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Sunday is now buffet day. From 4pm until 10pm for a very reasonable £8.95 for adults and £6.95 for children you can fill your boots. The starters include samosas, onion bhaji’s and chunks of delicious chicken tikka. With mixed veg, lamb jalfrezi, chicken korma, chicken tikka bhuna and lamb curry to choose from for the main course. Actually you don’t have to choose...just have a bit of everything! Indian breads, poppadoms, rice, salad and chutneys are also there for you to help yourself.
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As usual the food did not disappoint. All the dishes had their own distinct flavour. The meat was tender and everything tasted fresh and just cooked. Mr Choudhary explained that the buffet option was very popular with families and chldren are always very welcome. There is also a fantastic weekday deal being offered by Sitar now. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday’s you can enjoy a classic Indian meal consisting of a starter, one main course, rice and a nan bread for only £9.95 per person. Cat enjoyed it so much she returned with friends on Saturday night!
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Dear Readers Welcome to our Spring edition... Snow in March...well that’s not something we see every year. Here at NG Mags we are sick to death of the cold weather. Lets hope we have a great summer to compensate. Easter is very early this year so we have already started stuffing our faces full of chocolate. Our recipe page features a very gooey chocolate muffin if, like us, you are a chocoholic. And best still they are so easy to make! Enjoy.
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Hello Ladies, As I am writing this column there are about 4 inches of snow on the ground and it’s still coming down! Hopefully by the time this goes to print, Spring will be well and truly on its way and the shops will be filling up with lovely pretty Spring/Summer fashion. According to catwalk trends and all the glossy mags there is going to be plenty of vibrant colour out there to buy and all sorts of lovely striking patterns. Pretty much any colour and any pattern are now being put together in fashion. I have to say I do love that there are hardly any “Taboo” rules any more. I remember very clearly when it was unheard of to mix certain colours in an outfit or totally mix patterns .... spots and flowers together. Stripes and checks, anything seems to go. I think fashion has become a lot more fun! The catwalks also have a lot of iridescent and lurex going on - I’m not sure that will be quite so popular with us in the real world but you never know. One thing I have noticed in Boutique 11 is that there seem to be a lot more ladies coming in wanting to try something new, a different style than they have been wearing or a different colour which I think is wonderful. I know that I say it all the time but fashion should be fun and you should experiment a little, you can always go back to something similar if you don’t feel comfortable, but at least try.
One of my customers said to me “Boutique 11 is funking up Mapperley Top” I love it! For me personally the hardest item of clothing to buy is a dress. Like many of you, I’m not the same dress size on the top as the bottom. It really is quite frustrating trying to find a dress that fits a 12 top and 14/16 bottom! Just after Christmas I went cocktail dress hunting .... after trying on 35 dresses (yes, I counted them) I came home totally deflated! I had to rethink the whole cocktail party thing and ended up in some fabulous black palazzo trousers, black, gold and silver glittery top, gold and silver shoes...gorgeous! I think what’s really important is not to force it. You have just got to go with what’s good for your particular body shape. Remember have fun with it! Happy Shopping! Penny, Boutique 11 0115 960 2006 P.S.Dont forget to keep an eye out for Boutique 11 “In store Ladies Evenings” These events are really popular and you get to check out the fabulous new stock with a glass of bubbly!
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Muffin Madness!!! 4 rashers steaky bacon small onion 250g plain flour 1 tbsp baking powder 100g cheese 2 large eggs 150ml milk 150ml sunflower oil black pepper chilli powder (opt)
250g SR flour 2 tbsp cocoa 1 tsp baking powder 250g choc chunks 180g caster sugar 2 large eggs 175ml milk 150ml sunflower oil 1 tsp vanilla essence
225g plain flour 100g caster sugar 1 tbsp baking powder pinch of salt 100g chocolate chips 1 large eggs 4 tbsp milk 4 tbsp sunflower oil 2 ripe bananas
Cheese and Bacon Muffins method
Heat oven to 200°. Put 12 cases in a muffin tin. Chop bacon and onion and fry in a little olive oil until cooked, set aside. Sift flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add pepper, chilli powder and cheese. Then add the bacon and onion. In a jug mix eggs, oil and milk. Pour into the dry ingredients. Mix to combine but don’t beat too much. Divide between the muffin cases. Bake for about 30 mins, delicious when still warm. Makes 12
Gooey Chocolate Muffins method
Heat oven to 190° or 170° fan. Put 12 cases in a muffin tin. Sift flour, cocoa powder and baking powder into a large bowl. Add sugar and chocolate. In a jug mix eggs, oil, milk and vanilla essence and add to dry ingredients. Mix well and spoon into muffin cases. Bake for about 25 mins until well risen. Best served warm. Makes 12
Banana and Choc Muffins method
Heat oven to 200° or 190° fan. Put 12 cases in a muffin tin. Sift flour into a mixing bowl, add baking powder, salt, sugar and choc chips. In a jug mix the milk, egg and oil. Mash the bananas and add to the liquid. Pour into the dry ingredients. Mix well. Spoon into muffin cases and bake for 20-25 mins.
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If you run a group or club and want people to know about it, why not list it here? If your group is not-for-profit or a charity then your listing is free. All other groups pay just £5+vat per edition. Please get in touch either by phone on 0115 9269777 or email: info@ng5.org.uk Zumba with Charm! - (Licensed Instructor) Mon 6.45 - 7.45pm Bigwood School Sports Hall, Bewcastle Rd. All abilities welcome, easy to follow. Just turn up! 07741 448289 only £4
Arnold WI - meets 1st Tuesday monthly at Pondhills Community Centre at 7.30pm. New members welcome.Contact
01159 201 621.
Mapperley Rotary Club - new members welcome. Further details call John Berrington on 01623 479 577. 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.
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 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. Robin Hood Probus Club - For men who are retired, partly retired or nearing retirement. Monthly meeting on 3rd Tuesday at Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold, NG5 8FQ. Speaker & lunch. Call Derek 962 1932 or derek.cordle@btopenworld.com St Marys Tea Dance - every Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm at St Marys Church, Calverton Rd, Arnold. Call 916 8928 or 920 1373 for more information. Woodthorpe W.I - meets 1st Monday of the month (except January) @ Good Shepherd Church Hall, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Contact 0115 993 1796. St Mary’s Womens Fellowship - meet at St Mary’s Family Centre every other Tuesday evening 7.30pm-9pm. We have a wide variety of speakers. New members welcome. For further details & programme call Margaret Burgess on 926 8581. 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 Arnold Branch Royal British Legion - monthly meetings are held every 2nd Sunday in the month. At the Victory Club, Church Drive (opposite Sainsburys). Starts at 12.15pm. For more info contact John Todd on 0115 926 5244. Killisick Autumn Club - every Tuesday 9.30am - 11am at Killisick Community Centre, Killisick Rd. For more info call 0115 956 8575. Nottingham Cactus & Succulent Society - meet on 1st Wednesday monthly at Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Rd, Beeston, NG9 2FF. Doors open 7pm for 7.30pm finish 9.30pm. Friendly group, outside speakers. All welcome. Further details please call 013325 11970 or go to www.nottingham.bcss.org.uk Notts Fuchsia Society - encourages the growing & displaying of Fuchsias. We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Aspley Lane, Nottingham, NG8 5GE on the 4th Tuesday monthly from 7.15pm - 9.30pm for talks & demonstrations. All welcome. For more info call Derek on 0115 975 3365. The Fellowship - meets Thursday 2pm-3pm at the Wesleyan Reform Church, Burford Street, Arnold. We have a variety of speakers & tea & biscuits. For more info call Ms Patricia Lyon 0115 920 0485/07986892022 or patricia.lyon246@ btinternet.com. All welcome. Crafty Craft Club - every Thursday 2pm - 4pm at Arnold United Reformed Church, Calverton Road, Arnold. All welcome. 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 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. 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. 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. Complementary Therapies, Health and Well-Being - Every 4th Tuesday, 7.30 to 10pm, Arnold Library Meeting Room. Entrance fee. Refreshments. April 23 - Korean Hand Therapy; May 28 - Graphology - Pam Brown; June 25 - Crystal Therapy - Denise Pole. Contact- Jacky 01636 815739, Jayne 0115 926 2068. 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 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 Nottingham Rotaract - 18-30 ish - Want to meet people? Try new activities & help in your local community, nationally & 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. 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. Nottingham City Petanque Club - play French boules at Valley Road, Sherwood, NG5 3HU opposite the Fiveways pub on Tuesdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Visit www.nottinghampetanque.com or leave a message on 07972 424052. New members welcome, first 3 vists free.
Community Diary cont..... 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 Freeward Thinking...100 types of beginner 6 month language courses online - £24.50 PTTLS Level 3 - 1 week intensive: Freeward Thinking...from Arabic to Zulu. www.freewardthinking.com Tel: 0115 9352 080
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 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.
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.
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.nottinghamroundabout.co.uk 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.
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.
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. Chair Based Exercise - new members welcome. Free weekly classes at 1.45pm Tuesdays at The CORE Centre, 17 St Wilfred’s Square, Calverton. Call 0115 847 0551 for info on our other classes. 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. Nottingham Backgammon Club - Meet Mondays at 9pm at the Horse & Groom (8 cask ales, sandwiches, friendly atmosphere), Radford Rd, NG7 7EA. No membership fees, no playing fees. Call Keith Gray - 07717 058856 for more info. 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. 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 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. 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 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 Bestwood Village WI - meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month 7.15pm-9.30pm at Bestwood Village Community Centre, Moor Rd, NG6 8TL. To check out our programme of events go to www.bestwoodvillagewi.org.uk or email: secretary@bestwoodvillagewi.org.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
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.
Coffee Morning - every Tuesday - 10am til 1pm. Refreshments and a good old chat. New Testament Church, 173-175 Carlton Road, NG3 2FX.
Patterns & Plains Patchwork & Quilting Group - meet 2nd & 4th Weds monthly - 7.30pm - 9.30pm
at the Salvation Army Hall, Arnold. Call 0115 9939106 after 7pm for info. New members welcome.
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Starting After Easter The History of Arnold
Monday nights, 7-9pm for 8 weeks at the The Meeting Rooms 28a Hight St, Arnold
Researching local & family history Taster class leading to course The Meeting Rooms (address above)
ARNOLD ART SOCIETY art Exhibition, Sale & Craft Fair
Computers & the Internet
Pondhills Community Centre, Pondhills Lane, Arnold
Starting Computer Maintenance 10 week course, Thursdays 10 - 12 The Meeting Rooms (as above)
sAT 4 AND sUN 5 MAY 10AM - 5PM
10 wk courses, Thurs 10-12 at Bestwood Park Community Ctre Beckhampton Rd
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10 week course, Fridays 10 - 12 The Meeting Rooms (as above)
Computer Maintenance
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SPRING CONCERT An evening of music with IMARI LADIES CHORUS and featuring SANDIACRE MALE VOICE CHOIR proceeds in aid of
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Community Cinema St Mary’s Church, Arnold
Programme will be as follows: Apr 9th 2pm - The Lorax (U) Apr 16th 7.30pm - Skyfall (15) May 21st 7.30pm - Life of Pi (PG) May 28th 2pm - Hotel Transylvania (U) All welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult & be old enough to watch the category of film being shown.
to be held at FRIESLAND SCHOOL
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Performing Arts Centre Nursery Avenue, Sandiacre, NG10 5AF
at 7.30pm on FRIDAY 19th APRIL 2013 TICKETS: £5.00 available from Linda Gourlay: 0115 932 5855
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REFRESHMENTS ON SALE For more info go to:
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LIVE MUSIC IN LOWDHAM Wed 24th April at the Old Ship Inn THE TOY HEARTS - Tickets £8 Fri 26th April at St Mary’s Church GORDON GILTRAP & OLIVER WAKEMAN - Tickets £12.50 Wed 8th May at the Old Ship Inn JAMES HICKMAN & DAN CASSIDY Tickets £8 Fri 24th May at Lowdham Village Hall DENNIS LOCORRIERE - Tickets £22.50 Wed 29th May at the Old Ship Inn RICHARD WARREN - Tickets £8 For tickets, call Mike or Jacky on
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Council encourages Gedling residents to love where they live Gedling Borough Council is calling for businesses, schools and community groups in the borough to get involved in Love Where You Live – Gedling Borough’s Spring Clean Week, that runs from Saturday 13 to Sunday 21 April. The week aims to inspire, encourage and enable residents across Gedling to improve the environment in the borough for everyone who lives or works there, or for people that visit. The council is writing to groups that may want to get involved, and will give support to clean-ups by providing litter pickers, high-vis vests, gloves and plastic bags and arranging for the filled bags to be collected. The council will also remove any graffiti that it’s told about, and will help groups to promote their clean up events to people who might want to take part. Councillor Jim Creamer, Cabinet member for Environment, said: “Litter is increasing in more and more areas of our countryside and towns. Our staff do a great job, but without support from residents we aren’t able to completely eradicate the environmental crimes of litter, fly tipping and graffiti. The most offending items are the least biodegradable – it takes 20 years for plastic bags to disappear, for example. I’d encourage everyone to get involved in this Spring Clean, and do what they can for the borough.” Any schools, community groups or individuals who’d like to get involved in the Spring Clean Week should call Terry Ball on 0115 901 3615 or email him at terry.ball@gedling.gov.uk
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Carlton-le-Willows Grammar School Society Reunion 2013 Saturday 27th April 12.30pm - 6pm
Portland College Nottingham Rd Mansfield
Join us for lunch and meet with old friends
Tickets £22
For more information on the event and/ or on joining the Society, e-mail events@carltonlewillowsgs.org.uk or visit www.carltonlewillowsgs.org.uk Tel. Pat 0115 961 2511 Stuart 0115 956 2322
The Dover Beck Flower Club
Burton Joyce Village Hall 7.30pm - £5 for visitors - All welcome April 18th - A Touch of Romance - Lorena Dyer May 16th - TBA - Alan Smith June 20th - Just William - Bill Dixon For more information and tickets please call 0115
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Rufford Art Society Exhibition Rufford Country Park 10 March – 16 April 10.30am – 4.30pm Closed on Mondays Admission Free
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Arnolds Archers by Bob Massey Men from Arnold have fought in many wars. Although weapons have changed over the centuries, the need for soldiers to train and practice has always been important. In 1252 the 'Assize of Arms' Archery Law was passed and all Englishmen were ordered that “every man between the age of 15 to 60 years old should equip themselves with arrows and a bow of his own height.” The skills needed to use a longbow had to be acquired over many years. The training areas were called the Butts. The word Butt is derived from the Anglo French word ‘bouter’ meaning to expel. These Butts were usually on the outskirts of the town or village. Some areas are still called the Butts today. There is one in East Bridgford. The Butts in Arnold was on the south western side of St Marys Church. This area was still called the Butts in 1913. Archers were used either as individual marksmen, or on mass, where they were able to fire at such a rate that this was not surpassed until the invention of the machine gun. At the Battle of Agincourt 1000 arrows were fired every second. King Edward III took the archery laws further and decreed in 1363 “obligatory practice of archery on Sundays and holidays!” it also "forbade, on pain of death, all sport that took up time better spent on war training especially archery practice".
King Henry I later proclaimed that “an archer would be absolved of murder, if he killed a man during archery practise!”. In the Middle Ages nobles were obliged to respond to the call to battle with their own equipment, archers and infantry so it was important that these Archery Laws were followed. The first and biggest battle in which longbow men fought against knights and won was The battle of Crécy. It was a resounding victory for the English and was fought on 26 August 1346 by the Army of King Edward III of England and King Philip VI of France. Many of the rank-and-file soldiers in the English army were raised by 'indenture'. This was supposed to select the best fighters, or at least the young men with the most potential to be good soldiers. In practice, the first port of call was usually the local gaol or dungeon. Every eighth soldier in the army of Edward III was a convicted murderer, a man hoping to escape death by receiving a 'charter of pardon' by killing again in the name of the king. One of these men who fought in the battle of Crecy was Richard Fleecher of Arnhal (Arnold ). After the battle, which he survived, he was pardoned by the king for his good service in France. We have no other details of his crime but it is probably murder.
I am researching the history of Arnold 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.
Arnold Local Area Forum is a partnership of local authorities, community groups, agencies and organisations operating in the Arnold area.
Spring is upon us and now is the time that ALAF build on last year’s great successes and reinvigorate activities and events in Arnold for the forthcoming year. ALAF members are committed to continual improvement of the things that they provide, ensuring local residents in Arnold benefit from a wide range of activities on offer at very reasonable rates – some are even free! It is yet again another year packed with exciting diary dates and planning has already started. Indeed, reading through this edition of your NG5 you will see several articles by member groups who provide excellent opportunities for everyone to enjoy a hobby, craft, interest and fellowship.
Issue No. 14
In This Issue
Introduction Arnold Parochial Charities Gedling CVS Arnold Local History Group Nottingham Postcard Club Arnold in Bloom Science on Stage AKRA Arnold Golden Eagles Arnold Carnival Arnold Art Society Arnold Library
So I want to encourage all of you whilst you carry out your spring clean to consider joining a group or activity. I’m sure you’ll find it both rewarding and of course being part of something has real health benefits and it brings our community together. I wish you well and look forward to seeing many of you at the events planned for this year. Carol Pepper Chairman ALAF
Arnold Parochial Charities
In the nineteenth century, two vicars of Arnold established an educational charity for the (then) small town of Arnold. As a result of their work schools were built and bequests were created to improve the education of young people in Arnold. Various areas of land were purchased and the rents from what are now properties built on these lands in the town provide an income which, according to the charity deeds can only be used for assisting the educational needs of young people up to the age of 25 who live in the original parish of Arnold (which now includes the parishes of Woodthorpe and Daybrook) Every year, the trustess of the Arnold Parochial Charities Board make sums of money (about £175 usually) available to young people who are students, usually at colleges or universities. These grants are used mainly for books or equipment of educational excursions or field trips. Anyone who wishes to find out more about this Charity, or who wishes to make a claim, should make contact with the Clerk, Mr Brian West of 73 Arnot Hill Road, Arnold NG5 6LN. The Arnold Local Area Forum pages are sponsored through the: Nottinghamshire County Council Division Fund allocation of Councillors Ged Clarke, Carol Pepper and Mel Shepherd.
Could you be a Volunteer Driver for Gedling Community & Voluntary Services? The drivers are all volunteers who offer their services and cars freely for the benefit of the clients, they are not taxi drivers and without them the scheme cannot run. The clients use the scheme for shopping, medical trips, socialising with friends and even going on holidays. These are people who have difficulty getting out because they cannot access public transport easily. The drivers are reimbursed for their costs in providing the service to clients at the rate of 45p per mile. Each driver completes a comprehensive application form and two references are taken. Driving licences, MOT documents and insurance details are also checked. The drivers use their own cars and depending on their circumstances can offer the service varying amounts of time. The drivers are a friendly, caring team of people who have a concern, for others in their neighbourhood. If you are interested and can offer a few hours please contact Peter: Tel 0115 9871981 or email: transport@gedlingcvs.org.uk
Arnold Local History Group Here are details of the next couple of meetings: Tuesday 16th April - Village Life in 17th Century Nottinghamshire - a presentation by Ted White Tuesday 12th May Ghosts in the Hostelries - local stories related by Margaret Harrison. All meetings start at 7pm at Bonington House (The Labour Club), High Street, Arnold and there is ample parking almost opposite at the side of ASDA. Admission is £1 for members and £2 for nonmembers. Come along and meet us you will be very welcome. For further information ring John Ward 0115 926 5627.
Nottingham Postcard Club We meet on the second Tuesday of each month in the Meeting Room at Arnold Library at 7.45pm We are a small but dedicated group who have 31 years of history behind us. Tuesday 9th April - Members Choice. The floor is open for discussions, questions or to present your interest or latest acquisition. Tuesday 14th May - ‘Sea Mail’ - a presentation by guest Bob Allen. Plenty of parking spaces next to ASDA and you will be very welcome to come and join us whatever your interest. Further Information ring John Ward 0115 926 5627.
Arnold In Bloom Brrrr…… its been a bad winter, but our thoughts now look forward to the sunshine and working in our gardens to fill it full of colour to cheer us up after a bleak winter. So we start planning our colour scheme, what plants we are going to go for, its now we are thinking about sowing our seeds and visits to the Garden Centre to give us some ideas and pick up some plants. Then the work begins preparing the ground and the planting and watch all of your hard work come alive and enjoy your labour of love come to life with lots of colour, nothing better than sitting on a Summers evening with a glass of wine enjoying nature and all of your labour. We would like you to share this with Arnold In Bloom. We run a competition in the Summer season and ask you to join us this year. You don’t have to have a large garden even the smallest of gardens can look good. We look
SCIENCE ON STAGE APRIL 27th
forward to seeing old and new friends joining in this community spirit. If you would like to join us please telephone Joy on 9566291 or Shirley on 9208026 who will be only to happy to have a chat with you or you can meet us in the Craft Marquee at this years Carnival on the 15th and 16th June at Arnold Park where we will have a display of previous entrants gardens. We will come and see your garden when it is convenient to you and you are happy with your garden. So join in the fun and come and see us, we look forward to seeing you. Joy Bamling
our very own 'Little Blue'. Our ‘Little Blue’ is scheduled for take-off on April 27th…..tickets from the Royal Centre on 989 5555 Earthrise (picture left) comes from the first visitors to the moon aboard Apollo 8. They had just rounded the back of the moon . It was Christmas 1968, and the home planet was rising into view above the lifeless lunar surface as they began the long journey back
April 27th sees the new Science on Stage show ‘Little Blue’ featuring music, dance, art and science provided by over 500 performers of all ages, many from NG5 plus others from all across the county. Ten schools, 5 dance schools, a junior choir, an African Drumming group, a chamber choir and a rock band have been working on the project since January. On April 27th they will be supported by professional scientists, musicians and dancers as they perform a typically rhythmic and enchanting piece of music from Karl Jenkins before bringing together the two worlds of art and science to tell the story of one world....
The Royal Centre picture below shows the stage with a projection from the Hubble telescope provided by The School of Physics and Astronomy at Nottingham University.
ARNOLD KILLISICK RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Just a quick update to let you know what's happening in our area. Firstly, we really would like some new members to join us. We are a small, friendly group and we get together every 6 weeks for meetings. The meetings only last for about an hour and a half. Our meetings are at the Beacon Baptist Hall and you can be sure of a warm welcome should you decide to join us. We are currently working on a couple of projects in the community. Firstly, we are trying to get the entrance to the twitchel between the Killisick Park playing field and Harwood Close
repaired. We are also seeking funding for more benches around Killisick field. Our annual community Fun Day will be held on Saturday the 29th June 2012 from 1 pm – 4 pm in the Beacon Baptist Church Hall and car park, the Killisick Community Centre and Killisick Field. There will be arena events, information stands and a range of activities for the children which are FREE! Please call/text us on 07837952778 or e-mail ng5_akra@yahoo.co.uk
ARNOLD GOLDEN EAGLES This group meets at 10.00 a.m. on the first Friday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) and is specifically for older people,(the over 60s). Our meeting place is in the Wesleyan Reform Church, at the junction of Furlong Street and Burford Street. We usually have one or two speakers at each meeting who tell us about current issues which are particularly relevant to older people. At the moment we have been having speakers informing us about the changes in the Local Health Services and the Ambulance Service, and we have been considering the issue of loneliness among older people and supporting the Age UK campaign to combat loneliness. There is no charge to attend these meetings, and anyone who considers themselves 'elderly' is most welcome. We are a friendly group of about 25 members, and the meetings usually last about one and a half hours. Anyone interested is welcome to come and 'try' a meeting.
Arnold Carnival Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th June FREE EVENT Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottingham. Saturday 12 midday – 10.30pm Sunday 10.30am – 10.00pm
Big stage entertainment from local and professional entertainers. Favourites also include Fun Dog Show, BBMF, children’s fun fair & activity marquee, sports taster sessions and competitions, craft , charity & information stalls, street entertainers and food & drink court.
Arnold Art Society Members of the Society recently enjoyed two workshops with professional artists. Vic Bearcroft taught in pastels and the subject was a clouded leopard. Mike O’Brien taught portraiture with members using mediums of own choice.
At Arnold Library : April - May 2013 RHYME, RATTLE AND ROLL.... ...a lively 30 minute session with singing and nursery rhymes, every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10:30 – 11am for 0-3 year olds and their carers/parents. This will carry on throughout the Easter holidays as usual. CHILDREN’S CRAFT ACTIVITY On Friday 5th April from 10.30 - 11.30am we will be hosting a spring themed story and craft activity where children can decorate their own paper rabbit! This is suitable for ages 4 and up, though we do ask that parents accompany their children. THE READING CAFÉ... Our popular Café is open every Wednesday morning from 10am - 12 noon. Everyone is welcome to refreshments and to chat about books. The café has a themed meeting once a month; 10th April: Scandinavian Fiction; a discussion about the increasingly popular Nordic crime genre with Phillipa. 8th May: John Martin, a former librarian from Leicestershire, will be joining us to discuss the History of Crime. PETER MURPHY On Wed 10th April at 7.30pm the author Peter Murphy will be at Arnold Library to talk about his new book “Shall we Gather at the River”. Peter’s 2009 novel “John the Revelator” was one of the most acclaimed Irish debuts of recent years and was short listed for both the Costa First Novel Award and the Kerry Group Prize for Fiction. His latest novel tells the story of Enoch O’Reilly, the great flood that afflicts his small town and the rash of mysterious suicides that accompany it. Tickets for this event cost £3 and are available from Arnold Library. THE KNIT AND NATTER CAFE This is now open every Monday 2pm - 3.30pm. Come along to knit, natter, borrow books and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee & biscuit for 50p! INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY? From 1.30pm - 4pm on Thursday 25th April and 30th May our Local Studies Librarian Ursula Ackrill will be in our local history section and available to help with local history or family history enquires. No booking required. For more information call 0115 9224986 or e-mail Ursula Ackrill at ursula.ackrill@nottscc.gov.uk. TRY IT+ In addition to our sessions about how to use the Ancestry website, we are now offering lessons on how to get started on Facebook and Twitter. The sessions are free, last for 1 hour and are usually one-to-one. For these sessions you must have basic computer skills and an email address. Please contact us for more information or to book a session. Arnold Library, Front Street, Arnold NG5 7EE T: 0115 9202247 Mon & Fri 9am - 6pm; Tue & Thur 9am - 7pm; Wed & Sat 9am - 4pm arnoldlibrary@nottscc.gov.uk | www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/libraries We look forward to your visit!
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If you represent a local group or are an individual who wishes to support the aims of the Forum, please contact us! We meet on a weekday evening every six weeks at the Gedling Civic Offices, Arnot Hill Park. Visit us at: www.arnoldforum.co.uk or contact: Carol Pepper on tel: 0115 977 4140 or email: cllr.carol.pepper@nottscc.gov.uk Raj Sharma on tel. 0115 9774336 or email raj.sharma@nottscc.gov.uk
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ARNOLD TOWN FC Latest News..
Club says farewell to Roy Arnold To w n Football Club sadly said farewell to Mr Arnold Town, Roy Francis who sadly passed away earlier this year, he will be greatly The late Roy Francis missed. The Reserve and Academy sides are still performing well, both sitting comfortably mid table in their respective leagues. The First team however have been struggling at the bottom of the NCEL Prem’. Good performances of late have given hope that they can climb out of trouble. The Club are also appealing a 10 point penalty imposed by the League for reasons not yet clear…
Arnold boys Sunday under 10's team are currently looking for players to strengthen their squad.
Please contact the manager on 07870222096 First Team Fixtures 30 March v Lincoln Moorlands
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home & garden LOCAL STUDENT BECOMES NATIONAL YOUTH CHANCELLOR Local student, Jamie Read-Tannock, of Arnold Hill Academy has won a national competition to become the UK’s Youth Chancellor 2013.
The 17 year old who is studying Economics, Maths, French and History A-levels was chosen from a field of entrants from across the country to win the title. He has since travelled to London to deliver his winning speech and budget recommendations to the Houses of Parliament. Robin Fugill is Head Teacher at Arnold Hill Academy: “We are thrilled with Jamie’s win. His observations of the current economy and recommendations for change show a real understanding of the issues and challenges that any chancellor faces.” Entrants had to upload a short, 90 second, video to YouTube, outlining their economic policies, including spending and taxation. These were then voted on by young people all over the U.K., with Jamie scoring 35 percent of the popular vote and a comfortable win over his nearest rival with 31 percent. Jamie commented: “The day in London was amazing, I met George Osborne and spoke to him about the government policy on encouraging apprenticeships, made a speech in Committee Room 10 of the Houses of Parliament and collected a brand new iPad 4 as a prize, all as part of the Paying For It Youth Budget launch event. With several groups from different schools, me and the runners up were able to express our views to a group of MPs on subjects including the environment, education, and business.” Take a look at Jamie’s winning entry here … http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_ embedded&v=48st-mK1lsM
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SPRING INTO ACTION! Spring
is here and as plants start to burst into life, we all can get back in to the garden once again. At Floralands we have plenty of fantastic new stock coming in everyday to get you excited from Prune’s ‘insia’ Kojou-no-mai that’s in full bud ready to burst through with its white stunning flowers as well as a selection of Magnolias, Camellias, Roses, Clematis, Japanese Acers and much more. This time of year is always a busy time in the garden, preparing for the seasons ahead so here are some handy tips.
Ten tips to help you spring into action : Prune any shrubs required before growth starts to show, if they flower in the spring prune after they have flowered Plant First early seed potatoes Make sure new shoots are protected from slugs Top dress shrub beds or pots with a suitable compost or feed Plant your summer flowering bulbs out Jet wash garden paths that are green or use a suitable algae cleaner Make sure there is adequate support for your climbers and tie in where required Pull out unwanted weeds coming through in pots and shrub beds Give your lawn its first cut on a high setting if required Clear out old hanging baskets ready to be replanted
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Zumbathon Event raising money for Help 4 Heroes! Zumba4Fitness, a Nottingham based Zumba business are holding a Zumbathon to raise money for Help 4 Heroes at Redhill Academy School on Saturday 27th April 2013, 3pm4.30pm! Participants will dance non stop for one and a half hours to raise much needed cash for Help 4 Heroes. Doors open at 2pm and the event starts 3pm-4.30pm Tickets cost £11 per person with all proceeds going to Help 4 Heroes and are available to purchase at any Zumba4Fitness class held throughout the week or online via the website at www.zumba4fitness.co.uk For further details go to www.Zumba4fitness. co.uk or see the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/zumba4fitness
Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People celebrates the Year of the Snake with the launch of the 5th Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge! To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has joined with Gable Events to launch the fifth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge. The 2013 Challenge takes place on Sunday 4th August as part of the annual Riverside Festival and is one of the largest and most eagerly anticipated team events in the region. Up to 50 crews representing companies, organisations, clubs and groups of friends from all over the East Midlands are expected to battle it out over the 200m race course on the River Trent at Victoria Embankment. They will all be seeking to knock South Nottingham College off their pedestal as reigning champions whilst raising muchneeded funds for the Hospice. The dragon boats, qualified helms and all racing equipment are provided and each crew is guaranteed a minimum of three races. Teams and spectators also benefit from
being part of one of the region’s largest family festivals with a bustling fair and vibrant mix of music, dance, crafts and food from around the world, staged by Nottingham City Council. Carol Lester, Director of Challenge organisers, Gable Events, adds; “The Challenge is a great chance to try something completely different, enjoy a fabulous day out and raise money for Rainbows. It is also a fantastic team building opportunity what better way to get to know what makes your colleagues and competitors tick? August may seem a long way off but we are expecting the Dragon Boat Challenge to be extremely popular this year so we strongly urge teams to sign up early in order to secure a place”. For further information and an entry form please visit: www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/ nottingham or call Gable Events on 01780 470 718.
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Waltz & Rock n Roll! The new course begins on Thursday April 18th Beginners start at 7.00pm Followed by Intermediates and Advanced classes Sunday Social! Another Sunday Social ! will be held on! Sunday 28th April ! at 2 pm til 4 pm Tango Workshop Sunday 26th May Beginners Session at 2 pm Further sessions at 3, 4 & 5 pm
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Swimming News...
ARNOLD SWIMMING CLUB NEWS
Level 1 Coaching Aquatics course
Congratulations to the 16 volunteers who recently passed the ASA Level 1 Coaching Course held at Arnold Leisure Centre. The 16 volunteers were made up from a selection of Senior experienced swimmers and parents of some of our younger swimmers. The Level 1 Course involved completing 4 full days of classroom training and training both the Development and the Performance Squad on poolside over 2 weeks. The classroom sessions involved learning the basic FUNdamentals of teaching swimming and using this to help coach and develop the swimmers. The candidates also learnt to plan their our training sessions for the swimmers. The Club would like to extend its considerable thanks to Graham Davies for organising the course and to Nadine Peckover for running the course. We would also like to thank Gedling Homes - Beverley Mee, Gedling Borough Council - Claire Appleby and Sarah Williams – Nottinghamshire County Council for helping provide financial support towards the course. Pictured below are the 16 candidates and course tutor Nadine Peckover.
Masters Swimming
The Club recently started Masters Swimming at Arnold Leisure Centre on Tuesdays (7 - 8pm) and Sundays (6 - 7pm) for swimmers who are 18 years or older and still wish to train and compete. Anyone interested in Masters swimming should contact the Club via the Website.
Youth Counties
Congratulations to Natalie Bacon, Katherine Driver, Francesca Hay, Mitchell Jordan, Regan Jordan, Harry Martin and Rohan Watkins who represented the Club at the Notts ASA Youth Counties and between them gained 10 Personal Best times. A special well done to Fran Hay who gained an amazing 4 Club Records in the 200m breaststroke, 200m backstroke and 200m and 400m individual medley. A full report on the Notts ASA Age Group Counties will be in the next edition of NG5.
Arnold SC Training Times
So when and where do Arnold Swimming Club train?
Monday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Tuesday: 7-8 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Wednesday: 7-8 pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Thursday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7-9 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre Friday: 7.30 - 9pm - Southglade Leisure Centre Sunday: 8-9am & 5-7 pm - Arnold Leisure Centre
For more information on Arnold SC visit the Club’s website: www.arnoldswimmingclub.org.uk
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On Thursday 7th February the Year 8 girls basketball team went to Nottingham Trent University to represent Christ the King in the Nottinghamshire County Finals. The girls faced Emmanuel in their first game of the day and battled hard but lost 10-6, which only spurred them on to win the rest of their games. The girls began to do so with convincing wins over Joseph Whitaker (103) and Samworth Academy (22-4), which led them to the semi-finals as the runners up from their pool against Rushcliffe School. The girls showed fantastic attacking skills and flair which clinched the win 12-5, progressing them to the final. The final was between Christ the King and Emmanuel, who they had lost to at the beginning of the tournament. It was extremely close from beginning to end, matching basket for basket. However the brilliant defence work of the Christ the King girls allowed for a counter attack to win 14-12 within the last 30 seconds. Christ the King was awarded Nottinghamshire Schools Basketball Champions and now progress to the next round to represent Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands Schools Basketball Finals.
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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. 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 & modern music ever written! Come & see why this makes us different. We meet every Wed eve in Carlton. See: 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 7pm - 9.15pm. Absolute Triathlon Club - Expert swim, bike & run coaching for ages 8 - 14yrs, all abilities. We meet Thursdays 5pm - 7.15pm(term time) at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood. Call 0115 960 7912 or visit www.absolutetriathlonclub.co.uk for more information. LA School of Theatre, Dance & Drama - all ages, all styles. Professional teacher. Classes in Arnold town centre. For more info call Lorraine on 07816 209839 or 0115 920 3558.
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 Magical Movers - singing, dancing and having fun in Arnold and Woodthorpe. Call Claire on 07954 991963 - www.magicalmovers.co.uk
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 Carlton Lifesaving Club - Sats 4.30 - 6.30pm at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre.9yrs +. For more info call Dave 0115 961 4114 or Shirley 0115 956 8395 or visit www.carltonlifesavingclub.btik.com St Mary’s Pre-School - weekdays - call 07969 544137. Rainbows, Brownies & Guides groups - call Sarah Spencer 854 5006. Beavers, Cub & Scout groups - call 952 3617. 1st Redhill Scout & Guide group - meetings: Band Mon 7pm/ Beavers Wed 5.45pm/Cubs Wed 7pm/Guides Thurs 7.30pm/Scouts Fri 7pm/ at 329 Mansfield Rd. Tel 953 7986. Arnold Methodist Playgroup - Front St - Tues & Fri 9.45am-11.45am 2-5yrs. Tel: 07779610136. 2nd Arnold Girls Brigade - Wed 6.15pm-9pm.Call Elaine McPherson on 9109188.
MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It!) - Healthy lifestyle programme for children age 7-13. Wed 5-7pm @ Arnold Leisure Centre & 10-12pm @ Redhill Leisure Centre. Contact: 07966 875066. 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. Weaverthorpe Pre-School- Derwent Crescent, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff. Contact us on 0115 926 5644, email: weaverthorpe@btconnect. com. Website: www.weaverthorpepreschool.weebly.com. The Boys Brigade, 38th Nottingham Company-Every Tue 6-8.30pm. Open to ages 5-18yrs @ Arnold URC, Calverton Rd. Call Jennifer on 0115 9670034 or http://38nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk Killisick Pre-School- Coppice Farm Primary, Laver Close, Arnold. 9am - 3.30 Mon - Fri. OFSTED registered. Free funded sessions for 3 & 4 yrs. Contact us on 0115 859 8143, email: killisick.ps@ ntlworld.com. Little Lambs Mother & Baby Group- A fun and friendly group for babies and pre-schoolers. Friday 2-4pm (term time) at The Good Shepherd Church Social Centre, 3 Thackeray’s Lane, Woodthorpe, NG5 4HT. £1.50 per family. E: little. lambs@virginmedia.com or visit www.facebook.com/littlelambswoodthorpe Arnold View Pre-School- For children aged 2 to 4 years at Arnold Hill Community Centre, Arnold. OFSTED registered. Sessions Tue, Thurs & Fri am & pm including lunch clubs. Funding for 3yr olds. Qualified staff and a genuine love for children. Contact tel: 0115 967 1391 or 07919 025633.
What’s On Easter 2013 At Making it! Discovery Centre, Littleworth, Mansfield
SPECIAL EASTER CRAFTS
Help us find the chocolate that the Easter Bunny left behind!!
This activity is suitable for children 8+ yrs when accompanied by a full paying adult
Decorating Easter Bunny Biscuits and cupcakes all wrapped up in a specially decorated box
Create your first few pages using photographs and items from special memorable days
Learn basic knitting techniques, choose your own wool and make a mobile phone cover or purse
This workshop will teach and develop children’s sewing skills using hand and machine stitching
Make a large torch to help Scooby & Shaggy find their way home in the dark
Create your own adorable family of “Critter Creatures” and make a “Crazy Critter House” to carry them all home safely.
Reward yourself with a few hours peace – leave your children with our experienced staff Visit our website to download a full pdf www.makingitdiscoverycentre.co.uk or phone for booking information 01623 473200
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Dance Divaz - Dance for fun to all the latest chart hits and get fit at the same time. Classes priced at £3.50 each & are available from 3yrs to adults, held every Thurs at Bestwood Village Social Club. For individual class times see www.dancedivaz.co.uk, also NEW Street classes now open in Arnold on Friday with J from Groundhogs. For venue & time please call 07954 418481
Marcia Jones School of Dance - Street, Tap & Ballet Classes. Every Wednesday, Lindsay Morgan Hall, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley. For more info tel: 0115 9226499 or visit www. marciajones.co.uk
The Boys Brigade- Arnold Methodist Church. Exciting activites for ages 6-18yrs. Contact Neil Keighery 0115 956 7383/neilkeighery@ntlworld.com or http://39nottingham.boys-brigade.org.uk.
Glade Hill Primary Fantasy Playbase - (Chippenham Rd, Bestwood Park) Tiny Tots - Tues 9-10.45am|Stay’n’Play Wed 1-3pm. Soft & outdoor play £1 for refreshments. Call 9150298.
Bread & Bitter Bump to Baby Group - Monday (except Bank Holidays) 10 - 12. Friendly, busy group. Suitable from bump to crawling. Special offers during the group. Various events organised. FREE admission. Contact Paula for details 07967 252784 or paula@babydaze.me
Good Shepherd Pre-School - OFSTED registered for children aged 30 mths upwards. Children from all families welcome, with places available now. Please contact Melanie Saunders on 07971 382837 for more information. 2nd Arnold Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - Beavers Fritime): | Cubs Panther Grp Boys’ Brigade, 25th Nottingham Company - Every Tuesday6.30-7.45 night (term 5.20pm - 9.15pm. 7-8.30pm Cubsyrs Otter Grpand 7-8.30pm | Scouts 7.30-9pm Wed | Explorers 8-9.30pm Open to allTues ages|5-18 - boys girls. AtThurs the Emmanuel Church, Church View Close, WarrenFri. Contact Noel Yeatman 0115 956 9865/0787505 6784 Hill. Contact Adrian on 07857 897633 or email: adrian25nottmbb@hotmail.com Discover, Explore and Create Kids Art Group - at The Place Activity Centre, Sherwood. Be creative and imaginative using a range of different art materials and techniques. Take you Discover and Explore Arts Awards. 7-9yrs Saturday (term time) 9.30-10.30am. 10-11yrs Sat (term time) 10.45-11.45am. Age ranges & sessions are flexible for siblings. First session FREE. Contact Natasha 07742 949582 or email: sashaeast@sky.com
RICHARD BONINGTON ATTEMPT WORLD RECORD!
On Wednesday 6 February at exactly 2.45pm the children from Richard Bonington School in Arnold attempted to beat the Guiness World Record for the most people signing and singing a song. The event was organised by the charity SignHealth and Richard Bonington was one of over a 1000 schools from accross the country taking part. Mrs Downie, the school’s music teacher, said; “All the children entered into the spirit of things and wore a scarf like the Sign2Sing mascot, Ollie the monkey. Each child made a small donation and the school raised £70 for the charity.” The record to beat was 114,000 people and the results are still being collated but well done to all the children and fingers crossed you are now record breakers!
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SCHOOL TEAMS MAKE NATIONAL FINALS
Both the Under 13 and Under 15 girls’ football teams from Arnold Hill Academy have made it through to the finals of a tournament run by the ESFA (English Schools’ Football Association)- a tournament that received entries from 400 schools from across England. It’s a fantastic result for a school that has nurtured its girls’ football and is super keen to support the girls all the way to a national final - to be played at a premiership football ground. Louise Wray is the Team Manager and sports teacher at Arnold Hill, who formed the girls’ football squads just 5 years ago when she first joined the school. Since then the rise has been spectacular and the wins have come thick and fast. “When I first arrived at the school there was an obvious playing talent and enthusiasm for the game – we just needed to provide the outlet. It was an immediate success and the girls’ teams have consistently collected a number of tournament wins at county level. All the girls are incredibly excited about the next challenge and are training hard. It is great to see these girls so focussed and dedicated to the sport – the teams are really tightknit and have pulled together girls from a range of abilities and friendship groups. We have had terrific support from the school and local community, and the encouragement and backing we have had from parents has been outstanding. We will all do our very best to shine the spotlight on girl’s football in Nottingham.”
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chorus roundup It is with the deepest regret that we announce the death of the dear and much loved President of Bestwood Male Voice Choir, Howard Leese OBE. Howard passed away peacefully on Sunday 17 February, in Kings Mill Hospital, surrounded by his wife Marjorie and other family members. Music was a significant part of Howard’s life, having been encouraged by his mother, a soprano soloist, to enter competitive music festivals with his treble voice, before joining church and chapel choirs. Howard joined Bestwood MVC in 1971. He conducted the choir on many occasions, including tours abroad, making many friends over the years. Howard was a true gentleman, in every sense of the word and will be very sadly missed by his family, choir members and all those who were fortunate enough to know him.
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In July the Chorus will be competing at the International GEM Connection is looking forward to its 15th Barbershop Convention in Canada. birthday year as Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singer’s Bronze Medal winning chorus. The next fundraising show is on the 20th April at 7.30pm On 11th May GEM Connection will be performing at in the Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, the Post Mill Centre in South Normanton from 7pm LE11 3NW. Tickets: £8 from Peter on 01530 243912, to showcase just how far we have come in our years Chris on 01509 646506 or e-mail publicity.gcc@gmail. together. The Grand Central Chorus will also be joining com. us along with another couple of special guests – details Sponsorship is being offered to businesses in the East to follow shortly. As our last two shows sold out in record Midlands. If interested call Nelson on 07967091202 or time make sure you get the date in your diary and book e-mail him at nelsonblackley@hotmail.com. as soon as possible. Tickets: £10 from either Burnie on On Wednesday 22nd May in the Chorus rehearsal venue, Harrington School, Derby Road, Long Eaton, 0115 9459031 or Jenny on 01773 604167. GEM Connection meets every Thursday from 7:30pm NG10 4BJ at 7.15pm we are holding one of our ‘Learn at Harrington to sing in harmony’ evenings. It is free with expert Junior School, coaching on hand. No singing solo. Come and sing with Derby Road, Long the best. Bring yourself and a bottle of water. Call Martin Eaton, NG10 on 07855270803 to register or just turn up on the night. 4BJ. If you would If you are seeking an entertainment contact Peter on like to find out 01530 243822 or e-mail. Any number of singers can be more, come along provided from four to forty. Fees are negotiable. Quality to a rehearsal, is guaranteed. sponsor us, See the website www.grandcentralchorus.com for up to become part of date information. The e-mail address is publicity.gcc@ the mailing list or book us for an event, please email: gmail.com. pro@gemconnection.org or contact Flin Tubby on Visitors are welcome to visit on any Wednesday rehearsal evening and see us in action. 07545 316 986.
Lace City Chorus present Charity Cheque
Lace City Chorus, Nottingham’s premier barbershop chorus for women, were proud to present Macmillan Cancer Support with a cheque for £2500 on Wednesday 27th February 2013. The money was raised by the chorus at its Christmas Harmonies concert in December 2012. The concert was dedicated to one of their members, Gwen Cresswell, who had died in November after a long battle with cancer. “ We are sure Gwen was there in spirit when we performed, and are certain she was there when the cheque was presented, as she had previously been our Treasurer,” said a chorus spokesperson.
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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BEAT TEAM ARNOLD POLICE STATION High Street, Arnold 101 Ext: 853 4164 ARNOLD TOWN CENTRE PC Harvey Fletcher - Holmes
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Inspector Andy King talks.... It’s amazing what the sight of a uniformed police officer does, not just to criminals but to law-abiding members of the public. Not only do high-visibility patrols prevent and deter crime, they provide reassurance to people who are just trying to live in peace and get on with their day. That’s why we are everywhere at the moment working hard to keep crime on a downward spiral and making sure Arnold residents continue to feel safe when shopping, socialising, working and generally living on our watch. We are also directing patrols to areas that have recently been troubled with antisocial behaviour. You will see us on evenings and weekends engaging with people and tackling issues such as street drinking and alcohol-related misbehaviour. During a recent burglary operation we have noticed there are still residents who do not lock their homes and cars. It may be a sad sign of the times that we can no longer leave car keys in the sun visor or keep our front doors ‘on the latch’, but I’m afraid that’s the world we live in and we need to do all we can to protect ourselves and our property from the opportunistic few who take advantage. Always lock the doors to your home, even if you are in. As the daylight sticks around for longer and the weather (hopefully) starts to get warmer, it is tempting to air out the cobwebs for a Spring clean. Go for it, but be wary of security. Don’t leave windows open in unattended rooms and never leave valuable items on display. Picture the scene, you have the window open in your living room after vacuuming the carpet, then you move into the dining room to do
in there. While the vacuum is roaring in your ears, do you know what’s happening in the living room? Would you hear a thief who slips in and out through the open window in your lounge with your laptop under his arm? Don’t forget your other buildings as well. Make sure your home and contents insurance extends to the belongings in your shed and garage and mark the property inside and register it with a website like www. immobilise.com. The same goes for your car. Lock all doors, including the boot, and close all windows, including the sunroof. Do not tempt thieves by leaving handbags, shopping, sat navs, mobile phones or any other valuable items, including power cables, on display on the seats. Keep your vehicle in a locked garage where possible or park in a well-lit, busy area. We are doing all we can to identify offenders, but we need your help to make it as difficult as possible for them to get to your belongings. Following a number of drug warrants at premises in the area we have seen a number of people prosecuted for producing cannabis. If you suspect someone of being involved in illegal drugs, whether it’s dealing on the street or from a house, or you think someone may be cultivating cannabis plants at their home, report it to police immediately on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously to ‘Rat on a Rat’ on 0800 555 111. Finally, we have a new Beat Manager for the Town Centre. PC Nick Spence joins us from Cotgrave and replaces PC Tony Sahota who has gone to work at Carlton Police Station.
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Could you picture someone else in your family? A new campaign was launched in January to recruit an army of local carers to support adults who need help to live independently. Shared Lives, which is being run by the County Council, aims to recruit carers from across the county to help support people with physical or learning disabilities, older people or mental health needs. All carers will receive training and ongoing support and will be paid depending on the needs of the person or people they care for. Shared Lives is looking for carers who can provide a range of support: • Long term accommodation and support: people who have room in their home and are willing to have someone to live as part of their family for some time. This may be months or years. • Short breaks: people who can offer a short break for someone while the people who normally support them are having a holiday or have to be away.
• Regular short-term support: people who can offer support in the day to promote independence and help people become part of their community. Councillor Kevin Rostance, Chair of the Adult Social Care and Health Committee, said: “We are looking for caring people who have some time and space in their lives to help an adult. You may be a retired person who has room in your home; a parent who has spare time in the day or someone who works in the week, but has evenings or weekends free. “Shared Lives is a vital scheme which will help older or disabled people to experience ordinary life with real relationships. Please get in touch if you think you can help.” Anyone who is interested in becoming a Shared Lives carer can visit www.nottinghamshire.gov. uk/sharedlives, email: sharedlives@nottscc. gov.uk or phone 0300 500 80 80.
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Sunday 2nd June 2013 -12 noon Join us and Step out for Stroke at Rufford Abbey Country Park, Nottinghamshire starting at 12.00 pm. Step out for Stroke is event that everyone can be part of, and you can set your own challenge depending on your own abilities. Each Step out for Stroke event has a course, starting and finishing in the same location. Most are around 1 mile in length. Depending on your own ability you can set your own distance, 10 steps, 100 meters, 1 Mile or 10 laps. Walk with friends, family, a group from the office or on your own, whatever your reason, sign up today! Your support will help to change the world for people affected by stroke. Entry is just £7.50 which includes a Step out for Stroke t-shirt and fundraising pack. For more information contact alexa.wigfield@ stroke.org.uk or 0115 871 2471 or visit www. stepoutuk.org.
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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 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 Prostate Cancer Support Group - if you are affected by Prostate Cancer and would like to talk to others in a similar situation, you are welcome to join our group. We meet at the Nottingham City Hospital between 7 and 9pm on the 2nd Thursday every other month. Partners always welcome. For further information either ring Self Help Nottingham on 0115 911 1661 or email npcsg@live.co.uk Notts Gosh - (Nottingham Gynae - oncology support & help group) support in the aftermath of various gynae cancers. Support, information, understanding or simply a cup of tea. Meetings are held bi-monthly on the last Tues of the month at Maggies Cancer Care Centre, City Hospital from 7-9pm (meet in Maternity foyer at 6.45pm) For more info call Sue Mills on 0115 969 1169 ext 56162 Nottingham Miscarriage Support - For anyone affected by the loss of a baby during pregnancy who would like to meet with other women and men who have shared similar experiences. Meet 3rd Thursday monthly 7-9pm at Sherwood Methodist Church, Devon Drive. For info contact Kymm 0115 8449484 or 07870 771326 or kymmiestroud@hotmail.com
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
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Dyslexia Action Nottingham - support for literacy and numeracy difficulties by specialist teachers. Adults and children welcome, we can help with dyslexia, dyscalculia & other learning difficulties. We can provide revision techniques, study skills, organisation & memory strategies fro school or the workplace. We can also do assessments & training. Please phone 0300 303 8350 for further details & a free consultation.
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 people with any terminal illness and their carers. For a few hours each week, our trained volunteers will visit people in their homes offering companionship and support tailored to their needs. To request the service, call 0845 304 8730 or email: nottshelper@mariecurie.org.uk Visit www.mariecurie. org.uk/helper for more information. Alcoholics Anonymous - every Sunday 5pm - 7pm at Sherwood Community Centre. Just turn up. Aphasia Self Help Group - meet monthly at Sherwood Community Centre. For more information contact Sam or Alison on 0115 962 1153
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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.
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Inheritance Trust Scam warning for Notts residents Nottinghamshire residents are warned to be on their guard about a scam targeting pensioners across the county. Telephone cold callers have targeted elderly consumers to arrange home visits by salesmen offering ‘free legal advice’. The salesmen then demand an up-front fee of around £2,000 to set up a ‘trust’ which they falsely describe as a ‘foolproof’ way to ‘ring fence’ consumers homes and savings from being used to fund future care home fees. Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team are investigating several companies who have been operating in the county. Two have recently shut down, leaving consumers out of pocket without the products that they paid for and unable to obtain a refund. Mark Hughes, Trading Standards Manager at the County Council, said: “The companies involved in this scam have been targeting vulnerable people and their
sales patter has been very persuasive. “Many targeted people were advised not to seek legal advice as solicitors ‘don’t understand’ the trusts, which is complete nonsense. “A reputable solicitor would advise any client of the consequences of setting up this type of trust, including the tax implications and the risks involved. “We recommend people to ignore all cold callers to avoid being the victim of a scam.” People who think they may be a victim of this or any other scam should contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 08454 040506. People who are responsible for paying for their own care costs should always seek specialist information and advice before entering into any commitments. PayingForCare, a not-for-profit organisation, provides valuable information on all aspects of self funded longterm care. Contact on freephone 0808 208 9994.
a helping hand - group directory If you run a support group or organisation and want people top know about it, why not list is 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 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 - are a national charity tackling acute loneliness among isolated older people, aged 75 and over, by organising free, monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Pamela Walker on 0121 603 1331 or pamela.walker@contact-the-elderly.org.uk for more info. Arnold Work Club - Meets every Tuesday 1pm-3pm at Arnold Library. Meet others looking for work, build new contacts, share experiences, get advice on interveiws/CV’s etc. For more details call 07775588756 or email: denise.stephenson@nottscc.gov.uk Kings Money Advice Centre - offers free, impartial debt advice. Please go to www.k-mac.org.uk or phone 0115 920 7399.
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 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
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 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. We meet 6.30pm-8.30pm every 2nd Wed at Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham St, Nottingham, NG1 2EG. For more info call 0115 911 1661 (mon - fri 9am-1pm) Depression - group meeting every month in Arnold, also one to one meetings available, limited spaces available. To find out more or to book your place please call Roxanne on 07988 083224 or email: roxannefreeman@hotmail.com Positive Outcomes - a self help group for people who aim to control their drinking - cutting down or cutting it out.
Meet Wednesdays 7pm - 9pm, Nottingham City Centre. For group contact details: Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk SMART Recovery Groups - help people to gain control over their drinking, drugs and other addictions. Peer-led meetings are held in Nottingham on Thurs evenings & Sat mornings. Women only group meets Mon lunchtime.Also small group in Ollerton. For details contact Self Help Nottingham Information Line 0115 911 1661 (Mon-Fri 9am - 1pm) or email: info@selfhelp.org.uk
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0115 926 5044 Mamas & Papas Pine Cot Bed. With mattress. VGC. £150. 0115 963 8523 Childrens Rocking Chair. Boys. VGC. £10. 0115 963 8523 Winnie the Pooh Playmat. Suitable for baby. VGC. £10. 0115 963 8523 Nest of 3 Rosewood Tables. With red leather tops tooled in gold. £35. 0115 931 3771 Ladies High Heeled Shoes. 2 pairs size 7, 6
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Stainless steel rad cover for Bandit. £40 ono. 07894 078815 Vanity Basin & Unit. Villeroy & Boch. Basin size W800mm x D510mm. Single tap hole. Under unit matt white. £500. 0115 963 2243
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07894 078815 EBC FA 174 HH Rear Motorcycle Brake Pads. Unopened. £15. 07894 078815 Golds Gym Punchbag. Stand with punchbag and leather speed ball. Excellent condition. £100. 07894 078815
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65 CDs inc.muzic & mixmag CDs, CD singles, double & triple CDs. 30p - £1.50 each or £35 the lot. 0115 910 1601
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to Sherwood area for small charge. £150.
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1601 WANTED - dress making dummy on stand.
Portable. For use on charity stall. Reasonable price paid. 0115 956 9219 Black Ash Trolley - 19” w x 14” d x 34” h.3 shelves. £6. 0115 987 8326 Canon Gas Cooker - freestanding. Brown. Grill & oven. Excellent condition. £125. 0115
926 3686 Round Glass Dining Table - with 4 chairs. VGC. 0115 924 5063/07939 356342 Nintendo Wii Games - Pippa Funnell (Ranch
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07581 288556 2 Button Back Swivel Rocker Armchairs. Dark rusty pink. VGC. £30 each. 0115 926 3686 White baby cot inc. mattress & all accessories. £40 ono. 07867 432630
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Towards the end of last year, there seemed little hope that a dog rescued by Nottinghamshire animal charity, Animal Accident Rescue Unit (AARU), would find a new home for 2013. This volunteer-led local charity is not one to give up easily though … and success has followed with the dog being given a new forever home! ‘Rocky’ - a Golden Retriever-cross dog had a ‘rocky’ time indeed during 2012, having been neglected and left as a stray. After being rescued and cared for by fosterers at AARU, this fine eight year old is now enjoying life in his new permanent home. To see Rocky in action for yourself watch his video on the YouTube website under ‘AARU Rocky’. The charity, however, currently has in its care plenty more affectionate cats and dogs who would equally love a permanent home. Please do pay them a virtual visit at www.aaru. org.uk or email admin@aaru.org.uk for details. All homes are checked prior to adoption. Animal Accident Rescue Unit is entirely run by volunteers spanning drivers, telephonists, fundraisers and fosterers – and more are always needed and welcome! Why not do something to help vulnerable animals like Rocky this year? Everyone has something to offer: whether it is office skills, fundraising, driving or offering a temporary or permanent animal home – all help needy local animals to safety and security. To discover how you can help – including by donating crucial funds to continue this essential work, email admin@ aaru.org.uk or by call 0115-931 4274. All other calls to the charity must be made using its Lifeline telephone number 0115-932 1555.
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Index of Advertisers Accountants/Bookeepers Alan’s Accounting 75 JR Accounting 75 Paul Keenan 75 Rogers Spencer 73 Select Accountancy 71 Aerials/TV’s/Home Cinema 1st Astral Aerials 34 Phil Chapman 48 New Wave Aerials 28 TV Confused 24 Architects Josef Architects
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Bathrooms & Kitchens GB Drury Haydn Interiors Kitchen Design Studio Kitchen Lab Rightlove Bathrooms Vin Rouge
24 41 30 42 45 29
Beauty / Nails Nails & Co Tees Mobile Threading Bedrooms/Wardrobes Haydn Interiors KDS Spacemasters Vin Rouge
63 61 41 30 51 29
Building Services / Roofers AKJ Contracts 48 Arnold Building Services 22 Arnold Building & Roofing 49 B & P Paving 2 S.Bird 53 Brownz Builders 32 C n D Properties 50 C M Ellis 58 Ernehale Roofing 24 Hudsons Roofing 59 Nottm Roofing 26 Roberts Builders 24 Roofer Mick 43 SBS 43 PG Stapleton 25 Traditional Roofing 36 John White Builders 38 Business Opportunities Cobra Automatics 75 Daybrook Business Ctre 75 Gedling Estates 72 Car Repairs / Service / MOT Arnold Garage 87 Arnold Self Drive 29 Chips Away 51 Carpets/Carpet Fitter The Little Carpet Co Catering/Cakes Bakes & Banquets Chimney Sweeps Home Sweep
39 15 35
Cleaning/Ironing Services Belle Casa 58 Dustbusters 53 Joopa Cleaning Co 23 Complementary Therapies Bowen Therapy 64 Lasting Change 65 Computer Repairs/Sales PCM - IT 73 XCell Forensics 75 Crafts/Kids Activities Brewhouse Crafts Making It!
9 67
Cruises Princess River Cruises
15
Dance & Theatre Schools LA School of Dance 63 Start Dancin 61
Removals/Courier Andy
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Research Projects C.O.P.P.I
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Drainage/Pipe Clearance ADK Drains 22
Home Improvements/Handyman AM Gardens & Handyman 52 House & Garden TLC 23 Jason Craddock 25 JJ Jobs 53 Man about the House 33 Marriotts 31 Tony Smith Handyman 35 S White 25
Driving Schools Budget Driver Training
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House Clearances Carters
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Social Clubs/Comm. Centres Arnold WMC 4
Electricians Arnold Electrical ARR Electrical Delectrix P.Kelliher DJ Hill LV Electrical Perkins & Son Tony Simpson
47 26 52 35 25 53 36 33
Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy
61
Solar Panels Arnold Electrical
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Tiling/Tile Shops Ceramico EMC Tiles Grout & About
36 46 57
Equestrian Martins Farm
Trade Directories Age UK
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Estate Agents/Lettings JMS
Travel Agents Forest Travel
9
37
Events/Gigs/Concerts Warthog Promotions
13
33 56
Fencing Premier Fencing
Ladies Fashion Boutique 11 Change of a Dress
Tree Surgeons Charnwood W.R.S
57
Tuition/Courses Core Centre
77
Flooring Brightwood Flooring R Taylor Flooring
Legal Services/Solicitors Barker Evans 79
35 22
M.P Vernon Coaker
Upholstery/Fabric P & J Upholstery
25
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Foot Health/Chiropody High St Foot Clinic Physio Direct Foot Clinic Suzanne Gratton Fisher
83
63 65 64
Music Tuition Robert Doughty Groovy Drum Tuition
Vets Arnwood Vets
9 9
Watches/Jewellery Simon Trumper
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Windows/Doors/Fascias Apollo K & A Windows Leivers & Millership The Fascia Co.
28 56 44 34
Window/Conservatory Cleaning JWS
26
Domestic Appliance Engineers/Sales Dave & Tony Farrell
40
Fostering Compass Childrens Serv 69 Gas Engineers TherMix
38
Gardening / Groundwork / Landscaping/Ponds All Grounds 57 AM Garden & Handyman 52 Aurora Landscapes 57 Carters 37 DF Garden & Property 27 Floralands 55 Fusion Garden Creations 38 Garden Upkeep 33 Green Thumb 1 Heatherview Landscapes 34 Hickling Garden Services 22 Littlegreen Landscapes 36 Marriotts 31 W.R.S 56
Introduction Agencies Matchmates
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Joiners/Bespoke Timberwks Beecroft 23 DD Joinery & Property 27 Finsbury Joinery 31 JM Joinery 25 Martin’s Farm 58 Glen Myers 40 Hopewells Joinery 37 Mike Thompson 28 7 7
Opticians/Optometrists Specsavers 88 Oven Cleaning/Repairs Oven Repairs 4U OvenU Renu Oven Cleaning
43 31 32
Painting & Decorating Glen Birch James P & D HMB Phil Sargeant Paul Tinsley Nicola Tooley
49 53 38 53 58 43
Palmist/Psychic Philipe
9
Pest Control NBC
37
Pet Care Crazy Paws
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Glass Specialist Sines Glass
40
Hairdressing/Barbers Siobhan Connolly The New Cutting Edge Lucy Savedra
Photographers Alan Grant Images
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61 65 64
Health / Fitness Arnold Leisure Centre Combat Masters Redhill Ladies Hockey Zumba with Jacki Zumba Gold
61 60 69 63 65
Plastering S Bird Richard Brooks C J Plastering GM Plastering Matt the Plasterer
53 33 57 23 25
Plumbing & Heating Agua Plumbing All Weathers B & M Plumbing P.Byrne PC Plumbing Matt Redgate Woodthorpe P & H
36 32 22 40 53 34 27
Property Services DF Garden & Property Roberts
27 24
Restaurants/Bars/Pubs Home 3 The Longbow 5 Sitar 4
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