmas centrepiece, in Germany “pfeffernüsse” cookies served from the 6th December, are covered in icing sugar and full of a mix of warm spices. “Struffoli” in Italy are little nuggets of fried dough with lemon zest served on Christmas Eve, and of course we are all now familiar with the traditional Pannettone. In Sweden, a classic rice pudding with cinnamon

is staple part of the festive menu, along with sweet gooey “lussekatter” buns. Our own traditional Christmas Pudding is believed to date back to the 14th century when it was a porridge of beef and mutton with raisins, currants, prunes, wines and spices, over time it evolved into the plum pudding we know today, despite being banned in 1664 by the Puritans as a “bad custom”. Even though it enjoys a long history, not everyone enjoys this rich fruit pudding, so here are few alternative ideas for festive treats, if you fancy a change this holiday. Have a lovely Christmas, the diet can start in January!

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Christmas “Mess” Ingredients • 200g Greek yoghurt • 300ml double cream • 2tbsp lemon curd • 250g frozen mixed berries • 2tbsp cassis (optional) • 1 small pinch cinnamon • 4 individual meringues (use the good ones you get from delis/ farmshops or make your own) Method 1. In small saucepan gently heat the frozen berries, sugar and cinnamon until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add cassis and set aside to cool. 2. Whip the double cream and yoghurt until it holds its shape, drizzle through the lemon curd. 3. Break up the meringues into a bowl then spoon over half the cream then half the berries and repeat. Serve straight away.

Satsumas in a Caramel Syrup Ingredients • 75g caster sugar • 40ml fresh orange juice • 6 whole, peeled satsumas, pith removed (to remove pith, dunk peeled satsuma for a few seconds in boiling water and allow to cool) Method 1. (Take extreme care when boiling sugar, do not overheat) Put the sugar and 75ml warm water into a pan. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves and then allow to bubble gently until you have a golden caramel. As soon as the sugar is starting to brown remove from heat and allow to cool a little. Add the juice (stand well back, it will spit! - I used a splatter guard), stir gently until smooth. 2. In a large bowl pour the syrup over the satsumas. Allow to cool, serve with a qood quality vanilla ice-cream.

Dutch Baby Oven Pancakes with roasted Plums Ingredients • 20g butter • 2 large eggs • 100ml single cream • 120ml milk • 100g plain flour • 30g golden caster sugar • Half tablespoon cinnamon Roast Plums • 3 plums • Juice of half an orange • 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar Method 1. Preheat oven to 200C, heat up a baking sheet 2. Halve, destone and slice plums into wedges, place in a roasting tin, squeeze over the juice and toss them in the sugar. Roast for 20 mins until soft. 3. To make the batter, whisk together the eggs, cream, milk and flour until smooth 4. Melt butter in the cast iron frying pans, and then divide and pour in the batter. Place in the oven on the baking sheet and cook for 20 mins until golden brown and puffed up. 5. Serve sprinkled with sugar, cinnamon and plums.

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Gedling Borough Council has nearly doubled its fitness class time table with an upgrade in new technology that will allow customers to choose from hundreds of different virtual classes on demand. The new WEXER TV screens and high definition projector fitted in Carlton Forum and Redhill leisure centres lets customers do anything from group cycling to Pilates at a time that suits them. Customers will have more freedom and choice over what exercises they want to do and will no longer have to worry about classes being cancelled last minute. Leader of the Council Councillor John Clarke said; “I’m really impressed with the new technology, it’s easy to use and there’s something here for everyone. We’re constantly working to upgrade and improve our centers to offer as much to customers as possible.” The virtual sessions offer hundreds of classes at the touch of a button, including traditional classes from aerobics, yoga and group cycling to a surf board workout or a contemporary dance class. Customers can also tailor the class to the length and intensity that suits them allowing customers to do a quick warm up before hitting the gym or ten minutes cool down after a workout session.

Arnold Leisure Centre Re-Opens

After a three month closure for essential maintenance and repair work, Arnold Leisure Centre has reopened. A brand new external roof and internal suspended ceiling has been installed along with a new lighting system in the pool area, upgrade of the heating system and work has also been done to improve the interior of the centre. The changing facilities have also been improved with the installation of new hair dryers and straighteners. The roof has been installed with energy efficient insulation which will reduce the costs of the upkeep of the 25 metre pool, keeping it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. The centre, situated near Arnold town centre is also home to the Bonington Cinema and Theatre which has had a new heating and cooling system installed alongside the recently installed state-of-the-art high definition cinema screen and surround sound improving the cinema experience even further. Councillor Henry Wheeler, Portfolio Holder for Housing, Health and Well-being said; “I’m very happy that the leisure centre is now open again, I’d like to thank the residents, parents and swimming clubs for their patience whilst we had this essential work done. The swimming pool looks great now and residents will notice the difference when they return.”

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Treadmill running Should I run on the treadmill instead of road running? There may be factors that will influence your decision – bad weather (quite common in this country) or safety – on a dark winter night an outdoor run can seem daunting. If the treadmill is set to a 1% gradient this replicates the outdoor factors of propulsion and resistance, so your workout will be just as good as a road run. Many people find a treadmill boring – add some interest by using a virtual route on the screen. Running along a “beach” can make time go more quickly. A lot of treadmills now have a soft-landing element to them which can help with joint impact for beginners until you have reached a body mass that your joints are happy with. Then you can take to the streets if you prefer. However you choose to start your running experience, remember to warm up properly before you start and cool down afterwards. Wear proper running shoes fitted to your running style and most importantly... enjoy the moment! The Strength and Physique Team

pets ‘Just a boring black and white cat? Not me!’ Local cat Suki is appealing to readers for a home – as well as promoting the charity which took her in. Rescued by Animal Accident Rescue Unit, she has been waiting a while … and this could be because she is ‘boring’ black and white – but her sparkling personality shines through! Following the sad death of her owner, 3 year old Suki and her siblings are being fostered by the charity’s volunteers until ‘real’ homes come forward. Suki’s fosterer shares: ‘Suki is lovely company, she’s confident and talkative – the perfect pet.’ As with all the charity’s cats, Suki was FIV/ FeLV-tested and is negative; she is neutered, flea and worm treated, micro-chipped and vaccinated; her new owner is responsible for further vaccinations. For her details, contact the Adoption Officer at admin@aaru.org. uk, who will reply as soon as possible. All adoptions need a successful homecheck. The charity does not rehome cats on or near busy roads unless indoor-only, and recommends keeping them indoors at night, and for 6-8 weeks to bond with the new owner/home. To help cats like Suki, the charity’s forthcoming fundraising fairs are 2-4pm on Saturday 18 November and Saturday 9 December, at Lowdham Village Hall, Main Street, Lowdham NG14 7BD. The charity does not cover healthy strays/ unwanted pets, but helps neglected, injured and vulnerable animals and birds. Anyone finding an animal needing emergency transport to a vet should leave a detailed message on 0115-9321555. For all animals needing homes, see www.animalaccident. org.uk

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NG3 Community Diary If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay £5+vat (150 characters) per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: ali@ngmagazines.org.uk Spanish Lessons!!! - enjoy learning Spanish...Spanish tutor for all ages and levels. For more information contact Ms Daniela. Call or text 07463 545873 or email: danielarelva@gmail.com

Pranyog Yoga Classes - every Tuesday 6pm - 7.30pm. At Raja Sahib Temple, 196a Mansfield Rd, NG3 4GG. Classes are

FREE with £2 donation for venue/heating/lighting. Tel 07803 149781 or visit www.pranyog.co.uk Mapperley & Arnold Rotary Club - meet Wednesdays@ 6.30pm at Mapperley Golf Club. For more info contact the secretary Peter Radford on 0115 966 3385 Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX. Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, Wollaton Park, NG8 1FG on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. Arnold Local History Group - all new visitors or members welcome. We meet 3rd Tuesday of the month with a break in July, August & December. Meetings at Bonington House (Labour Club), High St, Arnold. Details: www.arnold-history-group.org. Email: alhgroupo@gmail.com or tel: 0115 920 0626 or write to:144 Surgeys Lane, Arnold, NG5 8GB Mapperley and District U3A - meets 10am, 4th Thursday in the month at Mapperley Plains Recreation & Social Club on Plains Road, Mapperley. For more info: 07913 399362 Mapperley Knit & Natter Club - first Monday of each month. 6.45 - 9pm at Killisick Comm. Centre, Arnold, NG5 8DB. New members welcome. For more information call Ann Mathews on 0115 927 9365. Woodthorpe Huffers & Puffers Running Club - for all abilities - 2 miles to marathon! Meet at Thackerays Lane Park (behind Vale pub) 3 times a week. Learn to Run courses if you are new to running as well as walking group. See website for details: ww.woodthorpehuffersandpuffers.co.uk Marie Curie Mapperley & Arnold Fundraising Group - have been together for a successful year now but would love to have some new members on the board. We meet most months and aim to host 2 or 3 events a year. If you’re able to join the group or would just like to help with collections please call Zoe on 07790 299838 Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213. Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923. Coffee Morning - at the Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of Burford/Furlong Street, Arnold. On the 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am - 11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc on sale. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info visit www.arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com. Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Fiona Shaw on 07984 987216 or visit www.prospect-players.com Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com Mapperley Scrabble Club - Arrive at 6.30pm every Thurs at Haywood Rd Community Centre. Newcomers & experienced players welcome.For more info contact Greg on 07910 048162 or visit www.mapperleysc.org.uk.

Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.

South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154.

Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March, May, July, Sept) 7.30

to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068.

British Sugarcraft Guild Nottingham Branch - meet 2nd Wed monthly at The Dales URC Church, Bakersfield, NG3 7GL - 7-9pm. Visitors welcome, novice to experienced sugarcrafters. Contact Jackie Taylor: 07708 035311 or taylorj786@btinternet.com Society for the Study of Ancient Egypt - lectures held 6 times a year -plus special events & trips. New members welcome - expect a warm, friendly welcome. For further info call 01246 276771 or www.ssae.org.uk Erewash Valley Wood Turners Association - meet 2nd Wednesday everty month at Greasley St Mary’s Church Hall, NG16 2AB. For more info visit www.evwa.org.uk

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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

Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Jane Walden - 0115 937 5343.

City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood

St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all genres catered for. For info please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098 Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. The Nottingham Mechanics - Now rated 4* on google. 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Family History, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. For membership details contat: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 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 Free Guided Health Walks - Best Foot Forward run friendly, easy walks across Nottingham city area every weekday. Walks last from 30-90 mins in parks/green spaces. If you are new to walking or wanting to regain your fitness why not give it a try? 0115 844 0011 for more info. Arnold Townswomens Guild - meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm in the Meeting Rooms of Arnold Library. New members are always welcome. For more details please contact 0115 960 2596 or bl_hales@hotmail.co.uk

Nottingham Secular Society - meets on last Monday of every month at the Canal House, 48-52 Canal St, NG1 7EH. For details of meetings/speakers/debates see our website: www.nottinghamsecularsociety.org.uk Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road. Further information on 0115 844 7167 Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. Meet at The Nottingham Mechanics, North

Sherwood St, Nottingham on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Jenny on 01623 491331. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 8.30pm at The Lion, Mosely St, NG7 7FQ. No membership fees, no playing fees. The Lion is a Real Ale Pub. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. Soroptimist International - a group of women who meet 1st & 3rd Monday monthly at Willoughby Hall, Notts University Main Campus. We carry out projects to support women & girls at local & international level. Join us for fun, friendship & to help with these projects. For more info & contact: http://sigbi.org/nottingham Making Tracks Walking Group - is for single adults aged 40+ who share a love for the outdoors. We walk every Sunday throughout the year in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire & Leicestershire. Own transport essential. For more information visit: www.walkwithmakingtracks.org.uk. All new members welcome.

Nottingham Wayfarers’ Rambling Club - New members welcome to join our Sunday walks, usually into the Peak District, but other areas too. We often offer 3 different walks to suit all abilities. For more detail contact John on 01623 469427 or see our website: www.nottinghamwayfarers.com

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Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New

members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk. Phoenix Friendship Clubs, Nottingham Locksley - Tues evening is DANCE NIGHT. Put your glad rags on and join us. Have fun and keep fit. Entry £3.50. Try for 3 weeks then if you like it, annual membership £5, then £3 per week. At Oakleigh Lodge, 1 Highbury Rd, NG6 9DD. For more info: Arthur 07775 725670 or Trish 07816 216418. EVERYONE WELCOME Friends of Nottingham Museum - monthly meetings with speakers, held on Saturdays at 2pm in The Maltcross, St.James Street. Further info: Janet Livesley 0115 922 1734 Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Thursday 1.30pm. Call John Tanner on 0115 960 2614. New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village. Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members welcome, first 3 vists free. 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 Arnold Branch of the U3A - for retired or semi-retired people. Meet at 1.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - www.arnoldu3a.org or Pat Jackson: patjackson181@hotmail.co.uk 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. Get Going In Gedling - provides volunteer-led short health walks most days of the week. If you enjoy walking and socialising, how about joining us. These walks are a great way to start exercising in a safe and supportive environment. For more info call Fiona Hextall on 0115 901 3635 or visit www.gedling.gov.uk and search for Get Going in Gedling. Hucknall Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. 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Steve Earnshaw

Electrical Services Electrical Installation:

Sockets, lighting, cookers, showers, spot lights, security lights etc...

Handyman Services

Most households jobs/repairs undertaken

bathroom & kitchen refurbs, ceramic tiling, plumbing, painting, decorating, fencing, roofing, flooring, gardening, flatpack furniture, pressure washing

Upgrades:

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Over 25 years experience No job too small

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Arnold Building & Roofing Ltd Family Business NO JOB TOO SMALL RIDGE TILES • CHIMNEY STACKS SLATES OR TILES FITTED GUTTERS REPAIRED OR RENEWED P.V.C FASCIA BOARDS OR CLADDING

All insurance work welcome We can beat any GENUINE written estimate No payments or advance payment until completely satisfied Tel: Mr Doran for FREE ESTIMATE & ADVICE

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TREES • Section Felling • Reducing • Target Pruning • Deadwooding • Pollarding

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Stonebridge Heating Centre • Gas boiler replacement specialists • Gas servicing • Breakdowns & repairs over 35 years experience ex british gas engineers ex beta heat customers welcome Opening Times: Mon-Fri 9-5pm Sat 9-4pm • Sun 12-4pm • (Bank Holidays 11-4pm)

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Property Developments (Belper) Ltd • • • •

Extensions Refurbishments Garages Garage Conversions • Conservatories • Kitchens • Bathrooms

• Block Paving • Loft Conversions • Wall Repairs and Pointing • Windows and Doors • Soffits and Fascia’s

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ELECTRICIAN Taking the shock out of your electrics *Extra Lights and Sockets *Outdoor power *Free Quotes & Honest Assessments *Tidy Work *Landlord safety certificates & More

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RED CARPET TREATMENT Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

domestic & commercial ladderless gutter cleaning | stain removal fibre & fabric protection Call Neil Webb on

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DustBusters Busters Dust

Cleaning and Maintenance Fast, Efficient Cleaning Services Service

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Salterford Logs • Kiln dried hardwood logs • Delivery or collection • Loose Tipped or Builders Bags Keith Tom

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PAINTING & DECORATING COVING & ARTEXING

Nottingham

Roofing Services

Fully City & Guilds Qualified 25 Years Experience Friendly Reliable Service Good Quality Clean Work Free Estimates • Competitive Rates

Call Glen Birch

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Q : When does Santa arrive at Brookfields this year? Send your answers along with your Name, Address and Telephone Number before Friday 15th December 2017 to; Brookfield’s Competition 5a Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7AZ

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Decorate your home with our beautiful Scandinavian inspired indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations.

From 25th Nov to 16th Dec the showroom will be open weekends 10pm til 2pm.

Garden Furniture & BBQ Showroom

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DF GARDEN AND PROPERTY SERVICES

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e have the chance for 4 lucky readers to win an escape room challenge with Escapologic in Nottingham. Up to 5 people can take part in each prize.

With immersive special effects and completely realistic set and sound design, every locked door in Escapologic opens onto another world. Enter a game so detailed and real you’ll think you’re in a life-sized version of your favourite console title, or a real-life Hollywood blockbuster. As the clock starts ticking, you’ll have to work quickly to explore the intricately detailed sets, searching for clues to help you break out. Where are you? What happened here? Each element in the room points to a solution - but is it the right one? With just 60 minutes to sort the facts from the red herrings, every second counts. Follow leads. Test theories. But always be prepared to retrace your steps if you come to a dead end!

offered to do this review and invited two friends. We were sceptical to say the least. We checked out the website... Is this really for us?!?!? On arrival we felt like we were entering a film set, but any nerves were quickly calmed by friendly, attentive and

It was brilliant! We thoroughly enjoyed it. 14 seconds away from success! Arghh! This just made us hungry to do it again soon. To say we were buzzing when we came out is an understatement. Who’d have thought after all our reservations. I suspect people can become addicted to this place. If you’re looking for something a little different, you must try it!

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CJ PLASTERING

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RESKIMMING OF OLD WALLS ~ SKIMMING OVER ARTEX ~ CEILINGS OVERBOARDED PATCHING WORK ~ PLASTERBOARDING

honest, reliable, clean & tidy work free quotations & advice call Rich on:

(Mapperley)

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960 5540

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BUILDERS

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For a FREE quote please call: 0115 952 6874 // 07759 487940

Haydn Interiors LTD

Value & Quality have never been more affordable

KITCHENS | BEDROOMS | BATHROOMS Fully project managed service undertaken -plastering, tiling, lighting & building work We are a family business established for over 30 years

Open Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5.00 & Saturday 10.00 - 2.00

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Full conservatory valet also available

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Martin Page

Mapperley Area’s Local

Tree Surgeon

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.

call me now on

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Reputable & Reliable family run business Est. 1986

Up to 30% OFF

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Nottinghamshire’s Premier Garage Door Company • Matching composite doors available • Trade or Domestic enquiries • Supply or Installation • Extended Warranty Options and Repair Service available • We only use in house fitters and technicians for a service you can trust

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MATT THE PLASTERER FREE CONSULTATION attention to detail • clean & reliable re-skimming plasterboard • coving internal & external local repair & insurance work

Andrew Foster Mobile: 0797 1184082 www.groutandabout.co.uk

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BEECROFTS BEECROFTS JOINERY JOINERY

All joinery work undertaken by a time served tradesman with 25 years experience.

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.

Call Brendan for friendly advice and a quote

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Mrs W(Right) by Bob Massey

Harriett Maria was the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Day who had town and county houses in Yarmouth and Norwich. She was baptised at St Gregory, Norwich on 30th of January 1773. In 1794 at the age of 21 she married the banker and philanthropist Ichabod Wright. Upon their marriage they were the first residents to move into Mapperley Hall. The new couple’s first child, a son, was born just a year later in 1795 and was named Ichabod Charles after his father and grandfather. He joined his father in the banking profession in 1825, and is famous for his Italian literary pursuits. Later in the 1830’s he translated Dante’s Divine Comedy .

raised reasonable sums. An oil copy of Lady Smith with a cat appeared at auction several times between 2003-11, while a watercolour was sold in 1995. Carrington at the time did not have a church, so the National School was used for worship. Harriett’s husband therefore decided to found what became St. John’s Church, Carrington. He not only gave the land and largely paid for the church, but also partly endowed it. The Church was consecrated on April 6th, 1843 by Dr. John Kaye, the Bishop of Lincoln. St John’s was a district church, a chapel-of-ease serving the mother church of St Leodegarius in Basford. It did not become a parish in its own right until 1902. The architect appointed by Ichabod Wright was William Surplice who built a simple stone nave measuring 83’ x 38’, without aisles, chancel or tower, but with a bell turret and a porch at the south west corner. The nave could accommodate 350, plus room for 120 children in the gallery at the west end. Although the plans were by William Surplice, the design was that of Ichabod Wright himself. Harriett provided and arranged for almost all the fittings, including the communion rail, pulpit, reading desk and Poor Box. These were all made from oak grown on the Wright’s Mapperley Park Estate.

Harriett and Ichabod had 13 children in all, three sons and ten daughters. As a young woman, Harriett was the subject of portraits by both Sir William Beechey and Sir Thomas Lawrence. The portrait of her before her marriage by Beechey is pictured above. Harriett, like most girls of her class, were themselves taught to draw and sketch. She had a talent for art and was a good artist in her own right, producing several portraits and landscapes in the style of Josiah Reynolds. Some of her surviving pictures were auctioned and

Unfortunately Harriett was very ill at the time the church was consecrated and was unable to see her work finished. She died only two months later on June 21st, 1843. She was the first burial at the church and was interred in the family crypt under the church. Her ten daughters and three sons had an urn made and fixed in Mapperley Hall Grounds, in order to remind them of their mother. When Mapperley Hall was eventually sold the urn was removed to the churchyard, and it now stands by the side of the door.

I am researching the history of Mapperley and would be very pleased to hear from anyone with more details or information. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail. com or post via NG5 magazine.

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FACTORY CLEARANCE EVENT THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY 10AM – 4PM (Closed for holidays after the 16th December, reopening on the 4th Jan)

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TONY JONES

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Family run business with over 30 years' experience Free quotes given Please Contact: T: 0115 9523569 • M: 07919 423077 E: markflight@hotmail.co.uk

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Approved Chimney Sweep Member of the Guild of Master Chimney Sweeps HETAS Approved Stove Installation Chimney Lining Bird Guards Supplied and Fitted CRB clearance and Full Public Liability Insurance

Tel: 01623 401128 or 07711 441459 Email: info@home-sweep.co.uk

Carpet Cleaning Derwent Cleaning Services A Trading Standards approved company

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Sell your unwanted items for FREE. Call 0115 926 9777 VAX Steam Cleaner. Good condition. £15. 07800 633101 2 x Ladies/Girls Bicycles. Good condition. £15 each. 0115 938 2605 Invacare Alulite. Dark blue & black wheelchair. Solid wheels. Used once. £65. 0115 9206 594 Industrial Ladder. Double, twelve D mould rungs. £35. 0115 967 1210 Box Metal Straight Edge. 4m long, 4” x 1.5” section. £15. 0115 967 1210 Post Rammer. Used once. £25. 0115 967 1210 Panasonic 800W Digital Microwave. Black, used once. £42. 0115 962 1529 Bosch Dishwasher. White, VGC. £50. 0115 964 0338 Tricity Bendix Washing Machine. White, VGC. £50. 0115 964 0338 Panasonic HiFi Nicam VCR Video Recorder. Offers accepted. 0115 928 6475 6 Slabs 3x2. Free to collect anytime. 0744 347 6659 Ladies Golf Clubs. Complete set. Plus bags & umbrella. Good condition. £200. 0115 913 5055 Casio Keyboard. With keyboard lighting. Brand new, still boxed. Inc. stand. £70. 0115 840 3612 Minolta 35mm Camera. With ultra violet filter. Inc tramrod shader, carrying strap, 3 spare lithium batteries + many more extras. £60. 0115 877 3007 Grass Roller. £5. 0115 877 3007 Builders Wooden Double Ladders. 18 rung. Wired every 4. Ex. cond. £40. 0115 926 5044 Cot Bed. With mattress. Ex. cond. Little used. £50. 0115 926 5044 Thomas the Tank Toddler Bed. With mattress. Little used. £25. 0115 926 5044 Trailer Board. 4ft wide, 5m of cable, 7 pin plug. £10. 0115 966 5217 Royal Doulton Tea, Dinner & Coffee Service. Edged with platinum. Inc. 12 dinner plates, 17 tea plates, 15 saucers, 12 tea cups + lots more. Bargain £80. 0115 966 4623 Vintage Fossil Handbag. £30ono. 07985 240292.

WANTED. Old HiFi stereo equipment, speakers, record decks, amps etc. Also old fishing items or full set-ups wanted by collector. Anything considered. 07855 994605 BIKES WANTED. Adult road racer or mountain. Any age or condition. Will collect and pay cash. Julie 07971 692815/shoemaduk@gmail.com John Lewis 3/4 Sofa Bed. Beige upholstery. VGC. Cost £600 . £60. 0115 941 4860. 10” Table Saw. Rise, fall & tilt.Stand included with two tipped saws. £90. 0115 840 3847 Astronomical Telescope Reflector AZ1. £40. 07809 403962 “Doris” Limited Edition Porcelaine Doll. 22” tall, from the Palmary collection. New, still boxed with cert.(146/2000). £20. 0115 928 3461 Le Creuset Orange Enamel Kettle. Suitable for all types of hob. New, boxed. £20. 0115 928 3461 Le Creuset White Enamel Fondue Set. Cast iron, unused, in box. £20. 0115 928 3461 Ryobi Router. Table and router. £75. 0115 956 3979 7 Assorted Men’s Golf Club. With bag. Good starter set. £25 ono. 0115 931 3445 Girls Scooter. 4-7 years. £10. 0115 931 3445 Girls Small Scooter. £5. 0115 931 3445 Dog Kennel. Unused & treated. For medium sized dog. £35. 07434 417841 Garden Gate. 6ft x 3ft wide. Unused & untreated. £25. 07434 417841 2.5kg Tin Pro-Kleen Iron Sulphate. For use on lawns. Effective moss treatment, grass greening & turf hardening. £5 ono. 0115 913 4362. Akai Music Centre. Record player & CD player. Inc. speakers & instructions. £120. 0115 963 1338. Bodyone Exercise Bike. Ex.cond. £55ono. 07985 240292. Garden Semi-Rigid Pond. 250 gallons, + 2 pumps (one UV), + fish (crucial carp & shubunkins). Buyer must drain pond and catch fish. £95 ono. 0115 928 7165 (Wollaton area).

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Beechdale Fencing Limited

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y: Logan Luck s w ie v e R h Bur ton Not So Muc , e in r e lv o W With the release this year of Logan Lucky, Steven Soderbergh returns to directing (films) after a two year gap. The story of Logan Lucky follows the Logan family, but unlike the title would have you believe, this family is cursed with the worst of all luck. This is apparent in the opening scenes of the film as Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum) loses his job and finds out his ex-wife and daughter are moving out of town, making it harder for him to get his precious time with his little angel. So what does a man in this dire situation do? Get together with their bartender brother Clyde Logan (Adam Driver), break out a notorious vault breaker from prison, the appropriately named Joe Bang (Daniel Craig), and steal a whole bunch of cash from a vault under the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Sounds about right. For a film that heavily features a huge NASCAR race, Logan Lucky is shamefully slow and plodding. Throughout the whole film Logan Lucky felt like it was missing something, a sense of urgency maybe? Something, anything to propel it into the next gear. Scenes felt too long and drawn out. Nothing that was happening felt engaging and while it was on for two hours, it felt closer to three by the end. And it’s a heist! Yet I never felt any sense of tension throughout this movie. No “oh nooo he’s about to get caught”, no squeezing of the arm rests in the cinema. It’s a real shame because the talent Soderbergh wrangled for this project was amazing. Daniel Craig’s break from being 007 to being an all-American heist-expert was an almost unrecognisable transformation. Channing Tatum was also a delight to watch.Tatum was perfect as Jimmy, this average guy that was just really down on his luck. You couldn’t help but feel for the guy that was trying his best but at every corner being shut down.

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Lace City Chorus Christmas Show

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Gem Connection are holding a Christmas get together at Long Eaton School, Thorseby Road, Long Eaton. NG10 3NP On Thursday December 14th 7.30pm – 10pm The cost of the evening will be just £5 00,which will include coffee, mince pies and a rafﬂe ticket. Please feel free to come along, just pay at the door and join us for an evening of informal entertainment with Christmas cheer . Everyone Welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Gem Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus - meet every Thurs at The Harrington Middle School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ; 7.30pm - 10pm. Please visit: www.gemconnection.org for more info or just pop along & see us at one of our rehearsals - you’ll be made most welcome. Bestwood Male Voice Choir - Why not join Bestwood Male Voice Choir? Come to a rehearsal, no obligation or pressure, Tues from 7.45pm-9.45pm at Bestwood Village Comm Ctre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. For more details contact Colin Pursglove on 0115 979 4842 or visit www.bestwoodmvc.org.uk Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. 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-todate 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 2157 or www.thesaturdaysingers.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, 8-9.45pm, term time only For info contact our musical director Tina Hewitt on 07742 670732. The Carousel Singers - ladies choir, well est. singing a great variety of music. No auditions/no previous experience. Meet in Grangewood Church, Grangewood Rd, Wollaton on Fri, 7.15-7.30pm. For more info call Sue England on 0115 925 7928. Trent Valley Singers -a friendly mixed choir. Meet Thurs 1.30-3.30pm at Burton Joyce Comm.Church Hall. We sing a varied programme from classical to show songs. No auditions. Ability to read music not required. Call Heather 0115 844 0872 or Marjorie 0115 931 3965. Kings Community Choir - every Mon 7.30pm-9pm (term time). Open to everyone, come along, have a sing & bring friends. Kings Centre, NG5 7JX or call 0115 967 9997. Brinsley Community Choir - pop, soul, rock RnB. Now on Tues 7pm-9pm @ Brinsley Church, Church Ln, NG16 5AB. £5 per session. No audition process. For more info call Charlotte - 07581 020959. www. yourcommunitychoir.com Singsation Children’s Choir - Ages 5-14. Saturdays 10am-11am. Eastwood Town Hall, 120 Nottingham Rd, NG16 3GD. For more info call Charlotte on 07581 020959. Lyrical soNGbirds - Small, friendly women’s choir for experienced or new singers. Currently have vacancies for sopranos & altos. Meet Tues 10am-12 (term time)Bramcote Methodist Church, NG9 3HB. Just turn up or call Viv 01159 332677/viviennehavery@aol.com

Wollaton Singers together with Sandiacre Male Voice Choir are performing a concert at St Helen's Church, Frederick Road, Stapleford, in support of the church's New Community Annex project on Saturday 16th December at 7:30 pm. Carlton Male Voice Choir latest concerts...

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An estimated 850,000 people in the UK live with dementia, with the condition reported as the most common cause of death last year. By 2050 the global total is expected to exceed over 150 million due to the increase in life expectancy. Industry experts have recently highlighted the significance that the increase in dementia sufferers could have on the wills and probate industry, stating that more awareness and understanding of the condition could potentially be beneficial for those who have been disinherited from a relative’s will. It also demonstrates the importance of dealing with vulnerability in an appropriate manner. The number of estate disputes is on the increase, as demonstrated by recent highly publicised cases such as Illott v Mitson, concerning a mother who chose to leave all her money to three charities in her will, excluding her daughter who appealed the decision. In many cases

mental incapacity is given as the reason for a relative being cut out of a will; however it can be difficult to actually prove this. It is essential that a person has capacity when writing and updating a will. To potentially avoid future disputes it could be practical to keep written evidence proving that you were of sound mind at the time the will was written. In some circumstances obtaining an external opinion, such as a medical expert’s opinion, could also be useful as they will be able to provide up to date medical records alongside their own opinion on a person’s capacity at the time they made their will. The need for handling the topic of capacity appropriately was also outlined, as it can be a sensitive issue, particularly for those who are vulnerable. However by explaining the consequences of failing to provide documentation proving capacity when making a will, it should be clear to see the necessity of it and the risks involved if you fail to have such precautions in place. For more information or advice about proving capacity when making a will contact Rothera Sharp’s Wills & Probate team on 0800 088 6263.

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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 Gedling - 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 Scout Hut, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8DP

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 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 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 reg.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 Nottingham Counselling Service - not-for-profit service providing high quality affordable counselling for anyone aged 16 & over in the Nottinghamshire area. Accredited services include individual, couples & employer assistance counselling. To find out more call 0115 950 1743 or email: info@nottinghamcounsellingcentre.org.uk. Located at Unit 5, Victoria Centre, Kent St, NG1 3LZ. Open 9am-8pm weekdays. Minimal waiting times. 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 Al_Anon - is a family group who meet twice weekly to give support to family & friends who have or are living with the stress of alcoholics. The meetings take place at 25 Clarendon St, Nottingham. Mon 7pm - 8.30pm & Fri 7.30pm - 9pm. For more info call 020 7403 0888 or visit: www.al_anonuk.org.uk 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 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. 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.

My Sight Notts - provides support & advice for people with sight loss including aids & equipment, IT support, sighted

guides & befriending, peer support & social groups, arts & choir, sports & healthy lifestyle activities. For more info call 0115 9706 806 or email: info@mysightnotts.org.uk.

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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. Based at St Augustine’s Church Hall, Westville Gardens, off Woodborough Road, NG3 4QF. Tel: 0115 9856959 Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Peer Support Group - offers help and support if you have been diagnosed with PBC - an autoimmune liver disease. Meet every first Tuesday of the month - 7pm - 8.30pm at Antenna, 15 Beck St, NG3 3BP. For info contact Wendy - wendywheat71@gmail.com Loss of someone to suicide? - Loss is a self help support group for those who have experienced the suicide of a family member or someone close. For more information call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) or visit www.selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on 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 & District Branch Drop-in meeting, 2nd Wed every month at Brookfields Garden Centre, Mapperley Plains from 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet in the rear of the cafe. It’s an informal event with a friendly group of people affected by MS inc. carers & family. No charge, no need to book. Just turn up or call Doug for more info: 0115 966 3582 Gateway Women - a group to support women who don’t have children by circumstances not by choice. http:// gateway-women.com was started by Jody Day. The Nottingham group meet 1st Saturday of the month at Edin’s, Broad Street at 11am. For more info contact Sally on 07796 318046.

Bariatric Support Group Nottingham - Nottingham’s first support group for those who are waiting for, or have had

any type of bariatric surgery. Carers, friends and family welcome. We meet 2nd Tues of the month 7pm - 9pm at the Hyson Green Community Centre, 37a Gregory Boulevard, Hyson Green, NG7 6BE. For more infol: 0754 621 5757 1pm - 4pm Dizzy Self Help Group - for anyone in Notts area with balance problems, whatever the cause. The group’s meetings are a social occasion, with speakers on a variety of topics, to provide an opportunity to meet fellow sufferers & for mutual support. Meet at The City Mission, Parliament St. For more info ring Jeff on 0115 8451360. 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.

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Gedling Granted £1 Million to Help Disabled Gedling Borough Council has been awarded nearly £1 million by Central Government to help improve the homes of disabled people in the borough. Eligible residents can apply for up to £30,000 for improvements to help make their homes easier to live in. The grants can be awarded for a number of different improvements to properties from stair lifts for the elderly to sensory rooms for young children with learning difficulties. Typical works include improving access to properties, installing suitable lighting, heating and ventilation or improving access and facilities within the property for cooking, sleeping and bathing. People can also apply for help improving the safety of the property. To be eligible the service user must live in the borough, be an owner occupier, private tenant, a tenant in social housing or a landlord with a disabled tenant. To apply for this scheme, people should contact Nottinghamshire County Council on 0300 500 8080 and request an assessment for a Disabled Facilities Grant.

The free network, which launched in the UK just 9 months ago, has seen the most widespread use across Nottingham in the East Midlands. Residents in 118 communities have come together at a time when one in five Brits feel lonely and one in three blame technology for stopping them getting to know their neighbours. Nextdoor’s aim is to provide a trusted forum for neighbours to work together to build stronger, safer, happier communities, a remedy for the 22% of people in the East Midlands who feel disconnected to the place they live and the 10% of people who can’t name their next door neighbour. Nottingham residents are using Nextdoor to get to know each other and the private social network is being used to organise street parties, share local advice and recommendations for babysitters or gardeners, for neighbourhood watch efforts, to find lost pets and start community fitness clubs. Designed to be simple for anyone to use – and boasting users aged between 18 all the way to 94 years old - the sign-up process is straightforward. To become a member of their Nextdoor neighbourhood, users just need to sign up with a valid email address and input their post code, at which point they’ll be able to see a map of their area, see updates and public posts, and connect with other members of their local community. Sign up to Nextdoor at nextdoor.co.uk or download the free app for iPhone or Android.

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f you read this column regularly, you might get to the bottom of the page and see in the blurb that I am a CBT therapist. You may have heard of CBT before or it might be a complete mystery to you, so I thought I would spend this article explaining a little bit about CBT and what you can expect if you see a CBT therapist. And unlike more than one caller I have had enquiring after my services, I’m not talking about Compulsory Basic Training for motorcyclists… Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT for short, is a form of short-term psychotherapy. It’s a talking therapy, which allows you to work through your issues in a safe place with a therapist so that those issues no longer cause you problems in life. But rather than the cliché of therapy that you see so often on TV and in movies, it isn’t just a case of lying back on a couch whilst a therapist asks you how you feel about your father. On the contrary, CBT is interested in the here and now and making real-life changes in your present and future life, rather than going over the past. While it can sometimes be useful to know how certain problems started, the past can’t be changed so there is often little benefit to be gained from spending too much brain-space going over and over things that once happened to you. CBT works on the theory that the way you think affects the way that you feel and the way you behave and act, resulting from those thoughts. Cognitions are thoughts, so Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is about changing your dysfunctional or unhelpful thinking patterns so that your behaviour also changes. It’s about holding those unhelpful

thoughts up to the light of examination and seeing just how realistic they are – very often they’re not realistic at all and the negative feelings that follow such distorted feelings rarely make for a positive and fulfilling life. CBT is recognised by the NHS to be an effective treatment for a number of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, stress, OCDs and eating disorders amongst others. It can also help when you don’t necessarily have a “label” but you just know that you are stuck and you need some help with your thoughts or behaviour to break out of that rut. It’s considered to be a short-term therapy with most courses of treatment consisting of 12 sessions or less. It’s also considered to be a collaborative therapy – that means that you work with your therapist to develop a course of therapy that works for you, rather than your therapist simply telling you what to do. After all, we’re all different – just because two people suffer from depression or anxiety doesn’t mean that their experience of those conditions is the same. You are encouraged to work with your therapist to make sure that your treatment is unique to you and works for you. The collaborative nature also teaches you to problem-solve and to become your own therapist so that the risk of relapse is lessened. Of course, it’s not suitable for every condition and sometimes people with more complex issues or combinations of issues need a bit more help and that’s when a more open-ended, longer course of psychotherapy might be more appropriate.

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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... Have a safe, secure and crime-free Christmas We’ll be working hard over Christmas to keep you and your families safe, but there are also steps you can take to protect yourself. When you’re out shopping: Many of us will be on the lookout for presents for our loved ones, and buying things that may be worth a lot of money. Try and stay alert to what’s going on around you, keep valuables, credit cards and cash inside clothing or bags, and if you do feel uncomfortable, report this to your nearest police officer, store attendant or security guard. When you’re at home: After we’ve been shopping, we need somewere to store all of those presents! By taking a few simple steps, such as making sure presents aren’t under the tree if it’s visible from windows, making your house look occupied by leaving lights on, and keeping your windows and doors locked at all times, you can reduce any risk to yourself and your property. After presents have been opened: Burglars know that many homes will have new and often expensive items following Christmas morning, especially tech such as laptops, phones, iPads, games consoles etc. To avoid drawing attention to this, think about how you dispose of packaging that could identify what’s in the house, and for valuable items, you should mark your valuables with your postcode. Find out more about this on the link below. We hope these quick steps have given you a few handy tips, and you can find even more advice about staying safe at Christmas here:http://nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention/ christmas We hope you have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

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Plastering Richard Brooks C J Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer

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Clothing Armstrongs Mill

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