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Dear Readers... Well, we can’t really moan about this summer can we? Hot, hot, hot!!! We are definitely not complaining.
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In this edition, Tanya About Town gives us the low down on some great events taking place across the city during the autumn months. The fun really doesn’t have to end...
crossword 34 classifieds 50,52 safer neighbourhoods 58 business, IT, finance & jobs 59
Got some bananas going brown in the fruitbowl? Don’t chuck them, see our delicious recipes to use them up.
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Time seems to be flying this year and we need to remind you that the next edition will be the Christmas one... arghhhh. So if you have an event you want to promote please get in touch soon.
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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 5.30pm - 6.30pm 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.
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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 Tracy Parr on 01522 306565/07914 152679 or email: tracy.parr@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 Heart Support Group - run by Nottingham City Primary Care Cardiac Service. Meet on first Wednesday each month from 2-4pm at Bakersfield Comm. Centre. Also groups in Clifton and Hyson Green. Contact cardiac team for more info on: 0115 883 4733 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. 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Chelsea Flowers? by Bob Massey
As I write this, Floralands on Catfoot Lane has just reopened under new management. This latest relaunch is the continuation of a long history on the site which has provided good quality farm and nursery produce for over 140 years. The land that is now occupied by Floralands was taken over in 1882 by a 27 year old nurseryman from Wimbledon called William Charles Wicks. This young gardener had trained at Veitchs Royal Exotic Nursery in Chelsea. James Veitch, a third generation gardener and nurseryman from Exeter, acquired the Exotic Nursery in 1853. Under Veitch’s guidance it became the largest of its kind in Europe, introducing new plants from all over the world. James became a member of the Royal Horticultural Society Council and formed the Fruit and Floral Committees. He was the main driving force behind the formation of the Chelsea Flower Show. He and his company became very influential in horticultural circles. William Wicks was therefore trained by the best at the time. After he completed his tuition, William moved to Nottingham to put down his own roots and branch out on his own (so to speak). He opened a florists shop in Mapperley. William met a girl from Staffordshire, Elizabeth Cartwright, who had moved to Nottingham from Kingswinford. In the summer of 1880 they were married at St Mary’s Church in Nottingham and set up home at 8 Blyth Street in Mapperley.
Veitch’s establishment. William’s business introduced many new plants and flowers into Nottingham. As his business expanded he moved house so that by 1991 he was living round the corner at 43 Quarnby Road in Mapperley. The business prospered over the years and his nursery expanded until he had some 38 acres under cultivation. He also moved house again to a larger site at 9 St Judes Avenue. William was a prominent member of the Nottingham Horticultural Society and consistently won many of the top prizes for the flowers sections over the years. His services and flower displays were greatly sought after for major functions and civic occasions. As William’s business blossomed (pun intended!), he expanded by opening florist shops in Nottingham at Bridlesmith Gate and St Peters Gate, Musters Road in West Bridgford and Mansfield Road, as well as Mapperley. He also became very well established, trading at the old central market in the city where he personally attended his stall for many years. Elizabeth and William had three boys; Charles, born 1883; William, born 1884 and George, born 1891. Ultimately all the boys entered the family business taking over from their father when he retired. The couple also had five girls; Hilda, born 1885; Florence, born 1887; Evelyn, born 1887; Alice, born 1897 and Dorothy, born 1899. This was very much a family firm, one that continued for several generations, providing plants and flowers to the Nottingham area, many people had Wicks to thank for their beautiful gardens...
In 1882 William acquired some farm land on Catfoot Lane, Lambley. Here he set up his own nursery that he operated based on his experiences gained while at
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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Gedling Borough Council has completed the acquisition of Arnold Market. The council is now managing the market with immediate effect. The market will continue to operate as normal whilst work begins to improve the site. Regular traders have been notified of the new arrangement and have been given the new licence agreements and contact details for the council’s Property Team, who will manage the day to day aspects of the market. The council's future plans for the market will include improving its appearance, increasing the use for community events and activities and working with market traders to widen and increase the choice of goods and services. The council will also be looking at options for specialist markets, including evening and weekend markets. The work to improve the market, which originally opened 50 years ago in 1968, will be phased. Some of the site will be closed immediately and hoardings put in place to allow new modern stall structures to be installed. Whilst these works take place the stall holders will continue to use the site. Consultation on the long term improvements will begin soon and the council has launched a new page on its website, dedicated to the market.
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Local Parks Among the Best in the UK Gedling Country Park and Arnot Hill Park continue to be recognised as two of the UK’s very best green spaces. Both parks have been recognised by the Green Flag Award Scheme as some of the very best in the world. Arnot Hill Park has retained the flag for the 12th year running and Gedling Country Park for the 3rd year in a row.
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Four Remembrance Tommy Soldiers figures were unveiled at Gedling Country Park in July as a tribute to men and women who died during WWI. This is part of Gedling Borough Council’s plans to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the end of the war. The six foot aluminium Tommies are believed to be the first to be installed in Nottinghamshire and will be a permanent fixture at the park. The Tommies were the brainchild of the There But Not There Campaign, an organisation who are supporting a number of armed forces charities by making the soldiers to raise money. The soldiers have been made by army veterans, employed by Royal British Legion Industries. The council has also announced plans that on Saturday 10 November at Arnot Hill Park from 11am, it will host a WWI commemorative event. On Remembrance Sunday, the council will be lighting beacons at Arnot Hill Park and Gedling Country Park and bells will be rung across the borough at 7.05pm.
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The trail features eight 3ft wooden sculptures of the wildlife found across the park – a heron, badger, hedgehog, fox, rabbit, mole, pipistrelle bat and a green woodpecker. These were created by artist, Peter Leadbeater. Each carving will have information signs with facts about each animal set at wheelchair friendly height and interactive ‘rubbing plaques’ where children, using crayons, can create animal impressions in their booklets. The booklets will be available from Café 1899, along with crayons. The trail follows the ‘High Hazels’ accessible footpath, which is a 1.4km (0.87miles) wheelchair and pushchair friendly circular route.
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WANTED. By Collector. Old wind up wrist watches, best prices paid for any Swiss make. Any watches considered. 07973 815778 WANTED: RECORDS. LPs & 45s. By local collector. 07977 457567 Wardrobe. 1930s style. Lightweight. Ideal for a production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe! FREE. 0789 1140005 Wardrobe. 1960s style. VGC. Sliding doors. Teak. £10. 0789 1140005 Fridgemaster Upright White Freezer. Model no. MUZ4965. 3 drawers. H34”, W19.5”, D19.5”. Immaculate cond. Minimal use. £50 no offers. 07841 113407 Eddie Stobart Pocket Watches. Small selection available. Will accept £100 the lot. 079444 32312 Dungeons & Dragons. Hundreds of figures, monsters etc... £50. 07792 593455 Mens Pavers Brown Ankle Boots. Size 7. Leather. Double front zip. Brand new. £20. 0115 9608023 Mens Clarks Brown Slip On Shoes. Size 6. Leather. Brand new. £15. 0115 9608023 Brown Mens Shoes. Size 7. Double velcro front fastening. Brand new. £10. 0115 9608023 Mens Black Shoes. Size 6. Double front zip. Worn once. £10. 0115 9608023 Flymo Hover Mower. Good condition. £15. 0115 974 3816 Small Antique Copper Kettle. With stand. £30. 0115 9266491 Callaway Golf Club FT-I. Top of the range driver. Regular flax. Right hand. Head cover. Ex.cond. £40. 07599248465 Ceramic Jardinere & Pedestal. £25. 0115 962 1529 Old Monopoly Game. Offers invited. 0115 962 1529 Ladies Handbags. Various colours. Some brand new. Offers invited. 0115 962 1529 Jaques Vert Womens Trouser Suit. Black, size 16. VGC. £50. 0115 920 4728 Beige & Pink Check Skirt & Jacket. Brand new. Size 16. VGC. £40. 0115 920 4728 M & S Dogtooth Skirt & Jacket. Size 18. Brand new. £45. 0115 920 4728
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from your Neighbourhood Beat Team.... From banking to shopping, socialising to entertainment, the internet is an exciting feature of many of our daily lives. However, it can also be a playground for criminal activity. Your personal data is very valuable so follow this advice to help protect yourself when online. Keep safe online this autumn Regularly change your account and Wi-Fi connection passwords and don’t share these. They should be made up of a mix of letters, numbers and punctuation with a different password for each account. Never share your personal data such as bank details, identity details, passwords or where you live with anyone that you don’t know or can’t verify their details. Ensure that your computer antivirus and firewall software are kept up-to-date and enabled at all times. Take regular back- ups of important files to an external hard drive. It’s important this isn’t connected to your computer as any malware infection could spread to that too. Check the companies you are dealing with are genuine. Don’t download attachments or click links to web pages within spam emails as these often contain viruses. Make sure your connection is secure when making online purchases by looking for the padlock icon at the top or bottom of the internet browser or that the web address begins with ‘https’.
Find your Safer Neighbourhoods team by entering your postcode on the homepage of www. nottinghamshire.police.uk
Hold on to your handset Whatever you use your phone for, be it to keep in touch with family and friends, for taking photos and videos, using social media, or for business purposes, you won’t want to lose your phone numbers and other data stored inside. Securing your phone Never leave your phone unattended. If you have to leave it, make sure it’s secure, out of sight and can’t be heard. Don’t draw attention to your phone by leaving it on view on tables in pubs, cafes and restaurants. A tactic used by thieves is to place newspapers or other items over the phone and scoop it up. They sometimes distract phone owners by asking for directions and taking the phone when they are not looking. Don’t leave your phone unattended in coat pockets or bags. If your phone is stolen - report it to the police immediately. Tell them your IMEI number, if you have any tracking apps installed or any markings on your phone. Tell your insurer and service provider too. For more crime prevention information please visit our website: http://www.nottinghamshire.police. uk/advice
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Merchants Restaurant Truly Magical I had read great things and viewed fantastic pictures so I was dressed and ready for an evening at this boutique fine dining restaurant. I was not disappointed. We were greeted by the lovely staff who showed us to a table in the very stylish Saint Bar with its beautiful feature marble bar. Our Pornstar Martini and Strawberry Bellini cocktails looked stunning and tasted even better, what a great way to start the evening! Once seated in the very elegant restaurant we were served an amuse bouche which is compliments of the Chef for all diners. It included an amazing Watermelon Yoghurt Drink, Crispy Ham Hock with Lovage Emulsion and Steamed Buns with Cod Roe Emulsion. This was then followed by some delicious homemade treacle bread and yoghurt butter. Superb. We were made to feel right at home by the fantastic Maitre D’ who chatted through the menu and explained the intriguing dishes to us. The menu is divided into ‘The Beginning’, ‘The Middle’ and ‘The End’ and is a reflection of head chef Luke Holland's memories which include those of his late grandpa, Ivor who was a big influence in his life, as well as time spent in the Royal Marines where he first learnt his trade. Created with a focus on using fresh, seasonal and local produce, Luke says “I can see the lamb from my bedroom window”. It's also amazing value as prices start from £32 for 3 courses. To begin I chose the Isle of Skye Langoustine, Chrysanthemum| Carrot | Caper. A truly magical blend of flavours, beautifully presented and a real treat to behold. For the middle course it had to be Hogget, Fermented Turnip| Broccoli
| Mint, a delicious melt in the mouth lamb rump served with the best crackling I have ever tasted. To end my meal it could be none other than the 80% Madagascan Chocolate Cocoa Nib, Granola | Mango | Lime. The chocolate mousse when mixed with the mango, coconut and lime created an explosion of different flavours that just worked and for a chocoholic like me, it was heaven. Stand out dishes for my dining party included the Holstein Friesian Beef, Barbecued Celeriac | Mustard | Shallot “a mouth-watering dish which is served raw but tastes like it's been barbecued”. North Sea Cod (middle) “a delicate blend of flavours which are given character when eaten with the 36 month old parmesan, wow!”. Sweet Pea – 2016 (end) “Luke has created a taste that is out of this world – so memorable”. All round a fantastic experience that I can highly recommend to anyone and everyone.
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bbey, aka the Fishwife’s Kitchen, is having a well earned break and I am stepping up to the plate for this edition. While sitting racking my brain about what to cook, there was a fruit bowl with a bunch of very ripe bananas staring at me. Bingo! I don’t know about you, but my kids refuse to eat them unless they are bright yellow and blemish free. So we usually end up with some stragglers, especially in the tropical weather we have been enjoying. Bananas are high in potassium and a rich source of carbohydrate and they are a fruit
bowl staple for most of us so it is useful to have a few tried and tested recipes up your sleeve for those over ripe ones! You can peel and freeze bananas and use them in smoothies. Another great idea for a quick pudding is to make a slit through the skin and flesh on one side – don’t cut all the way through – stuff the slit with giant chocolate buttons. Wrap the banana in foil – sealed but not too tightly – and either BBQ until the skin is black or bake in an oven at 200°C for 20/25 minutes. Serve with ice cream.
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Freestyle Flapjack
Banana and White Chocolate Muffins
Best Ever Banana Cake
You can add pretty much whatever you want to this recipe and it usually works.
225g plain flour 100g caster sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 4 tbsp vegetable oil 4 tbsp milk 250g mashed banana 85g white chocolate chips
This is kind of a healthy ‘ish cake.
90g golden syrup 135g butter 50g brown sugar 230/250g rolled oats 1 tsp cinnamon 250g (about 3) ripe bananas 100g dried fruit (I use cranberries) 30g cacao nibs/choc chips (optional) Method: Heat oven to 180°C. Line a 23cm square tin. In a saucepan, melt golden syrup, butter and sugar gently until all dissolved. Put oats and cinnamon in a bowl. Mash bananas in another bowl. Pour the melted ingredients into the oats and mix well. Add the bananas, fruit and cacao nibs (if using). I start with 230g of oats and add more at the end if the mixture looks too runny. Tip into the tin, smooth over and bake for 25 mins or until golden brown. Leave to cool in the tin and then cut into squares. Store in an airtight tin and they should last a few days - unless you live in my house!
Method: Heat oven to 200°C. Line a muffin tin with 12 x cases. Put all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. In another mix together the egg, milk, oil and banana. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones. Mix together but don’t over mix. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cases and bake for 20-25 mins. They should be golden brown and a skewer inserted in a muffin should come out clean.
150g rye flour 100 spelt flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp bicarb of soda 100g coconut oil, melted 200g brown sugar 4 small ripe bananas 200ml almond milk or coconut milk 1 large egg 2 tbsp cacao nibs Heat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin. Put all the ingredients in a food processor and whiz until well combined. Pour the mix into tin and bake for 50mins. A skewer inserted should come out clean when it’s cooked. This is a gooey cake and doesn’t keep too long, so I tend to freeze half.
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Come & Sing! with the Ruddington & District Choral Society Singing of any kind simply makes you feel good! We are currently accepting new members. No auditions necessary. Rehearsals on Monday, beg. September for the autumn term at St Peter’s School, Ruddington (7.15 – 9.15pm). For further details ring: 0115 9211451, email enquiries@ruddingtonchoral.com or visit: www.ruddingtonchoral. com
Saturday 15 September – St Mary’s Church, Eastwood. Tickets on sale from 6 August Friday 12 October – St Luke’s Church, Loscoe, with Howitt Primary School Choir Saturday 20 October – Brinsley Parish Hall. Concert to commemorate the end of WW1. Sunday 4 November – St Mary’s Church, Eastwood with Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir, from Essex. Tickets on sale from 15 September. ECMVC are recruiting new members and there are leaflets and more info on the Facebook page and website to help those thinking of giving choir membership a go. Come along and have a listen at one of the practice nights – every Tuesday at St Mary’s Church, Eastwood, 7-9pm - or call 07802 758223 for a chat. Email secretary@ecmvc.org; call 07802 758223; visit the website www.ecmvc.org; Facebook page facebook.com/ecmvc.
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 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 - 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, NG5 2EN. Admission £2 towards room hire. Email sherwoodchorus@gmail.com for up-to-date details and further info. 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 - 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. Wed 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. New term commences Sept 3rd. 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. Tuesday 6pm-7pm. 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 Heather - 07941 121091 or email: heather@ng7.org.uk Rock ‘n’ Soul Singers - If you enjoy singing and would like to join us please get in touch on 01773 780192. Nottingham Clarion Choir - a welcoming & inclusive choir, campaigning through international song for justice, peace & freedom. No auditions! We practice Sundays-7.30-9.30pm. For more info: www. nottinghamclarionchoir.net Just Sing! - Ladies community choir. Traditional, pop, musical theatre, folk. Cheaper than therapy! Tues, term-time at 7.30pm at St Swithuns Church, Woodborough. For more info call Cate 07717 582507/cate. actually@gmail.com. Open Voices - choirs especially suitable for adults with learning difficulties. Beeston (Tues), West Bridgford (Tues) & Sherwood (Fri). 10am - 12 noon. For more info call Music for Everyone on 0115 958 9312 or email: gemma@music-for-everyone.org Nottinghamshire Rock Choir - Rock Choirs are run in West Bridgford, Beeston and Rainworth all on different days/times. We are always looking for new members, if you love to sing then come and join! No need to audition or read music. Visit www.rockchoir.com for more info and to sign up for a Free taster session. Torkard Ensemble - Community music group in Hucknall, we have an instrumental group (grade 5 standard & above) & a choir. We make beautiful music & raise money for local charities through concerts. We are always looking for new members, but are particularly interested in hearing from tenor and bass singers. Contact us at: jen.beaumont@ hotmail.co.uk
Carrington Triangle Folk Club - meet every Wednesday 8.30pm at the Gladstone NG5 2AW. All singers,
acoustic musicians, poets & listeners are very welcome. For more info call Martin and Marion 0115 9552935 carringtontriangle.org.uk
The Rise - community singing group. No auditions, beginners welcome. Thursdays, 7.30pm-9pm. Federation
House, Claremont Rd, NG5 1BH. £3.50 (£1.50 concessions) per wk. First session free. For more info call Angela: 07981885013 or facebook.com/Sherwood Rise YesterYear - a small a cappella singing group, rehearse weekly from 7.15pm-9.15pm on 1st & 3rd Thurs monthly in St Mary’s Church, Long Eaton, 2nd Thurs in St Luke’s Church, Loscoe & 4th Thurs in Derby. For more info contact Chris Nixon:cccnixon@aol.com or Rob Botham: robbotham@tiscali.co.uk
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The Saturday Singers
Rehearsals for our autumn season start on Saturday 1 September. We sing a variety of music - pop, rock, musicals, classical, from Adele to Wagner. New members are always welcome and no experience is necessary. You don't need to be able to read music and there's no audition. We meet at 9:45am every Saturday at the Masonic Hall on Goldsmith Street, handy for the Theatre Royal tram stop! Come and join us to have fun making music and friends.
Nottingham Youth Orchestra
Joining Nottingham Youth Orchestra may be easier than you think!
Nottingham Youth Orchestra is offering FREE taster sessions for youngsters aged 8-18 who may be considering joining one of their friendly orchestras: Training, Intermediate or Senior. In particular all three orchestras are looking for brass, and lower string players (viola, cello, bass), but are happy for any young instrumentalist to apply. Taster Sessions will be held in September at the Becket School, West Bridgford during rehearsals on Thursday evenings by appointment. If you know a youngster who would like to play their instrument with NYO, please send their full details (student’s full name, dob, school, school year, home address, instrument, teacher, latest music exam results, parent/carer email address and contact telephone number) to: administrator@nottinghamyouthorchestra. org or alternatively post to: Paula Watt, White Cottage, Main Street, Morton, Notts NG25 0UT For more information about Nottingham Youth Orchestra visit www. nottinghamyouthorchestra.org
Musicians Extend The Band For A Night ‘What a great band – and what an amazing sound!’ said Nottingham Concert Band’s Conductor and Music Director, Robert Parker after steering 75 musicians through a special ‘Open Rehearsal’ in July. Covering woodwind, brass and percussion sections, the attendees comprised the regular members of Nottingham Concert Band supplemented by a number of invited guests. The event took place at Jesse Gray School in West Bridgford, the band’s weekly rehearsal venue, with Robert Parker and Associate Conductor Ashley Parnell leading the players through five pieces specially chosen for the occasion ending with a run-through of New York: 1927, an exuberant musical landscape by Warren Barker. Founded in 1991, Nottingham Concert Band comprises 60+ regular members and performs all over the area. Enquiries about membership and events are always welcome: call Jeff on 01949 860126 or e-mail music@nottinghamconcertband.org. Visit our Facebook page or www.nottinghamconcertband.org
Mirabilé Vocal Ensemble are performing a concert at 6pm on Sunday 14th October at the Queen Elizabeth School in Mansfield – a mix of light classical and contemporary music. We are also recruiting for a couple of new singers – We rehearse in West Bridgford, Nottingham, on Monday evenings, from 8-10.00pm. For enquiries or audition details please contact join_us@mirabile.org.uk or phone 07860930642.
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e’ve enjoyed a spectacular summer which has been just perfect for everything from outdoor festivals to open air theatre, but as the nights draw in it’s time to swap those t-shirts for woolly jumpers. I love cosying up on an Autumn night, but with so much going on in Nottinghamshire it’s time to wrap up and head out.
You can’t beat the sights, sounds and smells of the Goose Fair. One of Europe’s largest travelling fairs, it dates back over 700 years. Visitors can enjoy more than 500 attractions when it returns from 3 - 7 October. The weather can’t dampen the spirits (or the 1000 real ales and 200 ciders) at this year’s Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival as it moves to its new indoor home of the Motorpoint Arena (17 - 20 October) and of course Nottingham’s best loved free fireworks display is back at the Forest Recreation Ground (5 November) Prepare to be spooked in the run up to Halloween this October. Not for the faint hearted, join the Original Nottingham Ghost Walk for an exclusive tour of the fantastic old Nottingham Arts Theatre. Hear the chilling tales of the site as well as discovering the labyrinthine back stage area (8 & 29 October). A brand new stage adaptation of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel, Dracula, is brought to life in a contemporary interpretation at the Theatre Royal (9 - 13 October) completely reimagined by a world-class creative team from London’s West End, discover the gothic thriller that started them all. Mayhem Film Festival returns to Broadway Cinema (11 -14 October) with premieres, previews, special guests and midnight screenings, the festival showcases the best in horror, sci-fi and cult cinema. Want to
get more involved? Join Hart’s Restaurant for an evening of murder, mystery and suspense. Work out ‘whodunit’ at a British Bake-off themed night. There’s a killer in the marquee, can you guess who? (26 October) Speaking of food, there’s plenty going on for foodies. Join the fungi foray at Sherwood Pines (3 October) or learn all about foraging and wild food cookery with the School of Artisan Food in Welbeck (6,27,28 October/1 November). TV Chef James Martin brings his legendary cooking skills to the Theatre Royal (10 October) and Southwell celebrates the origins of the Bramley apple with its festival (20 October). Want to know what to wash all that food down with? Join Notts/Derby Wine School at St James Hotel (28 October) for Nottingham’s very first wine festival. An opportunity to try and buy wines from all around the globe. There’s a heavy dose of nostalgia musically for the latter part of the year. Some of the leading stars of the 80’s join together at the Motorpoint Arena (27 October) for the Stepback! Concert and Culture Club pay a visit (9 November). Over at the Royal Concert Hall you’ll find The Proclaimers (16 October), Rick Astley (12/13 November) and Deacon Blue (28 November). We can almost see Christmas from the end of November. Festivities kick off with Nativity The Musical at the Theatre Royal (21 - 25 November) closely followed by Patchings Arts Centre’s Christmas market (23 - 25 November), Winterfest Arts & Crafts Fair at Thoresby Park (24 - 25 November) and Nottingham Playhouse launch their 2018 pantomime, Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood on 30 November. Doesn’t the year go fast when you’re having fun!
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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: spanishtutornottingham@yahoo.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 Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front St, Arnold, NG5 7EL. Details: www.arnold-historygroup.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 - would love to welcome some new members. We meet on a regular basis and aim to host 2 or 3 events a year. If you’d like to join the group or would just like to help with local collections, please call Helen on 07794 695331 or email: hmjscott@talktalk.net Nova - new friends for single people. Call at the Mapperley Plains Social Club, Mapperley Top, Thursdays from 8pm & pick up our programme of monthly social events. For info: www.novanottingham.co.uk or phone Paul on 07973 872213. Arnold Arts Society - at the Pond Hills Arts Society, Pond Hills Lane, Arnold. Meetings are on Tuesday/Thursday mornings and Wednesday evenings. For more info call Eric Wileman on 01623 793923. Coffee Morning - at the Wesleyan Reform Church, corner of Burford/Furlong Street, Arnold. On the 2nd Saturday of each month. 10am - 11.30am. Cakes, home-made marmalade etc on sale. Nottingham Playgoers - Interested in Theatre? We read the plays, visit the theatre & discuss them afterwards. We’re a very friendly group meeting Tuesday evenings 7-9pm at the Mechanics, North Sherwood St, Nott’ham. Contact Sue Cullen on 0115 847 8423. Arnold & District Camera Club - meet every 2 weeks on Thurs eve at Pond Hills Community Centre. Photography skills from the complete beginner to the accomplished amateur. For more info visit www.arnoldanddistrictcameraclub.org.uk Rotary Club of Sherwood Sunrisers - every Tues morning 7 - 8.30am (except after Xmas day & Easter) at The Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Rd, NG5 2EF. For more info call 07894 412 281 or john.brayhome@ntlworld.com.
Prospect Players - meet at 7.30pm on Tues & Fri at the Pondhills Lane Community Centre, Arnold from September to May. For more info call Fiona Shaw on 07984 987216 or visit www.prospect-players.com Age UK Notts “Silver Pride” - a social group for older gay and bi-men. Offering a range of social activities, walks, discussions etc. Meeting at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ. 2-4pm on 1st Friday of month. Cost £1. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Spanish Mums in Nottingham - *join us on facebook* Are you a Spanish parent living in Nottingham? Would you like to meet other Spanish parents? Then we’d love to hear from you. Contact Susana on susana.fernandez@ntlworld.com
Mapperley Scrabble Club - Arrive at 6.30pm every Thurs at Haywood Rd Community Centre. Newcomers & experienced players welcome.For more info contact Greg on 07910 048162 or visit www.mapperleysc.org.uk. Trent Valley Ladies Probus Club - meet at midday first Monday each month for lunch & a talk. Contact Angela Stanley on 01159 619502.
South Notts Alive & Kicking - Every Thurs at Arnold Liberal Club. 7.30pm-11.15pm. South Notts N.C.D.S.W is for the divorced, separated & widowed. Hand in friendship to all. Tel 01949 358154.
Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tues every other month (Jan, March,
May, July, Sept) 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. ContactJacky 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
NG3 Community Diary cont..... City of Nottingham Probus Club - a club for men over 65, meeting at The New Mechanics Institute, North Sherwood
St, Notts on 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am, meetings start at 10.30am. Interesting talks on many subjects plus optional lunch. Just turn up or call Robin on 0115 916 4774 or email: r.west8@ntlworld.com
Nottingham Writers’ Club - meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed (evenings) monthly in the city centre. We welcome everyone who loves to write - aspiring, published or unpublished - all genres catered for. For info please contact Phil on 0115 938 4098
Nottingham Organ Society - Bonington Theatre. 1st Monday in the month at 7.30pm. Come along and listen to an evening of light musical entertainment. Tickets available at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Call 0115 956 0733 Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities and help in your local community, nationally and internationally through volunteering and fundraising? We meet 7pm central Nottingham on 1st and 3rd Thurs monthly. Visit www.rotaract.org.uk/nottingham for further details. The Nottingham Mechanics - . 3 North Sherwood St, Nottingham, NG1 4EZ. A centre for everyone. Meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. A host of groups to join including music, Writers’ Club, Poetry Society, Keep Fit, Film Shows etc. Now rated 4* on google. For membership details contact: Robert@nottingham-mechanics.org.uk or 0115 941 7353 Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Gedling Local Members’ Group - meets regularly throughout the year for local walks &
hosts an informative talks programme each autumn/winter in Burton Joyce. For details of activities & events please visit: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/events/category/gedling or contact Gay Wood on 0115 920 5940
Nottingham Socialising - social group for 20 - 40’s. Events include pub nights, quizzes, walks, classical concerts and any other social event - find us on facebook. The Nottingham Group of the Hardy Plant Society - welcomes everyone interested in plants & gardening. Meet 2nd Friday monthly from Sept-April at St Paul’s Church Hall, Boundary Rd, West Bridgford. Doors open @ 7pm for a 7.30pm start. For more info visit: www.nottmhps.org.uk, email: hps.nottingham.group@gmail.com or call Carol on 0115 914 2474
Nottingham Branch British Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wed monthly at Wollaton Park Community Centre, Harrow Rd, NG8 1FG. Doors open 7pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Daybrook Bowls Club
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- 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 - is a small, friendly walking club for single people born in the 50s & 60s. We walk in the local area on Sundays & sometimes walk or cycle on Wednesdays. For more info visit www.bootlacebuddies.org or call 0115 958 1897
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 Tuesday 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 Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.
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
NG3 Community Diary cont..... 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 Sat Sept. 22 at 2pm in The Mechanics, North Sherwood St. For details of further meetings: Janet: 0115 922 1734 or janetlievesley@gmail.com
Kindred Spirits Notts - Many social activities a month in & around Nottinghamshire, including coffee mornings, day trips & exercise classes. There are no fees. Find out more by calling 0115 844 0011. Mapperley Artists - meet at Haywood Rd Community Centre, 46 Haywood Rd. Thursday 1.30pm. Call John Tanner on 0115 960 2614. New Life Friendship Club - for active over 50’s. Full programme of events each month - (daytime only) day trips, theatre, strolls, walks, meals out, places of interest. For further details contact Joan 929 0902, www.newlifenotts.org.uk or email: newlife.notts@virginmedia.com Friends of Bestwood Country Park - a community group for all interested in supporting the Park.For more details check www.fbcp.org.uk or email gillian.costello@ntlworld.com. Visit our park community cafe 10-noon Saturdays at Dynamo House, off Park Road, Bestwood Village. Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU entrance opposite former Fiveways pub. Meet Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. Suitable for all ages. New members welcome, first 3 vists free. Age UK Notts “Older Lesbian Network” - provides opportunities for older lesbians aged 55+ to meet informally at Age UK Notts, Bradbury House, 12 Shakespeare St, NG1 4FQ approx. every 2 months for networking, sharing and social activities. For further information please call 0115 844 0011 or email: info@ageuknotts.org.uk Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tues at The Vale Hotel, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook. Speaker & lunch. Do come along and meet a group of very interesting, like minded people. Call Bob 0115 822 4642 or staysafe46@hotmail.com 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 960 6570 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.
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Hucknall Round Table - we are a group of ordinary guys who get to do extraordinary things. Members have the chance to embrace life to the full& in turn support their local community. Do more. Learn more. For more info contact Daniel Hayes on 07889 725 836 or email: secretary@hucknallroundtable.co.uk. Keep Fit Association - exercise for mature ladies. At Mapperley Community Centre every Tues 10.30am. For more info 07979 866406 or 0115 943 0403 Seated Yoga Class - Thursdays 2-3pm at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Free. New members very welcome. Call 0115 847 0551 or just turn up! Nottingham Folk Dance Group - meets Tues at .7.15pm at Lambley Village Hall, Lambley Primary School, Catfoot Ln, Lambley, NG4 4QF. New members, singles & couples welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call Mary Hill: 0115 967 3878 or visit www.nfdg.org.uk
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St Jude’s Art Group - meet in St Jude’s Church Hall on Woodborough Rd from 9am to 12 noon each Wednesday. All abilities welcome. For more info contact Dave Prentice on 0115 962 3704.
Gedling Climate Change Group - we are a group of people from all walks of life with one thing in common, we want to make
a change! We organise events, share resources & meet regularly to inform, explain & campaign about climate change. To get in touch please email: gedlingccg@gmail.com or join our online community on facebook. Line Dancing - come along & join our group. Mondays from 1.45pm to 3.30pm at Bakersfield Community Centre (BANCA), 314 Sneinton Dale, NG3 7DN. Also enjoy a cuppa & lively company. For more info call Pat - 07790 818343
Sunday Assembly - are you non-religious but would enjoy being part of a friendly community that celebrates the one life we
know we have? Different topics every month. Why not join us on the 1st Sun monthly -11am-12noon at The Canalhouse, Canal St, Nottingham.
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.egyptology-ssae.org
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 Roundabout Social Club - for 50+ professional/business single, separated, widowed & divorced. Every Wed & a full monthly programme at Federation House, Claremont Road, Sherwood. 7.30pm -10.30pm. 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.
Foxhill Evangelical Church Coffee & Cake - every Wednesday 10.30am til noon. Why not call in for a coffee, cake and chat? Ellenismos Greek Dancing - Monday evenings 8pm-9.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, Wollaton Park Road. New members welcome, call Margaret on 01332 391608 or email: m.beedham@ntlworld.com Engineering - anyone interested in starting a small group for engineers? Meet once a week to discuss engineering problems, inventions, experimental work & practice machining. Extensive workshop with machine tools etc. If interested email Tom: notintone678@gmail.com Notts LGBT+ Network - gay, lesbian, bi, trans? For information and support on groups, pubs, meeting people, legal issues, coming out, health or just need to talk, contact us on 0115 934 8485 (Monday to Friday 7pm - 9.15pm) or email: info@nottslgbt.com or text 07481 344040
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Feline Fostering – More Please! If you can offer even a short-term space in your home, to care for a cat or kitten until rehoming, the rescue would love to hear from you. Some space, common-sense and cat/ kitten care experience are all that are needed. Fostered cats must be kept indoors for their own safety – so a secure refuge inside your home is essential, and a pre-foster homecheck is always done. Plenty of tailored support plus advice, are also given by the charity. Can you offer a temporary space in your home to a rescued cat, or two, for a local animal charity?
You could share your home with a cat who would really flourish being in a home – like loving chap Columbo (pictured).
Animal Accident Rescue Unit has so many abandoned cats still in its care, that it still urgently needs more fosterers. With no rescue base, all the animals taken in are fostered by volunteers in their own homes. The lack of fosterers, however, affects the charity’s ability to help further animals.
Reliable volunteers living in or around Nottingham, are needed – so if this is you, please contact Animal Accident Rescue Unit on admin@aaru.org.uk, or leave a message with your details on 0115-9321555 and you will receive a reply as soon as possible. All animals waiting for permanent homes are at www.animalaccident.org.uk .
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The Toilet Seat Tale
What is it with holiday accommodation and toilets? Wherever in the world we go, we seem to have issues with the toilet! Honestly... is it just me???
And why is it that wherever you stay – even the most luxurious cottage with a sea view and all mod cons – you can never figure out how to use the oven??
Norfolk – static caravan. Gary sat on the seat and cracked it in half. Two days of the holiday spent sourcing a new one. Quite a challenge finding a peach toilet seat circa 1950’s.
Rant over. I am currently sitting in a lovely pub garden sipping fizz in the sunshine. We’re about to drive back to our amazing holiday accommodation where the telly works, there’s a really comfy bed, a fully stocked fridge and you don’t need a degree in engineering to work the oven. Crucially the mugs are the size of buckets and the toilet seats are rock solid! Best of all you even get your post delivered...
Morocco – hotel in Fez. The toilet was so close to the sink that you had to sit “side saddle” in order to even use it. Not a great time to get dysentery... Spain - 5 star house in Mijas to celebrate my 50th. The owner forgot to mention that a problem with the plumbing meant using a bin for toilet paper...like being back in Greece in the 1980’s. New York – Brooklyn brownstone. Amazing place but every time you sat on the toilet seat it slid forward and you felt like you were about to launch into oblivion like Eddie the Eagle. Barcelona – bathroom the size of a small semi. Yes you’ve guessed it. The seat simply did not fit the toilet. No matter how much you carefully adjusted it and tentatively perched your derrier you inevitably slipped and had to grab the loo roll holder to save the day. Don’t get me wrong, I love going away, but with age comes expectation. It’s the little things like the size of cups when you are staying somewhere abroad. Why are they always dolls house size?
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TAI CHI FOR HEALTH TASTER SESSION FRIDAY 5th OCTOBER If you’ve been thinking about giving tai chi a go (or even if you haven’t!) come along and join me for a one hour taster session. I have been practising tai chi for over 10 years and have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to train with Dr Paul Lam, a GP, world leader in the field of tai chi for health and one of the most experienced and sought after tai chi teachers in the world. In collaboration with medical and tai chi experts, Dr Lam has created several Tai Chi for Health programmes. Tai chi is proven to improve muscular strength, flexibility and fitness and also improve relaxation, balance, posture and immunity. It is suitable for all ages. I am holding a taster session at the Old People’s Welfare Centre, 78 Nottingham Road, Arnold from 12.45 – 1.45 pm on Friday, 5 October 2018 - £5 for the session. My name is Wendy Beeton and if you’re interested or would like more information, give me a call on 01522 778843, 07900732963 or e mail me at wendyannebeeton@ yahoo.co.uk. I look forward to hearing from you.
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HOW AND WHY BUILD MUSCLE? For many years weight lifting has been viewed as a mainly male sport. The reluctance for women, and some men, to lift weights has always revolved around the fear of looking too masculine as a result. But there are numerous positive effects from building lean muscle tissue, and we aren’t talking about your huge Olympia body builders here. We are talking about general health and living later in life with fewer issues. Why Build Muscle? One of the things we teach our academy members is that lifting weights does not mean huge grotesque physiques. Firstly, and this is relatable to the majority of the population… we NEED muscle mass to burn body fat more efficiently. YES, that’s right. Increasing the quantity of your lean muscle tissue will help you burn body fat much faster. Aside from lowering your body fat, a good amount of lean muscle tissue will help and support the skeletal system, improve your posture and aid joint mobility, alongside many other sport related benefits, but we are talking about general health here. How to Build Muscle Tissue Firstly, to build good muscle tissue, we need to feed the body with what it requires for muscle growth and that is protein and carbohydrates. Effectively, you should be in a controlled calorie surplus, so you will need slightly more calories than your daily recommended intake to aid recovery and repair muscle tissue tearing from exercise. The catch 22 situation here is that you will gain a little body fat, so you do need to control and monitor your intake, but once you have gained a reasonable amount of lean tissue (5-7 lbs to start with) you will effectively burn body fat faster when you reduce your calories to under your daily requirements.
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Secondly, gaining muscle tissue through lifting weights takes time, a long time, so lifting weights for six months is not going to turn you into the incredible hulk, but it will improve your health, body fat and general wellbeing. The topic of gaining muscle is a huge one to cover but we hope this has given you an outline that doing hours of just cardio to lose stubborn fat just isn’t enough. If improving all round general health is the main goal you need to build some muscle first, then let the muscle work for you when you come to reduce your body fat.
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Gedling Borough Council Appoint New Chief Executive Gedling Borough Council has appointed a new Chief Executive. Karen Bradford will become the first female Chief Executive at Gedling Borough Council since it was created in 1974. Karen was born in Netherfield and lived in the borough for 30 years, attending Carlton Le Willows School and starting her career at Nottingham City Council. Karen was a standout candidate and received unanimous support for her appointment from councillors on the Appointments and Conditions of Service Committee. Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “Karen's strong track record in local government, her range of experience and skills, along with her clear passion for Gedling as a place and community made her the stand out candidate to be our new Chief Executive. Karen will bring a real passion, energy and drive to the role of Chief Executive and will contribute significantly to helping us continue to serve people and improve lives in challenging times.” Karen Bradford said: “I am delighted to take up this position with Gedling Borough Council and look forward to being able to join the team in the autumn, focused on building financial stability, investing in services and exploring opportunities for economic development.” It’s expected that Karen will join Gedling Borough Council at the start of November.
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At Westdale Dental we pride ourselves on the close working relationships between our dentists and hygienists so that you can be assured that your dental health is always in good hands. Our dedicated team of hygienists are fully qualified to assess and treat any gum problems you may have and carry out gentle but thorough scaling and polishing to more advanced gum treatments for gum disease. Our hygienists can also offer Airflow polishing; this is a gentle treatment which uses a fine jet of water with sodium bicarbonate to achieve great stain removing results. Direct Access - Change in legislation means that patients can directly access the services of a dental hygienist without seeing a dentist first. You can now continue to see your own NHS or private dentist for regular dental care and choose to see a dental hygienist for gum care and cleaning. At Westdale Dental, our team of hygienists are now able to offer appointments to non-registered patients who would like to benefit from this service and enjoy a healthier, cleaner, fresher mouth, or if it's just for that "Special Occasion", a wedding or a social event, why not call us today to book your appointment.
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dibles 2 e r c n I : s w Bur tonRevie nion Family Reu Better late than never. After 14 long years of waiting for the sequel to Pixar’s Incredibles, those who loved the original are now fully functioning adults (hopefully). Meanwhile a whole new generation of kids may not even know who this red spandexwearing super-family even is (unless they have really cool parents). Incredibles 2 begins right where the original left off, literally, almost to the very second. But that also means that this animated world still has a major grudge against the superhero community, and having a family of supers randomly pop-up doesn’t quite sit right. That is, until a rich fanboy approaches the family with a plan to get superheroes legalised once again. But is all this too good to be true? With the real-world 14 year gap between movies, the most striking part of this film is the astronomical leap in the technology used to bring the film to life. Animated superhero shenanigans have never looked so good. From beautiful sunset landscapes punctuating a high speed motorbike chase full of explosions and near death feats, to simply seeing a character blow-dry their too-real-looking hair, every frame is animated to perfection. The action sequences have also had a significant upgrade for this film. The action in this movie is insane. Super powers are used creatively in ways we haven’t seen from these characters before, and the general chaos caused by these clashing titans is a wonder to witness, making every set piece feel like a standout. Outside of the technical work however, we start to run into some problems. Waiting for this superfamily to finally team up and kick some ass was par for the course in the original movie, so that means in the sequel, team-up action is all we’ll get, right? Well, not so much. Incredibles 2’s plot takes the strange decision to split the family up almost instantly, creating two very different plot lines and making us wait once again for the family feats of heroism. As if the 14 year wait wasn’t long enough!
While both plots on their own are well told and expertly animated pieces, one being an awesome traditional superhero tale and the other an hilarious family sitcom featuring scene-stealer Jack Jack, together they never truly gel. Just as you get used to the hilarious family-dynamic with super powers, you are hurled right back into the conventional super hero action movie. The absence of a cohesive story makes the film feel lacking by the end credits. Overall, Incredibles 2 is a great film. Technologically speaking it is a tour de force. The exhilarating action sequences are up there with ones from Captain America and Ironman. There are two amazingly written storylines that make your sides split from laughing and excite in equal measure, making this a great Pixar film. But wonky pacing and splitting up characters that we’ve waited so long to see together, stops this sequel from being one of the best. Incredibles 2 = 8/10 © Sam Burton (aged 21)
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Fatherly Faux Pa 's - part 1 A friend of mine recently became a dad for the first time and once he climbed out of the bunker of paternity leave it really struck me how quickly time flies. It seems only yesterday that my two were babes in arms, dependant on us for everything when we were knee deep in nappies and onesie’s. It struck me how encountering a new parent is like watching a war movie. You know the scene, the new recruit joins up with his regiment on the front line for the first time full of optimism and youthful vigour, asking where the enemy is. He’s met with silence by the grizzled veterans, each with a five o’clock shadow you could light a match on. Between the silence someone takes a long drag on a cigarette and mutters: ‘kid, you don’t know nuthin’. And how could we know anything? There’s no instructions, just an industry of baby books and advice from friends and family. Not to mention the occasional unwanted insight from random people who think it’s great to tell you how to raise your child. So far, I think we’re doing okay. There’s been up’s and down’s. We’ve got plenty wrong and plenty right, and somehow we’re muddling through. I’ve noticed that we’ve made one fantastic faux pa year on year, which I will share should anyone need to take some unwanted advice. I was really looking forward to sharing some of my interests with my kids, where you create a strong bond that will define your relationship. Not in a pushy way, I’m not going to force my children to share my interests, but it happens through a sort of osmosis. In the last few years my son has variously liked Star Wars, Harry Potter, computer games, toy soldiers, football and now superheroes. This is great, I’m super happy about this. But what we forget every time is that ‘OH MY GOD, MY KIDS ARE OBSESSED!’ They never stop talking about a subject they’re into. Once they start you just have to grit your teeth and strap yourself in because they aren’t going to let this go for a while. On a long car journey talking about Star Wars? Good luck, you’re going to have to explain every plotline and character and then be told why you’re wrong by someone who thinks Jar Jar Binks is the funniest thing in the galaxy.
Planning on watching a football match? You might as well put it on mute for 90 minutes as the miniature John Motson pulls out stat after stat whilst telling you just what the problem with VAR is (even though you’re pretty sure he’s just repeating what Alan Shearer said at half-time). There isn’t a subject your kids can’t put you off. But it’s brilliant, funny and insightful to see how they absorb information and understand it whilst simultaneously having no social awareness of how annoying it can be. My favourite was when my son (not yet ten) calmly asked me why the sword Anduril was renamed after it was reforged from the shards of Narsil (an obvious question for all the dad’s who love The Lord of The Rings right?!). I had no response, so he kept asking. And kept asking. And. Kept. Asking. Until I lost the will to live. I was tempted to put him on a one way flight to New Zealand to ask Peter Jackson. So here’s my advice for new dad’s. Take advice from where you need it. Enjoy the ups, learn from the downs. And for God’s sake, don’t let your kids near your hobbies!
Edging into my forties, I’m a wrangler of two young children who are either going to keep me eternally young or drive me to an early grave. I’ll be sharing some of my experiences of parenthood and my terrible attempts at staying relevant!
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Sunday 16 September: 11am - 4pm Guided tours, open gardens, activities for kids, and most importantly - tea and cake! Our open days are FREE and everyone is welcome. Come along , plenty to do and see! St Anns Allotments in Nottingham is a very special and unique allotment site. It is the oldest and largest area of Victorian detached town gardens in the world and is listed Grade 2* by English Heritage. The site covers 75 acres and sits in the heart of the city. With 32 miles of hedgerows, plenty of mature trees and hundreds of varieties of fruit trees, it is also a haven for wildlife. It’s not your average allotment site! Our open days give you a chance to look around this amazing place. As September is also harvesting month, we may have some fresh produce to offer! We will also be joining in with the Heritage Open Days theme of Extraordinary Women details to follow! Entrance is via the Community Orchard on Ransom Road (NG3 3LH). For more information please contact: info@staa-allotments.org.uk or 0115 9602282 Or see our website: www.staa-allotments.org.ukk
Entrance via the pegestrian gate to St Anns Allotments Visitor Centre 121 Ransom Road, NG3 3LH. Bus route 42
Can anyone give 1st Gedling Rainbows a helping hand? Work commitments mean that one of their Leaders has to leave at the end of the summer term, so the girls are hoping that a new volunteer can be found to help run the unit from September onwards. Currently with nine members, all aged between 5 and 7 – and with a waiting list - the Rainbows meet at Gedling’s Scout & Guide HQ on Willow Lane each term-time Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm. Their recent adventures have included running a bake sale to raise funds for Nottingham Children’s Hospital, doing brass rubbings at their local church and joining in a day of outdoor activities at Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s Elton campsite. ‘We’ve an exciting programme starting in September and already have lots of new projects planned,’ says Guider Ann Douglas, who will continue to be in overall charge of the unit. ‘But to make it all happen we need another adult volunteer who is prepared to get involved. If you’d like to come along to meet the team, or just have a chat about the role, then please do get in touch!’ Anyone interested is invited to contact Helen Norton, Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s Commissioner for Porchester District, via porchesterDistrictGuides@outlook.com or call Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s county office on 0115 987 7220.
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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 Spanish Lessons For Children!!! - with La Jolie Ronde methodology, at The Milk Lounge, Arnold on Tuesdays 3.45pm to 4.15pm (0-3 yrs) & 4.15pm to 4.45pm (4-7 yrs). Contact Melie Hita on 07761 407932 or email:melie@inspirationallanguages.com Mum2MuM Market Nearly New Sales - Sat 15 September 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. Foxhill Evangelical Church Mums & Toddlers Group - every Tuesday, term time - 9.30am 11.30am. £2 per family. Newborn to 3½yrs. All welcome. 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 0115 960 7541 for more details.
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. Mondays 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 - outdoor at Goosedale Sports Club, Moor Rd, Bestwood Village, NG6 8UN. Mon & Fri’s 6.30pm-7.30pm from April-October. 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 day sessions Mon-Fri (term-time only). OFSTED rated good. For more info or to arrange a visit pleased call 07981 050338 Home Rangers Drama - for ages 4-14yrs. Home Rangers is a creative drama session tailored for the home educated community. Fridays 10am-12 at Nonsuch Studios. Contact: getinvolved@wearenonsuch.com for find out more!
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• At Mapperley Community Centre • Every Saturday 10.15 am to 11.15 am • Exams may be taken with the I.D.T.A. • Adult classes in other areas Carlton / Mapperley / West Bridgford / Basford • Private lessons available • Enq Ray Needham 0115 841 1779 / 07973 939 378
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Sept 20 - - In My Dreams... by Pat Billing Oct 18 - - Seasonal Anticipation by Nick Grounds Nov 15 - - Xmas Gems by Mellissa Sheldrake For more information and tickets please call 0115 965 4745
Local classes at St George’s Centre, Netherfield
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NG3 KIDS DIARY cont..... Nottingham Boys Choir - does your son enjoy singing? NBC rehearses in Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Rd, Daybrook, Wed - 6.15-8pm. Visit our website: www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk or 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 Army Cadets Beavers, - challenge yourself and &learn new skills: fieldcraft, navigation, camping, expeditions, 2nd Arnold Cubs, Scouts Explorers - Beavers 6.30-7.45 Fri | Cubs Panther Grp shooting, sport, more.Thurs Young| Scouts people 7.30-9pm 12yrs to 18yrs. more information visit 7-8.30pm TuesBTEC, | CubsDofE Otterand Grpmuch 7-8.30pm Wed |For Explorers 8-9.30pm Fri. Armycadets.com to find your Detachment 6784 or tel: 0115 9837645 Contact Noel Yeatman 0115nearest 956 9865/0787505
Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information.
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Health & Fitness Gedling Leisure Slimming World Slimming World Studio 3 Tai Chi
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Aerials/TV’s/Audio 1st Astral Aerials Carlton Aerials Phil Chapman
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Dental Practices A & D Dental Westdale Dental
87 85
Antenatal Classes Daisy Birthing
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Design & Print Print Toaster
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Domestic Appliance Engineers Notts Appliance Repairs 32
Home Improvements Colin Allen Handyman Jason Craddock House & Garden TLC Man about the House Tony Smith Handyman
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Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 56
Ironing Services Smooth Operator
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Electricians ARA Electrics Steve Earnshaw DElectrix Perkins & Son R2D Electrical
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Job Vacancies Hillarys Blinds
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Equestrian Martins Farm
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Joiners/Timberwork Beecroft Joiners Mark Flight DD Joiners M.Thompson
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Fashion Retailers Armstrongs Mill
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Plumbing,Heating, Air Con Agua Gas 48 P.Byrne 25 B & M Plumbing 29 Sayer Plumbing 20 Stonebridge 43 Tony Jones Plumbing 55 Woodthorpe Plumbing 44 Property Maintenance Services DD Joinery 53 DF Garden & Property 24 Gary Simpson Handyman 43 Man About The House 20
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