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BOX CLEVER Three Veg Pakora

2 med carrots - grated 2 med courgettes - grated 1 small sweet potato - grated 1 med onion - grated 1 tbsp cumin seeds 1 tsp dried chilli flakes (opt) 2 tsp garam masala good pinch salt 250g gram flour sunflower oil method Put all the grated vegetables into a large bowl. Add the spices, salt and flour & mix well. Gradually add enough warm water to make a thick batter. Best done by hand. The mixture should hold together and not be runny. Heat about 1cm oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, fry spoonfuls of the mixture. Turn half way through so they are golden brown. This only takes a few minutes. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with a mint yogurt dip and mango c h u t n e y. You can vary the veg. These are a great way to get kids eating a variety of veg.

I really like the idea of a weekly veg box delivery, so when Red Earth Organics offered me a box I jumped at the chance. I have to say I was really impressed with the quality, variety and freshness of the produce. A box like the one pictured is ÂŁ11. I think this is great value. These recipes are all from the goodies I received in the box. Red Earth Organics can be reached on 07794 467545.

Warm Potato, Bean & Bacon Salad

850g new potatoes 150g green beans 1 clove garlic - finely chopped 6 rashers streaky bacon - chopped 1 red onion - halved & sliced bunch flat leaf parsly knob of butter 1 tbs olive oil 50g feta cheese (optional) method Half large spuds then boil until cooked but not too soft. Drain. Cook beans for 4 mins. Drain. Fry onion in olive oil. Add bacon pieces to the pan. Fry until onion is soft and bacon turning crispy. Add butter and garlic and continue to fry for 3 mins. Add beans and potatoes to warm through. Serve garnished with parsely and if you like, scattered with feta. Serves 4.

Cheesy Swiss Chard

2 tbsp olive oil small red onion - finely chopped 1 clove garlic - finely chopped bunch swiss chard - leaves & stems chopped half small glass dry white wine 50g gruyere (or cheddar) grated lemon juice method Fry onion and garlic in oil in a large pan until soft. Add the chopped chard stems and white wine. Bubble for 5 mins until they soften. Stir in chard leaves until wilted. Stir in cheese and lemon juice. Season to taste. Serves 2.

Autumn

is upon us. After a rubbish summer weather-wise lets hope we have a nice warm Autumn. It was a great summer for sport and hopefully you all enjoyed a great Olympic games. It made us proud to be British. This is the last magazine before the Christmas edition so please remember to let us know as soon as possible if you want an event including in the Nov/Dec magazine. With the recession really biting we hope that you enjoy our new Live for Less vouchers on page 77 - every little helps! Happy Reading Ali, Cat and Sarah

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....Blimey, thanks for all those tips Dave. I had no idea there was so much involved. For those of us with very little time (or inclination!) companies like Green Thumb offer a great lawn care service and it really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost the earth. For more information on lawn care or to get Dave and his team round to help just give them a call on 0115 965 4743. ÂŠ Ali Wale

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A Lifeline for Animals in Need

Animal Accident Rescue Unit is a transport service for sick, injured or vulnerable animals and birds. It provides both transport to a vet surgery, arranging for their treatment and caring for them in foster homes until either their owner can be traced or new homes can be found. The Charity has no central base and is run entirely by volunteers working from their own homes. It has taken in so many cats over the last few months, it desperately needs new fosterers who can provide a temporary home for one of our rescued cats. If you think you can help, please ring the Recruitment Officer on 0115-956 3799 (recruitment calls only).

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Local Nottingham-based charity Animal Accident Rescue Unit is seeking volunteer drivers with their own car who have a couple of hours a week to spare during the daytime, evening or weekend. The charity needs help to transport rescued animals to and from vet practices and foster homes. Additionally, reliable people are needed to take calls from the public who require help with animals they find in distress. All roles are based from home. To learn more on how you can make a difference to vulnerable animals, please ring the Recruitment Officer on 0115-956 3799 (recruitment calls only). Many other volunteering roles are also available. Animal Accident Rescue Unit lifeline telephone number for dealing with animals in distress is 0115-932 1555. For non-urgent queries and information, email us at admin@ aaru.org.uk, visit www.animalaccident.org. uk, or by post to PO Box 5414, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5DT. Reg Charity No 701405 Vat No 916306634

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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: info@ng5.org.uk Dyslexia Action - Empowering Parents FREE Course - On 10th November from 10am - 1pm at 1a Bridlesmith Gate, Bottle Lane, Notts, NG1 2GR. To book or for more information please call 0115 948 3849.

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 Woody 911 4248 or Jim Bennett 847 7639.

Nottingham Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month in the Urology Seminar Room at Nottingham City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com ADHD - a support group for parents of adults with ADHD. Meet last Monday of month 7 - 9pm in Nottingham City Centre. Call 0115 982 2573 for more info. Cutting Back - Self-help group for women who self-harm. Weekly meetings in City Centre. For more information call 07930 713530 or email: mandynorth1967@yahoo.co.uk Debt Help & Advice - The Debt Advice Network is a registered charity offering free, impartial, professional, face-toface advice to people with debt problems. Contact your local counsellor David Hall on 07973 113882 or email: david.hall@ thedebtadvicenetwork.org. Framework’s EVE Works - Helps unemployed people into work/training/volunteering. We help remove barriers to work. For free 1-2-1 appointments and training eg. confidence building/interveiw skills. Tel: 0800 111 4262 or email: eve@ frameworkha.org Marie Curie Helper service - Provided FREE of charge to carers of people with terminal cancer or other life-limiting illnesses. For a few hours each week our trained volunteers are able to provide one to one emotional support, information and a short break from your caring role. For support, call 0845 304 8730, 0115 938 5906 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/helper for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153

Carer’s Support Group - meet alternate Fridays 10am - 12pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact Sam or

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Nottingham Arthritis Care Self Help Group - meet the last Friday every month, 11am -1pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Contact the Arthritis Care Office: 0115 952 5522.

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. Tea Dance - run by Nottingham Osteoporosis Society. Every Thursday 1.30pm - 4pm at Sherwood Community Centre. £2.50 includes tea and biscuits. All welcome.

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

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Do you have difficulty getting out to your Optician? We are able visit you at home and conduct a thorough eye test using the latest equipment. Eye Tests are FREE to people over 60 and other qualifying groups, we can also arrange NHS glasses for those who qualify. Free delivery & aftercare. Fully Qualified NHS registered, based in Nottingham NHS & Private Home Visits Large range of stylish frames All types of the latest lenses avail. All glasses delivered promptly Friendly & Quality Service Housebound only

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a helping hand - group directory 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: info@ng5.org.uk Relate Nottinghamshire - Offers family counselling, relationship counselling, sex therapy and young peoples counselling. Costs negotiated according to income. Tel: 0115 950 7836 from 9am to 9pm. Fibromyalgia - Support groups, workshops and group meetings. Contact Charlotte - 0115 9676 434 or 07961 025780. Hard of Hearing/Deafened - for anyone who has a hearing loss & communicates in spoken English, Nottinghamshire

Deaf Society runs a monthly Hard of Hearing Social Group (4th Friday, 10am-2pm) & evening lip-reading classes (next course starts 3rd Nov). For further details contact Rachael by phone 0115 988 7576, text 07817 275253 or email: rachael.ravenlock@ nottsdeaf.org.uk 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.

Mark Spencer MP for Sherwood Advice Surgeries - Please phone the constituency office on 0115 968 1186 for an appointment or email mark.spencer.mp@parliament.uk. Surgery 2nd Saturday monthly (10am-12pm) at Under One Roof, Vine Terrace, Hucknall, NG15 7HN. 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

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

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The Programme includes exercise, relaxation, advice and information about local support services. It provides an opportunity for people to work towards a healthier lifestyle, meet other people living with stroke and hopefully have some fun! It is led by suitably qualified and experienced leisure instructors. This is delivered 2 or 3 times per year in Gedling Borough Council Leisure Centres, dependent on the demand. If you would like further information or would like to take part, please contact Sue on 01636 815 338 / 0785 154 0547 / scprap@dsl.pipex.com

British Sign Language Level 1 2 hrs per week, 32 weeks (Weds eves) £350 inc assessment fees British Sign Language Level 2 3 hrs per week, 34 weeks (Weds eves). £590 inc assessment fees

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Hollygirt School to take boys aged 3 - 7 from September Hollygirt School is pleased to announce that it is welcoming applications for boys aged 3-7 to start from September onwards. It is not the first time that the school has taught boys; there were little boys here during the 1980s. For parents with both boys and girls, there are very few independent co-educational schools with a similar family-feel to Hollygirt and we are aware that for parents of young children, having to do multiple school drop-offs is challenging. Taking boys at a young age will not detract away from Hollygirt’s ethos and there are no plans to extend the age range for boys. Hollygirt helps children develop their individual strengths and abilities, whilst ensuring they are safe, secure and happy. All junior children spend a day with us to find

out if they will be happy in our environment. We take children of all abilities and each is assessed before they join, so that their educational needs can be met, wherever they are in terms of their ability. They all make excellent progress and we are proud of their achievements at whatever level. In our small school everyone knows each other and teachers have the time to get the best from each child. Your child can join Hollygirt at any age, from 3 up to the start of Year 10, subject to a place being available. Entry can be at any time, not just the start of a school year or term. Most new pupils join without knowing other children, but soon make friends in the warm and homely atmosphere. Our quality of care was rated as outstanding in the school’s last inspection.

Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 29th September at 9.30am. All are welcome. If you can’t make it, just call us to come in for a chat and a look around. We look forward to seeing you. Our Senior School Entrance Assessment for Year 7 entry in Sept 2013 is on Tuesday 27th November.

Independent school for girls aged 3-16 now also taking boys aged 3 - 7

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CARLTON FORUM SWIMMING CLUB

Committees Corner and Other News:

Welcome to the latest edition of the Carlton Forum Swimming Club page. We had an exciting end to the season with lots of news to report. Club Championships: Our annual Club Championships took place in June/July and this year it was one of the best ever. Swimmers from all levels took part over 4 days of competition and set a huge number of Personal Best Times (PBs). Club Championships records can only be broken on the day and this year Elliot Woodward (100 fly, 200 free), and Will Gayne (100 & 200 free) set new marks. One highlight is always the Coaches Invitation event for non-squad 6-10 year olds; champions this year were Zara Campbell-Simm and Sam Banham – congratulations! Joe McElhinney and Michelle Butler claimed the Masters titles, Michelle getting a great PB in her event. Well done to all of the swimmers and a huge thank you to all who helped to make the event such a great success. Thanks also to Cllr. Clarke for his donation and to our official Club Championships sponsor CNR Services: www. cnrdesign.co.uk Midlands Regional and National Championships: Special mention this year goes to Luke Mitchell who claimed a brilliant 10yo overall top-10 Midlands place having only started competitive swimming the year before. Luke also came 3rd in the 100m backstroke event. Will Gayne continued his great form but was just pipped to the post in the 12yo section after his closest rival pulled out the swim of his life in the very last event. Will did manage to win the 100m and 200m backstroke, and 1500m freestyle events. Will then went on to compete in the Nationals at Ponds Forge, Sheffield and produced some tremendous performances again to finish overall 3rd place in his age group. He also won a silver medal in the 1500m freestyle and a bronze in the 200m Individual Medley events. Will also represented East Midlands in the Schools National Champs in June. Notts Championships: Stage 2 Gala – we achieved a creditable 3rd in the B-Final. Not so many PBs but a great club record for Elliot Woodward, some strong swims from Angus Findlay, and Russ Crawford showed that you are never too old to PB – he really is an inspiration for the younger club swimmers. Sports Centre League 2 – Round 4 of 6 at Hucknall brought us another 3rd place. Highlight of the night was a 10yo club record for Luke Mitchell in the 50m backstroke. There were many PBs including several for our older swimmers – well done to Russ, Fay, Adam, Joseph, Lucy, and Eleanor.

Two fantastic non-swimming achievements to report: Molly Campbell came individual 9th and her team were champions in the GB National Pentathlon Championships, and Ed Reckless completed the London-Paris bike ride raising over £1100 for charity.

Congratulations to Lauren Chafer, Adam Glossop, Beatrice Findley and to Kate and Mia Sallis for passing their Level 1 Teaching Aquatics Course. The strength of coaching within the club continues to be improved and we are proud to help develop our swimmers to become coaches and teachers within the sport.

If your child is between 5 and 8 years of age, conﬁdent in water, and wants to learn how to swim they can join our Learn to Swim Programme. For more information please contact Pam on 0115 9873274.

We are now preparing for the new season and looking forward to our Presentation Evening on 21st September. Swimming is a great way to keep ﬁt and the club environment provides a lot of fun, enjoyment and competition for all involved. For further information on joining our club please contact Greg Wiley (07531 776368, gregw_1@hotmail.com). Please visit us at http:// www.cfsc.co.uk.

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KIDS DIARY

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

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme - songs, movement & rhyme for babies to pre-schoolers. Monday, St Marks Church Hall, Woodthorpe, 10am - 11am: Thur, Westdale Lane Community Centre. 10am-11am. Call Jo on 0115 960 9599. St Judes Toddler Group - Tues & Thurs (term time only), 9.30am - 11.15am at St Judes Church Hall, Woodborough Rd. Call Jenny on 0115 985 6131. Calverton Road Playgroup - Tues - Fri, 9.30am - 12pm. 2 - 5 yrs. Pondhills Lane Community Centre. Call 0115 926 6760. Iona School Toddler Group - a gentle & supportive session for parents/carers and their little ones. Tues & Wed 9.30am - 11.30am (term time only) at Iona School, 310 Sneinton Dale. Call 0115 941 5295 or www.theionaschool.org.uk. We are a registered charity. Mapperley Baby & Toddler Group - Every Thurs 2pm - 4pm at Mapperley Methodist Church, Woodborough Rd, Mapperley (ring for Hall). Relaxed play for babies and toddlers. £2 per family, includes tea and biscuits. Contact Claire on 07813 531804. Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Small play area with baby toys. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. Some weeks “chill and chat”. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me BMX Race Club - Nottingham Outlaws BMX club run regular races and coaching sessions. All ages welcome. Race bikes & helmets to loan for new members. Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell. Call Phil on 07985 419101 or www.nottinghamoutlaws.com. Nottingham Boys Choir - We provide a structured environment for boys to sing some of the finest classical music ever written - and modern music too! Come and see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. Check out our website www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or call Michael Overbury on 01636 702054. Nottingham Sea Cadets - Waterside Way, Nottingham, NG2 4DP. T: 0115 958 0528. E: nottinghamseacadets@live.co.uk W: http://units.ms-sc.org/nottingham. Tues & Thurs eves 7pm - 9.15pm. Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 16yrs, all abilities. We meet Sundays 2.45 - 4.45pm (term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. Street Dance Classes - Culcha street dance for girls & The Force break dance classes for boys. Age 8 - 18yrs. Various times and venues. For more details call Gedling Borough Council on 0115 901 3605, email: arts&events@gedling.gov.uk or look on www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure

Air Cadets - 2418 Sherwood Squadron - activities include flying, gliding, shooting.For 13-18yr olds. Tues & Thurs 7-9pm. Wesley St, Carrington. Tel: 0115 962 3318 or ww.2418atc.org

Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available from September 2012. Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information.

Guitar and Bass Tuition - with Richard Woodward. All styles, acoustic and electric, beginners to advanced. Tel: 0115 960 9421 Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Carlton.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 961 4114 or Shirley 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com

Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. Enrol now to be part of our 2012 Dance Spectacular held at The Royal Concert Hall in November. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www.marciajones.co.uk Gedling Colliery Cricket Club - run Kwik cricket sessions for 7 to 11 yr olds every Sunday morning from 10am to 12noon. Contact Andrew Whitaker on 07891 654978.

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THURSDAY 20th SEPTEMBER 2012— 7.OOPM Choosing the right secondary education for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make in supporting their development into young adulthood.

If you would like your child to: 

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Then Christ the King Catholic School is the place for you! We are situated near Arnold town centre and are easily accessible by local bus services. Christ the King is a school for the whole community. We welcome applications for places from parents of children who have not attended our partner primaries or who are not Catholic but whose parents wish them to be educated in the caring Christian Community. Indeed, the governing body offer places to such students annually and we celebrate this diversity. If you are unable to attend the evening, please contact us. There are a limited number of places for a tour of the school during the mornings of 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th September 2012. If you are still unable to attend, but would like to receive a brochure, please contact the school.

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Diamond Celebrations

Six Green Flags in a row for Arnot Hill Park! Arnot Hill Park in Arnold has been awarded a Green Flag for an amazing sixth year in a row.

There was great excitement when members of the Nottinghamshire branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild were asked to exhibit their textile art at Vernon Park for the Royal visit. Like the Queen, the Nottinghamshire Branch of the Guild is celebrating its Diamond Anniversary this year. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge came to see the display and Eileen Tilley presented the Duchess with a textile posy trimmed with lace and a lace butterfly. Many people at the event enjoyed seeing the varied work of the group on display. Some members are new to embroidery; others have been members of the Guild for over 25 years. The group meets monthly in the city centre and there is usually a speaker. The topics are very varied and it is fascinating to see the work of others and hear of what inspired them. This year they look forward to talks about using recycled materials, lace and the recreation of Lady Peacocks dress. Some of the members go to Sherwood Community centre for weekly evening classes and/or a monthly workshop. The Embroiderers’ Guild is a registered charity. There are many other activities and events in the region that members can enjoy. This friendly group meet at the Nottingham Mechanics, North Sherwood Street on the first Tuesday of the month at 1-30pm. If you have a love of and an interest in textiles why not come along? Visitors are very welcome. For more information contact - Judith Hanley: Tel - 0115 9531695 Email - tedjudyhanley@ntlworld.com Web site http://www.emreg.org.uk/branches/ nottinghamshire

The Green Flag Award is a national award which recognises the best parks and green spaces in the country, and is a sign of an excellent, well managed and customer friendly park. The latest award came from an unannounced visit by a Green Flag Judge, which thanks to high scores in previous years’ assessments meant the council qualified for the park to be judged during a ‘mystery shopper’ visit. The park has continued to evolve over the last year, with a number of projects recently completed, including a new landscaped area to both sides of the front entrance in January, solar panels installed to the Civic Centre, and Jubilee Depot and new reed beds installed on the lake to improve wildlife biodiversity. Gedling Borough Council works closely with the Friends of Arnot Hill Park to manage and maintain the park. It is a popular visitor attraction with a range of facilities for the family, including a wildlife pond with a range of popular and rare breed birds, refreshment kiosk, a skate park and play area, rose and sensory gardens, ball court and aviary. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Arnot Hill Park, please contact the Park Rangers on 0115 901 3636.

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Ballroom Dance Night

The Henley Farrell Big Band Cotgrave Welfare Club Woodview, Cotgrave, NG12 3PJ

Saturday 6th October Saturday 3rd November Doors open 7:00pm

Music for dancing 7:30pm - 10:30pm Tickets £7 on the door

St Mark’s Woodthorpe

Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance Sunday October 28th 2012 at 4pm

If you have experienced bereavement, come along and thank God for the memories of loved ones no longer with us .

Refreshments will be available after the service.

NEW COURSES FOR SEPTEMBER The History of Arnold: 24 September for 8 weeks at the Meeting Rooms, 28a High St., Arnold Mondays 7 - 9pm

Computer Maintenance: 27 September for 10 weeks at Bestwood Park Community Centre, Beckhampton Rd 10am - noon Old and new students welcome!

Full details from Bob Massey, email: b.massey@virgin.net or come along on the night

ARNOLD ART SOCIETY art Exhibition, Sale & Craft Fair Pondhills Community Centre, Pondhills Lane, Arnold

sAT 20 AND sUN 21 October 10AM - 5PM FREE ADMISSION & Parking RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS www.art4arnold.com

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Coffee Morning

Every Tuesday - 10am - 1pm Refreshments and a good old chat in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX

Nottinghamshire Police Band need players....

we need drum kit, tuba and keyboard players. Rehearsals are Wednesday’s 7.30 - 9.30pm in the Lace Market. Interested? Please contact Gary Glover on 07866 262182 or email: nottspoliceband@gmail.com

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Nottingham Royal Society for the Blind

Vintage & Retro Table Top Sale Shabby Chic - Retro Clothing - Up-cycling - Collectables

Saturday 15 September from 11am - 4pm Lindsay Morgan Hall Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley, Nottingham

FREE ADMISSION | REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE FREE PARKING | WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE Pitches currently available at £17.50. To reserve a pitch contact Sue Ridout on 07815 608356 or call into the NRSB shop on Mapperley Plains. Full payment required to secure a pitch.

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Elizabeth Wragg At 3pm on Saturday 10th September 1864, 10 year old Henry Beardsley and his friend set out looking for blackberries on Mapperley Hills Road. By 4pm they had gone as far as Wood Lane, near the spring which flowed there, when they spotted something on the ground. It was the body of a very young child, in the hedge, a couple of metres from the road. George Gilbert, a brick makers labourer was coming home from work at the brickyard of Mr Gripper on Mapperley Hill when he heard the boys cry out and they rushed to tell him of their find.

Knaphill Prison

Gilbert returned with them to the scene and saw the body of a male child, situated near the boundary stone between Nottingham and Basford, partly hidden by the hedge. The police were sent for and arrived about a hour and a half later. While awaiting there arrival Gilbert noticed a piece of cloth laying near the body and he wrapped it around the naked child. When Police Constable Mason arrived he took charge of the child and observed that it had a narrow piece of cloth tied so tightly around its throat that it could not be removed. The cloth in which Gilbert had covered the child was of the same colour and type as that used by the Nottingham Union Workhouse and had the letters NUW along one edge. PC Mason took the body to the police station and then went to the workhouse to make enquires. He found that an unmarried mother by the name of Elizabeth Wragg, aged 19, had left the workhouse

by Bob Massey at 14.20 that day, with her newborn baby, to go to her mothers house at Sherwood Street. The body was identified as that of Elizabeth Wraggs child by the nurse at the workhouse. Chief Constable Hedington and Inspector Rayner then visited the house on Sherwood Street and interviewed Wraggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother Maria. When Elizabeth came out of the house they asked her the whereabouts of her child. They were shown Elizabethâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other child who was about 2 years old. When asked about the baby she made no answer and was arrested on the charge of murder. At her trial she claimed that she was frightened to take the baby home and had told her mother that it had died. In fact she had left the workhouse with a healthy child. Joseph Brookhome, the doctor carrying out the post mortem, confirmed that the child had died from the cord tightened around its neck and that it was otherwise well and healthy. The girl claimed that she had not strangled it but thrown it down and left it crying on the ground. The jury surprisingly found her guilty, not of murder, but of manslaughter and she was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. This was carried out first at Parkhurst and then Knaphill where she appears as a convict in the census. No more is known of her after this and her fate and that of her other child is unknown.

I am researching the people and history of Mapperley and would like to hear from anyone with memories or photographs of the area or the people involved. Email: bob.m.massey@gmail.com or post via NG magazines

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NOTTINGHAM FLOWER CLUB PRESENT

“WITH A LITTLE IMAGINATION”

5 Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HQ 0115 9613081 info@knitworking.co.uk

A DEMONSTRATION OF FLOWER ARRANGING BY

DEREK ARMSTRONG NAFAS NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR

THURSDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2012 Nottingham High School for Boys Waverley Mount, Nottingham NG7 4ED (car parking via Forest Road East) Demonstration commences 7:30pm – doors open 6:30pm Plants ~ Tombola ~ Arrangements Raffled Admission £8 - includes a glass of wine VISITORS WARMLY WELCOMED TOMBOLA

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LANGUAGES AT WORK

Workers’ Educational Association Courses for Adults in Notts The WEA is Britain’s major voluntary adult education organisation, offering courses in art, literature, history, geology, music appreciation, languages and many more.

For our latest brochure:

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French and German Private Tuition

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Sept - Nov Dates for the Nottingham Centre (National Trust)

Members of the Nottingham Centre enjoy a variety of talks, outings and holidays throughout the year, with the opportunity to join specialist groups on Local History, Gardens, and Walking. Thursday 13th Sept: “National Trust Gardens” by Frank Gibson at 2.15pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood Street, Nottingham. Thursday 27th Sept: “If Wishes were Horses” by Pam Littlewood (local author) at 7.30pm at the Mechanics (address above). Pam gives an insight into her books which are based in Nottinghamshire. Thursday 11th Oct: “The Commercial River Trent and Newark” by Les Reid at 2.15pm at the Mechanics (address above). Les will examine the interaction between town and river and talk about his own involvement in “The Leicester Trader” a barge renovation project with the heritage centre. Thursday 25th Oct: The Southwell Storytellers will entertain, concentrating on four stories of life inside Southwell Workhouse at 7.30pm at the Mechanics (address above). Thursday 8th Nov: “Far Eastern Russia” a talk by Roger Bennett on the countryside and wildlife of this fascinating region, at 2.15pm at the Mechanics (address above). Admission to all other meetings is £2 for members, £3 non-members. For more information: nottinghamcentre.webplus. net or ring Roger Wallis on 0163 6819102.

Rehearsals are doubling up for choir in Diamond Year!

Additional rehearsals are helping to step up the preparation for the Bestwood Male Voice Choir’s Diamond Jubilee Concert on 23 September 2012 at the Albert Hall Nottingham. Following on from a wonderful exchange visit in May to Rotenburg in Germany, singing the National Anthem on BBC’s Radio 2 Royal Jubilee ”We are Sixty” programme on 3 June and singing in front of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, during the Queen’s visit on 13 June, the choir is now rehearsing hard to fine tune their repertoire for the Diamond Jubilee Concert. Special guests for the concert include BeVox, the truly inspirational and dynamic people’s choir, with over 100 members and David Butterworth on the fabulous Binns Organ. The concert programme will climax with a joint item with Bestwood MVC, BeVox and the Binns Organ, which is guaranteed to ‘lift the roof’! Tickets are selling well, with over two thirds sold to date, so if you are interested in enjoying a really entertaining and uplifting evening, call the Box Office on (01623) 484091. Adult tickets are £10, under 16 are £5 and Family Tickets £25 (2 adults & 2 under 16).

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great rates of pay Success in the National Championships in May has not reduced the Chorus’s desire to expand the interest in its style of singing. As already reported last month they are to hold an open night at their rehearsal on the 19th September, specifically aimed at educating singers in the style, but they would welcome visitors of any gender at any rehearsal if there is a desire to hear them sing. The rehearsal address is Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ, every Wednesday at 7.15.pm. Those who may wish to see the Chorus perform can do so at the Ladies Association of Barbershop Singers Convention being held at the International Centre, Telford, TF3 4JH over the weekend of the 26th – 28th October, 2012. The Chorus are performing in the Saturday evening show which starts at 7.30pm. It will include the top Ladies Barbershop Chorus along with both male and female quartets. Anyone requiring entertainment should contact Peter on 01530243822 or e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail.com. Any number of singers can be provided from four to forty. Fees are negotiable. Quality is guaranteed. For enquiries regarding sponsorship contact Mitch on 07866519837 or e-mail as above. To find out more about the Chorus visit the website www.grandcentralchorus.com

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0115 926 9777 The Dover Beck Flower Club

Burton Joyce Village Hall 7.30pm - £4 for visitors - All welcome Sept 20th -’Autumn Inspirations’ - June Borrowdale Oct 18th - In the midst of..’- Diane Fair Nov 15th - ‘Jingle All The Way’ - David Fawcett-Ropner For more information and tickets please call 0115

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Community Diary

If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Mapperley Townswomens Guild - meet 3rd Monday each month. March to September at 7pm & October to February 2pm

at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 07759575383. Mapperley Women’s Institute - meet 2nd Monday each month from 7.30pm onwards at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Call 01636 673550 for contact details. Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Wed 9.30am and Thursday 1.30pm. Call John Tanner on 0115 960 2614. 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. Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 9404147. Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923. 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.

Wesleyan Reform Church - Christian Ladies Fellowship meets every Thursday 2.30pm-3.30pm. We have a variety of speakers from different churches. For more info call Mrs Patricia Lyon on 0115 926 8590.

Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re

a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every two weeks on Thursday eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info call Phil Howcroft on 0115 956 3850. Friends of Coppice Park - meet every 2nd Saturday of the month, 11am - 2pm at the park to work or play. All welcome. For more info call June on 0115 960 5540. Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am at The Park Inn, Mansfield Road. For more info call Alan Bush on 07833 232215. Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Donna Atherton on 953 2049 or visit www.prospect-players.com

Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com

Mapperley Scrabble Club - Arrive at 6.30pm every Thurs at Haywood Rd Community Centre. Newcomers & experienced players welcome.For more info contact Greg on 07910 048162 or visit www.mapperleysc.org.uk. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502. Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. Sept 25th: Cranio Sacral Therapy - Philip Humphreys & October 23rd - Full Movement Method. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 0115 914 1076 or 0115 915 9119 for details.

Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting Tues at Five

Ways, Valley Rd. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com

Bonington Players - meet for rehearsals at 7.45pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August to May at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, Nottingham Road, Arnold. Productions are staged at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold. For more info call Linda on 0115 953 2807 or visit www.boningtonplayers.co.uk. Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details email:bestwoodcountrypark@hotmail.co.uk or visit our discussion forum website at www.bestwood-country-park.co.uk Tai Chi for Health and Self Defence - Dragon River Chen style Tai Chi at Arnold Hill School. Monday nights, 7-8.30pm. New starters always welcome. Website: http://chentaichi.webs.com/ For more info call Dave on 07981488890 or ravenshead42@gmail.com Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.

Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.

Community Diary cont..... If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Classic Cars, Bikes & Custom - Likeminded enthusiasts meet at Cafe Janais, Cattle Market, Nott’ham. 2nd & 4th Wed every month. For info call Brian on 07836 794541.

Card Making & Paper Craft Classes - held monthly in Arnold. If you can get a crowd together I can come to you! Contact Victoria to book 07748 707845 or bluejellystampin@sky.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

Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wednesday and a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 8pm -11pm. Tel: Mike 0115 920 0164 or www.nottinghamroundabaout.co.uk Coffee & Cake - every Wednesday 10.30-12noon at Foxhill Evangelical Church, Hill View Rd, Carlton. Drop in for a cup of tea/coffee, a cake and a chat. Nottingham Flower Club - Invites you to discover a new talent by joining us on a Thursday evening at the Bluecoat School, NG8 5GY. For dates of meetings contact Janet-0115 9375861.

Card Club - a new card playing club based on the game TICHU. More simple & fun than bridge, more challenging & strategic than poker. Come & learn with us. Monthly meetings TBA. Contact: sarah.mulholland@gmx.de

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 Thursday each month. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details.

National Council of Women - Nottingham & Notts Branch - meet last Tues in month 7pm-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive, Sherwood. For more info call 0115 950 3733. www.ncwgb.org

French speaking group - French speakers, native or not, meet monthly at various venues in & around Nottingham to keep up with the language. Good conversation French required. Join our group on Facebook: “The Nottingham Frogs” or email sylvaindrouhot@hotmail.com. A bientot. Grand Central Chorus - Sing in harmony with the GCC. Every Wed, 7.15pm at Harrington School, Long Eaton, NG10 4BJ. Visit www.grandcentralchorus.com or call Martin on 07855 270803 or just turn up. All teach by ear materials supplied. The Nottingham Branch of the Hardy Plant Society - meet on the 2nd Friday monthly (Oct-April) at West Bridgford Community Hall, Church Dr, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY at 7.30pm. Programme of guest speakers. In summer coach trips to inspirational gardens. Further info: www.hardy-plant.org.uk/groups/nottingham or call Sylvia Bennett: 01949 836882/e:muzb@btinternet.com Arnold Townswomens Guild - meet the first Tuesday of each month (Feb to Dec). 7pm to 9pm. New members welcome. Contact Jenny Green on 0115 926 3125. Burton Joyce Bowls Club - The Poplars Sports Ground, Station Road are having an open day on 28 April for anyone to come along and “have a go” and to meet existing members. Further information on 0115 844 7167 Wednesday Lunch Club - Arnold Methodist Church. Cooked meal, company & friendship. Contact Mavis 952 0919. Embroiderers’ Guild - anyone interested in stitching and textiles is welcome. We meet at The Nottingham Mechanics,

North Sherwood St, Nottingham (close to the Royal Centre) on 1st Tuesday each month at 1.30 - 3.30pm. For more info contact Judith on 0115 953 1695.

Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom, Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. Arnold Branch of the U3A - meet at 1.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month at Arnold Methodist Church - Chairman 0115 920 1160 or visit www.arnoldu3a.org

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

Yoga Exercise - Gedling Asian Elders Association. Yoga exercise (chair exercise) £3 including

tea, biscuits & freshly prepared meal.. Every Tues 11am -2pm. St Marks Church Hall, De-Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe. Tel Surjitsingh on 0115 958 3244 for more information.

Pushy Mothers - Buggy workout in Woodthorpe Park. Fantastic way to improve your fitness & meet other mums. Tue 11-12 & Fri 10.30-11.30am. Call Vanessa on 07979 520085.

Age UK Notts Membership - over 40 social activities a month in and around Nottingham -

everything from coffee mornings to table tennis! Call 0115 841 4473 for more information.

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM SHERWOOD POLICE STATION Mansﬁeld Rd, Sherwood 101 Ext: 800 4371 CARLTON POLICE STATION Cavendish Rd, Carlton 101 Ext: 811 6616

BEAT TEAMS Mapperley Park based at Sherwood PC Jeanette Stasuik 07792 437306 PCSO Kiri Prebble 07702 141844 PCSO Darren Booth 07545 701862 CPO Lisa Mickle 07983 427895 Email - mapperley@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk

Porchester based at Carlton PC Catherine Flint 07525 226791 PCSO Rowan Huggett 07525 226727 Email - gedling.southnpa@ nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk

After the overwhelming display of community spirit shown as the Olympic Torch passed through Nottinghamshire, I am convinced more than ever that there are people out there who care about their neighbourhoods and want to give something back to their community.

actively recruiting people aged 18 to 58 – although, we are particularly interested to hear from anyone who is between 30 and 50 years of age or from ‘Black and Minority Ethnic’ backgrounds to ensure we represent the diverse communities we serve.

So why not join Nottinghamshire Police as a Special Constable?

Successful applicants receive training before starting on the job and are asked to work a minimum of 16 hours per month.

Specials not only play a significant part in assisting with the policing, they also help us resource public events such as fairs and carnivals. There are nearly 400 Specials currently working across the force. Not only did they play a significant part in assisting with the policing of the disorder in August last year, they also work in neighbourhood policing teams and help police public events. As a Special Constable you will work with a diverse range of people, make new friends, learn valuable new skills, which are transferable to the workplace, and challenge yourself with new experiences. You will learn first hand about policing in Nottinghamshire and have the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to police the local community - hopefully your community. We welcome applications from people who have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years and we are

We are holding Specials Prerecruitment Awareness events throughout the year at various locations where you will be able to discover in detail what the role involves During the events, attendees will hear from the Specials recruitment and training team about the expectations Nottinghamshire Police have of their Specials and what those who join us can expect from the role. Potential applicants will also learn about the recruitment and selection process, training programme and the vetting process. A number of serving Specials will also be there to chat about their experiences in the role. To ﬁnd out more, please call us on 101, extension 800 2429 or visit the force website at www. nottinghamshire.police.uk and visit the recruitment section and follow the ‘Specials’ link.

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DANCING ON THE EDGE – WHEN DO YOU QUALIFY AS SELF-EMPLOYED? There are a variety of labels we attach to the status of people who undertake work, ranging from ‘selfemployed’ to those who are ‘employees’. Historically, if you are self-employed you are not on the payroll and you account to HMRC for income tax. Normally people who are self employed have more freedom as to how and when they work. However, they do not normally fall within the framework of any legal protection and might be hired and fired at will. Those who work as employees, have the benefit of all statutory rights including (after the qualifying period) the right not to be Unfairly Dismissed. In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case, the status of a Miss Quashie, who had been a lap dancer in a well known London establishment, was examined. When she started at the club, it was agreed that she was self-employed so was responsible to HMRC herself. However, the determining issue in deciding whether or not someone is an employee is to examine the degree of “mutuality of obligation” between the parties, including the extent to which the individual is controlled by the business. The club operated strict rules about when Miss Quashie worked and when she was paid. There was a further issue in Miss Quashie’s case; normally an employee must be continuously employed in order to qualify for the right to claim Unfair Dismissal and Miss Quashie worked occasional days over a 4 week period. In this case though, the Employment Appeal Tribunal expanded the law to include contracts where there are recurring gaps between working for the business. Even though both parties initially described this arrangement as being self employed, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that Miss Quashie was an employee, therefore when she was sacked she had the right to claim Unfair Dismissal. Whether or not her dismissal was unfair in law will be decided by an Employment Tribunal but if she wins, then her loss of earnings might be substantial, given that she said she could earn in excess of £2,000 per week. For more information please contact Paul Brill on 0800 088 6081

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Index of Advertisers

Accountants

Alan’s Accounting Select Accountancy

73 73

Aerials/TV’s

1st Astral Aerials AV4 Home New Wave Aerials Phil Chapman TVConfused TV Hangman

23 21 39 26 11 43

Architects Plan A

Bathrooms/Kitchens/Bedrooms Fairdinkum Kitchens & Bathrooms Freedom Bathrooms Haydn Interiors Ltd Prestige Home Improvements Rightlove Bathrooms

Beauty / Nails

Duo Nails & Co The Urban Sanctuary Karen Williams Nails

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Building / Roofers / Fascias AKJ Contracts Arnold Building & Roofing Atlanticorp S. Bird Brownz Builders Canterburys C n D Properties Ernehale Roofing John White Builders Nottm Roofing Service Paul Hodgkinson PG Stapleton Precision Building Roberts Builders Roofer Mick Roy West Roofing Traditional Roofing

Catering/Cakes Cherry on a Cake

Car Repairs/MOT’s Arnold Garage

Chimney Sweeps Homesweep

Cleaning/Drive Cleaning Belle Casa Dustbusters Michelles MJ Cleaning

Complementary/Holistic Therapies Bowen Therapy Holistic Exhibition

Computer Repairs/IT GB Micros PCM-IT

Curtains/Blinds

Designer Fabric Store

Dance classes/Theatre Start Dancing TheatreTrain

Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains Drainscan

Driving Schools

Shirleys Driving School

13 37 1 27 42 20,38 9 27 43 38 10 8 3 27 13 17 11 7 80 14 28 14 26 17 47 47 73 75 19

Electricians

ARR Electrical D.Brown Steve Earnshaw DElectrix D J Hill Electrical P.Kelliher LV Electrical NC Electrical Perkins & Son Tony Simpson

Events

Vintage Sale

Faith

Christadelphians

Farm Parks Floralands

Fencing

County Fencing

Flooring/Carpets Brightwood Flooring Carpet Style The Little Carpet Co

Foot Health

Duo High Street Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton-Fisher

Gas Engineer Thermix

Gardening/Groundwork/ Landscaping All Ground Services Anderson Gardening B&P Paving Davids Gardening Services DF Garden & Property Fusion Garden Creations Gardenscene Landscapes Heatherview Landscapes LittleGreen Landscapes WRS

Glass Specialist Sines Glass

Hairdressers Headstrong

Health/Fitness/Wellbeing Tai Chi Tai Chi Chen Style

Home Improvements Canterburys Man about the House Taylormade Tony Smith Handyman

Ironing Service Victoria Cooper

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Joiners/Timberwork

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Beecroft Joiners DD Joiners Martins Farm Glen Myers M.Thompson

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Optometrist

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Oven Cleaning/Repairs Ovenu Oven Repairs 4 U Renu Spring Fresh

35 17 18 38 10 13 27 21 43 36

Painting/Decorating Glen Birch James Room Revivers Phil Sargeant P.Thorpe Decorators Trevor P & D

28 14 34 17 27 42

City Pest Control

Pest Control Pet Care Zoolittles

Pet Food

Plastering

63 23 26 40 29 50 50 47 8

Door to Paw S. Bird N Bluff C J Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer

Plumbing,Heating, Air Con Agua Gas P.Byrne B & M Plumbing Bryn Vernon Green Shield PC Plumbing Woodthorpe Plumbing

27 46 47 50 38 27 16 31 8 69 15 36 18 13 26 53 35 38 10 18

45 27 23 14 21 11 37 16 15 23 39 21 11

Property Maintenance Services DF Garden & Property M A Britton JJ’s Jobs

Removals/House Clearance 31 35 33 43 39 12 8 17 11 15

Andy the Van Man Dave the Rubbish Man

39 17 8 14 13

Restaurants/Bars/Takeaways Home Spice

Schools/Colleges Christ the King Hazelhurst Hollygirt

Solar Panels

Arnold Electrical

Solicitors

Rothera Dowson

Tiling/Tile Retailers emc Tiles Grout & About Room Revivers

Tree Surgeons Charnwood Trees WRS

Trade Directories Age UK

Travel Agents Forest Travel

Tuition

Bob Massey Guitar Lessons Kip McGrath Kumon Languages at Work WEA

Upholstery/Fabric

Designer Fabric Store P & J Upholstery

Vets

Vets 4 Pets

4,5 77 61 57 55 24 2 25 26 34 37 15 54 65 64 67 59 57 67 67 19 14 45

Window/Conservatory Cleaning JWS

Wool/Haberdashery Knitworking

43 67

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